Capstan EVO User manual
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EVO™
Spray Application
Operator Manual
150300-010 Rev. A | Revised 01/2019 | ©2019 Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.
Thank you for your business!
At CapstanAG, our goal is to redefine the way people do their chemical application. Our PWM
control systems have been setting the bar for maximum productivity for more than 20 years.
Our focus on performance, support, and education have dramatically changed the landscape of
agricultural chemical application.
CapstanAG specializes in creating proprietary systems for the agricultural industry, primarily
focusing on chemical and fertilizer applications. Our inventive process involves research,
engineering, design, and lab and field testing.
Service Contact Information
If a problem occurs with your system that cannot be corrected with the information in this
manual, please contact your dealer for service and technical assistance. If further assistance is
needed, contact CapstanAG.
System Purchased: _____________________________________
Dealer: ______________________________________________
Contact: _____________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
City,State/Province, Zip: ________________________________
Factory Service/Repairs
CapstanAG
4225 S.W. Kirklawn Ave. | Topeka, KS 66609
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST
Toll-free number: (855) 628-7722 | Fax: (785) 232-7799
E-mail: prodsupport@capstanag.com | Online: www.CapstanAG.com
©2019 Capstan Ag Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmited, in any form or by means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without prior written
permission of Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.
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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction.................................................................................... 5
This Manual.................................................................................................................................................5
System Identification...................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Safety............................................................................................... 7
Signal Words............................................................................................................................................... 7
Emergency Safety........................................................................................................................................7
Pressurized Fluid Lines............................................................................................................................... 7
Personal Protective Equipment................................................................................................................... 7
Battery Safety.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Chemical Safety...........................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 3: Warranty.........................................................................................9
Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 4: Installation.................................................................................... 11
Before System Installation........................................................................................................................ 11
Tip Selection and Capacities.....................................................................................................................11
Nozzle Types and Component Identification............................................................................................12
7-Watt—15 Series Coil Components............................................................................................ 12
12-Watt—24 Series Coil Components.......................................................................................... 13
Assemble the Nozzle Valves.....................................................................................................................14
Move the Spray Tube Mount (Nozzle Valve Interference).......................................................... 15
Install the Nozzle Harnesses and Smart Drivers...................................................................................... 16
Install the Power to CAN X Harness....................................................................................................... 17
Install the Pressure Transmitter Module...................................................................................................17
Install the Pressure Sensor Adapter Harness................................................................................ 18
Install the Boom Signal Transmitter Module........................................................................................... 18
Install the Shutoff Adapter............................................................................................................18
Install the CAN Bus Extension Harness...................................................................................................19
Install the CAN Terminator...................................................................................................................... 21
Install the Pressure Sensor (Optional)...................................................................................................... 21
Install the Cab Display..............................................................................................................................22
Install the Display Harness and CAN Bus Extension Harness.....................................................22
Install the Power Harness......................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 5: Setup.............................................................................................. 25
Cab Display............................................................................................................................................... 25
Screen Descriptions................................................................................................................................... 26
Advanced Menu.............................................................................................................................28
Driver Module LED Identification........................................................................................................... 32
Start the Cab Display................................................................................................................................ 33
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Shutdown the Cab Display....................................................................................................................... 33
Change the Units of Measure................................................................................................................... 34
Do the Odd/Even Test...............................................................................................................................35
Nozzle Speed Ranges................................................................................................................................36
US Measurements Nozzle Speed Ranges..................................................................................... 36
Metric Nozzle Speed Ranges........................................................................................................44
Chapter 6: Operation...................................................................................... 51
Start the Cab Display................................................................................................................................ 51
Shutdown the Cab Display....................................................................................................................... 51
Manual Mode Operation........................................................................................................................... 51
Shutdown the Cab Display....................................................................................................................... 53
Chapter 7: Maintenance..................................................................................55
Service the System.................................................................................................................................... 55
Jump Start, Weld On, or Charge the Machine..............................................................................55
Inspect the System.................................................................................................................................... 55
Clean the System.......................................................................................................................................55
Storage of the System............................................................................................................................... 55
Winterize for Storage.................................................................................................................... 55
Recommended Guidelines for Maintenance/Service................................................................................ 56
Baseline Evaluation Process..................................................................................................................... 56
Nozzle Valves............................................................................................................................................ 56
Clean the Nozzle Valve(s).............................................................................................................57
Plunger Seal Inspection.................................................................................................................58
Chapter 8: Schematics.....................................................................................61
System Layout........................................................................................................................................... 61
Display Harness.........................................................................................................................................62
Power Harness........................................................................................................................................... 63
Power Extension Harness..........................................................................................................................64
CAN Bus Extension Harness....................................................................................................................65
Power to CAN X Harness........................................................................................................................ 66
Nozzle Harness..........................................................................................................................................68
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting............................................................................ 71
Troubleshooting Charts............................................................................................................................. 71
Interchangeable Components.................................................................................................................... 76
Coil Test.....................................................................................................................................................76
Battery Voltage Test.................................................................................................................................. 77
Do a Check of the System Load Capacity............................................................................................... 78
Pressure Sensor Signal Test...................................................................................................................... 79
Power to the Pressure Sensor Input Test..................................................................................................80
Index........................................................................................................................................81
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Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
This Manual
This manual includes operation, maintenance, and installation information for the system you purchased.
