Ag-leader Compass Manual User Manual

Operators ManualFirmware Version 5.4Ag Leader PN 4003964-ENG Rev. C

2 Firmware Version 5.4ph: (515) 232-5363fax: (515) 232-3595e-mail: [email protected]: This display has an internal lithium coin cell batt

92 Firmware Version 5.4Motor Aggressiveness — determines how aggressively the motor engages.Heading Aggressiveness — determines how aggressively th

93 GUIDANCE• Paths Between Tramlines - use to enter the number of passes between tramlines.• Paths to Start Field - use to enter the number of

94 Firmware Version 5.4

95 GUIDANCEONTRAC2+GUIDANCEONTRAC2+To ensure proper AutoSteer Operation make sure your GPS source is setup properly.Complete the following steps to

96 Firmware Version 5.4VEHICLEPress: Vehicle buttonSelect the desired vehicle configuration procedure button:create and calibrate a new vehiclemana

97 GUIDANCEONTRAC2+• Track Vehicle - Center of tracks• Articulated Tractor - Pivot point of vehicle• Combine/Swather - Front AxlePress .8. Enter A

98 Firmware Version 5.4EDITSelect VehiclePress: Vehicle button > Manage Vehicle button > Select Vehicle > Edit buttonSelect the vehicle fr

99 GUIDANCEONTRAC2+Export profile to a USB drive1. Insert a USB drive into the display.2. Select the vehicle you want to export, and press Export

100 Firmware Version 5.4• OnTrac2 ECU Tilt Zero Measurements 1 and 2: The ECU has a tilt sensor in it to help take into account side hills and bump

101 GUIDANCEONTRAC2+5. When the vehicle's draw bar reaches the flag, stop the vehicle, place it in park, turn off the AutoSteer system, and e

3 GENERALABOUT THIS MANUALCAN BUS TECHNOLOGYThis system uses Controller Area Network (CAN) technology. CAN systems are comprised of individual modu

102 Firmware Version 5.4STEERING COMPONENTSPress: Vehicle button > Steering ComponentsThis screen enables you to adjust steering components. The

103 GUIDANCEONTRAC2+3. Use the Steering Command buttons to send the various commands to the MDU. Observe that the steering wheel behaves according

104 Firmware Version 5.4MANAGE SETTINGSPress: System button > Manage Settings buttonThe Manage Settings screen enables you to:• Save or delete t

105 GUIDANCEONTRAC2+DatabaseThe database contains all the vehicle and system parameter data required for system operation. A backup of the database

106 Firmware Version 5.4The Accessories menu is used to activate or deactivate optional sensors. Currently only the remote engaged switch is availa

107 GUIDANCEONTRAC2+• GPS Mode parameter — current GPS mode of the receiver.• PDOP (Positional Dilution of Precision) — measure of the strength of

108 Firmware Version 5.4

109 APPENDIXAPPENDIX APPENDIXSYSTEM DIAGRAMS REFERENCETo view detailed system diagrams for various machine configurations, go to the Support tab of

110 Firmware Version 5.4LEGACY FILE FORMATSBOUNDARY AND GUIDELINE FILE TYPES• .ibyBoundary file format. Boundary files are created at the Boundary

111 APPENDIXpersonnel constitutes fraud. Ag Leader is not responsible for any damage or loss incurred as a result of access to the locked-down feat

4 Firmware Version 5.4CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUALCAUTIONS AND WARNINGSThe operators manual uses the following text formatting schemes to call a

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113 INDEXIndexAAB/smartpath toggle 83active line cycle 84adaptive curve 78area count 85heading change 85heading threshold 85new pass 85adaptive pat

114 Firmware Version 5.4shift by distanc 81shift by distance 91shift by rows 81, 91smart tab 85smartpath 82active line cycle 84all area covered 85b

5 GENERALABOUT THIS MANUAL3. Use the Adobe Reader’s search function. While viewing this manual online in PDF format, press the CTRL+F buttons on y

6 Firmware Version 5.4

7 GENERALINSTALLATIONGENERALINSTALLATIONINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSAll machine installation and mounting kits are shipped with instructions specific

