Generation 4 CommandCenter

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1 Important Notes: When installing to this software version Generation 4 OS the update may spend up to 25 minutes at the same percentage level (such as 82%) in the Installing Software stage. This extended time at a percentage does not indicate a failure. Overall times to program to all new installable versions from the USB may take up to 90 minutes. The reboot following a successful reprogramming, text and lines of code will appear on the screen. This is result of the update and does not indicate a problem. This will only appear on the first boot after reprogramming. The Gen 4 CommandCenter will not ask for a profile when importing. It will merge all Guidance Lines under the GreenStar Display format with the current guidance lines on the CommandCenter. If a USB contains multiple GreenStar Display profiles it will import all of the lines. To use Remote Display Access (RDA) with GreenStar Display, the GreenStar software must be on Software Update 14-1 version or higher. Work and Machine Monitor modules that appeared on the run page may appear blank after the update. To add them back to the run page, access Layout Manager, edit the run page, delete the previous work and machine modules, and add the desired modules back in. For default run pages, copy the page, and repeat the steps outlined above. If reprogramming from software version , the language and units will need to be confirmed after reprogramming completion. Software activations are non-transferrable, even in the event of lost, stolen, or destroyed equipment. It is recommended to insure a Generation 4 CommandCenter at full value, including software activations. Software Compatibility Notes: The Generation 4 CommandCenter is compatible with the GreenStar Display, GreenStar Display, and GreenStar Display. It is also compatible with the Original GreenStar Display without the mobile processor. Equipment information and values will not be shared between the Generation 4 CommandCenter and the GreenStar Display. Set-up information should be entered on both displays. To ensure complete and proper functionality, the most current version of GreenStar Display software, Apex, or another preferred partner desktop software should be used. The Generation 4 CommandCenter displays ISOBUS compatible implement screens. It will not control rates or sections of implements. Receiver Compatibility: The Generation 4 CommandCenter is compatible with the StarFire 3000 Receiver and the StarFire itc Receiver. Software on StarFire Receivers cannot be updated using the Gen 4 CommandCenter. To update software, use GreenStar Display or Service ADVISOR. 1

2 Customer Contact Center Information: Web: North America: SUPPORT: GRN-STAR ( ) ACTIVATIONS: DEERE ( ) Australia: New Zealand: Brazil: Mexico: Argentina: South Africa: Zimbabwe: (Access code: ) Zambia: (Access code: ) **Countries w/ Access codes Dial access code first and once prompted, enter the toll free number. Release Notice These are the software update release notes for the Generation 4 CommandCenter. Release notes can be found on Note: Your use of the software is governed by the End User License Agreement included in the software. Copyright Deere & Company New Features and Improvements Reconfigurable Shortcut Bar- Use Layout Manager to customize the shortcut bar on the bottom of the display by adding or moving shortcuts. Quick Line- Launches a recording session to instantly initiate an A + Automatic B track recording session with a press of a button. Track is saved with a name Quick Line. Recording a new Quick Line replaces previous Quick Line. To save, simply rename by changing the track name. Add this functionality to shortcut bar by using Layout Manager. VT Run Page Modules- The full-size VT screens are now available in Layout Manager so that the implement controls can be accessed through the run page in addition to the ISO Button on the shortcut bar. Some other smaller App modules can be added to the same run page to utilize the full run page space. (Note: smaller VT modules are not yet supported for the run page) Lower Brightness- The brightness of the display in night mode can be lowered even further to reduce display brightness at night. Delete Client Farm Field- Client, Farm, and Field can now be deleted using the Field App. To delete one of these categories and the structure below including guidance tracks, simply select the item, edit, and delete. StarFire App- In addition to finding StarFire information in the ISOBUS VT button, information is available by accessing the StarFire App by navigating to Menu then Applications. Location Module- This module is available in Layout Manager under Fields to put onto a run page. Setting the location on this module will automatically filter the guidance track list to the field displayed on the module. 2

3 Usability Enhancements- Setting up Client, Farm, and Field is easier in the Field Application by automatically advancing to the next category. When adding modules to a run page either select Add or the picture itself can be selected. Another change is when an application accessed from the menu is closed, it goes back to the previous page instead of the run page. Work Monitor Counter B- The Work Monitor App provides a second tab Counter B that allows the user to reset and monitor counter totals for different use cases (example: area worked for one field versus multiple fields) Easier change of Run Page Modules- Machine or Work Monitor modules on a run page can be easier customized by clicking on the run page module to quickly select a new reading. Area worked- a second decimal place will be shown for the Work Monitor reading area worked if the value is below 1000 ac/ha for more precise area data. Map Module- An additional map module can be added to run pages. A quarter map view can be used for AutoTrac and coverage map capabilities, allowing the operator to view more and work from other tasks within a run page. Adding maps to a run page can be done in Layout Manager, then finding the correct size from the Mapping application. Fixed Issues Date and Time Changes with StarFire Installed- Resolved incorrect date and time on CommandCenter that was caused by not having valid GPS signal at start up. Issue Connecting Remote Display Access Session- Resolved RDA connection issues that required a cold boot to fix. Start Up of the Generation 4 CommandCenter The Generation 4 CommandCenter turns on and off with the tractor key switch. The start-up time of the Gen 4 CommandCenter may vary depending on a few variables. Warm Boot occurs when the CommandCenter Display has run within the last 24 hours. The CommandCenter rests in a hibernation state for that time. CommandCenter powers up quickly. (approximately 15 seconds) Cold Boot occurs when the CommandCenter Display has not operated for 24 hours or more, or if unswitched power has been disconnected. During this period, the CommandCenter shuts down completely to conserve battery power. Power up cycle after a cold boot will take approximately 60 seconds. Avoid turning key switch back on until screen has gone black after turning off the engine. 3

