TeeJet CenterLine 230BP User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1  INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................3

System Conguration .......................................................................................................................................................4

Installation - Guidance ......................................................................................................................................................4

Installation - SmartCable..................................................................................................................................................5

CHAPTER 2  SETUP ...................................................................................................................................................................7

Power Up Sequence ..........................................................................................................................................................7

Area Reset ..............................................................................................................................................................................8

Setup Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................................8

Initial Setup Screen ..........................................................................................................................................8

Delay On .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Delay Off .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Overlap ............................................................................................................................................................ 9

Number Of Boom Sections .............................................................................................................................. 9

Boom Section Widths ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Boom Offset Direction ....................................................................................................................................10

Boom Offset Distance .................................................................................................................................... 10

Assisted Steering Setup Mode .................................................................................................................................... 10

Steering ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Look Ahead .....................................................................................................................................................11

Aggressiveness ..............................................................................................................................................11

Valve Gain ......................................................................................................................................................11

Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................................11

Valve Test ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

Tilt Gyro Setup Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

Tilt Gyro ......................................................................................................................................................... 12

Antenna Height .............................................................................................................................................. 13

Level One ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

Level Two ....................................................................................................................................................... 13

Final Tilt Calibration Screen ........................................................................................................................... 13

Display Setup Mode........................................................................................................................................................ 13

Display Setup Screen .................................................................................................................................... 13

Display Brightness ......................................................................................................................................... 13

Display Contrast ............................................................................................................................................ 14

Display Background ....................................................................................................................................... 14

LED Spacing .................................................................................................................................................. 14

COM Port Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 14

GPS Setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

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CHAPTER 3  OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

Power Up Sequence ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

CL230BP Operation Reference Screens ................................................................................................................... 15

Navigation Screen - Mark A-B ....................................................................................................................... 15

Navigation Screen - Operation ...................................................................................................................... 16

Guidance Screen - Map Page ....................................................................................................................... 16

Auto Boom Section Control Screen ............................................................................................................... 16

Bounded Area Screen .................................................................................................................................... 16

Applied Area Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Operation Function Keys ...................................................................................................................................... 17

Operations Screens ......................................................................................................................................................... 17

Guidance Operation - Modes ...................................................................................................................................... 17

Headland Circuit Guidance .......................................................................................................................................... 18

Straight A-B Guidance .................................................................................................................................................... 18

Curved A-B Guidance ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

Circle Pivot Guidance ..................................................................................................................................................... 20

Compass View/Return To Point ................................................................................................................................... 21

All Booms On Mode ........................................................................................................................................................ 21

A+ Nudge Feature ........................................................................................................................................................... 21

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CHAPTER 1  INTRODUCTION

This User Guide provides information for software version

1.07.

The CenterLine 230BP software 1.07 provides the following enhancements to the system:

Applied area now includes only the area under the ac-• tive boom sections and acre counters will accurately represent applied area. Prior calculations counted all area under the entire boom, regardless of whether individual sections were on or off. Unapplied area is now considered “untreated” and • can be treated at a later time. Boundary area is calculated and displayed as a re-• sult of a headland perimeter pass in headland circuit mode. This value is held in memory through the next power cycle and is erased when the user chooses to clear the memory and begin application of a new area.

When a eld boundary is created in headland circuit •

mode, a “No Spray” zone is created outside of that

eld boundary. This boundary and “No Spray” zone is

held in memory through the next power cycle. Area information and as-applied data are now up-• dated and saved with greater frequency. Drive Sensitivity (LED spacing on the lightbar) can • now be changed in the system Setup menu. A section width of “0.0” can now be entered.• Contrast is now adjustable with the +/- keys during • the startup splash screen. Once GPS is attained, the +/- revert back to adjustment of screen Brightness. A system setting for “GPS Source” allowing a devoted • external source has been added. The default GPS source is the internal GPS receiver. DGPS LED activation will now cycle through a 2 min-• ute delay for the purpose of stabilizing DGPS performance. It is recommended guidance mode operation begin after the DGPS LED is active.

