Hiniker 8160 User manual

8160
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DO NOT USE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL
HAS BEEN READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD
PART NUMBER 39300030 Rev. E

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
39300030 Rev. E 12/10 Manual/39300030RevE
SAFETY..................................................................................................................................................................................3
TO THE PURCHASER...........................................................................................................................................................4
SYSTEM OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................................5-11
8160 CONSOLE................................................................................................................................................................6-11
Switches and Indicators........................................................................................................................................................6
Boom Switches.................................................................................................................................................................6
Run/Hold Switch...............................................................................................................................................................6
Rate Select Switch ...........................................................................................................................................................6
Warning Light ...................................................................................................................................................................6
Horn..................................................................................................................................................................................6
Keyboard..............................................................................................................................................................................7
POWER Key.....................................................................................................................................................................7
VOLUME Key...................................................................................................................................................................7
AREA Key.........................................................................................................................................................................7
SPEED Key......................................................................................................................................................................7
SET, , Keys...............................................................................................................................................................7
RATE Key.........................................................................................................................................................................7
ERROR Key .....................................................................................................................................................................7
Display.............................................................................................................................................................................8-10
TARGET RATE.................................................................................................................................................................8
MANUAL...........................................................................................................................................................................8
ACTUAL RATE / % RATE.................................................................................................................................................8
SPEED/VOLUME/AREA...................................................................................................................................................8
ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................................................................................................9
LOW BATTERY CONDITION...........................................................................................................................................9
HOLD................................................................................................................................................................................9
MAN ERR.........................................................................................................................................................................9
+++%...............................................................................................................................................................................9
---%...................................................................................................................................................................................9
MIN...................................................................................................................................................................................9
SIM.................................................................................................................................................................................10
LOW SPEED..................................................................................................................................................................10
LOW FLOW....................................................................................................................................................................10
ZERO WIDTH.................................................................................................................................................................10
OVER .............................................................................................................................................................................10
System Connections...........................................................................................................................................................11
Power Connector............................................................................................................................................................11
Speed Connector............................................................................................................................................................11
Flow Connector ..............................................................................................................................................................11
Boom Connector.............................................................................................................................................................11
Servo Connector.............................................................................................................................................................11
Run/Hold Connector.......................................................................................................................................................11
Serial Channel Connector ..............................................................................................................................................11
OPERATION....................................................................................................................................................................12-25
Operating Guidelines.................................................................................................................................................12-13
Variable Rate..................................................................................................................................................................13
Menu..........................................................................................................................................................................14-15
Navigating The Menu ..................................................................................................................................................14
Selecting operating mode...............................................................................................................................................15
Spray Setup....................................................................................................................................................................16
NH3 Setup......................................................................................................................................................................17
Options Menu............................................................................................................................................................18-19
Speed Sensor Calibration............................................................................................................................................20
Distance Measurement...............................................................................................................................................21
Remote Run/Hold.......................................................................................................................................................22
Horn Control...............................................................................................................................................................22
Minimum Flow ............................................................................................................................................................23
Serial Protocol............................................................................................................................................................24
Valve Prole................................................................................................................................................................24
Speed Simulator.........................................................................................................................................................24
Test Input Routine.......................................................................................................................................................25
Display Smoothing......................................................................................................................................................25
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2 Table of Contents
INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................................................................26-41
BASIC UNIT ..................................................................................................................................................................26-27
Console Mounting...........................................................................................................................................................26
8150 Adapter..................................................................................................................................................................27
Power Cable..............................................................................................................................................................27-33
SPEED SENSORS.............................................................................................................................................................28
Hub Plate Speed Sensor...........................................................................................................................................28-29
Radar Adapters..........................................................................................................................................................30-31
GPS Speed Sensor...................................................................................................................................................32-33
SPRAYER APPLICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................34-41
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................................34
Inline System..................................................................................................................................................................35
Bypass System...............................................................................................................................................................36
Typical Wiring-Sprayer ...................................................................................................................................................37
Flowmeter.......................................................................................................................................................................38
Servo Valve ....................................................................................................................................................................39
Boom Valve ....................................................................................................................................................................40
Remote Run/Hold...........................................................................................................................................................41
ANHYDROUS AMMONIAAPPLICATIONS.....................................................................................................................42-43
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................................42
Remote Run/Hold...........................................................................................................................................................42
Typical Wiring-NH3.........................................................................................................................................................43
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................................44-55
Console Symptoms and Possible Causes......................................................................................................................45
Using Test Inputs............................................................................................................................................................46
Cable and Connector.................................................................................................................................................46-48
Speed Sensor.................................................................................................................................................................48
HM860 Flowmeter.....................................................................................................................................................49-50
Flow Meter Calibration Test............................................................................................................................................51
Servo Valve ...............................................................................................................................................................52-54
Remote Run/Hold...........................................................................................................................................................55
APPENDIX......................................................................................................................................................................56-62
Serial Communication Specications ........................................................................................................................56-61
Hiniker Protocol.........................................................................................................................................................56-59
Generic Protocol........................................................................................................................................................59-61
Parts Breakdown............................................................................................................................................................62
Swath Control.................................................................................................................................................................63
GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................................64-70
Chemical Application......................................................................................................................................................64
Over Application .............................................................................................................................................................64
Under Application ...........................................................................................................................................................64
Determining Gallons Per Acre........................................................................................................................................64
Nozzle Spacing............................................................................................................................................................65
Pressure Affects ..........................................................................................................................................................65
Tractor Speed..............................................................................................................................................................65
Nozzle Type....................................................................................................................................................................65
Boom Height...................................................................................................................................................................66
Spray Angle....................................................................................................................................................................66
Spray Coverage..............................................................................................................................................................66
Nozzle Selection........................................................................................................................................................67-69
Band Spraying................................................................................................................................................................69
Before You Go To The Field ...........................................................................................................................................70
After Spraying.................................................................................................................................................................70
Care of Spray Equipment...............................................................................................................................................70
GLOSSARY....................................................................................................................................................................71-72
DEFAULT VALUES..............................................................................................................................................................72
WARRANTY...............................................................................................................................................Inside Rear Cover

