TABLE OF Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction...................................................................................1 System Features....................................................................................................1 CAN Bus - Versatility and Value........................................................................2 System Components.............................................................................................3 Dual Control Module.............................
Chapter 3 - Product Application Setup.....................................................47 Starting Jobs........................................................................................................48 New Job Creation...............................................................................................48 Existing Job Selection.........................................................................................49 Job Creation Based on Existing Jobs....................................
Solid and Boom Patterns....................................................................................85 System, Warning, and Error Messages......................................................85 System Messages...............................................................................................86 Warning Messages.............................................................................................86 Error Messages.......................................................................
GPS Receiver................................................................................................... 116 LightBar............................................................................................................. 116 Channels 1,2,3.................................................................................................. 117 Card Manager..................................................................................................... 118 Chapter 6 - Mapper.....................
Chapter 1 - Introduction The Legacy 6000 system allows the control of multiple products plus GPS mapping, guidance, assisted steering, automated Boom Section Control, and data collection in a single console using CAN bus technology. Replacing multiple consoles in the cab with one robust system, TeeJet Technologies’ Legacy 6000 sets a new standard for control systems of the future. The Legacy 6000 runs Fieldware software in a Windows CE environment, an extremely dependable and stable operating system.
• • • • • • Adding additional product control is easy Single high speed CAN bus cable entering the cab Mapper utility for mapping points, lines, and polygons using just the Legacy console Version 3.
System Components Dual Control Module The Dual Control Module (DCM) performs the control function for the CAN Bus and connects the actuator and up to 6 sensors to the system. Control outputs can be bidirectional or Pulse Width Modulated (PWM). One DCM is required for every two products to be controlled. Figure 1-1: Dual Control Module (DCM) Swath XL Lightbar The Swath XL Lightbar is required for applications using guidance (recommended for non-guidance uses).
Switch Function Module The Switch Function Module (SFM) enables manual and automated boom section control (expandable to 20). Figure 1-3: Switch Function Module (SFM) CAN Switchbox The CAN Switchbox is used when existing switches are not present in the vehicle and is nearly always used in conjunction with a Switch Function Module (SFM). Each switchbox controls up to 10 sections (expandable to 20).
Input Status Module The Input Status Module (ISM) senses the status of existing switches on the vehicle and transforms the voltage switch state into messages on the CAN Bus. Boom valves are connected directly to these same switches, or are alternately driven by a Switch Function Module on the CAN bus. Figure 1-5: Input Status Module (ISM) FieldPilot Module The FieldPilot Module performs assisted steering on straight and contour paths.
Swath Manager 5 (SM5) Swath Manager 5 is used for manual and automated boom control of up to five boom sections. Figure 1-7: Swath Manager 5 (SM5) NOTE: Most systems will incorporate a Swath Manager 5 or an Input Status Module or a CAN Boom Switchbox (typically one per system). Legacy 6000 Configurations The following diagrams are reflective of typical Legacy 6000 configurations. Due to the variety of possible configurations, these should be used for reference purposes only.
45-05340 Figure 1-9: Single Channel Liquid Flow Meter Configuration w/ Swath Manager 5 CAN 45-08106 1 2 3 4 5 +1 2 v O nl y Connect to Battery +12v Only 45-053 40 Figure 1-10: Single Channel Liquid With AutoBoom Shutoff (SFM) and Switchbox CA N 45 -08 10 6 Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2 7
45-053 40 Figure 1-11: Single Channel Granular Spreader CA N IS M C o ntro l C able 4 5- 07 6 02 D /C xx: xx 45 -08 10 6 45-053 40 Figure 1-12: Dual Channel Granular Spreader CA N 45 -08 10 6 8 Chapter 1 - Introduction IS M C o ntro l C able 4 5- 07 6 02 D /C xx: xx
45-053 40 Figure 1-13: Carrier Plus Three Pump Injection System CA N 45 -08 10 6 CA N 4 5-08 1 06 Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2 9
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Chapter 2 - System Overview It is assumed that the Legacy 6000 hardware has been properly installed and clean, reliable power has been supplied. Figure 2-1: Legacy 6000 Console Function buttons: F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Power On/Off Escape key Arrow keys Function buttons: F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 Brightness/Contrast Enter button NOTE: When powering the Legacy console ON or OFF, press the Power ON/ OFF button for 1-2 seconds, then release the button and wait approximately 10 seconds for the console to respond.
Figure 2-2: (OPTIONAL) USB Keyboard Screen Navigation / Selection Buttons The Escape button works the same as the ESC key on the computer keyboard. When pressed, the screen will back up one screen at a time until the main Launcher screen is reached. Note: changes are not saved when ESC is used before saving changes. The ten Function buttons located on the left and right sides of the console are used to select the icons located next to them.
Figure 2-3: Initial Installation - Change Notification Each DCM is capable of running two products (channels). Each channel must be turned on (YES) and an ID assigned if the channel is used. 3. Highlight the desired channel in the center of the screen by using the Arrow keys and press the Enter button. 4. Turn the channel on (YES) if in use. Set a unique ID number for each channel (channel one is typically set to ID 1).
Figure 2-5: Establishing Base Channel Forward Arrow softkey (F6) Upon initial power up, it is recommended to reset the settings to factory default. The system will prompt the operator to perform this operation for each channel by pressing the Forward Arrow softkey. Reset is an option for each channel. For new installations, choose YES. Reset will occur once the last channel is configured and the Forward Arrow softkey is executed to exit Channel Setup.
Figure 2-7: Launcher Page System Setup softkey System Tools softkey ARM Bullseye softkey Mapper softkey Page Layout and Navigation There are three types of page layouts used throughout the Fieldware software: Launcher pages, Menu pages, and Parameter Setup pages. Launcher pages provide access to multiple setup applications as illustrated in Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-9: Example of Menu Page Back Arrow softkey (exit without saving!) Highlighted Setup Parameter Forward Arrow softkey (save and exit) Sub-group softkeys Arrow keys Enter button Parameter Setup pages contain parameter information. The name of the parameter is displayed in the top center location of the window banner screen. The name of the sub-parameter is displayed below, followed by setting description information.
A decimal point may be used to establish the number of digits in the character set based on user requirements (e.g., 0.254, 1.00, 10.0, 100.463, etc.). Figure 2-11: Example of Alphanumeric Data Entry Left most character spacing in the data entry dialog box System Setup System Setup allows for the configuration of the Legacy 6000. To access the System Setup page, press the System Setup softkey on the Launcher page.
Table 2-2: System Setup Components Component Description Allows the activation of FieldPilot assisted steering and fine-tune settings. Defines system variables such as units, language, date, and time. Defines lightbar settings and lightbar messages. Allows the Legacy 6000 to be configured to match the GPS receiver. Defines vehicle or implement parameters including width, number of swaths, number of boom sections and width of boom sections.
