TeeJet ARC-6000 - Manual (Page 23)

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ARC 6000
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3.0. OPERATION
Under normal operating conditions, the MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES control system is automatic. The system will perform
precisely, according to the information and directions it has received from the operator. It is important to verify that the
control console has the proper instructions before beginning operations each day. It is also important that the switches are
operated properly to ensure accurate application of chemical.
3.1. NORMAL START UP AND OPERATION
A. CONSTANTS: With all external boom switches in the OFF position, check to ensure the proper constants are still
entered in the console. Refer to section 2.0. of this manual to review the procedure for entering these constants. It is a
good idea to write the constants down in a convenient location.
B. APPLICATION RATES: With all Boom switches in the OFF position and the Mode Selector switch in the OPERATE
position, review the application rate by selecting APPLICATION RATE on the display selector.
C. ACCUMULATED AREA: The accumulated acres can be reset to zero by selecting FIELD AREA or TOTAL AREA,
in the OPERATE mode, and holding the INC/DEC switch down until the display resets to zero. The area accumulators
can be zeroed independently to keep track of two separate areas.
D. ACCUMULATED VOLUME: Accumulated volume can be reset to zero by selecting TOTAL APPLIED while in the
OPERATE mode and using the DEC switch to reset. PRODUCT VOL. (the count down register) can be set for the
load aboard by using the procedures in section 2.12.
E. Now, the Control System is ready to begin automated application. Set the Mode Selector switch to the OPERATE
position. Select an appropriate display using the Display Selector, “SCAN” for example.
F. Be sure the pumps and/or hydraulics are fully engaged.
G. Drive toward the area to be covered. Reaching that position, continue to drive in the direction of the first swath and
turn the desired Boom switches ON. The ARC will control application.
H. Upon reaching the end of the swath, turn the Boom switches to the OFF position to temporarily stop application.
When the vehicle has been turned and is ready to start applying on the next swath, turn the Boom switches to the ON
position and the controlled application will resume.
3.2. CHANGING ACTIVE BOOM SECTIONS
The active boom sections can be changed at any time by turning the appropriate Boom switches ON or OFF. The control
system, will automatically adjust flow rate as individual boom sections are activated or deactivated. When all the Boom
Section switches are OFF, the application will be stopped. This allows the operator to select active boom sections “On The
Go”, while depending on the control system to apply the proper rate on the area being covered.