Mueller IOSBUS Ammonia User manual

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Operation Manual
IOSBUS Ammonia Liquid Fertilizer Controller
Last Update: 6/16/2016
ME0112000-IN
Read and follow this operating
instructions.
Keep this operating instructions for
future reference.

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1 For Your Safety 5
1.1 Basic Safety Instructions 5
1.2 EC Declaration of Conformity 6
1.3 Handling Ammonia Safely 6
1.4 Intended Use 6
1.5 Layout and Meaning of Warnings 7
1.6 Layout and Meaning of Alert Messages 8
1.7 De-pressuring the Control System 9
2 About these Operating Instructions 10
2.1 Illustrations in these Operating Instructions 10
2.2 Layout of Operating Instructions 10
2.3 Layout of References 11
3 Product Description 11
3.1 General Functions 11
3.2 InformationontheIdenticationLabel 12
4 Basic Control Principles 13
4.1 Switching on the ISOBUS ECU 13
4.2 Switching off the ISOBUS ECU 13
4.3 ISOBUS ECU symbol on a Display 13
4.4 Run Screen 14
4.4.1 Tank Display Area 15
4.4.2 Implement Display Area 16
4.5 Operating the Valves 18
5 Preparing the ISOBUS ECU for Use 19
5.1 Whenshouldyoucongurewhat? 19
5.2 ImplementConguration 19
5.3 Enter the Fill Level in the Tank 21
5.4 Speed Signal 24
5.4.1 Tractor Wheel Speed 24
5.4.2 Radar 25
5.4.3 Simulated (Demo) Speed 26
5.5 ConguringSections 26
5.5.1 Entering the Number of Sections 26
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5.5.2 Inputting the Number of Knives per Section 27
5.5.3 Inputting the Implement Geometry 27
5.6 Calibrating the Flow Meter 29
6 UsingtheISOBUSECUintheeld 31
6.1 Setting Rate 31
6.2 Starting Application 31
6.3 Stopping Application 33
6.5 Documenting Work Results 33
7 Road Mode 34
8 Troubleshooting and Technical Data 35
8.1 Harness Diagrams 36
8.2 Cable Pin Diagrams 37
8.3 Diagnostics 39

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For Your Safety
Basic Safety Instructions 1
1 For Your Safety
1.1 Basic Safety Instructions
Please read the following safety instructions carefully before operating the
productforthersttime.
Working:
• Before leaving the vehicle’s cab, ensure that all automatic mechanisms
are deactivated or that manual mode is activated.
• Always check the system thoroughly before the season starts.
• Do not open the master valve if the injection knives are out of the soil.
• No one should remain in the proximity of the tractor or the application unit
during work.
• Before driving on a public road, close all valves. For example, by
activating road mode. [➙33]
Instructions:
• Learn how to operate the ISOBUS Controller correctly. No one should
operate this before having read and understood these operating
instructions.
• Read and carefully observe all safety instructions and warning notices
in these operating instructions and in the instructions for connected
machines and devices.
• If any part of the operating instructions is unclear, ask your dealer or
Mueller-Electronics.
• Ensure that everyone in close proximity to the system has been trained
how to work with the application product properly.
Alterations to the product:
• Do not make unauthorized alterations to the product. Unauthorized
alterations or unauthorized use can place your safety at risk and affect the
lifespan or function of the product. All alterations which are not described
in the product documentation are forbidden.
• Do not remove any safety mechanisms or stickers from the product.
• The product does not contain any serviceable parts. Do not open the
housing.

