Great Plains DICKEY-john Auto Section Control User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Safety Notices ..................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3
Auto Section Control Features .......................................................................................... 3
Requirements ....................................................................................................................3
Auto Section Control Installation ....................................................................................... 4
Cab Terminal Mount ......................................................................................................................... 4
Harness Connections ........................................................................................................ 5
Auto Section Terminal ........................................................................................ 7
Auto Section Power Up ..................................................................................................... 9
Understanding the Field Map ............................................................................................ 9
Path-Driven Outline .......................................................................................................................... 9
Imported External Boundary .......................................................................................................... 10
Tractor/Implement Position ............................ ... .. ................................ .. ... ... ................................... 11
Intelliag PDC Setup ........................................................................................... 13
Implement Setup .......................................................................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ............... 13
Physical Layout ............................................................................................................... 14
3 Point Hitch and Towed Hitch ....................................................................................................... 15
Rigid Cart Mount ............................................................................................................................ 16
Tow-Behind Cart ............................................................................................................................ 16
Physical Check ............................................................................................................... 17
Clutch Configuration ....................................................................................................... 18
Multiple Tru Count Output Module Assignment ............................................. ................................ 18
Tru Count Output Module Assignment ................ ... .. ................................ ... .. ... .............................. 18
Assigning Rows .............................................................................................................................. 19
Assigning Row Shutoff Switches .................................................................................................... 20
Module Output Assignment Example .................. ... .. ................................ ... .. ... .. ... ......................... 21
Implement Section Check .............................................................................................................. 21
Auto Section Control Setup ............................................................................. 23
GPS Setup ...................................................................................................................... 23
GPS Source ................................................................................................................................... 23
GPS Lag ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Baud Rate and Data Mode (RS232 only) ....................................................................................... 23
GPS Output .................................................................................................................................... 23
Tractor Setup (Articulated) ................................ .. ... .. ................................ ... .. ... .............................. 25
GPS Calibration .............................................................................................................. 26
Important GPS Calibration Notes ............................................. ... .. ... ................................ .. ... .. ....... 27
Field Preparation ............................................................................................... 29
Setting Overlap ...................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ...................................... ... .... .. 29
Run In Overlap ............................................................................................................................... 29
Run Out Overlap ............................................................................................................................ 29
Run In Skip ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Run Out Skip .................................................................................................................................. 29
Side-to-Side Overlap ......................... .. ... ... ............................... ... .. ................................ ... .. ............ 29
Important Functionality Notes ........................................................................................................ 31
Create Task .................................................................................................................................... 33
Import A Task or Field Boundary File ............................................................................. 34
Overwrite Field Boundary ............................................................................................................... 36
Auto Section Control Status ........................................................................................................... 36
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System Operation ............................................................................................. 37
Auto Section Main Screen .............................................................................................. 37
Enable Auto Section Control .................................... .... ... ... ....................................... ... .. 39
Disable Auto Section Control .......................................................................................... 39
Auto Mode ............................. ....................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ..................... 40
Manually Force Sections Off in Auto .............................................................................................. 40
Manual Mode .................................................................................................................. 41
Manual On/Off Control of Sections ................................................................................................. 41
Additional Operating Conditions ......................................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ........ 42
Adjusting Implement Position ......................... ... ................................ .. ... .. ...................................... 42
Marking/Planting Headlands ........................................................................................................... 42
Storing Headlands .................................... ...................................................................................... 43
Lost GPS Signal ............................................................................................................. 43
Out of Field Range ......................................................................................................... 44
Terminal Storage Capacity .............................................................................. 45
Clear Task ......................................................................................................................45
Diagnostics ....................................................................................................... 47
GPS Status ..................................................................................................................... 47
System Information .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ....................................... .. 48
Clutch Section Check ..................................... ................................ ... .. ... ........................................ 49
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 51
Error Codes ....................................................................................................... 55
Appendix A ............................................... .... .... .... ..... .... .... .... .... ..... .... .... .... .... .. 56
AGCO GTA Console ...................................................................................................................... 56
Appendix B ............................................... .... .... .... ..... .... .... .... .... ..... .... .... .... .... .. 57
John Deere GS2 Console ............................................................................................................... 57
Deere GS2 Console Cab Harness Connecti on s .................................... .. ................................ ... .. . 58
Warranty.............................................................................................................. 63
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SAFETY NOTICES
Safety notices are one of the primary ways to call attention to potential
hazards. An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no
safety risks involved.
This Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety
messages in this manual. When you see this symbol,
carefully read the message that follows. Be alert to
the possibility of personal injury or death.
Use of the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Use of the word CAUTION with the Safety Alert Symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid ed, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Use of the word CAUTION without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situatio n which, if not avoided,
may result in equipment damage.
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Auto Section Control
Terminal
IntelliAg
Virtual Terminal
INTRODUCTION
Auto Section Control is an automated row shutoff system that can be added
to the IntelliAg planter system to automatically shutoff individual planter
sections utilizing a GPS signal as previously planted areas are approached.
A dedicated Auto Section Control terminal displays a field map for easy
identification of external field boundaries, seeded areas, and nonseeded
areas.
Figure 1
Auto Section Control Terminal and IntelliAg Virtual Terminal
AUTO SECTION CONTROL FEATURES
• Real-time viewing of planting operation within the field without
interruption of application rate and seed monitoring information
• Unique GPS latency adjustment for calibration of row shutoff at the
precise time the planter enters a previously seeded area
• Manual override of planter sections in the event of a lost GPS signal or
in special conditions
• Section(s) shutoff and turn on when exiting or entering a headland
• Day and night mode
• Saving field data by customer, farm, field, and task structure for
viewing at a later date
REQUIREMENTS
The Auto Section Control system will only interface and operate with an
IntelliAg Planter Control system and compatible virtual terminal.
The Auto Section Control system requires the following to operate:
• Compatible with IntelliAg A1+ virtual terminal, John Deere GS2 2600
display, or AGCO C2000 virtual terminal
• Auto Section Control terminal
• GPS receiver (5 Hz minimum)
• Tru Count WSMB module
• Tru Count WSMB harness
• Implement lift switch
• Row section control switch box
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Secure VT to bracket using
4 Metric screws (included)
Secure bracket to
tractor cab using 4
SAE screws (included)
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AUTO SECTION CONTROL INSTALLATION
The Auto Section Control cab kit includes:
• Swath Control display
• Display mount
• Display to CAN harness
Refer to (Figure 3) harness connections.
CAB TERMINAL MOUNT
The Auto Section Control terminal is secured in the tractor cab by a ram
mount bracket.
• Ball mount at top and bottom of bracket allows for orientation in many
different positions.
• Wing bolt in middle of bracket tightens and secures the terminal to the
desired position.
Figure 2
Auto Section Control Terminal Mount
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Position terminal so that operator view is not obstructed and does
not interfere with tractor operation.
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Auto Section
Control Terminal
ISO
Tractor
Hitch
WSMT 2 ‘T’ Harness
467980850
Add a CAN Extension
or
CAN Terminator
WSMB
Tru Count
Output Module
Tru Count
Solenoid
Modules
(available from
Tru Count)
Tru Count
Clutch Harness
467983505
IntelliAg
Virtual Terminal
Hitch Extension
Harness
46798013x
Battery
Tractor
Power
Harness
467980455
CFM Switch
Module or
Row Control
Switch Module
467984264S1
WSMT 2
PDC Module
Tractor ECU
Master
Switch
Radar
RS232 (not
used with
Auto Section
Control)
Tractor A1
Harness
467980451A
RSM/CFM to
CAN Harness
467980330
Auto
Section
Terminal
Interface
Harness
467980458
GPS Receiver
(See Note)
Ignition
NOTE: GPS receiver connects
direct to RS232 on Auto Section
Terminal harness. Refer to
Auto Section Control Setup to
transmit GPS signal over CAN.
