Dickey-John CSS 110 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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CSS 110 Overview ............................................................................................... 1
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1
System Architecture .......................................................................................................... 2
CSS 110 Kit ...................................................................................................................... 2
Button Functions ............................................................................................................... 3
Main Screen Functions ..................................................................................................... 3
Setup .................................................................................................................... 5
Constants Defined ............................................................................................................ 5
Application Rate ............................................................................................................................... 5
Application Rate +/- .......................................................................................................................... 5
Nozzle Spacing ................................................................................................................................ 5
Number of Nozzles ........................................................................................................................... 5
Section Nozzles ............................................................................................................................... 5
Nozzle Pressure ............................................................................................................................... 6
Nozzle Flow ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Flush Pressure ................................................................................................................................. 6
Conversion Factor ............................................................................................................................ 6
Zero Pressure Calibration ................................................................................................................ 7
Ground Speed Calibration ................................................................................................................ 7
Pressure Limits ................................................................................................................................ 8
Minimum Speed ............................................................................................................................... 8
Reserved Pin .................................................................................................................................... 8
Operation ............................................................................................................. 9
Startup .............................................................................................................................. 9
Constant Table ..................................................................................................................9
Warranty ..............................................................................................................11

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CSS 110 OVERVIEW / 1
CSS 110 OVERVIEW
The CSS 110 is an automatic sprayer controller system with options for
pressure and flow-based sprayers that automatically adjusts the application
rate by regulating the liquid flow proportional to the forward speed of the
machine (DPAE). Additionally, the CSS 110 is a direct replacement for the
CCS/CMS100.
This allows for a constant product application rate even as ground speed
fluctuates. The applied rate can easily be increased or decreased by
pressing on the (+) key or (-) key, respectively.
Easy-to-read interface displays:
• Application flow rate or pressure (Liters/square meters or bar)
• Volume of liquid dispersed (liters)
• Area applied (hectare 1 ha - 10000 m2)
• Ground Speed (km/h)
Figure 1
CSS 110 Automatic Sprayer Controller System
SPECIFICATIONS
• Power supply (operation): 9 - 15 VDC
• Electronic operating temperature: -10 to 40 degrees C (14 to 104
degrees F)
• Display operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees
F)
• Storage temperature: -10 to 60 degrees C (14 to 140 degrees F)
• IP Protection: IP40/DIN EN 60529
• Pressure input: 0 to 5 VDC (Rin 15 KOhm)
• Flow meter input: 12 VDC - 0 to 800 Hz (Rin 10 KOhm)
• On/Off/Input: Open/to ground
• Flush input to ground
• APER (Application Error-Servo Valve Full Open) Input to GND (pull up
resistor 33 KOhm)
• Speed Input: 12 VDC - 0 to 1000 Hz (Rin 10 KOhm)
• +12V AUX output 12 VDC 1A operation (3A short time, protected)

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SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Figure 2
System Architecture
CSS 110 KIT
The kit, depending on the sprayer type (pressure or flow-based control),
includes the following:
• CSS 110 monitor with mounting bracket (primary interface for
application rate control)
• Harnessing (physical connection between the CSS110, control valve,
and sensors)
• Ground speed sensor (for correct rate of application and applied area
data)
• Servo-motor liquid control valve (controls liquid flow through ball valve)
• Master switch (enable/disable or flush)
• Flow meter or pressure sensor (feedback for automatic control based
on application type)

