Hardi HC6500

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3 - Description
General info
General info
The HARDI® Controller HC 6500 is for use in agricultural and horticultural production. The Controller permits automatic
control of volume rate, tracking and operation of other features. The HC 6500 is a CAN system. This allows communication
through cables that are smaller and more flexible. The controller itself contains a © key that is always active and all menu
pages contain help text at the bottom of the display that explains the actual menu and choices. In many cases, these two
features allow you to find the needed information without using the instruction book. Once installed, try the © key to
familiarize yourself with the menu. Also note the bottom of the display once the # key is pressed.
Main components are:
• Terminal HC 6500 (on tractor)
• Grip HC 6300 (on tractor)
• SetBox HC 6400 (on tractor)
• Jobcom HC 6100 (on sprayer)
• Flow transducer (on sprayer)
• Speed transducer (on sprayer or tractor)
The Terminal has a 4.7” color display. Working pictures will be shown in different colors depending on the function used.
Display readout includes volume rate, speed, liquid rate per minute, total covered area, total volume sprayed and 99 trip
registers. It includes a total register that summarizes data from the 98 trip registers. It is illuminated internally so readout is
possible even for night-time work.
Functions include correct area with closure of up to 13 spray boom sections, up to 27 alarm functions and the possibility for
audio/visual alarm etc. There are also 23 warnings depending on operation. Alarms and warnings will be shown in the
bottom left corner of the display.
The Grip has integrated controls for the spray functions (up to 13 sections) main ON/OFF, boom raise, boom lower, boom
slant, boom tilt (left and right) and status diode.
The transducers utilized are chosen for long service life and good signal quality. The speed and flow transducers have a built-
in diode that will flash to indicate when it’s functioning, to aid servicing.
The Terminal is also compatible for Variable Rate Application and is prepared for communication with Precision Farming
tools (e.g. HARDI® AutoSectionControl).
Data dump of registers and configuration to a personal computer are possible.
The system has a non-volatile memory with no battery which simplifies storage. All parameters in the menus are saved in
the memory and are not lost when the power is disconnected.
The Terminal, SetBox and Grip should be protected from moisture and removed for storage if the tractor does not have a
cabin. The components are rain and dust proof and have been developed to last many years under agricultural conditions.
Optional transducers include pressure and revolutions readout. Other options include a 12 Volt printer and a foot operated
remote ON/OFF for the main ON/OFF.