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Page 1 - Ag Leader PN 4002086 Rev. F

EDGE User ManualFirmware Version 4.5Ag Leader PN 4002086 Rev. F

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x Troubleshooting Serial Control Applications (Liquid and Granular)... 161Troubleshooting Serial Control Applications (Liquid Only)..

Page 3 - Table of Contents

88 Note: Check your operator’s manual for more specific information on other seed disk options.Note: If you are encountering a problem with skips

Page 4 - Guidance

89 PLANTINGSTEPPER SEED RATE CONTROLThe Stepper Seed Control module allows Rawson ACCU-RATE Variable Rate Controller users to control up to three hy

Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

90 7. Enter number of drivesUse the up and down arrows to enter in the number of hydraulic drives on your planter. Press the blue right-arrow butto

Page 6 - Planting

91 PLANTINGGEAR RATIO CALCULATIONS FOR SEED RATE MOTORSThe Gear Ratio is a setting that appears on the Controller Tab to users of the Stepper Seed M

Page 7 - Application

92 Gear Ratio Drawing - For Multiple Drive Combinations Seed Rate Drive Setting (Calculating a Gear Ration for Multiple Drive Combinations)Carry

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93 PLANTINGGear Ratio Drawing - For John Deere Pro-Shaft™ DrivesSeed Rate Drive Setting (Calculating a Gear Ration for John Deere Pro-Shaft Drive

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94 PRIMING SEED RATE METERSThe Seed Meter Prime is used to charge the seed meter when filling with seed. To begin, go to Rate Screen and press the M

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95 PLANTING3. Acknowledge the WarningAcknowledge this warning by pressing the checkmark box.4. Press the Calibrate buttonThe Meter Calibration Wiz

Page 11 - Appendix

96 Error Message: Drive is slow to begin turning.Possible Cause: Zero Flow Offset is set too low.Conformation Technique: a. Turn the Master Switch

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97 PLANTINGPossible Cause: The hydraulic drive motor has stopped rotating. Solution: Check the stepper seed motor to see if it is restricted from t

Page 13 - BOUT THE DISPLAY

xi TABLE OF CONTENTSVibration Calibration...178Temperature Calibra

Page 14 - SYSTEM FEATURES

98 Note: The E2 position is the indicator for the foot box.Note: Other diagnostic settings can be found in “Diagnostics” on page 24.

Page 15 - SYSTEM UPGRADES

99 APPLICATIONAPPLICATIONAPPLICATIONRUN TIME ENVIRONMENT: MAP SCREENThe screens shown in this section are for an Application configuration. In order

Page 16 - VIEWING THIS MANUAL ONLINE

100 • (A) Total Field Acres• (B) GPS Status• (C) Ground Speed• (D) Map Options• (E) Home• (F) Map View• (G) Vehicle Icon• (H) Implement Icon (5-sect

Page 17 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

101 APPLICATION• Configuration TabThe Configuration Tab is where you can add and edit operating configurations. For more information, see “Create an

Page 18 - Mounting Components

102 4. From here, follow the Wizard’s instructions to create a configuration that includes Vehicle, Implement, and Controller settings.Note: From

Page 19 - SCREEN ICON CONVENTIONS

103 APPLICATIONCONFIGURATION SETTINGSBy highlighting a configuration and pressing the Wrench button on the Configuration Tab, you can summon the Con

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104 Configuration Settings - DirectCommandThe Equipment Configuration screen is shown. This screen displays the Implement and Controller information

Page 21 - HOME SCREEN

105 APPLICATION2. Press the Calibrate Distance buttonThe Speed Sensor Calibration wizard appears.3. Follow the on-screen wizard’s instructionsComp

Page 22 - MANAGEMENT

106 Add Auxiliary Input Settings If you wish to add a switch setting, press the Add button on the Auxiliary Input Settings Screen, and a second Auxi

Page 23 - SEASON MANAGEMENT TAB

107 APPLICATION5. Save Switch FunctionsThe new switch settings appear in the lower left-hand portion of the Auxiliary Input Settings screen, as sho

Page 25 - GENERAL TAB

108 • Coverage OptionIn the Coverage Option area, you must choose between three options:- Minimize Skipturns off the implement section after the ent

Page 26 - MEMORY TAB

109 APPLICATIONGPS OFFSETSAfter completing the process of setting up a Vehicle, you must also configure GPS Offsets. The GPS Offsets define where ma

