Ag Leader InSight Cotton User Manual Ver.6.0
InSight™ Firmware Version 6.0
Cotton Harvest Insert
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ABOUT THIS INSERT
This Cotton Harvest Insert is designed to be included in the back of your current InSight User Manual,
immediately behind the Document Change Request Form.
Throughout this insert a number of cross-references are included which refer to other chapters of the
InSight Manual. To ensure that these cross-references accurately cite correct page numbers, please
ensure that the revision of this insert (the alphabet letter found at the bottom right-hand corner of the
page) matches the current revision of your InSight User Manual.
As with other chapters in the InSight User Manual, an index is provided at the back of this insert that
refers to terms found in this specific chapter.
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INSTALLATION
TYPICAL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM
Yield monitor installation kits are specific to each supported picker model. Installation specific
instructions and diagrams are packaged with each kit.
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COTTON SETUP
COTTON HARVEST MENU
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COTTON SETUP TABS
CONFIGURATION
The Cotton Harvest setup pages contain all the necessary settings to configure the system for logging,
mapping, and rate control for planting operations. The combination of Configuration, Combine, Header,
Crop and Calibration are referred to as a Configuration within the InSight system.
Cotton Harvest Setup
Tab
Configuration
Picker
Crop
Calibration
Cotton Harvest configurations
Description
The Configuration Tab is where you can add and edit operating
configurations. For more information, see “Configuration” on
page 577.
The Picker Tab is where you can set up and configure additional
pickers. For more information, see “Picker Tab Buttons” on
page 584.
The Crop Tab is where you can add and edit crops. For more
information, see “Crop Tab Buttons” on page 593.
The Calibration Tab is where you can perform calibrations. For
more information, see “Calibration Tab” on page 599.
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CONFIGURATION TAB BUTTONS
The Configuration Tab is where cotton harvest configurations are made and displayed. Press the Setup
button and then the Cotton Harvest button to reach this screen.
• To see a Cotton Harvest Configuration Menu, see “Cotton Harvest Menu” on page 576.
• For required setup before this configuration can be used, see “Setup Tips” on page 17.
Cotton Configuration Tab
Button Description
Press to add a new cotton configuration. An on-screen wizard
will walk you through the setup process in a step-by-step
manner. New pickers can be created during the setup process.
For more detailed information, see “Adding A New
Configuration” on page 579.
Press to edit the name of a selected configuration. The onscreen keyboard will be displayed to complete the desired text
edits.
Press to remove a configuration. The picker will not be
deleted.
When deleting a configuration all regions and
harvest data logged with that configuration will be deleted!
Press to display and edit settings specific to a vehicle, picker
and controller combination. For more information, see
“Configuration Settings” on page 583.
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ADDING A NEW CONFIGURATION
To add a new configuration press the Add button. The Configuration Setup Wizard appears, as shown
below.
Step 1: Select picker from Configuration
Setup Wizard
Press New to add a new picker or select an existing one from
the list. For detailed information, see “Adding A New Picker”
on page 586.
Press Next to continue.
Step 2: Select picker from Vehicle Setup
Wizard
Step 3: Enter suggested picker name
If you pressed New, the Vehicle Setup Wizard appears, as
shown at left. A list of all cotton pickers manufactured by
John Deere and Case IH which are supported by the InSight
monitor is provided in the Select Make and Select Model
drop-down menus. Select your make and model, then press
Next.
Use the keyboard button to edit the name of the picker.
Press Finish to continue, and you will return to the next
window in the Configuration Setup Wizard.
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ADDING A NEW CONFIGURATION (CONTINUED)
Auxiliary Step: Select Head Type (John
Deere vehicles only)
If you have entered in a John Deere make and model, you
will see an auxiliary step of the Configuration Setup Wizard.
Select either the inline or convention header type.
• The Inline head type configures the InSight monitor to
receive data from one sensor per row. Most current John
Deere pickers use this header type.
• The Conventional head type configures the InSight
monitor to receive data from two sensors per row. Some
older John Deere pickers use this head type.
After making your selection, press Next to continue.
