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Variable Rate Irrigation Zone Option
Installation Manual 0998114_C
Variable Rate Irrigation Option with 5 Volt or 15 Volt
Communication Signal Installation Manual
5 Volt or 15 Volt
Communication Signal
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Variable Rate Irrigation Option with 5 Volt or 15 Volt
Communication Signal Installation Manual ........... 1 Table Of
Contents
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3 General Information
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4
About This Manual
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5 Tools Needed
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5
Safety
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7 Recognize Safety Information
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7
Safety Messages
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7 Information Messages
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7
Use of Personal Protective Equipment
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8 Conductive Materials and Equipment
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8 Fall Protection
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8 Minimum Working Clearance
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9 Qualified Person
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9 Overhead Power Lines
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10 Minimal Lockout / Tagout Procedure
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11
Sequence of Lockout
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11 Restoring Equipment to Service
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11
Installation Instructions
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13 Disconnect All Power
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13 Install Power Line Carrier In Control Panel
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14
5 Volt Communication Signal - Install Power Line Carrier
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14 15 Volt Communication Signal - Install Power Line Carrier
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15 Set Control Panel Power Line Carrier Dip Switches
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16
Install VRI-Zone Last Tower Box
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17 Set VRI-Zone Last Tower Box Sync Pattern Dip Switches
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17 Set VRI-Zone Last Tower Box ID Dip Switches
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18 Identify Sprinkler Bank Solenoids
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18 Temporary VRI-Zone Last Tower Box Electrical
Connection.....................................................................
19
Temporary Connection to Control Panel
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19 Temporary Connection to Collector Ring
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20 Temporary Tower Box Position
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20 Turn Power On
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20
Verify Control Panel Software
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21 Upgrade Control Panel
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21 Setup Control Panel for GPS Position
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21
Estimated Drive Unit Speed Table
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21 Pro2 Control Panel v8.40 or v9.01 and Later Setup-Set Current
Method ................................................. 22
TouchPro Control Panel v9.02 and Later Setup-Set Current Method
....................................................... 23
Permanently Install Tower Box
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25
Disconnect All Power
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25 Disconnect Tower Box
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26 Install Tower Box
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26
Install VRI Intermediate Tower Boxes
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27 Disconnect All Power
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27 Install Tower Boxes
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28
Bracket Mounting
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28 Span Pipe Mounting
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28
Set Tower Box Sync Pattern Dip Switches
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29 Set Tower Box ID Dip Switches
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30 Identify Sprinkler Bank Solenoids
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31
Install Sprinkler Valves
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31 Install Water Filter (Optional)
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31 Install Stand Pipe (Optional)
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32 Install Sprinkler Bank Tubing Harnesses
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33 Install Strain Relief Fittings
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34 Wire Variable Rate Tower Boxes
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34
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Field Install And Wiring Diagrams
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35 Decal Dip Switch Settings for Power Line Carrier pn 0998384
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36 Field Install Dip Switch Settings pn 9311996
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37 Field Wiring VRI Intermediate Tower Box pn 9311842
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38 Decal Wiring Schematic VRI Intermediate Tower Box pn 0998385
............................................................. 39
Field Install Stand Pipe Option pn 9311843
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40 Field Install Data Port Programming Cable pn 9311846
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41 5 Volt communications
Pro2 Field Wiring Power Line Carrier 5 Volt Comm Signal to Control
Panel pn 9311777 ......................... 42 TouchPro v9.02 Field
Wiring Power Line Carrier 5 Volt Comm Signal to Control Panel pn
9311856_D ... 43 Field Wiring VRI 5 Volt Communications Signal Last
Tower Box pn 9311844 .......................................... 44
Decal Wiring Schematic VRI 5 Volt Communications Signal Last Tower
Box pn 0998386 ....................... 45
15 Volt Communications Pro2 Field Wiring Power Line Carrier 15 Volt
Comm Signal to Control Panel pn 9311829 ....................... 46
TouchPro v9.02 Field Wiring Power Line Carrier 15 Volt Comm Signal
to Control Panel pn 9311859_C . 47 Field Wiring VRI 15 Volt
Communications Signal Last Tower Box pn 9311845
........................................ 48 Decal Wiring Schematic
VRI 15 Volt Communications Signal Last Tower Box pn 0998387
..................... 49
Setup
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51 Setup Variable Rate Irrigation Zone Option Pro2 8.40 or Higher
............................................................... 51
Setup Variable Rate Irrigation Zone Option - TouchPro v9.02 or
Higher .....................................................
52
Testing
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53 Pro2
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53
Test and Adjust GPS Position
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53 Test Variable Rate Irrigation
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54
TouchPro
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55 Test and Adjust GPS Position
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55 Test Variable Rate Irrigation
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56
Troubleshooting
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57 System Faults
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57
Viewing System Faults
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58 Error Codes
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59
Viewing An Error Code
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60 Fuse Testing
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61 Power Supply Testing
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61 Serial Cable Shielded DB25 To RJ-11 03E2781 - Pin Call Out
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62 Using Different Modems on Same Machine
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62
Version 1 Modem Card - Pin/Terminal Call Out/Dip Switch
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63 Version 2 Modem Card - Pin/Terminal Call Out/Dip Switch
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63
GPS Receiver Accuracy
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64 GPS Signal Errors
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64 GPS Antenna Testing
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65 Verify Proper Installation of VRI Tower Boxes and Dip Switch
Settings....................................................... 66
Making A Garmin 17X or 19X GPS Setup Receiver (Optional)
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67 Connecting / Using GPS 17X or 19X Setup Receiver (Optional)
................................................................ 68
Setup Control Panel for GPS Position
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69
Pro2 v8.40 or Higher using EDIT
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69 TouchPro Control Panel v9.02 and Higher using EDIT
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71
GPS Angular Conversion Table
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73 Angular Degree Examples
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73 Estimated Drive Unit Speed Table
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74 Garmin 17x or 19x GPS Power Data Cable Wire Color/Function
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About This Manual This manual illustrates the proper installation
of the Variable Rate Irrigation Zone Option (VRI Zone) on a Valley
pivot irrigation machine that is equipped with a Valley Pro2
control panel software version 8.40 or higher or TouchPro v9.02 or
higher.
NOTE • The Variable Rate Irrigation Option with 5 Volt
Communication Signal is not designed for use with the Precision
Corner or other applications that may interfere with the power line
carrier signal. For applications where signal interference is a
problem the Variable Rate Irrigation Option with 15 Volt
Communication Signal should be installed.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material contained in
this manual were based on information avail- able at the time this
publication was approved for printing. Valmont Industries Inc.
reserves the right to change specification or design at any time
without notice and without incurring any obligation. Specifications
are ap- plicable to equipment sold within the United States and may
vary outside of the United States.
! WARNING • THE ASSEMBLY OF THESE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING ADJUSTING,
TESTING AND TROUBLE- SHOOTING SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN
AUTHORIZED VALLEY DEALER.
• IF ANY WIRE IS NOT CONNECTED TO A TERMINAL OR COMPONENT IN THE
CONTROL PANEL, PROTECT THE END OF THE WIRE WITH A WIRE NUT OR
EQUIVALENT TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM SHORT CIRCUIT OR ARCING.
Tools Needed • Flat blade screw drivers • Phillips head screw
drivers • 1/2 Sockets and/or Wrenches
• 3/4 Sockets and/or Wrenches • Adjustable wrench • Pipe wrenches •
Water pump pliers
Garmin® is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its
subsidiaries.
• Latest Pro2 or TouchPro Software • Laptop Computer
Parts
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75 5 Volt Communication Signal
Panel PLC and Last Tower Box 5 Volt Communication Signal - Variable
Rate Irrigation .......................... 77 Pro2 PLC for Control
Panel - 5 Volt Communication Signal
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78 TouchPro PLC for Control Panel - 5 Volt Communication Signal
.............................................................. 79
Tower Box - Intermediate - 5 Volt Communication Signal - Variable
Rate Irrigation ................................. 80 Tower Box -
Last - 5 Volt Communication Signal - Variable Rate Irrigation
............................................... 82
15 Volt Communication Signal Panel PLC and Last Tower Box 15 Volt
Communication Signal - Variable Rate Irrigation
........................ 84 Pro2 PLC for Control Panel - 15 Volt
Communication Signal
....................................................................
85 TouchPro PLC for Control Panel - 15 Volt Communication Signal
............................................................ 86
Tower Box - Intermediate - 15 Volt Communication Signal Variable
Rate Irrigation ................................. 88 Tower Box -
Last - 15 Volt Communication Signal Variable Rate Irrigation
............................................... 90
Additional Components Tower Box Drive Unit Mount - Variable Rate
Irrigation
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92 Water Filter - Variable Rate Irrigation
........................................................................................................
93 Water Application - Variable Rate Irrigation
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94 2 Drop Valve with Fittings - Variable Rate Irrigation
..................................................................................
95 Tower Box - Pipe Mounting - Variable Rate Irrigation
...............................................................................
