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RATEMASTER 20
Operating Instructions
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Issue: 01

CONTENTS
1

GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PART 1 - SPRAYMETER

A) INTRODUCTION ................................... 2
B) CONTROLS ....................................... 4
C) CALIBRATION .................................... 5
D) OPERATION...................................... I I
V.) FAULT FINDING ... l'AKT 2 - RATEMASTER '
A. INTRODUCTION ....
B. OPERATION .......
i) Display ................................... 20
ii) Switch Functions ......................... 20
iii) Using the Ratemaster ...................... 21
iv) Reaction Time ............................. 23
v) Total Reset ............................... 24
vi) Setting the pressure Reli-I V.ilv ......... 25
C) FAULT FINDING .................................. 26
I)) INPUT DATA RECORD .............................. 27

RATEMASTER 20
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLEMENT SON WARE VERSION 3U1-2
here are now three field settable factors on the laternaster which increase the flexibility of
the automatic ontrol performance.
"he automatic control is still self learning and :ontinually adjusts the system response time in
order to jptimise the performance. This aims to provide the fastest )0ssible reaction without
giving any 'overshoot' or i nstabi1i ty.
I ho actual flow rate control is achieved by pulsing bhfl flow control valve and the length of
pulse is influenced by 1 number of things.
Jnder certain circumstances the pulse length can lie so short as to have virtually no effect on
the flow rate.
Consequently it is now possible to set I.lie Minimum I'M I M< Width - this is Factor 1. The
Factor' can be .<I lu number between 1 and 62, 1 being the shortest pullt, 62 being the
longest pulse.
The Ratemaster is factory sot with Factor 1 at 02 which is optimum for
most situations.
The second factor is the "Response Multiplier" which increases or decreases the overall
system response. Again this can be set to any number between 1 and 62, 1 being the slowest
response, ( J 2 being I.lie I <> . I <*. t . Hie K.i l.einas l.er is factory set with Factor 2 at OH
whHIi Is optimum lor most, situations. .....
LIST OF DIAGRAMS AND TABLES
Ratemaster 20 Head Unit ........
Ratemaster 20 Windscreen Sticker

GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

There are two halves to the instrument.
The left side displays information on the sprayer performance i.e. speed, area, flow, rate. RDS produces a stand-alone nonautomatic instrument with these functions called the Spraymeter 2. For the purpose of this book, the left-hand side of the
instrument will be referred to as the Spraymeter 2.
The right side of the instrument enables the tirytl application rate to be set and also contains the circuitry for the
automatic control. For the purpose of this book, the right-hand side of the instrument will be referred to as the Ratemaster.
The instrument as a whole is the Ratemaster 20.
The Ratemaster 20 may be used in t)i. M.mn.il n|i*( m i n i I n Automatic mode. Before attemptiny to w.w I I r
h r i i iiimmii I n automatic, it is essential that the !!|>i .lynmi m calibrated, and that the operator becomes famil.i.n
w l l l i that side of the instrument. This must be done in th-Manual Mode so select this function by pressing the Man/Auto
button on the Ratemaster to set the chevron on the display above the 'Man' position.
Fig 1 Ratemaster 20
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'ART 1 - SPRAYMETER
0 INTRODUCTION
he Spraymeter provides the sprayer operator with the 'otlowing information:
Units
metric

imperial

km/h

m. | >. 11.

ii)

Actual Forward Speed at

any particular moment.
Total Area

hectares

acres

iii)

Partial (trip) area

hectares

acres

iv)

partial volume sprayed

litro

i |.i 1 11 it in

v)

Total volume sprayed

litres x K)

vi)

Application Rate

1/hectare

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i)

The total and sub-total area readings, volume readings and calibration factors are stored indefinitely in the instrument memory,
until reset.
1
The various components utilised in the Spraymeter system are:
i) The instrument module mounted in the cab.
ii) A Speed Sensor, either a) A Doppler Speed Sensor
or b) A Vfoeel Speed Sensor
consisting of a wheel sensor and two magnets, attached to the front wheel of the tractor.
or
c) A magnetic sensor on the prop shaft.
iii) A Flow Sensor in the sprayer pipeline.
iv) An automatic cut-out switch to prevent area accumulation, when turning on headlands etc.
v) 12 volt power supply and earth.

vii) 1 quick release (Harting) cable connector.

vii) Area Compensation Interface. This device can be Eltted to the existing electrical sprayer control unit, in order to
automatically adjust the Spi iyiiK't.1'] inputs to accumulate area correctly for the boom widths in use.

