BRAVO 350 SERIES COMPUTER ORCHARD SPRAYER
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BRAVO 350 SERIES COMPUTER ORCHARD SPRAYER DIRECT CONNECTION 467354B003 4673544003 4673546003 4673544013 (BULKHEAD ACTUATOR CONTROL VERSION) Software rel. 1.3.x

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MANUAL FOREWORD AND USE This manual provides instructions to assemble, connect and set the computers of the BRAVO 350 family. Any other information is provided in specific sheets to be used exclusively by the installer, containing specific information of each computer model. MANUAL USE MODES The section of this manual dedicated to the installation contains information for installers. For this reason we have used technical terms without providing explanations which would be necessary for end users only. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT ONLY BY AUTHORIZED AND SPECIFICALLY TRAINED PERSONNEL....

2 1 Bravo 350 direct connection / Bravo 350 direct connection with bulkhead actuators 2 Power cable length 3m 3 Power supply connector 4 Connection cable for: BRAVO 350 - Sensors - Ultrasonic sensors - Control unit (main valve + control valve) - Control unit with solenoid or motorized section valves - Bulkhead actuators (if provided) 5 Seals for valve connectors 6 Fixing kit Sensors, control units and accessories must be ordered separately (Ref. ARAG general catalog). SYSTEM RECOMMENDED COMPOSITION 4 / 6 ways bulkhead version BRAVO 350 - Sensors - Ultrasonic sensors - Control unit (main...

Monitor position BRAVO 350 must be placed in the control cabin of the farming machine. Observe the following precautions: - Do NOT install the monitor in areas where it would be subjected to excessive vibrations or shocks, to prevent any damage or accidental use of the control keys; - Install the device in a visible position within easy reach by hand; bear in mind that the monitor should not obstruct the operator’s freedom of movement or block his view. Consider all necessary connections of the computer (chap. 5), the cable length, and make sure there is enough space for connectors and...

Installation of ultrasonic sensors The computer does not include the ultrasonic sensors; if you wish to install them, purchase two sensor kits code 46738000.500. Each kit includes an ultrasonic sensor and an adapter cable. Computer correct operation is ensured only if ARAG-distributed sensors are used: use of unsuitable sensors not provided by ARAG automatically voids the warranty. ARAG is not liable for any damage to the equipment, persons or animals caused by failure to observe the above indications. WE RECOMMEND INSTALLING SENSORS AT A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 1 M FROM NOZZLES: • TO AVOID...

Fixing of sensors on the machine After having located sensor position, based on the height of the plants you wish to spray, select the fixing point on the machine and fix sensors by following the instructions provided by the manufacturer. WARNING: sensors must be always fixed parallel with the ground and at a right angle to the plant to be sprayed (Fig. 11).

WIRING CONNECTIONS • Use only the cables provided with the ARAG computers. • Take care not to break, pull, tear or cut the cables. • Use of unsuitable cables not provided by ARAG automatically voids the warranty. • ARAG is not liable for any damage to the equipment, persons or animals caused by failure to observe the above instructions. Use ONLY the cables and accessories indicated in the catalog, having technical features suitable for the use to be made of them. General precautions for a correct harness position • Securing the cables: - secure the harness so that it does not interfere with...

Connection to the control unit valves and to the solenoid section valves Fix the connectors to the relevant valves according to the indicated initials. • Remove the protective cap (1) from the valve. • Place the seal (2) onto the connector (3), and push the connector fully on (4): be careful not to bend the contacts upon insertion on the valve. • Tighten the screw (5) fully home. All connectors used for connection to valves must be equipped with a seal before the connection is carried out. Check that the seal is properly positioned to prevent water infiltrations when using the control unit....

Connection of ultrasonic sensors Connect the ultrasonic sensor connectors: after having made sure that they are duly inserted, turn ring nut A until it locks in place. WARNING: always check the correspondence between sensors (cable marking) and sections, in order to spray exactly in the point detected by the sensor. The table below shows the correspondences between sensors and sections. Sensor position Section sensor cable Section position

Connection of sensors and available functions ARAG sensors feature a Tyco Superseal ® connector. Insert the connector fully home until the locking tab clicks into place. The single products are supplied with the sensor connecting instructions. Connection of bulkhead controls: Speed sensor Pressure sensor Filling flowmeter or Level sensor RPM sensor (not available in bulkhead version) Left bulkhead actuator Right bulkhead actuator Power supply connection The package includes the power connector (component 3, Fig. 1) to be connected to the farming machine battery; Fig. 23 shows the drilling...

SETTING Tests and checks before setting Before computer setting, check: • that all components are correctly installed (control unit and sensors); • the correct connection to the power source; • the component connection (main control unit and sensors). Failure to correctly connect system components or to use specified components might damage the device or its components. 7.2 Computer switching on/off • Ordinary switching on Job screen Software version Orchard spraying computer Ver. 1.0.0 Keep key ESC pressed until switching on the display: after the software version, BRAVO 350 displays the...