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Operators Manual

Firmware Version 5.4

Ag Leader PN 4003964-ENG Rev. C

Firmware Version 5.4

General

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About this Manual

Introduction and Company Profile............................................................................1

Display......................................................................................................................1

Service......................................................................................................................1

System Uses ............................................................................................................2

System Features ......................................................................................................2

USB Flash Drive.......................................................................................................2

Color Touch Screen..................................................................................................2

CAN BUS Technology..............................................................................................3

Technical Specifications...........................................................................................3

System and Upgrades..............................................................................................3

Product Registration.................................................................................................3

Conventions Used In This Manual............................................................................4

Cautions and Warnings............................................................................................4

Cross-references and Web Links.............................................................................4

Viewing this Manual Online......................................................................................4

How to Find Information You’re Looking For............................................................4

Installation

Installation Instructions.............................................................................................7

Connecting the System ............................................................................................8

Screen Icon Conventions .........................................................................................8

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Setup

Configuration

Initial Startup...........................................................................................................11

Advanced Options.............................................................................................11

Location Specific Setup.....................................................................................12

Single Display ...................................................................................................12

Multiple Display Setup - First Display................................................................13

Multiple Display Setup - Additional Display.......................................................14

Import Setup Data ..................................................................................................14

Import Files .......................................................................................................14

Setup buttons .........................................................................................................15

Display button.........................................................................................................16

General tab .......................................................................................................16

Display tab ........................................................................................................17

Features tab......................................................................................................17

Unlocking Features......................................................................................18

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Advanced tab....................................................................................................18

Management Setup

Events...............................................................................................................21

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Starting an Event.........................................................................................21

Managing Events ........................................................................................ 22

Advanced Functionality Via Permissions.................................................... 23

Management button..........................................................................................24

Grower/Farm/Field tab......................................................................................24

Grower ........................................................................................................ 24

Farm and Field. ........................................................................................... 25

Importing and Exporting Field Boundaries.................................................. 26

Season tab ....................................................................................................... 27

Users tab.......................................................................................................... 27

Add a User.................................................................................................. 28

User Setup button....................................................................................... 28

General tab............................................................................................ 29

Phone/Email tab .................................................................................... 29

Address tab............................................................................................29

Permissions......................................................................................................29

Operators.................................................................................................... 29

Managers................................................................................................... 29

Permission Level For Operators....................................................................... 30

Full Permission............................................................................................30

Basic Permission.........................................................................................30

Custom Permission.................................................................................... 30

Accessing Setup Menus...................................................................................31

Forgotten Passwords........................................................................................32

Businesses tab................................................................................................ 32

Field Operations

Operator Log Out..............................................................................................36

Run screens ........................................................................................................... 36

GPS Signal Indicator........................................................................................ 37

Mapping Toolbox.............................................................................................. 39

Map Legend tab.......................................................................................... 39

Map Options................................................................................................ 39

Markers tab................................................................................................. 40

Edit Markers...........................................................................................40

Field Tab..................................................................................................... 41

Boundary ............................................................................................... 41

Boundary Settings ................................................................................. 42

Create Boundary.................................................................................... 42

Pause Boundary.................................................................................... 43

Headlands ........................................................................................................43

Add a Headland .......................................................................................... 43

Headland Types..................................................................................... 44

Load Headlands..........................................................................................45

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Edit Headlands ............................................................................................45

Headland Alarm Settings.............................................................................46

Topography............................................................................................46

Setup Map Screen..................................................................................47

External Drive

External Storage Operations..................................................................................51

Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................51

Import Files .......................................................................................................51

.AGSETUP...................................................................................................51

.AGDATA.....................................................................................................52

Export Files.......................................................................................................52

.AGSETUP...................................................................................................52

.AGDATA.....................................................................................................52

Export Reports.............................................................................................53

Manage Files.....................................................................................................53

Advanced Options.............................................................................................53

Devices

Device Information..................................................................................................55

Devices .............................................................................................................55

Display Diagnostics...........................................................................................55

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Virtual Terminal

Common Terminology............................................................................................57

Auxiliary Assignment..............................................................................................59

VT Alarms and Trouble Codes...............................................................................60

GPS

GPS Button.............................................................................................................63

Setup......................................................................................................................63

GPS Settings.....................................................................................................63

OmniSTAR Settings ...............................................................................................65

OmniSTAR Settings — GPS 2500.........................................................................66

Serial Port Settings.................................................................................................67

GPS Information.....................................................................................................69

GPS Information - General Tab ........................................................................69

Satellite Plot.................................................................................................71

GPS Information - Receiver Tab.......................................................................71

GPS Information - OmniSTAR Tab...................................................................72

RTK/NTRIP Information...............................................................................72

GPS Information - NTRIP..................................................................................73

GPS Information for 2500 RTK.........................................................................73

2500 RTK Setup................................................................................................74

Guidance

Guidance/Steering Control.....................................................................................75

Setup......................................................................................................................75

Lightbar Settings....................................................................................................75

Setup......................................................................................................................75

Guidance Tab on Mapping Toolbox....................................................................... 76

New Pattern........................................................................................................... 76

Straight............................................................................................................. 76

Select Pattern..............................................................................................76

Create AB line using 2 points......................................................................77

Create AB line using Current Location and Heading .................................. 77

Create AB line using Current Location and Inputting Heading.................... 77

Adaptive Curve................................................................................................. 78

Select Pattern..............................................................................................78

Create AB line using 2 points......................................................................78

Identical Curve..................................................................................................79

Select Pattern..............................................................................................79

Create AB line using 2 points......................................................................80

Pivot..................................................................................................................80

Select Pattern..............................................................................................80

Create AB line using driven path................................................................. 81

SmartPath.........................................................................................................82

Select SmartPath........................................................................................ 82

Inputting Paths into SmartPath ................................................................... 82

Cycle between Loaded Paths ..................................................................... 83

Select a Previous SmartPath Pass............................................................. 84

SmartPath Guidance Options .....................................................................84

AutoSave ............................................................................................................... 85

Manage Patterns....................................................................................................86

Spatial Sort ............................................................................................................ 86

Import Pattern ................................................................................................... 86

Export Pattern...................................................................................................86

Edit Pattern. ...................................................................................................... 86

Remove Pattern/Remove All Patterns.............................................................. 87

Reset Pattern....................................................................................................87

Pattern Groups.......................................................................................................87

Guidance Options.................................................................................................. 88

Save ................................................................................................................. 88

Pause ............................................................................................................... 89

Remark A.......................................................................................................... 89

Nudge............................................................................................................... 89

Shift .................................................................................................................. 90

Steering............................................................................................................ 91

OnTrac Tuning..................................................................................................91

Lightbar.............................................................................................................92

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Tramlines ..........................................................................................................92

OnTrac2+

AutoSteer Setup Screen.........................................................................................95

Vehicle....................................................................................................................96

Setup Wizard.....................................................................................................96

Manage Vehicle ................................................................................................97

Select................................................................................................................97

Edit....................................................................................................................98

Delete................................................................................................................98

Export/Import.....................................................................................................98

Export profile to a USB drive..................................................................99

Import profile to a USB drive..................................................................99

Auto Calibrate.........................................................................................................99

Adjust Lateral Offset..................................................................................100

Steering Adjust ................................................................................................101

Steering Components .....................................................................................102

OnTrac2 ECU............................................................................................102

Manual Steering Override..........................................................................102

Remote Engage Switch.............................................................................102

MDU...........................................................................................................102

System Menu........................................................................................................103

System Health.................................................................................................103

Manage Settings.............................................................................................104

Log Files....................................................................................................104

Database ...................................................................................................105

Reset Factory Default................................................................................105

Accessories.....................................................................................................105

Technician.......................................................................................................106

Software Upgrade...........................................................................................106

GPS Diagnostics ..................................................................................................106

Details...................................................................................................................107

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Appendix

System Diagrams Reference................................................................................109

Current File Formats.............................................................................................109

.AGSETUP......................................................................................................109

.AGDATA ........................................................................................................109

Legacy File Formats.............................................................................................110

Boundary and Guideline File Types................................................................110

Image File Types.............................................................................................110

System File Types...........................................................................................110

Company Warranty Statement.............................................................................110

Unauthorized Access............................................................................................110

PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY NOTICE...........................................................111

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SERVICE AND SUPPORT.................................................................................. 111

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GENERAL GENERAL

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

INTRODUCTION AND COMPANY PROFILE

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ABOUT US Welcome to the Ag Leader Technology family. Ag Leader Technology, Inc. is the global leader in yield

monitor and precision farming systems and is committed to meeting the present and future needs of the agriculture industry by providing high quality products and first class customer support.

INNOVATION Ag Leader Technology manufactures and sells products which support a wide array of precision farming

practices. These include grain yield monitoring, application rate control and monitoring, variable rate fertilizer application, site-verification, GPS guidance and interface to Autosteer technologies.

COMPATIBILITY Ag Leader Technology offers compatibility and supports integration of many different types and brands

of equipment used for precision farming. The latest equipment available is supported as well as older series of combines, planters, sprayers, tillage equipment, etc.

QUALITY AND SUPPORT Ag Leader Technology continues to provide the best customer support in the industry. Precision farming

doesn't come without questions. Ag Leader is committed to providing the most responsive, knowledgeable and friendly technical support available. Our technical support team is available sevendays-a-week during peak seasons to answer your questions on the operation of Ag Leader products.

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Feel free to call and discuss:

• Operational questions about the display

• Features you would like to see implemented to improve the system or features you would like to see added to the system to increase functionality

DISPLAY

The display is a full-featured, year-round hub of any precision farming operation. A full-color, highbrightness, high-resolution touchscreen display is easy to read and offers powerful, year-round precision farming tools. Built-in manual guidance, full-screen mapping, and automate d steering make u p the core functionality of the display.

WARNING: Read manual completely before operating display. Understand and follow all operating and safety instructions for proper use of this display . Failur e to use display properly could result in an impairment of the safety features of this product.

SERVICE

There are no user-serviceable parts inside the display. Contact the manufacturer for a Return Material Authorization (RMA).

ph: (515) 232-5363 fax: (515) 232-3595 e-mail: support@agleader.com

CAUTION: This display has an internal lithium coin cell battery that is good for the life of the product and does not need to be replaced. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

SYSTEM USES

• Manual Guidance

• ParaDyme™ and GeoSteer™ automated steering

• OnTrac2+™ Assisted Steering

SYSTEM FEATURES

• Rugged sealed enclosure

• Compatible with most NMEA GPS receivers

• Adjustable volume control

• Perspective 3D View Map

• Advanced GPS Diagnostics

• USB media slot

• 28-pin plug compatible with other Ag Leader displays.

• RAM mount

USB FLASH DRIVE

A USB Flash Drive can be used to save and transfer your data in and out of the display.

COLOR TOUCH SCREEN

The display features a color touch screen display. The touch screen allows easy and intuitive navigation through the screens on the display without the need for any external keypad or mouse devices. Here are a few key things to remember if you are new to using a touch screen device:

• Do not use any sharp objects fo r running the touch screen device, this could result in damage to the

display. Using the tip of a finger is the recommended method of operating the display touch screen.

• Do not use any harsh chemicals to clean the touch screen. Using a dam p sof t cloth or an anti-st atic wipe

made specifically for cleaning computer displays is the correct wa y to clean the screen and the enclosure.

• The touch screen requires only a gentle touch of about half-second in duration to operate correctly. A

common mistake is to try to navigate too quickly through the system using firm taps instead of gentle presses.

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CAN BUS TECHNOLOGY

This system uses Controller Area Network (CAN) technology. CAN systems are comprised of individual modules, each with their own high speed processor, connected through a high-speed communications cable. CAN has many benefits, including greater ability to configure and expand the system, compatibility, simpler installations with less wiring, and increased system dependability.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Do not exceed the specifications below:

• Storage Temperature: -22 to +176 °F (-30 to +80 °C)

• Operating Temperature: -4 to +158 °F (-20 to +70 °C)

• Operating Input V oltage: 9 –16 V DC

• Max Current Rating: 4.0 amp

• Environmental Protection Rating: IP64

• No Protective Grounding required

• Use 150V minimum insulation rating for external circuits

CAUTION: Exceeding these specifications may result in degraded ope ration and/or damage to the disp lay.

SYSTEM AND UPGRADES

Ag Leader Technology will periodically provide operating program updates that will improve the performance of your display. Required software updates will be available free of charge for download from www.agleader.com. On occasion, major releases will be made available that have significant product feature additions or enhancements. These optional software updates may have an additional fee associated with them.

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PRODUCT REGISTRATION

When registering your Ag Leader Technology products by one of the following methods, you can elect to receive notice of any new product updates or features.

Register by mail: Ag Leader Technology 2202 South Riverside Dr. Ames, IA 50010 Register by Fax: 515-232-3595 Register at the Ag Leader Web site at http://www.agleader.com

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

The operators manual uses the following text formatting schemes to call attention to information related to simplifying system operation and proper operating practices to prevent accidental data loss. If in doubt about the results of performing an action or deleting an item from the system, back up all system files to the USB external drive prior to proceeding with the action.

Note: Provides informative tips to assist with system setup, calibration, and operation.

CAUTION: Indicates specific settings, calibrations, and procedures tha t must be followed for prop er system

performance and operation.

WARNING: Indicates specific instructions to avoid accidental loss of data and system configurations settings.

CROSS-REFERENCES AND WEB LINKS

Throughout this manual, numerous cross-references are provided to other pages or sections. These cross-references are always shown in blue, italic text; and list the title and page number as in the following example: To find the information you’re looking for, see

For” on page 4

directly to the link. Links to web sites are shown in blue, italicized, and underlined text, as in the following examp le: To view

the web site, go to: www.agleader.com.

