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PC- Software Of The Spraying Systeme 

SPG10 

Instruction 

PC-Software for the management of the spraying program and the graphical 

analysis, including protocolling of the carried – out injections 

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Manual PC-Software SPG10 version 1.6.0 - (version 1.1 - 11.03.2010) 

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Content 

1. Installation.....................................................................................4 

1.1 Installation of the PC-Software SPG10...............................................4 

1.1.1 Installation start-window...................................................................................4 

1.1.2 Selection of the installation directory................................................................4 

1.1.3 Query during the installation ............................................................................5 

1.1.4 Registration.......................................................................................................5 

1.1.5 Basic Settings...................................................................................................6 

1.2 Hardware Driver Installation For The SPG10 Device.........................7 

1.2.1 Step 1 – No connection with Windows Update................................................7 

1.2.2 Step 2 – automatic installation.........................................................................8 

1.2.3 Step 3 – choose driver......................................................................................9 

1.2.4 Step 4 – ignore warning, continue....................................................................9 

1.2.5 Step 5 – conclude installation ........................................................................10 

2. The Main Window .......................................................................11 

2.1 Close Program..................................................................................11 

2.2 Service..............................................................................................11 

2.3 Settings.............................................................................................11 

2.4 About................................................................................................12 

3. Operating Data.............................................................................12 

4. Active Substances.......................................................................13 

4.1 Edit active substances......................................................................14 

4.2 Delete active substance....................................................................14 

4.3 Create new active substance............................................................14 

4.4 Print active substances.....................................................................14 

5. Plots Of Land ..............................................................................15 

5.1 Edit Plots...........................................................................................15 

5.2 Delete Plot........................................................................................15 

5.3 Create A New Plot............................................................................16 

5.4 Print Plots.........................................................................................16 

6. Spray Programs...........................................................................17 

6.1 Create A New Program.....................................................................17 

6.2 Delete Program.................................................................................17 

6.3 Copy Program...................................................................................17 

6.4 Print Spray Program List...................................................................17 

6.5 Spray Program Settings - Standard..................................................18 

6.5.1 Designation Spray Program...........................................................................18 

6.5.2 Choice Plot.....................................................................................................18 

6.5.3 Comment........................................................................................................18 

6.5.4 Surface to be edit...........................................................................................18 

6.5.5 Speed.............................................................................................................19 

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6.5.6 Water Expense/ha..........................................................................................19 

6.6 Spray Program – Sbr South Tyrol Setting........................................20 

6.6.1 Designation Spray Program...........................................................................20 

6.6.2 Choice Plot.....................................................................................................20 

6.6.3 Comment........................................................................................................20 

6.6.4 Surface to be edit...........................................................................................20 

6.6.5 Concentration.................................................................................................21 

6.6.6 Speed.............................................................................................................21 

6.6.7 Water Expense Deviation...............................................................................21 

6.7 Nozzle settting..................................................................................21 

6.7.1 Number of sectors..........................................................................................21 

6.7.2 Multiline Sprayer.............................................................................................21 

6.7.3 Number Of Nozzles........................................................................................21 

6.7.4 Nozzle Type....................................................................................................21 

6.7.5 Nozzle Colour.................................................................................................21 

6.8 Active Substance Setting – Standard...............................................22 

6.8.1 Choice Active Substances..............................................................................22 

6.8.2 gr/ha – Display Of Dosage.............................................................................22 

6.8.3 Total Display Of The Necessary Amount Of Active Substances...................22 

6.9 Active Substance Setting – Sbr South Tyrol.....................................22 

6.9.1 Choice Active Substances..............................................................................22 

6.9.2 Active Substance Amount Input per Hectolitre (1-fold-concentration)...........22 

6.9.3 Display Of The Actual Amount Of Active Substances Needed Per Hectolitre 

.................................................................................................................................22 

6.9.4 Display Of The Total Required Amount Of Active Substances......................22 

7. Conducted Injection Forms........................................................23 

7.1 Manual Editing..................................................................................23 

7.2 Delete Entry......................................................................................24 

7.3 Print List............................................................................................25 

7.3.1 Open Print Preview.........................................................................................25 

7.4 Print Logbook ausdrucken (Operation issue)...................................26 

7.4.1 Open Print Preview.........................................................................................26 

7.5 Detail Information Of One Conducted Injection................................27 

7.5.1 Summary Of The Injection.............................................................................27 

7.5.2 Requirements Of One Conducted Injection...................................................28 

7.5.3 Show Details Of The Conducted Injection.....................................................28 

7.6 Graphic.............................................................................................28 

7.6.1 Construction Of The Graphic..........................................................................29 

7.6.2 The Graphic Buttons.......................................................................................29 

8. Data Transfer With SPG10..........................................................30 

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1. Installation 

Before you can work with the PC-Software SPG10, you need to install the program and the 

hardware drivers for the SPG10 device on the calculator. The software runs on PC's, that 

are equipped with a Microsoft Windows ® operating system. 