Table 2-2: Console Settings Setting Description PC Card Indicates that a PC Card is being used. Shape Files Indicates whether the system is creating ESRI Shape files at the end of each job. Units Defines the system units (US or Metric). Language Defines the system language (currently English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian). Speaker Sets the system speaker options (internal or external). Volume Sets the speaker volume.
Table 2-3: Lightbar Setup Parameters Setting Description Lightbar Specifies whether the lightbar will be used (ON or OFF). LED Brightness Sets the brightness level of the lightbar LEDs and text window. Display Mode Defines how guidance information is visually conveyed via the lightbar LEDs. Swath Mode: the center lights represent the guidance path. Vehicle Mode: the center light represents the vehicle. Drive Sensitivity Sets the distance each LED represents on the lightbar (typically 1.
Table 2:4: GPS Receiver Parameters Setting Description Use GPS Defines if the system is using GPS (YES or NO). Accuracy Defines the accuracy of the DGPS receiver (RTK or Sub-meter). Antenna Height Height of GPS antenna (only used for Tilt). COM Port Defines the COM port to which the GPS receiver is connected. Baud Rate Defines the selected COM port baud rate. Data Bits Defines the selected COM port data bit settings. Stop Bits Defines the selected COM port stop bit settings.
Table 2-5: Implement Setup Parameters Setting Description Implement Width Distance between guidelines (typically vehicle swath or spread width used for guidance purposed. WIDTH FOR GUIDANCE ONLY! Number of Swaths Defaults to 1. For each product applied there could be a separate swath. Sections The number of sections that comprise a swath. Section 1 Switch Section 2 Switch Section 3 Switch... Indicates which boom switch controls section 1 of swath 1.
Figure 2-17: Implement Illustration Once all swaths have been established, the final Implement Setup page is the Finish page. Review the configuration by pressing the Review softkey and confirm the setup parameters. Press the Forward Arrow softkey to save and apply the implement setup for the CAN system.
Channel Setup Channel Setup is used to configure a Dual Control Module (DCM) connected to the Legacy 6000 CAN Bus. A DCM cannot be configured if it is not connected to the CAN Bus.
Channel Favorite When an operator configures Channel Setup parameters, the settings can be saved as “favorites”. Favorites are saved versions of Channel Setup. TeeJet Technologies has taken the time to provide some basic Channel Setups for liquid and dry applications (refer to Table 2-6). To view the default settings for pre-created favorites, refer to APPENDIX A - CHANNEL FAVORITES. These favorites may be of use in establishing a starting point and making minor adjustments as necessary.
Table 2:6 - Pre-Created Channel Favorites Name Description GRANDC-A Defines a granular application in Split-Drive with three monitors. GRANPWM-A Defines a granular application using a PWM valve. GRANSERVO-A Defines a granular application using a Servo valve with one monitor (shaft). GRANSERVO-B Defines a granular application using a Servo valve with no monitor. INJ-A Defines an injection application. LIQFLOW-A Defines a liquid application using a flow meter with one monitor.
Figure 2-21: Application Page Application Type Settings All Application Types have the same setting options when the Settings softkey is pressed (refer to Table 2-7 for a detailed description of the settings). Once the settings are established, press the Forward Arrow softkey to advance to the next Channel Setup page. Table 2-7: Settings Details Settings Descriptions Application Name This is the channel name that appears on the Channel softkey as illustrated in Figure 2-19.
Drive Type Settings softkey (F2) Drive Type indicates the type of drive circuit used to control product delivery. The list of available drive types depends on the application selected during Application Type. Some drive types have an additional Drive Types Settings page (refer to CHAPTER 2 - DRIVE TYPE SETTINGS) that is accessed by pressing the Settings softkey on the Drive Type page.
Figure 2-23: Servo Settings Table 2-9: Servo Settings Settings Description Gain Speed at which the Control Channel reacts to an off-target condition. Decrease to slow down the reaction; increase to speed up reaction (settings too high can result in oscillation). Start Up Drive Drive level used to open valve only from full closed position. Increase if valve opens too slowly and decrease if valve opens too quickly. Master Switch Control valve response to all booms (OFF).
Table 2-10: PWM Settings Settings Description Gain Speed at which channel reacts to an off-target condition. Decrease to slow down the reaction; increase to speed up reaction (settings too high can result in oscillation). Frequency Frequency of the PWM valve drive signal (frequency typically recommended by valve or motor supplier). Minimum Duty Cycle Minimum duty cycle to which the valve will respond, specified by the manufacturer.
Calculating the Prime Value US: ( line diameter in inches/ 2 )2 x 3.1416 x line length in inches x 0.5541 = volume in fluid ounces Metric: (line diameter in cm/2)2 x 3.1416 x line length in cm = volume in ml Units Available units are based on Application and Drive Types (Liquid, Granular, Seeder, NH3, Motor, and Injection). The Control Basis determines whether the units available are Area-based, Time-based, or Distance-based.
Table 2-12: Units of Measurement Settings Description U.S.
Table 2-13: Primary Sensor Options Application Sensor Options Liquid Flowmeter, Pressure Digital, and Pressure Analog Granular Granular Seeder/Motor Shaft NH3 Flowmeter Injection Injection Primary Sensor Settings The Primary Sensors (Flowmeter, Granular, Injection, and Shaft) have the same settings (refer to Table 2-14 for descriptions). The two other Primary Sensors (Pressure Digital and Pressure Analog) have initial settings as well as sub-settings.
Table 2-14: Primary Sensor Settings Setting Description Input Specifies which sensor input cable the sensor is connected to on the DCM Product harness. Sensor inputs A-D are digital (flowmeter and slot sensors) and Sensors E-F are analog (typically pressure). Sensor Name Used to label a particular sensor. This information is not stored in the Channel and is used for messaging to the user only. Calibration Number Calibration number of the sensor.
input lines for sensors are established on the Sensor Settings page. Secondary Sensor options include: • Flowmeter • Pressure Digital • Pressure Analog • Granular • Shaft • Injection To access the sub-settings, locate the two Sub-Settings softkeys on the right side of the screen. Use the two softkeys to toggle between the screens. Refer to Table 2-16 for a description of the sub-settings.
Monitor Selection Settings softkey (F2) Forward Arrow softkey (F6) A monitor is used to observe the status of an application delivery system element (e.g., RPMs on a shaft sensor) and is not used for any control type function. Up to four monitor sensors may be used in the delivery system. The monitor types available (refer to Table 2-17) are based on the Application, Primary Sensor, and Secondary Sensor types selected.
Monitor Settings Monitor Shaft, Product Detect, Low Bin, Status, Pressure Digital, Pressure Analog, and Flowmeter have the same settings. All monitors have initial settings as well as sub-settings. To access the sub-settings, locate the two Sub-Settings softkeys on the right side of the screen. Use the two softkeys to toggle between the screens. Refer to Table 2-18 for a description of the sub-settings.