. If you are viewing this manual in PDF format, you can click on this blue text and go

“How to Find Information You’re Looking

VIEWING THIS MANUAL ONLINE

This operators manual can be viewed online at Ag Leader’s Web site. To view an online version, go to the Ag Leader Web site and click the Customer Support link. You will see a page titled “Product Manuals.”

To view and/or print the Operators Manual online, you will need the Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader. The Adobe Reader software comes pre-installed on most personal computers. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer the program is available for download at no charge. A link to the Adobe download site is located at the Ag Leader Web site.

HOW TO FIND INFORMATION YOU’RE LOOKING FOR

What do you do if you cannot find the information that you’re looking for There are three different ways at your disposal to find specific information quickly. These steps can include:

1. Look up the information in the Table of Contents.

2. Look up the information in the section indexes that are located at the end of each manual section (Planting, Tillage, Application, and Harvest).

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3. Use the Adobe Reader’s search function. While viewing this manual online in PDF format, press the CTRL+F buttons on your keyboard. A search menu should appear, and from here, you may enter in a search term.

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GENERAL

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

All machine installation and mounting kits are shipped with instructions specific to that kit. Instructions include special details relating to mounting, wiring and display configuration.

Mount the display to a secure support inside the vehicle cab. The following must be considered when choosing a mounting location:

• The display must be readily accessible to the machine op erator.

• The display must not obstruct the machine operator's normal driving view.

• The display must not interfere with or limit access to any of the existing machine controls.

• The CAN system cabling be routed and secured without interfering with existing machine controls.

WARNING: If drilling holes is required during the mounting process, care must be taken to insure that damage is not done to existing vehicle wiring, mechanical, or cab structure. Refer to vehicle manufacturer documentation for specific details on your equipment. Follow all OEM instructions, cautions, and warnings

when working around equipment.

NSTALLATION

CONNECTING THE SYSTEM

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• (A) Display

• (B) RAM Base

• (C) RAM Arm

• (D) Base

• (E) Receiver

• (F) Receiver Cable

• (G) Display Cable

• (H) Power Cable

SCREEN ICON CONVENTIONS

The following control buttons are made available for entering names and calibration values into the system.

An on-screen Keyboard is made available when appropriate for use during all setup processes. Press the keyboard button to access the on-screen text entry screen.

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An on-screen Numeric Keypad is made available for changing configuration settings and calibration numbers. Press the keypad button to access the onscreen numeric entry screen.

An on-screen calendar is made available for changing dates. Press the calendar button to access the calendar screen.

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SETUP

Language Selection

Language

English / US

Advanced

Advanced Options

Restore

Upgrade

Restore data from a backup file (same display model only)

Upgrade the display firmware.

Unlock display features.

Features Unlocks

SETUP

CONFIGURATION

INITIAL STARTUP

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An Initial Setup wizard is presented on startup. Once the wizard is completed, it is not shown again

unless the display memory is cleared.

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ADVANCED OPTIONS

Press “Advanced” button on Language Selection screen (first screen to appear on initial startup).

• Restore Backup

• Upgrade Firmware

• Unlock Display Features

Note: Using the Restore backup option is not the proper method to get multiple displays set up to

be the same. Use the AGSETUP file.

It is acceptable to complete the initial setup wizard and then upgrade. Setup information will not change. On a “clean” display going out for service, to stand in for a failed display, the customer should use the

Restore backup option in the initial setup wizard.

LOCATION SPECIFIC SETUP

Language Selection

Language

English / US

Advanced

Single Display

Multiple Display

Select “Single Display” if you only have one display in your operation.

Select “Multiple Displays” if you only have more than one display and want to share setup items between displays.

New Setup

Import Setup

Select “New Setup” to perform all setup through the display user-interface.

Select “Import Setup” to select an AgSetup file to import setup items from your computer.

SINGLE DISPLAY

1. Language

Press to continue.

2. Unit System

Imperial or Metric Press to continue.

3. Date and Time Set to GPS Time and Date requires ZDA NMEA

message to be turned on from the GPS receiver. Press to continue.

Press “Single Display” button then to continue.

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Press “New Setup” button then to continue. Press to enter a Display Owner (Business

Name). Press to enter a display nickname. Press

to continue.

Press to accept the setup and return to Home screen.

IMPORT SETUP

New Setup

Import Setup

Select “New Setup” to perform all setup through the display user-interface.

Select “Import Setup” to select an AgSetup file to import setup items from your computer.

Single Display

Multiple Display

Select “Single Display” if you only have one display in your operation.

Select “Multiple Displays” if you have more than one display and want to share setup items between displays.

New Setup

Import Setup

Select “New Setup” to perform all setup through the display user-interface.

Select “Import Setup” to select an AgSetup file to import setup items from your computer.

Press “Import Setup” button then to continue.

Select desired setup file from directory. Press to accept the setup and return to

Home screen.

MULTIPLE DISPLAY SETUP - FIRST DISPLAY

Press “Multiple Display” button then to continue.

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NEW SETUP

Press “First Display” button then to continue.

Press “New Setup” button then to continue. Press to enter a Display Owner (Business

Name). Press to enter a display nickname. Press

to continue.

Press to accept the setup and return to Home screen.

IMPORT SETUP

New Setup

Import Setup

Select “New Setup” to perform all setup through the display user-interface.

Select “Import Setup” to select an AgSetup file to import setup items from your computer.

Single Display

Multiple Display

Select “Single Display” if you only have one display in your operation.

Select “Multiple Displays” if you have more than one display and want to share setup items between displays.

Import Files

Press “Import Setup” button then to continue.

Select desired setup file from directory. Press to accept the setup and return to

Home screen.

MULTIPLE DISPLAY SETUP - ADDITIONAL DISPLAY

Press “Multiple Display” button then to continue.

Press “Additional Display” button then to continue.

Select desired setup file from directory. Press to accept the setup and return to

Home screen.

Note: The business created on the first display, and any other management and equipment items, will be imported to the additional displays.

IMPORT SETUP DATA

IMPORT FILES

Press: Home button > External Storage button > Import Files

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Waterloo Farm

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Ashton Farm

Name

Size

File Selection

Resolve

Conflict Resolution

Item to Import

Name: Modification Time:

Creation Time:

Corn

03/05/2012 14:24 03/05/2012 14:24

Existing Item

Name: Modification Time: Creation Time:

01/09/2012 08:35

Rename the item being imported.

Rename the existing Item.

Merge the imported and existing items together.

Rename

Imported

Rename Existing

Corn

Merge

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Use the scroll bar to find the file you wish to import. When a setup file is created it is saved in a folder titled

with the displays serial number _nickname. The file will include a date and have the .agsetup suffix.

Select the desired setup file from directory and press

Highlight item with conflict

Press

Conflicts can be resolved by:

• Rename Import

• Rename Existing

• Merge

- Product Mixes and Configurations can not be merg ed. The Merge button will be grayed out and not selectable for these items.

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Once all conflicts have been resolved. press .

Most of the functionality of the display is not available until the basic setup process is completed.

SETUP BUTTONS

The Setup buttons are used to toggle between screens that adjust settings for Configuration, Management, GPS and display.

• Management button

Press to access and edit Grower , Farm, Field and Operator information. For more information, see

• GPS button

Press to adjust Guidance settings, GPS settings, and lightbar settings (if applicable). For more information, see

• Display button

Press to adjust settings for Time and Date, brightness and volume settings, operating units, language; view features; and also create and restore backups.

“Management button” on page 24.

“Guidance” on page 75

DISPLAY BUTTON

General

Display

Features

Advanced

Brightness

100%

Volume

Time/Date

8:56:50 AM 11/01/2011

Time Zone

Americas (Central Time)

Language/Country

English/US

Operating Units

Imperial

Console Setup

Calibrate Touchscreen

ISOBUS Settings

40%

Press: Home button > Display button The Display screen contains the following tabs:

• General tab

displays settings related to Ti me, Date, display screen settings, operating units, video and display owner information.

• Display tab

contains functionality for setting up a Display Owner a nd ma king any needed edits to the owner personal information.

• Features tab

lists unlocks for a particular display.

• Advanced tab

includes information related to log files and system backups.

GENERAL TAB

Press: Home button > Display button > General tab

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The Setup General Tab is consists of the following items:

• Time/Date button

Press button and use

to adjust the hours,

minutes, A.M./P.M. settings, month, date and year. To make these changes effective, press .

Note: The display will then shut down immediately. If you do not want to shut the display down, press the Close (Red X) button; however the time/date changes will not be accepted until the display is shut down and restarted.

• Brightness and volume percentages.

To change these, press the Brightness/Volume button and use of the Display Brightness and Speaker Volume.

• Calibrate Touchscreen.

Press this to launch the Touch screen Calibration wizard. Calibrate the touch screen by following the onscreen instructions.

to change the percentage

CAUTION: Do not use any sharp objects to operate the touch scree n or the displa y ma y be dama ge d .

Display

Display Features

Advanced

Phone:

Console Setup

General

Edit

Information

Change

Owner

Nickname: geo Serial Number: 2009120056 Product Type: AL VERSA Owner: George Eilers Phone: Email: Address: Image:

This Display

geo

Features

• Time Zone

Use the drop-down menu to select your time zone.

• Language/Country Selection

Use the drop-down menu to select the language.

• Operating Units

Select either Imperial or Metric.

• Enable Video

Enables input from up to four video cameras.

• ISOBUS Settings

Enables Virtual Terminal and Task Controller

DISPLAY TAB

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Press: Home button > Display button > Display tab

• Phone

• Email

• Address

• Image

• Change Owner

• Edit Information

The Display tab contains functionality for setting up a Display Owner and making any needed edits to the owner personal information. The Display Owner information is used in the product application report feature of application rate control.

• Nickname

• Serial Number

• Product Type

• Owner

FEATURES TAB

Press: Home button > Display button > Features tab

Unlocking Features

Features

Advanced

Console Setup

General

Feature Virtual Terminal

Status

Enabled

Feature Descripti on:

Unlock

Display

Advanced

Display

Features

Advanced

Console Setup

General

Log Files

Key Switch Standby

About

Memory

Guidance

Export

Diagnostic Files

Restore Backup

Create

Backup

Advanced

Parameters

Copy

Debug Files

Clear

Debug Files

Clear Internal

Memory

Remove Patterns

Memory

Tes t

Service

Mode

View Module

Firmware

The Features Tab is where you can enter unlock codes. Unlock codes are unique to the serial number of each display and the feature registration number. You must supply these numbers to your dealer when

purchasing any unlock codes. Press to enter the unlock code and press to enable the

feature.

Note: Once a feature is unlocked, that feature remains with that display and ca nnot be transferred to another .

ADVANCED TAB

Press: Home button > Display button > Advanced tab

The Advanced Tab allows you to specify settings for copying log files; specify Key Switch Standby settings; view and manually upgrade module firmware; and create and restore backup files.

CAUTION: The Export Diagnostic Files, Advanced Parameters, Copy Debug Files, Clear De bug Files and Service Mode functionality on the Advanced Tab is reserved for use by the manufacturer. DO NOT change any of these settings without specific instruction from the manufacturer .

• Key Switch Standby

This setting allows the display to remain po wered up af ter the veh icle power has b een shut dow n. Instead, the display will switch into standby mode and will appear to be shut of f; however the powe r light will change to an amber color. Pressing the touchscreen while it is in standby mode will immediately turn the screen back on again.

Use mode after the vehicle power has been shut down.

Note: When the time you specified in Key Switch Standby is nearly exp ire d , the n the am b er-colore d po we r light will flash on and off immediately preceding shutdown. If you wish the display to remain powered up for a longer period of time, touch the display to restart the Key Switch Standby countdown.

to specify a length of time that you wish the display to remain p owered up in st andby

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• About button

Displays product licensing information and copyright info rmation.

• Log Files

These settings allow you to copy your data in the dis play.

- Export by Grower Press of export log files by growers.

- Export Data Files. Press to copy all logged data in the display to the USB drive.

- Export Data Files on Shutdown. Checking this checkbox will copy all log files to the USB drive when the display is powering down.

- See “Export Files” on page 52 for more information.

• Memory

Adjusts information stored in the display’s internal memory.

- Create Backup. Press to create a backup file of all configuration settings, products, an d Gro wer- FarmField Management data structure on the USB drive. Backup files are stored using the .ibk2 file format.

- Restore Backup. Press to restore a backup file from the external data drive to the internal memory of the display.

- Clear Internal Memory. Press this button to clear the internal memory of the display. The system will present a warning dialog box and ask if you would like to create a backup file prior to clearing the memory.

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CAUTION: Once you clear the system’ s internal memory, this information is deleted and cannot be restored unless a backup has been made.

• View Module Firmware . Displays the Module Firm ware Management scre en, which is a list of all firmwa re modules and firmware versions that are available for the display.

Note: The Module Firmware Management list includes module firmware that you may not be running.

- Import - Imports any firmware stored on the USB drive into the display memory.

- Direct Upgrade - Upgrades an individual module directly from the USB.

- Remove - Removes unwanted module firmware from the Module Firmware Management list.

Note: Pressing the Remove button does not remove firmware from the module itself. It merely removes the upgrade file from the display.

•

Remove Patterns

. Pressing this button permanently erases all guidance patterns from the display’s

memory.

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SETUP

Select Event

New

Event

Configuration: Guidance

Start New Event

This will create a new event. Continue?

MANAGEMENT SETUP

EVENTS

ETUP

ANAGEMENT

Events are used to track field operations. New events can be created at anytime and therefore a physical field can be broken into many events or recorded under one.

An event contains all coverage maps created while that event was active. Events are automatically named by date and time.

The display can be run in two different modes: Traditional mode: requires user to specify a Grower, Farm, and Field for the Event. The display

associates this information with setup files and logged data. When these files are reviewed or utilized in the future, it provides the operator with a greater depth of information.

