Muller Elektronik SPRAYER-Controller Orchard/Vineyard MIDI 3.0 User manual

Operating Instructions
SPRAYER-Controller MAXI and MIDI 3.0
Version: V1.20180921
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Read and follow these operating instructions.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place for later
reference.

Company details
Operating Instructions
Product: SPRAYER-Controller MAXI and MIDI 3.0
Document number: 30303187-02-EN
As of software version: 07.07.14
Original language: German
Müller-Elektronik GmbH & Co.KG
Franz-Kleine-Straße 18
33154 Salzkotten
Germany
Phone: ++49 (0) 5258 / 9834 - 0
Fax: ++49 (0) 5258 / 9834 - 90
Email: [e-mail]
Homepage: http://www.mueller-elektronik.de
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Table of contents
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Table of contents
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For your safety
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1.1
Basic safety instructions
7
1.2
Intended use
7
1.3
Layout and meaning of warnings
8
1.4
Layout and meaning of alert messages
8
1.5
User requirements
9
1.6
Safety sign for the field sprayer
9
1.7
Safety stickers on the product
10
1.8
Disposal
10
1.9
EU declaration of conformity
11
2
About these Operating Instructions
12
2.1
Who should read these instructions
12
2.2
Diagrams in this manual
12
2.3
Directional information in these instructions
12
2.4
Layout of operating instructions
13
2.5
Layout of references
13
3
About the job computer
14
3.1
Job computer functions
14
3.2
System Overview
14
3.2.1
Main system - MAXI
15
3.2.2
Main system - MIDI
16
3.2.3
Extension: DISTANCE-Control II
17
3.2.4
Extension: TANK-Control III
17
3.2.5
Extension: EDS
18
3.3
Software extensions
18
3.4
Rating plate
19
4
Mounting and installation
20
4.1
Installing the job computer
20
4.1.1
Instructions for safe installation
20
4.1.2
Connecting the AMP connectors
20
4.1.3
Separating the AMP connectors
21
4.2
Connecting the job computer to the ISOBUS
21
4.3
Installing the junction box
22
4.3.1
Connecting the sensors and actuators to the junction box
22
4.3.2
Inserting the cable core into a terminal
23
4.3.3
Connecting the junction box to the job computer
23
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Basic control principles
24
5.1
Switching on the job computer
24
5.2
Layout of work screen
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5.2.1
Spray data area
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5.2.2
Boom display area
27
5.2.3
Icons beside the implement image
28
5.2.4
Icons on the implement image
31
5.3
Control units
32
6
Operating job computer on the field
33
6.1
Tank filling
33
6.1.1
Filling up the tank manually without additional systems
33
6.1.2
Filling up the tank with TANK-Control
33
6.1.3
Filling up the tank with TANK-Control and fill stop
34
6.2
Controlling the boom
35
6.2.1
Lifting and lowering the boom
36
6.2.2
Locking the boom
36
6.2.3
Folding and unfolding the boom
37
6.2.4
Raising and lowering the wings (tilting up / down)
39
6.2.5
Sloping the boom
40
6.2.6
Reproducing the boom slope when turning
40
6.3
Starting application
42
6.4
Regulating the application rate
43
6.4.1
Changing the application rate in manual mode
43
6.4.2
Using Automatic mode
44
6.4.3
Setting target rate
45
6.4.4
Stopping application
46
6.5
Operating sections
46
6.6
Documenting work results
46
6.7
Operating the ME joystick
47
6.7.1
Preview mode for the ME Joystick
48
6.7.2
Viewing the assignment of the joystick
49
6.8
Using foam markers
49
6.9
Operating additional functions
50
6.10
Regulating the drop size with AIRTEC
51
6.10.1
Switching the air compressor on and off
52
6.10.2
AIRTEC in automatic mode
53
6.10.3
AIRTEC in manual mode
53
6.11
Using the ISB short-cut button
54
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Configuring the job computer
55
7.1
Entering field sprayer parameters
55
7.1.1
“Nozzle” parameter
55
7.1.2
“Target Rate” parameter
56
7.1.3
“Working Width” parameter
56
7.1.4
“Wheel Impulses” parameter
56
7.1.5
“Minimum Pressure” parameter
56
7.1.6
“Maximum Pressure” parameter
56
7.1.7
“Sprayer off Below” parameter
56
7.1.8
“Regulation off Below” parameter
56
7.1.9
“Regulation Factor” parameter
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7.1.10
“Tank Size” parameter
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7.1.11
“Tank level alarm” parameter
57
7.1.12
“Impulses Main Flow” parameter
57
7.1.13
“Stirring off Below” parameter
57
7.1.14
“Maximum Wind Speed” parameter
57
7.1.15
“Extremity nozzles set” parameter
57
7.1.16
“Pump” parameter
58
7.1.17
“Section Control” parameter
58
7.1.18
“Filling Mode” parameter
58
7.1.19
“Circulation Type” parameter
58
7.2
Configuring the control units
58
7.3
Calibrating the flow meter
59
7.3.1
Calibrating the flow meter with the tank method
59
7.3.2
Calibrating the flow meter with the nozzle method
61
7.3.3
Manually entering the number of impulses per liter for the flow meter
63
7.3.4
Combining the flow meter with the pressure sensor
63
“Flow Tolerance” parameter
64
“Threshold Flow” parameter
64
7.4
Selecting and configuring the speed sensor
64
7.4.1
Selecting the speed source
64
7.4.2
Calibrating the speed sensor with the 100m method
65
7.4.3
Configuring the reverse driving sensor
65
7.4.4
“Simulated Speed” function
66
7.5
Configuring sections
66
7.5.1
Entering the number of nozzles per section
66
7.5.2
Switching sections off permanently
67
7.5.3
Permanently switching off a section using a sensor
68
7.5.4
System delay when switching the sections
68
“Delay on Start” parameter
68
“Delay on Stop” parameter
68
7.5.5
Changing the display of areas on the terminal
68
7.6
Configuring the nozzles - for field sprayers with pressure sensor regulation
69
7.6.1
Nozzle assistant
69
7.6.2
Calibrate the nozzles
71
7.7
Extremity nozzles
72
7.7.1
Configuring the extremity nozzles
73
7.7.2
Operating the extremity nozzles
74
7.8
Configuring AIRTEC
75
7.9
Entering the field sprayer geometry
75
7.10
Calibrating the sensors for reproducing the boom slope
76
7.11
Field sprayer with two circulations and job computers
77
7.11.1
Identifying the job computer
78
7.11.2
Geometry on a field sprayer with two job computers
79
7.12
Activating licenses
80
7.13
Assigning the joystick buttons
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Troubleshooting
81
8.1
Alarm messages
81
8.2
Checking the software version
86
9
Technical specifications
87
9.1
ECU-MIDI 3.0 job computer
87
9.2
ECU-MAXI 3.0 job computer
88
9.3
Available languages
88