96 Stand Pipe Options
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98 Stand Pipe Mounting Kit
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99 Half Clamp Mounting Kits
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100 Program Cable - Variable Rate Irrigation
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101
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SAFETY
7
Recognize Safety Information This irrigation equipment can be
powered by high voltage, which can be extremely dangerous if used
improp- erly. For maximum safety and optimum performance of the
machine, all owner/operators and maintenance personnel must read
and understand the owner/operator manual(s), all safety messages in
this manual and safety signs/decals on the machine before operating
this equipment.
Anyone assembling, operating, servicing or maintaining this machine
must read and understand all opera- tion, maintenance,
troubleshooting, testing, installation, assembly instructions and
all safety messages in this manual before operating the machine or
beginning any maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, installation
or assembly of components.
These instructions alert you to certain things you should do
carefully; if you don’t, you could hurt yourself or others, hurt
the next person who operates the equipment, or damage the
equipment.
Safety Messages Safety messages in this manual are preceded by the
hazard symbol and one of three words: DANGER, WARN- ING or CAUTION.
These messages alert you to potential hazards that could hurt you
or others and or cause property damage.
! This HAZARD SYMBOL is used to alert you to information about
unsafe actions or situations, and may be followed by the word
DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
! DANGER The HAZARD SYMBOL used with the word DANGER describes
immediate hazards that can result in severe personal injury or
death.
! WARNING The HAZARD SYMBOL used with the word WARNING describes
unsafe actions or situations that can result in severe injury,
death and/or major equipment or property damage.
! CAUTION The HAZARD SYMBOL used with the word CAUTION describes
unsafe actions or situations that can result in injury, and/or
minor equipment or property damage.
Information Messages Important information messages in this manual
are preceded by the word NOTE.
NOTE The word NOTE is used to alert you to information that
describes procedures or tips to help you install, operate or
maintain your equipment properly.
SAFETY
8
Use of Personal Protective Equipment • People working in areas
where there are potential electrical hazards must use, personal
protective equipment
that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be
protected and for the work to be performed. Refer to U.S.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations
(Standards - 29 CFR) Safeguards for personnel protection. -
1910.335, or applicable national, state or local regulations, for
additional information.
• Personal protective equipment must be maintained in a safe,
reliable condition and periodically inspected or tested.
• Protective shields, protective barriers, or insulating materials
must be used to protect each person from shock, burns, or other
electrically-related injuries while that person is working near
exposed energized parts which might be accidentally contacted or
where dangerous electric heating or arcing might occur. When
normally en- closed live parts are exposed for maintenance or
repair, they must be guarded to protect unqualified persons from
contact with the live parts.
• Safety signs and tags. Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident
prevention tags must be used where neces- sary to warn people about
electrical hazards which may endanger them.
Conductive Materials and Equipment Materials and equipment that can
conduct electricity must be handled in a way that will prevent them
from contacting energized power lines, exposed conductors or
circuit parts.
• When handling long conductive objects (such as but not limited to
truss rods, pipes, angles and ladders) in areas with energized
power lines, exposed conductors or circuit parts, work practices
(such as the use of insulation, guarding, and material handling
techniques) must be used to minimize the hazard.
• Portable ladders must have non-conductive side rails.
• Do not wear conductive articles of jewelry and clothing (such as
but not limited to watch bands, bracelets, rings, key chains,
necklaces, metalized aprons, cloth with conductive thread, or metal
headgear) that could come in contact with energized power lines,
exposed conductors or circuit parts.
Fall Protection Identify potential fall hazards and determine if
fall protection equipment is appropriate for the task, before
begin- ning the work. Pay attention to hazards associated with
routine and non-routine tasks. Inspect fall protection equipment
(harnesses, lanyards) and devices (guardrails, tie-off points)
before each use. Use fall protection equipment if required for the
job. Be sure the fall protection equipment is right for the task,
fits properly, and is in good condition. Refer to U.S. Occupational
Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations Standards -
29 CFR 1926.500, 1926.501 and 1926.502, or applicable national,
state or local regulations for more information.
• When using scaffolds, make sure there is proper access, full
planking, stable footing, and guard railing.
• When using a boom lift, keep feet firmly on the platform of a
boom lift, use fall protection equipment tied-off at all times to
the guardrail or tie-off point.
• When using a ladder, make sure the ladder is non-conductive and
the correct size for the task. Read the ladder user instructions
and be sure the ladder is in good condition. Make sure ladder is
set on stable footing and at the correct angle.
SAFETY
9
Minimum Working Clearance To reduce the risk of injury, all persons
require adequate working clearance around the electrical panel or
other electrical equipment. The table below identifies the minimum
working clearance needed. Refer to U.S. Occupa- tional Safety &
Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR)
Safeguards for personnel pro- tection. -1910.303(g)(1)(i), or any
other applicable national, state or local regulations, for
additional information.
MINIMUM WORKING CLEARANCE 0-600 VOLTS
WIDTH OF WORKING CLEARANCE
SPACE AND NO LIVE GROUNDED PARTS ON
THE OTHER SIDE.
SPACE AND LIVE GROUNDED PARTS ON
THE OTHER SIDE.
EXPOSED LIVE PARTS ON ONE SIDE OF WORK SPACE AND EXPOSED LIVE PARTS
ON THE
OTHER SIDE.
ENCLOSURE, WHICH EVER IS
Concrete, brick or tile walls shall be considered as
grounded.
Qualified Person A Qualified Person is one who, by possession of a
recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by
extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully
demonstrated his/her ability to solve or resolve problems related
to the subject matter, the work, or the project.
Only qualified persons may work on electric circuit parts or
equipment that have not been de-energized.
Refer to U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration
(OSHA) Regulations Standards - 29 CFR 1926.32(m) and 1910.333, or
applicable national, state or local regulations for additional
information.
SAFETY
10
Overhead Power Lines Assembling, towing or transporting irrigation
machine components such as but not limited to the pivot point,
linear cart, span/drive unit assemblies, overhangs and/or corner
assemblies underneath or near power lines is extremely dangerous
because of the risk of electrocution.
Operating equipment that elevates irrigation machine components,
such as but not limited to an aerial lift or crane, near power
lines is extremely dangerous because of the risk of electrocution.
Only qualified personnel should operate this type of equipment.
Before operating the equipment, qualified personnel must read the
equipment manufacturers’ operating and safety instructions.
Refer to U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration
(OSHA) Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) Cranes and derricks. -
1926.550, or any other applicable national, state or local
regulations for additional information.
• Always presume that any overhead power line is an energized line
unless and until the person(s) owning the line and/or the
electrical utility authorities indicate that it is not an energized
line and it has been visibly grounded.
• Before operating any equipment near any power line make sure the
line has been de-energized and visibly grounded at the point of
work.
• Electrocution can occur without touching an electrical power
line. Electricity, depending on the magnitude, can jump or become
induced into equipment or conductive materials that come in close
proximity to, but do not touch a power line. High wind, lightning,
wet ground and other environmental conditions will increase the
possibility of electrocution and require additional
consideration.
• Transmitter towers can induce the equipment or materials being
handled with an electrical charge. Before working or operating
equipment near transmitter towers, make sure the transmitter is
de-energized.
• Select the location where the span/drive unit will be assembled
to ensure that neither the irrigation machine, or the equipment
used during the assembly process, will violate the minimum
clearance guidelines.
• Never operate equipment or allow the load, ropes or tag lines
within 10 ft (3.05 m) of any power line rated 50 kV or lower
whether it is energized or not. For lines rated over 50 kV, the
minimum clearance shall be 10 ft (3.05 m) plus 0.4 inch (1.1 cm)
for each kV over 50 kVs.
• Never assemble, tow, transport or allow irrigation machine
components underneath or within 10 ft (3.05 m) of any power line
rated 50 kV or lower whether it is energized or not. For lines
rated over 50 kV, the minimum clearance shall be 10 ft (3.05 m)
plus 0.4 inch (1.1 cm) for each kV over 50 kVs. Overhang support
angles, cables and spinner drive components regularly extend 10 ft
to 12 ft (3.1 m to 3.7 m) above the irrigation pipeline
(span).
• Use barricades to identify areas where interference with overhead
power lines could occur. Keep the assembly, towing or transporting
of irrigation machine components and the operation of equipment
including load, ropes or tag lines away from any power line, in the
distances described above, whether the line is energized or
not.
• Always designate a person to observe clearance between the power
line and all equipment being operated or moved in order to give
timely warning for all operations to STOP if the minimum clearance
is violated.
SAFETY
11
Minimal Lockout / Tagout Procedure The following procedure
establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout of energy
isolating devices whenever maintenance or servicing is done on
machines or equipment. It is used to ensure that the machine or
equipment is stopped, isolated from all potentially hazardous
energy sources and locked out before person- nel perform any
servicing or maintenance where the unexpectedly energized or
start-up of the machine or equipment or release of stored energy
could cause injury. All personnel, upon observing a machine or
piece of equipment which is locked out to perform servicing or
maintenance shall not attempt to start, energize, or use that
machine or equipment.
When the energy isolating devices are not lockable, tagout should
be used and affected personnel must wear full personal
protection.
