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GuideTRAX V3 User Manual

1. ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 2 2 The Main Screen The system will be ready for operation once the main screen shown in Figure 2 2 is displayed This is known as the Main screen and its functionality is described in detail in this manual The screen is touch sensitive which means that the system is operated by touching the buttons on the screen The user should touch the button on the screen with their finger to select the button Under no circumstances should any sharp implement be used to touch the screen or should excessive force be used when touching the screen NO GPS RINEX Technology Figure 2 2 The Guide TRAX V3 Main Screen Hints and Tips The Main Screen may vary dependant upon the options configured on the system Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 14 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 2 3 Registering the System The Saturn H guidance system is configured for specific user requirements via a password Hence prior to use the system must be configured with the correct code to register the options on the system The system has been supplied from RINEX with a password in accordance with the options ordered at time of purchase The six character code must be entered in the REGISTER window The password will be supplied with the following information e Serial number of the Saturn H interface controller unit e Compact Flash Identification Number CFID If the supplied information does
2. R NEX TECHNOLOGY 9 5 3 2 Guide GUIDE SETUP LOCK OPTIONS C Left First Right First C Left Only Right Only GUIDE OPTIONS Overlap 0 00 m Offset 0 00 m VIRTUAL ROAD VR SETTINGS A Figure 9 40 The Guide Setup Window Overview The GUIDE SETUP Window see Figure 9 40 allows the system to be configured for different guidance requirements LOCK The LOCK OPTIONS button determines the search OPTIONS pattern of the Lock guidance function GUIDE The GUIDE OPTIONS buttons open the numerical OPTIONS keyboard for entry of the overlap and offset values VIRTUAL The VR SETTINGS button opens the Virtual Road ROAD Setup window to configure the appearance of the Virtual Road The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 150 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY e VIRTUAL ROAD SETUP VIRTUAL ROAD SETUP Front Width 10 0 m Back Width 60 0 m Depth 100 0 m Road Width 5 0 m Grid Size Figure 9 41 The Virtual Road Setup window Overview The VIRTUAL ROAD SETUP Window see Figure 9 41 allows the Virtual Road to be configured for different guidance requirements FRONT The FRONT WIDTH button opens the numerical WIDTH keyboard to enter the value of the front width of the Virtual Road BACK The BACK WIDTH button opens the numerical WIDTH keyboard to enter the value of the back width of the V
3. 3 Touch BED ET NE Be eli 4 A message will appear advising that information already on the USB drive will be deleted if you continue Touch e to continue transferring data 5 A progress bar will appear will appear while information is copied then a message will appear Export Completed Successfully Touch e 6 The information which has just been copied to the USB drive will still appear in the Transfer list 7 Touch BACK GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 40 Version 1 0 RevA Using Guic R NEX TECHNOLOGY A major feature of Guide TRAX V3 is the ability to provide guidance to the vehicle operator so that treatment can be applied to a field as accurately as possible In order to treat an entire field the operator will want to ensure that no areas are missed and minimise over lapping areas Due to the never ending shapes of fields a number of different spraying techniques have been developed These techniques as shown in Figure 5 1 are summarised as follows Parallel lines Perfectly straight lines that are parallel to each other Racetrack Lines that are in an ever decreasing shape The pattern is not necessarily a square or circle Contour lines Lines that are parallel however they are not straight These lines are typically found around contour banks Figure 5 1 Typical patterns used in treating fields Parallel Lines Racetrack and Contour lines It is not the intention of GuideTRAX
4. interface unit 6 9 2 Registering and Enabling the MSBI 1 The Multiple Boom Section Interface functionality must be registered within the GuideTRAX software Follow steps 1 to 4 in section 6 1 2 for obtaining a registration password 2 Touch GNSS RIGS 3 Select the vehicle in which the MSBI has been installed as shown in Figure 6 9 GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 75 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY RIG SETUP SPRAY_RIG SPRAY_RIG TRACTOR TANK BOOM Figure 6 9 Rig Setup Window 4 Touch Fb 5 In the Edit Rig window touch MANITAS 6 Touch the button FLOW CONTROLLER FARMSCAN 2400 FARMSCAN 24 1 HARDI 5500 MANUAL CONTROL MANUAL WITH TOGGLE Figure 6 10 Flow Controller List Window 7 Select MSBI from the Flow Controller list as shown in Figure 6 10 8 Touch efx IX 9 Touch ELINE 10 Check that the boom settings are correct and make any required changes 11 Touch 94 CIS eL EZIN DAZ N Sure GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 76 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY SWITCH SETUP MASTER SWITCH CONTROL Toggle External Touch SECTION CONTROL AutoSPRAY Touch GENERAL l HARDI MSBI Figure 6 11 Switch Setup Window 12 Select External in both Master Switch Control and Section Control If the MSBI is connected to a Hardi Co Pilot then select Hardi MSBI as shown in Figure 6 11 13 Touch of to return to the Main menu
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6. Dir The current vehicle direction displayed as an azimuth angle relative to North PDOP The PDOP Position Dilution of Precision is a measure of the positioning quality The PDOP value should be less than 4 for accurate positioning Altitude The altitude of the vehicle above sea level Sats The number of GPS satellites observed Status Displays the current GPS status also indicated by the GPS Status Icon Trip The trip distance is an odometer as recorded by GPS lt Distance records only when the master switch is ON Reset The Reset button resets the trip distance back to 0 00Km oo The OK button closes the GPS Status window GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 92 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The Launcher is a utility that is pre installed onto the Saturn H systems It is used to perform various functions such as resetting the system upgrading software and accessing the Windows shell Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 95 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 8 1 Opening the Launcher In normal operation the Launcher program will not be seen The system will automatically start the GuideTRAX software when the system is activated However when it is necessary to open the Launcher program to perform any of the Launcher functions the following steps must be taken 8 1 1 Saturn H series 1 Turn the vehicle ignition OFF 2 Power down the Saturn H interface box by turning
7. The DOWN button will highlight the next field down in the list as the selected field PROPERTIES The PROPERTIES button will display a 3 summary of treatment data for the selected field The BACK button returns the system to the previous menu Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 118 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Client Farm client Date Area Ha Plan 24 1970 01 01 1970 01 01 2003 02 03 2003 02 03 2003 02 03 1970 01 01 2003 02 03 2003 09 11 2003 09 16 2003 10 29 2003 09 18 2003 06 24 2003 09 18 2003 07 31 Gumpark Season 2003 IMPORT gt EXPORT og BACK de Figure 9 12 The Transfer Menu Window Overview The TRANSFER Menu as shown in Figure 9 12 allows importing and exporting treatment and configuration information to an USB memory device The IMPORT button will transfer data from a USB memory stick in the Saturn H system to the permanent farm memory IMPORT EXPORT Guide TRAX V3 User Manual The EXPORT button will transfer data to the USB memory stick in the Saturn H system from the permanent farm memory The BACK button returns the system to the previous menu Page 119 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 3 3 Restart Field RESTART FIELD Do you want to clear the current field Swath Rig Overlap Imp Offset 20 00m Vehicle AC12 0 00m 0 00m E y VIEW MODE Figure 9 13 The RESTART FIELD Window Ove
8. Vehicle AC12 Time Date 10 27 08 03 2005 SetupMan 3 0 Alpha 16 Figure 9 17 The Vehicles Menu Overview The VEHICLES Menu see Figure 9 17 is for entering information on plant and equipment on the farm Access TA AAA FAS The RIGS button will select the Rigs Window for selection and editing of rigs LINKS The LINKS button will select the Links Window for selection and editing of links GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 124 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 4 1 3 Advanced Client Farm Season 2005 Driver Vehicle Vehicle AC12 Time Date 11 31 08 03 2005 Figure Overview The ADVAN Shadbolt Gumpark REGISTER Alex XXX XXX PRODUCT Ea BACK 9 18 The Advanced menu SetupMan 3 0 Alpha 16 CED Menu see Figure 9 18 allows configuration of parameters that control the Saturn H system CONNECT CONNECT ie REGISTER PRODUCT BACK GuideTRAX V3 User Manual The CONNECT button will select the Connect sub menu for configuring of peripheral equipment connected to the system The GUIDE button will select the Guide Setup Window for selection and editing of guidance options The REGISTER button will select the Register Window for entering the system registration code This function is not available in the HL or HT software The BACK button returns the system to the previous menu Page 125 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 4 2 Di
9. and the hitch point will need to be recorded and entered into V3 Axle age nu GPS Nr ongtrack O pS x oz 5 Figure 3 2 Tractor amp Measurements GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 24 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 3 1 2 Articulated Tractor The articulated tractor is a combination of two links as treated in the V3 software In order to enter the details of an articulated tractor it will be necessary to enter the measurements as indicated in Figure 3 3 The front half of the tractor will be entered as the first link in the rig and the second half will be entered as the second link in the rig Note that the GPS Longtrack measurement must be entered as a negative value if it is behind the front axle as shown in Figure 3 3 Axle Longtrack Link ps Lopgtrack L ngirack f m AA AnA 5 8 5 8 8 8 5 0 9 AH E rid SHER RRR EE a nan A AA AAA SIT es s me E Point LEE Pivot GPS LEE BE Du ini Centreline Axle ER LINK 2 LINK 1 Figure 3 3 Articulated Tractor GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 25 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 3 1 3 Self Propelled Sprayer The self propelled sprayer is treated in V3 as one link with the boom spray attached at the link or pivot point In addition to this self propelled sprayers may also have the boom attached to the front of the vehicle In this situation the Axle Longtrack measurement to the boom will be a negative valu
10. correct field and then select the field for loading again ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Probable Cause Try This System does not draw a track behind the vehicle Guide line is drawn in wrong place Calculated total area is incorrect Calculated treated area is incorrect Toggle switch or boom controller will not turn spraying on off Error while writing to disk Error reading file Comm Error Check cable connection Vehicle marker is not switched to the ON state An offset or overlap value has been incorrectly entered Did not return to original start point after one complete lap Swath width is set incorrectly Incorrect controller Is selected There has been an error while writing to a file or saving a file There has been an error in the file you are attempting to use There is a problem in the cabling or a cable has become disconnected Page 202 Check in Comms Setup Section 5 6 2 to ensure the correct method of switching toggle touch or multi boom is selected Ensure overlap and offset values are correctly entered in Guide Setup Section 5 6 2 Area will not be calculated unless field is restarted and perimeter is recorded Restart field and change swath width to correct value Section Error Reference source not found Change controller via the Comms Setup Section 5 6 2 If unable to change controller restart field Try saving or restart
