micro-trak FLOWTRAK II User manual

Application Monitor
Reference
Manual

P.O. Box 99
111 East LeRay Avenue
Eagle Lake, MN 56024-0099
© Copyright 2006
Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.
Printed in the U.S.A.
FlowTrak II is an electronic monitoring 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. FlowTrak II has been
designed for easy installation and op er a tion. How ev er, since each in stal la tion will vary depending on your equipment, please
take time to fa mil iar ize yourself with this manual and the actual components before beginning. Following the procedures
described in this manual will ensure proper per for mance and help avoid problems or questions once you are in the field.
This manual is written for the FlowTrak II, which may be used for English, Metric or Turf mea sure ment. 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: 800-328-9613
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
www.micro-trak.com • [email protected]
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Application Monitor
Reference Manual

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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 non-transferable.
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, 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.
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 mar ket.
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
Micro-Trak Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Component Parts, Assembly Hardware & Optional Equipment .............................................................................................. 6-7
FlowTrak II System Overview ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
FlowTrak II Wiring Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Installation ......................................................................................................................................................................................10-16
Mounting the Display Console ........................................................................................................................................................................10
Electrical Installation ...........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Speed Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................11-12
Magnets ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Attaching Speed Sensor ............................................................................................................................................................................12
Connecting the Speed Sensor Cable ....................................................................................................................................................12
Speed Sensor Options................................................................................................................................................................................12
Mounting and Plumbing Flowmeter ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Installing Flow Sensor Cable ............................................................................................................................................................................13
Remote Run/Hold .................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Connecting the Control Output ......................................................................................................................................................................15
Manual Pressure Relief Valve ...........................................................................................................................................................................16
Range Adjust Valve ..............................................................................................................................................................................................16
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................................16
FlowTrak II Console Functions .................................................................................................................................................................................17
Calibration .................................................................................................................................................................................................................18-24
English/Metric Selection .................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Entering Calibration Values .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Speed Cal for Radar or GPS ...............................................................................................................................................................................20
Factory-loaded Calibration Values .................................................................................................................................................................20
Determining Speed Calibration ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Calibration ...........................................................................................................................................................21
Fine Tuning Speed/Distance Cal Value ..................................................................................................................................................22-23
Entering Target Test Speed ..............................................................................................................................................................................23
Exiting Calibration ................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Fine Tuning Flowmeter Calibration Value ..................................................................................................................................................24
Special Calibration ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Cal Parameters .......................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Factory Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Operation - “Sprayer Monitor” Mode and “Batch” Mode ........................................................................................................................26-29
Console Switches and Buttons ........................................................................................................................................................................26
Data Description .............................................................................................................................................................................................26-27
Resetting System Counters ...............................................................................................................................................................................28
Clearing Counters .................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................................................................30-34
Message/Warnings...............................................................................................................................................................................................30
General ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Checking Individual Components ..................................................................................................................................................................32
Console Inputs .......................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Plumbing Troubleshooting Chart ..................................................................................................................................................................34
Plumbing Guidelines ...................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Pump Inlet, Agitation, Flowmeter, Pump ....................................................................................................................................................35
Valve Purpose and Adjustments .....................................................................................................................................................................35
Throttle Valve ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Appendices ................................................................................................................................................................................................................36-42
Appendix A: Optional Speed Sensor Mounting Installation .........................................................................................................37-38
Appendix B: Flowmeter Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................39
Appendix C: Radar “Y” Cables .........................................................................................................................................................................40
Appendix D: Conversion Chart .......................................................................................................................................................................41
Appendix E: Replacement Parts List .............................................................................................................................................................42