8 Firmware Version 5.4CONNECTING THE SYSTEM• • (A) Display• (B) RAM Base• (C) RAM Arm• (D) Base• (E) Receiver• (F) Receiver Cable• (G) Display Cabl

9 GENERALINSTALLATION An on-screen Numeric Keypad is made available for changing configuration settings and calibration numbers. Press the keypad b

10 Firmware Version 5.4

11 SETUPCONFIGURATIONSETUPSETUPCONFIGURATIONINITIAL STARTUPAn Initial Setup wizard is presented on startup.Once the wizard is completed, it is not

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12 Firmware Version 5.4LOCATION SPECIFIC SETUP1. LanguagePress to continue.2. Unit SystemImperial or MetricPress to continue.3. Date and TimeS

13 SETUPCONFIGURATIONIMPORT SETUPPress “Import Setup” button then to continue.Select desired setup file from directory. Press to accept the set

14 Firmware Version 5.4IMPORT SETUPPress “Import Setup” button then to continue.Select desired setup file from directory.Press to accept the se

15 SETUPCONFIGURATIONUse the scroll bar to find the file you wish to import.When a setup file is created it is saved in a folder titled with the di

16 Firmware Version 5.4DISPLAY BUTTONPress: Home button > Display buttonThe Display screen contains the following tabs:• General tabdisplays set

17 SETUPCONFIGURATIONCAUTION: Do not use any sharp objects to operate the touch screen or the display may be damaged.• Time ZoneUse the drop-down m

18 Firmware Version 5.4Unlocking FeaturesThe Features Tab is where you can enter unlock codes. Unlock codes are unique to the serial number of each

19 SETUPCONFIGURATION• About buttonDisplays product licensing information and copyright information.• Log FilesThese settings allow you to copy you

20 Firmware Version 5.4

21 SETUPMANAGEMENT SETUPSETUPMANAGEMENT SETUPEVENTSEvents are used to track field operations. New events can be created at anytime and therefore a

iii TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of ContentsGeneralAbout this ManualIntroduction and Company Profile...

22 Firmware Version 5.4Choose Pattern and set Pattern Options.Press Check button to continue.Map screen will appear and user can begin operation.Ma

23 SETUPMANAGEMENT SETUPThe Field Operation Wizard: Event Selection screen allows the operator to pick a previously created event.Advanced Function

24 Firmware Version 5.4The Event selection dialog now shows Grower and Field of each Event.MANAGEMENT BUTTONPress: Home button > Management (Bar

25 SETUPMANAGEMENT SETUPFarm and Field In the display, farms are subdivided into fields. You can associate Field names with a particular Grower. If

26 Firmware Version 5.4• Clear Bounds buttonPress to center the map on the current GPS position.Note: The Clear Bounds feature is particularly use

27 SETUPMANAGEMENT SETUP• USB Export buttonTo export a boundary to the USB drive, highlight the correct field in the Farm/Field list and press the

28 Firmware Version 5.4Management Setup screen - User tab allows user to add, modify, or delete users from the display.Add a UserPress: Home button

29 SETUPMANAGEMENT SETUPPress: Home button > Management (Barn) button > User tab > Select Specific User > Setup (wrench) buttonGeneral

30 Firmware Version 5.4PERMISSION LEVEL FOR OPERATORSFull PermissionProvides full access to features and functionality on the map and home screen.

31 SETUPMANAGEMENT SETUPA User can be setup as an Operator and Manager to have the same access as a Manager.Setup and USB buttons are locked for Op

iv Firmware Version 5.4Advanced tab... 18Managemen

32 Firmware Version 5.43. Enter password. Press .Now have access to the setup menu.• FORGOTTEN PASSWORDSWhen a Manager forgets his password he wo

33 SETUPMANAGEMENT SETUPThe businesses are displayed in lists, with the Active business displayed in bold face type. All new data is logged to the

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35 SETUPFIELD OPERATIONSSETUPFIELD OPERATIONSAfter you have created an Event, the Home screen will appear.Operator button - Allows user to select a

36 Firmware Version 5.4Map button - opens the map screenOPERATOR LOG OUTPress: Home button > Operator: button > Logout buttonUsers that are b

