TeeJet CenterLine User Manual v1.10
USER GUIDE
Software Version 1.10
98-05054
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CenterLine
Software Version 1.10
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TEEJET SOFTWARE.
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Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................2
About CenterLine ..........................................................................................................2
What’s new in Version 1.10 ..........................................................................................3
About this User’s Guide ................................................................................................4
Wireless Remote Control...............................................................................................6
CenterLine Lightbar.......................................................................................................7
CenterLine Quick Start-up ...............................................................................................8
General Start-up Sequence.............................................................................................8
First Time Start-up Sequence ........................................................................................8
CenterLine Product Kits ...................................................................................................9
CenterLine Kit without DGPS Receiver........................................................................9
CenterLine Kit with RX 360p WAAS DGPS Receiver ..............................................10
CenterLine Kit with RX 350p WAAS DGPS Receiver ..............................................11
CenterLine with RX 400p DGPS Receiver .................................................................12
CenterLine Setup .............................................................................................................13
Guidance Setup ............................................................................................................14
Lightbar Setup..............................................................................................................21
System Setup................................................................................................................26
CenterLine Setup Flow Diagram .................................................................................28
Tools ..................................................................................................................................29
Receiver .......................................................................................................................30
Lightbar........................................................................................................................30
e-Dif .............................................................................................................................30
e-Dif Info .....................................................................................................................31
Demo............................................................................................................................31
Next..............................................................................................................................31
To Start ........................................................................................................................31
CenterLine Real-Time Operation ..................................................................................32
Starting Real-time Operation .......................................................................................32
Real-time Operation.....................................................................................................33
Real-time Menu ...........................................................................................................33
Return to Point .............................................................................................................36
Exiting Real-time Operation........................................................................................36
Headland Guidance Operation.....................................................................................37
Straight-line Guidance Operation ................................................................................43
Curve AB Guidance Operation....................................................................................45
Applied Area Detection ...............................................................................................47
Lightbar Index .................................................................................................................49
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CenterLine
A lightbar guidance system with wireless remote control.
Software Version 1.10
CenterLine
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CenterLine
CenterLine
Software Version 1.10
Introduction
About CenterLine
CenterLine is a low-cost lightbar guidance system, controlled by a wireless remote. CenterLine
provides accurate straight-line and curved guidance, for use in spraying, seeding, and other
related jobs at a cost that rivals foam markers. The CenterLine product comes with a combination
Beacon/WAAS or WAAS only DGPS receiver, providing sub-meter, pass to pass, positioning accuracy. The wireless remote control is used to set-up and operate the system through menus and
options displayed on the lightbar.
CenterLine’s attractive design combines a compact size with easy to see LEDs that are fully
adjustable. Using dedicated buttons on the wireless remote, the lightbar can be dimmed to efficiently run at night and brightened to be easily seen in full sunlight.
Straight or Curved Guidance
CenterLine guides along swaths of all kinds with sub-meter, pass to pass, accuracy. Select the
driving pattern and CenterLine determines the closest swath to follow. There’s no need to decide a
guidance pattern ahead of time, or to commit to a pattern for the entire job. Centerline allows the
switching of patterns in real-time, determining when a new pattern is being used and keeping the
operator informed of the current status.
Wireless Remote Control Unit
CenterLine’s ergonomic, handheld, remote control is easier to use than most TV remotes. Seven
easy to read keys allow the scrolling of menus displayed on the lightbar. The remote keypad is
backlit for night-time operation, and 3 AAA batteries (included) powers the unit for an entire season.
The small, powerful, remote permits mounting the weather-resistant lightbar outside on the hood
or in the cab. When mounted outside, wireless communication permits easy operation while the
cab stays clean and sealed from dust and contaminants.
Lightbar Shows you the Information You Want
A text display on the lightbar reports a choice of guidance information. It also warns when an area
of the field is entered that has already been applied. Guidance text information can be turned off, if
preferred. Choose two of these guidance messages to monitor progress in real-time:
• Cross-Track Error,
• Current Swath Number,
• Vehicle Speed,
• Applied Area,
• Vehicle course on the ground.
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Introduction
CenterLine
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What’s new in Version 1.10
• Look Ahead feature
• Additional languages are now available.
• Tilt Sensor ready
• The ability to connect and communicate with the SmartPad II for mapping and data storage
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Introduction
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About this User’s Guide
This is revision 3 of the CenterLine user’s guide and covers CenterLine software versions 1.10 to
1.99. Some software versions may come with a supplement to this user’s guide.
Menu Items and Pick List Text
Throughout this user’s guide, menu item text is displayed between the <> characters, For example, <START>. Keys on the remote (See Figure 4 on page 6) are denoted in bold italics, such as
Enter.