Introduction to the FlowTrak II
NEW FEATURES in the FlowTrak II include additional
Volume and Area counters and a new “Tank” feature.
The console can also be programmed to operate either as a
sprayer monitor, or as a batch counter for filling tanks:
SPRAYER MONITOR MODE: When used in typical
spraying operations, the “Control output” should be
programmed to the “HOLd” mode; the Control output can
turn an external valve or pump ON/OFF in response to the
status of the Run/Hold button or the optional remote Run/
Hold sensor, and the Tank counter will show the amount
remaining in the tank. When operating in this mode, the
Tank alarm feature can also be used; it will flash “FILL” on the
display when the tank reaches a (settable) low level. See the
calibration and operation sections for details.
The FlowTrak II sprayer Monitor, like the original FlowTrak, provides a complete picture of critical spraying functions and is easy to
install and operate. The system monitors and displays:
WIDTH
CAL
FLOW
CAL
MIN
FLOW
TARGET
RATE
SPEED
CAL
TEST
SPEED
VOLUME /
MINUTE
DISTANCE
AREA /
HOUR
VOLUME
(1) (2) (3)
RATE
SPEED
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
TANK
CAL
RESET
CALHOLD
1 2 3 4 5
II
TANK
VOL
TANK
ALARM
RUN
HOLD
Ground Speed
Distance traveled (can
be reset independent
of volume & area
counters)
Area per Hour (tracks
work progress)
Application Rate
(amount applied
per unit area)
Tank Volume
remaining (new
feature)
Flow Rate (amount
of liquid applied
per minute)
Volume and Area (3
independent sets of
counters record the
amount of liquid
applied and area
covered for up to 3
different jobs. All
3 sets may be reset
independently
BATCH MODE: When used in a batching operation or at a
depot where tanks would be filled, the “Control output” can
be programmed in the “FILL” mode. In this mode the Control
output will control a valve or pump used to fill the tank,
turning the valve or pump OFF when the amount reaches a
(settable) level. In this mode, the TANK display will show the
amount that has been pumped into the tank and the tank
alarm is inoperative. This mode requires a fill flowmeter and
possibly a relay adapter if high current levels are required.
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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 17193
Console Mount Kit
P/N 13181
FlowTrak II Console
P/N 17186
5’ Hall-effect Flow Sensor Cable with
threaded sensor
P/N 13096
FM750 GFN Flowmeter
(P/N 11501)
Power/Speed/Flow/RH/Opt
Harness P/N 17194
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
C. 15’ 3-Pin Extension Cable
M/P 150 P/N 13207
B. 14” Nylon cable ties (10)
P/N 12910
F. Hardware Bag
P/N 13251
D. Speed sensor
mounting bracket
P/N 10013
A. 5’ Hall-effect Speed/Flow
Sensor Cable P/N 13096
Speed Sensor Kit P/N 01531 (1)
Including items A-F, below:
E. Magnets (6) P/N 12069
(2 in hardware bag)
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Component Parts and Assembly Hardware (cont)
Optional Equipment
Flowmeter Kits Available
FM1000SS
Flowmeter
P/N 13187
Kit P/N 01505
FM1500SS
Flowmeter
P/N 12274
Kit P/N 01506
FM270 Flowmeter
P/N 14286
Kit P/N 01515
FM500 Flowmeter
P/N 13269
Kit P/N 01500
FM750GFN
Flowmeter
P/N 11501
Kit P/N 01501
FM750SS
Flowmeter
P/N 10131
Kit P/N 01504
FM10-100
Flowmeter
P/N 14829
Kit P/N 01514
Run/Hold Sensor Kit P/N 01535
Including items below:
10’ Extension Cable
M/P 150 P/N 13206
14” Nylon cable ties (5)
P/N 10045
5’ Run/Hold Sensor Cable
P/N 13226
Hardware Bag
P/N 13251
Speed Sensor
Mounting Bracket
P/N 10013
Magnets - 6
(2 in hardware bag)
P/N 10012
Vansco Radar Speed Sensor
P/N 01527
Relay Kit
P/N 17200
Astro GPS Speed Sensor
P/N 01425
Relay KitSpeed Sensors
Optional 2-Pin, 3-Pin and 10-Pin Metri-Pack 150 extension cables:
Part No. M/P 2-Pin Part No. M/P 3-Pin Part No. M/P 5/5 10-Pin
13200 5-foot 13205 5-Foot 14363 5-Foot
13201 10-foot 13206 10-Foot 14316 10-Foot
13202 15-foot 13207 15-Foot 14317 15-Foot
13203 20-foot 13208 20-Foot 14364 20-Foot
13204 25-foot 13209 25-Foot 14365 25-Foot

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FlowTrak II System Overview
BLACK TIE
SPEED
FLOW
+VES
RUN/HOLD
GREEN TIE
YELLOW TIE
GRAY TIE OPTIONAL CONTROL
GND
RED
BLACK

