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ARAG bravo series 400S Installation, Use And Maintenance Manual

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400S brAvo SerieS computer
with integrAteD gpS nAvigAtor
4674A9DX0.950
Software rel. 1.0X
inStALLAtion, uSe AnD mAintenAnce

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  • Page 1 400S brAvo SerieS computer with integrAteD gpS nAvigAtor 4674A9DX0.950 Software rel. 1.0X inStALLAtion, uSe AnD mAintenAnce...
  • Page 2 WARNING: When Bravo 400S is configured as a GPS GUIDANCE MONITOR (chap. 9) it does not control the valves: any intervention must be made separately. For valve control see the relevant instruction manual. The opening / closing of sections must be notified to Bravo 400S with the dedicated switches (par. 12.2) to provide information on the activity in the field manually.
  • Page 3 12.2 Operating switches for control unit valves WARNING When Bravo 400S is configured as a GPS GUIDANCE MONITOR (chap. 9) the switches signal the status of each section but do not control them: any intervention on the valves must be made separately, by consulting the instruction manual of the relevant control.
  • Page 4 12.4 Guidance screen When Bravo 400S is configured as a GPS GUIDANCE MONITOR (chap. 9) the display shows a limited amount of information. using tHe keys Display zoom adjustment Displays job information / alarms (par. 15.1) ) zoom in, ) zoom out Go to “Home”...
  • Page 5 12.5 Spraying a field • Go the beginning of the field to be sprayed. • Switch Bravo 400S on (par 7.2). After self-diagnostics, Bravo 400S displays the "Home" screen (Fig. 232). Let us assume we want to spray a field •...
  • Page 6 > > > 12.5 Spraying a field • In the job menu, set the tank level with the function Tank (par. 15.3). • Start spraying by acting on the main control valve switch. • Start moving along the field perimeter. Fig. 241 maRking points a and b Mark A ?
  • Page 7 "AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS" - STRUCTURE automatic functions To access automatic functions, start a job New job Resume job Continue last job , chap. 14 "Home" Menu); Auto in the guidance screen press . When the list is active (Fig. 245), pressing any key at the side will enable the relevant function.
  • Page 8 "AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS" - F2 AUTOMATIC ADjUSTMENT ON/OFF 13.1 Output adjustment Bravo 400S can control chemical output with an automatic adjustment function (par. 13.2, DEFAULT: ON). automatic adJustment on automatic adJustment off (manuaL) Bravo 400S keeps the set spray rate constant regardless from the changes in speed Rate manual regulation shall be carried out with the suitable and boom section status.
  • Page 9 "AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS" - MANUAL / AUTOMATIC NOzzLE SELECTION 13.4 How the automatic nozzle selection works (SELETRON system) In a traditional system, the farming machine speed limits depend on the minimum and maximum pressure of the nozzle in use and on the desired spray rate.
  • Page 10 "AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS" - MANUAL / AUTOMATIC NOzzLE SELECTION 13.5 Automatic nozzle selection ON/OFF Enables / disables automatic nozzle selection on all spraying points (DEFAULT: ON). Auto 1 In the guidance screen, press 2 Press (Fig. 252) to enable or disable automatic selection. NOZZLE A Automatic selection Automatic selection...
  • Page 11 "AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS" - F6 AUTOMATIC SECTION MANAGEMENT ON/OFF 13.7 Boom section management When Bravo 400S is configured as a GPS GUIDANCE MONITOR (chap. 9) section management is always MANUAL. automatic management on automatic management off (manuaL) The section valves are closed or opened automatically. Section valves must be opened or closed manually. Automatic section management ON/OFF To change section valve management mode, use function (par.
  • Page 12 "AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS" - F6 AUTOMATIC SECTION MANAGEMENT ON/OFF 13.8 Automatic section management ON/OFF Enables / disables automatic boom section management (DEFAULT: ON). Auto 1 In the guidance screen, press 2 Press (Fig. 258) to enable or disable automatic management. Automatic section Automatic section management management...
