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PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor
Operators Manual
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Ag Leader PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor Operators Manual

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PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor
Operators Manual
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General
Welcome
System Upgrades
Limited Warranty
Welcome to the Ag Leader Technology family. Ag Leader Technology is dedicated to the development of advanced, yet practical and cost-effective tools for agricultural production. Above all, however, we are dedicated to meeting your needs for support of existing products and development of product improvements.
We want to hear from you! Feel free to call any time to discuss:
• Operational problems with your system
• Features you don’t like about your system
• Features you would like added to your system
We will do our best to ensure that you are happy with your current system and that it is upgraded in the future to better meet your needs.
Ag Leader Technology will periodically provide free operating program upgrades that will improve the performance of your PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor.
To receive free upgrades and new product news, you must send in or fax (515-232-3595) the Registration Form that is at the beginning of the operator’s manual. Our mailing address is:
Ag Leader Technology
2202 South Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 2348
Ames, IA 50010
Internet
http://www
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Ag Leader Technology will repair or replace at no charge any component of the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor system that fails during normal service on the equipment model that the system was intended for use within two years from the date of first use.
Warranty is not provided for damage resulting from abuse, neglect, accidents, vandalism, acts of nature, or any other causes that are outside the normal, intended use of the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor system.
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General
Service
Copyright Notice
Proprietary Technology Notice
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Ag Leader Technology shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages to the dealer, end user, or third parties arising from the sale, installation, or use of the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor system.
If you have a problem with your system, call your Ag Leader Technology dealer or call us directly at the phone number below. If we determine you have a hardware failure, we will ship replacement hardware immediately. Our mailing address and phone numbers are:
Ag Leader Technology
2202 South Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 2348
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-232-5363
Fax: 515-232-3595
Note: Return failed hardware to us by UPS (preferred) or US mail.
Ag Leader Technology has copyrighted (1998) the contents of this
manual and the operating program for the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor system. No reproductions of this material may be made without first obtaining the consent of Ag Leader Technology.
The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor system has patents or licensing agreements on its design and operational features. Copying features of this system relating to measurement and calculation of cotton flow and weight, or organization of field and load data may result in patent licensing infringement.
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General
General Description
Fields and Loads
Keypad
The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor is a universal monitor/controller for crop production that is GPS compatible. In the cotton machine it functions as a yield monitor and accurately measures and records pounds per acre, weight of current load and volume in bales.
The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor has its own internal memory for recording field and load data. GPS data, however, is not recorded in the internal memory, but must be logged to a memory card.
The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor must be setup and calibrated to record accurate information.
All the information recorded by the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor must be recorded in a field and load. The operator must manually select or change the field and load on the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor during field operation. A load is used to subdivide a field into smaller sections. The monitor load is not associated with the cotton machine basket, wagon, or truck load. It is recommended to use different loads for different hybrids or varieties or field conditions (like a wet hole).
The monitor has "soft" keys which do not have labels on the keys to identify the function of the key. The labels for the keys will appear on the display screen next to the key. However, there are four major groups of the keys: arrow keys, display selection keys, menu key, menu selection keys.
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Switch
General
Power Switch
Arrow Keys
Menu Key
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Menu Selection Keys
Figure 1: Front panel of the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor
The UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys on the right side of the keypad are used to select and change a setting. The bottom LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys are only used to view more menu or display items. They are never used to select or change a setting.
On the main operating screen, you may see an up and down arrow symbol that will be to the right of one of the display lines. This symbol indicates what item the UP or DOWN ARROW keys will change if pressed.
Display Selection Keys
Memory Card Slot
Arrow Keys
Area Count
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Display and Display Selection Keys
Selection Box
The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor has four display lines for viewing items on the main operating screen. You can choose which items you see on the display and the position that the items appear on the display.
To change a display item on a display line you must select the line. The four display selection keys to the right of the display each select a display line. A rectangular box surrounds the display line to show that it is selected.
When the display line is selected the four menu items on the bottom change and show items you can select for display. Press a key below one of the four display items to put a different display item in place of the selected display item. There are more than four display items to choose for viewing. Press the bottom LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to scroll to the right or left and view other display items on the bottom.
When arrows present, press bottom arrow keys to display additional menu or display items
Figure 2: Main operating screen
General
Card Symbol
Up and Down Arrow Symbol
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General
Menu Key
Menu Selection Keys
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When some display items (like swath) are selected, an up and down arrow symbol will appear on the right of the display line. This indicates you can change the setting of the item with the UP or DOWN ARROW keys. After you have made the change you must press the key to the right of the display line to deselect the line.
The MENU key switches the menus on the bottom of the display. There are two main menus that you can view by pressing the MENU key. They are shown below.
It is recommended to display the FIELD, LOAD, menu during normal operation of the monitor, unless you are marking and therefore need to display marks on the bottom.
Main Menus:
FIELD
SUMMARY
The name above the four menu selection keys on the bottom of the display will change depending on what you are doing on the monitor.
The bottom RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys are used to view additional menu or display items. If you see a right and left arrow symbol on the display above the bottom RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys, this indicates you can press the bottom RIGHT and LEFT ARROW keys to view more menu or display items. Refer to Figure 2.
LOAD
CAL
SETUP
DIAG
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Connector
Area Count Switch
Connectors
AUX Port 2
The area count switch manually turns area counting on and off. When the switch is in the up position area is counting. When the switch is in the down position, area is not counting. The monitor will display either "AREA ON" or "AREA OFF" on the bottom right corner of the display to indicate the status of area counting.
The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor has seven connectors on the bottom side of the console. The large 25-pin connector is for power and sensor connections. The four 9-pin ports (Port 1, Port 2, Port 3 and Port 4) are for connecting a GPS receiver (Port 1) and as yet to be determined functions for Ports 2, 3 and 4.
Port 3 Port 4
Figure 3. Rear of PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor
Port 2
Port
General
Connector
25-Pin
Antenna
AUX Port 1
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Emitter
Detector
General
Flow Sensor
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Below is an example of a flow sensor. On all cotton machines, the flow sensor installs on the basket duct. The flow sensor measures the cotton weight in pounds as you harvest. The flow sensor measures the cotton weight when the cotton passes between the emitter and detector.
Figure 4: Flow Sensor
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Header Height Sensor
Header Sensor
Below is an example of a header height sensor installed underneath a machine cab. The header height sensor tells the monitor the position of the drums so that when the head is raised on the end rows, the monitor stops counting area.
General
Figure 5: Header Height Sensor
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Setup Overview
Important Notices
Section Contents
Using Power Supply
The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor must be set up before field operation, but before you begin the setup procedures, read the following notices:
• The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor is a software upgradeable
monitor. Ag Leader Technology will periodically offer free operating program upgrades to increase the capabilities of the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor. To receive the program upgrade, you must send in
the registration form found at the beginning of the Operator’s Manual.
• If you plan to make yield maps on your own computer, you will need to
use a mapping program that can process data from the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor. Memory cards can be ordered through your Ag Leader Technology dealer.
This setup section contains instructions for the following items. The operating modes that the instructions pertain to are also listed.
Item Page
Console Setup 2-3 Vehicle Setup 2-5 Cal Set Setup (see calibration section) Card Setup 2-10 Swath Setup 2-15 Marker Setup 2-17 Creating, Naming Fields & Loads (1st & 2nd Pick) 2-19 Memory Setup 2-24 Sensor Setup 2-26
The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor console does not need to be in the vehicle to set it up. You can use the provided power supply (plugs into 120v outlet) to power up the console inside your home or shop.
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Setup Overview
Order of Keys (Harvest Mode)
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Press the MENU key until you see the following keys on the display.
Press the SETUP key to view the following setup menu items.
NOTE: Instructions for GPS Setup are located in the Add-On GPS 3000/3050/3100 Installation and General Instructions
Press the bottom LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to
switch between and view the setup menu items shown above.
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Changing a Setting
Introduction
Console Setup Screen
The console settings are general settings that apply to all operating modes and uses of the PF3000.
To view the console setup screen press the:
Example of console setup screen:
MENU key SETUP key CONSOLE key
Console Setup
Step Action
1 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to select the item you want
to change. The item is selected when a black filled rectangular box surrounds the entire line.
2 Press the EDIT key and then use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys
to change the number or setting.
3 Once you have changed a setting press the ACCEPT key. Press
the EXIT key once you have made all the settings.
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Operating mode
Units of measure
Month/Day/Year
Time
Serial number, Box calibration, Voltage calibration
GPS Check Sum
Field Marker
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At this time, Cotton Harvest and Site Verification is the only operating mode available with the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor System. To use the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor for grain harvest or app rate, a different operating program is available.
The units of measurement for the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor are Imperial or Metric.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to move from month to day to year. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to change the value. The whole month, day or year is highlighted and only the last digit increments. Press LEFT or RIGHT ARROW to set to item to be edited.
12 Hour Clock with AM/PM. The whole hour (2 digits) or minutes value (2 digits is highlighted when editing. AM changes to PM when incrementing by 12. Press LEFT or RIGHT ARROW to set to item to be edited. If you are using metric units of measure the 24 hour clock is used.
The serial number, box calibration number and voltage calibration number can be found on the bottom side of the monitor. These numbers should be set correctly from the factory.
If you are using a GPS receiver with the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor the GPS Check Sum setting is used to enable or disable data string error checking.
