Giltrap Generation II RF User manual

GILTRAP GENERATION II
RF CONTROL SYSTEM
Operating, Installation & Technical Manual
Part Number: 595-0036
February 2010
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Control Mode Options .................................................................................................................................... 2
Remote Display Layout................................................................................................................................... 3
Controller Layout............................................................................................................................................ 3
Operation Section..........................................................................................................4
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Valve Over-ride Function ............................................................................................................................... 4
REMOTE DISPLAY SCREENS................................................................................................................................. 5
Screen Symbols ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Start-up Screen................................................................................................................................................ 5
Standard Mode Screen.................................................................................................................................... 6
Weight Mode Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Distance Mode Screen..................................................................................................................................... 8
Speed Mode Screen......................................................................................................................................... 9
Scales Screen................................................................................................................................................. 10
Installation Section......................................................................................................11
Component Layout........................................................................................................................................ 11
Remote Display Mounting & Power Supply.................................................................................................. 12
Forage Wagon Controller & Power Supply.................................................................................................. 12
Setting the RFID Number.............................................................................................................................. 14
Fitting the Power Module Circuit Board ...................................................................................................... 15
Fitting the Wheel Sensor............................................................................................................................... 15
Fitting the Load Cells ................................................................................................................................... 16
Setting System Parameters............................................................................................................................ 17
Checking Setup Parameters.......................................................................................................................... 21
Factory Parameter Settings .......................................................................................................................... 22
Final Check................................................................................................................................................... 23
Technical Section........................................................................................................24
Power and Charging..................................................................................................................................... 24
System Display LEDs.................................................................................................................................... 25
System Safety Fuses ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Radio Frequency Device............................................................................................................................... 26
Wiring Schematic.......................................................................................................................................... 27
Cable Descriptions........................................................................................................................................ 29
Remote Display Screen Contrast................................................................................................................... 30
Fault Diagnosis............................................................................................................................................. 31

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Introduction
The Giltrap Generation II RF Control System consists of a Controller that is mounted on the
wagon that uses wireless technology to relay data such as feed rate, load weights or feed-
out amounts (depending on options purchased) from the wagon and displays it on the
Remote Display mounted near the operator on the tractor, allowing the operator to control
the feed rate using different modes.
Powerfully capable, yet simple to use, the controller has large buttons and an easy-to-read
display allowing the operator to constantly monitor, and adjust the feed rate when needed, all
while on the move.
Control Mode Options
The system has a total of five different operation modes available. The availability of these
are dependant on the hardware options fitted to the machine.
Hardware available: Load cells –for weight readings
Solenoid coil –for floor control
Wheel sensor –for ground speed calculation
Standard Mode
The operator controls the feed rate through a percentage range from 0 to 100%.
Requires a solenoid coil to be fitted. Load cells are optional.
Weight Mode
The operator can enter a target weight to feed. The feed rate control is the same as Standard
mode.
Requires load cells and solenoid coil to be fitted.
Distance Mode (also known as Fully Automatic mode)
The wagon will unload the required amount over the required distance, and will compensate
for changes in ground speed.
Requires load cells, solenoid coil and wheel sensor to be fitted.
Speed Mode
The operator controls the feed out rate through a percentage range from 0 to 100% and the
feed rate is automatically adjusted according to ground speed.
Requires a solenoid coil and wheel sensor to be fitted. Load cells are optional.
Scales Mode
Only has a weight display. Requires load cells to be fitted.
Floor rate is controlled manually.

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Display screen
UP button
GO button
STOP button
RIGHT button
MODE button
DOWN button
Power plug
Power switch
TARE/GROSS button
LEFT button
ZERO button
Power light
Signal light
Signal light
Valve light
Weight connection
Valve connection
Power connection
Power ON
button
Power OFF
button
Remote Display Layout
Controller Layout

