Ag Leader EDGE User Manual Ver.4.5
EDGE User Manual
Firmware Version 4.5
Ag Leader PN 4002086 Rev. F
Table of Contents
General
Introduction and Company Profile .........................................................................1
ABOUT US..................................................................................................................1
INNOVATION..............................................................................................................1
COMPATIBILITY.........................................................................................................1
QUALITY AND SUPPORT..........................................................................................1
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! ............................................................................1
About the Display........................................................................................................1
SERVICE ....................................................................................................................2
SYSTEM USES...........................................................................................................2
SYSTEM FEATURES.................................................................................................2
DATA CARD USAGE..................................................................................................3
COLOR TOUCH SCREEN..........................................................................................3
CAN-BUS TECHNOLOGY..........................................................................................3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................3
SYSTEM UPGRADES................................................................................................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.........................................................5
Display Hardware ..................................................................................................5
Installation Instructions..........................................................................................5
Mounting the Display........................................................................................6
Mounting Components.....................................................................................6
Fuse Installation and Replacement..................................................................7
Screen Icon Conventions.......................................................................................7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Setup
System Functionality...................................................................................................9
Home Screen..............................................................................................................9
Setup Screen ............................................................................................................10
Management.............................................................................................................10
Grower Management Tab....................................................................................10
Importing an .MSF File...................................................................................11
Season Management Tab ...................................................................................11
Field Management Tab........................................................................................12
Import and Export Boundaries........................................................................12
Boundary Import .......................................................................................13
Boundary Export.......................................................................................13
Console.....................................................................................................................13
General Tab.........................................................................................................13
Memory Tab.........................................................................................................14
Features Tab .......................................................................................................15
Advanced Tab......................................................................................................15
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Module Firmware Management..................................................................... 15
Field Notes ............................................................................................................... 16
Start Field Operation ................................................................................................ 17
Run Time Environment: Map Screen.................................................................. 18
Title Bar ......................................................................................................... 18
Task Bar Buttons........................................................................................... 18
Map Screen Icons.......................................................................................... 19
Map Screen Status Items .............................................................................. 21
Edit Legend .............................................................................................................. 21
Create a Boundary ................................................................................................... 22
Start Boundary............................................................................................... 22
Pause Boundary.................................................................................................. 22
View Boundary.................................................................................................... 23
View Map Markers .............................................................................................. 23
Summary.................................................................................................................. 23
Select Summary ............................................................................................ 24
Diagnostics............................................................................................................... 24
Device Information.............................................................................................. 24
Memory............................................................................................................... 24
Display ................................................................................................................ 25
GPS
GPS General Tab..................................................................................................... 27
OmniSTAR Settings ................................................................................................. 28
Serial Port Settings................................................................................................... 28
OmniSTAR Settings — GPS 2500........................................................................... 29
GPS Port Setup - GPS 2500.................................................................................... 30
GPS Diagnostics ...................................................................................................... 31
GPS Information - First Screen........................................................................... 31
GPS Information - Second Screen ..................................................................... 32
GPS Information - Third Screen.......................................................................... 32
OnTrac2 Information........................................................................................... 33
ParaDyme Information........................................................................................ 33
NTRIP Information .............................................................................................. 33
Guidance
GPS Guidance Tab .................................................................................................. 35
Guidance Control........................................................................................... 35
Pattern Files................................................................................................... 35
Lightbar Settings................................................................................................. 36
Guidance Functions.................................................................................................. 36
On-Screen Lightbar............................................................................................. 36
Guidance Screen ................................................................................................ 37
New AB Pattern............................................................................................. 38
SmartPath ..................................................................................................... 40
Creating a SmartPath Pattern.................................................................. 40
SmartPathNotes:...................................................................................................... 41
Select a Previous SmartPath Pass .......................................................... 41
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Create an AB Line Within a SmartPath Pass............................................41
Choose Existing Lines Within SmartPath .................................................42
SmartPath Guidance Options...................................................................42
Save Pattern...................................................................................................43
Reset Pattern .................................................................................................43
Load Pattern...................................................................................................43
About Guidance Patterns.....................................................................................44
A+ Pattern ......................................................................................................44
Pivot ...............................................................................................................45
Adaptive Curve...............................................................................................46
