TopCon X5 Operator's Manual Part Number TOPCONX5-EN Rev.1.0 Copyright Topcon Precision Agriculture May, 2011 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved. The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon. 1
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INDEX 1. INTRODUCTION... 5 2. USING THIS MANUAL... 5 3. BASIC CONCEPTS... 6 4. GETTING STARTED... 7 4.1. OVERVIEW OF FUNCTIONS ON MAIN SCREEN... 9 4.2. GUIDANCE MAP SCREEN... 9 4.2.1. Guidance map at start... 9 4.2.2. Guidance Map during Track Recording... 11 4.2.3. Guidance Map during Track Navigation... 11 4.2.4. Guidance Map during Job Execution... 12 4.3. JOB SETUP SCREEN... 12 4.3.1. Accesses the Boundary Selection screen... 13 4.3.2. Access Job Selection Screen... 13 4.3.3.Clear Current Job... 14 4.3.4. Access Track Selection Screen... 14 4.4. GUIDANCE SETUP SCREEN... 15 4.4.1. GPS Settings Screen... 16 4.4.2. System Settings Screen... 17 4.4.3. Job Setting Screen... 20 4.4.4. North Up Settings Screen... 23 4.4.5. Raster management Screen... 23 4.4.6. Landmark management Screen.... 24 4.4.7. Guidance Pattern screen.... 27 4.4.8. Info Product screen... 28 5. CREATING A NEW AB LINES GUIDANCE PATTERN... 28 5.1. PROCEDURE... 28 6. CREATING A LANDMARK... 30 7. CREATING A BOUNDARY... 31 7.1. PROCEDURE... 31 7.2. BOUNDARY OFFSET... 36 7.3. RECALLING A BOUNDARY... 37 8. STARTING A NEW JOB... 39 8.1. PROCEDURE... 39 3
8.2. RECALLING A JOB... 42 8.3. CREATING A COVERAGE REPORT... 44 9. RECORDING A NEW TRACK... 45 9.1. PROCEDURE... 45 9.2. RECALLING A TRACK... 47 10. STEERING WITH GUIDANCE... 49 11. FILE NAME INFORMATION... 51 12. AGRICULTURE MANAGER FOR PC... 53 12.1. PC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS... 53 12.2. INSTALLATION... 53 12.3. SOFTWARE STARTUP... 56 12.4. ACTIVATION... 57 12.5. OVERVIEW OF THE MAP FUNCTIONS... 59 12.6. JOB SELECTION SCREEN... 60 12.7. TRACK SELECTION SCREEN... 63 12.8. RASTER SELECTION SCREEN... 65 12.9. CREATING A LAND MARK... 67 12.10. LAND MARK MANAGEMENT SCREEN... 68 12.11. SYSTEM SETTING SCREEN... 72 4
1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of your TopCon X5. The X5 is a guidance navigator designed and built by Topcon Precision Agriculture to assist you in your farming activities. The button interface is designed to be straight forward and intuitive, allowing you to setup quickly for immediate operation. Utilizing the guidance software, you will be able to determine the coverage of your field more accurately, whether it be seeding, spraying, spreading or harvesting. This allows you, as the user, to know precisely where you have driven your vehicle and how much area you have covered with it. Moreover, rather than simply knowing how much area you have covered, the ability of the X5 to create and save field boundaries means you can determine the size of the total area of your field before you even start your coverage. After coverage, you will also be able to create a coverage report that will give you a summary of your job. This information includes the amount of area you covered, the total area of your field (if you created a boundary), the time spent mapping the field, the total time spent on the field and also the start and end date of your job. With the X5, you will have the opportunity to step ahead of the competition and improve your farming activity now and in the future. 2. USING THIS MANUAL The following chapters in this manual will assist you in setting up and understanding the features of your X5: Chapter 3, Basic Concepts of the X5 provides an overview of how the X5 functions. Chapter 4, Getting Started explains how to turn on the X5 and provides an overview of the buttons and functions that you will use when operating the X5. Chapter 5, Creating a new AB lines Guidance Patterns shows you how to create guidance patterns so that you can map your field more accurately. Chapter 6, Creating a Landmark explains how to create and save a landmark file. The Landmark recording is a function of X5 which allows to store points by coordinates and to match useful information. Chapter 7, Creating a Boundary explains how to create and save a boundary file. The boundary of your field will be saved and can be used over again for different application jobs. Chapter 8, Starting a New Application Job explains how to create and save an application Job file. This is usually done after a boundary has been loaded and you want to start a new application job. This file will store your field application information, displaying the area that has been covered by your vehicle on a given field. 5
Chapter 9, Recording a new Track explains how to create a track using your X5 guidance software. Recording track may be particularly helpful when you want to trace the route from a initial point until the field boundary. Chapter 10, Steering with Guidance will explain how to read some of the steering indicators that appear on the screen and light bar while driving to a guidance pattern. Chapter 11, File name Information show as the files name are generated. Chapter 12, Agriculture Manager for PC provides instructions on how to use this useful software (included in the X5 box). Agriculture Manager permits to consult your boundaries/jobs/tracks/landmark and to organizes import/export data on your X5 from your PC. 3. BASIC CONCEPTS The X5 is a standalone guidance console and is installed to assist users with guiding their vehicle when in a field. It is attached to the inside of the vehicle cabin and provides a virtual guide that the user may follow for more accurate coverage of a given field. GPS The X5 has an internal GPS and offers accuracy from entry-level GPS. The X5 is compatible with the SGR-1 TopCon External GPS (sold separately) that offers a range of positioning accuracy to meet any application. Guidance Using the GPS, the X5 is able to identify the precise coordinates of the GPS antenna attached to the vehicle. Using this, the X5 is able to generate a virtual map of your current location and place a representation of your vehicle on that