Hardi MUSTANG 3500 User manual

HARDI®MUSTANG 3500
Operator's Manual
67301603 (6/04)

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HARDI®MUSTANG 3500
Operator’s Manual
Hardi®P/N 67301603 (6/04)
HARDI®SPRAYERS

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
2.0 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3.0 Component Parts & Assembly Hardware . . . . .6
4.0 Console Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5.0 Operation of the HARDI®Mustang 3500 . . . . . .10
Switch Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-17
System Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
6.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Mounting the Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Speed, Flow and RPM Transducer Installation . .22-23
Installing Pressure Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Twin Force Installation (Fan RPM and Slot Angle Adjust) . .25-26
7.0 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Entering System Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Units Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Entering Standard Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Target Rate Pressure Sensor Zeroing . . . . .35
Calibration Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Loading Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Pre-field System Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.0 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Checking Individual Components . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Appendices
Appendix A:
Fine-tuning Speed/Cal Distance Calibration Value . . . .54
Appendix B:
Fine-tuning Flow Transducer Calibration Value . . . . . . 56
Appendix C:
Using an External PC to Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Appendix D:
Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63

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Dear Owner,
Thank you for purchasing a HARDI®product and welcome to the
ever-increasing family of HARDI®automatic rate controller 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 HARDI®MUSTANG 3500 Automatic Rate Controller. You
will find many helpful hints as well as important safety and operation
information.
Some of the features on your HARDI®MUSTANG 3500 Automatic
Rate Controller were suggested by other HARDI®owners. There is no
substitute for “on-farm” experience and we invite your comments and
suggestions.
Please address your correspondence to the Service Manager at one
of these branches:
HARDI®MIDWEST HARDI®GREAT LAKES
1500 West 76th St. 290 Sovereign Rd.
Davenport, Iowa 52806 London, Ontario N6M 1B3
Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Sincerely,
Tom L. Kinzenbaw
President
HARDI®WEST COAST
5646 W. Barstow, Suite 101
Fresno, California 93722
Phone: [phone]
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Your new HARDI®MUSTANG 3500 system is a high-performance
controller, designed for superior control of agricultural product
applications while providing easy-to-use features to help you manage
your farming operation efficiently. From the large, easy-to-read display
and controls to the Utilities Software provided, the system is designed
with the operator in mind.
The HARDI®MUSTANG 3500 system uses individually entered section
widths to determine which portion of the total liquid is being by-passed
rather than sprayed from the boom section. For this reason, it is
extremely important to adjust and verify the amount of liquid that is
diverted by the constant pressure distribution valve when a section is shut
off.
The HARDI®MUSTANG 3500 has many built-in features, some of which
are described in the following paragraphs.
THREE INDEPENDENT RATE SETTINGS
The system provides three application rate settings with clearly marked
buttons to choose the desired rate. The three rates can be set up in two
ways: If the same nozzles are always used, three selectable rates can be
set up for varying field conditions. If three different sets of quick-change
nozzles are used, each of the three rates can be set up for a different set
of nozzles. This will save time when changing nozzles, because the
console will not need to be calibrated when nozzles are changed.
AREA AND FLOW COUNTERS
Nine independent field area and flow counter pairs, plus total area and
flow pair. You are in total control from your cab.
ALARM WITH EASY SET UP AND CONTROL
An internal alarm is provided to alert the operator to error conditions. The
alarm is factory-set to turn on if the actual application rate is more than
+/– 10% from the target rate, and can easily be turned to a lower volume,
or turned off entirely, by simply using the toggle switch on the back of the
console. The alarm can also be set to turn on if the tank level is below a
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FLASH PROGRAM MEMORY
The HARDI®MUSTANG 3500 program resides in flash memory,
allowing simple field upgrades to the software, using the provided
software utilities and downloadable files, as more features are
developed and added.
RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE
The HARDI®MUSTANG 3500 serial interface allows the HARDI®
MUSTANG 3500 to be linked to most desktop, laptop or pocket PC
computers. This serial link can be used to calibrate or reprogram the
console using the provided software utilities package. It can also be
used with appropriate software such as Farm Works®SiteMate to
accomplish variable rate application (VRA), or or be used as a data
logger. See Appendix C in back of manual. Using the HARDI®printer,
data can be printed directly from the RS-232 output to the printer.
