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Operators Manual Firmware Version 5.4 Ag Leader PN 4002722 Rev. G ...

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Firmware Version 5.4 ...

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iii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Table of Contents General About this Manual Introduction and Company Profile ............................................................................1 Display.............................................................

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iv Firmware Version 5.4 Display tab........................................................................................................ 18 Features tab ............................................................................................

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v T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Setup Event............................................................................................................45 Field Finder ..........................................................................................

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vi Firmware Version 5.4 Speed Input Settings.............................................................................................. 72 Calibrate Distance .......................................................................................

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vii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Satellite Plot...............................................................................................103 GPS Information - Receiver Tab.....................................................................103 GPS ...

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viii Firmware Version 5.4 Save ............................................................................................................... 120 Pause ...............................................................................................

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ix T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Planting Create Planting Configuration Create Equipment Configuration ..........................................................................145 AutoSwath Row Shutoff.......................................................

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x Firmware Version 5.4 Legend Setup............................................................................................ 170 Application Liquid Rate Control Create Configuration ...............................................................

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xi T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Servo Control Valve Settings (By Manufacturer) ............................................198 Liquid Servo Settings Description ...................................................................202 Liquid PWM Control Va...

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xii Firmware Version 5.4 Controller Settings: Direct Injection Pump Calibration .............................. 223 Pump Calibration Setting..................................................................... 223 Rate Response Warning..............

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xiii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Linear Actuator/Clutch Settings .................................................................253 Actuator/Clutch Logic................................................................................255 Fertilizer B...

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xiv Firmware Version 5.4 Load Configuration ......................................................................................... 278 Manual Moisture Setting ........................................................................... 279 Map...

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1 G ENERAL A BOUT THIS M ANUAL GENERAL GENERAL ABOUT THIS MANUAL INTRODUCTION AND COMPANY PROFILE ABOUT US Welcome to the Ag Leader Technology family. Ag Leader Technology, Inc. is the global leader in yield monitor and precision farming syst...

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2 Firmware Version 5.4 ph: (515) 232-5363 fax: (515) 232-3595 e-mail: [email protected] CAUTION: This display has an internal lithium coin cell battery that is good for the life of the product and does not need to be replaced. There is a risk ...

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3 G ENERAL A BOUT THIS M ANUAL USB FLASH DRIVE Display kits include a USB Flash Drive which you can use to save and transfer your data in and out of the display. COLOR TOUCH SCREEN The display features a color touch screen display. The touch ...

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4 Firmware Version 5.4 product feature additions or enhancements. These optional software updates may have an additional fee associated with them. AUTOMATED MODULE FIRMWARE UPGRADE In the display, all display and module firmware upgrades are pack...

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5 G ENERAL A BOUT THIS M ANUAL Links to web sites are shown in blue, italicized, and underlined text, as in the following example: To view the web site, go to: www.agleader.com. VIEWING THIS MANUAL ONLINE This operators manual can be viewed o...

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6 Firmware Version 5.4 ...

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7 G ENERAL I NSTALLATION GENERAL INSTALLATION DISPLAY HARDWARE • (A) USB media slot Used for data transfer in and out of the display. • (B) speaker The built-in speaker is used for audible warnings. The volume can be adjusted through the d...

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8 Firmware Version 5.4 • The display must be readily accessible to the machine operator. • The display must not obstruct the machine operator's normal driving view. • The display must not interfere with or limit access to any of the exi...

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9 G ENERAL I NSTALLATION FUSE INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Fuse Type: Blade Style (ATO/ATC) Rating: Fuse Holder (orange wire) 5A, 250 VAC Fuse Holder (pink wire) 15A, 250 VAC CAUTION: The fuse is to be placed in the fuse holder in-line with the ...

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10 Firmware Version 5.4 An on-screen Keyboard is made available when appropriate for use during all setup processes. Press the keyboard button to access the on-screen text entry screen. An on-screen Numeric Keypad is made available for chan...