map.the geographic location of your vehicle on the map correlates with the geographic location of your vehicle in reality. This is how you are able to map the boundaries and the coverage of your field as you drive across it, as the GPS is able to track precisely the area that you have travelled across. Boundary Mapping With boundary mapping, you are able to create an outline of your field that you can then use over again for any application job that you perform on that field. The benefits of this include being able to know the exact size of your field before moving off and also being able to plan your coverage route before hand. Coverage Mapping (Application Mapping) After knowing the precise area of your field with Boundary Mapping, Coverage Mapping can now be used to track the area covered by your vehicle. The benefits of this include being able to identify missed areas so that you may go over that area again. Alternatively, it will also help you identify areas of overlap so in future you can pre-plan your driving route in order to reduce product wastage and over applying product over a given area. 6
4. GETTING STARTED This chapter will provide you with instructions on how to turn on the X5 as well as explain the functions of the buttons you will find on the working screen. Power button TopCon X5 front view 1. Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn on the X5. The orange LED in the middle of the power button will turn on to indicate that the X5 has power and the startup sequence will begin. Startup screen 2. Select to start agricultural software application or select to start the street navigation software in order to use the X5 as a car navigator (see MyNav manual for more information). 7
3. After chosen the agricultural software, a warning screen will appear displaying the products disclaimer. 4. Read the entire disclaimer before proceeding 5. Select the down arrow button to scroll down the screen. WARNING Warning Screen This Topcon Precision Agriculture console and software (System) controls guidance, The System may be used to assist with planting, spraying, spreading and fertilizing (Applications). IMPORTANT: You must read and follow the appropriate System manuals and have appropriate training before use. If you do not operate the System properly it will not correctly assist with guidance or apply the Applications to your requirements. This can result in damage to property and equipment, serious injury to persons, poor yields and/or crop damage or failure. You are responsible for accurately entering the information required for the System to apply the Applications to your requirements (including measurement units (e.g. metric or imperial), vehicle dimensions, rate of application and vehicle speed). You are responsible for the calibration of the System and ensuring Applications are applied in accordance with their specifications (including wind, temperature and moisture conditions, dilution and withholding periods). Failure by you to comply with the above may result in incorrect operation of the System. You should monitor at all times that the System is performing as required. By selecting the YES button you agree that you: - have read the above, have appropriate training and have read the System manual; and - assume control and responsibility for the use of the System. 6. Select YES if you have read the disclaimer and accept the conditions of use. 8
4.1. Overview of Functions on Main Screen a b c d a) Accesses the guidance map screen b) Accesses the guidance setup screen c) Accesses the job screen d) Go back to the main selection screen 4.2. Guidance Map Screen This section will provide you with an introduction to the features found on the Guidance Map screen. Select from the main screen to access the guidance screen. 4.2.1. Guidance map at start a b e f c g d h a) Returns you to the main screen b) Accesses the track recording screen c) Accesses the job screen d) Accesses the landmark recording screen e) Zoom in closer view f) Zoom out wider view g) Changes the viewing perspective h) Indicates whether mapping is ON or OFF 9
Display Bar Items The display bar allows you to monitor a limited number of items while using the X5. X5 with Integrated GPS Odometer Vehicle Ground Speed Total Area Covered GPS Signal Quality X5 with external SGR-1 TopCon GPS (sold separately) Current Guidance Path Row Vehicle Ground Speed Total Area Covered GPS Signal Quality Distance from the current Guidance Path Row Indicators Some buttons change (refer to the image on chapter 4.2.1), depending on which option is selected. Multifunction Buttons - b, c and h Record a track Finalizing the recorded track Record a boundary b Job Screen Set 1 st pattern point Set 2 nd pattern point c Pause/restore a boundary Start Job h Complete a boundary Stop Job Add new boundary Mapping ON Mapping OFF 10
4.2.2. Guidance Map during Track Recording With the GPS ON, the track recording function allows to record the current route by points and view it on the map highlighting the travelling direction. b a c a) Track (red color) during recording b) Odometer c) Elapsed time 4.2.3. Guidance Map during Track Navigation The track can be opened on the map and it is possible to start track simplified navigation (direct navigation or track back). b a a) Location versus the route b) Loaded track c) Distance to destination d) Distance to track c d 11
4.2.4. Guidance Map during Job Execution Coverage mapping can be set by using the button and then a b c d a) Record/Pause/Complete/Create a boundary b) Odometer c) Total Area Covered d) Indicates mapping is ON 4.3. Job Setup Screen Select from the main screen to access the Job Setup screen. a b c e f g d h a) Returns you to the Guidance screen b) Accesses the Boundary Selection screen c) Creates a new Job d) Accesses the Job Selection screen e) Clears the current Job f) Accesses the Track Selection screen g) Add note to the Job h) Start/Stop the current Job 12