CONTROLS
) 69 SELECT DISPLAY. Press and hold this switch to move the chevron symbol on the display to the desired position. When
used together with the Programme Switch, M, this switch is used to change the input figures.
I O RESET SWITCH. Pressing this switch allows the area and flow registers to be reset to zero. Resetting is effected by
simultaneously pressing the switch.
"M" PROGRAMME SWITCH. To prevent unauthorised or unintentional changes to the calibration, the programme button is
'hidden' behind the "M" of the word Ratemaster. Pressing this switch changes bhf instrument from its Display Mode to its
Programme-Mode. In this condition each display function will show its corresponding programme function, indicate whether
the instrument is operating in Metric or Imperial units and will allow the programmed value to be altered by use of I he ^
switch.
C) CALIBRATION
When the instrument is turned on, a chevron symlol will appear at the bottom of the display. This indicate:; which function
is being displayed, and will advance from b- i t bO right when the large C9 switch on the bottom right hand side of the
instrument fascia is pressed. (Sen Fig . 1) .
Each of the six chevron positions has a particular output display and a particular input as detailed < > n t h e - windscreen
sticker and reproduced in Fig. 2 The Calibration procedure can only be carried out when i h< instrument is in the 'programming mode' . This is achieved
by press i i n | and liohlhi'i (lie "M" <>| K, it > -in. ist n . NumlxMS a i < - t h e n set by | >i ess i i H i a mi i
< I e, is i ii'| t h e ^3 button :INPUT SETTING PROCEDURE
1. ' Press (21 symbol until chevron is above t h e
appropriate function.
2. Press and hold "M" symbol to activiate programming mode. Momentarily a row of dashes will appear-across the display
level with the Met. or Imp. indicator indicating which system is in use. Subsequently t h e - display will show the value
currently held in the memory. The decimal point will be flashing or may not be on the display at all.
3. Press and hold C3 symb)l. The Decimal point will move from left to right and may be stopped in desired position by
releasing .

- RATEMASTER 20 OPERATIONS
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DISPLAY INPUT
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RESET. To zero area and volume functions, select function to be zeroed, press and hold (JgJ then press and
release
C. PROGRAMME INPUT. Position chevron over desired symbol. Press and hold "M". Enter input with C*^
D. AUTO/MAN. Press to change mode of operation. symbol shows mode.
E 4 F. a) In Manual Mode. Buttons operate pressure control valve directly. Pressure will not vary with speed.
b) In Auto Mode. Press buttons to set required application rate.
4. If the Q i-s released for longer than half a second, the decimal point will stop flashing and the left hand digit will start to
flash. This may be cycled to the required value as for the decimal point.
5. When the Q release<3 again, the next digit will flash and so on until all digits are programmed.
6. When the last digit is programmed the decimal point will flash again, and the process may be repeated if necessary.
7. When all digits are programmed, release both buttons and normal display mode is restored.
I'lotn; At I h i ' . :.i.i<|<- tin 1 i >i i > 11 < i mined factor is "normalised", to dliijilny in. ix i ilium i n ml u l ion
e.g. if 003.5 is entered it will be converted to 3.500. This allows maximum accuracy when conversions are used e.g.
Metric/Imperial.
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SELECT DISPLAY. Press and hold

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PARTIAL SENSED ~

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until chevron on display moves to nbovo dt)lro<i lunction. <^