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FlowTrak II Wiring Overview
RUN/HOLD SIGNAL
OPTION SIGNAL SPEED POWER SPEED SIGNAL SPEED GROUND FLOW POWER FLOW SIGNAL FLOW GROUND BATTERY GROUND BATTERY POWER
FLOW TRAK - II CONSOLE
18 INCHES
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
A B C D E F G H J K
A B C D E F G H J K
P/N 17194
10-PIN METRI-PACK TOWER
10-PIN METRI-PACK 150 SHROUD
18 GA. RED 18 GA. RED 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. WHT 18 GA. RED 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. BLK 18 GA. RED
BLACK TIE (4X)
120”
12”
6”
A B C
3-PIN M-P
150 TOWER
3-PIN M-P
150 SHROUD
2-PIN M-P
150 TOWER
2-PIN M-P
150 SHROUD
A B
A B
GRAY TIE
RUN/HOLD
CONTROL
P/N 13105
DUST COVER
A B C
3-PIN M-P
150 TOWER
A B C
YELLOW TIE
SPEEDFLOW
3-PIN M-P
150 TOWER
A B C
GREEN TIE
POWER

Electrical Installation
This section explains how to connect your FlowTrak II to a
12-volt power source.
NOTE: The FlowTrak II must be connected to a 12-volt DC
negative ground electrical system.
Route the power cable of the FlowTrak II harness from the
console to the switched source, plug the connector into the
mating plug for the console and connect the red wire to the
switched power source as shown in Illustration 3 (terminal
Illustration 3
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Installation
Mounting the Display Console
Select a mounting location which seems most workable,
and that best fits your needs. It should be con ve nient to
reach and high ly vis i ble to the op er a tor. DO NOT IN STALL IN
A POSITION THAT OB STRUCTS THE VIEW OF THE ROAD OR
WORK AREA. Whenever pos si ble, avoid lo ca tions that ex pose
the con sole to direct sun light, high tem per a ture, strong
chem i cals or rain.
Place the mounting bracket in selected lo ca tion, mark holes,
drill 1/4” (7mm) holes and mount bracket with bolts, lock-
wash ers and nuts pro vid ed. (Use self-tap ping screws if not
prac ti cal to use bolts.) See Illustration 1.
Illustration 1
Illustration 2
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 se cure the console.
See Il lus tra tion 2.
or wire). Connect the black wire to a screw or bolt on the
equipment frame. Use your test light to locate a terminal or
wire connected to your ignition switch which is “hot” when
the ig ni tion is turned on and “dead” when the ignition is off.
Your FlowTrak II is equipped with a non-volatile memory
which does not require a constant supply of power to retain
daily totals or calibration values. This type of memory
conserves battery power and will not discharge the vehicle’s
battery when equipment is not in use.
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
CONSOLE END VIEW
Console easily adjusts for
side or dashboard mounting.
Carefully route power
cable to a 12VDC source
Attach RED wire to
terminal or lead that is
“hot” with ignition on.
4-amp in-line fuse (Not Provided) required for unprotected circuits
FUSEHOLDER
Attach Black
Wire (GND) to
Equipment Frame

Magnets
Please read the following information about magnet
spacing and polarity.
The number of magnets that must be used depends on
the size of your tire and where you mount the sensor. On
tractor or implement wheels the general rule of thumb is one
magnet for each wheel bolt (minimum of two, and always an
even number). For drive shafts or small wheels (ATV’s), two
magnets are usually adequate.
Some installations may require that more than two magnets
be installed. To determine the number of magnets required,
measure the distance traveled of one revolution of the
sensor equipped wheel in inches (centimeters).
See the following tables to find the minimum number of
magnets required (always an even number)
Please Note: If you have purchased an Astro GPS Speed
Sensor or a Vansco radar speed sensor, disregard the
following section on magnetic speed sensors and install
the speed sensor as described in the instructions included
with the unit. You may need an adapter cable to connect
to some radars, see Appendix C.
Installation (cont)
Speed Sensor Installation
Locations where the sensor may be installed:
1. Non-driven wheel on tractor, vehicle or implement. This is
less susceptible to errors resulting from wheel slip.
2. Tractor, vehicle or planter drive shaft. This type of
mounting is recommended for trucks, four-wheel drive
tractors or other equipment that has poor or no access to
a non-driven wheel.
Locate the following parts:
• Speed sensor cable (Green body) • Magnets
• Mounting “L” bracket • Cable ties
The magnets provided by Micro-Trak are marked with a
punched dashed line on the SOUTH pole side of the magnet.
See Illustration 4.
Always use an even number of magnets, and always
alternate the polarities of the magnets as you go around
the wheel hub or drive shaft.
To install, mount the first magnet with the SOUTH pole side
(dashed line) facing toward the hub or shaft. Mount the
second magnet with the NORTH pole side facing toward the
hub or shaft. See Illustration 5.
For proper operation, the magnets must be evenly spaced
around the wheel or drive shaft. The magnets must be at
least 1” apart. See Illustration 6.
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Illustration 4
Illustration 5
English or Turf (inches)
Wheel Circumference 40 80 120 160 200
Number of Magnets 2 4 6 8 10
Metric (cm)
Wheel Circumference 100 200 300 400 500
Number of Magnets 2 4 6 8 10
NOTE: Magnets may be attached mechanically or adhered
with epoxy or other high quality adhesive. When using
adhesive, thoroughly clean the area of dirt and oil.
Illustration 6
1” M
inimum
S
N
North
North
North
South
South
South
1
2
43
5
6
Test magnet
should alternately
attract and repel.

