Great Plains Swath Command Section Control - Manual (Page 30)

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System Set Up
Implement Considerations
For a standard configuration, no components typically
need to be installed on the planter. Continue at “Install
Satellite Receiver” on page 28.
If after-market clutch control systems are to be used,
consult the supplier documentation for installation.
Unless CANbus compatible electronics are used, such
an installation will involve a harness from the tractor cab
to the planter main frame and tool bars.
Install Tractor Components
For a standard configuration, using the supplied
compressor pre-installed on the planter, continue at
“Install Cab Components” on page 28.
With an existing air source, continue at “Install Satellite
Receiver” on page 28.
Relocate Standard Compressor
Refer to Figure 24
Plan the compressor
re-installation, allowing for a
source of clean air and complying with other compressor
mounting requirements. These instructions presume a
re-installation on the tractor. Factors include:
• Chose a flat surface (base plate down). This may
require purchase or fabrication of a bracket.
• Keep the power leads to the battery as short as
possible. Use only the cabling provided and no
extensions. The voltage measured at the motor must
be 12.0 Vdc or higher, operating under load.
• Chose a compressor mounting location that is away
from heat sources, particularly exhausts and heat
exchanger outflows.
• Avoid locations near flammable liquids. The pump gets
hot. Splashed fuel could be a fire hazard.
• Chose a dry location if possible (this is a MUST if the
inlet filter is pump-mounted). The compressor is
water-resistant but not water-proof. Avoid locations in
the path of water thrown by tires.
• Allow a short inlet air hose run (or no hose at all)
between the compressor inlet and the inlet air filter
(filter MUST be placed at a clean and dry location,
typically the tractor cab). You may need to provide
hose for longer runs.
See the Viair User’s Manual for detailed compressor
installation instructions.
Note: Clutch control components not supplied or
recommended by Great Plains may not be
monitored by the DICKEY-john
®
IntelliAg
®
system. Row shut-off by a non-standard swath
controller can cause nuisance row-failure alarms.
Note: If you plan to use an existing air source, it must be
able to provide 1.2 cfm (34 liters/min) at
130 psi (9 bar). The air must also be filtered at a
maximum 10 micron (10
µm) particle size to
prevent fouling of the cylinder breather plugs. An
existing source also needs to be adapted to the
pump outlet or tank inlet (hose size or
3 ⁄
8
MNPT).
Inlet Air Hose Specification
Nylon tubing.
1 ⁄
4
inch (6.4 mm) OD.
1 ⁄
4
inch ID. 0.62 inch
wall thickness. 2000 psi.
Figure 24
823-330C Compressor Kit
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