Mid-tech TASC-6100 User manual

Midwest Technologies, Inc. of Illinois
Springfield, IL 62703
TASC-6100
LIQUID/GRANULAR
APPLICATION CONTROL SYSTEM
USER GUIDE
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10/1/98 98114 A-4 (No Revision Change) 1.20
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHANGE LOG II
TABLE OF CONTENTS III
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS V
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL VI
CHAPTER 1 SWITCHES AND CONTROLS 1-1
CONSOLE SWITCHES AND INDICATORS 1-1
POWER SWITCH 1-1
MODE SELECTOR SWITCH 1-1
INC / DEC SWITCH 1-2
BOOM SECTION “ON/OFF” INDICATORS 1-2
RATE SWITCH 1-2
DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH 1-2
IMPLEMENT STAT U S INPUT 1-6
GROUND SPEED OVERRIDE SWITCH (GSO) 1-7
CHAPTER 2 CALIBRATION 2-1
SELECTING THE A PPLICATION PROGRAM 2-1
SELECTING ENGLISH OR METRIC, UNITS 2-1
UNITS FOR EACH DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH POSITION 2-2
UNITS FOR EACH DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH POSITION 2-2
CHANGING UNITS 2-2
LIQUID/GRANULAR COMMON SETUP ITEMS 2-3
SETTING A PPLICATION RATES 2-3
SETTING THE % RATE CHANGE 2-3
SETTING BOOM WIDTHS 2-4
DISTANCE CALIBRATION - GROUND SPEED SENSOR 2-5
SETTING THE HOLD/CLOSE RESPONSE OFTHE FLOW CONTROL VALVE 2-7
SETTING THE GROUND SPEED OVERRIDE (GSO) VALUE 2-9
PRODUCT VOLUME (FULL LOAD VALUE) 2-10
RESETTING A CCUMULATORS 2-11
OPERATING UNDER EXTERNAL RAT E COMMANDS 2-11
LIQUID ONLY SET-UP2-12
SETTING THE CORRECTION FACTOR 2-12
FLOW SENSOR CALIBRATION 2-12
GRANULAR ONLY SET-UP2-20
SETTING THE PRODUCT DENSITY 2-20
SETTING THE FAN TACH CAL.# 2-20
RATE SENSOR CALIBRATION 2-21
SETTING AUTO POWER DOWN TIME 2-24
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION 3-1
NORMAL START-UP AND OPERATION 3-1
CHANGING A CTIVE BOOM SECTIONS 3-2
CHANGING APPLICATION RAT E 3-2
ALTERNATE A PPLICATION RATE 3-2
% RAT E CHANGE 3-2
PRIMING THE MAIN PUMP AND BOOM 3-3
RAPID UNLOAD USING THE CONVEYOR 3-4
GROUND SPEED OVERRIDE (GSO) 3-5

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CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE 4-1
FLUSHING AND CLEANING 4-1
CONTROL CONSOLE 4-1
GROUND SPEED SENSOR 4-2
FLOW A ND PRESSURE SENSOR 4-2
CONVEYOR RATE SENSOR 4-3
FLOW CONTROL V ALVE 4-3
WIRING HARNESS 4-3
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING - ERROR MESSAGES 5-1
LIQUID ERROR MESSAGES 5-1
GRANULAR ERROR MESSAGES 5-5
CHAPTER 6 EMERGENCY OPERATION 6-1
GROUND SPEED SENSOR FAILURE 6-1
FLOW CONTROL VALVE FAILURE 6-2
FLOWMETER OR PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE 6-4
APPENDIX A - SYSTEM DIAGRAMS A-1
APPENDIX B - SYSTEM OVERVIEW B-1
HOW THE TASC 6100 CONTROLS APPLICATION RAT E B-2
TASC 6100 SYSTEM COMPONENTS B-3
AUTO TIP CONTROL B-7
EXTERNAL RATE CONTROL B-7
APPENDIX C - GLOSSARY/TABLES C-1
GLOSSARY C-2
USEFUL FORMULAS C-4
ENGLISH/METRIC CONVERSION C-4
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES C-6
CALIBRATION NUMBERS C-6

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List of Illustrations
FIG. 1-1. TASC CONSOLE SWITCHES AND INDICATORS 1-1
FIG. 1-2. DISPLAY SELECTOR FUNCTIONS - OPERATE MODE 1-3
FIG. 1-3. DISPLAY SELECTOR FUNCTIONS - SET-UPMODE 1-4
FIG. 1-4. TASC 6100 DEFAULT VALUES - LIQUID STANDARD MODE 1-8
FIG. 1-5. TASC 6100 DEFAULT VALUES - LIQUID PRESSURE MODE 1-9
FIG. 1-6. TASC 6100 DEFAULT VALUES - GRANULAR MODE 1-10
FIG. A1 - TYPICAL FLOW/PRESSURE BASED WIRING DIAGRAM A-2
FIG. A 2. TYPICAL FLOW/PRESSURE BASED PLUMBING DIAGRAM A-3