4.3.1. Accesses the Boundary Selection screen Select to enter the Boundary Selection screen. Here, you can create new boundary files or select, edit or delete existing boundary files. Refer to Chapter 7 for information on creating Boundaries. a b h e f c d g a) Creates a new Boundary b) Rename the selected Boundary c) Delete the selected Boundary d) Set the Boundary Offset e) Scroll up the list f) Scroll down the list g) Load the selected Boundary h) Boundary list 4.3.2. Access Job Selection Screen Select to enter the Job Selection screen. There you can select, rename or delete existing job files. Refer to Chapter 8 for information on starting a Job. a b c a) Rename the selected Job b) Delete the selected Job c) Load the selected Job 13
4.3.3. Clear Current Job Select to clear Job data on a selected file. This clears all coverage map information and resets the job totals (shown on Job Setup screen) on a file without deleting the file itself. 4.3.4. Access Track Selection Screen Select to enter the Track Selection screen. There you can select, rename or delete existing Track files. Refer to Chapter 9 for information on creating Tracks. a b c d e a) Create new Track and start recording b) Rename the selected Job c) Delete the selected Job d) start track navigation e) Start track navigation (track back) 14
4.4. Guidance Setup Screen Select from the main screen to access the Guidance Setup screen. This section will provide you with an introduction to the Guidance Setup screen. a b c d e f g h i a) Returns you to the Guidance screen b) Accesses the GPS Settings screen c) Accesses the System Settings screen d) Accesses the Implement Setup screen e) Accesses the North Up Settings screen f) Accesses the Select Raster screen g) Accesses the Select Landmark screen h) Accesses the Select guidance i) Accesses the Information screen pattern screen* *Function available when use external SGR-1 TopCon GPS (sold separately) 15
4.4.1. GPS Settings Screen This section will provide you with an introduction to the features found on the GPS Settings screen. a b c a) Select internal or external GPS b) Select GPS baud rate* c) GPS data *Function available when use external SGR-1 TopCon GPS (sold separately) a) X5 has an internal GPS receiver ready to be use, but is also fully compatible with external SGR-1 TopCon GPS (sold separately) that improve the accuracy of the GPS signal during the navigation, so by using the button you can choose to enable or not the external GPS. b) When use the external SGR-1 TopCon GPS, ensure to set the baud rate value to 19200. c) The screen shows the output data detected by the GPS 16
4.4.2. System Settings Screen Select to enter the System Settings screen. a b e f c d a) Set the Coordinates format b) Set the favourite language c) Accesses the select Time Zones screen d) Set the display brightness value e) Accesses the Select Unit System screen f) Accesses the lightbar setup screen * *Function available when use external SGR-1 TopCon GPS (sold separately) a) By using the button it is possible to set the coordinates format. Latitude and longitude, expressed as angles, can be represented in different formats, which in X5 are: H DDD MM SS.SSS H DDD.DDDDD Once chosen the coordinates format press the button to confirm your selection. b) Select the button to choose your favorite language from the list. The language will be applied to all text in the X5. Once chosen the language press the button to confirm your selection. c) Select the button to set your time zones from the list. Once chosen the correct time zones press the button to confirm your selection. 17
d) Press the button to access the display brightness screen. The buttons and permit to decrement or increment the display brightness level. e) Select the button to choose your favorite unit system. This menu permits to change the unit system in which X5 will process and display the data. The options available are: Metric system Feet system Yard system Once chosen the unit system confirm your selection with the button. f) Select the button to access the Lightbar Setup screen. a b a) Accesses the LED spacing setup b) Accesses the LED mode setup 18
There are 15 LEDs on the lightbar. The lightbar is used to visually indicate the position of the center of your vehicle from the center of a guide line. Refer to the Chapter 10 Steering with Guidance for more information about lightbar use. Lightbar a) This option allows you to set the distance value each LED on your lightbar will represent when the LED is lit. For example, if you enter a value of 7 inches, and the center of your vehicle drifts 21 inches to the left of a guide line, then 3 LED's on the left of your lightbar will be lit. Select to enter a more specific LED spacing value and press the button to confirm. 19
b) There are 2 options available under LED Mode. These are Drive Towards and Drive Away options. If Drive Towards is selected, the LED's on the left of the lightbar will light up as you drive away from the guidance path towards the right. If Drive Away is selected, the LED's on the right of the lightbar will light up as you drive away from the guidance path towards the right. 4.4.3. Job Setting Screen Select to access the job setting screen. a b c a) Set the Equipment model b) Accesses the implement setup screen c) Accesses the GPS location setup screen 20
a) By using the button it is possible to specify the equipment model in use, in particular you can define Name, Type, Model and Brand of your equipment. Select the row you want change and press to enter the new text. When finished press to confirm. b) Select to access the Implement Setup screen. This screen allows you to adjust the swath width, the inline offset and the overlap value. 1 3 2 1) Select to enter the Swath Width. 2) Select to enter the Inline Offset. An offset to the left of the centerline is negative and to the right is positive. 3) Select to enter the Overlap value. Positive value for overlap and negative value for underlap. 21