  • Page 13 "HOME" MENU - STRUCTURE "Home" menu Fig. 259 Home To enter the menu press the key: once inside the menu, pressing each key will enable the corresponding function. The table below sums up all menu items and corresponding keys: par. par. 14.1 14.2 Continue last job Save job...
  • Page 14 "HOME" MENU - F1 CONTINUE LAST jOB 14.1 Continue last job Continues last job. 1 Press to continue the last job, from the point where it has been interrupted. Spraying settings Target rate Nozzles config 2 Check in Fig. 261); change them if necessary. 3 Select and press to switch to guidance mode.
  • Page 15 "HOME" MENU - F2 SAVE jOB 14.2 Save job Saves current job Fig. 263 Fig. 264 Legend: 1 Press to save current job: the name edit screen is displayed (Fig. 264). Type the name. job_01 2a Press in succession to select the character you wish to type Typed Name Cursor Selected character...
  • Page 16 "HOME" MENU - F3 NEW jOB 14.3 New job Starts a new job 1 Press to start a new job. Bravo 400S asks to save the current job (Fig. 266). Press to continue without saving (2a) or to interrupt the procedure and save (2b). Fig. 266 IF AT THIS STAGE YOU CHOOSE TO CONTINUE 2b The...
  • Page 17 "HOME" MENU - F4 MEMORIES MANAGEMENT 14.4 Memories management Manages and copies data between internal and external memories (SD card, Pendrive) Allows to upload, save and/or delete the data memorized on Bravo 400S or on an external memory (SD card / Pendrive); said data concern jobs carried out, maps or machine configurations.

  • Page 18: Internal Memory

    "HOME" MENU - F4 MEMORIES MANAGEMENT > INTERNAL MEMORY 14.4.1 Internal memory Implements Tractors Users jobs Maps Allows to transfer the saved data concerning , from the internal memory of Bravo 400S onto an "external" support (SD card or USB pendrive). Implements Tractors, Users, The following paragraphs will use...
  • Page 19 "HOME" MENU - F4 MEMORIES MANAGEMENT > SD CARD 14.4.2 SD card Implements Tractors Users jobs Maps Allows to transfer the saved data concerning , from the SD card onto the internal memory of Bravo 400S. Implements Tractors Users The following paragraphs will use as an example: the same procedure will be valid for all other cases ( , etc., Fig.
  • Page 20 "HOME" MENU - F4 MEMORIES MANAGEMENT > SD CARD > > > 14.4.2 SD card • Remote devices upgrade Allows to upgrade the software of the devices connected to Bravo 400S: Seletron RCU (control unit), hydraulic RCU, switch box, etc. Before starting the procedure copy the upgrade files onto the SD card.
  • Page 21 "HOME" MENU - F4 MEMORIES MANAGEMENT > SD CARD > > > 14.4.2 SD card Remote devices upgrade 1 Select the menu and press Fig. 288 Upgrade file 2 Enter the menu, select the desired file from the list (Fig. 290) and press Available upgrades: RCUTRON •...
  • Page 22 "HOME" MENU - F4 MEMORIES MANAGEMENT > USB PENDRIVE 14.4.3 USB Pendrive Implements Tractors Users jobs Maps Allows to transfer the saved data concerning , from the pendrive onto Bravo 400S internal memory. Implements Tractors Users The following paragraphs will use as an example: the same procedure will be valid for all other cases ( , etc., Fig.
  • Page 23 "HOME" MENU - F4 MEMORIES MANAGEMENT > USB PENDRIVE > > > 14.4.3 USB Pendrive • Remote devices upgrade Allows to upgrade the software of the devices connected to Bravo 400S: Seletron RCU (control unit), hydraulic RCU, switch box, etc. Before starting the procedure copy the upgrade files onto the pendrive.
