micro-trak MT-3405 M User manual

P.O. Box 99
111 East LeRay Avenue
Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099
© Copyright 2000
Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.
Printed in the U.S.A.
The MT-3405 M is an electronic monitoring and control system that can help you achieve maximum yields and operate more
cost-effectively by providing the information you need to maintain proper application rates of liquid, dry and NH3 chemicals
and fertilizer. The MT-3405 M has been designed for easy installation and operation. However, since each installation will vary
depending on your equipment, please take time to familiarize yourself with this manual and the actual components before
beginning. Following the procedures described in this manual will ensure proper performance and help avoid problems or
questions once you are in the field.
This manual is written for the MT-3405 M Model MT34M-00-LR, which may be used for either English or Metric measurement.
Please read the manual carefully and follow the instructions as they apply to your usage.
If you do encounter a problem that cannot be corrected by reviewing this manual, consult your dealer or distributor, or contact
a Micro-Trak technician for assistance.
Toll Free in U.S. or Canada: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.micro-trak.com •[email protected]
REFERENCE MANUAL
MT- 3405 M
™
5BOOM AUTOMATIC
RATE CONTROL SYSTEM
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Micro-Trak®Warranty
Micro-Trak (herein “Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser (herein “Buyer”) that, if any product or part of the product
(herein “part”) proves to be defective in material or workmanship, upon inspection and examination by Seller, within one (1)
year from the original date-of-purchase, and is returned to Seller with dated proof-of-purchase, transportation prepaid, within
thirty (30) days after such defect is discovered, Seller will, at their option and sole discretion, either repair or replace said part,
except that the warranty for expendable parts, including but not limited to, light bulbs and batteries shall be thirty (30) days
from the original date-of-purchase. Said warranty is valid only when the part has been installed, operated and maintained in
strict accordance with the procedures outlined in the manual. Any damage or failure to said part resulting from abuse, misuse,
neglect, accidental or improper installation or maintenance, unauthorized modification, use with other products or attributable
to acts of God, as determined solely by the Seller, will invalidate the warranty. Said part will not be considered defective if it
substantially fulfills the performance specification. Buyer shall be responsible for all maintenance services, if any, all in strict
accordance with the procedures outlined in the manual. The warranty does not include labor, installation, replacement parts
or repairs, delivery of replacement parts or repairs or time and travel. Said warranty is nontransferable.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR
PURPOSE AND OF ANY OTHER TYPE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. The Seller’s liability, whether in contract, in tort, under
any warranty, in negligence or otherwise, shall not exceed the return of the amount of the purchase price paid by the Buyer,
and under no circumstance shall the Seller be liable for special, indirect or consequential damages. Seller neither assumes nor
authorizes anyone to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with said part. No action, regardless of form,
arising out of the transactions under this agreement may be brought by the Buyer more than one (1) year after the cause of
action has occurred.
Seller agrees to extend the term of the foregoing warranty period should the Buyer return completed warranty registration
information, with dated proof-of-purchase, to the Seller within one (1) year from the original date-of-purchase. All conditions
and limitations of said foregoing warranty, except the term of said foregoing warranty, shall apply. Said term shall be extended
to a total of three (3) years from the original date-of purchase on display consoles and network communication modules, as
defined by Seller, and said term shall be extended to a total of two (2) years from the original date-of-purchase on all other
parts, except that the warranty for expendable parts, including but not limited to, light bulbs and batteries shall be thirty (30)
days from the original date-of-purchase, and except that the warranty for parts manufactured by someone other than the
Seller, including but not limited to, shut-off and control valves, DGPS receivers, memory cards and drives, mapping software,
flowmeters and pressure sensors shall be one (1) year from the original date-of-purchase.
Buyer accepts these terms and warranty limitations unless the product is returned to Seller, via proper distribution channels
and approved return authorization, with dated proof-of-purchase, transportation prepaid, within fifteen (15) days from the
date-of-purchase for refund of the purchase price.
Units under warranty should be sent prepaid, with dated proof-of-purchase, within 30 days of discovering defect, to the
address below:
MAIL AND UPS:
Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.
ATTN: Service Department
P.O. Box 99
111 East LeRay Avenue
Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099
At Micro-Trak Systems, we believe a product that delivers quality and performance at a low cost is what is needed to help
today’s operator and the operator of the future compete in the world market.
It is our goal to provide operators with a line of electronic equipment that will help build and maintain an efficient and
profitable operation that can be passed on to future generations.
We thank you for your purchase and hope that we can be of service to you in the future.
Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.
Extended Warranty Option
It’s simple! Just complete the enclosed registration card(s) for this
product and mail it in and we’ll extend your warranty for up to three years*, at no additional charge.
MAIL IN YOUR REGISTRATION CARD(S) TODAY!
Registration Card information is for internal use only.
* Some limitations apply. See warranty statement for details.
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Table of Contents
Warranty..................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4-5
Introduction to the MT-3405M...........................................................................................................................................................6
Basic Overview of Typical Installation ..............................................................................................................................................7
Component Parts and Assembly Hardware................................................................................................................................. 8-9
Installation......................................................................................................................................................................................10-22
Mounting the Display Console ................................................................................................................................................................................10
Electrical Installation....................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Mounting the Module .................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Speed Sensor Installation.....................................................................................................................................................................................12-14
Magnets....................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Attaching Magnets............................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Mounting the Speed Sensor.............................................................................................................................................................................13
Speed Sensor Options ........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Connecting the Speed Sensor Cable............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Mounting and Plumbing Flowmeter ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Installing Flow Sensor Cable................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Range Adjust Valve................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Installing Pressure Sensor ......................................................................................................................................................................................16
Servo, Throttling Valves.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Relief Valve...................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Boom Shut-off Valves ..............................................................................................................................................................................................18
Remote Run/Hold......................................................................................................................................................................................................19
MT-3405M Plumbing Overview Diagram...................................................................................................................................................20-21
MT-3405M Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
MT-3405 FTW Console Functions.....................................................................................................................................................23
Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................................................24-31
English or Metric?...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Entering Calibration ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Entering Calibration Values.............................................................................................................................................................................25-28
Boom Select, Setting Individual Boom Width............................................................................................................................................25
Width, Banding Application Calibration, Circ, Determining Wheel Circumference ....................................................................26
Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Calibration, Flow Cal........................................................................................................................................27
MIN Flow/Pressure, Adjust Rate, Target Rate Test Speed...................................................................................................................... 28
Exiting Calibration................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Fine Tuning Speed/Distance Calibration Value .............................................................................................................................................29
Fine Tuning Flowmeter Calibration....................................................................................................................................................................30
Standard Factory Loaded Calibration Values ................................................................................................................................................. 31
“Special” Calibration...........................................................................................................................................................................32
Entering “Special” Calibration .............................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Servo Polarity, Valve Type, Test Speed.............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Pre-field System Checkout ................................................................................................................................................................33
Operation........................................................................................................................................................................................34-36
Buttons, Switches and Display .............................................................................................................................................................................34
Rotary Switches, OTG and Warning Light........................................................................................................................................................35
Version/Hour Display on Startup.........................................................................................................................................................................36
Resetting System Counters ................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Pressure Offset ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

