Ag Leader Integra User Manual

Operator Manual

Firmware Version 5.4

Ag Leader PN 4002083 Rev. M

© 2014 Ag Leader Technology

2202 South Riverside Drive

Ames, Iowa 50010 USA

All Rights Reserved

Firmware Version 5.4

Table of Contents

General

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About this Manual

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

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

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

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

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

USB Flash Drive.......................................................................................................3

Color Touch Screen..................................................................................................3

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

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

System and Upgrades..............................................................................................4

Automated Module Firmware Upgrade.....................................................................4

Product Registration.................................................................................................4

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

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

Cross-references and Web Links.............................................................................5

Viewing this Manual Online......................................................................................5

How to Find Information You’re Looking For............................................................5

Installation

Display Hardware.....................................................................................................7

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

Fuse Installation and Replacement..........................................................................9

Screen Icon Conventions .........................................................................................9

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Setup

Configuration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home Screen..........................................................................................................15

Setup buttons .........................................................................................................16

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

General tab .......................................................................................................17

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Display tab........................................................................................................18

Features tab ..................................................................................................... 18

Unlocking Features..................................................................................... 19

Advanced tab....................................................................................................19

Configuration button...............................................................................................21

Configuration tab.............................................................................................. 21

Product tab....................................................................................................... 22

Planting Settings......................................................................................... 23

Application Settings.....................................................................................23

Grain Harvest Settings................................................................................ 23

Management Setup

Configuration Selection .................................................................................... 25

All Modules Detected............................................................................. 25

Modules Missing....................................................................................25

Some Modules Not Detected................................................................. 26

Modules not the same as previously used............................................. 26

Events...............................................................................................................27

Setting mode (Traditional or Events Only) using Permissions.................... 27

Starting an Event.........................................................................................28

Managing Events ........................................................................................ 28

Management button..........................................................................................30

Grower/Farm/Field tab......................................................................................30

Grower ........................................................................................................ 30

Farm and Field. ........................................................................................... 31

Importing and Exporting Field Boundaries.................................................. 32

Season tab ....................................................................................................... 33

Users tab.......................................................................................................... 33

Add a User.................................................................................................. 34

User Setup button....................................................................................... 34

General tab............................................................................................ 35

Phone/Email tab .................................................................................... 35

Address tab............................................................................................35

Permissions......................................................................................................35

Operators.................................................................................................... 35

Managers................................................................................................... 35

Permission Level For Operators....................................................................... 36

Full Permission............................................................................................36

Basic Permission.........................................................................................36

Custom Permission.................................................................................... 37

Accessing Setup Menus...................................................................................39

Accessing USB.................................................................................................39

Forgotten Passwords........................................................................................39

Businesses tab................................................................................................ 40

Field Operations

Operator Selection............................................................................................43

Operator Log Out..............................................................................................44

Configuration Setup Screen...................................................................................44

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Setup Event............................................................................................................45

Field Finder.......................................................................................................46

Field Operation Options....................................................................................46

Run screens ...........................................................................................................47

GPS Signal Indicator.........................................................................................49

Mapping Toolbox...............................................................................................50

Map Legend tab...........................................................................................51

Map Options ................................................................................................51

Legend Settings .....................................................................................52

Markers tab..................................................................................................53

Edit Markers...........................................................................................53

Field Tab......................................................................................................54

Boundary................................................................................................54

Boundary Settings..................................................................................55

Create Boundary....................................................................................55

Pause Boundary.....................................................................................55

Headlands.........................................................................................................56

Active Area ..................................................................................................56

Add a Headland...........................................................................................56

Headland Types.....................................................................................57

Load Headlands...........................................................................................58

Edit Headlands ............................................................................................58

Headland Alarm Settings.............................................................................59

Topography............................................................................................59

Setup Map Screen..................................................................................60

Video.................................................................................................................62

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Reports

Summary Report ....................................................................................................65

Date Range.......................................................................................................67

Field Notes........................................................................................................67

Smart Report™.......................................................................................................68

Create Reports..................................................................................................69

Smart Report Auto-Generation .........................................................................69

Control Channel Report Content.......................................................................71

View Reports.....................................................................................................72

View Map ..........................................................................................................72

External Drive

External Storage Operations..................................................................................73

Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................73

Import Files .......................................................................................................73

.AGSETUP...................................................................................................73

.AGDATA.....................................................................................................74

Export Files.......................................................................................................74

.AGSETUP...................................................................................................74

.AGDATA.....................................................................................................74

Export Reports.............................................................................................75

Manage Files.....................................................................................................75

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Advanced Options............................................................................................ 75

Devices

Device Information.................................................................................................77

Devices.............................................................................................................77

Display Diagnostics.......................................................................................... 77

Settings

Equipment Settings ................................................................................................ 79

Implement Switch Settings (for Area Logging)............................................ 79

Equipment Configuration Settings for Rate Control.................................... 80

Speed Input Settings..............................................................................................80

Calibrate Distance............................................................................................ 81

Auxiliary Input ........................................................................................................ 82

Auxiliary Input Settings..................................................................................... 83

Auxiliary Input: Help..........................................................................................83

Auxiliary Input Diagnostics ...............................................................................83

AutoSwath..............................................................................................................84

Look-Ahead Settings...................................................................................85

Vehicle Offsets. ...................................................................................................... 85

Antenna Offsets tab..........................................................................................86

Hitch Tab Settings tab...................................................................................... 86

Mount Tab Settings (for some Application vehicles) ........................................ 86

Head Tab (for Harvest vehicles)....................................................................... 86

Swath Section Offsets......................................................................................86

Section Offsets............................................................................................87

Virtual Terminal

Common Terminology............................................................................................89

Auxiliary Assignment..............................................................................................91

VT Alarms and Trouble Codes............................................................................... 92

Task Controller.......................................................................................................93

Configuration Setup............................................................................................... 93

ISOBUS Settings ................................................................................................... 94

AgFiniti

Connecting to Wi-Fi Network.................................................................................95

Connecting to AgFiniti............................................................................................96

File Transfer........................................................................................................... 97

Importing and Exporting Files........................................................................... 97

Viewing Files .................................................................................................... 97

Export Settings.................................................................................................98

Importing a Prescription....................................................................................99

Importing a Variety Reference Map (Harvest Only)........................................ 100

Remote Support...................................................................................................100

Remote Support Permissions Options ........................................................... 100

GPS

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GPS Button...........................................................................................................103

Setup....................................................................................................................103

GPS Settings...................................................................................................103

OmniSTAR Settings .............................................................................................105

OmniSTAR Settings — GPS 2500.......................................................................106

Serial Port Settings...............................................................................................107

GPS Information...................................................................................................109

GPS Information - General Tab ......................................................................109

Satellite Plot...............................................................................................111

GPS Information - Receiver Tab.....................................................................111

GPS Information - OmniSTAR Tab.................................................................112

RTK/NTRIP Information.............................................................................112

GPS Information - NTRIP................................................................................113

GPS Information for 2500 RTK.......................................................................113

2500 RTK Setup..............................................................................................114

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Guidance

Guidance/Steering Control...................................................................................115

Setup....................................................................................................................115

Lightbar Settings...................................................................................................116

Setup....................................................................................................................116

Guidance Tab on Mapping Toolbox .....................................................................116

New Pattern..........................................................................................................117

Straight............................................................................................................117

Select Pattern............................................................................................117

Create AB line using 2 points ....................................................................117

Create AB line using Current Location and Heading.................................117

Create AB line using Current Location and Inputting Heading..................117

Adaptive Curve................................................................................................118

Select Pattern............................................................................................118

Create AB line using 2 points ....................................................................118

Identical Curve................................................................................................119

Select Pattern............................................................................................119

Create AB line using 2 points ....................................................................120

Pivot................................................................................................................120

Select Pattern............................................................................................121

Create AB line using driven path...............................................................121

SmartPath.......................................................................................................122

Select SmartPath.......................................................................................122

Inputting Paths into SmartPath..................................................................123

Cycle between Loaded Paths....................................................................123

Select a Previous SmartPath Pass............................................................124

SmartPath Guidance Options....................................................................124

AutoSave..............................................................................................................125

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Manage Patterns..................................................................................................126

Spatial Sort .......................................................................................................... 126

Import Pattern ................................................................................................. 126

Export Pattern.................................................................................................126

Edit Pattern. .................................................................................................... 126

Remove Pattern/Remove All Patterns............................................................ 127

Reset Pattern..................................................................................................127

Pattern Groups.....................................................................................................127

Guidance Options................................................................................................ 128

Save ............................................................................................................... 128

Pause ............................................................................................................. 129

Remark A........................................................................................................ 129

Nudge............................................................................................................. 129

Shift ................................................................................................................ 130

Steering.......................................................................................................... 131

OnTrac Tuning................................................................................................131

Lightbar...........................................................................................................132

Tramlines........................................................................................................132

OnTrac2+

AutoSteer Setup Screen...................................................................................... 135

Vehicle................................................................................................................. 136

Setup Wizard..................................................................................................136

Manage Vehicle..............................................................................................137

Select..............................................................................................................137

Edit ................................................................................................................. 138

Delete............................................................................................................. 138

Export/Import.................................................................................................. 138

Export profile to a USB drive ............................................................... 139

Import profile to a USB drive................................................................ 139

Auto Calibrate...................................................................................................... 139

Adjust Lateral Offset..................................................................................140

Steering Adjust............................................................................................... 141

Steering Components..................................................................................... 142

OnTrac2 ECU............................................................................................142

Manual Steering Override......................................................................... 142

Remote Engage Switch............................................................................. 142

MDU. ......................................................................................................... 142

System Menu....................................................................................................... 143

System Health................................................................................................ 143

Manage Settings.............................................................................................144

Log Files....................................................................................................144

Database...................................................................................................145

Reset Factory Default ...............................................................................145

Accessories....................................................................................................145

Technician...................................................................................................... 146

Software Upgrade...........................................................................................146

GPS Diagnostics..................................................................................................146

Details.................................................................................................................. 147

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Tillage

Create Tillage Configuration.................................................................................149

Configuration Setup..............................................................................................149

Load Configuration..........................................................................................150

Run Configuration.................................................................................................150

Planting

Create Planting Configuration

Create Equipment Configuration..........................................................................153

AutoSwath

Row Shutoff..........................................................................................................157

Configuration Setup ........................................................................................157

Row Shutoff Look-Ahead Numbers.................................................................157

Automatic AutoSwath Control...............................................................................158

Look-Ahead Settings .................................................................................158

Checking AutoSwath Performance for Row Shutoff .......................................159

Fixing Overplanting and Underplanting in AutoSwath.....................................160

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Rate Control

Hydraulic Seed Rate Control................................................................................161

Controller Settings for Hydraulic Seed Rate Motor Drives..............................161

Channel Tab settings.................................................................................162

Control Valve Settings - PWM..............................................................162

Control Valve Settings - Servo.............................................................163

Auxiliary Tab settings.................................................................................163

Hydraulic Seed Controller Settings for Specific Planters................................164

Hydraulic Seed Meter Calibration Numbers....................................................165

Stepper Seed Rate Control ..................................................................................166