Page 27 - ADVANCED TAB

110 Note: Accuracy when measuring for a specific setting is essential to ensure proper machine performance.IMPLEMENT TABIndividual implements are s

Page 28 - FIELD NOTES

111 APPLICATION3. Enter Forward or Backward Distance from Hitch PointUse the numeric keypad to enter the distance from front hitch, if present, to

Page 29 - START FIELD OPERATION

112 Press the Controller Settings button and another Controller Settings screen opens, where you can view controller settings. For more information

Page 30 - Task Bar Buttons

113 APPLICATION• Edit LegendThe Edit Legend button allows you to change the legend associated with the selected product. For more information, see “

Page 31 - Map Screen Icons

114 TANK MIX SETUPTank Mixes are set up by using the on-screen wizard. A tank mix can contain up to seven individual components. To create a Tank Mi

Page 32 - “Guidance” on page 35

115 APPLICATION3. Press the Add button to start the process of adding components to the fertilizer blend.Note: Any liquid herbicides set up within

Page 33 - EDIT LEGEND

116 JOHN DEERE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONSHere are some tips to remember when operating the display in conjunction with a Spray Star control system. Refer

Page 34 - CREATE A BOUNDARY

117 APPLICATIONuse the John Deere master switch when completely shutting down the sprayer to transport or service the machine.TARGET RATEThe display

Page 35 - SUMMARY

1 GENERALGENERALGENERALINTRODUCTION AND COMPANY PROFILEABOUT USWelcome to the Ag Leader Technology family. Ag Leader Technology, Inc. is the global

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118 • Pump ServoRate control is achieved through speed changes to the solution pump. The pump servo setting is programmed to control an electric mot

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119 APPLICATIONSERVO CONTROL VALVE SETTINGS (BY MANUFACTURER)Flow Control Valve Control Valve ConfigurationValve Response 1Valve Response 2Response

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120 Dickey-john NH3 Heat ExchangerIn-line Servo 40% 10% 8Flow Control Valve Control Valve ConfigurationValve Response 1Valve Response 2Response Thre

Page 39 - GPS GENERAL TAB

121 APPLICATIONCONTROL VALVE SETTINGS FOR SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYERS Control Valve Settings for Self-Propelled Sprayers Flow Control Valve or Sprayer M

Page 40 - SERIAL PORT SETTINGS

122 Case IH 3150 with Raven valveNon-AIM Command Mode In-Line Servo2% 100% 24% 3Case 3185 with Raven valveNon-AIM Command Mode In-Line Servo2% 100%

Page 41 - OMNISTAR SETTINGS — GPS 2500

123 APPLICATIONMiller Nitro N1 and N2Pump Servo 2% 100% 24% 20Miller Nitro N4 Pump Servo 2% 100% 24% 12Montana ParudaCalibrated Reflow2% 100% 40%2 (

Page 42 - GPS PORT SETUP - GPS 2500

124 *Adjust this number to fit your particular configuration. Refer to the Application section in the InSight User Manual for more information on ad

Page 43 - GPS DIAGNOSTICS

125 APPLICATIONLIQUID PWM CONTROL VALVE SETTINGS DESCRIPTION • PWM FrequencyDefault Value: 100The frequency that the PWM control valve is pulsed at.

Page 44 - NFORMATION - THIRD SCREEN

126 Determines where the control system switches between using Valve Response 1 or Valve Response 2 speed setting.Leaving all other valve control se

Page 45 - NTRIP INFORMATION

127 APPLICATION• Zero RPM OffsetDefault Value: 30This setting represents the maximum duty cycle that is sent to the control valve without producing

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2 The display is a GPS-compatible universal monitor/controller for use in crop production and protection. It can easily be transferred between multi

Page 47 - GUIDANCE

128 • Rate Screen functionsbeginning on “Run Time Environment: Rate Screen” on page 129.• Loading Prescription Filesbeginning on “Loading Prescripti

Page 48 - GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS

129 APPLICATION• • (A) GPS Status• (B) Total Field Acres• (C) Status Items Target Rate / Actual Rate• (D) Ground Speed• (E) Container Level• (F) Map

Page 49 - GUIDANCE SCREEN

130 • Target RateThe Target Rate is the amount of product that you wish to apply. • Actual RateThe Flow Sensor returns the actual rate of the produc

Page 50 - New AB Pattern

131 APPLICATIONTank Empty The Tank Empty button, as shown at left, decreases the container level logged in the display to zero.Tank Partial FillThe

