John Deere OMPFP10808 OPERATOR’S MANUAL

iGuide
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
iGuide
OMPFP10808 ISSUE J0 (ENGLISH)
DCYOMPFP10808
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
If this product contains a gasoline engine:
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
The State of California requires the above two warnings.
Additional Proposition 65 Warnings can be found in this manual.
John Deere Ag Management Solutions
(This manual replaces OMPC21775)
Printed in U.S.A.
Introduction
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NOTE: Product functionality may not be fully represented in this document due to product changes occurring after the time of printing. Read the
latest Operator’s Manual and Quick Reference Guide prior to operation. To obtain a copy, see your dealer or visit www.StellarSupport.com
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Foreword
WELCOME to the GreenStar™ system offered by John Deere.
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate and service your system correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. This manual and safety signs on your machine may also be available in other languages. (See your John Deere dealer to order.)
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your system and should remain with the system when you sell it.
MEASUREMENTS in this manual are given in both metric and customary U.S. unit equivalents. Use only correct replacement parts and fasteners. Metric and inch fasteners may require a specific metric or inch wrench.
RIGHTHAND AND LEFTHAND sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travel.
RECORD PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (P.I.N.). Accurately record all the numbers to help in
GreenStar is a trademark of Deere & Company
Read The Guidance Manual
tracing the components should they be stolen. Your dealer also needs these numbers when you order parts. File the identification numbers in a secure place off the machine.
WARRANTY is provided as part of John Deere’s support program for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. The warranty is explained on the warranty certificate which you should have received from your dealer.
This warranty provides you the assurance that John Deere will back its products where defects appear within the warranty period. In some circumstances, John Deere also provides field improvements, often without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty. Should the equipment be abused, or modified to change its performance beyond the original factory specifications, the warranty will become void and field improvements may be denied.
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Before attempting to operate Parallel Tracking or AutoTrac™, fully read the Guidance manual to understand components and procedures required for safe and proper operation.
AutoTrac is a trademark of Deere & Company
The Guidance manual is for both Parallel Tracking and AutoTrac guidance systems applications.
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Contents

Page
Safety.......................................................... 051
Getting Started
Theory of Operation............................................ 101
Making Implement Guidance Function...............102
Accuracy............................................................. 102
iGuide Activation.................................................103
Useful Buttons and Icons....................................103
Setup
Getting Started ................................................... 151
Machine Setup....................................................152
Machine Offsets..................................................154
Implement Setup ................................................ 156
Implement Offsets .............................................. 158
Implement GPS Offsets....................................1510
Measuring in line dimension from
receiver to receiver.......................................1510
Receiver Installation ......................................... 1511
GPS Receiver Setup ........................................1512
TCM Calibration................................................1515
Guidance Setup................................................1517
Operation
Operation of iGuide ............................................201
Page
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values........402
Integrating iGuide and iTEC Pro
Hardware and Software Requirements ..............251
Hardware and Software Requirements ..............251
Setup ..................................................................251
Operation............................................................ 252
Using Implement Receiver
forDocumentation and Coverage Map ...........253
Tuning Guide
Setting Up Vehicle Offsets..................................301
Setting Up Implement Offsets.............................302
Setting Up Implement GPS Offsets ....................302
Tuning Slope Compensation ..............................304
Tuning iGuide Sensitivity .................................... 304
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips ..........................................351
Valid Configuration .............................................352
Specifications
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values.................401
Original Instructions. All information, illustrations and specifications in this
manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
COPYRIGHT © 2009 DEERE & COMPANY
Moline, Illinois
A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTION ® Manual
All rights reserved.
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Safety

Recognize Safety Information

This is a safetyalert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices.

