Introduction

You have just purchased an Ecorobotix Ultra-high Precision Sprayer, and we thank you for the confidence you have shown in us by your choice.

ALBA™ is the result of the most advanced research and development in the automated treatment of turf, and we are convinced that it will give you complete satisfaction.

This manual is an integral part of the machine and must always accompany it, even in case of resale. It contains the information necessary for its optimal use and safe operation. It is therefore imperative that you read it carefully and follow the instructions scrupulously.

Updates

Our constant efforts to remain at the cutting edge of technology guarantee you the highest level of detection and treatment quality. To ensure optimal results, we reserve the right to modify or improve our equipment without prior notice and without being obligated to apply these modifications or improvements on previously sold machines.

Illustrations in this manual

The illustrations in this manual are provided for a given machine configuration. Differences with your machine may nevertheless occur, e.g. due to regional peculiarities or specific adaptations.

Field of application

The Ultra-high Precision Sprayer ALBA™ is used for turf care treatments on golf courses, sports fields, and other managed grass areas. Based on artificial intelligence, weeds are recognised and differentiated from turf grass, and the target plant is treated with a spot accuracy of 3 × 3 cm | 2.3 x 2.3 in. Both selective and non-selective herbicides can be applied.

In addition to the application of herbicides, the precision turf sprayer is also able to selectively identify turf grass in order to apply fungicides or insecticides. The high-precision sprayer is carried as an attachment on the tractor and can be used at a maximum driving speed of 7.2 km/h | 4.4 mph. As ALBA™ works independently of daylight, the high-precision sprayer can also be used at night.

Intended uses

ALBA™ is a mounted sprayer that allows the targeted application of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, or fertilizers by a very high-precision sprayer for the ecological and economical treatment of turf surfaces, while ensuring minimal drift.

Treatment speed and performance may depend on a number of limiting parameters, such as weather conditions, terrain, stage of turf development and turf type. Although the machine is designed to be effective in the majority of cases, certain combinations of the above parameters can result in a significant drop in detection and spraying performance.

Unauthorized uses

• This machine is designed for spraying herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, insecticides and/or fertilizers in the agricultural field and must not be used for other purposes. Its normal use and safety instructions are described in this manual and on the safety signs.

• Use by persons under the age of 18 is strictly prohibited.

• Only original equipment can be used to equip the machine.

• It must not be equipped with ancillary equipment not provided by Ecorobotix.

• Failure to comply with these rules may render null and void the type-approval obtained for the country of use and compliance with European Community directives.

• Do not use herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, insecticides and/or fertilizers that are not approved by national or federal authorities. Follow the concentrations recommended by the manufacturer and adhere to the instructions on the product's original label.

CE Declaration of Conformity

This machine complies with the essential health and safety requirements of Directives 2006/42/EC and 2014/30/EU relating to machinery, as well as with the applicable harmonised standards. It bears the CE marking and is designed to be used in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. Any modification or use not in accordance with the instructions in this manual may compromise safety and legal compliance.

FCC Compliance Statement

The Ultra-High Precision Sprayer ALBA™ is designed to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Standards Compliance

The Ultra-High Precision Sprayer ALBA™ has been designed and manufactured in consideration of applicable voluntary U.S. standards, including ANSI/ASABE agricultural machinery standards.