11. guideline Page 184 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 11 7 Setting the Guide Points In order for AutoSTEER to become READY the guide points must be set in the paddock The guide points can be set using the Point A Point B button in the Guide Menu 1 When the vehicle is in the desired position for the first guide point press Point A 2 Drive for at least 20m and when the vehicle is in the desired position for the second guide point press Point B The further this distance the more accurate the direction of the line will be Ideally place Point A at one end of the field and then Point B at the other end of the field 3 Now press Parallel The guideline will now be ready for use with AutoSTEER As you move away from the current guideline the next guideline exactly one swath width away will become the current guideline E g S 31 58 23 16 E 115 51 07 51 O SS Page 185 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 11 8 Activating AutoSTEER To achieve the AutoSTEER READY state a number of conditions must be met Guideline must be set Vehicle must be traveling parallel to the guideline 3 Vehicle must be within 2m of the guideline Vehicle must be traveling between 1 and 29 km hr If using VBS the GPS position accuracy must be below 1 5m If using HP the GPS position accuracy must be below 0 5m If using RTK then the GPS position accuracy must be below 0 1m This can be viewed in the AutoSTEER Status window 6
12. 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 6 1 Enabling Options Some options are standard with all versions of the Guide TRAX software but need to be turned on selected in order for these options to work Other options can be purchased in which case they then need to be enabled by requesting a password from Rinex Technology 6 1 1 Standard Options The following standard options are available in all versions of the GuideTRAX software e Sounds If Sounds have been selected and speakers are connected to the audio plug on the Saturn H interface unit then audible alarms will sound in the following circumstances f AutoSTEER is enabled an alarm will sound when AutoSTEER changes state as follows Becomes Ready Becomes Not Ready An Error state occurs n the HR version an alarm will sound if the vehicle drives into a field which is not included in the loaded treatment plan See HR User Manual for more information e AutoLock With AutoLOCK set ON and Lock guidance activated Guide TRAX will automatically search for lock at regular short intervals and continue drawing a guideline If AutoLock is not selected and Guide TRAX loses lock i e stops drawing a guideline then the Lock button in the Guide menu must be touched in order to generate the guideline again GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 59 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The following options are extras which can be purchased from R
13. 10vDC and 15vDC 203 9 Local GPS Receiver L1 Reboot system If problem signal update abnormal persists contact RINEX 204 9 Local GPS Receiver L2 Reboot system If problem signal update abnormal persists contact RINEX 205 0 Local GPS Receiver CPU Reboot system If problem load above normal operating persists contact RINEX range 206 5 GPS Antenna open circuit Check cabling to GPS Antenna Contact RINEX The antenna may need to be replaced Page 205 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Message 206 6 206 9 207 0 207 1 208 9 210 12 211 0 211 1 212 0 212 1 213 9 214 9 weaning ton GPS Antenna short circuit Check cabling to GPS Antenna Contact RINEX The antenna may need to be replaced GPS Antenna failure Check cabling to GPS Antenna Contact RINEX The antenna may need to be replaced Gyro internal temperature Contact RINEX above normal operating range 85 C Gyro internal temperature below normal operating above 45 C If problem range 45 C persists contact RINEX Abnormal Gyro data update Reboot system If problem rate persists contact RINEX Base GPS Receiver bad Reboot system If problem device persists contact RINEX Base GPS Receiver Contact RINEX temperature above normal operating range 100 C Base GPS Receiver Increase the temperature in temperature below normal the cab operating range 40 C Ensure temperature in cab Is
14. BACK The BACK button returns the system to the previous menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 114 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 3 Field Sub Menus The FIELD Menu allows fields to be started stopped saved and to view information pertaining to fields The FIELD sub menus are selected from one of the FIELD MENU buttons as illustrated in Figure 9 8 The FIELD Menu Buttons MEMORY HISTORY ZOOM ALL RESTART BACK Rw gt Figure 9 8 The FIELD Menu Buttons GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 115 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 9 3 1 Virtual Memory FIELD MEMORY M6 i CANCE E M9 VIEW MODE Figure 9 9 The FIELD MEMORY Window Overview The Virtual Memory Window as shown in Figure 9 9 allows selection of a memory slot to be used as the current field Memory slots which contain treatment data will display a miniature image of the treatment data recorded in the field Access FIELD MEMORY The memory slots are represented as squares not buttons and are labelled M1 to M9 respectively The selected memory slot will be indicated with a red border as Illustrated in Figure 9 9 FINISH The FINISH FIELD button will record the treatment data in the current field to the permanent memory and then clear the memory slot The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL bu
15. Base GPS Receiver supply Check input voltage from voltage above normal range tractor The voltage should 16VDC be between 10VDC and 15VDC Base GPS Receiver supply Check input voltage from voltage below normal range tractor The voltage should 7VDC be between 10VDC and 15VDC Base GPS Receiver L1 Contact RINEX signal update abnormal Base GPS Receiver L2 Contact RINEX signal update abnormal Page 206 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY CS weaning aeon 215 0 Base GPS Receiver CPU Reboot system If problem load above normal operating persists contact RINEX range 216 5 Base GPS Antenna open Check cabling to GPS circuit Antenna Contact RINEX The antenna may need to be replaced 216 6 Base GPS Antenna Check cabling to GPS grounded circuit Antenna Contact RINEX The antenna may need to be replaced 216 9 Base GPS Antenna failure Check cabling to GPS Antenna Contact RINEX The antenna may need to be replaced 232 2 GPS erratic intermittent or Check cable connections incorrect Ensure that Omnistar subscription hasn t expired Check GPS status by touching the scrolling satellite If problem persists contact RINEX 300 12 GPS AGC bad component Contact RINEX 302 0 Gyro Yaw sensor above Reboot system If problem normal operating range persists contact RINEX 302 1 1 Gyro Yaw sensor below rate Reboot system If problem of change when stationary persists contact RINEX 303 1 WAS belo
16. Flow Control Settings Window 8 Select Toggle from the Flow Controller list 9 Touch OL CIK CIS AA ANS AE STITT 10 Select Toggle in Master Switch Control and Touch in Section Control as shown in Figure 6 7 SWITCH SETUP MASTER SWITCH CONTROL Toggle External Touch SECTION CONTROL O AutoSPRAY External Touch GENERAL l HARDI MSBI Figure 6 7 Switch Setup Window Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 70 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 11 Touch JX to return to the Main menu 6 6 2 Using Touch Instead Of a Switch Treatment recording can also be started and stopped by touching the Vehicle Position Marker on the Map screen or by touching the green bonnet triangle in the Virtual Road Window In this case the Master Switch Control will need to be set to Touch 6 6 3 Connecting Directly to a Third Party Controller Treatment recording can also be started and stopped with compatible controllers that connect directly to the Saturn H system It will be necessary to ensure that the correct data interface cable is used 1 Follow the instructions in the Saturn H Guidance System Installation Manual for connecting to a Third party controller to the Controller port on the Saturn H interface unit 2 Touch GNIS RIGS 3 Select the vehicle in which the RINEX Toggle Switch has been installed 4 Touch A 5 In the Edit Rig window touch He KoJo aa tele 6 Touch th
17. Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Written for Guide TRAX Version 3 Publication Date May 2005 Copyright 2005 by Rinex Technology All rights reserved Acknowledgements Windows XP is registered to Microsoft Corp Other products and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their registered owners RINEX TECHNOLOGY ABN 30 029 441 181 Office Location 19 Lyall Street South Perth WA 6151 Postal Address PO Box 211 South Perth WA 6951 Telephone Local 08 9474 4771 International 61 8 9474 4771 Facsimile Local 08 9474 4772 International 61 8 9474 4772 Internet http www rinex com au Email info rinex com au RINEX LIMITED WARRANTY ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Products This warranty covers all products the Products manufactured and or sold by RINEX Technology or their authorised dealers RINEX Technology Limited Warranty RINEX Technology RINEX hereby warrants solely to the end purchaser of the Products subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth herein below that the Products sold to such end purchaser shall be free under normal use and maintenance from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from delivery Repairs and replacement components are warranted subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth below to be free under normal use and maintenance from defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from deliv
18. Page 153 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 5 4 Connect Sub Menu The CONNECT Sub menu allows configuration of settings that relate to devices connected to the Saturn H guidance system Fore reference the CONNECT Sub Menu buttons are illustrated in Figure 9 43 MEMORY HISTORY Z00M ALL RESTART BACK ms AZ x Figure 9 43 The CONNECT Sub Menu Buttons Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 154 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 9 5 4 1 GPS GPS SETUP GPS BAUD 19200 9600 POSITION UNITS LatiLong GPS Type Stand Alone C HP Figure 9 44 The GPS Setup window Overview The GPS SETUP Window see Figure 9 44 allows the system to be configured for different GPS receiver configurations GPS BAUD The GPS BAUD options button allows receivers at a different baud rate to be used with the Saturn H series The system will need to be restarted once the baud rate has been changed POSITION The POSITION UNITS options button will display either UNITS Geographical Latitude amp Longitude or Cartesian Easting amp Northing coordinates on the status bar GPS TYPE The GPS TYPE options button allows receivers of different capabilities to be used with the Saturn H series The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 155 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY Ed 9 5 4 2 AUTOSPRAY AutoSP
19. SETTINGS Window to enter the number of sections and their respective widths that make up the boom associated with the rig TANK The Tank Settings Button selects the Tank Settings SETTINGS Window to enter the number of tanks and their respective capacities that make up the rig GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 141 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY FLOW The Flow Control button selects the Flow Control CONTROL Settings button to select the flow controller and its respective ON and OFF latency values that is used on the rig STEER The Steer Control button selects the Steer Control CONTROL Settings button to select the Steer that is used on the rig The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu close the Window and return to the previous Menu The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 142 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY e BOOM SETTINGS BOOM SETTINGS No Sections ES Section 1 5 5 00 m S Figure 9 33 The Boom Settings window Overview The Boom Settings window shown in Figure 9 33 allows the number of boom sections and the width of each boom section to be changed The No Sections button displays the Number of Boom sections window from which the number of boom sections is changed The Section button toggle between each boom section displaying the width of the section on the adja