Events Only mode: minimizes the setup process so that the display is ready to run in the field with the least amount of setup (just a few button presses).

1. Press: Select Event button.

Select Field on the Management Selection screen.

a Season, Grower, Farm, and

Starting an Event

ETUP

Press New Event button.

Press Check button to continue.

Managing Events

New Guidance Pattern

Change Pattern

Pattern Options

Implement Width:

Guidance Width:

30.0000

Straight

Event

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Event Information

Clear

Map Bounds

Event Name

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Event

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Choose Pattern and set Pattern Options. Press Check button to continue.

Map screen will appear and user can begin operation.

Edit Event Name and Clear Map Bounds

Select a Previous Event

Press Setup button (wrench) on Event bar.

The Event Information Screen allows operator to change the event name and to Clear Map bounds.

Press event name on Event bar.

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The Field Operation Wizard: Event Selection screen

Field Operation Wizard: Event Selection

vent

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Showing events for current season and operating configuration only.

Users

Select Specific

User

Edit User

General

Phone/Email

Address

Permissions

Permission Level

Custom

Management

Field Management

Mapping

Pan/Zoom Controls

User Role

Operator

Manager

2013-09-19_11:48:34

Operator:

Configuration:

Event:

Operator 1

Guidance

New Event

Select Field

Grower

Grower 1

Farm

Farm 1

Field

Field 1

allows the operator to pick a previously created event.

Advanced Functionality Via Permissions

Management (Barn) button > User tab > Select Specific User > Setup (wrench) button

Traditional Field Management can be enabled by selecting the Custom “Field Management” permission. Users setup as Managers automatically have the Field Management permission enabled.

ETUP

ANAGEMENT

ETUP

Events will now be tied to a new or existing Field under the Grower/Farm/Field structure.

When creating a new Event, you now select the Field.

The Event selection dialog now shows Grower and

Field Operation Wizard: Event Selection

Event

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Showing events for current season and operating configuration only.

Grower/Farm/Field

Field of each Event.

MANAGEMENT BUTTON

Press: Home button > Management (Barn) button From this screen the operator can access Grower/Farm/Field, Season, User, and Businesses tabs.

GROWER/FARM/FIELD TAB

Press: Home button > Management (Barn) button > Grower/Farm/Field tab

Grower

The Grower refers to the business or person that the system is in operation for. Contact information can also be entered for each Grower. The Grower information will be passed into mapping software for automatic Grower setup within desktop software.

• Add button

Press to add a Grower.

• Rename button

Edit an existing name of a Grower by highlighting that name and pressing button.

• Setup button

Press to enter information for the Grower’s Name, Tax ID and Memo.

• Remove button

Press to remove a Grower.

Note: Personal Information entered at this screen can be added or edited at any time.

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Farm and Field

Grower/Farm/Field

Season

Users

Grower: Gene Eilers

Farm: Sheldon

Grower: Seth

Field: Low 80

True Area:

Boundary

Management Setup

40 ac

Businesses

39.92 ac

Clear

Low 80

Sheldon

Field

Area

County

Township

Range

Section

FSA Number

FSA Area

Legal Description

Farm

Clear

Bounds

Field Information

0 ac

• Add button

Press to add a Field.

• Rename button

Edit an existing name of a Field by highlighting that name and pressing button.

ETUP

In the display, farms are subdivided into fields. You can associate Field names with a particular Grower. If the display will be used for multiple Growers, enter each Grower business name and associate the field names with the correct grower when the fields are set up within the system.

In the Field Tab, select a Grower underneath the dropdown menu at the top. Each farm of that particular grower is shown in a list, with the fields within that farm as subcomponents within that list.

ANAGEMENT

ETUP

• Setup button

Edit the Farm and Field information by highlighting that name and pressing button. The Field Information screen appears.

• Remove button

Press to remove a Field.

The Field Information screen opens, showing the name of that field in the Title Bar. Field Name information that can be added or edited by pressing

including Farm, County, Township, Range,

Section Number, Area, FSA Number, FSA Area and Legal Description.

• Area

shown in the total acres (hectares) of the field.

• FSA Number

refers to the U.S. Farm Service Agency’s four-digit number assigned to every field.

• FSA Area

refers to tillable acres as established by the FSA.

• Clear Bounds button

Grower/Farm/Field

Season

Users

Grower: Gene Eilers

Farm: Sheldon

Grower: Seth

Field: Low 80

True Area:

Boundary

Management Setup

40 ac

Businesses

39.92 ac

Clear

Name

File Selection

39.92 ac

Demo Field

Boundaries

Demo 3 waterway.iby

Demo larger than original.iby

Demo original.iby

Field: Farm: Grower:

Demo

Allegan County

Michigan Test Fields

Press to center the map on the current GPS position.

Note: The Clear Bounds feature is particularly useful if you have flyer points or have logged a point outside the mappable range of your current location.

Importing and Exporting Field Boundaries

Boundaries can be created with the display or imported from desktop GIS software. Any boundary files present in the display can also be exported for use in desktop mapping software.

Note: For more information on creating boundaries, see “Create Boundary” on page 42.

• USB Import button

To import a boundary from the USB drive, first go to the Setup Field ta b, hig hlight the correct field in the Farm/Field list and press the USB Import button.

The File Selection screen appears. Highlight the desired file to import.

Operator can import/export all fields and boundaries at once with an .AGSETUP file. For more information on .AGSETUP files see

See “.AGSETUP” on page 109.

Press to complete the import process.

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Season

Users

ETUP

• USB Export button

To export a boundary to the USB drive, highlight the correct field in the Farm/Field list and press the USB Export button. At the File Selection screen, highlight the desired field to export.

A screen will appear telling you that the boundary was exported succe ssfully. Press return to the field setup screen.

SEASON TAB

Press: Home button > Management (Barn) button > Season tab A season is defined as the calendar year that the crop will be harvested. A season has a start and an

end date. Creating a season and setting it to active is required prior to the system logging any data. The seasons are displayed in lists, with the Active season displayed in bold face type. All new data is

logged to the active season; therefore a season must be set as Active before you can log any new data to it.

• Add button

Press to add a Season.

ANAGEMENT

ETUP

• Edit button

Edit an existing name of a Season by highlighting that name and pressing button.

• Set Active button

Press to set the season selected in the Summary list box to the active season.

• Season Reminder button

Press to set the date that the system will prompt the operator to create a new season.

• Remove button

Press to remove a season.

USERS TAB

Press: Home button > Management (Barn) button > User tab

Management Setup screen - User tab allows user to

Grower/Farm/Field Season

Users

Eilers, George

Eilers, Joan

Schmidt, Jack

Oakes, Bill

Management Setup

Businesses

VanBurkum, Doug

Users

Select Specific

User

add, modify, or delete users from the display.

Add a User

Press: Home button > Management (Barn) button > User tab > Plus (+) button

1. Enter first name and/or last name (have to enter a first or last name, recommend entering both)

2. Enter applicator license (optional). Press to continue.

3. Select Operator or Manager (can select either, none, or both). For more information on selecting Operator/Manager and setting up permissions, see

4. Enter and verify password (optional)

• Locks the displays ability to load/change operating configurations, access setup and USB, if Manager has

• Leaves display unsecure unless each manger sets a password

• Warning message appears if passwords do not match

• No restriction for password format (can be any combination of letters, numbers, and special characters)

• Case sensitive

5. Press to accept

allows access to more phone, email, and address information.

User Setup button

a password set

• Setup button

Press to edit operator information by highlighting that name and pressing button . Setup button allows user to edit information originally entered when profile was added. Edit button also

• Remove button

Press to remove an operator.

“Permissions” on page 29. Press to continue.

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General

Phone/Email

Address

Operator

Manager

Full Permission Level

Edit Person

Permissions

Full

Permission Level

General

Phone/Email

Address

George

Eilers

Passwor

First

Edit User

Permissions

Applicator License

Last

Memo

Set Password

Clear Password

ETUP

Press: Home button > Management (Barn) button > User tab > Select Specific User > Setup (wrench) button

General tab

• First and Last Name

• Set and Clear Password

ANAGEMENT

• Business Email

Address tab

• Address

• Extended Address

• City/Locality

• State/Province

• Country

• Postal Code

PERMISSIONS

• Applicator License

• Memo

Phone/Email tab

• Home Phone

• Mobile Phone

• Business Phone

• Home Email

ETUP

This is an optional function that defines what access the user will have in the display. Users are defined as Operator or Manager (can select either, none, or both).

Ope

rators

• Have full or limited access

• No access to USB or Setup options, unless also set as a Manager

- Can import from USB from Map Screen (RX, patterns, boundaries)

• Manager sets up privileges

Managers

• Full access to the display settings and functions

• Only user that can change the selected configuration

• Ability to log out of the display

System can be set up with operators only. Passwords are not used when set up this way.

PERMISSION LEVEL FOR OPERATORS

General

Phone/Email

Address

Operator

Manager

Management

Edit User

Permissions

Custom

Permission Level

Mapping

Pan/Zoom Controls

Field Management

User Role

Full Permission

Provides full access to features and functionality on the map and home screen. A user, set only as an Operator, cannot select a different configuration and cannot access USB or Setup, when a manager is setup in the display.

Basic Permission

No access to:

• Legend Tab on Map screen

• Marks Tab on Map screen

• Boundary Tab on Map screen

Limits Guidance options to:

• Creating & loading Straight AB or SmartPath patterns

• Nudge

• Remark A

• Save or reset guidance line

Custom Permission

Can allow or deny the following options:

• Management screen

• Pan/Zoom controls

• Legend Toolbox

• Marks Toolbox

• Boundary Toolbox

• Guidance Toolbox

• Minimize Toolbox

• Each individual guidance pattern

• Ability to remove guidance patterns

Display uses Traditional mode when Field Management is checked. Events using the Traditional mode are tied to the Grower/Farm/Field structure.

Display uses Events Only mode when Field management is unchecked.

Management, GPS/Guidance, Console Setup, and External Storage Buttons are locked for Operators.

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A manager can access these buttons by pressing the button and inputting their password.

Event:

Configuration:

Event:

Select Operator

Guidance

New Event

Select Event

0.67 ac

New

Pattern

Load

Pattern

Manage Patterns

4.5 mph

ETUP

A User can be setup as an Operator and Manager to have the same access as a Manager.

Setup and USB buttons are locked for Operators if a Manager is present in the system. A Manager can access setup menu and USB by pressing button and inputting their password.

ANAGEMENT

A User can be setup as an Operator and Manager to have the same access as a Manager.

The Home and Map screen will appear different depending on how you assigned user permissions. For setting up users with permissions see

page 27.

“Users tab” on

Basic Permissions - Home screen

• No Summary screen

• Setup and USB buttons are locked (as indicated by a padlock icon on those buttons)

• Brightness and volume are on home screen - settings saved per operator

• Operator Change - Option to continue or start n ew operation when operators change

Full Permissions - Home Screen

• Summary screen button is present

• Setup and USB are locked

• Management, GPS/Guidance, Console Setup, and External Storage Buttons are locked for Operators.

ETUP

• A manager can access these buttons by pressing the button and inputting their password.

Map screen appearance of an operator with Basic permission. Only the Guidance toolbox is present.

Operator can

• Create guidance lines

- Straight AB

- SmartPath

• Nudge

ACCESSING SETUP MENUS

1. Press locked button (Management, GPS/Guidance, Console, or USB).

• Guidance setup

2. Select Manager from drop-down menu. Press . 31

3. Enter password. Press .

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DISPLAY

CAN A

CAN B

Devices

Diagnostics

Businesses

Now have access to the setup menu.

•

FORGOTTEN PASSWORDS

When a Manager forgets his password he won't be able to access Setup. Tech Support will be able to generate a password based on the serial number and firmware of the

monitor.

Password generator will require the following information:

• (A) Display serial number

• (B) Major revision

- First digit of firmware version

• (C) Minor revision

- First digit of firmware version after decimal.

Example: Version 4.5 Major = 4 Minor = 5

Only needed when a Manger forgets their password and works within the display until firmware is upgraded.

How will Tech Support identify if the person calling in is a Manager or not?

They will ask the caller, “Are you a Manager in the display?” If the customer answers yes, Te ch Support will generate the password. If the customer answers no, Tech Support will require a Manager to authorize the display to be unlocked.

What if a customer doesn’t want to risk forgetting passwords and generating new ones?

A display does not need to be locked with a password. The display can be operated as it has been in the past without passwords. Operators can also be setup with limited or customized access without passwords.

Tips

• Managers, keep a record of all passwords set in the display.

• Operators, write down your personal password.

• To avoid Operators obtaining unwanted access to a displa y, instruct them to call a Manager for help with

passwords before Tech Support.

BUSINESSES TAB

Press: Home button > Management (Barn) button > Businesses tab

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ETUP

The businesses are displayed in lists, with the Active business displayed in bold face type. All new data is logged to the active business; therefore a business must be set as Active before you can log any new data to it.

• Add button

Press to add a business

• Edit button

Edit an existing business by highlighting that name and pressing button.

• Remove button

Press to remove a business.

ANAGEMENT

ETUP

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Configuration: Guidance

Event: 2014-01-12_12:00:00

Operator: Operator1

Operator: Harlan, Bob

Configuration: Guidance

Configuration Settings

Antenna Location on Vehicle

Height from Ground

Offset from Centerline

Left

Implement Width

Distance from Antenna

Behind

Offset from Centerline

Left

Implement Switch

None

Implement Location

Event: 2014-01-14_12:00:00

New Event

ETUP

SETUP

FIELD OPERATIONS

After you have created an Event, the Home screen will appear.

Operator button - Allows user to select a machine operator from the

drop-down list. Machine operator information is logged with all field operations. Operator information may be entered in Management Setup at

“Management button” on page 15.

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User also has the option of setting the display to show the operator selection on startup. If the active operator has a password, the operator selection will always be displayed on startup.