HARNESS CONNECTIONS
The Auto Section Control terminal connects to the IntelliAg tractor harness
for communication with the IntelliAg ISO virtual terminal. A GPS receiver is
required to provide implement position via CAN or RS232 communication.
A row control switch module/clutch folding switch module provides quick
access of turning sections on and off when manual override is required.
Ignition wire connects to switched power source.
NOTE: Refer to Appendix A and B for
harness connections when
using an AGCO or John Deere
Console.
Figure 3
Harness Connections
A DICKEY-john Tru Count output module WSMB and harness are required
for interfacing with Tru Count solenoid modules. Tru Count solenoid
modules are not supplied by DICKEY-john. The below items outlined
indicate parts required for Auto Section Control functionality.
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Day Mode Night Mode
AUTO SECTION TERMINAL
The Auto Section Control terminal displays the field coverage map that
shows real-time viewing of the planting operation and indicates the vehicle’s
current location.
NOTE: All Auto Section Control setup
is entered on the IntelliAg
virtual terminal or other
compatible displays.
• Field map appearance on the screen is adjusted using the buttons
located on the left and right side of the terminal (Figure 4).
Figure 4
Auto Section Control Terminal Functions
(1) Tractor - Returns to current field position after using the Pan buttons and
centers the tractor to screen middle
(2 - 5) Pan - Positions field map on screen to the left, right, up, or down
(6) - Night Mode/Day Mode - Adjusts screen colors for operating at night or
during the day
Figure 5
Day and Night Mode
(7) - Max In - Enlarges map to the most detailed view
(8) - Zoom In - Enlarges field map with each button press
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(9) - Zoom Out - Reduces field map with each button press
(10) - Max Out - Shows entire field
(11) Increases screen brightness
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(12) Decreases screen brightness
(13) Terminal - non functional
(14) Cycle button - Adjusts the implement to its actual heading (North,
South, East, West direction) if the initial tractor movement is reverse, such
as backing to a corner. The Flip button also performs the same function.
(15) Terminal - non functional
(16) Rotary button - non operational
(17) Video connection - non functional
(18) Terminal harness connection
(19) SD card slot - import task data files
USB port - terminal software reprogramming
Figure 6
Auto Section Control Terminal Side and Back View
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Auto
Initializing....
Please Wait
1 Path-driven field outline
2 Seeded area
3 Nonseeded area
4 Over applied area
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AUTO SECTION POWER UP
The terminal automatically powers on and off when the ignition switch is
powered on and off. At startup, the screen will indicate that the system is
initializing until a connection is made with GPS and the IntelliAg PDC
controller.
When the power is turned off, an orange LED appears in the upper right
corner for approximately 1 minute while data is saving and disappears after
completing the save.
Figure 7
Initializing
UNDERSTANDING THE FIELD MAP
The Auto Section Control Terminal displays field coverage maps for
real-time viewing of the planting operation without interruption of application
rate and seed monitoring information. The full-color display identifies
path-driven outlines, external boundaries, areas planted, and areas left to
plant.
PATH-DRIVEN OUTLINE
The outline of a field can be driven to use as a visual aid when planting.
This is not considered an external boundary so automatic row shutoff will
not occur when driving past the outline.
Figure 8
Path-Driven Field Outline Map
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Internal
Boundary
Field
(yellow)
Seeded
Area
(green)
External
boundary
(gray)
Field Map Descriptions:
(1) Path-driven field outline - Driving an external field path provides a visual
outline of the field. Automatic row shutoff does NOT occur when a section
extends past the outline.
(2) Seeded area - Areas planted with seed is defined in green.
(3) Nonseeded area - Any areas not seeded remain in yellow or brown
(4) Over applied area - Areas with twice applied seed appears in blue
IMPORTED EXTERNAL BOUNDARY
Field maps created in a PC farm software that is compatible with the
IntelliAg Task Control application can be imported to the Auto Section
Control terminal. Automatic row shutoff occurs when any defined external
and internal boundaries are entered.
(1) External boundary - Any defined boundary outside of the field appears in
gray (day mode) or black (night mode). Rows automatically shut off if a
section extends past the external boundary.
