Hardi HC 9600, HC 8600 Operator's Manual
The Sprayer
Operator’s Manual
CONTROLLER
HC 8600/9600
Instruction book - SW 1.X
67025303 - Version 1.00
US - 03.2017
CONTROLLER
HC 8600/9600
Instruction book - SW 1.X
67025303 - Version 1.00
US - 03.2017
HARDI® reserves the right to make changes in design, material, or specification without notice thereof.
HARDI® and other product names are registered trademarks of HARDI® Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 - Welcome
Welcome letter ......................................................................................................................................7
HC 8600 and HC 9600 .............................................................................................................................8
About this Instruction Book ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Differences between the Controllers ........................................................................................................................................................8
2 - Safety Notes
Operator Safety .....................................................................................................................................9
Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Precautions ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
3 - Description
Display .................................................................................................................................................11
General info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
System Uses ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
System Features ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Display Hardware ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
USB Flash Drive ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
ISOBUS Technology ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Color Touch Screen ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Gestures .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Screen Icon Conventions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Initial Start-up .....................................................................................................................................16
General info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Initial Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Home Screen Layout ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Status Indicators .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Map Screen ..........................................................................................................................................19
Work Screen ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Map Toolbox ........................................................................................................................................22
Legend Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Map Options .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Map Shift .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Split-Screen Map ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Markers tab .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Video ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
AgFiniti ................................................................................................................................................28
General Info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
AgFiniti Mobile Connection Types ........................................................................................................................................................... 28
Miscellaneous ......................................................................................................................................29
About AutoTerrain/AutoHeight ................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Glossary of Application Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 29
4 - System setup
Installation ..........................................................................................................................................31
Installation Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Cable connections ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Initial Start-up .....................................................................................................................................35
General info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Advanced Options ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Location Specific Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Single Display ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Multiple Displays ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Import Setup Data .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Home Screen ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Universal Terminal ..............................................................................................................................45
Universal Terminal together with HC 8600/HC 9600 ................................................................................................................... 45
General info about Universal Terminal .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Enable Universal Terminal and Task Controller ................................................................................................................................ 45
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Quick Setup Guide ...............................................................................................................................48
General Info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
Before Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Configuration for Trailer and Lift sprayers ........................................................................................................................................... 48
Configuration for Self-Propelled sprayers ............................................................................................................................................ 60
Product setup ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 68
Configuration ......................................................................................................................................71
Setup buttons ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Equipment Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 72
Management button ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 74
Edit User Profile .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Permissions tab .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Permission Level for Operators .................................................................................................................................................................. 79
Accessing Setup Menus .................................................................................................................................................................................. 81
Accessing Data Transfer .................................................................................................................................................................................. 82
Forgotten Passwords ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 83
Display Button ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Settings ................................................................................................................................................89
Speed Input Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 89
Automatic Swath Control (AutoSectionControl) ............................................................................................................................ 90
Vehicle Offsets ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
GPS Guidance/Steering Control ..........................................................................................................93
Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 93
WAAS/EGNOS Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................... 95
TerraStar Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 95
RTK External Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 96
RTK Settings - NTRIP .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
RTK Settings - 400 MHz .................................................................................................................................................................................... 98
RTK Settings - 900 MHz .................................................................................................................................................................................... 98
Upgrade Receiver ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 99
Serial Port Settings .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 99
Lightbar Settings .............................................................................................................................. 101
Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................101
Guidance Tab on Mapping Toolbox .....................................................................................................................................................101
New Pattern - Straight ....................................................................................................................................................................................102
New Pattern - Adaptive Curve ..................................................................................................................................................................103
New Pattern - Identical Curve ...................................................................................................................................................................104
New Pattern - Pivot ..........................................................................................................................................................................................105
New Pattern - SmartPath ..............................................................................................................................................................................107
AutoSave ................................................................................................................................................................................................................110
Manage Patterns ...............................................................................................................................................................................................110
Pattern Groups ....................................................................................................................................................................................................111
Guidance Options .............................................................................................................................................................................................113
Liquid Rate Control ........................................................................................................................... 118
Creating Products .............................................................................................................................................................................................118
Creating Single Products ..............................................................................................................................................................................118
Creating Product Templates ......................................................................................................................................................................118
Configure Product Mix ...................................................................................................................................................................................120
Create Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................................................122
Load Configuration ............................................................................................................