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The magnets are attached to a wheel hub or drive shaft and
the speed sensor is mounted directly over the magnet. When
the wheel or drive shaft begins turning, a speed impulse is
sent to the FlowTrak II console every time a magnet passes by
the tip of the speed sensor. For the speed sensor to operate
properly, the spacing between the magnets and the tip of
the sensor must always remain constant. Before permanently
mounting any parts, be sure that the location you have
selected will meet the requirements shown in Illustration 5.
NOTE: Observe magnet polarities (see previous section).
Installation (cont)
Attaching the Speed Sensor Illustration 5
Connecting the Speed Sensor Cable
The speed sensor cable has a GREEN sensor body and mates
with the 3-pin connector which is marked with a YELLOW
cable tie. The speed sensor and the flow sensor are identical,
but must be connected to the proper harness connector. The
speed sensor always connects to the 3-pin M/P connector with
the YELLOW tie and flow sensor always connects to the 3-pin
M/P connector with the GREEN tie. See FlowTrak II Wiring
Diagram on page 8.
The optional Run/hold sensor also uses the same type of
connector as the speed and flow sensors. However, the
Run/hold sensor has a GRAY tie near the 3-pin connector,
the sensor body is BLACK, and it always connects to the
main harness lead with the GRAY tie. See FlowTrak II Wiring
Diagram on page 8.
SENSOR IDENTIFICATION CHART
SENSOR SENSOR BODYCOLOR MAIN HARNESS TIE COLOR
Speed Green Yellow
Flow Green Green
Run/Hold Black Gray
Vansco Radar
Speed Sensor
Speed Sensor Options
In addition to the standard Hall-effect magnetic speed
sensor, the FlowTrak II may be interfaced with a va ri ety of
other speed sensing equipment. Several options are listed
below.
Astro GPS Speed Sensor
The Astro is an easy-to-install economical alternate to radar
speed sensors. The Astro is available with either a 1 HZ or 5
HZ GPS receiver. The sensor converts GPS signals to a pulsed
speed signal, providing an accurate speed input even in
conditions where radar does not perform well.
Vansco™ Radar Speed Sensor
The Vansco radar speed sensor uses a microwave (radar)
signal to deliver a reliable, accurate speed signal for electronic
equipment. It features state-of-the-art electronic design/
manufacturing, rugged aluminum housing and complete testing
and certification.
Radar Interface
The FlowTrak II may also be interfaced with most popular
radar ground speed sensors. An adapter cable is re quired for
proper interface.
SEE APPENDIX C FOR LIST OF ADAPTER CABLES FOR RADAR.
GPS Speed Sensor Interface
The FlowTrak II may also be used with most other GPS speed
sensors that output a pulsed signal, such as SkyTrak or
Dickey-John GPS speed sensors. An adapter cable may be
required.
Contact a Micro-Trak dealer/distributor for de tails on
any of these products, or call Mi cro-Trak Systems, Inc. at
1-800-328-9613.
Astro 5 GPS Speed Sensor
45° max
Sensor
(Green body)
Magnet
3/8” nuts
Bracket must
be rigidly
mounted
Sensor assembly must not
be mounted more than
45° from perpendicular
¼” to ½” air gap