20. The BACK button returns the system to the Main Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 110 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 9 2 2 Field RINEX Technology one Figure 9 5 The Field Menu Overview The FIELD Menu as illustrated in Figure 9 5 allows fields to be started stopped saved and to view information pertaining to fields MEMORY The MEMORY button selects the Virtual Memory to change the current memory slot HISTORY The HISTORY button selects the Treatment History window and allows field information to be saved or viewed ZOOM The ZOOM ALL button displays all of the current ALL field on the Map Screen RESTART Karla The RESTART button clears information stored in the current field BACK The BACK button returns the system to the Main Menu Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 111 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 2 3 Guide NO GPS RINEX Technology Figure 9 6 The Guide Menu Overview The GUIDE Menu as illustrated in Figure 9 6 allows the system to be configured and selected for vehicle guidance PARALLEL GUIDE OFF GUIDE OFF D SELECT GuideTRAX V3 User Manual This is a toggle button it either invokes or cancels Lock guidance To invoke guidance the LOCK button will be visible once activated it will toggle the button to GUIDE OFF To cancel Lock guidance the GUIDE OFF button will be visible it will then toggle the button to LOCK Thi
21. The current field must be restarted before the new settings will take effect GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 77 Version 1 0 Rev A GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 78 Version 1 0 Rev A The GuideTRAX V3 operates on colour touch screen Hence to access any function on the system it is a simple case of touching or tapping the screen on the appropriate button The RINEX screen is a 22cm diagonal measurement or an optional 27cm which should be securely attached to the vehicle in accordance with the installation manual This section describes the various parts of the screen that both displays and allows the user to enter information into the system Understanding the terminology of the various parts of the screen is important as the manual refers to these sections when describing the functions of the guidance system R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 1 The Main Screen RIN Technology Figure 7 1 The Main Screen GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 82 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Overview The main screen displays the following information Description The Map Screen occupies the greater part of the overall screen and displays the treated area as a map view Virtual Road The Virtual Road Window on the left hand side of the Window screen can be toggled ON or OFF If guidance is not activated the display will not display a Virtual Road Status Bar The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the main
22. and the areas that havent In order to use parallel line guidance press the button on the Guide Menu A dot will appear on the screen representing point A The button will now turn into the button Once pressed it will create the second dot on the screen GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 45 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The evi ams button will now turn into the WAVWANE ES Button Press the button to draw the projected parallel line and activate parallel guidance The Parallel guidance can be deleted deactivated on this line by touching the WU Xe 33 button or press to redefine a new line The system will prompt whether to create a new point A or cancel Insert New Picture Figure 5 5 Parallel guidance 5 1 2 Racetrack Lock Guidance The racetrack guidance method is called lock guidance because instead of using a pre defined line the system locks on to a previous swath when calculating the guideline for the next run This method of guidance is also very simple The operator merely has to drive around the perimeter of the field as usual Typically the outside perimeter would be governed by a fence line that dictates the shape of the field this may be rectangular or some irregular shape This is not important to GuideTRAX V3 as the next swath line will be adjacent to the last swath by the distance of one swath width minus any guide overlap distance see Section 5 3 1 Once again this is not important as
23. are easily seen without having to look away from the driving task at hand There is little need to have the light bar showing an accuracy to a level of centimetres if the treatment is being applied by a broadcast spinner spreader with an accuracy of one to two metres The lightbar provides a left right indicator showing which way the operator must steer to get on to the current guideline The operator manoeuvres the vehicle to either the left or right as indicated by the lightbar until the vehicle is on line A typical light bar display is shown in Figure 5 10 Figure 5 10 The lightbar display showing the vehicle is on line If the vehicle veers off line the lightbar will display arrows indicating the direction left or right needed to steer to the current guideline The number of arrows shows how far off track the vehicle is determined by preset distances See section 6 3 5 for details on how to define the lightbar offsets If the vehicle travels further away than these distances the display will show how many metres feet the vehicle is away from the guideline Figure 5 11 The lightbar display showing the vehicle is between 2 3m to the left of the guideline Note Distance depends on lightbar settings Figure 5 12 The lightbar display showing the vehicle is 5m off line GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 52 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 5 3 Guidelines and offsets The V3 software allows the user to adjust the posit
24. bar Page 178 R NEX TECHNOLOGY Calibrate Sensors The type of GPS being received can be selected using the GPS Source drop down box There are three sources currently supported Omnistar VBS Sub Metre Omnistar HP Sub Decimetre RTK Base stations To select the GPS Source press the drop down arrow and select the correct type by touching it in the list The wheel angle sensors should be calibrated if they have been adjusted This usually occurs if they have been replaced or damaged during use To calibrate the wheel angle sensors press the Calibrate sensors button This will display a three step wizard that will be a guide through the calibration process You will be asked to turn the steering wheel all the way to the left right and to the centre CALIBRATE STEERING Sten 1 of3 E Turn the steering wheel all E the way to the left NO GPS Position Invalid Figure 11 3 Calibrate Steering Page 179 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Test Test Steering can be used to verify that the steering is Steering responsive to commands 4 Pressing Pulse Left should jolt the steering to the left 4 Pressing Pulse Right should jolt the steering to the right s43 z u HOT Position Invalid ov pc Figure 11 4 Calibrate Steering selecting OK will close the window and changes will take effect Hints and Tips When calibrating the steering the simplest way to align the
25. into the Controller port on the front of the Saturn H interface unit Switching the RINEX Toggle Switch on or off will turn treatment recording ON or OFF Connecting the RINEX Toggle Switch to a Third Party Controller When connected to a third party controller the RINEX Toggle Switch must be permanently left in the OFF position if the RINEX Toggle Switch is left on then treatment recording can t be turned off and the third party controller s master switch must be used to turn both treatment and recording on and off together Follow the instructions in the Saturn H Guidance System Installation Manual for installation of the RINEX Toggle Switch connecting it to the Controller port on the Saturn H interface unit The RINEX Toggle Switch functionality must be registered within the GuideTRAX software Follow steps 1 to 4 in Section 6 1 2 Enabling Options By Password for obtaining a registration password Touch FATE RIGS select the vehicle in which the RINEX Toggle Switch has been installed as shown in Figure 6 5 GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 69 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY RIG SETUP SPRAY_RIG NEW z corr Elle Figure 6 5 Rig Setup Window 5 Touch 33141 6 In the Edit Rig window touch Me Helo na 0 H 7 Touch the Me RegyM button as shown in Figure 6 6 FLOW CONTROLLER SETTINGS FLOW CTRL MANUAL CONTROL ON LATENCY 1 00 secs OFF LATENCY 0 50 secs Figure 6 6
26. it may be difficult to see areas which have already been treated Touch to see the treated area then N to see the vehicle and to see the vehicle position in relation to the treated area If the vehicle is a long way from the treated areas in the currently selected field either the vehicle or the treated areas may not be visible on the screen If the treated area is visible but not the vehicle zoom N to see the vehicle If the vehicle is visible on the screen but not the treated area touch to see the whole treated area then zoom N to see more detail of the area around the vehicle Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 64 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY lf Zoomed too far out the vehicle will appear as a large dot on the screen As you zoom in the vehicle will increase in size on the screen until it resembles the selected rig 6 3 3 Zooming In and Out While Driving While the vehicle is moving GuideTRAX will not allow the system to zoom too far Out or View All in Heads Up view but will allow permit the system to zoom In as close as possible In North Up view it is possible to View All and zoom In or Out as far as required while driving 6 3 4 Virtual Road VR SETTINGS The Virtual Road can be customised for width and depth of view however the default values as shown in Figure 6 4 are the recommended values Making the Virtual Road too short depth can result in corners coming up too quickly to b
27. manual where necessary Primarily the only difference that the user will note is the powering of the system Whereas the H series incorporated the intelligent power supply which senses the status of the vehicle ignition the G series must be manually switched ON and OFF GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 6 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 13 GuideTRAX V3 series Guide TRAX V3 is designed to provide one easy to use interface which can accommodate different user requirements as necessary RINEX recognise that many users want their systems to grow with their requirements which is exactly how GuideTRAX V3 is designed to operate A user can purchase an entry level system that can be expanded to accommodate more advanced data management features in the future The following sections describe the features and assets of each version of GuideTRAX V3 1 3 1 Saturn HL Version The HL version of GuideTRAX V3 is designed as an entry level guidance system The HL incorporates the same guidance functions as found on the standard version including parallel racetrack and contour guidance Furthermore it provides the same functionality for vehicle modelling as found in the standard version and allows for many optional features to be added to the system Primarily the HL is designed for lower accuracy applications and accordingly is supplied with a GPS receiver to match these requirements Hence the functions which requi
28. miles per hour Distance ft The distance from the rope to where the sprayer reacted in feet Calculate the latency using this formula Latency s Distance ft Speed mph x 0 68 For example Assuming the operator was traveling at 12mph and the distance from the rope to where the sprayer reacted is 16ft Latency s 16 ft 12 mph x 0 68 0 9 seconds Often the latency time for the sprayer to switch on will differ from the time to switch off Currently a compromise needs to be made and averaging the two results is the best figure to use 6 Repeat steps 1 to 4 altering the latency figure by plus or minus 0 1 seconds until the optimum result is achieved The following examples show possible scenarios and how to resolve the latency settings for optimum control of the AutoSPRAY Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 168 Version 1 0 RevA RINEX TECHNOLOGY EEE Latency set too low Latency set too high Optimum Latency setup Abnormal situation increase overlap GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 169 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 10 2 3 Setting AutoSPRAY Overlap The AutoSPRAY can also control the overlap tolerance which is used to decide when to turn valves on or off When set to its default of 0 the system will turn the valves on whenever any part of the sensed area has not been sprayed It is effectively the percent of miss that the system will tolerate If the value is increased the system will not