c) Select to access the GPS Location Setup screen. This screen allows you to enter the GPS Antenna position in relation to the vehicle. 1 1) Select to enter the GPS Steering Location. If the GPS antenna is offset to the left of the centerline the value is negative. If it is to the right the value is positive. 22
4.4.4. Select to enter North Up Settings Screen a b a) When According to current direction is enable, the map is constantly oriented to the motion direction detected by the GPS device. b) When Fixed to North is enable, the map is always oriented to North. Choose the favorite option and confirm with. 4.4.5. Press to access the Raster Screen This screen visualizes a list containing all the raster maps available in the device, it permits also to activate them on the map. Refer to Chapter 12.8 for information about loading a raster by using the software for PC Agriculture Manager Choose the favorite raster and confirm with. 23
Example of raster map during the navigation. 1 1) Satellite Raster Map 4.4.6. Select to access the Landmark management Screen. Landmarks are grouped into categories, following a simple tree structure, to support a correct filling and simplify the search procedure. Refer to Chapter 6 for information on creating a Landmark. a b a) Selectable Landmark categories b) Open the selected category From this screen you can enable the Landmarks visualization on the map, select the relevant category and press to confirm. When a category has been enabled a flag appear on the icon. Visualization on map OFF Visualization on map ON 24
Once selected a category, you can also explore its content simply by touching the button. For every category you will able to create new landmarks or manage the existing ones. a b e c d a) Create new Landmark b) Rename the selected landmark c) Delete the selected landmark d) show more detail about selected landmark e) Landmark list Press to create new landmark, specifying its name, the relevant category and the coordinates, finally choose to store the point. 25
For all existing landmarks you can retrieve more details by using the button it will permit to access to the follow screen: Then select the button to see the landmark position on map. 26
4.4.7. Select to access the Select Guidance Pattern screen. This screen (available only when use SGR-1 external GPS) will allow you to select a Guidance pattern to help guide your vehicle as you move across a given field. a b a) Select AB Lines Guidance pattern b) Enable/Disable Guidance Pattern a) Select to enter the AB Lines Guidance pattern screen: AB Lines, can be set and saved for use in specific fields. These lines can then be recalled in future when performing another application job in the same field. Creating and saving these lines can ONLY be done while the vehicle is on the field and a Boundary file or Job file has been created. 1 2 3 1) Create a new Guidance pattern 2) Rename an existing Guidance Pattern 3) Delete an existing Guidance pattern 4) Load an existing Guidance Pattern 4 27
4.4.8. Select to access the Info Product screen. It contains program relevant information, such as the map installed, software version, device ID, etc. 5. CREATING A NEW AB LINES GUIDANCE PATTERN This function, available only when your X5 has been equipped with the SGR-1 external GPS (sold separately), will help you to guide your vehicle as you move across a given field. 5.1. Procedure 1. As described in the chapter 4.4.7 press to access the select Guidance Pattern screen and pattern screen. to enter the AB Lines Guidance 2. Select to create a new guidance pattern file. This is usually done when creating a boundary or after a boundary has been created. You can enter a new AB Line file name or use the generated name, then from the map menu click and select to turn on coverage mapping. 3. Once started the mapping, select to set the first point of the AB Line. 28
4. Drive in a straight line until you reach the other end of your field and select to mark the second point of the AB Line. 5. A straight line will now appear. 6. Follow this line up and down across your field to complete the coverage map. NOTE - When a previously saved AB Line guidance path is recalled for use in the field it was previously created in, the guidance path may not align precisely with the vehicle, should this happen, select at any time to Nudge the Guidance Path to line up with the center of the vehicle. 29
6. CREATING A LANDMARK This chapter will explain how to create a Landmark on the map. The Landmark recording is a function of X5 which allows to store points by coordinates and to match useful information. b a a) Create a Landmark On the GPS position b) Landmark Created on the map With GPS ON, the button on the map menu enables to store a Landmark in the current GPS position automatically. A management window with the coordinates of the current GPS position will be displayed (see image below), enter the name of the point, and in case a note and select the relevant category (compulsory), finally choose to store the point. When necessary, the coordinates values can be changed by hand. Every recorded landmark, can be recall in a second moment from the landmark management screen (see Chapter 4.4.6) 30
7. CREATING A BOUNDARY This chapter will explain how to create a boundary of your field. Creating or loading a boundary should be your initial step before starting a job. Doing this will help you determine the shape and size of your field and how best to proceed with the job. Boundaries can also be saved and used over again in future and for different applications. 7.1. Procedure 1. From the Map Guidance press to access the Main Screen 2. Select to access the Job Setup screen 31
3. Select to access the Boundary Selection screen. 4. Select to start a new boundary file. 5. Refer to Page 36 for information on how to set the boundary offset. 6. You can enter a new boundary name or use the generated name. Refer to Chapter 11 for information on the generated File Name. 32
7. Select to accept the name and return to the Boundary Selection screen. 8. Select to return to the guidance screen. 9. Drive to the desired starting point on your field. Select when you want to start drawing your boundary. 33