Controller Settings for Stepper Seed Rate Motor Drives ................................166

Channel Tabs ............................................................................................167

Auxiliary Tab..............................................................................................167

Gear Ratio Calculations for Seed Rate Motors...............................................168

Gear Ratio Drawing - For Single Motor Drive............................................168

Gear Ratio Drawing - For Multiple Drive Combinations.............................169

Seed Ratio Calculation Example Procedure..............................................169

Gear Ratio Drawing Shaft Drives...............................................................170

Planter Options Screen ........................................................................................171

Priming Seed Rate Meters ...................................................................................171

Calibrating Seed Rate Meters ..............................................................................172

Rate Control: Map Screen....................................................................................173

Product Control Toolbox.......................................................................................173

Rate Control Settings......................................................................................174

Loading Prescriptions...........................................................................................175

Showing Prescriptions on the Map Screen.....................................................175

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Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 176

Hydraulic Seed Control: Zero Flow Offset Variation....................................... 176

Hydraulic Seed Control: Zero Flow Offset Variation....................................... 177

Stepper Seed Control Meter Alarms............................................................... 177

Down Force

Modes of Operation ............................................................................................. 179

Create Equipment Configuration.......................................................................... 179

Setup Down Force Configuration......................................................................... 180

Calibrate Pressure Sensor...................................................................................183

Down Force Status .............................................................................................. 183

Bar Graphs on Run Screen............................................................................ 183

Planter Options Screen........................................................................................184

Planter Performance Screen................................................................................185

Down Force Diagnostics screen..........................................................................185

Down Force Alarm screens.................................................................................. 185

Seed Tube Monitor Module

Configuration Setup........................................................................................187

Seed Monitor Setup........................................................................................188

AutoConfig Procedure...............................................................................188

Seed Tube Sensor Configuration................................................................... 189

STMM Split-Row Configurations............................................................... 189

Planter Options ............................................................................................... 190

Seed Monitor Diagnostics............................................................................... 191

Seed Monitor Alarms......................................................................................191

Seed Monitor Thresholds ...............................................................................192

SeedCommand Map Screen Examples ......................................................... 192

Planting Map Screen - Zoom to Extent........................................................... 193

Planting Map Screen - Zoom Detail................................................................ 194

Legend Select.................................................................................................194

Legend Setup............................................................................................195

Advanced Seed Monitoring..................................................................................196

Bar Graph....................................................................................................... 196

Planter Performance screen........................................................................... 197

Row Performance screen..........................................................................198

Virtual Seed Trench........................................................................................199

KINZE Planter Monitor Module

KINZE Planter Configuration.....................................................................201

Ground Speed Settings ....................................................................... 202

Other Sensors......................................................................................202

EdgeVac.............................................................................................. 203

KINZE Sensor Configuration.....................................................................203

Muxbus Sensor Detection......................................................................... 203

Sensor Information .................................................................................... 205

KINZE Seed Monitor Alarms..................................................................... 206

KINZE Magnetic Coil Speed Sensor Calibration....................................... 206

KINZE EdgeVac Calibration......................................................................207

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KINZE Planter Monitor Options.......................................................................207

Seed Monitor Diagnostics...............................................................................208

KINZE Display Items on Equipment Tab.........................................................209

Planter Monitor Module screen..................................................................210

Troubleshooting....................................................................................................211

Alarms on KINZE Planter Monitor...................................................................211

Application

Liquid Rate Control

Create Configuration.......................................................................................215

Implement Offsets...........................................................................................217

Controller Settings...........................................................................................218

Creating Products ...........................................................................................219

CREATING SINGLE PRODUCTS.............................................................219

CREATING PRODUCT TEMPLATE .........................................................219

Load Configuration..........................................................................................221

Mix Calculator .................................................................................................223

Configuration Setup ........................................................................................225

Hardi Safe Track.............................................................................................226

Liquid Application Controller Settings .............................................................226

Control Valve Settings - PWM...................................................................228

Control Valve Settings - Servo, Calibrated Reflow and Ramsey Valve.....228

Calibrate Pressure.....................................................................................229

Fence Row Nozzle Indicators .........................................................................229

Load Configuration..........................................................................................230

Run Configuration...........................................................................................230

Application Map screen - Zoom to Detail........................................................231

Legend Select.................................................................................................231

Rate Control: Product Control Toolbox.................................................................232

Rate Control Settings......................................................................................233

Rate Control: Container Level.........................................................................234

Tank Fill.....................................................................................................234

Tank Empty................................................................................................234

Tank Partial Fill..........................................................................................234

Adjust Container Amount .....................................................................234

Tank Alarms...............................................................................................235

Loading Prescriptions...........................................................................................235

Showing Prescriptions on the Map Screen.....................................................236

Shape File Conversion.........................................................................................237

Liquid Application Diagnostics ........................................................................238

Troubleshooting DirectCommand Liquid Applications ....................................239

John Deere Specific Instructions..........................................................................241

Master Switch Input.........................................................................................241

Master Switch Usage......................................................................................241

Target Rate.....................................................................................................241

Data Collection................................................................................................241

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AutoSwath Boom Section Control.................................................................. 241

SprayStar Application Rate ............................................................................ 241

SprayStar Rinse Cycle ...................................................................................242

Control Valve Settings ......................................................................................... 242

Liquid Product Control Valve Configuration Options................................. 242

Servo Control Valve Settings (By Manufacturer)............................................ 243

Liquid Servo Settings Description................................................................... 247

Liquid PWM Control Valve Settings Description............................................. 247

Dickey-John NH3 Conversions....................................................................... 248

Conversion Formulas................................................................................ 248

Troubleshooting Serial Control Applications................................................... 248

Miscellaneous......................................................................................................249

Glossary of Application Settings..................................................................... 249

Configuration Settings............................................................................... 249

Speed Input Settings.................................................................................249

Automatic Swath Control Settings............................................................. 249

Auxiliary Input Settings..............................................................................250

Controller Settings.....................................................................................250

Fertilizer default Product Settings................................................................... 252

Application

ISOBUS Serial Application Rate Control

Enable Virtual Terminal and Task Controller....................................................... 253

Setup.................................................................................................................... 254

Status Screen ...................................................................................................... 256

Settings Screen....................................................................................................257

Manage Configurations ..................................................................................257

Alarm Settings......................................................................................................257

Diagnostics .......................................................................................................... 258

Injection

Create Configuration ...................................................................................... 259

Setup Configuration........................................................................................259

Rate Response Warning...................................................................... 259

Flow Monitor Warning.......................................................................... 260

Calibrating an Injection Pump................................................................... 260

Priming an Injection Pump........................................................................261

Load Configuration......................................................................................... 262

Run Configuration...........................................................................................262

Injection Diagnostics.......................................................................................263

Troubleshooting Direct Injection Configurations............................................. 263

Direct Injection: Pump Doesn’t Run.......................................................... 264

BATTERY POWER PIN OUTS............................................................................265

Direct Injection: Pump Runs Full Speed ................................................... 265

Digital Pump Speed Pin Outs .............................................................................. 265

Analog Speed Pin Outs........................................................................................266

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Direct Injection: Application Error ..............................................................266

Direct Injection: Discharge Flow Sensor Error...........................................266

Discharge Flow Sensor Pin Outs..........................................................................267

Direct Injection: Inlet Restriction................................................................267

Vacuum Switch Pin Outs......................................................................................267

Controller Settings: Direct Injection Pump Calibration...............................267

Pump Calibration Setting......................................................................267

Rate Response Warning......................................................................268

Flow Monitor Warning ..........................................................................268

Field Notes.................................................................................................268

Setting Name and Description..............................................................268

Run Screen................................................................................................268

OptRx

Installation.......................................................................................................269

Checklist....................................................................................................269

Create Configuration.......................................................................................269

Crop Sensor Setup..........................................................................................270

Corn Settings............................................................................................270

North American Wheat Settings ...............................................................270

Europe Settings........................................................................................270

Sensor Setup.............................................................................................271

Application Rate Table....................................................................................271

Load Configuration..........................................................................................272

Run Configuration...........................................................................................273

Create an OptRx V.I. Reference Value...........................................................273

Determining where to scan a Reference Strip...........................................273

Scan a Reference Strip..............................................................................273

Crop Sensor Settings......................................................................................274

Glossary of OptRx Terminology......................................................................275

Troubleshooting OptRx Error Messages.........................................................276

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NORAC UC5

Norac Unlock...................................................................................................279

Create Configuration.......................................................................................279

Setup Configuration ........................................................................................280

Load Configuration..........................................................................................281

Run Configuration...........................................................................................282

Engage button ...........................................................................................282

Boom Height Control Options Button.........................................................282

Boom Height Control Options Screen........................................................283

Boom Height Diagnostics................................................................................283

Spreader

Create Configuration.......................................................................................285

Controller Settings...........................................................................................287

Spreader Control: PWM Control Valve......................................................288

Spreader Control: Servo Control Valve .....................................................289

Spreader Control: Spinner Tab..................................................................289

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Creating Products...........................................................................................290

CREATING SINGLE PRODUCTS............................................................ 290

CREATING DRY FERTLIZER BLENDS................................................... 291

Load Configuration......................................................................................... 292

Run Configuration...........................................................................................293

Automatic Spinner Control...................................................................................294

Spinner Spreader, with two-bin configuration...................................................... 294

Run Time Operations .....................................................................................294

Spreader Control screen...........................................................................295

Conveyor Rate Look-Up...................................................................... 295

Fan Frame & Feed Gate Actuator Settings ......................................... 296

Spreader Control: Routine Operations ................................................ 297

Spreader Control: Chain Oiler ............................................................. 297

Spreader Control: Static Calibration.................................................... 297

Spreader Control: In-Field Calibration................................................. 298

Troubleshooting DirectCommand Granular Applications ............................... 299

Troubleshooting Serial Control Applications................................................... 300

Strip Till

Create Strip Till Fertilizer Configuration.......................................................... 301

Create Air Seeder Configuration ....................................................................303

Controller Settings.......................................................................................... 306

Strip Till Control: Servo Control Valve....................................................... 306

Strip Till Control: PWM Control Valve....................................................... 307

Linear Actuator/Clutch Settings................................................................. 307

Actuator/Clutch Logic............................................................................... 309

Fertilizer Blend Setup................................................................................ 309

Load Configuration......................................................................................... 310

Run Configuration...........................................................................................310

Meter Prime...............................................................................................310

Run Time Operations .....................................................................................312

Strip-Till (Three-Bin Configuration)...................................................................... 312

Strip Till Control Screen............................................................................ 313

Static CFR Calibration Procedure for Hydraulic Drive systems........... 313

Static CFR Calibration Procedure for Ground Drive Systems............. 315

In-Field Calibration Procedure (Strip Till)............................................. 315

Strip Till Control: Auxiliary Tab.................................................................. 316

Troubleshooting DirectCommand Granular Applications ............................... 316

Troubleshooting Serial Control Applications................................................... 317

Fertilizer Default Product Settings.................................................................. 318

Harvest

Harvest Monitoring/Mapping

Display Preparation........................................................................................ 319