1.1 Installation of the PC-Software SPG10 

To install the program, the file „setup.exe“ has to run with the enclosed CD-installation. 

1.1.1 Installation start-window 

The start window, which appears after „setup.exe“, can be confirmed with „OK“. The 

installation can continue. 

Img. 1: Installation start-window 

1.1.2 Selection of the installation directory 

In the second installation-window you can choose the directory, in which the SPG10- 

Software is installed. By default, the directory is set with „C:\Elmed\SPG10\“. 

Note: If you use Microsoft Windows Vista ® as an operating system, is strongly 

recommended not to change the installation directory. Please let the standard default 

„C:\Elmed\SPG10\“. 

With the button „Change Directory“ a different installation 

directory can be selected. 

By confirming the „installation“-button, the installation process starts. 

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Img. 2: Selection of the installation directory 

1.1.3 Query during the installation 

During the installation it is possible that some queries need to be acknowledged. This 

probably refers to a version conflict between existing and the files to install. 

Img. 3: Query during the installation 

Notes: It is strongly recommended to leave the already existing newer file on the 

system. Confirm this or similar queries with „Yes“. 

1.1.4 Registration 

After the software is successfully installed, the registration process must be performed 

before starting. After you have accepted the license conditions, a window (Img. 4) 

appears, that constitutes a license key. This one must be sent to the manufacturer, 

ideally by e-mail. Afterwards, you get from the manufacturer a personalized license key 

which you must type in the provided field. Thus, your software is activated and can be 

used. 

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Img. 4: Software-registration 

Notes: The registration can be interrupted and can be carried out at a later date. 

1.1.5 Basic Settings 

The PC-Software offers 2 different calculation methods, that have a special influence 

on the spray programs and entering the spray concentration. 

The two variants are: 

• Standard: In the case of the standard-variant is the concentration of active substance 

in grams per hectare (gr/ha). This method should be suitable for all users outside if 

South Tyrol. 

• „Sbr“ South Tyrol Consulting Group: In the case of the „Sbr“ South Tyrol 

Consulting Group variant, the concentration of active substance is indicated in grams 

per hectolitre (gr/hl). The concentrations from the South Tyrol Consulting Group is 

issued in this unit. Thus, this variant should be suitable for all users in South Tyrol. 

The setting of the calculation – variant is done in the menu „settings“, see chapter „2.3 

Settings“. 

Notes: The set calculating verion must match the setting in the SPG10 device. 

Otherwise, correct operation of the spray system is not guaranteed. 

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1.2 Hardware Driver Installation For The SPG10 Device 

After the correct installation of the PC-Software SPG10, the sprayer SPG10 (displaymodule) 

can be connected to the PC. For this, use the included USB-cable. When you 

connect the device, the hardware drivers get installed. 

During the hardware driver installation on the screen can appear a query window. How a 

correct installation runs will be described step by step in the following subsections. The 

operating system used is Microsoft Windows XP ® . The basic procedures are for all 

current Windows operating systems quite similar. 

1.2.1 Step 1 – No connection with Windows Update 

Img. 5: Hardware-Installation 1 

No connection with Windows Update should be made (Img. 5). 

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1.2.2 Step 2 – automatic installation 

Img. 6: Hardware-Installation 2 

The driver - software will be installed automatically (Img. 6). 

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1.2.3 Step 3 – choose driver 

Img. 7: Hardware-Installation 3 – choose driver 

1.2.4 Step 4 – ignore warning, continue 

Img. 8: Hardware-Installation 4 - continue 

Continue installation and ignore warning (Img. 8). 

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1.2.5 Step 5 – conclude installation 

Img. 9: Hardware-Installation 5 - conclusion 

After the hardware driver installation was successfully completed, you need to remove 

the SPG10 device from the PC. Remove the USB cable. Afterwards, the USB can 

again plugged in and the SPG10 PC-Software should be able to establish a 

connection with the device. 

