RELEASE NOTES. FmX Integrated Display. Introduction. Feature change overview. Feature changes. Upgrade procedure

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1 RELEASE NOTES FmX Integrated Display Introduction Feature change overview Feature changes Upgrade procedure Version 4.00 Revision A September 2010 F

2 Agriculture Business Area Trimble Navigation Limited Trimble Agriculture Division Westmoor Drive Suite #100 Westminster, CO USA Phone Fax Legal Notices Copyright and Trademarks 2010, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved. For STL support, the software uses the Moscow Center for SPARC Technology adaptation of the SGI Standard Template Library. Copyright 1994 Hewlett-Packard Company, Copyright 1996, 97 Silicon Graphics Computer Systems, Inc., Copyright 1997 Moscow Center for SPARC Technology. Trimble, the Globe & Triangle logo, EZ-Boom, EZ-Steer, and FmX are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States and in other countries. Autopilot, Connected Farm, Field-IQ, and TrueGuide are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited. GreenSeeker is a registered trademark of NTech Ltd. Release Notice This is the September 2010 release (Revision A) of the FmX Integrated Display Release Notes. It applies to version 4.00 of the FmX integrated display software. Product Limited Warranty Information For applicable product Limited Warranty information, please refer to Legal Notices in the FmX Integrated Display User Guide, or consult your local Trimble authorized dealer. Registration To receive information regarding updates and new products, please contact your local dealer or go to the Trimble website at Upon registration, you may select the newsletter, upgrade, or new product information. Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This apparatus complies with Canadian RSS-GEN, RSS- 310, RSS-210, and RSS-119. Cet appareil est conforme à la norme CNR-GEN, CNR- 310, CNR-210, et CNR-119 du Canada. Australia and New Zealand This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) EMC framework, thus satisfying the requirements for C-Tick Marking and sale within Australia and New Zealand. Notice to Our European Union Customers For product recycling instructions and more information, please go to Recycling in Europe: To recycle Trimble WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, products that run on electrical power.), Call , and ask for the "WEEE Associate". Or, mail a request for recycling instructions to: Trimble Europe BV c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide DZ Eersel, NL 2 FmX Integrated Display Release Notes

3 Introduction These release notes contain information about version 4.0 of the Trimble FmX integrated display. Feature change overview New rate and section control with the Field-IQ crop input control system plug-in: Spraying applications Spreading applications Anhydrous applications Strip-till applications Interface to existing vehicle hardware Overall improvements Enhanced Run screen: New translucent coverage layers that allow an operator to see skips, single, double, and triple coverage. Average XTE coverage layer added for monitoring implement position. Context-sensitive help. Improved user interface and data reporting: Summary reports now available in PDF. Calculator pad available for numerical entry screens. Variable rate: Improved handling of shapefile-based prescription variants. FmX Integrated Display Release Notes 3

4 Prescriptions can now be selected even when the vehicle is a great distance away from the field, enabling operators or managers to load a prescription before driving to the field. Additional NMEA output support NMEA out is now available with EZ-Steer assisted steering system and manual guidance on A and B ports. GPS the terminology referring to Wide Area Augmented Signal (WAAS) has now changed to Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS). Added language. Autopilot automated steering system: Initialization of the heading is improved for more consistent reporting at start-up. Updated vehicle database (VDB) file TrueGuide implement guidance system support for 4WD. FieldLevel II system section line numbers and outlets now labeled EZ-Remote joystick support for more applications and plug-ins. Connected Farm agricultural information management solutions: Terminology updates on the screen. New layer support. Yield Monitoring Support New Signal Input Module interface to display the new signal input module "SIM" can interface with existing equipment inputs to control on-screen buttons and features. 4 FmX Integrated Display Release Notes

5 Feature changes The following changes have been implemented since the release of version 3.0: New features in the Field-IQ plug-in With version 3.0 of the FmX display, the Field-IQ crop input control system plug-in enabled you to control planting and variable rate applications. Version 4.0 adds support for spraying, spreading, and striptill applications. Manual control for sections is now independent of rate control. Switch to manual control for sections while rate continues to be controlled automatically from the master switch box. Sprayers Control up to 48 sections of nozzles and shutoff sections to avoid overspraying. Set up sections in the Hardware tab: Vary rates automatically at set rates or with prescriptions. Interface to existing in-cab switches for manual section control. FmX Integrated Display Release Notes 5

6 Supports all existing EZ-Boom platforms. Supports Raven 400 and 4000 series controllers and cabling. Control servo, pump servo, PWM, bypass, dump valve, and master valve configured spraying systems. Arm and disarm the pump from the Run screen. Allow the PWM pump to run in agitate mode with fields closed. Provides on-screen monitoring of multiple pressures and sensors: Spreaders Shut off spreading when going over previously-applied areas or non-productive zones. Monitor gate height. Monitor spinner speed. Use gate height sensor to automatically adjust calibration factors. 6 FmX Integrated Display Release Notes

