Hemisphere GPS LiteStar II User Manual

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LiteStar II

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USTOMERS

Contact your local dealer for technical assistance. To find the authorized dealer near you, call or write us at:

Hemisphere GPS

7560 East Redfield Road, Suite B Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Phone 480.348.9919 Fax 480.348.6370 http://www.hemispheregps.com/main/

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Warranty Notice

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This warranty covers all products manufactured by Hemisphere GPS LLC (the "Products").

EMISPHERE

Hemisphere GPS LLC hereby warrants solely to the end purchaser of the Products, subject to the exclusions and procedu res set fo rth herein below, that the Products sold to such end purchaser shall be free, under normal use and maintenance, from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from delivery to such end purchaser. Repairs and replacement components are warranted, subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth below, to be free, under normal use and maintenance, from defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from performance or delivery, or for the balance of the original warranty period, whichever is greater.

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The end purchaser's exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement, at the option of Hemisphere GPS, of any defective Products or components thereof. The end user shall notify Hemisphere GPS or a Hemisphere GPS approved service center immediately of any claimed defect. Repairs shall be made through a Hemisphere GPS approved service center only.

XCLUSIONS

Hemisphere GPS does not warrant damage occurring in transit or due to misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, lightning (or other electrical discharge) or fresh/salt water immersion of Products. Repair, modification or service of Hemisphere GPS products by any party other than a Hemisphere GPS approved service center shall render this warranty null and void. Hemisphere GPS does not warrant claims asserted after the end of the warranty period. Hemisphere GPS does not warrant or guarantee the precision or accuracy of positions obtained when using Products. Products are not intended for primary navigation or for use in safety of life applications. The potential accuracy of Products as stated in Hemisphere GPS literature and/or Product specifications serves to provide only an estimate of achievable accuracy based on:

• Specifications provided by the US Department of Defense for GPS Positioning,

• GPS OEM Receiver specifications of the appropriate manufacturer (if applicable), and

• DGPS service provider performance specifications. Hemisphere GPS reserves the right to modify Products without any obligation to no tify,

supply or install any improvements or alterations to existing Products.

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THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY STATUTE, COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN, SALE, INSTALLA TION, SERVICE OR USE OF ANY PRODUCTS OR ANY COMPONENTS THEREOF, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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THE EXTENT OF HEMISPHERE GPS' LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE TO THE END PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT AND WHETHER TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY SHALL IN NO CASE EXCEED, IN THE AGGREGATE, THE COST OF CORRECTING THE DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT OR, AT HEMISPHERE GPS' OPTION, THE COST OF REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE ITEM. IN NO EVENT WILL HEMISPHERE GPS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PRODUCTION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE OR FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES, EVEN IF HEMISPHERE GPS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, HEMISPHERE GPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM INSTALLATION, USE, QUALITY, PERFORMANCE OR ACCURACY OF ANY PRODUCTS.

OVERNING

EGISLATION

To the greatest extent possible, this warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. In the event that any provision hereof is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed from this warranty and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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ERVICE

In order to obtain warranty service, the end purchaser must bring the Product to a Hemisphere GPS approved service center along with the end purchaser's proof of purchase. For any questions regarding warranty service or to obtain information regarding the location of any of Hemisphere GPS' approved service centers, contact Hemisphere GPS at the following address:

Hemisphere GPS LLS

7560 East Redfield Road, Suite B Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Phone 480.348.9919 Fax 480.348.6370 techsupport@hemispheregps.com http://www.hemispheregps.com/main/

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LiteStar II User Guide

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VERVIEW

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Understanding Your GPS Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What is GPS? 4 What is DGPS? 4 How Accurate is My DGPS Data? 4 Loss of GPS Warnings 5

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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Before You Begin 8 Required Tools 8

1. Install the Lightbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the Standard Lightbar 9 Permanent Mounts 9 Magnetic Mounts 10 Installing the MiniBar 13 Mounting the MiniBar to the Controller 13 Mounting the MiniBar to the Windshield 15

2. Install the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3. Install the Automated Steering CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4. Install the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5. Connect the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Table of Contents

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ETTING

Turning On the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Operating the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the Lightbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Turning the Controller Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

SING THE

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using Straight Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Run Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Standard Lightbar Tests 22 MiniBar Tests 23 Job Start-Up Menu 23

What is the Controller? 25

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To use straight guidance: 32

Guidance Status Screen 37 Steering Status Screen 38 DGPS Status Screen 40 Navigation Status Screen: 41

Using Contour Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using a Combination of Straight and Contour Guidance 44

Creating and Managing Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

To continue with the last job you worked on 50 To recall an old job 51 Reviewing the Status of Your Job 52 Deleting a Job 53

Calculating Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Navigating to a Marked Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Overview 58

Using e-Dif . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Overview 62 Tips for Using e-Dif 62 Selecting a Differential Source 63 Using e-Dif: Single Session, No Reference Point 64 Using e-Dif: Multiple Sessions, Reference Point 64 Checking e-Dif Status 65

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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Switching to Automated Steering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Adjusting Your Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Skew 70 Offset 71

DVANCED SETUP

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Controller Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Loading Firmware 80 Steering Firmware 82

DGPS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Setting the Antenna Offset 86 Setting the Lateral Offset 87 Selecting the Differential Source 89

TEERING

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Checking the DGPS Status 90 Checking the Port Setup 91

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Setting the Local Time 93

Lightbar Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Setting the Lightbar Brightness 96 Setting the Lightbar Sensitivity 96 Changing the Left and Right Lightbar Displays

(Standard Lightbar Only) 97 Testing the Standard Lightbar 99

7: FAQ

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FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Common Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

ECHNICAL

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

OMPONENTS

Components & Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

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Guidance Questions 102 Automated Steering Questions 105 General Questions 106

Lightbar Error Messages 109 Controller Error Messages 112 Audio Warnings 112

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NDEX

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Understanding Your GPS Data

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VERVIEW

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1: Product Overview

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Your new GPS guidance system with automated steering is the most advanced precision guidance technology in today’s agricu lture marketplace. Your system includes the following:

• A lightbar that provides you with accurate GPS guidance.

• An intuitive controller with a graphical display screen.

• A small customized valv e block that fits nearly all hydraulically steered vehicles - this mechanism automatically steers your vehicle according to GPS data it receives from the controller.

• Automated steering CPU.

• Receiver and receiver antenna (optional, if you already have a GPS receiver).

The system allows you to manually steer the vehicle even while automated steering is engaged. The automated steering hydraulics is disengaged when power is off or in case of system failure.

This state-of-the-art automated steering system can be quickly and easily installed by interfacing our customized valve block into existing steering lines. This block is compatible with nearly all farm vehicles and is automatically calibrated and adjusted upon connection.

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Controller and Optional MiniBar

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Standard Lightbar

Automated Steering CPU

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NDERSTANDING

What is GPS?

GPS stands for Global Positioning System. This worldwide radionavigation system is formed by 24 dedicated NAVSTAR satellites orbiting the earth 11,000 miles away.

What is DGPS?

Differential GPS (DGPS) is regular GPS with an additional correction signal added. This signal, called “Differential Correction, ” allows civilian users of GPS to achieve far greater accuracy than the GPS signal alone is able to provide.

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How Accurate is My DGPS Data?

Many factors affect the positioning accuracy that you may expect from a DGPS system. The most significant of these include:

• Age of the received differential conditions.

• Atmospheric conditions at the beacon and remote locations.

• Satellite geometry, often expressed as a Dilution of Precision (DOP).

• Magnitude of multipath present at the remote station.

• Quality of the GPS receiver being used at both the reference and remote stations.

• Time from position acquisition - Let the system run for at least five minutes before using the system for highest accuracy.

Determining an accurate position requires a minimum of 4 satellites that aren’t low on the horizon. As can be expected, it is crucially important for all DGPS antennas to have a clear view of the sky.

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With general GPS reception, accuracy is guaranteed withi n 15 feet. With DGPS reception, the accuracy will vary depending on the receiver you purchased. Satloc differential options include:

• WAAS horizontal accuracy: < 3 feet

• OmniStar horizontal accuracy: < 3 feet

•e-Dif: < 3 feet

Loss of GPS Warnings

The standard lightbar and miniBar give distinct warnings that GPS is either not available or is lost.

For the standard lightbar:

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• If the system does not have GPS, the left and right lightbar displays show GPS and 0 0, respectively, and the center yellow LEDs blinks.