37 SETUPFIELD OPERATIONSON OFFThe Engage icon shows that the autosteer system is on, off, or off but ready to engage. The appearance of this icon d

38 Firmware Version 5.4The Device Information button opens screens that display Device Information, Memory, Display, and display diagnostics. Note:

39 SETUPFIELD OPERATIONSMAPPING TOOLBOXAt the upper left hand side of the Map screen is the Mapping Toolbox. Press any of the four buttons on the t

40 Firmware Version 5.4Press . Select the reference map you want to use.Reference Map Wizard displays each operation performed in field, filtered

41 SETUPFIELD OPERATIONSMarker SetsPressing allows operator to create, name, and delete marker sets.Markers• Press to add a marker.• Press to

v TABLE OF CONTENTSEdit Headlands ...45Headland Alarm Setti

42 Firmware Version 5.4 On the Boundary Options screen, you can Import Boundaries, Export Boundaries, and Clear All Boundaries.Pressing on the Bo

43 SETUPFIELD OPERATIONS5. During the creation of a boundary, the Pause/Resume button and Stop button appear at the top of the Field tab.6. Press

44 Firmware Version 5.4Headland TypesAll-AroundOffset Implement Width - number of implement widths used to set the headland widthOffset Distance -

45 SETUPFIELD OPERATIONS5. Save, Resume, or Discard• Save-a. Press Save button-b. Default name is time and date. Press to change name.-c. Press

46 Firmware Version 5.4Headland Alarm SettingsPress Headland Alarm Settings button. Alert Distance - distance from approaching headland at which

47 SETUPFIELD OPERATIONSSetup Map ScreenTopography screenNew Survey button - press to create a new elevation surveyAdd to Selected button - press t

48 Firmware Version 5.4If you have RTK GPS reception, you are allowed to collect an elevation survey. This will allow you to collect the Lat/Long a

49 SETUPFIELD OPERATIONSIf at any point during collection your gps correction status changes out of RTK fixed, logging will be suspended, if you re

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51 SETUPEXTERNAL DRIVESETUPEXTERNAL DRIVEEXTERNAL STORAGE OPERATIONSThe External Storage Operations button is where you can copy your field data; u

vi Firmware Version 5.4 GuidanceGuidanceGuidance/Steering Control...

52 Firmware Version 5.4• Marker Sets and MarkersNote: Do not use the IBK to “clone” a display. Use AGSETUP..AGDATA• Includes all the necessary dat

53 SETUPEXTERNAL DRIVE• Equipment Used• Products Used• Marks Logged• Boundaries• Guidance Patterns• Flexible export options• Will be able to export

54 Firmware Version 5.4 Press to Export All Log filesExport All Log Files

55 SETUPDEVICESSETUPDEVICESDEVICE INFORMATIONPressing on the Device Information button, located in the upper right corner of the display, opens the

56 Firmware Version 5.4

57 SETUPVIRTUAL TERMINALSETUPVIRTUAL TERMINALThe display is compatible with the ISO 11783 (ISOBUS) Virtual Terminal Standard. This enables support

58 Firmware Version 5.4• Use 480 Mask SizeChecking this box sets the display mask size from 600 pixels to 480 pixels. Some ISOBUS ECUs have problem

59 SETUPVIRTUAL TERMINALAuxiliary Assign implement functions to ISO compatible inputs.Clear Virtual TerminalAllows operator to clear the Object Poo

60 Firmware Version 5.4VT ALARMS AND TROUBLE CODESIf the display receives an active trouble code, the Virtual Terminal Alarm (A) will appear in the

61 SETUPVIRTUAL TERMINAL

vii TABLE OF CONTENTSTramlines ...92OnTrac2+A

62 Firmware Version 5.4

63 GPS GPSGPSGPS BUTTONDuring your field operation, the GPS (satellite) button in the upper left-hand side of the Status Bar should appear as green

64 Firmware Version 5.4• Note: If using OmniSTAR, see “OmniSTAR Settings” on page 65.• Differential SourceSelect choice of WAAS/EGNOS, Satellite (

65 GPSOMNISTAR SETTINGSOmniSTAR (Differential Source drop-down menu)Press: Home button > GPS button > Receiver Setup (wrench) button > Omn