Table 2-18: Monitor Settings Settings Description Input Defines digital and analog sensors. Sensor inputs A-D are digital (flowmeter and slot sensors) and Sensors E-F are analog (pressure). 4-20 mA sensors can only be used on the Sensor Input E on Gen I CAN systems. Gen II systems can read 4-20 mA and -5V sensors on Inputs E and F. Sensor Name Labels a particular sensor or monitor. This information is not stored in the Channel and is used for messaging to the user only.
Figure 2-32: Channel Setup Finish Page Review Settings softkey Send to Channel softkey Save to File softkey Figure 2-33: Channel Setup Review Settings Page Saving Channel Setup Pressing the Save To File softkey on the Finish page will launch the Save As page. The Save As page allows configurations to be saved for future use (e.g., My Sprayer). Names are entered using the Arrow keys. Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to scroll through alphanumeric characters.
Figure 2-34: Channel Setup Save As Page Favorite Folder softkey Note: Forward Arrow softkey (F6) FieldPilot Setup softkey If updating an existing favorite and the operator wants to save the favorite as the same name, select the Favorite Folder softkey and find the favorite to be updated. Press the Forward Arrow softkey to save the settings. FieldPilot Setup FieldPilot Setup defines settings used to fine-tune the assisted steering system.
Table 2-20: FieldPilot Settings Settings Description Use FieldPilot Selects whether the assisted steering system will be used (YES/NO). Default is No. Lookahead If vehicle drives outside a curved guideline, increase the look-ahead value. If it cuts the corners of a curved guideline, decrease the look-ahead value. Valve Gain Increase value if vehicle drifts off the guideline or is slow to approach the guideline.
Adjust Oil Flow System Tools softkey (F2) 1. 2. Device Manager softkey From the main Launcher menu, select the System Tools softkey followed by Device Manager. Scroll through the Device Manager options using the Arrow keys and select the “FieldPilot” option. Press the Tools softkey (F7). Perform the test rolling slowly forward in an open area at 1 - 2 mph (1.5 – 3.0 km/h). Do not exceed 2 mph (3 km/h) during the test. Figure 2-36: FieldPilot Steering Test Arrow keys Tools softkey 3.
4. Alternate running the valve test from full Left to full Right while slowly moving. If issuing a LEFT command in the valve test causes the wheels to steer RIGHT or vice versa, switch the electrical connections for “Left” and “Right” on the FieldPilot valve. 5. Loosen the hand style locking nut on the flow control valve located on the side of the FieldPilot steering valve. Adjust the oil flow using the hand screw to turn the flow up or down (clockwise = less flow). 6.
5. If the vehicle steering is too responsive (remains on course but the wheels oscillate quickly back and forth), adjust the oil flow DOWN slightly in increments of 1/8 turn on the flow control valve. After each adjustment of the oil flow, drive the vehicle and observe the behavior before making additional adjustments. 6.
3. If the vehicle runs wide on corners / curves, INCREASE the Aggressiveness value. The value should be increased in increments of 2-3. Adjust Lookahead in FieldPilot Setup (If Required) 1. With the console set in Straight A-B guidance mode, establish an A-B guideline and then approach the guideline at a slight angle. 2. If the machine overshoots the guideline, INCREASE the Lookahead settings in increments of 0.1 - 0.2 seconds. 3.
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Chapter 3 - Product Application Setup Once System Setup is complete, product application setup can commence. This is accomplished by pressing the Application Rate Management (ARM) Bullseye softkey, located on the Launcher page. Bullseye softkey (F6) Prior to starting product application it is necessary to follow a short setup process. The steps in the process vary based on software configuration, number of products being applied, and most importantly, whether the delivery system has been calibrated.
Starting Jobs Bullseye softkey (F6) Pressing the Bullseye softkey on the Main Launcher page will display the Job page. If a PC Card is not being used and the Console Setup PC Card setting is “NO” (refer to CHAPTER 2 - CONSOLE SETUP), a Job Name is not requested (refer to CHAPTER 3 - NO PCMCIA CARD SETUP). A PC Card is necessary to issue job names and save files. When jobs are created, a folder is created on the PC Card that is labeled with the same name.
Existing Job Selection To select an existing job, use the Arrow keys to scroll through the list of jobs displayed in the center column of the Job screen. An existing job has an associated file folder located on the PC Card. The name of the job folder is the same as the job name. Job Creation Based on Existing Jobs A new job can also be created based on the settings of an existing job. This is a fast way to start a new job where most or all of the settings are the same as an existing job.
Automatic Job Naming Auto Name softkey (F7) Jobs can be named by pressing the Auto-Name softkey on the New Job Name page. A job is named based on the current date followed by a sequential job number in relation to the number of jobs created that day. For instance, the first job on January 31, 2006, is automatically named 01312006-1. The second job for the same day is named 01312006-2. No PCMCIA Card If the PC Card is not turned on during Console Setup, there is no prompt for a Job Name when starting ARM.
ARM Launcher Several applications are launched from the Application Rate Management (ARM) page that are required prior to starting product application. Figure 3-4: ARM Page Not included if PC Card is not used No PCMCIA Card If the PC Card setting in Console Setup is set to “NO”, the ARM Launcher will be displayed differently. Because no data is stored on a PC Card, there is no need to name files or establish reports.
Calibration Procedure Calibration softkey Arrow keys Granular, Liquid, NH3, and Seeder calibrations share the same basic calibration steps (refer to Figure 3-6). Each has the option of performing a Static or In-Field calibration. Select the Calibration softkey from the ARM Launcher page to begin the Calibration Procedure. Select the desired Calibration type using the Arrow keys (Distance/Speed, Liquid, Granular, etc.), followed by the Forward Arrow softkey.
Figure 3-6: Typical Calibration Process Product Calibration Sequence Select Calibration Type In-Field Select Calibration Mode Static Enter Application Rate View Discharged Material in DCM Enter Material Density Enter Vehicle Speed Enter Known Amount of Material Discharge Material Apply Calibration Accept Calibration Distance Calibration Sequence Quick Select Calibration Mode Full Reported Distance Known Distance Enter Calibration # Reported vs.
Figure 3-7: Priming System 0RIMING 3YSTEM )NJECTION 0OINT 3UPPLY 4ANK 1. Calculate Prime Value. Calculate the prime value using the following formula. The value should be entered during Channel Setup - Drive Type Injection (refer to CHAPTER 2 - DRIVE TYPE SETTINGS). US ( line diameter in inches/ 2 )2 x 3.1416 x line length in inches x 0.5541 = volume in fluid ounces Metric: (line diameter in cm/2)2 x 3.1416 x line length in cm = volume in ml Prime softkey Prime State softkey (F6) 2.
