micro-trak MT-2405FTW II User manual

MT-2405FTWTM
II
5BOOM AUTOMATIC RATE CONTROL
MANUFACTURED IN U.S.A. BY:
REFERENCE MANUAL

1305 Stadium Drive
Mankato, MN 56001-5355
© Copyright 2005
Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.
Printed in the U.S.A.
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MT-2405FTWTM
II
5BOOM AUTOMATIC RATE CONTROL
REFERENCE MANUAL
The MT-2405FTW II is an electronic 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 chemicals and fertilizer. The
MT-2405FTW II 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-2405FTW II, 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]
www.micro-trak.com •[email protected]

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.
THEFOREGOINGWARRANTYISEXCLUSIVEANDINLIEUOFALLOTHERWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITY,FITNESSFOR
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, shutoff 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.
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.
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Extended Warranty Option
It’s simple! Just complete the registration for this product ONLINE at www.micro-trak.com
and we’ll extend your warranty for up to three years*, at no additional charge.
Registration information is for internal use only.
* Some limitations apply. See warranty statement for details.

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Table of Contents
Micro-Trak Warranty.............................................................................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................................4
Component Parts and Assembly.................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
Basic Overview of Installation ............................................................................................................................................................7
MT-2405FTW II System Layout ...........................................................................................................................................................8
MT-2405FTW II Wiring Diagram .........................................................................................................................................................9
Installation......................................................................................................................................................................................10-17
Required Tools.......................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Mounting the Display Console........................................................................................................................................................................10
Electrical Installation .....................................................................................................................................................................................11-12
Universal Switch Harness....................................................................................................................................................................11-12
Speed Sensor Installation.................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Magnets ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Attaching the Speed Sensor............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Connecting the Speed Sensor Cable ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Speed Sensor Options ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Mounting and Plumbing Flowmeter ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Installing Flow Sensor Cable ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Manual Pressure Relief Valve ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Servo, Throttling Valves ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Remote Run/Hold.................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................18
Console Functions...............................................................................................................................................................................18
Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................................................19-22
English/Metric Selection.................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Entering Calibration Values ........................................................................................................................................................................19-22
Radar/GPS Speed Sensor Calibration............................................................................................................................................................21
Determining Speed Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................................21
Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Calibration...........................................................................................................................................................21
Exiting Calibration................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Factory Loaded Calibration Values................................................................................................................................................................22
Special Calibration ........................................................................................................................................................................23-24
Pre-field System Checkout ..........................................................................................................................................................25-26
Bypass....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
In-line ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Operation........................................................................................................................................................................................27-30
Functions...........................................................................................................................................................................................................27-28
Resetting System Counters............................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Clearing System Counters................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................................31-35
Messages/Warnings............................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
General .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Checking Individual Components..................................................................................................................................................................33
Console Inputs.......................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Plumbing Troubleshooting Chart ..................................................................................................................................................................35
Plumbing Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................................................36-37
Flowmeter Assemblies .......................................................................................................................................................................38
Appendices.....................................................................................................................................................................................39-50
Appendix A: Boom Shut-off Relay Kit ..........................................................................................................................................................40
Appendix B: Optional Speed Sensor Mounting Installation .........................................................................................................41-42
Appendix c: Fine Tuning Speed/Distance Calibration Value without Run/Hold Switch ..........................................................43
Appendix D: Fine Tuning Speed/Distance Calibration Value with Run/Hold Switch................................................................ 44
Appendix E: Fine Tuning Flowmeter Calibration Value........................................................................................................................ 45
Appendix F: Various Ball Valve Configurations ........................................................................................................................................46
Appendix G: Adjusting By-Pass Valves........................................................................................................................................................ 47
Appendix H: Radar Adapter Cables .............................................................................................................................................................. 48
Appendix I: Conversion Chart......................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Appendix J: Replacement Parts ...................................................................................................................................................................... 50

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Component Parts and Assembly Hardware
Before beginning installation, check the carton contents for the following items:
Owner’s Manual
P/N 17005
Console Mount Kit
P/N 13181
10’ 3-Pin W/P Extension
Cable P/N 10449
MT-2405FTW II Console
P/N 14968
5’ Hall-effect Flow Sensor
Cable with threaded sensor
P/N 13096
FM750 GFN
(P/N 11501) or
FM750 SS
(P/N 10131)
Flowmeter
M-T 1” Electric
Servo Valve
P/N 14928
14” Nylon cable ties (10)
P/N 12910
MT-2405FTW
TM
II
ATIC RATE CONTROL
MANUFACTURED IN U.S.A. BY:
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C. 15’ 3-Pin Extension Cable
M/P 150 P/N 13207
F. Hardware Bag
P/N 13251
D. Speed sensor
mounting bracket
P/N 10013
Speed Sensor Kit P/N 01531 (1)
Including items A-G, below:
A: 5’ Hall-effect Flow Sensor
Cable with threaded sensor
P/N 13096
E. Magnets (6) P/N 12069
(2 in hardware bag)
B: 14” Nylon cable ties (10)
P/N 12910