Vehicle Inspection .......................................................................................... 319

Create Configuration ...................................................................................... 319

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Calibration Sequence ................................................................................319

Calibrate Distance...........................................................................................320

Calibrate Header Sensor...........................................................................320

Input Header Offset ...................................................................................321

Vibration Calibration........................................................................................321

Temperature Calibration .................................................................................322

Moisture Calibration........................................................................................322

Manual Moisture Setting............................................................................323

Grain Weight Calibration.................................................................................323

Turn On/Off Auto Calibration...........................................................................324

AutoSwath Sensitivity Settings........................................................................324

Load Configuration..........................................................................................325

Run Configuration...........................................................................................325

Harvest Status Items.......................................................................................326

Harvest Diagnostic Button on Map Screen.....................................................327

Map Options....................................................................................................327

Map Screen: Flow Delay.................................................................................328

Region Selection: Options Screen..................................................................328

Tracking Varieties and Changing Regions......................................................328

Variety Tracking menu and Automatic Variety Tracking............................329

Automatic Variety Tracking ..................................................................329

Automatic Region Changing.................................................................329

In-Field Messages................................................................................329

Importing Variety Maps...................................................................................330

Importing Variety Map Procedure..............................................................330

Error Messages at Variety Map Import......................................................330

Grain Harvest Diagnostics....................................................................................331

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Claas Quantimeter

Create Configuration.......................................................................................333

Configuration Setup ........................................................................................333

Calibration Information....................................................................................334

Load Configuration..........................................................................................334

Manual Moisture Setting............................................................................335

Map Screen for CLAAS Quantimeter..............................................................336

Diagnostics for CLAAS Quantimeter...............................................................336

Diagnostics Screen for CLAAS Quantimeter.............................................336

Bridge Module......................................................................................337

Troubleshooting CLAAS Quantimeter Configurations.....................................337

Appendix

Appendix

System Diagrams Reference................................................................................339

Current File Formats.............................................................................................339

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Legacy File Formats ............................................................................................340

Prescription Map File Types...........................................................................340

Boundary and Guideline File Types ............................................................... 340

Image File Types............................................................................................340

System File Types.......................................................................................... 340

Module LED Diagnostic States............................................................................ 341

Company Warranty Statement............................................................................. 341

Unauthorized Access........................................................................................... 341

PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY NOTICE.......................................................... 342

COPYRIGHT NOTICE.........................................................................................342

SERVICE AND SUPPORT.................................................................................. 342

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GENERAL
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

INTRODUCTION AND COMPANY PROFILE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

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Feel free to call and discuss:

• Operational questions about the display

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

DISPLAY

The display is a full-featured, year-round hub of any precision farming operation. A full-color, high­brightness, high-resolution touchscreen display is easy to read and offers powerful, year-round precision
farming tools. Built-in manual guidance, full-screen mapping, planter and application control, yield
monitoring, real-time data logging and automated steering make up the core functionality of the display.

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

SERVICE

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

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

SYSTEM USES

• Manual Guidance

• ParaDyme™ and GeoSteer™ automated steering

• OnTrac2+™ Assisted Steering

• Planter DownForce Control

• Norac UC5

• Video Camera Inputs

• Mapping tillage operations

• Mapping and logging product application

• Mapping of all field boundaries, sub-boundaries, waterways and terraces

• Grain yield monitoring

• Variety logging

• Granular and liquid fertilizer application

• Liquid spray system control

• NH3 application control

• Application control of multiple bin spinner spreaders

SYSTEM FEATURES

• Sunlight-readable screen

• Rugged sealed enclosure

• Compatible with most NMEA GPS receivers

• DirectCommand and SeedCommand product con trol using industry- standard CAN-bus interface

• Adjustable volume control

• Perspective 3D View Map

• Report preview

• Automatic field selection

• Automated module firmware upgrade

• Advanced GPS Diagnostics

• USB media slot

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

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• 28-pin auxiliary connection

• RAM mount

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USB FLASH DRIVE

Display kits include a USB Flash Drive which you can use to save and transfer your data in and out of
the display.

COLOR TOUCH SCREEN

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

• Do not use any sharp objects fo r running the touch screen device, this could result in damage to the
display. Using the tip of a finger is the recommended method of operating the display touch screen.

• Do not use any harsh chemicals to clean the touch screen. Using a dam p sof t cloth or an anti-st atic wipe
made specifically for cleaning computer displays is the correct way to cle an the screen and the
enclosure.

• The touch screen requires only a gentle touch of about half-second in duration to operate correctly. A
common mistake is to try to navigate too quickly through the system using firm taps instead of gentle
presses.

CAN BUS TECHNOLOGY

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

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Do not exceed the specifications below:

• Storag e Temperature: -4 to +176 °F (-20 to +80 °C)

• Operating Temperature: 14 to +156 °F (-10 to +70 °C)

• Operating Input V oltage: 9 –16 V DC

• Max Current Rating: 4.0 amp

• Environmental Protection Rating: IP64

• No Protective Grounding required

• Use 150V minimum insulation rating for external circuits

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

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SYSTEM AND UPGRADES

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

AUTOMATED MODULE FIRMWARE UPGRADE

In the display, all display and module firmware upgrades are packaged in a single.fw2 file. The module
firmware files are stored internally in the display. A warning alerts you when a module upgrade is
required. You can upgrade all files in a single batch by using an upgrade screen. For more information,
see

“Advanced tab” on page 19.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

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

Register by mail: Ag Leader Technology
2202 South Riverside Dr.
Ames, IA 50010
Register by Fax: [phone]
Register at the Ag Leader Web site at http://www.agleader.com

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

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

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

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

performance and operation.

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

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CROSS-REFERENCES AND WEB LINKS

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

For” on page 5

directly to the link.
Links to web sites are shown in blue, italicized, and underlined text, as in the fo llowing example: To view

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

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

“How to Find Information You’re Looking

VIEWING THIS MANUAL ONLINE

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

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

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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.

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GENERAL

INSTALLATION

DISPLAY HARDWARE

• (A) USB media slot
Used for data transfer in and out of the display.

• (B) speaker

The built-in speaker is used for audible wa rnings. The volume
can be adjusted through the display setup routine.

• (C) RAM mount

• (D) 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.

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• (E) 28-pin auxiliary connection

Used for camera input.

• (F) 28-pin plug

The 28-Pin round connector contains CAN, RS-232 serial, and system power and ground connections. It is
compatible with other Ag Leader displays. Ether ne t f or ParaDyme and GeoSteer automated steering is
included in connection.

• (G) VGA video output

Can be used to connect to a video projector for demonstration purposes.

• (A) USB media slot

• Used for data transfer in and out of the display.

• (H) Light sensitivity sensor

Used to automatically dim the display during nighttime or low-light
situations.

• (I) Power light

The power light displays one of three st ates: When it is green the
display is on; when it pulses amber the display is in Standby M ode,
and when it is solid amber the display is running on battery power.

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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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 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.

• (A) RAM Base

• (B) RAM Arm

• (C) Base

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FUSE INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

Fuse Type: Blade Style (ATO/ATC)
Rating:
Fuse Holder (orange wire) 5A, 250 VAC
Fuse Holder (pink wire) 15A, 250 VAC

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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
system.

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An on-screen Keyboard is made available when

Symbols

Clear

All

Clear

Start Date

March 2015

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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 on­screen numeric entry screen.

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

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SETUP

Language Selection

Language

English / US

Advanced

Advanced Options

Restore

Upgrade

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

Upgrade the display firmware.

Unlock display features.

Features
Unlocks

SETUP

CONFIGURATION

INITIAL STARTUP

S

ETUP

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

unless the display memory is cleared.

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ADVANCED OPTIONS

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

• Restore Backup

• Upgrade Firmware

• Unlock Display Features

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

be the same. Use the AGSETUP file.

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

Restore backup option in the initial setup wizard.

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LOCATION SPECIFIC SETUP

Language Selection

Language

English / US

Advanced

Single Display

Multiple Display

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

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

New Setup

Import Setup

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

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

SINGLE DISPLAY

1. Language

Press to continue.

2. Unit System

Imperial or Metric
Press to continue.

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

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

Press “Single Display” button then to
continue.

NEW SETUP

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

Name).
Press to enter a display nickname. Press

to continue.

Press to accept the setup and return to
Home screen.

IMPORT SETUP

New Setup

Import Setup

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

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

Single Display

Multiple Display

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

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

New Setup

Import Setup

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

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

Press “Import Setup” button then to
continue.

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

Home screen.

MULTIPLE DISPLAY SETUP - FIRST DISPLAY

Press “Multiple Display” button then to
continue.

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NEW SETUP

Press “First Display” button then to continue.

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

Name).
Press to enter a display nickname. Press

to continue.

Press to accept the setup and return to
Home screen.

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IMPORT SETUP

New Setup

Import Setup

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

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

Single Display

Multiple Display

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

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

Import Files

Press “Import Setup” button then to
continue.

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

Home screen.

MULTIPLE DISPLAY SETUP - ADDITIONAL DISPLAY

Press “Multiple Display” button then to
continue.

Press “Additional Display” button then to
continue.

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

Home screen.

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

IMPORT SETUP DATA

IMPORT FILES

Press: Home button > External Storage button > Import Files

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2009120009-2-634

Demo Waterway

2009120009-2-634

2009120009-2-634

North Field

Waterloo Farm

Davenport Farm

Ashton Farm

Name

Size

File Selection

Resolve

Conflict Resolution

Item to Import

Name:
Modification Time:

Creation Time:

Corn

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

Existing Item

Name:
Modification Time:
Creation Time:

01/09/2012 08:35

01/09/2012 08:35

Rename the item being imported.

Rename the existing Item.

Merge the imported and existing items together.

Rename

Imported

Rename
Existing

Corn

Merge

Select Event

12:25:14 PM

5/10/2012

Guidance

ETUP

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

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

Select the desired setup file from directory and press

.

Highlight item with conflict

Press

Conflicts can be resolved by:

• Rename Import

• Rename Existing

• Merge

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

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HOME SCREEN

Press: Home button

Once all conflicts have been resolved. press .

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

(A) Status bar
(B) Setup button
(C) Task bar

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

button” on page 30

.

“Management

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2. Equipment Operating Configuration

You can access Configuration Setup by pressing the
portion of the Home screen. For more informa tion , see

3. Product setup

For more information, see
described in each Operations chapter.

4. Select Event

For more information,

“Product tab” on page 22

“Setup Event” on page 45

Setup (wrench) button (B)

“Configuration button” on page 21

, as well as the additional configuration information

.

at the upper right-hand

.

SETUP BUTTONS

Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button
The Setup buttons are used to toggle between screens that adjust settings for Configuration,

Management, GPS and display.

• Configuration button

Press to adjust the configuration settings particular to your vehicle and
equipment; as well as enter and edit product informa t ion. For more information,

see

“Product tab” on page 22

, as well as

“Configuration Setup Screen” on page 44

.

• Management button

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

• GPS button

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

• Display button

Press to adjust settings for Time and Date, brightness and volume settings,
operating units, language; enable video; view features; and also create and

restore backups.

“Management button” on page 30.