Figure 3-8: System Setup for Priming ARM Launcher page % Prime page Prime State Reset Values to 0 3. Start Prime. While in the Prime Page of Arm Launcher, press the Prime button on the front of the pump (top button) and the pump will start pumping material through to the point of injection. The pump will stop automatically once the pump volume reaches the preset prime value. To view the live prime process, select the Prime State softkey. Repeat the process for each pump.
Reverse Prime Injection System Reverse Prime is not a standard feature on the peristaltic injection pump, but may be added at any time. Contact your local TeeJet Technologies distributor to order the Reverse Prime feature (Part # 54-02015). Reverse Prime works similarly to the priming procedure except that the pump runs backwards and moves chemical from the injection point back to the supply tank to preserve as much chemical as possible.
Figure 3-11: Reverse Prime and Prime State Button reverse prime button NOTE: Reverse prime only works if check valves are not installed in the injection lines. Job Report Setup Job Report contains the information necessary to build an application report after a job has been completed. Application reports are generated in the Fieldware Tools Map Manager desktop program. Job Report is accessed from the Launcher page. Select the Job Report softkey. Table 3-3 describes each Job Report Menu item.
Figure 3-12: Job Report Options All Settings softkey (F8) Weather Settings softkey (F9) Three additional softkeys are displayed on the right side of the screen. They allow the operator to toggle between the available data screens without leaving the Job Report Setup menus. The All Settings softkey displays all of the options available (the main screen). The Weather Settings softkey displays all of the options pertaining to weather conditions (wind speed, temperature, relative humidity).
ARM Setup ARM Setup manages all named data files as well as several product application parameters. The Main ARM Setup page is accessed by selecting the ARM Setup softkey on the ARM Launcher page. When ARM is first launched, a job name will be requested (refer to CHAPTER 3 - STARTING JOBS). The job name is used to automatically name .BND and .RCD files in ARM Setup.
All Settings softkey (F8) ARM Files softkey (F9) Three additional softkeys are displayed on the right side of the screen. They allow the operator to toggle between the data screens without leaving the Arm Setup menus. The All Settings softkey displays the options available (the main screen). The ARM Files softkey displays the options pertaining to file storage information (record, guideline, map, boundary files, and collection interval).
Entering File Names File names can be entered to designate the use of existing Record, Boundary, Guideline, and Map files (extensions .RCD, .BND, .GLN, or .GMF). To use an existing record file, press the File softkey. The File softkey will launch a filename dialog from which an existing record file can be selected. Once a file has been selected, press the Forward Arrow softkey to return to the Record File page. Press the Forward Arrow softkey again to save the selection and return to ARM Setup.
Figure 3-15: Lookahead Setup Swath Manager 0%, 50%, and 100% Settings Boom Sections are activated and deactivated based on the percentage of the boom section in an applied area. • • • Use 0% to shut off a boom section when any part of the boom section enters an applied area to minimize overlap. Use 50% to shut off a boom section when half of the boom section enters an applied area. Use 100% to shut off a boom section when the entire boom section enters an applied area.
Swath Manager Boom 50% and 100% Settings The swath or entire boom is activated and deactivated based on the percentage of swath in an applied area by turning off the regulating valve or drive mechanism - not the individual boom sections. Boom 50% and Boom 100% settings do not recognize individual boom sections. • • Boom 50% shuts off the entire boom when half of the swath enters an applied area. Boom 100% shuts off the boom when the entire boom enters an applied area.
Figure 3-18: CAN Switchbox Input Status Module (ISM) When using an Input Status Module (ISM) instead of a CAN Boom Switchbox, the system uses existing boom switches in the cab. The system must contain a Switch Function Module (SFM) and a switch (Part # 78-00028) connected to the ISM to engage and disengage auto boom capabilities. Existing wiring from the in-cab boom switches to the boom valves needs to be disconnected, and this function assumed by the SFM. Figure 3-19: ISM 0ART .
Swath Manager 5 Swath Manager 5 (SM5) replaces the need for the ISM, SFM, and the Boom Switchbox. It automatically controls up to five boom sections. If Swath Manager 5 is used on a machine that already has boom switches, these switches must be set as illustrated in Figure 3-21.
Product Setup Product Setup softkey Arrow keys Enter button Product setup is used to name the product being applied by the Channel as well as configure preset product application rates. To launch Product Setup, select the Product Setup softkey on the ARM Launcher page. The Product Setup page contains every setup option available in list format. From this list each Product Setup item can be edited individually, or the Product Setup Wizard can be run. The top item on the setup list is the Setup Wizard.
Table 3-5: Product Setup Item Description In Use Defines whether the Control Channel will be used to apply product. Prescription If using Variable Rate product application, select the prescription file (.ARM) that contains information for that channel. The (.ARM) file must be on the root of the PC Card, and the PC Card must be inserted into the L6K. If not using variable rate, leave this setting at . Layer Some prescription files (.ARM) can contain several products in a single file.
Product Setup softkey Arrow keys Enter button Forward Arrow softkey (F6) To select a product from the database, scroll to the “Products” option on the Product Setup page using the Arrow keys and press the Enter button. Enter alpha characters to spell the product name by using the Arrow keys (the fastest method for product selection). As characters are entered, the database will display the closest entry to the character typed. If close, choose the Enter button and scroll through the list by name.
Figure 3-24: Prescription Map Selection Variable Rates for Multiple Products There are two ways of creating prescriptions to perform variable rate application for multiple products. The first way is to create a separate prescription map for each product. The second way is to create one prescription map with a file that contains all of the products. To use a prescription map for each product: 1. From the ARM Launcher page press the Product Setup softkey. 2.
To use one prescription map for all products: Repeat the following process for each product, selecting the same prescription map. Make sure to change the “Layer” to distinguish which product is assigned to each Channel. 1. From the ARM Launcher page, press the Product Setup softkey. 2. Use the Arrow keys to select the desired Channel to be configured. If only one channel is established on the system, this screen will not appear. 3. Select “Prescription” from the Product Setup screen.
NOTE: The Legacy 6000 area applied is represented by a solid swath or hash marks representing the boom width. Figure 3-25: Color Settings Tilt Sensor Functions The Legacy 6000 must be loaded with Fieldware software version 3.10 or later to be compatible with the Tilt Compensation Module (TCM). When operating the TCM, position data originating from the GPS receiver will be compensated for vehicle tilt errors. Correct information will be sent to the console.
Tilt Compensation Module Installation • • • • • • • Mount the Tilt Compensation module as close to the center of the vehicle side as possible. Mount the module on a plain parallel to the GPS antenna so that both the antenna and the sensor tilt the same degree. Mount the module so the sensor is level and the connector is pointing upward. The module should be mounted rigidly to minimize vibration. Vibration will degrade the ability to sense tilt.