Refer to U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration
(OSHA) Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) Typical minimal lockout
procedures - 1910.147 App A, or applicable national, state or local
regulations, for additional information.
Sequence of Lockout 1. Notify all affected personnel that servicing
or maintenance is required on a machine or equipment and that
the machine or equipment must be shut down and locked out to
perform the servicing or maintenance.
2. The authorized personnel shall identify the type and magnitude
of the energy that the machine or equip- ment utilizes, shall
understand the hazards of the energy, and shall know the methods to
control the energy.
3. If the machine or equipment is operating, shut it down by the
normal stopping procedure (depress the stop button, open switch,
close valve, etc.).
4. De-activate the energy isolating device(s) so that the machine
or equipment is isolated from the energy source(s).
5. Lock out the energy isolating device(s) with assigned individual
lock(s).
6. Stored or residual energy (such as that in capacitors, springs,
elevated machine members, rotating fly- wheels, hydraulic systems,
and air, gas, steam, or water pressure, etc.) must be dissipated or
restrained by methods such as grounding, repositioning, blocking,
bleeding down, etc.
7. Ensure that the equipment is disconnected from the energy
source(s) by first checking that no personnel are exposed, then
verify the isolation of the equipment by operating the push button
or other normal operat- ing control(s) or by testing to make
certain the equipment will not operate. CAUTION: Return operating
control(s) to neutral or “off” position after verifying the
isolation of the equipment.
8. The machine or equipment is now locked out.
! DANGER • WHEN PERSONNEL WILL BE EXPOSED TO CIRCUIT ELEMENTS AND
ELECTRICAL PARTS, A QUALIFIED PERSON MUST USE TEST EQUIPMENT TO
VERIFY THAT THE CIRCUIT ELEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT PARTS OF THE
EQUIPMENT ARE DE-ENERGIZED.
Restoring Equipment to Service When the servicing or maintenance is
completed and the machine or equipment is ready to return to normal
operating condition, the following steps shall be taken:
1. Check the machine or equipment and the immediate area around the
machine to ensure that non-essential items are removed and that the
machine or equipment components are operationally intact.
2. Check the work area to ensure that all personnel are safely
positioned or removed from the area.
3. Verify that the controls are in neutral.
4. Remove the lockout devices and re-energize the machine or
equipment.
5. Notify affected personnel that the servicing or maintenance is
completed and the machine or equipment is ready to be used.
SAFETY
12
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
! DANGER • THE CONTROL PANEL CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE! LIVE VOLTAGE
CAN KILL.
• ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR PERFORMING
MAINTE- NANCE TO THE MACHINE.
• INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT, INCLUDING TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
SHOULD BE PER- FORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED VALLEY DEALER.
• ALWAYS REPLACE ANY GUARDS OR SHIELDS THAT ARE REMOVED FOR
PERFORMING MAINTE- NANCE.
Disconnect All Power Follow the MINIMAL LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCE- DURE
located in the SAFETY section of this manual and do the
following:
1. SHUT OFF and LOCK the public power service disconnect to the
irrigation machine. FILL OUT the blue (OSHA safety color code) tag
and attach to the disconnect after locking. See figure 13-1.
2. SHUT OFF the control panel main power discon- nect and open the
control panel inner door. See figure 13-2.
3. Determine if a power Line carrier (PLC) has al- ready been
installed in the control panel.
• If a Power Line Carrier option (PLC) was previously installed,
all existing PLCs on the machine must be updated with new
firmware.
» Obtain the latest PLC firmware from the Valmont Service
department.
» Install firmware in all existing PLCs (control panel and tower
boxes).
» Continue with Set Control Panel Power Line Carrier Dip Switches
on page 16.
• If a PLC has not been installed, continue with one of the
following depending on application:
» 5 Volt Communication Signal - Install Power Line Carrier on the
next page.
» 15 Volt Communication Signal - Install Power Line Carrier on page
15.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install Power Line Carrier In Control
Panel 5 Volt Communication Signal - Install Power Line Carrier 1.
The power line carrier and power supply come
factory wired and attached to a din rail.
Remove power line carrier and power supply from the factory
supplied din rail.
2. Attach power line carrier and power supply to existing din rail
in control panel. See figure 14-1.
3. Wire power supply to control panel terminal strip and ground as
shown. See Figure 14-2. Refer to the FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING
DIAGRAMS section as needed.
4. Connect the serial cable. Refer to the FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING
DIAGRAMS section as needed.
• For Pro2 connect the DB25 male end of serial cable to the 25-pin
port on side of module. See figure 14-3.
• For TouchPro v9.02 (requires Pro2 harness pn 03E3765) connect the
DB9 male end of serial cable to the DB9 female connector on the
Pro2 harness. Refer to field install 9311856_D.
5. Position serial cable in existing flat clamp on con- trol panel
inner door and use two wire tie holders and wire ties to secure
serial cable to the inner door. See Figure 14-3.
6. Continue with Set Control Panel Power Line Car- rier Dip
Switches on page 16.
1 2
3. Din Rail
3. Ground Terminal Strip
3. 25-Pin Port 4. Module
5. Flat Clamp 6. Wire Tie Holder
7. Wire Tie
15
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install Power Line Carrier In Control
Panel 15 Volt Communication Signal - Install Power Line Carrier 1.
The filter, power line carrier and power supply
come factory wired and attached to a din rail.
Remove filter, power line carrier and power sup- ply from the
factory supplied din rail.
2. Attach filter, power line carrier and power supply to existing
din rail in control panel. Then install 15 Volt Communications
Signal Decal below PLC. See figure 15-1.
3. Wire filter and power supply to control panel terminal strip and
ground as shown. Refer to the FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS
sec- tion as needed. See figure 15-2.
4. Connect the serial cable. Refer to the FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING
DIAGRAMS section as needed.
• For Pro2 connect the DB25 male end of serial cable to the 25-pin
port on side of module. See figure 15-3.
• For TouchPro v9.02 (requires Pro2 harness pn 03E3765) connect the
DB9 male end of serial cable to the DB9 female connector on the
Pro2 harness. Refer to field install 9311859_C.
5. Position serial cable in existing flat clamp on con- trol panel
inner door and use two wire tie holders and wire ties to secure
serial cable to the inner door. See Figure 15-3.
6. Continue with Set Control Panel Power Line Car- rier Dip
Switches on the next page.
REMOVE YELLOW W/RED AND CONNECT TO WIRE FROM FILTER J3 TERMINAL -
L
2 3
4
1
5
Figure 15-1 1. Filter 2. Power Line Carrier 3. Power Supply
4. Din Rail 5. 15V Comm Sig Decal
REMOVE YELLOW W/RED AND CONNECT TO WIRE FROM FILTER J3 TERMINAL -
L
2
3
4
1
Figure 15-2 1. Filter 2. Power Supply
3. Terminal Strip 4. Ground Terminal Strip
REMOVE YELLOW W/RED AND CONNECT TO WIRE FROM FILTER J3 TERMINAL -
L
2
5
1
3
676
4
7
2
3. 25-Pin Port 4. Module
5. Flat Clamp 6. Wire Tie Holder
7. Wire Tie
16
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install Power Line Carrier In Control
Panel (Continued) Set Control Panel Power Line Carrier Dip Switches
1. Setting the sync pattern dip switches number 5,
6, 7 and 8 is optional depending on application.
The sync pattern for each circuit board is factory set to sync
pattern #1. All circuit boards on one individual machine must use
the same sync pat- tern. See figure 16-1.
When more than one machine uses a single power source, a different
sync pattern must be used for each individual machine. The circuit
board supports the use of up to 16 machines on a single power
source with 16 different sync pat- terns. See figure 16-1.
NOTE • When using Version 1 modem cards with the Version 2 modem
card on the same system take note of the following:
• The Version 1 modem card firmware must be updated in order to
communicate with the Version 2 modem card.
• The Version 1 modem card cannot communi- cate with the Version 2
modem card when dip switch synchronization settings 5 through 16
are used. See figure 16-1.
2. Verify that all I.D. number dip switches number 1, 2, 3 and 4
are set to OFF. See figure 16-1.
3. Continue with Install VRI-Zone Last Tower Box on the next
Page.
SYNC PATTERN #2 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #4 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #3 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #1 (DEFAULT)
SYNC PATTERN #5 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #7 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #6 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #8 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #10 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #9 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #11 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #13 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #12 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #15 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #16 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #14 (OPTIONAL)
Switches are shown in black
Switches are shown in black
Version 2 Modem
and Version 2 Modem
Figure 16-1 Control Panel Power Line Carrier Dip Switch Sync
Pattern Settings
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install VRI-Zone Last Tower Box
Set VRI-Zone Last Tower Box Sync Pattern Dip Switches 1. Set the
VRI-Zone last tower box sync pattern dip
switches number 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the same sync pattern as the
control panel power line carrier. See figure 17-1.
• All circuit boards on one individual machine must use the same
sync pattern. See figure 17-1.
NOTE • When using Version 1 modem card with the Version 2 modem
card on the same system take note of the following:
• The Version 1 modem card firmware must be updated in order to
communicate with the Version 2 modem card.