• If the system does not have a DGPS s olution, or if the standard deviation is greater than “2,” the bottom yellow light blinks. Do not begin work until the numbers stop blinking. (The standard deviation represents an estimate of the solution accuracy. This should normally be <1.0.)

For the miniBar:

• If the system does not have GPS, the bottom LED flashes.

• If the system does not have a DGPS solution, the bottom LED blinks.

Note: These warnings may occur at any time. Please be aware of them in case you lose DGPS while working.

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3. Install the Automated Steering CPU

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1. Install the Lightbar

2. Install the Controller

4. Install the Receiver

5. Connect the Cables

Overview

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VERVIEW

Installation is a five step process:

1. Install the lightbar.

2. Install the controller.

3. Install the automated steering CPU.

4. Install the receiver/antenna.

5. Connect the cables.

Before You Begin

Please read over all installation instructions and warnings BEFORE beginning installation. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE

IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO YOUR SYSTEM.

Required Tools

• Electric drill

• 1/4” (6 mm) drill bit

• Standard phillips/slotted screw drivers

• Crescent wrench or wrench set

• 3/16” allen wrench

•Marker pen

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There are two lightbar options:

• The standard, full-size lightbar

• The optional MiniBar

The standard full-size lightbar has two rows of LEDs for cross-track distance and heading angle, and left and right display areas.

The optional MiniBar has a single row of LEDs that can be set to display either cross-track distance or heading angle. The advantage of the MiniBar is that its small size improves portability.

Installing the Standard Lightbar

The standard lightbar is designed for either a magnetic mount or a traditional permanent mount. The magnetic mount allows you to mount the lightbar on your vehicle without having to drill holes in the structure. It has been field-tested for weather, shock, and vibration and is the recommended installation.

For vehicles with a non-metal hood, such as fiberglass, metal disks have been included in your installation kit. The disks are secured to the hood with the enclosed adhesive pads – the magnetic mounts then mount securely to the metal disks.

IGHTBAR

Permanent Mounts

1. Insert the captive screws through the holes in the lightbar.

2. Screw the dowel pins onto the installed captive screws.

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3. Line up the dowel pins with the wide slots on the sides of the adjustable lightbar mount.

4. Using the lightbar brackets as a guide, mark the desired mounting location on the vehicle.

5. Carefully use a 1/4” drill bit to drill the 4 mounting holes.

6. Place the rubber pads on the bottom of the lightbar mount - the flat side of the mounts should face the vehicle and the holes should be lined up with the holes on the mounting bracket feet.

7. Place the assembled lightbar and mounting bracket, holding the rubber pads in position, over the mounting holes you drilled.

8. Secure the lightbar to the vehicle using the #10-32 bolts and nuts.

Note: Attach the enclosed backing plates to the underside of the mounting surface for additional reinforcement if desired. The backing plates provide additional support to prevent the bolts from pulling through the surface under vibration.

Magnetic Mounts

1. Insert the captive screws through the holes in the lightbar.

2. Screw the dowel pins onto the installed captive screws.

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3. Line up the dowel pins with the wide slots on the sides of the adjustable lightbar mount.

4. Insert the pins into the mount and slide to desired position, the underside of the mount is notched, allowing you to adjust the angle of the lightbar.

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5. Screw the magnetic mounts into the bottom of the lightbar mount.

6. Mount the assembled lightbar and mounting plate to the surface of the vehicle.

• If mounting to a metal surface, place the magnetic mounts

and place on the vehicle in the desired location (in line of sight of the driver). Do not remove the protective adhesiv e

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backing on the underside of the mounts – these protect your vehicle from scratches.

• If mounting to a non-metal surface, such as fiberglass,

clean and dry the desired mounting location. a. Remove the backing adhesive from the magnetic mounts. b. Remove the adhesive

backings from one side of

on the enclosed adhesive

pads and attach them to

the metal disks.

c. Place the metal disks

(metal side up) on the

magnetic mounts. (The

magnetic mounts will sit

on the metal disks when

installed. The metal disks

will then be attached to

your vehicle with the adhesive pad.) d. Remove the remaining adhesive backing from the other

side of the metal disks. e. Place the assembled lightbar in th e desired mounting

location you cleaned and dried.

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Installing the MiniBar

The MiniBar has two mounting options:

• Mount to the controller.

• Mount to the windshield.

Mounting the MiniBar to the Controller

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Figure 2-1. MiniBar mounted to the controller.

1. Mount the bracket to the bottom of the lightbar, using the #6-32, 1/4” screws.

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2. Remove the 4 screws attaching the existing ball mount to the back of the controller.

Note: Save the screws you remove. You will need these to attach the MiniBar mount.

3. Remove the ball mount.

4. Attach the MiniBar and bracket assembly to the back of the controller using the 4 screws you removed in Step 2.

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5. Attach the cable from the MiniBar to the serial port on the automated steering box and the lightbar port on the controller. See the following diagram.

Note: Notice that the cable has three connectors: one for the MiniBar, one for the serial port, and one for the controller.

6. See “5. Connect the Cables” on page 18 for a connections diagram.

Mounting the MiniBar to the Windshield

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1. Screw the enclosed

Figure 2-2. MiniBar mounted to the windshield.

knob into the back of the MiniBar.

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2. Loosen the knob and remove the ball mount from the suction cup assembly enclosed in your mounting kit.

Note: You will not need the ball mount that came with the suction cup assembly. The ball mount on the MiniBar replaces it.

3. Insert the ball mount attached to the MiniBar into the suction cup assembly.

4. Place the completed assembly on your windshield in the desired location. Notice the ON OFF text on the suction cup.

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5. Flip the lever from OFF to ON to activate the suction mechanism.

6. To remove suction cup from windshield, simply flip lever to OFF and gently pull on the tab on the foot of the suction cup to release pressure.

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1. Determine the desired controller location. It should be located inside the cab, within easy reach and visibility of the driver.

2. Use either the supplied Gimbal mount or the U-Bolt mounting base to secure the controller to the cab.

Tip! Use the Gimbal mount to attach the controller to a flat surface. Use the U-Bolt to attach the controller to a rail.

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Install the CPU in an upright position to the floor of the cab. (The Up arrow on the enclosure must be pointing up when installed.)

Warning!

Movement of the CPU while driving will degrade steering performance - make sure that the CPU is securely bolted to the floor.

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Because the controller can operate with any DGPS receiver, this installation guide does not cover receiver and antenna installation. Please refer to the user guide included with your receiver for installation instructions.

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ONNECT

The bottom of the controller contains a series of plugs to connect the cables to the lightbar, GPS receiver/antenna, and power/spray cable.

Each cable is sized differently and labeled so you’ll always make the right connections. The connector cables are designed to be installed by hand, no tools required.

Figure 2-3 on page 20 shows the correct installation of the cables.

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1. After the cables are connected as shown in “Installation Diagram” on page 20, turn the power on by flipping the metal power switch on the GPSteer CPU to the “up” position.

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2. Turn on the controller by pressing the On button on the top of the controller.

B C

A. Memory Card Cover, B. Power button, C. 3 amp fuse

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Figure 2-3. Installation Diagram

A - Controller B - GPSteer C - DGPS Receiver D - Lightbar E - Spray wires F - Automated Steering

Block

1 - Cable: Controller to power/spray wire 2 - Cable: Automated Steering to Tractor

Power or Automated Steering to Battery Power

3 - DGPS receiver to controller cable 4 - Lightbar cable

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Turning On the Controller

Operating the Controller

Turning the Controller Off

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Using the Lightbar

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This section explains the following:

• How to turn the controller on and off

• How to operate the controller

• How to read the lightbar

To turn the controller on:

1. Remove the memory card cover on top of the controller (A in the figure.) and insert a 32 MB memory card into the slot.

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B C

A. Cover B. Power button C. 3 amp fuse

2. Ensure that the cables are connected at the bottom of the controller to the power source, lightbar, and GPS receiver.

3. Press the Power button at the top of the controller. (B in the figure.)

After you apply power, the controller will boot up and lightbar is tested to ensure the system is working correctly.

Standard Lightbar Tests

When the controller powers up, the lightbar does the following:

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Step 1 - The yellow center LED flashes.

Step 2 - Guidance type displays on the left (in this case, straight guidance) and swath width last set displays on the right (30 feet in this case). If you are using the controller for the first time, the default settings will display.