NOTE: For all Ag Leader receivers (GPS 2000/2100, Add-on GPS 3000/3100), and Trimble 120,122,132 receivers the GPS Check Sum should be set to ON.
For most other brands of GPS receivers the GPS Check Sum should also be set to ON. If you can not get a "D" and "G", though, set this setting to OFF.
If you are… Select
Marking field points with the PF3000’s internal marker selection keys. Marking field points with an external Ag Leader Field Marker.
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EXTERNAL
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Introduction
Vehicle Setup Screen
For each operating mode, there are different items to setup in the vehicle setting screen. Below are the setup items for the cotton mode. Refer to your Initial Calibration Sheet to make the correct settings.
To view the vehicle setup screen press the:
Example of vehicle setup screen:
MENU key
SETUP key
VEHICLE key
Vehicle Setup
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Changing a Setting
Vehicle Type
Vehicle Make
Vehicle Nuber of rows
Vehicle I.D.
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Step Action
1 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to select the item you want
to change. The item is selected when a black filled rectangular box surrounds the entire line.
2 Press the EDIT key and then use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys
to change the number or setting.
3 Once you have changed a setting press the ACCEPT key. Press
the EXIT key once you have made all the settings.
This is currently set as picker.
At this time Deere and CASE-IH are the only selections. DEERE is the default setting.
Set the number of picking units that are on your picker. The number of rows must be set before completing Swath Setup later in this section. The settings range from 2 to 6 rows.
Enter a name for the vehicle. The name of a driver or simply a unique name or number for each machine is recommended.
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Flow Sensor Configuration
Header Height
Area Count Stop Beeps
Fan Pulses/Revolutions
Primary and Secondary Speed Sensor
Speed sensor pulses / 100 ft.
Set the number of flow sensors installed on the picker. 2 rows is the default. All rows will assign the appropriate number of sensors for each row. Cotton strippers are fixed at 3 sets of sensors regardless of the number of rows harvested.
Set as either STANDARD or OPTIONAL. Standard is the only header height sensor available at this time.
The range for setting area count is 1 through 100. The default setting is 20. This is the number of times the monitor beeps when the head is raised.
Sets the number of pulses per revolution to correctly display fan speed on the PF3000. The default setting for CASE-IH pickers is 30. For John Deere pickers 16.
The monitor has four different primary speed settings. They are listed below.
Ground Speed Sensor Primary Speed Sensor Speed sensor on transmission WHEEL Speed sensor on tracks TRACK Radar gun RADAR GPS receiver (must be rated for accurate
ground speed: GPS2000/2100, Add-On GPS3000/3100 and Trimble AgGPS receivers)
If you choose GPS as your primary speed sensor, you need to set the secondary speed sensor to WHEEL, TRACK, or RADAR. If the GPS signal is lost, the monitor will use the secondary speed sensor. If you do not choose GPS as your primary speed sensor you can not set the secondary speed sensor.
It is not recommended that you change this setting. This number is the distance calibration number that is set when you perform a distance calibration for WHEEL, TRACK or RADAR. Refer to the calibrating distance instructions in the Calibration section. You must calibrate distance for a WHEEL, TRACK or RADAR setting for accurate ground speed.
Vehicle Setup
GPS
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Custom Configuration
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NOTE: If you want to use a radar gun, contact an Ag Leader Technology dealer and purchase a special adapter cable for your radar gun.
This screen allows you to define where the sensors are located. On the Vehicle Setup screen you defined the make, configuration and the number of rows sensed. The CUSTOM configuration is defined on this screen.
The number of rows displayed on this screen is defined by the Picker Configuration. The choices are limited by the Picker Make. Options will vary between picker and cotton strippers.
The Picker Configuration & Flow Sensor Configuration define the default sensor locations. For example:
4-Row Picker / 2 Rows: Row 1 and 4 are defined as INSTALLED. 5-Row Picker / 2 Rows: Row 1 and 5 are defined as INSTALLED. 6 Row Picker / 2 Rows: Row 2 and 5 are defined as INSTALLED. 2, 4, 5, 6 Row Picker / All Rows: All Rows are defined as INSTALLED.
NOTE: For CASE-IH Pickers the choices are NONE, FRONT/REAR and FRONT ONLY. For Deere Pickers the choices are NONE and INSTALLED.
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Vehicle Setup
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Card Setup
Introduction
Card Setup Screen
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If you are using a GPS receiver, all the GPS data must be logged to a memory card. If you are not using a GPS receiver, you do not need a card. The memory card must be formatted with a DOS format. Cards rarely need to be formatted since they are usually DOS formatted before they are shipped. If formatting is required, format the card in your PC before using.
If you will be using multiple PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitors, label the memory cards to identify them to a specific monitor. This will help prevent confusion when you download the card information to your PC.
IMPORTANT: You must copy memory to every log file you create and log to before you read the card into your computer. This is automatically performed on startup and shutdown.
To view the card setup screen press the:
MENU key SETUP key CARD key
Example of card setup screens:
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Changing a Setting
Card Setup
Step Action
1 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to select the item you want
to change. The item is selected when a black filled rectangular box surrounds the entire line.
2 Press the EDIT key and then use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys
to change the number or setting.
3 Once you have changed a setting press the ACCEPT key. Press
the EXIT key once you have made all the settings.
Logging Device
If you are using a GPS receiver with the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor you must use a memory card to save the instantaneous GPS data.
If you... Select
Logging Interval
This setting determines how often the GPS information is saved to the
Do not have a GPS receiver. NONE
Do have a GPS receiver. MEMORY CARD
memory card. It also affects how large an area each GPS record will represent on a map and how many logging hours are available before the memory card becomes full. There are three possible settings for the logging interval. 1, 2 or 3 seconds
The recommended setting is two seconds.
3 mph 5 mph
20 M SANDISK ATA
1 sec 2 sec 3 sec
4.4 8.8 13.2
7.3 14.6 21.9
Approximate Logging Hours Until Card is Full
1 sec 2 sec 3 sec
25.8 47.2 65.2
Distance Traveled (ft)
Flash Card 32 M SANDISK ATA
41.2 75.5 104.3
Flash Card
NOTE: The logging hours available can vary from the numbers shown above due to a variety of operating conditions. The number of fields and loads, the number of separate files on the card and the number of times the memory is copied to the card all affect the log file size.
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Card Setup
Log File
Log File Format Logging Shutoff
Delay
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The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor requires a log file to store data on a memory card. The log file will always have a ".PFL" extension and be named with the date the file was created. Example: 98081502.PFL, second file created on 08/15/98.
If you have multiple PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitors, the monitors will create the same log file name for each day’s harvest. Before downloading the card information, create a separate file directory on your PC for each monitor and download card data to these directories.
IMPORTANT: You must copy memory to every log file you create and log to before you remove the card from your monitor. If you power the monitor down before you remove the card, this will be done automatically.
Type of Card Log file criteria
SANDISK ATA FLASH card
A new log file must be created for each day. Can not add to an old log file after a new file has been created. Can store multiple log files on one card.
In order to log instantaneous GPS data or copy field and load data to a memory card, a log file must be selected. Every time you turn on the monitor, the monitor will prompt you to select or create a log file. Refer to the steps below to select or create a log file after the monitor has been turned on.
Step Action
1 Select Log File and press the EDIT key. 2 Select a log file or press CREATE FILE key to create a new log file. 3 With the desired file selected, press the ACCEPT key.
NOTE: After you read all the log files on your card into your computer (and make backup copies of files), it is recommended to erase the log file(s) on the card.
For the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor, this option is not selectable.
The shutoff delay range is from 0 to 30 seconds. The default setting is 3 seconds.
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Copying Data to Log File
To copy memory to log files that are not set as the current log file, press the SHOW FILES key and select one of the log files. Press the FILE OPTIONS key and press the COPY TO FILE key. At the card setup screen, press the COPY TO CARD key to copy memory to the file set as the log file (this is the same copy to card function that you are prompted to do during shut down).
Restoring from File
You can restore field and load data into the monitor’s memory from a log file on a memory card..
IMPORTANT: Before you remove the memory card from the monitor, you must copy memory to every log file that you have logged to, otherwise your data could be lost. Every time you turn off the monitor, it will automatically copy memory to card (this copies memory only to the file set as the log file).
IMPORTANT: It is dangerous to restore memory from a card because the current data in the monitor will be replaced with the data on card.
Card Setup
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Card Setup
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Step Action
1 Press the SHOW ALL FILES key. Select the log file and press the
FILE OPTIONS key. Press the RESTORE FILE key.
Erasing File
2 Press the RESTORE key again if you really want to restore the data. 3 Press the EXIT key once you are finished.
You can erase individual log files from a memory card
Step Action
1 Press the SHOW ALL FILES key. Select the log file and press the
FILE OPTIONS key. Press ERASE FILE key. 2 Press the ERASE key again if you really want to erase the file. 3 Press the EXIT key once you are finished.
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manent, full swath of your head.
Swath Setup
Introduction
Screen
The swath setup screen is used to set the per Do not adjust the swath setting on this screen when you encounter a partial swath while harvesting. Refer to the Swath Setting instructions in Operation Section and select swath as a display item and set a partial swath.
To view the swath setup screen press the:
Example of swath setup screen:
NOTE: Ensure you have set the number of rows for your cotton picker on the Picker Configuration line of the Vehicle Setup screen before completing Swath Setup.