Implement Offsets ............................................................................................................................................................................................122
Equipment Settings .........................................................................................................................................................................................123
Configuration Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................................124
Rate Control: Product Control Toolbox ...............................................................................................................................................125
Loading Prescriptions .....................................................................................................................................................................................129
Shape File Conversion ...................................................................................................................................................................................130
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AgFiniti ............................................................................................................................................. 132
Display Access Point connection type ................................................................................................................................................132
AgFiniti Mobile ...................................................................................................................................................................................................135
Filters .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................136
Stat Cards ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................136
Zoom Options .....................................................................................................................................................................................................138
Summary Reports .............................................................................................................................................................................................138
Menu button ........................................................................................................................................................................................................139
AgFiniti Display Settings ...............................................................................................................................................................................140
Logging into an AgFiniti Account ..........................................................................................................................................................140
Logout and De-register Display ...............................................................................................................................................................140
Mobile Management ......................................................................................................................................................................................140
File Transfer ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................140
Remote Support ................................................................................................................................................................................................141
Remote Support Pre-authorization .......................................................................................................................................................141
Remote Support Permissions Options ................................................................................................................................................141
Cellular iPad as Personal Hotspot Connection ...............................................................................................................................142
Shared Wi-Fi Network Connection ........................................................................................................................................................145
Data Management ............................................................................................................................ 148
Data Transfer screen ........................................................................................................................................................................................148
Display Backups .................................................................................................................................................................................................148
Upgrade Firmware ...........................................................................................................................................................................................149
Importing Logged Data ................................................................................................................................................................................149
Exporting Logged Data .................................................................................................................................................................................150
Manual Sync .........................................................................................................................................................................................................150
5 - Operation
Map Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 151
Configuration Setup Screen .......................................................................................................................................................................151
Mapping Toolbox .............................................................................................................................................................................................151
Boundary ................................................................................................................................................................................................................153
Field Operations ............................................................................................................................... 155
Operator Selection ...........................................................................................................................................................................................155
Operator Log Out ..............................................................................................................................................................................................155
Menu Buttons ......................................................................................................................................................................................................155
Events .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................156
Setup Event ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................156
GPS Button ............................................................................................................................................................................................................159
Work Screen Operations ...............................................................................................................................................................................160
Heading Change Button ..............................................................................................................................................................................160
Rate Control Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................161
Display Item Selection ...................................................................................................................................................................................162
Boom Height Control Options ..................................................................................................................................................................162
Headlands ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................163
Topography ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................167
Finalize Event .......................................................................................................................................................................................................170
Reports ............................................................................................................................................. 171
Summary Report ................................................................................................................................................................................................171
Event Summary ..................................................................................................................................................................................................173
Smart Reports™ (HC 9600 only) ................................................................................................................................................................175
6 - Maintenance
General info ...................................................................................................................................... 181
Service ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................181
Fuse Installation and Replacement ........................................................................................................................................................181
System and Upgrades ....................................................................................................................................................................................181
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7 - Fault finding
Devices ............................................................................................................................................. 183
CAN Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................................................................................183
ISOBUS .............................................................................................................................................. 185
ISOBUS Universal Terminal ..........................................................................................................................................................................185
UT Alarms and Trouble Codes ..................................................................................................................................................................186
ISOBUS Modules ............................................................................................................................... 187
Modules not found ..........................................................................................................................................................................................187
ISOBUS Configuration Mismatch ............................................................................................................................................................188
GPS ................................................................................................................................................... 189
GPS Information .................................................................................................................................................................................................189
GPS Information - General Tab .................................................................................................................................................................189
GPS Messages ......................................................................................................................................................................................................191
Satellite Plot ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................192
GPS Information .................................................................................................................................................................................................193
8 - Technical specifications
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 197
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................197
Sprayer Offsets ....................................................................................................................................................................................................197
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................... 198
Current File Formats ........................................................................................................................................................................................198
Legacy File Formats .........................................................................................................................................................................................198
12 - Warranty
Warranty policy and conditions ....................................................................................................... 201
Index
Index ................................................................................................................................................. 203
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1 - Welcome
Welcome letter
Dear New HARDI® Owner,
Thank you for purchasing your new HARDI® product and welcome to the ever-increasing family of proud HARDI® owners.
HARDI® is the leading sprayer company in offering growers strong, reliable products made for the widest range of
applications worldwide. Quality, reliability, and resale value make the HARDI® product line the preferred product line of
customers both in North America as well as worldwide. Our guiding principle is to provide the highest level of customer
satisfaction and long term value in the marketplace today. We have developed a very high level of customer loyalty in the
marketplace which we are very proud of and strive every day to maintain and to continue to grow.
