CapstanAG PinPoint III ENVELOP User manual

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PinPoint™ III
ENVELOP
Spray Application
Operator Manual
123000-210 Rev. A| Revised 09/2021 | ©2021 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
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manual, please contact your dealer for service and technical assistance. If further assistance is
needed, contact CapstanAG.
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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1: Safety...................................................................................7
Signal Words...............................................................................................................................7
Safety Signs................................................................................................................................7
Pressurized Fluid Lines.............................................................................................................. 8
Personal Protective Equipment.................................................................................................. 8
Battery Safety..............................................................................................................................8
Chemical Safety..........................................................................................................................8
Emergency Safety.......................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2: Warranty..............................................................................9
Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3: Introduction.......................................................................11
This Manual...............................................................................................................................11
System Identification.................................................................................................................11
Virtual Terminal Display............................................................................................................12
How to Find the Software Version Information..............................................................12
Chapter 4: Installation.........................................................................13
Prepare for Installation and Setup............................................................................................13
Tip Selection and Capacities....................................................................................................13
Nozzle Types and Component Identification............................................................................14
7-Watt—15 Series Coil Assembly Components............................................................ 14
12-Watt—24 Series Coil Assembly Components.......................................................... 15
Assemble the Nozzle Valves....................................................................................................16
Move the Spray Tube Mount (Nozzle Valve Interference).............................................17
Install the Hub...........................................................................................................................17
Hub Identification............................................................................................................18
Install the VCMs........................................................................................................................19
Install the VCM Extension Harnesses...........................................................................20
Install the Pressure Sensor (Optional)..................................................................................... 21
Install the Pressure Sensor Adapter Harness............................................................... 21
Install the Flowmeter Harness..................................................................................................22
Install the Power Disconnect Breaker Kit (Optional)................................................................23
Install the Battery Harness....................................................................................................... 23
Install the Circuit Breaker.........................................................................................................24
Chapter 5: Initial System Setup.........................................................25
Factory Reset Procedure..........................................................................................................25
Initial Setup of the Configuration Settings................................................................................25
VCM (Geometry) Setup Procedure.......................................................................................... 26
Initial Setup of System Settings............................................................................................... 27
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Change the Boom and Nozzle Settings........................................................................ 27
Change the Pressure Settings.......................................................................................28
Change the Flow Settings..............................................................................................29
Change the Navigation Settings....................................................................................29
Initial VT System Setup Procedure.......................................................................................... 31
System Dry Tests..................................................................................................................... 32
Boom Shutoff Dry Test..................................................................................................32
Key Fob Boom Shutoff Dry Test................................................................................... 33
System Wet Tests.....................................................................................................................34
Boom Shutoff Wet Test................................................................................................. 34
Key Fob Boom Shutoff Wet Test...................................................................................36
Change the Units of Measure.................................................................................................. 36
Chapter 6: Operation...........................................................................37
Main System Screen.................................................................................................................37
Softkey Descriptions.......................................................................................................38
Operate the System..................................................................................................................38
Settings Menu Information........................................................................................................39
Operator Menu Descriptions..........................................................................................39
Boom/Nozzle Settings Menu Descriptions.....................................................................41
Pressure Settings Menu Descriptions............................................................................42
Flow Settings Menu Descriptions.................................................................................. 46
Maps Settings Menu Descriptions................................................................................. 49
Navigation Settings Menu Descriptions.........................................................................49
NH3 Settings Menu Descriptions...................................................................................53
Initial Setup Settings Descriptions................................................................................. 53
Machine Specific Information....................................................................................................55
Location Setup Information............................................................................................55
Boom/Nozzle Settings....................................................................................................58
Pressure Settings...........................................................................................................59
Flowmeter Settings.........................................................................................................60
Map Settings.................................................................................................................. 61
Navigation Settings........................................................................................................ 61
NH3 Settings..................................................................................................................62
Initial Setup Settings......................................................................................................63
Nozzle Speed Ranges..............................................................................................................64
Metric Nozzle Speed Ranges........................................................................................64
US Measurement Nozzle Speed Ranges......................................................................70
Chapter 7: Maintenance......................................................................77
Service the System...................................................................................................................77
Jump Start, Weld On, or Charge the Machine..............................................................77
Inspect the System...................................................................................................................77
Clean the System..................................................................................................................... 77
Storage of the System..............................................................................................................77
Winterize for Storage.....................................................................................................77
Recommended Guidelines for Maintenance/Service................................................................78
Baseline Evaluation Process.................................................................................................... 78
Strainers and Screens..............................................................................................................78
Nozzle Valves........................................................................................................................... 79
Clean the Nozzle Valve(s).............................................................................................80
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Plunger Seal Inspection.................................................................................................82
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting............................................................... 85
Troubleshooting Charts.............................................................................................................85
Interchange the Components................................................................................................. 107
Coil Assembly Test.................................................................................................................107
Circuit Breaker........................................................................................................................ 108
Do a Check of the System Load Capacity.............................................................................109
VCM Voltage Test...................................................................................................................110
Boom Shutoff Signal Test.......................................................................................................111
Pressure Sensor Signal Test..................................................................................................112
Power to the Pressure Sensor Input Test..............................................................................113
Technical Bulletin....................................................................................................................114
Chapter 9: Schematics......................................................................117
VCM Connector Pinout...........................................................................................................117
Hub Connector Pin Identification............................................................................................118
System Layout........................................................................................................................ 122
Index.......................................................................................................................125
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