For your safety
Basic safety instructions
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For your safety
Basic safety instructions
Operation
Be sure to always comply with the following instructions during operation:
▪Before you leave the vehicle cab, ensure that all automatic mechanisms are deactivated or
manual mode is activated.
▪In particular, deactivate the following systems if they are installed:
–TRAIL-Control
–DISTANCE-Control
▪Keep children away from the implement and the job computer.
▪Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this operating guide and in the machine
operating instructions.
▪Observe all applicable regulations on accident prevention.
▪Follow all recognised safety, industrial and medical rules as well as all road traffic laws.
▪Use only clear water when you are testing the field sprayer. Do not use a poisonous spray during
the tests or when calibrating the systems.
Servicing
Keep the system in a functional condition. To do so, follow these instructions:
▪Do not make any unauthorized modifications to the product. Unauthorized modifications or use
may impair safety and reduce the service life or operability of the unit. Modifications are
considered unauthorized if they are not described in the product documentation.
▪Never remove any safety mechanisms or stickers from the product.
▪Before charging the tractor battery, always disconnect the tractor from the job computer.
▪Before performing any welding on the tractor or the implement, always disconnect the power
supply to the job computer.
▪The job computer and the cabling must not be repaired. Unauthorised attempts at repairs can fail
and cause hazardous malfunctions.
▪Use only original accessories as spare parts.
Intended use
The job computer is used to control machines in agriculture. The manufacturer shall not be held
responsible for any installation or use that goes beyond this.
Intended use also includes compliance with the conditions for operation and repairs prescribed by the
manufacturer.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or property damage resulting from
such non-compliance. All risk arising from improper use lies with the user.
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Layout and meaning of warnings
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All applicable accident prevention regulations and all other generally recognized safety, industrial,
and medical standards as well as all road traffic laws must be observed. Any unauthorized
modifications made to the equipment will void the manufacturer's warranty.
Layout and meaning of warnings
All safety instructions found in these Operating Instructions are composed in accordance with the
following pattern:
WARNING
This signal word identifies medium-risk hazards, which could potentially cause death or serious
physical injury, if not avoided.
CAUTION
This signal word identifies hazards that could potentially cause minor or moderate physical injury or
damage to property, if not avoided.
NOTICE
This signal word identifies hazards that could potentially cause damage to property, if not avoided.
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 appears in the instructions themselves.
Safety instructions always directly precede the step involving risk and can be identified by their bold
font type and a signal word.
1. NOTICE! This is a notice. It warns that there is a risk involved in the next step.
2. Step involving risk.
Layout and meaning of alert messages
An alarm message may appear during operation.
The alarm messages have the following purpose:
▪Warning - These messages warn the operator if the current status of the field sprayer could
lead to a dangerous situation.
▪Information - These messages inform the operator that the current status of the field sprayer or
configuration is not correct and could lead to faults in operation.
On the following diagram, you can see how the alarm messages are structured:
1.3
Example
1.4
Purpose
Illustration