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2. The Main Window 

Img. 10: Main window 

After starting the program the main window of the software SPG10 appears (Img. 10). Using 

the entries in the menu bar, all other windows and forms can be opened. The most important 

functions and menus (close, plot of land, active substances, spray programs, data window 

and the carried out injections) can be opened with the toolbar buttons. 

Menu structure: 

• File 

◦ close → 2.1 

• Forms: 

◦ operating data → 3 

◦ active substances → 4 

◦ plot of land → 5 

◦ spray programs → 6 

◦ carried out injections → 7 

• Transfer SPG10 → 8 

• Service: → 2.2 

◦ remote control 

◦ remote control increased 

• Settings → 2.3 

• About → 2.4 

◦ license info 

◦ about... 

2.1 Close Program 

The program can be closed with the „close“-symbol or with the menu entry „file → 

close“. All changes and entries in the program are immediately stored in the database 

and are permanently available. The program can be closed at any time, without loosing 

data. 

2.2 Service 

With the „service“-menu the SPG10 module can be remote controlled,if the SPG10 

device is connected. The operation of the device can be made from the PC with the 

mouse, instead of the touch screen. 

2.3 Settings 

In the menu „settings“ the menu-language of the SPG10 PC program can be chosen and 

the calculation variant of the concentration of sprayers can be set. You can also choose 

the option „multi line sprayer“. This is only useful, if you have a corresponding sprayer. 

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More information on the calculation variant can be found in the chapter„1.1.5 Basic 

Settings“. 

2.4 About 

The menu button „About“ shows information about the program SPG10 and about the 

license agreement. 

• License info: You will see a window with the license conditions. 

• About...: The window contains information about the manufacturer and the program 

version of the software SPG10. (For any questions or problems, the program version 

used can be of importance). 

In the following chapters and sections the forms and functions are described, which can be 

opened with the menu buttons or with the main window-symbols. 

3. Operating Data 

Img. 11: Data of the enterprise or company 

With this form, data of the enterprise, company or agriculture farm can be entered. These 

information are used for the headers of prints and reports, which are created with the SPG10 

software. 

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Leave the form with the „exit-symbol“. 

4. Active Substances 

Img. 12: Management of active substances 

In the menu „management of active substances“ all the entered substances are shown in 

table. The existing substances can be edited or added new. Every active substance is 

marked with the following data: 

• Trade name: this name identifies the product and is used in the printouts and in the 

selection fields for the spray programs. 

• Active substance: In this field you see the chemical substance that underlies the 

spray program. 

• gr/ha or gr/hl: The column contains informations about the dosage of the sprayer. 

The unit, where the value is specifyed, depends on the selection menu „2.3 Settings“. 

◦ Standard: The recommended amount per hectares in grams. 

◦ Sbr (South Tyrol): The recommended amount per hectolitres in grams. (max. 

gr/hl, at a 1-fold concentration). 

• Waiting period: The waiting period in prescribed in days, that should elapse between 

2 injections. 

• Type: The active substance-type (insecticide, fungicide...). 

• Remark: any text, e.g. number of allowed treatments in the year. 

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4.1 Edit active 

substances 

Every entry in the table can be 

edited. There are more options 

to open the window for the data 

input: 

Img. 13: Edit active substance 

• Double click on the desired entry 

• Click on „change data F2“ in the menu bar 

• Press the function key „F2“ on the keyboard 

• Click on the „change“-symbol on the symbol bar 

4.2 Delete active substance 

To delete an active substance in the table, the corresponding entry can be 

selected with the mouse or with the keyboard. To delete the selected substance 

click on the „delete“-symbol on the symbol bar. A security query avoids an 

accidental delete. 

4.3 Create new active 

substance 

With the „add“ button in the 

symbol bar, a new 

substance can be added. An 

input window opens, in which all 

parameter can be entered. The data 

are immediately saved. As soon as 

the input window gets closed, the 

new entry will be entered in the 

alphabetical sorted table. 

4.4 Print active substances 

Img. 14: Inputwindow active substance 

It is possible to print the 

active substance – list. By clicking on the „print“-symbol you see a print-preview, 

which is shown on the screen area. To print the list click in the preview on the 

„Printer“-symbol. 

