Ag Leader InSight Spinner Spreader User Manual
Granular Spinner Spreader Module
Quick Reference Sheet
Section 1: Configuration Procedure
The following procedure describes the complete process of configuring a granular
spinner bed control system. To begin, go to the Application Setup Configuration Tab,
press the Add button, and the Operating Configuration Wizard appears.
Note: In order for you to use this configuration at the Run screen, you must
configure a vehicle, implement, controller and product(s). For more information on how
to configure these, consult the InSight User Manual.
Granular Spinner Spreader Configuration
STEPS ACTION
1 Select Equipment Configuration Type
Note: This step will only be present if the Multi-product feature has been
unlocked in the display. Skip ahead to Step 2 if you have not purchased a
Multi-product unlock code.
Select Single Product Application from the drop-down list, then press Next
to continue.
2 Select Vehicle
Use the drop-down list to select an existing vehicle from the Vehicle list, or
press New to launch the Vehicle Wizard to create a new vehicle.
Note: If you do not need to create a new vehicle, skip ahead to Select
Operating Mode in Step 7 on page 2.
3 Create New Vehicle
If you pressed New, the Vehicle Setup Wizard appears.
Self-Propelled Spreader operators should select Self-Propelled
Spreader from the Vehicle Type list box. Select Spinner from the
Spreader Type list box; then press Next to continue.
Other operators should select another vehicle type under the Vehicle
Type list.
4 Enter Vehicle Information
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter names for the Vehicle Make and Model.
Press Next to continue.
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STEPS ACTION
5 Enter Vehicle Name
The display combines the Vehicle Make and Model for use as a Vehicle
Name. Use the on-screen keyboard to edit the vehicle name if desired. Press
Finish to complete Vehicle setup and continue with the configuration process.
If you selected Self-Propelled Spreader in Step 3 on page 1, then skip
ahead to Step 7.
If you selected another type of vehicle, then continue below.
6 a Select New Implement
Select an implement from the drop-down list menu, or press the New button to
create a new implement.
6 b Select Implement Attachment Method
Use the drop-down list to select an implement attachment method. Check the
Spinner Spreader Implement Type check box; then press Next to continue.
6 c Enter Distance From Hitch to Application Point
Enter the distance from the hitch to the application point using the number pad
button. Press Next to continue.
6 d Enter Implement Name
Use the keyboard button to enter a name for the implement. Press Finish to
complete the implement setup process and return to the Operating Setup
Wizard.
7 Select Operating Mode
Select Rate Logging/Control from the drop-down list box as the operating
mode. Press Next to continue.
8 Select Controller
Use the drop-down menu to select a controller, or press the New button to add
a controller. Press Next to continue.
Note: If you do not need to create a new controller, skip ahead to Step 11 on
page 3.
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9 Select Controller (for Spinner Spreaders or Stepper Spreader Control)
If you chose to enter a new controller in Step 8, the Controller Setup Wizard
appears. Select DirectCommand from the Device drop-down list box.
Notes:
Choose the appropriate Direct Type according to the module’s part
number:
4000395 – Spinner Spreader Control 1 CH
4000396 – Spinner Spreader Control 3 CH
4001611 – Spinner Spreader Control 5 CH
4000397 – Spreader Stepper Control
Press Next to continue.
10 Enter Suggested Controller Name
The display assigns a default name of DirectSpreader to the controller. Use
the on-screen keyboard to edit the name if desired. Press Finish to continue
with the configuration process.
Note: If you selected Stepper Spreader Control in Step 9, then skip ahead to
Step 12.
11 Select a Controller Channel
The Select Control Channel window appears. Use the drop-down menu to
select a controller channel, then press Next.
12 Select Container
Press New to start the process of adding a product Container (BIN) to the
system.
Note: If you are using an existing container, and you do not need to enter a
Container Name, skip ahead to Step 15.
13 Enter Container Capacity and Units
Use the numeric keypad to enter a capacity, and the drop-down menu to enter
in the type of units. Press Next to continue.
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14 Enter Container Name and Location
Use the keypad to enter a Container Name, and use the drop-down menu to
enter a Container Location. Press Finish and you will return to the Operating
Configuration Wizard.
15 Select Ground Speed Source
The Operating Configuration Wizard appears. Select Primary and Backup
speed inputs from the drop-down menus. Press Next to continue.
16 Enter Suggested Configuration Name
The display combines the Vehicle and Controller names used during the setup
process to use as the Configuration name. Use the on-screen keyboard to edit
name if desired. Press Finish to complete the setup wizard process.
17 Configuration Complete
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Section 2: Standard Spreader Setup
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