Identical Curve ...............................................................................................46
Guidance Options................................................................................................47
Pause.............................................................................................................47
Remark A .......................................................................................................47
Shift................................................................................................................47
Adaptive Curve...............................................................................................47
Nudge..................................................................................................................48
OnTrac2....................................................................................................................48
OnTrac2 Setup Tasks..........................................................................................49
Vehicle Configuration...........................................................................................49
Edit Vehicle Settings............................................................................................50
OnTrac2 Tools Tab..............................................................................................51
Calibrating OnTrac2.......................................................................................52
OnTrac2 Steering Diagnostics .......................................................................53
Steering.....................................................................................................53
Drive Unit..................................................................................................54
Status........................................................................................................54
Adjust Disengage Sensitivity..........................................................................54
Minimum Output.............................................................................................54
OnTrac2 Advanced Tab.......................................................................................55
Vehicle Database......................................................................................55
Log Files ...................................................................................................55
OnTrac2 Run Time Environment.........................................................................55
Steering Adjustment.......................................................................................55
Tuning ............................................................................................................56
How the OnTrac2 System works....................................................................57
Steering.....................................................................................................58
Heading.....................................................................................................58
Cross Track...............................................................................................59
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tillage
Run Time Environment: Map Screen........................................................................61
Create a Tillage Configuration ..................................................................................61
Create a Configuration...................................................................................61
Configuration Notes..................................................................................62
GPS Offsets..............................................................................................................62
Antenna Offsets...................................................................................................62
Hitch Tab Settings ...............................................................................................63
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Implement Offsets .................................................................................................... 63
Planting
Run Time Environment: Map Screen ....................................................................... 65
Map Screen: Zoom to Extent .............................................................................. 65
Map Screen: Zoom Detail ................................................................................... 65
Planting Map Screen Items................................................................................. 66
Planting Setup Tabs................................................................................................. 66
Create a Planting Configuration ............................................................................... 67
Configuration Settings.............................................................................................. 68
Configuration Settings: Equipment Configuration............................................... 69
Equipment Configuration Settings - SeedCommand................................ 69
Speed Input Settings........................................................................................... 69
Calibrate Distance ......................................................................................... 69
Auxiliary Input Settings (Switch Mapping)........................................................... 70
Add Auxiliary Input Settings ..................................................................... 70
AutoSwath........................................................................................................... 71
AutoSwath Notes........................................................................................... 72
Fixing Overplanting and Underplanting in AutoSwath................................... 72
Vehicle Tab............................................................................................................... 72
GPS Offsets........................................................................................................ 72
Antenna Tab.................................................................................................. 73
Hitch Tab ....................................................................................................... 73
Implement Tab.......................................................................................................... 74
Implement Offsets............................................................................................... 74
Section Offsets .............................................................................................. 74
Controller Tab........................................................................................................... 74
Controller Settings (SeedCommand).................................................................. 75
Product Tab.............................................................................................................. 75
Product Options .................................................................................................. 76
Add Product................................................................................................... 76
Import Product............................................................................................... 76
Product Settings.................................................................................................. 77
Planting: SeedCommand™ Machine-Specific Setup............................................... 77
Map Screen: Zoom to Extent .............................................................................. 78
Map Screen: Zoom Detail ................................................................................... 78
Planting Map Screen Items................................................................................. 79
Run Time Environment: Rate Screen....................................................................... 79
Planting Rate Control Configuration Screen....................................................... 80
Loading Prescriptions.................................................................................... 80
Row Shutoff.............................................................................................................. 81
Row Shutoff Configuration.................................................................................. 81
Row Shutoff Look-Ahead Numbers..................................................................... 83
Checking AutoSwath Performance for Row Shutoff ........................................... 83
Hydraulic Seed Rate Control.................................................................................... 84
Hydraulic Seed Rate Control Configuration........................................................ 84
Controller Settings for Hydraulic Seed Rate Motor Drives.................................. 85
Channel Tabs ................................................................................................ 85
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Control Valve Settings - PWM ..................................................................86
Control Valve Settings - Servo..................................................................86
Auxiliary Tab...................................................................................................86
Hydraulic Seed Controller Settings for Specific Planter.................................87
John Deere Planters.................................................................................87
White Planters...........................................................................................87
Case IH Planters.......................................................................................87
Hydraulic Seed Meter Calibration Numbers...................................................87
Stepper Seed Rate Control.......................................................................................89
Stepper Seed Rate Control Configuration...........................................................89
Controller Settings for Stepper Seed Rate Motor Drives.....................................90
Channel Tabs.................................................................................................90
Auxiliary Tab...................................................................................................90
Gear Ratio Calculations for Seed Rate Motors....................................................91