For your safety
User requirements
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Alarm message structure
Type of alarm
Name of the component that caused the alarm.
Problem description and solution
Information on the exact cause of an alarm message or how to rectify a fault can be found in the
section “Alarm messages”
User requirements
▪Learn to operate the product in accordance with the instructions. Nobody must operate the
product before reading these instructions.
▪Please read and carefully observe all safety instructions and warnings contained in these
Operating Instructions and in the manuals of any connected vehicles and farm equipment.
▪If there is anything within these instructions that you do not understand, please do not hesitate to
contact us or your dealer. Müller-Elektronik's Customer Services department will be happy to
assist you.
Safety sign for the field sprayer
If the field sprayer is fitted with drawbar steering or with axle steering, everyone approaching the field
sprayer must be warned of possible dangers. For that reason you receive a safety sign.
1. Stick the safety sign in the appropriate place.
When attaching safety signs, observe the following:
▪Safety signs must be attached at a visible location so that they can be seen by everyone
approaching the danger zone.
▪If the danger area can be approached from several sides of the implement, attach the warning
signs on all implement sides.
▪Regularly check the safety signs for completeness and legibility.
▪Replace damaged or unreadable signs with new ones.
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1.6

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Safety stickers on the product
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Safety sign
Where to attach
Meaning
Near the the bend area between tractor
and trailed implement.
Do not stay in the bend area
during operation.
Safety stickers on the product
Sticker on the job computer
Do not clean with a high-pressure cleaner.
Disposal
When it has reached the end of its service life, please dispose of this product as
electronic scrap in accordance with all applicable waste management laws.
1.7
1.8