A B C
C B A
Flow Sensor
Cable Connector
Main Harness
Flow Connector
Green Tie
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The Flowmeter must be installed in the main boom line
after any strainers or return lines. Se cure ly mount flow me ter
(hardware not supplied) in a vertical position in an area away
from in tense vibration. DO NOT install flowmeter closer than
12” to servo valve or boom shut-off valves. The flowmeter is a
bidirectional meter (exception: Polmac’s 1 1/2”–3”). Liquid can
flow in either direction, but up is preferred, especially at rates
below 5 GPM (19 lpm). Make con nec tions us ing appropriate
fit tings without the use of reducers, elbows or sharp bends
for a minimum of six inches (15 cm) either side of meter. See
Illustration 6. Save plastic plugs to protect flowmeter during
storage. (The flow me ter may need periodic cleaning, so it
should be easy to remove.)
Illustration 6
Installing Flow Sensor Cable
With the flowmeter in place, install the flow sensor cable.
The flow sensor cable has a GREEN sensor body and mates
with the 3-pin connector on the main harness marked with a
GREEN cable tie. Screw sensor all the way into hole of flow-
me ter. Tighten 3/8” jam nut to secure sen sor in place.
Uncoil flow sensor cable and carefully route it to meet the
main harness flow connector marked with GREEN tie. Align
connectors and press firmly together until locking tab clicks
into place. Secure cable with ties provided. See Illustration
7 and FlowTrak II Wiring Diagram on page 8.
Note: Sensors with GREEN bodies can be used for either
SPEED or FLOW but not for RUN/HOLD. 5’ Hall-effect Flow Sensor Cable with threaded
sensor and male connector (P/N 13096)
Connect flow sensor cable to green-tie console cable.
Illustration 7
Installation (cont)
Mounting and Plumbing Flowmeter
Sprayer Line*
Locknut
Sensor
(green body)
Flowmeter
* NOT SUPPLIED
“L” Bracket*
Hose Clamps*
¾” NPT Male Fitting*
Hose Clamps*
Hose Clamps*

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Installation (cont)
Remote Run/Hold (Requires Kit # 01535) Lift Wheel Mounting
Hydraulic Cylinder Mounting
Remote Run sensor on hydraulic cylinder. Magnet and sensor
are in line when equipment is lowered and operating.
The run/hold sensor cable has a BLACK body and mates with
the main har ness ca ble having a GRAY cable tie near the 3-pin
M/P con nec tor. Make certain that you install the correct sen-
sor cable and connect it to the correct connector on the main
harness.
IMPORTANT:
If not using Run/Hold cable for remote use, make certain a
dust cover with jumper is installed.
• The basic idea is to attach a magnet to a lever or some
part of the equipment that moves when the im ple ment
is raised and lowered. The Hall-effect Run/Hold sensor is
sensitive only to the south pole of the magnet. Install
the magnet with the dashed line facing the sensor.
When the mag net is away from the sen sor, the con sole
will be in HOLD and the area and distance counting
functions will be disabled. NOTE: The run/hold kit
includes a 5’ sensor cable and 10’ extension. You may
re quire additional extension cables which are avail able
in 5 ft. (1.5 m), 10 ft. (3 m), 15 ft. (4.5 m), 20 ft. (6 m) and
25 ft. (7.6 m) lengths.
• You may also use a toggle or other type switch. Sim ply
cut the black jumper wire in the dust cover and splice on
an appropriate length of wire to reach your switch. Do
not connect to a switch with power.
When switch is closed, console is in RUN. When the switch is
open, the console is in HOLD.
Run
Position Hold
Position
Sensor
(Black body)
Magnet
North
South
Sensor (Black body)
1/8” to 3/8”
(6 mm to 13 mm)
when wheels are up
Magnet
South
North
Run/Hold Sensor Kit P/N 01535
Including items below:
10’ Extension Cable
M/P 150 P/N 13206
14” Nylon cable ties (5)
P/N 10045
5’ Run/Hold Sensor Cable
P/N 13226
Hardware Bag
P/N 13251
Speed Sensor
Mounting Bracket
P/N 10013
Magnets - 6
(2 in hardware bag)
P/N 10012