FIG. A 3. TYPICAL TASC 6100 GRANULAR SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM A-4
FIG. A 4. TASC 6100 W/AUTO TIP CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM A-5
FIG. A 5. SERVICE FORM A-6
FIG. B-1 TASC 6100 SYSTEM DATA FLOW B-2
FIG. B-2. TASC 6100 CONSOLE B-3
FIG. B-3. GROUND SPEED RADAR B-4
FIG. B-4. FLOWMETER B-5
FIG. B-6. 100 PULSE SENSOR B-5
FIG. B-5. PRESSURE SENSOR B-5
FIG. B-7. FLOW CONTROL VALVE B-6
FIG. B-8. BOOM CONTROL SWITCHBOX B-7
FIG. B-10. DATA LINK B-7
FIG. B-9. AUTO TIP CONTROL BOX B-7

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This manual is designed to provide you with the basic
information needed to set up and operate the Mid-Tech®
TASC 6100 control system. Actual procedures may vary
somewhat, depending on the configuration of your system.
When you see "Mitch", he is pointing out special information
that you should be aware of, regarding safety, preventing
console damage, an easier way to perform an operation, etc..
Below is a listing of the chapters in this manual, along with a
brief description of the information found in each chapter.
Chapter 1 - Switches and Controls - Lists each control switch,
on the face of the console, and gives a brief description of its
use.
Chapter 2 - Calibration and Setup - Takes you, step by step,
through the calibration of each sensor providing input to the
console, and entering other information the console needs to
perform the functions you require.
Chapter 3 - Operation - Briefly describes how to initiate the
application operation.
Chapter 4 - Trouble shooting - Lists possible causes and
remedies for the error codes that appear on the TASC display
if the console detects a problem.
Chapter 5 - Maintenance - Covers the basic maintenance
needed to keep your system operating at peak performance.
Chapter 6 - Emergency Operations - Suggests ways to operate,
under reduced accuracy, in the event of a major fault.
Appendix A - Sample system wiring and plumbing diagrams.
Appendix B - System Overview - Describes the major compo-
nents of the TASC system and their individual functions in
application control.
Appendix C - Glossary/Tables
Back Cover - Quick Start/Quick Set Up Guides
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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Several switches and indicators serve as the
interface between the operator and the Mid-
Tech control system.
CONSOLE SWITCHES AND INDICATORS
This section shows the location of each switch
and indicator found on the TASC 6100 control
console and discusses its function in both the
Operate and Setup modes.
POWER SWITCH
The power switch (see #1 in Fig. 1-1) controls power
to the console. The CE console has an "Auto Power
Down" feature which
powers the console off
after a operator selectable
time has elapsed. The
console has a nonvolatile
memory so it "remembers"
the constants and data
previously entered, even
with the power removed.
NOTE: The “Auto Power Down Feature is only
available on the CE version of the console (CE
designation label on back of console).
MODE SELECTOR SWITCH
The Mode Selector switch (see #2 in Fig. 1-1)
switches between the OPERATE and SET-UP modes
of the control console. This switch must be in the
“OPERATE” position when applying product. The
“SET-UP”position is used for entering set-up
information into the console. In the SET-UP Mode an
“Err”message appears if a position which can not be
programmed is selected.