• The Version 1 modem card cannot com- municate with the Version 2
modem card when dip switch synchronization settings 5 through 16
are used. See figure 17-1.
2. Continue with Set VRI-Zone Last Tower Box ID Dip Switches on the
next page.
SYNC PATTERN #2 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #4 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #3 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #1 (DEFAULT)
SYNC PATTERN #5 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #7 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #6 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #8 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #10 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #9 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #11 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #13 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #12 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #15 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #16 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #14 (OPTIONAL)
Switches are shown in black
Switches are shown in black
Version 2 Modem
Figure 17-1 Power Line Carrier Dip Switch Sync Pattern
Settings
18
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install VRI-Zone Last Tower Box
(Continued)
Set VRI-Zone Last Tower Box ID Dip Switches 1. Set the dip switch
I.D. number for the VRI-Zone
last tower box. Up to 15 tower boxes total per machine can be
identified. See figure 18-1.
(a) The 1st tower box is the one closest to the pivot point. Other
tower boxes that are farther away from the pivot point are
identified in nu- merical order beginning with 2nd tower box.
(b) Use a permanent marker to write the tower box ID on the outside
of tower box cover
Identify Sprinkler Bank Solenoids 1. Identify and mark the
sprinkler bank solenoids on
the VRI last tower box. See figures 18-2.
2. Continue with Temporary VRI-Zone Last Tower Box Electrical
Connection on the next page
1ST TOWER BOXI.D. NUMBERS
Switches are shown in black
Figure 18-1 Power Line Carrier Dip Switch ID Number Settings
Sol #1 Sol #2
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install VRI-Zone Last Tower Box
(Continued) Temporary VRI-Zone Last Tower Box Electrical Connection
Use 14 gauge Green, Black and White wires, each 12 ft (3657.6 mm)
long, to temporarily connect the tower box to a 120 VAC power
source in the control panel or collector ring. Choose a method of
connection based on the application.
• If the control panel is at the pivot point use the Temporary
Connection to Control Panel on this page
• If the control panel is at a remote location away from the pivot
point use the Temporary Connection to Collector Ring on the next
page.
! DANGER • THE CONTROL PANEL, COLLECTOR RING AND TOWER BOXES
CONTAIN HIGH VOLTAGE! 480 VOLTS CAN KILL. ALWAYS DISCONNECT
ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR PER- FORMING MAINTENANCE TO
THE MACHINE.
! CAUTION • ALWAYS IDENTIFY POTENTIAL FALL HAZARDS AND DETERMINE IF
FALL PROTECTION EQUIP- MENT IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE TASK, BEFORE
BEGINNING THE WORK.
Temporary Connection to Control Panel 1. Remove the tower box
cover.
2. Connect the wires between the following termi- nals:
(a) Green wire from tower box ground lug to control panel ground
terminal strip, Ground. See figure 19-1.
(b) Black wire from tower box terminal 9 (Black) to control panel
terminal 3, Line. See figure 19-1.
(c) White wire from tower box terminal 7 (White) to control panel
terminal 9, Common. See figure 19-1.
3. Continue with Temporary Tower Box Position on the next
page.
3 9
Control Panel
4
2
White
Black
Green
Figure 19-1 1. Ground Lug - Tower Box Ground 2. Ground Terminal
Strip - Control Panel 3. Terminal 9 - Tower Box 120VAC Line 4.
Terminal Strip - Control Panel 5. Terminal 7 - Tower Box (NEUT)
Common
20
ring cover.
2. Connect the wires between the following termi- nals:
(a) Green wire from collector ring terminal one(1) to tower box
ground lug, Ground. See figure 20-1.
(b) Black wire from collector ring terminal seven(7) to tower box
fuse block, Line. See figure 20-1.
(c) White wire from collector terminal two(2) to tower box terminal
block 2 (NEUT), Com- mon. See figure 20-1.
3. Continue with Temporary Tower Box Position on this page.
Temporary Tower Box Position
! CAUTION • ALWAYS IDENTIFY POTENTIAL FALL HAZ- ARDS AND DETERMINE
IF FALL PROTEC- TION EQUIPMENT IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE TASK, BEFORE
BEGINNING THE WORK.
1. Use a clamp to secure the tower box in position near the
collector ring. See figure 20-2.
Turn Power On 2. Turn the public power service disconnect and
control panel main disconnect switch ON, the PLC board and power
supply LEDs should be ON. See figure 20-3.
3. Continue with Setup Control Panel for GPS Posi- tion on the next
page.
White
Black
3
2
Green1
Collector Ring
Figure 20-1 1. Green Wire to Ground-Terminal One(1) 2. Black Wire
to 120V Line-Terminal Seven(7) 3. White Wire to Common-Terminal
Two(2)
3 2
Figure 20-2 1. Clamp 2. Tower box 3. Collector Ring
3 9
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install VRI-Zone Last Tower Box
(Continued) Verify Control Panel Software 1. Verify the control
panel software version and then if necessary, upgrade to the latest
software version.
Listed below are the software versions available at the time this
publication was approved for printing.
• Pro2 Control Panel software version 8.40 (Pro2 Hardware) or 9.02
(Pro2+ Hardware Only).
• TouchPro Control Panel software version 9.02 (Pro2+ Hardware
Only).
2. If the control panel requires an upgrade continue with Upgrade
Control Panel, below on this page. If not, continue with Setup
Control Panel for GPS Position, below on this page.
Upgrade Control Panel To upgrade a control panel do the
following:
1. Obtain the latest control panel software via Pro Flash
2. Record all the control panel constants.
3. Update the control panel with the latest software.
4. Enter all the control panel constants that were recorded before
the control panel was updated.
5. Continue with Setup Control Panel for GPS Position, below on
this page.
Setup Control Panel for GPS Position Setup the control panel for
use with the GPS Pivot Position Option.
• Obtain the last tower speed and pivot length information from the
VChart report for this machine or measure the span length from
pivot to last regular drive unit not including the overhang and use
the Estimated Drive Unit Speed chart. See figure 21-1.
• Measure and record the distance from the pivot point to the GPS
Tower box.
• If you know the GPS coordinates for the pivot point, continue
with Use Edit to Setup Control Panel for GPS Position in the
Troubleshooting section. If not, continue with one of the set up
procedures listed below.
Pro2 Control Panel v8.40 or v9.01 and Later Setup-Set Current
Method ................................................... 22
TouchPro Control Panel v9.02 and Later Setup-Set Current Method
.......................................................... 23
Estimated Drive Unit Speed Table Use this table to estimate the end
drive unit speed based on the drive unit motor output RPM, tire
size, and machine voltage/frequency. Drive unit speed can also be
determined by measuring the distance traveled in one minute.
Estimated Drive Unit Speed Drive Unit
Motor Output RPM
Tire Sizes / Machine Voltage and Hertz
11.2 x 24 14.9 x 24 16.9 x 24 11.2 x 38
480 Volt 60Hz 380 Volt 50Hz 480 Volt 60Hz 380 Volt 50Hz 480 Volt
60Hz 380 Volt 50Hz 480 Volt 60Hz 380 Volt 50Hz
ft./min. M/min. ft./min. M/min. ft./min. M/min. ft./min. M/min.
ft./min. M/min. ft./min. M/min. ft./min. M/min. ft./min.
M/min.
29 5.90 1.80 4.91 1.50 6.54 1.99 5.45 1.66 6.98 2.13 5.81 1.77 8.06
2.45 6.71 2.04
30 6.10 1.86 5.08 1.55 6.77 2.06 5.64 1.72 7.22 2.20 6.01 1.83 8.34
2.54 6.95 2.12
34 6.95 2.12 5.79 1.76 7.40 2.25 6.16 1.88 8.16 2.48 6.80 2.07 9.45
2.88 7.87 2.40
35 7.12 2.17 5.93 1.81 7.89 2.40 6.57 2.00 8.42 2.56 7.01 2.14 9.73
2.96 8.11 2.47
37 7.53 2.29 6.27 1.91 8.53 2.60 7.11 2.16 8.90 2.71 7.41 2.26
10.28 3.13 8.56 2.61
43 8.75 2.66 7.29 2.22 9.91 3.02 8.26 2.51 10.34 3.15 8.61 2.62
11.94 3.64 9.95 3.03
56 11.39 3.47 9.49 2.89 12.63 3.85 10.52 3.20 13.48 4.10 11.23 3.42
15.56 4.74 12.96 3.95
58 11.80 3.59 9.83 2.99 13.08 3.98 10.90 3.32 13.96 4.25 11.63 3.54
16.12 4.91 13.43 4.09
68 13.84 4.21 11.53 3.51 15.34 4.67 12.78 3.89 16.36 4.98 13.63
4.15 18.90 5.76 15.74 4.79
69 14.03 4.27 11.69 3.56 15.57 4.74 12.97 3.95 16.60 5.05 13.83
4.21 19.18 5.84 15.98 4.86
Figure 21-1
NOTE • After GPS posi- tion is set up, the end gun settings may
need to be ad- justed.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install VRI-Zone Last Tower Box
(Continued) Setup Control Panel for GPS Position Pro2 Control Panel
v8.40 or v9.01 and Later Setup-Set Current Method To setup the GPS
position type do the following at the control panel.
