Topcon Liquid Systems CM-40 User manual

SETUP GUIDE
TOPCON APOLLO
FAST SHUTOFF - SINGLE LIQUID - SECTION CONTROL
DOCUMENT NO. MAN0034
REVISION A
REVISION DATE 18/01/2022

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Overview
This document provides instructions for setting up a Fast Close Control Valve equipped Liquid
Systems (SA) Rate Control Module with Topcon Apollo CM-40 ECU as the Master Controller
and EM-24 Expansion Module for section control using Topcon X25, X35, XD+ and XD Console.
The CM-40 ECU can control up to 4 application channels. This scenario covers setup of a single
liquid system with section control. A second liquid channel with section control can be setup
by following the same instructions again.
This document should be read in conjunction with relevant Topcon Apollo Seeder Control
Operator’s Manual.
CM-40 Master Controller EM-24 Expansion Module
Configuration Prerequisites
Before the liquid system can be configured in the X Series Console following steps need to be
completed.
 Physical installation of Liquid Systems (SA) Rate Control module including tank plumbing.
 Physical installation of a Stacker distribution system on the tool bar or planter.
 Installation and connection of Apollo CM-40 & EM-24 ECUs to X Series Console using
appropriate Topcon harnesses.
 Product tanks filled with enough water to conduct testing.

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Physical Connection to Liquid Systems module
Connect Liquid Systems (SA) module to the Apollo CM-40 & EM-24 ECUs with wiring looms
supplied. Liquid Systems (SA) looms available for single liquid set up with section control are:
Part No. Name Description
TC-1013026-01 Apollo CM-40 Adapter
Loom
Adapt
e
r that c
onnects to
CM-40 ECU.
TC-1013025-01 Apollo EM-24 Section
Adapter Loom
Adapter that connects to
EM-24 ECU.
LL07011 Generic Module Loom
(5m)
Connect
s to individual
device connectors on LQS
pump module.
Connects to TC-1013026-
01 Adapter Loom via 23
pin circular connector.
LL07013
or
LL07023
Section Loom
(12 Sections, 6m)
Section Loom
(6 Sections, 6m)
Connects to individual
section valve connectors
on LQS section module.
Connects to TC-1013025-
01 Adapter Loom via 20
pin circular connector.
LL07014
(optional)
or
LL07021
(optional)
Section Loom Extension
(12 Section, 6m)
Section Loom Extension
(12 Section, 12m)
Extensions of
S
ection
Loom for when additional
length is required from
LQS section module to
EM-24 ECU.
LL07015
(optional)
or
LL07020
(optional)
Generic Module Loom
Extension (6m)
Generic Module Loom
Extension (12m)
Extensions of
G
eneric
Module Loom for when
additional length is
required from LQS pump
module to CM-40 ECU.

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1. Plug Apollo CM-40 Adapter Loom (TC-1013026-01) into CM-40 ECU. Ensure it is
connected to the correct channel for liquid tank. e.g., if tank 3 is set up for liquid, then
plug connector into channel 3.
2. Connect the other end of Apollo CM-40 Adapter Loom to Generic Module Loom
(LL07011). Connect & route Extension Looms (LL07015 or LL07020) in between if
additional length is required to reach LQS pump module.
3. Connect Generic Module Loom to device connectors (FSO valve signal and power, flow
meter, pressure sensor & RPM sensor) on Liquid Systems (SA) module.
Apollo CM
-
40
Adapter Loom
(TC-1013026-01)
Generic Module
Loom (LL07011)

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4. Plug Apollo EM-24 Section Adapter Loom (TC-1013025-01) into Relays 1 port on EM-24
ECU
5. Connect the other end of Apollo EM-24 Section Adapter Loom to Section Loom (LL07013
or LL07023). Connect & route Section Extension Looms (LL07014 or LL07021) in between
if additional length is required to reach LQS section module.
Connect Valve Power connector on Apollo EM-24 Section Adapter Loom to Valve Power
receptacle on the Seeder Harness.
Section Loom
(LL07013 or
LL07023)
Apollo EM
-
24 Section
Adapter Loom
(TC-1013025-01)
Valve Power
Connector

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6. Connect Section Loom (LL07013 or LL07023) to individual connectors on the Liquid
Systems (SA) section module. Ensure section valve number matches connector number.
e.g., valve No. 1 plugs in to connector No.1. Insert dust plugs into un-used connectors on
the Section Loom.
Insert dust plugs in
to
un-used connectors

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Apollo CM-40 & EM-24 ECU Setup
Before the module can be setup, a new implement profile with a liquid tank must be created.
Select Setup icon (bottom left corner) on the run screen to enter main setup
screen.
Select Implement, New & Custom, then select the appropriate configuration.