For your safety
EU declaration of conformity
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EU declaration of conformity
Herewith we declare that the product designated below, on the basis of its design and construction in
the form brought onto the market by us, is in accordance with the relevant safety and health
requirements of the EU Directive of Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EU. If alterations are
made to the product without prior consultations with us, this declaration becomes invalid.
Product name:
ME_RE ECU-MAXI 3.0
Item number:
30303185
Variants:
30303187
Harmonised standards applied:
EN ISO 14982:2009
(EMC Directive 2014/30/EU)
Product name:
ME_RE ECU-MIDI 3.0
Item number:
30303184
Variants:
3004748207, 3004748208, 3004748209,
3004748210, 3004765002, 30193549,
3019354901, 3019354902, 3019354903,
3019354904, 3019354905, 3019354906,
3019354907, 3019354908, 3019354909,
3019354910, 30252090, 3025209001,
30285011, 3028501101, 30285015,
3028501501, 30295006, 3029500601,
3030316501, 30322453, 3032245301,
30322453, 3032245301, 30322454,
3032245401, 30322455, 3032245501,
30322456, 3032245601, 30322457,
3032245701, 30335001, 30397039, 30397040,
3040625700, 3040625701, 30481101,
30481110, 30481120, 30481130, 30481150,
30482010, 3048201001, 3053245010,
3055794701, 3055794703, 3055799001,
3062730010, 3062730011, 30720516,
3072051601, 30720522, 3072052201,
30720523, 3072052301, 30738000, 30738010,
30750001
Harmonised standards applied:
EN ISO 14982:2009
(EMC Directive 2014/30/EU)
In conformity with further EU directives:
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)
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About these Operating Instructions
Who should read these instructions
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About these Operating Instructions
Who should read these instructions
These operating instructions are intended for operators of field sprayers that are equipped with the
SPRAYER-Controller MAXI 3.0 or MIDI 3.0 system with the standard configuration.
The instructions will show you:
▪The meaning of the icons on the screen;
▪Where to find the settings that are relevant for a function in the application;
▪How to configure the application;
▪How to calibrate components that need to be calibrated.
The instructions do not explain how to operate the field sprayer. It is not a substitute for the field
sprayer manufacturer's instruction manual.
Diagrams in this manual
The screenshots of the software interface are intended to serve as a reference. They help you in
finding your way around the software screens.
The information shown on the screen depends on various factors:
▪the type of field sprayer,
▪the configuration of the field sprayer,
▪the condition of the field sprayer.
Possible differences:
▪The field sprayer on the work screen has different colors on the display than in the instructions.
▪Different background color.
▪The icons described in the instructions appear in a different position on the screen.
▪Some of the described functions are not available in the system.
The instructions were written for the operation of the job computer on terminals from Müller-
Elektronik. If the job computer is operated with other ISOBUS terminals, the screen layout and the
information represented may differ from the diagrams in this operating manual.
Directional information in these instructions
All directional information in these instructions, such as “left”, “right”, “forward”, “back”, is relative to
the movement direction of the vehicle.
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2.2
2.3

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Layout of operating instructions
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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
1.
2.
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
specified, these must be met before an action
can be performed.
Layout of references
If any references are given in these Operating Instructions, they appear as:
Example of a reference: [➙13]
References can be identified by their square brackets and an arrow. The number following the arrow
shows you on what page the section starts where you can find further information.
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2.5