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11 S ETUP C ONFIGURATION SETUP SETUP CONFIGURATION INITIAL STARTUP An Initial Setup wizard is presented on startup. Once the wizard is completed, it is not shown again unless the display memory is cleared. ADVANCED OPTIONS Press “Advanced” b...

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12 Firmware Version 5.4 LOCATION SPECIFIC SETUP 1. Language Press to continue. 2. Unit System Imperial or Metric Press to continue. 3. Date and Time Set to GPS Time and Date requires ZDA NMEA message to be turned on from the GPS receiver. Pr...

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13 S ETUP C ONFIGURATION IMPORT SETUP Press “Import Setup” button then to continue. Select desired setup file from directory. Press to accept the setup and return to Home screen. MULTIPLE DISPLAY SETUP - FIRST DISPLAY Press “Multiple...

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14 Firmware Version 5.4 IMPORT SETUP Press “Import Setup” button then to continue. Select desired setup file from directory. Press to accept the setup and return to Home screen. MULTIPLE DISPLAY SETUP - ADDITIONAL DISPLAY Press “Multip...

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15 S ETUP C ONFIGURATION Use 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 displays serial number _nickname. The file will include a date and have the .agsetup suffix. S...

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16 Firmware Version 5.4 3. Product setup For more information, see “Product tab” on page 22 , as well as the additional configuration information described in each Operations chapter. 4. Select Event For more information, “Setup Event�...

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17 S ETUP C ONFIGURATION • Display tab contains functionality for setting up a Display Owner and making any needed edits to the owner personal information. • Features tab lists unlocks for a particular display. • Advanced tab includes info...

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18 Firmware Version 5.4 • Operating Units Select either Imperial or Metric. • Enable Video Enables input from up to four video cameras. • ISOBUS Settings Enables Virtual Terminal and Task Controller Must be unlocked DISPLAY TAB Press: Home b...

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19 S ETUP C ONFIGURATION Unlocking Features The Features Tab is where you can enter unlock codes. Unlock codes are unique to the serial number of each display and the feature registration number. You must supply these numbers to your dealer wh...

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20 Firmware Version 5.4 Use / to specify a length of time that you wish the display to remain powered up in standby mode after the vehicle power has been shut down. Note: When the time you specified in Key Switch Standby is nearly expired, the...

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21 S ETUP C ONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION BUTTON CONFIGURATION TAB Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab The Configuration tab is where you can create, view and change configuration...

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22 Firmware Version 5.4 PRODUCT TAB Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Product tab The Product tab is where you can add, edit. or remove product information. The Product tab is where you can per...

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23 S ETUP C ONFIGURATION Planting Settings • Edit Info button Press to edit the following information for the highlighted product in the Product List. - Manufacturer • Edit Legend button Press to change the legend settings listed below. - Ave...

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24 Firmware Version 5.4 For more information, see “Legend Settings” on page 52 . ...

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25 S ETUP M ANAGEMENT S ETUP SETUP MANAGEMENT SETUP CONFIGURATION SELECTION Note: Configuration Setup is specific to an operation (Guidance, Tillage, Planting, Application, Harvest). Go to the specific operation section in this manual for info...

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26 Firmware Version 5.4 Some Modules Not Detected Configuration can be loaded but is not detecting all the modules associated with the configuration. When loaded, it will not perform the functions of the missing modules. Display is detecting ...

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27 S ETUP M ANAGEMENT S ETUP EVENTS Events are used to track field operations. New events can be created at anytime and therefore a physical field can be broken into many events or recorded under one. An event contains all coverage maps created...

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28 Firmware Version 5.4 Starting an Event 1. Press: Select Event button. Select a Season, Grower, Farm, and Field on the Management Selection screen. Note: This screen does not appear when operating in Events Only mode. Enable Management but...

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29 S ETUP M ANAGEMENT S ETUP The Event Options screen allows operator to change the Event name, Suspend Event, and to Clear Map bounds. Select a Previous Event Press event name on Event bar. Note: This screen does not appear when operating ...

