Veris-technologies 3150 Soil EC Mapping System - Operating Instructio Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

Pub. # OM17-EC 1-1 2000XA, 3100, 3150 Soil EC Mapping System Table of Contents Section 1 1-1 Warranty 1-2 Safety 1-5 FCC N

Pub. # OM17-EC 1-10 2000XA Lifting Points Below are the recommended lifting points for the unit. Using two straps you can safely lift the unit. Mak

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Pub. # OM17-EC 1-12 3150 Lifting Points Below are the recommended lifting points for the unit. Using two straps you can safely lift the unit. Make

Pub. # OM17-EC 2-1 Section 2 Electronics Overview and Set-up The Veris Electronics kits includes the following items:

Pub. # OM17-EC 2-2 Figure 4. EC Surveyor (rear) Figure 5. EC Surveyor (front) Figure 6. DataLogger (rear) Power port: The So

Pub. # OM17-EC 2-3 Figure 7. DataLogger (front) Data Status: When lit, this green LED indicates data is being recorded to

Pub. # OM17-EC 2-4 Important – Do not allow moisture to enter the Soil EC Surveyor or Sensor DataLogger, and do not pass strong magnets near the unit

Pub. # OM17-EC 2-5 Figures 10a and 10b. Figure 11. Figure 5 Next two license agreements will need to be accepted before continuing. The

Pub. # OM17-EC 2-6 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 The Veris SoilViewer will now install drivers necessary to operate the included USB-Serial Co

Pub. # OM17-EC 3-1 Section 3 Implement Overview and Set-up (3100 shown) Figure 1. If the unit is crated, the tongue must be installed prior to u

Pub. # OM17-EC 1-2 VERIS 2000XA, 3100, 3150 Soil EC Mapping System Soil EC Surveyor Software Version 1.2 Sensor DataLogger Version 1.03 Section 1 Wa

Pub. # OM17-EC 3-2 Figure 3. Electro-hydraulic Lift Kit Set-up The Electro-hydraulic Kit is shipped in a pre-assembled state, and has been tes

Pub. # OM17-EC 3-3 Installation: 1) Locate power unit in desired location in towing vehicle. If the unit is to be used on a dedicated unit, we advi

Pub. # OM17-EC 3-4 Bleeding Pressure from System If the hoses have been disconnected while under pressure, if one hose disconnects during operation,

Pub. # OM17-EC 4-1 Section 4 Field Operations—Soil EC Surveyor Attach the signal cable to the quick connect coupler at front of frame, and to Signal

Pub. # OM17-EC 4-2 Field Operations—Soil EC Surveyor with Sensor DataLogger Sensor DataLogger display readings Here are the display readings that yo

Pub. # OM17-EC 4-3 If memory card was not inserted during boot-up, the following screen will appear: Figure 8 Install card and re-start DataLogger

Pub. # OM17-EC 4-4 If no data was logged during Data Acquisition, the following screen will be displayed: Figure 11

Pub. # OM17-EC 4-5 Field Operations—Soil EC Surveyor with SoilViewer software The EC Mapping software will automatically detect which port the Veris

Pub. # OM17-EC 4-6 Field Operations--Implement Checking Electrical Signal Continuity and Electrode Isolation It is recommended that you perform the

Pub. # OM17-EC 4-7 Adjustable Wing Extensions (XA option) The 2000XA and MSP3150 with XA (Extendable Array): This option allows the re-positioning o

Pub. # OM17-EC 1-3 Important! Read the following SAFETY PROCEDURES before operating the Veris system: • Read and understand all instructions on sa

Pub. # OM17-EC 4-8 Field Condition Field should be in a uniform state. Mapping after intensive primary tillage is not recommended. The soil must have

Pub. # OM17-EC 4-9 5. Perform Signal Testing Procedures #1 and #2: at least once a day during mapping season every 10 hours of mapping after e

Pub. # OM17-EC 5-1 Section 5 Troubleshooting EC data seem odd—jumpy, negatives, map doesn’t match known or expected soil types Perform Maintenance

Pub. # OM17-EC 5-2 SoilViewer Troubleshooting EC Surveyor is not found Check to ensure the com which the EC Surveyor is connected to is present unde

Pub. # OM17-EC 5-3 Reinstalling USB- Serial Converter (Part# 41377) Drivers Insert the Veris SoilViewer disk once the Veris SoilViewer appears click

