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To begin the programming process:
■ Read above for programming tips.
■ Be sure the “master” boom switch is “OFF.”
■ Turn console “ON” by pressing the key. When the Control Console is
turned on, the software version will be displayed at the top of the display and
the serial number will be displayed in the lower half of the display.This
information will be needed when calling for service support.
■ To turn the console “off”, press and hold the key while pressing the
key once, and then releasing both keys. The console display will shut
down providing no other keys are depressed.
SYSTEM SETUP MODE
The System Setup Mode contains the programming steps that customize the
controller to the sprayer or sprayer components.These include calibration steps
and parameters that, once programmed, will likely never change.
To enter the System Setup Mode, press and hold the and keys
simultaneously. While holding the and keys in, press the key
twice (within three seconds), and release to enter the System Setup Mode.
The first programming step should be visible.
Setting Your Program Mode
(U.S., Turf, NH
3
, Imperial, S.I.)
Default = US
The 844 console will display a large “US” in the center of the display. The default
value “
US” indicates that all default values will be shown in U.S. measurements,
unless changed to Turf (trF), Anhydrous (nh3), Imperial Gallons (INP), or Metric (SI)
units.Turf units displays information in Gallons per 1000 ft
2
, NH
3
displays units in
Pounds of Nitrogen per Acre; Imperial displays units in Imperial Gallons per Acre;
and SI displays all units in metric (l/min, l/ha, km/hr, cm).
If you will be using U.S. measurements no change is necessary, press the
key to advance to the next programming step.
If, however, you will be using one of the other units listed, then press the
or key to select those units you will be using. Press the key to accept the
value and advance to the next program step.
Steps to Successful Programming
Programming the 844 Sprayer Control System
US, trF,
nh3, iNp
si
PROGRAM
UNITS