Pressing the wrench on the end of the operator button allows user to edit operator information.

Configuration button - Selecting

the wrench at the end of the button

allows user to set or adjust configuration settings.

GPS offsets describe the position of the GPS receiver relative to the vehicle and the implement.

Implement width – Allows the user to adjust the working width of the on-screen implement for accurate coverage mapping

Implement Switch – Allows the user to configure an implement switch for triggering area on/off based on the status of an implement switch.

Event button - Allows user to

select an event from a list.

Selecting the wrench at the end of the button allows user to rename event or to clear bounds.

New Event button - creates new event

Map button - opens the map screen

Operator: Harlan, Bob

Log Out

OPERATOR LOG OUT

Press: Home button > Operator: button > Logout button Users that are both a Manager and Operator can logout which locks Setup and USB access and an

operator must log in before an operation can be performed.

•

A closed event cannot be re-opened and will not show up in the Event Selection screen. A

user can manually close Events or be prompted to close events.

RUN SCREENS

The task bar displays buttons relating to various functions of the display. These buttons and status indicators include Home, Mapping, Autoswath, Logging, and Auxiliary Input Status. These buttons are shown in front of a green background when you are at that screen; otherwise they are shown in front of a blue background.

Home button - Pressing the Home button takes you to the Home screen.

Map buttons - Pressing anywhere on the map activates map buttons.

ZOOM DETAILS

ZOOM TO EXTENT

PERSPECTIVE VIEW

Note: The Perspective View is only available when guidance is active.

Area Logging Status button - Pressing this button turns logging on and off.

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OFF

The Engage icon shows that the autosteer system is on, off, or off but ready to engage. The appearance of this icon displays the following:

Engage - ON Green if the autosteer system is on.

Engage - Ready Grey if the autosteer system off but ready to engage.

Engage - Not Ready Grey with a red circle and slash if the autosteer system is off and unable to engage.

Note: For more information, see “Guidance” on page 75.

GPS SIGNAL INDICATOR

PERATIONS

The GPS button in the upper left-hand corner of the Map screen, displays the following colors:

Differential GPS Green if you are receiving a differential GPS signal

GPS - No differential Yellow if you are receiving GPS, but no differential signal

No GPS Grey if you are receiving no GPS signal.

The Flex Mode icon appears for ParaDymes and GeoSteers using Flex Mode. Flex mode provides continuity of position solution to maintain automated steering by seamless flexing (transitioning) to a lower accuracy mode when a higher accuracy mode is lost; such as loss of the RTK radio link.

Flex Mode - ON (GREEN)

Flex Mode - Exceeded (YELLOW)

Note: For more information, see the ParaDyme Insert.

The Device Information button opens screens that display Device Information, Memory, Display, and display diagnostics.

Note: For more information, See “Device Information” on page 55.

Vehicle Icon - Zoom to Extent The Vehicle Icon is shown by an arrow inside a circle if the Map screen is viewed in Zoom to

Extent.

The vehicle appears as a gold-colored triangle if the Map screen is viewed in Zoom Detail. The appearance of the zoomed-in icon changes depending upon the data being logged in the field.

Vehicle Icon - logging If the vehicle is logging, the implement icon appears as a green bar behind it.

Vehicle Icon - not logging If the vehicle is not logging data, then the implement icon appears as a gray bar.

Press the grid area of the Map screen, and four arrow icons appear at the bottom right of the Map screen. An example showing these arrow buttons is at left. Pressing these arrow icons will move the center of the Map screen in the direction of the arrow button.

The Zoom Tool icons, which resemble a magnifying glass, are shown at the right-hand side of the Map screen.

Pressing the zoom tool with the plus sign increases the scale of the Map screen. Pressing the zoom tool with the minus sign decreases the scale of the Map screen. Pressing the zoom tool with the four arrows underneath re-centers the Map screen and

brings its scale back to the default.

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MAPPING TOOLBOX

Product

Rate

205+ 185 - 205 165 - 185 145 - 165 0 - 145

Map Options

Load

Reference

Data

Guidance

Boundary

Marker

Reference

Tile

Grid

Topography

Clear Map

At the upper left hand side of the Map screen is the Mapping Toolbox. Press any of the four buttons on the toolbox and it expands. The toolbox consists of the following buttons:

• (A) Map Legend

• (B) Map Markers

• (C) Field

• (D) Guidance

The Map Legend, Map Markers and Field buttons are explained in the rest of this chapter. The Guidance button is described in

Map Legend tab

Press the Map Legend button at the top of the Mapping Toolbox, and the Legend appears using the drop-down menu.

“Guidance” on page 75.

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PERATIONS

Map Options

CAUTION: Once you clear the map, this information cannot be retrieved.

Press the Legend Setup (wrench) button, and the Map Options screen appears. Here the user

can select map options, clear the map, and load a reference map

• Clear Map

Permanently removes on-screen map from the active field operation, but the log data will still be exported to the USB drive.

• Load Reference

Loads a list of maps of previous operations performed in that field.

Press . Select the reference map you want to

Load

Reference

Rock

Weeds

Washout

Hole

Markers

use. Reference Map Wizard displays each operation

performed in field, filtered by season. The map can be displayed as an As-Applied or Coverage.

Press to continue.

Select the Autoswath channel to apply the reference map to

Not selecting a channel will load the reference map as a visual only

Press to complete Reference Map Wizard. Note: Using Reference maps for AutoSwath functionality is

applicable to planting and application configurations only .

Markers tab

Markers are a collection of point objects that are available on the Map Markers tab of the Mapping Toolbox. Map markers allow you to map points on the go in order to identify specific features within a field. Press an individual marker to indicate a Map Marker on the Map screen.

If all of the Markers that you created are not immediately visible in this screen, use the Cycle Markers button to view more that you created.

Cycle Markers

Edit Markers

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Rock

Weeds

Marker Sets

Marker Management

All Markers

Markers

Washout

Post

Outlet

Load

Reference Marks

Boundary

Field

Headlands

Topography

Boundary

Field

Headlands

Topography

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Marker Sets

Pressing allows operator to create, name, and delete marker sets.

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• When creating or editing a marker , check the that is referenced to the current GPS position when that marker is used.

Field Tab

Field tab allows the user to setup boundaries, headlands, and topography.

Markers

• Press to add a marker. Press

•

to edit a marker.

• Press to remove a marker

• If you have numerous map icons, you can cycle

through them by pressing

Georeferenced Note

button if you wish to add a Field Note

PERATIONS

Boundary

Press the Boundary button on the Field tab to access the Boundary Options screen.

On the Boundary Options screen, you can Import

Region

Boundary Options

OUTER (39.74)

39.74

Import

Export

Clear All

Boundary Type

Boundary Settings

Outer

Inner

Region Type

Undefined

Boundary Offset

Distance

0Left

Direction

Boundaries, Export Boundaries, and Clear All Boundaries.

Pressing on the Boundary Options screen opens the Boundary Settings screen.

Highlighting an existing region and pressing on deletes that region.

Use Import and Export buttons to move regions to and from USB drive.

CAUTION: Once you clear this information, it cannot be retrieved.

Boundary Settings

Clear All Boundaries

. Press

Clear All

to permanently

delete all Boundary information for that field.

Underneath the Boundary Type area, you have the choice of creating either an Outer Boundary or an Inner Boundary.

• Outer boundaries delineate the borders of an entire field.

• Inner boundaries mark specific features within that field, such as waterways or buildings.

Create Boundary

1. Choose whether to create either an Outer boundary or Inner boundary by pressing one of the two Boundary Type buttons.

2. If you chose to create an Inner Boundary, use the Region Type drop-down menu to choose the type of boundary. Choices include: Roadway, Body of Water, Waterway, Buildings or Undefined.

3. The Boundary Offset feature enables mapping a boundary at a user-defined distan ce to the left or right of the GPS antenna center line. If desired, specify a Boundary Of fset distance by choosing a direction and distance from the GPS antenna center line.

4. Press to start the boundary.

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Field

Headlands

Topography

Boundary

Field

Headlands

Topography

Enable Headlands

Headlands Options

ETUP

5. During the creation of a boundary, the Pause/Resume button and Stop button appear at the top of the Field tab.

6. Press the Stop button to complete the boundary. At the Boundary screen, choose whether to Save, Resume or Discard the boundary.

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HEADLANDS

Pause Boundary

When creating a boundary, you can use the Pause Boundary button to create a straight line between two points. To do this, drive the vehicle to a point, press the Pause Boundary button, then drive to the second point. When you press the Resume Boundary button, a straight line is created between your current point and your pause location.

Press the Headlands button on the Field tab to access the Headland Options screen.

A Field Boundary is required to create a headland.

Enable Headlands - use checkbox to turn Headlands functionality on and off

PERATIONS

Add Headland

Load a Headland

Edit Headland

Alarm Settings

Add a Headland

Press on Headlands Options screen. Select Headland Type from drop-down box.

Headland Types

Offset Implement Widths

New Headlands

Offset Distance

Offset Implement Widths

New Headlands

Offset Distance

Heading

Scaling

7.8

Use AB

New Headlands

Clear All

All-Around Offset Implement Width - number of implement

widths used to set the headland width Offset Distance - distance used to set headland

width. Press to accept.

Top Bottom Offset Implement Width - number of implement

widths used to set the headland width Offset Distance - distance used to set headland

width.

Press to accept.

Shows the heading used for Headland creation.

• stop recording

Heading - used to generate boundary, headlands are created perpendicular to heading

Scaling - sets the amount of variation that is allowed (from perpendicular) to include part of field boundary in the headlands

Use AB - select AB line to set heading for determining headlands

Driven

1. Select Driven from drop-down menu and press to continue.

2. Press on New Headlands screen.

3. Input Headland Offset Distance an d Direction (Left

or Right). Press to accept.

4. Drive Boundary

• pause

• resume recording after pausing

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5. Save, Resume, or Discard

Load Headlands

Name

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Edit Headlands

Clear All

• Save

-a. Press Save button

-b. Default name is time and date. Press to change name.

-c. Press to accept or to discard boundary.

• Resume - resume creating boundary

• Discard - discards boundary and returns display to map screen

Load Headlands

Press Load Headlands button. Select a headland from list.

• Press to delete selected headland

• Press to return to Headland Options screen

• Press to load selected headland.

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Edit Headlands

Press Edit Headlands button. Select a headland from list.

• Press to add a driven headland.

• Press to delete selected headland.

• Press to delete all driven headlands.

• Press to return to Headland Options screen.

• Press to load selected headland. This screen will vary depending on type of headland.

Headland Alarm Settings

Alarm Distance

Headland Alarm Settings

Alarm Duration

150

10 s

Audible Alarms

Approaching Headland

Crossing Headland Boundary

0.67 ac

4.5 mph

Boundary

Pass: 2 R

Headland: 113 ft

Headlands

Topography

Boundary

Field

Headlands

Topography

Press Headland Alarm Settings button. Alert Distance - distance from approaching

headland at which display will warn user of upcoming headland

Alert Duration - time length from approaching headland at which display will warn user of upcoming headland

Audible Alarms

• Approaching Headland

• Crossing Headland Boundary

Map Screen with Headlands

Topography

The display allows you to record points that can be used to make a reference layer that is relative to the elevation throughout the field. This requires that you have an RTK GPS signal to collect the accurate elevation data.

You can also import data from mapping software such as SMS Advanced via .agsetup files.

Pressing the Topography button takes you to the Topography screen which allows user to setup Topography functionality.

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Topography

Elevation Surveys

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New

Survey

Add to

Selected

Enable

Set Active

Map Options

Load

Reference

Data Guidance

Boundary

Marker

Reference

Tile

Grid

Topography

Clear Map

Topography screen

ETUP

IELD

New Survey button - press to create a new elevation

survey Add to Selected button - press to add to an

elevation survey Minus (-) button - press to delete a topographical

survey Enable checkbox - press to turn elevation reference

layer on/off (Enable checkbox functions the same as Topography checkbox in Map Options screen shown below.)

Set Active - select the desired survey from list and use button to set as active.

You are allowed to have multiple elevation surveys for the same field. This can be useful for different applications. For example, if you have a survey that is for the entire field this will give you a greater perspective of the whole field, in addition, you could also drive a very dedicated portion of the field that would allow you to have greater elevation detail in certain areas if you needed it. By default the naming that is generated in the display will be Date/Time based. You can export surface elevation data from software packages like SMS Advanced into the display, and those will be tagged with the field name and the date exported (both examples are in the above screen shot. You can also add points to existing elevations surveys and save them. Only one elevation survey can be active at a time, when exported as an.agsetup, or.agdata file, this will be the survey that is exported. Non-active surveys will stay in the display. At any time you can remove an elevation survey, and collect a new one.

PERATIONS

This topography layer can be turned on/off as a reference layer during any operation using Enable checkbox on Topography screen (shown above) or using the Topography checkbox on the Map Options screen (see

“Map Legend tab” on page 39).

This can provide you with valuable information in regards to the highs and lows of a field when you may not be able to visually tell with the naked eye. Surveying and Tiling operations will probably benefit the most with respect of where to place the mains and laterals in a field.

If you have RTK GPS reception, you are allowed to

Boundary

Headlands

0.67 ac

4.5 mph

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0.67 ac

4.5 mph

Pass: 1 R

collect an elevation survey. This will allow you to collect the Lat/Long and elevation values as you traverse the field. A point will be dropped every 3 meters as you drive regardless of speed, or direction. If you are collecting during operations like planting or application using autoswath, it will also log points outside the boundary of the field (i.e. through a grassed waterway) to get the most information throughout the field.

It is critical that the GPS Antenna to ground measurement is correct in your configuration, any error in this measurement, will add to the error in the data logged.

The following are suggestions to get the best possible elevation survey for a given field. Following

these recommendations will provide the best results for your field.