DISPLAY BUTTON

Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Display button
The Display screen contains the following tabs:

“Guidance” on page 115

.

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General

General Display

Features

Advanced

Brightness

100%

Volume

40%

Time/Date

8:56:50 AM
11/01/2011

Time Zone

Americas (Central Time)

Language/Country

English/US

Operating Units

Imperial

Enable Video

Console Setup

Calibrate
Touchscreen

ISOBUS Settings

• General tab

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

• Display tab

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

• Features tab

lists unlocks for a particular display.

• Advanced tab

includes information related to log files and system backups.

GENERAL TAB

Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Display button > General tab

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The Setup General Tab is consists of the following
items:

• Time/Date button

Press button and use

/

to adjust the

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

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

• Brightness and volume percentages.

To change these, press the Brightness/Volume button and use

/

to change the percentage

of the Display Brightness and Speaker Volume.

Note: Pressing the Automatic box will display the Display Brightness - Trim setting, which makes adjustments
to the display’s brightness according to the available or ambient light.

• Calibrate Touchscreen.

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

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

Display

Display

Features

Advanced

Phone:

Console Setup

General

Edit

Information

Change

Owner

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

This Display

geo

Features

• Time Zone

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

• Language/Country Selection

Use the drop-down menu to select the language.

• Operating Units

Select either Imperial or Metric.

• Enable Video

Enables input from up to four video cameras.

• ISOBUS Settings

Enables Virtual Terminal and Task Controller

DISPLAY TAB

Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Display button > Display tab

• Address

• Image

• Change Owner

• Edit Information

FEATURES TAB

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

• Nickname

• Serial Number

• Product Type

• Owner

• Phone

• Email

Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Display button > Features tab

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Features

Advanced

Console Setup

General

Feature
Automatic Swath Control

Multiple Product
Norac UC5 Interface
Fan Frame - Feed Gate Control

Status

Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled

Feature Description:

Unlock

Enabled

Display

ISOBUS Virtual Terminal
HARDI Sprayer

Off

Advanced

Display

Features

Advanced

Console Setup

General

Log Files

Key Switch Standby

5

About

Memory

Guidance

(minutes)

Export by Grower

Export data files

on shutdown

Export

Diagnostic Files

Restore
Backup

Create

Backup

Export All

Log Files

Advanced

Parameters

Copy

Debug Files

Clear

Debug Files

Clear Internal

Memory

Remove
Patterns

Memory

Tes t

Service

Mode

View Module

Firmware

Unlocking Features

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

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

feature.

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

ADVANCED TAB

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Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Display button > Advanced tab

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

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

• Key Switch Standby

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

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Use

/

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

mode after the vehicle power has been shut down.

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

• About button

Displays product licensing information and copyright information.

• Log Files

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

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

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

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

- See “Export Files” on page 74 for more information.

• Memory

Adjusts information stored in the display’s internal memory.

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

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

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

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

• View Module Firmw are. Displays the Module Fir mware Management scre en, which is a list of all firmwa re
modules and firmware versions that ar e available for the display.

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

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

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

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

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

•

Remove Patterns

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

memory.

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Configuration

Configuration Setup

Product

Configuration

Equipment

Name

Equipment

Tillage

JD 8400, JD 2400

Application

JD 4630

Equipment

CONFIGURATION BUTTON

CONFIGURATION TAB

Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab

The Configuration tab is where you can create, view
and change configuration settings.

An operating configuration is a task-specific
association of vehicle, implement, controller, and
speed source that is saved for use over different
seasons and on different displays.

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• Add button

Press to add an operating configuration. A wizard takes you th rough the process o f creatin g
a configuration.

• When finished, the new configuration appears in the list on the left side of the screen.

• When you highlight the configuration, the equipment in the configuration are listed in the box on the right
side of the screen.

• Information regarding configurations for specific operations is given in each operations chapter.

• Rename button

Press to rename the configuration.

• Setup button

Press to adjust configuration settings.

• Remove button

Press to remove a configuration.

CAUTION: When you remove a configuration all data logged with that configuration will also be removed!
However, all log files will remain in memory until exported to the USB drive.

• Equipment button

Press to add, edit, or remove information for a specific vehicle, implement or cont roller.

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PRODUCT TAB

Product

Configuration

Configuration Setup

Product

Equipment

Manufacturer:
Type:
Units:
Restricted Use:
EPA Number:

Fertilizer

No

Planting

Application

T5423

28% UAN

30% UAN

Ag Lime

CSX56A11VT3PRO

CSX56B10CONV

gallons

Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Product tab

The Product tab is where you can add, edit. or
remove product information.

The Product tab is where you can perform the following tasks:

• Add or import Planting products.

• Add or import Application products.

• Add Product Template (such as a tank mix, or a dry blend of mu ltiple products).

• Add or import Harvest products.

• Add button

Press to add or import a Product. At the following screen, choose a Product Option: Add
Product, Import Product, or Add Product Mix (if in Application). From here, an on-screen

wizard continues you through each step of the setup process.

• When finished, the new product appears in Product Tab.

• When you highlight the product, information about the product appears on the right side of the screen.

• Specific planting and application product information can be viewed in those respective chapters.

• Rename button

Press to rename the product.

• Setup button

CAUTION: When you remove a product all regions using that product will also be removed!

Press to adjust configuration settings.

• Remove button

Press to remove a product.

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• Edit Info button

Press to edit the following information for the highlighted prod uct in the Product List.

- Manufacturer

• Edit Legend button

Press to change the legend settings listed below.

- Average

- Range Spacing

- Color Scheme

- Ranges

- Reset to Default Legend

For more information, see

“Legend Settings” on page 52

.

Application Settings

• Edit Info button

Press to edit the following information for the highlighted prod uct in the Product List.

- Product Units

- Manufacturer

- EPA Number

- check box for restricted use pesticides

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• Edit Legend button

Press to change the legend settings listed below.

- Average

- Range Spacing

- Color Scheme

- Ranges

- Reset to Default Legend

For more information, see

“Legend Settings” on page 52

.

Grain Harvest Settings

• Crop Settings

Press the Edit button to open the Grain Settings screen where you can adjust the following settings:

- Dry%

- Weight to Volume

- Expand bushels for all grains below dry% If the moisture of the harvested crop is below the dry

• Legend Settings

Choose Yield or Moisture from drop down box.
Press Edit Legend to change the settings listed below.

The percentage of grain moisture used to calculate Dry Bushels

The Weight to Volume conversion number used to calculate bushels.

percentage, the display increases weight to show the weight which would be shown if the
crop equaled or exceeded the dry percentage.

- Average

- Range Spacing

- Color Scheme

- Ranges

- Reset to Default Legend

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For more information, see

“Legend Settings” on page 52

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Guidance

CIH Magnum 180, White 8816

Equipment

Name

Vehicle

CIH Magnum 180

Implement

White 8816

Device

Row Shutoff

Auxiliary Input Module

Row Clutch Control Module

Device

Seed Monitor

Seed Tube Monitor Module

Operating Configuration

CIH Magnum 340, JD1770

Auxiliary Input Module: Not found

Planter Hydraulic Rate Control Module: Not found

Device

Row Shutoff

Auxiliary Input Module: Not found

Row Clutch Control Module: Not found

Seed Monitor

Device

Seed Tube Monitor Module: Not found

Equipment

Name

Operating Configuration

MANAGEMENT SETUP

CONFIGURATION SELECTION

Note:

Configuration Setup is specific to an operation (Guidan ce, T illage, Planting, Application, Harvest) . Go to

the specific operation section in this manual for information on how to setup a configuration.

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1. Press the Configuration button on the home page.

Configuration button shows name of current selecte d
configuration. System defaults to guidance configuration.

2. Operating Configuration Selection

Use to select an operating configuration from the drop-down menu.

3. Press to finish Configuration Selection process.

All Modules Detected

Configuration can be loaded and is detecting all

modules setup in the configuration.

Display is detecting the module.

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Modules Missing

Configuration can not be loaded.

Display is not detecting module.

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Some Modules Not Detected

CIH Magnum 340, Hardi Commander 10000

CIH Magnum 340

Hardi Commander 10000

DC COM10K

Auxiliary Input Module

Liquid Control Module

Name

Equipment

Container

Main Tank

Device

DL1

Auxiliary Input Module

Direct Injection Module: Not found

Container

Injection Tank

Device

Crop Sensor

Crop Sensor Master Module: Not found

Device

Boom Control

Norac UC5 Controller Modu le: Not found

Vehicle

Implement

Device

Operating Configuration

JD 8235R, Appl

Equipment

Vehicle

JD8235R

Implement

Name

Appl

Device

DirectLiquid

Auxiliary Input Module

Liquid Control Module: Serial number does not match expected.

Container Main Tank

Operating Configuration

The selected configuration contains a
module that appears to have been replaced.
If this is the case, press accept. Otherwise,
press cancel and choose or create another
configuration.

Module Changed/Missing

Configuration can be loaded but is not detecting all
the modules associated with the configuration. When
loaded, it will not perform the functions of the missing
modules.

Display is detecting module.

Display is not detecting module.

An example of an application configuration is shown.
The Direct Command module is detected by the
display but the Direct Injection, Crop Sensor, and
Boom Control modules are not.

Modules not the same as previously used

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Configuration has a module that was not used
previously.

Module is not the one that was previously used.

If an operator selects a configuration that has a , the Module

Changed/Missing window will appear, verifying that you want to load the
configuration. If you press , the configuration will be updated with

the modules currently being used.

S

Users

Select Specific

User

Edit User

General

Phone/Email

User Role

Operator

Manager

Address

Permission Level

Custom

Management

Field Management

View Summary

Mapping

Pan/Zoom Controls

Legend Toolbox

Marks Toolbox

Permissions

Management

Field Management

View Summary

Management

Field Management

View Summary

ETUP

EVENTS

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

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

The display can be run in two different modes:

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ANAGEMENT

Traditional mode: requires user to specify a Grower, Farm, and Field for the Event. The display

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

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

Setting mode (Traditional or Events Only) using Permissions

The display is set to Traditional mode by default but Events Only mode can be enabled by de-selecting
“Field Management” in a user’s permissions.

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

Edit User screen allows permissions to set for
user.

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ETUP

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

Display uses Events Only mode when Field management is unchecked.

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Starting an Event

Select Event

2014 Crop

Growing Season

Grower

George Eilers

Farm

Sheldon

Field

Management Selection

Enable Management

Orab

Enable Management

Enable Management

Pattern Options

New Guidance Pattern

Change
Pattern

Implement Width:

Guidance Width

30.0000

30.0000

Enable Tramlines

Straight

Event: 2014-01-09_14:40:42

Grower: George Eilers

Farm: Sheldon

Field: Orab

1. Press: Select Event button.

Select a Season, Grower, Farm, and
Field on the Management Selection
screen.

Note: This screen does not appear when operating
in Events Only mode.

Enable Management button

is checked by default and requires a Grower, Farm,
and Field to be entered before proceeding.

To create a Grower, Farm, and Field press the

button on current screen and press

again next screen. Then type in name and press

twice.