CHAPTER 1 SWITCHES AND CONTROLS
Fig. 1-1. TASC
Console Switches and
Indicators

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INC / DEC SWITCH
The Increase/Decrease (INC/DEC) switch (see #3 in
Fig. 1-1) is used, in both the OPERATE and SET-UP
modes, to adjust the values appearing in the display.
BOOM SECTION “ON/OFF” INDICATORS
The boom section On/Off indicators (see #5 in Fig. 1-
1) indicate which boom sections the operator has
selected. When a boom is turned on, its indicator is lit.
There are a maximum of nine boom sections available.
RATE SWITCH
The Rate Selector switch (see #6 in Fig. 1-1) is a three
position switch that allows the operator to select
either a pre-selected standard rate, an alternate rate, or
stop the application.
DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH
The Display Selector (see #4, Fig. 1-1) is used to
choose which of the console functions is displayed on
the screen and is available for setting by the operator.
Display Selector - Operate Mode (Liquid)
(See Fig. 1-2)
Speed: The current vehicle speed.
Area: Area Accumulator #1. The total area treated
since the counter was last reset.*
Fan RPM: Not used in liquid mode.
Product Vol: Amount of product aboard the vehicle.
Value counts down as the product is applied and
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DISPLAY SELECTOR
Speed
Area Width
Distance
Fan RPM
Test
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PSI/Prime
Total Applied
Product Vol. Appl. Rate
Scan
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DISPLAY SELECTOR
Speed
Area Width
Distance
Fan RPM
Test
Speed
PSI/Prime
Total Applied
Product Vol. Appl. Rate
Scan
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% Rate: The percent
of programmed
application rate
at which the
system is apply-
ing product.***
Application Rate:
Displays the
target application
rate when the
ground speed is
zero or all booms
are OFF.** The
actual application
rate is displayed
here once
application has started.
Total Applied: The total volume of product applied
since the last time the counter was reset, as
measured by the pressure sensor or flow meter.*
Impl. Width: The active boom width, (total of all
boom sections turned ON).
Distance: The total distance traveled since the last
time the counter was reset.
PSI/Prime: Used to open the control valve during
product pump priming, for fast unload, and to
display boom pressure when operating in pressure
based mode.
Test Speed: The speed the console uses for stationary
tests of the sprayer.**
Scan: The display scans Speed, Area #1, Product
Vol., Application Rate, Total Applied, and Fan
RPM, stopping at each position for approximately
two seconds before automatically cycling to the
next.
* Totals can be zeroed in
this mode.
** Values are programmable
in this mode.
*** Values changeable by a %
increase or decrease.
Fig. 1-2. Display Selector
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* Totals can be zeroed in
this mode.
** Values are programmable
in this mode.
*** Values changeable by a %
increase or decrease.
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DISPLAY SELECTOR
Speed
Area Width
Distance
Fan RPM
Test
Speed
PSI/Prime
Total Applied
Product Vol. Appl. Rate
Scan
DEC.
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OPERATE
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DISPLAY SELECTOR
Speed
Area Width
Distance
Fan RPM
Test
Speed
PSI/Prime
Total Applied
Product Vol. Appl. Rate
Scan
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Display Selector - Setup Mode (Liquid)
(See Fig. 1-3)
Speed: Ground speed
override (GSO) value.**
Area: Area Accumulator
#2. The total area treated
since the counter was last
reset.*
Fan RPM: The current fan
RPM. calibration number.
Since not used in liquid
mode, can be set to zero to remove the fan
RPM reading from the scan feature.**
Product Volume: Used to set the full load value of the
vehicle.**
% Rate: The percent rate change value (the percent
by which the programmed application rate can be
changed with each activation of the INC/DEC
switch).**
Application Rate: Psi mode - A flow sensor cal. #
correction factor that allows for corrections due to
differences in product viscosities without changing
the base cal. #. STnrd and rEFLO modes - ERR, No
function in this mode.
Total Applied: The pressure sensor or flow meter
calibration number. NOTE: Must have all booms
ON when in REFLOW Mode.**
Width: Individual boom section widths. The display
cycles through the individual boom sections, in
order, unless a particular boom switch is activated
and the boom master switch is ON.**
Distance: The current distance calibration number.**
PSI/Prime: The current console operating mode.**
Test Speed: The current test speed.**
Scan: ERR, No function in SETUP mode.
