Ag Leader Intellislope Operation Manual Ver.5.2

IntellislopeTM Tile Plow Control

System

Operator Manual

Firmware Version 5.2

PN 4003501-ENG_C

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AG LEADER TECHNOLOGY

Ames, Iowa

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Table of Contents
Installation
Components and Identification .................................................................................	1
Display ................................................................................................................	1
Plow Harness ......................................................................................................	1
Water Management Module................................................................................	2
GPS ...............................................................................................................	3
GPS Receiver Configuration ...............................................................................	3
Check Intellislope Unlock .........................................................................................	3
Create Survey Configuration
About Surveying .......................................................................................................	5
Configuration Wizard ................................................................................................	5
Create Tile Configuration
Configuration Wizard ................................................................................................	7
Setup Tile Controller
Configuration Setup..................................................................................................	9
Implement Offsets ....................................................................................................	9
Water Management ................................................................................................	10
Ongoing Pitch Zero Adjustment..............................................................................	11
Rule of Adjustments ..........................................................................................	12
Hydraulic Pressure and Hose Hookup ...................................................................	13
Roll Calibration .......................................................................................................	14
Pitch Calibration .....................................................................................................	14
Look-Ahead Distance .............................................................................................	15
Antenna Offsets......................................................................................................	15
Survey
About Surveying .....................................................................................................	17
Surveying With a Vehicle (Not Plow)......................................................................	17
Surveying with Plow ...............................................................................................	18
Managing Surveys..................................................................................................	20
AutoTile
Operating Modes ....................................................................................................	21

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Installing with AutoTile ...........................................................................................	21
Target Profile Design .............................................................................................	22
Switch Start Button ................................................................................................	22
Reverse Outlet Command .....................................................................................	23
Adjusting Profile to allow Tiling ..............................................................................	24
Tile Type ................................................................................................................	25
Select Tile Product.................................................................................................	25
Creating Tile Products ......................................................................................	25
Start Depth Message .............................................................................................	26
AutoTile in Process ................................................................................................	27
Grade Control
About Grade Control..............................................................................................	31
Running Grade Control..........................................................................................	31
Pitch Control
About Pitch Control................................................................................................	35
Running Pitch Control............................................................................................	35
Diagnostics
Devices ..................................................................................................................	37
GPS .......................................................................................................................	37
Lessons Learned and Pitfalls to Avoid...................................................................	38
Extreme Soil Conditions ...................................................................................	38
Tractor Effects ..................................................................................................	38
Low Hydraulic Pressure....................................................................................	39
Failure to Float the Three-point Hitch or Wheel Frame ....................................	39
Operating Too Shallow .....................................................................................	39
Driving Too Fast ...............................................................................................	39
Obstructions .....................................................................................................	39
Detuned Configuration Parameters ..................................................................	39
GPS Interruptions .............................................................................................	40
Defective Components .....................................................................................	40

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INSTALLATION

COMPONENTS AND IDENTIFICATION

DISPLAY

The AgLeader Integra display will mount in the cab. Use the

provided cables in the cable kit to install power direct to the battery terminals, routing them out of the way, and clear of moving parts. Use the provided zip ties, to secure the cables. If you have excess cabling, coil excess cables in an area that will not get caught on moving parts. A RAM mount is provided to mount the display in the cab, and allows for flexibility to install where windows and gauges are not obstructed.

Locate the 4001979-3 cable, and route this toward the back of the tractor. For most front wheel assist tractors this should reach to the plow harness that is installed on the tile plow. If you need additional length, extension cables are available

from your dealer in 6 and 12 ft lengths for 4-Wheel drive tractors.

PLOW HARNESS

GPS Antenna Location

Module Location

Cable Routing

Pitch Valves

Wheel Depth Valves

Tractor Connection

Figure 1

Locate cable PN 4003415. This will be mounted on the plow, with the single round cable connector at the hitch. There are 2 weather pack connectors that will connect to the Proportional valve. If you cannot route the cables to make these ends work, extensions can be ordered by your dealer to make the

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connections. Route the cable as shown below to ensure that moving parts do not pinch cables, extensions, or adapters.

WATER MANAGEMENT MODULE

The module was designed to be oriented so the cable

connections face the tractor. This is so the sensors are oriented correctly, and work as they were designed. Use the provided Module adapter plate and hardware to secure the module to the plow in the location as shown on the previous page. The label should also face Up when installing.

Make sure that you color match the connections from the Harness to the module and you don’t force the connections, this can damage electrical pins. The round connections on the harness will be used to power the GPS receiver. The 2 large, and 1 small square connections will connect to the module. The Brown connector will be used for the GPS signal input.