Grower, Farm, and Field can also be created in

tab” on page 30

screen without entering additional information on this screen (similar to Events Only mode).

Edit Event Name, Suspend Event, and Clear Map Bounds

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Managing Events

Management setup . See

to set up information using Management setup.

Un-checking Enable Management button will allow operator to continue to next

Next screen will vary depending on configuration.
For Example:
The screen shown to the left will appear for

Guidance configurations.
For Application configurations the screen will involve

product selection.
For Seeding configurations the screen will involve

seed selection.
Make selections and press to continue.

Map screen will appear and user can begin
operation.

“Grower/Farm/Field

Press Setup
button (wrench)
on Event bar.

Select a Previous Event

Event Options

Suspend

Event

Event Name

014-01-10_08:3:31

Clear

Map Bounds

Event: 2014-01-09_14:40:42

Grower: George Eilers

Farm: Sheldon

Field: Orab

2014 Crop

Growing Season

Grower

George Eilers

Farm

Sheldon

Field

Management Selection

Enable Management

Orab

Event Selection

New Event
2014-01-12_16:01:17

2014-01-12_15:54:14

Corn

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ETUP

The Event Options screen allows operator to change
the Event name, Suspend Event, and to Clear Map
bounds.

Press event
name on Event
bar.

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ANAGEMENT

S

ETUP

Note: This screen does not appear when operating
in Events Only mode.

Management Selection screen appears.
Press to accept.

The Field Operation Wizard: Event Selection screen
allows the operator to pick a previously created
event.

Press to accept.

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MANAGEMENT BUTTON

Grower/Farm/Field

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

GROWER/FARM/FIELD TAB

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

Grower

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

• Add button

Press to add a Grower.

• Rename button

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

• Setup button

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

• Remove button

Press to remove a Grower.

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

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Farm and Field

Grower/Farm/Field

Season

Users

Contacts

Grower: Gene Eilers

Farm: Sheldon

Grower: Seth

Field: Low 80

True Area:

Boundary

Management Setup

Clear

40 ac

39.92 ac

Businesses

Low 80

Sheldon

Field

Area

County

Township

Range

Section

FSA Number

FSA Area

Legal Description

Farm

Clear

Bounds

Field Information

0 ac

0 ac

• Add button

Press to add a Field.

• Rename button

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

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ETUP

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

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

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ANAGEMENT

S

ETUP

• Setup button

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

• Remove button

Press to remove a Field.

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

including Farm, County, Township, Range,

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

• Area

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

• FSA Number

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

• FSA Area

refers to tillable acres as established by the FSA.

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• Clear Bounds button

Grower/Farm/Field

Season Users

Contacts

Grower: Gene Eilers

Farm: Sheldon

Grower: Seth

Field: Low 80

True Area:

Boundary

Management Setup

Clear

40 ac

39.92 ac

Businesses

File Selection

Name

Boundaries

New Folder 1

Field_1.iby

Field_2.iby

Field_3.iby

Field_4.iby

irx_multi_product

irx_single_product

Field:
Farm:
Grower:

Demo

Allegon County

Michigan Test Fields

91.51 ac

Press to center the map on the current GPS position.

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

Importing and Exporting Field Boundaries

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

Note: For more information on creating boundaries, see “Create Boundary” on page 55.

• USB Import button

To import a boundary from the USB drive, first go
to the Setup Field tab, highlight th e correct field in
the Farm/Field list and press the USB Import
button.

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

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

on page 339.

See “.AGSETUP”

Press to complete the import process.

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

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• USB Export button

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

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Season

Users

Grower/Farm/Field Season

Users

Eilers, George

Eilers, Joan

Schmidt, Jack

Oakes, Bill

Management Setup

Businesses

VanBurkum, Doug

ETUP

SEASON TAB

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

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

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

• Add button

Press to add a Season.

• Edit button

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

• Set Active button

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

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ANAGEMENT

S

ETUP

USERS TAB

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

• Season Reminder button

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

• Remove button

Press to remove a season.

Management Setup screen - User tab allows user to
add, modify, or delete users from the display.

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Add a User

Users

Users

Select Specific

User

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

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

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

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

“Permissions” on page 35. Press to continue.

4. Enter and verify password (optional)

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

• Leaves display unsecure unless each manger sets a password

• Warning message appears if passwords do not match

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

• Case sensitive

5. Press to accept

• Setup button

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

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

• Remove button

Press to remove an operator.

User Setup button

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

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General

Phone/Email

Address

Operator

Manager

Full Permission Level

Edit Person

Permissions

Full

Permission Level

General

Phone/Email

Address

George

Eilers

Passwor

First

Edit User

Permissions

Applicator License

Last

Memo

Set Password

Clear Password

ETUP

M

• Business Email

Address tab

• Address

• Extended Address

• City/Locality

• State/Province

General tab

• First and Last Name

• Set and Clear Password

• Applicator License

• Memo

Phone/Email tab

• Home Phone

• Mobile Phone

• Business Phone

• Home Email

ANAGEMENT

S

ETUP

• Country

• Postal Code

PERMISSIONS

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

Ope

rators

• Have full or limited access

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

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

• Manager sets up privileges

Managers

• Full access to the display settings and functions

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

• Only user that can change the selected configuration

• Ability to log out of the display

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PERMISSION LEVEL FOR OPERATORS

Full Permission

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

Basic Permission

No access to:

• Summary screen

• Legend Tab on Map screen

• Marks Tab on Map screen

• Boundary Tab on Map screen

Limits Guidance options to:

• Creating & loading Straight AB or SmartPath patterns

• Nudge

• Remark A

• Save or reset guidance line

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Custom Permission

General

Phone/Email

Address

Operator

Manager

Management

User Role

Edit User

Permissions

Custom

Permission Level

Mapping

Patterns

View Summary

Pan/Zoom Controls

Legend Toolbox

Boundary Toolbox

Guidance Toolbox

Minimize Toolboxes

Straight AB

SmartPath

Pivot

Adaptive Curve

Identical Curve

A + Heading

Tramlines

Nudge

Shift

Remove Patterns

Field Management

Management

Field Management

View Summary

Management

Field Management

View Summary

Can allow or deny the following options:

• Management screen

• Pan/Zoom controls

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ETUP

M

ANAGEMENT

• Legend Toolbox

• Marks Toolbox

• Boundary Toolbox

• Guidance Toolbox

• Minimize Toolbox

• Each individual guidance pattern

• Ability to remove guidance patterns

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

Display uses Events Only mode when Field management is unchecked.

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

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

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

S

ETUP

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Setup and USB buttons are locked for Operators if a Manager is present in the system. A

0.67 ac

4.5 mph

Guidance

1

New

Pattern

Load

Pattern

Manage

Patterns

Manager can access setup menu and USB by pressing button and inputting their
password.

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

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

“Users tab” on page 33.

Basic Permissions - Home screen

• No Summary screen

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

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

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

Full Permissions - Home Screen

• Summary screen button is present

• Setup and USB are locked

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

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

A user, set only as an Operator, cannot select a different configuration, when a manager is setup in the
display. When a manager is setup in the display, only a managers can unlock and change the
configuration so the manager should make sure to select a configuration upon setup.

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

Operator can

• Create guidance lines

- Straight AB

- SmartPath

• Nudge

• Guidance setup

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ACCESSING SETUP MENUS

1. Press Setup (wrench) button.

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

3. Enter password. Press .

Now have complete access to the setup menus:

• Configurations Settings

• Grower management

• GPS settings

• Display settings

Do not have to be a Manger to create certain objects

• Grower

• Farm

• Field

• Product (can't change units)

ACCESSING USB

S

ETUP

M

ANAGEMENT

S

ETUP

1. Press USB button

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

3. Enter password. Press .

Now have complete access to the USB functions:

• Import/export

• AgSetup files

• Export data

• Upgrade firmware

• Advanced options

Advanced Options with USB

• Ability to create/restore backups from USB

• Options for exporting log files

- Export by grower

- Export data at shutdown

- Export all log files

FORGOTTEN PASSWORDS

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

monitor.

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Password generator will require the following

Firmware: 4.0.18/4.0.17
Firmware ID: VERSA
Hardware ID: 4001683
Product ID: VERSA
Serial Number: 2009120056
Revision: 4.3.2.0
Run Time: 436:54:39
Boot Counter: 394

DISPLAY

CAN A

CAN B

Devices

Diagnostics

Businesses

information:

• (A) Display serial number

• (B) Major revision

- First digit of firmware version

• (C) Minor revision

- First digit of firmware version after decimal.

Example:
Version 4.5
Major = 4
Minor = 5

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

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

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

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

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

Tips

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

• Operators, write down your personal password.

• To avoid Operators obtaining unwanted access to a displa y, instruct them to call a Manager for help with
passwords before Tech Support.

BUSINESSES TAB

Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Management (Barn) button > Businesses tab
The businesses are displayed in lists, with the Active business displayed in bold face type. All new data

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

• Add button

Press to add a business

• Edit button

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

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• Remove button

Press to remove a business.

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M

ANAGEMENT

S

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SETUP

0.0 mph

0.00 ac

JD 8360R, JD 1770

Eilers, George

Event: 2014-01-09_12:39:39

1:36:07 PM
18/01/2012

0 sds/ac

0 sds/ac

0 sds/ac

0.0 sds

0.0 sds

0.0 sds

0.0 ac

0.0 ac

0.0 ac

1222

C1224

C1492

Products

Productivity

Grower: George Eilers

Farm: Sheldon

Field: Orab

Region:

<1>

Select Operator

FIELD OPERATIONS

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ETUP

F

IELD

O

PERATIONS

A. Operator Selection, see “Operator Selection” on page 43
B. Edit Operator, see “User Setup button” on page 34
C. Operating Configuration, see “Configuration Selection” on page 25
D. Configuration Setup, see “Configuration Setup Screen” on page 44
E. Event Setup, see “Setup Event” on page 45
F. Event Options, see “Field Operation Options” on page 46
G. Products Tab, shows products, rates and area covered
H. Product Selection, press to change products
I. Rate Control Settings, press to change rates
J. Productivity Tab, shows speed, time, area covered, and distance traveled
K. Region Options, see
L. Field Notes, see “Field Notes button” on page 46

OPERATOR SELECTION

operations.

“Region button” on page 46

1. Press Select Operator button

Operator information may be entered in Manage ment Setup at

Allows you to select a machine operator from the drop-down
list. Machine operator information is logged with all field

“Management button” on page 16

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2. Choose the operator from drop-down menu.

Operator Selection

Options

Select Operator

Eilers, George

Show Operator Selection on Startup

Note: If the active operator has a password, the
operator selection will always be displayed on startup.

Log Out

Guidance

Note: Checkbox will require a password to be
entered upon start up of the display.

Press .

3. Enter password. Press .
The operator will now be selected and permissions

active

OPERATOR LOG OUT

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

operator must log in before an operation can be performed.

CONFIGURATION SETUP SCREEN

The Configuration Setup screen is where you can make settings adjustments for your equipment,
ground speed, GPS, and controllers.

The appearance of this Configuration Setup screen varies, based on your particular configuration. Some
DirectCommand and SeedCommand configurations include settings that are mentioned in those
individual chapters. Most Configuration Settings screens will include the following buttons.

