Complementary instructions GC003AGB D

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- English - 08-2010
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$Dear Owner

In buying a Kuhn machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and
improvement. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the best that
engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only
through proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it.
This manual contains all the necessary information for you to receive full efficiency from your machine. The
performance you get from this machine is largely dependent on how well you read and understand this manual
and apply this knowledge. Please DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW HOW TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR
MACHINE before reading this manual carefully. KEEP THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Pass
it on to the next owner if you re-sell the machine.
Your KUHN dealer can offer a complete line of genuine KUHN service parts. These parts are manufactured and
carefully inspected in the same factory that builds the machine to assure high quality and accurate fitting of any
necessary replacements.

„ About improvements
We are continually striving to improve our products. It therefore reserves the right to make improvements or
changes when it becomes practical to do so, without incurring any obligations to make changes or additions to
the equipment sold previously.

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$Contents

„ Dear Owner .....................................................................................................................1

„ Contents..........................................................................................................................2

„ Control box identification..............................................................................................4

Front view..........................................................................................................................................4

Manufacturers' marking ...................................................................................................................5

Optional equipment..........................................................................................................................6

„ Safety...............................................................................................................................7
Description of symbols used in this document.............................................................................7

Safety instructions ...........................................................................................................................8

„ General description......................................................................................................10
Description and glossary...............................................................................................................10

Technical specifications ................................................................................................................11

Description of control elements....................................................................................................12

Access and menu navigation ........................................................................................................14

Menu tree structure ........................................................................................................................16

„ Assembly and fitting ....................................................................................................17

Tractor requirements .....................................................................................................................17

Description of the connection.......................................................................................................17

Positioning and parking.................................................................................................................18

„ Putting into service ......................................................................................................19

Switches on the control box..........................................................................................................19

Standby mode.................................................................................................................................19

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„ Configuration ............................................................................................................... 20
Adjustments before first use......................................................................................................... 21

Preliminary adjustments at work .................................................................................................. 24

„ Machine use ................................................................................................................. 40

Tank ................................................................................................................................................. 40

Operating data ................................................................................................................................ 42

Spraying start ................................................................................................................................. 43

Information...................................................................................................................................... 46

Unfolding/folding of the boom arms ............................................................................................ 47

Application rate adjustment .......................................................................................................... 49

AUTO/MAN mode ........................................................................................................................... 50

Opening/shut-off of the spraying sections .................................................................................. 51

"Menu" key ..................................................................................................................................... 57

„ Optional equipment ..................................................................................................... 59

Work spotlights and flashing light ............................................................................................... 59

„ Maintenance and storage............................................................................................ 60

Maintenance.................................................................................................................................... 60

Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 60

„ Trouble shooting guide ............................................................................................... 61

Alarms ............................................................................................................................................. 62

Diagnosis ........................................................................................................................................ 64

Description of fuses....................................................................................................................... 65

Factory counters ............................................................................................................................ 70

Version ............................................................................................................................................ 71

„ Appendix ...................................................................................................................... 72
Configuration.................................................................................................................................. 72

„ Limited warranty .......................................................................................................... 80

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$Control box identification

1. Front view

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2. Manufacturers' marking

Please note the serial number of your equipment.

This information is to be indicated to the dealer for all
spare parts orders.

- Serial no. (1):

When switched on, the control box displays the following

information:

- Control box version (1):

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3. Optional equipment

All equipments listed below are not always

compatible between each other or with your
machine.
See machine corresponding to a specific
configuration.
Check with your authorized KUHN dealer the
equipment compatibility with your machine.

Prior to using optional equipment, it is necessary

to define the parameters.
See concerned section in the "Configuration"
chapter.

Tick box corresponding to the equipment fitted on your

machine:

‰ Working headlights
‰ Flashing light

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$Safety

1. Description of symbols used in this

document

This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation

that if not avoided, could result in serious bodily injury.

This symbol is used to identify special instructions or

procedures which, if not followed strictly, could result in
machinery damage.

This symbol is used to communicate technical

information of particular interest.

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2. Safety instructions

„ Introduction
The operator must follow the safety instructions in this
manual and in the machine's operator's manual as well
as respect the warnings posted on the machine. The
operator is also obliged to respect current legislation
concerning accident prevention, work safety and public
traffic circulation.

„ Read and follow the safety instructions

Before using the control box, carefully read all safety
instructions in this manual.
Before starting work, the operator must be familiar with
all machine controls, handling devices and their
functions. It is too late to learn once work has been
started!
Never let anyone operate the machine who is not trained
to do so.
Should you have any difficulties in understanding certain
parts in this manual, please contact your KUHN dealer.