SOFTWARE UTILITIES
A compact disc with Utility Software is provided with each system. If
you have access to a PC with CD drive, this software can be easily
loaded on the PC or pocket PC. The Utility Software includes a
calibration “wizard” that directs the operator through the MUSTANG
calibration process and automatically sets up calibration for various
types of systems. If the PC is connected to the MUSTANG, the
calibration parameters can be downloaded directly to the MUSTANG,
or the calibration settings can be printed out and entered into the
MUSTANG manually. The calibration settings can be stored as files so
the MUSTANG can be quickly reconfigured if it is used with different
applicators. If the PC is connected to the MUSTANG, the Utility
Software also provides the ability to reprogram the MUSTANG with
program upgrade files provided by HARDI®via e-mail (or on floppy
disk).
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2.0 SAFETY INFORMATION
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this
symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert
to the potential for personal injury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices.
PTO-driven machinery can cause serious injury. Before working on
or near the PTO shaft, or servicing or cleaning the driven machine,
put the PTO lever in the DISENGAGE position and STOP the
engine.
WARNING
Disconnect all electronic components
from power supply before welding on
sprayer.
Do not use high pressure cleaner
directly on electronic components.
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RS-232 Remote
Run/Hold
Radar
Input
Hitch
Connector
Extension
Cable
Power
Foamer
Pressure
Natural Tie Speed
Yellow Tie
Flow
Green Tie
RPM Adjust
Blue Tie
Slot Angle Adjust
Grey Tie
RPM
Red Tie
HARDI®Sprayer
20-pin Connector
+-
Console
Console Cable
System Power Cable
Extension Cable
Sprayer Control Module
Operator's Manual
Optional: Remote
Run/Hold Cable and
Foot Switch
3 wire
Optional
Remote
run/hold cable
With standard
set-up,
included are 2-
3 wire adapter
cables and 1-2
wire adapter
cable
With twin force
set-up,
included are 3-
2 wire adapter
cables and 3-3
wire adapter
cables
2 wire
Mounting kit for console Utilities CD
3.0 COMPONENT PARTS AND ASSEMBLY
HARDWARE
Before beginning installation, check the carton contents for the
following items:
Heat Shrink Kit
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Chassis Ground
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4.0 CONSOLE FUNCTIONS
This section gives a brief explanation of each button, switch and
rotary switch position, and will help to familiarize you with the
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Main POWER switch
Light SENSOR; senses ambient light, turns back lighting on/off
WARNING light
DISPLAY area; upper half displays application rate; lower left
displays pressure; lower right displays rotary switch position
data
SYSTEM CAL button; used to enter system calibration mode
ROTARY SWITCH positions:
RATES:
Speed – displays ground speed
Flow Per Minute – displays either total boom or individual nozzle
flow per minute
COUNTERS:
Total Area – keeps a running count of total area
Total Flow – keeps a running count of total flow
Field Area – keeps a running count of field area
Field Flow– keeps a running count of field flow
CALIBRATION:
Target Rate– target application rate (GPA/LPH)
Min Flow– minimum gallons (liters) per minute
Adjust Rate– on-the-go adjustments to target rate when
operating in AUTO mode
Flow Cal – flow meter calibration value (PPU)
Boom Width – enter the working width for each of your boom
sections
Speed Cal/ Distance – enter Speed Cal value in UPP; will also
display accumulated distance travelled
FOAM MARKER control:
LEFT/AUTO/RIGHT switch – controls which side is currently
applying foam
MARKER ON/OFF – turns foam marker control system on or off
FOAM ADJUST – increases or decreases the foam rate
MASTER switch; determines in which mode the user is currently
operating
RESET button – clears the selected counter
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MODE switch: (twin force only)
RPM – RPM of fan is displayed
ANGLE – displays slot angle settings
RATE – displays application rate
TEST button – used to enter test speed mode
ADJUST switch – used to adjust various settings or rates
TANK button – displays the amount of material remaining in tank
PRINT button – allows user to print field counter data
BOOM switches – on/off control for each boom section
RATE buttons – selects a preset target application rate for each
button.
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5.0 OPERATION OF THE HARDI®MUSTANG 3500
POWER SWITCH
In the ON position, the power switch controls 12-volt power to the entire
system. In the OFF position, there will be no drain to the vehicle’s
electrical system.