• Keep swaths in the field to 60ft (19 M) or less, the closer the better

• Driving a dedicated route at the lowest or highest points in a field (i.e. lengthwise of a grassed waterway, or at the top of a ridge) then traversing the field in regular swaths will provide the best detail of the field

• If surveying with the tile plow antenna, ensure that the plow is in the fully raised position

• Driving too fast with mounted plows, can cause boun c in g and affect quality

• Surveying with harvesting equipment can provide stre aked map s as the hoppe r filling and unloading can affect the height of the vehicle, and therefore antenna

After these points have been collected, they will be converted into a surface layer in which you can define the color scheme Red, White, Blue, or Brown-Tan. See

“Map Legend tab” on page 39. In the Red, white, blue

scheme, the darker blue hues will represent the lower elevation, and the darker red values will represent the higher elevations, white will be a transition color between. In the Brown-Tan scheme, the Dark brown will represent the lower elevations, and the Tan the

higher elevations. You can select the number of legend ranges for your field that will show the areas desired. This theme will be used for each field until changed.

During collection of an elevation survey, points will be logged to the file every 3 meters. An onscreen

visual will appear in the form of a single black dot every 30 meters.

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the following items are outside the recommended accuracy

GPS Quality Warning

Low Fix Quality

ETUP

If at any point during collection your gps correction status changes out of RTK fixed, logging will be suspended, if you re-acquire the RTK signal, logging will automatically resume.

IELD

At any point you can pause or stop collection of the elevation survey, and then resume

as needed.

If you forget to stop logging as you leave the field, you will be prompted with the message that data collection is still active, and be given the option to continue logging, or end operation.

In Odd-shaped fields, the surface rendering of the elevation will connect areas (A) even if you haven’t driven through that area.

PERATIONS

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AL_package-3.0.37.0.fw2 84.8

Import Setup

ETUP

SETUP

EXTERNAL DRIVE

EXTERNAL STORAGE OPERATIONS

The External Storage Operations button is where you can copy your field data; upgrade display firmware; as well as import, export and manage files.

UPGRADE FIRMWARE

Press: Home button > External Storage button > Upgrade Firmware button > specific .fw2 file on USB drive > Check button

Pressing the Upgrade Firmware button allows you to upgrade the display firmware from the .fw2 file stored on the USB drive. At the File Selection screen, scroll through the list of files on the USB drive until you find the .fw2 firmware file. Highlight the .fw2 file and the box at the upper right-hand side of the File

XTERNAL

RIVE

Selection screen shows the version of this file. Press to continue, and the Upgrade screen informs you that the upgrade is beginning. At the Upgrade Ready screen, press .

CAUTION: Do not disconnect display power when the upgrade is taking place.

IMPORT FILES

Press: Home button > External Storage button > Import Setup The File Selection screen opens. Use the scroll bar to find the file you wish to import. File formats that

you can import:

.AGSETUP

Use to transfer setup information from display to display or from SMS and display

• Replaces MSF, IBY, PAT, IRX, REF

• Allows full synchronization of the following file items:

- Management Data (Growers, Farms, Fields, Seasons, Operators)

- Products and Product Mixes

- Boundaries

- Guidance Patterns

• Marker Sets and Markers

Export Setup

Export Data

Note: Do not use the IBK to “clone” a display. Use AGSETUP.

.AGDATA

• Includes all the necessary data to fully archive in SMS

• Includes recorded operation data

• Equipment Used

• Products Used

• Marks Logged

• Boundaries

• Guidance Patterns

• Flexible export options

• Will be able to export by Grower

EXPORT FILES

.AGSETUP

Press: Home button > External Storage button > Export Setup Use to transfer setup information from display to display or from SMS and display

• Replaces MSF, IBY, PAT, IRX, REF

• Allows full synchronization of the following items:

• Management Data (Growers, Farms, Fields, Seaso ns, Operators)

• Products and Product Mixes

• Boundaries

• Guidance Patterns

• Marker Sets and Markers

Note: Do not use the IBK to “clone” a display anymore. Use AGSETUP.

.AGDATA

Press: Home button > External Storage button > Export Data

• Includes all the necessary data to fully archive in SMS

• Includes recorded operation data

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• Equipment Used

Export Reports

View USB Contents

Delete

Advanced Options

Create Backup

Restore Backup

Export by Grower

Export by Event

Export data files on shutdown

• Products Used

• Marks Logged

• Boundaries

ETUP

XTERNAL

• Guidance Patterns

• Flexible export options

• Will be able to export by Grower

Export Reports

Press: Home button > External Storage button > Exports Reports

• Exports Reports saved on internal memory. See

“Smart Report™” on page 66

for more information.

MANAGE FILES

Press: Home button > External Storage button > View USB Contents Use the scroll bar to view a list of all files and folders. A bar at the bottom of the window shows how

much memory is available on the USB drive.

RIVE

To delete files, highlight specific file and press . The Memory Management screen warns that the selected files will be permanently deleted. Press to permanently delete file.

ADVANCED OPTIONS

Press: Home button > External Storage button > Advanced Options

Creates Backup on USB Device

Restores data from backup file on USB Device

Select to Export Log Files by Grower

Select to Export Log Files by Event

Select to data files on shutdown

Press to Export All Log files

Export All Log Files

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SETUP

COMPASS

DISPLAY

232 DC LIQUID 233 AUX DEVICE

Firmware: Firmware ID:

Hardware ID: Serial Number: Revision: Run Time:

Boot Counter:

1.0.34/1.0.28

4001683 2009120003

2.0.0.0 112:27:23 476

CAN A

CAN B

Devices

Diagnostics

RAM

Buffers: 26.1 MB Cached: 53.3 MB

Internal Storage

Display Diagnostics

DEVICES

DEVICE INFORMATION

Pressing on the Device Information button, located in the upper right corner of the display, opens the Devices screens. Technical support may request that you look at these screens for help in diagnosing a problem.

DEVICES

ETUP

The Devices screen displays the modules that are connected to the CAN A and CAN B bus (CAN B is for ISOBUS). Select a device to display its particular firmware and hardware information.

Device Information includes Firmware Version,

Firmware ID, Hardware ID, Serial Number, Revision, Run Time shown in hours:minutes:seconds and Display Boot Counter.

EVICES

Note: Check the CAN device list to ensure that all hardware modules appear there.

DISPLAY DIAGNOSTICS

Press Display on the CAN Device list, then press the Diagnostics button on the Devices screen to open the Display Diagnostics screen. This screen includes information about the system memory usage and available memory.

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SETUP

ISOBUS Settings

Enable Virtual Terminal

Broadcast GPS Speed

Auxiliary Module Support

Function Instance

Virtual Terminal

ISOBUS Settings

VIRTUAL TERMINAL

ETUP

IRTUAL

The display is compatible with the ISO 11783 (ISOBUS) Virtual Terminal Standard. This en ables support of many ISOBUS compliant implements on the display. Virtual Terminal functionality enables the compliant implement’s user interface to be viewed and controlled on the display.

COMMON TERMINOLOGY

• ISOBUS Working Set

One or more ISOBUS modules that control an implement’s functionality

• Working Set Master (WSM)

Main module responsible for coordinatin g all communication between the VT and the Work ing Set including loading of the Object Pool to the VT screen

• Object Pool

The graphic image presented to the user on the VT display. The Object Pool is sent to the VT by the ISOBUS module.

WARNING: Before operating an ISOBUS implem ent with the di spla y, read the operator’s manual provided by the implement’s manufacturer and follow all safety inform ation provided in the manual. When this display is used with an ISOBUS implement, the information and functions on the display are provided by the

implement ECU and are the responsibility of the implement manufacturer.

CAUTION: OnTrac2+ communicates on CAN A, independent of V irtual Terminal communication on CAN B. These systems can be used at the same time. Verify which hardware ha s bee n installed.

ERMINAL

To enable the Virtual Terminal:

Press: Home button > Display button > ISOBUS Settings > Enable Virtual Terminal checkbox

Once a Virtual Terminal has been enabled will appear in the task bar. Toggle between the Virtual

Terminal run screen and other display functions by pressing the VT button.

• Broadcast Display Speed (ISO GBSD)

Checking this box allows speed source currently being utilized by the display to be broad cast over the ISOBUS to the implement ECU.

• Auxiliary Module Support

Checking this box allows the Ag Leader Auxiliary Input Module or Smart Switchbox, to be used with ISOBUS ECUs that support AUX-N auxiliary functions.

• Use 480 Mask Size

Checking this box sets the display mask size from 600 pixels to 480 pixels. Some ISOBUS ECUs have problems scaling their Object Pools to the 600 pixel mask. The 480 pixel size is mo re common an d should reduce or eliminate scaling issues such as overlapping text, or missing display items.

• Virtual Terminal Functional Instance

Always set to 0 except when there are multiple VTs on the ISO Bus. Use to change instance. Reboot Display

When an ISOBUS compliant implement is connected to the display for the first time, the implement WSM sends its graphic interface, called the Object Pool, to the display. Status bar (A) appears while Object Pools are being loaded. This process might take several minutes depending on the number of Object Pools being loaded. Once loaded, object pools are stored in the display memory.

The Working Sets can also be accessed by pressing tabs (A) or (B) individually.

Advance through multiple screens of buttons. This button remains hidden unless more than 10 buttons are present.

Opens the Virtual Terminal Settings screen.

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Auxiliary

Assignment

Virtual Terminal Settings

Clear

Virtual Terminal

Auxiliary

Assignment

Auxiliary Mappings

Function

Input

ETUP

Auxiliary

Assign implement functions to ISO compatible inputs.

Clear Virtual Terminal

IRTUAL

Allows operator to clear the Object Pools sent to the display from the implement WSM. After the objec t pools have been cleared, the next time the implement is connected the object pools will be transferred from the implements WSM to the display again. When this button is pressed, a warning dialogue box appears with the following message:

“Are you sure you want to clear the saved interface files from all virtual terminal devices Each devic e will resend its interface the next time it is connected.”

AUXILIARY ASSIGNMENT

Press: Virtual Terminal (VT) button > Setup (wrench) button > Auxiliary Assignments button

Assign implement functions to ISO compatible inputs.

ERMINAL

The number of functions and inputs shown on the Auxiliary Mappings screens will vary depending on the implement and input devices connected to the display.

Note: Implement functions can not be mapped to Ag Leader switches.

VT ALARMS AND TROUBLE CODES

Virtual Terminal Alarm

Pass: 16 L

Nudge: 30.0

Total: 0.0

Reset

Devices

CAN Name: 76 10 2B DB 00 B0 0C A0 Self Configurable:

Yes

Industry Group:

Agriculture and Forestry

Device Class:

Sprayers

Device Class Instance:

Function:

128

Function Instance:

Identity Number:

725110

Manufacturer Code:

Kverneland Group, Electronics Division

ECU Instance

CAN A

CAN B

130 ISO NODE

ISO Node Diagnostics

ECU ID:

Software ID:

FMA_R 0.9 2006-05-23

Active Errors:

SPN

FMI

Previously Active Errors:

SPN

FMI

522102

523666

522102 523666

1 2

Clear Previously

Active Errors

If the display receives an active trouble code, the Virtual Terminal Alarm (A) will appear in the Status bar at the top of the screen.

When an alarm is activated on the VT, the display will indicate the alarm by flashing “Virtual Terminal Alarm” in the status bar.

Alarms are acknowledged and cleared by pressing

This button is only present when a virtual terminal alarm has been activated.

The Devices screen displays the following information:

• (A) Caution icon indicates module has active trouble codes (DTCs)

• (B) Equipment Type

• (C) ECU Serial Number

example 522102.12). Cross-reference DTC in equipment manufacturer’s operator manual for description of error.

Select Generic if implement is not included in list.

• (D) VT Manufacturer, name and code

Pressing the Diagnostics button on the Devices screen brings up the ISO Node Diagnostics screen which shows the following information.

• SPN

“Suspect Parameter Number” = Error Number

• FMI

“Fault Mode Indicator” = Error State.

• OC

“Occurrence Count”

• DTC

Diagnostic Trouble Code This is a combination of the SPN and the FMI (for

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ERMINAL

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GPS

Require Differential Correction for Guidance

Steering

Manual Guidance

Operator Presence Alarm

15 Minutes

(Autodetect)

Receiver

GPS/Guidance Setup

Lightbar Settings

Receiver

GPS

GPS BUTTON

During your field operation, the GPS (satellite) button in the upper left-hand side of the Status Bar should appear as green, which means you are receiving a differential GPS

signal. If this icon appears yellow, you are still receiving GPS but are not receiving a differential signal; and if it appears gray then you have lost GPS. In either case, you should check your GPS settings.

SETUP

Press: Home button > GPS button

GPS

• Guidance/Steering, Lightbar Settings, and Required Differential Correction for Guidance

For more information, see the Guidance chapter at

“Guidance” on page 75

GPS SETTINGS

Press: Home button > GPS button > Receiver Setup (wrench) button

•

Port

Settings

Force TSIP Connection

Reset to Defaults

Ignore NMEA Checksum

WAAS Backup

WAAS

Differential Source

GPS Rate (Hz)

Age of Differential

GPS Settings

Note: If using OmniSTAR, see “OmniSTAR Settings” on page 65.

• Differential Source

Select choice of WAAS /EG NOS, Satellite (OmniSTAR®) or Beacon (Coast Guard) differential sources.

• Wrench button

Pressing the Wrench button opens different settings screens, depending on whether you are using OmniSTAR® or Beacon.

• Ignore NMEA Checksum

Check this to ignore intermitte nt GP S message errors.

• GPS Rate (Hz)

The GPS Position Rate drop-down menu represents the cycles per second that the display receives guidance information from viewable satellites. Select one of the available Hz rates from the drop-down menu.