Step 4: Enter Number of Rows and Full
Swath
Use the up and down arrows to enter the number of rows;
then use the numeric keypad to enter the full swath width
of the header. Press Next to continue.
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ADDING A NEW CONFIGURATION (CONTINUED)
Step 5: Enter header offset
If the header of your vehicle is mounted asymmetrically to
the vehicle’s center, you must enter in the offset distance.
At the Header Offset window shown at bottom left, you can
compensate for the distance between the center of the
vehicle and the center of the header’s swath. Use the
numeric keypad to enter this distance, and then use the
drop-down menu to enter the direction.
Press Next to continue.
Even after you have entered in the header offset
distance number here, you can still edit this number later.
For more information, see “Configuration Settings” on
page 583.
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ADDING A NEW CONFIGURATION (CONTINUED)
Step 6: Enter Sensor Configuration
The Sensor Configuration Window appears, showing the
rows being harvested. Press the checkboxes that correspond
to your sensor configuration. In the example at left, the
operator has selected four sensors on four rows.
In order to log data on the Run screen, you must
specify the correct sensor configuration. Otherwise, when
you attempt to set up an operating configuration at the
Run screen’s Field Operation Wizard, you will see an error
message stating that “The cotton flow sensor
configuration does not match the active picker.”
Step 7: Enter Ground Speed Source
Step 8: Enter Suggested Name for
Configuration
Select the ground speed source. If you will be using GPS as
the primary you will need to select a secondary source. Press
Next when finished.
Use the default name or enter in a new name for the
configuration.
Press Finish to complete the configuration process.
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CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
To access the Configuration Settings window, first highlight a configuration in the list and then press the
Configuration Settings button.
Configuration Settings window
Setting Description
The Header Offset shows the distance between the
centerline of the vehicle and the center of the header’s
swath. To change these settings, use the numeric keypad to
enter this distance, then use the drop-down menu to enter
the direction.
The Ground Speed Sensor area shows the primary and
secondary ground speed source.
The Active Rows area shows which rows are equipped with
sensors. If you wish to change these settings, press the
checkboxes that correspond to the number of sensors in your
configuration. In the example at left, the operator has
selected four sensors on four rows.
In order to log data on the Run screen, you must
specify the correct sensor configuration. Otherwise, when
you attempt to set up an operating configuration at the
Run screen’s Field Operation Wizard, you will see an error
message stating that “The cotton flow sensor
configuration does not match the active picker.”
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PICKER CONFIGURATION
PICKER TAB BUTTONS
The Picker Tab provides functionality for setting up and configuring additional pickers. This tab displays a
Picker List, which will show any pickers that have already been created. The Picker Tab also includes
functionality for Header Sensor and Distance calibrations, which must be performed prior to the start of
the cotton harvest season. To see a Cotton Configuration menu that includes information on the Picker
Tab, see “Cotton Harvest Menu” on page 576.
Picker Setup Tab
Button Description
The Add button allows you to add a new picker. A wizard will walk you
through setting up the picker. For detailed information, see “Adding A New
Picker” on page 586.
The Edit Name button allows you to edit the name of a picker in the list. To
edit, highlight the name of a picker in the list and then press this button. Use
the on-screen keyboard to edit the name.
The Remove button allows you to remove a picker. The configuration and any
regions and harvest data logged with it will be deleted.
When deleting a picker, any configurations using it will be
deleted. All regions and cotton harvest data logged with the configuration will
also be deleted!
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The Picker Settings button allows you to view fan speed sensor settings. For
more information, see “Picker Settings” on page 587.
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PICKER TAB BUTTONS (CONTINUED)
Button Description
The Sensor Settings button opens the Sensor Settings window, where you can
edit the Low Signal Alarm and Zero Flow Threshold. For more information, see
“Sensor Settings” on page 588.
The GPS Offsets button allows you to specify the location of the GPS antenna
in relation to the vehicle. A wizard will walk you through these edits. For more
information, see “GPS Offsets” on page 589.
The Calibrate Distance button calibrates the radar, track or wheel speed
sensor. For more information, see “Calibrate Distance” on page 590.