Most of the figures in this user’s guide are of menu items that are displayed in the text window of
the lightbar (See Figure 5 on page 7). This text represents either a menu item, such as <GUIDANCE> or a pick-list item, such as <METRIC>. The lightbar text window can display a single line
of text up to ten characters long. Figure 1 shows an example of a single text line that would be displayed on the lightbar.
Figure 1: Example of Text Displayed on Lightbar
Figures with multiple menu items are depicting the menu items that are above, below, left, and
right of the text line currently in view. Figure 2 shows several menu items. The current menu item
in view is <SETUP> and is denoted with a black arrow to the right side of the text. This figure is
showing that the Up and Down arrow keys can be used to scroll between <START>, <SETUP>,
and <TOOLS>. If the Enter key on the remote is pressed, the display moves to the <GUIDANCE>
setup menu item. This figure also shows that, from the <GUIDANCE> menu item, it is possible to
scroll between the <GUIDANCE>, <LIGHTBAR>, and <SYSTEM> setup menus using the Up and
Down arrow keys.
Figure 2: Displaying Multiple Text Lines
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Menu Items Next and To Start
There are two additional menu items that are found in almost every menu; <NEXT> and <TO
START>. Figure 3 shows the <NEXT> and <TO START> menu items in the System Setup menu
list. Pressing Enter at <NEXT> brings up the next menu heading. As an example, pressing Enter
at <NEXT>, while in Lightbar setup, brings up <SYSTEM>. In the same example, pressing ESC at
<NEXT> brings up the <LIGHTBAR> menu Item. Selecting <TO START> automatically goes back
to the <START> menu. From here real-time guidance can be started. Using <TO START> is useful
when it is necessary to quickly change one setting and then go right back into real-time operation.
Figure 3: Next and To Start Menu Items
Software Components
CenterLine software can be broken into three components: Setup (See “CenterLine Setup” on
page 13), Real-Time (See “CenterLine Real-Time Operation” on page 33), and Tools (See “Tools”
on page 30). Setup allows the configuring of the CenterLine to best suit the current needs, and the
Real-Time component handles all of the real-time guidance operations. The Tools component provides basic diagnostics for the lightbar and the attached GPS receiver.
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Introduction
CenterLine
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Wireless Remote Control
General Operation
Operation of CenterLine software is via remote keypad input and menu items displayed in the text
display area (See Figure 5) of the CenterLine lightbar. The Up and Down arrow keys are used to
scroll through menus, sub-menus, and pick lists. The Enter key is used to enter menus and submenus, and accept a desired pick-list entry. The ESC key acts as cancel.
Figure 4: The Wireless Remote Control Unit
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
QS7CL7850094
QS7CL7850107
TR19JN96.008
Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly approved by Midwest Technologies Illinois,
LLC, could void the user's authority, as granted under Part 15 of the FCC Rules, to operate the
equipment.
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Introduction
CenterLine
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CenterLine Lightbar
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CenterLine
Figure 5: The CenterLine Lightbar
Lightbar Specifications
Housing Material: ABS/Poly carbonate alloy construction.
Dimensions: 3.70”H x 9.40”W x 3.80”D (95 mm x 240 mm x 100 mm)
Weight: 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
Processor: Intel StrongARM
MEMORY: 16 MB Ram, 2 MB Flash
LEDs: High-lumen red, yellow, and green radial light pattern and 10 character
LED alpha-numeric text display. Full brightness control adjustment using
wireless remote.
Operating Temp: 32 to 160 F (0 to 70 C)
Storage Temp: -40 to 185 F (-40 to 85 C)
I/O to DGPS: 1 asynchronous RS 232
I/O to Control Unit: Wireless link operating at 433 MHz. FCC part 15 and Industry Canada
RSS-210 certified. Other certifications pending.
Mounting: Mounting bracket supplied. Magnetic and suction mounts are optional.
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Introduction
CenterLine
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CenterLine Quick Start-up
The following section assumes that your CenterLine hardware has been properly set up. See
“CenterLine Product Kits” on page 9 - 12 for information on how to configure the system.
General Start-up Sequence
• Apply power to CenterLine.
• Lightbar performs a start-up sequence.
• Lightbar displays current software version.
• Lightbar displays <START>.
• <START> display should remain until Enter is pressed to start real-time guidance or the Start
menu is scrolled, using Up or Down to move to another menu option; <SETUP> or <TOOLS>.
