TeeJet TASC-6600 - Manual (Page 63)

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C.3. FLOW CONTROL VALVE INSTALLATION
There are a number of different types of flow control valves capable of operating with the TASC System. The installer
should refer to installation instructions supplied with each device for information that applies specifically to that device.
Mid-Tech recommends that these specific installation instructions be attached to this manual for future reference. There
are, however, a few general mounting tips which should be considered for any flow control valve installation.
Since the valve is used to control the liquid flow to the spray boom, it must be mounted downstream from the pump
bypass line and at least twelve inches upstream from the flowmeter. The valve should not be mounted in a low spot in
the line, where water or sediment can collect and obstruct the valve by freezing or jamming. Select a location that will
protect the valve from physical damage.
The cable connecting the flow control valve to the TASC Control Console should be routed carefully to afford maxi-
mum protection from abrasion or breakage. The flow control valve power cable must be connected directly to the
vehicle battery (12 VDC only). Attach the red lead (fused) to the positive post and the black lead to the negative post of
the battery.
C.4. GROUND SPEED SENSOR INSTALLATION
A variety of devices are capable of providing the actual ground speed information required by the TASC Control
Console. The installer should refer to the detailed installation instructions provided with the particular device being used.
Attach these specific installation instructions to this manual for future reference. There are a few general tips the installer
should be aware.
Wheel Sensor: Be sure to mount the sensor on a non-driven wheel, making every effort to protect the cabling from
physical damage during field operations. Make sure the sensor magnets are securely attached, and that they are mounted
in the proper alternating sequence.
Radar Sensor: The most secure mounting is to use a metal bracket as described in the instructions for mounting to the
frame of the vehicle. Make sure there are no moving or rotating parts of the vehicle exposed in the field of view of the
radar sensor.
Speedometer Sensor: If installed on a vehicle with a two speed axle, be sure the sensor is mounted between the ratio
corrector and the speedometer head.
C.5. BOOM CONTROL SWITCHES AND INTERFACE
TASC is supplied with a boom interface cable (standard) or a boom control switch box (optional).
C.5.1. BOOM CONTROL SWITCH BOX
Using the Boom Control Switch Box as a template, locate it conveniently close to the sprayer operator and close enough
to the TASC Control Console for the connecting cable to reach. Drill mounting holes and firmly attach the switch box to
the vehicle. (In some cabs, it may be necessary to fabricate a mounting bracket for the switch box.) (Always check
behind the surface that you are drilling to make sure that there are no wires, tubing, etc. that might be damaged!)
The Boom Control Switch box is equipped with four cables (Boom I/O, Power, Boom Valve, and Implement Status).
The Boom I/O cable plugs into the Boom I/O position on the back of the console. Carefully route the power cable to the
accessory power (12 VDC only). Connect the red (fused) wire to the positive terminal and the black wire to the negative
terminal. The third cable ends with up to nine pairs of wires, numbered one through nine, and supplies positive and
negative power to the individual boom valves. Carefully route this cable to the boom valves and connect the wire pairs
to the valves in sequence. The status cable is terminated with a 3 pin connector (used for the status switch) and a male /
female spade pigtail (used for electrically activated carrier pumps). When the status or pump switch is OFF, the console
stops the chemical injection pumps and demands a selectable response from the Flow Control Valve. If a status or