MENU key SETUP key Bottom RIGHT ARROW key SWATH key
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Swath Setup
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Changing a Setting Step Action
1 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to select type of spacing to
be set. 2 Press the EDIT key to change the spacing. Use the UP or DOWN
ARROW keys to change the number. Press the ACCEPT key after
you have changed the number.
Full Swath
3 Press the EXIT key once you have made all the settings.
Adjustable in 1 inch increments. The range of settings is from 30 to 500 inches. Set the full swath in the monitor to the full swath of your header. For broadcast headers it is advisable to set the swath to 6” to 12” less than the actual swath width of the header because you can rarely maintain a full swath while harvesting. In some cases, the number of rows the header can harvest will exceed the limit of the monitor. If this happens, the full swath is what you should be concerned with. It does not matter if the number of rows or the width of each row in the monitor does not exactly match your true situation.
Row to Row Spacing
Selecting this option changes the line selected to only highlighting the spacing value. The UP or DOWN ARROW keys will adjust the value by whole number increments. When swath is edited, all row spacings become equal to the full swath divided by the number of rows. The default is 40 inches. The limits are from 10 to 100.
Row 1 to Vehicle Center
Adjustable in 1 inch increments. Limits are from 0 to full swath value. This accounts for offset headers.
Refer to the Swath Setting instructions in the Operation Section for more information about partial swath.
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Marker Setup
Screen
Introduction
If you are using an external Field Marker ignore the instructions below. The marker setup screen is only used for making settings for the Internal marker selection keys. You may make up to 4 marks on the internal setting.
IMPORTANT: If you are using the external field marker, make sure that under the CONSOLE key you set Field Marker to EXTERNAL.
To view the marker setup screen press the:
Example of marker setup screen:
MARKER SETUP
EDIT EDIT NAME TYPE
MENU key SETUP key BOTTOM right arrow key MARKS key
MARK NAME TYPE
MARK 1 WEEDS CONTINUOUS
MARK 2 ROCKS SPOT
MARK 3 TILE CONTINUOUS
MARK 4 WET SPOT SPOT
ACCEPT
Marker Setup
EXIT
CANCEL
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Changing a Setting
Marker Setup
Continuous marking
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Step Action
1 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to select the mark. The
mark is selected when a black filled rectangular box surrounds the
entire line. 2 Press the EDIT NAME key to rename an existing mark. Use the
UP or DOWN ARROW keys to change a character in the name.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to move the cursor over
another character within the name. Press the ACCEPT key after
you have changed the name. 3 Press the EDIT TYPE key to set the mark for continuous or spot
marking. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to change the
setting. Press the ACCEPT key after you have changed the setting. 4 Press the EXIT key once you have made all the settings.
Set the marking type to continuous if the item in the field you are marking requires you to make several marks in a row (for example: marking large weed patches or tile lines).
When you press a mark key that is set for continuous marking, the mark will remain on until you press the mark key again to turn off the mark.
Spot marking
Set the marking type to spot if the item in the field you are marking requires just one mark (for example: marking a rock or tile hole).
When you press a mark key that is set for spot marking, the mark will remain on only for a few seconds and then will automatically go off.
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Creating, Naming Fields, & Loads
Recommendations
All the information recorded by the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor must be recorded in a field and load. The field and load that the monitor is set on is located on the top line of the display on the main operating screen.
Fields
You should at least create all the fields and name them before you begin to use the PF3000. You should choose field names that you can use year after year.
If you are unable to properly set-up your monitor before harvest, you may create fields as you harvest. If there are errors made by the operator in that the fields did not get changed at the proper time or did nor get changed at all, you may use a sort feature in the SMS software that allows you to automatically sort the data into the correct field. This is only possible if you have created boundaries for each of the fields.
Second Pick Option: The second pick feature is available so if you second pick a field, you can separate the data from the first pick which allows for further analysis. The second pick feature also allows there to be one calibration set for all second pick fields and loads.
Loads
It also recommended to create and name loads within fields before you use the PF3000. Each operating mode of the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor will have its own set of loads for each field.
Definition:
Load: A load is used to subdivide a field into smaller sections. The
monitor load is not associated with the picker basket, wagon, or truck load.
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Field
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Creating, Naming Fields, & Loads
Creating and Naming Fields
Step Action
1
Press the MENU key until the following is displayed on the bottom of the display.
FIELD
2 Press the FIELD key twice to view the screen below.
Load
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SHOW MAP
MARKS
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Step Action
3
Naming Field With the line displaying the field number selected (rectangular box surrounds line), press the RIGHT ARROW key to move the cursor to the right to enter a name. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to scroll through letters, numbers and other characters. After you have set the character, move the cursor to the right by pressing the RIGHT ARROW key and set a new character. You can enter up to a 10-character name. Press the ACCEPT key once you have entered a name.
4
Creating Fields
Press the UP ARROW key to scroll through all the fields. Once you scroll past the last field, "Create New Field" will be displayed. Name the field and set the variety then with "Create New Field" displayed above the field number press the ACCEPT key to create the new field.
5 When creating fields you have the option to change the calibration set.
You would want to do this if you know you will calibrate this field (or set of data) different from other fields (or sets of data). Refer to the calibration section for further details. Field calibration sets can be modified at a later date as well.
6 Repeat Step 5 and create and name all your fields.
Creating, Naming Fields & Loads
Changing to Second Pick:
The second pick option is available so first and second picking can be separated and calibrated differently. In addition, SMS mapping software allows you to do analysis of each picking or merge the two together. Due to the extreme difference in harvesting and yield conditions from first and second pick, it is required to calibrate the second pick separate from the first pick.
At the change field screen indicated below, the active picking indicates first pick or second pick. The field below has already been toggled to the second pick option. Select the item by pressing the key to the right of the item. A rectangular box will be drawn around the item, indicating it is selected. Use the arrow keys at the right to toggle the options. Press accept after the second pick option has been selected. You will be required to change the second pick instance for each field you wish to second pick.
If this is the first second pick field and a calibration set has not been created, a new calibration set will automatically be created to be used by all second pick fields. Refer to the calibration section for further details on calibration.
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Creating, Naming Fields, & Loads
Creating and Naming Loads
Step Action
1
Press the MENU key until the following is displayed on the bottom of the display.
FIELD
2 Press the LOAD key twice to view the screen below.
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SHOW
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Step Action
3
Changing Fields and Loads
Note: Refer to Load Setup to change variety, product or site type for an existing load.
Changing Field
Press the FIELD key twice to display current field. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to scroll through the fields. Press the ACCEPT key to change to the different field.
Changing Load
Press the LOAD key twice to display the current load. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to scroll through the loads. Press the ACCEPT key to change to the different load.
Naming Load With the line displaying the load number selected (rectangular box surrounds line), press the RIGHT ARROW key to move the cursor to the right to enter a name. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to scroll through letters, numbers and other characters. After you have set the character, move the cursor to the right by pressing the RIGHT ARROW key and set a new character. You can enter up to an 10­character name. Press the ACCEPT key once you have entered a name.
4 When creating loads you have the option to change the calibration set.
You would want to do this if you know you will calibrate this load (or set of data) different from other loads (or sets of data). Refer to the calibration section for further details. A Load's calibration sets can be modified at a later date.
Step Action
5
Creating Loads
Press the UP ARROW key to scroll through all the loads in the field for the variety. Once you scroll past the last load, "Create New Load" will be displayed above the load number and name. Name the load and set the variety, then with "Create New Load" displayed above the load number press the ACCEPT key to create the new load.
6 Repeat step 4 and create and name all your loads.
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Introduction
Memory Screen
The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor has its own internal memory which stores all the field and load summary data and setup and calibration settings. The internal memory does not store any GPS data. All GPS data must be logged to a memory card.
To view the memory screen press the:
MENU key
SETUP key
bottom RIGHT ARROW key
MEMORY key
Example of memory screen:
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Card
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Available Memory
Clear Load
Erase Memory
Restoring Data from a Memory
The monitor does not have a pre-determined number of fields and loads that it can store. It is only limited by memory. Instead, you should look at the % memory used to get a relative idea of how many more fields and loads you can create.
If you want to clear one load or all loads in a field, press CLEAR LOADS key. Press EDIT key use the UP or DOWN ARROW to select the field where loads are to be cleared and press ACCEPT key. Scroll down to LOAD and press EDIT key use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to highlight a specific load from a field and press ACCEPT key. Press the CLEAR LOAD key to remove a specific load. The next screen will advise you to press ACCEPT key to clear the load or CANCEL to abort. To remove all loads from a field press CLEAR ALL key. The next screen will advise you to press ACCEPT to clear all loads or CANCEL to abort.
If you want to clear all the setup, calibration and field and load data in the monitor press the ERASE MEMORY key. The monitor will warn you that you will lose all the data. Press the ACCEPT key to remove all the data. You should normally only clear all the data at the beginning of the season.
You can restore field and load data from a memory card. The field and load data can be from another PF3000 Cotton Yield Monitor or PFadvantage Cotton Monitor. Refer to the card setup instructions in the setup section.
Memory Setup
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Sensor Setup
Introduction
Sensor Screen
Changing a Setting Step Action
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The flow sensor setup screen will allow you to set the sensitivity of the flow sensor alarms. The sensor alarms warn you that one or more flow sensors are not operating correctly and no yield data can be obtained from that sensor.