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Component Parts and Assembly Hardware (cont)
F G H J K
A B C
Booms 1-5 and
Boom Enalbe (no tie)
Servo
(no tie)
Power
(no tie)
C B A
A B C D E
C B A
Relief Valve
Relay Connection
Flow
(green tie)
Run/Hold
(gray tie)
Speed
(yellow tie)
C B A

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Basic Overview of Typical Installation
Hall-Eect Speed Sensor
(or Vansco or Optional Radar or GPS Speed Sensor)
Magnets on Hub of
Non-driven Wheel
Local Access
Speed Connection
Battery
Rear Speed Connection
Nurse
Tank
NH3500 Kit or
Liquier Kit
TM
Main Harness
Hitch Connection
MT-2405FTW II Console

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MT-2405FTW II System Layout
P/N 13096
POWER
P/N 13758
P/N 10449
CONNECTIONS TO SWITCH BOX
P/N 13206
P/N 13757
P/N 13207
P/N 13096
YELLOW TIE
GRAY TIE
GREEN TIE

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MT-2405FTW II Wiring Diagram
Universal Switch Box Harness
MT-2405F II Console
BOOM 1 BOOM 2 BOOM 3 BOOM 4 BOOM 5 BOOM ENABLE BATTERY POWER BATTERY GROUND SERVO + SERVO -
20 GA. BRN 20 GA. RED 20 GA. ORG 20 GA. YEL 20 GA. GRN 20 GA. BLU 20 GA. VIO 20 GA. GRY 20 GA. WHT 20 GA. WHT
A B C D E F G H J K
10-PIN MERTI-PACK SHROUD
A B C D E F G H J K
10-PIN MERTI-PACK TOWER
20 GA. BRN 18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. GRN 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. BLU 18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. RED
BLACK TIE
BOOM 1 BOOM 2 BOOM 3 BOOM 4 BOOM 5 BOOM ENABLE
+VES GROUND
A B C
3-PIN
M/P 150
TOWER
POWER
SERVO
A B C D E F G H J K
A B C D E F G H J K
RELIEF COTROL SPEED POWER SPEED SIGNAL SPEED GROUND RUN/HOLD POWER RUN/HOLD SIGNAL RUN/HOLD GROUND FLOW SIGNAL FLOW POWER FLOW GROUND
20 GA. BRN 20 GA. RED 20 GA. ORG 20 GA. YEL 20 GA. GRN 20 GA. BLU 20 GA. VIO 20 GA. GRY 20 GA. WHT 20 GA. BLK
10-PIN MERTI-PACK SHROUD
10-PIN MERTI-PACK TOWER
20 GA. BLU 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. BLK
A B C
3-PIN
M/P 150
TOWER
FLOW
RELIEF
(HEAT SHRINK)
BLACK TIES
GREEN TIE
GRAY TIE
YELLOW TIE
A B C
A B C
3-PIN
M/P 150
TOWER
3-PIN
M/P 150
TOWER
A B C
3-PIN
M/P 150
SHROUD
RUN/HOLD SPEED

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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. 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 selected location, mark holes,
drill 1/4” (7mm) holes and mount bracket with bolts, lock-
washers and nuts provided. (Use self-tapping screws if not
practical to use bolts.) See Illustration 1
Put rubber washers on carriage bolts and put the bolts
through the bracket holes from the inside out. Loosely
attach the mount knobs onto the bolts. Place console over
carriage bolt heads and tighten knobs to secure the console.
See Illustration 2.
Illustration 1
Installation
Mounting the Display Console
Tools Needed to Install MT-2405FTW II
• Screwdrivers • Pliers
• Set of Wrenches • Wire Cutter
• Electric Drill and Bits • Hammer
• 12-Volt Test Light • Center Punch
Illustration 2
CONSOLE END VIEW
Console easily adjusts for
side or dashboard mounting.
Drill ¼” (7mm)
holes for bolts,
or 3/16“ (5mm)
holes for self-
tapping screws.
Bolts
Lockwashers
and nuts
Rubber washer
Carriage bolts
Mount knob