  • Page 24 "HOME" MENU - F4 MEMORIES MANAGEMENT > USB PENDRIVE > > > 14.4.3 USB Pendrive Remote devices upgrade 1 Select the menu and press Fig. 305 Upgrade file 2 Enter the menu, select the desired file from the list (Fig. 307) and press Fig. 306 Fig. 307 Start upgrade procedure 3 Now select and press Follow the instructions on the display and start the...
  • Page 25 "HOME" MENU - F5 RESUME jOB 14.5 Resume job Enables procedure for resuming a previously interrupted job. 1 Press to resume a previous job, from the list of saved jobs. 2 In the list, select the desired configuration (Fig. 312) and press to confirm.
  • Page 26 "HOME" MENU - F6 INFO / ALARMS 14.6 Info / Alarms Displays job information / alarms. Info / Alarms 1 Press to view the menu (Fig. 316). This screen gives an overview of the active notifications for the operator, rated by Critical alarms importance as Low priority alarms...
  • Page 27 "jOB MENU" - STRUCTURE Job menu When Bravo 400S is configured as a GPS GUIDANCE MONITOR (chap. 9) the menu contains a limited amount of items. New job Resume job Continue last job To access job menu start a job ( chap.
  • Page 28 "jOB MENU" - F1 INFO / ALARMS 15.1 Info / Alarms Displays job information / alarms 1 In the guidance screen, press Menu Info / Alarms 2 Press to view the menu (Fig. 319). Critical alarms Low priority This screen gives an overview of the active notifications for the operator, rated by importance as alarms Info A description of the selected notification...
  • Page 29 "jOB MENU" - F2 WORk DATA 15.2 Displays job data Work data Menu 1 In the guidance screen, press 2 Press to view job data (Fig. 321 and Fig. 322). 3 Press to scroll data. Fig. 320 Fig. 321 The data and unit of measurement shown are listed in par.
  • Page 30 "jOB MENU" - F3 TANk 15.3 Tank Manages tank filling. 1 In the guidance screen, press Menu Tank 2 Press to view the menu (Fig. 324). Filling Level reset Filled quantity manual setup Fig. 323 Fig. 324 In this screen it is possible to enable several procedures: - Filling (Fig.
  • Page 31 "jOB MENU" - F4 GPS DATA 15.4 GPS Data Displays GPS data Menu 1 In the guidance screen, press GPS Data 2 Press to view the menu (Fig. 329). This screen shows the data sent to the GPS receiver. A description of the selected data is shown at the bottom of the display.
  • Page 32 "jOB MENU" - F5 CAMERA 15.5 Camera Displays images from connected cameras Menu 1 In the guidance screen, press Camera 2 Press to view the menu (Fig. 331). By connecting one or more cameras, it is possible to monitor working areas and at the same time view spraying data. Enable camera view during advanced setup (par.
  • Page 33 "jOB MENU" - F6 PRESCRIPTION MAP 15.6 Prescription map Overview of the prescription map in use 1 In the guidance screen, press Menu Prescription map 2 Press to view the menu (Fig. 333). From this screen it is possible to view data of the prescription map during spraying and to check the position of the machine on the map. Scroll spray rate values to the LEFT.
  • Page 34 "jOB MENU" - F7 zOOM ALL 15.7 Zoom all Overview of the field during spraying 1 In the guidance screen, press Menu Zoom all 2 Press to view the menu (Fig. 335). Fig. 334 Fig. 335 Enter Delete Scroll Scroll Value Confirm access Exit function (LEFT / (UP /...
  • Page 35 "jOB MENU" - F8 MENU 15.8 Menu Job settings menu 1 In the guidance screen, press Menu Menu Settings 2 Press to view the menu (Fig. 337). In this screen it is possible to access several different menus, which can be useful during spraying: Alarms •...
  • Page 36 "jOB FUNCTIONS" - STRUCTURE Job functions When Bravo 400S is configured as a GPS GUIDANCE MONITOR (chap. 9) job functions are limited. New job Resume job Continue last job To access job functions start a job ( chap. 14 "Home" Menu); Func in the guidance screen press When the list is active (Fig.