HARDI® is your specialist in spraying and we spend all of our time and keep all of our focus on spraying. We do not share our
resources between other types of products or compromise on anything in providing the best quality sprayers to the market
today. We can provide the latest in technology with our products if desired, or allow them to operate with the technology
that you already use on other products in most cases. You get to decide that, and what best suits your needs. We feel that
you, our customer, are the best suited to answer that question for your operation. Either way, you decide, and we will try and
help make it happen for you.
Our broad spectrum of product offerings, from the ruggedly simple models we build to our highly sophisticated models,
the built-in HARDI® strength and reliability ensures a low cost of ownership. HARDI® sprayers are all based on a functional
design concept of being as simple to operate as possible and to meet our customers’ requirements for all their application
needs.
Please take the time to thoroughly read the Operator’s Manual before using your equipment. You will find many helpful hints
as well as important safety and operation information.
Some of the features on your HARDI® sprayer were suggested by growers. There is no substitute for “on farm” experience
and we invite your comments and suggestions. If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it,
contact your HARDI® dealer or service personnel for further explanation before using the equipment.
For Product, Service or Warranty Information please contact your local HARDI® dealer.
- Please use the HARDI® Customer Service number: 1-866-770-7063
- Or send your email to CUSTSERV@hardi-us.com
HARDI® NORTH AMERICA INC.
Visit us online at: www.hardi-us.com
1500 West 76th St.
Davenport, Iowa 52806
Phone: (563) 386-1730
Fax: (563) 386-1280
Sincerely,
Wayne Buchberger
President
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1 - Welcome
HC 8600 and HC 9600
About this Instruction Book
This ins tru cti on boo k is writt en for the us e wi th the HAR DI® HC 860 0 and H C 96 00 con troll ers re specti vely. Sinc e mo st men us
are nearly identical for both, we have chosen to illustrate this book with HC 9600 illustrations. On the HC 9600 many menu
screens will appear as part of the screen (pop-up dialogue boxes), but will appear full screen on the HC 8600 controller.
Because of the physical size of controllers, some dialogue boxes will appear with a bit different layout on HC 8600, but with
same contents as the HC 9600 screen.
Differences between the Controllers
The controllers differ in the following:
• Display sizes
• Menu layouts
• Features available:
Display Features HC 8600 HC 9600
Display Size 8 in. 12 in.
Swipe Gesture Yes Yes
Coverage Mapping Yes Yes
Split Screen Not Available Yes
Data Logging Yes Yes
AutoSectionControl (AutoSwath) Yes Yes
Headlands Yes Yes
Multiple Product Control Yes Yes
Camera Support 4 4
AgFiniti Mobile Yes Yes
USB Port 1 2
Guidance & Steering
Lightbar Guidance Yes Yes
Mechanical Assisted Steering Yes Yes
Hydraulic Assisted Steering Yes Yes
GLIDE, SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS), TerraStar, RTK Yes Yes
SmartPath Yes Yes
Tram line s Yes Yes
StableLoc Yes Yes
Application Control
Liquid Product Application Control 10 sections 10 sections
ISOBUS Liquid Control Module 36 sections 36 sections
Variable Rate Application Yes Yes
Chemical Injection Yes Yes
Boom Height Control Yes Yes
Smart Report™ Not Available Yes
AutoSectionControl (AutoSwath) based on Previously Applied Maps Yes Yes
Container Sequencing Not Available Yes
Dry Product Application Control Yes Yes
Closed Loop Spinner Speed Control Yes Yes
Strip-Till Yes Yes
Air Seeder Support Yes Yes
OptRx® Crop Sensors Not Available Yes
Multiple Product Application (Liquid or Granular) up to 3 up to 8
ISOXML Data Export Yes Yes
ISOBUS
ISOBUS Universal Terminal Yes Yes
Task Controller Yes Yes
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2 - Safety Notes
Operator Safety
Symbols
These symbols are used thorough the book to designate where the reader needs to pay extra attention.
This symbol means DANGER. Be very alert as your safety is involved!
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This symbol means WARNING. Be alert as your safety can be involved!
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This symbol means ATTENTION. This guides to better, easier and safer operation of your sprayer!
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This symbol means NOTE.
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Precautions
Note the following recommended precautions and safe operating practices before using the sprayer.
General info
Read and understand this instruction book before using the equipment. It is equally important that other operators
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of this equipment read and understand this book.
If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it, contact your HARDI® dealer for further
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explanation before using the equipment.
Keep children away from the equipment.
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Press the keys with the underside of your finger. Avoid using your fingernail.