Figure 3-28: Tilt Sensor System Once the Tilt Sensor is installed and connected to the Legacy 6000, two initial setup steps must be performed: • • Antenna height entry Calibration (level) of the tilt sensor To perform these steps, the vehicle should be situated on level ground. Antenna Height To access Antenna Height, select the System Setup softkey from the Main Launcher page. Select the GPS Receiver Setup softkey.
Figure 3-29: Establishing Antenna Height Enter button Enter the height of the GPS antenna above the ground. The initial value in the L6K system is 0.0 feet. After changing the antenna height, the user will be prompted to restart the Legacy 6000. Press the Enter button to continue the setup process. Restart the Legacy 6000 when finished by cycling the power.
5. Turn the vehicle around and park it in the same location. Press the Next softkey once the vehicle is parked in the same location. The message “Completing Calibration” will be displayed.
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Chapter 4 - Operation Product Application Once Application Setup is complete, product application can begin. Product application is accomplished by pressing the ARM Bullseye softkey, located on the ARM Launcher page. When the Bullseye is pressed, settings are loaded onto the DCM along with implement setup information, control parameters, and data files. Once the information is loaded, the Rates page will be displayed (refer to Figure 4-2).
Figure 4-2: Main/Alternate Rates Pages Product Name Live Rate System Tools softkey (F7) Reset Initial Quantity softkey (F8) Alarm Silence softkey (F9) Next softkey (F6) Arrow keys Four additional softkeys are displayed on the right side of the screens. The System Tools softkey allows the operator to monitor the devices in use without exiting out of the Rates pages. The Reset Initial Quantity softkey allows the operator to reset the amount of product remaining for application.
Figure 4-3: GPS/Boundary Page Rate Adjustment Rate selection information is accessed by selecting the softkey corresponding to the product in question. Pressing the softkey adjacent to the product will launch a menu. Pre-determined rate selections can be applied, or the opportunity to manually control the valve will be presented. To manually control the valve, use the Arrow keys to select “Manual” and press the Enter button.
Test Speed System Tools softkey Arrow keys Test Speed softkey Test Speed can be used to simulate speed without movement. Test Speed is accessed by pressing the System Tools softkey. Scroll through the Device Manager options using the Arrow keys and select the “Speedometer” option. Press the Test Speed softkey. Turn Test Speed “ON” by using the Arrow keys and enter the speed for simulation. Apply the settings by pressing the Forward Arrow softkey.
Figure 4-6: Resetting Initial Quantity FieldPilot Adjustments Adjustments to the FieldPilot system allows the operator to fine-tune the system without backing out of the current screens. Information that can be adjusted includes lookahead, aggressiveness, sensitivity, and disengage distance. Refer to CHAPTER 2 - FIELDPILOT SETUP for settings.
Table 4-1: Operation Softkeys Softkey Description Exit. Exits out of OPERATIONS and returns to the Main Menu. Next Page. Switches between the Map page and the Information page. Additional Information Page. Displays additional product information and GPS information such as latitude, longitude, speed, course, and bounded acres. Alarm Silence. Silences an alarm. Manual Valve Open. Opens the control valve. Manual Valve Close. Closes the control valve. System Tools.
Figure 4-8: The Map Page Product Control softkey Table 4-2: Map Page Softkeys Softkey Description Exit. Exits out of the operation process and returns to the ARM Setup page. Next Page. Switches between the Map page and the Rates page. Zoom In. Decreases the area displayed on the page (5 zoom levels). Zoom Out. Increases the area displayed on the page view (5 zoom levels). Full Screen. The entire Map page is replaced by the map view. Used to view more vehicle trajectory.
Mark A. Used with Parallel and Curved A-B patterns. Pressed to mark the first point of the initial guideline. When pressed, changes to the Mark B softkey. Mark B. Used with Parallel and Curved A-B patterns. Pressed to mark the end point of the initial guideline. When pressed, changes to the New Guideline softkey. New GuideLine. Displayed after the initial guideline has been created.
Point. Point map object. When pressed, a point is placed at the vehicle location. Hazard. Hazard map object. When pressed, a hazard is placed at the vehicle location. Engages FieldPilot. For FieldPilot to engage, the GPS antenna must be within 1/3 of the boom width from the established guideline. Displays to show that FieldPilot is engaged. If pressed, FieldPilot will disengage.
System Messages System messages do not obstruct operation. The most common system messages are “system ready” messages that occur when the system is operating properly. Figure 4-10: System Message Indicates what is occurring during normal system operation Warning Messages Alarm Silence softkey (F10) Warning messages do not obstruct operation (e.g., product application rates, speed). An alarm will sound when a warning message is displayed.
Error Messages Error messages halt operations until resolution. An alarm will sound and an error message will be displayed until the operator responds (typically acknowledgement of the error or Master Off). Figure 4-12: Error Message Figure 4-13: Corrected Error Message Vehicle Guidance Fieldware allows product application and vehicle guidance to be performed simultaneously. A DGPS or GPS (autonomous) receiver should be connected to the Legacy 6000 console and should be running properly.
ARM Bullseye softkey (F6) If an external rate controller is being used, that controller should be connected to the appropriate COM port (Port 2) on the console and should be running properly. Vehicle guidance is enabled once the ARM Bullseye softkey is pressed. The initial guidance pattern is set to Headland mode. It is possible to switch between any of the five guidance modes (Straight-Line, Curved A-B, Headland, Ignore Headland, and Circle-Pivot) at any time during operation.
established. To establish Mark A, press the Mark A softkey. Once pressed, the Mark A softkey will automatically change to the Mark B softkey. The lightbar will display “MARK B”. Mark B softkey Mark B To establish Point B, press the Mark B softkey and Point B will be displayed on the Map page. The initial swath baseline has been established. The lightbar will begin displaying the user-defined messages selected during the setup process.
Curved A-B Guidance Curved A-B Guidance provides guidance along curved lines based on an initial A-B reference line. The first step is to establish the initial A-B guideline. This initial baseline is used to calculate all other guidelines. Mark A Mark A softkey Mark B softkey To mark the initial Point A, drive along the first swath path. Typically this is the chosen curve of the field. While the vehicle is moving along the initial swath, the lightbar will display “MARK A”.
Figure 4-18: Curved A-B Guidance Mark A The Guidance pattern outside of the established A-B points will be straight line guidance. This is the reason for starting on the longest curve of the field. Mark B Headland Guidance Headland Guidance is used when the operator completes several circuits around the field and wants to be guided around all circuits afterward (last pass guidance). Once several circuits have been completed, the operator has the choice of switching back to Straight-Line Guidance.
Mark A Mark A softkey To mark Point A, drive along the desired path. Typically this is the longest edge of a field. To establish Mark A, press the Mark A softkey. Once pressed, the Mark A softkey will automatically change to the Mark B softkey. Mark B Mark B softkey Point B will be displayed on the lightbar. To establish Mark B, press the Mark B softkey. An A/B line has been established for later use.
