WeedSeeker ®

Automatic Spot Spray System

Model 150

WeedSeeker® Controller

The WeedSeeker Controller is the user

interface to an automatic spot spray
system. It provides power and control CONTROLLER
signals to each of the sensors. The
sensitivity and soilbase switches allow ON LO
MED
HI 5 6 CALIBRATE
the system to work in a variety of field 3
4 7
8
conditions. 2 9
1 10
OFF

One or more WeedSeeker sensors are POWER SPEED SENSITIVITY SOIL BASE
connected to a Controller, up to 20
per side, 40 total. ON ON STANDBY

LIFT SWITCH

OFF OFF WARMUP

SOUND FLUSH
One Controller operates up to 40 sensors
Connecting a ground speed sensor
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Ukiah, CA USA www.ntechindustries.com 888.728.2436 Stillwater, OK USA

adjusts speed setting automatically 010-3-019

Function Description
POWER Switch turns all Sensors connected to that single Controller on and off. Sensor units do not
retain settings in memory when turned off.
SPEED Range to match vehicle speed. LO 3 to 5 mph; MED 5 to 7 mph; HI 7 to 10 mph.
SENSITIVITY Adjusts the sensitivity of the Sensors for the size of weeds to be sprayed.
A small number equals a small weed.
SOIL BASE Resets the background reference value of each Sensor. Select a weed-free spot to calibrate.
SOUND Enables the beeper. This is a reminder that the system is in the Standby mode.
FLUSH Energizes (opens) all connected Sensor valves.
LIFT SWITCH Light is on when the standby mode has been activated by a remote switch.
WARM UP Light is on when the Sensors are first powered up (about 30sec).
STANDBY Pauses operation of all Sensors by directing the valves to close. The Standby LED will flash.
(Soil Base settings are retained while in Standby mode.

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WeedSeeker® Controller
Specifications 900-1-031
Electrical
Voltage 11.5 – 14.5VDC
Current 0.3A
Mechanical
Dimensions L: 7" W: 7.2" H: 4.2" (17.78 x 18.28 x 10.66 cm)
Weight 6.0 lb (2.72 kg)
Housing Rugged metal housing with hinged lid

CONTROLLER

Pin Description
1 Lift Sw 9 Pin
2 Lift Sw
Green 3 +12V (to Sensor)
Blue 4 Speed Signal 12 Pin 12 Pin
Grn/Yel 5 Ground
6 Tx Serial
7 Rx Serial Sensor(s)
8 Gnd Serial
9 ---
Functions of the Sensor(s)
additional port

400-1-075 Daisy Cable

3 1

6 4

9 7

AMP 9 pin M
Speed Sensor Cable

Related Components
Controller Cable 400-1-075
VDC 05 Valve Driver Cartridge (for external solenoid) 900-1-028
VC01-DL Valve Cartridge (for data logging) 900-1-004
Interconnect “Daisy” Cable (xx = various lengths) 400-1-025-xx
Speed Input Cable (several options available)

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740 South State Street Ukiah, CA 95482 888.728.2436
707.467.3747 ph 707.467.3750 fax