  • Page 37 "jOB FUNCTIONS" - F1 SPRAY RATE 16.1 Spray rate Change spray rate Func 1 In the guidance screen, press 2 Press to enable the function. 3 Change the spray rate value for the job (Fig. 342). 4 Confirm the data. Fig. 341 Fig. 342 Enter...
  • Page 38 "jOB FUNCTIONS" - F2 GUIDANCE MODE 16.2 Guidance mode Selecting guidance mode 1 In the guidance screen, press Func 2 Press to enable the function. 3 Select a guidance mode (Fig. 344): press to move across the available items - Straight guidance mode - Curved guidance mode - Free guidance mode 4 Confirm selection.
  • Page 39 "jOB FUNCTIONS" - F3 PAUSE 16.3 Pause Saves job breaking point, which will be shown on the display with the symbol Func 1 In the guidance screen, press 2 Press when you are in the position you wish to save ( in Fig.
  • Page 40 "jOB FUNCTIONS" - F4 SURFACE 16.4 Surface Enables the procedure to calculate field surface by driving along its perimeter. 1 In the guidance screen, press Func 2 Press to start the surface calculation procedure (function list disappears). Field edge side selection The following message will appear: prompting the operator to select which side of the machine to use as a reference to define the field perimeter.
  • Page 41 "jOB FUNCTIONS" - F5 RESUME FROM PAUSE Guidance indications to return to job breaking point , 16.5 Resume from pause Pause previously saved with function (par. 16.3). Func 1 In the guidance screen, press 2 Press to obtain guidance information and enable the return to job breaking point procedure.
  • Page 42 "jOB FUNCTIONS" - F6 ALIGN Moves the closest reference track, re-aligning it to the position of the machine. 16.6 Align This function is useful when you need to re-align the machine, whilst continuing to drive in the same direction (for example, for corn, sugar cane). Func 1 In the guidance screen, press 2 Press...
  • Page 43 "jOB FUNCTIONS" - F7 NEW AB Saves two points A and B on the field, which Bravo 400S uses to draw a line that will act as a 16.7 New AB reference track ( , Fig. 362) for the current job. Func 1 In the guidance screen, press 2 Drive along the stretch you wish to use as a reference for the job.
  • Page 44 "jOB FUNCTIONS" - F8 DISPLAY Allows to select different display modes. Includes several functions: 16.8 Display 1 In the guidance screen, press Func 2 Press . A list of options concerning display modes will appear (Fig. 363). Pressing each key will enable the corresponding function: changes spraying themes (par.
  • Page 45 "jOB FUNCTIONS" - F8 DISPLAY 16.8.2 Spraying themes 1 In the guidance screen, press Func 2 Press to view the available options. 3 Press in succession to scroll spraying color combinations. spRaying tHeme 1 (defauLt) Fig. 372 tHeme 2 tHeme 3 Fig. 373 Fig. 374 tHeme 4 tHeme 5 Fig. 371 Fig. 375 Fig. 376 16.8.3...
  • Page 46 MAINTENANCE / DIAGNOSTICS / REPAIRS maintenance / diagnostics / RepaiRs 17.1 Error messages message on dispLay cause Remedy WoRk mode Main ON Drive! • Start the machine. Main switch ON with machine stopped Machine stopped • Move main switch downwards (position OFF) AUTO adjustment • Check condition of connection cables (and Communication problems between monitor and connectors) between monitor and control unit control unit (RCU)
  • Page 47 MAINTENANCE / DIAGNOSTICS / REPAIRS message on dispLay cause Remedy WoRk mode Main ON • Decrease driving speed Decelerate! Flowrate does not reach the value requested • Make sure that flowmeter parameters are set Insufficient flowrate for output correctly (par. 10.1.3) AUTO adjustment Main ON •...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE / DIAGNOSTICS / REPAIRS 17.2 Troubleshooting fauLt cause Remedy No power supply • Check power supply connection The display does not switch on Computer is OFF • Press the ON key Valve controls take no effect Valves not connected •...