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132 RATE SCREEN: LIQUID FLOW/PRESSUREDirectCommand users applying liquid products can use the bottom active area of the Rate Screen to view settings

Page 52 - SmartPath

133 APPLICATION• The Spread Width, Spinner Speed, Product Density, Feed Gate 1 Opening and the Conveyor 1 Rate are all stored with each combination

Page 53 - SMARTPATHNOTES:

134 • In-Field CalibrationPress the In-Field Calibration button to summon the In-Field Calibration Wizard, which will guide you through the In-Field

Page 54 - SmartPath Guidance Options

135 APPLICATIONSHAPE FILE CONVERSIONWhat is commonly called a shape file is actually a collection of three different files. All three of the files a

Page 55 - Load Pattern

136 5. Select Equipment Configuration for PrescriptionEnter the channel you wish to use for the shape file conversion.6. Select Shape File Product

Page 56 - ABOUT GUIDANCE PATTERNS

137 APPLICATIONNote: Individual boom widths must equal the total.This step is skipped if you are using a Tractor, ATV, or Pickup Truck.-d. Enter a

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3 GENERAL• Compatible with most NMEA GPS receivers• DirectCommand product control using industry standard CAN-bus interface• Adjustable volume contr

Page 58 - Identical Curve

138 -a.The Controller Setup Wizard appears. Select DirectCommand from the drop-down list. Under the Direct Type list, select Liquid Product Control.

Page 59 - GUIDANCE OPTIONS

139 APPLICATIONLIQUID APPLICATION CONTROLLER SETTINGS• Controller SettingsDisplays control valve settings for PWM and Servo Valve Controls. For PWM

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140 Controller Settings - Servo, Calibrated Reflow or Ramsey Valve• Valve Response 1Determines the speed of the servo valve when product control err

Page 61 - VEHICLE CONFIGURATION

141 APPLICATIONPress the Rate Error Alarm button. The Rate Error Alarm screen appears, as shown. Enter values for % Threshold and Time in seconds.D

Page 62 - EDIT VEHICLE SETTINGS

142 6. Select ControllerSelect an existing controller from the Controller List. If a new Controller needs to be created, press the New button to st

Page 63 - ONTRAC2 TOOLS TAB

143 APPLICATION20. Enter Suggested Name for ConfigurationIf desired, use the keyboard button to edit the suggested configuration name. Press the gr

Page 64 - Calibrating OnTrac2

144 PRIMING AN INJECTION PUMPIf you are using a Direct Injection configuration, you must prime the Injection Pump each time you flush or refill a ta

Page 65 - OnTrac2 Steering Diagnostics

145 APPLICATIONAt the following screen, press the Controller Settings button. The Controller Settings screen appears, as shown.1. Enter Factory Cal

Page 66 - Minimum Output

146 Note: You may press the Reset button if you wish to start the calibration procedure over.7. Enter Actual Dispense AmountEnter in the actual am

Page 67 - ONTRAC2 RUN TIME ENVIRONMENT

147 APPLICATIONSPINNER SPREADER GRANULAR CONTROL The following procedure describes the complete process of configuring a granular spinner bed contro

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4 When registering your Ag Leader Technology products by one of the following methods, you can elect to receive notice of any new product updates or

Page 69 - How the OnTrac2 System works

148 Choose the appropriate Direct Type according to the module’s part number: • 4000396 - Spinner Spreader Control 3 CH• 4001611 - Spinner Spreader

Page 70 - Steering

149 APPLICATION- Too high of a setting will cause excessive product application error.• Control Valve SettingsDisplays control valve settings for PW

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150 Fan Settings• Fan Speed CalibrationThe number of pulses that are generated by the sensor during one revolution of the spinner dish. The Default

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151 APPLICATIONPress Conveyor Rate buttonConveyor Rate screen shows rates for previously applied products to use as a reference.Press and highlight

Page 73 - REATE A TILLAGE CONFIGURATION

152 • Sprayer Make and Model• Input module wiring and configuration• Number of sensors and location• Sensor zero point• Valve dead zone and gain val

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153 APPLICATION• Minimum Height- Soil Mode - The minimum height setting when operating in Soil Mode.- Crop Mode - The minimum height setting when op

Page 75 - IMPLEMENT OFFSETS

154 • TemperatureShows the measurement of the outside ambient air temperature.Engage buttonThe Engage button enables boom height control. This butto