10. Drive off, and a line should appear on the screen next to or behind your vehicle icon (see image below). This line represents your field boundary. 11. Watching the line on your screen, drive your vehicle around the boundary of your field until the lines are almost closed. When you near the starting point of your boundary (see image below), the boundary icon will change to this. 34
12. Select to close the boundary line (this action automatically saves the boundary as file). A straight line will be drawn from the end point to the starting point of the boundary line. 13. Select to create a new file for the next boundary mapping. The previous saved file will close, and the new boundary file (that will be automatically named) will be opened. 14. Now you can either repeat the above procedure on another field to create and save more field boundaries, or you can start a new Job file. Refer to Chapter 8 for instructions on how to start a Job. 35
7.2. Boundary Offset The boundary offset is used so you can draw your boundary line at a specific distance on the left or right of your vehicle icon. As such, if you were driving with the center of your vehicle directly over your field boundary, your offset would be zero. Sometimes it is only possible to drive next to your field boundary due to a fence line. This is when you would use boundary offset. There offset values will be positive or negative depending on the direction you are travelling around your field. This section will explain how to set your boundary offset. 1. Select to access the Boundary Offset screen. 2. Enter a value for the offset. Use a positive number for an offset to the right of your vehicle and a negative number for an offset to the left of your vehicle. Normally this value is set at slightly more than half the swath width of your vehicle so that the boundary line is drawn just slightly over the edge of the implement. 3. Select to confirm your selection. 36
7.3. Recalling a Boundary After a field boundary is created, you may want to recall it for use in different jobs and field applications. This section explains how to recall a boundary file for use in a new Job. NOTICE: The guidance screen displays your vehicle icon based on the GPS coordinates of your vehicle. Your saved field boundary also has GPS coordinates based on the location of the actual field. Because of this, your vehicle needs to be near the actual field for the field boundary to be displayed properly on the display screen. If using an old Boundary file in a new Job, ensure that the Job file is created first before loading the Boundary file. 1. Select to access the Job Setup screen. 2. Select to access the Boundary Selection screen. 37
3. Select the up and down arrow buttons to select a Boundary file. 4. Select to confirm your selection and return to Job Setup screen. 5. Select to return to the Guidance screen 6. You will see your Boundary displayed on the screen. 38
8. STARTING A NEW JOB This chapter will explain how to start a job to perform coverage mapping using the X5 Guidance software. You must create or select a Job before you can begin coverage mapping. It is recommended practice to create a new Job file for every new field. Boundary files can also be attached to specific Jobs by selecting the boundary file when a Job is active. NOTICE: A GPS input must be detected before the Job Setup screen can be accessed 8.1. Procedure 1. Select to access the Job Setup screen. 2. Select to enter a name for the new Job. 39
3. Enter a new job name (optional) or use the generated name. 4. Select to accept the name and return to the Job Setup screen. 5. Select to return to the Guidance screen 40
6. Select to turn coverage mapping ON and drive off. The icon will change to while coverage mapping is active. 7. With the coverage mapping on, drive around your field until you have mapped the areas you wish to cover. To assist you, you may select the guidance pattern (refer Chapter 4.4.7). These will create lines that you can follow to allow more accurate coverage of your field. 8. Select to turn off the coverage mapping. The icon will change to display indicating that mapping is OFF. When the job is completed, press and then to stop the recording. The coverage map is now saved to the Job file that you created and can be recalled at any time. 41
8.2. Recalling a Job After a Job is completed, you may want to recall the coverage map for viewing purposes. This section explains how to recall a job file. NOTICE: The guidance screen displays your vehicle icon, based on the GPS coordinates of your vehicle. Your saved coverage map (Job File) also has GPS coordinates based on the location of the actual field. Because of this, your vehicle needs to be near the actual field for the coverage map to be displayed properly on the screen. 1. Select to access the Job Setup screen. 2. Select to access the Job Selection screen. 42
3. Select the up and down arrow buttons to select a Job file. 4. Select to confirm your selection and return to the Job Setup screen. 5. Select to return to the Guidance screen 6. You will see your coverage map (created during the Job) displayed on the screen. 43
8.3. Creating a Coverage Report After finishing a coverage map, you can export the Job file to the PC and create a pdf file with details of your coverage. Your coverage report will contain the following items: Job Name Distance covered Starting and End Date Boundary Name Total Area covered Boundary Area Total Hours to completion Notes Total Hours coverage mapping active On your PC, using the Agricultural Manager software you can convert the Job file a pdf file format. Below is an example of what your coverage report would look like. 44
9. RECORDING A NEW TRACK This chapter will explain how to create a track using your X5 guidance software. Recording track may be particularly helpful when you want to trace the route from a initial point until the field boundary. NOTICE: a GPS input must be detected before start recording 9.1. Procedure 1. Select to access the Guidance Map screen. 2. Select to enter a name for the new track. 45