„ Precautions to take before using the

control box
Place the control box so that it cannot interfere with other
tractor controls and be activated inadvertently.
Before switching the control box on, check that nobody
is within the machine pivoting area: switching on the
control box can activate functions on the machine.

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„ Precautions to take when using the control

box
Do not operate the control box while a person is carrying
out work on the machine.
Switch off control box before carrying out any
maintenance or repair work on the machine.

„ Precautions when driving

Before transporting the machine on public roads, make
sure no function of the control box or of the control
accessories can be switched on inadvertently. Make
sure tractor valves and power take-off are deactivated
and not inadvertently engaged.

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$General description

1. Description and glossary

0
4

1: Machine wiring harness 5-pin connector

2: Control box mounting
3: Keyboard with 8 function buttons and 1 On/Off button
4: Screen
5: Spraying opening and shut-off switches

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2. Technical specifications

Dimensions:
Length 125 mm (4.9 ’’)
Width 110 mm (4.3 ’’)
Depth 95 mm (3.7 ’’)

Operating temperature from -20°C à +60°C

Storage temperature up to +85°C

Voltage input 12 V

Screen 120x 64 pixels

Connector Machine wiring harness 5-pin connector

Wiring harness CAN BUS

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3. Description of control elements

„ Description of the controls

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2 3
3

3
3

3 3

3 3

4 5 6

1: Start/Stop: Control box

2: Screen
3: Selection key
4: Switch: Left sequential opening/closing of the spraying sections
5: Switch: Main opening/closing of the spraying sections
6: Switch: Right sequential opening/closing of the spraying sections

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„ Description of screen zones

0

1 2

1: Menu and data display 2: Selection key display

„ Work screen description

0

5
2

1: Programmed application rate 2: Measured application rate

3: Pressure 4: Spraying sections
5: Groundspeed

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4. Access and menu navigation

„ Navigation keys
To navigate in the menus,use the following keys: 1
- Menu line change key (1). 2
- Selection validation key (2).
1 3
- Key to return to the previous menu (3).

Menu display (1).

The RPB control box features circular menus.

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„ Entry and modification of a value

- Press keys (1) and (2) to select the parameter to
modify:
• Move the cursor upwards (1).
• Move the cursor downwards (2). 1 3

- Press key (3) to modify parameter.

2

Numerical value:
- Press keys (1) or (2) to modify the value:
• Increment a value (1).
1 3
• Decrement a value (2).
• Value reset (3). 4
2 5
- Validate (4).
or
- Cancel the modification (5).

Alphabetical value:
- Press keys (1) or (2) to select the value to modify:
• Move the cursor to the right (1).
• Move the cursor to the left (2). 3 5
6
- Press keys (3) or (4) to modify the value:
4 7
• Increment a value (3).
• Decrement a value (4). 2 1
• Value reset (5).

- Validate (6).
or
- Cancel the modification (7).

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5. Menu tree structure

Terminal

Main menu

Settings

Alarms

Nozzles

Sprayer

Optional equipment

Tank

Wheels
Circulation

Booms

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$Assembly and fitting

1. Tractor requirements

The tractor must supply a voltage comprised between

11 V and 14 V.

2. Description of the connection

Never connect battery charger or perform 2

welding tasks without having previously
disconnected the control box.

- Connect the machine 3-pin power plug (1).

- Connect machine CAN BUS wiring harness connector
(2) to the control box.
1

For increased safety, it is recommended to use the

harness supplied with the machine..

Check that the connectors are in a good

condition and clean.

- Connect the wiring harness directly to the battery

terminals respecting the polarities.

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3. Positioning and parking

The control box must be easily accessible

from the tractor cab.
The control box must be fitted in a dry place,
safe from bad weather. 1

„ Control box mounting

The control box is placed in the tractor cabin on support

(1) to mount.

„ Control box removal

Disconnect and store control box in a dry and clean
place.

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$Putting into service

1. Switches on the control box

- Press key (1) to switch the control box on.

1
- Press key (1) for 2 seconds to switch the control box
off.

2. Standby mode

The control box RPB switches to the standby mode

when not used for a few minutes.
- Press on a key to exit the standby mode.

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$Configuration

The configuration modification must be

made by your KUHN authorized dealer.

Main menu Settings

Starting from the main menu:

- Press key (1) to access the "Settings" menu.

1
- Press key (1) to enter the password.

Password: 7 1
2
- Press 7 time on key (1).
- Press the button (2) to confirm.

To note user settings, refer to the section

"Appendix".

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1. Adjustments before first use

Main menu Configuration Terminal

As from the "Configuration" menu:

- Press key (1) to access the "Terminal" menu.
- Press on the button (2).

