Hardi HC5500 User manual

CONTROLLER
HC5500
Instruction book - sw 3.16
67021003 - Version 1.10
US - 05.2006

CONTROLLER
HC5500
Instruction book - sw 3.16
67021003 - Version 1.10
US - 05.2006
HARDI® reserves the right to make changes in design, material, or specification without notice thereof.
HARDI® and other product names are registered trademarks of HARDI® Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.

Table of Contents
TOC. 1
1 - Welcome
Welcome letter ......................................................................................................................................................1
2 - Safety notes
Operator safety .....................................................................................................................................................1
General info................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Local Poison Information Center ..........................................................................................................................2
3 - Description
General info..................................................................................................................................................1
General info......................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Glossary and pictorial symbols ............................................................................................................................................................................2
HARDI® LookAhead (for sprayers with regulation feedback)............................................................................................................2
SafeTrack.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
System description.......................................................................................................................................4
Overall description.......................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Power supply...................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Navigation keys............................................................................................................................................5
Navigation keys..............................................................................................................................................................................................................5
General keystrokes and menu system ............................................................................................................................................................5
Menu system, main menu......................................................................................................................................................................................6
General keystrokes, daily settings.......................................................................................................................................................................6
General keystrokes, tank contents.....................................................................................................................................................................6
Keystroke menu tree...................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Extended menu .............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Overview of buttons and switches........................................................................................................................8
HC 5500 Display ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Spraybox II...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Spraybox II (TWIN only)......................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
4 - System setup
Tractor installation.......................................................................................................................................1
Brackets...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Spray box ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Controller ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Printer...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Speed transducer for tractor/sprayer...............................................................................................................................................................2
Foot pedal remote ON/OFF (optional)............................................................................................................................................................2
System start-up..............................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Screen contrast adjustment...................................................................................................................................................................................3
Daily settings................................................................................................................................................4
Boot sequence................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
LookAhead nozzle choice.......................................................................................................................................................................................4
5 - Menu 1 Daily settings
Menu 1.1 Volume rate ..................................................................................................................................1
How to change the volume rate ........................................................................................................................................................................1
Menu 1.2 Tank contents ...............................................................................................................................2
To change the displayed Tank contents.........................................................................................................................................................2
Menu 1.3 Select register...............................................................................................................................3
Menu 1.3.1 Register readout and selection .................................................................................................................................................3

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6 - Menu 2 Setup
Menu 2.1 Display readout ............................................................................................................................1
General info......................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Menu 2.1.5 Work rate..................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Menu 2.2 Auto functions ..............................................................................................................................2
Menu 2.2.1 ON/OFF.....................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Menu 2.2.2 Foam Marker .........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Menu 2.2.3 Dual line (not used in North America) .................................................................................................................................2
Menu 2.3 Variable Rate Application ............................................................................................................2
Variable Rate Application (VRA) / Remote....................................................................................................................................................2
Menu 2.4 Set clock........................................................................................................................................3
How to set clock............................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Menu 2.5 Alarms...........................................................................................................................................4
How to set up alarms.................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Menu 2.6 Register names .............................................................................................................................5
How to register names..............................................................................................................................................................................................5
Menu 2.6.XX Copy name..........................................................................................................................................................................................5
7 - Menu 3 Calibration
Menu 3.1 Speed calibration .........................................................................................................................1
Menu 3.1.1 Sprayer ......................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Menu 3.1.1.1 Constant...............................................................................................................................................................................................1
Menu 3.1.1.2 Practical.................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Menu 3.2 Flow calibration............................................................................................................................3
Which method to use................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Menu 3.2.1 Flow constant.......................................................................................................................................................................................3
Menu 3.2.2 Nozzle method....................................................................................................................................................................................3
Menu 3.2.3 Tank method.........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Menu 3.2.4 Circulation...............................................................................................................................................................................................5
Menu 3.3 Boom.............................................................................................................................................7
Menu 3.3.1 Width..........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Menu 3.3.2 Number of sections ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
Menu 3.3.3 Nozzles/section ...................................................................................................................................................................................7
Menu 3.3.4 End nozzles (optional).....................................................................................................................................................................7
Menu 3.4 Regulation constant .....................................................................................................................8
Regulation constant....................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Menu 3.5 Tank gauge (not used in North America)......................................................................................8
Menu 3.6 SafeTrack......................................................................................................................................9
SafeTrack.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Menu 3.6.1 Track width .............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Menu 3.6.2 Tractor drawbar ...................................................................................................................................................................................9
Menu 3.6.3 Dead zone...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Menu 3.6.4 Damping...............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Menu 3.6.5 Alignment offset..............................................................................................................................................................................10
Menu 3.6.6 Sensitivity..............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Emergency Track ........................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Menu 3.7 LookAhead .................................................................................................................................12
Menu 3.7.X LookAhead calibration.................................................................................................................................................................12