3. Enter a new track name (optional) or use the generated name. 4. Select to accept the name and return to the Guidance Map screen. 5. The recording track function allows to record the current route by points and view it on the map highlighting the travelling direction. 6. Press to finalized and store the track into the saved tracks list. Refer to Chapter 4.3.4 for information on managing saved tracks. The track is now saved and can be recalled at any time in order to reach your field boundary or to return to starting point. 46
9.2. Recalling a Track After a Track is completed, you may want to recall it to start track simplified navigation in order to reach your field boundary or to return to the track starting point. This section explains how to recall an navigate a track file. NOTICE: The guidance screen displays your vehicle icon, based on the GPS coordinates of your vehicle. Your saved track also has GPS coordinates based on the location of the actual field. Because of this, your vehicle needs to be near the actual track to be displayed properly on the screen. 1. Select to access the Job Setup screen. 2. Select to access the track Selection screen. 47
3. Select the up and down arrow buttons to select a Track file. 4. Select to start simplified track navigation (it will use the same navigation direction kept during the registration) or press track back navigation (inverse track navigation). to start the 5. You will see the track on the map ready to be route. For more info about Guidance Map during Track Navigation see chapter 4.2.3. 48
10. STEERING WITH GUIDANCE This section will explain how to read some of the steering indicators that appear on the screen and light bar while driving to a guidance pattern. NOTE: this function is available only when use external SGR-1 TopCon GPS (sold separately) The images below display an AB Line Guidance pattern. lightbar Current Guidance Path Row When you are travelling in a straight line along a guidance path, only the middle LED should be lit on the lightbar. If your vehicle is travelling left of the guidance path, the LEDs on the left of the lightbar will begin to light up. The further to the left you move from the guidance path, the more LEDs will be lit and you need to steer more to the right to get back on center. 49
If your vehicle is travelling right of the Guidance path, the LED s on the right of the lightbar will begin to light up. The further to the right you move from the guidance path, the more LEDs will be lit and you need to steer more to the left to go back to center. The closer you are to the center, the less LEDs are lit. NOTE - When a previously saved AB Line guidance path is recalled for use in the field it was previously created in, the guidance path may not align precisely with the vehicle, should this happen, select at any time to Nudge the Guidance Path to line up with the center of the vehicle. 50
11. FILE NAME INFORMATION When you create a new file, a file name is automatically generated. In the image below is a file name automatically generated for a Boundary file. Every file name can be broken into 3 part. The first part represents for the file type. For the above example this is represented by B. The second part represents the date the file was created. This is in the format of year/month/day or yyyy/mm/dd. For the above example, the date is 21st April 2011. The third part represents the time the file was created. The time is always displayed in 24 hour clock format. This means that 0000 represents 12:00am and 2300 represents 11:00pm. For the following example, the time is 03:04pm. 51
Below are examples of each file type and explanations of what they represent. Example File Type Date Time R_20110201_1351 Route 1st February 2011 1:51pm L_20110201_1357 Line (AB) 1st February 2011 1:57pm B_20110201_1210 Boundary 1st February 2011 12:10pm J_20110201_0034 Job 1st February 2011 12:34am As you would have noticed, the first letter of the file name represents the first letter of the file type. These automatically generated file names provide a good reference for you to keep track of which files belong to the same Job. Boundary files and Guidance Patterns files are generally created in conjunction with a Job. The duration of a Job is stated in the coverage report and by knowing when a Job was started and stopped, you will be able to easily locate other related files. 52
12. AGRICULTURE MANAGER FOR PC Agriculture Manager can be installed using the DVD in the box. 12.1. PC Minimum requirements Agricultural Manager works with the following minimum requirements: PC Processor: 1 GHz RAM: 1Gb OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 NOTE: Agricultural Manager Setup requires Microsoft.NET Framework vers.2.0. During this step, the presence of.net Framework is checked. If the system detects that it is missing, a message will warn you, and the Framework will have to be installed manually through the Microsoft website. 12.2. Installation The installation program starts automatically once the DVD is inserted. 1. Please, read carefully and accept the licence agreement, displayed during the installation start up; if you do not agree, you cannot continue the installation. 2. For proceeding, click on the flag corresponding to the language chosen for installation. 3. Press Install to start the installation procedure. 53
4. Now, choose the destination folder to copy the files needed for Agricultural Manager installation and press next to continue. 5. Once Agricultural Manager has checked that all the requirements are present, the installation can be started by pressing the button install. 54
6. Wait until the files copy process is complete. 7. After the program files copy has been performed, the screen below is displayed showing the successful end of the installation procedure. Agriculture Manager is now ready to be used. 55