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The “Control” output will drive a load of up to .5 ampere
maximum. For higher currents, either order a Relay Kit, P/N
17200 (15 amp maximum output) or purchase a suitable
relay (maximum .5 amp coil current) and connect to the
CONTROL output as shown in the Illustrations below.
FlowTrak-II Layout
RELAY CONNECTION (USER-SUPPLIED RELAY )
CONTROL
+12 VDC (NOMINAL)
MOTOR OR
SOLENOID
RELAY OR VALVE
NOT SUPPLIED
COIL = 5 AMP MAX
BLACK
RED
2-PIN M/P
EXT CABLE
GND
+VES
YELLOW TIE
GREEN TIE
RUN/HOLD
BLACK TIE
GRAY TIE
RED
BLACK
SPEED
FLOW
FlowTrak-II Layout
OPTIONAL RELAY KIT ON CONTROL OUTPUT
BLACK TIE
BLACK
P/N 17200
OPTIONAL RELAY
CONTROL
RED
+VES
GND
RUN/HOLD
GRAY TIE
YELLOW TIE
GREEN TIE
FLOW
SPEED
+12 VDC (V IN)
(NOMINAL)
MOTOR OR VALVE
(V OUT)
(15 AMP MAX)
GROUND
ORANGE
BLUE
Installation (cont)
Connecting the Control Output

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If you have a positive displacement pump or a cen trif u gal
pump capable of generating excessive pressure, you must
in stall a pressure relief valve and adjust it to a safe max i-
mum pressure. If a positive dis place ment pump is operated
without a pressure relief valve, damage may re sult to pump
or other plumbing component. See Illustration 8.
Range Adjust Valve
With oversized pumps, it may be necessary to install a range
adjust valve. The range adjust valve will reduce the pump’s
output to the rest of the system. See Illustration 9.
Care and Maintenance of your FlowTrak II
Console
Store the console in a cool dry location if it will not be used for an extended period of time, such as during the off-season.
As with any electronic equipment, use care in cleaning so that water or other liquids do not enter the case. Thoroughly
flush flowmeter with clean water, install plastic shipping plugs and keep from freezing.
Precautions
• The input pressure on the glass-filled nylon flowmeter FM750 GFN should not exceed 100 PSI (689 kpa).
• Do not expose the flowmeter to liquid temperatures exceeding 130 degrees F (55 degrees C).
• Some chemicals may damage the turbine material. If you are in doubt, contact the chemical manufacturer.
Installation (cont)
Manual Pressure Relief Valve
Positive Displacement Pumps
Illustration 8
T
ee “C”
Tee “A”
Pressure
Relief Valve
Oversized Pumps
Illustration 9
Tee “C”
Range
Adjust Valve
Tee “A”

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FlowTrak II Console Func tions
The FlowTrak II features a large, easy-to-read liquid crystal display, easy-to-use rotary dial and lighted panel for night use.
VOLUME/MINUTE: Displays total
gallons (liters) of liquid applied per
minute, or lbs. (kg) NH3 per minute.
TANK: In normal operation,
displays gallons (liters) of
liquid remaining or lbs. (kg) of
NH3 remaining. Can also be
used as a Fill flow counter for
batching operations, see Special
Calibration and Operation
sections.
TANK ALARM: Used to calibrate the tank alarm set point in
gallons (liters), lbs (kgs) NH3
TANK VOL: Used to calibrate the tank volume in gallons
(liters), lbs (kgs) NH3.
TARGET RATE: Used in calibration mode to enter the target
application rate (GPA/LPH) or lbs/acre (kg/hectare) N.
RATE: Displays application rate
GPA(LPH), or lbs. N/acre (kg of N/
hectare).
AREA (1) (2) (3): Keeps a running count of the total acres
(hectares) (thousands of square feet) worked. May be reset.
(Note: VOLUME and AREA counters work in pairs, if AREA
counter 1 is reset, it also resets VOLUME counter 1.)
DISTANCE: Displays distance traveled
in feet (meters). May be reset.
AREA/HOUR: Displays current
work rate in acres per hour
(hectares per hour) (thousands of
square feet per hour).
WIDTH CAL: Used in calibration mode to enter the working
width of your sprayer booms or other equipment.
SPEED: Displays ground speed
in miles per hour (kilometers per
hour).
SPEED CAL: Used in calibration mode to enter the speed
calibration number in inches (cm) per pulse.
TEST SPEED: Used in calibration mode to enter a test speed
in miles per hour (kilometers per hour).
MIN FLOW: Used in the calibration mode to enter
the minimum flow rate (GPM/LPM) of the spray boom.
Caution: See page 23 for detailed instructions.
VOLUME (1) (2) (3): Displays total gallons (liters) or lbs. (kg)
of NH3 applied. May be reset. (Note: VOLUME and AREA
counters work in pairs, if VOLUME counter 1 is reset, it also
resets AREA counter 1.)
FLOW CAL: Used in calibration mode to enter the calibration
value assigned to your flowmeter (See Flowmeter Tag)
WARNING LIGHT: Indicates
over or under application of
10% of the Target Rate, or below
min flow or tank set point.
Also lit when in CAL.
Calibration Positions Calibration Positions
CAL: This key is used to enter &
exit the calibration mode.
Key Functions:
PROGRAM KEYS: Used to increment and
decrement the different calibration values.
• RESET when not in CAL, clears the selected counter
when held for two sec onds while in hold.
• When in CAL, the “+” key increases and the “-”
decreases the value displayed.
CAL
RESET
AUTO
MAN
RUN/HOLD: Key which changes
between run and hold modes of
operation.