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5. Plots Of Land 

Img. 15: Management of the plots 

In the plot management all plots can be shown in the table. Here you can edit, delete or 

create plots. 

Key data to be entered: 

• Name: the name or the designation of the plot 

• Surface: The plot size (surface) in square meters 

• Row width: row width in meters 

• Tree height: tree height in meters 

• Variety: fruit variety 

• Info: any text can be entered 

• Cadaster community: the community or locality in which the plot is or is registrated 

• N.plot: the number of plot (cadaster) 

• Sea heigth: the sea height of the plot in meters 

5.1 Edit Plots 

All entries in the table can be edited. There are more options to open the 

window for the data entry: 

• Double click on the required entry 

• Click on „change data F2“ in the menu bar 


• Click on the „change“-symbol on the symbol bar. 

5.2 Delete Plot 

To delete a plot in the table, the corresponding entry can be selected with the 

mouse or with the keyboard. To delete the selected plot click on the „delete“- 

symbol on the symbol bar. A security query avoids an accidental delete. 

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5.3 Create A New Plot 

With the „add“ button on the 

symbol bar a new plot can be 

added in the table. A window 

opens in which all parameters of the 

plot can be entered. The data are 

immediately saved. As soon as the 

input window gets closed, the new entry 

will be entered in the alphabetical 

sorted table. 

img. 16: Inputwindow plot data 

5.4 Print Plots 

It is possible to print the list of the plots. By clicking on the „print“-symbol you see 

a print-preview, which is shown on the screen area. To print the list click in the 

preview on the „Printer“-symbol. 

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6. Spray Programs 

Img. 17: Management spray program 

In the menu „spray programs“ the spray programs can be created, edited or deleted. The 

window is divided in two parts. In the upper part you see the table with all the spray 

programs. In the lower part are shown the settings and the parameter of the chosen spray 

program. 

6.1 Create A New Program 

Click on this symbol to create a new program. The table shows a new entry with 

the name „New !!!!!“, which has also been selected for editing (in blue). The 

parameters of the program can be entered in the input window in the lower 

window area. 

6.2 Delete Program 

With the delete button the chosen program can be deleted. If you confirm the 

security query with OK, the program will be deleted. 

6.3 Copy Program 

To copy a program, choose a required program in the table. Click on the „copy“- 

symbol. As a consequence, a new entry is inserted in the table. The name of the 

source program remains, however, it receives the additional „copy“. 

E.g. copying: „house field“ → „Copy house field“ 

6.4 Print Spray Program List 

It is possible to print a spray program list. By clicking on the „print“-symbol you 

see a print-preview, which is shown on the screen area. To print the list click in 

the preview on the „Printer“-symbol. 

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6.5 Spray Program Settings - Standard 

Important: This chapter is only relevant 

if you have selected under the menu 

item „settings“ the calculation variant 

„Standard“, otherwise continue with 

chapter „6.6 Spray Program – Sbr South 

Tyrol Setting“. 

In the lower area of the spray program 

management you see the fields for the 

display and input of the parameters of 

the spray program. The data are applied 

immediately, so you don't need to save 

them. 

6.5.1 Designation Spray Program 

In the field „designation spray 

program“ to every program can be given an individual name. 

So that in each spray program a particular plot and at least one active substance is 

assigned, it is recommended to choose the name so, that the plot and the type of 

injection are seen. So that the programs in the subsequent selection list (also on 

sprayer) are sorted alphabetically, it is recommended to name all spray programs with 

the same pattern: 

o e.g. first the land, then the spray type („meadow scab“). So, all spray programs 

are sorted by plot. 

o Other way around („scab meadow“). So, all spray programs are sorted by spray 

type. 

6.5.2 Choice Plot 

In the field „plot“ plot is assigned to a program (edit plot, create plot ect. see chapter „5 

Plots Of Land “). The key data of the chosen plot are shown in the lower window area. 

(e.g. row width, tree height, total water expense...) 

6.5.3 Comment 

In this field you can enter any text. 

Img. 18: Parameter of the spray program 

- Standard 

6.5.4 Surface to be edit 

The surface to be edit is taken from the data of the assigned plot. The surface can also 

be changed here, if only a part of the plot needs to be edited. 

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6.5.5 Speed 

The speed is shown here, which should be driven while spraying. Small speed 

changes during the ride are automatically balanced with an appropriate control. 