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The implement should be configured with:
IMPLEMENT CONTROL: Section Control and Rate Control
ECU TYPE: Apollo
IMPLEMENT FUNCTION: Seeder
ECUs: CM40 and EM-24
At least 1 Liquid Boom and 1 liquid tank need to be created.
Ensure the EM-24 is not connected to the CM-40 ‘comms’ port while the system detects the
first ECU. Once the CM-40 has been detected, select the Add ECU icon, remove dust cap and
connect the CAN line to the EM-24 ‘comms’ port.

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`Select Section Control/Monitoring as the function for the EM-24
Select Liquid for the appropriate tank and which drive for each tank according to the port
connected on the CM-40. E.g.- Channel 1 is Drive 1

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Geometry Setup
Select Implement and Geometry, then select the boom which will be used for guidance.
Select the boom used on the side tab and set the measurements according to the
implement used.

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Select Implement, Section Control & Sections icons to enter section setup parameters.
Press Sections icon to enter number of sections.
Enter section width by pressing All icon to enter widths for all sections at once.
Alternatively, unequal widths can be entered for one section at a time by pressing
number corresponding to each section.
Similarly, press Nozzles icon and enter total number of liquid outlets (usually one
for each opener) for all sections or one section at a time.

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Select Timing icon to edit on/off time for sections.
Press each On Time & Off Time icons to edit section response times one at a time.
(or press All to enter same time for all sections). Start with 0.1s for each. This can be
changed later after testing response times.
Virtual section switch allows on screen manual override control of sections. If this function is
required, Select Section Switch icon. Select Virtual Section Switchbox icon and select Enabled

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Select Implement, Seeder, Liquid & Tank icons from the setup menu to edit
tank setup. All liquid tanks set up will be accessible. Select the numbered tab
corresponding to tank that needs editing e.g., Tank 1.

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Select Flow icon to edit Flowmeter setup. Press Calibration Factor icon and enter
appropriate calibration factor for the type of flow meter from the table below
Flowmeter
Calibration
Factor
Flowmeter Type Pulses/Litre Pulses/Ga (US) Pulses/Ga (Imp)
TeeJet 801 82 310 373
ARAG Orion2 0.5-10 L/min
0.13-2.6 US GPM 6,000 22,710 27,277
ARAG Orion2 1-20 L/min
0.3-5.0 US GPM 3000 11,355 13,638
ARAG Orion2 2.5-50 L/min
0.6-13.0 US GPM 1,200 4,542 5,455

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The LQS Stacker Section Control Module is designed to operate in both Constant Flow and
Hard Shut-off mode. When a section valve is switched off in Constant Flow mode, excess
flow is diverted back to tank thus maintaining a constant flow through remaining section
valves.
In Hard Shut off mode there is no return line to tank so when a section valve is switched
off, the control system needs to reduce output from the pump module so flow to
remaining open sections remains the same.
Liquid Systems (SA) recommends CONSTANT FLOW mode for better rate control.

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Press Balanced Valves icon and select appropriate section control mode.
o Enabled for Constant Flow mode or
o Disabled for Hard Shutoff mode

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Select Control Valve icon to edit control valve setup.
Enter the following values into each setting.
SETTING LQS70/120/180 LQS20
CONTROLLER TYPE Regulator Valve
FLOW METER SAMPLING Standard
CLOSE VALVE WHEN OFF Enabled
REVERSE VALVE Disabled
DUMP VALVE Standard
CONTROLLER MODE Standard DICKEY-john
MINIMUM ON TIME 2 ms 4 ms
MAXIMUM ON TIME 4 s 48 s
GAIN SETTING 2 ms/% 1.6 ms/%
PWM SETTING 60 % 45 %
PRESSURE BOOST 2.0s 1.0s
Note: Minimum & Maximum on Time, Gain & PWM settings can
be adjusted later to improve control if required.

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Select Pressure icon to edit pressure sensor setup.
Enter the following values into each setting.
SENSOR Voltage
MAXIMUM PRESSURE 10.00 bar
MINIMUM VOLTAGE 0.00 V
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE 5.00 V

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Setup On Screen Pump RPM Display
Go to Encoders Setup Page. Configure a Pump Source with appropriate ECU Connection.
Select matching drive number for the tank. If unsure, drive number assignment for the
liquid tank can be checked on ECU Setup screen.
If no Pump Source is available, configure Auxiliary RPM
Changing ECU Connection requires DEALER User access level.

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Select Implement, Seeder, Liquid & Tank icons from the main setup menu to
edit tank setup. Assign Pump Source to PUMP SPEED setting.
Go to Pumps setup page to enter pump RPM calibration.
PUMP SPEED: Enabled PULSES/REVOLUTION: 36 (30 for LQS20 module)