Folding and unfolding the boom
This function folds the field sprayer boom in and out.
Operation depends on the following factors:
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- Number of boom parts that can be folded in and out.
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- Type of locking for the folding in and out of the boom.
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- Type of field sprayer.
This is how you reach the screen with this function:
Structure of a boom
The following diagram shows the structure of booms and what the individual boom parts are called. The diagram shows a field sprayer with a seven-part boom, but it also applies to smaller booms.
Parts of the boom on a field sprayer
Representation of the boom on the “Boom folding” screen
| Folding parts of the boom |
| Icon: Boom section is being folded in or out The arrows appear for folding boom sections and indicate the direction of movement. |
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| The boom is at the same height as the boom top height sensor. Requirement: The boom top height sensor is installed. |
On the following diagram, you see how a seven-part boom is shown on the function icons.
| Directional arrow Arrow pointing inwards means: Fold in Arrow pointing outwards means: Fold out |
| Sections of the boom marked in grey are not folded in or out with this function icon |
| Sections of the boom marked in white are folded in or out with this function icon |
Use the following function keys to operate the function:
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Fold inner boom symmetrically | | | |
Unfold inner boom symmetrically | | | |
Fold boom in the middle symmetrically | | | |
Unfold boom in the middle symmetrically | | | |
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Fold inner and middle boom symmetrically | | | |
Unfold inner and middle boom symmetrically | | | |
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