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155 APPLICATION3. Check the switch status found on the Diagnostics Screen, which can be accessed via the Diagnostics button on the Home Screen. As

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156 1. Verify that the rate display smoothing option is checkmarked in the setup of the configuration.2. Check the controller settings of the acti

Page 78 - PLANTING SETUP TABS

157 APPLICATION3. Make sure there is not a gap between the boundary and the first pass of the headlands.Note: For best results, run a new boundary

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5 GENERALHOW TO FIND INFORMATION YOU’RE LOOKING FORWhat do you do if you cannot find the information that you’re looking for? There are three differ

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158 BATTERY POWER PIN-OUTSDirect Injection: Pump Runs Full Speed• Digital Pump Speed Sensor The injection pump’s digital pump speed sensor is used t

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159 APPLICATION• Analog Pump Speed SensorThe injection pump’s analog speed sensor is used in conjunction with the digital pump speed sensor to provi

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160 DISCHARGE FLOW SENSOR PIN OUTSDirect Injection: Inlet RestrictionThe injection pump has a vacuum switch that is used to warn operators of any re

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161 APPLICATION3. Check the switch status found under Input Diagnostics. As the master switch is turned on and off, the Input Diagnostics Screen sh

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162 3. Check cabling and all connections.4. Disconnect the serial connection and determine if the controller is functioning properly without the d

Page 85 - Hitch Tab

163 APPLICATION• Backup Speed SourceIf the primary speed source fails, the display will use the backup if one is available.• Manual SpeedIf both of

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164 • Allowable Error\Determines the percent of error that is allowed prior to the product control system making any flow rate changes.• Flow Contro

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165 APPLICATION• Enable WarningThe Enable Warning check box allows you the option of displaying the Flow Monitor Warning.Run Screen • AutoSwathUse t

Page 89 - PRODUCT SETTINGS

167 HARVESTHARVESTHARVESTRUN TIME ENVIRONMENT: MAP SCREENThe screens shown are for a Harvest configuration. In order for you to view the Map Screen,

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6 Mounting the DisplayMount the display to a secure support inside the vehicle cab. The following must be considered when choosing a mounting locati

Page 91 - PLANTING MAP SCREEN ITEMS

168 • (A) Total Acres• (B) GPS Status• (C) Map Options• (D) Home• (E) Map View• (F) Harvest• (G) Vehicle Icon• (H) AutoSwath• (I) Logging Status• (J

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169 HARVESTRUN TIME ENVIRONMENT: HARVEST SCREENThe Harvest Screen, accessible with the Harvest Button,is where you can view Region Selection, Header

Page 93 - ROW SHUTOFF

170 • AreaShows the area harvested for the current region.• Wet WeightShows the actual weight that has been harvested in the region.• Dry BushelsDis

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171 HARVESTHARVEST SETUP TABSPressing the Harvest button at the Setup Screentakes you to the Grain Harvest Configuration Tab. This tab is shown in f

Page 95 - OW SHUTOFF LOOK-AHEAD NUMBERS

172 3. Follow the Wizard’s instructionsThe Wizard’s instructions will guide you through the necessary steps to create a configuration that includes

Page 96 - HYDRAULIC SEED RATE CONTROL

173 HARVEST2. Press the Calibrate Distance button, and the Speed Sensor Calibration wizard appears, as shown.3. From here, follow the on-screen wi

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174 CAUTION: Do not change settings from the default value of 4 without specific instruction from Technical Support.GPS OffsetsAfter completing the

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175 HARVESTNote: When a header is removed, all data in the regions and configurations using that header are deleted.HEADER SETTINGSUnder the Header

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176 3. Set Stop HeightSelect the correct crop type from the list box. Raise or lower the header to the height where you would like to have the area

Page 100 - Variation” on page 95

177 HARVEST• Press the Add button to add a crop.• Press the on-screen keyboard to edit or rename existing crops.• Press the Wrench button to access

Page 101 - STEPPER SEED RATE CONTROL

7 GENERALFuse Installation and Replacement CAUTION: The fuse is to be placed in the fuse holder in-line with the battery power cable and used with d

Page 102 - Auxiliary Tab

178 PRE-HARVEST CHECKLISTCalibration SequencePerform Harvest Calibrations in the following order:1. Distance (Speed Sensor) CalibrationThis calibra