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8 - Menu 4 Toolbox
Menu 4.1 Measure ........................................................................................................................................1
Measuring tape..............................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Menu 4.2 Service intervals ...........................................................................................................................1
Menu and intervals......................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Service interval reset...................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Menu 4.3 Stop watch ....................................................................................................................................2
Menu 4.3.2 Activate Stop watch.........................................................................................................................................................................2
Menu 4.4 Alarm clock ...................................................................................................................................2
How to use alarm .........................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Menu 4.5 Test ...............................................................................................................................................2
How to test.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Menu 4.6 Speed simulation..........................................................................................................................2
How to use speed simulation...............................................................................................................................................................................2
Menu 4.7 Emergency Track ..........................................................................................................................3
Emergency Track...........................................................................................................................................................................................................3
9 - Menu 5 Logbook
Menu 5.1 Print ..............................................................................................................................................1
What you can print......................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Menu 5.2 Data dump ....................................................................................................................................2
How to dump data......................................................................................................................................................................................................2
10 - Maintenance
Off-season storage .......................................................................................................................................1
Storage ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
11 - Fault finding
Emergency operation ...................................................................................................................................1
In an emergency situation......................................................................................................................................................................................1
Operational problems ..................................................................................................................................2
Operational faults.........................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Mechanical faults..........................................................................................................................................................................................................4
12 - Testing and fine tuning
Testing and fine tuning ................................................................................................................................1
Fine tuning the flow constant - PPU................................................................................................................................................................1
Pin & Wire connection ...............................................................................................................................................................................................1
Testing flow transducer ............................................................................................................................................................................................1
Testing speed transducer ........................................................................................................................................................................................2
13 - Technical specifications
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................1
Specifications...................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Flow ranges for the flow transducers ..............................................................................................................................................................1
Materials and recycling ................................................................................................................................2
Packaging information ..............................................................................................................................................................................................2
Disposal of electronics...............................................................................................................................................................................................2
Charts ...........................................................................................................................................................3
Chart for recording values.......................................................................................................................................................................................3
14 - Warranty
Warranty Policy and Conditions ..................................................................................................................1

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1 - Welcome
1.1
Welcome letter
Dear Owner,
Thank you for purchasing a HARDI® product and welcome to the ever-increasing family of HARDI® sprayer owners.
Our sprayers and accessories are rapidly becoming a familiar sight on North American farms. We believe that this results
from growers becoming increasingly conscious of crop protection input costs and the vital need for cost effective spray
application equipment.
Please take the time to thoroughly read the Operator’s Manual before using your equipment. You will find many helpful
hints as well as important safety and operation information.
Some of the features on your HARDI® sprayer were suggested by growers. There is no substitute for “on farm” experience
and we invite your comments and suggestions. If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it,
contact your HARDI® dealer or service personnel for further explanation before using the equipment.
For Product, Service or Warranty Information:
- Please contact your local HARDI® dealer.
To contact HARDI® directly:
- Please use the HARDI® Customer Service number: 1-866-770-7063
- Or send your email to [email protected]
HARDI® Inc. Visit us online at: www.hardi-us.com
HARDI® MIDWEST HARDI® GREAT LAKES HARDI® WEST COAST
1500 West 76th St. 290 Sovereign Rd. 8550 W. Roosevelt Avenue
Davenport, Iowa 52806 London, Ontario N6M 1B3 Visalia, California 93291
Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Sincerely,
Tom L. Kinzenbaw
President

1 - Welcome
1.2

2.1
This symbol means DANGER. Be very alert as your safety is involved!
Read and understand this instruction book before using the equipment. It is equally important that other opera-
tors of this equipment read and understand this book.
Keep children away from the equipment.
If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it, contact your HARDI® dealer for further
explanation before using the equipment.
Turn electrical power off before connecting and disconnecting the display and transducers, servicing or using a
battery charger.
If an arc welder is used on the equipment or anything connected to the equipment, disconnect power leads
before welding.
Test with clean water prior to filling with chemicals.
Do not use a high pressure cleaner to clean the electronic components
Press the keys with the underside of your finger. Avoid using your fingernail.
This symbol means WARNING. Be alert as your safety can be involved!
Note the following recommended precautions and safe operating practices.
General info
This symbol means ATTENTION. This guides to better, easier and more safe operation of your sprayer!
Operator safety
2 - Safety notes