Step 3 - The right side of the lightbar shows how many satellites are tracked (8 in the figure) and how many are used (none, in this case). When 4 or more satellites are used in a solution, the system is ready and the start-up sequence is complete.

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MiniBar Tests

During start up, the bottom LED on the miniBar blinks until you have GPS. Once it stops blinking, you are ready to work.

Job Start-Up Menu

The Job Start-Up menu displays if Start Up Help is set to YesNein.

Start-Up Help is set in the System menu and is the factory default. You can turn off start-up help, but we recommend you keep it running until you are comfortable operating the controller. See also

“To turn

start-up help on or off:” on page 78.

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If Start-Up Help is set to No, a new job is automatically created for you and the Steering Status screen displays. (See

page 38 for more

details on the Steering screen.)

Once installed, the controller is ready to use. The default factory

settings will meet most people’s needs. If you wish to customize your system, see

“6: Advanced Setup” on page 73 for instructions.

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PERATING

What is the Controller?

The controller is mounted inside the cab within reach of the dr iver.

The controller monitors the DGP S receiver, operates the lightbar and provides straight guidance, contour guidance, headland/ boundary guidance, and navigation to marks.

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Menu Mode and Run Mode

The controller’s display may be in Menu mode or Run mode. To switch between Menu and Run mode press Menu/Run.

In Menu mode, the screen displays a series of menus where you can begin a job, choose a guidance option, change system settings, view or change DGPS status and settings,

and change lightbar settings.

When there are more items than can fit on the screen at one time, turn the rotary dial to scroll through the menu.

In Run mode, the display screen shows your status while actively spraying a field. In Run mode, you can view the following four status screens. Turn the rotary dial to switch screens.

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The Guidance Status screen provides basic job and guidance information, such as current pattern, steering guide, job number, time, if spray is on/off, and if you have DGPS reception. (See for more information on the Guidance Status screen.)

page 37

The DGPS status screen shows whether or not you are receiving good DGPS data during your job. (See

page 39 for

more information on this screen.)

The Navigation Status screen provides guidance according to the currently selected guidance mode:

• When driving in Straight or Contour mode, the Navigation status screen provides guidance to a headland (previously sprayed area) when you are within a half a swath width.

• When driving in Navigate mode, the Navigation Status screen shows the direction and distance to a mark.

• When driving in Boundary mode, the Navigation Status screen continuously updates the total driven area after making your first turn.

(See page 39 for more information on the Navigation screen.)

The Steering status screen shows your current guidance pattern, whether auto steering is on or off, and if you are on the desired target line. If auto steering is on and you are not on the desired target line, L ADJ shows the type of adjustment (skew or offset) the vehicle

will make when you tu rn th e rotary dial . (See

“5: Using Automated

Steering” on page 67.)

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There are two lightbar options: The standard lightbar is mounted on the front of the vehicle,

outside of the cab but in clear view of the operator. It displays all of the information you need for guidance, such as cross-track distance, spray on/off indicators, on-swath indicators, GPS status, speed, heading, steering, and navigation guidance.

IGHTBAR

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A - Left display D -Spray on/off B - Steering E - On-swath C - Right display F - Cross-track distance

The miniBar or the mini lightbar is mounted directly to the

controller inside the cab. This lightbar has one row of LEDs, which you can set to show either cross-track distance or heading. It includes spray on/off indicators and on-swath indicators.

000

See “4: Using the Controller” on page 29 for help with reading the lightbar guidance cues and warnings.

A - Steering or cross-track distance B - On-swath C - Spray on/off

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THE

Turn the controller off before turning off the vehicle or main power supply source. This ensures your data is saved.

1. Press the Power button located on the top of the controller (A in the figure).

• The controller display

turns off.

• The lightbar flashes

and the LEDs turn off.

• The GPS receiver

turns off.

ONTROLLER

A - Power button

2. Turn off your vehicle’s ignition or power source.

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Creating and Managing Jobs

Navigating to a Marked Location

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Using Straight Guidance

Using Contour Guidance

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Run Mode

Calculating Area

Using e-Dif

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VERVIEW

Your GPS precision guidance system can help you perform any activity in the field. Throughout this guide the word “spray” means any activity on the field. However, we’ve chosen that word for convenience only - your system can accommodate all your farming activities, from planting to harvest.

This section contains an overview to using the system to spray a field. You’ll learn how to:

• Spray a field using Straight or Contour modes and use the lightbar and display status screens to guide you.

• Straight mode allows y ou to define a straight line and drive

subsequent swaths parallel to this line. (See

page 31.)

• Contour mode allows you to define a free-form, curved line

to match the shape of the field. Contour mode provides guidance based on any previously sprayed area. This means that while in Contour mode, you are not limited to driving any particular pattern. (See

• Don’t worry about selecting the “correct” guidance option.

We know that each fiel d is unique. You can switch between Straight mode, Contour mode, boundaries, and navigation to a marked location during a single job.

• Define an area by recording the edges, or Boundary, of the area. The area is then automatically computed based on the boundary you define. You can choose to include the area inside a boundary (such as a field), or exclude the area inside of a boundary (such as a pond in the field). (See

• Define a return point called a “Mark” and Navigate back to that mark during a job. (See

page 54.)

page 41.)

page 51.)

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If you can mark the two end points of a line, you can drive a straight pattern - it’s that easy.

The A|B Line -

Driving in a straight line sets point A and point B. Point A is the beginning of the line and point B is the end of the line. These points also define the direction of the swaths. The controller and lightbar then provides guidance to help you stay straight on each swath.

The first swath going from point A to point B is known as the A|B line. The A|B line is displayed as swath #0 on the lightbar. All other swaths will match this one. The distance between each pass depends on the swath width you entered when you set up the job.

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Swaths to the right of the A|B line are assigned positive numbers. Swaths to the left of the A|B line are negative. Swath numbers appear on both the standard lightbar and controller display screen.

The figure to the right shows the right side of the lighbar as you’re driving in the fifth swath to the left of the A|B line.

Note: If you have the miniBar, swath numbers only appear on the controller screen. There is no left/right display area on the miniBar.

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To use straight guidance:

This procedure will show you how to start a new job and set up straight guidance. Be aware, however, that you can also switch to straight guidance at any time by pressing Contour/Straight or by recalling an old job that was set up for straight guidance.

1. Press Menu/Run to view the Main Menu.

2. Press Enter/Yes to select Job.

3. Press Enter/Yes to select New Job. A Working message displays. Then the Settings OK? screen displays.

4. If the pattern and swath width are correct, press Enter/Yes. (Go to Step 7 on page 33.)

The default setting for new jobs is Contour guidance. If you wish to create a Straight pattern or if you need to adjust swath width, press Esc/No. The Guidance menu displays.

5. Press Enter/Yes to select Straight.

6. Edit the correct swath width if needed.

Turn the rotary dial to increase or decrease each digit. Press Enter/Yes to advance to the each digit. From the last digit, press Enter/Yes again to set swatch width.

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7. If you’ve already defined an A-B line, you can use it again by highlighting Previous A-B and pressing Enter/Yes. screen displays. (The Run screen is explained on

8. To create a new A-B line, turn the rotary dial to highlight New A-B. Press Enter/Yes.

The standard lightbar prompts you to set point A. The right side of the lightbar displays your heading.

page 37.)

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SETA

Standard lightbar display: Setting an A point A - The system is waiting for you to set point A B - Current heading

9. Drive to your starting position. Press Enter/Yes when you reach the place you wish to designate as point A.

10. Once you create Point A, drive the length of the first swath toward Point B. The standard lightbar and controller prompt you to set the B point.

While driving to Point B, the right display on the standard lightbar shows your heading angle (that is, the direction you

are driving) relative to True North (with True North = 0/360

180

°).

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For example, if you are heading south, the direction would read 180

°.

SETB

Standard lightbar display: Setting a B point A - The system is waiting for you to set point B B - Current heading

Once you set point B, job details are recorded and the lightbar provides guidance for the job.

Note: The A and B points must be at least 25 feet apart for the system to calculate a solution. warning message displays, similar to the example on the right, if you set a B point too soon.

Use the lightbar display to ensure that your A|B line is as straight as possible. For example, to ensure that your A|B line is straight in the example above, you would try to keep your

heading angle (direction) as close to 180 set your B point. After that, the lightbar provides guidance

based on your A|B line. Watch the lightbar for Loss of DGPS and Spray On signals. Loss

of DGPS is indicated by a yellow flashing LED on the bottom center of the lightbar. Spray On is indicated by two blue LEDs in the center of the lightbar.

