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Mueller ISOBUS SPRAYER-Controller MAXI 3.0 User Manual

Mueller ISOBUS SPRAYER-Controller MAXI 3.0
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Operating Instructions
SPRAYER-Controller MAXI and MIDI 3.0
Version: V1.20170116
30303187-02-EN
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Mueller ISOBUS SPRAYER-Controller MAXI 3.0 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMueller
ModelISOBUS SPRAYER-Controller MAXI 3.0
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

For Your Safety

Basic Safety Instructions

Covers essential safety guidelines for operating and servicing the system, emphasizing user responsibility and product integrity.

Layout and Meaning of Warnings

Explains the standardized format for safety warnings, including signal words like WARNING and CAUTION, to convey hazard levels.

Layout and Meaning of Alert Messages

Describes the structure and purpose of alarm messages, detailing how they warn operators about dangerous situations or incorrect configurations.

User Requirements

Outlines the necessary qualifications and responsibilities of users, including reading instructions and seeking clarification when needed.

Intended Use

Defines the product's purpose in agricultural spraying and clarifies the manufacturer's liability regarding misuse or unauthorized modifications.

Disposal

Provides instructions for the proper disposal of the product as electronic scrap in accordance with waste management laws.

Safety Sign for Field Sprayer

Details the importance and placement of safety signs on the field sprayer to warn individuals about potential dangers.

Safety Stickers on Product

Illustrates safety stickers found on the product and provides information on their meaning and proper maintenance.

EG Declaration of Conformity

States the product's compliance with EC directives, particularly Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations.

About These Operating Instructions

Target Group of Operating Instructions

Identifies the intended audience for the manual, focusing on operators of SPRAYER-Controller MAXI/MIDI 3.0 systems.

Applicability

Specifies the product versions (SPRAYER-Controller MAXI or MIDI 3.0, Software version 7.5s) to which these instructions apply.

Illustrations in Operating Instructions

Explains that screenshots serve as references and may differ based on sprayer configuration and terminal type.

Layout of Operating Instructions

Describes the step-by-step approach used in the manual and the symbols employed to denote actions and sequences.

Layout of References

Explains how cross-references are presented in the manual, typically using square brackets and arrows to point to other sections.

Product Description

Rating Plate

Details the abbreviations and information found on the product's rating plate, such as item numbers, hardware/software versions, and operating voltage.

Finding Out Software Version

Provides a step-by-step procedure to access and identify the current software version of the job computer.

Mounting and Installation

System Overview

Explains the system architecture, including main systems and extensions like DISTANCE-Control II, TANK-Control II, and EDS.

Instructions for Safe Installation

Provides crucial safety guidelines and precautions to follow during the installation process of the job computer and related components.

Connecting Job Computer to ISOBUS

Details the procedure for connecting the job computer to the tractor's ISOBUS power socket for power and communication.

Basic Control Principles

Switching Job Computer On and Off

Describes the procedures for powering the job computer on and off, including steps for both ISOBUS and non-ISOBUS tractors.

Initial Start-up

Guides users through the first-time startup process of the job computer after installation and connection to the terminal.

Job Computer in Terminal Selection Menu

Explains how the job computer appears and is registered within the terminal's selection menu.

Screen Structure and Elements

Details the layout of the work screen, including areas like spray data, boom display, and function icons.

Control Units

Explains the options for operating the job computer, such as using screen buttons, the ME joystick, or the ME S-Box.

Operating Job Computer on the Field

Tank Filling

Covers methods for entering new tank content, including manual filling and using TANK-Control systems.

Controlling the Boom

Explains how to operate the sprayer boom, including lifting, lowering, locking, folding, and adjusting boom sides.

Starting Application

Details the process of starting the spraying application in both manual and automatic modes, including prerequisite checks.

Regulating the Application Rate

Explains how to regulate the application rate manually or automatically, including mode switching and target rate adjustment.

Stopping Application

Outlines the options available to stop the spraying application, such as closing the main valve or reducing speed.