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Upon start-up, the console will briefly (approximately three seconds)
display the software versions that are programmed into the console
and sprayer control module.
Start-up of the HARDI®MUSTANG 3500
Upper half displays console main program version (flash 1)
Lower left displays Spray Control Module program version (flash 3)
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LIGHT SENSOR
This sensor automatically turns the back lighting for the front panel on or
off as the lighting conditions dictate.
WARNING LIGHT
The console is equipped with a RED warning light. The light will
automatically turn on and flash when the actual application is plus or
minus 10 percent of the calibrated target rate. The RED warning light will
also be flashing when calibration mode is active on the console.
DISPLAY AREA
During normal operation, the console will display pressure in the lower
left corner of the display (if installed), application rate in the upper half of
the display and the selected rotary switch position data in the lower right
of the display. For example, in the figure below, the upper display tells the
operator that the actual target
RATE 1 is 20.0 GPA. The lower left
display tells the operator that their
pressure is at 56 PSI, and the
lower right display tells the
operator that their speed is
currently 5.8 MPH, if the rotary
switch is set to speed.
SYSTEM CAL BUTTON
To enter system calibration, toggle
the Master switch to HOLD and turn the rotary switch to SPEED, then
press and hold the SYSTEM CAL button and turn the power switch ON.
Release the SYSTEM CAL button when the console displays SYS.
Upon entering SYSTEM CAL, the display will read “SYS” and the
calibration indicator will be lit. Any changes to the factory-preset values
can be made while in SYSTEM CAL. Changes will take effect as soon as
SYSTEM CAL is exited. To exit SYSTEM CAL, press the SYSTEM CAL
button. See Calibration section for more information.
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ROTARY SWITCH POSITION
During normal operation, you can view any one of six monitored functions
in the lower right portion of the display by turning the rotary dial to the
appropriate position. The GREEN positions are Operational positions
and the RED positions are Calibration positions. The following describes
the function of each Operational position. The Calibration positions are
discussed in Chapter 7: Calibration.
SPEED:
Displays the ground speed in miles (kilometers) per hour.
FLOW PER MINUTE:
Displays the actual gallons (liters) per minute being applied by the
sections turned on. OR if the number of nozzles is entered in System
Cal, then this position will display flow per nozzle in ounces per minute
(liters per minute).
TOTAL AREA:
Displays the area covered since the counter was last reset to zero.
This counter does not accumulate area when the console is in HOLD
or if all boom section switches are turned off. If this counter is reset
TOTAL FLOW will reset as well.
FIELD AREA:
Displays the area covered since the counter was last reset to zero.
This counter does not accumulate area when the console is in HOLD
or if all boom section switches are turned off. If this counter is reset
FIELD FLOW will reset as well.
There are 9 field counters (F1-F9). Only the active counter will reset.
To change active counter, console must be in HOLD and rotary
switch in either FIELD AREA or FIELD FLOW. The lower left display
area will display F1-F9. To change use Adjust switch.
TOTAL FLOW:
Displays the total gallons (liters) applied since the counter pair was last
reset to zero. If this counter is reset TOTAL AREA will reset as well.
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FIELD FLOW:
Displays the total gallons (liters) applied since the counter was last
reset to zero. If this counter is reset FIELD AREA will reset as well.
FOAM MARKER CONTROL
The area on the far right of the control panel, outlined with a yellow
border, is the Foam Marker Control area. This area is broken down into
three sections, each explained here:
LEFT/AUTO/RIGHT SWITCH:
Moving the switch to the left activates the LEFT foam marker. Moving
the switch to the right activates the RIGHT foam marker. Moving the
switch to the center position tells the controller to automatically
determine which marker will distribute foam. The middle AMBER
colored LED indicates marker is ON. The RED colored LED below the
dropper indicates which side is ON. NOTE: If the
switch is in the center (AUTO) position on
start-up, the marker is set to start distributing
foam on the left side. When in AUTO marker
side changes automatically when the operator
transitions the master switch from AUTO to
HOLD or MAN to HOLD. Foam marker will NOT
turn on if the Master switch is in HOLD or if the
console is in rHold.