First Time Start-up Sequence
• Apply power to CenterLine.
• Lightbar performs a start-up sequence.
• Lightbar displays current software version.
• Lightbar displays <START>.
• Using Up or Down, scroll until <SETUP> is displayed on the lightbar. Press Enter.
• Set up the CenterLine system by choosing the proper selections found in the three setup submenus <GUIDANCE>, <LIGHTBAR>, and <SYSTEM>. It is important to have the correct
swath width entered.
• Return to the <START> location and press Enter to begin real-time guidance.
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CenterLine Product Kits
CenterLine Kit without DGPS Receiver
CenterLine Lightbar
CenterLine
A GPS data cable is
required but not provided in kit.
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CenterLine
BRIGHT
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CenterLine
CenterLine
Power Cable
12'
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Battery
CenterLine
UP
CenterLine
Wireless Remote
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Ignition Sense +12V when ignition is ON
Power Cable
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Figure 6: CenterLine without DGPS Receiver
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CenterLine Product Kits
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CenterLine Kit with RX 360p WAAS DGPS Receiver
CenterLine Lightbar
CenterLine
CenterLine
MENU
UP
ESC
DOWN
CenterLine
CenterLine
GPS Data Cable
16'
BRIGHT
DIM
CenterLine
CenterLine
Wireless Remote
RX 360p
GPS Receiver
Figure 7: CenterLine Kit with RX360p WAAS DGPS Receiver
CenterLine
Power Cable
12'
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Boom Sense -
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+12V when booms are ON
Ignition Sense +12V when ignition is ON
Power Cable
12'
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CenterLine Product Kits
CenterLine
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CenterLine Kit with RX 350p WAAS DGPS Receiver
CenterLine Lightbar
RX 350p
GPS Receiver
CenterLine
GPS Data Cable
16'
CenterLine
CenterLine
Power Cable
12'
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CenterLine
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CenterLine
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Ignition Sense +12V when ignition is ON
5 Amp
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Power Cable
Battery
Figure 8: CenterLine with RX 350p WAAS DGPS Receiver
CenterLine Product Kits
12'
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CenterLine with RX 400p DGPS Receiver
CenterLine Lightbar
CenterLine
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Wireless Remote
CenterLine
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CenterLine
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GPS Receiver
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Battery
GPS Data Cable
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Figure 9: CenterLine with RX 400p DGPS Receiver
Boom Sense +12V when booms are ON
Ignition Sense +12V when ignition is ON
Power Cable
12'
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CenterLine Product Kits
CenterLine
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CenterLine Setup
CenterLine Setup allows the configuring of the CenterLine product to best suit the current guidance and mapping needs. For the complete overview of the Setup process see the "CenterLine
Setup Flow Diagram,” on page 29. CenterLine Setup has three sub-menus: <GUIDANCE>,
<LIGHTBAR>, and <SYSTEM>. Each is described in detail below. Figure 10 shows the Setup
flow.
The top level of CenterLine software has three menus to choose from: <START>, <SETUP>, and
<TOOLS>. To enter the setup menus, use Up or Down to scroll until <SETUP> is visible and press
Enter. When in Setup, scroll through the setup menu list, <GUIDANCE>, <LIGHTBAR>, and
<SYSTEM>, and select the desired setup menu by pressing Enter (See Figure 10).
Figure 10: CenterLine Setup Flow
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Guidance Setup
Guidance setup allows the setup of several parameters that pertain to guidance functionality. Currently there are four guidance settings (see Figure 11).
To access Guidance setup from the Setup menu, scroll until the text window displays <GUIDANCE>, and press Enter. Menu item <WIDTH> should be displayed in the text window. Use Up or
Down to scroll through the list of Guidance setup menu items.
Figure 11: Guidance Setup Flow
Setting Name Default Value
Width 30.0 feet (10 meters) Required
Ahead 1.5 seconds Optional
Antenna -Direction None Recommended
Antenna - Distance 0.0 ft. Recommended
Antenna - Height 9.8 ft. Recommended
Status Detect Off Optional
Alarm Off Recommended
GPS Type DGPS Recommended
1Hz MSG YES Not Recommended
Table 1: Guidance Menu Item Default Settings
The Guidance menu item <ANTENNA> is a sub-menu of Guidance. The <DIRECTION> and
<DISTANCE> menu items are listed under this Antenna sub-menu. The offset distance and direction (See Figure 17) can be set from these menu items.
Change at 1st
Time Start Up
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