AvMap G7 Farmnavigator User Manual

USER MANUAL

Updated to 3.10.xR software version

(where x indicates all 3.10 software versions)

Index

1. Introduction 5

1.1 Ways of using G7 Farmnavigator 5

1.2 Electrical wiring harness 5

1.3 How to install the antenna Turtle Smart 6

1.3.1 How to connect Turtle Smart
antenna to G7 Farmnavigator 6

1.3.2 Antenna Position– Transverse Axis 6

1.3.3 Antenna position - Longitudinal axis 6

1.3.4 Antenna position – Height 7

1.4 Turning the device On 7

1.5 How to use multi-touch display 8

2. Main menu and basic operations 9

2.1 DATABASE Menu 9

2.1.1 DRIVERS 10

2.1.2 FARMERS 11

2.1.3 FIELDS 12

2.1.4 PRODUCTS 13

2.1.5 LAVORI 13

2.1.6 IMPLEMENTS 13

2.2 New Job Menu 19

2.3 Continue Last Job Menu 22

2.4 Conguration Menu 23

2.4.1 Units of measurement 23

2.4.2 User preferences 24

2.4.3 Satellites 24

2.4.4 GPS antenna position on the
tractor 25

2.4.5 Auto-Steering (for G7 Plus only) 26

2.4.6 Work view layout 26

2.4.7 Remote control (for G7 Plus only) 27

2.4.8 Wireless connectivity (for G7 Plus
only) 29

2.4.9 Mirror Control (for G7 Plus only) 29

3. Job page 32

3.1 Current job information 32

3.1.1 Job name 32

3.1.2 Connected devices 32

3.1.3 Precision and reception of the
antenna 33

3.1.4 Zoom Level and compass 33

3.1.5 Area, speed, distance 34

3.2 Operative functions during Job 34

3.2.1 Start/stop 34

3.2.2 A-B lines 34

3.2.3 Field 37

3.2.4 Headlands 39

3.2.5 Obstacles 41

3.2.6 Auto-Steering system (For G7 Plus
only) 42

3.2.7 Nudge 43

4. Advanced operating modes 45

4.1 Start new job, full mode 45

4.2 Dene the eld and create new A-B

guidelines 45

4.3 Working again on dened A-B lines

using the same implement 46

4.4 Working on predened A-B lines but

with another implement 47

4.5 Create more than one A-B line during
the same job session 48

4.6 Change A-B lines during the same Job 49

4.7 Move the line to a specic point,
“Magnet” function 50

4.8 Move A-B line according a precise
value, “Street” function 51

4.9 Connect an external device to control
sections 51

5. Importing and exporting data 62

5.1 Download a job and view it in the o󰀩ce
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5.2 Import the eld boundaries in KMZ

format 63

5.3 Importing a map in SHP le format 65

5.3.1 Create a boundary in SHP le

format 68

6. Other functions 70

6.1 G7 Farmnavigator software updates 70

6.1.1 Software Update via WiFi (G7 Plus
only) 70

6.1.2 Software Update via USB 70

6.2 Video camera 71

6.2.1 Type of supported cameras 71

6.2.2 Connect a video camera 71

6.2.3 Display mode for Video camera 71

6.3 G7 Navi (Only for G7 Plus) 72

6.4 Activate a virtual NMEA output on the
“Generic” port 73

6.5 Activate the demo mode 74

7. Contacts/Customer Support 76

8. Appendix 77

Analytic Index 78

1. Introduction

1.1 Ways of using G7 Farmnavigator

Thank you for choosing AvMap G7 Farmnavigator!
Now you have the opportunity to:

- Map your elds

- Set up and save your implements

- Create guidelines for your activities

- Save all the activities done in the eld

- Congure the spray boom and have section control directly on the display during your

treatments

- Control sections automatically, when a compatible device is connected to G7 Farmnavigator

- Import and export you jobs and see them on Google Earth™

- Connect Auto-Steering Kit to take full advantage of driving capabilities

- Save the position of obstacles on the work area

- Connect a camera and control it from G7 Farmnavigator display

- Use Terrestrial Navigator (only for G7 Plus Farmnavigator, hereinafter referred to as G7 Plus)

1.2 Electrical connections

G7 Farmnavigator is provided with a bracket and a wiring with connectors to ensure an easy and
safe installation on your tractor.
Wiring harness consists of a 2A protection fuse.
The supply voltage must be within the range 10-35 Vdc
Follow the instructions included in the package.

Figure 1.2.a - Electrical connections

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9

6

9

6

9

2A Fuse

P5 PIN-OUT

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P5

5

1

P4

5

1

P3

5

GPS antenna

Controller

Generic device

PIN n° Function

2 GPS TX

3 GPS RX

4 GPS VCC

5 GPS GND

P4 PIN-OUT

PIN n° Function

2 DEVICE 2 TX

3 DEVICE 2 RX

5 DEVICE 2 GND

P3 PIN-OUT

PIN n° Function

P2

PWR +
PWR -

Power
supply

2 DEVICE 1 TX

3 DEVICE 1 RX

4 DEVICE 1 VCC

5 DEVICE 1 GND

EXTERNAL

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ALARM

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1.3 How to install Turtle Smart antenna

The procedure described below refers to Turtle Smart antenna, since it is entirely produced by AvMap
and it is the most common type of antenna used by our clients. (Please, contact the assistance if you

need clarications about the installation of third-party antennas).