1. Set percent timer to 0.0% (zero percent)
2. Set water to Off
3. Press the Start button to start the machine, energize the safety
circuit and the GPS pivot position tower box
4. The GPS pivot position tower box with GPS receiver is positioned
near the collector ring and wired into either the control panel or
collector ring.
5. Set the 25-Pin Com Port protocol to GPS V2, press SYSTEM , 1 , 8
, 8 , 7 , 2 , 1 , 3 and 1 .
.
7. Set the Baud Rate value to 4800 baud, press ESC , ESC , 2 , and
4 .
(a) Press SYSTEM to go back to the status screen.
8. Check for satellite DGPS lock and satellite count.
(a) Press SYSTEMSYSTEM , 1 , 5 and 3 to see if the GPS receiver is
locked on the DGPS satellite signal. If it is
not locked on DGPS continue waiting. Depending on location it can
take 15 minutes or longer for the GPS receiver to lock on to the
satellite signal and obtain DGPS accuracy. If GPS position is not
working see the Troubleshooting section.
(b) Press SYSTEM to go back to the status screen.
9. Set the Pivot Point position using SET CURRENT, press SYSTEM , 1
, 5 and 1 .
(a) Press 1 , to set the Pivot Point position to the current
position.
(b) Record the Pivot Point Latitude and Longitude on the inside of
control panel door.
(c) Press 1 to save or 2 to cancel.
(d) Press SYSTEM
10. Set the Fallback Position Run Time, press SYSTEM
, 1 , 5 , 2 , 3 , 1 and 1 .
(a) Enter pivot speed. The default is 15.56 ft/min (4.732 m/min).
Press ENTER
to retain value.
(b) Enter pivot length. The default is he default is 1320 ft (402.3
m). Press ENTER
to retain value.
(c) Press SYSTEM
to go back to the status screen.
11. Set the Distance to GPS (The distance from pivot point to GPS
tower box), press SYSTEM
, 1 , 5 and 4 .
(a) Enter the length from the pivot point to the GPS receiver. Do
not enter the pivot length. The default is 1320 ft (402.3 m) and
the range is 10 to 6554 ft (3.0 to 1997.6 m).
(b) Press ENTER
to retain value.
(c) Enter the Plus tolerance for the length from pivot point to GPS
receiver. The Default is 50 ft (15.2 m) and the range is 10 to 6554
ft (3.0 to 1997.6 m). A setting of 50 ft (15.2 m) or more is
recommended to allow for variation in the GPS signal if WAAS is
unavailable.
(d) Press ENTER
to retain value.
(e) Enter the Minus tolerance for the length from pivot point to
GPS receiver. The Default is 50 ft (15.2 m) and the range is 10 to
6554 ft (3.0 to 1997.6 m). A setting of 50 ft (15.2 m) or more is
recommended to allow for variation in the GPS signal if WAAS is
unavailable
(f) Press ENTER
to retain value.
(g) Press SYSTEM
12. Proceed to the Permanently Install GPS Tower Box section
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install VRI-Zone Last Tower Box
(Continued) Setup Control Panel for GPS Position TouchPro Control
Panel v9.02 and Later Setup-Set Current Method To setup the GPS
position type do the following at the control panel.
1. Set percent timer to 0.0% (zero percent)
2. Set water to Off
3. Press the Start button to start the machine, energize the safety
circuit and the GPS pivot position tower box
4. The GPS pivot position tower box with GPS receiver is positioned
near the collector ring and wired into either the control panel or
collector ring.
5. Comm Port setup, press Main / Setup / Comm Port / Comm Port
Tab.
(a) Select the Y-DB9 field and choose PLC from the drop-down list.
See Figure 23-1.
(b) Select the Baud Rate field and choose 4800 bps from the
drop-down list.
(c) Push the PLC tab.
(d) Check the GPSV2 checkbox. See Figure 23-2.
(e) Enter the PLC ID for the GPS tower box.
6. Check for satellite DGPS lock and satellite count.
(a) Push Main / Setup / Constants / Position Tab to see if the GPS
receiver is locked on the DGPS satel- lite signal. If it is not
locked on DGPS continue waiting. Depending on location it can take
15 minutes or longer for the GPS receiver to lock on to the
satellite signal and obtain DGPS accuracy. If GPS position is not
working see the Troubleshooting section.
7. After GPS receiver is locked on satellite signal, set current
Pivot Point position.
(a) Push the Arrow next to Current GPS Position, then push Enter to
set the Pivot Point position to the current position.
(b) Record the Pivot Point GPS Latitude and Longitude on the inside
of control panel door.
8. Set the Distance to GPS (The distance from pivot point to GPS
tower box).
(a) Select the Length to GPS (ft) field and enter the length from
the pivot point to the GPS receiver. Do not enter the pivot length.
The default is 1320 ft (402.3 m), and the range is 10 to 6554 ft
(3.0 to 1997.6 m).
(b) Select the Plus Tolerance field and enter the Plus Tolerance
for the length from pivot point to GPS receiver. The Default is 50
ft (15.2 m) and the range is 10 to 6554 ft (3.0 to 1997.6 m). A
setting of 50 ft (15.2 m) or more is recommended to allow for
variation in the GPS signal if Wide Area Application Services
(WAAS) is unavailable.
(c) Select the Minus Tolerance field and enter the Minus tolerance
for the length from pivot point to GPS receiver. The Default is 50
ft (15.2 m) and the range is 10 to 6554 ft (3.0 to 1997.6 m). A
setting of 50 ft (15.2 m) or more is recommended to allow for
variation in the GPS signal if WAAS is unavailable.
9. Set the Fallback Position Run Time.
(a) Select the Position Calculation Mode field and choose Runtime
from the drop-down menu. The default is Runtime. Resolver is not
recommended.
(b) Select the Pivot Speed field
(c) Enter pivot speed. The default is 15.56 ft/min (4.732
m/min).
(d) Push Enter .
(e) Select the Pivot Length field.
(f) Enter pivot length. The default is he default is 1320 ft (402.3
m).
(g) Push Enter .
(h) Push MainJ to go back to the status screen.
10. Proceed to the Permanently Install GPS Tower Box section
24
Permanently Install Tower Box
! DANGER • THE CONTROL PANEL, COLLECTOR RING AND TOWER BOXES
CONTAIN HIGH VOLTAGE! 480 VOLTS CAN KILL.
• ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR PERFORMING
MAINTE- NANCE TO THE MACHINE.
• INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT, INCLUDING TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
SHOULD BE PER- FORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED VALLEY DEALER.
• ALWAYS REPLACE ANY GUARDS OR SHIELDS THAT ARE REMOVED FOR
PERFORMING MAINTE- NANCE.
Disconnect All Power Follow the MINIMAL LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCE- DURE
located in the SAFETY section of this manual and do the
following:
1. SHUT OFF and LOCK the public power service disconnect to the
irrigation machine. FILL OUT the blue (OSHA safety color code) tag
and at- tach to the disconnect after locking. See figure
25-1.
2. SHUT OFF and LOCK the control panel main power disconnect. FILL
OUT the blue (OSHA safety color code) tag and attach to the discon-
nect after locking. See figure 25-2.
OFF
ON
1
2
26
Disconnect Tower Box
! CAUTION • ALWAYS IDENTIFY POTENTIAL FALL HAZ- ARDS AND DETERMINE
IF FALL PROTEC- TION EQUIPMENT IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE TASK, BEFORE
BEGINNING THE WORK.
1. Take the tower box down from the temporary position near the
collector ring. See figure 26-1.
2. Disconnect the temporary tower box wiring from the control panel
or collector ring and tower box.
Install Tower Box 1. The VRI last tower box typically mounted on
the
last span over the last regular drive unit.
Mount the tower box on one of the four drive unit mounting brackets
using one control box mount- ing plate and four 5/16 x 1 cap screws
and lock nuts. See figure 26-2.
On a machine with a corner, make sure the vari- able rate tower box
does not interfere with the corner or any linkage.
2. Continue with Install VRI Intermediate Tower Boxes on the next
page.
2 1
2
5
1
5
Figure 26-2 1. VRI Last Tower Box 2. DU Mounting Bracket 3. CB
Mounting Bracket
4. 5/16 x 1 Screw 5. 5/16 Lock Nut
27
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install VRI Intermediate Tower
Boxes
! DANGER • THE CONTROL PANEL CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE! LIVE VOLTAGE
CAN KILL.
• ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR PERFORMING
MAINTE- NANCE TO THE MACHINE.
• INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT, INCLUDING TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
SHOULD BE PER- FORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED VALLEY DEALER.
• ALWAYS REPLACE ANY GUARDS OR SHIELDS THAT ARE REMOVED FOR
PERFORMING MAINTE- NANCE.
Disconnect All Power Follow the MINIMAL LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCE- DURE
located in the SAFETY section of this manual and do the
following:
1. SHUT OFF and LOCK the public power service disconnect to the
irrigation machine. FILL OUT the blue (OSHA safety color code) tag
and at- tach to the disconnect after locking. See figure
27-1.
