Reinke RPM Preferred User manual

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Operators Manual
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Operation Manual

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Revision D (01/15)
Touch Screen
P/N 117112-1.0
Operation Manual
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Table of Contents
System Safety..................................................................................I-IV
Main Screen Overview....................................................................1-7
Screen Navigation Setup Options.................................................8-21
Navigation..........................................................................8
General Pivot Settings..................................................9-11
Main Water Pump Settings........................................12-13
Power Restart...................................................................14
Start Sequence Setup.......................................................15
Weather Station Setup.....................................................16
Main Line Flow Meter Setup..........................................17
Communications Setup...................................................18
Alarm Input Setup...........................................................19
Auxiliary Output Setup...................................................20
Temperature setup...........................................................21
Program Options.........................................................................22-29
Navigation.........................................................................22
End Gun Program............................................................23
Barrier Program.........................................................24-25
Sector Program................................................................26
Step Program...................................................................27
Time Program..................................................................28
Program Run Selections..................................................29
VRI Interface...............................................................................30-38
Getting Started with VRI.................................................30
Downloading the Prescription....................................31-35
Zone Tab............................................................................36
Review the VRI Settings.............................................37-38
In Field Update.................................................................................39
Pivoting/Lateral Setup and Programming................................40-52
Lateral Tab Settings....................................................40-41
Getting Started with Field Designer..........................42-43
Starting a new Field Design.......................................44-46

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Pivoting/Lateral Setup and Programming Continued
Building Stages in Filed Designer..............................47-48
Programming Stages within Field Designer.............49-52
*NEW* End Stage Programming............51
*NEW* Strip Programming.....................52

TheReinkeElectrogator II System is designed withmany electrical and mechanical safety features.
However, eachoperator must read and understand this and all other accompanyingowners manuals
.Ifthis System is operated
incorrectly, it can pose a safety threat to the operator and others. The followingis a list of safety operating
tips whichall service and operatingpersonnel must read and understand.
ReinkeElectrogator II System
for
the safe and efficient operation of your
The safety alert symbol is
displayed many places
throughout this manual
and on your system to
indicate when there is a
potential for personal
injury.
Throughout this manual and on system decals,
the words “DANGER”, “WARNING”, and
“CAUTION” are used with the safety alert
symbol to alert the operator of potential
hazards. DANGER” identifies the most serious
hazards. “DANGER” or “WARNING” safety
signs identify specific hazards. “CAUTION”
signs identify specific safety instructions.
Moving parts are exposed and may
present a potential hazard. Therefore, keep all
equipment, vehicles, people, etc., out of the
system’s path.
DO NOT attempt to perform any maintenance
procedures until the main control panel
disconnect switch and all pump and other
sisconnect switches are locked in the “OFF”
position. Electrical component trouble-shooting
and replacement should be performed only by a
certified servicetechnician to ensure built-in
safety features remain intact. This also
ensures system remains compliant with the
national electric code and the manufacturers
specifications. Replace all protective guards
and shields before restoring power to the
system.
Do not allow anyone to ride or climb on the
System unless they are qualified and required to
do so for maintenance purposes.
The tower steps have been provided for access to
the tower control boxes only. They are not
intended for access to the span. For instance,
should the sprinkler heads require service, use a
ladder to reach them from the ground.
Exercise caution when handling fuel near
systems equipped with combustion engine-
driven generators and pumps.
If you want to attempt to repair your system
and are uncertain of the proper prodedure,
contact an authorized service person.
Keep away from the system during
thunderstorms or other severe weather
conditions. The center pivot is grounded and the
system is probably the highest object in the field,
making it a good lightning receptor.
Be sure protective guards are installed on all
belts and driveshafts of ancillary equipment
such as combustion engines, electric motors,
pumps, etc.
If you suspect a short circuit, or the system is not
working correctly, do not touch the system and
keep others away from it. Call your service
technician. Electrical component trouble-
shooting and replacement should be performed
by a certified service technician to ensure built-
in safety features remain intact. This also
ensures system remains compliant with the
national electric code and the manufacturers
specifications.
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When towing a System from field to field, avoid
ditches, rough terrain, overhead power lines,
etc. The ground wire MUST be re-attached to
the ground rod and checked for electrical
integrity each time the system is towed.
Avoid any bodily contact with high pressure
water streams from sprinklers and end guns.
Keep away from fields where the system is
chemigating. Make sure the applied chemical
and water does not blow or drift past the area of
intended operation. A check valve must be
installed between the pivot center and the
pump to prevent the mixture of water and
chemical from siphoning back into the
irrigation water source. Comply with all local,
state, and federal regulations.
Do not oversize fuses. Fuses are sized for a
specific circuit. It is very important to make
sure you have the proper fuse size in place
before initially starting the system and when
replacing fuses.
Do not operate the system when temperatures
are below 40°F (4.5°C). This can cause
structural damage to the system.
In most states it is unlawful to spray water on
state and county roadways. This is a serious
hazard and must not be allowed.
If your System is equipped with any Auto-Stop
or Auto-Reverse Mechanism, make sure they
are working correctly and a Tower Barricade
is properly installed as per this manual.
Reinke disclaims any and all liability
(includingany liability created pursuant to
theIrrigation Systems Warranty)withregard
to damagetotheIrrigation System, or to
other property, or personal injury or death,
caused by improper installation or
maintenance of Reinke-supplied Tower
Auto-Reverse or Auto-Stop Switches or
Tower Barricades, or by use of customer-
supplied Barricades.
Driveshafts may start without warning. Keep
away from Driveshafts to prevent clothing or
limbs from being entangled, resulting in
severe injury.
Be aware that the system may start
automatically, depending on how your system
is setup, monitored, and controlled.
Driveshafts may start without warning. Keep
away from Driveshafts to prevent clothing or
limbs from being entangled, resulting in
severe injury.
Mechanized irrigation equipment can be
cautious when operating.
very dangerous. Always remain alert and
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System Safety