Gear Ratio Drawing - For Single Motor Drive.................................................91
Gear Ratio Drawing - For Multiple Drive Combinations .................................92
Seed Ratio Calculation Example Procedure..................................................92
Gear Ratio Drawing - For John Deere Pro-Shaft™ Drives.............................93
Priming Seed Rate Meters...................................................................................94
Calibrating Seed Rate Meters..............................................................................94
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................95
Zero Flow Offset Variation...................................................................................95
Hydraulic Seed Control: Zero Flow Offset Variation............................................96
Stepper Seed Control Meter Alarms....................................................................96
Diagnostics................................................................................................................97
Clutch Diagnostics (for Row Shutoff)...................................................................97
Input Diagnostics.................................................................................................97
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Application
Run Time Environment: Map Screen........................................................................99
Map Screen - Zoom to Extent..............................................................................99
Map Screen: Zoom Detail....................................................................................99
Application Map Screen Items...........................................................................100
Application Setup Tabs...........................................................................................100
Create an Application Configuration .......................................................................101
Configuration Settings.............................................................................................103
Configuration Settings: Equipment Configuration..............................................103
Configuration Settings - Area Logging....................................................103
Edit Configuration Settings - Area Logging.............................................103
Configuration Settings - DirectCommand.....................................................104
Configuration Settings - DirectCommand ...............................................104
Speed Input Settings .........................................................................................104
Calibrate Distance........................................................................................104
Auxiliary Input Settings......................................................................................105
Add Auxiliary Input Settings....................................................................106
Fence Row Nozzle Indicators.................................................................106
AutoSwath .........................................................................................................107
AutoSwath Notes..........................................................................................108
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Vehicle Tab............................................................................................................. 108
GPS Offsets...................................................................................................... 109
Antenna Tab................................................................................................ 109
Mount Tab.................................................................................................... 109
Hitch Tab ..................................................................................................... 109
Implement Tab........................................................................................................ 110
Implement Offsets............................................................................................. 110
Section Offsets ............................................................................................ 110
Controller Tab......................................................................................................... 111
Controller Settings (DirectCommand)............................................................... 111
Product Tab............................................................................................................ 112
Product Screen ................................................................................................. 112
Product Settings .......................................................................................... 113
Product Options ................................................................................................ 113
Tank Mix Setup................................................................................................. 114
Dry (Granular) Fertilizer Blend Setup................................................................ 114
Miscellaneous Items............................................................................................... 115
Fertilizer Default Product Settings..................................................................... 115
John Deere Specific Instructions....................................................................... 116
MASTER SWITCH INPUT...................................................................................... 116
MASTER SWITCH USAGE.................................................................................... 116
TARGET RATE ...................................................................................................... 117
DATA COLLECTION.............................................................................................. 117
AUTOSWATH BOOM SECTION CONTROL......................................................... 117
SPRAY STAR APPLICATION RATE ..................................................................... 117
SPRAY STAR RINSE CYCLE................................................................................ 117
Control Valve Settings............................................................................................ 117
Liquid Product Control Valve Configuration...................................................... 117
Servo Control Valve Settings (By Manufacturer) .............................................. 119
Control Valve Settings for Self-Propelled Sprayers .......................................... 121
Liquid Servo Settings Description..................................................................... 124
Liquid PWM Control Valve Settings Description............................................... 125
Spinner Spreader Servo Settings Description................................................... 125
Spinner Spreader PWM Control Valve Settings Description............................. 126
Spinner Speed PWM Valve Settings Description.............................................. 126
Dickey John NH3 Conversions ......................................................................... 127
Conversion Formulas............................................................................. 127
Application: DirectCommand™ Machine-Specific Setup........................................ 127
Map Screen: Zoom to Extent.................................................................................. 128
Map Screen: Zoom Detail....................................................................................... 128
Application Map Screen Items .......................................................................... 129
Run Time Environment: Rate Screen..................................................................... 129
Target Rate.................................................................................................. 129
Rate Screen: Container Level........................................................................... 130
Tank Fill....................................................................................................... 130
Tank Empty.................................................................................................. 131
Tank Partial Fill............................................................................................ 131
Adjust Container Amount ....................................................................... 131
Tank Alarms................................................................................................. 131
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Container Alarm Screen..........................................................................131
Rate Screen: Liquid Flow/Pressure...................................................................132
Rate Screen: Spinner Spreader Settings...........................................................132
Spinner Spreader Product Settings..............................................................132
Spreader Control..........................................................................................133
Application Rate Control Configuration Screen.................................................134
Loading Prescriptions...................................................................................134
Shape File Conversion............................................................................................135
Liquid Application Control .......................................................................................136
Liquid Application Control Configuration............................................................136
Liquid Application Controller Settings................................................................139
Controller Settings - PWM ......................................................................139
Controller Settings - Servo, Calibrated Reflow or Ramsey Valve...........140
Rate Error Alarm Threshold...............................................................................140
Direct Injection ........................................................................................................141
Direct Injection Configuration Setup..................................................................141
Direct Injection Controller Settings ....................................................................143
Priming an Injection Pump.................................................................................144