• Age of Differential

Displays the elapsed time since reception of last differential correction signal. The Age of Differential button is only functional when GPS is connected.

• Port Settings

Displays the Serial Port Settings screen, where you can adjust GPS output. For more information, see

“Serial Port Settings” on page 67

• Force TSIP Connection

Forcibly connects to TSIP GPS receiver. Pressing this button will force the port to TSIP communication.

• Reset to Defaults

Press the Reset to Defaults button to restore receiver settings to the factory default. This will remove all custom settings.

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OMNISTAR SETTINGS

Receiver

OmniSTAR Setup

Serial Number

0224019369 Differential Source

VBS

HP/XP

HP/XP with VBS Backup

Fast Restart

Provider Settings

Central USA (MSV-C)

Frequency

Baud Rate

1200

1557.835

Custom Frequency

OmniSTAR (Differential Source drop-down

menu)

Press: Home button > GPS button > Receiver Setup (wrench) button > OmniSTAR (Differential Source drop-down menu) > Setup (wrench) button

Note: If using the GPS 2500 receiver, see “OmniSTAR Settings — GPS 2500” on page 66.

GPS

Note: The use of OmniSTAR® differential requires purchase of a subscription from OmniSTAR. Settings related to using satellite differential correction vary based upon your geographic location. Setup details are explained on the following pages. More specific information can be obtained by contacting OmniSTAR.

• Serial Number/OmniSTAR User ID

This box shows the serial number of your receiver. It may also display your OmniSTAR User ID.

Note: You will need to know this number when contacting OmniSTAR in order to set up the receiver.

• Differential Source

The choices include VBS, HP/XP, and HP/XP with VB S backup. The se three op tion s are des cribed below.

- VBS - OmniSTAR VBS is a "sub-meter" level of service.

- HP/XP - The OmniSTAR XP service is more accurate than VBS, but slightly less accurate than HP. The OmniSTAR HP (High Performance) service is the most accurate of the three options.

- HP/XP with VBS backup - If this option is chosen, and you lose your HP/XP signal, your receiver will automatically switch to VBS.

• Frequency

Receiver

Custom

Frequency

Convergence

Threshold

OmniSTAR ID

1802697

Differential Source

VBS

HP/XP

Fast Restart

CGA (GLONASS)

Provider Settings

Automatic Tuning

Frequency

Custom

1575.42

Baud Rate

1200

None

OmniSTAR Setup

In the Frequency drop-down list box, select the geogr aphic region where you are located. If you wish to enter a Custom Frequency, select Custom. Then enter the frequency number in the text box below.

Note: The display does not come with custom frequency numbers. Enter a number only if directed to by OmniSTAR.

• Baud Rate

The baud rate represents the speed at which your receiver obtains information from the satellite.

Note: Yo u should always keep the baud rate set at 1200 unless directed by OmniSTAR or T echnical Su pport.

• AutoSeed Fast Restart

Checking this box before the vehicle is shut down allows the receiver to utilize shutdown time to acquire the appropriate satellites in order to ensure a quick and efficien t startup. This reduces the time taken for satellite convergence after startup, and thus increase s accuracy in the field.

Note: To get the most benefit from AutoSeed technology , you should shut down the veh icle in a place where the receiver has a clear view of the sky. Do not move the vehicle before powering up again.

OMNISTAR SETTINGS — GPS 2500

menu)

Press: Home button > GPS button > Receiver Setup (wrench) button > OmniSTAR (Differential Source drop-down menu) > Setup (wrench) button

OmniSTAR (Differential Source drop-down

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Note: The use of OmniSTAR® differential requires purchase of a subscription from OmniSTAR. Settings

Receiver

Port

Settings

related to using satellite differential correction vary based upon your geographic location. Setup details are explained on the following pages. More specific information can be obtained by contacting OmniSTAR.

• Serial Number/OmniSTAR User ID

This box shows the serial number of your receiver. It may also display your OmniSTAR User ID.

Note: You will need to know this number when contacting OmniSTAR in order to set up the receiver.

• Differential Source

- VBS - OmniSTAR VBS is a "sub-meter" level of service.

- HP/XP - The OmniSTAR XP service is more accurate than VBS, but slightly less accurate than HP. The OmniSTAR HP (High Performance) service is the most accurate of the three options.

• Fast Restart

Note: To get the most benefit from Fast Restart, you should shut down the vehicle in a place where the receiver has a clear view of the sky. Do not move the vehicle before powering up again.

GPS

• GGA (GLONASS)

Checking this box allows the additional GLONASS satellites to be displayed in the GGA message.

• AutoTune Frequency check box

Receiver will automatically sele ct the strongest frequency.

• Frequency

Note: The display does not come with custom frequency numbers. Enter a number only if directed to by OmniSTAR.

• Baud Rate

The baud rate represents the speed at which your receiver obtains information from the satellite.

Note: Yo u should always keep the baud rate set at 1200 unless directed by OmniSTAR or T echnical Su pport.

• Convergence Threshold

SERIAL PORT SETTINGS

Press: Home button > GPS button > Receiver Setup (wrench) button > Port Settings

The Serial Port Settings screen is the place where

GPS Port Setup

Port A - Connected

Output Baud Rate

NMEA Messages

GGA

(Position)

VTG

(Speed)

GLL

GSV

38400

GPS Position Rate (Hz)

GSA

ZDA

RMC

GPS Port Setup - PORT A

Output Type

Output Baud Rate

Output Parity

GPS Pos. Rate (Hz)

Output Rate (Hz)

ASAP

None

4800

TSIP

NMEA Messages

GGA (Position)

VTG (Speed)

GLL

GSV

MSS

RMC

ZDA

GSA

you can adjust GPS output. The appearance of the Serial Port Settings screen varies depending upon your model of GPS receiver. Shown to the left is the Serial Port Settings screen as it would appear for an operator of a GPS 1500 or 2500 antenna.

The appearance of this TSIP receiver GPS Port Setup screen is the same for both Ports A and B.

• Output Type

Displays what type of protocol the receiver is using. (NM EA or TSIP).

• Output Baud Rate

Displays the speed at which the receiver communicates with the display . For optimal performance, the GPS baud rate should be set at 19,200 or higher.

• Output Parity

Displays either Odd or None.

- If using TSIP, this setting should be Odd.

- If using NMEA, this setting should be None.

Note: Parity refers to a technique for checking data integrity after transmission.

• GPS Pos. Rate (Hz)

Represents the cycles per second (shown in Hz) that the display receives position information from viewable satellites. (This is the same number as shown on GPS Rate (Hz) drop-down list menu located on the General Tab).

• Output Rate (Hz)

Represents the cyclical rate (in Hz) at which the receiver sends information to th e display. This field shows a value of either 1 or ASAP.

- The default rate is 1 Hz.

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- ASAP represents a Hz value of more than 1.

General

Satellite

Plot

View

Messages

General

Latitude (N)

Longitude (W) Elevation (feet) Heading: Number of Satellites Differential:

42.002632283

-93.628395273

948.730

183.92000 Diff On

UTC Time: UTC Date:

GPS Information

GPS Speed (mph): Position Rate:

14:08:18

03/08/2012

0 ‘ “

5 Hz

20:09:07

Speed/Heading Rate:

5 Hz

HDOP: PDOP:

NMEA, 38400,8 N1

Port: Frequency: SNR: Correction Age:

1.8

N/A N/A N/A

3.0

• NMEA Messages

These checkboxes represent various communication protocols or formats that have been set by the

National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), and used in information “strings” or sentences output by

the GPS Receiver. At present, the display only requires two NMEA Message formats: GGA and VTG.

- GGA: position in longitude and latitude.

- VTG: ground speed

- GSV, GSA: required to view the Satellite Plot, but are not required for GPS information.

- GLL, ZDA, RMC, MSS: Leave these other NMEA message formats unchecked, unless you are connected to a third-party monitor and have been directed to do so.

GPS INFORMATION

To access diagnostic information about the GPS signal, press the GPS (satellite) button that appears in the in the upper left-hand side of the Status Bar. GPS Information then appears on General, Receiver, and OmniSTAR tabs. Information on these GPS Information

screens is described on the following pages.

GPS INFORMATION - GENERAL TAB

GPS

Press: GPS (satellite) button > General tab

• Latitude, Longitude, Elevation

Displays current position (in longitude and latitude) and elevation.

• Heading

Displays degree heading of travel.

• Number of Satellites

• Differential

If a TSIP receiver is being used, the differential status will display the differential source,(i.e. WAAS, Beacon or OmniSTAR). This message field will display either Diff On or No Diff.

- Diff On: Indicates the receiver is receiving a differential

GPS signal.

- No Diff: Indicates the receiver is not receiving a differential GPS signal.

Otherwise, if RTK or NTRIP is being used, the differential status will display one of the following status messages:

- RTK Fixed: The ParaDyme roof module is receiving a Valid RTK differential source.

- RTK Float: The ParaDyme roof module is receiving information from the Base Station, but the signal is not strong enough for an RTK fix.

• GPS Speed

• Position Rate

The frequency that the receiver is sending the display your position in longitude and latitude (GGA). For example, at 5 Hz the display would be receiving a position message 5 time s every second.

• Speed/Heading Rate:

The frequency that the receiver is sending the display your ground speed and heading (VTG)

Note: Position Rate and Speed/Heading Rate should both be set at a minimum of 5 Hz for guidance or steering.

• Change Longitude/Latitude Format

Pressing this button changes the Longitude/Latitude format. These can either be show n in Degrees, Minutes and Seconds; or Decimal Degrees.

• View Messages

To view the NMEA or TSIP messages coming from the receiver, press the View Messages button.

• UTC Time

UTC is an acronym for Coordinated Universal Time, a high-precision atomic time standard that defines local time throughout the world. Diff erent versions of universal time use atomic clocks to correct for irre gularities in the Earth's rotation and orbit. UTC is used in navigation, astronomy, aviation, Internet broadcasts, and amateur radio. If you are receiving information from the satellite, then the UTC Time should automatically update.

• UTC Date

If you are receiving information from the satellite, then the UTC date should automatically update.

• HDOP

Horizontal Dilution of Precision (HDOP) indicates the quality of the horizont al GPS po sition. Low er HDOP numbers are optimal, higher numbers are undesirable.

• PDOP

Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP) is a unitless measure indicating when the satellite geometry can provide the most accurate results. When satellites are spread around the sky, the PDOP value is low and the computed position is more accurate. When satellites are grouped close togethe r , the PDOP is high and the positions are less accurate. Lower PDOP numbers are optimal, higher numb ers are undesirable.

• Port

The connection between the display and the GPS as established at a message format and baud rate.

• Frequency

The Correction Frequency indicates the GPS satellite frequency used by the receiver.

Note: The Correction Frequency diagnostic does not show for WAAS connections.

• SNR

If your receiver is using Beacon differential corrections, the frequency and signal to noise ratio (SNR) will be displayed. Signal-to- Noise Ratio (SNR) indicates the stren gth of the differential correction signal in relation to the amount of background noise that can interfere with signal reception.

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• Correction Age

General

Satellite

Plot

Graph

PRN

Elv

Azm

SNR

Satellites in View

Satellites Tracked

Corrections Age (sec)

7.40

VDOP

2.40

HDOP

1.50

PDOP

2.80

Satellite Plot

Plot

Graph

Satellites in View

Satellites Tracked

Corrections Age (sec)7.40

VDOP

2.40

HDOP

1.50

PDOP

2.80

Satellite Plot

SNR

PRN

Receiver

The length of time since the GPS receiver has obtained its last update.

Note: The age of the DGPS corrections (as delivered to the GPS receiver) will vary from one second to several seconds, depending on the characteristics of the individual satellite signals.

Satellite Plot

Press: GPS (satellite) button > General tab > Satellite Plot button

The Satellite Plot feature can display either as a plot or a graph. The information on these screens is used as an advanced diagnostic tool for GPS satellite availability. In the event of GPS availability issues, technical support may request you to view these screens.

GPS

Satellite Plot - Graph

Satellite Plot requires GSV and GSA NMEA messages to be turned on from the GPS receiver.

Note: In order to use Differential GPS, you must have at least four available satellites. In order to use RTK differential sources, you must have at least five available satellites.

GPS INFORMATION - RECEIVER TAB

Press: GPS (satellite) button > Receiver tab

• Receiver ID

General

Receiver ID:

Firmware Version: Serial Number:

e-Dif Subscription:

GLONASS:

Receiver

OmniSTAR

GPS 2500

1.5Qx_V9a 1802697

OFF

GPS Information

OmniStar

Reset

AutoSeed

General

Receiver

OmniStar

HP/XP Expiration Date: HP/XP Time Remaining: VBS Time Remaining:

AutoSeed Fast Restart: AutoSeed Status:

Estimated Position Error:

03/19/2010

0 Days

03/19/2010

0 Days

OFF

N/A

VBS Time Remaining:

GPS Information

• Firmware Version

• Serial Number

• e-Dif Subscription

• GLONASS

GPS INFORMATION - OMNISTAR TAB

Press: GPS (satellite) button > OmniStar tab

RTK/NTRIP Information

The following information appears on the second GPS Information screen for RTK or NTRIP.

• HP/XP Expiration Date

• HP/XP Time Remaining

• VBS Expiration Date

• VBS Time Remaining

• AutoSeed Fast Restart

• AutoSeed Status

• Estimated Position Error

• Convergence (%)

Successful communication between Base Station and ParaDyme Roof Module.

• Radio Throughput

Displays percentage of dat a rece ived from Base Station.

• Distance to Base

Shows distance to Base Station in miles (kilometers).

• Base Channel

Displays Channel ID of Base Station.

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• NTRIP

(NTRIP users only) Shows either Connected or Disconnected .