Operating Sections

Describes how to operate individual sections of the sprayer, including opening and closing them manually.

Treating Weed Infestations

Explains the 'Localized mode' for targeted weed treatment, allowing individual section control even if not adjacent.

Operating the ME Joystick

Details how to use the ME joystick to activate and deactivate sprayer functions, including preview modes and button assignments.

Using Foam Markers

Explains how to operate the foam markers, which help drivers maintain parallel paths on the field.

Operating Additional Functions

Covers manufacturer-specific functions that can be activated or deactivated via additional screens or buttons.

Regulating Drop Size with AIRTEC

Describes the AIRTEC system for regulating drop size by adjusting air pressure, covering manual and automatic modes.

Configuring the Job Computer

Configuring Control Units

Explains the configuration settings for joystick and S-Box control units, including parameter options like 'Joystick' and 'ME S-Box'.

Overview of Configuration Steps

Provides a table outlining key configuration steps required during initial setup, referencing detailed sections for each task.

Entering Field Sprayer Parameters

Guides users on setting essential field sprayer parameters like nozzle type, rate, working width, and sensor configurations.

Configuring Communication with Terminal

Details how to configure compatibility with various ISOBUS terminals, including settings for serial numbers and work states.

Calibrating the Flow Meter

Explains the necessity and procedures for calibrating the flow meter using either the tank method or the nozzle method.

Selecting and Configuring Speed Sensor

Covers selecting the speed source (Sensor or ISOBUS) and calibrating the speed sensor using the 100m method.

Configuring Sections

Details how to configure sections, including entering nozzle counts, switching sections off, and setting system delays.

Configuring Nozzles

Explains nozzle assistant functions, setting intended rates, and calibrating nozzles for pressure sensor-based regulation.

Extremity Nozzles

Describes the use and configuration of extremity nozzles (corner or wide area) for managing spray width at boom ends.

Vario and Select Mode

Explains modes for configuring multiple nozzle holders, including automatic nozzle selection and manual activation.

Configuring AIRTEC

Guides on selecting the correct nozzle number for AIRTEC configuration to ensure proper drop size regulation.

Entering Field Sprayer Geometry

Details how to measure and input sprayer dimensions to accurately map the implement's layout for software calculations.

Calibrating Sensors for Boom Slope

Provides steps for calibrating sensors to ensure accurate detection and display of the boom's position and slope.

Field Sprayer with Two Circulations

Explains configuration for sprayers with two job computers, including identifying main/auxiliary systems and setting geometry.

Configuring the Units

Allows users to select and configure display units (metric/imperial) and decimal settings for various parameters.

TRAIL-Control

Configuring TRAIL-Control

Guides users through adjusting TRAIL-Control parameters to adapt the system to different tractors and optimize steering.

TRAIL-Control - Using Drawbar and Stub Axle Steering

Explains how to operate TRAIL-Control in automatic and manual modes, including steering, centering, and reverse driving functions.

Alarm Messages

Axle Suspension Alarms

Lists and explains error messages related to axle height sensors, drawbar sensors, and suspension calibration.

AIRTEC Alarms

Details alarm messages for the AIRTEC system, including pressure issues, speed variations, and nozzle problems.

DISTANCE-Control Alarms

Covers alarm messages related to the DISTANCE-Control system, particularly during calibration and operation phases.

BOOM Alarms

Explains alarm messages associated with the boom functionality, such as transport position, locking, and height control.

SPRAYER Alarms

Lists alarm messages related to the overall sprayer status, including tank level, pump speed, oil level, and compressor issues.

SPRAY REGULATION Alarms

Describes alarm messages pertaining to the application rate control, such as out-of-reach rates, pressure variations, and flow meter issues.

SYSTEM Alarms

Covers general system alarms, including password requirements and issues with external device operation.

TRAIL-Control Alarms

Details alarm messages related to the TRAIL-Control system, including sensor faults, calibration issues, and steering problems.

Vario-Select Alarms

Explains alarm messages specific to the Vario-Select system, such as nozzle overlap issues and requirements for nozzle setup.

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