2 - Safety notes
2.2
If you live anywhere in the United States, the following toll free number will connect you to your Local Poison
Information Center.
PHONE NO. 1 - 800 - 222 - 1222
If you live outside the United States, find the number for the poison control center in your phone book and write it
in the space below:
PHONE NO._______ - _______ - __________
Keep a list, in the space provided below, of all the chemicals that you have in use.
1. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
7. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
8. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
9. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
10. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Local poison information center

3.1
The HARDI® Controller 5500 is for use in agricultural and horticultural production. The Controller permits automatic con-
trol of application rate.
Main components are:
* Controller
* Spray Box
* Junction box (on sprayer)
* Jobcomputer (for SafeTrack function)
* Flow transducer (on sprayer)
* Speed transducer (on sprayer or tractor)
The Controller has a four line display permitting much information to be shown at the same time. Display readout
includes volume rate, speed, liquid rate per minute, total covered area, total volume sprayed and 99 trip registers. It
includes a total register that summarizes data from the 98 trip registers. It is illuminated internally so readout is possible
even for night-time work.
Functions include correct area with closure of up to 7 spray boom sections, alarm functions for volume rate, minimum
tank contents, speed min./max. and possibility for audio/visual alarm.
The Spray Box has integrated controls for the spray functions, foam marker, end nozzles and optional electric valves.
The transducers utilized are chosen for long service life and good signal quality. The speed and flow transducer has a
diode built into the housing to aid servicing. As the wheel or rotor turns, the diode will flash thereby indicating it is func-
tioning correctly.
The Controller is also compatible for Variable Rate Application and is prepared for communication with Precision Farming
tools.
Data dump of registers and configuration to a personal computer is possible.
The system has a non-volatile memory with no battery which simplifies storage. All parameters in the menus are saved in
the Controller’s memory and are not lost when the power is disconnected.
The components are rain and dust proof and have been developed to last many years under agricultural conditions.
Optional transducers include pressure, revolutions and area meter. Other options include a 12 Volt printer and a foot
operated remote ON/OFF for the Main ON/OFF.
General info
General info
3 - Description

3 - Description
3.2
ATTENTION! The first line with icons will stay shaded except where first line is relevant.
ATTENTION! The tractor gearbox must be an automatic or semi-automatic type with constant R.P.M. P.T.O., or the
tractor must be driven with constant R.P.M. for the LookAhead to work properly.
Controller HARDI® Controller 5500 with display.
Spray Box HARDI® Control Box with all basic control functions.
Junction box Box on the sprayer for Controller and Control Box.
Jobcom Box on the sprayer with SafeTrack computer.
Transducer Device that transforms variations to a signal. Also called a sensor.
[ abc ] Text shown on the Controller display.
[ X ] or [ Y ] Variable figures.
PPU Pulses per unit. For speed and flow calibration, the unit measure is feet and gallon respectively.
EVC Electric Valve Control unit.
EFC Electric Fast Control unit.
VRA Variable Rate Application (often referred to “GPS”).
With LookAhead, the pressure regulation valve can foresee the correct setting before the main switch goes to ON. It
improves application precision, especially when re-starting after a tank fill.
The LookAhead feature is active when the boom is unfolded, regulation valve is fitted with position transducer and the
LookAhead menu is activated.
When the power is switched to ON, note the regulation valve will adjust from the actual setting to the minimum setting
and then back again.
For LookAhead to function correctly the controller must know which nozzles and application rate will be used. This is
selected from a number of nozzle choices stored in memory. At start up of the controller, it will prompt user for a choice
between using nozzles used at last spray job or select a new nozzle to be used.
HARDI® LookAhead (for sprayers with regulation feedback)
Text shown in the shaded rectangular windows are what will be
seen on the Controller display when pressing buttons as described
in the explanations. An example of display read-out is shown to the
right.
Glossary and pictorial symbols

3 - Description
3.3
ATTENTION! If necessary, the level of security can be adjusted - please contact your local HARDI® dealer.
WARNING! When backing, the SafeTrack should always be aligned and set to “manual” on the hydraulic control box.
SafeTrack is a steering mechanism for the HARDI®COMMANDER sprayer that is fully controlled from the HC 5500. When
using a track system, sprayer stability is a common concern. Many factors influence the sprayer, and conditions where
the sprayer might tip over have to be dealt with. The factors that the driver can influence are:
- Driving behavior
- Field conditions
- Tire width
- Tire pressure
Read sprayers instruction book for further information.
If unsafe driving occurs, an alarm will be triggered and the sprayer will align. Press # to turn alarm off. Pressing switch
(12) to “manual” or to “align” will also turn alarm off. Be aware that the alarm cannot be turned off as long as unsafe driv-
ing still occurs!
SafeTrack