Turtle Smart is provided with three magnets which ensure a quick installation on a ferromagnetic
surface.

1.3.1 How to connect Turtle Smart antenna to G7 Farmnavigator

Turtle Smart antenna is provided with a 9-pin serial cable which transfers data and power supply
between G7 Farmnavigator and Turtle Smart antenna.

Turn o󰀨 the device, and connect the 9-pin serial cable to the cable located on the bracket, marked

with “GPS Antenna”.

1.3.2 Antenna position– Transverse axis

The antenna must be located in the exact centre of the tractor. Carefully measure the exact centre
of the tractor to determine the central axis.

YES NO

Table 1.3.a How to install the antenna - Transverse Axis

1.3.3 Antenna position - Longitudinal axis

It is advisable to locate the antenna as close as possible to the front steering axles.

YES NO

Table 1.3.b How to install the antenna – Longitudinal Axis

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1.3.4 Antenna position – Height

The e󰀨ects of antenna height have to be considered in case of jobs on steep sloping grounds. In
these cases, it is recommended to install the antenna on the front of the tractor so as to reduce tilt
and oscillation error.
In all other cases (jobs on the level ground), the antenna may be positioned on the top of the tractor.

Slope Flat

Table 1.3.c How to install the antenna – Height

1.4 Turning the device on

Before turning G7 Farmnavigator on, make sure the display is connected to the bracket. Check that

the bracket is rmly anchored to the tractor and that the power cable is plugged into 12V socket.

Figure 1.4.a Turning on the display

1. Press and hold the button located in the upper right corner of the display for 2 to 3 seconds;

2. Once the device is on, the logo will be displayed on the screen;

3. Once loading is completed, a warning section will appear on the screen. Please, read it
carefully and press OK to accept and continue, and open the main menu.

NOTE: when turning the device on for the rst time, you must select the language.

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To turn the display o󰀨:

1. Press and hold the power button for 2 to 3 seconds;

2. Press “YES” to turn the device o󰀨.

It is possible to reset G7 Farmnavigator if the device cannot be normally turned on/o󰀨. The reset

button is located at the left of the power button, below the plastic cover.

Figure 1.4.b Reset the device

How to reset the device:

1. Press the button;

2. Wait for the device to reset.

ATTENTION: a reset of the device might cause data loss.

1.5 How to use multi-touch display

G7 Farmnavigator is provided with a multi-touch display which allows you to perform specic actions
with your ngers.

Tap the screen to select a button from the menu.

Move your nger to scroll through the menu or scroll through the pages.

Slide the ngers closer together or further apart to zoom in or zoom out the eld.

Touch the screen with two ngers simultaneously to rotate the eld.

Table 1.5.a Touch screen gestures and movements

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2. Main menu and basic operations

Below are the basic operations for the creation of a new job, system settings, the creation of a new
implement and working methods.

Figure 2.0 - Main menu

2.1 DATABASE menu

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Figure 2.1.a DATABASE menu

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Farmnavigator functions are designed to save and precisely organize all the information relating to each
single job. It is advisable to enter data from the outset, in order to fully exploit all the advantages of this
technology.
Through DATABASE menu, it is possible to manage all your data (insertion, visualization, editing,
elimination, exportation).

2.1.1 DRIVERS

It is possible to save all DRIVERS name.

1. Select “Add new”;

2. Enter the name, and select “OK”;

3. Tap the green arrow in the upper left corner of the screen to go back to the previous page.

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Figure 2.1.b Add a new driver

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Figure 2.1.c Driver name

Figure 2.1.d List of drivers

2.1.2 FARMERS

It is essential to save FARMERS name. FARMERS refer to all customers or landowners. If a company has
the ownership of all the worked lands, insert the name of the company in the FARMERS section.

1. Select “Add New”;

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2. Insert the name, and select “OK”;

3. Tap the green arrow in the upper left corner of the screen to go back to the previous page.

Figure 2.1.e List of farmers

2.1.3 FIELDS

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Figure 2.1.f List of elds associated with farmers or others

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It is possible to collect and save all the parcels of land worked or that must be worked. FIELD are associated
with FARMERS:

1. Select farmer name;

2. Select “Add New”;

3. Insert the name, and select “OK”;

4. Tap the green arrow in the upper left corner of the screen to go back to the previous page.

2.1.4 PRODUCTS

G7 Farmnavigator allows you to create a list of products and save their use after each activity.

1. Select “Add New”;

2. Insert the name, and select “OK”;

3. Tap the green arrow in the upper left corner of the screen to go back to the previous page.

Figure 2.1.g List of products

2.1.5 JOBS

Jobs are created automatically through the procedures described below.