Page 103 - PLANTING

179 HARVESTTemperature CalibrationA Temperature Calibration only needs to be performed once per season. Changing this calibration will affect previo

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180 four and six calibration loads. You can complete a weight calibration at any time during the season; however it is recommended that you calibrat

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181 HARVEST12. Select Crop to CalibratePress the Grain Harvest buttonand then go to the Calibration Tab, as shown. Use the drop-down menu to select

Page 106 - PRIMING SEED RATE METERS

182 18. Examine Error PercentageWhen the calibration is finished, a screen appears, stating “Full Calibration Complete.” Examine the error percenta

Page 107 - TROUBLESHOOTING

183 HARVEST3. Press Show Cal NumbersPress the Show Cal Numbers button, and the Weight Calibration Numbers Screen appears, as shown.• On the left-ha

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184 DIAGNOSTICSPressing the Harvest Display Item on the Harvest Screen summons the Harvest Diagnostics screens that pertain to your configuration (F

Page 109 - DIAGNOSTICS

185 APPENDIXAPPENDIXAPPENDIX• This Appendix contains the following:““Company Warranty Statement” on page 186System Diagrams Reference” on page 185•

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186 • .msfThe .msf (Management Setup File ) file format allows the display to import Grower and Field information from SMS software via a Compact Fl

Page 111 - APPLICATION

187 APPENDIXSERVICE AND SUPPORTYour display was designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind. This manual has been provided to help familiarize

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8 An on-screen Keyboard is made available when appropriate for use during all setup processes. Press the keyboard button to access the on-screen tex

Page 115 - CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

189 INDEXIndexAa+ heading 44a+ pattern 44A-B button 42AB line 37within SmartPath 41A-B/SmartPath toggle 42active line cycle button 41actual rate 79,

Page 116 - SPEED INPUT SETTINGS

190 import 12inner 22outer 22pause 22start 22type 22boundary files 12boundary offset 22brightness 13browse filesmemory tabbrowse files 14bushels per

Page 117 - AUXILIARY INPUT SETTINGS

191 INDEXgeneral tab 13language selection 14memory tab 14operating unitsconsolemetric 14restore backup 14volume 13console button 13contact person 10

Page 118 - Fence Row Nozzle Indicators

192 differential source 27, 29differential status 31diffferential 31direct injection 140controller settings 142diagnostics 146factory calibration 14

Page 119 - AUTOSWATH

193 INDEXfield information 12field noteadd 16field notes 16arrow buttons 16change icon 16view map markers 23field operation wizard 17operating confi

Page 120 - VEHICLE TAB

194 add 10delete 10edit 10wrench button 10grower tab 10GSA 29, 31GSV 29, 31guidance 35guidance button 37guidance control 35operator presence alarm 3

Page 121 - GPS OFFSETS

195 INDEXpwm gain 86rate not responding threshold 86rate not responding time 86response threshold 86shaft speed cal 85valve response 1 86valve respo

Page 122 - IMPLEMENT TAB

196 troubleshooting 154liquid product controlservo settings 123liquid product controllerserial number 131load pattern 43shift pattern 44load pattern

Page 123 - CONTROLLER TAB

197 INDEXnew pattern button 38, 40new pattern screen 38NMEAignore NMEA checksum 28, 30output parity 28NMEA messages 29, 31GGA 29, 31GLL 29, 31GSA 29

Page 124 - PRODUCT TAB

9 SETUPSETUPSETUPSYSTEM FUNCTIONALITYPrior to setup, most of the functionality of the display is not available until the basic setup process is comp

Page 125 - PRODUCT OPTIONS

198 pattern files 35pause 47pause boundary 22pause button 47PDOP 32pivot 45arc length 46radius 46shift by distance 45shift by nearest row 46shift by

Page 126 - TANK MIX SETUP

199 INDEXrenaming configurations 67resetconfirm 43reset button 43reset legendlegend settingsreset legend 21reset pattern 43reset to defaults 27, 30,

Page 127 - MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

200 shp file 134loading 134smart button 42smartpath 40A-B button 42AB line 41AB lines 42active line cycle button 41all area covered 42base path 41ch

Page 128 - MASTER SWITCH USAGE

201 INDEXmax meter speed 90minimum allowable ground speed 90stop height 176summary 23swath section offsets 63, 73edit 110swath width 169, 170switch

Page 129 - ONTROL VALVE SETTINGS

202 view operation summary button 9volume 13VTG 29, 31Wweight 177, 182weight calbrationlinear calibration 181weight calibration 180, 182error percen