2
1

„ Setting the language

- Press key (1) to access the menu.
- Press key (2) to change the language.

There are 4 different languages available to navigate in 1

the control box menus. By default, French and English
are always present. 2

FR: French
GB: English
ES: Spanish
DE: German
RO: Rumanian
DK: Danish
SK: Slovak
PL: Polish
LT: Lithuanian
JP: Japanese
RU: Russian

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„ Setting contrast
- Press key (1) to access the menu.
- Press key (2) to modify the contrast.

1
2

„ Setting back-lighting
- Press key (1) to access the menu.
- Press key (2) to switch from one mode to the other.

No: White text on black background.

Yes: Black text on white background. 1
2

„ Beep keys
- Press key (1) to access the menu.
- Press key (2) to switch from one mode to the other.
No: No noise.
Beep: Low noise.
1
Buzzer: Loud noise.
2

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„ System
- Press key (1) to access the menu.
- Press on the button (2).

2
1

Speed simulator:
The stimulator allows stationary spraying. 1
- Press key (1) to modify parameter.
Yes: Activated.
No: Deactivated.

When starting to move, the speed simulator is

automatically deactivated.

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2. Preliminary adjustments at work

Main menu Configuration Sprayer

As from the "Configuration" menu:

- Press key (1) to access "Sprayer" menu.
- Press on the button (2).

2
1

„ Wheel
- Press on the button (1).

The control box can save up to 5 different configurations.

All configurations are factory preset. All configurations
can be modified.

Activate / deactivate a configuration:

- Press key (1) to select a configuration.
- Press key (2) to switch from one mode to the other.

No: Configuration deactivated.

Yes: Configuration activated. 3
1
- Press on the button (3).
2

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Modifying a configuration:
- Press key (1) to access the parameters to modify.

Type: 2
- Press key (2) to modify parameter.
3

Number of pulses:
1
- Press key (2) to modify parameter.

Automatic calibration:
When used for the first time, the equipment must be
calibrated.
- Press key (3) to start the automatic calibration.
- Follow screen instructions.

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„ Boom
- Press on the button (1).

The control box can save up to 5 different configurations.

All configurations are factory preset. All configurations
can be modified.

Activate / deactivate a configuration:

- Press key (1) to select a configuration.
- Press key (2) to switch from one mode to the other.

No: Configuration deactivated.

Yes: Configuration activated. 3
1
- Press on the button (3).
2
Modifying a configuration:
- Press key (1) to access the parameters to modify.

Name:
2
- Press key (2) to modify parameter.

Width: 1
- Press key (2) to modify parameter.

Number of nozzles:
- Press key (2) to modify parameter.
The control box enables managing up to 7
sections.
Section 1 corresponds to the section most to the
left of the boom.

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„ Spraying flowmeter
When used for the first time, the equipment must be
calibrated.

Manual calibration:
- Note the flowmeter coefficient (1) = A.
- Switch to stationary spraying mode.
- Go to manual mode.
- Adjust pressure to 3 bars (44 psi).
- Place a test tube underneath the nozzle.
- Reset counters.
- Open spraying. 1
- Wait for 10 seconds.
- Shut-off spraying.
- Measure the volume collected in the test tube.
- Multiply the volume collected in the test tube by the
number of nozzles on the boom = B.
- Note the volume displayed by the control box = C.
- Calculate the new coefficient value = D:

1
- Press key (1) to modify parameter.

- Pres on keys (1) and (2) to adjust the value.

- Press the button (3) to confirm. 1
3
2

Automatic calibration:
- Press key (1) to start the automatic calibration.
- Follow screen instructions.
1

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„ Circulation
- Press on the button (1).

Activate / deactivate a configuration:

- Press key (1) to select a configuration.
- 2-way standard circulation (N2).
- 3-way standard circulation (N3).
Refer to the machine operator's manual.

- Press key (2) to switch from one mode to the other. 1

2
No: Configuration deactivated.
Yes: Configuration activated.

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„ Tank
- Press on the button (1).

Body capacity:
- Press key (1) to modify parameter.
1

Density:
- Press on the button (1).

- Press key (1) to access the parameters to modify.

- Press key (2) to modify parameter. 2

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„ Regulation
- Press on the button (1).

- Press key (1) to access the parameters to modify.

Pump coefficient: 2
This parameter allows filtering the pump flow variations.
The more the pump flow is varies, the more the
coefficient must be high. The more the pump flow is 1
stable, the more the coefficient must be low.
- Press key (2) to modify parameter.

Regulation coefficient:
This parameter allows adjusting the regulation speed
according to the regulation valve used. The slower the 2
valve opening/shut-off, the lower the coefficient must be
set. The faster the valve opens/closes, the higher the
coefficient must be set.
- Press key (2) to modify parameter.