Make sure that all personnel have read this manual and that they thoroughly understand the safe and correct
operation and maintenance procedures. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of your system and should remain with the system at all
times and when you sell it.
Right and left sides of the system are determined by facing the direction of forward travel of the machine on
which the system is installed.
The information, screenshots, and other illustrations were correct at the time of publication. Changes can occur
without notice.
This manual contains important information on how to safely and correctly install, operate, and maintain
CapstanAG products. These instructions will help keep personnel safe, reduce downtime, and increase the
reliability and life of the equipment, its components, and related systems.
Review the safety information in the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agricultural equipment
manual(s).
Follow the instructions (in this manual) and in the OEM agricultural equipment manual(s) for each step, to
make sure that work conditions in and around the OEM equipment are safe.
It is important for all individuals working with chemicals to understand the potential risks, necessary safety
precautions, and proper response in the event of accidental contact.
Review the OEM agricultural equipment manual(s) for chemical safety information.
Read, understand, and review the procedures in this manual and OEM agricultural equipment manual(s). Use
the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for hazardous chemicals.
Please keep this manual and all enclosed documentation in an accessible location known to all operators,
installation, and maintenance personnel.
If you do not understand the CapstanAG equipment after reading this manual, please obtain the proper training
before working with equipment, to make sure that your own safety, as well as your co-workers’ safety, is
maintained.
Do not attempt to operate any equipment or system until you completely understand why, when, and how it
operates. If you are uncertain after studying this manual, please contact CapstanAG.
System Identification
Write the system name, serial number, and other information down in the Service Contact Information on
the inside cover of this manual. Your dealer will use these numbers when you order parts. File a copy of the
identification numbers in a secure place off the machine.
If you are not the original owner of this machine, it is in your interest to contact your local CapstanAG dealer
to inform them of this unit's serial number. Providing this information will help CapstanAG notify you of any
issues or product improvements.
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Safety
Chapter 2: Safety
Signal Words
DANGER: Indicates an imminent hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
Warning: Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Important: This is used to draw attention to specific information that is necessary for the operation, setup, or
service of the system.
Note: This is used for additional information that can help understand or operate the system.
Emergency Safety
Fire extinguishing systems must meet the applicable OSHA requirements, and all users of portable/fixed fire
suppression equipment must know the types, limitations, and proper uses of this equipment; including hazards
involved with incipient stage firefighting.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire department near your telephone.
Know the location of fire extinguishers and first aid kits and how to use them.
Inspect the fire extinguisher and service the fire extinguisher regularly.
Follow the recommendations on the instructions plate.
Very small fires can be put out (extinguished) with a fire extinguisher. Use an appropriate method to extinguish
a fire (water for paper fires, and chemical extinguishers for electrical or chemical fires.
Pressurized Fluid Lines
Do not heat by welding, soldering, or using a torch near pressurized fluid lines or other flammable materials.
Pressurized lines can accidentally burst when too much heat is present.
Personal Protective Equipment
Wear close-fitting clothing and the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job. See the
manufacturer’s manual or other information for correct PPE.
Battery Safety
Use the procedure in the appropriate agricultural equipment manual for connecting, disconnecting, and jump-
starting the machine’s battery.
Keep sparks and flames away from the battery. Battery gas can explode and cause serious injury. Do not smoke
in the battery charging area.
Remove jewelry, which might make electrical contact and create sparks.
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Chemical Safety
Chemicals used in agricultural applications can be harmful to your health and/or the environment if not used
correctly. Always follow all label directions for effective, safe, and legal use of agricultural chemicals.
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Warranty
Chapter 3: Warranty
Limited Warranty
What does the Limited Warranty cover?
The ultimate purchaser/user (“you”), by acceptance of seller Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.’s, (“our,” “we,” or “us”)
product, assume all risk and liability of the consequences of any use or misuse by you, your employees, or
others.
All replacement components furnished under this warranty, but shipped before the failed component is returned
for evaluation, will be invoiced in the usual manner and warranty adjustments will be made after the component
claimed to be defective has been returned to and inspected and deemed defective by us at our factory.
Upon determining that a component has failed under warranty, the repaired component or replacement
component, furnished under this warranty, will be shipped at our expense, to your location. We will credit you
an amount equal to the incoming freight you paid. We shall not be responsible for installation costs. (You shall
be responsible for all customs and brokerage fees for all international transactions.)