Calibrating an Injection Pump............................................................................144
Injection Diagnostics..........................................................................................146
Spinner Spreader Granular Control ........................................................................147
Spinner Spreader Control Configuration............................................................147
Spinner Spreader Controller Settings................................................................148
Controller Settings - Spinner Spreader ........................................................148
Controller Settings - PWM ......................................................................149
Controller Settings - Servo......................................................................149
Fan Settings.................................................................................................150
Conveyor Rate and Product Density Look-Up...................................................150
NORAC UC5 Setup.................................................................................................151
Norac UC5 Setup Screen..................................................................................151
Automatic Setup...........................................................................................151
Retune..........................................................................................................152
Minimum Height Settings .............................................................................152
Norac UC5 Run Time Environment...................................................................153
Boom Height Screen....................................................................................153
Engage button.........................................................................................154
Boom Height Control Options.......................................................................154
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................154
Troubleshooting DirectCommand Liquid Applications.......................................154
Troubleshooting Direct Injection Configurations................................................157
Direct Injection: Pump Doesn’t Run .............................................................157
Battery Power Pin-Outs...........................................................................................158
Direct Injection: Pump Runs Full Speed.......................................................158
Direct Injection: Application Error.................................................................159
Direct Injection: Discharge Flow Sensor Error .............................................159
Discharge Flow Sensor Pin Outs............................................................................160
Direct Injection: Inlet Restriction...................................................................160
VACUUM SWITCH PIN OUTS ...............................................................................160
Troubleshooting DirectCommand Granular Applications...................................160
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Troubleshooting Serial Control Applications (Liquid and Granular).................. 161
Troubleshooting Serial Control Applications (Liquid Only)................................ 162
Troubleshooting Serial Control Applications (Granular Only) ........................... 162
Miscellaneous......................................................................................................... 162
Glossary of Application Settings ....................................................................... 162
Configuration Settings ................................................................................. 162
Speed Input Settings ................................................................................... 162
Automatic Swath Control Settings............................................................... 163
Auxiliary Input Settings................................................................................ 163
Controller Settings....................................................................................... 163
Controller Settings: Direct Injection Pump Calibration................................. 164
Pump Calibration Setting........................................................................ 164
Rate Response Warning........................................................................ 164
Flow Monitor Warning ............................................................................ 164
Run Screen.................................................................................................. 165
Diagnostics............................................................................................................. 165
Input Diagnostics............................................................................................... 165
Harvest
Run Time Environment: Map Screen ..................................................................... 167
Map Screen: Zoom to Extent ............................................................................ 167
Map Screen: Zoom Detail ................................................................................. 167
Harvest Button on Task Bar......................................................................... 168
Map Screen: Flow Delay................................................................................... 168
Run Time Environment: Harvest Screen................................................................ 169
Harvest Screen Display Items........................................................................... 169
Harvest Screen - Active Display Items.............................................................. 170
Harvest Setup Tabs................................................................................................ 171
Create a Harvest Configuration.............................................................................. 171
Configuration Settings....................................................................................... 172
Primary and Backup Speed Source............................................................. 172
Calibrate Distance ....................................................................................... 172
Combine Tab.......................................................................................................... 173
Combine Settings.............................................................................................. 173
Advanced Combine Settings ....................................................................... 173
Map Delays.................................................................................................. 173
GPS Offsets................................................................................................. 174
Antenna Offsets...................................................................................... 174
Head Offset............................................................................................ 174
Header Tab............................................................................................................. 174
Header Settings ................................................................................................ 175
Calibrate Header Sensor................................................................................... 175
Header Offset.................................................................................................... 176
Crops Tab............................................................................................................... 176
Crop Settings .................................................................................................... 177
Calibration Tab....................................................................................................... 177
Pre-Harvest Checklist ....................................................................................... 178
Calibration Sequence .................................................................................. 178
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Vibration Calibration.....................................................................................178
Temperature Calibration...............................................................................179
Moisture Calibration .....................................................................................179
Grain Weight Calibration..............................................................................179
Adding a New Calibration..................................................................................182
Diagnostics..............................................................................................................184
Appendix
“Company Warranty Statement” on page 186System Diagrams Reference ..........185
File Formats............................................................................................................185
Prescription Map File Types..............................................................................185
Boundary and Guideline File Types...................................................................185
System File Types.............................................................................................185
Module LED Diagnostic States ...............................................................................186
LED display........................................................................................................186
Company Warranty Statement................................................................................186
WARRANTY............................................................................................................186
PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY NOTICE............................................................................................... 186
COPYRIGHT NOTICE............................................................................................186
SERVICE AND SUPPORT .....................................................................................187
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GENERAL
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION AND COMPANY PROFILE
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 and cotton yield monitoring, application rate control and monitoring,
variable rate fertilizer application, site-verification, GPS guidance and interface to Autosteer
technologies.