Tilt Gyro compensation is now available as an up-• grade to the CL230BP For part numbers and pricing, please consult your regional TeeJet Technologies representative. The upgrade includes the support of FieldPilot As-• sisted Steering. Connection to the SCM is now via CAN. Existing FieldPilot 220 customers upgrading to FieldPilot 230 must arrange to exchange their SCM. Headland Circuit mode has been improved.•

Lightbar

Power

Swath Status

(Selects Mode)

Swath Status Lights

GPS Status Lights

Change Page

Display

Escape

Increase/Decrease

Guidance Mode

Setup Mode

Return to Point

Mark A-B Line

Enter

SMART CABLE - The Smart Cable is the link between the CL230BP, the existing rate controller, and the boom section valves. It allows the CL230BP to control the boom sections automatically.

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System Conguration

Metal Mounting Plate 65-05179

60-10081 Velcro

External GPS Receiver Input/ Output GGA 5 Hz VTG 5 Hz 19200 Baud rate

78-08057 Optional Tilt Gyro Module

TeeJet 844-E Rate Controller

Valves

RS-232

CAN

TeeJet CAN

Battery

GPS Antenna

GPS Speed Output

401-0016 Optional Power Cable

Console Power

SmartCable Adapter Harness 45-05573

Rate Controller Harness

Speed Cable

Pow 401-0016

D C:xx/xx

er C a ble

IRECTL

R NINGCONN

Y TOB

CAUTION

+12VONLY

Remote Swath Status Switch (Optional)

Installation - Guidance

Avoid mounting the antenna close to other electrical installations (air conditioning equipment, radio antennas, etc.). Avoid coiling excess antenna cable - congure it in a “gure 8” shape and keep the cable at least 1.5 feet (45.72 cm) from possible sources of electrical interference.

GPS Antenna

Metal Mounting Plate 65-05179

60-10081 Velcro

Position the GPS antenna in the center of the vehicle at the highest point with a clear view of the sky. If the tractor cab is non-metallic, mount the metal plate in the center of the vehicle at the highest point with the VelcroTM strips and place the antenna on the plate. Route the antenna cable carefully to avoid damage and possible electrical interference.

Antenna

Metal plate

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Use the suction cup to mount the console to the window

Installation - SmartCable

Install the SmartCable between the rate controller and the harness.

The rate controller Master Switch must be set to the “On” position and the individual boom section control switches must be set to the “Off” position.

Valves

TeeJet 844-E Rate Controller

Master Switch “On” Boom Section Switches “Off”

Remote Master

RADAR Power

+12 sw

Battery

SmartCable Adapter Harness 45-05573

Rate Controller Harness

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CHAPTER 2  SETUP

The CenterLine 230BP is congured to work with Automatic Boom Section Control (ABSC) through the use of a SmartCable or Section Driver Module (SDM). It is also

congured to work with Assisted Steering through the use

of a Steering Control Module (SCM). A Tilt Gyro Module is available as a standard feature when a SCM is in use. It is also able to be used as an add-on feature if no SCM is present.

Setup Flow Overview:

Setup

(standard)

Power up the system by pressing the Power button. Power down the system by pressing and holding the Power button for approximately four (4) seconds. At power up, the CL230BP will perform the following steps:

Display copyright and software version screen for • three (3) seconds. Display the splash screen for two (2) seconds.• Detect if GPS data are present (this occurs simulta-• neously within the display screen sequence). Display the current swath width for three (3) sec-• onds. The Area Reset screen will be displayed.• The splash screen is displayed until the (D)GPS LED • is illuminated or Setup mode is entered. Once the console begins receiving (D)GPS positions, the Operation screen will be displayed.

Assisted Steering

(if present)

Tilt

(if present)

Display

Setup

(standard)

Power Up Sequence

Before starting the CL230BP, make sure the spray controller is powered up, the Master Switch is set to the “On” position, and the individual boom section switches are turned “Off”.

NOTE: For information regarding the use of FieldPilot 230, refer to document # 98-05137 R0.

CL230

V1.07

TeeJet

Software

Version Screen

Splash Screen

29.

Swath Width

Screen

Area Reset

Screen

Displayed while

waiting for

(D)GPS

6.0 MPH

GPS detected

Operation

Screen

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Area Reset

During the CL230BP power up sequence, the Area Reset window will be displayed:

Area Reset retains existing bounded and

applied areas and A-B guidelines. This option allows the bounded and applied areas and guidelines to be reset before

starting on a new eld or continuing an existing eld. To reset the bounded and

applied areas and guidelines, press the Enter key. If the previous application is being resumed, press the Escape key to continue to Operation or Setup mode. This screen is only available upon CL230BP power up. It cannot be ac-

cessed during normal operation.

