Description: In PWM Output, this adjusts value for PWM Frequency.

This can be set from 50 to

500Hz. Consult your PWM device information for optimal frequency. Default frequency is 200Hz.

Flow at Maximum Pulse Width

Not used with 3RIVE 3D.

Maximum Pulse Width

Location: PAGE 4 – PRESSURE
Set to 100% for the 3RIVE 3D™system.
Description: In PWM Output, this adjusts value for Maximum Pulse Width. This can be set from 0
to 100%. (This value must be larger than the Minimum Pulse Width.)

Closed/Open Loop
Not used with 3RIVE 3D. System default set to Closed Loop.

Custom Data Select

Location: PAGE 5 - VOLUME
Description: Choose the information displayed in the data window.
Choose from:
- Calibrated Target Rate
Output Drive - VRA target rate, connection status etc.
- Number of elapsed hours on console
- Area per hour
- Total of calibrated width
- Shows which sections are active

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Multifunction B Trigger Threshold
Location: PAGE 5 - VOLUME/MINUTE
Description: When Multifunction B output is set to Fixed Flow Trigger (F-FLO) or Proportional
Flow Trigger
(P-FLO), this adjusts the threshold value for activating the voltage output.
Threshold value turns on power to Multifunction B output based on the fixed total flow rate,
regardless of active width.
Threshold value turns on power to Multifunction B output based on flow rate, proportional
to active width. Example: If the threshold is set to 10GPM while running only 2 out of 5 sections,
the trigger would engage at 4GPM - (2/5 X 10). (Note: System must be in Inj. Mode to choose P-
Flo on Chan 2.)

Multifunction B Output
Location: PAGE 5 - TANK
Description: Selects mode of 12VDC power sent to Multifunction Output B connection on branch
harness.
= Always off
= Always on
= On in Hold
= On in Run and at least 1 section on (Note: there is a 1/2 second delay
switching from HOLD to RUN)
= Fixed Flow Trigger - see above
= Proportional Flow Trigger - see above

Rate Alarm Threshold

Location: PAGE 5 - AREA
Description: Adjusts threshold value for the Rate Alarm - can be set from 10% - 30%. This value
is the percentage of difference between the actual rate of application and the target rate.

Section Input Polarity

Set to 12V for 3RIVE 3D.
Location: PAGE 5 - DISTANCE
Description: This setting allows the user to reverse the polarity of section inputs. This may be
useful when connecting a separate device to the 3RIVE 3D™Dual Plus system for automatic
section control. Default is 12v. (Affects both channels.)

Fixed Minimum Flow

Location: PAGE 5 - PRESSURE
Description: Sets an absolute minimum flow for the system. This ensures that the flow rate is
never less than the lowest range of the flowmeter – preventing the flowmeter from stalling.

Maximum Rinse Timer

This sets the maximum duration for the Rinse routine. This can be set from 0-99 minutes.

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Maximum Charge Timer
This sets the maximum duration for the Charge routine. This can be set from 0-99 minutes.

RESTORING DEFAULT CALIBRATION VALUES

Location: PAGE 1 - AREA
This is performed at the UNITS setting.
To restore default calibration values and clear all counters (Tank, Volume, Area and Distance):
1. Change the UNITS value.
2. Turn the rotary knob to a different calibration setting.
3. Turn the rotary knob back to UNITS.
4. Reset UNITS value to original choice.

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SAFEGUARD™ BLOCKAGE MONITOR
SafeGuard™ is an electronic blockage monitor that will help you operate more cost-effectively by
providing the information you need to maintain proper application rates of liquid chemicals.
SafeGuard™ has been designed for easy installation and operation.

COMPONENTS
SAFEGUARD™ CONSOLE
This is the main unit of the SafeGuard™™ system. It continually scans for a blocked indication.

SAFEGUARD™ SENSOR
The sensor assembly is a liquid flow chamber surrounded by a blockage detection shroud. The
bottom openings of the sensor assembly accommodate a variety of plugs (male) and caps
(female). The chamber contains a detection cartridge which rises with flow, and drops when flow
is interrupted.

IMPLEMENT SWITCH & MODULE

SafeGuard™ can accept an optional Implement Switch and Module. This option silences the
audible alarm on the SafeGuard™ when the implement is not in use. The Module provides the
interface between an implement switch and SafeGuard™ wiring and can be placed at any point in
the chained sensor connections.

NORMAL OPERATION
When the console is turned on it searches for sensors and implement switch modules installed on
the data line. During the power up sequence the console displays the number of sensors found,
for example: S 48 indicates 48 sensors were detected during power up. If the number of
detected sensors has changed since the last power-up sequence, the console will pause, display
the new sensor count, and beep to alert the operator.
Operator must acknowledge the new sensor count by pressing either volume button to
continue the power-up sequence.
Devices are numbered sequentially based on their position on the data line starting with # 1 being
closest to the console end of the cable.
Sensors and implement switch modules are numbered separately so the first implement switch
module on the data line is always module # 1.
The console continually monitors the sensors for a blocked indication. When a blockage is
detected the console immediately alerts you by flashing the red warning LED, sounding an
audible alarm, and displaying the number of the sensor that is blocked. This alert will remain until
the blockage is cleared. With the implement switch activated the display should show that all runs
are blocked, and HOLD is displayed (audible alarm muted). This serves as confirmation that the
system is working properly.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
DISPLAY FREEZES DURING STARTUP
When the console is turned on it searches for sensors and implement switch modules installed on
the data line. During the power up sequence the console displays the number of sensors found,
for example: S 48 indicates 48 sensors were detected during power up. If the number of
detected sensors has changed since the last power-up sequence, the console will pause, display
the new sensor count, and beep to alert the operator. Operator must acknowledge the new
sensor count by pressing either volume button to continue the power-up sequence.