Figure 4-21 illustrates a completed field. There are several areas of the field where the operator turned the spray off to avoid the over-application of previously applied areas. Figure 4-21: Completed Field Application Ignore Headland Guidance Ignore Headland Guidance allows the operator to apply the headlands and then ignore the headland data when applying the interior of the field. Using this option improves guidance to the start of the next pass.
Table 4-3: Headland Guidance Softkeys Softkey Description Selects a guidance pattern (typically Headland). Headland On. Begins Headland application. Make as many headland passes as desired. The operator can establish a boundary map and Mark Points A and B during first pass application. Headland Off. When the last headland pass is complete, press this softkey. The operator then applies the first interior pass using the Headland pattern for guidance. Ignore Headland.
Circle Pivot Guidance Circle Pivot Guidance is used for product application in a center pivot field while being guided along a circular guideline that matches a center pivot irrigation system radius. Circle Pivot Guidance is similar to Straight-Line Guidance in that the operator marks Point A, travels along the arc that the pivot would create (a wheel track is a good guide), and then marks Point B. Once Point B is marked, a circular guideline will be displayed on the Map page.
Mark B Mark B softkey To establish Point B, the operator should travel along the pivot circle until the circle is as detailed as possible. Fieldware does not allow the operator to mark Point B within 12 seconds of marking Point A. Once 12 seconds has passed, the Mark B softkey will become active and the operator can mark Point B by pressing the Mark B softkey.
Figure 4-26: Circle Pivot Guidance completing headland circuit continued operation guidance along headland completed field Legacy 6000 97 98-05053 R2
FieldPilot System Setup softkey FieldPilot Setup softkey FieldPilot is TeeJet Technologies’ assisted steering system that also includes optional product control and Swath Manager. FieldPilot relies on positioning from a DGPS receiver and provides autosteer capabilities for precision application and control. A DGPS system must be installed in order to use FieldPilot. FieldPilot Setup is accessed by pressing the System Setup softkey on the Launcher page, followed by the FieldPilot Setup softkey.
The Engage/Disengage buttons are used to activate and deactivate the FieldPilot system. A foot switch is available to engage and disengage FieldPilot with ease. Engage FieldPilot. Engages FieldPilot. For FieldPilot to engage, the GPS antenna must be within 1/3 of the boom width from the established guideline. Disengage FieldPilot. Shows that FieldPilot is engaged. When pressed, FieldPilot will disengage.
Figure 4-29: Right-hand Approaching/Vehicle Tracking Slightly Right of Guideline (Swath Mode) Applied Area Detection Fieldware detects when the vehicle has entered a previously-applied area and can also be configured to notify the operator when approaching a previously marked hazard. To use applied area detection, the “Lightbar Setup - Alarm” menu field must be configured prior to starting guidance. Refer to CHAPTER 2 - LIGHTBAR SETUP for additional information.
Neighboring Swath Detection Applied area detection does not notify the operator if the vehicle crosses into a previously-applied neighboring swath or overlaps up to 25% of the swath width. When the edge of the vehicle swath overlaps 25% or more into a neighboring swath, the lightbar will display “APPLIED” and the red stoplights illuminate.The alarm will sound only if product application continues. No yellow warning lights occur in this situation.
Figure 4-32: Establishing A Field Boundary Close/Pause Boundary Map Process Map Boundary softkey Arrow keys To close or pause the map boundary process, press the Map Boundary softkey. A menu will be displayed with the choices “Close” or “Off”. Select “Close” to end the map boundary process. This will draw a line between the starting point and the vehicle location where the boundary was closed. Select “Off” to allow boundary mapping to be temporarily stopped.
Points Mapping Points mapping allows a point to be marked at the vehicle location (must have a .GMF file name established). To map a point, navigate the vehicle to the location of the object or feature to be mapped. Press the Point softkey to launch a menu that includes the point and hazard symbols. Select the Point symbol to map a point. Press the Enter button and the Naming Dialog screen will be displayed.
Arrow keys The Hazard Name screen will retain the 10 most recent entries. To select a recent entry, scroll through the dialog window using the Arrow keys and select the desired hazard name. To add a new name, press the New Name softkey. A name input dialog will launch that will allow a new name to be entered using the Arrow keys. Press the Enter button to save the new name.
Shape Files The 3.14 software release for the Legacy 6000 allows for the generation of shape files. Shape files are useful tools as many of TeeJet’s customers use third party GIS software to plot, store, and analyze data collected by TeeJet products. To remain compatible, 3.14 software now allows for the generation of shape files in the standard formats of .SHP, .SHX, .DBF, and .PRJ. To enable shape file generation, select the System Setup softkey followed by the Console Setup softkey.
FieldWare Map Manager Some Legacy 6000 system kits include Fieldware Tools for an office computer or laptop. Fieldware Map Manager Tools can be used to view applications as “asapplied” or “where applied” maps. Figure 4-37 illustrates an “as-applied” map (.RCD) and field boundary (.BND) in the Map Manager view. To view “as-applied” or “where applied” maps, copy the job folders from the PC Card to C:/FW/Data/.
Figure 4-38: Swath XL Lightbar eight-character text display window red yellow green cross track error LEDs warning stoplights Table 4-5: Swath XL Lightbar Index Setting Description Mark A Displayed when establishing Point A of an initial guideline. Mark B Displayed when establishing Point B of an initial guideline. Swath # A user-selected message. Indicates the distance left or right of the initial guideline. X-Track A user-defined message.
Area Applied A user-defined message indicating the current amount of area applied in acres. System unit set to US. Area Applied A user-defined message indicating the amount of area applied in Hectares. System unit set to Metric. Applied Area Detection This message is displayed when the vehicle is in a previously applied area. The red stoplights are illuminated and an alarm will sound. Curved Guidance Information Graphics.
Chapter 5 - System Tools System Tools allows basic system diagnostics to be performed. The System Tools page is accessed from the Launcher page by pressing the System Devices softkey. System Devices softkey (F2) Figure 5-1: System Tools Access Table 5-1: System Tools Settings Description Device Manager Allows viewing of all components including CAN Bus and GPS receiver. Card Manager Allows basic file manipulation. Runs in conjunction with the PC card.
Console Arrow keys The Console Information page is accessed by using the Arrow keys to scroll to “Console” on the Device Manager page and pressing the Enter button. The Console page displays the serial number of the console, the version number of the software, and the applications loaded. Table 5-2: Console Icons Enter button Softkey Description Backup Files. Backup the console’s system files to the PC Card. Update Files. Update the console using system files located on the PC Card.
Restoring System Files 1. With the console powered OFF, insert the PC Card containing the system files in the Legacy 6000 console. 2. Power the console ON. 3. From the Launcher page select System Tools/Device Manager/Console/ Update Files. 4. The message “Update Files” will be displayed. 5. Select “ALL” or the desired entry and press the Enter button. 6. The message “Updating Console” will be displayed. 7. When the restoration is complete, exit to Launcher.
