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Introduction Foreword WELCOME TO GREENSTAR™ system offered by John Deere. READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate and service your system correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. This manual and safety signs on your machine may also be available in other languages. (See your John Deere dealer to order.) THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your system and should remain with the system when you sell it.
Contents Page Page Cut or Clean Ditch Track ..................................4010 Safety Recognize Safety Information ............................051 Understand Signal Words...................................051 Follow Safety Instructions...................................051 Practice Safe Maintenance.................................052 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely ..............................................052 Operate Guidance Systems Safely ....................
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Safety Recognize Safety Information Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. T81389 —UN—07DEC88 This is a safetyalert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. DX,ALERT 1929SEP981/1 Understand Signal Words DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near specific hazards. General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs. CAUTION also calls attention to safety messages in this manual.
Safety Practice Safe Maintenance Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep hands, feet , and clothing from powerdriven parts. Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve pressure. Lower equipment to the ground. Stop the engine. Remove the key. Allow machine to cool. Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work. Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
Safety Operate Guidance Systems Safely Do not use guidance systems on roadways. Always turn off (disable) guidance systems before entering a roadway. Do not attempt to turn on (activate) a guidance system while transporting on a roadway. Guidance systems are intended to aid the operator in performing field operations more efficiently. The operator is always responsible for the machine path. Guidance Systems include any application that automates vehicle steering.
Theory of Operation Theory of Operation Surface Water Pro is a two modular program—basic and advanced. Surface Water Pro (basic program) is designed for users to create levees and develop basic ditches in their fields. Surface Water Pro Plus is an advanced ditching program that generates a “best fit drain”. Surface Water Pro Plus calculates the most effective drain in a field while moving the least amount of soil.
Machine and Implement Setup Setup PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Machine must be GreenStar Ready.
Machine and Implement Setup PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Client, Farm, Field, and Task Setup This is a required step for boundaries to run survey mode or to record ditch and levee tracks. Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> RESOURCES/CONDITIONS softkey >> RESOURCES tab. MENU softkey PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 The documentation screen allows the setup of operations and specific details associated with those operations.
Machine and Implement Setup PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Machine Setup Machine and Implement Offsets are critical for Surface Water Pro to function. MENU Softkey Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> EQUIPMENT—allows access to MACHINE and IMPLEMENT setup screens.
Machine and Implement Setup Machine Tab NOTE: All items and changes will be saved under the current machine name. Offsets are provided by some ISO implements and some John Deere tractors. Some list boxes may be grayed out when the machine is automatically recognized. PC13768 —UN—17MAY11 When setting up Surface Water Pro for the first time, creating a machine name for the vehicle is recommended. All dimensions and parameters set for this vehicle are used for Surface Water Pro operations.
Machine and Implement Setup NOTE: Machine Turn Radius and Turning Sensitivity are for use with iTEC Pro only. Machine Turn Radius—How sharp the machine can turn without an implement attached and without applying brake pressure. The turn radius is half the diameter as measured at the center of the rear axle of a row crop tractor, and the pivot point on tracks and 4WD tractors. Example: 8030 wheel tractors have a minimum turn radius of 6.1—6.7 m (20—22 ft).
Machine and Implement Setup PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Implement Setup Implement 1 Tab Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> EQUIPMENT tab >> IMPLEMENT tab.
Machine and Implement Setup Select Change Offsets button (G). NOTE: All items and changes will be saved under the current implement name. Implement name is also the base for transferring data to the desktop software (if supported). Verify implement setup before operating Surface Water Pro Plus. Be sure hydraulic hookups are in the proper locations and no other changes to the implement have been made that could cause unexpected behavior or a change in vertical receiver position.
Machine and Implement Setup Implement Offsets Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> EQUIPMENT softkey >> IMPLEMENT tab >> CHANGE OFFSETS button. IMPORTANT: Distance (D) is measured when the implement is in the FULLY RAISED position. This dimension is critical for accurate ditch designs. Remember: Always measure to the same place on the receiver when measuring (that is, top, middle, and others).
PC10376 —UN—13OCT07 PC10378A —UN—14OCT07 Machine and Implement Setup Rotary Ditcher Overhead Scraper Profile Pull Type Rotary Ditcher Profile D—Vertical distance from the GPS receiver to the ground in the fully raised position. E—Offset Toggle button F— Accept button PC13801 —UN—02JUN11 A—Inline distance from connection pivot point to GPS receiver. B—Lateral distance from implement center to GPS receiver. C—Vertical distance from the GPS receiver to the cutting edge.
