Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
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
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OUO6050,0000FB1 1910AUG101/1
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.
RIGHTHAND AND LEFTHAND 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.
This is a safetyalert 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 safetyalert 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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DX,ALERT 1929SEP981/1
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.
TS187 —19—30SEP88
DX,SIGNAL 1903MAR931/1
TS201 —UN—23AUG88
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.
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Hang a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag in operator station.
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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 powerdriven
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 selfpropelled 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.
TS290 —UN—23AUG88
DX,RIDER 1903MAR931/1
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)
StarFire is a trademark of Deere & Company
GreenStar is a trademark of Deere & Company
AutoTrac is a trademark of Deere & Company
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 (3pt)
•
Balers
•
Mowers and MowerConditioners that can swing left and
•
right behind the machine (unless using a fixed offset)
Wideswinging 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
•
PC8663 —UN—05AUG05
MENU Softkey
PC9033 —UN—17APR06
HOME Softkey
PC12685 —UN—14JUL10
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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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Getting Started
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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ENTER Button
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Getting Started
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).