4. 5. Update Files softkey Press the Update Files softkey. Select “Object Names” as the update file and press the Enter button. This will place the names file, located in the /Sys/Names folder into system memory. Speedometer Enter button Test Speed can be activated and set from the Speedometer page. Refer to CHAPTER 4 - TEST SPEED for additional information. NOTE: If test speed is activated, it will override the speed input when trying to apply during application.
Swath Manager LED Brightness The LED brightness is adjusted by selecting the Adjust LEDs softkey on the Device Manager page with “Swath Manager” selected. Options range from 1 (low) through 8 (high). Adjust LEDs softkey Figure 5-3: Swath Manager LED Brightness Diagnostic information regarding the system’s CAN switchboxes, Switch Function Module or Swath Manager 5, and software versions is also available by selecting the Information softkey.
Channels The status of each channel on the CAN Bus can be viewed under Device Manager - Channels. Each channel is assigned a Serial Number and an ID Number. One of the channels must be assigned as the base channel. The base channel will receive the ground speed input if provided by other than a GPS receiver. Figure 5-5: Channels Setup Table 5-4: Channels Settings Softkey Description Module Reset. Resets all modules to factory default or each channel can be reset. Update Flash.
Figure 5-6: Channel ON and Assigning ID Forward Arrow softkey (F6) Press the Forward Arrow softkey to advance to the Base Channel page. One of the channels must be set as the base channel. This channel will handle the ground speed input. Use the Arrow keys to toggle to the desired selection (YES/NO) and press the Enter button to make the selection. Arrow keys Enter button Figure 5-7: Setting the Base Channel Press the Forward Arrow softkey to advance to the Reset page.
Figure 5-8: Reset CAN Bus To Factory Defaults GPS Receiver The GPS Receiver provides position information. This screen provides information about status, Serial Data, last position, and position rate information. It is recommended this diagnostic be run the first time the GPS receiver is connected to the Legacy 6000 console. Figure 5-9: GPS Receiver Diagnostic Page LightBar Lightbar Test softkey (F2) The Lightbar Information page displays the lightbar version number.
Figure 5-10: Lightbar Information Channels 1,2,3.... Channels 1, 2, 3, etc. pages display general module information including module serial number and version number. Control Channel Diagnostics mode is entered or exited on this page by selecting the Control Channel Diagnostics softkey. DO NOT USE THIS OPTION UNLESS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF TEEJET TECHNOLOGIES STAFF.
Table 5-5: Channel Softkeys Softkey Description Information. Displays module serial numbers and software version. Module Flag 1. System diagnostic tool that identifies the active functions on the DCM. Module Flag 2. System diagnostic tool that identifies the active functions on the DCM. Settings. Displays module’s current configuration. Messages. Displays the messages currently being sent by the module. Error Log. Displays the error log from the module.
Table 5-6: Card Manager Softkeys Softkey Description Create New Folder. Creates a new folder on the PC Card. Close. Closes the current folder and move up one folder level. Properties. Displays information about the highlighted file or folder. Delete. Deletes the selected file or folder. Rename. Renames the selected file or folder. Cut. Cuts the selected file or folder to be moved to another location. Copy. Copies the selected file or folder to be moved to another location. Paste.
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Chapter 6 - Mapper Mapping specific locations in a field is an important tool in precision agriculture. The mapper program allows the operator to map specific locations or more generalized areas of a field. Once a desired location is mapped, the operator can then return to that location at a later date or use the map as a background for future reference.
New Job Creation New Job softkey (F2) Copy Job softkey (F7) Forward Arrow softkey (F6) To create a new job, press the New Job softkey on the Job page. The Job page will be launched. A new job can be created based on the settings of an existing job. This is helpful when starting a new job but no settings need to be changed. Select the desired job to base the new job from and press the Copy Job softkey. Rename the job or auto name the job and press the Forward Arrow softkey.
Mapper Setup and Markers Mapper Setup and Markers are two additional features offered in Mapper. Table 6-1: Mapper Softkeys Softkey Description Setup. Used to name data files and set the data collection rate. The Map File must be named prior to starting the mapping process. Markers. Used to pre-define point and hazard objects. Commonly mapped objects are defined here.
Table 6-2: Setup Options Settings Description Map File Same file name as the Job Name. The file name can be changed to better describe the application. All mapping functions (lines, points, hazards, and polygon) are stored in this file as .GMF and .BND on the PC Card. Background File Created prior to the mapper session. Transferred to the root directory of the PC Card (i.e., points or hazards mapped during product application such as rocks that the operator would like to return to pick up).
Entering Marker Names Select Marker #1 and press the Enter button. Use the Arrow keys to select “Point” or “Hazard” and press the Forward Arrow softkey. Select Name #1 and enter the desired name. Press the Enter button to complete name entry. Figure 6-5: Entering Road Marker Names Enter button Arrow keys Forward Arrow softkey (F6) Object Name Creation Object names are created to identify objects that occur as obstacles or hazards. To enter new object names, press the New Object softkey.
Figure 6-6: Creating New Objects Object Names Folders New File softkey (F7) A file folder option is available on the Object Name page. Selecting the New File softkey allows the operator to create a folder in which to store all related object names. For example, a folder can be created called “Field Tile”. Within that folder the Object Names created will only pertain to “Field Tile” such as 4in, 5in, riser, main, etc.
Mapper Application Once setup is complete, the Mapper application can be accessed. To access the map page, select the Mapper softkey on the main Setup page. Mapper softkey Figure 6-8: Launching Mapper Application Mapper softkey Map Page The Map page is the first page the operator will view when entering the mapper application. The Map page displays the vehicle at its current location and trajectory. If a base or background map was previously loaded, it will be displayed in the background.
Table 6-4: Map Page Softkeys Settings Description Exit. Exits out of the mapper process and returns to the main menu. Next Page. Switches between the Map page and the Information page. Alarm Silence. Silences an alarm. System Devices. Allows the operator to monitor the devices in use without exiting out of the Mapper pages. View Options. Opens an Options menu. Zoom In. Decreases the area displayed on the page (5 zoom levels). Zoom Out. Increases the area displayed on the page (5 zoom levels).
Erase Object. Erases the last object or object vertex created. Information Page The Information page is accessed by selecting the Next Page softkey. The Information page displays the vehicle’s latitude and longitude in addition to antenna height, GPS speed, course in degrees (North 0o), and file size. Next Page softkey (F10) Figure 6-10: Information Page Table 6-54: Information Page Softkeys Settings Description Exit. Exits out of the Information page and returns to the Main Menu.