If the component does not prove to be defective, you shall be liable for all freight, inspection and handling
costs. In no event will any claim for labor or incidental or consequential damages be allowed for removing or
replacing a defective product. Warranty will be denied on any component which has been subject to misuse,
abuse, accidents, or alterations, or to improper or negligent use, maintenance, storage or transportation and
handling.
Our liability under this warranty, or for any loss or damage to the components whether the claim is based
on contract or negligence, shall not, in any case, exceed the purchase price of the components and upon the
expiration of the warranty period all such liability shall terminate. The foregoing shall constitute your exclusive
remedy and our exclusive liability.
The terms of this warranty do not in any way extend to any product which was not manufactured by us or one of
our affiliates.
While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Capstan Ag Systems, Inc. product can be performed by
any company, we recommend that you use only authorized Capstan Ag Systems, Inc. dealers. Improper or
incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this warranty.
The foregoing warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. We shall not be
liable for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty.
Your exclusive remedy for breach of warranty shall be repair or replacement of defective component(s):
Provided, if the component(s) are incapable of being repaired or replaced, your exclusive remedy shall be credit
issued, but such credit shall not exceed the purchase price of the components.
On any claim of any kind, including negligence, our liability for any loss or damage arising out of, or from the
design, manufacture, sale, delivery, resale, installation, technical direction of installation, inspection, repair,
operation of use of any products shall in no case exceed the purchase price allocable to the components.
In no event, whether as a result of breach of contract or warranty or alleged negligence, shall we be liable for
incidental or consequential damages, including, but not limited to: personal injury, loss of profits or revenue,
loss of use of equipment or any associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of substitute equipment, facilities or
services, downtime costs, environmental damage, crop losses, or claims of customers of you for such damages.
What is the period of coverage?
We warrant to you, that our products are free from defects in material and workmanship in normal use and
service for a period of one year from date of purchase.
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How do you get service?
Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the repairing or replacing at our option, the component
which our inspection discloses to be defective, free of charge, return freight paid by us, provided you: (i) Notify
us of defect within thirty (30) days of failure; (ii) Return the defective component to us, freight prepaid; (iii)
Complete the Owner Registration Form and returned it to us; and (iv) Establish that the product has been
properly installed, maintained and operated in accordance with our instructions or instructions contained in our
operations or maintenance manuals and within the limits of normal usage.
Any claim for breach of our warranty must be in writing addressed to us and must set forth the alleged defect
in sufficient detail to permit its easy identification by us. All breach of warranty claims must be made within
thirty (30) days after expiration of the warranty period which is applicable to the defective product. Any breach
of warranty claim not timely made will not be honored by us and will be of no force and effect. Any component
that needs to be repaired or evaluated for warranty has to be authorized before return. Contact the factory
(785-232-4477) to get a Return Materials Authorization (RMA #). This helps to track the part coming into the
factory for repair or replacement.
Before returning any component to the factory, clean the component as well as possible to remove any dirt or
chemical residue. Components received at the factory that are not clean, will be returned and warranty denied.
After receiving your RMA #, package the part, making sure to include the RMA #, your name, customer’s
name, your address and phone number and description of problems or failure. Then ship to:
Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.
Attn: Warranty/Repair
4225 SW Kirklawn Ave.
Topeka, KS 66609
Phone: (785) 232-4477
Fax: (785) 232-7799
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 pm CST
How does state law relate to this Limited Warranty?
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.1
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Installation
Chapter 4: Installation
Before System Installation
Before assembly and installation, read the installation information carefully. Make sure that you have all of the
parts in the kits. Read all of the instructions in this document, the system operator manual, and the machine
manuals. The system operator manual includes information on operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and
maintenance.
For further assistance contact your CapstanAG representative.
Tip Selection and Capacities
Fig. 1:
When selecting the correct tips:
• Always use 110° spray angle tips and maintain the boom height of at least 24 in (61 cm). If 80° spray
angle tips are used, maintain the boom height of at least 36 in (91 cm).
• The tip selection chart, in the operation section of this manual, describes the speed ranges that can be
expected when operating with a rate controller at various rates and pressures.
•To use the chart, select the application rate (1).
•Move down the column to the desired speed range (2).
•Select a tip (3) that provides the boom pressure you wish to spray (4).
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Nozzle Types and Component Identification
Important: Make sure that you have the correct nozzles and components for your system.
