Spreader control: pwm control valve – Ag Leader Integra Users Manual User Manual

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Settings for a PWM Control Valve are described below.

Settings for a Servo Valve are described at

“Spreader Control: Servo Control Valve” on page 289

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The Spinner Tab appears behind the channel tabs. The Spinner Tab is where Fan Speed settings are
shown. The Spinner Tab and Fan Speed settings are described at

“Spreader Control: Spinner Tab” on

page 289

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Spreader Control: PWM Control Valve

• PWM Frequency
The frequency that the PWM control valve is pulsed at.
Settings can be found from the manufacturer of the
valve. Typical settings range from 100-125 Hz. The
default setting is 100.

• PWM Gain
Determines how aggressively the control valve
responds when making rate adjustments. The higher the
value the more aggressive the system response is. The
default setting is 100.

• Zero Flow Offset
Represents the maximum duty cycle that is sent to the
control valve without producing any hydraulic flow from

the PWM valve. Using too high of a Zero RPM Offset value can cause the conveyor to not properly shut off.
See the PWM valve manufacturer information for recommended settings. The default setting is 30.

• Allowable Error
Determines the percent of error that is allowed prior to the product control system making any flow rate
changes. 2% - 3% is the normal dead band setting range.

- Too low of a setting value can cause the product control system to continually hunt for the target

application rate.

- Too high of a setting will cause excessive product application error.

• Shaft Speed Calibration
Calibration number representing the pulses that equal one revolution of the rate control metering system.

• Max Speed
The Maximum Conveyor Speed Setting determines the maximum RPM of the conveyor that controls
product distribution to the application point.

Spreader Control

Channel 1

Channel 2

Control Valve Configuration

PWM

Channel 3

Spinner

PWM Frequency

PWM Gain

Zero Flow Offset

100

100

30

2 %

Allowable

Error

Shaft Speed

Calibration

180 pls/rev

Max Speed

60 rpm

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