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Local law may demand that the operator is certified to use spray equipment. Adhere to the law.
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Tractor driver’s seat is the intended working place during operation.
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Service
Test with clean water prior to filling with chemicals. Rinse and wash equipment after use and before servicing.
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Never service or repair the equipment while it is operating. Always replace all safety devices or shields immediately
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after servicing.
Turn electrical power off before connecting and disconnecting the display and transducers, servicing or using a
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battery charger.
If an arc welder is used on the equipment or anything connected to the equipment, disconnect power leads before
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welding. Remove all flammable or explosive material from the area.
Do not use a high pressure cleaner to clean the electronic components.
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2 - Safety Notes
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3 - Description
Display
General info
The display is a full-featured, year-round hub of any precision farming operation. A full-color, high-brightness, highresolution touchscreen display is easy to read and offers powerful, year-round precision farming tools. Built-in manual
guidance, full-screen mapping, planter and application control, yield monitoring, real-time data logging and automated
steering make up the core functionality of the display.
ATTENTION! This manual only describes functions relevant for spray use with a HARDI® sprayer.
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WARNING! Read manual completely before operating display. Understand and follow all operating and safety
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instructions for proper use of this display. Failure to use display properly could result in an impairment of the safety
features of this product.
System Uses
• Manual Guidance
• AutoTerrain/AutoHeight UC5
• Hydraulic automated steering
• Video Camera Inputs
• Mapping tillage operations
• Mapping and logging product application
• Mapping of all field boundaries, sub-boundaries, waterways and terraces
• Grain yield monitoring
• Variety logging
• Granular and liquid fertilizer application
• Liquid spray system control
• NH3 application control
• Application control of multiple bin spinner spreaders
System Features
• Sunlight-readable screen
• Rugged sealed enclosure
• Compatible with most NMEA GPS receivers
• HARDI® ISOBUS product control using industry standard CAN-bus interface
• Adjustable volume control
• Perspective 3D View Map
• Report preview
• Automatic field selection
• Automated module firmware upgrade
• Advanced GPS Diagnostics
• USB media slot
• 28-pin plug for JobCom connection
• 28-pin auxiliary connection
• RAM mounting bracket
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3 - Description
Display Hardware
Rear
A. Speaker
The built-in speaker is used for audible warnings. The volume can
be adjusted through the display setup routine.
B. WiFi
802.11 communication.
C. RAM mount
D. HDMI OUT (HC 9600 only)
E. Ethernet Connection
4-pin connection used for communication with ParaDyme,
GeoSteer, SteerCommand, OnTrac3.
F. 19-pin auxiliary connection
Used for camera input.
G. 19-pin plug
The 19-Pin round display connector contains CAN, RS-232 serial, and system
power and ground connections. It is compatible with some certain other
displays.
H. Power/Reset switch
The Power/Reset switch is used for turning the display on and off in
installations where the system is connected to a continuous power supply.
If the display ever stops responding, the manual power switch may be held
in for five seconds to restart the system. Only do this as a last resort, data loss
could occur during times of improper shutdown.
Front and Side
I. Built in lightbar
For guidance.
J. Light sensitivity sensor
Used to automatically dim the display during nighttime or lowlight situations.
K. Power light
The power light displays one of three states:
Green = ON
Pulses amber = Standby Mode
Solid amber = Running on battery power
L. Side mount USB media slots
• 2 slots for HC 9600
• 1 slot for HC 8600
Used for data transfer in and out of the display.
Used to charge mobile devices up to 1.2 amps.
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3 - Description
USB Flash Drive
The display utilizes a USB Flash Drive slot that you can use to save and transfer your data in and out of the display.
ISOBUS Technology
The ISOBUS system uses Controller Area Network (CAN) technology. CAN systems are comprised of individual modules, each
with their own high speed processor, connected through a high-speed communications cable.
CAN has many benefits:
• Greater ability to configure and expand the system.
• Compatibility.
• Simpler installations with less wiring.
• Increased system dependability.
Color Touch Screen
Here are a few key things to remember if you are new to using a touch screen device:
• Do not use any sharp objects for running the touch screen device, this could result in damage to the display. Using the
tip of a finger is the recommended method of operating the display touch screen.
• Do not use any harsh chemicals to clean the touch screen. Using a damp soft cloth or an anti-static wipe made
specifically for cleaning computer displays is the correct way to clean the screen and the enclosure.
• The display uses a capacitive screen that is heat sensitive. It requires only a brief, gentle touch to operate correctly. A
common mistake is to try to navigate too quickly through the system using firm taps instead of gentle presses.