COMPATIBILITY
GENERAL
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.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
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
ABOUT THE DISPLAY
This display provides an entry-level precision farming solution to meet the year round needs of today’s
precision farming operation. It combines a greater level of simplicity with SeedCommand™,
DirectCommand™ and yield monitoring capabilities to meet the year-round needs of today’s precision
farming operation.
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The display is a GPS-compatible universal monitor/controller for use in crop production and protection. It
can easily be transferred between multiple vehicles through out the growing season to maximize your
return on investment cost.
The display features a 6.5-inch color touchscreen in which users will find a greater level of simplicity
combined with SeedCommand, DirectCommand and yield monitoring capabilities. The display is ideal
for operations just getting started in precision farming, but also fits operations requiring multiple displays.
Support for the AutoSwath feature makes the display a great investment for any operation looking for an
easy-to-use, input-cost saving solution.
The display has its own internal memory for recording GPS and logging all information collected during
various field activities. No external data card is needed for in-field data collection.
The display has been built to withstand the harsh environment associated with today's agricultural
industry. The weather-tight enclosure is designed to seal out any dirt and moisture that is encountered
during normal operating conditions.
Note: The card door slot must be fully closed for the display to remain weather-tight.
SERVICE
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the display. Ag Leader Technical Support ph: (515) 232-5363
fax: (515) 232-3595
e-mail: support@agleader.com
CAUTION: This display has an internal lithium coin cell battery and an internal nickel metal hydride battery.
There is a risk of explosion if either battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
SYSTEM USES
• Grain yield monitoring
• Variety logging
• Liquid spray system control
• NH3 application control
• Granular and liquid fertilizer application
• Mapping tillage operations
• Mapping and logging product application
• Mapping of all field boundaries, sub-boundaries, waterways and terraces
SYSTEM FEATURES
• 6.5" color display
• Sunlight-readable screen
• Large internal memory
• Rugged sealed enclosure
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• Compatible with most NMEA GPS receivers
• DirectCommand product control using industry standard CAN-bus interface
• Adjustable volume control
DATA CARD USAGE
The display uses a compact flash card for transferring data in and out of the display. The system is
compatible with all current card sizes; 64 MB is the minimum recommended size for use with the system.
COLOR TOUCH SCREEN
The display features a 6.5-inch 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 for 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 damp soft cloth or an anti-static wipe
made specifically for cleaning computer displays is the correct way to clean the screen and the display
enclosure.
• The touch screen requires only a gentle touch of about half-second in duration to operate correctly. A
common mistake new users make is to try to navigate too quickly through the system using firm taps
instead of gentle presses on the display screen.
GENERAL
CAN-BUS TECHNOLOGY
The display 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 installs with less wiring, and increased system dependability.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Do not exceed the specifications below:
• Storage Temperature: -30°C to +70°C.
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +65°C
• Operating Input Voltage: 9 –16 V DC
CAUTION: Exceeding these specifications may result in degraded operation and/or damage to the display.
SYSTEM 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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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.
P.O. Box 2348
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 user 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 external storage card 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 that must be followed for proper 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 If you are
viewing this manual in a .PDF format, you can click on this blue text and go directly to the link.
Links to web sites are shown in blue, italicized, and underlined text, as in the following example: To see
the web site, go to:
www.agleader.com.
VIEWING THIS MANUAL ONLINE
This user 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 Support link. You should see a page titled “Manuals and Quick Reference
Sheets.”
To view and/or print the display’s User Manual online, you will need the Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader
.pdf file format. 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.
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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).
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.
DISPLAY HARDWARE
GENERAL
Front Back
• (A) Compact Flash Card Slot
The compact flash card slot has a sensor that allows the display to know when the door is open or closed.
If the door is opened when a card is in the display, an on-screen warning will appear indicating when the
card can safely be removed. The display comes with a compact flash card. The compact flash card will be
required to transfer files from the display to a desktop computer.
• (B) RAM Mount
For more information, see
• (C) 28-Pin Connector
The 28-Pin round connector contains CAN, RS-232 serial, and system power and ground connections.
• (D) Speaker
The built-in speaker is used for audible warnings. The speaker volume can be adjusted through the display
setup routine.
• (E) Power/Reset Switch
The Power/Reset switch is used for turning the display on and off in installations where the system is
connected to a continuous power supply. If the display ever stops responding, the manual power switch
may be held in for five seconds to restart the system. Only do this as a last resort, data loss could occur
during times of improper shutdown.