7-Watt—15 Series Coil Components
Fig. 2:
Item Description Arag High
Flow Part
Number
Arag Part
Number
Tee Jet Part
Number
Wilger Part
Number
1 7-Watt Coil Assembly 116189-111 116189-111 116189-111 116189-111
2 Plunger Assembly 716009-114 716009-114 716009-114 716009-114
3 Inner-valve O-ring 715022-204 715022-204 715022-204 715022-204
4 Flybody 116182-201 116182-001 116186-001 116188-001
5 FlyBody Stem (Tip) O-ring 715022-211 715022-210 715022-210 715022-210
6 Nozzle Body FlyBody O-
ring
715022-212 715022-205 715022-202 715022-206
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12-Watt—24 Series Coil Components
Fig. 3:
Item Description Arag High
Flow Part
Number
Arag Part
Number
Tee Jet Part
Number
Wilger Part
Number
1 12-Watt Coil Assembly 116189-111 625147-011 625147-011 625147-011
2 Plunger Assembly 716009-114 716009-114 716009-114 716009-114
3 Inner-valve O-Ring 715022-204 715022-204 715022-204 715022-204
4 Flybody 116182-201 116182-002 116186-002 116188-002
5 FlyBody Stem (Tip) O-ring 715022-211 715022-210 715022-210 715022-210
6 Nozzle Body FlyBody O-
ring
715022-212 715022-205 715022-202 715022-206
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Installation
Assemble the Nozzle Valves
1. Remove the drip check valve and diaphragm cap from each nozzle body.
Fig. 4:
2. Install the O-rings (1) onto the flybody nozzle assembly (2).
3. Install the nozzle valve assembly onto the nozzle body (3).
4. Tighten the flybody (4) until the coil housing does not spin.
The nozzle valves only need to be snug to prevent leakage.
5. Install and tighten the spray tip to a port (5) on the nozzle body.
6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 for all nozzle valve assemblies.
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Move the Spray Tube Mount (Nozzle Valve Interference)
Fig. 5:
If a spray tube mount (1) prevents nozzle valve installation:
1. Loosen the spray tube mount bolts (2).
2. Slide the spray tube mount away from the nozzle valve assembly (3) until the nozzle valve assembly can be
properly installed.
3. Tighten the spray tube mount bolts.
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Install the Nozzle Harnesses and Smart Drivers
Fig. 6:
Each nozzle harness will have a smart driver already installed.
1. Put the smart drivers in serial number order with the lowest number to the left side of the machine.
The smart driver serial number (1) is shown on the front of the smart driver.
2. Route the nozzle harnesses along the boom with the smart driver toward the center of the machine.
Make sure that there is enough slack in the harnesses to raise and lower the booms and to avoid pinch points
at the boom fold and pivot points.
3. Use cable ties to attach the smart driver and the nozzle harnesses to the machine.
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Install the Power to CAN X Harness
Fig. 7:
1. Install the power to CAN X harness at the center of the machine.
2. Use cable ties to attach the harness to the machine.
Install the Pressure Transmitter Module
Fig. 8:
1. Install the pressure transmitter module (1) to the pressure connector (2) on the power to CAN X harness.
2. Use cable ties to attach the module to the machine.
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Install the Pressure Sensor Adapter Harness
1. Connect one end of the pressure sensor adapter harness to the pressure transmitter module.
2. Route the harness to the pressure sensor.
3. Connect the other end of the harness to the pressure sensor.
Install the Boom Signal Transmitter Module
Fig. 9:
1. Install the boom signal transmitter module (1) to the shutoff connector (2) on the power to CAN X harness.
2. Use cable ties to attach the module to the machine.
Install the Shutoff Adapter
1. Install one end of the shutoff adapter into the boom signal transmitter module.
2. Route and connect the other ends of the shutoff adapter as necessary.
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Install the CAN Bus Extension Harness
Fig. 10:
1. Connect the CAN Bus extension harness (1), of the correct length, to the left boom/left truck connector (2)
on the power to CAN X harness.
2. Connect the other end of the CAN Bus harness to the smart driver module (3) closest to the center left side
of the machine.
3. Connect another CAN Bus harness (4), of the correct length, to the other port (5) on the smart driver at the
center left side of the machine.
4. Route the CAN Bus harness to the next smart driver (6) to the left.
5. Connect the other end of the harness to the next smart driver.
6. Continue installing CAN Bus harnesses, of the correct length, until you get to the last smart driver on the left
of the machine.
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Fig. 11:
7. Connect the CAN Bus extension harness (1), of the correct length, to the right boom/right truck connector
(2) on the power to CAN X harness.
8. Connect the other end of the CAN Bus harness to the smart driver module (3) closest to the center right side
of the machine.
9. Connect another CAN Bus harness (4), of the correct length, to the other port (5) on the smart driver at the
center right side of the machine.
10. Route the CAN Bus harness to the next smart driver (6) to the right.
11. Connect the other end of the harness to the next smart driver.
12. Continue installing CAN Bus harnesses, of the correct length, until you get to the last smart driver on the
right of the machine.
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