29. of the vehicle from a typical vehicle operator position to show the guideline In addition to this the directly below the Virtual Road Window is the lightbar which defines the offset to the guideline The lightbar information is computed from the centreline of the vehicle to the guideline and the ligthbar arrows may be configured for user preference Each arrow can be configured to represent one centimetre or one metre This same information will also be displayed on the external lightbar optional item In summarising there is no right or wrong method to adopt it is quite simply a user preference as to which information is used for guidance 5 2 1 Virtual Road Information The Virtual Road is very easy to follow as the information displayed is very intuitive The Virtual Road can be likened to driving along a roadway however rather than driving on one side of the road the whole road was used and the white line painted down the centre represented the guideline When sitting in a vehicle and looking forward along the road it appears to become smaller as it approaches the horizon Similarly the Virtual Road becomes smaller as it approaches the top of the screen Deviations GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 50 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY along the road are also easily interpreted as the Virtual Road has no obstructions to block the view along the roadway An important aspect to consider is the width of the roadway in
30. screen It can be toggled to display status information relating to the field and system The GPS Status Indicator is used to display the current GPS status A visual alarm will be displayed if the GPS does not conform with the setup parameters Menu The Menu Buttons are displayed on the right hand side Buttons of the screen The buttons will change as sub menus are selected for operation Boom The Boom Section Status displays the ON OFF status Section of one or more boom sections dependant upon the Status configuration of the system Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 83 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 7 2 Map Screen Figure 7 2 A typical Map Screen Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 84 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Overview The map screen displays the following components mL tn Vehicle The Vehicle Icon represents the position of the rig in Icon relationship to the treated areas The Vehicle Icon will show all links that make up the current rig A guideline will be displayed when either Lock or parallel guidance is activated The guideline is represented by a solid red line on the Map Screen that is used to guide the vehicle around the field Treated When treatment is on the treated area is recorded This is Area then displayed on the Map Screen and is represented as the blue shaded area on the screen When the grid is on grid lines will be displayed on the Map Screen The grid lines ru
31. screen can be used as the switch by touching elther the bonnet on the Virtual Road Window or the Vehicle Icon on the Map Screen Touching either of these points will then reverse the action e TOGGLE The RINEX Toggle switch is connected to the H interface controller and the switch can be turned ON or OFF Additionally the RINEX Toggle can be wired to peripheral devices which supply a 12vDC switch when the treatment is ON eg a spray rate controller solenoid see Section 6 6 1 for further details e EXTERNAL The H system is compatible with a number of peripheral controllers which communicate with the interface controller via a computer protocol It will be necessary to confirm compatible controllers with RINEX Once the switch mechanism has been decided upon it is necessary to configure the system to know which switch is being used GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 20 Version 1 0 Rev A vehicles amp B ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The GuideTRAX V3 software incorporates advanced vehicle modelling software to ensure that the recorded treatment areas are truly correct It is particularly relevant as further advances in GPS accuracy is available and automatic control of treatment application is adopted The V3 software can accurately model a spray boom towed behind a tractor or trailed behind a tank which is towed by a tractor In order to perform these calculations it is imperative that the measurements of the vehicle an
32. soft and hard reset Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 100 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 8 2 3 Utilities mL er Windows Tapping the Windows Shell button will display the Shell Windows Shell interface from which Windows commands can be entered To return to Launcher if the Windows Shell is opened simply type Exit using a keyboard Toolkit Tapping the Toolkit button will open the Toolkit program for use with your GPS receiver The Toolkit program will allow you to view the serial number of your GPS receiver and the expiry date The supported GPS receivers for use with Toolkit are Ag114 3000L G12 and GEM receivers View GPS Tapping the View GPS button will display the current NMEA string being received from the GPS receiver Use this tool to test the connection with the GPS receiver on the GPS port of the Interface Box Tapping the Back button will return to the Launcher Main Window GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 101 Version 1 0 Rev A GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 102 Version 1 0 Rev A The Menu Sy ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The GuideTRAX V3 software is operated and configured by a menu system The menu comprises of a choice of buttons which will have an action upon the V3 software As previously described the button is accessed by touching or tapping the appropriate part of the screen The V3 menu typically comprises of four or five buttons aligned along the right hand side of the screen
33. steering wheel to the centre is to pick a point on the horizon and drive to it When you feel that the steering wheel is in the centre and the vehicle is driving straight press next Page 180 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 11 4 The AutoSTEER Status Button When AutoSTEER is on a button will appear on the status bar at the bottom of the screen to the right This button displays the current status of AutoSTEER There are four states of operation when in AutoSTEER mode Status Meaning Action IF an error occurs Pressing the AutoSTEER that is related to Status Button when it shows AutoSTEER then ERROR will do nothing the AutoSTEER Status button will display ERROR If there is no Pressing the AutoSTEER guideline set the Status Button when it shows vehicle is stationary NOT READY will do nothing or too far from the guideline the AutoSTEER Status button will display NOT READY When GPS is good Pressing the AutoSTEER the guideline has Status Button when it shows been set and the READY will activate vehicle is moving AutoSTEER and the vehicle along the guideline will begin to steer then the automatically The AutoSTEER Status AutoSTEER Status Button button will display will then change to show READY ON Page 181 When AutoSTEER is active and the vehicle is steering automatically the AutoSTEER Status button will display Pressing the AutoSTEER Status button when it shows ON will deactivate AutoSTEER a
34. the IPS on the interface box to the OFF 0 position 3 Start the vehicle ignition 4 After the vehicle has started power up the Saturn H system interface box by turning the IPS on the interface box to the ON position 5 The Saturn H system will now start up displaying the Launcher program Accessing the Launcher functions is detailed in the following sections 6 The system will revert to the normal starting procedure after it is shutdown 8 1 2 Saturn G series 1 Power down the Saturn G interface box by turning the power switch on the interface box to the OFF position 2 Turn the vehicle ignition OFF 3 Connect a keyboard to the Saturn G interface box 4 Start the vehicle ignition 5 After the vehicle has started hold down the Shift I key whilst powering up the Saturn G system interface box by turning the power switch on the interface box to the ON position Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 96 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 The Saturn G system will now start up displaying the Launcher program The Shift I key can now be released the Launcher functions can be accessed as detailed in the following sections 7 The system will revert to the normal starting procedure after it is shutdown Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 97 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 8 2 Using the Launcher START GuideTRAX SETUP OPTIONS Figure 8 1
35. turn the valves on when traversing over a small missed area such as a line between two spray swaths AutoSPRAY SETUP Target Overlap Figure 10 4 AutoSPRAY SETUP Window Overview The AutoSPRAY Setup Window see Figure 10 4 allows the target overlap to be configured AUTOSPRAY GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 170 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 10 3 Using AutoSPRAY in the Field The following is a step by step guide to getting the RINEX AutoSPRAY up and running Step Instruction 1 Start the Saturn H system by turning the vehicle ignition ON and the AutoSPRAY system attached The system should be operational and ready to proceed as described in Section 2 2 Check that the Power LEDs on the AutoSPRAY controller front panel is ON 3 Turn the spray rate controller ON all boom section switches are to be in the OFF position 4 Turn the spray rate controller Master switch to the ON position 5 Start to move the vehicle The boom sections will automatically switch ON as the vehicle moves over a non treated area and will switch OFF over a treated area which has been recorded by the system 6 As the field is being treated the Map Screen will show where intentional overlap has occurred and this will be green in colour as shown in Figure 10 5 7 When the field has been completely treated turn the master switch OFF 8 If you wish to stop working simply turn the vehicle ignition off to shutdown the
36. value a few tenths of a second and hard to measure accurately For a more accurate measurement use the following procedure Step Instruction Diagram 1 Drive slowly in a straight line down the field for 200m with the sprayer on The tank should have water only for the purpose of this exercise Have another person mark the end nozzle of the boom with two pegs and a rope half way along the spray run 2 At right angles to the pervious spray run spray at 20km hr across the spray mark with one end of the boom crossing over the rope Ensure that you have allowed enough distance before crossing over the line for the boom trailer to straighten up behind the tractor Have someone measure the distance from the rope to where the sprayer actually reacted 3 Repeat step 2 in the opposite direction GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 167 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Step Instruction Diagram 4 Metric Calculations If Speed km h The speed of the vehicle in kilometres per hour Distance m The distance from the rope to where the sprayer reacted in metres Calculate the latency using this formula Latency s Distance m Speed km h x 3 6 For example Assuming the operator was travelling at 20km hr and the distance from the rope to where the sprayer reacted is 5m Latency s 5 m 20 km h x 3 6 0 9 seconds 5 Imperial Calculations If Speed mph The speed of the vehicle in
37. with different switches for starting and stopping of recorded treatment data MASTER The MASTER SWITCH CONTROL options button SWITCH selects the switch device that is used for starting and CONTROL stopping of recorded treatments SECTION The SECTION CONTROL options button selects the CONTROL device that is used for starting and stopping of individual boom sections treatments GENERAL The GENERAL checkbox selects the mode used when operating the optional MSBI kit The checkbox must be ticked for use with a HARDI spray rate controller The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 160 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The AutoSPRAY controller is designed to connect to your existing Spray Controller and the Saturn H guidance system to provide automatic boom section control This will greatly reduce the need for manually switching sections ON or OFF when going over previously sprayed crop or pasture lts ability to automatically control the spraying state of the sections relieves the operator from an arduous task which requires split second timing on multiple switches The AutoSPRAY controller can be interfaced with most existing spray rate controllers The AutoSPRAY controller can be used in many situations as shown in Figure 10 1 AutoSPRAY Shutdown AutoSPRAY Startup AutoSPRAY AutoSPRAY Startup Shutdown Figure 1
