BERG Meto-SWT, Technical Handbook

Page 1: ...Technical Handbook METO SWT Berg Hortimotive Burg Crezeelaan 42a 2678 KZ De Lier The Netherlands Tel 31 0 174 517 700 Fax 31 0 174 516 958 Email info berghortimotive com Internet www berghortimotive com ...

Page 2: ...nce serial number and year of construction If you would like to contact Berg Hortimotive or one of their dealers with respect to this METO SWT please ensure that this information is always readily available Version 3 March 2020 The machine is manufactured by Berg Hortimotive Burg Crezeelaan 42a 2678 KZ De Lier The Netherlands Tel 31 0 174 517 700 Fax 31 0 174 516 958 Email info berghortimotive com...

Page 3: ...omers do not meet their obligations with respect to Berg Hortimotive financial or otherwise consequential damage is caused by defects on the METO SWT e g interruption of business delays etc 1 3 Guarantee For a period of 6 months after delivery Berg Hortimotive gives the client a warranty on material and manufacturing defects that occur during normal use This warranty does not apply if the defects ...

Page 4: ... 407 Tel 31 0 317 47 97 06 Fax 31 0 317 47 97 05 www sklkeuring nl info sklkeuring nl Belgie Secretariaat Keuring Spuitmachines Vlaanderen Technologie Voeding Agrotechniek Instituut voor Landbouwkundig en Visserijonderzoek ILVO T V Agrotechniek Burgemeester van Gansberghelaan 115 9820 Merelbeke Tel 32 0 9 272 27 57 Fax 32 0 9 272 28 01 www ilvo vlaanderen be keuringspuit ilvo vlaanderen be Engelan...

Page 5: ... them It is important that this handbook is carefully read in order to learn how the METO SWT should be operated and maintained By reading this handbook and then using the METO SWT you or anyone else will be assisted in using the METO SWT in the correct manner thereby helping to avoid personal injury as well as damage to the machine Berg Hortimotive produces safe machines The machines are designed...

Page 6: ...16 7 3 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PIPE RAIL SYSTEM 17 7 4 MOUNTING THE SPRAY BOOMS AND HOSES 18 7 5 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE SPRAY BOOM 18 7 6 SETTING THE MIX INJECTOR 19 7 7 VENTING THE SYSTEM 20 8 OPERATION 21 8 1 DISPLAY 22 8 2 CONTROLS 24 8 2 1 Adjusting 24 8 2 2 Standard Automatic Function 28 8 2 3 Block shape Automatic Function 28 8 2 4 Tapered shape Automatic Function 29 8 2 5 Manual F...

Page 7: ...HE CLEANING NEW PHOTOS 39 9 8 CHARGING THE BATTERIES 40 9 9 PIPE RAIL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 41 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 42 11 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 43 APPENDIX 1 MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK 44 APPENDIX 2 TECHNICAL DRAWINGS 45 APPENDIX 3 BATTERY SAFETY SHEET 46 APPENDIX 4 SPRAY NOZZLE SPECIFICATIONS 50 APPENDIX 5 CLEANING THE POWDER COATING 52 ...

Page 8: ... of the Dutch METAALUNIE as determined by the registrar of the law court of Rotterdam and in accordance with the most recent text contained therein A copy of the terms and conditions of supply can be provided on request You can also contact the Koninklijke Metaalunie PO Box 2600 3430 GA Nieuwegein the Netherlands 3 2 Supplier Information In the event of breakdowns or defects occurring on the METO ...

Page 9: ...ens and covers should be in place and closed during use When working with the spraying Trolley wear protective clothing and take the appropriate protective measures as stipulated in the instructions of the additive chemicals pesticides used It is mandatory to wear shoes with protective toe caps S1 After using the Spray Trolley the pipes and hoses should be cleared of chemicals and liquids This is ...

Page 10: ...e the METO SWT unattended Only when you have removed the key from the main switch Never carry out repairs to the METO SWT if it is already being operated by someone else Always switch it off via the main switch before carrying maintenance activities and remove the charging plug from the wagon Do not carry out any modifications to the Spray Trolley without written consent from Berg Hortimotive Only...

Page 11: ...anger illustrated by the pictogram is not clear Always make sure that the pictograms are visible and undamaged The METO SWT operator must have read and fully understood this handbook When the operator does not understand the warnings given in either this handbook or on the machine e g they speak another language all the instructions potential dangers warnings and functions must be fully explained ...