Mapper Tools Map Object softkey Arrow keys Enter button The primary task performed on the Map page is object mapping. In Mapper, objects include points, poly-lines, or polygons. As previously described, point and hazard objects can be predefined during marker setup. Each predefined object has a corresponding softkey on the Map page. Mapping objects are accessed via the Map Object softkey. Pressing this softkey will launch a menu containing all object types.
Polygon-Mark. Map or locate features represented by a closed shape comprised of discrete points. Press to mark points along the polygon perimeter. A prompt will request an object name. Polygon-Stream. Map or locate features represented by a closed shape made up of streaming points. Press to turn streaming ON and OFF. A prompt will request an object name. Mark Boundary Polygon - Maps the perimeter and obtains the area of a feature by a closed shape comprised of discrete points. Saved as a boundary file (.
Table 6-7: Options Menu Settings Description Data Zoom When activated, the map page uses collected data, not the background map, as its Zoom extents. Show Base Map When activated, the base map file is displayed in the background. When turned off, the base map file is not displayed. Show Point Objects When activated, all point objects contained in the map file .GMF named during Mapper setup are displayed on the Map page. Show Polylines When activated, all polylines contained in the Map file .
Chapter 7 - EXT The Legacy 6000 system allows for the operation of the system as an External (EXT) system. That is, the system can be used as an external computer used to control already installed controllers. During EXT mode, the system can operate in three modes: • • • Guidance Only Mode Log Data Application Rate Control The system is configured to operate in one of these modes during the system setup process.
to view messages such as area applied and ground speed. If “Off” is selected, a lightbar is not required to collect data. Table 7-1: Guidance Only Mode and Log Data Mode Settings Setup Name Setting Controller Description During Controller Setup, a controller driver name must be set to “None” to run in Guidance Only mode. Guidance Only Lightbar Text/Lights If the lightbar is set to “Text/Lights”, machine guidance can be used.
Log Data mode without a lightbar or Guidance Lightbar Off If the lightbar is set to “Off”, guidance cannot be used. As applied data is logged to the PC Card. A lightbar is not required. Most setup functions for a job are the same when running in EXT as they are when running a full CAN based control system with DCM. Refer to Chapter 2 for information on setting up the Console, Lightbar, GPS Receiver, and FieldPilot (ignore Chapter 2 sections on Channel Setup).
Figure 7-1: Implement Width Page Entering Offset Direction Y Forward Arrow softkey (F6) The Y direction offset is the direction along the center line of the vehicle from the GPS antenna to the center of the swath. Once the correct direction is entered, press the Forward Arrow softkey to proceed to the next page.
Figure 7-3: GPS Antenna Relationship Entering Offset Distance Y When entering Offset Direction Y, it is necessary to enter the Y Offset Distance. This is the distance from the GPS antenna along the vehicle center line to the swath. To obtain the most accurate application files and maps, it is recommended that the distance be measured and not estimated or guessed. Once the correct direction is entered, press the Forward Arrow softkey to proceed to the next page.
Implement Setup Completion Review Settings softkey (F2) Once the necessary entries have been made, the Finish page will be displayed. Select the Review Settings softkey to review the selected configurations. Select the Forward Arrow to save the configuration and return to the main ARM launcher. Figure 7-5: Implement Setup Finish Page Forward Arrow softkey (F6) Controller Setup The type of external rate controller to be connected to the Legacy 6000 console is selected during Controller Setup.
The Controller Setup page contains every setup option available in list format. From this list each Controller Setup item can be edited individually, or the Controller Setup Wizard can be used. The top item on the setup list is the Setup Wizard. To run the Setup Wizard, highlight from the main list using the Arrow keys and press the Enter button. Setup Wizard will navigate through the entire Controller Setup item list.
Product Setup Operation Product Setup tab Product information (product name and prescription map file name information) is entered during Product Setup. To run Product Setup, select the Product Setup tab on the ARM Launcher. Figure 7-7: Product Setup Table 7-5: Product Setup Descriptions Settings Description Prescription If Variable Rate product application is to occur, select the prescription file (.ARM) that contains the prescription information for the specific product. The (.
Product Setup Wizard The Product Setup page contains every setup option available in list format. From this list each Product Setup item can be edited individually, or the Product Setup Wizard can be used. The top item on the setup list is the Setup Wizard. To run the Setup Wizard, highlight from the main list using the Arrow keys and press the Enter button. Setup Wizard will navigate through the entire Product Setup item list.
Rates Page Next Page softkey The Rates page displays information related to the product and associated rate controller (product name, current rate, speed, material applied, acres applied, amount of material remaining). A completed field boundary must exist to calculate the remaining acres. There are also two alternate pages available for view by selecting the Next Page softkey.
column contains various utility softkeys such as an “Alternative Rates Page softkey” and the “Alarm Off softkey”. Exiting Operations To exit operations, select the Exit softkey. If data needs to be stored to the PC Card, the exit process may take several minutes.
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Appendix B - Creating Calibration Table A Calibration Table can be created two ways. It is recommended that the table be created on a PC and loaded on the Legacy 6000. The second option is to create the table using the Legacy 6000. A Calibration Table allows the operator to select from a pre-defined set of calibration numbers that are commonly used. An example would be a granular application in which the gate height changes frequently, resulting in the change of the calibration number.
Loading Calibration Table in Legacy 6000 With the console off, place the PC Card in the Legacy 6000 and power the console ON. System Devices softkey Device Manager tab 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Launcher page select the System Devices softkey. Select Device Manager from the System Tools page. From the Device Manager page, select “Console” using the Arrow keys. Press the Update Console softkey. From the Update Files page, use the Arrow keys to select “Cal Table”. Press the Update Console softkey.
1. Enter Channel Setup and navigate to Primary Sensor. Select the Settings softkey. 2. Use the Arrow keys to highlight Cal# Basis and press the Enter button. 3. Select the Cal Table to be used. The Name of the Cal Table is the Cal Table Identifier (the first column in the brackets when creating the Cal Table). After the Cal# Basis has been selected, continue through Channel Setup and save to Apply the Settings. The Cal Table is now ready for use. 4.
• • Since Cal# Basis is not completed during Channel Setup, a new screen will be displayed during calibration. The screen will display the same name entered for Cal# Basis during Channel Setup. Proceed through the calibration process. Name the parameter and repeat the process for each calibration table parameter. NOTE: If GATE HEIGHT is to be used for the Cal# Basis name during Channel Setup, it has already been established as a pre-named parameter in Calibration 1 INCH - 12 INCH.
Appendix C - NH3 Application When using NH3 mode, review the following settings to ensure the Cal # and Density have been correctly entered. The Cal # is located in Channel Setup under “Primary Sensor, Tools”. The Density value is accessed from the ARM Launcher page in Product Setup. NH3 Application Cal# For all NH3 applications, the Cal # units should be entered in Pulses / Gallon. The Cal # units DO NOT change even if the displayed units are in (LBS of NH3 / acre) or (LBS Actual N / acre).