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10 • View Operation Summary buttonOpens the Select Summary screen, where you can select different configuration settings for Seasons, Grower, Farm,

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11 SETUPImporting an .MSF FileA Management Setup File (.msf) is a file format that allows the display to import Grower and Field information from de

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12 FIELD MANAGEMENT TABA field consists of one or more outer boundaries. Each outer boundary can contain one or more inner boundaries used to define

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13 SETUPBoundary Import1. To import a boundary from the external data card, press Import. The File Selection screen appears, as shown.2. Select th

Page 134 - Allowabl

14 • Time ZoneUse the drop-down menu to select your time zone.• Country/Language SelectionUse the drop-down menu to select the language.• Operating

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15 SETUPFEATURES TABUnlock codes are unique to the serial number of each display and the feature registration number. You must supply these numbers

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16 • UpgradeMakes necessary upgrades to all the modules’ firmware while the display’s firmware is upgraded.• ImportImports any firmware stored on th

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17 SETUPSTART FIELD OPERATIONYou can start field operations after setting up a Grower, Farm and Field; and then creating an operating configuration.

Page 138 - DESCRIPTION

iii TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of ContentsGeneralIntroduction and Company Profile ...

Page 139 - SPECIFIC SETUP

18 RUN TIME ENVIRONMENT: MAP SCREENThe appearance of the map screen varies, depending upon which operation you are performing. As examples, typical

Page 140 - MAP SCREEN: ZOOM DETAIL

19 SETUPAutoSwath - ON AutoSwath - OFF Area Logging Status Button. This button appears for configurations that do not use rate contro

Page 141 - APPLICATION MAP SCREEN ITEMS

20 The Engage icon shows that the OnTrac2 autosteer system is on, off, or off but ready to engage. The appearance of this icon displays the followin

Page 142 - RATE SCREEN: CONTAINER LEVEL

21 SETUPPress the center of the Map Screen, and four arrow icons appears around the vehicle icon. An example of one of these arrow buttons is shown

Page 143 - Tank Alarms

22 • Color SchemeThe color scheme can be modified by using the drop down list. • Reset LegendResets the legend to the default settings.• Automatic L

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23 SETUPVIEW BOUNDARYAt the Boundary Creation screen, you can press the View button to open the File Selection screen, where you can view all field

Page 145 - Spreader Control

24 Select SummaryIf you have performed more than one operation for a field, the Select Summary Screen appears. Use the center-right drop-down menu t

Page 146 - Loading Prescriptions

25 SETUPDISPLAYThe Display screen shows generalized diagnostic information about the display, including display temperature, as well as display and

Page 148 - LIQUID APPLICATION CONTROL

27 GPSGPSGPSDuring your field operation, the GPS icon/button in the upper left-hand side of the Map Screen should appear as green, which means you a

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iv Module Firmware Management... 15Field Notes ...

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28 • Ignore NMEA ChecksumCheck this to ignore intermittent GPS message errors.OMNISTAR SETTINGSPressing the Wrench button on the GPS General Tab ope

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29 GPS• GPS Pos. Rate (Hz)Represents the cycles per second (shown in Hz) that the display receives position information from the receiver. (This is

Page 152 - RATE ERROR ALARM THRESHOLD

30 • Reset to DefaultsPress the Reset button to restore the receiver settings to the factory default. This will remove all custom settings.Note: Di

Page 153 - DIRECT INJECTION

31 GPSFrom this screen the user can adjust GPS output. The screen is the same for both Port A and Port B. • Output Baud RateDisplays the speed at wh

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32 GPS INFORMATION - SECOND SCREEN • UTC Time UTC is an acronym for Coordinated Universal Time, a high-precision atomic time standard that defines l

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33 GPS- If the Fast Update Rate is ON, then your receiver is capable of outputting an update rate faster than 1 Hz per second.- If the Fast Update R

Page 156 - CALIBRATING AN INJECTION PUMP

34 • NTRIP StatusDisplays NTRIP connection; either Connected or Disconnected.• Cellular StatusDisplays status of ParaDyme cellular modem; either Con

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35 GUIDANCEGUIDANCEGUIDANCEThe Guidance Tab, located on the GPS screen, includes some general settings for the on-screen lightbar and L160 External

Page 158 - INJECTION DIAGNOSTICS

36 • Remove AllThis will remove all guidance pattern files from the display’s internal memory.LIGHTBAR SETTINGSTo adjust lightbar settings, press th

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37 GUIDANCE• (D) Map Icon (Perspective View)• AB LineThe AB Line is a line that runs between Point A and Point B.In most cases, the AB Line is the r

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v TABLE OF CONTENTSCreate an AB Line Within a SmartPath Pass...41Choose Existing Lines Within SmartPath ...