(2) Internal boundary - Any defined boundary within the field appears in
gray (day mode) or black (night mode). Rows automatically shut off if a
section extends into the internal field boundary.
(2) Seeded area - Areas planted with seed are defined in green.
(3) Nonseeded area - Any areas not seeded remain in yellow (day mode) or
brown (night mode).
(4) Over applied area - Areas with multiple applications appears in blue.
Figure 9
External / Internal Boundary
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Implement
Tractor
Direction
Indicator
TRACTOR/IMPLEMENT POSITION
A direction indicator identifies the front of the tractor and direction the tractor
is heading.
Figure 10
Tractor Position
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INTELLIAG PDC SETUP
The following IntelliAg PDC screens must be configured to communicate
with the Auto Section Control application/terminal and perform Auto Section
Control functions.
• Implement Layout
• Planter Output Module
• Clutch Module/Switch Assignment
IMPORTANT: Rows must be assigned to a channel before proceeding
to implement setup. Row assignment can be verified at
the Channel Setup screen.
NOTE: If using the IntelliAg system
prior to Auto Section Control,
some of the IntelliAg screens
may already be configured and
do not require additional setup.
IMPLEMENT SETUP
To Enter Implement Settings:
1. Press the IntelliAg PDC button to display the IntelliAg Main Work
screen.
2. At the Main Work screen, press the Control Setup button.
3. At the Control Setup screen, press the Physical Layout button.
Figure 11
Physical Setup Screen
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Implement
Center 0”
Y coordinate
-Y = center of channel 1 (rows 1-16) left of hitch
+Y= center of channel 2 (rows 17-32) right of hitch
-180
-Y
180
+Y
-X
-180
X coordinate
-X = distance from hitch to
implement center
Channel 1
Planter Ctrl
Rows 1-16
Channel 2
Planter Ctrl
Rows 17-32
Channel
Center
Implement
Center 0”
-0
-Y
+0
+Y
-X
-180
X coordinate
-X = distance from hitch to
implement center
Channel 1
Planter Ctrl
Rows 1-24
PHYSICAL LAYOUT
Physical layout of the implement is required to determine the position of the
planter control channel in the field. The physical layout of planter center is
calculated by measuring the distance from the center of the row units to the
hitch pivot point connection.
NOTE: If T ask Controller functionality is
used, these coordinates should
already be established.
To measure X/Y Coordinates:
1. Stand behind the implement facing tractor.
X coordinate:
– Measured from the hitch pivot point to where the seed is placed in
the ground, i.e. bottom of seed tube, and entered as a negative
entry (-X). This measurement should be entered for each control
channel enabled.
Y coordinate:
– Channels to the left of hitch pivot point are entered as a negative
entry (-Y).
– Channels to the right of hitch pivot point are entered as a positive
entry (Y).
Figure 12
32 Row Planter 2 Control Channels X /Y Coordinate Example
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Figure 13
24 Row Planter 1 Control Channel X / Y Coordinate Example
IMPORTANT: It is critical to enter the exact distances required when
setting up the physical layout of the implement position.
Do not guess; use a tape measure to find exac t
measurements. Failure to enter accurate measurements
of the implement control channels will impa ct the
system’s performance to shut row sections off at the
proper location within the field.
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3-Point Hitch Towed Hitch Tow-Behind CartRigid-Cart Mount
Select
Implement
Type
Enter X Y Coordinates
for each enabled channel
A red button
indicates
GPS signal
is lost.
2. At the Physical Layout screen, select the appropriate implement layout
type by pressing the tractor/implement graphic.
Figure 14
Implement Layout Types
3. Enter in the table each channel’s X and Y coordinates. X and Y
coordinate measurements will vary based on the implement type
selected.
NOTE: When operating with only 1
control channel, the “Y” value
on the Physical Layout screen
should remain at 0 unless the
implement is offset left or right
of center.
NOTE: Use the gray implement table
on screen as a guide to verify
channels are aligned correctly
as X Y coordinates are entered.