PC9903 —UN—09JAN07 PC9902 —UN—09JAN07 Machine and Implement Setup Track Spacing A—m (ft)/(rows) button B—Implement Width Track Spacing E—Row Width C—Track Spacing D—Physical Width Implement Widths—Used to enter implement width and track spacing for guidance. This value is also used to calculate total area when documenting the operation. Verify implement type, model, name, implement width and track spacing when changing implements. Implement width and track spacing are independent of each other.
Machine and Implement Setup NOTE: If the physical width is less than the implement (working) width, a message will appear as a reminder that this is not usually correct (A 16R30 planter is physically wider than its 12.2 m (40 ft) working width). An example where the working width is wider than the physical width is a dry fertilizer spreader—it spreads much farther than the physical width of the buggy.
Machine and Implement Setup PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Implement GPS Receiver Setup IMPORTANT: Surface Water Pro Plus does not support an Implement Receiver Only configuration. Do not run ditching with an implement receiver only—both a Machine and Implement receiver must be used to operate ditching software. MENU Softkey PC13595 —UN—11MAY11 Select MENU softkey >> STARFIRE 3000 IMPLEMENT softkey >> SETUP tab. This screen allows access to StarFire 3000 setup on the implement.
Machine and Implement Setup PC13406 —UN—20APR11 Enter the correct receiver height above the ground: Dimension D—fully raise the implement and measure from the ground to the middle of the receiver (inches). Dimension C—measure from the middle of the receiver to the cutting edge. IMPORTANT: Always measure to the exact same place on the receiver when measuring.
Satellite Information PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Satellite Information Softkey Select MENU softkey >> STARFIRE 3000 softkey >> SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey. MENU softkey The StarFire 3000 Satellite Information screen contains Sky Plot, Graph, and Predictor tabs.
Satellite Information Sky Plot tab The Sky Plot tab shows where the satellites are in relation to the vehicles receiver, allowing the operator to look at satellite geometry. Reading Satellite Sky Plot • Sky Plot is fixed so North is always at the top of the screen. • Satellites are displayed as their satellite ID number that • • • PC13703 —UN—12MAY11 • corresponds to the Satellite Tracking Chart located to the right of the Sky Plot.
Satellite Information Graph A graph illustrating L1 and L2 SNR values. • Bars are colored to satellites current status. • SNR values (colored bar) should be above dashed line that runs horizontally across bar graph. NOTE: Only GREEN bars are used in calculation of PDOP, VDOP, AND HDOP. SNR’s are considered good if above dashed line.
Surface Water Pro Setup PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Setup tab Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> Surface Water PRO softkey >> SETUP tab.
Surface Water Pro Setup Set SURVEY MODE dropdown box (E) and SURVEY INTERVAL input box (F). • Distance—feet. Points are determined by feet traveled. This method compensates for speed changes. Points are determined every x seconds. This method does not compensate for changes in vehicle speed. • Time—seconds. PC13606 —UN—12MAY11 Set SURVEY RECEIVER SOURCE dropdown box (G)—Machine or Implement. BENCHMARK SETTINGS button (H)—the operator can define a benchmark and calibrate a differential.
Surface Water Pro Setup Benchmark Settings Calibrating to a Benchmark Control Point allows the QuickSurvey user to achieve repeatability accuracy equivalent to the permanent base station. Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> SURFACE WATER PRO softkey >> SETUP tab >> BENCHMARK SETTINGS button. This screen allows the operator to define one control point and calibrate a differential on a per field basis.
Surface Water Pro Setup Creating a Benchmark Control Point 1. Position receiver on the control point. NOTE: The StarFire 3000 receiver CANNOT be moved during the creation of a Benchmark Control Point. Any movement causes the Benchmark to be inaccurate 2. From CONTROL POINT dropdown box (A), select NEW. 4. Enter mast height in the MAST HEIGHT input box (C).
Boundary and Tracking Setup PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Record an External Boundary Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> MAPPING softkey >> BOUNDARIES tab.
Boundary and Tracking Setup IMPORTANT: Accurate boundaries are necessary for the system to execute functions accurately on the ground. BOUNDARIES tab—allows operator to record exterior field boundaries. Boundaries are saved on the USB flash drive. Client, farm, and field are required before setting up boundaries. NOTE: It is highly recommended to have boundaries but they are not required for ditch or levee tracks.