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3 - Description
Gestures
As with any smart phone or pad you can use gestures. These gestures will allow you to navigate around the map screens,
select items and make various changes. The most common gestures are outlined below.
Pinch In and Out
Using two fingers touch the screen and pinch in and out to adjust the
zoom level of your map. If zoomed out enough field coins will begin to
appear and allow you to view other maps. If zooming in far enough you
should begin to see row by row data on applicable fields.
Tap to Zoom
By tapping on the map you can quickly control the zoom level of your map.
Quickly double tap with one finger to zoom in and tap with two fingers
together to zoom out.
Tap
Tap items to select them. You can also tap on your map to set a manual
location within the field and view its specific data in the stat cards.
Swipe
Swipe your finger to see additional menus on certain items.
Pan
Tap and hold your finger on the screen to pan around your mapped data
while maintaining the same zoom level.
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3 - Description
Symbols
Screen Icon Conventions
The following control buttons are made available for entering names and calibration values into the system.
An on-screen Keyboard is made available when
appropriate for use during all setup processes.
Press the button to access the on-screen text
entry screen.
An on-screen Numeric Keypad is made available
for changing configuration settings and
calibration numbers. Press the button to access
the on-screen numeric entry screen.
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3 - Description
Initial Start-up
General info
An Initial Setup wizard is presented on start-up. The wizard is presented if the display is brand new out-of-the-box.
NOTE! Not all of the following parts may be required to follow - it depends on your specific setup.
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Once the wizard is completed, it is not shown again unless the display memory is cleared.
Initial Setup Wizard
The Initial Setup wizard will take you through the following setup items:
Time\Date, Time Zone, Unit System, Language
• Advanced Options. See “Advanced Options” on page 35.
• Restore Backup.
• Upgrade Firmware.
• Unlock Display Features.
Single or Multiple Display Setup
• Single
Use single display if this is the only display that is getting setup.
• Multiple Display
Use multiple display if there is more than one display in the operation and the plan is to share management data
between displays. After initial setup is complete, enter management information and create an .agsetup file.
NOTE! Using the Restore backup option is not the proper method to get multiple displays set up to be the same. Use
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the .agsetup file.
It is acceptable to complete the Initial Setup wizard and then upgrade. Setup information will not change.
• On a “clean” display going out for service, to stand in for a failed display, the customer should use the Restore backup
option in the Initial Setup wizard.
ATTENTION! The business created on the first display, and any other management and equipment items, will be
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imported to the additional displays.
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Home Screen Layout
Setup
Summary
Universal
Ter mi na l
Camera
Harvest
Tillage
Planting
Application
Water
Management
Guidance
Setup Access display’s setup items.
3 - Description
Summary Used to access previously logged data, maps, reports.
Universal Terminal Used to interact with UT based ECU’s. It must be enabled in setup.
Camera View cameras attached to the display. It must be enabled in setup.
Tillage Create configuration or start operation specific to tillage.
Planting Create configuration or start operation specific to planting.
Application Create configuration or start operation specific to application.
Harvest Create configuration or start operation specific to harvest.
Water Management Create configuration or start operation specific to water management.
Guidance Used to start guidance steering only operation.
AgFiniti Status Indicator
Devices Status Indicator
Satellites Status Indicator
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3 - Description
GNSS
CAN
Operator
Data Transfer
Remote
Most of the functionality of the display is not available until the basic setup process is completed.
You must complete these initial configuration steps for the Run Time Environment to be active:
• Equipment Operating Configuration.
You can access Configuration Setup by pressing or pressing an app specific to a field operation.
• Product setup.
• Start Field Operation.
Status Indicators
Status Indicators are used to show different states of external equipment connected
to the display (for example: , , and ) and provides easy access to data transfer and
diagnostic features of the display.
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Field
Boundary
Spray Pump
Wheel Speed
Volta ge
Water
Flow:
Container:
Sensitivity:
Targ et H eigh t:SoilMode:
Tank Vol ume
Headlands
Top og ra ph y
3 - Description
Map Screen
Work Screen
The appearance of the Map screen varies, depending upon which operation you are performing, and your specific operating
configuration.
A. Menu
B. Area Covered
C. Path Indicator
D. Speed
E. AgFiniti Status Indicator
F. Diagnostics Status Indicator
G. GNSS Satellite Status Indicator
H. Legends Tab
I. Markers Tab
J. Field Operations Tab
Guidance Tab
K.