66 Firmware Version 5.4• FrequencyIn the Frequency drop-down list box, select the geographic region where you are located. If you wish to enter a C

67 GPSNote: The use of OmniSTAR® differential requires purchase of a subscription from OmniSTAR. Settings related to using satellite differential

68 Firmware Version 5.4The Serial Port Settings screen is the place where you can adjust GPS output. The appearance of the Serial Port Settings scr

69 GPS- ASAP represents a Hz value of more than 1.• NMEA MessagesThese checkboxes represent various communication protocols or formats that have be

70 Firmware Version 5.4• GPS Speed• Position RateThe frequency that the receiver is sending the display your position in longitude and latitude (GG

71 GPS• Correction AgeThe length of time since the GPS receiver has obtained its last update.Note: The age of the DGPS corrections (as delivered t

viii Firmware Version 5.4COPYRIGHT NOTICE... 111SERVICE AND S

72 Firmware Version 5.4• Receiver ID• Firmware Version• Serial Number• e-Dif Subscription• GLONASSGPS INFORMATION - OMNISTAR TABPress: GPS (satelli

73 GPSGPS INFORMATION - NTRIP or Press: GPS (satellite) button > GeoSteer tab or ParaDyme• NTRIP ConnectConnects the display to the NTRIP correc

74 Firmware Version 5.42500 RTK SETUPPress: Home button > GPS button > Receiver Setup (wrench) button• Differential SourceSelect RTK for RTK

75 GUIDANCE GUIDANCEGUIDANCEGUIDANCE/STEERING CONTROLSETUPPress: Home button > GPS button• Manual GuidanceSelect this to perform guidance by lig

76 Firmware Version 5.4Press: Home button > GPS button > Lightbar Settings button• LED SpacingEnter the distance represented by each square o

77 GUIDANCEPress: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > New Pattern button > Straight Pattern SelectionSystem defaults pattern

78 Firmware Version 5.4ADAPTIVE CURVEUse the Adaptive Curve pattern to follow gentle contours in the field, or when you need to avoid obstacles (B)

79 GUIDANCEPress: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Setup (wrench) button > Adaptive Curve tab• You can adjust the degree h

80 Firmware Version 5.4 return to the Map screen.Create AB line using 2 points• Press to mark point A. A green ball appears on the map screen whe

81 GUIDANCEPress . You will automatically return to the Map screen.Create AB line using driven path• Position one wheel of the vehicle in a pivot

1 GENERALABOUT THIS MANUALGENERALGENERALABOUT THIS MANUALINTRODUCTION AND COMPANY PROFILEABOUT USWelcome to the Ag Leader Technology family. Ag Lea

82 Firmware Version 5.43. Steer the vehicle so that you center the green lights in the lightbar as you drive forward along the path.Note: To work

83 GUIDANCE• Press to load an AB line.• Press to edit the name of an AB line.• Press to delete an AB line.You can create up to 20 different AB

84 Firmware Version 5.4 As you continue using the SmartPath, the map screen will display three lines:• (A) The Base Path Appears as a black line, i

85 GUIDANCETo adjust this setting, press the Guidance Options button on the Guidance Tab. The Guidance Options screen appears. Press the Smart Tab.

86 Firmware Version 5.4MANAGE PATTERNSSPATIAL SORTPress: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > New Pattern buttonSpatial Sort allo

87 GUIDANCEREMOVE PATTERN/REMOVE ALL PATTERNSTo remove a pattern from the display memory, first press the Manage Patterns button on the Guidance Ta

88 Firmware Version 5.4The Pattern Cycle Button allows the user to easily cycle between patterns with a single button press. Patterns will cycle in

89 GUIDANCEPAUSEPress: Map button > Guidance tab (in Mapping Toolbox) > Setup (wrench) button > Pause buttonThe Pause button allows your d

90 Firmware Version 5.4 Nudge allows you to adjust the swaths by a specified distance.Small Nudge (single arrow) shown on left.Large Nudge setting

91 GUIDANCEShift moves all of the swaths by a specified distance to the left or right, (including the AB line). The swaths can be shifted by a dist