Fig. 1-3. Display Selector
Functions - Set-Up Mode

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Display Selector - Operate Mode (Gran.)
(See Fig. 1-2)
Speed: The current vehicle speed.
Area: Area Accumulator #1. The total area treated
since the counter was last reset.*
Fan RPM: The current speed of the fan (spinners).
Product Vol.: Amount of product aboard the ve-
hicle.**
% Rate: The percent of programmed application rate
at which the product is being applied.***
Application Rate: Displays the target application rate,
when the ground speed is zero or all booms are
OFF. ** Once application begins, the actual
application rate is displayed here.
Total Applied: The total volume applied since the
accumulator was last reset, as measured by the rate
sensor.*
Impl. Width: The active spread width, (total of all
spreader sections turned “ON”).
Distance: The total distance traveled since the last
time the counter was reset.
Prime: Used to open the control valve. It can be used
in the granular application to unload the vehicle at
its maximum discharge rate.
Test Speed: The speed the console uses for stationary
tests of the spreader.**
Scan: The display scans Speed, Area #1, Product
Volume, Application Rate, Total Applied, and Fan
RPM (if Fan RPM Cal # not set to zero). The
display stops at each position for approximately
two seconds before automatically cycling to the
next.
* Totals can be zeroed in
this mode.
** Values are programmable
in this mode.
*** Values changeable by a %
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Display Selector - Set-Up Mode (Gran.)
(See fig. 1-3)
Speed: Ground Speed Override (GSO) value.**
Area: Area Accumulator #2. The total area treated
since the counter was last reset.*
Fan RPM: The current fan RPM calibration
number. This cal # can be set to zero to remove the
fan RPM reading from the scan feature.**
Product Volume: Used to set the full load capacity of
the vehicle.**
% Rate: The percent rate change value (the percent
by which the programmed application rate can be
changed with each activation of the INC/DEC
switch).**
Application Rate: Product density.**
Total Applied: The rate sensor calibration number
[spreader constant].**
Width: Individual boom section widths.**
Distance: The current distance calibration number.**
Prime: The current console operating mode.**
Test Speed: The current test speed.**
Scan: Err, No function in the SETUP mode.
IMPLEMENT STATUS INPUT
An external “Implement Status”input can be
used to override the TASC control. The
input must present a positive voltage (+12.0
VDC) on the boom interface cable sense line. As long
as this condition is present, the control console
operates normally. If the voltage is interrupted, the
control console automatically stops applying. At the
same time, the control console will either "HOLD" or
* Totals can be zeroed in
this mode.
** Values are programmable
in this mode.
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"CLOSE" the control valve, depending on the
response selected by the operator. (See Page 2-7).
This feature allows the operator to control the
operation of the control valve through the normal
operation of the vehicle. The implement status input
can be used to sense the ON/OFF condition of the
main vehicle pump switch, a separate Master switch,
or, an external switch sensing an implement "UP"/
"DOWN" condition.
GROUND SPEED OVERRIDE SWITCH (GSO)
If your TASC system includes an optional MID-
TECH®Boom Control Switch Box, the GSO
switch is already installed. An optional, externally
mounted, GSO switch can be used to temporarily
operate the vehicle using a pre-selected GSO mini-
mum speed rather than the actual speed registered by
the ground speed sensor. The override feature is used
to allow the vehicle to reach the application rate
quickly when starting from a complete stop or to
maintain a good application pattern when the vehicle
is moving at very low ground speeds. It can also be
used to allow the operator to flush or empty the tank
of a sprayer, or empty the bed of a spreader, from the
cab, with the vehicle stopped.
The control console operates normally as long as the
GSO switch condition is open (OFF). Whenever the
override switch is closed (ON) and the actual ground
speed is less than the GSO Speed, the control console
automatically uses the GSO Speed to control applica-
tion rate. As soon as the switch reverts to its normally
open (OFF) condition, or the actual ground speed
increases above the preset GSO speed, the control
console will adjust the rate based on the actual ground
speed.