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Application rate adjustment:

This parameter allows defining the application rate
adjustment rate:
• 5% or 10% or 15% or 20% or 25%.

- Press key (2) to modify parameter.

Management of the minimum pressure:

Press key (2) to modify parameter.
No: During work at low speed, the application 2
rate adjustment is obtained by reducing the
pressure. The pressure goes below the
minimum nozzle working pressure. The spraying
is not even.

Yes: During work at low speed, the regulation

does not go below the minimum nozzle working
pressure. This regulation leads to an
overdosage.

Valve opening time:

This parameter indicates the time taken by the regulation
valve to fully open / close. 2
- Press key (2) to modify parameter.

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„ Nozzles
- Press on the button (1).

Always calibrate the nozzles using water. 1

The control box can save up to 5 different configurations.

All configurations are factory preset. All configurations
can be modified.

Activate / deactivate a configuration:

- Press key (1) to select a configuration.
- Press key (2) to switch from one mode to the other.

No: Configuration deactivated.

Yes: Configuration activated. 3
1
- Press on the button (3).
2

Modifying a configuration:
- Press key (1) to access the parameters to modify.

Name: 2
- Press key (2) to modify parameter.
1
Flow to 3 bar (43.5 psi):
- Press key (2) to modify parameter.

Maximum pressure:
- Press key (2) to modify parameter.

MINIMUM operating pressure:

- Press key (2) to modify parameter.

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„ Pressure sensor
- Press key (1) to switch from one mode to the other.

No: Sensor off.

Yes: Sensor on. 2

- Press on the button (2).

1
We recommend not to modify the initial
setting.

Automatic calibration:
The machine is calibrated at the factory.

For models fitted with a DPI control box:

- Turn off control box DPI. 1

- Press key (1) to start the automatic calibration.

- Follow screen instructions.

„ Pressure display
- Press key (1) to switch from one mode to the other.

No: Display deactivated.

Yes: Display activated.

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„ Hydraulics
- Press key (1) to switch from one mode to the other.
No: For models without 3-function electro-
hydraulic valve
and
For models fitted with a solenoid valve
block.
1
Yes: For models fitted with a 3-function electro-
hydraulic selector.

For models fitted with a solenoid valve block:

The machine is fitted with a CH10 control box

that groups the hydraulic functions.
- Control box connection CH10.
The control box CH10 functioning and setting
are discribed in the complementary instructions
supplied.

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„ Alarms
- Press on the button (1).

Flow alarm
This alarm indicates that the preset flow setting is not
reached.
- Press key (1) to switch from one mode to the other.
No: Alarm deactivated.
Beep: Alarm activated. Low noise.
2
Buzzer: Alarm activated. Loud noise.

- Press on the button (2).

1

- Press key (1) to modify parameter.

1
Trip: Time before the alarm is activated.

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Pressure alarm
The alarm indicates the pressure is below/over the set
limit.

Refer to the nozzle configuration.

- Press key (1) to switch from one mode to the other.

No: Alarm deactivated.
Beep: Alarm activated. Low noise. 2
Buzzer: Alarm activated. Loud noise.

- Press on the button (2).

1

- Press key (1) to modify parameter.

1
Trip: Time before the alarm is activated.

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Tank low level prewarning alarm

The alarm indicates that the tank level is below the set
limit.
- Press key (1) to switch from one mode to the other.
No: Alarm deactivated.
Beep: Alarm activated. Low noise.
2
Buzzer: Alarm activated. Loud noise.

- Press on the button (2).

1

- Press key (1) to modify parameter.

1
Trip: Tank level below which the alarm is
activated.

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Tank low level alarm

The alarm indicates that the tank level is below the set
limit.
- Press key (1) to switch from one mode to the other.
No: Alarm deactivated.
Beep: Alarm activated. Low noise.
2
Buzzer: Alarm activated. Loud noise.

- Press on the button (2).

1

- Press key (1) to modify parameter.

1
Trip: Tank level below which the alarm is
activated.

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„ Optional equipment

Do not activate optional equipment that is

not installed.

- Press on the button (1).

Flashing light
- Press key (1) to switch from one mode to the other.

No: Equipment not installed.

Yes: Equipment installed.

Working headlights
- Press key (1) to switch from one mode to the other.

No: Equipment not installed.

Yes: Equipment installed.

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$Machine use

Refer to the machine operator's manual.

1. Tank

Main menu Tank

Starting from the main menu:

- Press key (1) to access "Tank" menu.

The control box displays the following information:

- Tank rest. 1

„ Density
- Press key (1) to switch from one mode to the other.

