CHAPTER 3
16 RCM - Sprayer and Hawkeye® 2 Calibration and Operation Manual
RATES SETUP
NOTE: Pressure preset values may only be entered if the Hawkeye® 2 system is detected.
1. Enter Rate and Pressure Preset values that will be used during field applications to quickly change target
application rate or pressures.
2. Touch the Rate Selection drop-down field and select the desired method for setting rates during field
applications.
NOTE: This option may be changed after the initial calibration is complete. Refer to the Rates Setup Tab
section on page 37, for additional assistance.
3. Enable the Display Smoothing feature to allow the system to smooth the product application rate display
during field applications. Refer to the Display Smoothing section on page 38 for additional information about
the Display Smoothing feature.
4. Touch the Next button to complete the initial setup and calibration of the Hawkeye® 2 system.
NOTE: Additional rate setup pages may be displayed for any additional products detected on the system.
FUNCTIONAL INSPECTION
Refer to the following sections for assistance with validating that the RCM - Sprayer and Hawkeye® 2 systems
have been installed and calibrated properly.
SYSTEM FUNCTION
To verify that the system is functioning properly after installation:
1. Flush the main product tank and boom plumbing with clean water and verify the tank contains at least 100
gallons [379 L] of clean water.
2. Park the equipment in an area with enough space to unfold the booms and allows for visual inspection of the
spray pattern from a moderate distance (e.g. 20 ft [6.1 m]).
3. If present, toggle the Hawkeye® 2 nozzle control system to manual mode and set both the pump PWM and
NCV2 PWM to 50%.
4. If necessary, open the tank sump valve.
5. If present, turn on the machine pump switch.
6. Toggle the on-screen product on/off master button to engage the product pump.
7. Toggle all section switches and the master switch.
8. While maintaining a safe distance away from any spray drift, visually check that all spray tips are spraying and,
if present, all nozzle control valves are pulsing with a uniform pattern. Adjacent nozzle control valves should
alternate pulsing. If adjacent NCV2s are pulsing at the same time, refer to Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, for
additional assistance.
WARNING
Equipment will begin spraying. Avoid inhaling
spray particulate and avoid direct contact with
any agricultural chemicals. Seek immediate
medical attention if symptoms of illness occur
during, or soon after, use of agricultural
chemicals, products, or equipment.
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