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WIDTH
CAL
FLOW
CAL
MIN
FLOW
TARGET
RATE
SPEED
CAL
TEST
SPEED
VOLUME /
MINUTE DISTANCE
AREA /
HOUR
VOLUME
(1) (2) (3)
RATE SPEED
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
CAL
RESET
CAL HOLD
TANK
II
TANK
VOL
TANK
ALARM
RUN
HOLD
Calibration
English or Metric?
The FlowTrak II is capable of displaying in for ma tion in
Amer i can En glish or standard Metric or Turf measurement
units. The FlowTrak II is shipped from the factory programmed
for English. Note that the following procedures will also
load factory default calibration values. To simply change
units without loading defaults, see the “Special Calibration”
section.
METRIC
• To activate the Metric mode, turn power OFF and place
the ro ta ry switch at “AREA.” Hold down both the “CAL”
and “-” keys and turn power ON. See Il lus tra tion 10. The
con sole will display LOAd for two seconds. Once LOAd
is displayed, release the two keys. To “lock-in” Metric
mode you must enter and exit cal i bra tion. You must be
in HOLD to enter Cal. Press and hold the CAL key until
“CAL” icon appears on the display. The con sole is now
in cal i bra tion and Metric mode is selected. Exit CAL by
pressing and holding the “CAL” key until CAL disappears
from the display (ap prox i mate ly 1 second). NOTE: You
must exit CAL to lock in Metric units.
ENGLISH
• To activate the English mode, turn power OFF and
place the ro ta ry switch in the VOLUME position. Hold
down both the “CAL” and “-” keys and turn power ON.
The con sole will display LOAd. Once LOAd is displayed,
release the two keys. To “lock-in” English mode you
must enter and exit cal i bra tion. You must be in HOLD
to enter Cal. Press and hold the CAL key until “CAL”
lights on the display. The console is now in cal i bra tion
and English mode is selected. Exit CAL by pressing and
holding the “CAL” key until CAL disappears from the
display (approximately 1 second). NOTE: You must exit
CAL to lock in English units.
IN ALL CALIBRATION OPERATIONS:
1. Put system in “HOLD”.
2. Press and hold the “CAL” key for 1 sec ond to select the
cal i bra tion mode. The con sole dis play will display the
“CAL” icon, the currently selected calibration value, and
the red warn ing light will turn on.
3. Turn the rotary dial to the desired “CAL” po si tion. Then
use the “+” or “-” key to adjust the dis played val ue up
or down as needed. Adjust ALL necessary values. See
Illustration 11.
4. Hold the “CAL” key again for 1 sec ond to exit calibration.
“CAL” will disappear from the dis play. NOTE: You must
exit CAL to save changes.
NOTE: In metric, the width will have a decimal point, in
English there is no decimal point. Also, changing from
En glish to Met ric mode may change or alter any previously
en tered cal i bra tion values. After switch ing mea sure ment
modes, con firm that all cal i bra tion val ues are correct.
Press to enter or exit
calibration mode.
Press to increase or
decrease values.
Red warning light will be
lit when in CAL.
WIDTH
CAL
FLOW
CAL
MIN
FLOW
TARGET
RATE
SPEED
CAL
TEST
SPEED
VOLUME /
MINUTE DISTANCE
AREA /
HOUR
VOLUME
(1) (2) (3)
RATE SPEED
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
CAL
RESET
TANK
II
TANK
VOL
TANK
ALARM
RUN
HOLD
CALHOLD
Illustration 10
Illustration 11