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30 Firmware Version 5.4 MANAGEMENT BUTTON Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Management (Barn) button From this screen the operator can access Grower/Farm/Field, Season, User, and Businesses tabs. GROWER/FARM/FIELD TAB Press: Home ...

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31 S ETUP M ANAGEMENT S ETUP Farm and Field In the display, farms are subdivided into fields. You can associate Field names with a particular Grower. If the display will be used for multiple Growers, enter each Grower business name and assoc...

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32 Firmware Version 5.4 • Clear Bounds button Press to center the map on the current GPS position. Note: The Clear Bounds feature is particularly useful if you have flyer points or have logged a point outside the mappable range of your current...

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33 S ETUP M ANAGEMENT S ETUP SEASON TAB Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Management (Barn) button > Season tab A season is defined as the calendar year that the crop will be harvested. A season has a start and an end date. ...

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34 Firmware Version 5.4 Add a User Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Management (Barn) button > User tab > Plus (+) button 1. Enter first name and/or last name (have to enter a first or last name, recommend entering both) 2...

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35 S ETUP M ANAGEMENT S ETUP General tab • First and Last Name • Set and Clear Password • Applicator License • Memo Phone/Email tab • Home Phone • Mobile Phone • Business Phone • Home Email • Business Email Address tab • Addr...

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36 Firmware Version 5.4 PERMISSION LEVEL FOR OPERATORS Full Permission Provides full access to features and functionality on the map and home screen. A user, set only as an Operator, cannot select a different configuration and cannot access USB o...

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37 S ETUP M ANAGEMENT S ETUP Custom Permission Can allow or deny the following options: • Management screen • Pan/Zoom controls • Legend Toolbox • Marks Toolbox • Boundary Toolbox • Guidance Toolbox • Minimize Toolbox • ...

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38 Firmware Version 5.4 Setup and USB buttons are locked for Operators if a Manager is present in the system. A Manager can access setup menu and USB by pressing button and inputting their password. A User can be setup as an Operator and Manager...

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39 S ETUP M ANAGEMENT S ETUP ACCESSING SETUP MENUS 1. Press Setup (wrench) button. 2. Select Manager from drop-down menu. Press . 3. Enter password. Press . Now have complete access to the setup menus: • Configurations Settings • Grower...

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40 Firmware Version 5.4 Password generator will require the following information: • (A) Display serial number • (B) Major revision - First digit of firmware version • (C) Minor revision - First digit of firmware version after decimal. Exam...

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41 S ETUP M ANAGEMENT S ETUP • Remove button Press to remove a business. ...

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42 Firmware Version 5.4 ...

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43 S ETUP F IELD O PERATIONS SETUP FIELD OPERATIONS A. Operator Selection, see “Operator Selection” on page 43 B. Edit Operator, see “User Setup button” on page 34 C. Operating Configuration, see “Configuration Selection” on page ...

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44 Firmware Version 5.4 2. Choose the operator from drop-down menu. Note: Checkbox will require a password to be entered upon start up of the display. Press . 3. Enter password. Press . The operator will now be selected and permissions active...

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45 S ETUP F IELD O PERATIONS SETUP EVENT You must have already created the following: • A Season , Grower , Farm and Field in Setup Management. For more information, see “Management button” on page 30. • An Operating Configurat...

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46 Firmware Version 5.4 4. Return to Home screen When you complete the steps in the Wizard, you will return to the Home screen. • For information on Run screen operations, see “Run screens” on page 47 . FIELD FINDER If you have an existing...

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47 S ETUP F IELD O PERATIONS RUN SCREENS • (A) Status Bar • (B) On-screen Light bar • (C) Mapping toolbox • (D) Mapping Function tabs • (E) Product Control toolbox • (F) Product tabs • (G) Function buttons • (H) Task bar • (...

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48 Firmware Version 5.4 Note: For more information on the Video screen, see “Video” on page 62. AutoSwath button. Pressing this button turns the AutoSwath feature on and off. When AutoSwath is on, the icon is green; when it is off the icon i...