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The Calibrate Header Sensor button launches the Header Sensor Calibration
Wizard, which will walk you through calibrating the header sensor that turns
area logging on and off. For more information, see “Calibrating The Header
Sensor” on page 592.
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ADDING A NEW PICKER
To start the process of adding a new picker press the Add button. The Vehicle Setup Wizard appears, as
shown below.
Step1: Select Make and Model
Select the correct picker make and model from
the list boxes.
Press Next to continue.
Step 2: Edit Name
Use the keyboard button to edit the name of
the picker.
Press FINISH to complete the setup process.
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PICKER SETTINGS
The Cotton Picker Settings window contains fan speed sensor settings. To access this window, press the
Picker Settings button on the Picker Tab.
Cotton Picker Settings
Fan Speed Sensor Setting Description
The Use Fan Speed checkbox specifies that the fan speed
must be running at a minimum of 2,500 RPM before data
logging will begin. This box is checked by default.
This setting can be unchecked if you are having
problems with the fan speed sensor. When unchecked,
the InSight monitor will not require a minimum fan
speed for logging data. Instead, it will log data anytime
the Master Button is on Auto.
The pulses per revolution (pls/rev) setting is the number of
pulses generated for one revolution of the fan, and is preset for the factory-installed sensor on your machine. If you
replace a sensor, or believe the displayed fan speed to be
incorrect, you should verify this setting; and if necessary,
you can edit this number.
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SENSOR SETTINGS
The Sensor Settings window contains values of settings that affect the operation of the picker’s cotton
flow sensors. You can access this window by pressing the Sensor Settings button on the Picker Tab.
Sensor Settings Window
Setting Description
The Low Signal Alarm box contains a percentage value that sets the threshold
for the sensors’ low signal strength alarm. Increasing this amount will make
the alarm threshold more sensitive; while decreasing it will make the alarm
threshold less sensitive. A setting of 0 will disable the low signal strength
alarm.
The Zero Flow Threshold box is a setting that compensates for the vibration of
the sensors inside the picker’s chutes.
Adjusting this value will change the current calibration.
The current calibration should be retired before changing this value. After
changing this value, you will need to perform a new calibration.
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GPS OFFSETS
After you complete the initial process of setting up a Picker, you must configure advanced GPS Offsets.
The GPS Offsets define where machine rear axle, hitch, and product placement is in relation to the GPS
antenna. These settings are used by mapping and product control. To do this, press the GPS Offsets
button, and the GPS Offsets window appears, as shown below.
Antenna Offsets
The Antenna Tab contains three different
settings. Accuracy when measuring for a specific
setting is essential to ensure proper machine
performance.
• Measure and enter the horizontal distance
from the rear axle to the position of the GPS
antenna. Select In Front or Behind from the list
box to indicate the position of the antenna in
relation to the rear axle.
• Measure and enter the horizontal distance
from the centerline of the vehicle to the position
of the GPS antenna. Select Left or Right to
indicate the position from the vehicle centerline.
• Measure and enter the vertical height of the
antenna above the ground.
Head Offset
The Head Tab allows you to enter in the distance
from the head attachment point to the rear axle.
Use the numeric keypad to enter in the distance
to the axle.
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CALIBRATE DISTANCE
The following procedure describes a speed sensor calibration. Before beginning, keep in mind these two
tips:
• Before beginning the speed sensor calibration, you should mark a measured distance to drive. The
default distance currently in the InSight monitor (and the recommended distance) is 100 feet, or 50
meters if using metric measurements.
• For the most accurate results, this calibration should be performed in field conditions (not on gravel or
paved roads)
To begin, first select a Picker from the list and press the Calibrate Distance button to calibrate the radar,
track or wheel speed sensor.
Step 1: Select Speed Input
Select the sensor type to calibrate and press
NEXT to continue.
Step 2: Calibration Distance
Step 3: Start Driving Course
The system defaults to 100 feet (or, if using
metric, 50 meters) distance for calibration.
Press Edit Distance to change if needed. This
value must match the actual distance of the
course driven for calibration.
Press NEXT to continue.
Follow the on-screen directions and press START
to begin the calibration process.
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