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About the job computer
Job computer functions
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About the job computer
Job computer functions
The SPRAYER-Controller MIDI 3.0 and MAXI 3.0 job computers are ISOBUS job computers that can
control the operation of field sprayers.
The ISOBUS job computer is the control central of the sprayer. Several sensors are connected to the
job computer, which monitor important implement parts. The job computer controls the implement
based on these signals and on the operator's specifications. An ISOBUS terminal serves as an
interface. All implement-specific data is stored in the job computer and is therefore maintained even
when changing the terminal.
System Overview
Depending on which job computer is used as the base computer for the main system, and which
additional components are installed, the overall system can have different sizes.
Example: MAXI 3.0 as the main job computer
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System Overview
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Example: MIDI 3.0 as the main job computer
Main system - MAXI
The system can be expanded. In the basic version, it consists of a job computer that is connected to
the junction box and the ISOBUS power socket of the tractor.
Main system - Version MAXI 3.0
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About the job computer
System Overview
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ISOBUS SPRAYER-Controller MAXI 3.0 job
computer
Junction box C
Connector cable for job computer to ISOBUS
Connection to ISOBUS power socket
Junction box B
Water and dust protection cap.
Otherwise, connection of extensions.
Junction box A
Main system - MIDI
The system can be expanded. The basic version consists of one to three job computers. The first job
computer is connected to the ISOBUS power socket on the tractor.
Main system of the MIDI 3.0 version
Connector cable for job computer to ISOBUS
Connection to ISOBUS power socket
ECU-MIDI - Master
Connector cable
ECU-MIDI - Slave
Termination plug
Otherwise, connection of extensions.
ECU-MIDI - Slave
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System Overview
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Extension: DISTANCE-Control II
DISTANCE-Control II
Connection to ECU-MAXI 3.0 or to the last
ECU-MIDI job computer.
Junction box
Termination plug.
Otherwise, connection of other extensions.
Job computer
The instructions for the DISTANCE-Control II extension can be found in the download area of our
website:
www.mueller-elektronik.de
Extension: TANK-Control III
TANK-Control II
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Software extensions
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Connection to the main system or to a system
add-on
Junction box
Job computer
TANK-Control III on-board integrated
display/controller
Water and dust protection cap or terminating
resistor.
Otherwise, connection of extensions
Fill level sensor
The instructions for the TANK-Control III extension can be found in the download area of our website:
www.mueller-elektronik.de
Extension: EDS
EDS
Connection to the main system or to a system
add-on
EDS modules
EDS communication module
Termination plug
Connection to the EDS bus
The instructions for the EDS extension can be found in the download area of our website:
www.mueller-elektronik.de
Software extensions
In addition to the functions that are configured as a standard, there are software extensions that can
be additionally activated:
▪TRAIL-Control
▪DISTANCE-Control
▪VARIO-Select
The instructions for the TRAIL-Control extension can be found in the download area of our website:
www.mueller-elektronik.de
The instructions for the DISTANCE-Control extension can be found in the download area of our
website:
www.mueller-elektronik.de
More information about VARIO-Select can be found in the EDS instructions. These instructions can
also be found in the download area of our website:
www.mueller-elektronik.de
3.2.5
3.3

About the job computer
Rating plate
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Rating plate
Abbreviations on the rating plate
Abbreviation
Meaning
Customer number
If the product was manufactured for an agricultural machinery
manufacturer, the agricultural machinery manufacturer's item number
will be shown here.
Hardware version
Müller-Elektronik item number
Operating voltage
The product may only be connected to voltages within this range.
Software version
Serial number
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Installing the job computer
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Mounting and installation
Installing the job computer
Instructions for safe installation
To prevent damage to the system components, consider the following during installation:
▪Install the job computer where it is protected from dirt. You therefore avoid unintentional cleaning
of the job computer by the implement operator using a high-pressure cleaner.
▪In the installed position, the connectors and the pressure compensation membrane must be
facing to the side.
▪Fasten the job computer with four fixing bolts and a flat washer (lock washers can cause cracks
in the plastic on the long term) on a conducting spot on the implement chassis. In case of
improper installation, the ESD discharges can cause malfunctions.
▪All of the sockets and connectors that are not used must be protected from dust and water using
suitable dummy connectors.
▪All of the connectors must be tightly sealed. This makes them waterproof.
▪Do not use the system if some of its parts are damaged. Damaged parts can cause malfunctions
and lead to injuries. Replace damaged components or repair them if possible.
▪Use only original components manufactured by Müller-Elektronik.
Connecting the AMP connectors
This is how to connect two AMP connectors:
1. Pull out the red locking device of the AMP socket all the way to the end.
⇨You will hear a loud clicking sound.
⇨The openings for inserting the locking pins of the connector are visible.
2. Insert the connector into the socket. It should be possible to easily insert the locking pins in the
openings.
⇨The connector is loosely inserted in the socket.
3. Press in the red locking device.
⇨You will hear a loud clicking sound.
⇨A part of the locking device comes through to the other side of the socket.
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4.1.1
4.1.2
Procedure