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49 S ETUP F IELD O PERATIONS Engage - Not Ready Grey with a red circle and slash if the autosteer system is off and unable to engage. Note: For more information, see “Guidance” on page 107. Master Switch Status. This bar shows that the Mast...

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50 Firmware Version 5.4 Vehicle Icon - Zoom to Extent The Vehicle Icon is shown by an arrow inside a circle if the Map screen is viewed in Zoom to Extent. The vehicle appears as a gold-colored triangle if the Map screen is viewed in Zoom Detail. ...

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51 S ETUP F IELD O PERATIONS Map Legend tab Press the Map Legend button at the top of the Mapping Toolbox, and the Legend appears. User can choose between Rate or Coverage using the drop-down menu. Map Options Press the Legend Setup (wrench) ...

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52 Firmware Version 5.4 Select the Autoswath channel to apply the reference map to Not selecting a channel will load the reference map as a visual only Press to complete Reference Map Wizard. Note: Using Reference maps for AutoSwath functionali...

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53 S ETUP F IELD O PERATIONS • Color Scheme The Color Scheme can be modified by using the drop-down list. Choices include the following: - Green-Yellow-Red - Single Hue (blues or greens) - Rainbow • Reset to Default Legend Resets the legend ...

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54 Firmware Version 5.4 • If you have numerous map icons, you can cycle through them by pressing / . • When creating or editing a marker, check the Georeferenced Note button if you wish to add a Field Note that is referenced to the current...

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55 S ETUP F IELD O PERATIONS Boundary Settings Underneath the Boundary Type area, you have the choice of creating either an Outer Boundary or an Inner Boundary. • Outer boundaries delineate the borders of an entire field. • Inner boundar...

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56 Firmware Version 5.4 HEADLANDS Press the Headlands button on the Field tab to access the Headland Options screen. A Field Boundary is required to create a headland. Enable Headlands - use checkbox to turn Headlands functionality on and off A...

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57 S ETUP F IELD O PERATIONS Headland Types All-Around Offset Implement Width - number of implement widths used to set the headland width Offset Distance - distance used to set headland width. Press to accept. Top Bottom Offset Implement Widt...

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58 Firmware Version 5.4 5. Save, Resume, or Discard • Save -a. Press Save button -b. Default name is time and date. Press to change name. -c. Press to accept or to discard boundary. • Resume - resume creating boundary • Discard - disc...

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59 S ETUP F IELD O PERATIONS Headland Alarm Settings Press Headland Alarm Settings button. Alert Distance - distance from approaching headland at which display will warn user of upcoming headland Alert Duration - time length from approachin...

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60 Firmware Version 5.4 Setup Map Screen Topography screen New Survey button - press to create a new elevation survey Add to Selected button - press to add to an elevation survey Minus (-) button - press to delete a topographical survey Enable ...

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61 S ETUP F IELD O PERATIONS If you have RTK GPS reception, you are allowed to collect an elevation survey. This will allow you to collect the Lat/Long and elevation values as you traverse the field. A point will be dropped every 3 meters a...

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62 Firmware Version 5.4 During collection of an elevation survey, points will be logged to the file every 3 meters. An onscreen visual will appear in the form of a single black dot every 30 meters. If at any point during collection your gps corre...

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63 S ETUP F IELD O PERATIONS • Brightness Press / to increase or decrease the brightness of the video input. • Contrast Press / to increase or decrease the contrast of the video input. • Camera Number Selection The display can receiv...

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65 S ETUP E XTERNAL D RIVE SETUP EXTERNAL DRIVE EXTERNAL STORAGE OPERATIONS The External Storage Operations button is where you can copy your field data; upgrade display firmware; as well as import, export and manage files. UPGRADE FIRMWARE - P...

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66 Firmware Version 5.4 • Marker Sets and Markers Note: Do not use the IBK to “clone” a display. Use AGSETUP. .AGDATA • Includes all the necessary data to fully archive in SMS • Includes recorded operation data • Equipment Used • Pr...