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Table of Contents (cont)
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................................37-41
General..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Console Appears Dead, Speed is Always Zero or Erratic, Area Count is Inaccurate.................................................................... 37
Distance Count is Inaccurate, No Readout of Gallons (liters), or Gallons (liters) Per Minute ................................................... 37
Total Liquid Used is Inaccurate, 6553.5 Message Displayed, Console is Erratic in Operation .................................................37
Displayed Measurements Do Not Make Sense, Display Reads “OFL”.............................................................................................. 37
Checking Individual Components ...................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Console, Harness, Electrical Interference, Power, Accessory Power.................................................................................................. 38
Run/Hold Hall-effect Sensor, Run/Hold Jumper Dust Cover................................................................................................................38
Magnetic Hall-effect Speed and Flow Sensors .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Trak-Star Ultrasonic Speed Sensor .................................................................................................................................................................38
Console Inputs............................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Speed Input, Flow Input, Remote Run/Hold Input .................................................................................................................................. 39
Flowmeter ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Electric Boom Valves, Servo Valve Control Signal, Servo Valve...........................................................................................................39
Plumbing, Pressure Sensor ...............................................................................................................................................................................39
MT-3405M Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Plumbing Troubleshooting Chart .......................................................................................................................................................................41
Plumbing Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................................................42-43
General..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Pump Inlet, Agitation, Servo, Flowmeter, Pump.......................................................................................................................................42
Valve Purpose and Adjustments ......................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Care and Maintenance or your MT-3405M ....................................................................................................................................43
Appendices.....................................................................................................................................................................................44-53
Appendix A: Optional Speed Sensor Mounting Installation...............................................................................................................45-46
Implement Wheels, Front Tractor Wheel, ATV Wheels........................................................................................................................... 45
Mounting on Drive Shaft ...................................................................................................................................................................................46
Appendix B: Various Ball Valve Configurations.............................................................................................................................................. 47
Appendix C: 12-Volt Servo Valve (Control Valve) Calibration................................................................................................................... 48
Appendix D: Flowmeter Cleaning and Assembly ......................................................................................................................................... 49
Appendix E: Conversion Chart ............................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Appendix F: Radar Adapter Cables..................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Appendix G: Replacement Parts List.................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Appendix H: Glossary of Terms............................................................................................................................................................................ 53
Notes .....................................................................................................................................................................................................54

