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Legends of the Frontier in process flow controls

The document provides a detailed guide on the usage and maintenance of a Meter Tube for applying chemicals, including recommended chemical rates based on planter widths and speeds. It also includes instructions for cleaning the flowmeter, assembling the manifold, and troubleshooting common issues with the system. Key components such as section valves and the Astro GPS speed sensor are discussed, along with their operational checks and maintenance procedures.

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Legends of the Frontier in process flow controls

The document provides a detailed guide on the usage and maintenance of a Meter Tube for applying chemicals, including recommended chemical rates based on planter widths and speeds. It also includes instructions for cleaning the flowmeter, assembling the manifold, and troubleshooting common issues with the system. Key components such as section valves and the Astro GPS speed sensor are discussed, along with their operational checks and maintenance procedures.

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Meter Tube

Planter Width in Feet


Chem
Rate 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
4 1.0 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.6 3.9
6 1.5 1.9 2.4 2.9 3.4 3.9 4.4 4.8 5.3 5.8
8 1.9 2.6 3.2 3.9 4.5 5.2 5.8 6.5 7.1 7.8
4 MPH
10 2.4 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.7 6.5 7.3 8.1 8.9 9.7
12 2.9 3.9 4.8 5.8 6.8 7.8 8.7 9.7 10.7 11.6
14 3.4 4.5 5.7 6.8 7.9 9.1 10.2 11.3 12.4 13.6
16 3.9 5.2 6.5 7.8 9.1 10.3 11.6 12.9 14.2 15.5
4 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.4 4.8
6 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.6 4.2 4.8 5.5 6.1 6.7 7.3
8 2.4 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.7 6.5 7.3 8.1 8.9 9.7
5 MPH

10 3.0 4.0 5.1 6.1 7.1 8.1 9.1 10.1 11.1 12.1
12 3.6 4.8 6.1 7.3 8.5 9.7 10.9 12.1 13.3 14.5
14 4.2 5.7 7.1 8.5 9.9 11.3 12.7 14.1 15.6 17.0
16 4.8 6.5 8.1 9.7 11.3 12.9 14.5 16.2 17.8 19.4
4 1.5 1.9 2.4 2.9 3.4 3.9 4.4 4.8 5.3 5.8
6 2.2 2.9 3.6 4.4 5.1 5.8 6.5 7.3 8.0 8.7
8 2.9 3.9 4.8 5.8 6.8 7.8 8.7 9.7 10.7 11.6
6 MPH

10 3.6 4.8 6.1 7.3 8.5 9.7 10.9 12.1 13.3 14.5
12 4.4 5.8 7.3 8.7 10.2 11.6 13.1 14.5 16.0 17.5
14 5.1 6.8 8.5 10.2 11.9 13.6 15.3 17.0 18.7 20.4
16 5.8 7.8 9.7 11.6 13.6 15.5 17.5 19.4 21.3 23.3
4 1.9 2.6 3.2 3.9 4.5 5.2 5.8 6.5 7.1 7.8
6 2.9 3.9 4.8 5.8 6.8 7.8 8.7 9.7 10.7 11.6
8 3.9 5.2 6.5 7.8 9.1 10.3 11.6 12.9 14.2 15.5
8 MPH

10 4.8 6.5 8.1 9.7 11.3 12.9 14.5 16.2 17.8 19.4
12 5.8 7.8 9.7 11.6 13.6 15.5 17.5 19.4 21.3 23.3
14 6.8 9.1 11.3 13.6 15.8 18.1 20.4 22.6 24.9 27.2
16 7.8 10.3 12.9 15.5 18.1 20.7 23.3 25.9 28.4 31.0
4 2.4 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.7 6.5 7.3 8.1 8.9 9.7
6 3.6 4.8 6.1 7.3 8.5 9.7 10.9 12.1 13.3 14.5
8 4.8 6.5 8.1 9.7 11.3 12.9 14.5 16.2 17.8 19.4
10 MPH

10 6.1 8.1 10.1 12.1 14.1 16.2 18.2 20.2 22.2 24.2
12 7.3 9.7 12.1 14.5 17.0 19.4 21.8 24.2 26.7 29.1
14 8.5 11.3 14.1 17.0 19.8 22.6 25.5 28.3 31.1 33.9
16 9.7 12.9 16.2 19.4 22.6 25.9 29.1 32.3 35.6 38.8
4 2.9 3.9 4.8 5.8 6.8 7.8 8.7 9.7 10.7 11.6
6 4.4 5.8 7.3 8.7 10.2 11.6 13.1 14.5 16.0 17.5
8 5.8 7.8 9.7 11.6 13.6 15.5 17.5 19.4 21.3 23.3
12 MPH

10 7.3 9.7 12.1 14.5 17.0 19.4 21.8 24.2 26.7 29.1
12 8.7 11.6 14.5 17.5 20.4 23.3 26.2 29.1 32.0 34.9
14 10.2 13.6 17.0 20.4 23.8 27.2 30.5 33.9 37.3 40.7
16 11.6 15.5 19.4 23.3 27.2 31.0 34.9 38.8 42.7 46.5

2.4 mm Tube 3.2 mm Tube 4.8 mm Tube

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3. Lift up on tube to remove from
pump jaws.