2. SHUT OFF the control panel main power discon- nect and open the
control panel inner door. See figure 27-2.
3. Continue with Install Tower Boxes on the next page.
OFF
ON
1
2
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install VRI Intermediate Tower Boxes
(Continued) Install Tower Boxes Install the variable rate
intermediate and last tower boxes. Two tower box mounting methods
are shown below choose the tower box mounting method based on the
application.
• Variable rate tower boxes should be mounted close to a drive unit
for easy access.
• When GPS position is installed the last variable rate tower box
should be mounted near the GPS receiver on last regular drive
unit.
Bracket Mounting 1. Mount the variable rate tower box on one of
the
four drive unit mounting brackets using one con- trol box mounting
plate and four 5/16 x 1 cap screws and lock nuts. See figure
28-1.
On a machine with a mechanical corner, make sure the variable rate
tower box does not inter- fere with the corner or any
linkage.
2. Continue with Set Tower Box Dip Switches on the next page.
Span Pipe Mounting 1. Mount up to two variable rate tower boxes
on
span pipe near the drive unit using four half clamps. Secure tower
boxes and half clamps to span pipe with four 1/2 x 2-1/2 cap screws
and lock nuts. See figures 28-2 and 28-3.
NOTE • Make sure that the variable rate tower box and/or mounting
does not interfere with in- termediate tower box linkage or
mechanical corner run cycle box linkage.
2. Continue with Set Tower Box Sync Pattern Dip Switches on the
next page.
2
5
1
5
Figure 28-1 1. Variable Rate Tower Box 2. DU Mounting Bracket 3. CB
Mounting Bracket
4. 5/16 x 1 Screw 5. 5/16 Lock Nut
2
5
1
4
3
3
4
5
Single Tower Box Span Pipe Mounting Shown
Figure 28-2 1. Variable Rate Tower Box 2. Span Pipe 3. Half
Clamp
4. 1/2 x 2-1/2 Screw 5. 1/2 Lock Nut
2
5
1
4
3
3
4
5
1
Double Tower Box Span Pipe Mounting Shown
Figure 28-3 1. Variable Rate Tower Box 2. Span Pipe 3. Half
Clamp
4. 1/2 x 2-1/2 Screw 5. 1/2 Lock Nut
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install VRI Intermediate Tower Boxes
(Continued) Set Tower Box Sync Pattern Dip Switches 1. Set the sync
pattern dip switches number 5, 6,
7 and 8 to the same sync pattern as the control panel power line
carrier. See figure 29-1.
• All circuit boards on one individual machine must use the same
sync pattern. See figure 29-1.
NOTE • When using Version 1 modem card with the Version 2 modem
card on the same system take note of the following:
• The Version 1 modem card firmware must be updated in order to
communicate with the Version 2 modem card.
• The Version 1 modem card cannot communi- cate with the Version 2
modem card when dip switch synchronization settings 5 through 16
are used. See figure 29-1.
2. Continue with Set Tower Box ID Dip Switches on the next
page.
SYNC PATTERN #2 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #4 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #3 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #1 (DEFAULT)
SYNC PATTERN #5 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #7 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #6 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #8 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #10 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #9 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #11 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #13 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #12 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #15 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #16 (OPTIONAL)
SYNC PATTERN #14 (OPTIONAL)
Switches are shown in black
Switches are shown in black
Version 2 Modem
Figure 29-1 Power Line Carrier Dip Switch Sync Pattern
Settings
30
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install VRI Intermediate Tower Boxes
(Continued) Set Tower Box ID Dip Switches 1. Set the dip switch
I.D. number for each variable
rate tower box. Up to 15 variable rate tower boxes can be
identified. See figures 30-1 and 30-2.
(a) The 1st tower box is the one closest to the pivot point. Other
tower boxes that are farther away from the pivot point are
identified in nu- merical order beginning with 2nd tower box. See
figures 30-1 and 30-2.
(b) Set the dip switch on each variable rate tower box circuit
board with a different I.D. number. See figure 30-1.
(c) Use a permanent marker to write the tower box ID on the outside
of tower box cover
2. Continue with Identify Sprinkler Bank Solenoids on the next
page.
1ST TOWER BOXI.D. NUMBERS
Switches are shown in black
Figure 30-1 PLC Tower Box ID Number Dip Switch Settings
Pivot
LRDU
Pivot
LRDU
1
1
2
Figure 30-2 Single PLC Tower Box Span Pipe Mounting Shown 1. 1st
Tower Box (Closest to Pivot Point)
Double PLC Tower Box Span Pipe Mounting Shown 1. 1st Tower Box
(Closest to Pivot Point) 2. 2nd Tower Box
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install VRI Intermediate Tower Boxes
(Continued) Identify Sprinkler Bank Solenoids 1. Identify and mark
the sprinkler bank solenoids on
each variable rate tower box. See figures 31-1 and 31-2.
2. Continue with Install Sprinkler Valves instruction below.
Install Sprinkler Valves 1. Install sprinkler valve plumbing with
pipe sealant
in locations on span pipe as required for the ap- plication. See
figure 31-2.
2. Refer to the sprinkler chart for this application and mark each
sprinkler valve with #1 or #2 to indicate which solenoid valve it
will connect to.
3. A typical sprinkler valve plumbing configuration is shown in
figure 31-2.
However, the sprinkler valve plumbing configura- tion may vary
depending on application.
• This configuration with the sprinkler valve in- stalled
horizontally allows water to drain away from the valve in either
direction to prevent damage due to freezing conditions. Other
configurations are shown in the parts section of this manual.
4. The water filter and stand pipe are optional.
• If the water filter will be installed see Install Water Filter
instruction below.
• If the stand pipe will be installed see Install Stand Pipe
instruction on the next page.
• If nether the water filter or the stand pipe will be installed
proceed to Install Sprinkler Bank Tubing Harnesses on page
33.
Install Water Filter (Optional) 1. Assemble water filter plumbing
as shown in fig-
ure 31-3.
2. Install water filter plumbing in any sprinkler fitting on span
pipe near the variable rate tower box. See figure 31-3.
3. Route a length of plastic tubing from the water filter fitting
to T fitting in port #1 or P on solenoid #2 of the variable rate
tower box. See figure 31-3.
4. Secure plastic tubing with plastic wire ties as needed.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each water filter/ variable rate
tower box.
6. Continue with Install Sprinkler Bank Tubing Har- nesses
instruction on page 33.
Sol #1 Sol #2
Figure 31-2 Typical Sprinkler Valve Configuration
Single Tower Box Span Pipe Mounting Shown
Sol #2 Port 1 or P
1
2
3
4
5
67
9
10
11
8
Figure 31-3 1. 3/4 x 2 Nipple 2. 3/4 Tee 3. 3/4 x 90 Street Elbow
4. 3/4 x 2 Nipple PVC 5. Water Filter 6. 3/4 Pipe Bushing PVC
7. 1/4 Pipe Bushing 8. Elbow Tube Fitting 9. 3/4 x 6 Nipple 10. 3/4
Coupler 11. Plastic Tubing
32
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install Stand Pipe (Optional) The Stand
Pipe Option is used to reduce OFF duty cycle lag time in extreme
applications where it takes more than a few seconds for sprinkler
valves in a specific zone to close. See figure 32-1.
This option is typically not used in normal applica- tions.
1. Assemble stand pipe plumping as shown in fig- ure 32-1.
2. Do one of the following.
• Attach stand pipe assembly to span pipe flange with two 1/2 x
2-1/2 cap screws, flat washers and lock nuts. See figure
32-1.
or
• Attach stand pipe assembly to half clamp mount with two 1/2 x
2-1/2 cap screws, four flat washers and two lock nuts.
• 5, 6-5/8, 8-5/8 Span Pipe
» Attach half clamp and half clamp mount to span pipe to span pipe
with two 1/2 x 2-1/2 cap screws and lock nuts.
• 6 or 8 Span Pipe
» Attach half clamp and half clamp mount to span pipe to span pipe
with two 1/2 x 2-1/2 cap screws, spacers and lock nuts.
• 10 Span Pipe
» Attach half clamp and half clamp mount to span pipe to span pipe
with two 5/8 x 2-1/2 cap screws and lock nuts to secure on When the
span pipe is 10 inches . See figure 32-1.
3. Route a length of plastic tubing from exhaust port fitting on
each solenoid valve to one of the fittings on stand pipe. See
figure 32-2.
4. Secure each connection with crimp clamp.
5. Secure plastic tubing with plastic wire ties as needed.
6. Make sure the stand pipe ball valve is closed dur- ing
operation. See figure 32-2
7. Repeat Steps 1, through 6 for each stand pipe/ variable rate
tower box.
8. Continue with Install Sprinkler Bank Tubing Har- nesses on the
next page.
1
2
3
1
2
5
83
1212
14
Figure 32-1 1. Running Light Bracket 2. 3/4 x 3/4 Cross Fitting 3.