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When cycling the digits or decimal point, ensure that the "M" button is maintained firmly pressed.
If the function selected does not include a programmable factor, pressing the "M" will NOT cause any digit to flash.
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1)
Metric/imperial Operation. (Position lii.'l )
PM
The instrument is factory set to METRIC. This is easily checked. By pressing "M", 4 horizontal bars will briefly appear across
the screen in line with the wool MET. at the right hand side of the display. This indicates Metric operation.
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If is is desired to change to Imperial Units, advance chevron to g^) position. Press and hold the "M" button.
Part
The 4 bars will re-appear across the display. They will be in line with the letters MET or IMP at the right hand side of the
display. While holding the "M", Press and hold the H^jj . The position of the bars will alternate between MET and IMP.
Release the tWTJ when the bars appear in the desired position. Release "M" and instrument will return to 'operating' mode.
2) Speed Sensor Factor. (Position )
The "Speed Sensor Factor" is the actual distance travelled by the vehicle between two speed sensor pulses. If a conventional
wheel sensor is installed with two wheel magnets, this distance is the effective rolling circumference of the wheel.
IX>termine this circumference by driving the vehicle forward, m field conditions, with the implement attached, for exactly
ten revolutions of the sensed wheel. Measure this distance and divide by ten to find the Speed Sensor Factor. Measure in
metres or inches.
Carry out this test whenever soil conditions or Whitl changes.
If a prop shaft sensor is installed, normally having a single magnet on the shaft, the distance tavelled for two turns of the prop
shaft must be determined.
In this case, drive the vehicle forwards for exactly 20 turns of the prop shaft and divide this distance by 10 to find the Speed
Sensor Factor.
If a Radar Sensor is installed, the Speed Sensor Factor is 02.00 metres.
Having established the Speed Sensor Factor, programme this fiqure into channel 1 as described on p. 5.
3. Implement Width/Nozzle Spacing
The Ratemaster 20 incorporates an Area Compensation Interface which interfaces with the
sprayer switch box and identified which boom sections are actually switched on. When this
interface is in use, ensure that the interface cable is connected to the Ratemaster and that the
switch on the back panel labelled ACI/C.O. is set to ACI. Programme the instrument with the
individual nozzle spacing in metres or inches e.g. 0.500 metres.
If the Ratemaster is being used with a manually controlled sprayer or a different implement,
an automatic override switch should ber fitted and connected to the grey Harting connectorl.
In this case set the switch on the back panel labelled ACI/C.O. to CO. and programme the
instrument with the full implement width.
4. Sensed Width (Position p 6 )

Depending on the design of the sprayer, the flow sensor may measure the flow to the full
boom or the flow to only a part of the boom. Programme the width of boom to which flow is
actually measured in metres or feet.
5. Flow Sensor Factor (Position
6)
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The Flow Sensor Factor is the number of pulses per litre (or per gallon) given by the flow
sensor. This changes according to the size of the turbine assembly and may require
adjustment due to the characteristics of the particular installation.
Initially set as follows:
Turbi
Metric
Imperial U.S.
ne
-i
3700
ip
3," 4
1786
8119
6760
1"
650.0
2955
2460
IV
165.0
749.1
624.5
2"
100.0
454. G
378.5

Subsequent recalibration.
If the volume accumulation appears to be consistently incorrect, based on weight or measured volume discharged, the Flow
Sensor Factor can be adjusted accordingly.
Corrected Flow Sensor Factor =
Indicated Volume Discharged
Original Flow Sensor Factor x-
Actual Volume Discharged.
e.g. If a 1 inch turbine is installed and a Flow Sensor Factor of 650 pulses per litre has been set, and the Spraymeter indicated
that 1680 litres have been discharged whereas 1795 litres have actually been used, then the corrected Flow Sensor Factor is
t e n I680
650 x 1795 = 608.4 pulses per litre.
N.B. To establish the actual volume discharged, use weight, a calibrated water meter or refill the sprayer tank using a calibrated
measuring bucket.
DO NOT BASE YOUK CAI/'III ATM NK <N Tl IE NPRAYKK S12 HIT GAUGE.
6. Boom Configuration/ACI Test (Position 9@ )
Press and hold the "M". The display will show a 2 digit number followed by a letter 'n' or' r'.
The number indicates the number of nozzles or units in use, or recognized by the Area Compensation Interface (if fitted). It is
not programmable.
2Move the chevron to position 1, Speed.ii) Press and hold the Reset switch.

The display will start to flash after

four seconds.
iii) Holding the Reset switch, press and release the
switch.
The display will show tESt
iv) Release the Reset switch.
The display will show 8.0 hm/hr (5.0 mph)
Any other I unci-ion can now ! selected and will base calculations on a speed of 8km/hr.
Area will not accumulate during static simulated tests.
If a different test speed is required, this can be achieved by resetting the speed sensor factor whilst the test
routine is operating.
v) To escape from the test mode,, simply press the Reset switch and normal operation is resumed.