Introduction
MT-3405 M 5Boom Automatic Rate Control System
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Your new MT-3405 M system is a high-performance controller,
designed for superior control of product applications with
features to help you manage your operation efficiently. From
the large liquid crystal display and user-friendly controls to
the Windows-compatible Utilities Software, the system is
designed with the operator in mind. Some of the built-in
features are described in the following paragraphs.
MODULARITY
Installing your MT-3405 M is cleaner and easier since only
a single four-wire cable is required to connect sprayer
functions to the console. The sealed electronic module has
inputs for flow, run/hold, speed and (optional) pressure
sensors. In addition, it has outputs for flow regulation, relief,
and up to five boom shut-off valves. The system easily adapts
to most solenoid- or motor-driven boom shut-off valves.
INTEGRATED CONSOLE
The MT-3405 M console houses all operator controls in a
single weather-resistant case. Battery and sprayer cables are
equipped with environmental connectors while a standard
serial cable connection is provided for easy VRT hook-up.
IMPROVED ADAPTIVE CONTROL
The MT-3405 M system uses advanced control methods to
adapt to your applicator system automatically, completely
eliminating the need to “fine-tune” the console for best
performance. Adaptive control has always been included in
Micro-Trak controllers, and has been further refined in the
MT-3405 M.
FLEXIBILITY
The MT-3405 M can be configured to control liquid, NH3
or properly equipped dry material applicators. The MT-3405
M can control your liquid applicator in three ways. “Flow Only”
uses the flowmeter feedback only, and can be used with or
without a pressure sensor. “Pressure Only” uses feedback
from the pressure sensor only, and can be used without a
flowmeter. “Hybrid” uses feedback from both the flowmeter
and the pressure sensor to provide optimal control response
and accuracy. Operation in either “Pressure Only” or “Hybrid”
control mode requires installation of a pressure sensor and
proper calibration for the nozzles you are using.
UTILITY SOFTWARE CD
In addition to the operator’s manual in PDF format, your
CD has the Utility Software program. This program uses
a calibration “wizard” to direct the operator through the
MT-3405 M calibration process and automatically sets up
calibration for various types of systems. Information for
different applications may be stored in files for convenient
re-entry into the console. Calibration settings may be printed
for manual entry into the console. Alternately, the MT-3405
M may be connected to the PC for calibration downloading
as well as uploading field data and upgrading the MT-3405
M’s Flash program.
RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE
The MT-3405 M serial interface allows the console to be
linked to most desktop or laptop computers. This serial link
can be used to calibrate or reprogram the console using the
Utility Software package. It can also be used with appropriate
software such as Farm Works SiteMate™to accomplish variable
rate application (VRA), or as a data logger to download
accumulated data and calibration parameters to the PC at
intervals commanded by the PC program. The MT-3405 M
system also offers VRA shut-off control for individual booms.
TIME TESTED MICROTRAK FEATURES
An (optional) run/hold sensor automatically turns off the
entire sprayer when equipment is raised, minimizing operator
workload at a critical time. The ADJUST RATE feature allows
the operator to change the application rate by a preset
amount with the push of a button. An electric relief valve is
recommended for systems that can exceed the permissible
pressure when all booms are off. The MINIMUM FLOW
setting maintains a good spray pattern at low speeds. Semi-
automatic calibration (FINETUNING) allows exact calibration
of speed and flow sensors with a minimum of effort.
NOTE TO THE USER
The MT-3405 M is written using English units of measure, but
is capable of operating in Metric and Turf units as well. The
“Units of Measure” chart shows the units of measure for each
function that is controlled by the MT-3405 M. This chart is
shown several times throughout the manual, and is referred
to by the “+” sign.
UNITS OF MEASURE CHART
English Metric Turf
AREA Acres hectares 1,000 Sq Ft
VOLUME Gallons liters Gallons
SPEED Miles/Hr kilometers/Hr Miles/Hr
DISTANCE Feet meters Feet
PRESSURE Lbs/Sq In bar Lbs/Sq In
FLOW RATE Gallons/Min liters/Min Gallons/Min
SPRAY RATE Gallon/Acre liters/hectares Gal/1,000 Sq Ft