Page 12: ...on Electric parts Main switch remove the key Back side near operation 2 Pay attention Switch off the voltage for maintenance Pay attention Hazardous chemical battery explosive gas and corrosive battery acid Back side near operation and on the batteries 3 Pay attention Hazardous chemicals corrosive substances Back side near operation and on the batteries 4 Be careful Risk of impact by movement Back...

Page 13: ...y catalogue applicable in the Netherlands and is intended as an aid for the care and or maintenance spraying of crops The METO SWT is capable of spraying crop protection products the paths of the greenhouse either manually or semi automatically The METO SWT should be set up before use for example the liquid pressure and the length of the paths The METO SWT may only be started once it has been corr...

Page 14: ...r 14 Throttle drive manually Stipo s 4 GeKa fill connection 15 Press filter 5 Plastic tank 16 Fluid valves 6 Control panel 17 Clean water tap 7 Main switch 18 Valve 8 Caster wheel and Rear flange roll 19 Pump filter 9 Drive roll for concrete path 20 Stop bumper rear 10 Drive roll for ride on tubes 21 Pressure meter 11 Stop bumper front 22 Spray booms 1 2 5 3 4 6 12 11 10 7 8 9 14 15 21 16 13 20 17...

Page 15: ...lers for the concrete path and the swivelling wheels on a non inclined firm surface The METO SWT must be dry and frost free during transport Ensure that the whole cannot slip or roll inside the cargo area Before use the machine should be inspected as specified in 7 1 6 2 Internal transport The METO SWT can also be transported indoors in the greenhouse Do this by allowing the METO SWT to run on its...

Page 16: ...ograms Damage and leaks in hoses and or couplings valves and filter The hoses and spray booms are properly connected Safety guards in place The spray boom height adjustment works properly 7 2 Horticulture sector guidelines for pipe rail systems The METO SWT has been designed to run on a pipe rail system This means that each path between the crops has a track that consists of two pipes of the same ...

Page 17: ...h season check whether the stops are not flat folded crooked or broken A soil test bore should be carried out using probing equipment see the Health Safety catalogue applicable in the Netherlands It should have a so called cone value on the top layer of more than 0 4 Mpa 62 psi The use of rail systems not covered by the H S catalogue applicable in the Netherlands is permitted on the condition that...

Page 18: ...t A and a similar suspension point higher on the pole Connect the wall and side spray hose to the appropriate line of the spray boom see labels B the side valve is the lower valve and the wall spray valve is the upper one The loose hose section with the manual valve serves as a supply for rinsing the pressure filter C 7 5 Adjusting the height of the spray boom Figure 7 1 Electric valves and hose c...

Page 19: ...ttom and top in a slot and at the same time allow the spray boom to drop gently so that it locks into the spray boom mast 7 6 Setting the mix injector The METO SWT is provided with a mix injector in order to keep the liquid in the tank moving Attention Before filling the tank set this valve in the desired position The mix injector can be operated with a manual ball valve This valve can be set open...

Page 20: ...to flush the system Ball valves open Keep the start button pressed until good jets of water flow out of the ball valves and the pump is running at a constant speed Close the ball valves Fold up the spray booms if retractable booms Open the top nozzles Open the top nozzles and press the start button again to vent the spray booms Keep the start button pressed until a good spray comes out of the spra...

Page 21: ...arge the batteries at least every 4 weeks Less frequent charging will reduce the capacity of the batteries and the lifetime of the batteries the motor and the drive control CAUTION DANGER HANDLING BATTERIES CAN CAUSE INJURY Avoid skin contact with battery fluid Wear safety glasses and gloves Battery fluid is a strong corrosive acid Upon contact immediately wash skin with water and soap In the even...

Page 22: ...TO SWT HAS NOT BEEN TURNED OFF The main menu offers the following functions Touch screen Various program adjustments and function activations can be carried out via the touch screen The language selection is made by pressing the flag The touch screen can also generate alphanumeric input screens in order to enter variables which apply to your specific greenhouse or plants Alpha keys a b c etc Numer...

Page 23: ...tion now inactive this function is currently not possible touch sensitive input field opens numeric input screen shows last alarm restart counting period start button or start photocell active automatic cycle is ready Program for gardens with all the same paths is active Program for block shaped gardens is active Program for tapered gardens is active ...