•

Equipment Settings.

•

Speed Input

•

AutoSwath

•

GPS Offsets

•

Swath Section Offsets

•

Controller Settings

. For more information, see

. For more information, see

. For more information, see

chapters.

For more information, see

“Speed Input Settings” on page 80.

“AutoSwath” on page 84

“Vehicle Offsets” on page 85

. For more information, see

“Equipment Settings” on page 79

.

.

“Swath Section Offsets” on page 86

.

.

. For more information, see information in the SeedCommand and DirectC ommand

•

Calibrate Pressure

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. Used in DirectCommand Liquid Application configurations.

SETUP EVENT

Select Event

Product Selection

DC COM10K

DL1

Crop Sensor

Boom Control

Active

Active

Active

Select Product

Active

28% UAN

S

ETUP

F

IELD

You must have already created the following:

• A

Season, Grower, Farm

button” on page 30.

• An

Operating Configuration

and

Field

in Setup Management. For more information, see

“Management

at the Setup screen’s Configuration Tab. This Operating Configuration
consists of Equipment, V ehicle, Implement, Controller (o ptional), Container (in Application ), and Ground
Speed So urce.

• A

Product

more information, see

(if you are creating an Application or Planting Field Operation) at the Setup Product Tab. For

“Product tab” on page 22

.

All of these are referenced by the Field Operation Wizard during the Field Operation setup process.

Press the “Select Event” button
and follow the steps in the wizard.

Select Event button 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

on page 45

and also “Field Operation Options” on page 46.

“Setup Event”

1. Grower, Farm and Field Selection

Enter a Growing Season, Grower, Farm, and Field by pressing to select existing ones from a drop­down menu, or by pressing to create a new one.

O

PERATIONS

Use to select an operating configuration from the drop-down menu. For more informations on
Configuration Selection see

“Configuration Selection” on page 25.

2. Product Selection

A planting or application configuration must include a product. Select product from the drop-down list or
press to create a new on e.

Press to continue.

• If a configuration is loaded with undetected
modules, the Product Selection screen may show
some grayed out (unavailable) options. The
example to the left shows that the Direct
Command module is active but Direct Injection,
Crop Sensor, and Boom Control modules are
grayed out and not functional.

3. Region Options

Press

to edit or change the region name from the system default if desired. At this screen, you can

also create a new region or change the controlling product.

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4. Return to Home screen

Region:

<1>

Event: 2014-01-09_14:40:42

Grower: George Eilers

Farm: Sheldon

Field: Orab

Event Options

Suspend

Event

Event Name

2020-01-10_08:3:31

Clear

Map Bounds

Close
Event

Prompts to

Close Event

When you complete the steps in the Wizard, you will return to the Hom e scre en.

• For information on Run screen operations, see

“Run screens” on page 47

.

FIELD FINDER

If you have an existing field boundary, and your current GPS position is within that field boundary, the
display will automatically pick the correct Grower, Farm and Field combination when you start a Field
Operation.

• Region button

A region is used to subdivide a field into smaller sections. The region in which data
is currently being logged is listed on the Region button. A new region can be created at any time as you
are performing a field operation.

To change between or add a new region to a field, press the Region button and follow the on-screen
instructions.

• Field Notes button

Edit any of the report items that are listed in Smart Report™. For more information, see

“Smart Report™” on page 68

.

FIELD OPERATION OPTIONS

During a field operation, you can suspend or close the event by pressing on the wrench at the end of the
Grower Farm Field (Select Event) button. This opens the Events Options screen.

Press Setup
button (wrench)
on Event bar.

The Event Options screen allows operator to change
the Event name, Suspend or Close Event, be
Prompted to Close the Event, and to Clear Map
bounds.

A closed event cannot be re-opened and will not
show up in the Event Selection screen. A user can
manually close Events or be prompted to close
events.

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RUN SCREENS

0.67 ac

4.5 mph

sds/ac

40 ft 0 in

Population: 26100 sds/ac Spacing: 8.0 in

0.67 ac

Varieties

Soybeans

Flow:
Area:

100%

Planter Drives (rpm)

C1545

10272 sds/min

1

88

104000

102000

C1545

1

2

104000

102000

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F

IELD

• (A) Status Bar

• (B) On-screen Light bar

• (C) Mapping toolbox

• (D) Mapping Function tabs

• (E) Product Control toolbox

• (F) Product tabs

• (G) Function buttons

• (H) Task bar

• (I) Main Screen buttons

• (J) Equipment tab

The appearance of the Map screen varies, depending upon which operation you are performing, and
your specific operating configuration.

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

O

PERATIONS

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.

Video button. Pressing this button takes you to the video screen. Pressing this button
repeatedly cycles through the video inputs.

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Note: For more information on the Video screen, see “Video” on page 62.

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.

AutoSwath - ON

AutoSwath - OFF

Area Logging Status button - This button appears for configurations that do not use rate control, such
as Tillage, Harvest, Planting operations that do not use SeedCommand, and Application operations that
do not use DirectCommand. Pressing this button turns logging on and off.

ON

OFF

The NORAC Engage button enables boom height control. This button can toggle back and forth
between Automatic Mode and Manual Mode.

When you enable Automatic Mode, this button turns green with three lines appearing underneath the
triangle. At the same time, the display beeps three times.

When you disable Automatic Mode on any part of the boom and the display switches to Manual Mode,
this button turns gray and the display beeps twice. If less than the full boom remains in Manual Mode,
the display will continue beeping twice every three seconds.

NORAC Engage - Enabled

NORAC Engage - Disabled

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

Engage - ON
Green if the autosteer system is on.

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

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Grey with a red circle and slash if the autosteer system is off and unable to engage.

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Note: For more information, see “Guidance” on page 115.

Master Switch Status. This bar shows that the Master Switch is active.

Master Switch - ON (GREEN) Master Switch - OFF (RED)

GPS SIGNAL INDICATOR

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

Differential GPS
Green if you are receiving a differential GPS signal

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

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Grey if you are receiving no GPS signal.

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

Flex Mode - ON (GREEN)

Flex Mode - Exceeded (YELLOW)

Note: For more information, see the ParaDyme Insert.

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

Note: For more information, See “Device Information” on page 77.

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

Extent.

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

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

Vehicle Icon - with sections
If the vehicle is logging data from an implement split into sections, (for instance during a

planting or application operation), then these sections appear in the implement icon.

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

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

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

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

brings its scale back to the default.

MAPPING TOOLBOX

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

• (A) Map Legend

• (B) Map Markers

• (C) Field

• (D) Guidance

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

“Guidance” on page 115.

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Map Legend tab

Product

Rate

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

Map Options

Load

Reference

Data Guidance

Boundary

Marker

Reference

Rx

Tile

Grid

Topography

Clear Map

Load

Reference

Press the Map Legend button at the top of the Mapping Toolbox, and the Legend

appears. User can choose between Rate or Coverage using the drop-down menu.

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

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

• Clear Map

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

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• Load Reference

Loads a list of maps of previous operations performed in
that field. For each operation, you can view As-Applied
or Coverage attributes (and Varieties if you are
performing a Planting operation).

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

Press . Select the reference map you want to
use.

Reference Map Wizard displays each operation
performed in field, filtered by season. The map can be
displayed as an As-Applied or Coverage.

Press to continue.

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Legend Settings

Save as Product

Legend

Reset to Default

Legend

Automatic

Legend

Legend Settings

Attribute: Rate

16.0 - (20.0)

Average

Range Spacing

10

175

Color Scheme

Green-Yellow-Red

Ranges

5

12.0 - 16.0

8.0 - 12.0

4.0 - 8.0

(0.0) - 4.0

Attribute: Yield

205 - (225)
185 - 205
165 - 185

145 - 165

(125) - 145

On the Legend Select screen, press legend, and the Legend Settings screen appears. The
Legend Settings screen allows you to change the default legend.

Select the Autoswath channel to apply the reference
map to

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

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

applicable to planting and application configurations only .

Notes:

• The Legend Settings screen can also be accessed by
pressing the

Edit Legend

button on the Setup screen’s

Product Tab.

• Legend settings changes that are made at the Legend
Settings screen will affect all regions.

The Legend Settings screen includes the following items:

• Attribute

Appears at the top left of the Legend Settings screen. Attributes shown for Harvest
include Yield and Moisture. The Rate attribute is shown for Planting and Application
operations. Y ou can adju st the color scheme, spacing and ranges as they appear on the
map screen, by using the buttons described below.

• Average

The Average button changes th e average ra te for the le gend.

Press

to specify the average of the

ranges shown on the map legend.

• Range Spacing

The Range S pacing bu tton changes the dif ference betw een the rates in one co lor range.
edit the legend range spacing value, which is the total number of units represented by a particular color.

• Ranges

Press

to

The Ranges

/

change the number of range increments displayed in the legend.

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Weeds

Washout

Hole

Markers

Rock

Weeds

Marker Sets

Marker Management

All Markers

Markers

Washout

Post

Outlet

Load

Reference Marks

• Color Scheme

The Color Scheme can be modified by using the drop-down list. Ch oices include the following:

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- Green-Yellow-Red

- Single Hue (blues or greens)

- Rainbow

• Reset to Default Legend

Resets the legend to the default settings.

• Automatic Legend

If the Automatic Legend checkbox is selec ted, the average automatically sets it self to the field average and
updates as the field average changes

• Reset to Default Legend

Press the reset legend to the system default.

• Save as Product Legend

Select the Save as Product Legend checkbox if yo u wish to set the current legend a s the default legend for
all regions of the same product.

Markers tab

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

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Edit Markers

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

Cycle Markers

Marker Sets

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

Markers

• Press to add a marker.
Press

•

to edit a marker.

• Press to remove a marker

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• If you have numerous map icons, you can cycle through them by pressing

Boundary

Field

Headlands

Topography

Boundary

Field

Headlands

Topography

Region

Boundary Options

OUTER (39.74)

39.74

Import

Export

Clear All

/

.

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

Field Tab

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

Boundary

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

Georeferenced Note

button if you wish to add a Field Note

On the Boundary Options screen, you can Import
Boundaries, Export Boundaries, and Clear All
Boundaries.

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

Highlighting an existing region and pressing
on deletes that region.

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

Clear All Boundaries

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

delete all Boundary information for that field.

. Press

Clear All

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Boundary Type

Boundary Settings

Outer

Inner

Region Type

Undefined

Boundary Offset
Distance

0

Left

Direction

Field

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

• Outer boundaries delineate the borders of an entire
field.

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

Create Boundary

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

Boundary Type buttons.

2. If you chose to create an Inner Boundary, use the Region Type drop-down menu to choose the type

of boundary. Choices include: Roadway, Body of Water, Waterway, Buildings or Undefined.

3. The Boundary Offset feature enables mapping a boundary at a user-defined dist ance to the left or right

of the GPS antenna center line. If desired, specify a Boundary Of fset distance by choosing a direction and
distance from the GPS antenna center line.

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4. Press to start the boundary.