Safety Decals - located on Main Control Panel
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Do not attempt to perform maintenance procedure until the main control panelany
disconnect switch and all pump and other disconnect switches are in thelocked
“OFF” position.
System Safety
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System Status
Displays the current status of the system: stopped, running, direction of movement, running wet,
running chemical, end gun, and park position.
System Status Color Codes
Blue=system moving wet
Green=system moving dry
Dark Green=system moving w/chemicals
Red Blinking Line on Location=safety shutdown
Note:VRI controlled pivot is shown in this
diagram and only the very center circle will show
the system status (green in this instance).
On non-VRI system the diagram will show one
solid color for the full pivot diagram.
Speed Control
Depth: Select the amount of water to apply in inches.
Speed: Select the speed to run the system as a percentage, 100% being full speed.
Note:a“+” sign next to the percentage indicates when the end tower is moving, and percent timer
output is energized.
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a. Pressing the depth button will open the keypad allowing the application rate in inches to be
entered. Note: The SET H/Rbutton will not be shown.
b. The SET H/R button will only be shown if the percentage button is selected. It is used to set the desired
hours per revolution for application and it will automatically set the application rate/speed.
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a. Start and Stop Control Buttons
Use the START button to start the system moving in the forward or reverse direction.
Use the STOPbutton to stop the system at any time.
If there is a start sequence set up, the START SEQ button can be used to start the system using that
sequence.
b. FORWARD and REVERSE
Use the FORWARD button to select the forward direction.
Use the REVERSE button to select the reverse direction.
When switching directions there will be a 7 second delay before the system will start in the new direction.
The position indicator located between the FORWARD and REVERSE buttons has several functions.
It can show GPS signal, resolver signal, position sensor, number of satellites, whether or not you
have WAAS, dead reckoning or tell you when something is wrong. When something is wrong the
background color will change from white to yellow.
Note: GPSusers, system will enter forced dead reckoning after 5minutes if no GPSsignal is found.
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c. ETA (Barr):
This displays estimated time of arrival to the barrier or park position, whichever is closer to
the current position, or it will show “hours per revolution” if there are no barrier or park positions
programmed.
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b.
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Main Screen
SETUPButton
Pressing the SETUPbutton as shown below will take you to the setup screen. If the system is running
you will only be allowed to view the current setup. To change the system setup you must first stop the
system.
Setup Screen
More detail about setting up the system can be found in a later section of the manual.
( Setup: pages 9-21)
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Program Screen
More detail about programming the system can be found in a later section of the manual.
(Programming Options: pages 22-30).
PROGRAM Button
Pressing the PROGRAM button will take you to the program screen as shown below.