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BUTTON FUNCTIONS
INCREASE
Increase the application rate.
DECREASE
Decrease the application rate.
MENU
Enter or exit the Menu if the master switch is OFF.
ON/OFF AND OK
A dual-purpose button to 1) turn on and off the device 2) accept a desired
setting/entry when in Menu mode.
MAIN SCREEN FUNCTIONS
Figure 3
Main Screen Functions
Refer to (Figure 3).
1. Graphic visualization of section nozzles
2. “F symbol indicates the FLUSH position is locked when pressing
MENU while the switch module is in FLUSH.
3. Effective working pressure (for pressure-based version)
4. Volume of product distributed. Press and hold the OK button for more
than 5 seconds to reset the value.
5. APER appears and an alarm engages if the valve reaches full open
while operating.
– Application rate set with switch in OFF position
– Effective application rate with switch in AUTO or FLUSH position
6. Ground speed
7. Area treated (example: 1 ha = 10.000 m2). Press and hold the OK
button for more than 5 seconds to reset the value.
NOTE: Press and hold the OK button for 5 seconds or more to
erase volume of product distributed and acreage treated values.
When a counter reaches the maximum value, an alarm activates and
these values must be erased.
F1.20 l/m
1.5 bar kmh
lha
4.0
25 1.10
1
2
3
4
5
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SETUP
Basic programming of constants is required prior to using the CSS 110.
To begin programming:
1. Press the OK button to power on. Wait for the Main screen to display.
2. Press the Menu button.
3. Use the + or - keys to scroll and select the desired constants to
change.
4. Press the OK button to confirm and program to desired setting.
CONSTANTS DEFINED
APP RATE
Application Rate displays in volume/area
– Press the OK button once. The decimal point will flash. Use the + or
- button to move to the desired position.
– Press the OK button to confirm and program to desired setting.
APP RATE +/-
The instantaneous increase or decrease of the application rate in volume/
area.
– Press + and - buttons at the Main screen to increase or decrease
the application by the amount displayed.
– Press the OK button to confirm and program to desired setting.
NOZZLE SPACING
Distance between nozzles.
– Press the OK button to move the decimal point using the + and -
buttons.
– Press the OK button to confirm and program to desired setting.
NUMBER OF NOZZLES
Total number of nozzles used.
– Enter total number of nozzles.
– Press the OK button to confirm and program to desired setting.
IMPORTANT: Replacing nozzles with different characteristics and
dimensions requires an update to the Nozzle Pressure
and Nozzle Flow screens.
App. Rate
01.20 l/m
App. Rate +/-
00.10 l/m
Nozzle spacing
167.0 mm
Number of nozzles
18

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SECTION NOZZLES
Number of nozzles per section. The sections are referred to as follows:
•C
• S1 Left/S1 Right
• S2 Left/S2 Right
The bars are considered symmetrical so the number of nozzles of S1 left is
equal to S1 right and S2 left to S2 right.
– Press OK to change the program and the number of nozzles per
section. If one or more sections are not present, enter 0.
Section Nozzle Examples:
NOTE: If there is only one section not connected to an electric valve
for closure, set 0 in all positions.
NOTE: In this case the CSS 110 uses the parameter and number of
nozzles to obtain the effective work width.
NOZZLE PRESSURE
Reference pressure. Program a pressure within the range of the use of the
nozzles mounted on the machine.
– Press the OK button once. The decimal point flashes to allow
moving it using the + and - buttons.
– Press the OK button to confirm and program to desired setting.
NOZZLE FLOW
Flow in volume/minute corresponding to the reference pressure taken from
the table provided by the nozzle supplier.
– Press the OK button once. The decimal point flashes to allow
moving it using the + and - buttons.
– Press the OK button to confirm and program to desired setting.
FLUSH PRESSURE
Opens valve pressure for manual control (FLUSH).
– Press the OK button once. The decimal point flashes to allow
moving it using the + and - buttons.
– Press the OK button to confirm and program to desired setting.
Sections nozzles
C: 0
S1: 4
S2: 5
S2 left S1 left C S1 right S2 right
Sections nozzles
C: 0
S1: 4
S2: 5
540 45x
Sections nozzles
C: 0
S1: 0
S2: 0
Nozzle pressure
1.000 bar
Nozzle ow
6.800 l/min
Flush pressure
1.000 bar