MARKER ON/OFF BUTTON:
To activate the Foam Marker in AUTO mode,
press the Marker On/Off button momentarily. To activate the foam
marker in Manual mode, press and hold the Marker On/Off switch
button for three seconds; when in Manual mode, the amber LED will
flash. In Manual mode, the Auto position of the Left/Auto/Right switch
turns the foam OFF.
FOAM ADJUST SWITCH:
When the Foam Marker Control is active, moving the switch to the left
decreases foam rate. Moving the switch to the right increases the foam
rate. When the foam switch is toggled, the lower right area of the
console display shows a percentage value between 0-100% indicating
the foam drop rate: 0%=min. 100%=max.
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AUTO/MAN/HOLD SWITCH or MASTER SWITCH
This MASTER switch will change the control status of the system from
fully automatic control (“AUTO”), manual control (“MAN”), or HOLD.
During normal operation, when the MASTER switch is in AUTO, the
console adjusts the regulating valve to maintain the desired application
rate. For example, as speed increases, pressure will increase
automatically in order to maintain the desired application rate. As speed
decreases, pressure decreases.
During normal operation, when the MASTER switch is in MAN, the
application rate will not be maintained by the console automatically.
Using the ADJUST switch while in MAN allows the operator to increase
or decrease the flow or pressure manually as needed.
During normal operation, when the MASTER switch is in HOLD, all
section valves are turned off, (spraying will stop) and area, distance and
flow will stop accumulating and foam marker will stop. For example, when
turning on end rows, place the MASTER switch in HOLD.
RESET BUTTON
The RESET button is used to clear a selected counter. To do this, simply
turn the rotary dial to any of the counter positions (Total Area, Field Area,
Total Flow, Field Flow, or Distance), and press and hold the reset button
for one second. IMPORTANT: when clearing field area, field flow is
cleared as well. The same holds true for total area and total flow.
MODE SWITCH (TWIN FORCE CONSOLE ONLY)
TWIN FORCE SWITCH:
RPM Position – In this position, fan speed can be adjusted. To do
this, place the switch in the RPM position, and use the “adjust”
switch to increase or decrease the fan speed. The console will not
allow fan speed greater than 3200
RPM.The console will show “fan RPM”
in the lower right while in this mode, and
RPM will be displayed in the upper half
of display indicating the mode the user
is in. If the PTO is disengaged and
hydraulic flow to the Fan motor stops, causing Fan RPM to read 0,
the system will automatically take the hydraulic pump output to the
lowest setting.
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ANGLE Position – This position is used to
adjust the slot angle. To do this, place the
switch in the ANGLE position, and use the
“adjust” switch to increase or decrease the
slot angle.
There are 3 modes of operation for the Slot Angle feature on the HARDI®
Mustang 3500: Manual, Preset and Auto.
WHEN ENTERING THE SLOT ANGLE
MODE: if the user places the Mode Switch in
the Angle position, the top half of the LCD
reads AnglE and either RATE 1, 2, or 3. The
lower left reads a number between .0 and
12.0 and the lower right display reads either Auto or PrSEt (preset).
MANUAL MODE: To operate the Slot Angle manually, simply place the
Mode Switch in ANGLE and the Rotary Switch in any green (operational)
position, using the Adjust Switch, manually change the Slot Angle to the
desired position.
PRESET MODE: To operate the Slot Angle in the Preset Mode, toggle
the MODE SWITCH to the ANGLE position and the ROTARY SWITCH
to any green position (the lower right area of the display must read
PrSET).
•If the RATE 1, 2 or 3 button is pressed, the Slot Angle will transition
to the associated preset value. The value in lower left display represents
the time in seconds the Slot Angle actuators will run from the zero point.
If the value in RATE 1 is set to 2.5 and the Rate 1 button is pressed, the
Slot Angle will run forward for 12 seconds and then rearward for 2.5
seconds.
• If the value in Rate 2 is set to 4.7 and the RATE 2 button is pressed,
the Slot angle will run forward for 12 seconds and then rearward for 4.7
seconds.
•If the value in Rate 3 is set to 6.2 and the RATE 3 button is pressed,
the Slot Angle will run forward for 12 seconds and then rearward for 6.2
seconds. To adjust the preset value the Mode Switch must be in the
ANGLE position, the Master Switch in HOLD and the Rotary Switch in
any calibration (red) position, to adjust, select the associated RATE
button and adjust the value using the Adjust Switch.