As each boom section is switched on, press and release the asterisk. The first part of the number should show the number of
nozzles switched on.
The 'r' or 'n\ is set for "recirculating" or "non-recirculating" boom selection valves. Set [' if
the boom selection valves .divert flow back to tank, set 'n' if the valves simply cut off (solenoids). Pressing
the QJJ
alternates the display between 'r' and 'n'.
D) OPERATION
1. The instrument will be on whenever the vehicle ignition is on. The display is permanently illuminated.
2. Press and hold the switch. The chevron on the display will move from one function to the next, when it is above the desired
function, release the pJJJJ
i) Displays forward speed in km/hr or
miles/hr.
ii) ^ and @p . These are the area registers. Area will accumulate whenever the sprayer is working. When the sprayer is
switched off, the chevron on the display will flash slowly and area will not accumulate. If an Area Compensation Interface
(ACI) is installed, then the area accumulation will be corrected for the number of boom sections in operation.
iii) $i A These are the volume registers and show the volume of liquid sprayed out of the machine.
Displays directly in litres or gallons,
w9 Displays tens of litres or gallons, i.e. A display of 1485 is actually a total of 14,850 litres.

It is often convenient to use the 'Part' Area and 'Part' Flow registers to record each tankful and to use the Totals for Field or Day
totals.
To reset Flow and Area registers, move the chevron symbol to the appropriate position, press and hold button, press and
release l^fr button and then release button.
^1 Application Rate. The actual measured
application rate in litres/ha or galls/acre is displayed on channel 6. This display is continuously updated based on the speed and
flow rate inputs.
SPEED SIMULATION
Spraymeter incorporates a speed simulation facility. This allows a static test to be carried out on the sprayer to confirm that
nozzle outputs and indicated application rates are correct.
To select this test facility:
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FAULT FINDING (Spraymeter)

Symptom
Cause
Cure
Instrument does not come on.
a) Fuse.
b) Connections.
c) Faulty instrur?=r.t
Check fuse and replace if necessary.
(1 amp IV x V fuse).
Check connector blocks are pushed fully
home and power and earth cables are
connected correctly at connector block
and to vehicle supply.
Refer to RDS.
Instrument shows PROG.
a) Memory Loss
Press and hold all three buttons as the instrument is powered up. This clears all registers and resets the instruinent. Now
reprograinme.
Incorrect Speed Reading.
a) Incorrect Speed Sensor Recalibrate. Factor.
Symptom
Cause
4. Fluctuating Speed
a) Wheel Sensor Reading.
: Ic^pler Sensor.
5. No Speed Reading.
a) Speed Sensor.
b) Instrument.
c) Cables.

Cure
a) Magnets not directly opposite each other.
b) Clearance between magnets and sensoi inconsistent.
c) Poor connections or worn cable.
a) Sensor dragging through crop.
b) Sensor looking at moving part of vehicle.
c) Low sensitivity - Re-set.
d) Excessive vibration. Re-position.
Disconnect sensor. Use a piece of wir to link pins 2 and 5 on the grey connector. Making and breaking this link simulates
speed. If there is now a speed reading. Sens is faulty.
If there is no speed reading - check instrument.
Check Speed Sensor Factor is programme Check for broken or corroded cables or connections.

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rang.
Cause
a) Instrument.
b) Cut-Out.
c) ACI.
low not ccumulating.
a) Sensor
Symptom
Cause
z .-jrbine.
Application Rate Incorrect.
-- ' : gramme .
Cure
Check Implement Width Programme. With no ACI. Set full implement width With ACI. Set individual nozzle spacing.
Ensure chevron flashes when sprayer is out of work.
Check ACI Connections in Boom Switch Box.
a) Check cable is correct polarity.
b) Check sensor is screwed fully into body.
c) Set Flow Sensor Factor to 1.0. Remove sensor from body - pass a screwdriver back and forth across end of sensor. Flow
should accumulate (if cut out is off). If yes - sensor is okay - turbine may be siezed.
d) With Flow Sensor Factor at 1.0, disconnect sensor from 6 way connector. Make and break connection between pins 3 and
6 of blue connector.
If flow now accumulates, sensor is faulty.
If still no flow - instrument is faulty. _
Cure
Turbine can be disassembled for cleaninc and servicing if siezed.
Check Flow Sensor Factor, Sensed Width and Implement Width are all set correctly.