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

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

Pause Boundary

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

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HEADLANDS

Boundary

Field

Headlands

Topography

Enable Headlands

Headlands Options

Active Area

All

Product will
be applied to
main section

of field.

AutoSwath
will turn off
product on
headlands.

Product will
be applied to
headlands of

field.

AutoSwath
will turn off
product on
main section
of field.

AutoSwath
will not be
affected by
headlands.

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

A Field Boundary is required to create a headland.

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

Add Headland

Load a Headland

Edit Headland

Active Area

Work Area Headlands All

Add a Headland

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

Alarm Settings

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Headland Types

Offset Implement Widths

New Headlands

2

Offset Distance

80

0

Offset Implement Widths

New Headlands

2

Offset Distance

80

0

Heading

0

Scaling

7.8

Use AB

New Headlands

Clear All

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Offset Implement Width - number of implement

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

width.
Press to accept.

Top Bottom
Offset Implement Width - number of implement

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

width.
Heading - used to generate boundary, headlands

are created perpendicular to heading
Scaling - sets the amount of variation that is allowed

(from perpendicular) to include part of field boundary
in the headlands

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Shows the heading used for Headland creation.

Press to accept.

• stop recording

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

Driven

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

2. Press on New Headlands screen.

3. Input Headland Offset Distance an d Direction (Left

or Right). Press to accept.

4. Drive Boundary

• pause

• resume recording after pausing

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5. Save, Resume, or Discard

Load Headlands

Name

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Edit Headlands

1

Clear All

• Save

-a. Press Save button

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

-c. Press to accept or to discard boundary.

• Resume - resume creating boundary

• Discard - discards boundary and returns display to map screen

Load Headlands

Press Load Headlands button.
Select a headland from list.

• Press to delete selected headland

• Press to return to Headland Options screen

• Press to load selected headland.

Edit Headlands

Press Edit Headlands button.
Select a headland from list.

• Press to add a driven headland.

• Press to delete selected headland.

• Press to delete all driven headlands.

• Press to return to Headland Options screen.

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

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Alarm Distance

Headland Alarm Settings

Alarm Duration

150

10 s

Audible Alarms

Approaching Headland

Crossing Headland Boundary

0.67 ac

4.5 mph

Reset

traigh

Corn1

Corn2

Pass: 2 R

Headland: 113 ft

Nudge: 30.0 in

Tot al: 0.0 in

Boundary

Field

Headlands

Topography

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

headland at which display will warn user of
upcoming headland

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

Audible Alarms

• Approaching Headland

• Crossing Headland Boundary

Map Screen with Headlands

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Topography

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

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

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

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Setup Map Screen

Topography

Elevation Surveys

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New

Survey

Add to

Selected

Enable

Set Active

Map Options

Load

Reference

Data Guidance

Boundary

Marker

Reference

Rx

Tile

Grid

Topography

Clear Map

Topography screen
New Survey button - press to create a new elevation

survey
Add to Selected button - press to add to an

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

survey
Enable checkbox - press to turn elevation reference

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

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

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

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

“Map Legend tab” on page 51).

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

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Boundary

Headlands

Field

0.67 ac

4.5 mph

No Product

0.67 ac

4.5 mph

Topography

816 - 819
814 - 816
811 - 814
808 - 814
806 - 808
0 - 806

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

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

data logged.

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

these recommendations will provide the best results for your field.

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Map Legend tab” on page 51. In the Red,

white, blue scheme, the darker blue hues
will represent the lower elevation, and the
darker red values will represent the
higher elevations, white will be a
transition color between. In the Brown­Tan scheme, the Dark brown will
represent the lower elevations, and the
Tan the higher elevations. You can select
the number of legend ranges for your
field that will show the areas desired.
This theme will be used for each field
until changed.

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

the following items are outside the recommended accuracy

GPS Quality Warning

Low Fix Quality

No Product

0.67 ac

4.5 mph

Topography

816 - 819
814 - 816

811 - 814

808 - 814
806 - 808
0 - 806

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

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

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

as needed.

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

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

VIDEO

• Video button

Press and the Video screen appe ars.

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Press
decrease the brightness of the video input.

• Contrast

Press
decrease the contrast of the video input.

• Camera Number Selection

The display can receive input from up to four
video cameras. Press the numbered buttons
to switch views between video cameras.

Note: You can adjust the brightness and contrast of each input individually.

/

/

to increase or

to increase or

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View

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View
Map

Create
Report

Season

2014 Crop

Field

Grower

George Eilers

Operation

Planting

Region

Date Created

Farm

Product

Corn

Instance 3

Field Total (All)

Summary Report

Agronomic

View Mode

Area (ac)

Total (seeds)

Sheldon

Variety

<1>

<1>

<1>

1222

C1224

C1492

32850.0

33875.0

26859.4

39145.3

32850.0

27793.2

32964.0

90424.2

0.84

1.03

0.88

2.75

2.75

90424.2

29667.0

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REPORTS

SUMMARY REPORT

Press: Home button > Summary button
This screen shows you field totals and averages. Use the drop-down menus at the top to specify the

information you would like to view. Specific information is shown in the list below for each Season,
Grower, Farm, Field, Operation and Product. The list displays information for each Region and Inst ance.

There are four viewing modes:

• Agronomic

• Event

• Operator

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• Configuration

Agronomic View

• Shows data of a specific field

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Event View

• Shows data of a specific Event

Operator View

• Shows data of a specific Operator

- Filters data by each configuration used by
the selected operator

• Area Only

• Daily Subtotals

• Configuration Total

• Operator Total

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Configuration View

• Shows data of a specific configuration

• Area Only

• Daily Breakdown

• Daily Subtotals

• Configuration Total

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• View data in a certain date range

• Only used in Operator or Configuration view

• Defaults to first and last day of logged data in th e season

- Can only select days within that date range

• Create Report button will create all Smart Re ports within the defined date ranges

FIELD NOTES

The Field Notes button is where you can enter information such as the following:

• Crop information

• Application timing

• Weather information

• Soil condition

Press: Home button > Field Notes button > Conditions button > Weather tab

• Sky Condition

• Wind Direction

• Wind Speed

• Air Temperature

• Humidity

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Press: Home button > Field Notes button > Conditions button > Soil Conditions tab

Soil Conditions

• Tillage Type

• Crop Residue Level

• Soil Condition

• Soil Moisture

• Soil Temperature

Press: Home button > Field Notes button > Memo button
Press

Press: Home button > Field Notes button > Settings button
Change settings that affect the creation of application reports.

• Auto Generate Application Report

Check this option to have the display automatica lly generate an application report each time you start a new
field operation.

• Copy Notes from Previous Region

Check this option if you wish to have the display copy all values already s pecified in Repo rt Det ails for the
previous region over to a new region.

• Prompt for Field Notes

Check this option to have the display automatically launch the region summary data collection dialog box
each time a new region is created at the Run screen during application rate control.

• Report Map Appearance

to input, edit, or delete Field Notes.

- Multi-Color Rate - Select this option to have application repo rts display the application maps using rate
legend as displayed on the run screen.

- Single Color Coverage - Select this option to have the application reports display single color product
coverage maps.

SMART REPORT™

Smart Report™ creates documentation of all in-field product application events. This documentation is
saved in a Portable Display Format (PDF) on your USB drive. This PDF either can be viewed on the

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display screen, or printed later. Smart Report provides information relating to location, product
information, applied totals, field areas, as-applied maps and field boundaries.

Note: It is recommended that you enter any necessary info rmation in Report Details b efore creating a Smart
Report.

CREATE REPORTS

To begin creating a Smart Report™, first highlight an item in the list on the Summary Report
screen, then press the Create Report button.

1. The Create Report screen appears, which lists the Grower , Field, and Product at top. Two drop-down
menus list your Operating Configuration and Product Group. Use the drop-down menus to change

these, if desired. Press when finished.

2. A scroll bar informs you of the progress made when the display compiles the Smart Report.

3. At the conclusion of the Smart Report creation process, a screen states “Report Creation Complete.”
Press or if you wish to view the report press the View Report button. A built-in PDF viewer

displays your Smart Report. An example is shown at

Note: You can view subsequent pages in the Smart Report by pressing the blue right and left arrows at top
right. Also, you can zoom in and out of the Smart Report by pressing on the magnifying glass icons at top left.

“Control Channel Report Content” on page 71.

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4. Product application reports are automatically stored on the external data card at the time of report
creation. Reports are created and stored inside folders that are created with the following sequential
information provided by the display:

•

Ten-digit serial number of the display

• Grower

• Farm

• Field Name

• Configuration Name

• Unique ID #

•

Date of most recent product application.

Day .

Example: East 91_Post Sprayer_DirectLiquid_0000177a_060506.pdf.

. Example: 2007250001.

The files date information is listed according to Year, Month,

SMART REPORT AUTO-GENERATION

Press: Home button > Field Notes button > Settings button

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This screen allows the user to change the settings
that affect the creation of application reports.

• Automatically Create Application Report
checkbox

Check this option to have the display automatically
generate an application report each perform the action
in the Creation Tr igger drop-down menu.

• Creation Trigger drop-down menu

User can select to generate reports upon Event
Change or Event Closed.

If changing products through the field, it is
recommended to set the Prompts to Close Event

Options” on page 46

checkbox in Event Options. See

for more information on setting Prompts to Close Event.

“Field Operation

• Export Location

User can select to export the reports to a USB storage device or AgFiniti. This prevents accidentally
exporting to the wrong destination.

Auto-generated reports are stored locally within the display and are manually exported to a connected
USB media device or AgFiniti. User is warned if connected media device doesn’t match the selected
export location.

See

“Export Reports” on page 75 for more information on exporting to USB storage

See

“Importing and Exporting Files” on page 97

for more information on exporting to AgFiniti.

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The content of all product application
reports is divided into two distinct
groups. The first page(s) of the report
represent field and product control
channel specific information. In cases
of multiple product application, multiple
pages will be generated, one for each
channel of product control.

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following:

• Service Provider Information

• Grower Information

• Field Information

• Farm Name and Description

• Equipment Configuration Information

• Application Information

• Date/Tim e Information

• Crop Information

• Rotation Restrictions and REI

• Multiple Target Pests

• Applied Product Information

• Operator and Supervisor Information

VIEW REPORTS

To view a Smart Report that has been saved on the USB drive, go to the Summary screen
and press the View Report button. At the File Selection screen, scroll down the list and

select the .PDF file of your Smart Report. Press and the Smart Report will appear in

the PDF viewer.