Survey How to Survey a Field • Flatter fields — a track spacing of 15 m (50 ft.) Surface Water Pro provides a Survey tab for the purpose of performing a field survey. When a survey is performed, the RCD (GS3) creates a survey file for the field that contains a collection of data points. Each point represents a specific latitude and longitude position within the field for which an elevation value is stored. • The data collected can be valuable to create informational maps.
Survey Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> SURFACE WATER PRO softkey >> SURVEY tab. PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 MENU softkey PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC10379 —UN—14OCT07 SURFACE WATER PRO softkey PC10857BW —UN—15JUL08 Survey tab JS56696,00009E0 1918MAY112/3 1. Record an external boundary for the field (Required). 2. Set up straight track for your survey pattern (optional). Set survey mode and interval on Setup tab (D). 3.
Ditch PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Setup Operation Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> DOCUMENTATION softkey >> NEW tab.
GreenStar 3 Pro—Documentation, New tab A—New tab B—Tillage button C—Planting/Seeding button PC13707 —UN—17MAY11 PC13740 —UN—16MAY11 Ditch GreenStar 3 Pro—Documentation, Water Management tab D—Product Application button E—Harvest button F— Water Management button Select Water Management button (F) and type (I). IMPORTANT: Surface Water Pro Plus does not support an Implement Receiver Only configuration.
Ditch PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Set Tracking Mode to Ditch Track NOTE: Ditches must be recorded from high to low, but can be cut in either direction. If the track is not recorded from high to low, the drain design software in Surface Water Pro Plus does not function correctly. MENU softkey PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> GUIDANCE softkey >> GUIDANCE SETTINGS tab. Select DITCH TRACK in TRACKING MODE dropdown box (A).
Ditch PC10857DW —UN—07OCT08 Recorded Path for Ditching A—Path Recorded by Tractor for C—Start of recorded Tractor Path E—Start of recorded Implement AutoTrac D—End of recorded Tractor Path Path B—Path Recorded by Implement F— End of recorded Implement for Ditch Track Path If an implement receiver is used to record elevation data for ditch track, the resulting path differs from the AutoTrac path. AutoTrac is always based off of the receiver on the tractor.
Ditch 1. Drive to the HIGH POINT of the desired area for the Ditch Track. 2. Place selected survey receiver on beginning position for Ditch Track A (see SETUP tab for SURVEY RECEIVER SOURCE). 3. Select NEW button (B). 4. Enter desired name for ditch track, and select Accept button, unless AutoName has been selected. 5. Select SET A to begin recording ditch track. PC13729 —UN—17MAY11 6. Drive the ditch track. 7. Stop the survey receiver in the position where drain water exits. 8.
Ditch Modify Ditch Track • Cancel button—allows operator to return to the previous page without an action being taken. • PC10312 —UN—29AUG07 • REPLACE button—existing ditch track is removed and a new ditch track with the same name can be recorded immediately to that track. REMOVE button—Existing ditch track is removed. If Remove button is selected, the operator must verify removal of the existing ditch track.
Ditch PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 View Drain Profile NOTE: The Edit Drain button is not available until a valid Surface Water Pro Plus activation number is entered. Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> SURFACE WATER PRO softkey >> DITCH tab >> PROFILE VIEW button. MENU softkey PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 View the recorded drain profile of the drain by utilizing the zoom functions (A, B). This view is a side “cutaway” view of the drain itself (existing topography).
Ditch Create Linear Drain Design Surface Water Pro Plus Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> SURFACE WATER PRO softkey >> DITCH tab >> PROFILE VIEW button >> EDIT DRAIN button. The CREATE/EDIT DRAIN screen provides the ability for an operator to create or edit a drain design associated with a ditch track. The map shows the portion of the survey elevation that is highlighted on the FullView Map.
Ditch Create Best Fit Drain Design Surface Water Pro Plus Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> SURFACE WATER PRO softkey >> DITCH tab >> PROFILE VIEW button >> EDIT DRAIN button. The CREATE/EDIT DRAIN screen provides the ability to create or edit a drain design associated with a ditch track. The map shows the portion of the survey elevation that is highlighted on the FullView Map. NOTE: The drain generated is a black line.