° as possible until you

180

11. At the end of the first swath, press Enter/Yes to define point

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A “Working” message displays briefly on the controller. The system is now in Run mode (versus the Menu mode where you

enter data) and you can continue driving the rest of the field.

Note: While driving a swath, keep the steering direction and cross-track distance as close to zero as possible to ensure accuracy.

12. Make the turn to the next swath using guidance from the lightbar. See the sample lightbar display and turn diagram, below. In this example, the driver needs to drive to the left

1 foot to begin driving Swath #1.

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Note: Watch the cross-track distance on the standard lightbar. It tells you the distance to your desired swath line.

AB C

Example: Standard lightbar guidance on turn.

A - Cross-track distance B - Steering direction C - Swath number D -Cross-track distance

If using the miniBar, remember that you can set the single row of LEDs to indicate either steering direction or cross-track distance.

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Example: Making the turn.

A - Point A on the A|B line B - Point B on the A|B line C - Swath #0 (A|B line) D - Swath #1 E - Cross-track distance is 1 foot.

13. Continue to drive each swath until finished with your job.

Note: If you are unable to finish your job, a mark is automatically set for you at the last sprayed point. See “Navigating to a Marked Location” on page 54.

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Use the display status screens - Guidance, Steering, DGPS, and Navigation - to ensure you are on track and maintaining good

GPS data while spraying a pattern. To change the screen, turn the rotary dial while in Run mode.

Guidance Status Screen

Use the Guidance Status screen for basic guidance while driving your field swaths.

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A - Job number in the format in the format: YYMMDDNN,

where YY is the last two digits of the year, MM is the month, DD is the day. NN is the job number and starts at “01” for the first job of the day. Each subsequent job is numbered in the order worked.

B - Cross-track distance. If R or L appear, you should drive to

the right or left for the distance indicated to get back on track.

C - Area sprayed; A = acres, Ha = hectares. D - W = SBAS (WAAS) selected as GPS source; E = eDif is

selected, O

E - Thumbs Up = DGPS, Thumbs Down = No DGPS. F - Spray indicator (dotted lines indicate spray is on).

= OmniSTAR.

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G - Elapsed time in 24 hour format since the job was started,

HH:MM:SS.

H - Lightbar guidance. I - Swath number. For example, L1 means you are driving on

the first swath to the left of the A|B line. Swath #0 is the A|B line.

J - Guidance pattern: || straight guidance, SS = contour

guidance, contour guidance, boundary, navigation mode .

Steering Status Screen

waypoint, =

Use the Steering Status screen for guidance while using the automated steering.

A - Guidance p attern (straight or contour) B -On-swath indicator C - Cross-track distance. (0 means you are on track. <<<1.5

means drive to the right 1.5 feet or meters.)

D - Spray is on or off. E - GPS status (OK or wait) F - Automated steering (on or off) G - Steering adjustment mode (none, offset, or skew) (See

page 70.)

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DGPS Status Screen

Use the DGPS Status screen to verify that you are receiving good GPS data during your job.

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A - Current date (MM-DD -YY) B - Current GPS coordinates C -Current speed D - D = differential, d = no differential, *** = no GPS E - Elapsed time since this job began, in the format HH:MM:SS F - Altitude (elevation above sea level) G - Current heading

Navigation Status Screen:

Use the Navigation Status screen and the lightbar for guidance according to your current guidance mode:

• When driving in Straight or Contour mode, the Navigation Status screen provides guidance to a headland (that is, a previously sprayed area) when you are within a half of a swath width.

• When driving in Navigate mode, the Navigation Status screen provides guidance to a mark.

• When driving in Boundary mode, the Navigation Status screen continuously updates the total driven area after making your first turn.

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The Navigation Status screen for Straight or Contour mode which provides guidance to a headland is shown in the example below. Using the Navigation Status screen to calculate area is explained on

page 51. Using the Navigation status screen to navigate to a

marked location is explained on page 54.

Navigation Status screen example

The Navigation Status screen shows the distance to the next headland (in this case, 30 ft)

A headlands warning displays when approaching the previously sprayed area at an angle greater than 45. Warning begins when you are within 1/2 a swath width of the headland.

30 Ft.

- Start

B - 30 feet to headland

Lights on bottom row of the lightbar begin flashing when you are within 1/2 swath width of the approaching headland.

The number of flashing lights increases as you drive closer to the headland. When the entire row i s flashing, you are at the headland.

If you’re using the miniBar, the single row of LEDs will flash.

Note: Headland warnings can be turned on or off. See “To set Look Ahead timing” on page 76 for more information.

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Sometimes you need to follow the land's shape, rather than cutting through or across it. Use contour guidance to make accurate swaths of any shape or size.

To use Contour guidance:

Note: In Contour mode, the system will provide guidance based

on any previously sprayed area. This means that while in Contour mode, you are not limited to driving any particular pattern.

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1. Select Contour from the Guidance menu. The lightbar goes into Contour mode.

2. Drive to your starting point and turn the spray on.

Note: Spray must be turned ON to get guidance in Contour mode. Furthermore, for contour patterns, guidance is provided along previously sprayed areas if you are within a distance of half a swath width.

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Note: You will see first a “Drive First Contour” message, then a “Working” message flash across the display screen. This means that the system is now in Run mode (versus the Menu mode where you enter data) and you can continue driving the rest of the field. See instructions on using the display status screens for guidance.

Press Menu/Run to access the menus at any time during your job. Pressing this button again returns you to your active job.

“Run Mode” on page 37 for

Note: See “Using Straight Guidance” on page 31 for instructions on using lightbar guidance to make a turn.

3. Continue to drive each swath until finished with your job.

Using a Combination of Straight and Contour Guidance

Y ou can switch between various guidance types at any point during a job. For example, you can start the field in Contour mode, switch to Straight mode, switch back to Contour mode, and then navigate to a headland or boundary. The combinations are entirely up to you. An example of using combination guidance is shown on the next page.

To use a combination of guidance modes

1. Press Menu/Run to open the Main menu at any point during a job. Turn the rotary dial to highlight Guidance. Press Enter/Yes.

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2. Turn the rotary dial to highlight a guidance type. Press Enter/Yes.

The controller and lightbar immediately provide guidance based on your selection.

3. While you are in Run mode of an existing pattern, press Contour/Straight to switch between Contour and Straight mode without using the Guidance menu.

Reminder! You are in Run mode any time you are actively receiving GPS guidance (versus Menu mode where you enter data). Please review “Using Straight Guidance” on page 31 for help on using the display status screens for guidance.

4. Repeat the steps above to switch guidance modes at any time.

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EXAMPLE - In a typical combination pattern, you might drive the outside edge of your field using a Contour pattern to create a headland and fill in the inside of the field using a Straight pattern. (If you are tracking area, define a boundary rather than use contour to define the headland.)

The steps required to drive this sample pattern is shown below. Following this example are two figures that illustrate this.

1. Create a new job. Contour is the guidance type. Confirm that the swath width is correct.

2. Turn on spray and begin driving the perimeter of the field to define your headland. Note: If spray is turned off, you will not

have guidance.

At any point on the field, you can decide to define the A|B line. This is typically along a straight edge, such as a fence or roadway. In this example, the A|B line is set on the third edge of the field.

3. To set point A, first press Contour/Straight to switch to a Straight pattern.

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4. Highlight New A-B. Press Enter/

Yes.

5. Drive to your starting position (point A). Press Enter/Yes.

6. Drive to point B and press Enter/ Yes to set point B. Then immediately press Contour/ Straight to switch back to the Contour pattern because you have finished defining the A|B line and wish to continue defining the rest of the headland.

7. Return to your starting point.

8. Press Contour/Straight to return to driving a Straight pattern of swaths parallel to our A|B line to spray the rest of the field.

9. You are prompted to select a previously c reated A|B line or s et a new one. Since the A|B line is already defined in this example, select Previous A|B and press Enter/Yes.

The controller and lightbar provide guidance parallel to the A|B line.

10. Notice the headland warning as you approach the end of the first swath. Drive into the headland to make the turn onto the second swath.