L. Product Tab
M. Product Control Toolbox
N. Vehicle Icon
O. Equipment Tab
P. AutoTerrain/AutoHeight Settings
Q. Summary Screen
R. Map Views
S. Split-Screen (HC 9600 only)
T. Universal Terminal
U. Video Button
V. 4-Wheel Steer Logging Button
W. AutoTerrain/AutoHeight ON/OFF
X. AutoSectionControl (Autoswath)
Y. AutoSteer Button
Z. Main ON/OFF Switch Status
The task bar displays function buttons to the left (Q to U), and status indicators to the right ( V to Y) relating to various
functions of the display. These buttons are shown in front of a green background when function is enabled or you are at that
screen; otherwise they are shown in front of a blue background.
Buttons and indicators are explained in the following:
Equipment Tabs
Different Display Items can be selected by pressing the Equipment tabs (O).
Summary Screen
Pressing the Summary screen button takes you to the Summary Report screen. See “Summary Report” on page 171.
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3 - Description
Video Button
Pressing this button takes you to the video screen. Pressing this button repeatedly cycles through the video inputs.
NOTE! For more information on the Video screen, see “Video” on page 27.
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4-wheel Steer Button (Self-Propelled only)
Activates logging of 4-wheel steering for AutoSectionControl.
AutoSwath Button
Pressing this button turns the AutoSwath (AutoSectionControl) feature on and off.
AutoSwath - ON
AutoSwath - OFF
AutoTerrain/AutoHeight button
The AutoTerrain/AutoHeight Engage button enables boom height control.
AutoTerrain/AutoHeight Engage - Enabled (Automatic Mode)
• When enabled the display beeps three times.
AutoTerrain/AutoHeight Engage - Disabled (Manual Mode)
• When you disable Automatic Mode on any part of the boom and the display switches to Manual Mode, this
button turns gray and the display beeps twice.
• If less than the full boom remains in Manual Mode, the display will continue beeping twice every three seconds.
AutoSteer Button
The Engage icon status of the AutoSteer system. The appearance of this icon displays the following:
AutoSteer is ON and ready to use.
AutoSteer is OFF but ready to engage.
AutoSteer is OFF and unable to engage.
NOTE! For more information, see “Steering” on page 115.
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Master Switch Status
This bar shows that the Master Switch is active.
Master Switch - ON (GREEN) Master Switch - OFF (RED)
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GPS Signal Indicator
The GPS button in the upper right-hand corner of the Map screen, displays the following colors:
Differential GPS
Green if you are receiving a differential GPS signal
GPS - No differential
Ye l l ow if you are receiving GPS, but no differential signal
No GPS
Gray if you are receiving no GPS signal.
Device Information button
Opens screens that display Device Information, Memory, Display, and display diagnostics.
NOTE! For more information, See “CAN Diagnostics” on page 183.
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3 - Description
Vehicle Icons
Vehicle Icon - When Zoomed Out
This gold colored triangle indicates the display is in “zoom to extent” mode. When in “zoom to extent” mode the
vehicle implement does not appear, but logged data will still populate on the map.
Vehicle Icon - logging
If the vehicle is logging, the implement icon appears with a green bar below it.
Vehicle Icon - logging (with all sections ON)
If the vehicle is logging data from an implement split into sections, (for instance during a planting or application
operation), then these sections appear in the implement icon.
Vehicle Icon - not logging
If the vehicle is not logging data, then the implement icon appears with a gray bar.
Vehicle Icon - Master Switch Off
When the master switch is off, the vehicle will show a thinner red bar.
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3 - Description
Corn
Yield
Legend
Save as Product Legend
Reset to Default
Legend
Automatic
Legend
Legend Settings
Attribute: Rate
Average
Color Scheme
Range Spacing
Range
Green-Yellow-Red
Legend
Map Toolbox
Legend Settings
The Legend Settings screen allows you to change the default legend. On the map legend tab, press
anywhere on the legend and the legend settings screen appears.
NOTE!
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• The Legend Settings screen can also
be accessed by pressing the Edit
Legend button on the Setup screen’s
Product tab.
• Legend settings changes that are
made at the Legend Settings screen
will affect all regions.
The Legend Settings screen includes the following
items:
• Attribute
Appears at the top left of the Legend Settings screen. Attributes shown for Harvest include Yield and Moisture. The
Rate attribute is shown for Planting and Application operations. You can adjust the color scheme, spacing and ranges
as they appear on the map screen, by using the buttons described below.