CONSOLE WON’T TURN ON

Is there power on the console power cable? Pin A is +12 VDC, Pin B is ground.
5. NO Troubleshoot for possible blown fuse, broken wiring or bad connections on power
cable. Verify there’s power at cable connection point.
6. YES Disconnect data cable and try to turn on the console. If it turns on with data cable
disconnected troubleshoot damaged cable or sensor assembly. If it does not turn on with
data cable disconnected, replace console.

SENSORS NOT DETECTED

7. Several sensors in a row missing - Check connection between last good sensor and
first bad sensor. Bypass first bad sensor in string with extension cable or adjacent sensor
leads.
8. Single sensors not detected - Isolate or verify bad sensor by bypassing suspect sensor
with extension cable or sensor leads. Cycle power on console to re-scan for sensors.

SENSOR NOT DETECTING BLOCKAGE

If the cartridge is at the bottom of the sensor assembly and the sensor does not indicate
BLOCKED, verify cartridge is in the sensor tube with tail on top/ball on bottom. If this is correct,
replace sensor.

SENSOR DOESN’T READ GOOD

Remove cartridge from sensor chamber. If sensor doesn’t read good with cartridge removed,
replace sensor.

OPEN
No sensors detected during power up sequence. Check connection and cables between console
and first sensor.

NET
Displayed when operating and communication with all sensors is lost

ERROR
Sensor was present at power-up, and is now not talking to the console. The sensor number will
be displayed. If an H is displayed the error is originating from an implement switch module. The
number of the module will be displayed.

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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A – DEFAULT SETTINGS

NOTE: These settings are based on requirements for a 24-row planter

Channel 1 Channel 2
Calibration
Factor English Turf Metric English Turf Metric

Flow Cal
52.0 52.0 6658.0 5071 5071 649.1
(Edges/Ounce)

Min Flow 0.0 (Off) 0.0 (Off) 0.0 (Off) 0.0 (Off) 0.0 (Off) 0.0 (Off)

0.93 8.00 0.20

40.0 3.00 600
Target Rate Oz/1000 Ounces/Acr Oz/1000
Ounces/Acre 2 liters/ha ml/ha
Ft e Ft2

0.05 1.00 0.02

1.00 0.10 0.25
Adjust Rate Oz/1000 Ounces/Acr Oz/1000
Ounces/Acre 2 liters/ha ml/ha
Ft e Ft2

Section 1 Width 180 in 180 in 4.600 m

Section 2 Width 180 in 0 4.600 m

Section 3 Width 180 in 0 4.600 m

Section 4 Width 180 in 0 4.600 m

Section 5 Width 0 0 0

Section 6 Width 0 0 0

Section 7 Width 0 0 0

Tank Alarm Level Off Off Off Off Off Off

Tank Fill Level Off Off Off Off Off Off

Control Response -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1

PWM Frequency 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz

Minimum PW 8% 8% 8% 8% 8% 8%

Flow @ MIN PW 0 0 0 0 0 0

Maximum PW 95% 95% 95% 100% 100% 100%

Flow @ MAX PW 0 0 0 0 0 0

Flowmeter Scale 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Start Speed 0 mph(Off) 0 mph(Off) 0 km/h(Off) 0 mph(Off) 0 mph(Off) 0 km/h(Off)

Start Speed Time 0s 0s 0s 0s 0s 0s

Start Up Time 0 (Off) 0 (Off) 0 (Off) 0 (Off) 0 (Off) 0 (Off)

Valve Start % 10 10 10 10 10 10

Flush Delay Time 3s 3s 3s 3s 3s 3s

Flush Time 5s 5s 5s 5s 5s 5s

Multi Function-A Off in Hold Off in Hold Off in Hold Off in Hold Off in Hold Off in Hold

Multi Function-B F-FLO F-FLO F-FLO Off in Hold Off in Hold Off in Hold

Trig Threshold-A 15.0 OPM 0.35 OPM 1.20 l/m 15.0 OPM 0.35 OPM 1.20 l/m

Trig Threshold B 15.0 OPM 15.0 OPM 1.20 l/m 15.0 OPM 0.35 OPM 1.20 l/m

Rate Alarm
15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
Threshold

Agitate % 0 (Off) 0 (Off) 0 (Off) 0 (Off) 0 (Off) 0 (Off)

Auto Delay Time 1 sec 1 sec 1 sec 1 sec 1 sec 1 sec

Pressure Alarm Lo 0 psi (Off) 0 psi (Off) 0 bar (Off) 0 psi (Off) 0 psi (Off) 0 bar (Off)

Pressure Alarm Hi 0 psi (Off) 0 psi (Off) 0 psi (Off) 0 psi (Off) 0 psi (Off) 0 psi (Off)

Min Pressure 10.0 psi 10.0 psi 1.00 bar 10.0 psi 10.0 psi 1.00 bar

Pressure Offset 0 psi 0 psi 0.0 bar 0 psi 0 psi 0.0 bar

Pressure Full Span

100 100 100 100 100 100
PSI

Fixed Min Flow 10.0 10.0 10.0 1.5 1.5 44

Custom Data Duty Cycle Duty Cycle Duty Cycle Duty Cycle Duty Cycle Duty Cycle

Material (H2O /
H2O H2O H2O H2O H2O H2O
NH3)

Valve Polarity Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass

Auto Shut-Off Off Off Off Off Off Off

Drive Type (Std / PWM PWM PWM PWM PWM PWM

PWM)

FTW Mode Off Off Off Off Off Off

VRA Protocol Micro-Trak Micro-Trak Micro-Trak Micro-Trak Micro-Trak Micro-Trak

Closed / Open
Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Loop

Charge Time 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes

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