11. As soon as the headland warning display shows “0” turn the spray off.

12. Make the turn inside the headland. The headland warning numbers are negative while inside the headland. As you come out of the turn and onto the next swath, the headland warning counts backwards to “0.”

13. As soon as the headland warning turns off, turn the spray on.

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14. Continue driving your pattern using Straight guidance until you have finished spraying the field.

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Example: Combination pattern.

A - Point A (of the A|B line) B - Point B (of the A|B line) C - Field D - Turn inside headland E - Road

1 - 8 relates to the steps on the previous pages.

Contour guidance

Straight guidance

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Example: Using guidance to make a turn inside a headland.

Drive inside the headland to make your turn. Notice that your headland status screen is showing a negative number.

-10 ft.

A - Start B - 10 feet inside headland

As you make the turn and begi n driving out of headland, notice that the headland status screen is counting back to “0. ” Once in the field, the headland warning will shut off until you are within half a swath width of the next headland.

-2 Ft

A - Start B - 2 feet inside

headland

The headlands warning is indicated by the row of flashing LEDs at the bottom of the standard lightbar. On the MiniBar, the headlands warning is a single row of flashing LEDs.

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REATING AND

A job can be any activity on a field, such as spraying and sowing. The following details are tracked for each job:

• Date(s) the work took place

•Swath width

•Field size

• Units of measurement (U.S. or metric)

• Boundary and headland areas

• A|B line, if driving a Straight pattern

Note: You can only set swath width when you create a new job. (See

page 32 for further instructions on creating a new job.)

ANAGING

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To continue with the last job you worked on

If the controller is set up for start-up help, the Job Start-Up menu displays when the unit powers up. Continue Job is a convenient way to recall the last job you worked on.

(Start-Up Help is set in the System menu and is the factory page 73 for more information.)

1. Press Enter/Yes to select Continue Job. After the GPS is acquired, the A|B screen displays if the job

was set for Straight Guidance.

2. To use the A-B line you defined earlier, highlight Previous A-B and press Enter/Yes.

The Run screen displays. (Go to page 37.)

3. To define a new A-B line, turn the rotary dial to highlight New A-B. Press Enter/Yes. (Go to

Selecting

default. See “6: Advanced Setup” on

Step 8 on page 33.)

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To recall an old job

1. If you see the Start-Up Job menu, select Old Job. Go to Step 5.

2. If you don’t see the Job Start-up menu, press Enter/Yes to view the Main Menu.

3. Press Enter/Yes to select Job.

4. Turn the rotary dial and highlight Old Job. Press Enter/Yes.

5. Use the rotary dial to highlight the job number you want.

Press Enter/

Yes. The A|B screen displays. The format of a job number is:

YYMMDDNN, where YY is the last two digits of the year, MM is the month, DD is the day. NN is the job number and starts at “01” for the first job of the day. Each subsequent job is numbered in the order worked.

For example, Job #03022411 was created on February 24, 2003 and it was the 11th job of the day.

6. To use the A-B line you defined earlier, highlight Previous A-B and press Enter/Yes. The Run screen displays. (Go to

page 37.)

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7. If you want to define a new A-B line, turn the rotary dial to highlight New A-B. Press Enter/Yes. (Go to page 33.)

Reviewing the Status of Your Job

1. Press Menu/Run to view the Main Menu.

2. Press Enter/Yes to select Job.

3. To the rotary dial to highlight Status. Press Enter/Yes.

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The Job Status screen shows the following:

First line: job number. Crtd: Date and time (24 hr format)

the job was created.

Updt: The date and time (24 hr

format) the job was last updated.

SWth: The swath width. App: The applied acres. Bnd: The total field acres if a

boundary was defined.

4. Press Enter/Yes to return to the Job menu.

Note: To review the status of another job, select Old Job from the Job menu.

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Deleting a Job

1. Press Menu/Run to view the Main Menu.

2. Press Enter/Yes to select Job.

3. Turn the rotary dial to highlight Delete and press Enter/Yes.

4. Turn the rotary dial to highlight the job you wish to delete. Press Enter/ Yes.

5. Press Esc/No to return to the Job menu or press Menu/Run to enter Run mode .

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ALCULATING

Area is automatically calculated while you drive a boundary. You can drive the perimeter or headland (a previously sprayed

area) in order to determine the area of the field you are spraying. You may also define boundaries around objects like a pond and have that area subtracted from the area of the field.

To calculate area:

1. Drive to the point in the field where you want to create your boundary.

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2. Press Menu/Run to view the Main menu.

3. Turn the rotary dial and highlight Guidance. Press Enter/Yes.

4. Turn the rotary dial and highlight Boundary.

5. Turn the rotary dial to highlight a perimeter type. Press Enter/Yes.

• Left or Right defines the swath

edge as the boundary. For example, select Right if your right boom lines up with the edge of the field.

• Choose Center if your ve hicle is

centered over the boundary swath.

6. Turn the rotary dial to highlight Include Bdry or Exclude Bdry. Press Enter/Yes.

Press Enter/Yes.

• Select Include Bdry to include the area inside the boundary

in the area calculation.

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• Select Exclude Bdry to exclude an area inside the

boundary in the area calculation.

Exclude Bdry is used in conjunction with Include Bdry. For example, once you follow steps 1-7 using Include Bdry to calculate an area, repeat steps 1-7 again, this time selecting Exclude Bdry and driving around an obstacle such as a pond in the middle of your field. The area of the obstacle is subtracted from the area of the field.

7. Drive the boundary. After you make one turn, area is

displayed on the Navigation Status screen on the controller and also on the right side of the lightbar.

Area is continually updated until you stop driving the boundary, press Contour, or come within a half swath width of the boundary. Area is stored with the job.

When you finish a boundary, the controller enters Contour mode. Select a different guidance option if desired.

Navigation Status screen showing area.

0.44

Standard lightbar in Boundary mode.

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Note: Spraying is optional while driving the boundary. HOWEVER, if spraying is not turned on, guidance is not

provided to the boundary. (Remember, guidance is only provided to a previously sprayed area.)

Computing a complicated area

If you create more than one boundary for a job, areas within an Include boundary are added together. Areas within an Exclude boundary are subtracted from the total area.

For example, suppose you want to know the area of a field (1 in the following figure) that includes a pond (2 in the figure). Using the directions on

page 51, set the perimeter type to Include Boundary. Drive the perimeter using Contour and Straight guidance as appropriate.

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A - Point A B - Point B 1 - Field 2 - Pond 3 - Start 4 - Road

Contour guidance

Straight guidance

Once you return to the start, set the perimeter type to Exclude Boundary and drive around the pond (2 in the figure). The area of the pond is subtracted from the area of the field.

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OCATION

Overview

A mark is a specific location expressed as a GPS coordinate. You can create marks to identify notable items in the field, such as rocks, pest infestations, and irrigation pipes that you want to navigate back to at a later time.

Some marks are automatically created for you. With each spray job, a mark is created for the last sprayed location. If you used straight guidance, a mark is created for you at the beginning of the A|B line (called Last A) and at the end of the A|B line (called Last B). You can use these as guidance when resuming the job.

TO A

ARKED

To set a mark:

The system must be in Run mode to set a mark. Once a mark is entered, the system automatically resumes the pr evious activity.

1. Drive to the location you wish to mark.

2. Press Mark on the controller. Your

present location is recorded and the Mark Types screen displays. There are 10 types of marks in the list from which to choose.

3. Turn the rotary dial and highlight the

type of mark you wish to create.

4. Press Enter/Yes to create a mark. The new mark is assigned

a number followed by the mark type, for example, 2:Water is the second water mark.

Tip! You can mark a point while driving - you don’t hav e to s top to create a mark. The stored location of the mark will be the exact location where you pressed the Mark button.

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To navigate to a mark:

Once you set a mark, you can navigate back to the mark at a later time.

1. Press Menu/Run to view the Main

menu.

2. Turn the rotary dial and highlight

Guidance. Press Enter/Yes.

3. Turn the rotary dial and highlight

Navigate. Press Enter/Yes.

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4. Turn the rotary dial to highlight a

mark and press Enter/Yes. Last Spray is the place where the

spray was last turned off. Last A and Last B are points A and B

on the last A|B line you created with straight guidance.

Once you select a mark, a Working message displays briefly. The system is now in Run mode and the Navigation Status screen displays.