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„ Filling
- Fill the tank.
- Press key (1) to modify parameter.
1

Full filling:
- Press on the button (1).
or

2
Partial filling:
4 1
- Pres on keys (2) and (3) to adjust the value.
3
- Press the button (4) to confirm.

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2. Operating data

Main menu Operating data

Starting from the main menu:

- Press key (1) to access "Counters" menu.
- Press on the button (2).
2
1

The control box displays the following information:

- Partial volume.
- Partial area.
- Partial distance.
- Total volume.
- Total area.
- Total distance.

- Press key (1) to select the counter. 2

- Press key (2) to modify parameter.

- Press key (1) for counter reset.

1
Press key (1) during 3 seconds to reset the
counters. 2

- Press the button 2 to confirm.

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3. Spraying start

Main menu Spraying start

Starting from the main menu:

- Press key (1) to access the "Spraying start" menu.
- Press on the button (2).
2
1

According to the configuration, the choices offered are

different:
- If several configurations are activated, the control box
offers a list of choices.
- If only one configuration is activated, the control box
selects automatically the configuration activated.
- If no configuration is activated, an error message is
displayed. Check the control box configuration.

Ap.rate:
- Press key (1) to modify parameter.
- Press the button (2) to confirm.
1
2

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Wheel:
- Press key (1) to select a configuration.
- Press the button (2) to confirm.

2
1

Boom:
- Press key (1) to select a configuration.
- Press the button (2) to confirm.

2
1

Circulation:
- Press key (1) to select a configuration.
- Press the button (2) to confirm.

2
1

Nozzle:
- Press key (1) to select a configuration.
- Press the button (2) to confirm.

2
1
Activate the pressure display to display the list of
nozzles activated. See concerned section in the
"Configuration" chapter.

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Operating data:
- Press key (1) to select the counter.
- Press key (2) to modify parameter.
2

- Press key (1) for counter reset.

Press key (1) during 3 seconds to reset the

counters. 1
2
- Press the button (2) to confirm.

The control box displays the work screen.

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4. Information

To display the information screen:

- Press on the button (1).
1

The control box displays the following information:

• Flow.
• Partial area.
• The number of litres spread.
• Tank rest.

The control box automatically redisplays the work screen

after 10 seconds.

For a continuous information screen display:

- Press for approximately 3 seconds on key (1)

To redisplay the work screen:

- Press key (1) a second time.

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5. Unfolding/folding of the boom arms

Check that nobody is within the machine

pivoting area. If there is someone, make sure
the person moves away.

If a speed exceeding 4 km/h is detected, the

control box switches into the slope corrector
mode.

„ For models fitted with a solenoid valve

block
The machine is fitted with a CH10 control box that
groups the hydraulic functions.
Refer to control box operator's manual.

„ For models fitted with a 3-function electro-

hydraulic selector
The boom activators provide following hydraulic
functions:
- Slope corrector (1).
- Unfolding/folding of the central arms (2).
- Unfolding / folding of the outer arms (3).
At startup, the slope corrector mode is automatically
activated.

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Unfold the booms:

Unfold the central arms:
- Press on the button (1).
- Shift the tractor hydraulic valve.
1

Unfold the outer arms:

- Press on the button (1).
- Shift the tractor hydraulic valve.
- Press on the button (1).
1
The boom is unfolded.

Fold the booms:

Fold the outer arms:
- Press on the button (1).
- Shift the tractor hydraulic valve.

Fold the central arms:

- Press on the button (1).
- Shift the tractor hydraulic valve.
- Press on the button (1).
The boom is folded. 1

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6. Application rate adjustment

To adjust the application rate adjustment rate,

see concerned section in the "Configuration"
section.
1
- Press key (1) to increase the programmed application
rate.
- Press key (2) to reduce the programmed application 2
rate.

To revert to the initial application rate, press key (1).

1

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7. AUTO/MAN mode

- Press key (1) to switch from one mode to the other.

„ Automatic mode:
1
- The control box opens/closes the flow regulation valve
to maintain the programmed application rate.

„ Manual mode:
- Press keys (1) and (2) to open / shut the flow
regulation valve and adjust the spraying pressure.
1

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8. Opening/shut-off of the spraying

sections

Switch (1): Left sequential opening/closing of the

spraying sections.
Switch (2): Main opening/closing of the spraying
sections.
Switch (3): Right sequential opening/closing of 1 2 3
the spraying sections.

Display a: Spraying open. Spraying section

open.
Display b: Spraying shut-off. Spraying section
open.
Display c: Spraying shut-off. Spraying section
shut off.

„ Spraying opening / shut-off

Spraying main opening: 1

- Operate switch (1) downwards.

Spraying main shut-off:

1
- Operate switch (1) upwards.