CAUTION: Controlling application rates based on
a GSO Speed is not as accurate as using the actual
ground speed. When GSO is being used and the true
ground speed is less than the GSO speed", the
console sounds an alarm and the display flashes a
"Too Slow" message to warn the operator of over
application.
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Fig. B-8, in Appendix B,
shows a “Boom Control
Switch Box” which incorpo-
rates the Implement Status
Switch and the GSO function
into one switch. The “OFF”
position provides a Status
Switch “OFF” condition,
“AUTO” furnishes Status
Switch ON, and “GSO”
activates the GSO function.
Other methods of controlling
these functions are also
available. This switchbox
also includes an individual
ON/OFF switch for each
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TASC 6100, DISPLAYED VALUES WHEN IN
Area
Speed
Scan
Test Speed
Fan RPM
Product Vol.
% Rate
Application Rate
Total Applied
Impl. Width
Distance
PSI/Prime
-----
100
10.0/12.0
10.0
Default values shown in upper left of boxes.
OPERATE
Hold increase switch to drive valve OPEN
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
Use DEC switch to zero display
Use INC switch to set full load,
INC/DEC to change
Use DEC switch to zero display
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
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Area
Speed
Scan
Test Speed
Fan RPM
Product Vol.
% Rate
Application Rate
Total Applied
Impl. Width
Distance
PSI/Prime
C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
960
120
200
320
200
120
0
0
0
0
1000
Stnrd L
Err
Default Custom
0.0
10
500
71.0
10.0/
7.0
Default values shown in upper left of boxes.
Use the INC/DEC switch to change values.
SET-UP
DEC sets to granular
INC sets to liquid
Ground Speed Override
Full Load Amount
Rate Change Increment
Rate Sensor Cal#
Distance Sensor Cal#
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Preset #1
1.00
Correction factor
2.00
Fig. 1-4. TASC 6100 Default Values
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Preset #1
TASC 6100, DISPLAYED VALUES WHEN IN
Area
Speed
Scan
Test Speed
Fan RPM
Product Vol.
% Rate
Application Rate
Total Applied
Impl. Width
Distance
PSI/Prime Ps---
100
10.0
10.0
Default values shown in upper left of boxes.
OPERATE
Hold increase switch to drive valve OPEN
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
Use DEC switch to zero display
Use INC switch to set full load,
INC/DEC to change
Use DEC switch to zero display
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
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TASC 6100, DISPLAYED VALUES WHEN IN
Area
Speed
Scan
Test Speed
Fan RPM
Product Vol.
% Rate
Application Rate
Total Applied
Impl. Width
Distance
PSI/Prime
C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
960
120
200
320
200
120
0
0
0
0
1000
PSi
Err
Default Custom
0.0
10
500
10.0/12.0
10.0
7.0
Default values shown in upper left of boxes.
Use the INC/DEC switch to change values.
SET-UP
DEC sets to granular
INC sets to liquid
Ground Speed Override
Full Load Amount
Rate Change Increment
Rate Sensor Cal#
Distance Sensor Cal#
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Preset #1
1.00
Correction factor
2.00
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Preset #1
TASC 6100, DISPLAYED VALUES WHEN IN
Area
Speed
Scan
Test Speed
Fan RPM
Product Vol.
% Rate
Application Rate
Total Applied
Impl. Width
Distance
PSI/Prime
-----
100
200/250
10.0
Default values shown in upper left of boxes.
OPERATE
Hold increase switch to drive valve OPEN
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
Use DEC switch to zero display
Use INC switch to set full load,
INC/DEC to change
Use DEC switch to zero display
Use INC/DEC switch to change up or down
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Area
Speed
Scan
Test Speed
Fan RPM
Product Vol.
% Rate
Application Rate
Total Applied
Impl. Width
Distance
PSI/Prime
C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
720
360
360
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1000
Stnrd C
Err
Default Custom
SOFTWARE VER. 1.30
GRANULAR MODE
Preset #1
0.0
10
10750
1630.0
10.0
7.0
Default values shown in upper left of boxes.
Use the INC/DEC switch to change values.
