PATCHWORK BlackBox Advance Quick Start Manual

Getting the Variable Rate files to the BlackBox

PWdoc0007 rev.2.3

1) Plug the memory device supplied with
your unit into your PC.

2) Log on to your WebTrack account and go
to your Start Page. Under the Files section
check to see if you have received the files
from the soil mapping company.

3) If the files are present, open the WebSync
tool on the PC (Found under - Windows Start
> Programs > Patchwork Technology).

Left mouse click Configure, ensure your
WebTrack Username is in the box and left
mouse click on OK.

Left mouse click on Sync and WebSync will
automatically transfer the files from
WebTrack to the memory device.

4) Once the Sync is complete, eject the
memory device from your personal computer
and insert it back into the BlackBox unit.

If you do not have a WebTrack account, insert the memory device into the
PC and copy the files sent by the soil mapping company into the relevant
folder on the memory device.

VRT and Auto Shut Off

Quick Start Guide

Connecting the Cable

Setup - Variable Rate

1) Once the cable(s) are connected,
power up the BlackBox (not the spreader
controller) and press Setup.

2) Press VRT Options.

3) Press VRT Controller.

4) Select Controller and press OK.

To serial port
on controller

Supplied Cable

5) Press VRT Test, then power up the spreader controller
and put the spreader into full working mode (It is advised
that the test is done with no product in the spreader).
When ready press Test, then check that the rates are
changing on the BlackBox and Controller (may not be in
sync due to delay). If unsuccessful, power down both
units, check all connections and follow from step 1.
If successful press Home.