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IMPORTANT
Manual over-ride located beneath this
cover
To operate in case of electronic
malfunction, undo locking ring and
screw in adjuster.
Use ¼ - ½ turn adjustments.
Operation Section
Overview
Assuming installation (page 11 –23) has been completed, the power for the system is
controlled by the switch adjacent to the Remote Display.
1. Turn the switch on to provide power to the Remote Display and the wagon.
2. If the wagon is disconnected, press and hold the ON button on the Controller for one
second. The Controller is now operating on its own battery.
3. Begin loading the wagon. See more detailed information regarding modes and
buttons.
4. Once completed loading, connect the wagon to the tractor and connect the 7-pin
plug.
5. Once ready to feed, select the appropriate mode and press GO button. You are now
ready to proceed.
Note: The Controller power light will illuminate when the ON button is pressed or the wagon
is plugged into the tractor. To turn off, the wagon must be un-plugged before pressing the
OFF button.
Valve Over-ride Function
When a solenoid is fitted for floor control, a manual over-ride function will also be provided.
Note: This function over-rides all RF floor rate control.
Use ¼ - ½ turn adjustments per time. Do not over-adjust.
For electronic operation with RF control, the screw adjuster must be unscrewed all the way
out (anti-clockwise) and the locking ring tightened.
Locking ring
Over-ride adjuster
Label on cover

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Remote Display Screens
Screen Symbols
Apart from usual text characters, the screen can display other symbols at various times.
Start-up Screen
When the Remote Display is powered up, the start-up screen is displayed for 3 seconds as
below. After this the screen will change to the operating screen.
If the wagon is not connected i.e. not getting power from the tractor, the controller will not
start. The screen below will display until communication has begun by plugging in the wagon
or pressing and holding the GO button on the controller for 1 or more seconds.
After establishing communication, it will proceed directly to the next screen.
Once communication has begun between the devices, a screen similar to the one below will
show.
The modes that are available are dependant on the hardware options fitted to the machine.
The battery symbol indicates when the system is operating on its own battery. The
voltage display indicates the condition of the battery.
The antenna symbol indicates when the Controller and Remote Display have
communication between them. This must show at all times for successful operation.
GILTRAP GEN II
CONTROL SYSTEM
Channel: 1 Rev
3.4
Remote Display software
revision
Remote Display RF
channel
FEED RATE: 50%
DISPENSED: 0kg
GROSS: 2950kg
STOP Std 12.5V
Waiting for
RF Forage Wagon
Communications...

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Standard Mode Screen
In standard mode, the feed rate is shown as a percentage. A range of 1-100% is available
with 100% being maximum feed rate. This rate is shown on the top line of the screen. This
mode is useful for general operation and is the most simple to use.
Screen Features:
The top line shows the feed rate.
The bottom line of the screen shows the status of the system (STOP), the mode of operation (Std)
and connectivity status.
Additional features that show if load cells are fitted:
The second line will show the weight dispensed since GO was pressed.
The third line will display the present wagon weight. This may be gross or tare.
The bottom line of the screen shows the status of the system (STOP), the mode of operation
(Std), the battery voltage (highest voltage available to the unit. When disconnected from the
tractor, this will be the internal battery voltage), and connectivity status.
Operating Notes:
Screen Warnings:
“WAGON POWER NOT CONNECTED” will flash on the display if the GO button on the Remote
Display is pressed without the wagon being plugged into the tractor and/or power not getting from
the tractor to the Controller.
FEED RATE: 50%
DISPENSED: 1050kg
GROSS: 2950kg
STOP Std 12.5V
FEED RATE: 50%
STOP Std
Rate control only
Rate control with
load cells fitted
Feed Rate
System status
Mode of operation
Connectivity status
Dispensed amount
Product amount in machine
Battery voltage
System battery indicator
The operator can adjust the rate percentage figure by pressing UP or
DOWN on the keypad.
The operator can select between gross and tare weight to be
displayed by pressing TARE/GROSS on the keypad.
The operator can zero only the dispensed weight by pressing GO on
the keypad.
The operator can start and stop the feed-out by pressing GO and
STOP on the keypad.
The operator can switch to other available operating modes by
pressing MODE on the keypad.
The operator can zero the gross and dispensed weight by pressing
ZERO on the keypad.