3 - Description
3.4
ATTENTION! Do not connect to the starter motor or generator/alternator. Warranty is void if this is done.
Power supply
1. Controller
2. Spray Box
3. To 12 Volt power supply
4. Multi wire plug and cable
5. Junction box (on sprayer)
5A. New COMMANDER only
6. Flow transducer
7. Speed transducer
8. Printer (optional)
9. Harness for tractor speed/area switch/foot remote ON/OFF
The power supply is 12 Volt DC.
Brown wire is positive (+)
Blue wire is negative (-).
Power supply must come directly from the battery. The wires must
be at least 16 awg. to ensure sufficient power supply.
Use the HARDI® Electric distribution box (Ref. no. 817925) to ensure a
good connection.
Overall description
System description

3 - Description
3.5
ATTENTION! Some keys have other functions that can be used while spraying.
ATTENTION! When a menu is open, the blinking number or value is the one that can be altered.
The following is a general description in keystrokes and display readout. The following example of changing the Tank
contents value is used to illustrate this. Try it! The same method is used in all the menus.
General keystrokes and menu system
The navigation keys are initially used for set up in the menu system.
Press # to start this process. Then buttons can be used for the fol-
lowing:
Pressing ¿ will:
Scroll up,
Increase a value,
Increase volume rate in steps or select another preset application
rate.
Pressing ª will:
Scroll down,
Decrease a value,
Decrease volume rate in steps or select another preset application
rate.
Pressing ¶ will:
Move the cursor to the left.
Pressing § will:
Move the cursor to the right.
Pressing ~ will:
Escape a menu (hold to escape all menus),
Escape without changing a value.
Pressing | will:
Clear a value,
Reset the active register (hold until countdown is finished).
Pressing # will:
Enter a menu,
Confirm (accept) a value.
Navigation keys
Navigation keys

3 - Description
3.6
Press # to enter the menu system [1 MAIN MENU].
The 2nd line will show the menu number.
The 3rd line will read the present menu.
The 4th line will show a choice.
Note the menu number [1] is blinking.
Press # to enter menu [1.1 Daily settings].
Press ¿ or ª to scroll to [1.2 Tank contents].
Note the last digit of the menu number [1.2] is blinking.
Press # to enter [1.2 TANK CONTENTS].
Note the value that can be changed is blinking.
Press ¶ or § to move the cursor.
Press ¿ or ª to set the desired value.
Press # to confirm.
Press ~ and hold, to exit the menu system.
General keystrokes, tank contents
General keystrokes, daily settings
Menu system, main menu

3 - Description
3.7
5 Logbook
4 Toolbox
5.1 Print
5.2 Data dump
4.1 Measure
4.2 Service intervals
4.3 Stop watch
4.4 Alarm clock
4.5 Test
4.6 Speed simulation
4.7 Emergency track
The first steps to choose a menu are shown below.
Press # to proceed into the menu. See the relevant section in the book.
Press ~ and hold to exit the menu system.
3 Calibration
2 Setup
Main menu
ATTENTION! Unless instructed, do not tamper with the settings and values in these menus. Failure to do so may
void warranty.
3.1 Speed
3.2 Flow
3.3 Boom
3.4 Regulation constant
3.5 Tank gauge (unavailable option)
3.6 Track
3.7 LookAhead
2.1 Display readout
2.2 AUTO functions
2.3 GPS/Remote
2.4 Set clock
2.5 Alarms
2.6 Register names
1 Daily settings 1.1 Volume rate
1.2 Tank contents
1.3 Select register
This menu has been set up by your HARDI® Service center. It contains parameters that are typically set only once, normal-
ly before the Controller is used.
Extended menu
Keystroke menu tree

3 - Description
3.8
Overview of buttons and switches
HC 5500 Display
1. Display
2. Navigation keys*
3. Shortcut keys*
*pictorial symbols match icons used throughout manual.
Spraybox II (TWIN only)
1. Power switch
2. Manual pressure regulation
3. Main ON/OFF
4. End nozzle (Left/OFF/Right)*
5. Foam marker regulation*
6. Foam marker ON/OFF*
7. Boom section valves
8. Valve function A-B*
9. Valve function C-D*
10. Air volume (TWIN only)
11. Air slot (TWIN only)
*optional equipment
Spraybox II
1. Power switch
2. Manual pressure regulation
3. Main ON/OFF
4. End nozzle (Left/OFF/Right)*
5. Foam marker regulation*
6. Foam marker (Left/OFF/Right)*
7. Boom section valves
8. Valve function A-B*
*optional equipment