Degelman M28 User manual

RATE CONTOL SYSTEM
REFERENCE MANUAL
142670 v1.1
DEGELMAN INDUSTRIES LP
BOX 830-272 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE,
REGINA, SK, CANADA, S4P 3B1
FAX [phone] PH 306.543.4447
1.800.667.3545 DEGELMAN.COM
MANURE SPREADER M28/M34
OPTIONAL RATE CONTROL SYSTEM

DEGELMAN INDUSTRIES LP
BOX 830-272 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE,
REGINA, SK, CANADA, S4P 3B1
FAX [phone] PH 306.543.4447
1.800.667.3545 DEGELMAN.COM
IMPORTANT:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Variable Rate Control Quick-Start
Introduction / Installing GPS 2
Terminator Box Cable Connection 2
Power On / Main Screen 3
INFO Screen / SETUP Screen 3
Tare Load Cells / Load Spreader 4
Select Product / Insert Desired Rate 4
Begin Spreading 5
End of Run / Use of Stop Button 5
Manual Mode / Reverse Floor 6
Setting Alarms 6
Troubleshooting 8-9
Component Routing Overview
Load Cell Components 10
Rate Control Kit Components 11
Connection Detail Reference
Load Cell Junction Box 12
Sensors Junction Box 13
Installation Reference Photos 14-15
Reference Only Section:
NT8000i Control Module Factory Settings
Introduction & Power On 16
Spreader Setup Screen 17
User Options - Units 17
Tech Config - Load Cell Correction 18
Factory Configurations 18-20
General PF Setup 21
Set Up Products 21
Alarms Setup 22

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Variable Rate Control Quick-Start
The Degelman variable rate control package comes
with the following components:
A. NT8000i Head Unit Control Module
B. Tractor Terminator Box Cable
C. 6M extension Cable
D. GPS KIT
E. RAM Mount for Control Module
F. Digi-Star Manuals & Reference Material
INTRODUCTION
1. First, remove the GPS module from its package.
The bottom of the GPS Module is magnetized to
easily install on a metal roof. If the tractor roof is not
magnetic, a metal plate with adhesive is included.
2. Mount the GPS Receiver on the roof of the tractor.
Try to mount as high as possible with clear view of
sky.
Note: Install as far away from tractor GPS receiver
as possible.
3. Plug the GPS into the TOP PORT of the Control
Module.
INSTALLING GPS
1. Take the Tractor Terminator Box Cable & plug the
“Indicator Connector” into the “Main Connector”
port of the Control Module.
2. Plug the “Power Connector” into the tractor’s power
supply.
3. Connect the “Machine Connector” end of the cable
to the cable coming from the spreader.
Note: If the spreader cable does not reach, use the
6M extension cable provided.
TERMINATOR BOX CABLE CONNECTION
A
B C
E
DMetal Plate
Main Connector
GPS
Connects to
Top Port
Bottom
Port
Rear View of Control Module
Indicator
Connector
Machine
Connector
Power Connector
In/Out of
Work Button
Tractor Terminator
Box Cable

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Variable Rate Control Quick-Start
1. Additional work measurement functions are
displayed on the INFO screen. The picture on the
right explains the INFO screen icons.
INFO SCREEN
1. Push the button to enter the setup menu.
This menu allows you to customize your “USER
OPTIONS” (i.e. Time/Date, Units, Language, &
Brightness) & select you “PRODUCT” (i.e. Light,
Medium & Heavy)
Note: You can add & edit different product names
depending on what you’re spreading.
SETUP SCREEN
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1. Push the power button on the Control Module to turn
it on. The screen will power on & display the main
screen.
Note: Refer to the DIGI-STAR operation manual
provided to walk you through the display screens
more in depth.
2. The picture on the right explains the main screen
icons.
Note: Make sure the “Rate Control” & Dynamic
Weighing Calibration are both set to “AUTO” so
the unit can constantly adjust to different density
materials.
3. The “Min/Max Motor speed indicator” shows the
floor conveyor motor speed. The faster you drive,
the faster the floor conveyor will move. For optimal
performance try to keep the gauge in the middle.
POWER ON / MAIN SCREEN
INFO SCREEN
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SETUP SCREEN
POWER ON / MAIN SCREEN

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Variable Rate Control Quick-Start
1. Load the spreader with as much manure as possible.
This is necessary to determine what type of manure
it is (light, medium, or heavy).
LOAD SPREADER
1. Once the spreader is hooked up & the unit is
powered on the load cells must be set to 0. To do
this first go to the INFO screen.
2. Next, click the “Load Cells Option” button.
3. Ensure that the Spreader is EMPTY & HORIZONTAL.
Push the “TARE” key. This will set the hopper weight
back to 0 lbs.
Note: Ensure that both DYN & AUTO are selected.
TARE LOAD CELLS
Recommended Product Type & K Values for Full
Spreader Loads (M34)
Digi-Star Product Type Fully Loader Spreader T Factor
Light < 10 Tons ≈0.6
Medium 10 - 20 Tons ≈1.3
Heavy 20+ Tons ≈2.0
Typical Application Rate for Different
Types of Manure
Animal Rate (Tons/Acre)
Cow 15 - 20
Pig 15 - 20
Chicken 2 - 5
1. Once the spreader is fully loaded, the proper
product must be selected. To do this, first go to the
SETUP screen (Refer to Setup Screen Step).
2. Next, select the Product key
on the bottom left.
3. Using the arrow keys, select the appropriate product
(light, medium or heavy). Use the table shown to
determine the product type.
SELECT PRODUCT
1. Next, return to the “MAIN” screen,
punch in your desired application
rate, & hit the “Enter” key.
2. The picture on the right shows typical application
rates for different types of manure.
3. The new value will be displayed
in the target window.
INSERT DESIRED RATE