7 Control for servo, PWM, and existing drives: NH3 Manage the varied nitrogen needs in your field by using prescriptions to vary rates manually or by using GreenSeeker sensors to assist side-dress applications of liquid nitrogen. Supports existing EZ-Boom systems. Supports existing Raven systems, including Fast valves and Standard/Master combo valves. Vary rates automatically at set rates or with prescriptions. Monitor pressure sensors. Control up to 48 sections of nozzles and shutoff sections to avoid overapplication. Enter start and end tank weights to improve calibrations. FmX Integrated Display Release Notes 7

8 Control in lbs of N or NH3: Enhanced Run screen The information presented on the Run screen displays greater detail in coverage mapping and vehicle position. It also allows quick access to themes: In the overhead view, a new vehicle alignment icon shows greater position accuracy. 8 FmX Integrated Display Release Notes

9 New translucent coverage layers show skips as well as single, double, and triple coverage: Single coverage Double coverage Triple coverage Sections appear on the implement for coverage mapping: Implement shown with sections FmX Integrated Display Release Notes 9

10 Hashed grids provide an immediate measure of distance. Each small square represents 10 feet, and each dark green outline represents 50 feet: New night mode colors enhance night visibility. Improved theme scale bars allow you to quickly change the theme. Client/farm/field/event information is available: 10 FmX Integrated Display Release Notes

11 Average Cross Track Error (XTE) coverage layer is available to monitor implement position: Context-sensitive help The FmX integrated display now features context-sensitive help screens that provide details and helpful information about the current screen. To access the help, tap : FmX Integrated Display Release Notes 11

12 A Help screen, similar to the one show below, appears. To exit the Help screen and return to the previous screen, tap OK: Improved user interface and data reporting New tools provide in-cab reporting of implement drift and current field selections. In the office summary, it is easy to read reports. Summary reports are stored in PDF format. Average XTE coverage layer and summary report can be used to evaluate implement drift. A calculator pad is available for numerical entries. You can also convert rows to feet directly on the display. The Data Dictionary is now self-populating. Fields default to the last event name for back-to-back operating. Importing and exporting swath lines is improved for simplicity. Version 4.0 contains a pop-up screen that can be customized by the dealer. 12 FmX Integrated Display Release Notes

13 Variable rate Improved handling of shapefile based prescription variants. Prescriptions can now be selected even when the vehicle is a great distance away from the field, enabling operators or managers to load a prescription before driving to the field: Additional NMEA output support NMEA out is now available on the A and B ports when using EZ-Steer and manual guidance. Support includes GGA, VTG, and RMC. GPS The terminology referring to Wide Area Augmented Signal (WAAS) has now changed to Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS). Added translation Chinese FmX Integrated Display Release Notes 13

14 Autopilot automated steering system Initialization of the heading is improved for more consistent reporting at start-up. This reduces the potential spinning heading condition at start-up. Updated VDB file. Updated warning strings. Support for changing NavControllers while the display is powered on. This is useful for troubleshooting purposes. TrueGuide implement guidance system Support for 4-wheel drive vehicles in addition to FWD and tracked tractors. Average XTE coverage layer can be used for monitoring implement position. FieldLevel II Automated Levelling System Section line numbers and outlets are now labeled: 14 FmX Integrated Display Release Notes

15 Improvements have been made when importing multi-plane files. Larger equipment is supported; allowed antenna height is increased. Additional support for the EZ-Remote joystick Version 4.0 of the FmX integrated display supports the EZ-Remote joystick, which plugs into Port B of the display. Each button on the joystick can be programmed. To do this, press the button on the joystick and then select a function on the display: Program the joystick buttons to control a variety of FmX display functions including: Plugin Mapping Autopilot Functions Pause/Resume Feature mapping Engage/Disengage Nudge FmX Integrated Display Release Notes 15

16 Plugin EZ-Steer TrueTracker Field-IQ EZ-Boom FieldLevel II Functions Engage/Disengage Nudge Engage/Disengage Nudge Increment rate Decrement rate Increment rate Decrement rate Recording Offset Once the joystick has been programmed, the EZ-Remote Assignment screen displays the functions that have been assigned to each button: 16 FmX Integrated Display Release Notes

17 Connected Farm agricultural information management The Information Management module is now called the Connected Farm agricultural information management plug-in : Terminology updates on the screen New layer support. FmX Integrated Display Release Notes 17

18 Implementation of implement monitoring map layer support. New Send Status indicator on the home and configuration screens. Yield Monitoring feature The Yield Monitoring feature now supports 2010 model year combines in addition to models supported previously: New Signal Input Module interface to display The new signal input module (SIM) can interface with existing equipment inputs to control on-screen buttons and features. 18 FmX Integrated Display Release Notes

19 A SIM must be connected to assign features to the buttons: Upgrade procedure For a description of the upgrade procedure, refer to the FmX Integrated Display User Guide. FmX Integrated Display Release Notes 19

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