38. 0 1 AutoSPRAY Uses Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 163 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 10 1 AutoSPRAY Overview The AutoSPRAY is compatible with a wide variety of spray rate controllers and is easily installed RINEX have a range of easy to install interface cables available for some of the more popular spray rate controllers on the market RINEX also manufacture a generic AutoSPRAY cable which can be used in place of a controller specific cable and is therefore compatible with the full range of spray rate controllers as shown in Appendix 3 A schematic of the Saturn H system and AutoSPRAY controller is shown in Figure 10 2 RIN EX Screen Spray rate controller Auto SPRAY Controller Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 164 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 10 2 Configuring the AutoSPRAY Prior to using the AutoSPRAY option it is necessary to ensure that the overall system is correctly configured to ensure that system accurately controls the spray rate controller 10 2 1 Enabling the AutoSPRAY Option In order to use the AutoSPRAY option it will be necessary to firstly enter the correct password and ensure that the option is enabled as described in Section 6 1 2 The AutoSPRAY function is now enabled on the system and it can be switched ON amp OFF as necessary via the Setup Options Window 10 2 2 Setting AutoSPRAY Latency Values The most critical parameter with AutoSPRAY is the laten
39. 131 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 4 3 Options SETUP OPTIONS SOUNDS ON FV MAPPING ON Y AUTOSPRAY ONT AUTOSTEER ONT AUTOLOCK ONT Figure 9 24 The Setup Options window Overview The SETUP OPTIONS Window see Figure 9 24 allows a list of system functions to be enabled as necessary The function is enabled when the checkbox is ticked If the option is greyed out then the option has not been purchased contact RINEX for purchasing options Access SIFRl4 Ollo E The SOUNDS ON option when enabled will sound a noise on the system if an alarm has been triggered MAPPING The MAPPING ON option when enabled will display ON farm and field boundaries flags and obstacles AUTOSPRAY The AUTOSPRAY ON option when enabled will control ON the attached RINEX AutoSPRAY system AUTOSTEER The AUTOSTEER ON option when enabled will control ON the attached RINEX AutoSTEER system AUTOLOCK The AUTOLOCK ON option when enabled will ON constantly use Lock guidance in a field The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 132 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 4 4 Adjust ADJUST GPS OFFSET 0 00 m gt LEFT RIGHT ADJUST RESET A JE Figure 9 25 The GPS Adjust window Overview The ADJUST GPS Window see Figure 9 25 allows the GPS guideline to be temporarily adjusted for inaccuracies with G
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43. 5 Connecting the GPS While GuideTRAX V3 is starting the attached GPS receiver may need some time before becoming fully operational If the system is new it is most likely that the GPS has not been powered up since initial factory testing Hence the GPS Status indicator may show a warning or an alarm message while the GPS receiver gathers new information about the visible satellites While this process is occurring the GPS Status Indicator located in the lower right hand corner of the main screen and illustrated in Figure 2 3 may show an alarm status See Section 7 5 1 for more details When the GPS Status Icon changes to the scrolling satellite the receiver is ready for normal operation Figure 2 3 The GPS Status Indicator with Satellite Icon Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 19 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 2 6 Recording a Treatment Guide TRAX V3 is designed to record information when the vehicle is operational such as when a boom spray is actually spraying chemical or a spinner spreader is spreading fertiliser This manual refers to this operation as a treatment however it is sometimes also referred to as a coverage area in other publications In order to record when a treatment Is being applied or when the vehicle is in transit it is necessary to switch between the recording and transiting mode The Saturn H system can be configured to start and stop recording via three different methods e SCREEN The
44. COMMANDER com JD_4710 SP_SPRAYER k Figure 9 31 RIG SETUP Window Overview The RIG SETUP Window as shown in Figure 9 31 allows the Rig details to be entered and edited as required A UP The Up button moves the selection bar up the list of avallable rigs Y DOWN The Up button moves the selection bar down the list of available rigs The New button will select the New Rig Window to allow entry of a new rig The Edit button will select the Edit Rig Window so the selected rig maybe edited The Delete button will select the warning message Window so that the selected rig maybe deleted The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 140 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY e EDIT RIG EDIT RIG RIG LINK SETTINGS BOOM SETTINGS TANK SETTINGS FLOW CONTROL STEER CONTROL Figure 9 32 The Edit Rig window Overview The Edit Rig Window shown in Figure 9 33 allows the individual parameters of the rig to be configured The Name button selects the alohanumeric keyboard to enter the name of the rig LINK The Link Settings Button selects the Link Settings SETTINGS Window to enter the number and name of links that make up the rig BOOM The Boom Settings Button selects the Boom Settings
45. FF position on the interface box Shutting down the system off in this way may cause the loss of important system information It is possible that the system will start to the Launcher menu and not the Guide TRAX V3 Main Screen if the system was shutdown incorrectly In this situation select the option to Start Guide TRAX to move to the Main Screen Saturn G With the power switch on the interface box in the OFF position start the vehicle Start the Saturn G by turning the power switch to ON position Note that the system will not start immediately but will commence the startup procedure which takes approximately two minutes to complete The screen will initially be blank followed by some text information on the screen Once the system displays the Guide TRAX V3 Main Screen it is ready for use To shutdown the Saturn G system the power switch should be turned to the OFF position The system will not power down immediately but will start the process to power down which takes approximately 30 seconds to finish Under normal circumstances the vehicle should not be started with the Saturn G system running Hints and Tips There is no Exit button in the V3 software some earlier versions of Guide TRAX software did have an EXIT button The system is turned OFF directly at the power switch on the interface box This is different to the Saturn H system GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 13 Version 1 0 RevA
46. Foot Switch is set to Rove Record but can be changed to perform any of the functions listed in Table 6 1 The RINEX Button Box and the RINEX Footswitch can both be connected at the same time so that five buttons are then available Table 6 1 Button Box and Foot Switch Settings Function Function Location Action Performed By Button AutoLOCK Toggles between AutoLOCK ON OFF being active and inactive See Section 6 1 1 Standard Options for more information AutoSPRAY NUS 04 ple NES Toggles between AutoSPRAY ON OFF being active and inactive i e controlling spraying AutoSTEER Alic amp gg332 Status Turns AutoSTEER ON or OFF Status bottom of the screen if enabled SETUPIDISPLAY Toggles between black Night or SCREENI NIGHTMODE white Day background 5 Status Brings up the GPS Status bottom right corner of window screen ST ZEUE Cycles through the four lock 2 guidance options Left First Right DVANCEDIGUIDE First Left Only and Right Only Intensity SETUP IDISPLAY Brings up the Lightbar optional INTENSITY Intensity window Lock Guide ema Kelcik Enables Lock guidance GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 73 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY EEE Table 6 1 Button Box and Foot Switch Settings Function Location Action Performed By Button Parallel GUIDEJPARALLEL Enables Parallel guidance after AB points have been set Rove Record Vehicle Icon on Map If Touch has been selected in Screen Set
47. Guide TRAX V3 automatically calculates this for the operator A typical racetrack spray pattern is shown in Figure 5 6 GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 46 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Figure 5 6 Typical Spray Pattern using Racetrack Once the perimeter of the field is completed the vehicle moves towards the next swath line using the Map screen for guidance When the vehicle comes alongside the previous treatment perimeter lap the operator touches the button in the Guide Menu and then follows the Virtual Road or arrows on the light bar to stay on line A guideline is displayed on the Map screen which indicates the line that needs to be followed GuideTRAX V3 will continue to automatically update the guideline as the vehicle moves around the field The guideline will always be computed to be adjacent to the previous treatment Hence if the vehicle manoeuvres around a tree the subsequent guideline will also show a deviation The operator can choose to ignore this guideline and simply steer straight through these areas A typical racetrack screen is shown in Figure 5 7 Insert New Picture Figure 5 7 Typical guideline from racetrack guide lock GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 47 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 5 1 3 Contour Lines Method A contour line is a set of parallel lines that are not straight however the adjacent lines are parallel to each other The contour lines method is the same in operation as th
48. GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Version 1 0 Part Number 1 1242 Revision A Issue Date May 2005 Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Rinex Technology Disclaimer No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication RINEX assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions no is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice Use of this system is strictly limited to providing steering assistance to the operator who must remain in control of the vehicle at all times RINEX including its officers servants and agents does not make any representation to any party and will not accept any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any loss or damage of whatever nature suffered by any such person or corporation choosing or seeking to use this system or any part thereof By use of this system you agree that RINEX is not liable or responsible for any damage whatsoever to the vehicle any property personal injuries or death that may result from the use or abuse of this system
49. HNOLOGY 9 5 1 2 Farm CLIENT SETUP M_TRELOAR M_TRELOAR Figure 9 28 FARM SETUP Window Overview The FARM SETUP Window as shown in Figure 9 28 allows the Farm details to be entered and edited as required A UP The Up button moves the selection bar up the list of available farms Y DOWN The Up button moves the selection bar down the list of available farms The New button will select the keyboard to allow entry of a new farm EDIT The Edit button will select the keyboard so the selected farm maybe edited DEL The Delete button will select the warning message Window so that the selected farm maybe deleted The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 137 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 5 1 3 Fields CLIENT SETUP M_TRELOAR M_TRELOAR Figure 9 29 FIELDS SETUP Window Overview The FIELDS SETUP Window as shown in Figure 9 29 allows the fields details to be entered and edited as required A UP The Up button moves the selection bar up the list of available fields Y DOWN The Up button moves the selection bar down the list of available fields The New button will select the keyboard to allow entry of a new field EDIT The Edit button will select the keyboard so the selected field maybe edite