Understand Signal Words

A signal word—DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION—is used with the safetyalert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.
DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near specific hazards. General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs. CAUTION also calls attention to safety messages in this manual.
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Follow Safety Instructions

Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your machine safety signs. Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be sure new equipment components and repair parts include the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are available from your John Deere dealer.
There can be additional safety information contained on parts and components sourced from suppliers that is not reproduced in this operator’s manual.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
Keep your machine in proper working condition. Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair the function and/or safety and affect machine life.
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If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance, contact your John Deere dealer.
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Safety
Park Machine Safely
Before working on the machine:
Lower all equipment to the ground.
Stop the engine and remove the key.
Disconnect the battery ground strap.
Hang a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag in operator station.

Prepare for Emergencies

Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire department near your telephone.
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Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep hands, feet , and clothing from powerdriven parts. Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve pressure. Lower equipment to the ground. Stop the engine. Remove the key. Allow machine to cool.
Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
On selfpropelled equipment, disconnect battery ground cable () before making adjustments on electrical systems or welding on machine.
On towed implements, disconnect wiring harnesses from tractor before servicing electrical system components or welding on machine.
Safety

Support Machine Properly

Always lower the attachment or implement to the ground before you work on the machine. If the work requires that the machine or attachment be lifted, provide secure support for them. If left in a raised position, hydraulically supported devices can settle or leak down.
Do not support the machine on cinder blocks, hollow tiles, or props that may crumble under continuous load. Do not work under a machine that is supported solely by a jack. Follow recommended procedures in this manual.
When implements or attachments are used with a machine, always follow safety precautions listed in the implement or attachment operator’s manual.
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Safety
Keep Riders Off Machine
Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off.
Riders on machine are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off of the machine. Riders also obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.

Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely

Falling while installing or removing electronic components mounted on equipment can cause serious injury. Use a ladder or platform to easily reach each mounting location. Use sturdy and secure footholds and handholds. Do not install or remove components in wet or icy conditions.
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If installing or servicing a RTK base station on a tower or other tall structure, use a certified climber.
If installing or servicing a global positioning receiver mast used on an implement, use proper lifting techniques and wear proper protective equipment. The mast is heavy and can be awkward to handle. Two people are required when mounting locations are not accessible from the ground or from a service platform.

Operate Guidance Systems Safely

Do not use AutoTrac system on roadways.
Always turn off (Deactivate and Disable) AutoTrac
system before entering a roadway.
Do not attempt to turn on (Activate) AutoTrac system
while transporting on a roadway.
AutoTrac and iGuide are intended to aid operator in performing field operations more efficiently. Operator is always responsible for machine path. To prevent injury to operator and bystanders:
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Verify the machine, implement, and iGuide are set up
correctly. Remain alert and pay attention to surrounding
environment. Take control of steering wheel when necessary to
avoid field hazards, bystanders, equipment, or other obstacles. Stop operation if poor visibility conditions impair your
ability to operate the machine or identify people or obstacles in machine path.
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Getting Started