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INSTALLATION

LED (A) and (B)

•Off - CAN BUS is idle

•Flashing Green - CAN BUS communicating

•Blinking Yellow – Active BUS error when other devices are transmitting/receiving

•Solid Yellow – Passive BUS error when no other devices are acknowledging

•Solid Red – BUS Off

LED (C)

•Off – no power

•Solid Red – Low voltage

•Solid Green – Good power

GPS

Make sure the GPS receiver is mounted over the top of the cutting shear as shown in Figure 1 on

.page 1. There will be 2 cables that will connect the GPS receiver to the module, one will be specific to your specific GPS receiver.

Double check to make sure that all connections are made and snug, and all cables are secured and not routed in areas that will be pinched.

GPS RECEIVER CONFIGURATION

For Intellislope to receive GPS information from the receiver, the receiver needs to be sending out NMEA GGA, VTG, and GSA sentences. NMEA is a standardized output that virtually every GPS receiver supports. There are different BAUD rates, hertz, and types of messages that the GPS receiver can send out. Your receiver must be configured to send out the message at either 19,200 BAUD or 38,400 BAUD. The receiver must also be configured to run at 5 or 10 Hz for GGA and VTG, and 1 Hz for GSA. The only sentences Intellislope needs are GGA, VTG, and GSA. Please turn off all other messages.

If your GPS antenna has an internal roll correction applied when transmitting the Lat/Long data, you must 0 out the antenna height while connected to the WMC module. The WMC module has its own Roll correction sensor to compensate for the side roll of the plow. If the GPS receiver is sending this message as well, the value will be 2 times greater than it should be resulting in degraded performance.

CHECK INTELLISLOPE UNLOCK

Features

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

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Console Setup

General Display	Features	Advanced
Feature		Status	Feature Description:
Automatic Swath Control		Enabled	Enables Intellislope tile mode.
Multiple Product		Off
Norac UC5 Interface		Enabled
Fan Frame - Feed Gate Control		Off
ISOBUS Virtual Terminal		Enabled
HARDI Sprayer		Off
Intellislope Tiling		Enabled

Unlock

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.

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CREATE SURVEY CONFIGURATION

ABOUT SURVEYING

•requires driving over the path where tile will be placed

•required by AutoTile but not by Grade Control or Pitch Control

•can be done right before laying tile or well in advance, provided your RTK base station has been surveyed in, and is placed in the same location for surveying and installation.

•can be done using tiling equipment (using the tiling configuration) or a separate vehicle (using the surveying configuration)

•can use either Versa or Ag Leader Integra display (tiling requires an Ag Leader Integra display)

CONFIGURATION WIZARD

Configuration

Surveying

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

(+) button > Surveying button

A wizard will then guide you through the process of creating a configuration using the following steps:

1. Select Vehicle

Select an existing vehicle from the drop-down menu or create a new vehicle.

Press and create a new vehicle with the Vehicle Setup Wizard.

-Vehicle Wizard - input the following information:

a.vehicle type

b.make and model

c.distance from rear axle to rear drawbar, rear lift arms, front lift arms (not necessary for surveying operation but can be useful if vehicle is used for other operations)

d.vehicle name

Press to edit offsets listed on screen:

-Antenna Location from Rear Axle

-Antenna Location from Centerline

-Antenna Height from Ground (Very important that this measurement is correct for accurate tile placement)

-Rear Drawbar

-Rear Lift Arms

-Front Lift Arms

Press to continue.

2. Select Speed Source

Select Primary and Backup Source (Display GPS, Auxiliary Device, GPS via WM Control)

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3. Enter Configuration Name

A suggested name for the configuration appears. If desired, Press to enter a different name for your configuration. Press when complete.

Configuration Setup

Configuration	Product	Equipment
Surveying	Equipment	Name
Quad 500	Vehicle	Quad 500

Coverage

Tiling

JD 8310R, SoilMax GoldDigger

The complete configuration should now appear on the Configuration Setup screen and is now able to be selected when starting a new field operation.

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CREATE TILE CONFIGURATION

CONFIGURATION WIZARD

Configuration

Tiling

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

(+) button > Tiling button

A wizard will then guide you through the process of creating a configuration using the following steps:

1. Select Vehicle

Select an existing vehicle from the drop-down menu or create a new vehicle.

Press and create a new vehicle with the Vehicle Setup Wizard.

