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TeeJet CenterLine 2.0 User Manual

CenterLine
U s e r G u i d e
98-05054
CenterLine
Software Version 2.00

CenterLine v2.00 Table of Contents

About CenterLine ..........................................................................................................2
Straight or Curved Guidance ...................................................................................2
Wireless Remote Control Unit.................................................................................2
Lightbar Shows you the Information You Want .....................................................2
What’s new in Version 2.00 ....................................................................................3
Menu Items and Pick List Text ...............................................................................4
Menu Items Next and To Start.................................................................................5
Software Components..............................................................................................5
Wireless Remote Control.........................................................................................6
General Operation....................................................................................................6
FCC Statement.........................................................................................................6
CenterLine Lightbar.................................................................................................7
Lightbar Specifications ............................................................................................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
Swath Manager 5 ..................................................................................................15
% Overlap ............................................................................................................. 16
Sections..................................................................................................................16
Width 1-5 ...............................................................................................................16
Delay .....................................................................................................................17
Entering Applied Zone ..........................................................................................17
Exiting Applied Zone ............................................................................................17
Width ....................................................................................................................18
Ahead .....................................................................................................................18
Antenna .................................................................................................................19
Direction ................................................................................................................19
Distance .................................................................................................................20
Height.....................................................................................................................20
Status......................................................................................................................21
Alarm .................................................................................................................... 22
GPS Type...............................................................................................................23
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1 Hz Msg................................................................................................................24
Lightbar Setup..............................................................................................................25
Spacing...................................................................................................................25
Mode ......................................................................................................................26
Text 1 and Text 2 ...................................................................................................26
Text 1 27
Text 2 .....................................................................................................................28
Steer Bar ................................................................................................................29
System Setup................................................................................................................30
Units.......................................................................................................................30
Language................................................................................................................31
CenterLine Setup Flow Diagram....................................................................................32
Receiver .......................................................................................................................34
Lightbar........................................................................................................................34
e-Dif .............................................................................................................................34
e-Dif Info .....................................................................................................................35
Demo............................................................................................................................35
Next..............................................................................................................................35
To Start ........................................................................................................................35
CenterLine Real-Time Operation ..................................................................................36
Starting Real-time Operation .......................................................................................36
New? Resume? ......................................................................................................36
Real-time Operation.....................................................................................................37
Real-time Menu .....................................................................................................37
Apply On/Off.........................................................................................................37
Marking A and B Locations...................................................................................38
Switching between Guidance Modes.....................................................................38
A+ Feature .............................................................................................................39
Area Determination................................................................................................39
Return to Point .......................................................................................................40
Exiting Real-time Operation ..................................................................................40
Headland Guidance Operation.....................................................................................41
Reference Guideline ..............................................................................................41
Headland Pattern Example.....................................................................................41
Switching from Headland to Straight-line Mode...................................................43
Headland Mode Lightbar Graphics........................................................................45
Straight-line Guidance Operation ................................................................................47
Curve AB Guidance Operation....................................................................................49
Applied Area Detection ...............................................................................................51
Detecting A Previously Applied Area ...................................................................51
Detecting Neighboring Swath................................................................................52
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Swath Manager 5 Operation...........................................................................................57
Starting Swath Manager 5............................................................................................57
Installation .............................................................................................................57
Swath Manager 5 Auto Boom Engage: ................................................................58
Swath Manager 5 Auto Boom Disengage..............................................................58
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CenterLine
A lightbar guidance system with wireless remote control.
Software Version 2.00
CenterLine
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Introduction

About CenterLine

CenterLine is a low-cost lightbar guidance system, controlled by a wireless remote. CenterLine provides accurate straight-line and cur ved gu ida nce, 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 W AAS only DGPS receiver, providing sub-meter, p ass 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 r emote, 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 gu idance in fo rma tion. It also wa rns wh en 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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What’s new in Version 2.00

• “A +” feature to Straight and Curved AB guidance modes.
• Swath Manager 5 support
• Larger Christmas tree for Headland and Curved AB guidance.
• Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, German, Dutch, and Danish ha ve been updated to include Swath Manager 5
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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 di s­played 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 remot e is pres sed, t he displ ay move s to the <GUIDA NCE> 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 <ST ART> menu. From here real-time guid ance can be started. Using <T O 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 36), and Tools (See “Tools” on page 33). Setup allows the configuring of the Cente rLine to best suit the current needs, and th e 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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Wireless Remote Control

General Operation

Operation of CenterLine software is via remote ke ypad 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 approve d 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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CenterLine Lightbar

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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 Voltage: 10-14 VDC 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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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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Power Cable
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CenterLine
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Wireless Remote
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+12V when booms are ON Ignition Sense -
+12V when ignition is ON
Power Cable
12'
Figure 6: CenterLine without DGPS Receiver
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CenterLine Kit with RX 360p WAAS DGPS Receiver

CenterLine Lightbar
CenterLine
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MENU
UP
ESC
DOWN
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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
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Boom Sense -
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+12V when booms are ON Ignition Sense -
+12V when ignition is ON
Power Cable
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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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Boom Sense ­+12V when booms are ON
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
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Power lead
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Inline Fuse
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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 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 32. 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 (se e Figu re 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. If the first menu item displayed is <SWATH MAN> a Swath Manager 5 has been detected on the
system. See “Swath Manager 5” on page 15 to setup your swath manger 5.
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 Re commended 1Hz MSG YES Not Recommended
Table 1: Guidance Menu Item De fa ul t Set ti ng s
Change at 1st Time Start Up
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