To view the sensor setup screen press the:
MENU key SETUP key bottom RIGHT ARROW key SENSOR key
1 Highlight the setting to be changed and press the EDIT key. 2 Press the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to select the setting to be
changed and press the EDIT key. 3 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to change the number value
and press the ACCEPT key. 4 Press the EXIT key when the sensors are set.
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Choke Sensitivity
Stringer Sensitivity
Low Signal Threshold
The choke alarm is to alert you when one or more conveyors have blockages, which could damage your picking drums. The sensitivity of this alarm can be adjusted from 0 to 100 percent. A sensitivity of zero means that the alarm is disabled. The zero flow threshold sets a maximum amount of flow which a conveyor is considered blocked. The best setting varies widely with yield and the consistency of the yield throughout the field.
NOTE: If your picker is equipped with a factory-installed choke alarm system, we recommend using the factory-installed system for choke alarms.
The stringer alarm is to alert you when one or more conveyors have strings or ropes of cotton hanging in them which will cause large false flow readings. The sensitivity of this alarm can be adjusted from 0 to 100 percent. A sensitivity of zero means that the alarm is disabled. The zero flow threshold sets a minimum amount of flow which a stringer must cause before the alarm is activated. The recommended setting is 50 percent, but the best setting varies with field conditions.
The low signal alarm is to alert you to sensors which are too dirty or are misaligned, causing the yield data to be inaccurate. The threshold of this alarm can be adjusted from 0 to 500. A threshold of zero means that the alarm is disabled. The recommended setting is 100.
NOTE: The monitor will still measure yield very accurately even at signal strengths as low as 500.
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Zero Flow Threshold
Flow Sensor Firmware
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The zero flow threshold affects both the stringer and choke alarms. It can be adjusted from 0 to 65000, but typical settings are within the range of 50 to 500. The zero flow threshold sets the amount of flow which is considered negligible. When driving your picker around, you may see very small but non-zero flow readings in the Sensor Data Diagnostics. This threshold should be set larger than the average of these non-zero readings to avoid false stringer and choke alarm activations.
To view the flow sensor firmware version, highlight the Flow Sensor Firmware Update line and press EDIT. Highlight the setting to be changed and press the EDIT key. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to select the setting to be changed and press the EDIT key. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to change the number value and press the ACCEPT key. Press the EXIT key when the sensors are set.
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Introduction
The integrated GPS of the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor requires no initial setup to begin fieldwork. The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor will display a “D” or “G” on the top right hand corner of the display to indicate a GPS signal. A “D” indicates that you have a differential signal. A “G” indicates that you have a GPS signal and you GPS receiver are tracking four or more satellites. A lower case “g” indicates that you have a GPS signal but your GPS receiver is tracking only three satellites. Your GPS receiver must track four or more satellites to get an elevation reading. You may wish to use the GPS to show your ground speed, which requires changing the ground speed sensor settings. Refer to Primary and Secondary Speed Sensor under Vehicle Setup in the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor Operator’s manual for instructions.
The following provides information to change factory settings on the integrated GPS:
GPS Setup
Beacon Selection
The settings for beacon selection are Auto range, Auto Power and
Manual.
• Auto Range: This is the default setting. In this setting the receiver
keeps a record of the closest three beacons within the receivers range.
It then selects a beacon based on the ranking of the beacon in memory.
• Auto Power: The receiver keeps a record of the three strongest
beacons in its range. It then selects a beacon based on the ranking of
the available beacons.
• Manual: Allows you to input frequencies for two beacons.
To change Beacon Selection complete the following steps:
Step Action
1 Press Menu key on PF3000 until SETUP is displayed and
press SETUP.
2 Press bottom left or right arrow key until GPS is
displayed and press GPS key.
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GPS SETUP
NMEA MESSAGE
GPS INPU/OUTPUT
BEACON DIFFERNTIAL
SATELLITE DIFFERNTIAL
LIGHTBAR
GUIDANCE
EDIT
EXIT
Step Action
3 From the GPS SETUP screen scroll down to BEACON
DIFFERNTIAL and press EDIT key. Use up or down arrow keys to set mode.
4 After setting Auto Power mode, push ACCEPT key and
then EXIT.
BEACON SETUP
Mode: Auto Power Channel 0 Frequency AUTO Channel 1 Frequency AUTO
ACCEPT
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BEACON SETUP
Mode: Manual Channel 0 Frequency 300.0 Channel 1 Frequency 300.0
ACCEPT
Step Action
5 If you are setting to Manual push ACCEPT key then use
down arrow key to scroll to Channel 0 Frequency and press EDIT key. Use the up or down arrow key to set desired frequency and press ACCEPT key. Scroll down to Channel 1 Frequency and press EDIT key. Use up or down arrow keys to set desired frequency and press ACCEPT key.
6 Press the EXIT key two times to return to operating
screen.
GPS Setup
EXIT
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Satellite Selection
If you will be using the satellite differential option then do the following
depending on which service provider you select.
Step Action
1 Press Menu key on PF3000 until SETUP is displayed,
press SETUP key.
2 Press bottom left or right arrow key until GPS is
displayed and press GPS key.
3 At the GPS SETUP screen scroll down to Satellite
Differential with down arrow key and press EDIT.
GPS SETUP
NMEA MESSAGE GPS INPU/OUTPUT BEACON DIFFERNTIAL SATELLITE DIFFERNTIAL LIGHTBAR GUIDANCE
EDIT
EXIT
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SATELLITE DIFFERENTIAL SETUP
Differential Source Satellite Differential Provider Omnistar Satellite Frequency 0000.0000 Satellite Baud Rate 0000 Provider User Code 0 OMNISTAR Code 00000000000000000000000000
If you will
be using…
Omnistar At SATELLITE DIFFERENTIAL SETUP screen
ACCEPT
Then…
Differential Source will be highlighted, press EDIT key and use up or down arrow key until Satellite is displayed and press ACCEPT key. Scroll down to Differential Provider and press EDIT key. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key until Omnistar is displayed and press ACCEPT key. Scroll down to Satellite Frequency and press EDIT key. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select your region and press ACCEPT key. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select your region and press ACCEPT key. If you will be using a custom frequency with this provider, scroll down to Custom (1) and push EDIT NAME key. Use the UP or DOWN and LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to name this frequency. Push EDIT VALUE key and use the UP or DOWN and LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to enter the frequency. Push ACCEPT key. Your customized frequency should appear as the Satellite Frequency.
GPS Setup
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SATELLITE DIFFERENTIAL SETUP
Oministar Satellite Beacon Frequencies: Eastern USA 1556.825
Central USA 1554.497
Western USA (1) 1551.429 Western USA (2) 1551.489 Australia 1558.510 Europe 1531.230 South America (1) 1541.705 South America (2) 1541.715 Custom (1) 0000.0 Custom (2) 0000.0
ACCEPT
CANCEL
SATELLITE DIFFERENTIAL SETUP
Oministar Satellite Beacon Frequencies: Eastern USA 1556.825 Central USA 1554.497 Western USA (1) 1551.429 Western USA (2) 1551.489 Australia 1558.510 Europe 1531.230 South America (1) 1541.705 South America (1) 1541.705
Custom (1) 0000.0
Custom (2) 0000.0
ACCEPT
EDIT
NAME
EDIT
VALUE
CANCEL
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If you will
be using…
Omnistar Call the Omnistar subscription number (713-785-5850 in
SATELLITE DIFFERENTIAL SETUP
Differential Source Satellite
Differential Provider RACAL
Satellite Frequency 1553.345000
Satellite Baud Rate 1200
Provider User Code 8111
OMNISTAR Code 00000000000000000000000000
Then…
the USA) and give them the number to the right of the GPS serial number. Omnistar will then give you a 24-digit code. Key the code into the right of Omnistar Code using UP and DOWN ARROW keys. Once the code is entered, press ACCEPT key to send the code to the unit. Now press EXIT key to return to GPS SETUP screen, press EXIT key to return to operating screen. After 30 minutes, the receiver should start receiving corrections and display a “D” in the upper right hand corner of the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor.
ACCEPT
GPS Setup
CANCEL
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If you will
Then…
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RACAL At SATELLITE DIFFERENTIAL SETUP screen
Differential Source will be highlighted press EDIT key and use UP or DOWN ARROW key until Satellite is displayed and press ACCEPT key. Scroll down to Differential Provider and press EDIT key. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key until RACAL is displayed and press ACCEPT key. Scroll down to Satellite Frequency and press EDIT key. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select your region and press ACCEPT key. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select your region and press ACCEPT key. If you will be using a custom frequency with this provider, scroll down to Custom (1) and push EDIT NAME key. Use the UP or DOWN and LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to name this frequency. Push EDIT VALUE key and use the UP or DOWN and LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to enter the frequency. Push ACCEPT key. Your customized frequency should appear as the Satellite Frequency.
SATELLITE DIFFERENTIAL SETUP
RACAL Satellite Beacon Frequencies: North American East 1553.345
North American Mntn 1554.350
North American West 1556.225 Australia 1558.525 Europe 1531.210 South Africa 1552.640 Custom (1) 0000.0 Custom (2) 0000.0 Custom (3) 0000.0 Custom (4) 0000.0
ACCEPT
CANCEL
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SATELLITE DIFFERENTIAL SETUP
RACAL Satellite Beacon Frequencies: North American East 1553.345 North American Mntn 1554.350 North American West 1556.225 Australia 1558.525 Europe 1531.210 South Africa 1552.640 Custom (1) 0000.0 Custom (2) 0000.0 Custom (3) 0000.0 Custom (4) 0000.0
If you will
ACCEPT
Then…
EDIT
NAME
EDIT
VALUE
be using …
RACAL Call the RACAL subscription number (713-784-4482 in the
USA) and give them the number to the right of the GPS serial number. RACAL will activate a code for the serial number that was given. After the serial number is called in, press the EXIT key to return to operating screen. A “D” should appear in the upper right hand corner of the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor. Within 15 to 30 minutes the receiver should start receiving corrections from RACAL.