Navigation Status screen

A - Second water mark B - Heading to mark C - Distance to mark

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1.1

Standard lightbar guidance. A -Distance to mark B - Steering direction C - Heading

Tip! If you overshoot the mark, standard lightbar guidance displays negative numbers.

5. Use the lightbar and Navigation Status screen guidance to

navigate to the mark. The controller automatically calculates the shortest distance to the mark based on your current location.

Upon reaching the mark (that is, when you are within half a swath width from your mark):

• If returning to a Last Sprayed mark, normal guidance resumes.

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• If returning to any other mark type, select a guidance option once you have reached a mark (if desired).

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Overview

e-Dif (extended-Differential) is a proprietary Hemisphere GPS technology that provides precision guidance with accuracy similar to that achieved with a broadcast differential solution.

e-Dif monitors standard GPS signals over several minutes to generate an internal model consisting of differential corrections. These corrections are then applied to the GPS positions to improve their accuracies.

Typically , e-Dif maintains less than a 3 foot drift over 40 minutes in relation to the original reference point. However, pass-to-pass accuracy typically remains as accurate as if you were using a broadcast differential signal.

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e-Dif can be used anywhere in the world as it does not operate using a broadcast differential signal. Therefore, e-Dif is an ideal solution in areas where S B AS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, etc.) and beacon coverage is not available or is unreli able, or where the cost of an L-band differential subscription is cost-prohibitive.

For example, ideal locations for e-Dif include the fringe areas of North America (Hawaii, Alaska, and extreme souther n or northern latitudes), South America, Australia, Asia, and Europe.

e-Dif will be automatically selected as your differential source if installed. See Selecting a Differential Source if you need to switch between differential signal options.

Tips for Using e-Dif

• If absolute positioning based on a reference point is critical to your operation, then set a reference point and return to it every 40 minutes to re-calibrate e-Dif and maintain sub-meter accuracy. This is most commonly used for air applications.

• However, if only pass-to-pass accuracy is important, you don’t need to re-calibrate every 40 minutes. Use e-Dif according to

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the single-session rules. This is most commonly used for ground applications.

• You must maintain lock on a minimum of 4 satellites.

*Note: It is possible (and common) to use one calibration point for longer than 40 minutes. The pass-to-pass accuracy will be very good, but the absolute accuracy will typically have drifted more than 1 meter after 40 minutes.

Selecting a Differential Source

e-Dif will be automatically selected as your differential source if installed. If you need to switch between differential source options (most Hemisphere GPS receivers have two differential so urce options on the receiver), follow the steps below.

1. Press Menu/Run to display the Main menu.

2. Turn the rotary dial to highlight Dgps. Press Enter/Yes.

3. Turn the rotary dial to highlight DF Source. Press Enter/Yes.

4. The asterisk shows your current selection. Highlight the desired differential source and press Enter/

Yes.

Note: If switching back to e-Dif from your alternate differential source, you need to select e-Dif Setup from the DGPS menu to initialize e-Dif.

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Using e-Dif: Single Session, No Reference Point

Follow this procedure each time you start a new field which will be completed in under 40 minutes in a single run.

1. Turn on the controller if it is not yet turned on. If e-Dif is selected as your

differential type, the e-Dif initialization screen displays. This screen appears for about 8 minutes while the receiver tracks available satellites and sets an initial reference point.

Once e-Dif is ready to use, the Settings OK? start-up screen displays.

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2. Press Enter/Yes to accept these settings or Esc/No to edit the guidance type and swath width.

Using e-Dif: Multiple Sessions, Reference Point

Follow this procedure when you need to make multiple runs to the same general location based on a common reference point or will be operating for an extended time period.

1. Park the vehicle in a location that you can easily return to in order to re-calibrate e-Dif after 40 minutes.

2. Follow steps 1 - 2 of Using e-Dif: Single Session, No Reference Point.

3. Work for 40 minutes before yo u need to re-calibrate your reference point. When 40 minutes (Diff Age 2400 seconds) has passed, return to your initial reference point.

4. Select e-Dif Setup from the DGPS menu.

5. Select Start e-Dif. This re-calibrates your original reference point. Wait 5 seconds.

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6. The controller will switch back to the main guidance screen. Continue using the controller for guidance for another 40 minutes and repeat the calibration process if necessary.

Note: Y ou can return to a calibr ation point at any time, even after turning the receiver off. Ho wever, the receiver can only save one calibration point.

Checking e-Dif Status

To check the status of e-Dif, use the e-Dif Status screen. For example, you might use this screen to check your differential age.

1. Select e-Dif Setup from the DGPS menu.

2. Select Status from the e-Dif Setup menu. The e-Dif Status screen displays.

In this example, differential age (DF) is 2 seconds. (Differential age is the time in seconds since the last

differential correction

)

3. Press Enter/Yes to return to the main Run mode screen.

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UTOMATED

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Switching to Automated Steering Mode

Adjusting Your Position

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VERVIEW

Automated steering consists of a small customized valve block that fits nearly all hydraulically steered vehicles. This mechanism automatically steers your vehicle according to GPS data it receives from the controller.

With safety and user-control top-of-mind, automated steering allows you to manually steer the vehicle even while it is engaged. The system automatically disengages automated steering hydraulics when power is off or in case of system failure. Finally, the automated steering system has pressure override checks to prevent pressure rises in steering lines.

Installation and calibration of your automated steering system is described in the GPSteer Installation Guide.

This chapter covers basic usage scenarios.

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WITCHING

TEERING

After selecting your guidance type and setting your A and B points, you are ready to engage the automated steering feature.

To switch to automated steering mode:

Notice that Enter = Engage = is at the bottom of the main Run mode screen.

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1. Press Enter/Yes to engage the automated steering system. Notice the screen changes to show ESC = Disengage= .

2. At the end of the first swath, press Esc/No to disengage the steering and turn onto the next swath.

3. When the vehicle is close to the desired heading and the crosstrack distance is < 1 m (0 means you are lined up with the swath line), press Enter/Yes to engage the steering again.

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DJUSTING

Automated steering guidance is based on the swath line you set using the A|B line and the entered swath width. However, you may need to make position adjustments due to natural hazards, such as a stream cutting through your field.

In skew mode turning the rotary dial left or right while in Run mode will adjust the heading angle. In offset mode, turning the rotary dial changes your position (left or right) of the current swath line.

Skew

Skew allows you to adjust the heading angle of the current swath line.

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Automated steering derived swath line

Adjusting your heading angle in skew mode.

New swath line manually set using the rotary dial in Skew mode.

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Offset

Offset allows you to adjust your position to the left or right of the current swath line.

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New swath line is manually set using the rotary dial in Offset mode.

Automated steering derived swath line

Adjusting your swath line position in Offset mode.

How to select a line adjust type (skew, offset, or none):

1. Press Menu/Run to access the Main menu.

2. Turn the rotary dial and highlight Guidance. Press Enter/Yes.

3. Turn the rotary dial and highlight Line Adjust. Press Enter/Yes.

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4. Press Enter/Yes to scroll through the settings (Skew, Offset, and None).

5. Press Menu/Run to save your settings and return to Run mode.

Note: When in Skew or Offset mode, you cannot use the rotary dial to toggle between the main guidance screen. Line Adjust must be set to None to use this feature.

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Controller Setup

DGPS Setup

Lightbar Setup

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VERVIEW

Once installed, the controller is ready to use. The default factory settings are adequate for most applications. However, you may wish to further customize your system with the followi ng settings.

Advanced setup options include:

• Controller setup: Adjust display screen brightness and contrast, set units, turn warnings on/off, and restore start-up help or factory defaults.

• Differential GPS (DGPS) setup: Set the antenna offset, set a lateral offset, check the status of the DGPS being used by the receiver, check the port setup, and set the time setup.

• Lightbar setup: Adjust the lightbar’s brightness, adjust the LED sensitivity, and test the lightbar.

• Steering setup: Calibration of the automated steering system is done directly after installation. Automated steering setup is described in the GPSteer Installation Guide.

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ONTROLLER

The settings in this section are set on the System menu. To access the System menu, do the following:

1. Press Menu/Run to display the Main menu.

2. Turn the rotary dial to highlight

System. Press Enter/Yes.

To set the display screen brightness

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Depending on weather conditions or the cab’s environment, you may need to adjust the brightness of the display s creen throughout the day.