Setup Mode

Press the Setup Mode key to enter into CL230BP Setup Mode. The initial CL230BP Setup Mode Screen will be displayed.

Press the Enter • key to save the setting and ad- vance the screen. Press the Escape • key to exit from Setup Mode without saving any changes. After 10 seconds of inactivity, Setup Screens will time • out (changes will be saved). The CL230BP will return to Operation Mode.

INITIAL SETUP SCREEN

This is the initial CL230BP Setup Screen.

Press the Enter Delay On screen. Setup screens will time out after 10 seconds of inactivity (changes will be saved). After time out, the screen will go back to Operation Mode. Press the Escape key to exit from Setup Mode without saving any changes.

key to advance to the

NOTE: If a SmartCable or SDM is not connected

to the system, Delay On, Delay Off, Overlap, Number of Boom Sections, and Boom Section Width screens will not be displayed.

DELAY ON

Delay On functions as a “look ahead” for

Setup screens are numbered sequentially for ease of operation.

timing the boom section valves to switch on exactly when entering an area that has not been applied. Delay On time is established in seconds and tenths of seconds. If the boom turns on too soon when entering an un-applied area, decrease the Delay On setting. If the boom turns on too late when entering an unapplied area, increase the Delay On setting. Use the Plus and Minus keys to adjust the value. The Delay On Time range is 0.0 - 10.0 seconds. Press the Enter key to accept the changes and advance to the Delay Off setting.

NOTE: To increase the time setting (make On or

Off happen sooner), increase Delay On/ Off respectively. To decrease the time setting (make On or Off happen later), decrease Delay On/Off respectively.

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DELAY OFF

Delay Off functions as a “look ahead” for

timing the boom section valves to turn off exactly when entering an area that has been applied. If the boom turns off too soon when entering an applied area, decrease the Delay Off setting. If the boom turns off too late when entering an applied area, increase the Delay Off setting. Delay Off time is established in seconds and tenths of seconds. Use the Plus and Minus keys to adjust the value. The Delay Off Time range is 0.0 -

10.0 seconds. Press the Enter key to accept the changes and advance to the Overlap setting.

NUMBER OF BOOM SECTIONS

The number of available boom sections

is 1 to 6 or 1 to 15 depending upon which SmartCable is detected. Enter the number of boom sections that are active in the system (1 to 15 sections). Use the Plus and Minus keys to adjust the value. Press the Enter key to accept the changes and advance to the Boom Section Widths setting.

NOTE: If a SmartCable or SDM is not connected

to the system, one Boom Width can be entered. The Boom Width entered should be the total of the entire boom - from 0 to 1969 inches (0 cm to 50 m).

OVERLAP

Overlap determines the amount of over-

lap that is allowed when the boom sections are turned on and off. Select the percent of overlap from three pre-determined settings (0%, 50%, and 100%) using the Plus and Minus keys. Press the Enter key to accept the changes and advance to the Number of Boom Sections setting.

BOOM SECTION WIDTHS

Enter the width for EACH boom section

in inches (cm). Use the Plus and Minus keys to adjust the value. Press the Enter key to advance to the next Boom Section Width setting. When facing forward, the boom sections are ordered from left to right along the boom. The boom section width range is 0 to 1969 inches (0 cm to 50 m). The minimum recommended width is 39 inches (1 m). Press the Enter key to accept the changes to the last boom section and advance to the Boom Offset Direction setting. Individual boom section widths can be set to different widths.

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BOOM OFFSET DIRECTION

A BACKWARD selection (as shown) in-

BOOM OFFSET DISTANCE

Dene the distance from the GPS anten-

Once the nal setting has been entered and saved, the

screen will return to the initial CL230BP Setup Screen. If no additional changes are required, press the Escape key to exit to Operation Mode.

dicates the boom is located behind the GPS antenna as the vehicle moves in a forward direction. A FORWARD selection indicates the boom is located in front of the GPS antenna as the vehicle moves in a forward direction. Use the Plus and Minus keys to adjust between Forward or Backward. Press the Enter

key to accept the changes and advance to the Boom Offset Distance setting.

na to the boom in decimal feet (decimal meters). The boom offset distance range is 0 to 164 decimal feet (0 to 50 decimal meters). In the example shown, 19.5 feet equals 19 feet 6 inches. Use the Plus and Minus keys to change the value. Press the Enter key to accept the changes.