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51. PS repeatability LEFT The LEFT button will shift the guideline 1cm to the left Holding the button will rapidly increase the distance the maximum is 0 5m RIGHT The RIGHT button will shift the guideline 1cm to the right Holding the button will rapidly increase the distance the maximum is 0 5m ADJUST The ADJUST button will shift the guideline to the present location of the vehicle It is assumed that the vehicle is positioned exactly on the centre of the physical line RESET The RESET button will clear any offsets applied in the GPS Adjust Window The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 133 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 5 Advanced Setup Sub Menus The SETUP menu allows configuration of the system for user preferences Many of these functions are only used on several occasions and consequently they are not used on a daily basis The access to these functions is detailed in this section Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 134 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY GO 9 5 1 Farm Setup CLIENT FARM FIELDS Client Shadbolt Farm Gumpark Season 2005 Driver Alex Vehicle Vehicle AC12 Time Date 10 27 08 03 2005 SetupMan 3 0 Alpha 16 Figure 9 26 The Farm Setup Menu O
52. RAY SETUP Target Overlap Figure 9 45 The AutoSPRAY Setup Window Overview The AutoSPRAY SETUP Window see Figure 9 45 allows the AutoSPRAY to be configured as required AUTOSPRAY TARGET The TARGET OVERLAP button selects the keyboard to OVERLAP allow the overlap value to be entered The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 156 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 5 4 3 LIGHTBAR LIGHTBAR SETUP LIGHTBAR BAUD 19200 C 9600 a LIGHTBAR SETTINGS Figure 9 46 The Lightbar Setup window Overview The LIGHTBAR SETUP Window see Figure 9 46 allows optional lightbars to be configured as necessary for use with the Saturn H series LIGHTBAR The LIGHTBAR BAUD options button allows lightbars at BAUD a different baud rate to be used with the Saturn H series The system will need to be restarted once the baud rate has been changed LIGHTBAR The LIGHTBAR SETTINGS button selects the lightbar SETTINGS settings window for configuration of the lightbar The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 157 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY e LIGHTBAR SETTINGS LIGHTBAR SETTINGS SYMBOL Figure 9 47 The Lightbar Settings Window Overview The LIGHTBAR SETTINGS Window see Figure 9 47 allows the lightbar to be configured
53. The Startup Window of the Launcher Overview The Launcher buttons and their functions are listed below e ee Start Tapping the Start Guide TRAX button will close the GuideTRAX Launcher program and open the Guide TRAX software Setup Tapping the Setup Options button will open the Launcher Options Main Window See Section 8 2 1 for more details 8 2 1 Launcher Main Window START GuideTRAX UPGRADE SOFTWARE RESET OPTIONS UTILITIES CALIBRATE RESTART SYSTEM Figure 8 2 The Launcher Main Window Overview The Launcher buttons and their functions are listed below GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 98 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY tem Description Start Tapping the Start Guide TRAX button will close the GuideTRAX Launcher program and open the GuideTRAX software Upgrade Tapping the Upgrade Software button will attempt to look Software on the USB storage device for an install folder The Launcher will then proceed to copy any files in the install folder to the system Reset Tapping the Reset Options button will display a set of Options reset options that can be selected See section 8 2 2 for more details Tapping the Utilities button will open a window from which a password can be entered The correct password must be entered before the Utilities menu can be accessed Please call RINEX if you wish to access the Utilities menu The Utilities menu contains access to various troubleshooting utilities See Sect
54. Touching anyone of these buttons will either activate the function associated with the button or lead to a sub menu A sub menu is similar to the main menu whereby touching the button may either activate a function a function or lead to a further sub menu This manual refers to the Main menu as that which is shown when the system is first started A useful rule of thumb is that if the menu does not show a 21044 button then the system Is at the Main menu This section describes the various menus and sub menus as to the functionality of the particular button and the options that may be set from these buttons Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 105 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 1 Menu Layout One of the integral philosophies of the V3 menu is that regardless of the software version the HL HT or HR the menu system should be essentially the same This is to ensure that as users requirements are expanded there is a common structure and immediate recognition of the menu layout Consequently some of the buttons will have no effect in particular versions of the Guide TRAX V3 software In these cases the button is typically greyed out indicating to the user that the button is not available or has no effect in that particular version of the V3 software The HR menu is not presented within this manual as it is dealt with in the HR User Manual P n 1 1243 The HL menu is illustrated in Figure 9 1 with the Main menu shown acr
55. V3 to decide which method is superior as each operator has their own preferences as to which method they use for a given field More importantly it should be noted that the operator could use any of these techniques or a combination for guidance in applying a treatment to a field Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 43 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 5 1 Creating a Guideline A basic principle of GPS guidance is to create a guideline for the system and operator to follow The guideline maybe straight or curved depending upon user requirements Once created the guideline is represented on the map screen as a red line In order to create a guideline there are two basic principles to consider Firstly for straight parallel lines it is necessary to define two points and the guideline is created between these points as shown in Figure 5 2 eoe oo Figure 5 2 Guideline with Points A and B Alternatively a guideline can be created to follow alongside an existing treated area which maybe curved or straight The guideline is created one swath width away from the existing treatment This is shown in Figure 5 3 Figure 5 3 Guideline along Curved Treatment GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 44 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 5 1 1 Parallel Guidance Treating a field using the parallel method is very simple As previously described the parallel method is for straight lines only and consequently the first task is to s
56. When the above conditions have been met hands must be removed from the steering wheel When all of the above conditions have been met the AutoSTEER status button which is displayed on the right hand side of the status bar will change to READY When the AutoSTEER status button is pressed while displaying READY AutoSTEER will become active and the vehicle will start to steer automatically down the guideline The AutoSTEER status button will display ON when AutoSTEER is activated Page 186 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 11 9 Deactivating AutoSTEER Once AutoSTEER is ON there are various methods of deactivating 1 Move the steering wheel 2 Stop the vehicle or decrease speed to less than 1km h 3 Press the AutoSTEER status button when it is displaying ON 4 Press Guide Off or Lock in the Guide Menu Page 187 Page 188 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY APPENDIX 1 Terminology re Denen AutoSPRAY AutoSPRAY is an optional extra in the RINEX guidance product range that allows the Saturn HT system to control the spraying state of the boom as the vehicle drives over a treated non treated area AutoSTEER AutoSTEER is an optional extra in the RINEX guidance product range that allows the Saturn HT system to steer automatically along a straight line using parallel guidance providing optimal accuracy Boom Settings Boom details such as the number of boom sections and the width of each section A symbol representing a function
57. ace Box GPS antennae and can include any connected device cables connectors and the touch screen Saturn HT Interface The Interface Control Box The main Box component of the Saturn HT system that provides an interface to other components of the system It contains the PC board and is used to connect components such as the touch screen and the GPS receiver Swath Width The total width of the boom implement Tap To touch the touch screen once with your finger at an intended position on the screen Care must be taken to tap the screen gently Toggle Switch A device that is connected to the controller port on the Saturn HT system that allows the treatment to be turned on or off without having to touch the VPM on the screen Page 193 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY ran een Touch Screen The display device which shows the progress of your operation and accepts commands by tapping buttons on the screen Treatment Refers to the spraying state of the boom If treatment is on then the spraying state of the boom is on and treatment data will be recorded in the current field If treatment is off then the spraying state of the boom is off and treatment data is not recorded Treatment Data The position information stored in a field when treatment is on The treatment data is represented on the screen as a blue shaded area The measurement unit used to evaluate mass volume area distance etc E g Kilogram Tonne and Litr
58. al information to the operator which is typically mounted in the line of sight of the operator Link Component of the vehicle measured from one pivot point to another Link Settings Link details such as the number of links the link distances and the axle distances Lock Guidance The type of guidance used when working the field in either a race track or contour method Map Screen The area of the screen displayed to the left of the menu buttons which displays the treatment data the vehicle position marker and the guideline A group of related buttons shown to the right of the touch screen display which allow access to other menus or functions Page 192 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY ran een Multi Section Boom A device that is connected to the controller port Interface MSBI on the Saturn HT system that provides an interface to the spray controller The MSBI allows GuideTRAX to read the current status of each boom section on the spray controller and displays the status on the screen along with the treated area for each section Parallel Guidance The type of guidance used when working the field in an up and back method A set of parallel guidelines will be drawn on the screen one swath width apart The PC device running the Microsoft Windows operating system and the GuideTRAX software Saturn Hardware The hardware system installed in your vehicle cabin which is used to run the GuideTRAX software That is the Interf
59. anonanenono 184 11 7 Setting the Guide PoOliNTS ocoocccoccconcconiconocononcnoncocanocanonanonnnnnnnnanonanenono 185 11 3 PACU AUG AWO STEER nenita 186 11 9 Deactivating AutoSTEER ccocccocccocncococococonononcncnnncnoncnnanonanonnnonnnnononanenoso 187 12 APPENDIN nit E E SEE a EAEE 189 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY GPS guidance systems allow agricultural machinery to be far more productive by providing accurate and real time information for vehicle navigation and placement of product Specifically the RINEX guidance systems provide an easy to use interface through the colour touch screen for vehicle guidance The system may be used for any agricultural task which requires vehicle navigation particularly for applications or treatment of chemicals and or fertilisers and seeds Treated areas can be seen on the screen as the vehicle is working providing a continuous guidance display with additional information relating to the field and treatment The RINEX guidance system records information until it is manually cleared so operations can be interrupted if necessary and completed at a later date The GuideTRAX software has been developed by RINEX primarily for vehicle guidance in agricultural applications In addition to this the GuideTRAX software can be configured for control of automated steering systems and or automated boom section control The GuideTRAX software has evolved over many years and the release of GuideTRAX ve