• Average
The Average button changes the average rate for the legend. Press to specify the average of the ranges
shown on the map legend.
• Range Spacing
The Range Spacing button changes the difference between the rates in one color range. Press to edit the
legend range spacing value, which is the total number of units represented by a particular color.
• Ranges
The Ranges / change the number of range increments displayed in the legend.
• Color Scheme
The Color Scheme can be modified by using the drop-down list. Choices include the following:
• Green-Yellow-Red
• Single Hue (blues or greens)
• Rainbow
• Reset to Default Legend
Resets the legend to the default settings.
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Water
RATE
Load
Reference
Map Options
Data
Perspe ctive
Row Outlines
Grid
Trave l Direc tion
Clear Map
Map Shift
Follo w View
Legend
• Automatic Legend
If the “Automatic Legend” check box is selected, the average automatically sets itself to the field average and updates
as the field average changes.
• Save as Product Legend
Select the “Save as Product Legend” check box if you wish to set the current legend as the default legend for all regions
of the same product.
Map Options
Here you can toggle mappable items, load references, or clear map. Press the Legend Setup
and the Map Options screen appears.
Clear Map
•
Permanently removes on-screen map from
the active field operation, but the log data
will still be exported to the USB drive.
WARNING! Once you clear the map, this
±
information cannot be retrieved.
• Load Reference
Loads a list of maps of previous operations
performed in that field. For each operation,
you can view As-Applied or Coverage
attributes; and Varieties if you are performing
a Planting operation.
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Map Shift
Map Shift
Reference Point Set
Going Back to Reference Point
Map Shift
Map Shift is used to shift the onscreen map and account for time base inaccuracies with lower accuracy GPS
receivers. This is done by doing a quick survey and creating a reference point. Any time the user would like to
adjust the map to fix GPS drift inaccuracies, they can go back to the reference point and perform a survey to
shift to the current position.
Map Shift General Guideline
For Map Shift to be successful, it is suggested that a reference point be set before beginning a field operation. That way any
time the vehicle leaves the field or is shut down for an extended period of time, the reference point can be used upon
returning to the field operation.
Enable Map Shift
With the map shift option checked, the map shift icon will become available when in full screen view on the mapping
screen.
Shifting the Map
1. Press the map shift icon to access Map Shift
Options.
2. Determine a good location to create a
reference point. For Map shift to work
properly, it is vital that the GPS receiver be
able to get back to the exact same point each
time a shift is required.
3. Once a spot is located, press “Set” on the Map
Shift options page to begin the 10 second
survey.
4. Once the survey is complete, the reference
point will be set. On the Mapping Screen, the
reference point is shown by a blue pin drop.
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5. When a map shift is required, go back to the
Shifting Map
Map Shift Options
Set saves a reference point
Shift moves the map to match the current position
Ensure GPS receiver is always at the same location is was when the reference point
was created
Reference point
Latitude:
Longitud e:
Current Position
In Progress
Positi on Surve y
Time Remaining: 9 s
Clear Set
Clear Shift
Cancel
set reference point and make sure the GPS
antenna is back in the original location.
6. Access the Map Shift Options menu and
press the “Shift” button.
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7. “Shift” will start a 10 second survey and
update the map with the new current
position.
8. Any time a reference point or shift needs
cleared, it can be accomplished via Map Shift
Options.
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Legend Legend
Water Wat er
Rate
Perspective
Follow View
Top -D ow n
Follow View
Split-Screen Map
The HC 9600 has the capability of showing multiple views at the same time from the map screen. This has multiple uses like
showing guidance in perspective view and zoom extents view at the same time, splitting the screen between guidance and
Universal Terminal, or watching two products at the same time like planting and liquid application.
Maps can be selected individually from the legend
drop-down.
Map views can be changed by tapping anywhere
in the center of the left/right side map then
choosing from one of the views buttons (A).
Follow View
Sets the map to follow the vehicle icon. The default Follow View can be set to either Perspective view or Top-Down
view.
Setting the Follow View mode:
or
North Oriented View
Zooms the map out to the full extent of the field boundary or mapped area and orients the map north, regardless of
the vehicle’s direction of travel.
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Volume rate
gal/acre
PF bus + PF bus -
Volt Volt
Agitation
%
Voltmeter
Volt
Volume rate
gal/acre
Markers
Rock
Washo ut
Weeds
Trees
By pressing the UT button (B) from the map screen,
the display will split the screen between Map
screen and Universal Terminal.
In same manner with Cameras attached,
pressing the video button will split the
screen between the active map and the
video page.