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SAFETY
THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
IT ALERTS AN OPERATOR TO INFOR-
MATION CONCERNING PERSONAL
SAFETY. ALWAYS OBSERVE, AND HEED
THESE SYMBOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS, OTH-
ERWISE DEATH, OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN
RESULT!
Operator safety is a principle concern in equip-
ment design and distribution. However, many ac-
cidents occur because a few seconds of thought,
and a more careful approach to handling, were
ignored.
Throughout this manual, and on all safety relat-
ed decals, a safety alert symbol, along with the
signal word CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER
will be found. These are dened as follows:
CAUTION: A reminder for proper safe-
ty practices and directs attention to
following them. Decals of this class
are yellow and black.
WARNING: Areminder for proper safe-
ty practices and what can happen if
they are ignored. This has a more seri-
ous consequence than CAUTION. Decals of
this class are yellow and black.
DANGER: Denotes the most serious
safety hazard. It is a reminder for ob-
serving the stated precautions and
what can happen if they are ignored. Decals
of this class are red and white.
CAUTION: For your own protection
we very strongly recommend that you
read, understand, and heed the follow-
ing information.
CAUTION: If you and your operator(s)
are not intimately familiar with proper
handling procedures for Anhydrous
Ammonia, contact your supplier for informa-
tion, and read all safety precautions found in
the “HINIKER ANHYDROUS AMMONIA MONI-
TORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM MANUAL”
Refer to manual part number 360-000-246 Re-
vision E or later for heat exchanger manufac-
tured prior to 2007. These are painted gray.
Or, refer to manual part number 39300035 for
heat exchanger manufactured in 2007 or af-
ter. These are painted white. Additional man-
uals may be obtained from your local dealer.
ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED BY KNOW-
ING, AND FOLLOWING, THE PRECAUTIONS
CITED IN THIS MANUAL.
GENERAL
1. If the Operator’s Manual is missing from this
equipment, obtain a replacement from your
HINIKER dealer. If you sell this equipment,
ensure the new owner acknowledges receipt
of this manual.
2. Read this manual thoroughly. Make sure the
operator understands it and knows how to
operate this equipment safely. Farm equip-
ment can kill or injure an untrained, or care-
less operator.
3. Do not attempt to handle and service this
equipment, or direct others to do the same,
unless you know how to do it safely.
4. Don’t be in a hurry.
HinikerCompanyreservestherighttochange
prices, standard features, specications or
designs, and options at any time without no-
tice and without incurring the obligation to
install such changes on machines previously
manufactured.
Safety 3