4. Lay the replacement tube into


the jaws of the pump. The tube
should be approximately
centered on roller.

5. Gently close the jaws making


sure the tube is centered in the V
notch of the jaw cover.

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CLEANING FLOWMETER

1. Remove four nuts, screws and washers holding the top housing on the flowmeter body.
2. Remove the top housing from the flowmeter body.
3. Remove the turbine.
4. Clean any dirt or debris from the turbine, Turbine support pin , and flowmeter housing
5. Reinstall turbine on top of support pin.
6. Reinstall top housing making sure O-ring is correctly placed in groove on flowmeter body
7. Reinstall four nuts, screws and washers.
8. The flow sensor should be screwed completely into the top housing, finger tight.

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MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY
LIQUID INLET
The water/chemical solution enters the manifold at the side of the mixing tee. The spray pattern
of the liquid is controlled by a Tee Jet spray tip core and stainless steel orifice disc.
When cleaning, remove both the core and orifice plate and make sure they are free of chemical
residue. Ensure the nylon core is not distorted and the holes in both the core and orifice plates
are clear. Make sure they are oriented properly when reinstalling as shown below.

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AIR INLET
The air enters the manifold at the bottom of the mixing tee. The volume and velocity of the air is
controlled by a Tee Jet flat orifice plate. The orifice plate is installed in an EPDM rubber seal as
shown below.

The air inlet also has a check valve which prevents liquid from filling the air line when the system
is off. Put the disc with seal into the mixing tee first, with the check valve installed last.
Ensure the orifice plate hole is clear, and the check valve is free of sediment.

SECTION VALVES
The manifold assembly uses ¼” ball valves to turn the section on or off. These are three wire ball
valves.
Pin A – constant 12 VDC – always present.
Pin B – ground
Pin C – switched 12 VDC – when present the valve opens. When removed the valve closes.

SECTION RELAY MODULE

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TROUBLESHOOTING
This troubleshooting guide covers common error messages that may be seen on the 3RIVE
3D™system. The full troubleshooting data is in the Installation/Service manual.

PUMPS NOT RUNNING


Check LEDs on Electric Motor Driver modules connected to the pump motors.
Power LED (Green):
LED on steady Unit turned on and operating normally EMD
1 Flash/pause Unit in HOLD.
After 5 consecutive minutes in HOLD position, the Power LED will
automatically turn off & stay off until module is in RUN again. POWER STATUS
When troubleshooting, if Power LED is not on, check supply voltage
at main power input connection to module. CONTROL
SIGNAL
Status LED (RED): flashing code repeats every 4 sec. - cycle
controller power to clear fault code
2 Flashes/pause Output short circuit detected. Check connections.
3 Flashes/pause Over-current condition. Check total load.
4 Flashes/pause Input power fault. Check input voltage and/or power wiring.
5 Flashes/pause PWM control input frequency out of range. Check settings.
6 Flashes/pause Internal processor fault.
7 Flashes/pause Thermal shutdown fault. Unit is overheated.
Control Signal LEDs:
Green: On when control signal is present and increasing
Red: On when control signal is present and decreasing.

NO SPEED

A NO SPEED message indicates there’s no feedback from the speed sensor. This is normal
when in auto mode, and the vehicle is not moving. If the vehicle is moving and there’s a NO
SPEED indication check the following:

ASTRO GPS SPEED SENSOR


The Astro GPS has a module near the connector. This module has two red indicators.
• Both indicators off
o Verify there’s 12 volts DC at the harness connection between pins C (ground)
and B (power).
o If power is present, replace GPS sensor
• One indicator on steady, the other is off
o Replace GPS sensor
• One indicator on steady, the other is flashing
o GPS trying to acquire signal. Make sure GPS sensor has clear view of sky (i.e.
not in building). If flashing does not stop after two minutes replace GPS sensor
The Astro GPS sensor is repairable. Return to Micro-Trak for a repair evaluation.

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