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CONVERSION FACTOR
Relates to product density.
– Press the OK button once. The decimal point flashes to allow
moving it using the + and - buttons.
– Press the OK button to confirm and program to desired setting.
In case of emulsion, set value to 1.000.
ZERO PRESSURE CALIBRATION
This constant is automatically calculated by the CSS 110.
There should be NO pressure in the system when making this
adjustment. Stop the pump and remove the nozzle closest to
the pressure transducer leaving the valves open on boom
sections.
– Press the OK button once. The digits flash momentarily until the
value is calculated.
IMPORTANT: A Zero Pressure Calibration is required anytime the
pressure transducer is replaced and on initial usage.
GROUND SPEED CALIBRATION
Calibration of ground speed is required and can be performed in two
methods:
Entering a Known Ground Speed Constant:
1. Press the OK button and enter the known constant.
Performing a Ground Speed Calibration to find the Constant:
If a ground speed constant is not known, perform a calibration as follows:
1. Measure a 100m infield course; ideally on level ground.
2. Mark the start and finish points.
3. Move the tractor several meters before the start position of the 100m
course.
4. Begin driving with a constant speed of 4 km/h.
5. When even with the starting point of the 100m course, press the OK
button.
– The display read should go to 0, then begin counting up while the
tractor is moving.
6. Continue to drive the course at a constant speed.
7. When reaching the finish marker, please the OK button.
8. The ground speed calibration will display.
9. Record the number as a first run; repeat the calibration steps two more
times.
10. After the third run, average the test results and enter this number as
the constant.
Conv. factor
1.000
Zero press cal
0.460 V
Ground speed cal
10427

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PRESSURE LIMITS
Entry of the low and high working pressure limits of the nozzles.
IMPORTANT: Before setting the pressure limits, verify that the
maximum pressure valve of the installation (mounted
between the pump and the regulation valve) is set to a
higher pressure value than the upper limit pressure that
is desired.
1. Press the OK button.
2. The lower limit value blinks.
3. Press the +/- buttons to enter appropriate value.
4. The corresponding minimum speed is automatically calculated.
5. Press the OK button.
6. The high limit value blinks.
7. Press the +/- buttons to enter appropriate value.
8. The corresponding minimum speed is automatically calculated.
MINIMUM SPEED
Enter the minimum speed that the control interrupts delivery of the product.
1. Press the OK button to program the desired speed.
RESERVED PIN
A Pin number used by authorized personnel to gain access to the advanced
parameters of the CSS 110.
Pressure limits
L 00.5 02.1
H 06.0 07.3
BAR km/h
Min speed
0.5 kmh
RESERVED PIN
0000

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OPERATION
STARTUP
1. Power ON by pressing the OK button.
– A startup page briefly appears
2. The pressure limit screen appears with the corresponding speed limit.
3. The Main screen eventually displays with the last application rate
used.
– If the indication “OFF” displays, return the control switch to the
“OFF” position.
4. The CSS 110 is now operational.
5. Begin driving.
6. Push and hold the control switch into Flush position until minimum
drive speed is reached and “FLUSH” appears on screen.
7. Release the control switch when “FLUSH” changes to “AUTO”.
– The system will automatically adjust by opening or closing the
control valve based on the speed of advancement and will maintain
the required application rate.
If ground speed exceeds the maximum speed set, the valve will stay in the
position corresponding to the maximum pressure programmed and an
alarm occurs indicating that the rate in volume/area is not correct.
– To correct, decrease speed until volume/area alarm stops.
NOTE: Replacing nozzles with different
characteristics and dimensions
requires an update to the
Nozzle Pressure and Nozzle
Flow screens.
CONSTANT TABLE
Programmed constants are stored in memory and maintained with the
power supply of the CSS 110. Enter stored values in below table for
reference.
Constant Value Value Description
Application Rate Application Rate in (l/m2)
Application Rate +/- Application Rate +/- (l/m2)
Nozzle Spacing Nozzle spacing (nm)
Number of Nozzles Total number of nozzles
Section Nozzle Nozzle number for section
Nozzle Pressure Reference pressure (bar)
Nozzle Flow Pressure flow (l/min)
Flush Pressure Opening valve pressure (FLUSH)
Conversion Factor Conversion factor
Zero Pressure Calibration Zero pressure calculated
Grand Speed Calibration Ground speed constant calibration
Pressure Limits Max and min pressure limits
Minimum Speed Minimum speed

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