12.3. Software Startup After installation, it will be automatically created a link to the application: the program icon will be displayed on the PC desktop. Double click on the icon (see the image beside) to launch Agriculture Manager. At every Start-up the terms and conditions of use of the product are displayed: it is necessary to accept these conditions to continue using the program, otherwise quit. The first time to launch a new map it will be asked the unlock code: to get it, use the Unlock Manager Software by pressing the button. (Chapter 12.4) 56
12.4. Activation The Unlock Manager software allows to activate the maps previously installed and it is easily reachable from the Windows menu: Start > Programs > Agriculture Manager > Unlock Manager. At the Start-up select the language you prefer by clicking on the corresponding flag and then press the AG Manager button to proceed with the activation phase. Selecting AG Manager, the software will look for all the maps installed on your PC. Completed the search, it will be shown a list of all the maps installed, from which manage every single activation. 1. Automatic activation Select the maps to activate by ticking off the relating boxes and introduce in the text box located on the side the product code, which it is written on the installation DVD, included in the package. Then choose if you prefer to execute the automatic activation (internet) or the manual one (by email). The automatic activation requires an Internet connection. If errors occur during the automatic activation, please check the connection status. Errors related to the activation could also be caused by firewalls not properly configured. 57
If you choose automatic activation (Internet), press Unlock to activate the map. The system will display a message showing the name of the database and the positive outcome of activation. Now you can close the program and start using Agriculture Manager on your PC. 2. Manual activation If automatic activation fails, you can still execute the manual activation. Choose Manual from the sidebar Unlock mode and select the option 1. Codes request, press Send request to complete the transaction. The system will display a confirmation window; by pressing Send it will be automatically generated an email, ready to be sent through the mail program pre-configured on your PC. If no email program is configured on your PC, it will appear a message showing the text to be sent by email. Copy the text and send it to support@topconpa.com mail through your mail account. After receiving by e-mail the activation code, select option 2. Enter Codes. Enter the activation code received and press Unlock to activate the map. Now you can close the program and start using the Agriculture Manager. 58
12.5. Overview of the Map Functions In map consultation mode the following functions are available: a b c f g h i l d e m a) Accesses the job selection screen b) Accesses the track selection screen c) Accesses the raster selection screen d) Accesses the landmark screen e) Accesses the system settings screen f) Changes the viewing perspective g) Zoom in closer view h) Zoom out wider view i) Iconize the program window l) Quit the program m) Scale 59
12.6. JOB SELECTION SCREEN Select to enter the Job Selection screen. There you can select, rename or delete existing job files, manage boundaries or make a job report. a b c d e f g h i a) Rename the selected Job b) Delete the selected Job c) Import Job/ boundary from device d) Manage boundaries e) Scroll up the list f) Scroll down the list g) Refresh list h) Generate a job report i) Load selected file from the selected file (see chapter 8.3) c) Import Job from device To import jobs and boundary recorded with mobile device, connect it to the PC (see hardware manual for more info about connecting the device to the PC) and select, a window message will be displayed: Press Yes to proceed with the import files process or No to return to the previous screen. When the import has been completed, you will able to see any single Job or Boundary on the map simply by selecting and opening the file from the list. 60
d) Manage boundary Once the import has been completed, press to access the boundary management screen where you can create new boundary or organize the existent ones. 1 2 3 4 5 1) Create new boundary 2) Rename the selected boundary 3) Delete the selected boundary 4) Download boundaries from device 5) Upload boundaries to the device 1) Create new boundary If you want to create a new boundary, use the button from the boundary select screen. When requested assign a name to the new boundary file, then you will just have to set the points directly on the map (see image below) and then close the boundary and save it with the button in order to complete the procedure. Close and Save the Boundary Boundary under construction 61
4) Download boundaries from device To import boundaries recorded with mobile device, connect it to the PC (see hardware manual for more info about connecting the device to the PC) and select, a window message will be displayed: Press Yes to proceed with the import files process or No to return to the previous screen. When the import has been completed, you will able to see any single boundary on the map simply by selecting and opening the file from the list. 5) Upload boundaries on device To upload boundary on your X5, connect it to the PC (see hardware manual for more info about connecting the device to the PC) and select to continue. Select from the list the boundaries you want to upload on your X5 and confirm your choice with the button. A windows message will inform you when the upload will be completed. 62
12.7. TRACK SELECTION SCREEN Select to enter the Track (route to boundary) Selection screen. There you can create new boundary or organize the existent ones. a b c d e a) Create new track b) Rename the selected track c) Delete the selected track d) Download tracks from device e) Upload tracks to the device a) Create new Track (route to boundary) If you want to create a new track, use the button from the route to boundary screen. When requested assign a name to the new track file, then you will just have to set the points directly on the map (see image below) and then save the track with the button in order to complete the procedure. Save the Track Track under construction 63