GPS INFORMATION - NTRIP

GeoSteer

ParaDyme

NTRIP Stream NTRIP Status: Cellular Status: Cellular Signal Strength (%)

WiFi Status:

WiFi Signal Strength (%)

CMRP_NEAR

Stream Connected

Connected

100

Connected

100

GPS Information

Firmware Version:

1.2.25159

Serial Number:

1219150027

Active Vehicle:

JD 7280R

Steering Status:

Good

General

GeoSteer

NTRIP

Connect

GPS2500

eneral

Receiver

Base Station

Receiver ID:

Serial Number:

Firmware Version:

e-Dif Subscription: RTK: GLONASS:

Active Application: Application Slot 1:

Application Slot 2:

GPS2500

1.2Qe4

1840159

Off On

RTK Rover

SBAS/OmniSTAR

GPS Information

General

Receiver

Base Station

Latitude (N)

GPS Information

Longitude (W) Distance to Base:

42.002612500

-93.628621120

0.0

Press: GPS (satellite) button > GeoSteer tab or ParaDyme

• NTRIP Connect

Connects the display to the NTRIP correction source.

• NTRIP Stream

Network mount point.

• NTRIP Status

Displays NTRIP connection; either Connected or Disconnected.

• Cellular Status

Displays status of ParaDyme cellular modem; either Connected or Disconnected.

• Cellular Signal Strength (%)

Displays a number between 0 and 100%.

GPS

• WiFi Status

Displays status of WiFi router; either Connected or Disconnected.

• WiFi Signal Strength

Displays a number between 0 and 100%.

GPS INFORMATION FOR 2500 RTK

Press: GPS (satellite) button

GPS Information is given for the Receiver and the Base Station

2500 RTK SETUP

Receiver

General

GPS 2500

Port A - Connected

Port B

Differential Source

RTK

Age of Differential

Enter Unlock

Ignore NMEA

Checksum

Reset to

Defaults

Receiver

RTK Setup

RTK Radio Channel

Channel:

Press: Home button > GPS button > Receiver Setup (wrench) button

• Differential Source

Select RTK for RTK Differential Correction

• Wrench button

Pressing the Wrench button open s the screens to set the RTK radio channel. Base Station and Rover must be set to the same channel

• Ignore NMEA Checksum

Check this to ignore intermittent GPS message errors.

• Reset to Defaults

Press the Reset to Defaults button to restore receiver settings to the factory default. This will remove all custom settings.

• Enter Unlock

Press to enter feature code unlocks. Unlock codes can be pu rchased through AgLeader.

Press: Home button > GPS button > Receiver Setup (wrench) button > Differential Source Setup (wrench) button

• RTK Radio Channel

Press button to set the R TK radio channel. Base S t ation and Rover must be set to the same channel.

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GUIDANCE

Require Differential Correction for Guidance

Steering

Manual Guidance

Operator Presence Alarm

15 Minutes

(Autodetect)

Receiver

GPS/Guidance Setup

Lightbar Settings

GUIDANCE

GUIDANCE/STEERING CONTROL SETUP

Press: Home button > GPS button

• Manual Guidance

Select this to perform guidance by lightba r while manually steering the vehicle.

• OnTrac2/OnTrac2+

For more information, see the OnT rac2 section.

UIDANCE

• ParaDyme Steering

For more information, see the ParaDyme insert.

• Operator Presence Alarm

The Operator Presence Alarm disengages guidance control if the operator does not have any interaction with the display for a specified period of time. Use the drop-down menu to specify the period of time before guidance is automatically disengaged.

• Lightbar Settings

For more information, see

• Required Differential Correction for Guidance

When un-checked allows guidance to operate withou t differential correction.

Pressing the Setup (wrench) button on the Guidance Tab opens the guidance system settings for the selected guidance system.

Note: In order to use guidance with the display, you must have a GPS receiver capable of a GPS output rate of 5 Hz or more.

“Lightbar Settings” on page 75

LIGHTBAR SETTINGS SETUP

Press: Home button > GPS button > Lightbar Settings button

12 in

External Lightbar LED Brightness

LIghtbar Settings

Spacing

Mode

Chase

New

Pattern

Load

Pattern

Manage Patterns

Guidance

New Pattern

• LED Spacing

Enter the distance represented by each square of the lightbar (6-72 in.).

• Mode Chase

- center the vehicle by followig the indicator

lights.

Pull

- center the vehicle by turning in the opposite

direction of the indicator lights on the lightbar.

• External Lightbar LED Brightness

If applicable, press

number specifying the brightness of the LED lights on the optional L160 external lightbar. The number 1 is the

dimmest and 10 is the brightest. Default is 5.

GUIDANCE TAB ON MAPPING TOOLBOX

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox)

The Guidance Tab on the Mapping Toolbox allows you to you can create a new pattern, load an existing pattern, or adjust Guidance Options and Guidance Settings.This tab changes its appearance after you create or load a pattern.

Before you create any patterns, the map scr een’s Guidance Tab appears as shown.

to enter in a

Note:

Guidance pattern will default to the one last used.

Guidance patterns can be set to widths up to 2000 ft (609 m).

NEW PATTERN

STRAIGHT

Select Pattern

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Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > New Pattern button > Straight Pattern Selection

System defaults pattern type to last used. Press the pattern icon to select a different pattern.

- Implement Width (from Implement Setup )

- Guidance Width input box

- Enable Tramlines checkbox

Press . You will automatically return to the Map screen.

Create AB line using 2 points

• Press to mark point A. A green ball appears on the map screen where point was placed.

• Button is greyed out until you drive a minimum of 100 feet.

- Pause - Press to pause path during path creation

- Resume - Press to resume path during path creation

UIDANCE

- Cancel - Press to cancel path during path creation

• Press to mark point B. The AB line appears on the map screen and point B is ma rked with a red ball.

Create AB line using Current Location and Heading

• uses current location and heading, (recommend vehicle having forward motion to get a good heading).

line extends 1 mile before and after the A point

Create AB line using Current Location and Inputting Heading

• uses current location and input heading, A point

Patterns are automatically saved when the B point is set (A point for A+ pattern). For more information see

“AutoSave” on page 85.

Note: On straight AB lines, if you complete a swath that is longer than the previous one, the display automatically extends the guidance path for the following swaths.

line extends 1 mile before and after the

ADAPTIVE CURVE

New Pattern

Use the Adaptive Curve pattern to follow gentle contours in the field, or when you need to avoid obstacles (B). This pattern provides guidance based on the last curve driven.

Select Pattern

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > New Pattern button > Adaptive Curve Pattern Selection

System defaults pattern type to last used. Press the pattern icon to select a different pattern.

- Implement Width (from Implement Setup )

- Guidance Width input box

Press . You will automatically return to the Map screen. return to the Map screen.

Create AB line using 2 points

• Press to mark point A. A green ball appears on the map screen where point was placed.

• Button is greyed out until you drive a minimum of 100 feet.

- Pause - Press to pause path during path creation

- Resume - Press to resume path during path creation

- Cancel - Press to cancel path during path creation

• Press to mark point B. The AB line appears on the map screen and point B is ma rked with a red ball.

Note: Guidance extends beyond the end of curved swaths. This makes it possible to get LED guidance back onto the swath if the vehicle drives past the end of a swath. The extended swath lines do not appear on scree n.

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Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Setup (wrench) button > Adaptive Curve tab

Adaptive Curve

Nudge

Adaptive Curve

Shift

Lightbar

Save

Pause

New Pass

Heading Threshold

Heading Change

100

Guidance Options

Save Group

New Pattern

• Y ou can adjust the degree heading at w hich the system generates the next pass by doing the following: Go to the Guidance screen and press the Guidance Options screen appears; press the

button. At the New Pass drop-down menu, select

Curve

Options

button. The

Adaptive

UIDANCE

IDENTICAL CURVE

Heading Change

, then use to enter in the

degree number of your Heading Threshold. Patterns are automatically saved when the vehicle

turns for the first time. For more information see

“AutoSave” on page 85.

Use the Identical Curve pattern to follow gentle contours in the field. This pattern provides guidance based on the original curve driven.

Select Pattern

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > New Pattern button > Iden tical Curve Pattern Selection

System defaults pattern type to last used. Press the pattern icon to select a different pattern.

Press . You will automatically return to the Map screen.

- Implement Width (from Implement Setup )

- Guidance Width input box

- Enable Tramlines checkbox

return to the Map screen.

New Pattern

Create AB line using 2 points

• Press to mark point A. A green ball appears on the map screen where point was placed.

• Button is grayed out until you drive a minimum of 100 feet.

- Pause - Press to pause path during path creation

- Resume - Press to resume path during path creation

- Cancel - Press to cancel path during path creation

• Press to mark point B. The AB line appears on the map screen and point B is ma rked with a red ball.

Patterns are automatically saved when the vehicle turns for the first time. For more information see

“AutoSave” on page 85.

PIVOT

Use the Center-pivot pattern for a field that is irrigated using a centerpivot. With this pattern, you can drive concentric circles around the center-pivot. The display will calculate the center point based on where you have driven. Otherwise, you can enter in the latitude and longitude of the center point, if known.

Select Pattern

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > New Pattern button > Pivot Pattern Selection System defaults pattern type to last used. Press the pattern icon to select a different pattern.

- Implement Width (from Implement Setup )

- Guidance Width input box

- Manual Entry checkbox and Latitude and Longitude input boxes

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Press . You will automatically return to the Map screen.

Inches

Shift By

Distance

Outward

Pivot Field Edge

Feet

0 ft

30 in

Inward

Create AB line using driven path

• Position one wheel of the vehicle in a pivot wheel rut, with the rear of the veh icle to the pivot arm.

• Press to mark point A. A green ball appears on the map screen where point was placed.

•

Drive around the field. Keep the vehicle wheel in the rut.

• Button is greyed out until you drive a minimum of 160 feet.

- Pause - Press to pause path during path creation

- Resume - Press to resume path during path creation

- Cancel - Press to cancel path during path creation

UIDANCE

•

When you are almost back to the pivot arm or the edge of the field, p

ress to mark

point B., the AB line appears on the map screen and point B is marked with a red ball.

1. Next, you must set the Field Edge. Y ou may do this when the Pivot Field Edge window appears on your display.

From here, you may choose one of three options:

• Shift By Distance

This sets the field edge as the distance and direction in relation to th e AB Line created. In the Pivot Field Edge Distance portion of the window, enter the distance in feet and inches.

• Shift By Rows

This sets the field edge as the number of crop r ows multip lied by the n umber of spacing. In the Pivot Field Edge Distance portion of the window, enter the Number of Rows and Row Spacing.

• Cancel

The vehicle uses the driven pass as the AB Line.

2. If you chose Shift by Rows in the previous step, use to enter th e Number of Rows and Row Spacing. Choose the direction relative to the AB Line (either Outward or Inward), and press to

continue.

3. Steer the vehicle so th at you center the green light s in the lightbar as you drive forward alo ng the path.

New Pattern

Note: To work from the center of the field outwards, the initial pivot must have:

• A radius of at least two swath widths.

• An arc length of at least two swath widths.

SMARTPATH

The SmartPath™ pattern is designed to give guidance from any previously-driven pass. This is used in irregular-shaped and terraced fields where you cannot run all passes parallel to the previous pass. Instead, the SmartPath guidance allows you to move to a different area of the field, and then resume a previous guidance pattern later. Moreover, you can use SmartPath to create straight AB patterns within the SmartPath pattern and cycle between any available pattern within SmartPath to choose the appropriate one.

Select SmartPath

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > New Pattern button > SmartPath Pattern Selection

System defaults pattern type to last used. Press the pattern icon to select a different pattern.

- Implement Width (from Implement Setup )

- Guidance Width input box

Press . You will automatically return to the Map screen.

Inputting Paths into SmartPath

AB Manager

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > A-B button > AB Manager The AB Manager screen allow user to create, edit, remove, and load paths into SmartPath.

• Press to create an AB line.

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•

Load

• Press to edit the name of an AB line.

Press to load an AB line.

UIDANCE

•

You can create up to 20 different AB lines within SmartPath.

• Press the Back button to close the screen.

Press to delete an AB line.

Cycle between Loaded Paths

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Active Line Cyle button Press to cycle through the paths loaded in SmartPath.

If you drive your vehicle onto the Projected Path, the system guidance uses this as the Followed Path.

Once the AB line is created, you can switch between the AB line and SmartPath patterns by pressing the AB/SmartPath toggle.

After the Guidance System has switched over to a different path, the name of the currently-followed pattern is shown within a black box on the Map screen.

The Map screen changes its appearance to Perspective View, and SmartPath settings are shown in the mapping toolbox. Drive along the path that you wish to create.

Note: The display will not create an A point with SmartPath, unless you are mapping a Straight AB line within it. (For more information, see “Once the AB line is created, you can switch between the AB line and SmartPath

patterns by pressing the AB/SmartPath toggle.” on page 83).

After you turn around on your first pass, the system guidance will follow a maroon-colored line parallel to your previously-driven pass.

As you continue using the SmartPath,

Reset

Smart

Nudge: 30 in

Total: 0 in

the map screen will display three lines:

• (A) The Base Path

Appears as a black line, is the initial SmartPath that you created on the first pass.

• (B) The Followed Path

Appears as a maroon-colored line, is the path that your vehicle is currently using.

• (C) The Projected Path

Appears as a blue-colored line on the opposite side of the Base Path, is an

alternate path parallel to the Base Path. The system guidance created th is p ath when y ou created the Base Path . This is the p ath that your veh icle would have taken if you had turned it in the opposite dire ction.

• SmartPath Notes:

- The Projected Path and Base Path both remain in display memory, unless you press the Reset button without saving the SmartPath pattern.

- Pressing the Save button saves all the SmartPath passes within the display’s memory for future use.

Select a Previous SmartPath Pass

If you have specified SmartPath as your desired pattern, but you are not following an active guidance pattern, the Guidance System automatically begins searching for SmartPath patterns for your use.