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38 New AB PatternUse the following procedure to create a new pattern. The following example explains how to create an AB line. Note: Pattern option

Page 162 - Fan Settings

39 GUIDANCEAdditionally, the point marker box changes its appearance, so that the letter changes from Set A to Set B, however the Set B button appea

Page 163 - NORAC UC5 SETUP

40 SmartPath The SmartPath pattern is designed to give guidance from any previously-driven pass. This is used in irregular-shaped and terraced field

Page 164 - Minimum Height Settings

41 GUIDANCE6. Turn Around.After you turn around on your first pass, the system guidance will follow a maroon-colored line parallel to your previous

Page 165 - ORAC UC5 RUN TIME ENVIRONMENT

42 Once the AB line is created you can switch between the AB line and SmartPath patterns by pressing the AB/SmartPath toggle. A-B/SmartPath Toggle•

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43 GUIDANCESave PatternYou can save a pattern (.pat file) to the display's internal memory to the current field by using the following procedur

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44 2. Select a PatternThe Load Pattern screen appears, as shown. Select and highlight the desired pattern. If the pattern you selected was an AB Li

Page 168

45 GUIDANCEPivotUse the Pivot pattern for a field that is irrigated using a center-pivot. With this pattern, you can drive concentric circles around

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46 - A radius of at least two swath widths.- An arc length of at least two swath widths.• You can shift to the nearest row by going to the Guidance

Page 170 - BATTERY POWER PIN-OUTS

47 GUIDANCENote: Guidance extends beyond the end of curved swaths. This makes it possible to get LED guidance back onto the swath if the vehicle dr

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vi Implement Offsets ... 63PlantingRun Time Environ

Page 172 - VACUUM SWITCH PIN OUTS

48 - Area Count generates the next pass, based on coverage area of the previous pass. The display must be logging coverage data in order to generate

Page 173 - GRANULAR)

49 GUIDANCEONTRAC2 SETUP TASKSUpon installation of the OnTrac2 hardware, you must set up a new configuration using the OnTrac2 guidance feature, by

Page 174 - MISCELLANEOUS

50 4. Enter Antenna Forward/Behind OffsetUse the numeric keypad to enter the antenna Forward/Behind position. Press the blue right-arrow button to

Page 175 - Controller Settings

51 GUIDANCE2. Press EditPress the Edit button, and a second Vehicle Settings screen appears, as shown.3. Adjust Settings, if necessaryAt the Vehic

Page 176 - Flow Monitor Warning

52 Calibrating OnTrac2 Calibration of the OnTrac2 should be performed after you install it on your vehicle. This calibration procedure consists of f

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53 GUIDANCE6. Wheel RotatingAs you drive forward, your wheel will begin to rotate. Press the Wheel Rotating button when this happens. The Disengage

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54 Drive UnitThe Drive Unit Tab displays the following information:Status• EngagedShows the OnTrac2 system is actively attempting to turn the steeri

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55 GUIDANCEONTRAC2 ADVANCED TABThe Advanced Tab is where you can back up and restore all of your OnTrac2 data.Note: OnTrac2 data is stored in inter

Page 180 - MAP SCREEN: FLOW DELAY

56 • TuningThe Tuning process is where you can adjust individual settings for Steering, Heading and Cross-Track Error. For more information, see “

Page 181 - HARVEST SCREEN DISPLAY ITEMS

57 GUIDANCE• Heading AggressivenessHow accurately the OnTrac2 system’s will control the heading or the direction of the vehicle when on the AB line.