1. From the System menu, press Enter/Yes to select Brightness.

2. Turn the rotary dial to adjust the brightness level. Brightness can be set from 1 (dimmest) to 10 (brightest).

3. Press Enter/Yes to save your setting or Esc/No to cancel.

To set the display screen contrast

1. From the System menu, turn the rotary dial to highlight Contrast. Press Enter/Yes.

2. Turn the rotary dial to adjust the contrast level. Contrast can be set from 1 (lowest contrast) to 8 (highest contrast).

3. Press Enter/Yes to save your setting or Esc/No to cancel.

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To set units of measurement to U.S. or metric:

1. From the System menu, turn the

rotary dial to highlight Units.

Enter/Yes.

2. Press Enter/Yes to toggle the units

between U.S. to metric.

3. Press Enter/Yes to save your

setting or Esc/No to cancel.

To set Look Ahead timing

Look Ahead timing is the amount of time in seconds between when the system displays a guidance prompt and when you have to move.

Press

For example, if you set the Look Ahead to 2.0 and you are turning right, the lightbar will display indications to turn right 2.0 seconds before you have to do so.

If you find you need more reaction time, try increasing the Look Ahead value in half-second increments until you find a suitable setting. The maximum setting is 99.9 seconds.

1. From the System menu, turn the

rotary dial to highlight Look Ahead. Press Enter/Yes.

2. Turn the rotary dial to enter the

number of seconds for the first digit. Press Enter/Yes to move to the next digit.

3. Use the rotary dial to set the second digit and Enter/Yes to

move to the next digit.

4. Press Enter/Yes after setting the last digit to save your

setting or Esc/No to cancel.

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To set the off-track alarm:

The off-track alarm provides an audio warning (a beeping sound) when you are off track. This complements the lightbar’s visual warning of flashing lights.

By default, the off-track alarm is set to 0.0 feet (or meters if using metric) which means off-track alarm is turned OFF. To turn the offtrack alarm ON, enter the distance you need to be off-track when the O/T alarm sounds.

1. From the System menu, turn the

rotary dial to highlight O/T Alarm.

Enter/Yes.

2. T urn the rotary dial to enter the number

of seconds for the first digit. Press Enter/Yes to move to the next digit.

3. T urn the rotary dial to set the second digit. Press Enter/Yes to

move to the next digit.

4. Press Enter/Yes after setting the last digit to save your

setting or Esc/No to cancel.

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To turn the headland warning off/on:

The lightbar provides a warning when you approach a headland (that is, a previously sprayed area) at an angle greater than 45 degrees. When the headlands warning is activated, you will hear beeping and the bottom row of LEDs on the lightbar will flash.

1. From the System menu, turn the

rotary dial to highlight Headland Warn. Press Enter/Yes .

Press Enter/Yes to toggle between Y(es) and N(o).

2. Press Enter/Yes to save your

setting or Esc/No to cancel.

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To turn start-up help on or off:

The Job Start-Up menu provides a guided shortcut to starting a job. You can continue a job, open an old (existing) job, or start a new job. Start-up help will then lead you through selecting a guidance pattern, entering a swath width, and beginning the job.

This screen only displays when Start-Up help is selected in the System menu and only appears when the controller powers up.

1. From the System menu, turn the rotary

dial to highlight Start-up Help. Press

Enter/Yes.

Press Enter/Yes to toggle between Y(es) and N(o).

2. Press Enter/Yes to save your setting or Esc/No to cancel.

To reset factory defaults:

Factory defaults are the pre-programmed setup options that allow you to begin using the controller as soon as it is installed.

1. From the System menu, turn the

rotary dial to highlight Utilities. Press Enter/Yes.

2. Press Enter/Yes to select Factory

Setup.

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A message asks you to confirm that you want to revert to system defaults.

3. Press Enter/Yes to reset the system

to factory defaults or Esc/No to keep your current settings.

To erase the memory card:

A 16 MB memory card can store over 80 hours of log time depending on the activities logged. T o delete logs from the memory card, reformat the memory card.

1. From the System menu, turn the

rotary dial to highlight Utilities. Press Enter/Yes. i

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2. Turn the rotary dial to highlight

Format Card. Press Enter/Yes.

A warning message displays.

3. Press Enter/Yes to erase the card

or Esc/No to cancel.

To enter a subscription code:

1. From the System menu, turn the

rotary dial to highlight Utilities. Press Enter/Yes.

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2. Turn the rotary dial to highlight Sub

Code. Press Enter/Yes.

3. Press Enter/Yes. Turn the rotary

dial to increase or decrease the first digit.

4. Press Enter/Yes to go to the next

digit or Esc/No to return to the previous digit.

5. To enter the subscription code, highlight the right most digit

and press Enter/Yes. f.

To check the system status:

Select System Status to display the software version you are running and a list of devices attached to the system (such as the CAN lightbar).

1. From the System menu, turn the

rotary dial to highlight System Status. Press Enter/Yes.

The display shows the following: A - Software version

B - Build (model) number C - Whether or not a lightbar is

connected. D - Lightbar version number E - Number of log hours recorded on the memory card. (A 16

MB memory card holds about 80 hours of logs.)

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2. Turn the rotary dial clockwise to view a

list of all attached devices.

3. Press Enter/Yes to exit the menu.

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DGPS S

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Differential GPS (DGPS) is regular GPS with an additional correction signal added. This signal, called “Differential Correction” , allows civilian users of GPS to achieve far greater accuracy than the GPS signal alone is able to provide.

DGPS uses a reference station at a known point (also called a base station) to calculate and correct bias errors. The reference station computes corrections for each satellite signal and broadcasts these corrections to the remote, or field, GPS receiver. The remote receiver then applies the corrections to each satellite used to compute its fix.

The type of DGPS recei v er y ou pu rchas e pl a ys a n i mpor tan t r ole in the overall performance of the product. Because the receiver communicates with the lightbar and controller, you may want to check the DGPS menu to:

• Set the antenna offset (page 83)

• Set a lateral offset (page 84)

• Check the differential source (page 86)

• Check the status of the DGPS used by the receiver (page 87)

• Check the port setup (page 88)

• Set the time offset (page 90)

• Select a satellite (page 91) The settings in this section are set on the DGPS menu. To access

the DGPS menu, do the following:

1. Press Menu/Run to display the Main

menu.

2. Turn the rotary dial to highlight Dgps.

Press Enter/Yes.

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Setting the Antenna Offset

Antenna offset is the difference between where the antenna is placed on the vehicle and where the spray line begins. Setting the antenna offset allows the system to provide guidance to the headlands based on the spray line rather than the antenna’s location. This ensures that headland information is accurately displayed on the lightbar.

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A - Antenna mount; B - Spray line

1. From the DGPS menu, turn the rotary

dial to highlight Ant Offset. Press Enter/

Yes.

Antenna offset is a positive number when the antenna is ahead of the spray line and a negative number when the antenna is behind the spray line.

2. Press Enter/Yes to toggle between

Ahead (if the antenna is ahead of the spray line) or Behind (if the antenna is behind the spray line).

3. Turn the rotary dial to go to the next line.

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4. Press Enter/Yes and turn the rotary dial

to adjust the offset. Yes to advance to the next digit.

5. At the last digit press Enter/Yes to save

your setting or Esc/No to cancel.

6. Press any key to leave.

Setting the Lateral Offset

The lateral offset changes the antenna offset to the left or right. Set the lateral offset when:

• You are driving with an off-center implement (such as a spray

boom), or

Then press Enter/

• It is impossible to mount the antenna on the mid-line of the

vehicle.

For example, in the followi ng fig ure th e antenna is cen tered on t he vehicle, but the spray line is longer on the right side of the vehicle than on the left side. This causes a lateral offset.

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A - Antenna mount; B - Lateral offset (right); C - Spray line

To set the lateral offset:

1. From the DGPS menu, turn the rotary

dial to highlight Lat Offset. Press Enter/

Yes.

2. Press Enter/Yes to toggle between right

and left. Right means the offset is to the right of

the antenna. Left means the offset is to the left of the antenna.

3. Turn the rotary dial to go to the next line.

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4. Press Enter/Yes and turn the rotary dial

to adjust the amount of offset.

5. Press Enter/Yes to move to the next

digit. Turn the rotary dial to set the amount of offset.

6. Press Enter/Yes after setting the last digit to save your

setting or Esc/No to cancel.

Selecting the Differential Source

Your differential source depends on the type of receiver you are using. For example, a SLXg3 receiver will display a WAAS, eDif, or OmniSTAR source. Please refer to the user guide for your receiver or see your Satloc dealer for information on differential sources.