60. applicable and e DGPS service provider performance specifications RINEX reserves the right to modify Products without any obligation to notify supply or install any improvements or alterations to existing Products No Other Warranties The foregoing warranty is exclusive of all warranties whether written oral implied or arising by statute course of dealing or trade usage in connection with the design sale installation service or use of any products or any components thereof including but not limited to any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Limitation of Liability The extent of RINEX S liability for damages of any nature to the end purchaser or any other person or entity whether in contract or tort and whether to persons or property shall in no case exceed in the aggregate the cost of correcting the defect in the Product or at RINEX S option the cost of replacing the defective item In no event will RINEX be liable for any loss of production loss of profits loss of use for any special indirect incidental consequential or contingent damages even if RINEX has been advised of the possibility of such damages Without limiting the foregoing RINEX shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from installation use quality performance or accuracy of any products RINEX LIMITED WARRANTY ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Governing Legislation To the greatest extent possible thi
61. arted The Main menu provides access to the sub menus for configuration and operation of the system The VIEW button accesses the View sub menu which allows the map screen view to be changed The FIELD button accesses the Field sub menu to start stop save and view field information The GUIDE button accesses the Guide sub menu to activate all forms of vehicle guidance The SETUP button accesses the Setup sub menu which allows the system to be configured for optional devices and user preference The FLOW button accesses the Flow window to allow data entry GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 109 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 2 1 View NOGPS AREA 46 0Ha of 0 7Ha Figure 9 4 The View Menu Overview The VIEW Menu as illustrated in Figure 9 4 configures the display characteristics of the Map Screen The IN button magnifies the image on the Map Screen based upon the central point of the screen The OUT button shrinks the image on the Map Screen based around the central point of the screen The ALL button displays all of the current field on the Map Screen lf there is no treated area in the current field the button will have no effect TFT This is a toggle button it can be either HEADS UP e or NORTH UP The button toggles the Map Screen between the two modes Heads or North Up The Map Screen will be in the Heads Up mode when Dial the HEADS UP button is displayed
62. ay be selected if no Button box is attached the setting will have no effect BUTTON 3 The BUTTON 3selects the Button selection Window A function for the Button may be selected if no Button box is attached the setting will have no effect BUTTON 4 The BUTTON 4selects the Button selection Window A function for the Button may be selected if no Button box is attached the setting will have no effect FOOT The FOOT SWITCH selects the Button selection SWITCH Window A function for the Foot Switch may be selected if no Foot Switch is attached the setting will have no effect GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 129 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu CANCEL The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 130 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 4 2 4 About ABOUT GuideTRAX Software Version 3 4 13 Total Disk Space 38162 19 MB Available Disk Space 24324 30 MB Program Memory 611 47 MB CFID CJ41090502 Figure 9 23 The About Window Overview The ABOUT GuideTRAX Window see Figure 9 23 displays the version of software and pertinent information on the Saturn H system The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page
63. button 5 A message will be displayed asking for a name to either be 6 1 8 selected from a list or created Touch XM The SELECT FIELD Window will then be displayed Either select an existing field name from the list or create a new field name by touching NAY If a new name is typed in touch fx On the SELECT FIELD Window touch J once the correct field name has been selected 9 Amessage stating Treatment successfully finished will be displayed 10 Touch 94 GIS EZIK GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 37 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 4 5 Viewing Field Information Once the information has saved as described in Section 4 4 it can be viewed in History 1 A list of all fields for the current client and farm will be displayed as shown in Figure 4 4 If the field has been treated several times in the current season it may appear in the list several times The current client and farm are displayed at the bottom of the screen 2 More details about treatment recorded in the field can be seen by first touching the line of field information to select it then by touching AM ACA 3 Touch on each of the information tabs along the top of the vb Treatment Properties screen to see more information about the treatment applied to this field Note that Driver Weather and Notes information is not available in the HT version at 2005 05 07 0 63 Da EDIT TRANSFER 2005 05 07 0 02 C
64. cent button Section The Width button displays the numeric keyboard Width window The width of the currently selected section can be changed The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 143 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY e Number of Boom Sections NUMBER OF BOOM SECTIONS No of Sections 4 Warning Previous Information will be lost Figure 9 34 The Number of Boom Sections window Overview The NUMBER of BOOM SECTIONS Window as shown in Figure 9 34 allows the number of sections in the boom to be configured for a specific spray boom A UP The Up button increases the number of boom sections by one until a maximum of 32 sections is reached Y DOWN The Down button decreases the number of boom sections by one until a minimum of one section is reached The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 144 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY e TANK SETTINGS TANK SETTINGS NO TANKS 1 TANK 1 1200 00 pl Figure 9 35 The Tank Settings window Overview The Tank Settings window shown in Figure 9 35 a
65. cy value Latency is the timing delay from when the switch status is toggled between ON and OFF and to when the spray nozzle on the boom starts and stops spraying of the water and chemical mixture The latency value will vary between different spray rigs and is beyond the scope of this manual to describe why they vary However the fact that they do vary is important and the values must be accurately determined Furthermore the latency may vary between switching ON and Switching OFF hence it is necessary to determine both values Once the latency values have been computed they are recorded with the Flow Controller that is associated with a rig as shown in Figure 10 3 GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 165 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY FLOW CONTROLLER SETTINGS FLOW CTRL MANUAL CONTROL ON LATENCY 0 00 secs OFF LATENCY 0 00 secs Figure 10 3 The Flow Controller Settings Window Overview The Flow Controller Settings Window see Figure 10 3 allows the system to be configured with different switches for starting and stopping of recorded treatment data FLOW CONTROL GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 166 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 10 2 2 1 Determining the AutoSPRAY Latency The quickest way to estimate the latency of the sprayer is to use a stop watch turn a spray section on and time the delay between this action and when spray Is coming out the nozzle on the boom This may be a very small
66. d DEL The Delete button will select the warning message Window so that the selected client maybe deleted The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 138 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 5 1 4 Seasons CLIENT SETUP M_TRELOAR M_TRELOAR Figure 9 30 SEASON SETUP Window Overview The SEASON SETUP Window as shown in Figure 9 30 allows the Season details to be entered and edited as required A UP The Up button moves the selection bar up the list of available seasons Y DOWN The Up button moves the selection bar down the list of avallable seasons The New button will select the keyboard to allow entry of a new season EDIT The Edit button will select the keyboard so the selected season maybe edited DEL The Delete button will select the warning message Window so that the selected season maybe deleted The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 139 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 9 5 2 Vehicles amp Links 9 5 2 1 Rigs RIG SETUP JD_4710 SP_SPRAYER JD_4710 SP_SPRAYER JD_9400_SEED_RIG JCB HARDI_
67. d GPS antenna are accurately recorded The V3 software is designed to allow numerous plant and equipment used on the farm to be entered into the database for selection of a rig that may be used for seeding spraying or any operation where the guidance system is used The convention used in the V3 software is to have a Rig which comprises one two or three links This concept is illustrated in Figure 3 1 which shows three links to assemble one Rig RIG 7 y RB LINK LINK h A 3 Figure 3 1 Rigs and Links LEE a 5439 gt 49 445 9339 gt LINK GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 23 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 3 1 Configuring the vehicle The first link that will be used in the assembly of a rig will be the vehicle The vehicle may comprise several different types including a conventional tractor truck an articulated tractor or a self propelled boom spray The different characteristics specific to individual vehicles are described in the following sections 3 1 1 Tractor The term vehicle is used generally in this manual to describe the link at the front of a rig The vehicle may be either a tractor truck or any other vehicle which is used for towing other plant or for applying treatment The measurements for the vehicle are illustrated in Figure 3 2 In essence the measurements from the GPS antenna to the centreline of the axles vehicle
68. e USB Storage Device A device that is connected to the USB port on the Saturn HT system that is used to transfer files to and from the system Vehicle Position The triangle symbol displayed on the map Marker VPM screen which represents the vehicle as it moves around the field Virtual Road VR The VR is displayed to the left ofthe map screen It is used to display the projected road that must be taken to follow the current guideline Page 194 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY APPENDIX 2 SATURN GUIDANCE SYSTEMS The Saturn H series can be easily identified by its compact interface box as shown in XXXXXXXX XXXXX The Saturn H interface box The physical properties of the Saturn H series interface box are as follows 230 w x 65 h x 190 d 1200gm The predecessor to the Saturn H series was the G series which incorporated different physical functionality The GuideTRAX v3 0 version 3 0 software has been adapted to operate on the G series with some slight differences which will be denoted in this manual as necessary Primarily the only difference that the user will note is the powering of the system Whereas the H series incorporated the intelligent power supply which senses the status of the vehicle ignition the G series must be manually switched ON and OFF Page 195 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The Saturn G series interface box as shown in XXXXX XXXX Th
69. e He Reg y M button 7 Select the desired Third Party Controller from the Flow Controller list 8 Touch ek ex ik ADVANCEDICONNECTI SWITCHI 9 Select External in the Master Switch Control of the SWITCH SETUP Window 10 Select External in the Section Control of the SWITCH SETUP Window Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 71 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 7 The RINEX Button Box Optional Extra The RINEX Button Box connects to one of the two USB ports on the Saturn H interface unit and has four buttons which can each be set to perform various GuideTRAX functions The default settings for each button are shown in Figure 6 8 BUTTONS SETUP HEADS UP VIEW IN VIEW OUT GPS Figure 6 8 Buttons Setup Window These settings can be changed for each button by touching on the value assigned to that button All of the options listed in Table 6 1 are available to all buttons and using each option has the same effect as going through the menus to select the function or turn the setting ON or OFF The RINEX Button Box and the RINEX Footswitch can both be connected at the same time so that five buttons are then available Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 72 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 6 8 The RINEX Foot Switch Optional Extra The RINEX Foot Switch is designed to be operated by foot and is connected to one of the USB ports on the Saturn H interface unit By default the