Page 24: ...occur SPRAYINGSPEED FORWARDS Enter forward speed for driving to the rear outside wall this is often 100 because spraying is preferably done only on the return SPRAYINGSPEED BACKWARDS Enter reverse driving speed for driving back to the main path this is usually the speed that is set for the correct level of emission of the spraying fluid SPEED WITHOUT SPRAYING Enter the speed for driving when the s...

Page 25: ...e end of the path according to the settings of the next command START SIDESPRAY TO GABLE Enter the number of metres that have to be sprayed at the end of the path SIDESPRAY BACKWARDS Select whether spraying must occur when driving the METO SWT backwards to the main path SIDESPRAY BACKWARDS WHOLE PATH This setting is active as standard so that the entire path is sprayed If this setting is non activ...

Page 26: ...ance that the METO SWT must drive spraying after leaving the rails on the main path Whether the METO SWT spraying machine travels onto the main path while spraying depends on option SIDESPRAY 1 BACKWARDS WHOLE PATH being activated If this is not activated then this will be the distance that the METO SWT must travel onto the path to come out at the centre NOZZLES TYPE COLOUR Enter the applied nozzl...

Page 27: ...qual length PATH LENGTH SECTION A to Z Enter the length of the paths in this section The following is only applicable when function Tapered garden slanting rear wall is on to be set by the service engineer NUMBER OF PATHS WITH GEER Key in the number of paths where the rear wall is slanting DECREASE DISTANCE A PATH Key in the distance reduction per path in metres Do not enter anything if the paths ...

Page 28: ...stance We advise that you carry out the tests using plain water Tank empty message If the tank becomes empty while spraying the METO SWT spray trolley will stop immediately and Tank 0 will scroll on the display screen as shown here Drive the METO SWT spray trolley back manually 8 2 5 and fill the tank Automatically spray the entire path again or resume spraying manually from the place where the ta...

Page 29: ...ths are sprayed the message READY flashes on the screen If the distance decrease or increase is set at 0 in the settings menu the METO will drive the basic length on each path Always check the green yellow and the LENGTH OF PATH fields after an ALARM 8 2 5 Manual Function Manual functions are selected by pressing the button changes to The selected functions are activated with the black START butto...

Page 30: ...rop protection product LIQUID MIXING Use this feature to activate the mixing jet injection during the preparation of the crop protection product and proceed as follows Fill the tank with water Activate the liquid mixing function and press the START button briefly If required change the mixing power Once the liquid mixing is finished press the START button again If the mixing function is active oth...

Page 31: ... XXXX 31 52 8 2 7 I O screen input output On the inputs screen it is possible to see if inputs are active or will be when you operate a switch This is useful when there is an alarm On the outputs screen it is possible to see if outputs are active ...

Page 32: ...e 5 second delay please step back from the METO SWT to a safe distance ALARM Error rear bumper The rear bumper touched something while in AUTOMATIC mode See the METO SWT front bumper description ALARM Error rail detection forwards or rail detection backwards The pipe detection in AUTOMATIC mode has dropped out during driving Check if the pipe detector is working properly consult the supplier if ne...

Page 33: ...Only with option Obstacle Detection Sensor The obstacle sensor at the front has seen something in the AUTOMATIC mode Remove the obstacle and restart the METO SWT ALARM Error Throttle active at start up A throttle flipper Stipo was active during the start up of the METO SWT Check the neutral position of the flippers Stipo s ALARM acoustic 5x short beep Operating conflict operation not possible For ...

Page 34: ...tton and press on the screen 8 2 12 START 6b With the START button you can activate automatic or manual screen functions 8 2 13 MANUAL DRIVING ON THE CONCRETE PATH 13 14 The throttle flippers 13 14 activate manual driving on the concrete path This function works independently of the touch screen and as soon as the following has been completed Turn the METO SWT spray trolley ON by turning the main ...

Page 35: ...aner which can lead to serious damage being caused to the electrical circuits in the equipment After usage particularly after using chemicals thoroughly clean the hoses couplings and other spraying equipment with plain water no additives Wash after using the filters and nozzles of the spray boom by means of flushing with clean water or after disassembly in clean water Some additives will quickly c...

Page 36: ...ge Visual X Charge batteries after use or at least 1x monthly see 9 9 Battery charger X Check battery fluid levels 1 cm fluid covering plates see Appendix 3 Distilled water gloves safety goggles X Lubricate wheels drive chain and bearings see 9 5 Bearing grease chain grease or other universal lubricants X Check chain tension see 9 5 Open ended spanners X Check the oil level pump see 9 6 Visual X C...