SET-UP
DEC sets to granular
INC sets to liquid
Ground Speed Override
Full Load Amount
Rate Change Increment
Rate Sensor Cal#
Distance Sensor Cal#
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65.0
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CHAPTER 2 CALIBRATION
NOTE: PLEASE READ THROUGH THE FOLLOW-
ING SECTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE YOU
BEGIN CALIBRATION!
Specific information about your applicator (i.e.
application rates, boom widths, test speed, etc.)
must be programmed into the control console and
the flow/rate and ground speed sensors must be calibrated
before the system is ready to use. The calibration and set
up procedures are not difficult but must be followed
precisely in order to get the maximum possible accuracy
out of the system.
SELECTING THE APPLICATION PROGRAM
8erify that the proper console application pro
gram is selected.
To view the program currently selected, set the Mode switch
to Setup and the Display Selector to PSI/Prime.
To change programs, hold the INC. switch up to set LIQUID
and cycle between standard, reflow, and pressure. Hold the
DEC. switch down to set GRANULAR and cycle between
standard and split drive. The display changes about every
ten seconds. The program being displayed, when the INC./
DEC. switch is released, is the program selected. If you have
a question about which application to use, check with your
dealer or call MID-TECH Customer Service.
SELECTING ENGLISH OR METRIC, UNITS
The control console is capable of displaying either
US or Metric units of measure.
Mid-T
Mid-T
ech
ech
Pump L PSi(bAr) is LIQUID PRESSURE application (normal pressure based spraying)
Pump L STnrd is STANDARD LIQUID application (normal flow based spraying)
Pump L rEFLO is LIQUID REFLOW application (for use on some European sprayers)
Pump C STnrd is standard GRANULAR application (single conveyor spreaders)
Pump C SPLit is GRANULAR SPLIT DRIVE application (dual conveyor spreaders)

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CHANGING UNITS
A. Set the console switches to the following positions:
1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector OPERATE
3. Display selector Speed
The display shows the current speed units.
B. Hold down the INC./DEC. switch for approximately
5 sec. The display alternates between MPH (US) and
KPH (Metric). Release the switch when the mode
that you desire is being displayed.
DISPLAY SELECTOR
Speed
Area Impl. Width
Distance
Test
Speed
PSI/Prime
Total Applied
Application Rate
OFF SET- UP DEC.
ON OPERATE INC.
Scan
Product Vol.
Fan RPM
BOOMS
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% Rate
A-1 A-2
A-3
B
UNITS FOR EACH DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH POSITION
(Liquid Mode)**
POSITION US METRIC
Speed Miles/Hour (mph) Kilometers/Hour (kmph)
Field Area Acres (acre) Hectares (ha)
Total Area Acres (acre) Hectares (ha)
Product Vol. US Gallons (gal.) Liters (l)
Appl. Rate US Gallons/acre (gpa) Liters/Hectare (l/ha)
Total Applied US Gallons (gal.) Liters (l)
Impl. Width Inches - Feet (in., ft.) Meters (m)
Distance Feet - Miles (ft.-miles)* Meters - Kilometers (m-km)*
Test Speed Miles/Hour (mph) Kilometers/Hour (kmph)
UNITS FOR EACH DISPLAY SELECTOR SWITCH POSITION
(Granular Mode)**
POSITION US METRIC
Speed Miles/Hour (MPH) Kilometers/Hour (KPH)
Field Area Acres (Ac) Hectares (-Ha)
Total Area Acres (Ac) Hectares (-Ha)
Product Vol. Pounds (lb) Kilograms
Appl. Rate pounds/Acre (lb/Ac) Kilograms/Hectare (-Ha)
Total Applied Pounds-Tons (lb -Tons) Kilograms-Metric Tons
Impl. Width Inches-Feet (In.-Ft.) Meters (Meters)
Distance Feet-Miles (Ft.)* Meters-Kilometers (Meters)*
Test Speed Miles/Hour (MPH) Kilometers/Hour (KPH)
Prod. Density Pounds/Cubic Ft. (Cu Ft.) Kilograms/Tenths Meter3(Meters Cu)
* No units displayed after roll over of feet to miles or meters to kilometers
** Items in parenthesis are the abbreviations that appear on the screen.

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& Cal.