2.1.6 IMPLEMENTS

In the IMPLEMENTS page, it is possible to create and congure all the implements that will be used with

G7 Farmnavigator.

1. Select “Add New”;

2. Insert the name, and select “OK”;

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Figure 2.1.h IMPLEMENTS menu

Figure 2.1.i Implement name

3. If active, select the external controller type. Select “No section control” to use the implement
without section control.

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Figure 2.1.j External control unit connection

Figure 2.1.k Implement setting

4. Select “Assembling type and o󰀨set”;

5. If the implement is mounted, tap “REAR FIX MOUNT”;

- O󰀨set 1 refers to the distance between the posterior axle and the implement operating point.

- O󰀨set 2 refers to an eventual misalignment between the implement and the centre of the tractor.

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Figure 2.1.l Rear x mount implement

Figure 2.1.m Trailed mount

6. In case of towed implement, select “TRAILED MOUNT”;

- O󰀨set 1 is the distance between the posterior axle and the junction;

- O󰀨set 2 is the distance between the junction and the implement operating point;

- O󰀨set 3 refers to a possible misalignment between the implement and the centre of the tractor;

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7. Tap the green arrow in the upper left corner of the screen to go back to the previous page;

8. Select “Job type” to enter the type of job performed by the implement;

Figure 2.1.n Implement main activity

Figure 2.1.o Working width setting

9. Tap “Working width”, insert implement width, and select “OK”;

10. Tap “Minimum turning radius” and insert the turning value indicated in the tractor registration

certicate, and select “OK”;

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Figure 2.1.p Tractor minimum turning radius setting

11. Select “OK” in the upper left corner of the page to conrm;

All the information needed are now entered. From the database menu, it is always possible to add, edit and
delete the information entered.

Figure 2.1.q List of saved implements

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2.2 New job menu

To create a new job in fast mode, that is without entering all the working parameters and starting
with your job:

1. Select “START NEW JOB”;

2. Select the implement from the “IMPLEMENT” line, tapping the downward green arrow;

Figure 2.2.a Start new job page

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Figure 2.2.b List of implements

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3. Select the name of the implement;

4. Select “OK” to switch to the job page;

Figure 2.2.c Job page

Figure 2.2.d Job type selection

5. Select “A-B” to start the job;

6. Select the type of guidelines, for example A-B parallel guidelines;

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A-B parallel guidelines

Tap this icon to work with A-B parallel guidelines.

Table 2.2.e A-B straight lines

- Tap the icon to save point A;

- Proceed few metres straight ahead to save point B;

Figure 2.2.f Parallel lines

7. A-B lines are now created;

8. Follow both the line direction displayed at the top of the page and the guidance cursor to maintain
the correct trajectory of the vehicle.

Tabel 2.2.g Distance from guideline and smart cursor

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Distance

Distance between the tractor and the A-B guideline.
The green cursor indicates how to turn the steering
wheel so as to correct the trajectory.

Smart cursor

The smart cursor is provided with two lines. It
helps user to maintain the tractor aligned with the
direction of the A-B guideline.

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2.3 Continue last job menu

G7 Farmnavigator allows you to continue the last job, accessing it directly from the Main Menu:

1. Select “CONTINUE LAST JOB” from the main menu;

2. This page shows you all the information about your last job. Select “OK” to conrm;

Figure 2.3.a Main menu – Continue last job

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Figure 2.3.b Last job conrmation page

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3. The project will be loaded. Now it is possible to continue the job.

Figure 2.3.c Last job and latest position visualization

2.4 Configuration menu

From the “CONFIGURATION” menu, it is possible to access di󰀨erent settings, parameters and customization.

2.4.1 Units of measurement

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Figure 2.4.a Units of measurement

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It is possible to congure unit of measurement for area, speed and distance:

1. Tap on “CONFIGURATION” > “Units”;

2. Select the unit that you need to modify;

3. Select the required unit of measurement;

2.4.2 User preferences

Figure 2.4.b User preferences page

It is possible to congure and edit user preferences:

1. Select “CONFIGURATION” > “User Preferences”;

2. Select the preference than has to be changed and tap the arrow to change it.

2.4.3 Satellites

This page allows you to check the satellites status and change the settings of the GNSS receiver. GNSS

settings may vary depending on the type of GNNS, for this reason the menu may look di󰀨erently from

one type to another.

1. Select “CONFIGURATION” > “Satellites”;

- MINIMUM SPEED LIMIT: This value should be close to 0 km/h only if you are using a high precision
receivers (RTK).

ATTENTION: It is strongly recommended to modify this parameter only after receiving conrmation from

technical support;

- REVERSE DETECTION: this feature indicates if the tractor is driving forward or in reverse. When
active, if the direction of travel is detected incorrectly, tap “Forward Direction” to restore normal
functioning;

- SATELLITES INFORMATION: this page displays the map of satellites and their signal strength. In
order to guarantee a correct functioning of the device, the majority of the satellites must be coloured
in green. Otherwise, wait at least 20 minutes in an open-space and dust the antenna with a wet rag.

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