SATELLITE DIFFERENTIAL SETUP
Differential Source Satellite Differential Provider RACAL Satellite Frequency 1553.345000 Satellite Baud Rate 1200 Provider User Code 8111 OMNISTAR Code 00000000000000000000000000
ACCEPT
GPS Setup
CANCEL
CANCEL
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Introduction
Order of Keys
Press the CAL key to view the following calibration menu items.
You must calibrate the monitor for it to be accurate.
The calibration section contains instructions for the following items:
Cal Set Setup 3-2 Calibrating Seed Cotton Weight 3-6 Calibrating Area 3-12 Calibrating Distance 3-14 Calibrating Stop Height 3-17 Calibrating Vibration 3-19 Log Sheets (At the end of this section)
Press the MENU key until you see the following on the display.
Item Page
SUMMARY CAL SETUP DIAG
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Setup Screen
Introduction
Cotton Cal Set
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The Calibration Set is used to create categories of different types of cotton, different harvest conditions, or any other crop condition unique to your operation you wish to identify. Your monitor is calibrated based on the harvested loads of these calibration sets in a field. For example, in the screen below, Cal Set 1 could be named for a specific type of cotton, or could be a Cal Set you create during harvest because of changes observed (post rain, green cotton, etc) in the cotton.
Many users of the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor believe it is important to have the monitor calibrated as accurately as possible at all times.
When the physical characteristics of the cotton change, there can be a shift in the accuracy of the yield monitor. This means that if the average error was at 1% (ranging from +3 to –1%) and the conditions change causing an error shift to 10% it would also have the same range 12% to 8%. Within each characteristic change, the yield monitor will be very consistent. If you goal is to make a yield map showing the variability relative to other areas within that field, you generally should not need to re-calibrate. This is assuming that most physical characteristics of the cotton are generally similar within a field. In addition, you will have the opportunity to scale the data in SMS mapping software and correct any error.
Create a name for an actual variety of cotton planted or for different harvest conditions. To view the cotton Cal Set setup screen press the:
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Edit Name
Changing a Setting
Example of cal set setup screen:
Step Action
1 Press EDIT NAME key. 2 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to change the letter. Use the
3 Press the ACCEPT key to complete the name change.
Step Action
1 Press the EDIT SETTINGS key to move to another screen and
2 Press the EDIT key to change the desired item. Use the UP or
3 Press the EXIT key once you have made all the settings.
LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to add letters or numbers to the name.
change the settings of the default bale size, lint percent, and C values. Refer to the screen below. See section below for further details on editing the C values.
DOWN ARROW keys to change the value. Once you have changed the value press the ACCEPT key.
Cal Set Setup
Type indicating
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Cal Set Setup
Bale size Lint percent
Setting Initial C Numbers
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Example of cal set setup screen:
Bale size can be set between 200 and 800 pounds
Sets the percent of lint per bale. (Lint turn out.)
The three C Numbers, C1, C2 and C3 determine the pounds of cotton the monitor calculates. At first, the C1, C2 and C3 will be set to default value, these initial numbers will change and become more accurate after you have calibrated.
The C values: C1, C2, and C3 represent the following:
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C1: C1 is the vibration cal number. This number represents some
minimum value that the sensors must output before cotton flow is calculated. Any signal below this value will not be recorded and cannot be modified by post calibration. This is the number to be adjusted if a significant amount of cotton is accumulating when sitting still in logging mode. (this value should only be adjusted after all other possible sources are ruled out.) Increase the value to decrease the influence of vibration. Default value is 25.
C2: This value is a scaling value that should never be changed.
C3: The C3 value is the value that will change as a result of performing a
calibration on that cal set. This represents a mathematical value used to calculate the yield, specific to that cal set.
The C values can be edited as described in the previous steps.
IMPORTANT: Do not change the C numbers after you have calibrated. If you change the C number after calibration, the accuracy of the monitor will be effected.
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Calibrating Seed Cotton Weight
Calibration Procedure
Before You Begin
Harvesting Calibration Loads
Before the monitor will accurately measure weight, you must calibrate the monitor for seed cotton weight (lbs) before you harvest. You should be able to calibrate the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor for load weight to an average error of 3 percent to 5 percent.
Although it is recommended, you do not have to calibrate load weight at the beginning of the season to get accurate results. When you calibrate the monitor, it will automatically correct weights for all the loads of that cotton calibration set that were previously harvested.
The monitor calibrates itself on the basis of actual weights you enter into the monitor. You get the actual load weights by weighing the load on accurate scales or by obtaining accurate module weights for a load from your gin.
IMPORTANT: For accurate calibration results, you should obtain at least two calibration loads for each calibration set. Three calibration loads should reflect the conditions present for the remainder of the harvesting under that calibration set.
You will get the best results when conditions are the same throughout all loads harvested within a cotton calibration set. So, it is best to harvest calibration loads during the afternoon, when moisture is normally at its lowest point of the day. Moisture variations will have an impact on scale readings, although it will not in large affect the monitors estimated weight or maps generated from the yield data. Keep in mind the optical flow sensors are measuring volume and the scales are measuring weight. The amount of volume the monitor reads is then matched with the scale weight, thus calibrating the monitor.
Also, different varieties are more or less fluffy and have different seed mass so they should not be mixed within a single calibration for maximum accuracy.
Carefully follow these directions when harvesting your calibration loads.
The following procedure applies to both first and second pick calibrations.
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Step Action
Seed Cotton Weight
1 With the cotton picker stopped, the cotton basket completely empty,
and a hauling vehicle empty, set the monitor on a load that does not have any data. Make sure the load is set on the correct cotton calibration set.
2 Harvest cotton into the calibration load in the monitor.
NOTE: Harvest 3,000 or more lbs for calibration loads.
3 Unload one or more times into the hauling vehicle, finishing with
the following:
• Cotton basket again empty
• All the cotton from the calibration load on the hauling vehicle
• No cotton from any other picker on the hauling vehicle
4 Immediately change to another load that does not have any data. 5 Weigh the cotton on the hauling vehicle and record the actual load
weight on a log sheet in the back of this section of the manual.
NOTE: If you are using a weigh wagon to weigh the cotton, make
sure the wagon has been calibrated properly.
6 Repeat the above steps and harvest another calibration load. You
can also enter an actual weight and calibrate as you obtain each actual weight.
To view the weight calibration screen press the:
Calibrating Seed Cotton Weight
Screen
MENU key CAL key WEIGHT key
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Procedure
Calibrating Seed Cotton Weight
Calibration
COTTON CALIBRATION
F1: North 80
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ACT. WEIGHT: MEASURED WEIGHT 13000 lb
% ERROR 2.5 %
CLEAR
WEIGHT
13325
EXIT
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ACT. WEIGHT
% ERROR
F2: 99B
-
80AC
L2: 9352
21789
-0.4 %
L3: 9352
+0.4 %
L4: 9352
-
0.0 %
L5: -0.8 %
L1: 9281
20900
-0.2 %
L2: 9281
22400
+0.1 %
WEIGHT
ON/OFF
CAL
Step Action
1 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to select the cotton calibration
set. Press the ENTER WEIGHT key.
2 Refer to the next screen and change the load (and field if necessary)
to a load for which you want to enter an actual weight. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to change the field or load, depending on which is selected.
You must have the field or load line selected (rectangular box surrounds line) before you can change a field or load. To select either field or load, press the key to the right of the field or load line.
If the Fields and loads do not appear that you feel should, check the previous screen to verify you selected the correct cal set.
3 Press the key to right of the "Act. Weight" line to select that line. 4 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys and enter the actual weight for
the load. Press the ACCEPT key.
5 Repeat steps 2-4, and enter all the actual weights for all the
calibration loads.
6 Press the EXIT key once you have finished to return to the screen
where you selected the cal set.
7 Press the SHOW CAL LOADS key to view the screen below.
Example of calibration loads screen:
COTTON CALIBRATION : COTTON1
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F4: SMITH
EDIT
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Calibrating Seed Cotton Weight
Step Action
8 The screen above allows you to include a load in the calibration or
exclude it by “unchecking” it and turning it off.
9 Press the PERFORM CAL key to start the calibration. The monitor
will start calibrating and then it will stop and display "Full Calibration Complete".
NOTE: The calibration error is the percent difference between the actual weight and the estimated weight. The maximum error is the error of the calibration load that has the highest error.
Example: Actual weight: 10,000 Lbs. Estimated weight: 10,100 Lbs. Error: + 1 %
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Good Calibration Results:
If you have three or more calibration loads, your goal after completing a calibration should be to achieve an average error of less than 5 percent and a maximum error of 10 percent
If you have at least three calibration loads, and you find a load with a high calibration error after completing the calibration, you should remove the load as a calibration load by pressing the CAL ON/OFF key. Press the PERFORM CAL key again to restart the calibration.