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1.2 EC declaration of conformity
This product has been manufactured in conformity with the following national
andharmonizedstandardsasspeciedinthecurrentEMCDirective
2004/108/EC:▪ENISO14982
1.3 Handling Ammonia Safely
Contact with anhydrous ammonia can lead to the following:
• death
• very hazardous thermal or chemical burns
• eye injuries or blindness
• suffocation or Injuries to the respiratory tract
To work safely with ammonia, please read all safety instructions and
safety-related information before using the system.
•Findoutfromyourdealerwhatsafetyrequirementsyoumustfulllin
order to be able to work safely with ammonia.
• Always wear protective equipment which is appropriate for working with
ammonia. These include: Face mask, protective glasses, chemical han-
dling gloves, protective clothing, breathing apparatus. Ask your dealer
about the proper equipment.
• Do not allow anyone who has not been trained to use the system.
•Ensurethattherinsingwatertanksarealwayslledwithcleanwater.
• Before opening a valve, always assume that it contains ammonia.
• Never stand into the wind when emptying the hose lines.
• Ensure that discharge outlets are not pointed towards a person.
• Before performing maintenance on the system, rinse out the ammonia.
Waitforsufcienttimetoallowtheliquidtoevaporate.
1.4 Intended use
The ISOBUS Liquid controller is intended exclusively for metering liquid on
agriculturalequipmentspecicallydesignedforsubsurfaceapplicationof
liquid in an agricultural operation.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any installation or use of
the system that deviates from or exceeds the scope of intended use.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or property
damage resulting from improper use. All risks involved in engaging in
improper usage, lie solely with the user.
Intended use is also understood to include adherence to the conditions for
operation and repair as prescribed by the manufacturer.
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All applicable accident prevention regulations and all other generally
recognized safety, industrial, and medical standards, as well as, all road
trafclawsmustbeobserved.Anyunauthorizedmodicationsmadetothe
equipment will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
1.5 Layout and Meaning of Warnings
All safety instructions found in these Operating Instructions are composed in
accordance with the following pattern:
DANGER
This signal word identies high-risk hazards, which can cause death or the
most serious bodily injury, if not avoided.
WARNING
This signal word identies medium-risk hazards, which could potentially cause
death or serious bodily injury, if not avoided.
CAUTION
This signal word identies low-risk hazards, which could potentially cause
minor or moderate bodily injury or damage to property, if not avoided.
NOTICE
This signal word identies actions which could lead to operational
malfunctions if performed incorrectly.
These actions require that you operate in a precise and cautious manner in
order to produce optimum work results.
There are some actions that need to be performed in several steps. If there is
a risk involved in carrying out any of these steps, a safety warning will appear
in the instructions themselves.
Safety instructions always directly precede the step involving risk and can be
identiedbytheirboldfonttypeandasignalword.
Example:
1. NOTICE! This is a notice. It warns that there is a risk involved in the
next step.
2. Step involving risk.
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1.6 Layout and Meaning of Alert Messages
While working with the implement, an alarm message may appear. The alarm
messages have the following purpose:
Warn - They warn the operator when the current condition of the
implement can lead to hazardous situations.
Inform - They inform the operator that the current condition of the
implementisnotcorrectorthatitisincorrectlyconguredandcanlead
to problems during operation.
On the following diagram, you can see how the alarm messages are
structured:
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1.7 De-pressurizing the Control System
DANGER
Ammonia under pressure
Death or serious physical injury
• Even when the pressure in the system is 0 psi, liquid ammonia can still
be present in the system. Ammonia can remain between the shutoff
valves and in lines which are lower than the rest of the system.
• Frost on any component is always an indication that liquid ammonia is
still evaporating. Even if no frost is apparent, this does not mean that the
ammonia has completely escaped.
To reduce the pressure in the system using the ISO Ammonia Controller, do
the following:
1. Close the master valve.
2. Switch off the job computer.
3. Close nurse tank valves and disconnect nurse tank from implement.
4. Lower the implement so that the injection knives are in the soil.
5. Switch on the job computer and open all section valves so that ammonia
can injection knives escape into the soil.
6. Towthedeviceacrosstheeld.
7. Continue driving until the pressure at manifolds reaches 0.
8. Slowly lift the implement out.
9. Keep a lookout at a safe distance for any signs of white vapor.
10.If you see vapor, lower the implement and wait for a few minutes. Lift the
implement again and check for vapor again.
11. If no more vapor is escaping, stop.
12.WARNING! Opening a bleed valve can allow residual ammonia to escape.
13.Open all of the bleed valves on the control system.
14.Check if frost appears on the plumbing. This means that there is still liquid
ammonia in the system.
15.Wait until the ammonia evaporates from the system. This evaporation can
lastanumberofdaysorweeks,dependingonthetemperatureandcong-
uration. The implement can be stored during this time.
16.If you want to disassemble the plumbing, please refer to the manufacturer’s
service instructions of the ammonia cooler for how to make these safe.
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2 About these Operating Instructions
2.1 Illustrations in these Operating Instructions
The role of the diagrams on the software interface is to serve as a reference.
Theyhelpyouinndingyourwayaroundthesoftwarescreens.
In these instructions, “screens” refer to anything which appears on the
displays screen, with the exception of the function icons.
The information shown on the display is dependent on various factors:
• type of implement
•conguration
• status of all actuators and sensors
• model of the ISOBUS display
The screens on the display may therefore sometimes differ from those given
in these operating instructions.
The instructions were written for the operation of the job computer with
Mueller-Electronics display. When the job computer is operated using other
ISOBUS displays, the layout of the screens and the information displayed
can differ from the illustrations in these operating instructions.
2.2 Layout of Operating Instructions
The operating instructions explain step by step how you can perform certain
operations with the product.
We use the following symbols throughout these Operating Instructions to
identify different operating instructions:
Type of depiction Meaning
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Actions that must be performed in succession.
Result of the action.
This will happen when you perform an action.
Result of an operating instruction.
This will happen when you have completed all steps.
Requirements.
In the event that any requirements have been specied,
these must be met before an action can be performed.
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