RDS PS 8000 User Manual

Section 1 Overview
1.1 The RDSPrecision Farming System (Apollo 8000) 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Installation and Inter-operability with other systems (Apollo 8000) 4. . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Control Software (Apollo 8000) 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 Control Channels and "Tanks" (Apollo 8000) 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5 Sprayer Control Modes (Apollo 8000 / Delta 34) 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 The Operating screens (Apollo 8000 / Delta 34) 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6.1 Menu keys - 7
1.6.2 The MAIN screen page (Single implement operation) - 7
1.6.3 Status Indicators - 8
1.6.4 The MAIN screen page (Multi-tank operation) - 9
1.6.5 The INFO screen page - 10
1.6.6 The LOG screen page - 10
1.6.7 The SETUP screen page - 11
1.6.8 Data Entry - 11
1.6.9 Units - 12
Section 2 Operation (Apollo 8000 / Delta 34)
2.1 Startup 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Selecting the Tank / Product 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.1 Editing Product Names - 13
2.3 Nozzle Settings - the "Nozzle Wizard" 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1 Setting the Target Speed - 15
2.3.2 Using the Nozzle Wizard - 15
2.3.3 Editing a Preset Nozzle Type - 15
2.3.4 Programming the Product Density - 16
2.4 Automatic Rate Control 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.1 Setting the Target Rate - 17
2.4.2 Overriding the Target rate - 17
2.5 Manual Rate Control 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.6 MAIN Screen Display Options 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.7 Tank Contents 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.7.1 Tank Filling (Manual) - 19
2.7.2 Tank Filling (Automatic) - 19
2.8 Part / Total Accumulation and RPM Display 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.8.1 Reset Totals - 20
2.9 Forward Speed and Flow Rate Alarm 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.9.1 Spray Performance Indicator - 21
2.9.2 Setting the Alarm Thresholds - 21
Section 3 Logging Options (Not available on "Delta 34" Model)
3.1 Hardware Setup 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Variable Rate Treatment (VRT) 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.1 Running a Variable-rate Treatment Plan - 23
3.2.2 Overriding the VRT Application Rate - 24
3.2.3 Stopping a VRT Job - 24
3.2.4 Tagging - 25
3.2.5 Extended Data Functions - 25
3.2.6 Display Vehicle Track (MAP) - 26
3.2.7 Display GPS Status - 26
3.3. Dynamic data Logging 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 Field Data Logging 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5 Review, Reset or Downloada Job Summary 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RDS PS 8000 Specifications

General

Brand	RDS
Model	PS 8000
Category	Controller
Language	English