-Vehicle Wizard - input the following information:

a.vehicle type

b.make and model

c.distance from rear axle to rear drawbar, rear lift arms, front lift arms (not necessary for surveying operation but can be useful if vehicle is used for other operations)

d.vehicle name

Press to edit offsets listed on screen:

-Antenna Location from Rear Axle

-Antenna Location from Centerline

-Antenna Height from Ground (Very important that this measurement is correct for accurate tile placement)

-Rear Drawbar

-Rear Lift Arms

-Front Lift Arms

Press to continue.

2. Select Implement

Select an existing implement from the drop-down menu or create a new implement.

Press and create a new implement with the Implement Setup Wizard.

-Implement Wizard - input the following information:

a.make and model

b.implement attachment type (Rear Drawbar or Rear Lift Arms)

c.controller WM Control

d.GPS Antenna Offset

•Antenna Location from Hitch Point

•Antenna Location from Ground (measurement must be taken with the implement raised all the way up in transport position.)

•Antenna to Plow Base (when collecting surveys with this configuration, the plow must be in the same position for each survey to collect accurate soil elevation)

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•Antenna to Tip (Horizontal: an example is if the plow tip is 24 inches ahead of antenna, you would enter 24 in front)

•Antenna Location from Centerline e. implement name

Press to continue.

3. Select Speed Source

Select Primary and Backup Source (Display GPS, Auxiliary Device, GPS via WM Control)

4. Enter Configuration Name

A suggested name for the configuration appears. If desired, Press to enter a different name for your configuration. Press when complete.

The complete configuration should now appear on the Configuration Setup screen and is now able to be selected when starting a new Field Operation

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SETUP TILE CONTROLLER

CONFIGURATION SETUP

Configuration

Select Your Specific

Configuration

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

Note: Use the Manage Equipment button to view a list of specific vehicles and implements.

IMPLEMENT OFFSETS

Configuration Setup

Vehicle

JD 8530

Vehicle
Offsets	Implement: SoilMax Golddigger		Controller: tile
	ul Swath:	32808 ft	Serial Number	Unassigned
	Sections:	1

Speed

Input

	Equipment	Offsets	Controller
			Settings
	Settings

Press	Vehicle Offsets	to adjust vehicle offsets.
Press:	Speed Input	to modify source of speed.

Press

Offsets

to adjust plow offsets

that were setup when creating configuration.

Antenna to Tip is the horizontal measurement of the tip to the Antenna. An example is if the tip is 24 inches front of the Antenna, you would enter 24 in. and Front (as shown).

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Water Management

WATER MANAGEMENT

Select Your Specific

Configuration Configuration

Controller
Settings	Control

Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab > Your Specific Configuration > Setup (wrench) button > Controller Settings button > Control tab

	Pitch Plow			Verify
				Control
				Calibrate
	Pitch Gain	0		Roll
			Reset to	Calibrate
	Pitch Zero	0		Pitch
			Default

Pitch Plow check box: check this box only if the machine is a pitch plow (also called cantilever).

If this box is not checked, Pitch Gain, Pitch Zero, Suggested Calibration, and Start Compensation boxes will be grayed out and unavailable.

	Suggested	350	Set as	Up Valve	0	This setting effects the operation of Intellislope and it
	Calibration		Pitch Zero	Threshold		is crucial that it is set correctly. When check box is
						checked, it indicates that the machine being
	Compensation	0 %		Threshold	0
	Start			Down Valve
	GPS-Only	0		Look-Ahead	0 in	controlled is a pitch plow and the elevation of its
	Gain			Distance		cutting edge is determined by the pitch of the plow.

This must be un-checked if the machine is not a pitch plow, such as a parallel linkage plow, trencher, scraper or pan, where the elevation of the cutting edge of the machine is directly effected by the

hydraulic cylinder displacement. In this case the GPS receiver must move with the cutting edge for proper control.

The following table summarizes the interaction between the pitch plow setting and adjustments on the Performance Setup screen

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Adjustment	Pitch Plow Checked	Pitch Plow Un-checked	Comments
Pitch Gain	Yes	No effect	Pitch Gain only has effect
			when the system is controlling
			pitch, and thus only when
			configured as a pitch plow.
Look Ahead Distance	Yes	No effect	Look Ahead Distance only has
			effect when the system is
			using pitch to control
			elevation, and thus only has
			effect when configured as a
			pitch plow.
GPS-Only Gain	No effect	Yes	GPS-Only Gain only has effect
			when the system is directly
			controlling elevation in
			systems where the hydraulic
			cylinder directly controls
			elevation (not a pitch plow).

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