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Weight Mode Screen
In Weight mode, the feed rate is shown as a percentage. A range of 1-100% is available
with 100% being maximum feed rate. This rate is shown on the top line of the screen.
The operator can enter a target weight to feed out before the wagon floor will stop moving
and the system status will return to STOP.
(V3.9 onwards) The operator can enter a target weight to feed out before a beeper will
sound and the wagon floor will stop moving and the system status will return to STOP.
(All) The TO FEED value must be greater than zero else the system will not operate. Use
STANDARD mode for feeding if weight quantities are required.
Screen Features:
The top line shows the feed-out rate.
The second line shows the weight to feed out before a beeper sounds.
The third line shows the weight of the current load. This may be gross or tare.
The bottom line of the screen shows the status of the system (STOP), the mode of operation
(Weight), the battery voltage (highest voltage available to the unit. When disconnected from the
tractor, this will be the internal battery voltage), and connectivity status.
Operating Notes:
Screen Warnings:
“WAGON POWER NOT CONNECTED” will flash on the display if the GO button on the Remote
Display is pressed without the wagon being plugged into the tractor and/or power not getting from
the tractor to the Controller.
FEED RATE: 50%
TO FEED: 560kg
GROSS: 2950kg
STOP Weight 12.5V
Mode of operation
System status
System battery indicator
Feed Rate
Target weight to feed
Product weight in machine
Connectivity status
Battery voltage
The operator can alter the feed-out rate by adjusting the rate
percentage by pressing UP or DOWN on the keypad.
The operator can adjust the weight to be dispensed by adjusting the
‘TO FEED’ figure. This is done by pressing UP or DOWN on the
keypad when the ‘TO FEED’ figure is underlined. Use the RIGHT
or LEFT button to move the underline cursor.
The operator can start and stop the feed-out by pressing GO
and STOP on the keypad.
The operator can switch to other available operating modes
by pressing MODE on the keypad.
The operator can select between gross and tare weight to be
displayed by pressing TARE/GROSS on the keypad.
The operator can zero the gross and dispensed weight by
pressing ZERO on the keypad.

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Distance Mode Screen
In Distance mode, the feed rate is automatically set by dispensing feed over a set distance.
Screen Features:
The top line shows the weight to feed out.
The second line shows the distance over which to feed this weight.
The third line shows the present wagon weight. This may be gross or tare.
The bottom line of the screen shows the status of the system (STOP), the mode of operation (Dist), the
battery voltage (highest voltage available to the unit. When disconnected from the tractor, this will be the
internal battery voltage), and connectivity status.
Operating Notes:
Screen Warnings:
“WAGON POWER NOT CONNECTED” will flash on the display if the GO button on the Remote Display is
pressed without the wagon being plugged into the tractor and/or power not getting from the tractor to the
Controller.
“INCREASE GROUND SPEED” will flash on the display when the wagon is travelling too slow and causing
the machine to overfeed. Note that ground speed needs to increase not tractor revs.
“DECREASE GROUND SPEED” will flash on the display when the wagon is travelling faster than the
machine can feed. Note that ground speed needs to decrease not tractor revs.
TO FEED: 1800kg
LENGTH: 100m
GROSS: 2950kg
STOP Dist 12.5V
Mode of operation
System status
Feed to dispense
Distance to travel
Product weight in machine
Connectivity status
Battery voltage
System battery indicator
The operator can adjust the weight to be dispensed by adjusting the
‘TO FEED’ figure. This is done by pressing UP or DOWN on the
keypad when the ‘TO FEED’ figure is underlined. Use the RIGHT or
LEFT button to move the underline cursor.
The operator can adjust the distance to feed the weight over by
adjusting the ‘LENGTH’ figure. This is done by pressing UP or DOWN
on the keypad when the ‘LENGTH’ figure is underlined. Use the
RIGHT or LEFT button to move the underline cursor.
The operator can start or stop the operation by pressing GO or STOP
on the keypad. If the feed bins are unequal in length, enter the total
length of the bins in the ‘LENGTH’ figure and the total amount to feed
in the ‘TO FEED’ figure. After travelling the first bin, press STOP on the
keypad. The display will change from RUN to WAIT. You can then
travel forward or backward without the distance changing. Press GO to
continue or press and hold the STOP button for 3 or more seconds to
reset the system status to STOP. The system will automatically return
to STOP mode after counting down the distance to zero.
The operator can switch to other available operating modes by
pressing MODE on the keypad.
The operator can select between gross and tare weight to be displayed
by pressing TARE/GROSS on the keypad.
The operator can zero the gross and dispensed weight by pressing
ZERO on the keypad.