d) Download tracks from device To import tracks recorded with mobile device, connect it to the PC (see hardware manual for more info about connecting the device to the PC) and select window message will be displayed:, a Press Yes to proceed with the import files process or No to return to the previous screen. When the import has been completed, you will able to see any single track on the map simply by selecting and opening the file from the list. e) Upload tracks on device To upload tracks on your X5, connect it to the PC (see hardware manual for more info about connecting the device to the PC) and select to continue. Select from the list the tracks you want to upload on your X5 and confirm your choice with the button. A windows message will inform you when the upload will be completed. 64
12.8. RASTER SELECTION SCREEN Select to enter the Raster Selection screen. There you can load a KMZ raster file from your PC and see it on the map or organize the existent ones. a b c a) Add new raster file b) Upload raster to the device c) Show the selected raster on the map a) Through an easy procedure, you will be able to transfer and display on the PC/device your custom maps, e.g. satellite photos and portions of papery or digital raster maps different from the X5 maps. The X5 accepts only raster files that use the universal KMZ file format. If you want add new rasters, use the button from the show raster screen and select the KMZ file from your hard disk. 65
Once loaded the raster from your hard disk, it will be available on the list, ready to be shown on the map (see image below) or exported to the device. b) Upload raster on device To upload rasters on your X5, connect it to the PC (see hardware manual for more info about connecting the device to the PC) and select to continue. Select from the list the raster you want to upload on your X5 and confirm your choice with the button. A windows message will inform you when the upload will be completed. 66
12.9. CREATING A LAND MARK This chapter will explain how to create a Landmark on the map. The Landmark recording is a function which allows to store points by coordinates and to match useful information. You can store a Land Mark firmly touching a point on the map and clicking the label which will be displayed on the map. Click on the label to set a new Land Mark A management window with the coordinates of the current GPS position will be displayed (see image above), enter the name of the point, and in case a note and select the relevant category (compulsory), finally choose point. to store the 67
When necessary, the coordinates values can be changed by hand. Every recorded landmark, can be recall in a second moment from the Land Mark management screen (see chapter 4.4.6) 12.10. LAND MARK MANAGEMENT SCREEN Select from the map menu to enter the Land Mark management screen. Landmarks are grouped into categories, following a simple tree structure, to support a correct filling and simplify the search procedure. a b c d a) Selectable Landmark categories b) Download Landmark from device c) Upload Landmark to the device d) Open the selected category From this screen you can enable the Landmarks visualization on the map, select the relevant category and press to confirm. When a category has been enabled a flag appear on the icon. Visualization on map OFF Visualization on map ON 68
a) Landmark categories Once selected a category, you can also explore its content simply by touching the button. For every category you will able to create new landmarks or manage the existing ones. 1 2 5 3 4 1) Create new Landmark 2) Rename the selected landmark 3) Delete the selected landmark 4) show more detail about selected landmark 5) Landmark list Press to create new landmark, specifying its name, the relevant category and the coordinates, finally choose to store the point. 69
For all existing landmarks you can retrieve more details by using the button it will permit to access to the follow screen: Then select the button to see the landmark position on map. 70
b) Download Landmarks from device To import Landmarks recorded with mobile device, connect it to the PC (see hardware manual for more info about connecting the device to the PC) and select, a window message will be displayed: Press Yes to proceed with the import files process or No to return to the previous screen. When the import has been completed, you will able to see any single landmark on the map simply by selecting and opening the file from the list. c) Upload Landmarks on device To upload Landmarks on your X5, connect it to the PC (see hardware manual for more info about connecting the device to the PC) and select to continue. Select from the list the landmark categories you want to upload on your X5 and confirm your choice with the button. A windows message will inform you when the upload will be completed. 71
12.11. SYSTEM SETTING SCREEN Select to enter the System Settings screen. a b c d a) Set the Coordinates format b) Set the favorite language c) Accesses the Select Unit System screen d) Accesses the Information screen a) By using the button it is possible to set the coordinates format. Latitude and longitude, expressed as angles, can be represented in different formats: H DDD MM SS.SSS H DDD.DDDDD Once chosen the coordinates format press the button selection. to confirm your b) Select the button to choose your favorite language from the list. The language will be applied to all text. Once chosen the language press the button to confirm your selection. 72
c) Select the button to choose your favorite unit system. This menu permits to change the unit system in which PC will process and display the data. The options available are: Metric system Feet system Yard system Once chosen the unit system confirm your selection with the button. 73
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