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67 S ETUP E XTERNAL D RIVE • Equipment Used • Products Used • Marks Logged • Boundaries • Guidance Patterns • Flexible export options • Will be able to export by Grower Export Reports Press: Home button > External Storage button...

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68 Firmware Version 5.4 Press to Export All Log files Export All Log Files ...

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69 S ETUP D EVICES SETUP DEVICES DEVICE INFORMATION Pressing on the Device Information button, located in the upper right corner of the display, opens the Devices screens. Technical support may request that you look at these screens for help in...

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71 S ETUP S ETTINGS SETUP SETTINGS EQUIPMENT SETTINGS Press the Configuration Settings button on the Configuration Setup screen to view or edit the name of your Equipment Configuration Settings. The appearance of this button will vary, dependi...

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72 Firmware Version 5.4 Equipment Configuration Settings for Rate Control If you are using an operating configuration with Rate Control, (such as for certain DirectCommand and SeedCommand configurations) you must specify Equipment Configuration...

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73 S ETUP S ETTINGS The Speed Input Settings screen is where you can calibrate the ground speed input for accurate speed and area calculations. In most cases GPS is the primary speed source with Radar serving as backup. If you will be using GPS...

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74 Firmware Version 5.4 Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab > your specific configuration > Setup (wrench) button > Speed Input button > Calibrate Speed Sensor Follo...

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75 S ETUP S ETTINGS • Reset All . This button resets the settings to defaults. AUXILIARY INPUT SETTINGS Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab > your specific configuration ...

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76 Firmware Version 5.4 The Auxiliary Input Diagnostics screen lists the active switches. These color-coded boxes display the following diagnostics: • Green The switch box is connected to the Auxiliary Module in the On position. • Black The...

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77 S ETUP S ETTINGS - The Minimize Skip option turns off the implement section after the entire section is fully inside your coverage area. This prevents the possibility of skips. - The Minimize Overlap option turns off the implement section whe...

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78 Firmware Version 5.4 ANTENNA OFFSETS TAB At the Antenna Tab, enter the distance from locations on the vehicle to the antenna. • Measure and enter the horizontal distance from the rear axle to the position of the GPS antenna. Select IN FRONT ...

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79 S ETUP S ETTINGS Section Offsets • Press the first to enter the distance that the swath section is located from the hitch point. • Press the second to enter the distance from the mid-point of the swath section to the machine’s ...

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81 S ETUP V IRTUAL T ERMINAL SETUP VIRTUAL TERMINAL The display is compatible with the ISO 11783 (ISOBUS) Virtual Terminal Standard. This enables support of many ISOBUS compliant implements on the display. Virtual Terminal functionality enables...

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82 Firmware Version 5.4 Once a Virtual Terminal has been enabled will appear in the task bar. Toggle between the Virtual Terminal run screen and other display functions by pressing the VT button. • Broadcast Display Speed (ISO GBSD) Checkin...

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83 S ETUP V IRTUAL T ERMINAL If there are multiple ISO implements connected, press the VT button to toggle between Working Sets. The Working Sets can also be accessed by pressing tabs (A) or (B) individually. Advance through multiple screen...

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84 Firmware Version 5.4 Assign implement functions to ISO compatible inputs. The number of functions and inputs shown on the Auxiliary Mappings screens will vary depending on the implement and input devices connected to the display. Note: Imp...

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85 S ETUP V IRTUAL T ERMINAL Pressing the Diagnostics button on the Devices screen brings up the ISO Node Diagnostics screen which shows the following information. • SPN “Suspect Parameter Number” = Error Number • FMI “Fault Mode I...

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86 Firmware Version 5.4 Select the controller make and model Select Generic if implement is not included in list. The rest of the steps will follow the Liquid Rate Controller or Granular Configuration. ISOBUS SETTINGS To enable TC: Press: Home bu...