Ditch PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Cut or Clean Ditch Track Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> SURFACE WATER PRO softkey >> DITCH tab >> OVERHEAD VIEW button. MENU softkey PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 1. Turn machine and scraper around and return to the ditch and begin cutting. 2. Acquire Ditch Track with AutoTrac guidance system. 3. Engage AutoTrac system (Resume button). NOTE: At times, it is necessary to toggle between overhead and profile view during reacquisition of the track.
Ditch 4. Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> SURFACE WATER PRO softkey >> DITCH tab >> PROFILE VIEW button. 5. Begin ditching operation by manipulating cutting blade with hydraulic controls. PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 MENU softkey PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 NOTE: If there is a second receiver on the implement, the system displays the current blade position by drawing a red profile on the screen. The blue and optional black drain design line is not removed, as they are there for reference.
Levee PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Set Operation to Levee Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> DOCUMENTATION softkey >> NEW tab.
GreenStar 3 Pro—Documentation A—New tab B—Tillage button C—Planting/Seeding button PC13741 —UN—16MAY11 PC13740 —UN—16MAY11 Levee GreenStar 3 Pro—Documentation D—Product Application button E—Harvest button F— Water Management button Select Water Management button (F). G—Other button H—Water Management tab I— Type dropdown menu J— Remove button Select LEVEE from Type dropdowm menu (I).
Levee PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Set to Levee Track Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> GUIDANCE softkey >> GUIDANCE SETTINGS tab. Select LEVEE TRACK in TRACKING MODE dropdown box (B). MENU softkey PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 NOTE: Selecting Levee Mode can be found in the GS3 Guidance area, not in the Surface Water Pro area.
Levee Mark Path (Drive Dial) 1. Set desired elevation drop between levees in the ELEVATION DROP input box (D). A keypad appears to enter elevation amount. 2. Drive to the starting location for marking levees or the high point to SET ELEVATION. • If operator is continuing to mark levees from a PC13743 —UN—16MAY11 • previously known elevation, such as a prior levee, proceed to the next step.
PC13745 —UN—16MAY11 Levee Home Page set up to show Dial and Map view A—Set Elevation button B—Increase Elevation button C—Decrease Elevation button D—Elevation Drop input box CAUTION: While using elevation dial, remain alert and pay attention to surrounding environment. Drive along and mark a constant elevation line using elevation dial (Driving the Dial).
Levee Set A B Lines 1. Select New button (A) at the bottom of the page. NOTE: Levee tracks are automatically named. If a track is deleted, the other tracks retain the number that was given to them for a name. 2. Select Set A button at the bottom of the page and drive path currently marked out. 3. Select Set B button at the bottom of the page when at the end of the path. PC13747 —UN—16MAY11 IMPORTANT: The path cannot intersect or cross over itself.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Diagnostic Readings Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >> DIAGNOSTICS softkey >> Surface Water Pro from the View dropdown menu.
Diagnostic Readings Page 1 PC13753 —UN—16MAY11 PC13751 —UN—01JUN11 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Diagnostic Readings Page 2 These screens list requirements for Surface Water Pro tools to fully function.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Troubleshooting Blade height is incorrect. Symptom Problem Solution Displayed blade height does not match actual blade height. Offset C or D had an incorrect measurement during ditch track recording. Measure all offsets as instructed in Operator’s Manual. Ditch or levee depth or height does not match desired height/depth. Offset C should be the exact height of the receiver when implement is in the fully raised position.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Cannot get a valid solution from Best Fit Drain. Symptom Problem Solution Best Fit Drain does not return a valid solution for a drain design. Minimum and Maximum slope are not set low and high enough respectively, in other words the range is not wide enough. Set Minimum and Maximum slope to lowest and highest allowable levels to widen the range of cut depths. Rerun best fit drain.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Symptom Problem Solution When recording straight sections of a ditch or levee track, guidance recorded track does not show up as quickly as when recording curve sections of track. Guidance does not need to update the Allow more time for straight sections track as often for straight sections of of track to show on screen. track, and will therefore take longer to Zoom out—track may be displayed display the recorded track. outside of viewed area.
Index Page Page How To Survey a Field ......................................................... 351 B Benchmark Creating a Control Point.......................................... 254 Settings ................................................................... 253 Best Fit Drain Create ..................................................................... 409 Boundaries ................................................................. 301 Mapping Softkey ...............................................
Index Page Page R U Receiver Setup Implement ............................................................. 1512 Record Levee Track ............................................................ 455 Light ........................................................................ 301 Record/Pause Button.............................................. 301 Recorded Path Ditching ................................................................... 404 Right/Left Button..........................................
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