“Mounting the Display” on page 6.
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.
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Mounting the Display
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 operator.
• 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 display 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.
Mounting Components
1. RAM Base, PN 4000280
2. RAM Arm - 5”, PN 4000279
3. 2”X6” Base, PN 400187
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Fuse Installation and Replacement
GENERAL
CAUTION: The fuse is to be placed in the fuse holder in-line with the battery power cable and used with
display only.
SCREEN ICON CONVENTIONS
The following control buttons are made available for entering names and calibration values into the
display.
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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.
An on-screen Numeric Keypad is made available for
changing configuration settings and calibration numbers.
Press the keypad button to access the on-screen numeric
entry screen.
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SETUP
SETUP
SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY
Prior to setup, most of the functionality of the display is not
available until the basic setup process is completed, and the
Home screen will look like the picture below. The Run Time
Environment is not accessible, because the Map button does
not appear on the task bar at bottom.
You must complete these initial configuration steps for the Run
Time Environment to be active:
1. Grower, Farm, and Field management.
For more information, see
2. Equipment Operating Configuration.
For more information, see the configuration information described in each Operations chapter (for example,
Planting, Application, Tillage, etc.).
3. Product setup.
For more information, see the configuration information described in each Operations chapter.
“Management” on page 10.
SETUP
4. Start Field Operation.
For more information, see
“Start Field Operation” on page 17.
HOME SCREEN
After a Grower, Farm and Field has been selected, the Home
screen will appear as shown. Specific functions available at the
Home screen are described in the table below.
• Diagnostics button
Opens screens that display Device Information, Memory, Display, and module diagnostics.
For more information, see
The Start Field Operation button, the top center button which shows the Grower Farm and Field, opens
the Field Operation Wizard where you can enter information relating to your Growing Season, Grower,
Farm, Field, Crop Type and Product. For more information, see
“Diagnostics” on page 24.
“Field Notes” on page 16.
• Setup (wrench) button
Opens the Setup screen. For more information, see
“Setup Screen” on page 10.
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• View Operation Summary button
Opens the Select Summary screen, where you can select different configuration settings for
Seasons, Grower, Farm, Field, Operations, and Product. For more information, see
on page 23.
SETUP SCREEN
The Setup Screen is where you can access management information, adjust display and
GPS settings, and specify field operations. Begin by going to the Home Screen, and pressing
the Setup (wrench) tool. The Setup Screen appears, as shown.
“Summary”
Press the Management button, and the Management tabs
appear. These are described on the following pages.
MANAGEMENT
The Management tabs, which are accessible from the Management button on the Setup
screen, include Grower, Season and Field.
• For information on the Season Tab, see
• For information on the Field Tab, see
“Field Management Tab” on page 12.
GROWER MANAGEMENT TAB
The Grower is a global setting that refers to the business or
person the system is in operation for. Contact information can
be added for each grower. The Grower information will be
passed into mapping software for automatic Grower setup
within desktop software.
• Press the Add (plus sign) button to add a Grower.
• Press the Delete (minus sign) button to delete a Grower.
• You may edit an existing name of a Grower by highlighting that name and pressing the on-screen
keyboard.
“Season Management Tab” on page 11
.
• Press the Wrench Button to add or edit information for a Contact Person, Business Phone, Mobile
Phone, or import an .msf file. For more information on adding an .msf file, see
on page 11.
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“Importing an .MSF File”
Importing an .MSF File
A Management Setup File (.msf) is a file format that allows the display to import Grower and Field
information from desktop software via a Compact Flash Card. Follow the process outlined below to
import desktop software information from your Compact Flash Card.
Note: When importing management items from an .MSF setup file, the imported data will always update or
be added to existing management data and will not overwrite it.
1. In the Grower Tab, press the Wrench Button. A screen opens, showing the name of that
Grower in the Title Bar, as shown.
2. Press the Import MSF button, and the File Selection screen
appears. (Be sure that your Compact Flash Card is already
placed in the display)
3. Open this folder by pressing the Plus sign to the left of the
folder. Highlight the desired .msf file and press the checkmark
box.
SETUP
4. The .msf file now appears under the Grower Tab on the
Grower list.
SEASON MANAGEMENT TAB
A season is defined as the calendar year that the crop will be
harvested. 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.
• Press the Add (plus sign) button to add a Season.
• Press the Delete (minus sign) button to delete a Season.
• You may edit an existing name of a Season by highlighting that name and pressing the on-screen
keyboard.
• Press the Set Active button to set the season selected in the Summary list box to the active season.