Theory of Operation

iGuide is a passive implement guidance system which allows a machine to be driven in such a way as to keep the implement on its desired track. It is able to do this with a StarFire™ GPS receiver on both the machine and the implement.
The following criteria are required:
Machine receiver (iTC only or SF3000)
Implement receiver (iTC only or SF3000)
iGuide requires a second receiver installed on the implement and connected to the machine’s Implement CAN Bus through the ISO connector. The following items need to be included:
Hardware Needed:
Constant power harness on machine
Front Extension harness
Center Extension harness (as needed for long
implements) Rear Extension harness (as needed for tow behind air
cart)
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Implement Harness(s) for receiver (quantity may vary)
Implement GPS Bracket and receiver
Compatible only with GreenStar™ 2 2600 display (GS2)
and GreenStar™ 3 2630 (GS3)
Software and Settings:
Update StarFire receiver software.
NOTE: When updating the receiver software, only
one receiver may be connected to the CAN Bus while updating the software. Software updates for both receivers must be performed at the vehicle receiver location.
Updated GreenStar display software
Machine and implement setup
Machine receiver TCM calibration
Implement receiver setup including offsets and TCM
calibration Other setup including AutoTrac™, Client, Farm, Field
and so on
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Making Implement Guidance Function
Implement Guidance will work with pull type implements only.
The following criteria are required:
In iGuide mode, both receivers must have the same
receiver level (RTK) iGuide software installed on the GreenStar display
iGuide activation for the GreenStar display
AutoTrac SF2™ activation on display
AutoTrac and iGuide setup complete (incomplete setup
would prevent operator from activating guidance) Updated StarFire iTC™ software on the implement
Implement Guidance is designed to give implement
control for the first implement.
iGuide does not support:
AutoTrac SF1™ Signal Level
AutoTrac SF2™ Signal Level
Tow Between Air Carts
Integral Implements (3pt)
Balers
Mowers and MowerConditioners that can swing left and
right behind the machine (unless using a fixed offset) Wideswinging drawbar on 9X00T tractors
AutoTrac Universal Steering Kit™ (Original or 200)
Bedded Crops
Standing row crop applications
Bedded crop applications (see iSteer if this is needed)
Circle Track
Original GSD4 Displays
GreenStar 2 1800 Display
Original StarFire Receivers
NH3 Cart behind Air Cart
NOTE: Make sure AutoTrac is properly setup and
adjustments are completed prior to using iGuide.
NOTE: iGuide performance is contingent upon the ability
of the machine to compensate for the implement. If the machine is not weighted properly or slippage is excessive, iGuide performance may be degraded.
NOTE: It is recommended to always save a backup copy
of AB lines from the data card to your computer. This best practice will ensure data will be safe in case of Data Card or Compact Flash Card problems.
NOTE: Always verify implement dimensions are correct
when using the “out of box” dimensions from the GreenStar display or Apex.
NOTE: iGuide does not support the use of the 7.6
cm (3 in.) extension with the 22.9 cm (9 in.) antennas on the implement AutoTrac RTK™ radio. iGuide will support only the 30.5 cm (12 in.) RTK antenna or the high gain antennas to be used on the RTK radio at the implement.
NOTE: iGuide will not support reverse mode, this
functionality is exclusive to AutoTrac.
NOTE: iGuide performance is degraded when the
machine is in a "crabbing" condition with the front wheels parallel or near parallel to the guidance path and the rear wheels at an angle to the line.
NOTE: Do not mount the implement receiver higher than
4.0 m (13.1 ft.) for transportation purposes.
AutoTrac SF2 is a trademark of Deere & Company StarFire iTC is a trademark of Deere & Company AutoTrac SF1 is a trademark of Deere & Company AutoTrac Universal Steering Kit is a trademark of Deere & Company AutoTrac RTK is a trademark of Deere & Company

Accuracy

A GreenStar AutoTrac RTK Assisted Steering System with iGuide may provide up to a 60% improvement in implement accuracy versus a GreenStar AutoTrac RTK Assisted Steering System without iGuide.
Accuracy is measured at the implement and may be
affected by various factors, including ground conditions, implement performance, tractor performance, ballasting, and speed. The performance of the AutoTrac
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RTK system with iGuide is contingent upon the tractor’s ability to effectively locate the implement. Therefore, if the tractor is not weighted properly or wheel slippage is excessive, the system’s performance and accuracy may be degraded. Stated implement accuracy improvement is the
improvement in the total percentage of seed placed within +/ 5 cm (2 in.) of its desired location, as measured in field tests.
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Getting Started
iGuide Activation
See GreenStar Display Operator Manual for activating.
To activate iGuide, please visit www.StellarSupport.com
or call our Customer Contact Center with the following items in hand:

Useful Buttons and Icons

The MENU Softkey allows access to all display applications. The MENU Softkey will be on every display screen.
The HOME Softkey allows accessing the currently defined home page.
Press the GREENSTAR Softkey to access GreenStar applications.
iGuide Order Number
GreenStar display Serial Number
GreenStar display Challenge Code
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MENU Softkey
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HOME Softkey
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Use the STARFIRE MACHINE Softkey to setup the vehicle StarFire Receiver and start the TCM calibration for this receiver.
NOTE: The machine receiver must be a StarFire iTC.
GREENSTAR 3 Softkey
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Use the STARFIRE IMPLEMENT Softkey to setup the implement Receiver and start the TCM calibration for this receiver. The Serial Number of the receiver is shown on this button.
NOTE: The implement receiver must be a StarFire iTC.
Press the GUIDANCE Softkey to input required information on desired Guidance Operation.
Press the EQUIPMENT Softkey to define Machine, Implement and Implement receiver offsets.
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STARFIRE IMPLEMENT Softkey
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Guidance Softkey
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Use CANCEL button to ignore the changes made to this page.
Use ENTER button to accept the current changes and get back to the last page.
EQUIPMENT Softkey
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CANCEL Button
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Use Offset Toggle button to toggle lateral offset from left to right and vice versa.
Machine icon on guidance screen represents the location of the machine.
Implement icon on guidance screen represents the location of the implement.
Guidance reference point on guidance screen represents the location of the guidance point for the system.
A—Guidance Screen B—Machine Icon
C—Implement Icon D—Guidance Reference Icon
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Offset Toggle Button
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Guidance Screen Icons
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Setup

Getting Started

To make iGuide function, the following criteria are required
to be setup: Machine setup and offsets
Implement setup and offsets
Machine GPS receiver settings under StarFire softkey
Implement GPS receiver settings under StarFire softkey
Guidance Setting—Tracking mode, Implement
Guidance Mode, and iGuide settings
These items can be set up separately or the Setup Wizard can be used by checking the Implement Guidance option (M). To access the Setup Wizard, select Softkey (F) (GreenStar).
A—Setup Tab B—Summary Tab C—Activations Tab D—Memory Tab
Setup Wizard
E—Resources Check Box F— Machine Check Box G—Implement Check Box H—Documentation Check Box
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I— Guidance Check Box J— Boundaries Check Box K—iTEC Pro Check Box L— Swath Control Pro Check Box
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M—Implement Guidance Check
Box
N—Next Page
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Setup
Machine Setup
MENU >> GREENSTAR >> EQUIPMENT allows access to MACHINE and IMPLEMENT setup screens.
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MENU Softkey
GREENSTAR 3 Softkey
EQUIPMENT Softkey
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Setup
A—Machine Tab B—Implement 1 Tab C—Machine Type DropDown
Menu
D—Machine Model DropDown
Menu
E—Machine Name DropDown
Menu
F— Connection Point DropDown
Menu
NOTE: Machine name must be defined in order to
change offsets. All offsets will be saved under the current machine name.
The Machine tab is required to be populated with the following equipment information:
Machine Type—Vehicle type being used (Example:
Tractor). Machine Name—Allows the operator to save
vehiclespecific offsets. Connection Type—Defines how the implement is
attached to the machine.  Rear Rigid 3pt (not compatible with iGuide)  Rear Pivot 2pt
Machine Tab
G—Machine Turn Radius
InputBox H—Turning Sensitivity InputBox I— Change Offsets Button
J— Recording Source DropDown
Menu K—Record/Pause Button L— Enable Monitoring Without
GPS Check Box
 Rear Pivot Drawbar  Rear Pivot Wagon Hitch (for European use)  Front Rigid 3pt (not compatible with iGuide) Machine Offsets—modify by pressing Change Offsets
button (I). Verify offsets correspond to the machine selected.
Machine Model—Model number of the vehicle being used. For John Deere vehicles, model numbers will be available from the dropdown list.
NOTE: Machine Model is not required for iGuide operation.
NOTE: Machine Turn Radius and Turning Sensitivity
are for use with iTEC Pro only.
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