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WIDTH CAL: Enter the effec tive working width of the
entire boom, in inch-
es (meters). Your
“working” width per
boom section will be
the number of nozzles on the boom section
times the nozzle spacing in inches (mm). For
example, if you have 7 nozzles spaced at 20
inches, the working width of the boom section
is 140 inches.
WIDTH
CAL
AREA
(1) (2) (3)
TARGET RATE: Enter the value for the desired target
application rate in gallons per acre (liters per
hectare) or lbs. of N per acre (kgs of N per
hectare). During operation, the warning light
will flash if the actual application rate is +/-
10% from the calibrated target rate.
TARGET
RATE RATE
TANK ALARM SET POINT: Enter the tank alarm set
point in gallons (liters) or lbs. (kgs) NH3. Use the “+” and
“-” buttons to set the level where the Warning LED starts
flashing and the word “FILL” flashes on the
display. Range is OFF or 1-65,535. When the
tank value drops below
the set point, the alarms
will notify the user that
the tank level is low.
Note: this feature is inoperative if the system is set up in the
(Tank) FILL mode. See Special Calibration (pages 25-26) and
Tank fill Operation (page 30) for setup and operation details
for the Tank FILL mode.
TANK
ALARM
AREA /
HOUR
TANK VOL: If using the Tank feature, this setting can be
used to enter the volume of the tank in gallons (liters, lbs.
NH3). Use the “+” and “-” buttons to choose OFF or any value
from 1-65,535. Then when the tank is filled,
the tank counter can be reset to full by simply
turning the rotary switch to the TANK position
and pressing the “+”
button. Depending on
the “UNITS” setting, the
TANK SIZE units will be
either gallons or liters. If “material” is set to NH3, the Tank
Size will be in lbs. or kg. Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3). Note:
the TANK VOLUME remaining feature does not work if the
system is programmed in the (Tank) FILL mode. See page
30 for setup and operation details for the Tank FILL mode.
T
ANK
VOLTANK
SPEED CAL: This position is used to calibrate the speed
sensor for ac cu rate
speed and dis tance
measurement. When
this position is selected,
the display will show THE SPEED CAL value.
SPEED
CAL
DISTANCE
Calibration (cont)
Entering Calibration Values

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See the following table for SPEED CAL numbers to enter for
various radar models or GPS speed sensors. To fine tune the
SPEED CAL number, see page 22.
Calibration (cont)
Speed Cal for Radar or GPS Speed Sensors
Radar or GPS Speed Sensor Calibration
Radars English Cal # in. Metric Cal # in. Hz/MPH
Vansco .150 .38 58.90
Raven .148 .38 59.80
Magnavox .154 .39 57.40
Dickey-john
(NOTE: Dickey-john
radars may be factory
calibrated for any of
these four settings).
.149 .38 58.94
.199 .51 44.21
.319 .81 27.64
.518 1.32 17.034
GPS Speed
Astro II & 5 .189 .48 46.56
SkyTrak .910 2.31 9.82
SkyTrak 1.50 .38 58.94
Dickey-john .210 .53 42.00
John Deere(In-cab speed signal) .197 .50 44.70
Factory-Loaded Calibration Values
Calibration Factor Measurements A󰀨ected Default Values
English Metric
TARGET RATE Application Rate in Auto 10.0 Gallons/Acre 100.0 liters/hectare
TANK VOL Tank alarm or Control Output 󰀨 󰀨
WIDTH CAL Area, Application Rate 720 inches 18.00 meters
SPEED CAL Distance, Area, Application Rate, Area/Hour 1.750 inches 4.44 centimeters
MIN FLOW Application Rate, Alarm 0.0 Gallons/Minute 0.0 liters/minute
FLOW CAL Flow/Application Rates, Volume 145.0 pulses/gal 145 pulses/gallon
TANK ALARM Tank Alarm          󰀨 󰀨