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1. When the spreader is empty turn off the PTO, Close
the gate, & turn off the floor conveyor.
2. The spreader should now be “Out of Work”.
3. The INFO screen will display the amount of Manure
spread & the Area covered during the run.
4. Refill the Spreader & repeat the “Begin Spreading”
Step & “End of Run” Step until complete.
END OF RUN
1. If you want to stop the floor conveyor while
still driving you can use the stop button on the
terminator box cable. This gives you more control
of where you spread. For example, when you reach
the end of your field & still have product left in the
hopper. You can stop the floor conveyor, take the
turn, and then start the floor conveyor again. This
helps eliminate overlap & unintentional manure
coverage.
Note: When the stop button is engaged, the unit
does not count acres.
USE OF STOP BUTTON
Variable Rate Control Quick-Start
1. Now the spreader is ready to spread. Pull the
spreader to its desired location & stop.
2. Start the PTO.
3. Raise the Gate.
IMPORTANT: Before starting the table, the
operator should get the beaters up to speed and
fully open the rear gate. This prevents the spreader
from overworking itself from material being pulled
up against the rear gate. Failure to do so may cause
costly damage or equipment failure.
4. Switch the floor conveyor hydraulics on.
5. Push the Pre Start button
(flow will begin moving)
6. Begin driving.
BEGIN SPREADING
Note: If the floor conveyor does not begin moving
the red stop button on the terminator junction cable
may have been pushed. If so, push the red button to
put the spreader back into work.
In work = on the main screen.
Note: Make sure the “Rate Control” & Dynamic
Weighing Calibration are both set to “AUTO” so
the unit can constantly adjust to different density
materials.
In/Out of
Work Button

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Variable Rate Control Quick-Start
MANUAL MODE / REVERSE FLOOR
To set a “Beater RPM” Alarm to inform you of Beater/
Driveline issues or a ‘Min Hopper Weight’ Alarm to
inform you that you’ve reached the end of your load.
1. Press to select the ‘Setup’ Menu.
2. Select the “ALARMS SETUP” button
at the base of the screen.
3. Select the appropriate alarm threshold using the
arrow keys, and enter the value via the numeric
keypad.
Note: Ensure BEATER 2 RPM Alarm is always set
to 0 RPM. The spreader will not switch into “work
position” if these values are not set to 0.
SETTING ALARMS
Under normal operating conditions you will not need to
select this mode, however, in the event you experience
a problem with automatic control (if for example the
beaters plug or a sensor has stopped working), you
can control the floor chain manually.
1. Select “MAN” from the ‘MAIN’ screen.
Ensure the hydraulics are switched ‘ON’.
2. Press to adjust floor speed.
To maintain the required application rate,
you must maintain a constant forward speed.
Note: To reverse the floor push the “UP” arrow until
the speed indicator is in the optimal range then
reverse the hydraulic flow.
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Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
In the following section, we have listed some of the problems, causes and solutions that you may encounter. If you
encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this troubleshooting section, please call
your local dealer or distributor. Before you call, have this manual and the serial number from your unit ready.
PROBLEM
Speed displayed on
Rate Control Unit
different from
Tractor Speed
PTO Speed displayed
different from tractor’s
display
Display telling me
to drive abnormally
slow/fast.
Spreader won’t switch
to “In Work”
Floor won’t Start / Stop
(Hydraulic Valve Check)
“Low RPM Alarm”
when beaters are
working properly
CAUSE
Check to see if GPS
wires are damaged.
GPS mounted incorrectly.
GPS Baudrate or GPS
Port are set incorrectly.
PTO sensor wire could
be damaged.
Sensor is blocked.
Sensor distance is off.
Your product ‘T’ factors
may be uncalibrated.
Check to see if GPS
wires are damaged.
GPS mounted incorrectly.
GPS Baudrate or GPS
Port are set incorrectly.
In/Out of work button
off.
Sensor wire damage.
Forgot to push the
“Pre Start” button on
module.
Valve wire damage.
Valve settings incorrect.
Possible coil damage.
Issue with PTO sensor
wire.
Alarm for BEATER 2 is
set at a value, not “0”.
SOLUTION
Inspect wiring to GPS unit and repair/replace if necessary.
Ensure the GPS is mounted properly (Refer to GPS Installation).
Ensure GPS Baudrate and GPS Port set properly (Refer to
“General PF Setup” under NT8000i Control Module Settings).
Check to see if PTO sensor wires are damaged. Fix as needed.
Remove any debris around sensor/magnet.
Ensure magnet is positioned between ¼” to ½” from sensor.
Review “Set Up Products” under the NT8000i Control Module
Settings section of the manual (or reference on next page).
Inspect wiring to GPS unit and repair/replace if necessary.
Ensure the GPS is mounted properly.
Ensure GPS Baudrate and GPS Port set properly (Refer to
“General PF Setup” under NT8000i Control Module Settings).
Decompress the In/Out of work button.
Check to see if any Sensor wires are damaged. Fix as needed.
Ensure you push the “Pre Start” button before you start
spreading.
Check to see if the valve wires are damaged.
Ensure proper settings for Valve. (Refer to “Channels” next page).
If setup correctly, then electronically open/close the valve to see if
the coil is damaged. (Refer to procedeure on next page)
See PTO speed problem above.
Follow procedure under “Setting Alarms” to reset BEATER 2 RPM
values to “0”. (Refer to “Setting Alarms” section)