Once you are satisfied with your calibration results, press the EXIT key until you return to the main operating screen.
Reasons for high calibration errors on loads
• Cotton calibration set is incorrectly set for the load
• Cotton moisture or density is considerably different between loads.
• Actual pounds value is not correct
• Cotton weighed is not the same amount of cotton that was harvested into
the load (for example: picker basket was not empty before starting the load or forgot to change loads in the monitor and added more cotton into the load (in the monitor) after cotton weighed or cotton spilled onto the ground)
• Installation problem with flow sensor
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Recalibrating the Monitor
Periodic Checks for Accuracy
To improve the monitor’s calibration accuracy, you can add or eliminate a calibration load and recalibrate the monitor at any time. If you have not achieved satisfactory calibration results after entering 3 to 4 calibration loads something is wrong. Refer to the Troubleshooting Section instead of adding more actual weights.
Throughout the season you should occasionally check the monitor for calibration accuracy by weighing a monitor load of cotton. If you find the monitor is not accurate, enter that actual weight into the monitor and calibrate the monitor again.
It is recommended you verify the calibration when you observe a change in lint density or seed mass for example; when changing seed varieties or continuing harvest after a heavy rain.
If a difference is found, you would want to create a new Cal Set, otherwise previous data will be affected.
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Calibrating Area
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Adjusting Field Area
Area Calibration Screen
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If you know the exact field area, you can adjust the monitor field area to the correct value after you finish the field. Follow these steps to adjust the field area:
To view the area calibration screen press the:
MENU key CAL key AREA key
Example of area calibration screen:
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Calibration Procedure
Step Action
1 Change the field to a field for which you know the exact area. Select
2 Select the "Actual Area" line by pressing the key to the right of the
3 Press the PERFORM CAL key. Press the ACCEPT key. 4 Repeat steps 1-4 for all the fields for which you know the actual
5 Press the EXIT key once you have finished.
NOTE:
• The monitor proportionally adjusts all the load areas so that the areas
from all the loads equal the total field area.
• The "Area Cal" number is the actual area divided by the area the
monitor originally counted. When you press the PERFORM CAL key, the monitor determines the area calibration number and adjusts the measured area accordingly.
• Usually the monitor slightly over counts area when turning on the ends
due to error in not turning on and off area counting exactly at the start and end of a pass. It is suggested that you determine an average percent error in counting area and adjust the field area accordingly, even if you do not know the exact field area. Typical area calibration numbers for harvesting row crops are 97-99%.
(rectangular box surrounds line) the field by pressing the key to the right of the line displaying field. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to change the field.
line displaying actual area. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to set the actual area.
area.
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Calibration
Introduction
Distance
Screen
Choosing Speed Sensor
You must calibrate distance for a primary or secondary speed setting of WHEEL, TRACK or RADAR.
To view the distance calibration screen press the:
You must choose the speed sensor you are using for ground speed before you can calibrate distance. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select either:
• WHEEL
• TRACK
• RADAR
Press the ENTER DISTANCE key after you have set the ground speed sensor.
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MENU key
CAL key
DISTANCE key
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Calibrate Distance
Procedure
Preparing to
Calibration
You must accurately measure a known distance, setting flags or making a mark at each end of the path.
NOTE:
• Use at least a 200 feet travel path to obtain an accurate calibration.
• For maximum accuracy, calibrate on a ground surface that is similar to
field conditions.
Example of distance calibration screen:
Calibrating Distance
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NOTE:
• Upon pressing PERFORM CAL, the monitor automatically adjusts the
• You can manually change the "pulses / 100 ft" number. Select "pulses /
NOTE:
You should record the pulses/100 ft on the log sheet provided. If problems with the monitor occur, you can enter this value and you will not have to repeat the Distance Calibration. This value can also be accessed under the "Vehicle Setup" screen, then "Sensor Config".
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Step Action
1 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to set the actual distance to
the known length of the travel path.
NOTE: The actual distance line must be selected (rectangular box
surrounds line) before you can set the actual distance. Press the
key to the right of the actual distance line to select it if it is not
already selected.
2 Position the vehicle at the beginning of the travel path. Pick a spot
on the vehicle and align it with the mark at the beginning of the
travel path. Press the START TRAVEL key. 3 Drive the length of the path stopping at the end marker and press
the STOP TRAVEL key. 4 Press the PERFORM CAL key to calibrate the distance. Press the
ACCEPT key to accept the calibration. 5 Press the CLEAR DISTANCE key and repeat steps 2-4 and drive
the travel path again to double check the accuracy of the distance
calibration. 6 Press the EXIT key twice after you have finished calibrating
distance.
"pulses / 100 ft" number so that the "Measured Distance" is equal to the "Actual Distance".
100 ft" by pressing the key to the right of the line. Then use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to set the number. Do not change this number after calibrating.
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Calibration
Calibration
Introduction
Stop Height
Screen
The stop height is the height at which the head must be raised at the end of a pass to shut off area counting. The stop height number is a reference number for the monitor to determine the height of the head. It does not pertain to feet or inches of height.
The stop height number must be set.
You must have the monitor installed in the picker to set the stop height.
To view the stop height calibration screen press the:
MENU key
CAL key
STOP HEIGHT key
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Calibrating Stop Height
Step Action
1 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to select stop height setting. 2 Press the SET HEIGHT key.
Step Action
3 Move the picker head to the height at which you want the monitor to
4 Press the SET HEIGHT key. The monitor will automatically set the
5 Press the EXIT key twice to return to the main operating screen.
NOTE: You can manually adjust the stop height number by pressing the UP or DOWN ARROW key when the screen above is displayed. Adjustment of the sensor maybe needed to gain more range of motion. Adjust the point at which the chain attaches to the threaded rod and/or adjust the location that the chain is attached to the head.
stop counting area.
stop height setting equal to the current stop height. Press the ACCEPT key.
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Calibrating for Vibration
C Numbers
The vibration calibration is not automated at this time. If you suspect that vibration is causing false cotton flow, call Ag Leader Technology Technical Support at 515-232-5363.
Refer to the previous section on “Calibrating Seed Cotton Weight” where the C Values are discussed.
The three C Numbers, C1, C2 and C3 determine the pounds that the monitor calculates. You can display the C numbers by pressing the SET UP CAL then EDIT SETTINGS at the cotton weight calibration screen where you choose the cotton calibration set.
IMPORTANT: Do not change the C numbers after you have calibrated.
Refer to the previous section on “Calibrating Seed Cotton Weight” where the C Values are discussed.
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Calibration
Log Sheet
Field Load
# Name # Name
Set
After Calibration – Record C Values
Cal. Set Name:
C1 C1 C1 C2 C2 C2 C3 C3 C3
Comments:
Actual Indicated
Date Lbs Lbs Acres Yield Comments
Cal. Set Name:
Comments:
Cal. Set Name:
Comments:
Speed Sensor Pulses/Rev (under Vehicle Setup)
Calibration
Log Sheet
Field Load
# Name # Name
Set
After Calibration – Record C Values
Cal. Set Name:
C1 C1 C1 C2 C2 C2 C3 C3 C3
Comments:
Speed Sensor Pulses/Rev (under Vehicle Setup)
Actual Indicated
Date Lbs Lbs Acres Yield Comments
Cal. Set Name:
Comments:
Cal. Set Name:
Comments:
Calibration
Log Sheet
Field Load
# Name # Name
Set
After Calibration – Record C Values
Cal. Set Name:
C1 C1 C1 C2 C2 C2 C3 C3 C3
Comments:
Speed Sensor Pulses/Rev (under Vehicle Setup)
Actual Indicated
Date Lbs Lbs Acres Yield Comments
Cal. Set Name:
Comments:
Cal. Set Name:
Comments:
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Operation Overview
Important Notices
Section Contents
The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor must be properly setup and calibrated. Carefully read and follow the directions in the setup and calibration section before using the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor.
This section contains instructions for the following items.
Item Page
Fields and Loads 4-2 On Screen Mapping 4-4 Area Counting 4-6 Marking 4-8 Logging Map Data to a Card 4-10 Using a GPS Receiver 4-14 Using a Radar Gun 4-16 Diagnostics 4-17 Display Items 4-24 Summary 4-27 Swath Setting 4-31 Flow Sensor Alarms 4-32 Load Settings 4-35 Checking Data Accuracy 4-36 Updating Operating Program 4-38 Site Verification 4-40 Navigate 4-43 Boundary 4-48 Grid 4-51
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Recommendations
Field
All the information recorded by the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor must be recorded in a field and load. The field and load that the monitor is set on is found on the top line of the main operating screen.
Fields
You should at least create all the fields and name them before you begin to use the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor. You can create and name your fields using any operating mode. You should choose field names that you can use year after year. If you have multiple cotton monitors harvesting in the same field, setup the same field names with the same field number. This will simplify merging yield data into one map from multiple machines.
Loads
You can also create and name loads within fields before you use the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor. New loads can be created on-the-fly. Load numbers do not have to match between monitors of multiple machines in the field.
Definition:
Load: A load is used to subdivide a field into smaller sections. The monitor load is not associated with the picker basket, wagon, or truck load.
Load
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Fields and Loads
Creating/Naming
Changing Fields and
Loads
Instructions for creating and naming fields and loads are in the setup section.
The top line of the display indicates the field and load, which are currently selected. The monitor can display either field totals or load totals. If field totals are displayed, the current load is not indicated.