6.5.6 Water Expense/ha 

In this field you see the recommended water expense per hectares, which is used for 

the spraying. This value is included in the calculation and it determines the total 

amount of water. 

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6.6 Spray Program – Sbr South Tyrol Setting 

Important: This chapter is only relevant if you have selected under the menu item 

„settings“ the calculation variant „Sbr South Tyrol“, otherwise continue with chapter 

„6.5 Spray Program Settings - Standard“. 

in the lower area o the window you see the fields for the display and input of the 

parameters of the spray program. The data are applied immediately, so you don't need to 

save them. 

Img. 19: Parameter of the spray program 

6.6.1 Designation Spray Program 

In the field „designation spray program“ to every program can be given an individual 

name. 

So that in each spray program a particular plot and at least one active substance is 

assigned, it is recommended to choose the name so, that the plot and the type of 

injection are seen. So that the programs in the subsequent selection list (also on 

sprayer) are sorted alphabetically, it is recommended to name all spray programs with 

the same pattern: 

o e.g. first the land, then the spray type („meadow scab“). So, all spray programs 

are sorted by plot. 

o Oher way around („scab meadow“). So, all spray programs are sortey by spray 

type. 

6.6.2 Choice Plot 

In the field „plot“ plot is assigned to a program (edit plot, create plot ect. see chapter „5 

Plots Of Land “). The key data of the chosen plot are shown in the lower window area. 

(e.g. row width, tree height, total water expense...) 

6.6.3 Comment 

In this field you can enter any text. 

6.6.4 Surface to be edit 

The surface to be edit is taken from the data of the assigned plot. The surface can also 

be changed here, if only a part of the plot needs to be edited. 

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6.6.5 Concentration 

Here you can enter the broth-concentration. 




6.6.6 Speed 

The speed is shown here, which should be driven while spraying. Small speed 

changes during the ride are automatically balanced with an appropriate control. 

6.6.7 Water Expense Deviation 

Depending on the pant system it may be necessary to adjust the water expense 

accordingly. Enter the deviation in percent (-50 bis +50%). 

Plant system with the recommended deviation: 

0% = single row 30% = beddings-plants 

10% = double row -10% = palms 

20% = three series 

6.7 Nozzle settting 

The following parameters can be set: 

6.7.1 Number of sectors 

Depending on the type of sprayer there 

can be set 2, 4, 6, 8 sectors. Depending 

on the choice, different numbers of 

nozzle-selection buttons are displayed. 

6.7.2 Multiline Sprayer 

If a multi line sprayer is used, the 

corresponding option should be set. If 

this is the case, then the number of 

nozzles for all sectors should be the 

same. 

Img. 20: Nozzle setting 

6.7.3 Number Of Nozzles 

Th number of nozzles must be separately specified for every wreath (bottom-left, topleft, 

bottom-right, top-right). The selection fields are displayed in red if not all the 

sectors in a multi line sprayer have the same number of nozzles. 

6.7.4 Nozzle Type 

In the selection field the used nozzle type (ATR-or AVI-nozzles) can be chosen. 

6.7.5 Nozzle Colour 

Choose in the selection field „colour“ the desired nozzle. In the field below is 

recommended a nozzle colour, which was determined, based on the spray-programsetting. 

Next to it, you can see in brackets the calculated pression in bar. 

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6.8 Active Substance Setting – Standard 

Important: Only note, if under „settings“ 

the calculation variant „standard“ is 

chosen. 

6.8.1 Choice Active Substances 

For every injection can be chosen, with 

the help of the selection field, up to 5 

active substances. 

6.8.2 gr/ha – Display Of Dosage 

In the column „gr/ha“ is shown the 

amount of substances per hectares. 

6.8.3 Total Display Of The Necessary 

Amount Of Active Substances 

In the last column „total (gr)“ is displayed 

the absolute amount of spray, which is 

used for the spraying. 

Img. 21: Choice of the active 

substances - Standard 

6.9 Active Substance Setting – Sbr South Tyrol 

Important: Only note, if under „settings“ 

the calculation variant „Sbr South Tyrol“ 

is chosen. 

6.9.1 Choice Active Substances 

For every injection can be chosen, with 

the help of the selection field, up to 5 

active substances. 