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„ Main opening/closing of the spraying

sections

Main opening of the spraying sections: 1

- Operate and maintain switch (1) downwards during 2
seconds.

Main shut-off of the spraying sections:

- Operate and maintain switch (1) upwards during 2
1
seconds.

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„ Sequential opening/closing of the spraying

sections

1
Left sequential opening of the spraying sections:
- Operate switch (1) to the right.
- Repeat procedure for each section.

1
Left sequential shutting of the spraying sections:
- Operate switch (1) to the right.
- Repeat procedure for each section.

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Right sequential opening of the spraying sections:

1
- Operate switch (1) to the left.
- Repeat procedure for each section.

1
Right sequential shutting of the spraying sections:
- Operate switch (1) to the left.
- Repeat procedure for each section.

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„ Partial opening / shutting of the spraying

sections
1
Section preselection to the right:
- Operate and maintain switch (1) to the left during 2
seconds.

Open the section:

- Operate switch (1) to the left.

Shut-off the section:

- Operate switch (1) to the left.

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1
Section preselection to the left:
- Operate and maintain switch (1) to the right during 2
seconds.

Open the section:

- Operate switch (1) to the right.

Shut-off the section:

- Operate switch (1) to the right.

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9. "Menu" key

To display the "Menu" screen:

- Press on the button (1).

„ Tank
The control box displays the following information:
- Tank rest.

Density
- Press key (1) to switch from one mode to the other.

Filling
- Fill the tank.
- Press key (1) to modify parameter. 1

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Full filling:
- Press on the button (1).
or
2
Partial filling:
4 1
- Pres on keys (2) and (3) to adjust the value.
3
- Press the button (4) to confirm.

„ Work end
- Press on the button (1).

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$Optional equipment

1. Work spotlights and flashing light

The work spotlights and flashing light can be

switched on simultaneously.

„ Working headlights
- Press key (1) to switch from one mode to the other.

Display a: Work lights off.

Display b: Work lights on.

„ Flashing light
- Press key (1) to switch from one mode to the other.

Display a: Flashing light off.

Display b: Flashing light on.

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$Maintenance and storage

1. Maintenance

When cleaning the machine, never point the

water jet on the control box.

The control box does not require any particular

maintenance, in the case of a breakdown or a
malfunction call your KUHN technician.

2. Storage

„ At the end of each season

- Store control box in a dry place free of dust.

„ At the start of each season

- Re-read the operators' manual.

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„ Problem „ Cause
The control box does not
come on and controls no
functions.
The speed is incorrect.
Over or underdosage.
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„ Remedy
Check plug voltage (12V).
Check if the electrical power
cable of the control box is
Faulty electric power supply.
connected.
Refer to the section
"Assembly and fitting".
Contact you KUHN
The control box is faulty
authorized dealer.
Verify speed sensor and
wiring function.
Faulty sensor. Immediately replace worn or
damaged parts with genuine
KUHN parts.
Carry out the calibration.
Incorrect sensor adjustment. See concerned section in the
"Configuration" chapter.
See concerned section in the
"Configuration" chapter.
Incorrect control box setting.
Contact you KUHN
authorized dealer.
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1. Alarms

To configurate the alarms, see section in the

"Settings" chapter.

If several alarms are activated simultaneously,

the alarm messages are displayed successively.

„ Flow alarm
This alarm indicates that the preset flow setting is not
reached.

Maximum flow alarm

The control box displays an alarm message.
2 "beeps" sound.

Remedy:
- Reduce the pump flow.
or
- Reduce ground speed.

Minimum flow alarm

The control box displays an alarm message.
2 "beeps" sound.

Remedy:
- Increase the pump flow.
or
- Increase forward speed.

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„ Pressure alarm
The alarm indicates the pressure is below/over the set
limit.

Maximum pressure alarm

The control box displays an alarm message.
2 "beeps" sound.

Remedy:
- Check the type of nozzle. Replace if necessary.
or
- Reduce ground speed.

Minimum pressure alarm

The control box displays an alarm message.
2 "beeps" sound.

Remedy:
- Increase the pump flow.
or
- Increase forward speed.

„ Tank low level alarm

The alarm indicates that the tank level is below the set
limit.

Tank low level prewarning alarm

The control box displays an alarm message.
2 x 3 "beeps" sound.

Tank low level alarm

The control box displays an alarm message.
5 "beeps" sound.

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2. Diagnosis

Main menu Configuration Terminal Diagnosis

As from the "Terminal" menu:

- Press key (1) to access the "Diagnosis" menu.
- Press on the button (2).

2
1

or

As from any screen:

- Simultaneously press keys (1) and (2) for
approximately 3 seconds.