Markers tab
Markers are a collection of point objects that are available on the Map Markers tab of the Mapping
toolbox. Map markers allow you to map points on the go in order to identify specific features within a
field. Press an individual marker to indicate a Map Marker on the Map screen.
If all of the Markers that you created are not immediately visible in this screen, swipe the tab to view
more markers that you created.
Video
NOTE! Video is only available when enabled in the Console Setup menu - see “Display Button” on page 84.
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Video button. Camera is available from the Home or Map screen. Press video button and the Video screen appears.
• Brightness
Press / to increase or
decrease the brightness of the video input.
• Contrast
Press / to increase or
decrease the contrast of the video input.
• Camera Number Selection
The display can receive input from up to four
video cameras. Press the numbered buttons
to switch views between video cameras.
NOTE! You can adjust the brightness and
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contrast of each input individually.
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AgFiniti
General Info
AgFiniti is a platform to provide users with the ability to quickly and easily transfer data, view their display remotely, and take
logged data with you when you leave the cab.
AgFiniti Mobile
AgFiniti Mobile is Ag Leader’s native iOS app. It provides the ability to take maps and summary information from the cab
instantly and access it on an iPad anywhere. The app allows for a direct connection to the display, reducing the need for a
modem or Wi-Fi hotspot in the cab and provides a simple, direct connection to access data. AgFiniti Mobile also allows for
multiple display connections, allowing for operations with multiple displays to have their logged data all in one iPad. Lastly,
it is a permanent storage solution; data imported into Mobile will remain there until removed by the user or the app is
uninstalled. See “AgFiniti Mobile” on page 135.
File Transfer
AgFiniti File Transfer is a wireless file transfer solution. It allows the user the ability to both access and export data to and from
the cloud. This results in data being accessible anywhere without requiring a USB drive. You can export prescriptions and
management information from SMS and have them instantly accessible in your tractor by using AgFiniti File Transfer. File
Transfer also allows for the sharing of data with other users and trusted advisors, again, without having to hand them a
physical drive. File Transfer requires an annual license. See “File Transfer” on page 140.
Remote Support
AgFiniti Remote Support grants the ability to remotely view a display from the AgFiniti website on supported browsers. This
allows for faster, more effective troubleshooting due to the user being able to view the display and not relying on secondhand descriptions. This can result in less downtime and fewer frustrations when issues do occur. This can also help when
setting up displays for the first time and provides an avenue for getting help in a more efficient manner. Remote Support
requires an annual license. See “Remote Support” on page 141.
AgFiniti Mobile Connection Types
Display Access Point Mode
This connection type turns your HC 8600/9600 display into a wireless access point that all compatible iPads can connect to.
When using this connection type, every time an iPad is within range of your HC 8600/9600 display, AgFiniti Mobile will
automatically download new data while the app is running.
See “Display Access Point connection type” on page 132 for step by step instructions to make this connection type.
Wi-Fi Network
Connection scenarios:
• Transferring information when both devices are connected to the same home/office Wi-Fi network
• A hotspot (i.e. Jetpack) device is used in the cab to provide internet
When both the HC 8600/9600 display and your iPad are connected to the same network, for example your home Wi-Fi
network, they will be able to recognize one another and transfer data in the same fashion as the other two connection types.
If you already have a Wi-Fi network present in the cab of your vehicle, this connection can be utilized. To use this connection
type, the HC 8600/9600 display and AgFiniti Mobile need to be on the same wireless network.
See “Cellular iPad as Personal Hotspot Connection” on page 142 for step by step instructions to make this connection type.
Cellular iPad as Personal Hotspot
Connection scenarios
• Only Cellular iPads when HC 8600/9600 is accessing AgFiniti Cloud
Cellular based iPads have the ability to act as a personal hotspot. This allows HC 8600/9600 to both access the AgFiniti cloud
and directly transfer information from the HC 8600/9600 display to AgFiniti Mobile, both through the iPad’s cellular
connection and Wi-Fi hotspot. This connection type would need to be used to access AgFiniti cloud. For example you may
need to download an .agsetup file (for prescriptions) from AgFiniti cloud or to use remote support.
See “Cellular iPad as Personal Hotspot Connection” on page 142 for step by step instructions to make this connection type
NOTE! Using this connection type to transfer data directly from the HC 8600/9600 display to your iPad will not utilize
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your cellular data. The connection is over Wi-Fi and therefore does not use cellular data. If you use your iPad to
connect to AgFiniti Cloud to download data, then cellular data will be used.
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