6.9.2 Active Substance Amount Input 

per Hectolitre (1-fold-concentration) 

In each of the selection fields next to the 

related fields „gr/hl (1x)“, after choosing a 

substance, the recommended amount per 

hectares in grams is shown automatically 

(1-fold concentration). (It can also be 

changed). 

Img. 22: Selection active substances - 

Sbr South Tyrol 

6.9.3 Display Of The Actual Amount Of Active Substances Needed Per 

Hectolitre 

In the coloumn „gr/hl“ the amount of active substance per hectolitre is shown, which is 

used with the current set concentration (dosage). For example, the amount doubled at 

2-fold concentration. 

6.9.4 Display Of The Total Required Amount Of Active Substances 

In the last column „total (gr)“ you see the total amount used for the injection. 

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7. Conducted Injection Forms 

Abb. 23: Conducted injections 

In the form „conducted injections“ you find in the upper area a table with the conducted 

injections, which were recorded with the spray device and were transferred on the PC. 

Below the table you see the detailed data of the chosen injection. (Details in chapter „7.5 

Detail Information Of One Conducted Injection“). 

7.1 Manual Editing 

All saved injections in the list can also be manually edited. First, choose a data 

record in the list. There are more possibilities to open the window for the 

recorded data: 

• Double click on the desired entry 

• Click on „manual editing F2“ in the menu bar 


• Click on the „edit“-symbol in the symbol bar 

In the now opened form you can change the basic settings of the conducted injections. 

(the individual fields are described in chapter „6.5 Spray Program Settings - Standard“ 

bzw. „6.6 Spray Program – Sbr South Tyrol Setting“. 

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Img. 24: Manual editing of the conducted injections 

7.2 Delete Entry 

With the „delete-button“ the chosen injection can be deleted. A security query 

avoids an accidental delete. 

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7.3 Print List 

The conducted injections can be printed. By clicking on the „print“-symbol it 

opens a selection field, where you can choose the printer and the injection to 

print. 

Img. 25: Choise of printing injections 

Click on the entries which you want to print. Also more injections can be chosen. 

With the symbol „select all lines“, all recorded data are highlighted. 

Press on the switch area „deselect all lines“to delete markings. 

7.3.1 Open Print Preview 

After having chosen the printer and the recorded data to be printed, with the 

„preview“-symbol can be opened the print preview. In the print preview the 

expected result can be examined in advance. You can print by clicking on 

the „printer“-symbol. 

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7.4 Print Logbook ausdrucken (Operation issue) 

With the help of the print function „logbook“, all conducted plot-injections can be printed. 

It is also possible to choose certain injections. The printed can be used for the operation 

issue for the documentation of fertilizer and pesticide. 

Img. 26: Selection of the printing injections 

Choose in the table with all conducted injections one injection, that is assigned ti 

one printed plot. By clicking on the „logbook“ button a selection field opens, that 

includes all injections of the plot. The injections are provided with a date and are 

chronological listed. In the selection field you can choose the desired injections. 

7.4.1 Open Print Preview 

After having chosen the printer and the recorded data to be printed, with the 

„preview“-symbol can be opened the print preview. In the print preview the 

expected result can be examined in advance. You can print by clicking on 

the „printer“-symbol. 

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7.5 Detail Information Of One Conducted Injection 

As already mentioned in the chapter „7 Conducted Injection Forms“, you see in the lower 

part of the form „conducted injections“ all details of the selected injection. 

Img. 27: Detail information about the injection 

7.5.1 Summary Of The Injection 

In the first two rows (Img. 27), all the data, that were recorded during the injection, are 

shown in summary: 

• Total amount (litre): The total amount of water used for the injection. 

• Application rate (l/ha): The amount in litres that were sprayed per hectares. 

• Editing surface (m²): The editing surface (line space × route), on which was active 

sprayed. It means that the driven routes, where it wasn't sprayed (e.g. starting and 

ending route), are not taken in consideration while counting the surface. 

• Sprayer: The sprayer name, which was saved in the sprayer. 

• Total injection duration (hh:mm:ss): The total recorded duration. Also the time 

difference between spray program-START and spray program-STOP (gross). 

• Injection duration (hh:mm:ss): The duration where is was effectively injected ( net). 

• Ø Average speed (km/h): It shows the speed that was driven on average during the 

injection. 

• Ø Average pressurek (bar): The average pressure that has prevailed during the 

injection. 

• Ø Average flow rate (l/min): The average flow rate during the injection. 