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AUTO MODE: To toggle the Angle Mode between AUTO and PRESET,
toggle the mode switch to ANGLE and the MASTER switch to HOLD and
the ROTARY switch to any calibration position. By then pressing the RESET
button, the Angle mode will toggle between PRESET and AUTO, In the AUTO
mode, the Slot Angle will automatically change from the RATE 1 preset
position to the RATE 3 preset position on a MASTER SWITCH transition from
AUTO to HOLD or on a REMOTE HOLD (foot switch) transition. To adjust the
preset values in the lower left display area place the mode switch in ANGLE
and the MASTER switch in HOLD and the ROTARY switch in any calibration
position, then press the associated RATE button and adjust the value using
the ADJUST switch. In the AUTO mode, the Slot Angle will run to the zero
point (12 seconds forward) and then to the PRESET value every other time
the MASTER switch is toggled from AUTO to HOLD.
SAFETY FEATURE:To immediately stop Slot Angle movement in either
AUTO or PRESET mode turn the ROTARY SWITCH to any calibration
position.
TEST BUTTON
The TEST button is used to enter the Test Speed mode when calibrating
the system. Refer to Pre-field System Checkout for more information on
Test Speed and using the TEST button.
ADJUST SWITCH
The “+/–” (ADJUST) switch serves many functions within the system, and
can be used within Calibration and Operation (AUTO and MAN).
During normal operation, when the master switch is in automatic (AUTO)
and the rotary dial is not in a calibration position, each toggle of the switch
will increase or decrease the target application rate by the amount of the
calibrated ADJUST RATE.
During normal operation, when the master switch is in manual (MAN),
toggling the ADJUST switch will increase or decrease the application rate
by closing or opening the regulating valve (control valve).
TANK BUTTON
This button is used to check the volume remaining in the tank. To do this,
turn the rotary dial to any of the six operational positions (top half), and
press and hold the TANK button. The top half of the display will show the
volume remaining in the tank. When the TANK button is released, the
display will revert back to the application rate.
The TANK button can also be used to enter a volume into the tank counter.
To do this, press and hold the TANK button and toggle the “ADJUST” switch
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up to the “+” position. This sets the tank counter at its maximum
(determined by tank size in System Calibration, see Chapter 8:
Calibration).
To enter a volume other than maximum, press and hold the TANK button
and toggle the “ADJUST” switch up (“+”) first to set the maximum, then
down (“–”). This will cause the counter to count down slowly. (Toggling to
“+” will again set the counter at its maximum.)
NOTE: A tank volume can be entered even if tank size is “OFF” in
System Calibration, but it will increase slowly with the “+” switch
rather than instantly going to maximum.
PRINT BUTTON
This button is used to print a data list using a HARDI®printer. To do this,
place the console in HOLD, and press the PRINT button.
BOOM SECTION SWITCHES
The boom switches on the console are designed to start and stop the flow
of material through each individual boom section switch you have
programmed. The console accumulates area based on the calibrated
boom section widths. When an individual boom section is turned off, the
respective width is subtracted from the total width to accumulate area
based on the new active application width. If a boom section switch is
turned on, its respective section valve should be on. If a boom section
switch is turned off, its respective section valve should be off. No valves
should be on if the console is in HOLD, or in AUTO while speed is zero.
RATE BUTTONS
The RATE buttons serve many functions within the system, and can be
used within Calibration and Operation (AUTO and MAN). The RATE
buttons allow you to quickly select an alternative pre-programmed rate.
They can be used in several different ways.
While in operation, the RATE buttons are used to select which pre-
programmed rate you will use during application. For example, RATE 1
could be set at a low-end rate (e.g. 8 GPA), RATE 2 at a mid-range rate
(TARGET, e.g. 10 GPA), and RATE 3 a high-end rate (e.g.12 GPA).
Another example might be this: If you are using triple nozzle bodies with
different nozzle installations, you could pre-program the HARDI®
MUSTANG 3500 for each specific nozzle. This will save time when
changing nozzles for each specific application.
The Rate buttons are also used in calibration. See Chapter 8;
Calibration.
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