Assisted Steering Setup Mode

NOTE: If a Steering Control Module (SCM) is not

connected to the system, Assisted Steering Setup Mode will not be displayed. Proceed to the next section.

Press the Setup Mode key until the initial Assisted Steering Setup Mode screen is displayed.

Press the Enter key to save the set-

ting and advance the screen. Press the Escape key to exit from Setup Mode without saving any changes. After 10 seconds of inactivity, Setup Screens will time out (changes will be saved). The CL230BP will return to Operation Mode.

NOTE: If an SCM is connected to the CL230BP after it is powered on, the connection will

not be detected. Power must be cycled.

STEERING

Steering allows the Assisted Steer func-

tion to be turned on and off. Use the Plus

or Minus keys to toggle the setting to “On” or “Off”. Press the Enter key to accept the changes and advance to the Look Ahead setting.

v1.00

A checked box activates the Steering

Control system.

v1.00

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LOOK AHEAD

Look-ahead Too High

Look-ahead Too Low

Look-ahead Just Right

Increase Aggressiveness

Decrease Aggressiveness

Increase Valve Gain

Decrease Valve Gain

Decrease Sensitivity

Increase Sensitivity

In STRAIGHT mode, ne tune the Look

Ahead by conducting several approaches to the guideline. If the vehicle is overshooting the guideline when approaching, increase the value. If the vehicle does not overshoot the guideline but instead takes too long to get to the guideline, decrease the Look Ahead value.

Use the Plus or Minus keys to adjust the value range of 0.0 to 10.0 (default is 4.0 seconds). Press the Enter key to accept the changes and advance to the Aggressiveness setting.

AGGRESSIVENESS

Typically, adjust this value while in

CURVED GUIDANCE mode. If the vehicle cuts corners, decrease this value in increments of one. If the vehicle drives outside of corners, increase this value. Use the Plus or Minus keys to increase or decrease the value - range is 1 to 100 (default is 25). Press the Enter key to accept the changes and advance to the Valve Gain setting.

VALVE GAIN

If the vehicle is drifting away from the

line or not approaching it fast enough, increase the Valve Gain setting in increments of one. Decrease the value if the vehicle is oscillating rapidly or overshooting the guideline. Use the Plus or Minus keys to increase or decrease the value - range is 1 to 100 (default is 25). Press the Enter key to accept the changes and advance to the Sensitivity setting.

SENSITIVITY

Decrease this value if the steering is too

choppy or too responsive. Increase the value if the vehicle remains consistently off the guideline. As the value is decreased, stability will increase but so will a steady state error. Use the Plus or Minus keys to increase or decrease the value - range is 0 to 9 (default is 9). Press the Enter key to accept the changes and advance to the Valve Test setting.

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VALVE TEST

Valve Test is used to verify if the steering is directed correctly and to determine the amount of time required to move the steering wheels from fully left to fully right. Use the Plus or Minus keys to adjust the left, right, and off values. The Plus key turns to the right, the Minus key turns to the left, and pressing either one again will stop the turn. Press the Enter key to accept the changes and advance to the Display Setup Mode.

NOTE: If a Tilt Gyro Module is connected but

an SCM is not, the following screen will be displayed instead of the standard Tilt Gyro screens. The screen will display the software version.

Tilt corrected GPS positions provide improved guidance performance in hilly terrain. To provide accurate tilt correction, the operator must calibrate the Steering Control Module (SCM). The CL230BP will detect if an SCM is connected. If connected, tilt calibration can be performed.

Once the nal setting has been entered and saved, the

screen will return to the initial CL230BP Assisted Steering Screen. If no additional changes are required, press the Escape key to exit to Operation Mode.