1 1

The diagnosis menu enables controlling the machine's

electric system (Battery voltage, Sensors...).

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3. Description of fuses

Prior to any maintenance or repair on the

junction box, disconnect the machine and
tractor power supply.
Never replace damaged fuse by a fuse of
higher value. 4
Keep fuses safe from rain and humidity.

3
The cards are made up of 4 tie-point blocks:
- (1) Signalling.
- (2) Outputs.
- (3) Sensors.
- (4) BUS CAN.
2

1 3
The terminal blocks have 3 levels: 2
(1) High.
(2) Middle.
(3) Low.

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„ Housing: Powered valves

Outputs:
Gy H: Relay control.
Gy M: +12V Flashing light.
1H: Filling stop valve -
1M: Filling stop valve + 4
2H: Main stop valve -
2M: Main stop valve +
3
3H: Flow regulation valve -
3M: Flow regulation valve +
4H: Section valve 1 -
4M: Section valve 1 + 2
5H: Section valve 2 -
5M: Section valve 2 +
6H: Section valve 3 -
6M: Section valve 3 +
7H: Section valve 4 -
7M: Section valve 4 +
8H: Section valve 5 -
8M: Section valve 5 +
9H: Section valve 6 -
9M: Section valve 6 +
10H: Section valve 7 -
10M: Section valve 7 +
11H: Section valve 8 -
11M: Section valve 8 +
12H: Section valve 9 - / Options.
12M: Section valve 9 + / Options.
13H: Section valve 10 - / Options. 1
13M: Section valve 10 + / Options.
14H: Section valve 11 - / Options.
14M: Section valve 11 + / Options.
15H: Function selector central arms.
15M: Function selector outer arms.

From 1B to 15B: Ground.

Fuse:
Fuse (1): Flashing light.
Fuse (2): Sensors.
Fuse (3): BUS CAN.
Fuse (4): Supply.

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Sensors:
1M: Signal frequency: Wheel.
2M: Signal frequency: Flowmeter.
3M: Signal frequency: Return flowmeter.
4M: Signal frequency: Filling flowmeter.
5M: Analog signal: Pressure sensor.
6M: Analog signal: Electronic gauge.
7M: Reserved.
8M: Reserved.

From 1H to 8H: +12V.

From 1B to 8B: Ground.

BUS CAN:
Harness connection:
From 1H to 4H. Blue
or
Brown
From 1M to 4M.
or White
From 1B to 4B.
Black

1: +12V.
2: CAN HIGH.
3: CAN LOW.
4: Ground.

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„ Housing: Solenoid valve block

Outputs:
Gy H: Relay control.
Gy M: +12V Flashing light.
1H: Reserved.
1M: Reserved.
2H: Reserved.

Supply
2M: Reserved.
3H: On / Off.
3M: Automatic / Manual.

BUS CAN
4H: Left outer arm opening.
4M: Left outer arm closing.
5H: Opening central arms.
5M: Closing central arms.

Sensors
6H: Right outer arm opening.
6M: Right outer arm closing.
7H: Auxiliary down.
7M: Auxiliary up.
8H: Locking.
8M: Unlocking.
9H: Lowering left variable geometry.
9M: Raising left variable geometry.
10H: Lowering right variable geometry.

Outputs
10M: Raising right variable geometry.
11H: Lowering height.
11M: Raising height.
12H: Slope left.
12M: Slope right.
13H: Drawbar left.
13M: Drawbar right.
Signalling

14H: Reserved.
14M: Reserved.
15H: Reserved.
15M: BYPASS valve.

From 1B to 15B: Ground.

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Sensors:
1M: Signal frequency: Wheel.
2M: Analog signal: Gauge.
3M: Analog signal: Follower axle/Self-steering axle:
Front.
4M: Analog signal: Follower axle/Self-steering axle:
Rear.
5M: Reserved.
6M: Analog signal: Height.
7M: Reserved.
8M: Signal frequency: Reverse.

From 1H to 8H: +12V.

From 1B to 8B: Ground.

BUS CAN:
Harness connection:
From 1H to 4H. Blue
or Brown
From 1M to 4M.
or White
From 1B to 4B. Black

1: +12V.
2: CAN HIGH.
3: CAN LOW.
4: Ground.

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4. Factory counters

Main menu Configuration Terminal Operating data

As from the "Terminal" menu:

- Press key (1) to access "Counters" menu.
- Press on the button (2).

2
1

The control box displays the following information:

- Total area.
- Total volume.

These counters cannot be deleted.

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5. Version

Main menu Configuration Terminal Version

As from the "Terminal" menu:

- Press key (1) to access the "Version" menu.