4 Navigating the Generation 4 CommandCenter : The menu button navigates to the applications on the CommandCenter. The applications found will include Tractor Settings, Applications, and System. Each of these contain a unique set of features. Tractor Settings- Contains machine settings and adjustments. Applications- Contains (but is not limited to) applications for setup, machine/work data, precision ag applications, and Layout Manager. System- Contains options to manage display settings, view software, export/import, and diagnostics. The CommandCenter also has a shortcut bar located on the bottom of the screen that will open or perform applications. The ISOBUS VT button will include StarFire and implement information when applicable. Work Recording is also accessible form the shortcut bar, this will color the map but not record any information that can be exported. The CommandCenter has two default run pages from the factory. These default run pages are not customizeable but can be copied. Run pages are customizable screens on the CommandCenter. Users can cycle through run pages by pressing the green arrows in the upper right hand portion of the screen, swipping the screen left or right, or through the Nav bar below the display. Users can setup and edit run pages with Layout Manager. For more information about the CommandCenter look for the the Help Center Application. buttons on the top of a page or use Onscreen Help Overview The Generation 4 CommandCenter has onscreen help supplementing the information found in the Operators Manual. Pressing the button on top of any page will show the help topic for that page. Additional information related to that topic can be found by pressing under the Table of Contents, this lists all other available pages related to this topic. 4

5 The Help Center can be accessed through the shortcut bar by pressing the button, accessing the Help Center through the Menu, or pressing the on any Help page. AutoTrac AutoTrac can be found on a default run page, by accessing the AutoTrac application from the shortcut bar, or by navigating to it from the Menu. Guidance settings are accessed by navigating the Guidance Application and pressing List by pressing the Set Track button. A New Track or Track Set can be created in the Track located on the run page or in the guidance application. Available tracking modes include: Straight Track AB Curve Adaptive Curve A Track Set is group of existing lines that can be arranged and switched between quickly from a run page. Track Sets are created in the Track List and can be swapped between using or on the run page. Loading or creating a large track list with 500+ tracks may cause the CommandCenter to respond slowly while loading the Tracks. File Manager File Manager is the application on the CommandCenter that allows for data to be exported and imported. It is accessed by either navigating to the System Tab or an overlay that appears when a USB is inserted. Items that can currently be exported include: Guidance Lines Screenshots Error Log Files 5

6 The Guidance Lines created in the Gen 4 CommandCenter are saved and exported in the GS Display format. They will be saved under the GS Display folder in a JD4600 or JD4100 Profile. This allows users to easily import and export guidance lines between the GS Display and the Gen 4 CommandCenter. If guidance lines from two Generation 4 CommandCenters are exported to the same USB, some guidance lines may be overwritten. It is recommended that the data is backed up to desktop software application prior to exporting from the second machine. Items that can currently be imported include: Guidance Lines The Gen 4 CommandCenter will not ask for a profile when importing. It will merge all Guidance lines under the GS Display format with the current guidance lines on the CommandCenter. Layout Manager Layout manager under the applications tab is used to customize a run page. Custom run pages allow for various functions to be organized on the screen. To create a new run page the following steps are taken: 1. Navigate to Layout Manager 2. Press the All run pages tab 3. Press Add New 4. Name the run page 5. Press Add Module 6. Select the desired Module 7. Select Save To view this run page on the screen it must be added to the Active Set. To do this: 1. Press the Active Set tab in Layout Manager 2. Press Active Run Pages 3. Press Add Run Page 4. Select the run page you want to add and press OK 5. Select Save to add it to the Active Set The shortcut bar can also be modified by selecting the Default Shortcut Bar in the Shortcut Tab in Layout Manager. This information can also be found on the CommandCenter by locating the the pages in Layout Manager. button on Fields Application The Fields Application can be found under Applications and is also accessed through other Applications such as AutoTrac Guidance and the Location Module. Depending on where Fields Application is accessed, different functionality is available. Accessing from the Menu Applications This application should be used to manage the organization. Client, Farm, and Field can be added, associated, and removed. Accessing from here is the only way to 6

7 delete Client, Farm, Field and its structure. AutoTrac Guidance and Location Module use the Fields Application as outlined below. Accessing from the Location Module This will take you the Fields application where the appropriate Field can be selected. This selection will appear on the run page location module, this selection will automatically filter the AutoTrac Guidance Track List and populate the Field when a new track is created. Accessing from AutoTrac Guidance - There are two ways the Fields Application can be accessed while in AutoTrac Guidance Selecting Field when creating a new track. This will take you to the Fields Application where the appropriate Field can be associated to the track. Adding a Filter to the Guidance Track List. This will take you to the Fields Application where the appropriate field can be selected to filter the Guidance Track List. Software Version Listed below are the installed Packages for the Generation 4 CommandCenter. Package Version Generation 4 OS Generation 4 OS Help AMS Applications Tractor Applications* Tractor Application Help *Any updates to Tractor Applications will require a John Deere dealer. 7