WARNING: PINCH POINT HAZARD! To pre-

vent serious injury or death, avoid unsafe practice while manually operating hydraulic steering circuits. Keep others away and stay clear of mechanical steering linkages.

Tilt Gyro Setup Mode

NOTE: If a Steering Control Module (SCM) or a

Tilt Gyro Module are not connected to the system, Tilt Compensation Setup Mode will not be displayed. Proceed to the next section.

Press the Setup Mode tion Setup Mode screen is displayed.

Press the Enter key to save the set-

TILT GYRO

The Tilt Gyro Module allows for tilt cor-

rection. A Tilt Correction On/Off page will be displayed. If the page displays an empty checkbox, the Tilt Calibration screens will not be available. If the box is checked, the Tilt Calibration screens will be accessed. If the box is checked and a calibration has already been performed, press the Escape key to avoid performing an additional calibration procedure.

key until the initial Tilt Calibra-

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Check/Uncheck the box by using the

Plus

or Minus keys. The Plus

key selects (checks) the box. The Minus

key deselects (unchecks) the box. Press the Enter key to accept the changes and advance to the Antenna Height setting.

ANTENNA HEIGHT

Measure the height of the antenna from

12.5

the ground. Enter the antenna height (in feet and tenths of feet) (meters) on the antenna height page using the Plus and Minus keys. Press the Enter key to accept the changes and advance to the Level One setting.

FINAL TILT CALIBRATION SCREEN

The Final Tilt Calibration Screen will be

displayed. This will show that Tilt Calibration has been completed. After 5 seconds the screen will time out and return to the Operation screen.

Display Setup Mode

Press the Setup Mode key until the initial Display Setup Mode screen appears.

DISPLAY SETUP SCREEN

LEVEL ONE

Position the vehicle on a level surface.

LEVEL TWO

Turn the vehicle 180 degrees and repo-

Press the Enter key to advance to the next Level screen.

sition the vehicle at the same location. Press the Enter key to record the level position.

This is the initial Display Setup Screen.

Setup screens will time out after 10 seconds of inactivity (changes will be saved). After time out, the screen will go back to Operation Mode. Pressing the Escape

key will also exit the user from Setup Mode without saving any changes. Press the Enter key to advance to the Display Brightness setting.

DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS

The Plus and Minus keys can be

used to change the brightness levels of the display screen. Press the keys until the desired brightness is established. Press the Enter key to advance to the Display Contrast setting.

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DISPLAY CONTRAST

The Plus and Minus keys can be

used to change the contrast levels of the display’s background. Press the Enter

key to advance to the Display Back-

ground setting.

NOTE: The Plus and Minus keys control

console brightness levels during Operations modes. However, if GPS signal is not being received, the Plus and Minus keys will control the contrast level.

DISPLAY BACKGROUND

The Plus and Minus keys toggle

between light and dark backgrounds. Press the keys until the desired background is established. Press the Enter

key to accept the changes.

COM PORT SETUP

The COM Port can be customized to

send DGPS data out or accept external DGPS. “0” means the console is accepting external DGPS data. “1” means the console is using internal DGPS and is transmitting out. Use the Plus and Minus keys to toggle the COM Port number. Press the Enter key to accept the changes.

Power must be cycled to the console if this setting is changed.

GPS SETUP

GPS Setup can be customized to accept

“ANY” available source transmission (either uncorrected or differential), “GPS” source transmissions (only uncorrected

ANY

signals), or “DGPS” source transmissions (only differentially corrected signals). Use the Plus key to select “ANY,” “GPS,” or “DGPS” and the Minus

key to revert backward. Press the Enter key to accept the changes. Power must be cycled to the console if this setting is changed.

LED SPACING

The distance illustrated by the illuminat-

ed LEDs can be customized. The default setting is 1.5 feet (.46 meters). Use the Plus and Minus keys to adjust the spacing as required for individual preference. Press the Enter key to accept the changes.

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Once the nal setting has been entered, the screen will

return to the initial Display Setup Mode screen. If no additional changes are required, press the Escape key and

exit to Operation Mode or press the Setup Mode again to enter into CL230BP Setup Mode.

key

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CHAPTER 3  OPERATION

The CenterLine 230BP is congured to work with Automatic Boom Section Control (ABSC) through the use of a SmartCable or Section Driver Module (SDM). It is also

congured to work with Assisted Steering through the use

of a Steering Control Module (SCM). A Tilt Gyro Module is available as a standard feature when a SCM is in use. It is also able to be used as an add-on feature if no SCM is present.