Changing Field
If the field totals are not displayed, press the FIELD key twice and use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to change the field. Press the ACCEPT key to change to a different field.
Changing Load
Press the LOAD key twice and use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to scroll through the loads. Press the ACCEPT key to change to the different load.
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On Screen Mapping
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Introduction
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The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor can show a coverage map on its display of the path the combine, tractor or other vehicle has traveled for the field. The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor makes the map from all the GPS data for the selected field that is on the card inserted in the monitor.
The map only shows the path the vehicle has driven or covered, it does not show any yield values.
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Making a Map
You must have the card that was used to log a field’s GPS data inserted into the monitor to make an on the screen map for a field. You must also have the log file that was used to log a field’s GPS data set as the current log file at the card setup screen. If you used more than one log file to log the GPS data for a field, you can only make a map from the GPS data that is on one of the log files.
You can display the map on the go and watch it being created as you drive. You can view the map at any time as long as the memory card is in the monitor.
At this time you can only make a map for a field and not individual loads.
Follow the steps below to make a map.
Step Action
1 Set the monitor on the field for which you desire to make a map. 2 With the card inserted and the appropriate log file set as the current
3 Press the HIDE MAP key to stop viewing the map and see the
NOTE:
• If the monitor is set on a field for which there is not any GPS data on
the card and you press the SHOW MAP key, the screen will still change but the left half of the screen will be blank.
• The monitor automatically scales the map so that the largest view of the
map can be displayed in the left half of the screen.
log file at the card setup screen, press the SHOW MAP key. The screen will change and the map will be displayed on the left half of the screen and the other normal display items will be on the right half of the screen.
normal display items on the full screen.
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On Screen Mapping
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Area Counting
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Introduction
Stop Height
Area Count Stop Beeps
In the bottom right corner of the display, the monitor always displays either:
• AREA ON or
• AREA OFF
The area count switch is located on the bottom right corner of the front panel. The switch manually controls area counting. The header sensor, implement switch or spray booms automatically turns area counting on and off if the area count switch is in the up position.
When the switch is in the down position, the monitor displays and flashes "Area Off" and stops counting area.
When the switch is in the up position, the monitor will display "Area On" and count area unless the header sensor, implement switch or spray booms are connected and are automatically shutting off area counting.
The stop height number in the monitor determines at what head position the monitor will turn on and off area counting. Refer to the calibrating stop height instructions in the calibration section.
This setting determines how many times the monitor will beep to indicate that the monitor is not counting area when turning on the ends. To view and change the area count stop beeps you must press the SETUP key and then the VEHICLE key. Instructions for changing the area count stop beeps are in the setup section under vehicle setup.
NOTE:
• It is recommended that the area count stop beeps be set high enough so
that lowering the picker head after turning on the ends turns off the beeping rather than the beeps just timing out. This gives the operator an audible signal that the monitor is counting area again.
• Usually an area count stop beeps value of 20 to 30 is high enough.
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Sensor
Ground Speed
The monitor can record its ground speed from three different sources:
Ground Speed Sensor Primary Speed Sensor Speed sensor on transmission WHEEL Radar gun RADAR GPS receiver (must be rated for accurate
ground speed, GPS2000/2100, Add-On GPS3000/3100 and Trimble AgGPS receivers)
To view and change the ground speed sensor you must press the SETUP key and then the VEHICLE key. Instructions for changing the speed sensor setting are in the setup section under vehicle setup. You have to calibrate distance for wheels, tracks, or radar, depending on which ground speed sensor you use. Refer to the distance calibration instructions in the calibration section. The primary speed sensor type is recorded for each load. If you have recorded data for several loads but, you had the wrong primary speed sensor setting, you can switch the speed sensor setting on the loads. Refer to load settings instructions in the operation instructions. If you are getting your ground speed from a GPS receiver and you lose your GPS signal, the monitor will take readings from the secondary speed sensor.
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Area Counting
GPS
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Marking
Introduction
Setting Up Marks
Making Marks
Step Action
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You must have a GPS receiver and memory card to do field marking. To perform field marking you can use the internal marker selection keys built into the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor to identify the 4 marks available or connect the external field marker device. You can not use both at the same time. You can make marks in all operating modes of the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that under the CONSOLE setup key, you have the Field Marker set correctly to either INTERNAL or EXTERNAL.
If you are using the internal marks, you can rename the marks and also set them up as a continuous or spot mark. If you are using the external Field Marker, you can not rename the marks but can do continuous or spot marking.
Continuous marking
Making several marks in a row (for example: marking large weed patches or tile lines).
Spot marking
Marking just one mark (for example: marking a rock or tile hole).
Press the SETUP key and MARKS key to display the marker setup screen and name and set the internal marks. If you are using the external Field Marker, you do not need to make any settings on the Marker Setup screen.
You can mark more than one item at a time. When a mark is turned on the monitor will beep and the mark will flash.
Follow the steps below to make marks when using the internal marks.
1 Display FIELD, LOAD, MARKS on the bottom by pressing the
MENU key .
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Step
2 Press MARKS key.
Action
3
Marks that are set as a Continuous Mark Press the marker key to start marking at the beginning of the area you want to mark. Press the marker key again to stop marking after you have driven through and reached the end of the area that you want to mark.
Marks that are set as a Spot Mark Press the marker key once when you are directly over the item you want to mark. The monitor will log one mark and automatically shut off the marking for that mark.
4 After you have finished marking, press the MENU key again to
display FIELD, LOAD, MARKS on the bottom.
Follow the steps below to make marks when using the external Field Marker.
Continuous Marking: Press the ON key on the appropriate switch at the start of the distance to mark. Travel all the way through the distance, and at the end, press the OFF key on that switch.
Spot Marking: Press the MARK key once on the appropriate switch just as the vehicle passes over the location of the item in the field.
Connecting External Field
The external Field Marker connects to Port 1. Make sure that under CONSOLE setup Field Marker is set to EXTERNAL.
Marker
Mapping Marks
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The marks you make in the field are all logged to the memory card. If you read your card into a mapping program, your marks should appear on your yield map.
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Logging Map Data on Card
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Introduction
Memory Card Requirements
Setting Monitor to Log to Card
The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor can read position information from a GPS receiver and record data for mapping. To save GPS data, you must use a memory card. You must use a mapping software to download and archive data on a memory card.
IMPORTANT: You must copy memory to every log file you create and log to before you read the card into your computer. This is done automatically when the monitor powers down with the card in the slot.
The following characteristics are required of memory cards you intend to use with the monitor:
Card Type Sizes Specifications (all cards) SANDISK
ATA Flash card
IMPORTANT: ATA Flash cards are the only brand of ATA Flash cards that are guaranteed to work in the PF3000.
Note: 32 MB SANDISK ATA Flash cards are available from your Ag Leader Technology dealer.
Press the SETUP key and CARD key to view the card setup screen. Set the logging device to a card and select or create a log file.
If you turn the monitor on or start the picker fan(s) without a card in the monitor and the monitor is set to log to a card, the monitor will display "INSERT CARD. When you insert the card, a log file will be created and the monitor will return to the main screen.
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2 to 32 megabytes (max)
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Type 1 or 2 PCMCIA 68-pin connection 200 ns speed rating
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Logging Interval
Setting the
Log File
Press the SETUP key and CARD key to view the card setup screen. Set the logging interval to 1, 2 or 3 seconds.
When the monitor records a reading for any one of the logging intervals, it takes an average of all the yield readings in that interval.
The number of hours of instantaneous data that can be logged on a memory card depends on the card size and logging interval listed below.
Ag Leader 20 M ATA Flash Card Ag Leader 32 M ATA Flash Card
NOTE: The logging hours available can vary from the numbers shown above due to a variety of operating conditions. The number of fields and loads, as well as the number of separate files copied to the memory card all affect the log file size.
The number of readings taken per foot traveled are also dependent on your logging interval:
3 mph 5 mph
The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor requires a log file to store GPS data on a memory card. The log file will always have a ".PFL" extension and be named with the date the file was created.
Example: 98081502.PFL This file was the second log file created on 08/15/98.
Approximate Logging Hours Until Card is Full
1 sec 2 sec 3 sec
25.8 47.2 65.2
41.2 75.5 104.3
1 sec 2 sec 3 sec
4.4 8.8 13.2
7.3 14.6 21.9
Logging Map Data on Card
Distance Traveled (ft)
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Inserting Memory Cards
Type of Card Log file criteria
SANDISK ATA
FLASH card
In order to log instantaneous GPS data or copy field and load data to a memory card, a log file must be selected. The monitor will prompt you when you turn it on to select or create a log file. Refer to the steps below to select/create a log file after you have turned the monitor on.
Step Action
1 With the memory card inserted into the PF3000, card setup screen
displayed, and "Log File" selected, press the EDIT key.
2 Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to select a log file. If a log
file does not exist on the card or you do not want to log to any of the existing log files on the card, press the CREATE FILE key to create a new log file.
3 With the desired file selected, press the ACCEPT key.
NOTE: After you read all the log files on your card into your computer (and make backup copies of files), it is recommended to erase the log file(s) on the card. This will prevent confusion on which files have been read into your computer the next time you read the card.
IMPORTANT: Before you insert the memory card into the monitor, touch the monitor with your hand to ground yourself and prevent any static electricity transfer to the monitor through the card.