If you wish to use a previously-created SmartPath pattern, you can do so by pressing on the Active Line Cycle button. This button allows you to cycle between available SmartPath patterns.

• Notes:

- When the guidance system looks for other available SmartPath patterns, it first displays the nearestavailable pass.

- You can adjust the available area in which the Guidance System searches for previously-created SmartPath passes. To do this, adjust the Heading Threshold settings on the Smart Tab of the Guidance Option screen.

SmartPath Guidance Options

SmartPath only creates a SmartPath pass when you are logging data in the field. However, you have the option of using it to create SmartPath passes continually during all field operations.

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To adjust this setting, press the Guidance Options

Nudge

Path Generation

Smart

Lightbar

Save

Pause

Logged Area

Heading Threshold

All Area Covered

Guidance Options

degrees

Save

Group

0.67 ac

4.5 mph

Reset

Pattern saved as 2013-01-22_16:47:07

Pass: 1 R

Nudge: 30.0

Total: 0.0

button on the Guidance Tab. The Guidance Options screen appears. Press the Smart Tab.

UIDANCE

• The default setting is

Logged Area

. This setting only

creates passes while you are logging field data.

• By selecting

All Area Covered

, you can create

SmartPath passes even when not logging field data.

• The

Heading Threshold

setting is the available area that the Guidance System uses to search for previouslycreated SmartPath passes. The default setting is 20 degrees.

If you chose Adaptive Curve as your pattern option at the New Pattern screen, the Adaptive Curve

button appears on the Guidance Options screen. This button opens the Adaptive Pattern Options screen. At this screen, you can choose pattern options that tell the system where to log a new pass. These options include:

• New Pass

This sets the conditions for the display to log a new pass. Select either Area Count or Heading Change.

- Area Count generates the next pass, based on coverage area of the previous pass. The display must be logging coverage data in order to genera te th e ne xt pa ss .

- Heading Change logs the next pass when the vehi cle turns pa st th e he ad in g thr e sho l d .

• Heading Threshold

Enter in the degree of turning angle that your vehicle will need to make before creating another pass.

Note: You should al ways set the Heading Threshold number past 90 degrees. The default number is 110 degrees.

AUTOSAVE

Patterns are automatically saved when the B point is set (A point for A+ pattern). A screen will notify user that the patterns is being saved with a default name using the date and time. Patterns can be renamed or deleted.

MANAGE PATTERNS

New Pattern

Load Pattern

2014-01-02_ 2014-01-02_ 2014-01-02_ E headland E headland 12 Slant east end Slant east end S side

2014-01-02_

40.0000

01/02/2014

03/14/2012

01/02/2014 01/02/2014 01/02/2014

03/14/2012 03/14/2012 03/14/2012 03/14/2012

Straight

Straight Straight Curve

Curve

Straight Straight Straight Straight

Show all patterns

Manage Patterns

Import

Select Pattern

Manage Patterns

Select Pattern

Export

SPATIAL SORT

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > New Pattern button

Spatial Sort allows the user to select any guidance pattern in the display, sorted by distance from the GPS location.

Pattern at the top of the list will be the closest to current GPS location.

Check the box to show all

patterns.

IMPORT PATTERN

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Manage Patterns button > Import button >Select Pattern > Checkmark button

Display informs you when file has been successfully copied.

EXPORT PATTERN

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Manage Patterns button > Select Pattern > Export button

Display informs you when file has been successfully copied.

EDIT PATTERN

If you wish to rename a pattern, first press the Manage Patterns button on the Guidance Tab of the Mapping Toolbox. Press to enter a name for the pattern. The new pattern name now appears in

the pattern list of the Manage Patterns screen.

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REMOVE PATTERN/REMOVE ALL PATTERNS

Straight

Reset

Nudge: 2.0

Tota l: 0.0

Load

Group Manager

To remove a pattern from the display memory, first press the Manage Patterns button on the Guidance Tab of the Mapping Toolbox. At the Manage Patterns screen, press either:

• the

Remove

• the

Remove All

button if you wish to delete one pattern file; or

button if you wish to delete all of them for the current field.

RESET PATTERN

If you have been using an already-saved pattern, and wish to switch over to a different pattern in the same field, you can use the Reset Pattern feature by following the steps below.

1. Press Reset

Press the Reset button on the Guidance screen.

2. Confirm Reset

The Guidance screen appears, asking you to reset the curre nt guidance pattern. Press to continue.

3. Create new pattern (optional)

The pattern is now reset. You may now create a new pattern, if desired.

UIDANCE

PATTERN GROUPS

Pattern Groups allow the user to group up to 20 patterns per field, using the Group Manager.

The Group Manager allows the user to add a new pattern or load an existing pattern to a Group. Once a Group is created, it can be saved and reloaded.

The Pattern Cycle Button allows the user to easily cycle between patterns with a

Straight

Reset

2.0

Tota l: 0.0

Group Pattern Settings

Guidance Width

Implement Width:

30.0000

30.000

Description

Shift

2014-01-07_10:04:39

2014-01-07_10:12:42

Straight

2014-01-07_10:06:28

Curve

Straight

Identical

Straight

2014-01-07_10:06:28

Save

Save Pattern

Enter New Description:

Existing Patterns Swath

Created

Pattern

Straight

60.000

12/23/2009 12/23/2009 12/23/2009

Out Planting2

60.000

12/23/2009

Straight Straight

Straight

Path 1

single button press. Patterns will cycle in the order they were created or added, starting back at the beginning of the list, once the last patterns is reached.

When loading a Pattern Group, the Group Pattern Setting dialog appears and allows the user to select the Guidance Width and any Shift that needs to be applied to each Pattern within the Pattern Group. User will also have the option to load Curve Patterns as Adaptive or Identical.

Straight AB, Identical Curve, Adaptive Curve and Pivot Patterns can be grouped. SmartPath cannot be grouped.

GUIDANCE OPTIONS

SAVE

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Setup (wrench) button > Save button

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This allows you can save a pattern (.AGSETUP file) to the display's internal memory to the current field.

Press and enter a unique pattern name. When finished, press .

PAUSE

Pause

Resume

Remark A

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Setup (wrench) button > Pause button The Pause button allows your display to stop logging points along an AB Line. Once this button is

pressed, a Resume button will take its place until you press this button and Pause reappears.

Note: If you are using the display to follow a set AB Line and wish to temporarily deviate from this line, you can use the Pause button to pause the display's guidance logging activity. This feature could be used, for example, by a vehicle operator who must refill a sprayer. When paused, the display will continue to give the

distance back to the original pause point position.

• Press Pause button.

Press the Pause button on the Guidance screen. When you do so, the place where you paused appears on the Map screen as a yellow ball.

Note: You can pause a pattern even if you have not set the “B” point yet. If you do so, the message in the lightbar will read "Need B." If you pause the pattern after you have set your AB Line, then the lightbar will indicate the distance your vehicle must travel to return to the pause point.

UIDANCE

• Press Resume button.

To resume your pattern, press the Resume button to resume logging on your AB Line.

Note: If you press the Resume button before you have returned to the original AB Line, your display will select the closest AB Line to your vehicle.

REMARK A

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Setup (wrench) button > Remark A button If you chose Straight patten, the Remark A button appears on the Guidance Options screen. The

Remark A button "re-marks" the A point by moving it to the current position while maintaining the same heading. A brief message appears in the on-screen lightbar, stating "Point A Remarked."

NUDGE

Note: Only Straight patterns offer two Nudge settings. All other patterns have a single nudge setting.

Nudge allows you to adjust the

Reset

Nudge: 30.0 in

Total: 0.0 in

Straight

Reset

Nudge: 90.0 in

Total: 0.0 in

Straight

Nudge: 30.0 in

Total: 0.0 in

Nudge

Tramlines

Shift

Lightbar

Pause

Small Increment:

Clear Nudge

Guidance Options

Remark A

Large Increment:

30.0 in

Total Nudge:

90.0 in

0 in

Save

Save Group

Shift

swaths by a specified distance. Small Nudge (single arrow) shown on left. Large Nudge setting (double arrow) shown on

right (Straight Patterns Only).

Use Nudge toggle button to switch between Small and Large Nudge setting.

Use Mapping Toolbox toggle button to switch the menu between Tramline and Nudge on

the Mapping Toolbox, if Tramlines are enabled.

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Setup (wrench) button > Nudge tab

Press the Setup (wrench) button then the

Nudge tab to make adjustments to Nudge settings.

•

Press

to enter a distance for increment tha t

the swaths will move with each successive press of the left or right arrows buttons on the Guidance Tab.

• To clear out the adjustment and go to the original position, press

Clear Nudge

Screen shows Small and Large increment settings for Straight path. Other Patterns will only show the small increment setting.

SHIFT

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Setup (wrench) button > Shift tab

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Note: The Shift setting is not available with the SmartPath patterns.

Nudge

Adaptive Curve

Shift

Lightbar

Save

Pause

Shift Left

Guidance Options

Save

Group

Feet

Shift By

Inches

Distance

Shift Right

Remark A

Steering

Nudge

Tramlines

Shift

Lightbar

Guidance Options

Line

Acquisition

Steering

Responce

Reverse

Responce

Log coverage while Autosteer is engaged

Save

Pause

Save

Group

Remark A

OnTrac Tuning

STEERING

Shift moves all of the swaths by a specified distance to the left or right, (including the AB line). The swaths can be shifted by a distance or number of rows.

•

Shift by Distance -

enter the distance that you wish to shift the pattern. Use the Shif t Left and Shif t Right buttons to enter the direction and to accept change

•

Shift by Rows

- enter the number of rows you wish to shift the pattern. Use the Shift Left and Shift Right buttons to enter the direction and to accept change

UIDANCE

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Setup (wrench) button > Steering tab

Line Acquisition — determines how aggressively the system steers onto the desired steering path. The ideal setting allows the system to take the shortest route without excessively sharp or sudden movements of the vehicle.

Steering Response — controls the oscillations of the vehicle when it is on the desired path.

Reverse Response — (ParaDyme Only) controls the oscillations of the vehicle when it is on the desired path in reverse.

Log coverage while AutoSteer is engaged checkbox

Coverage while engaged is available when an AutoSteering system (OnTrac2+, GeoSteer, ParaDyme) is connected. User can still manually control coverage logging with the on-screen coverage button. AutoSwath is unaffected by this selection.

ONTRAC TUNING

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Setup (wrench) button > OnTrac Tuning tab

Motor Aggressiveness — determines how

Nudge

Tramlines

Shift

Lightbar

Guidance Options

Steering

Motor Aggressiveness

OnTrac Tuning

Heading Aggressiveness

Cross-Track Error

Save

Pause

Save

Group

Remark A

Lightbar

Nudge

Tramlines

Shift

Lightbar

Guidance Options

Spacing

External Lightbar

LED Brightness

Mode

Chase

12 in

Save

Pause

Save

Group

Remark A

Tramlines

aggressively the motor engages. Heading Aggressiveness — determines how

aggressively the system reacts to achieve the correct heading.

Cross-Track Error — adjusts how aggressively the vehicle reacts to changes in cross-track error.

LIGHTBAR

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Setup (wrench) button > Lightbar tab

• LED Spacing

Enter the distance represented by each square of the lightbar (6-72 in.).

• Mode Chase

- center the vehicle by following the indicator

lights.

Pull

- center the vehicle by turning in the opposite

direction of the indicator lights on the lightbar.

• External Lightbar LED Brightness

If applicable, press

number specifying the brightness of the LED lights on the optional L160 external lightbar. The number 1 is the

dimmest and 10 is the brightest. Default is 5.

TRAMLINES

(if enabled on Straight and Identical Curve Pattern types)

Press: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Setup (wrench) button > Tramlines tab Tramlines only available with Straight AB and Identical Curve Pattern Types

to enter in a

92 Firmware Version 5.4

Ag Leader Compass User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

INTRODUCTION AND COMPANY PROFILE

DISPLAY

SERVICE

SYSTEM USES

SYSTEM FEATURES

USB FLASH DRIVE

COLOR TOUCH SCREEN

CAN BUS TECHNOLOGY

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SYSTEM AND UPGRADES

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

CROSS-REFERENCES AND WEB LINKS

VIEWING THIS MANUAL ONLINE

HOW TO FIND INFORMATION YOU’RE LOOKING FOR

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTING THE SYSTEM

SCREEN ICON CONVENTIONS

Advanced Options

CONFIGURATION

INITIAL STARTUP

LOCATION SPECIFIC SETUP

Single Display

MULTIPLE DISPLAY SETUP - FIRST DISPLAY

Import Files

MULTIPLE DISPLAY SETUP - ADDITIONAL DISPLAY

IMPORT SETUP DATA

SETUP BUTTONS

DISPLAY BUTTON

GENERAL TAB

DISPLAY TAB

FEATURES TAB

Unlocking Features

ADVANCED TAB

MANAGEMENT SETUP

EVENTS

Starting an Event

Managing Events

Advanced Functionality Via Permissions

MANAGEMENT BUTTON

GROWER/FARM/FIELD TAB

Grower

Farm and Field

Importing and Exporting Field Boundaries

SEASON TAB

USERS TAB

Add a User

User Setup button

Permissions

General tab

Address tab

Phone/Email tab

Managers

PERMISSION LEVEL FOR OPERATORS

Full Permission

Basic Permission

Custom Permission

ACCESSING SETUP MENUS

FORGOTTEN PASSWORDS

BUSINESSES TAB

FIELD OPERATIONS

OPERATOR LOG OUT

RUN SCREENS

GPS SIGNAL INDICATOR

MAPPING TOOLBOX

Map Options

Map Legend tab

Markers tab

Edit Markers

Boundary

Field Tab

Boundary Settings

Create Boundary

Headlands

Auxiliary

Assignment