Power Up Sequence

Power up the system by pressing the Power button.

Power down the system by pressing and holding the Power button approximately four (4) seconds.

CL230

V1.07

TeeJet

Software

Version Screen

Splash Screen

29.

Swath Width

Screen

Area Reset

Screen

Displayed while

waiting for

(D)GPS

6.0 MPH

GPS detected

Operation

Screen

At power up, the CenterLine 230BP will perform the following steps:

Display copyright and software version screen for • three (3) seconds. Display the splash screen for two (2) seconds.• Detect if GPS data are present (this occurs simulta-• neously within the display screen sequence). Display the current swath width for three (3) sec-• onds. The Area Reset screen will be displayed.• The splash screen is displayed until the (D)GPS LED • is illuminated or Setup mode is entered. Once (D)GPS is locked, the Operation screen will be displayed.

CenterLine 230BP Operation Reference Screens

Navigation Screen - Mark A-B

Guidance Mode

Straight A-B Guidance

Curved A-B Guidance

Circle Pivot Guidance

Headland Circuit

Swath Number + to the right of the A-B baseline

- to the left of the A-B baseline

Action Indicator (currently Mark Point A)

Vehicle Speed

Return to Point Indicator

indicates a point is stored

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Navigation Screen - Operation

This icon located in the upper left corner of the screen indicates that Assisted Steering is engaged.

Direction to main guideline

Guidance Mode

Straight A-B Guidance

Curved A-B Guidance

Circle Pivot Guidance

Headland Circuit

1.5

Guidance Screen - Map Page

This icon located in the upper left corner of the screen indicates that Assisted Steering is engaged.

Next guideline to the left

6.0 Ft

Swath Number + to the right of the A-B baseline

- to the left of the A-B baseline

Distance to main guideline

Vehicle Speed

Center guideline

Next guideline to the right

Distance from center guideline

Bounded Area Screen

NOTE: If a SmartCable is not connected to the sys-

tem, the console cannot be placed in “Auto” mode. However, acreage can be bounded.

Bounded Area Indicates a bounded area has been completed

1435.00

Acres (Hectares) Bounded Indicates the number of hectares (acres) bounded by Headland Circuit

Applied Area Screen

NOTE: This screen will not be displayed if a Smart-

Cable or SDM is not installed in the system.

Applied Area 1

The highlighted area indicates which Applied Area is selected for reset.

1200.0

May be used to display the accumulated total of applied area (in acres/hectares) of the CUR-

RENT eld (user preference).

Auto Boom Section Control Screen

NOTE: This screen will not be displayed if a Smart-

Cable or SDM is not installed in the system.

Mode Indicator

ALL - All On mode overrides

the controller boom section status and turns all boom sections on. The Swath Sta-

tus key must be held the entire duration of operating in ALL ON mode.

AUTO - Auto mode allows

the CenterLine 230BP to automatically control the boom sections.

MAN - Manual mode dis-

ables automatic boom section control. The operator controls the boom sections via the rate controller boom switches.

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AUTO

6.0

MPH

Vehicle Speed

Individual Boom Section Status The CenterLine 230BP can control up to 15 boom sections. Hollow triangles indicate the boom section is “off”. Solid triangles indicate the section is “on”.

Example:

Boom

Section

Off

Boom

Section

Applied Area 2 May be used to display the accumu-

lated total area of all elds applied

(user preference).

33200.0

Acres

To reset an existing area counter, while on the Applied Area Screen, press the Enter key to highlight Applied Area 1. Press and hold the Minus key for approximately 3 seconds to reset the total in Applied Area 1. If the area counter was reset by mistake, press the Plus key again to restore the existing total.

Highlight Applied Area 2 by pressing the Enter key. Press and hold the Minus key for approximately 3 seconds to reset the total in Applied Area 2. If the area counter was reset by mistake, press the Plus key again to restore the existing total. Pressing the Escape key will deselect the highlighted area.

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NOTE: Once the Applied Area Screen is exited,

the area reset will become permanent. The restore feature cannot be used after the screen has been exited.