Page 182 - “Diagnostics” on page 184

vii TABLE OF CONTENTSControl Valve Settings - PWM ...86Control Valve Settings - Servo

Page 183 - HARVEST SETUP TABS

58 SteeringMotor Aggressiveness adjusts how aggressively Steering turns the steering wheel left and right. The higher Motor Aggressiveness is set, t

Page 184

59 GUIDANCECross TrackCross Track Error also does two things:- First, it adjusts the volume at which Cross Track talks to Steering. - Second, it adj

Page 186 - HEADER TAB

61 TILLAGETILLAGETILLAGERUN TIME ENVIRONMENT: MAP SCREENThe screen shown is for a Tillage configuration. In order for you to view the Map screen, yo

Page 187 - CALIBRATE HEADER SENSOR

62 3. Press the Add button.4. The Operating Configuration Wizard appears. Follow the wizard’s instructions to complete the configuration.Configura

Page 188 - CROPS TAB

63 TILLAGENote: Accuracy when measuring for a specific setting is essential to ensure proper machine performance.HITCH TAB SETTINGSThe Hitch Tab is

Page 190 - PRE-HARVEST CHECKLIST

65 PLANTINGPLANTINGPLANTINGRUN TIME ENVIRONMENT: MAP SCREENThe screens shown in this section are for a Planting configuration. In order for you to v

Page 191 - Grain Weight Calibration

66 • (A) Total Acres• (B) GPS Status• (C) Map Options• (D) Home• (E) Map View• (F) Vehicle Icon• (G) Implement Icon• (H) Ground Speed(I) Logging Sta

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67 PLANTING This Tab is shown in front of four other tabs: Vehicle, Implement, Controller and Product.• Configuration TabThe Configuration Tab is wh

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viii Vehicle Tab... 108GPS Offsets...

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68 4. The Operating Configuration Wizard appears, as shown. From here, follow the Wizard’s instructions to create a configuration that includes Veh

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69 PLANTINGCONFIGURATION SETTINGS: EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATIONThe Equipment Configuration screen displays the Implement and Controller information. The

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70 4. From here, follow the on-screen wizard’s instructions to complete the distance calibration procedure.AUXILIARY INPUT SETTINGS (SWITCH MAPPING

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71 PLANTING• Control ModuleSpecifies the function of your DirectCommand or Planting Row Shutoff.(For example, Seed Clutch).• ChannelSelect the chann

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72 AutoSwath NotesTo use AutoSwath for planting operations, you are required to use a 5 Hz or higher GPS output rate. AutoSwath control will not all

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73 PLANTINGThese settings are used by mapping, product control, and Automatic Swath Control.Press the GPS Offsets button to view Antenna and Hitch T

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74 IMPLEMENT TABIndividual implements are set up and configured from the Implement Tab. The Implement List displays all previously-configured implem

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75 PLANTING• AddPress to add a new controller. A wizard will walk you through setting up the controller.• Keyboard ButtonPress to edit the name of a

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76 Note: When deleting a product all data using it will be deleted.PRODUCT OPTIONSTo add or import a product, press the Add button located on the P

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77 PLANTING1. Select Product and TypeSelect the Product and Type from the drop-down menus.2. Select UnitsSelect the units of the product.3. Follo

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ix TABLE OF CONTENTSContainer Alarm Screen...131Rate Screen: Liquid Flow/Pres

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78 • Planter Row Shutoff functionsbeginning on “Row Shutoff” on page 81• Hydraulic Seed Rate Control functionsbeginning on “Hydraulic Seed Rate Cont

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79 PLANTING• (A) Total Acres• (B) GPS Status• (C) Map Options• (D) Home• (E) Map View• (F) Rate Button• (G) Vehicle Icon• (H) Implement Icon• (I) Gr

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80 • (A) Active RateNote: In some conditions, the Actual Rate may increment slower than the Target Rate, or its numeric values may vary before matc

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81 PLANTING2. Choose an .irx (prescription) file from the names list. Press the checkmark box when complete.3. Once selected, the Prescription but

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82 5. Enter Number of Implement SectionsUse the up and down arrows to enter the number of clutch sections, and press the blue right-arrow button to

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83 PLANTINGNote: The Clutch Module Configuration must match the actual number of clutch sections on the planter. Otherwise, you will see a message

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84 • If you suspect the results are incorrect, then adjust the appropriate look-ahead setting one-tenth (.1) second per trial. When making changes t

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85 PLANTING5. Select ControllerSelect an existing controller from the drop-down menu, or press the New button and use the Controller Setup Wizard t

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86 Control Valve Settings - PWM• Control ValveSetting determines the type of control valve being used for the hydraulic motor. Choices include PWM o

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87 PLANTINGHydraulic Seed Controller Settings for Specific PlanterJohn Deere Planters• Control Valve Configuration — PWM• PWM Frequency — 175• PWM G

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