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Basic Overview of Typical MT-3405 M Installation
Pull-Type Sprayer
Hall-eect Speed Sensor
Magnets on Hub of
Non-driven Wheel
MT-3405 M Console Remote Run/Hold
Harness Connection
Battery
Agitation Shot-o Valve *
Stainer *
Pump *
Servo
Main Harness Hitch Connectors
Trottle Valve *
Flowmeter installed after
the agitation/return line,
pressure regulator and lter,
but before the boom valve
* Items NOT Included with the MT-3405 FTW
Boom Shut-o Valves *

Terminal Kit
P/N 13270
Speed Sensor Kit P/N 01531
Including items A-G, below:
C. 15’ 3-Pin Extension Cable
M/P 150 P/N 13207
F. Magnet Clips (6)
P/N 10080
G. Hardware Bag
P/N 13251
D. Speed Sensor
Mounting Bracket
P/N 10013
E. Magnets (6)
P/N 12069
(2 in hardware bag)
Reference Manual
P/N 13910
5’ 3-Pin W/P Extension Cable
P/N 10450
1” Electric
Servo Valve
P/N 11218
20’ 3-Pin M/P Power Harness
P/N 13092
C B A
5’ Shut-off Cables (6)
P/N 13115
B A
14” Nylon Cable Ties
P/N 12910
14” Nylon Cable Ties
P/N 12910
FM750 GFN (P/N 11501) or
FM750 SS (P/N 10131)
Flowmeter
5’ Hall-effect Flow Sensor Cable
with threaded sensor
P/N 13096
A.5’ Hall-effect Flow Sensor Cable
with threaded sensor
P/N 13096
MT-3405 M Console
P/N 13931
MT-3405 M
Utilities CD
P/N 14016
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Component Parts/Assembly Hardware
Before beginning installation, check the carton contents for the following items:
Console Mount Kit
P/N 13254

15’ 4-Pin W/P Extension Cable
P/N 11564
10’ 4-Pin W/P Extension Cable
P/N 11563
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Component Parts/Assembly Hardware (cont)
Before beginning installation, check the carton contents for the following items:
Relief
(no tie)
Boom 5
(green tie)
Boom 4
(yellow tie)
Boom 1
(brown tie)
4-pin
communication
cable (no tie)
Speed
(yellow tie)
Pressure
(natural tie)
Run/hold
(gray tie)
Flow
(green tie)
Servo
(no tie)
Boom 3
(orange tie)
Boom 2
(red tie)
Module Mount Kit
P/N 14011
MT-3405M Module
P/N 13928

Select a mounting location which seems most workable, and
that best fits your needs. It should be convenient to reach
and highly visible to the operator.
NOTE: DO NOT install in a position that obstructs the view
of the road or work area.
Whenever possible, avoid locations that expose
the console to direct sunlight, high temperature, strong
chemicals or rain.
Place the mounting bracket in the selected location, mark
holes, drill holes and mount bracket with bolts, lockwashers
and nuts provided. If bolts are not practical, use self-tapping
screws. See Illustration 1.
Insert the console in the “U” bracket and install the console
knobs through the bracket, placing a rubber washer over the
threaded stud. Position console to proper viewing angle and
tighten the knobs securely.
INSTALLATION NOTE: To avoid non-warranty moisture
damage to the console, route console cables so that the
connectors are lower than the console. See Illustration2.
ON
OFF
12345
B O O M S
RUN
HOL
WIDTH
BOOM
SELECT
TEST
SPEED
TARGET
RATE
ADJUST
RATE
CIRC
MIN
FLOW/
PRESSURE
FLOW
CAL
SPEED
APP. RATE
DISTANCE
TOTAL
FLOW
TOTAL AREA
PRESSURE FLOW RATE
SUB AREA
CAL
AUTO
MAN
RESET
MT-3405 M
™
Drill 1/4” holes for bolts; 7/32” holes for self-tapping screws.
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Installation
Mounting the Display Console Tools Needed to Install MT-3405 M
• Screwdrivers • Pliers
• Set of Wrenches • Wire Cutter
• Electric Drill and Bits • Hammer
• 12-Volt Test Light • Hacksaw
• Center Punch • Bench Vise
Illustration 1
Illustration 2 Back of console
Route console cables so
that the connectors are
lower than the console.