PART 2 - RATEMASTER
A. INTRODUCTION
The Ratemaster provides the sprayer operator with a fully automatic, flow based, application rate control system.
The operator simply sets the desired application rate, in litres per hectare or gallons per acre, on the right-hand display.
The Ratemaster "reads" the actual application rate from the Spraymeter and then adjusts the flow rate to ensure that the desired
rate is achieved, whatever speed the sprayer i n I i avelI inn al .
The | h iw t a l e i n colli t o l l e d I >y ,111 electrically operated Imlttrfly valve actiny as a variable pressure relief
va I ve .
The |<atomaster can also be used in a Manual mode. In this case the Ratemaster switches are used to manually adjust the
spraying pressure and hence alter the application rate.
T h e . in ma d n ,d e would be used for setting a particular prMlUTt I n order to carry out calibration checks or 101
o v e r r i d i n g t h e automatic regulation for spot applications in particular areas of a field.
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B. OPERATION
Before using the Ratemaster in the Automatic mode, it is essential that the Spraymeter section has been calibrated and is fully
understood.
i) Display
The number displayed on the Ratemaster is the "target" application rate in litres per hectare or gallons per acre at which you
wish to spray.
If the Spraymeter is set to operate in metric units, then the Ratemaster shows litres per hectare. If the Spraymeter is set to
operate in imperial units then the Ratemaster shows gallons per acre. Should the Spraymeter be changed over from one
system to the other, then the Ratemaster display will automatically
change.
Tin- chevion nyinlHil .tl t h e I..li.imn of the display indicate!! whellwi t h e Ratemaster is operating in the Automatic or
Manual mode.
ii)
Switch Functions
a) This switch, located at the top of
the Ratemaster fascia selects whether the instrument is operating in Automatic or Manual modes. The mode currently selected
is indicated by the small chevron on the bottom of the display.
Press and hold the VE& switch and the chevron will alternate between each position. When it is above the appropriate
position, release the switch.
b) S3 and CH switches.
If Automatic mode is selected, the + and -buttons are used to change >the "target" application rate shown on the display.
Pressing and holding the + button will cause the displayed application rate to increase and vice versa. The figure will initially
change in single steps and then, if the switch is held on, accellerate to a faster rate.
If Manual mode is selected the + and - switches are used to drive the butterfly valve and manually alter the spraying pressure.
N.B. Some versions of the control valve have a butterfly which moves through 360. Til.- i .in. I ;;i(|n.'-. therefore refer to
"c|i x'kwliie" uit 1 ".ml i clockwise" rotation of
11m bUtttffly. The valve should be manually driven in one direction until it is in the appropriate sector of its rotation to cause
the + switch to increase pressure and the - switch to decrease pressure.
iii) Using the Ratemaster

a) The automatic output of the Ratemaster will only function when the sprayer main on-off switch is in the "on" position, i.e.
when the Spraymeter chevron is permanently on, not flashing.
b) When the sprayer is switched off at the end of the bout, the chevron on the Spraymeter display will start to flash, the
Application Rate display will go to zero, and the flow control valve will be held in the same position until the sprayer is
switched on again and automatic control is restored.
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c) If for some reason the Ratemaster is unable to achieve the target Application Rate the Ratemaster display will flash LO. or
HI. This occurs when the actual application rate deviates by more than 10% below or above the target.
This may occur if the sprayer tank is nearly empty; if the speed is too high or too low for the valve to be able to cope with the
flow rate demanded; if the sprayer output is insufficient for the output demanded; or if the control valve is blocked or
inoperative.
d) If the design of the sprayer demands that the flow sensor is situated in one of the boom sections only, it must be arranged by
the installation of the cut out switch or Area Compensation Interface that the automatic operation is cut out when that boom
section is 'wiMi.-d o i l . Whilst that Ixxjin section is :>wi t eiVd o i l , ,,j ,j ,| j,., ,| j , , , . , ) , . ,.,,( to the
remaining UJOIII
[INUI HIIIMI ! dour in.ttin. 11 ly.
e) Speed Limits
The Ratemaster will control the application rate of the sprayer over a wide range of forward speeds. it achieves this control of
flow rate by altering the pressure.
If the pressure is adjusted over too wide a band the droplet spectum will be altered to the detriment of the efficiency of the
spray cover. The sprayer operator should still aim therefore to drive at the "target" speed and "target" pressure as derived from
the nozzle charts. The best way to use the Ratemaster 20 , therefore is to operate generally with the Spraymeter
- 99 displaying forward speed and to check that the application rate is being controlled correctly
from time to time.
iv) Control Parameters
There are now three field settable factors oh the Ratemaster which increase the flexibility of
the automatic control performance.
The automatic control is still self learning and continually adjusts the system response time
in order to optimise the performance. This aims to provide the fastest possible reaction
without giving any 'overshoot' or instability.
The actual flow rate control is achieved by pulsing the flow control valve and the length of
pulse is influenced by a number of things.
Under certain circumstances the pulse length can be so short as to have virtually no effect on
the flow rate.