Page 37: ...on is easy to understand and apply Our tip Visit our website and subscribe to BSA If as a result of these tips and recommendations you come across maintenance work that you are either unable or do not want to carry out please consult our extensive dealer network to find assistance The dealers are trained by us on a regular basis and therefore have the necessary knowledge experience and access to t...

Page 38: ...osen the four motor fixing bolts B one turn Tighten the clamping nut C The chain tension must allow play of about 1 cm A Then tighten the fixing bolts B again The chain of the METO SWT was properly lubricated on delivery ex factory The chain may only be lubricated if it feels dry This means that the chain may only be lubricated with oil after spraying for the first time the factory coating will th...

Page 39: ... up Check the oil level Top up with SAE 30 if necessary 9 7 The cleaning Clean the above pressure filter with clean water after every spray Clean the sprayer boom according to the recommendations in Appendix 4 Keep the METO SWT spray cart clean Filler cap Maximum oil level Minimum oil level ...

Page 40: ...e status indication of the BATTERY STATUS screen between the 50 and 10 remaining capacity and try to approach the 10 as closely as possible according to the following advice On the BATTERY STATUS screen you can check the status of the batteries At 100 the batteries are full the lower the residual capacity the batteries are more discharged If during automatic driving the alarm message low battery v...

Page 41: ...rohibited to use the Pipe rail wagon on a pipe rail system that does not satisfy these guidelines The employer is also responsible for periodically checking tools and equipment according to the current Working Equipment Guidelines that cover this Ensure that all the pipes have sufficient support with a maximum separation distance of 1 25 m in between and that the supports are not out of line with ...

Page 42: ...sure bounded bar 30 Maximum spray boom pressure bar 15 Content tank Ltr 275 Content clean water tank Ltr 15 Max drive speed on the tubes m min 110 Max drive speed at the concrete m min 70 Max Fluid pressure bar 40 Voltage Volt DC 24 Battery capacity C5 Ah 360 Noise level dB 70 Physical operating conditions Ambient temperature Transport Storage 5 to 40 degrees Celsius Working 5 to 40 degrees Celsiu...

Page 43: ...nhouses Type nr 7030 XX XXXX Serial nr Meets the requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Satisfies the following other EC directives Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC 2014 30 EU 2009 127 EC amending Directive 2006 42 EC with regard to machinery for pesticide application Satisfies the following harmonized standards NEN EN ISO 12100 2010 Safety of machinery General principles fo...

Page 44: ...XX 44 52 Appendix 1 Maintenance Logbook Please outline repairs and or maintenance carried out on the form below Type 7030 XX XXXX METO SWT Automatic Spray Trolley touch screen Serial no Date Description of repairs maintenance Name company technician ...

Page 45: ...Translated user manual V3_EN METO SWT 7030 XX XXXX 45 52 Appendix 2 Technical drawings Dimensions in mm ...

Page 46: ...y 10 discharge status Charge a discharge battery always straight on this will increase the life span considerably Therefore check the acid gravity at least every month with a hydrometer Fig A B and table below The specific gravity of a fully charged battery should be 1280 g l Before charging switch off the METO SWT with the emergency switch When charging batteries always connect them to the charge...

Page 47: ...moving the batteries When reinstalling the batteries connect the earth cable black last WARNING Always connect the positive terminal red to the positive pole and the negative terminal black to the negative pole on the battery Battery fluid is corrosive avoid contact with clothing skin and eyes Wash battery acid splashes on clothing or skin immediately with soap and water thereafter thoroughly rins...

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Page 49: ...d basements where there is no risk to personnel or public 4 3 Fire involving the substance Keep container s cool with water Extinguish with water fog spray Do not use water jet to extinguish Use water spray to knock down fire fumes if possible Avoid unnecessary run off of extinguishing media which may cause pollution 5 First aid If substance has got into eyes wash out with water for at least 15 mi...

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Page 52: ...lness or contamination on the top layer periodically after detection How to clean Remove dirt or contamination on the top layer using a soft brush or cloth or a compressed air line 6 bar Chemical contamination should be removed using a coarse sponge or soft cloth drenched in tap water Clean a dull or contaminated top layer using a neutral cleaning agent with a pH value between 5 and 8 check the la...