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Congratulations for joining the ranks of agribusi-
nessmen who acknowledge the importance of
accurate and controllable application of chemi-
cals.
This product will insure that the proper recom-
mended application rate is maintained. This will
not only save you money lost by overapplication,
but safeguard that your yields are not being ad-
versely affected by underapplication.
As an added bonus your operation will become
more environmentally responsible, by you be-
ing able to know that only the proper amounts of
chemicals required for your application are be-
ing used.
This product is designed and manufactured to
give years of dependable service, when used for
the purpose for which it was intended.
Never allow anyone to operate this equipment
until they fully understand the complete con-
tents of the manual. It is the responsibility of the
owner’s who do not operate this equipment, to
insure that the operator is fully instructed, and
is fully aware, and understands, the contents of
this manual.
Important information is contained in this manual
to help insure safe and efcient operations.
If you have any questions about this manual,
or equipment discussed therein, contact your
HINIKER dealer.
4 To The Purchaser
THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
IT ALERTS AN OPERATOR TO INFOR-
MATION CONCERNING PERSONAL
SAFETY. ALWAYS OBSERVE, AND HEED
THESE INSTRUCTIONS, OTHERWISE DEATH,
OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT.
NOTE: All references to “LEFT” and “RIGHT”
are meant to mean viewing the equipment from
the rear and facing the tractor.
ALWAYS OBTAIN ORIGINAL HINIKER SER-
VICE PARTS BECAUSE SUBSTITUTE PARTS
COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT EQUIPMENT
PERFORMANCE AND WARRANTY.
Record the following information for later refer-
ence when obtaining service parts.
Purchase Date________________________
Name_______________________________
Dealer’s Name________________________
Console Serial No._____________________
Flowmeter Serial No.___________________
Servo Valve Serial No.__________________
TO THE PURCHASER

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The Hiniker 8160 is a computerized system that will
enable you to apply liquid chemicals, includingAnhy-
drous Ammonia at a predetermined rate.
The 8160 console allows you to individually set up
and calibrate two separate console congurations,
one for spray applications and one for NH3 applica-
tions. There is no need to recalibrate when changing
applications. All data and Set-Up information is per-
manently stored for each application.
The8160consoleinconjunctionwithaspeedsensor,
owmeter, and servo valve perform the necessary
calculations and adjustments to perform “on-the-go”
adjustments to the selected rate of application.
The console uses the inputs of actual ow, speed,
and user selected functions to calculate the actual
Volume PerArea (VPA). This is then compared to the
rate selected by the operator to generate a percent-
error signal. This signal then causes the Servo Valve
to make corrections to the ow. This continues until
the VPA error is zero. See drawing 5791.
The following is a list of features available with this
system.
– Dual Modes: Set-Up, Calibration, and Data are
stored separately for Spray and NH3 modes.
– Non-Volatile Memory; Set-Up Data, Volume and
Area are stored in permanent memory; no exter-
nal power is required.
– Inline and bypass system congurations.
– The Servo Valve response rate is adjustable.
– One, two, or three section control using motor-
ized ball valves or electric solenoids for individual
boom control.
– Boom section widths are individually set.
– Selection of Rate 1, Rate 2, Manual or Variable
Rate control.
– Display smoothing adjustable from 1 to 10%.
– Warning lamp and horn activates when applica-
tion error is greater than 10%.
– A settable minimum ow to prevent poor spray
patterns when slowing down at low speeds.
– Abuilt in speed simulator for setting up the spray-
er.
– Diagnostics for testing the Speed, Flow, and Run/
Hold inputs.
– The ability to measure Distance.
– Run/Hold feature.
– The Remote Run/Hold option is available at the
console and the implement.
– A 2 line display with ve display selections avail-
able. Target Rate (Always Displayed), Actual
Rate, % Error, Speed, Volume, and Area.
– The 8160 is backward compatible with the 8150
system wiring and bracket using a simple adapter.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
System Overview 5
DWG. NO. 5791