VIEW MAP

To view a Summary Map of a particular Field Total,
Region or Instance shown in the Summary Report,
press the View Map button. A Summary Map
appears. This map shows the rate applied for
Application operations and varieties for Planting

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S

Upgrade Firmware

AL_package-3.0.37.0.fw2 84.8

Import
Setup

ETUP

SETUP

EXTERNAL DRIVE

EXTERNAL STORAGE OPERATIONS

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

UPGRADE FIRMWARE

-

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

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

E

XTERNAL

D

RIVE

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

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

IMPORT FILES

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

you can import:

.AGSETUP

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

• Replaces MSF, IBY, PAT, IRX, REF

• Allows full synchronization of the following file items:

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

- Products and Product Mixes

- Boundaries

- Guidance Patterns

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• Marker Sets and Markers

Export
Setup

Export
Data

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

.AGDATA

• Includes all the necessary data to fully archive in SMS

• Includes recorded operation data

• Equipment Used

• Products Used

• Marks Logged

• Boundaries

• Guidance Patterns

• Flexible export options

• Will be able to export by Grower

EXPORT FILES

.AGSETUP

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

• Replaces MSF, IBY, PAT, IRX, REF

• Allows full synchronization of the following items:

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

• Products and Product Mixes

• Boundaries

• Guidance Patterns

• Marker Sets and Markers

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

.AGDATA

Press: Home button > External Storage button > Export Data

• Includes all the necessary data to fully archive in SMS

• Includes recorded operation data

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• Equipment Used

Export Reports

View USB
Contents

Delete

Advanced Options

Create
Backup

Restore
Backup

Export by Grower

Export by Event

Export data files
on shutdown

• Products Used

• Marks Logged

• Boundaries

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ETUP

E

XTERNAL

• Guidance Patterns

• Flexible export options

• Will be able to export by Grower

Export Reports

Press: Home button > External Storage button > Exports Reports

• Exports Reports saved on internal memory. See

“Smart Report™” on page 68

for more information.

MANAGE FILES

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

much memory is available on the USB drive.

D

RIVE

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

ADVANCED OPTIONS

Press: Home button > External Storage button > Advanced Options

Creates Backup on USB Device

Restores data from backup file on USB Device

Select to Export Log Files by Grower

Select to Export Log Files by Event

Select to data files on shutdown

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Press to Export All Log files

Export All
Log Files

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SETUP

VERSA

DISPLAY

232 DC LIQUID

233 AUX DEVICE

Firmware:
Firmware ID:

Hardware ID:
Serial Number:
Revision:
Run Time:

Boot Counter:

1.0.34/1.0.28

4001683

2009120003

2.0.0.0
112:27:23

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CAN A

CAN B

Devices

Diagnostics

RAM

Buffers: 26.1 MB
Cached: 53.3 MB

Internal Storage

Display Diagnostics

DEVICES

DEVICE INFORMATION

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

DEVICES

S

ETUP

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

Device Information includes Firmware Version,

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

D

EVICES

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

DISPLAY DIAGNOSTICS

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

Note: For information on Auxiliary Input Settings Diagnostics, see “Auxiliary Input” on page 82.

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Equipment

Settings

Equipment Configuration Settings

Implement Switch Polarity

Standard

ETUP

SETUP

SETTINGS

EQUIPMENT SETTINGS

Press the Configuration Settings button on the Configuration Setup screen to view

or edit the name of your Equipment Configuration Settings. The appearance of this button will vary,
depending upon whether you are using a Area Logging operating configuration (with or without an
implement switch); or whether you are using Rate Logging/Control for a DirectCommand or
SeedCommand operating configuration. Area Logging settings are explained below. If you have an
operating configuration with Rate Control, see

page 80

.

Implement Switch Settings (for Area Logging)

“Equipment Configuration Settings for Rate Control” on

If you are using an Area Logging (Site Verification)
operating configuration (meaning that the
configuration does not use Rate Logging or Rate
Control) then you must specify an Implement Switch
Setting. At the Configuration Setup screen, press the
Configuration Settings button.

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ETTINGS

The Equipment Configuration Settings screen appears.
If you will be using an implement switch choose Standard or Reversed polarity.
If an implement switch is not in use, select None.

Press to return to the Configuration Setup screen.

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Equipment Configuration Settings for Rate Control

Equipment Configuration Settings

Rate Outside of Field

Rate Display

Smoothing

0 sec

Controller

Time Delay

Zero

Configuration

Your Specific

Configuration

Speed

Input

If you are using an operating configuration with Rate
Control, (such as for certain DirectCommand and
SeedCommand configurations) you must specify
Equipment Configuration Settings. At the
Configuration Setup screen, press the Configuration
Settings button. The Equipment Configuration
Settings screen appears.

These settings are directly related to that specific combination of Vehicle, Implement, and Controller.

• The configuration name can be changed by pressing

Rate Outside of Field

• The

selection determines product control channel behavior when the field

.

boundary is exited.

- Zero Product - Product application will turn off.

- Last Good - Product application will continue at the last value used by the control system.

- Rx Default - Product will be applied at the default rate setting.

• Rate Display Smoothing setting

Determines how the feedback from the control channel rate senso r will be displayed on the map screen.
When de-selected, the system will display raw feedback from the rate sensor. When checked, the sys tem
will display target rate when the application rate is within 10% of the target rate setting.

• Controller Time Delay setting

Compensates for any latency in the control system when changing between different product flow rates
during variable rate application. The typical setting range for this is 0 - 1 seconds.

SPEED INPUT SETTINGS

Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab > your
specific configuration > Setup (wrench) button > Speed Input button

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Primary Source

Display GPS

Backup Source

Auxiliary Device

Speed Input

Auxiliary Device Channel

Radar

Auxiliary Channel Calibration

2000

Calibrate Distance

Pulses/ 100 ft

ETUP

The Speed Input Settings screen is where you can
calibrate the ground speed input for accurate speed
and area calculations.

In most cases GPS is the primary speed source with Radar serving as backup. If you will be using GPS
as the primary you will need to select a Backup source.

Choices for Primary Source include:

• GPS

• Wheels

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ETTINGS

• Radar

• Manual

• Other Possible Options:

- Hardi ISO (on Hardi equipment)

- Claas (on Claas Cebis)

Choices for Backup Source include:

• Wheels

• Radar

• Filtered - This setting is used only as a backup speed source for low pulse ground speed sensors. In times
when primary speed source is lost, this setting allows y ou to calibrate a nd operate with a spee d senso r
that has a pulse output below the standard threshold of 305 pulses/100ft (imperial) or 10 pulses/meter
(metric). Using the “filtered” selection will allow calibration values down to 15 pulses/100ft (imperial) or

0.5 pulses/meter (metric). When the calibration values fall in this lower range, the speed sensor input will
be filtered to achieve a more accurate rate control.

Other Notes:

• If you are using a backup radar speed source it is recommended that you calibrate it be fore the season
begins.

• It is recommended to

Distance” on page 81

CALIBRATE DISTANCE

If you are not using GPS for ground speed, then after you have created a configuration you must
calibrate the ground speed input for accurate speed and area calculations. If you are using GPS, it is
recommended to calibrate distance in the event of GPS loss. Use the following procedure to calibrate
distance:

Calibrate Distance

.

in the event of GPS loss. For more information, see

“Calibrate

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Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab > your

Configuration

Your Specific

Configuration

Speed

Input

Calibrate Speed Sensor

Configuration

Your Specific

Configuration

Auxiliary

Input

Reset

All

F1 (Master)

F2 (Switch 1)
F3 (Switch 2)
F4 (Switch 3)
F5 (Switch 4)
F6 (Switch 5)

F7 (Switch 6)

F8 (Switch 7)
F9 (Switch 8)
F10 (Switch 9)

F11 (Sw itch 10)
External 1
External 2

External 3

External 4

1
2
3

DirectLiquid

Auxiliary Input

Switch

Assign

Master Source

specific configuration > Setup (wrench) button > Speed Input button > Calibrate Speed Sensor
Follow instructions on screen to calibrate sensor.

Note: Calibration settings can be manually adjusted if desired by pressing Enter CAL Number and making
small changes to the setting.

AUXILIARY INPUT

Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab > your
specific configuration > Setup (wrench) button > Auxiliary Input button

This Switch Mapping function is active only for
DirectCommand or SeedCommand. The Auxiliary
Input Settings screen displays settings for the Master
Switch and other switches on a DirectCommand or
SeedCommand Switch Box.

The Assign button, located at the upper right-hand corner of this screen, opens the Auxiliary Input
Assignment screen, where you can assign functions to switches and external inputs. For more
information, see

The Master Switch Source drop-down menu controls the master switch for your entire configuration. You
may see the following options underneath this menu:

•

Switch

•

External 2

•

External 1, 3 & 4

The F1-F11 switches can be assigned to any implement sections. You can use these to choose the
switches that control a particular section or controller planting clutch. You can also make the following
changes to the switch settings.

• Add a switch setting. For more information, see

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“Auxiliary Input Settings” on page 83.

- Controls the master switch.

- This setting can control an optional, floor-mounted master switch.

- Not used at this time.

Auxiliary Input Settings can be adjusted by going to
the Auxiliary Input Summary screen. Go to the
Configuration Setup screen and press the Auxiliary
Input button. The Auxiliary Input Summary screen
appears. This screen lists each switch on a switch
box and which functions (if any) are assigned to
particular switches.

“Auxiliary Input Settings” on page 83

.

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Configuration

Your Specific

Configuration

Auxiliary

Input

Assign

Master

Auxiliary Input

SeedCommand

AUX DEVICE

Diagnostics

ETUP

•

Reset All

. This button resets the settings to defaults.

AUXILIARY INPUT SETTINGS

Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab > your
specific configuration > Setup (wrench) button > Auxiliary Input button > Assign button

This screen shows all the switches and external inputs.
Unassigned switches and external inputs are shown
with a yellow “X”.

Change a switch’s function by selecting a switch from
the top row and a function from the bottom menu.

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ETTINGS

AUXILIARY INPUT: HELP

If you need help adjusting the Auxiliary Input settings, then press the question mark key. The
Auxiliary Assignment Help screen appears, which provides definitions for each of the icons.

Note: DirectCommand can control fence row nozzles through a DirectCommand switch box by mapping the
switches in Auxiliary Input Settings. The fence row nozzles can be mapped to any switch.

AUXILIARY INPUT DIAGNOSTICS

Press: Display Information button > AUX DEVICE button > Diagnostics button

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The Auxiliary Input Diagnostics screen lists the active

Ground Speed Pulses 0

Auxiliary Input Diagnostic

Configuration

Select Your Specific

Configuration

Automatic

Swath Control

Automatic Swath Control

Look-Ahead

Settings

100 %

User Defined

Minimize Overlap

Minimize Skip

Coverage Option

Planting

Outside Boundary Option

Keep Unchanged

Turn Section Off

switches. These color-coded boxes display the
following diagnostics:

• Green

The switch box is connected to the Auxiliary Module in
the On position.

• Black

The switch box is connected to the Auxiliary Mo dule, but
is in the Off position.

• Grey

The switch box is not connected to the Auxiliary Module.
Below the list of switches is the number of Ground Speed Pulses coming in from the radar to the

Auxiliary Module.

Technical support may request that you look at this screen for help in diagnosing a problem.

Note: The E2 position is the indicator for the foot box.

AUTOSWATH

Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab > select
your specific configuration > Setup (wrench) button > Automatic Swath Control button

The Automatic Swath Control feature turns sections
off and on automatically based upon the following
conditions:

• Entering and exiting internal and outer field
boundaries.

• Entering and exiting previously-applied areas within a
field.

• Outside Boundary Option

Select one of the two options to determine system behavior when a section exits a field boundary.

• Coverage Option

In the Coverage Option area, you must choose between three options:

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