Note: In some circumstances, the differential source will not be available. Results can vary with the differential connection source and conditions.

1. From the Main menu. turn the rotary

dial to highlight Dgps. Press Enter/ Yes.

The current source is displayed next to DF Source. If None displays, you are not receiving differential.

The DF Source function allows you to switch between differential correction signals if you are using a GPS receiver that supports this option. For instance, you might switch between SBAS and e-Dif if using a Hemisphere GPS receiver that is pre-loaded with these options.

2. To change differential signals, highlight DF Source on the

DGPS menu and press Enter/Yes.

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A list displays of differential types available on your receiver. The asterisk indicates your current selection.

3. Turn the rotary dial and highlight the

desired differential type. Press Enter/

Yes.

Checking the DGPS Status

The DGPS Status display screens provide information on the GPS being used.

1. From the DGPS menu, press Enter/

Yes to select Status. Status screen displays.

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The DGPS

2. Turn the rotary dial to view both

DGPS status screens.

DGPS Status screen 1

A - Receiver type B - Number of satellites tracked. C - Horizontal Dilution of Precision (HDOP) - A lower HDOP

number means better precision D - Differential Age - The time in seconds since the last

differential correction. E - Bit error rating (BER): 0 = best quality; 500 = worst quality

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F - D means you have DGPS signal; d means there is no DGPS signal.

G - Number of satellites used. The minimum number of satellites for accurate GPS is 4.

H - Type of DGPS signal

DGPS Status screen 2

A - Current date B - GPS coordinates C - Current speed D - D = DGPS signal present; d = No DGPS signal E - Elapsed time since this job began in the format HH:MM:SS F - Altitude (elevation above sea level) G - Current heading.

Checking the Port Setup

DGPS receivers require differen t signals in order to funct ion. These signals are broadcast after the position and time have been successfully calculated. To ensure that your receiver is properly formatted, there are international standards for the data exchange

(NMEA or RTCM) formats and protocols.

Note: Depending on the type of receiver you have, port setup may not be available.

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The Port Setup menu allows you to:

• Check the baud rate.

• View NMEA and RTCM message types.

To view the port setup:

1. From the DGPS menu, turn the rotary

dial to highlight Port Setup. Press

Enter/Yes.

2. Turn the rotary dial to select a menu

item.

3. Press Enter/Yes to move through the

menu choices for the highlighted item.

4. Turn the rotary dial to save your

settings and move to the next menu item.

5. Press Esc/No to return to the DGPS menu or Menu/Run to

enter Run mode.

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Menu items: Baud rate - You can change the baud rate of the GPS Port.

The default setting is 4800 baud. (See user guide for your receiver for more information on port setup.)

NMEA Messages - All Satloc receivers support eight different NMEA string types. Some are restricted to certain output rates and some are used more than others, but they are all controlled using the same ASCII c o mmand. The NMEA string types are:

• GGA - GPS position, time, and fix-related data

• GLL - geographic position, longitude and latitude

• GSA - satellites used, operating mode, and DOP values

• GSV - satellites in view and status of each

• RMC - recommended minimum specific GNSS data

• VTG - course of over ground and ground speed, horizontal course, and horizontal velocity

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• ZDA - time and date

• GST - GNSS Pseudo-range Error Statistics - supports

Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)

Note: Refer to your receiver user guide for more information or visit http://www.nmea.org for complet e explanations.

• RTCM Messages - Differential information from your receiver can be found in the form of RTCM messages. Because these messages are in ASCII encoded binary form (6 of 8 encoding), you will need a program to decipher the data. Again, we recommend you consult your receiver’s user guide for complete explanation, or contact your Satloc dealer.

Setting the Local Time

The controller is set to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), also known as Universal Time (UTC). GMT is based on a 24-hour clock at the Prime Meridian and uses one time zone.

T o conv ert to local time, simply enter yo ur local time in Time Setup. The controller uses a 24-hour clock. Therefore, 1 p.m., for

example, is 13:00.

Note: If you live in an area that observes daylight savings, you will need to set the local time twice a year.

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To set local time:

1. Select Time Setup from the DGPS menu.

2. Press Enter/Yes and turn the rotary dial.

3. Press Enter/Yes to save this setting.

To select a satellite:

1. From the DGPS menu, turn the rotary dial to highlight SBAS Sat. Press

Enter/Yes.

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2. Turn the rotary dial to highlight a satellite or highlight Auto to automatically select the satellite with the strongest signal.

3. Press Enter/Yes to save this setting and return to the DGPS menu.

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IGHTBAR

Depending on its position in the cab, or daily weather conditions, you may need to adjust the brightness of the lightbar to see the LED display.

The Lightbar menu allows you to:

• Set the lightbar LED brightness.

• Set the lightbar LED sensitivity (that is, how many feet or

• Change what is displayed on the left and right displays on the

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meters each LED light represents)

standard lightbar. (adjust the LED read-outs for cross track, swath numbers, area, headland, speed, heading, or blank)

• Set the guidance option for the single row of LEDs on the miniBar to cross-track distance or steering direction

Note: The Guide option only appears if using the miniBar.

• Change the operation mode of the lightbar (Test, Demo, or Normal)

The settings in this section are set on the Light Bar menu. To access the Light Bar menu, do the following.

1. Press Menu/Run to display the Main Menu.

2. Turn the rotary dial to highlight Lightbar. Press Enter/Yes.

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Setting the Lightbar Brightness

To set the lightbar brightness:

1. From the Lightbar menu, press Enter/Yes to select Brightness.

2. Turn the rotary dial to adjust the brightness level.

3. Press Enter/Yes to sav e your settings or Esc/No to cancel.

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Change the lightbar sensitivity to adjust the distance you must drive off track of the swath line before an LED light turns on.

For example, at the standard setting, Level 5, the first LED is equal to 1.0 foot. This means that you must be off track by 1 foot before an LED light turns on.

The sensitivity scale of LED setting Levels 1 - 10 are shown in the table, below.

Table 6-1: Lightbar LED Sensitivity Settings

Level First LED (Ft.)

1 5.0 2 4.0 3 3.0 4 2.0 5 1.0 6 0.5

7 0.2

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Table 6-1: Lightbar LED Sensitivity Settings

Level First LED (Ft.)

8 0.1 9 0.05 10 0.02

To set the lightbar sensitivity:

1. From the Lightbar menu, press Enter/Yes to select Sensitivity.

2. Turn the rotary dial to adjust the sensitivity level.

The example shown here shows setting Level 5. At Level 5, the first cross-track LED illuminates when you are 1 foot off track. (See Table 6-1.)

3. Press Enter/Yes to save the setting or Esc/No to cancel.

Changing the Left and Right Lightbar Displays (Standard Lightbar Only)

The left and right displays on the standard lightbar can be set to display the following information:

• Cross-track distance (This is the factory default for left display.)

• Swath number (This is the factory default for right display.)

•Area

• Headland

•Speed

•Heading

• Blank

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Standard lightbar: left and right lightbar displays. A - Left display B - Right display

To change the left and right displays:

1. Turn the rotary dial to highlight L Disp (left display) or R Disp (right display)

from the Lightbar menu.

2. Press Enter/Yes to scroll through the available display options ( X-Track, Swath #, Sp. area, Speed, Heading, Blank, or Headland). At the same time, the lightbar displays the selected item on the controller. The example below shows the cross track distance and swath number.

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Standard lightbar: factory default settings A - Cross-track distance B - Swath number

3. Press any key to leave the Lightbar screen and save your settings.

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6: Advanced Setup

To set the LED display option for the miniBar:

If you are using the miniBar, in place of the L Disp and R Disp fields, you will see a Guide field.

1. In the Guide field, press Enter/Yes to toggle between X-Track (to set the single LED bar to display cross-track distance) or Angle (to set the single LED bar to display steering direction).

Testing the Standard Lightbar

The lightbar runs a test of all LEDs each time it starts up. However, you can run a test at any time to ensure the lightbar is functioning properly or to determine if an LED is burned out. (This test does not apply to the MiniBar.

To run a lightbar test:

1. Turn the rotary dial and highlight Mode from the Lightbar menu.

2. Press Enter/Yes to enter test mode. All LEDs on the lightbar turn on.

3. After testing, press Enter/Yes to return to Normal mode.

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