To exit the Applied Area screen, select the Change Page

key. The CenterLine 230BP will advance to the Navi-

gation screen.

Operations Screens

Several screens are displayed during vehicle operation. They are consistent throughout the application and appear as follows.

To change the view of any screen during Operations mode, press the Change Page

key.

NOTE: If the system is not connected to a Smart-

Cable, Applied Area will not be accumulated. The Applied Area screen will not be displayed.

Operation Function Keys

There are several functions that can be performed during operation. Most of these functions are initiated by the four arrow keys, located on the keypad.

Guidance Mode

Setup Mode This key exits OPERATION and enters SETUP mode.

Mark A-B Line This key allows the operator to establish a new A-B line.

NOTE: The Plus and Minus keys control

console brightness levels during Operations modes. However, if GPS is not being received, the Plus and Minus keys will control the contrast level.

This key selects the desired guidance mode:

Straight A-B Guidance

Curved A-B Guidance

Circle Pivot Guidance

Headland Circuit

Return to Point This key allows the operator to establish a point in memory so CenterLine 230BP can navigate the vehicle back to that point.

1.5

6.0 MPH

Navigation

Screen

6.0 Ft

Map Page

AUTO

6.0

MPH

Auto Boom Screen

Completed Circuit -

Calculated Area

1200.0

33200.0

Acres

Applied Area

Screen

Guidance Operation - Modes

Guidance capabilities include Straight A-B, Curved A-B, Circle Pivot, and Headland Circuit.

7.5 ft (2.3 m)

4.5 ft (1.4 m)

6.0 ft (1.8 m)

lights illuminated on the right of the lightbar require a steering adjustment to the left

lights illuminated on the left of the lightbar require a steering adjustment to the right

1.5 ft (.45 m)

Center

3.0 ft (.9 m)

NOTE: LED spacing can be customized for user

preference. Refer to page 14 for information on adjusting LED spacing.

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Headland Circuit Guidance

Headland Circuit guidance is used to establish a perimeter around the application area. The CenterLine 230BP will collect and store bounded area once the Headland Circuit is closed. The CenterLine 230BP will allow two passes

around the perimeter of the eld - the original perimeter

pass and one additional pass. Guidance is applied during

the second pass, after the rst pass has been completed.

NOTE: Booms will not operate outside of the

bounded area once it is established.

5. Drive to the desired headland location of Point A. With the vehicle in motion, press the Mark A-B

key to

establish Point A. Drive around the perimeter of the

eld. The CenterLine 230BP will automatically close

the boundary when the vehicle is within one boom width of Point A. The Completed Circuit (hourglass)

will be briey displayed as the perimeter is closed.

Guidance Points A and B can be established at any

time during Headland Circuit mode. These points can be used as reference for Straight or Curved A-B guidance (used during interior application). To mark Points A and B, press the Guidance Mode

key to select either Straight, or Curved A-B mode and mark the points at the desired locations using the Mark A-B key. The points will be stored for future reference.

NOTE: Steps 1 - 3 are not applicable if a SmartCa-

ble or SDM is not installed on the system.

1. Turn the controller master switch to the “On” position. The individual boom section switches should remain in the “Off” position.

2. To activate automatic boom section control, press the Swath Status Switch key until Auto Mode is illuminated on the console.

ALL ON

AUTO

MAN

3. In areas where application is not desired, manually turn “Off” the rate controller master switch to shut off the booms. Turn the master switch “On” to resume application.

4. Use the Guidance Mode

key to select Headland

Circuit guidance.

Return to Headland Circuit view by pressing the Guid-

ance Mode

key until the Headland Circuit Mode

screen is once again displayed.

The CenterLine 230BP will provide navigation infor-

mation to complete a second headland circuit pass. If Guidance Points A and B were not marked during Headland Circuit, select a new Guidance Mode and establish an A-B line to complete the interior application.

6. Use the Change Page key to advance the screen views as illustrated on page 17.

Straight A-B Guidance

Straight A-B guidance provides straight line guidance based on a reference (A-B) line. The original A-B line is used to calculate all other parallel guidelines.

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NOTE: Steps 1 - 3 are not applicable if a SmartCa-

ble or SDM is not installed on the system.