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7.5.2 Requirements Of One Conducted Injection 

In the requirements area are shown the program settings, which were used for this 

injection. Details to the individual parameters can be taken from chapter „6 Spray 

Programs“. 

7.5.3 Show Details Of The Conducted Injection 

The button „show detail“ activates and deactivates the detailed view of 

the chosen injection. The measured values are saved during the 

injection every second. 

Img. 28: Detail view of the measured values of the injection 

• Date: Recorded date and time 

• Speed: Speed in km/h 

• Pressure: measured pressure in bar 

• Nominal pressure: the calculated nominal pressure (varies with the speed) 

• Litre: the content of the sprayer 

• Way: The travelled distance in meters 

• Flow rate (l/min): the flow rate in litre per minute 

• Nozzles: The used wreaths: BL (bottom-left), TL (top-left), BR (bottom-right) and TR 

(top-right) 

With the help of this data table, all events or irregularities during the injection can be 

identified (wreath switch, pressure- or speed deviations...). 

7.6 Graphic 

In the graphic, data, which were recorded during the injection, are 

graphically shown (pressure, nominal pressure, flow rate speed). Above 

the graphic field are buttons with which the measurements can be 

activated or deactivated. 

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Img. 29: Selection of the measurements 

Img. 30: Graphical representation of measured values 

7.6.1 Construction Of The Graphic 

The X-axis (horizontally) is the axis with day, month and time. The y-axis (vertical) 

corresponds to the selected analogue values. The scale adapts automatically to the 

respective values shown. 

7.6.2 The Graphic Buttons 

Button „pointer“: 

When this button is pressed, with one click anywhere on the graph, the 

cross-hair can be positioned. All measured points, that intersect with the 

(vertical) cross-hair lines, are shown in plain text below the respective 

button. In addition, the timing of these points is given. 

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Button „zoom“: 

After clicking on this button, an area in the graph can be zoomed. Pull a 

rectangle by pressing the mouse button. After releasing it, this area is 

displayed in the graphic window. 

Button „move graphic“: 

With this function the graphic can be moved. Move the mouse pointer over 

the graphic by keeping the mouse button pressed on the desired position. 

Button „produce original settings“: 

The button restores the original setting of the graphic representation. 

Button „show/hide auxiliary lines“: 

The horizontal auxiliary lines can be shown or hidden with this button. 

Button „highlight measuring points“: 

Activate this button if every measuring point should be highlighted with one 

point. 

8. Data Transfer With SPG10 

On the one hand, the data transfer, 

the exchange of data between the PC 

program and the sprayer SPG10, is 

used to send the created programs (active 

substances and plot-list included) to the 

sprayer and on the other hand to import the 

recorded injections on the sprayer in the PC 

program. 

Before the data transfer can start, the sprayer 

must be connected with the PC. Therefore, 

the included USB-cable has to be plugged 

into the sprayer SPG10 and into an available 

USB slot of the PC. 

Img. 31: Data transfer between the 

SPG10-terminal and the PC 

The data trasmission can be stated with the menu „transfer SPG10“ or with the „transfer“- 

sybmol. Afterwards, the transfer window opens (Img. 31). With the button „start transfer“ 

starts the data transmission. This data sequence is used: 

• Verify connection to SPG10 

First, the connection gets verified. In the case of connecting problems it appears the 

message „no connection to SPG10“. In this case, you need to verify if the 

connection was made properly. 

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• Read directory 

The recorded injections in the sprayer SPG10 are read. With this operation, the 

records (that are only recorded in the PC program) are deleted to have again space 

for new recordings. 

• Send new plot -data to the SPG10 

The recorded plot-data in the PC program are transmitted to the sprayer. All the 

existing plots will be overwritten in the sprayer. 

• Send new active substances to the SPG10 

The existing active substances in the PC program are transmitted to the sprayer. All 

the existing active substances will be overwritten in the sprayer. 

• Send new spray programs to the SPG10 

Also all spray programs are sent and the existing programs in the sprayer will be 

overwritten. 

After a successfully data transmission it appears a OK-message, which you will confirm with 

OK. 

Notes: Changes (in plots, active substances and spray programs), that are made on the 

sprayer, can not be transferred on the PC. So that during the data transmission these data in 

the sprayer will be overwritten, it is recommended not to make any major changes on the 

sprayer. Instead, all changes should always be done on the PC. 

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