3/4 Ball Valve 4. 3/4 Elbow 5. 3/4 to 1/8 Reducer 6. Elbow 1/8 x
1/4 Hose Barb 7. 3 Plastic Tubing 8. 1/8 x 1/4 Hose Barb Fitting 9.
1/2 X 2-1/2 Cap Screw
10. 1/2 Flat Washer 11. 1/2 Lock Nut 12. Half Clamp Mount 13. Half
Clamp 14. Spacer (as Required)
Stand Pipe Span Pipe Mounting Shown
1
Figure 32-2 1. Plastic Tubing 2. Exhaust Port 3. Solenoid
4. Fitting 5. Stand Pipe 6. Ball Valve
33
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install Sprinkler Bank Tubing Harnesses
1. Route a length of plastic tubing from the fitting
on port A or #2 on sprinkler bank #1 solenoid valve #1 down span
pipe, under existing span cable clamps to the fitting on last
sprinkler valve that will connect to solenoid valve #1. This is the
sprinkler bank #1 solenoid #1 tubing harness. See figure
33-1.
2. Use a Tee fitting and short length of plastic tubing to connect
each required sprinkler valve to the sprinkler bank #1 solenoid #1
tubing harness. See figure 33-2.
3. Secure each connection with crimp clamp. See figure 33-2.
4. Route a length of plastic tubing from the fitting on port A or
#2 on sprinkler bank #1 solenoid valve #1 down span pipe, under
existing span cable clamps to the fitting on last sprinkler valve
that will connect to solenoid valve #2. This is the sprinkler bank
#1 solenoid #2 tubing harness. See figure 33-1.
5. Use a Tee fitting and short length of plastic tubing to connect
each required sprinkler valve to the sprinkler bank #1 solenoid #2
tubing harness. See figure 33-2.
6. Secure each valve/tube connection with crimp clamp. See figure
33-2.
7. Repeat Steps 1 through 6 for each sprinkler bank.
8. Continue with Install Strain Relief Fittings instruc- tion on
the next page.
Single Tower Box Span Pipe Mounting Shown
Sol #2 Port A or #2
1
2
3
3
Figure 33-1 1. Solenoid #1 Tubing Harness 2. Solenoid #2 Tubing
Harness 3. Crimp Clamp
1 2
4
3
Figure 33-2 1. Plastic Tubing 2. Sprinkler Valve 3. Tee Fitting 4.
Crimp Clamp
34
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install Strain Relief Fittings 1. Install
strain relief fitting in each variable rate
tower box and secure with one lock nut. See figure 34-1.
2. Install strain relief fitting in each existing tower box as
required and secure with one lock nut. See figure 34-1.
3. Continue with Wire Variable Rate Tower Boxes instruction
below.
Wire Variable Rate Tower Boxes 1. Refer to the field install and
wiring diagrams sec-
tion and wire the variable rate tower boxes to the existing tower
boxes.
2. After the wiring is completed continue with one of the set up
procedures listed below:
Pro2 Control Panel v8.40 and higher, Setup Variable Rate Irrigation
Zone Option....................................51
TouchPro Control v9.02 and higher, Setup Variable Rate Irrigation
Zone Option....................................52
2
1
3
6
1
3
Figure 34-1 1. Strain Relief Fitting 2. Variable Rate Tower Box 3.
Lock Nut 4. Existing Tower Box
35
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS
Contents Decal Dip Switch Settings for Power Line Carrier pn
0998384...............................................................................................
36 Field Install Dip Switch Settings pn 9311996
.........................................................................................................................
37 Field Wiring VRI Intermediate Tower Box pn 9311842
...........................................................................................................
38 Decal Wiring Schematic VRI Intermediate Tower Box pn 0998385
........................................................................................
39 Field Install Stand Pipe Option pn 9311843
...........................................................................................................................
40 Field Install Data Port Programming Cable pn 9311846
........................................................................................................
41
5 Volt communications Pro2 Field Wiring Power Line Carrier 5 Volt
Comm Signal to Control Panel pn 9311777
................................................ 42 TouchPro v9.02
Field Wiring Power Line Carrier 5 Volt Comm Signal to Control Panel
pn 9311856_D .......................... 43 Field Wiring VRI 5 Volt
Communications Signal Last Tower Box pn 9311844
..................................................................
44 Decal Wiring Schematic VRI 5 Volt Communications Signal Last
Tower Box pn 0998386...............................................
45
15 Volt Communications Pro2 Field Wiring Power Line Carrier 15 Volt
Comm Signal to Control Panel pn 9311829
.............................................. 46 TouchPro v9.02
Field Wiring Power Line Carrier 15 Volt Comm Signal to Control
Panel pn 9311859_C ........................ 47 Field Wiring VRI 15
Volt Communications Signal Last Tower Box pn 9311845
................................................................ 48
Decal Wiring Schematic VRI 15 Volt Communications Signal Last Tower
Box pn 0998387.............................................
49
36
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS Decal Dip Switch Settings for
Power Line Carrier pn 0998384
37
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS Field Install Dip Switch Settings
pn 9311996
38
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS Field Wiring VRI Intermediate
Tower Box pn 9311842
39
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS Decal Wiring Schematic VRI
Intermediate Tower Box pn 0998385
40
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS Field Install Stand Pipe Option
pn 9311843
41
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS Field Install Data Port
Programming Cable pn 9311846
42
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS Pro2 Field Wiring Power Line
Carrier 5 Volt Communications Signal To Control Panel pn
9311777
5 Volt communications Pro2 Field Wiring Power Line Carrier 5 Volt
Comm Signal to Control Panel pn 9311777
43
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS TouchPro v9.02 Field Wiring Power
Line Carrier 5 Volt Comm Signal to Control Panel pn 9311856_D
44
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS Field Wiring VRI 5 Volt
Communications Signal Last Tower Box pn 9311844
45
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS Decal Wiring Schematic VRI 5 Volt
Communications Signal Last Tower Box pn 0998386
46
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS Pro2 Field Wiring Power Line
Carrier 15 Volt Communications Signal to Control Panel pn
9311829
15 Volt Communications Pro2 Field Wiring Power Line Carrier 15 Volt
Comm Signal to Control Panel pn 9311829
47
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS TouchPro v9.02 Field Wiring Power
Line Carrier 15 Volt Comm Signal to Control Panel pn
9311859_C
48
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS Field Wiring VRI 15 Volt
Communications Signal Last Tower Box pn 9311845
49
FIELD INSTALL AND WIRING DIAGRAMS Decal Wiring Schematic VRI 15
Volt Communications Signal Last Tower Box pn 0998387
50
Setup
Setup Variable Rate Irrigation Zone Option Pro2 8.40 or Higher To
setup the Variable Rate Irrigation Option (VRI-Zone) with GPS
Position the GPS position option must be setup first.
» If the GPS position option was setup using the Setup Control
Panel for GPS Position instructions in the Install VRI-Zone Last
Tower Box section of this manual, continue with step 1 below.
» If the GPS position option has not been setup, go back to the
Install VRI-Zone Last Tower Box section of this manual and perform
the necessary GPS position installation procedures before
continuing.
• Determine the minimum flow rate. The minimum flow rate is
determined by the pump curve and hydraulics of the center
pivot.
• Determine the maximum pressure setting. The maximum pressure
setting is determined by the pump curve and hydraulics of the
center pivot. If there is an underground pipeline it is recommended
that the setting be 10% below the pressure rating of the pipeline.
Contact the pump supplier for guidance.
1. Set the Protocol for the 9-pin and 25 pin com ports.
(a) Press SYSTEM , 1 , 8 , 8 , 7 and 1 (9-pin com port).
(b) Press 1 and 5 for REMOTE CTL protocol. Used to down load
variable rate prescription plans.
(c) Press 2 and 5 for 9600 baud.
(d) Press ESC to go back to the com port screen.
(e) Press 2 (25-pin com port).
(f) Press 1 , 3 , and 3 to enable VRI Zone Control.
(g) Press ESC and ESC .
(h) Press 2 and 4 for 4800 baud rate.
(i) Press SYSTEM to go back to the status screen. 2. Set the
Constants for VRI Zone Control.
(a) Press SYSTEM , 1 , 8 , 8 , 8 and 5 for the VRI Zone Control
screen. • If a flow meter will be used in this application continue
with step b. • If a flow meter will not be used in this application
continue with step c.
(b) Press 2 for minimum flow rate screen (min flow rate). The
current setting is shown ( ) in gpm (lps).
(i) Enter the minimum flow rate value for this application and
press ENTER
. The range is 1-999 gpm (lps).
(c) Press 3 for maximum pressure screen (max pres). The current
setting is shown ( ) in psi (kPa).
(i) Enter the maximum pressure value for this application and press
ENTER
. The range is 1-999 psi (kPa).
(d) Press 4 for valve resync. The current setting is shown ( ) in
psi (kPa).
(i) Enter the resync pressure value for this application and press
ENTER
. Typically set 5 psi (34.4 kPa) below the maximum pressure
setting. The range is 1-999 psi (kPa).
(e) Press 5 for sprinkler banks. The current setting is shown (
).