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DWG. NO. 5795
SWITCH AND INDICATORS
The 8160 control console has all the necessary
functions to allow you to set-up and control sys-
tems tailored to your specic needs. A detailed de-
scription of the console follows.
BOOM SWITCHES
Three separate Boom Switches are available to
control three motorized ball valves or three electric
solenoid valves. The width of each boom is pro-
grammed in during Set-Up.
If any boom is not needed set its width to zero and
leave the boom switch off.
In the Automatic mode, the rate is automatically
adjusted as the Boom Switches are turned on and
off. When all three Boom switches are turned off,
the Boom valves will shut off and the console will
be in the Hold Mode.
Area is only counted for Booms that are on. Area
is not counted while in the Hold Mode.
RUN/HOLD SWITCH
The Run/Hold switch is the master control switch.
When “Run” is selected, power is applied to the
boom switches and the console is in the “Run
Mode”. This is the normal operating mode.
When “Hold” is selected, power is removed from
the Boom switches and the console is in the “Hold
Mode”. This is the standby mode where there is no
automatic control and the Volume and Area totals
stop accumulating.
6 System Overview
8160 CONSOLE
RATE SELECTOR SWITCH
The Rate switch allows you to select one of two ap-
plication rates or manual operation. The application
rate for Rate 1 and Rate 2 is programmed in during
Set-Up. When the selector switch is in the center po-
sition (Manual), the automatic control is off and the
Servo Valve can then be adjusted manually. To make
this adjustment, press and hold the “ ” or “ ” keys.
The Rate Switch must be in Rate 1 to use the Vari-
able Rate Mode.
WARNING LIGHT
The warning light will ash whenever the console is
in the Run Mode, and the difference between theTar-
get andActual application rate is greater then +-10%
error.
The light will also ash when the errors that cause
suspension of the Run Mode such as LOW FLOW,
LOW SPEED, and ZERO WIDTH are being dis-
played.
The warning light will be on steadily when the con-
sole is in Hold Mode.
HORN
The horn will beep under the same conditions as the
Warning light with the exception that it is not on dur-
ing the Hold mode.
The horn will also beep each time a key is pressed to
acknowledge the key press.
The horn may be turned off for the error conditions by
selecting HORN IS OFF in the options menu.

System Overview 7
DWG. NO. 5801
KEYBOARD
POWER KEY
To power up the console, press and hold the
POWER key for two seconds. Then release the
key when the warning light ashes and the horn
beeps.
To power down the console, press and hold the
POWER key for two seconds while the console is
powered on.
VOLUME KEY
The Volume key has two functions, the rst time
it is pressed it will display Total Volume, pressed
again and it will display Flow in Volume Per Min-
ute.
Press the VOLUME key to view the Total Volume.
The 8160 will always keep track of the Total Vol-
ume applied. Volume will not accumulate when in
the Hold Mode. To clear Total Volume to zero press
and hold the VOLUME key until the displayed Vol-
ume is zero. The horn and the warning light will
warn you that you are about to clear the data.
Note: Once cleared the data cannot be recov-
ered.
VOLUME has an additional feature, which enables
it to recalculate the Total Volume whenever the
Flowmeter Calibration Number is changed.
AREA KEY
The 8160 will keep track of the Total Area. To view
the Total Area, press the AREA key. Area is accu-
mulated only when the console is in the Run Mode.
Area will not accumulate when in the Hold Mode.
The 8160 will automatically correct for the change
in implement width when one or two of the Boom
switches are turned off.
Area has an additional feature, which enables it
to recalculate the Total Area whenever the Speed
Sensor Calibration Number is changed.
ToclearTotalAreatozeropressand hold theAREA
key until the displayed Area is zero. The horn and
the warning light will warn you that you are about
to clear the data.
Note: Once cleared the data cannot be recovered
SPEED KEY
The 8160 will calculate and display speed any time
the SPEED key is pressed.
The console must be calibrated to the speed sen-
sor before using. An incorrect speed calibration
will affect Speed, Rate, Percent Error, and Area
computations.
SET, , , KEYS
The SET key is used to enter the MAIN MENU.
To do so, press and hold the SET key for two sec-
onds. The SET key is also used as an “Enter” key
to select the displayed options or answers.
The and keys are used to change values and
answers. The or keys are also used during
manual operation to control the Servo Valve.
RATE KEY
To display the Actual Rate being applied press the
RATE key.
ERROR KEY
To display the Percent Error press the ERROR key
This ERROR function computes and displays the
difference between the Actual and Target applica-
tion rate as a percentage.

8 System Overview
DISPLAY
The display is used to provide to the user impor-
tant information on the operation of the system
and its components.
TARGET RATE
The left side of the top line on the display will
normally show the Target Application Rate. The
Target Application Rate is determined by the se-
lected position of the Rate Switch, either Rate 1
or Rate 2. The Target Rate will change to show
the current rate when using the Variable Rate
feature.
DWG. NO. 5804
MANUAL
In Manual position MANUAL will be displayed.
DWG. NO. 5805
ACTUAL RATE / %ERROR
The right side of the top line will display either
the Actual Rate or % Error depending on wheth-
er the RATE or ERROR key was pressed.
DWG. NO. 5806
DWG. NO. 5807
SPEED/VOLUME/AREA
Speed, Volume, or Area data will be displayed
on the bottom line depending on whether the
SPEED, VOLUME, or AREA key was pressed.
DWG. NO. 5808
DWG. NO. 5809
DWG. NO. 5859
DWG. NO. 5810