PARK Button
Pressing the PARK button will open a keypad as shown so you can enter the position in which the
system should park. If there is already a park position entered pressing the park button again will
turn off the park position.
LOGS Button
Press the LOGS button to access the data that has been logged by the system. An example of the
Logs screen is shown on the opposite page. This button is only active when the system is stopped.
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Logs Table & Graphs
The logs table shows a spreadsheet of the data that has been logged by the system. The table can be filtered
using the “Filter By” pull down menu. The data is displayed in the table by month. The month displayed can
be changed by using the “View” pull down menu.
The “SAVE TO USB” button saves the logs to a USB flash drive. Note that each month needs to be saved
individually. For example, if June and July data are required to be saved then first select June from the drop
down menu, then save to USB. Next select July and then save to USB.
The “GRAPHING” button shows graphs of the data collected (shown below). Use the buttons located at the
top of the “Graphing Screen” to navigate through the available graphs. Similar to the logs screen each graph
only displays one month at a time. In order to save multiple graghs, each month must be individually
selected and saved. Graphs are saved in the bitmap (.bmp) format.
Note: To use the heat units function and graph, atemperature sensor must be installed on the system.

a. Information Center
Different information will be displayed in this area pertaining to the status and operation of the
system.
b. Recent Activity
Pressing the RECENT ACTIVITY button will display the most recent actions of the system (see
screen below).
c. Output Control Buttons
Checking any of these boxes allows the user to manually control output of the systems
pump, chemical, end gun, and all auxiliaries. Clicking the output turns them on and off. If the option
is on then it will be highlighted and a check will appear in the box next to the option as shown
above.
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c.
b.
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a. Setup Tabs
The tabs at the top of the screen are used to easily navigate through the different set up screens.
b. Cancel Button
The CANCEL button exits to the main screen without saving any settings that have been changed.
c. Next Button
The NEXT button scrolls forward through the tab pages.
d. Percent Timer
The 30sec and 60sec radial buttons allow the operator to set the “Base Percent Timer” cycle.
e. Back Button
The BACK button is used to scroll backward through the tab pages.
f. Check Boxes for Options
The check boxes add additional options to the system setup.
g. Update Button
The UPDATE button saves all settings and exits to the main screen.
Screen-Navigation
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e.
f. g.
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System Setup
1. General System Settings:
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
a. System Type
The “System Type” drop down menu allows selection of Pivot, Linear, or Part Circle or Pivoting
Lateral. If Pivoting/Lateral is selected also select the Linear checkbox. “Part Circle” allows the user
to set a barrier down to 1 from 5 Use extreme caution when selecting this option. Operator must°°.
select “yes” on the barrier pop-up to use this option. See page 25 for barrier programming.
b. Units of Measure
The “Units Of Measure” drop down menu allows selection of English or Metric measurements.
In Metric, the date on any screen will appear as day/month/year instead of month/day/year. Also,
length measurements will be in meters, and depths in mm.
c. Position Sensor -This option will not appear with Pivoting Lateral selected.
The “Position Sensor” drop down menu allows selection of GPS, resolver or dead reckoning.
d. Current Position - Set after field design is complete for Pivoting/Lateral.
“Current Position” shows the current position of the system.
e. Change Password
The change password field is used to password protect the setup from other users. To disable this
function set the password to “0” (zero).
f. Import RRx - This option not used for Pivoting/Lateral system.
Allows selection of an RRx that is located on the “root” of the USB drive for downloading.
g. File Maintenance
By pressing the FILE MAINTENANCE button the file maintenance screen will appear (shown
on page 11).
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j.
k.
m.
h. Language Drop Down Menu
Select local languages here. Supported languages/fonts are English, Spanish, Russian and
Simplified Chinese. Please note that all buttons and logs will be re-labled in the selected language.
j. Version Indicator
Shows all software versions currently running on Touch Screen.
k. Date and Time
“Date” is entered by Month/Day/Year.
“Time” is entered on a 24hr format. Example: 1:00pm would be entered as 13:00.
m. Hours Per Revolution - This option will change for Pivoting/Lateral depending upon what stage is
currently selected.
Is the time it takes the system to travel a full circle at 100% using hours and minutes. Refer to chart
located inside the main panel as shown below for this value. Keep in mind that it makes no
difference that the system is only moving 270 the time entered is based on 360 .°, °
n. Pivoting/Lateral Systems Only:
Pivoting/Lateral Machines have different options than standard Pivot, Lateral Move or Part Circle
see highlights in pink above.
Note: Some options will no longer be visible. Turn to the Pivoting/Lateral Section of the manual next
startingon page 40. All other setup and programmingwill be completed under LATERALor
FDESIGNER tabs.
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Pivoting/Lateral Systems