TeeJet TASC-6100 - Manual (Page 76)

B-4
TASC 6100
98-05018
R2
CE & S TANDARD V ERSION
The third control console function is to keep the
operator informed of the status of the applicator. The
control console continually monitors the flow rate,
vehicle ground speed and swath width, and immedi-
ately warns the operator if the system can no longer
maintain accurate application. The warnings are both
visual and audible, to attract immediate attention. The
large, backlighted liquid crystal display(LCD) gives
instant readouts of application rate, volume applied,
vehicle ground speed, active boom width, distance
traveled, and the area covered while applying.
2. G
ROUND
S
PEED
S
ENSOR
The TASC 6100 requires an accurate ground speed
sensor. A magnetic pickup wheel sensor, mounted on
a non-driven wheel, is very accurate and dependable
for most operations.
An optional radar ground speed sensor is available
from MID-TECH
® for applications where wheel
slippage and variations in ground conditions are a
concern. The radar sensor does not depend on ground
contact and is unaffected by these variables.
Some applicators may already be equipped with a
ground speed sensor. If the sensor meets the accuracy
requirements of the TASC 6100 system, it can often
be adapted for use with the TASC 6100 Console.
Check with your MID-TECH
® dealer, or the factory,
regarding the use of a specific sensor.
3. A
PPLICATION
R
ATE
S
ENSOR
L IQUID A PPLICATION
Liquid TASC 6100 systems require a flowmeter or
pressure sensor in the main boom feed line to measure
flow rate and to determine when changes are needed
in the position of the flow control valve.
Flowmeter
The flowmeter precisely measures the flow rate of the
liquid being discharged. The flowmeter is an impeller
device. This means a specific volume of liquid flowing
through the flowmeter rotates an impeller a specific
Fig. B-3. Ground
Speed Radar