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Speed Mode Screen
In Speed mode, the machine will maintain a consistent feed-rate relative to ground speed.
The feed rate percentage is adjustable from 1 –100%.
Screen Features:
The top line shows the feed rate.
The bottom line of the screen shows the status of the system (STOP), the mode of operation
(Speed) and connectivity status.
Additional features that show if load cells are fitted:
The second line shows the weight fed out since the wagon was loaded.
The third line shows the present wagon weight. This may be gross or tare.
The bottom line of the screen shows the status of the system (STOP), the mode of operation
(Speed), the battery voltage (highest voltage available to the unit. When disconnected from the
tractor, this will be the internal battery voltage), and connectivity status.
Operating Notes:
Screen Warnings:
“WAGON POWER NOT CONNECTED” will display if the GO button on the Remote Display is
pressed without the wagon being plugged into the tractor and/or power not getting from the tractor
to the Controller.
FEED RATE: 50%
STOP Speed
FEED RATE: 50%
DISPENSED: 940kg
GROSS: 3540kg
STOP Speed 12.5V
Rate control only
Rate control and
load cells fitted
Feed Rate
System status
Mode of operation
Connectivity status
Dispensed amount
Product weight in machine
Battery voltage
System battery indicator
The operator can alter the feed-out rate by adjusting the rate percentage by
pressing UP or DOWN on the keypad while in STOP mode only.
The operator can adjust the weight to be dispensed by adjusting the ‘TO
FEED’ figure. This is done by pressing UP or DOWN on the keypad when
the ‘TO FEED’ figure is underlined. Use the RIGHT or LEFT button to move
the underline cursor.
The operator can start or stop the feed-out by pressing GO or STOP on the
keypad.
The operator can zero only the dispensed weight by pressing GO on the
keypad.
The operator can switch to other available operating modes by pressing
MODE on the keypad.
The operator can select between gross and tare weight to be displayed by
pressing TARE/GROSS on the keypad.
The operator can zero the gross and dispensed weight by pressing ZERO
on the keypad.

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Scales Screen
In Scales mode, the screen will only display weight figures. This mode is used when no rate
control is fitted to the wagon.
No other modes are available if only load cells are fitted.
The operator can enter a target weight to feed when a beeper will sound, the wagon floor will
stop moving (if the floor control solenoid is fitted) and the system status will return to STOP.
Features:
The top line shows the weight to feed out before a beeper sounds.
The second line shows the weight dispensed since GO was pressed.
The third line shows the tare or gross weight in the machine.
The bottom line of the screen shows the mode of operation (Scales), the battery voltage (highest
voltage available to the unit. When disconnected from the tractor, this will be the internal battery
voltage), and connectivity status.
Operating Notes:
Screen Warnings:
None
TO FEED: 560kg
DISPENSED: 733kg
GROSS: 3440kg
STOP Scales 12.5V
Mode of operation
System status
Target weight to feed
Dispensed amount
Amount in machine
Connectivity status
Battery voltage
System battery indicator
The operator can adjust the weight to be dispensed by adjusting the
‘TO FEED’ figure. This is done by pressing UP or DOWN on the
keypad when the ‘TO FEED’ figure is underlined. Use the RIGHT or
LEFT button to move the underline cursor.
The operator can select between gross and tare weight to be
displayed by pressing TARE/GROSS on the keypad.
The operator can zero only the dispensed weight by pressing
GO on the keypad.
To allow the dispensed weight to accumulate and the target
feed weight to work, the operator must press GO before
commencing feeding.
The operator can zero the gross weight and dispensed weight
by pressing ZERO on the keypad.