• Press the Season Reminder button to set the date that the system will prompt the user to create a new
season.
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FIELD MANAGEMENT TAB
A field consists of one or more outer boundaries. Each outer boundary can contain one or more inner
boundaries used to define any combination of roadways, waterways, building sites, or bodies of water. 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 setup within the system.
In the Field Tab, select a Grower underneath the drop-down
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.
• Press the Add (plus sign) button to add a Field.
• Press the Delete (minus sign) button to delete a Field.
• You may edit an existing name of a Field by highlighting that
name and pressing the on-screen keyboard.
• Press the Wrench Button to add or edit information regarding that field and its boundary. The Field
Information screen opens, showing the name of that field in the Title Bar.
The example shows the “160” Field of the “Home” Farm.
• Farm
Name of farm.
• Area
Total acres of farm.
• Clear bounds
Press the Clear Bounds button to center the map on the current
GPS position. This is particularly useful if you have flyer points or
have logged a point outside the mappable range of your current location.
• FSA Number
The U.S. Farm Service Agency’s four-digit number assigned to every farm.
• FSA Area
Tillable acres as established by the FSA.
• Boundary
Press the Boundary button to import and export boundaries. A detailed explanation is described on the
following pages.
Import and Export Boundaries
Boundaries can be created with the display or imported from
desktop GIS software. For more information on creating
boundaries, see
files present in the display can also be exported for use in
desktop mapping software. Begin by pressing the Boundary
button on the Field Information screen, which can be viewed
after pressing the Field Tab’s Wrench Button button. The View
Boundary screen appears.
“Create a Boundary” on page 22. Any boundary
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Boundary Import
Boundary Export
SETUP
1. To import a boundary from the external data card, press
Import. The File Selection screen appears, as shown.
2. Select the desired file to import.
3. Press the checkmark box on the File Selection screen to
complete the import process.
1. To export a boundary to the external data card, press
Export.
2. A screen appears, telling you that the boundary was
exported successfully. Press the checkmark box.
3. Press the checkmark box on the View Boundary screen.
CONSOLE
The Console screen contains settings related to Time, Date, display console screen
settings, operating units and external card information. To go to the Console screen, press
the Console button on the Setup screen. The Console screen consists of four tabs: General,
GENERAL TAB
Note: The display will then shut down immediately. If you do not want to shut the monitor down, press the
Close (Red X) button.
• Brightness and volume percentages
To change these, press the Brightness/Volume button and use the up and down arrow buttons to change
the percentage of the Display Brightness and Speaker Volume.
Memory, Features and Advanced.
The General Tab consists of the following items:
• Time and Date settings
To change these, press on this button and use the up and down
arrow keys to adjust the hours, minutes, A.M./P.M. settings, month,
date and year. To make these changes effective, press the
checkmark/ Shutdown button.
• Calibrate Touchscreen
Press this to launch the Touch Screen Calibration wizard. Calibrate the touch screen by following the onscreen instructions.
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• Time Zone
Use the drop-down menu to select your time zone.
• Country/Language Selection
Use the drop-down menu to select the language.
• Operating Units
Select either Imperial or Metric.
MEMORY TAB
The Memory Tab displays the used and free space available
on the external data card, as well as the percentage of memory
used on that card.
The Memory Tab also includes the following items:
• Create Backup
Press to create a backup file of all configuration settings, products, and Grower-Field Management data
structure on the external memory card. Backup files are stored using the .ibk file format.
• Restore Backup
Press to restore a backup file from the external data card to the internal memory of the display.
• Copy to Card
Copies files which have not yet been copied to the external storage card. (Log files are stored using the .ilf
file format).
• Upgrade
Press to load program upgrade files from the external storage card in order to upgrade the display and
modules.
• Browse Files
Press to view all files on the external memory card.
• Clear Internal Memory
Press this button to clear the internal memory of the monitor. The system will present a warning dialog box
and ask if you would like to create a backup file prior to clearing the memory.
CAUTION: The display will be returned to a “new out-of-box” un-configured state when the memory is
cleared.
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FEATURES TAB
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 the Unlock button, and the Feature Registration box
appears. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the unlock code
and press the checkmark box to enable the feature. This
feature then appears and the status is shown as “Enabled”.
Note: Once a feature is unlocked, that feature remains with that display and cannot be transferred to another.
ADVANCED TAB
The Advanced Tab contains the following functions of interest
to most users:
• Copy Log Files to Memory Card at Shutdown
Checking this checkbox will copy all log files to the external
memory card when the display is turned off.
SETUP
• Copy All Log Files
Press to copy all logged data in the display to the external storage
card.
• About
Displays product licensing information and copyright information.