Insert the end of the card that has 68 small holes into the monitor with the "front" side of the card (the side with the manufacturer’s name or logo) facing up. Be sure to insert the card completely, so that it makes good contact and remains in place. When you insert a memory card the card symbol will appear in the top right corner of the display.
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A new log file must be created for each day. Can not add to an old log file after a new file has been created. Can store multiple log files on one card.
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Space on Card
Formatting Card
Copying Data to Log File
The memory card must be formatted with a DOS format. You can format the card using the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor or your computer and card reader (using Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 and 98. Windows NT is not supported). Refer to the instructions for formatting a card in the Card Setup section.
To copy memory to log files that are not set as the current log file, press the SETUP key and CARD key. Press the SHOW FILES key and select one of the log files. Press the FILE OPTIONS key and press the COPY TO FILE key.
At the card setup screen, press the COPY TO CARD key to copy memory to the file set as the log file (this is the same copy to card function that happens during shut down).
IMPORTANT: Formatting a card erases all data on the card.
IMPORTANT: If you have logged to two or more files during the day without coping to card; when you power down the monitor, only the LAST log file will be copied to card.
Logging Map Data on Card
Logging Data to a Memory Card
Operating Mode Condition to start logging to card
Checking Free
When the monitor logs data to a memory card, a small arrow that points to the memory card symbol at the top right corner of the display appears.
Cotton Harvest Mode Picker units engaged (fan speed must be above
2500 rpm) and the monitor is counting area.
To check the percent of space free on the card display CARD INFO.
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Using a GPS Receiver
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Receiver
Introduction
Compatible GPS Receivers
Mounting a GPS
You can connect a GPS receiver to the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor to collect field position information for making a map. The GPS receiver sends the exact coordinates in degrees latitude and degrees longitude to the monitor every second. You must use a memory card with the monitor to record GPS position information.
NOTE: If you are using the Add-On GPS 3000 or 3100, refer to the Add­On GPS General Instructions you placed in the Options Section for specific instructions.
Almost all GPS receivers made for agriculture applications are compatible with the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor and thus meet the requirements listed below. Ag Leader Technology sells a Coast Guard compatible receiver, the Add-On GPS 3000 and also a machined Coast Guard and Satellite differential compatible receiver, the Add-On GPS 3100. Receivers other than the Add On GPS 3000/3100 must be configured to send GPS data according to the following parameters:
• NMEA standard data output protocol
• 4800-X-8-1 communications protocol
• GGA data string—the only data string needed
• Send all messages once per second
NOTE: If you use the Ag Leader GPS 2000 or GPS 2100 , Trimble AgGPS 120, 122, 132 or other high accuracy receiver that outputs the VTG data string, you can obtain ground speed readings from the GPS signal. If you are using the Add-On GPS 3000/3100, you can get ground speed from it also, but outputting the VTG string does not apply.
Follow the mounting instructions provided with the GPS receiver. Some general guidelines are listed below for mounting the receiver on a vehicle.
• Make sure the GPS antenna is in the middle of the vehicle.
• Generally, the antenna should be the highest point on the vehicle.
• Keep the antenna away from "electrical noise" sources, such as a cab fan
• On most cotton harvesters, the center of the cab is the highest, safest
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motor or the engine compartment.
place to mount the GPS antenna.
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Connecting a Receiver to the Monitor
GPS Status Indicator
The GPS receiver connects to Port 1 on the monitor. The GPS receiver normally has a separate power cable that connects to a 12-volt power source. You can supply power to the GPS receiver through the GPS cable that connects to Port 1. Pin 4 is switched 12 volts and pin 6 is ground.
The GPS manufacturer supplies the cable that connects the GPS receiver to the monitor. If the cable provided with your receiver is not specifically designed for the PF3000, you must use a GPS null modem cable that you can purchase through your Ag Leader Technology dealer. You will know that you need to use the GPS null modem cable if your GPS cable does not insert into port 1 of the PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor or if the monitor does not receive the GPS signal when the GPS cable is connected (no D or G in the top display).
IMPORTANT: Do not use a null modem that you buy from a store because most have the wrong connections and can cause damage.
NOTE: The GPS null modem cable switches pins 2 and 3, and pin 5 goes straight through. Refer to the reference section for the pin-outs of Port 1.
The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor will display a "D" and "G" on the top right corner of the display to indicate you have a GPS signal. If you do not have a GPS receiver connected you will see two dashes "- -".
NOTE:
• A "D" indicates that you have a differential signal.
• A large "G" indicates that you have a GPS signal and your GPS
receiver is tracking four or more satellites.
• A small "g" indicates that you have a GPS signal but your GPS receiver
is tracking only three satellites.
Your GPS receiver must track four or more satellites (large "G") to get an elevation reading.
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Using a GPS Receiver
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Using a Radar Gun
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Introduction
Necessary Cables
Installing a Radar In a Cotton Picker
Changing Speed Setting
To more accurately measure ground speed on sloping fields or in muddy conditions where the wheels slip, you can use a radar gun. Sensors compatible with the monitor are:
• Dickey-john • Case IH Magnum
• Magnavox • John Deere
• MicroTrak sonar gun
If you intend to use a radar gun, you must buy a radar cable for your specific sensor from an Ag Leader Technology dealer.
Step Action
1 Disconnect the existing ground speed cable from your picker speed
sensor at the distribution cable. Leave the cable routed in case you want to use the picker’s speed sensor again.
2 Mount the radar unit on the picker in a position where it will not be
damaged and will be aimed between plant rows. Consult your installation instruction.
3 Route the radar cable (or if Dickey-john, the radar unit's integral
cable) to the Distribution cable of the PF3000.
4 Connect the radar cable (if Dickey-john, integral cable) to the four-
pin round connector on the distribution cable.
Press the SETUP key and VEHICLE key to view the vehicle setup screen. Refer to the vehicle setup instructions in the setup section and change the primary speed sensor to "Radar". You must perform a distance calibration for radar. Refer to the distance calibration instructions in the calibration instructions.
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Introduction
Order of Keys
(Harvest Mode)
The diagnostic screens provide troubleshooting and reference information for the PF3000.
Press the MENU key until you see the following keys on the display.
Press the DIAG key to view the following setup menu items.
Press the bottom LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to
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The following are examples of diagnostic screens:
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Diagnostics
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DIAGNOSTI
CS: FLOW DATA
SENSOR
RAW FLOW
TIME
NUM
STATUS
1 0 10 1 OK
DIAGNOSTICS: SENSOR DATA
3 0 0 0 0 0
4 0 0 0 0 0
Flow Data Screen
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This screen shows the raw flow readings from each sensor broken down by each lens.
2 0 10 1 OK 3 0 10 1 OK 4 0 10 1 OK
SENSOR
DATA
EXIT
SENSOR A B C D E
1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
EXIT
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DIAGNOSTICS: SIGNAL STRENGTH
SENSOR
A B C D E
1 8120
10659
10985
10258
9269
DIAGNOSTICS: SENSOR INFO
3 2.0 2.11
4 2.0 2.11
Signal Strength
This screen shows the signal strength from each sensor broken down by each lens. This number is used to indicate the amount of light coupled from the emitter to the detector. After a new installation and before picking, this value should be greater than 8000 or higher.
2 9145 8736 8000 9602 9387 3 8630 9842 10089 9367 8934 4 10367 11356 10758 9158 9698
Diagnostics
Sensor Info
EXIT
This screen shows the hardware and firmware revisions of each sensor.
SENSOR HW REVISION FW REVISION
1 2.0 2.11 2 2.0 2.11
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SENSOR
TMO
CSUM
FRAME
OVRFL
NORSP
NODAT
1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 0 0 0 0 0 0
SENSOR
PKT CSUN
PKTFR
ADDR
FRAN
ORUN
1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sensor Com
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This screen shows communication errors detected by the monitor broken down by sensor
DIAGNOSTICS: SENSOR COMM
RESET
PORT
SENSOR
EXIT
DIAGNOSTICS: SENSOR
MESSAGES
EXIT
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DIAGNOSTICS: SENSOR COMM
SENSOR
TMO
CSUM
FRAME
OVRFL
NORSP
NODAT
1 0 0 0 0 0 0
DIAGNOSTICS: PORT
Rx Errors
Frame
Noise
0 0
0 0 0
Sensor Tracks:
Address
Checksum
Total ACK’s
NAK’s
Messages
0 0 0
Port Diagnostics
This screen shows the total communication errors detected by the monitor.
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
Diagnostics
RESET
PORT
SENSOR
EXIT
Parity Overrun 0 0 Buffer Overflows:
Sensor Message Receive Transit
MESSAGES
EXIT
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Introduction
The PFadvantage Cotton Yield Monitor has four display lines for viewing items. You can choose what items you see on the display and the position that the items appear on the display.
To change the display item on a display line you must select the line. The four keys to the right of the display each select a display line. A rectangular box surrounds the display line to show that that line is selected.
When the display line is selected the four menu items on the bottom change and show items you can select for display. Press a key below a display item to put a different display item in place of the selected display item. There are more than four display items to choose for viewing. Press the bottom LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys to scroll to the right or left and view other display items on the bottom.
When some display items (like swath) are selected, an up and down arrow symbol will appear on the right of the display line. This indicates you can change the setting of the item with the UP or DOWN ARROW keys. After you have made the change you must press the key to the right of the display line to deselect the line.
Selection Box
September 2005
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