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-1 Section 6 Maintenance and Service Procedure #1: EC Surveyor Instrument Signal Testing Perform this test daily or every 10

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-2 Procedure #2: Testing Electrical Continuity Perform this test daily or every 10 hours of data collection to ensure you are obtai

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-3 Figure 2.2 Firmly press one lead of the ohmmeter to the #1 coulter blade edge (left hand, standing behind the unit) and the ot

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-4 Procedure #3: Diagnosing and Correcting EC Signal Problems. Use this Troubleshooting tree to work through the system, locate

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-5 Figure 3.1 Coulter Electrode Functions- Each coulter electrode on the implement is part of a pair, and each pair has a distinc

Pub. # OM17-EC 1-4 Excess speed, especially when turning could cause overturning. Never pull units faster than 15 km/hr. Use caution when w

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-6 4. Figure 3.3 Testing cable at end of signal cable wiring harness Figures 3.4 ab. a. Separating sure-

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-7 Figures 3.5 a and b. Checking continuity of signal extension cable with one ohmmeter lead contacting pins in extension cable end,

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-8 Figure 3.7 C. Testing Coulter-Electrode isolation If continuity tests show no excessive resistance on any channel, yet errat

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-9 2. Inspect nylon insulation slides under coulter-electrode mounting brackets. These nylon insulators may become worn or brittle,

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-10 4. Wet soil on the toolbar could be a pathway for the EC signal to short. Test coulter-to-coulter and coulter-to-frame isolati

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-11 Procedure #4 Spring Plunger adjustment and replacement The spring plungers are located in the center of each coulter electrode h

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-12 Procedure: 1) Remove hub cap by turning clockwise with a pipe wrench or large adjustable wrench – these caps have left hand t

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-13 Procedure #5: Diagnosing GPS-related problems If you do not see a GPS, DGPS, or RTK in the upper left-hand corner of the EC Surv

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-14 If it becomes necessary to send GPS data into your PC, you will use a program called HyperTerminal. This program is in all Windo

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-15 5. The program will then ask you for a phone number. Instead of entering a phone number, specify the proper serial port number.

Pub. # OM17-EC 1-5 Keep safety chain installed Install jack before unhitching; do not drop unit on foot FCC NOTE This equ

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-16 7. At this point, upon clicking ok, legible strings of GPS data should begin appearing on the laptop screen. Here’s an example

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-17 Procedure #6: SD card formatting and firmware updates USING A VERIS SD CARD IN OTHER DEVICES CAN CAUSE FILE CORRUPTION. Insert

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-18 Figure 6.2. 6. Hold the (1) key and release the RESET button. 7. If you can see the following messages, then release the (1) k

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-19 10. Do not shut off the power, but repeat from step 5 to 9 again. 11. Press the RESET button or shut off and turn back on the po

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-20 Procedure #7: Lubrication • Pinch point hazard: to prevent injury, stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the Veri

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-21 Figure 7.3 Hubs --Use good quality wheel bearing or lithium grease for lubrication, but we suggest that you grea

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-22 Procedure #8: Bearing Repair and Replacement Coulter electrode hubs – The coulter electrode hubs operate in a significan

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-23 Figure 8.1 Seal Hub Nut Thrust Washer Bearing Swing arm

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-24 Procedure #9: Removing EC Surveyor Cover: Microchip Replacement and 3100 to 3150 Resistor Change It may be necessary to open

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-25 Replacing microchip. If microchip fails, or if unit needs updated firmware, it will be necessary to remove chip and replace with

Pub. # OM17-EC 1-6 EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Veris Technologies, Inc., located at 601 N. Broadway in Salina Kansas, certifies that the

Pub. # OM17-EC 6-26 Figures 9.5 a, b, c 9a: Resistor installed for 2000XA and 3100 models; 9b and c: position for 3150

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Pub. # OM17-EC 1-7 EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Veris Technologies, Inc., located at 601 N. Broadway in Salina Kansas, certifies that the

Pub. # OM17-EC 1-8 Statement of Use Intended use of the Veris 2000XA The Veris 2000XA Soil EC Mapping System collects geo-referenced soil electrica

Pub. # OM17-EC 1-9 Statement of Use Intended use of the Veris 3150 The Veris 3150 Soil EC Mapping System collects geo-referenced soil electrical co