• Module Firmware Management
Displays a list of all firmware modules and firmware versions that are available for the display. For more
information, see
CAUTION: The Advanced Parameters, Copy Error Logs, Guidance Debug Files (Copy to Card, and Clear)
functionality is reserved for use by the manufacturer. Do not change any of these settings without specific
instruction from Technical Support.
“Module Firmware Management” on page 15
.
Module Firmware Management
The Module Firmware Management screen displays a list of all
firmware 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.
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• Upgrade
Makes necessary upgrades to all the modules’ firmware while the display’s firmware is upgraded.
• Import
Imports any firmware stored on the Compact Flash Card into the display memory.
• 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.
• Upgrade from Card
Upgrades an individual module directly from the Compact Flash Card.
FIELD NOTES
Markers are a collection of point objects shown as icons on the Map Screen. As the name suggests,
markers allow the operator to mark mapping points “on the go” and thus identify specific features within
a field.
You can create markers by pressing the Field Notes button on the Setup screen. The Field
Notes screen opens.
• Add
Press the Add button to add a Field Note. This marker then
appears on Map Options at the Map screen. For an
example, see
• Keyboard button
Press the on-screen keyboard button to edit the marker
name.
• Up and down arrow buttons
Press the up and down arrow buttons to rearrange the
order of the map icons.
• Change Icon button
Opens the Icon Selection screen, as shown, where you can change the appearance of a map icon.
“View Map Markers” on page 23.
Note: For information on viewing the Field Notes on the Map Screen, see “View Map Markers” on page 23.
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START FIELD OPERATION
You can start field operations after setting up a Grower, Farm and Field; and then creating an operating
configuration.
SETUP
• To set up a Planting Operating Configuration, see
• To set up a Tillage Operating Configuration, see
• To set up an Application Operating Configuration, see
• To set up a Harvest Operating Configuration, see
After creating an operating configuration, begin by returning to the Home screen. To Start Field
Operations, press the Start Field Operation button. The Field Operation Wizard appears. Follow the
steps in the Wizard to select an operating configuration.
1. Grower Selection
Enter a Growing Season and Grower either by using the drop-down
arrows to select existing ones, or by pressing on the Add (plus sign)
arrow to create new ones. Press the blue right-arrow key at the
bottom of the screen to proceed to the next step.
2. Field Selection
Add a Farm and Field either by using the drop-down arrows to
select existing ones, or by pressing on the Add (plus sign) arrow to
create new ones. Press the blue right-arrow key at the bottom of
the screen to proceed to the next step.
“Create a Planting Configuration” on page 67.
“Create a Tillage Configuration” on page 61.
“Create an Application Configuration” on page 101.
“Create a Harvest Configuration” on page 171.
3. Operating Configuration Selection
Use the drop-down arrow to select a configuration. Press the blue
right-arrow button to continue.
4. Product Selection
Users creating Field Operating Configuration in either Planting or
Application must select a product from the drop-down list. Press
the blue right-arrow button to continue. At the Options screen, enter
in a Controlling Product and Units.
Note: If you are selecting an Application product, you may check the box marked Show Only Tank Mixes
and Blends at the Product Selection Screen. If this box is checked, the display will only allow the selection of
tank mixes that were previously set up.
5. When you complete the steps in the Wizard, you will return to the Home Screen.
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RUN TIME ENVIRONMENT: MAP SCREEN
The appearance of the map screen varies, depending upon which operation you are performing. As
examples, typical map screens for Tillage and Harvest are shown. Data shown at the Title Bar at the top
of the Map Screen show speed and distance logged. Icons on the Map Screen itself indicate features
pertaining to the specific operation you are viewing at the map screen. Buttons on the Task Bar at the
bottom of the map screen show all operations that you are currently performing.
• Map Screen - Tillage (Zoom Detail)
• (A) Title bar
• (B) Map Screen Icons
• (C) Task bar
• Map Screen - Harvest (Zoom to Extent)
• (A) Legend
• (B) Status Item
Title Bar
The Title Bar shows current speed in miles per hour (kilometers per hour) and area logged.
Task Bar Buttons
The task bar displays buttons relating to various functions of the display. These buttons include Home,
Mapping, Liquid Rate Control, Planting Rate Control, Harvest, Autoswath, and Logging. 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 Button. Pressing the Map button takes you to the Map screen. Pressing it more than once cycles
the Map screen to zoom in and out.
ZOOM DETAILS ZOOM TO EXTENT PERSPECTIVE VIEW
Note: The Perspective View is only available when guidance is active.
AutoSwath Button. Pressing this button turns the AutoSwath feature on and off. When AutoSwath is
on, the icon is green; when it is off the icon is white.
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