Setting the APPLICA-
TION RATE to 0.0 will
turn off the flow
control function.
DISPLAY SELECTOR
Speed
Area Impl. Width
Distance
Test
Speed
PSI/Prime
Total Applied
Application Rate
OFF SET- UP DEC.
ON OPERATE INC.
Scan
Product Vol.
Fan RPM
BOOMS
123456789
% Rate
A-1 A-2
A-3
B
Alt.-Rate
Standard Rate
OFF
A-4
DISPLAY SELECTOR
Speed
Area Impl. Width
Distance
Test
Speed
PSI/Prime
Total Applied
Application Rate
OFF SET- UP DEC.
ON OPERATE INC.
Scan
Product Vol.
Fan RPM
BOOMS
123456789
% Rate
A-1 A-2
A-3
B
Alt.-Rate
Standard Rate
OFF A-4
LIQUID/GRANULAR COMMON SETUP ITEMS
SETTING APPLICATION RATES
The TASC 6100 system is designed to maintain a
constant, pre-selected application rate. In order for
the control console to do this, the operator must
enter the desired application rate. Two, switch selectable,
rates can be pre-programmed into the console.
Standard Rate
A. Set the console switches to the following positions:
1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector OPERATE
(APPLICATION RATE IS SET IN THE OPERATE MODE!!!)
3. Display Selector Application Rate
4. Rate switch Standard Rate
The display shows the current application rate.
B. Use the INC./DEC. switch to set the desired rate.
Alternate Rate
C. Set the console switches to the following positions:
1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector OPERATE
(APPLICATION RATE IS SET IN THE OPERATE MODE!!!)
3. Display Selector Application Rate
4. Rate switch Alt.- Rate
The display shows the current application rate.
D. Use the INC./DEC. switch to set the desired rate.
SETTING THE % RATE CHANGE
This feature allows the operator to change the
application rate “ON THE GO”with a simple
actuation of the INC./DEC. switch. The amount of
change each switch actuation makes is proportional to
the value programmed into this position, (e.g. 20 =20%

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change in the target rate). For example, with the applica-
tion rate set to 10.0 gallons per acre, a single actuation of
the INC. switch causes the system to control flow at the
rate of 12.0 gallons per acre (10.0 + 20% = 12.0).
A. Set the console switches to the following positions:
1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector SET-UP
3. Display Selector % Rate
The display shows the current % change value.
B. Use the INC./DEC. switch to set this number to the
desired % change value.
SETTING BOOM WIDTHS
The MID-TECH control console is designed to
automatically compensate for changes in the swath
width, caused by turning boom sections on or off.
To accurately respond to changes in swath width, the
console must know the length of each boom section. Use
the following procedure to set boom section widths.
A. Set the console to the following positions;
1. Power ON
2. Mode Selector SET- UP
3. Display Selector Impl. Width
4. Boom switches OFF
(or Master switch)
The display cycles through each boom position (1
through 9) and displays its current width in inches
(meters).
B. As each boom position appears on the display, use
the INC./DEC. switch to set the display to the
number of inches (meters) covered by that boom.
Repeat for each section.
C. Set all unused boom sections to a width of zero “0”
inches (meters). This insures that accidentally
turning a boom switch ON doesn’t affect the control
console. (An ERROR 0 Boom # will then result if an
unused boom gets accidentally turned on)
DISPLAY SELECTOR
Speed
Area Impl. Width
Distance
Test
Speed
PSI/Prime
Total Applied
Application Rate
OFF SET- UP DEC.
ON OPERATE INC.
Scan
Product Vol.
Fan RPM
BOOMS
123456789
% Rate
A-1 A-2
A-3
B
DISPLAY SELECTOR
Speed
Area Impl. Width
Distance
Test
Speed
PSI/Prime
Total Applied
Application Rate
OFF SET- UP DEC.
ON OPERATE INC.
Scan
Product Vol.
Fan RPM
BOOMS
123456789
% Rate
A-1 A-2
A-3
B, C, D, E
E
MASTER
ON
OFF
MI
A-4
E