Consequently it is now possible to set the Minimum Pulse Width - this is Factor 1. The Factor
can be let to any number between 1 and 62, 1 be1na the ihortest pulse, 62 being the
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I he K.i Inn.is Irr iI .ic I ory set
with Factor 1 at .02 which is optimum for most s1tuati ons.
The second factor is the "Response Multiplier" which increases or decreases the overall
system response. Again this can be set to any number between 1 and 62, 1 being the slowest
response, 62 being the fastest. The Ratemaster is factory set with Factor 2 at 08 which is
optimum for most situations.
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Factor 1 and 2 can be altered independantly or together to try and improve the performance
of the system.
Factor 3 is set to inform the Ratemaster what type of control valve is installed on the
sprayer. This will be either a butterfly valve with 360 of rotation or a valve with end stops
at the fully open or fully closed positions.
In the former case the Ratemaster must identify the fully open and fully closed positions of
the valve and automatically limit the valve travel. In the latter case this is not necessary as
the valve is stopped mechanically. Factor 3 is set to either 00 for a valve with stops or 01 for
a butterfly valve with 360 of travel. The Ratemaster is factorv set to 00.
To set Factors 1, 2 and 3
I) Turn power, to the Ratemaster off.
II) Press and hold the ManuaT^A~uto switch whilst the power I s restored. Release the ManualAuto SWl11 h
iii) The display will show I 0? This means Factor 1 is set to 02
iv) Press the + switch to increase the luctor or the - switch to reduce it.
v) To change to Factor 2, press and release the Man-Auto switch. The display will show 2 08.
This means factor 2 is set to 08. Alter this number in the same way.
vi) Press and release the Man-Auto switch again. The display will show 3 00 which means
that Factor 3 is set to 00. i.e. The Ratemaster expects to see a valve with end stops.
vii) Press either + or - switches to alternate the factor between 00 and 01.
viii To restore normal operation, switch the Ratemaster off and on aqain.
v) Total Reset
Should there be a major problem with the power supply to the Ratemaster or its memory, the
display will show "Prog", this means that the Ratemaster should be reset as follows:
a) Switch the Ratemaster off.
b) Press and hold all three buttons, Man-Auto, + and -.
c) Reconnect the power.
d) The display will show the issue number of the programme.
e) Release the button.

f) The display will show a target of 200 litres per hectare (or 17.8 gallons per acre)
g) Reset target rate and reaction time accordingly.
vi) Setting the Pressure Relief Valve
The standard manual pressure relief valve of the sprayer must be reset to act as a maximum
pressure safety valve.
Switch the Ratemaster to 'Manual'.
Run the sprayer with all the boom sections switched on, the pump running at normal
operating speed and a set of typical nozzles fitted.
II . i he i ,ui(l - switches of the Ratemaster to id 11 , i | hi pn . .u, e to the maximum possi bl e . M t i n .
polnl the electric pressure control v.i I vc w i l l he I w M y i I oseil.
Now adjust the manual pressure regulation to get the highest pressure which will be required
during the sprayimj operation.
Now press the - switch to reduce the pressure.
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> ul Hie system.
Factor 3 is set to inform the KaLeiiiastor what type of control valve is installed on the '.prayer.
This will be either a butterfly valve with ioU of rotation or a valve with end stops at the
fully cpen or fully closed positions.
In the former case the Ratemaster must identify the fully open and fully closed positions of
the valve and automatically limit the valve travel. In the latter case this is not necessary as
the valve is stopped mechanically. Factor 3 is set to either 00 for a valve with stops or 01 for
a butterfly valve with 360 of travel. Fhe Ratemaster is factory set to 00.

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II)
I'M . iinl tiulil I In- Manual Auln switch whilst the uowot i I I loioil. Release the
Manual-Auto switch. I i I I
I lie .11 '.pi ay will show 1 02
tills means Factor 1 is set to 02
Press the + switch to increase the factor or the switch to reduce it.
To change to Factor 2, press and release the Man-Auto switch. The display will show 2
08. This means factor 2 is set to 00. Alter this number in the same way. Press and release the
Man-Auto switch again. The display will show 3 00 which means that Factor 3 is set to 00.
i.e. The Ratemaster expects to see a valve with end stops.
v i i ) Press either + or - switches to alternate the factor between 00 and 01.
v i i i ) To restore normal operation, switch the Ratemaster off and on agai n.

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F. BOOM CONFIGURATION n/r
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