(i) Enter the number of sprinkler zones for this application and
press ENTER
. Range is 1-30 sprinkler zones.
(ii) Press SYSTEM to go back to the status screen. 3. Turn on the
VRI Zone Control feature
(a) Press OPTION , 8 , 7 , 1 and 1 to turn VRI Zone Control
ON.
(b) Press SYSTEM to go back to the status screen. 4. Control panel
setup for Variable Rate Irrigation Option is complete. Continue
with Test and Adjust GPS
Position on page 53.
51
SETUP
Setup Variable Rate Irrigation Zone Option - TouchPro v9.02 or
Higher To setup the Variable Rate Irrigation Option (VRI-Zone) with
GPS Position the GPS position option must be setup first.
» If the GPS position option was setup using the Setup Control
Panel for GPS Position instructions in the Install VRI-Zone Last
Tower Box section of this manual, continue with step 1 below.
» If the GPS position option has not been setup, go back to the
Install VRI-Zone Last Tower Box section of this manual and perform
the necessary GPS position installation procedures before
continuing.
• Determine the minimum flow rate. The minimum flow rate is
determined by the pump curve and hydraulics of the center
pivot.
• Determine the maximum pressure setting. The maximum pressure
setting is determined by the pump curve and hydraulics of the
center pivot. If there is an underground pipeline it is recommended
that the setting be 10% below the pressure rating of the pipeline.
Contact the pump supplier for guidance.
1. Set the Protocol for the com ports. (a) Comm Port setup, press
Main / Setup / Comm Port / Comm Port Tab. (b) Select the DB9 field
and choose Remote Control from the drop-down list. Used to down
load variable
rate prescription plans. (c) Select the Baud Rate field and choose
9600 bps from the drop-down list.
(d) Push the PLC tab.
(e) Check the VRi-Zone checkbox to enable VRI Zone Control. 2. Set
the Constants for VRI Zone Control.
(a) Push Options / VRI / VRI-Z Constants to display the VRI-Z
Constants screen. • If a flow meter will be used in this
application continue with step b. • If a flow meter will not be
used in this application continue with step c.
(b) The Min Flow Rate field displays the current minimum flow rate
in gpm (lpm). To change the minimum flow rate, select the Min Flow
Rate field and enter the new minimum flow rate value. The range is
1-999 gpm ( lpm). Push Enter to retain the value.
(c) The Maximum Pressure (Max Pressure) field displays the current
maximum pressure in psi (kPa). To change the maximum pressure
limit, select the Max Pressure field.Enter the new maximum pressure
value. The range is 1-999 psi (kPa). The default is 80 psi (551.5
kPa). Push Enter to retain the value.
(d) The Valve Resync Pressure field displays the current resync
pressure in psi (kPa). To change the valve resync pressure, select
the Valve Resync Pressure field. Enter a new resync pressure value.
The range is 1-999 psi (6.90-6887.90 kPa). The default is 60 psi
(413.7 kPa). Push Enter to retain the value.
(e) The # of Sprinkler Banks field displays the current number of
sprinkler banks. To change the number of sprin- kler banks, select
the # of Sprinkler Banks field and choose the number of sprinkler
banks for this application. The range is 1-30 sprinkler zones. The
default is 1.
3. Push Options, VRI, VRI-Z Map to display the VRI-Z Map screen.
Select the VRI-Z field. Choose ON to turn VRI-Z on, or choose OFF
to turn VRI-Z off.
4. Control panel setup for Variable Rate Irrigation Option is
complete. Continue with Test and Adjust GPS Position on page
55.
52
SETUP
53
TESTING Test and Adjust GPS Position - Pro2 Use the following
procedure to view the position screen of a Pro2 control panel and
verify that the GPS position sensor is working and then set the
pivot position.
NOTE • Initially it may be necessary to run the machines in both
directions so that the positon displayed on the screen is
accurate.
• When the direction of travel changes the position is updated with
the GPS position.
1. View the Position screen. See figure 53-1.
a) Press SYSTEM
• Current Position: The unfiltered and filtered GPS positions are
displayed.
• Sat Count: Displays the number of satellites in view.
• Lock: Displays the satellite signal (None, Stan- dard or DGPS)
that the GPS receiver is locked on.
• Lat: Displays the current latitude.
• Lon: Displays the current longitude.
• Current Position: Displays the current position
of the machine.
3. Run machine in either direction to verify that the position
displayed on the status screen changes periodically as the machine
moves.
• If GPS position is not working see the Trouble- shooting
section.
• If GPS position is workingcontinue with step 4.
4. If 0 degrees north is not desired set the position of the pivot
span in degrees. Position value is located on Position screen. Must
have GPS Lock in order to edit position. Default is 0 degrees,
machine pointing north.
(a) Press SYSTEM
(c) Press ENTER
to retain value.
5. Press SYSTEM
to go back to the status screen.
6. Installation of the GPS position option for vari- able rate
irrigation is complete. Continue with Test Variable Rate Irrigation
on the next page.
CURRENT POSITION: 288.3 -> 175.6 SAT COUNT: 8 LOCK: DGPS LAT:
(-30.297895) LON: (-127.739125) CURRENT POSITION (175.6) >
Figure 53-1
54
TESTING
0 EXIT 1 RESYNC VALVES 2 TEST VALVES PRESS NUMBER > 2
Figure 54-2
0 EXIT 3 CRUISE CTL 6 N/A 1 SYS FAULTS 4 VRI-Z DIAG 7 NA 2 ERROR
LOG 5 PLC ERRORS PRESS NUMBER > 4
Figure 54-1
Test Variable Rate Irrigation - Pro2 Use the following procedure to
test the operation of the variable rate irrigation sprinkler
banks.
1. Set the percent timer above 0.0 (zero percent), start the
machine, turn water on and with the machine running, do the
following to verify that each sprinkler bank is working.
2. Use the diagnostics test valves feature.
(a) Press DIAGNOSTICS
, 4 and 2 for Test Valves screen. See figures 54-1 and 54-2.
(b) Enter the sprinkler bank valve number to test. See figure
54-3.
(c) Press ENTER
to turn valve OFF.
• Example: Press 30 and ENTER to turn sprin- kler bank valve 30
OFF.
• This feature will turn all sprinkler bank valves on (1=ON) and
then turn the valve number entered to off (0=OFF). This setting
will be maintained for 5 minutes or until a different sprinkler
bank is commanded off. After 5 minutes the control panel resorts
back to the programmed settings.
3. Repeat steps (b) and (c) for all sprinkler bank valves.
• If the sprinkler banks work correctly installa- tion is
complete.
• If the sprinkler banks do not work correctly, verify proper
installation of VRI tower boxes and dip switch settings. See
Troubleshooting section.
TURNS ONE VALVE OFF FOR FIVE MINUTES 1-10 11-20 21-30 XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
PRESS NUMBER OF VALVE TO TURN OFF > Figure 54-3
Test Variable Rate Irrigation
55
TESTING Test and Adjust GPS Position - TouchPro If the machine is
equipped with GPS Position, do the following to verify that GPS
Position is working.
1. Push Setup, Constants, Position to display the Position
settings. Refer to Figure 55-1.
2. When GPS Position is working, the Position screen displays the
fields listed below. See Figure 55-1.
• Current GPS Position:
» Count – the number of satellites in view
» Sat Lock – the satellite signal (None, Standard, DGPS, and No
GPS) onto which the GPS receiver is locked
» Lat – the current latitude
» Lon – the current longitude
• Pivot Point GPS Position – the current position (latitude and
longitude) of the machine's pivot point
• In Event of GPS Signal Loss:
» Shutdown System – a position loss function that shuts the system
down
» Disable Endguns – a position loss function that disables the
endguns
» Fallback Position – a position loss function that calculates the
position until the GPS position is re-acquired
» Pivot Speed – the pivot's current speed (ft/min)
» Pivot Length – the pivot's current length (ft)
When the GPS Position is lost No GPS is displayed in the Sat Lock
field.
3. Run the machine in either direction to verify that the position
displayed on the Status screen changes periodically as the machine
moves.
• If GPS position is not working, refer to the Troubleshooting
section of this manual or call your local Valley Dealer.
• If GPS position is working, the installation is complete.
4. If 0 degrees north is not desired set the position of the pivot
span in degrees. Position value is located on Position screen. Must
have GPS Lock in order to edit position. Default is 0 degrees,
machine pointing north. See Figure 55-2.
(a) Push Calibrate.
(b) Using the numeric keypad, enter the current pivot posi- tion
from 0.0° to 359.9°.
(c) Push Enter .
5. Installation of the GPS position option for variable rate
irriga- tion is complete. Continue with Test Variable Rate
Irrigation on the next page.
2
5
1
43
Figure 55-1 1. Current Position 2. Pivot Point GPS 3. Sat Lock 4.
Count 5. In Event of GPS Signal Loss
TouchPro Test and Adjust GPS Position
1
56
TESTING Test Variable Rate Irrigation - TouchPro Use the following
procedure to test the operation of the variable rate irrigation
sprinkler banks.
1. Set the percent timer above 0.0 (zero percent), start the
machine, turn water on and with
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