The control box displays the following information:

- Control box version.
1

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$Appendix

1. Configuration

„ Wheels

Factory settings User settings

Wheel 1

Status No

Type 9.5 x 48

Number of pulses 600

Wheel 2

Status Yes

Type 12.4 x 46

Number of pulses 585

Wheel 3

Status No

Type 11.2 x 48

Number of pulses 577

Wheel 4

Status No

Type 11.2 x 54

Number of pulses 528

Wheel 5

Status No

Type 13.6 x 38

Number of pulses 646

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„ Booms

Factory settings User settings

Boom 1

Status No

Name Boom 1

Width 0.5 m (1’8’’)

Number of nozzles section 1 10

Number of nozzles section 2 11

Number of nozzles section 3 11

Number of nozzles section 4 10

Number of nozzles section 5 0

Number of nozzles section 6 0

Number of nozzles section 7 0

Factory settings User settings

Boom 2

Status No

Name Boom 2

Width 1.0 m (3’3’’)

Number of nozzles section 1 2

Number of nozzles section 2 0

Number of nozzles section 3 0

Number of nozzles section 4 0

Number of nozzles section 5 0

Number of nozzles section 6 0

Number of nozzles section 7 0

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Factory settings User settings

Boom 3

Status No

Name Boom 3

Width 1.0 m (3’3’’)

Number of nozzles section 1 1

Number of nozzles section 2 1

Number of nozzles section 3 0

Number of nozzles section 4 0

Number of nozzles section 5 0

Number of nozzles section 6 0

Number of nozzles section 7 0

Factory settings User settings

Boom 4

Status No

Name Boom 4

Width 2.0 m (6’7’’)

Number of nozzles section 1 2

Number of nozzles section 2 2

Number of nozzles section 3 0

Number of nozzles section 4 0

Number of nozzles section 5 0

Number of nozzles section 6 0

Number of nozzles section 7 0

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Factory settings User settings

Boom 5

Status No

Name Boom 5

Width 5.0 m (16’5’’)

Number of nozzles section 1 3

Number of nozzles section 2 2

Number of nozzles section 3 2

Number of nozzles section 4 3

Number of nozzles section 5 0

Number of nozzles section 6 0

Number of nozzles section 7 0

„ Spraying flowmeter

Factory settings User settings

Number of pulses 680

„ Circulation

Factory settings User settings

2-way standard circulation (N2)

Status No

3-way standard circulation (N3)

Status No

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„ Tank

Factory settings User settings

Capacity 1000 L (264 US gal)

Density

Nitrogen 1.30

Others 1.15

„ Regulation

Factory settings User settings

Pump coefficient 200

Regulation coefficient 20

Application rate adjustment 5%

Management of the minimum pressure No

Valve opening time 9s

„ Nozzles

Factory settings User settings

Nozzle 1

Status Yes

Name Orange

Flow to 3 bar (43.5 psi) 0.4 L/min-1 (0.11 US gal/min-1)

Maximum pressure 7 bar (102 psi)

MINIMUM operating pressure 1.5 bar (22 psi)

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Factory settings User settings

Nozzle 2

Status No

Name Green

Flow to 3 bar (43.5 psi) 0.6 L/min-1 (0.16 US gal/min-1)

Maximum pressure 7 bar (102 psi)

MINIMUM operating pressure 1.5 bar (22 psi)

Nozzle 3

Status No

Name Yellow

Flow to 3 bar (43.5 psi) 0.8 L/min-1 (0.21 US gal/min-1)

Maximum pressure 7 bar (102 psi)

MINIMUM operating pressure 1.5 bar (22 psi)

Nozzle 4

Status No

Name Lilac

Flow to 3 bar (43.5 psi) 1 L/min-1 (0.26 US gal/min-1)

Maximum pressure 7 bar (102 psi)

MINIMUM operating pressure 1.5 bar (22 psi)

Nozzle 5

Status No

Name Blue

Flow to 3 bar (43.5 psi) 1.2 L/min-1 (0.32 US gal/min-1)

Maximum pressure 7 bar (102 psi)

MINIMUM operating pressure 1.5 bar (22 psi)

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„ Pressure sensor

Factory settings User settings

Status No

„ Pressure display

Factory settings User settings

Status No

„ Hydraulic functions

Factory settings User settings

Status No

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„ Alarms

Factory settings User settings

Flow alarm

Status Beep

Trip 5s

Pressure alarm

Status Beep

Trip 5s

Tank low level prewarning alarm

Status Beep

Trip 0 L (0 US gal)

Tank low level alarm

Status Beep

Trip 0 L (0 US gal)

„ Optional equipment

Factory settings User settings

Working headlights

Status No

Flashing light

Status No

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