1. Turn the controller master switch to the “On” position. The individual boom section switches should remain in the “Off” position.

Curved A-B Guidance

Curved A-B Guidance is similar to Straight A-B Guidance except that the reference line is curved.

2. To activate automatic boom section control, press the Swath Status Switch key until Auto Mode is illuminated on the console.

ALL ON

AUTO

MAN

3. In areas where application is not desired, manually turn “Off” the rate controller master switch to shut off the booms. Turn the master switch “On” to resume application.

4. Use the Guidance Mode

key to select Straight

A-B guidance.

5. Drive to the desired location of Point A. While the vehicle is in motion, press the Mark A-B

key to establish Point A. Point B will be displayed on the screen. Drive to the location of Point B and press the Mark A-B

key again to establish the A-B line. The CenterLine 230BP will immediately begin providing navigation information with the lightbar and Navigation Screen.

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NOTE: Curved Guidance is recommended not to

exceed 300 within the A-B guideline.

NOTE: Steps 1 - 3 are not applicable if a SmartCa-

ble or SDM is not installed on the system.

1. Turn the controller master switch to the “On” position. The individual boom section switches should remain in the “Off” position.

2. To activate automatic boom section control, press the Swath Status Switch key until Auto Mode is illuminated on the console.

ALL ON

AUTO

MAN

3. In areas where application is not desired, manually turn “Off” the rate controller master switch to shut off the booms. Turn the master switch “On” to resume application.

4. Use the Guidance Mode

key to select Curved A-B

guidance.

Establish

Point A

Establish

Point B

Navigation

Screen

6. Use the Change Page key to advance the screen views.

5. Drive to the desired location of Point A. While the vehicle is in motion, press the Mark A-B

key to establish Point A. Point B will be displayed on the screen. Drive to the location of Point B and press the Mark A-B

key again to establish the A-B line. The CenterLine 230BP will begin providing navigation information with the lightbar and Navigation Screen.

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6. Use the Change Page views.

Establish

Point A

Establish

Point B

0.0

Navigation

Screen

key to advance the screen

5. Drive to the desired location of Point A. With the vehicle in motion, press the Mark A-B

key to establish Point A. Point B will be displayed on the screen. Drive to the location of Point B and press the Mark A-B key again to establish the A-B line. Point B must be at least 1/2 of the way around the circle to complete the circle pivot. Once Point B has been established, the CenterLine 230BP will begin providing navigation information with the lightbar and Navigation Screens.

Circle Pivot Guidance

Circle Pivot guidance provides guidance around a central location that radiates outward.

NOTE: Steps 1 - 3 are not applicable if a SmartCa-

ble or SDM is not installed on the system.

1. Turn the controller master switch to the “On” position. The individual boom section switches should remain in the “Off” position.

2. To activate automatic boom section control, press the Swath Status Switch key until Auto Mode is illuminated on the console.

ALL ON

AUTO

MAN

3. In areas where application is not desired, manually turn “Off” the rate controller master switch to shut off the booms. Turn the master switch “On” to resume application.

Establish

Point A

Establish

Point B

6. Use the Change Page

0.0

Navigation

Screen

key to advance the screen

views.

Compass View/Return to Point

Press the Return to Point key to establish a point in memory. Normal guidance will continue uninterrupted during this process.

To navigate back to the established

6.0 MPH

point, press the Return to Point again. The Compass View screen will be displayed and will provide navigation assistance to return to the established point.

Push the Return to Point time to erase the stored point and return to the navigation screens.

key

key a third

4. Use the Guidance Mode guidance.

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key to select Circle Pivot

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All Booms On Mode

The CenterLine 230BP provides the option of turning all booms on at the same time, regardless of vehicle position or guidance mode. To turn all booms on, while the vehicle is moving, press and hold the Swath Status Switch key until All On Mode is illuminated on the console. Release the Swath Status Switch key to turn off the booms.

ALL ON

AUTO

MAN

A+ Nudge Feature

The A+ Nudge feature allows the existing A-B guideline to be shifted to the vehicle’s current location. Press the Mark

key immediately followed by pressing the Plus

A-B key.

Pressing the Minus key after pressing the Plus key will abort the nudge feature and the guideline will remain the same.

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