IMPORTANT: If there are no rows assigned to a control channel, such
as operating in Monitor Only mode, a row column
appears on the Physical Layout screen and rows must
be assigned an offset.
3 POINT HITCH AND TOWED HITCH
Figure 15
Physical Layout Screen - 1 Channel Assignment (3 Point Hitch and Towed Hitch)
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-180
Hitch to cart
axle
measurement
- 40
- 40
Control channel
over lap (Y coordinates
are not correct)
Implement
Table appears indicating
channel assignment as
X Y coordinates
are entered for two or
more channels
Correct control
channel alignment
(Y coordinates
entered correct)
-180
-180
Hitch to Cart
Axle
Measurement
Cart Axle to
Implement
Hitch
Measurement
RIGID CART MOUNT
An additional -X coordinate measurement from hitch to cart axle is entered
in (A1) table.
Figure 16
Physical Layout Screen - 2 Channel Assignment (Rigid Cart Mount)
NOTE: When operating with only 1
control channel, the “Y” value
on the Physical Layout screen
should remain at 0.
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TOW-BEHIND CART
Two additional -X and -Y coordinate measurements from hitch to cart axle
entered in (A1) and cart center to implement hitch (H1).
Figure 17
Physical Layout Screen (Tow-Behind Cart)
4. To view implement layout, press the Physical Check button.
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Channel 1 center
(1)
(2)
(3)
OVERLAP
PHYSICAL CHECK
The Physical Check screen visually displays the implement layout and
control channel center as entered on the Physical Layout screen. Use this
screen to verify channels are setup correctly.
To view Physical Check screen:
1. At the Physical Layout screen, press the Physical Check button.
(Figure 18) depicts channel 1 setup in a correct format.
Figure 18
Physical Check Screen Setup Correct (Example Only)
(Figure 19) depicts an incorrect Y channel setup:
1. Y coordinate for channel 1 entered incorrectly.
2. Control channel graphic (gray box) shows that channel 1 and 2 are not
aligned correctly and are overlapping.
3. Physical check screen provides another visual of actual control
channel center for channel 1 that is incorrectly aligned and overlapping
channel 2.
Figure 19
Physical Check Screen Setup Incorrect
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CLUTCH CONFIGURATION
Clutch module configuration is required to:
• Identify how many planter output modules are connected to the
IntelliAg system
• Assign how many outputs are assigned to each output module
• Assign how many rows are assigned to each output
• Assign row shutoff module switches to outputs that enable and disable
planter sections
MULTIPLE TRU COUNT OUTPUT MODULE ASSIGNMENT
Output module addresses are a critical parameter used to identify a
module’s position on the implement that will control row shutoff switches.
IMPORT ANT: If a planter uses more than one output module, modules
MUST be installed in increasing serial number order
starting on the left side and proceeding to the right so
that row assignment is configured correctly.
TRU COUNT OUTPUT MODULE ASSIGNMENT
The Clutch Module Configuration screens displays:
• Module address
• Type
• Number of outputs per module
To enter # of Outputs per Module:
1. At the IntelliAg Main Work screen, press the Module Configuration
button.
2. At the Module Configuration screen, press the Clutch Module button.
3. Enter the number of solenoid outputs connected to the specific TCOM.
Outputs do NOT always total the number of clutches but the total
number of controlled solenoids. The Output Numbers (#s) value is
automatically sequenced for each module based on the module
address value.
4. Enter the shutoff delay times for engaging and disengaging clutches.
Delay times vary based on manufacturer. Refer to (Figure 20) for
recommended clutch delay times.
Delay time defaults for both turning on and shutting off is set at 0.0 seconds
on the Clutch Configuration screen.
IMPORTANT: The shutoff delay time is a mechanical delay for
engaging and disengaging clutches. Seconds entered
at this screen will increase the look-ahead time when
shutting off and turning on rows controlled at the Auto
Section Control screens. Shutoff delay times can effect
accuracy of Run in and Run Out functionality.
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