70. e These measurements are illustrated in Figure 3 4 Longtrack N Vehicle axy auonus N Figure 3 4 Self Propelled Sprayer GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 26 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 3 2 Configuring the towed implement The second or trailed link in a rig is typically of one or the other varieties Commonly referred to as a Pig or a Bogey trailer their characteristics and measurements are detailed below 3 2 1 Pig Trailer The Pig or the conventional trailer is very simple to model The trailer may have one or more axles which are all located at the rear of the trailer This is illustrated in Figure 3 5 h Axle Longtrack i Link d i ongtrac q U Y ps 3 x 0 2 5 i 4 gt Figure 3 5 Conventional Trailer Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 27 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 3 2 2 Bogey Trailer The Bogey trailer is similar in concept to the articulated tractor as it comprises of two links The trailer has at least two axles with the leading axle being mounted on a turntable as illustrated in Figure 3 6 Longtrack Link Longtrack Longtrack TETTEIT de EUR UI en as 9 jUlOd m iO gt D D m Di AE D gt LINK2 LINK1A Figure 3 6 Bogey Trailer Layout When entering information for the two links the front section of the trailer must be entered as the first of the two links that make up the rig The front section of the t
71. e Saturn G interface box The physical properties of the Saturn H series interface box are as follows 230 w x 65 h x 300 d 4300gm Page 196 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY APPENDIX 3 COMPATIBLE AUTOSPRAY CONTROLLERS Compatible spray rate controllers Farmscan 2400 2403 boom Raven 4x0 series controller Raven 5x0 series Farmscan 2400 2405 boom controller Raven 6x0 series Farmscan 24v1 TeeJet 844 John Deere SprayStar TeeJet 844 E Mid Tech TASC series Mid Tech ARC series There are some variations to these models check with your local dealer Page 197 Page 198 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY APPENDIX 4 SYSTEM MESSAGES probable Cause Try This Could not find lock Vehicle is too far away Move within 172 swath Move and try again from the previous widths of the track from track which you want to Lock method may be follow set to Left Only or Check lock direction Right Only setting from Guide setup Section 5 6 2 Points too close Move Parallel Point B was Move the vehicle and and try again set too close to Point set Parallel Point B A again Key line already A parallel line has Press Ok if you wish to defined Delete line already been set delete the current system checks to parallel line and create make sure you want to a new one delete the parallel line Press cancel if you when you try to create want to keep working a new one on the current para
72. e able to turn in time Making the Back Width too narrow can create a distorted appearance which is difficult to drive to Making the Road Width too narrow can also make it difficult to drive to Back Width i a Default Values po Front Width 10m Back Width 60m Grid k Depth 100m Road Width 5m Grid Size 10m The grid provides an easy way of measuring Virtual Road dimensions Guidance OFF Guidance ON Figure 6 4 The Virtual Road Display GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 65 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 6 3 5 Lightbar LIGHTBAR The lightbar settings can be customised for higher or lower accuracy depending on the accuracy ofthe GPS receiver Each setting represents how far away in metres the vehicle is from the guideline In the default settings shown below the gt lt symbol set to 0 25m means that the lightbar will display gt lt to indicate that the guideline is being followed to an accuracy of up to 250mm It is recommended that the lightbar limits are set in relation to GPS accuracy The default lightbar settings shown here are set gt lt m for a default GPS type of DGPS Differentially corrected GPS gt 0 50 For a higher accuracy GPS receiver it may be ds 1 00 more appropriate to set the single arrow to de Ton 0 01m with other settings set similarly Be 3 00 For e Dif less accuracy would be more appropriate and for GPS Only settings should be se
73. e racetrack method for spraying a field The guidance button is used to lock on to an adjacent line which is the contour line to be followed The operator merely has to drive the first contour line in a field as usual Typically this will be alongside a contour bank that dictates the pattern or shape of the contour line to be followed Similar to before Guide TRAX V3 computes the next guideline to be adjacent to the last swath by the distance of one swath width minus any guide overlap distance see Section 5 3 1 Once again this is not important as Guide TRAX V3 automatically calculates this for the operator A typical contour spray pattern is shown in Figure 5 8 E 5 E Figure 5 8 Typical Spray Pattern using Contour Lines As the first contour swath line is completed the vehicle turns around to commence the next swath line using the Map screen for guidance Once the vehicle comes alongside the previous swath line first contour line the operator engages the guidance lock by pressing the button in the Guide Menu and then follows the indicators on the light bar to stay on line A guideline is displayed on the Map screen indicating the lock line that needs to be followed At the end of the contour line guidance is switched off as the vehicle moves away from the treatment Then as the vehicle is turned around to commence the next contour swath line the guidance lock is once again engaged by pressing the button This pattern is repea
74. e the distance from the vehicle to the guideline A grid will be displayed in the Virtual Road Window if selected in the setup GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 87 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 7 4 Status Bar Overview The Status Bar is displays system status information Description S 32 36 09 81 E 138 18 05 23 This displays the current position of the vehicle o AREA 122Ha of 27 6H This displays the current treated area When one lap of the paddock has been completed the total encompassed area will also be shown This displays the total area minus the treated area Field Vehicle MS Swath 20 00m This displays the number of the selected field and the implement swath width Speed 15 4 km h This displays the current vehicle speed This display option is available when AutoSPRAY is on It displays the percentage of overlapped area in the current field CT 1 2m DirErr 5 Path 2 This display option is available when AutoSTEER is ON It displays the distance from the current guideline the angle the vehicle is travelling to the guideline and the current guideline number Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 88 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Controller Info CT 1 2m DirErr 5 Path 2 This displays indicates information from a Third Party Controller e 7 4 1 AutoSTEER Button Overview The AutoSTEER Button is displayed on the Status Bar when the op
75. ent in a particular field See Section 2 4 1 for instructions on creating the season client and farms Access SIR FARMS 1 Touch LAR AE AQUESTA HAZ 2 Use fj or fl in the FARM SETUP Window to select the farm name in which the new treatment is to occur 3 Touch Oli EZIN EZK ELL Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 35 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 4 3 Starting a New Field 1 When a new treatment is being started in a field a virtual memory slot must first be selected touch 42M else 2 Select any empty virtual memory slot or if none are empty choose one which is no longer required 3 If the virtual memory slot has a thick red line around it as shown around M2 in Figure 4 3 then it has been selected 4 Touch Li NEIVA IR This will clear any previous treatment data from the selected virtual memory slot and set the boom width to the current vehicle 5 Treatment can now be started FIELD MEMORY Figure 4 3 Field Memory Window GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 36 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 4 4 gr AL Saving a Field Once a treatment has been completed in a field the information can be saved to that field s history The information is then available to be copied and exported from the Guide TRAX system 1 2 3 4 Turn treatment recording off Touch MEMORY select the virtual memory slot containing the finished treatment Touch the AOINA
76. entire system 9 If you wish to continue working in a different field see Section 2 4 1on starting a New Field When AutoSPRAY is being used to control the spraying state of the boom the overlapped areas can be viewed on the Map Screen The overlapped areas are displayed in green the non overlapped areas are displayed in blue and the non treated areas are displayed in white To view the overlapped areas the view must be in North Up mode Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 171 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Figure 10 5 A Typical Map Screen with AutoSPRAY Overlap 10 3 1 Viewing the Percentage Overlap The percentage of overlapped areas can be viewed as a field is treated as shown in Figure 10 6 This can be viewed on the lower status bar on the bottom of the map screen If the lower status bar is not showing the percentage overlap tap it until it is displayed Overlap 0 0 WS Figure 10 6 The percentage overlap on the status bar Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 172 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The AutoSTEER option is an add on to the RINEX guidance product range that allows the guidance system to AutoSTEER the vehicle along a straight line providing optimal accuracy Page 175 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 11 1 Connecting the AutoSTEER Controller Connecting the AutoSTEER Controller to the Saturn HT system is a simple process Supplied with the AutoSTEER system is the AutoSTEER Control
77. ery or for the balance of the original warranty period whichever is greater Purchaser s Exclusive Remedy The end purchaser s exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement at the option of RINEX of any defective Products or components thereof The end user shall notify RINEX or a RINEX authorised dealer immediately of any claimed defect Repairs shall be made through RINEX only Exclusions RINEX does not warrant damage occurring in transit or due to misuse abuse improper installation neglect alteration abnormal use lightning or other electrical discharge exposure to moisture or dampness excessive temperatures spill of liquids or fluids or acts of God Repair modification or service of RINEX products by any party other than an authorised RINEX dealer shall render this warranty null and void RINEX does not warrant any Product where the Product serial number or nameplate has been removed defaced or altered RINEX does not warrant claims asserted after the end of the warranty period RINEX does not warrant or guarantee the precision or accuracy of positions obtained when using Products The potential accuracy of Products as stated in RINEX literature and or Product specifications serves to provide only an estimate of achievable accuracy based on e Specifications provided by the US Department of Defense for GPS Positioning e GPS OEM Receiver specifications of the appropriate manufacturer if
78. et out a straight line to work from This is easily achieved by defining one point at one end of the field and one at the other end and connecting the two points with a line This is termed either the base or key line From this line the next parallel guideline is calculated to be across one swath width minus any guide overlap distance entered see Section 5 3 1 GuideTRAX V3 automatically calculates these parallel guidelines as the vehicle moves around the field A typical parallel spray pattern is shown in Figure 5 4 PAUL HU C C C Figure 5 4 A typical spray pattern using parallel guidance Points A and B define the base line for all other parallel lines The points A and B should be as far apart as practical to minimise errors in determining the base line Ideally the points should be located prior to commencing spraying so that the actual spray pattern along the base line is truly straight Once the base line is defined the operator simply needs to follow the indicators on the light bar to stay on line As one swath line is finished and the spray boom is turned off to turn back to start the next pass Guide TRAX V3 will automatically increment to the next parallel line Swath lines can be sprayed in any order and Guide TRAX V3 will show the nearest parallel line to the vehicle Swath lines will not be missed as the treated area on the map screen will always show exactly which areas have been treated
79. f of the area at the bottom of the main screen Repeatedly touching this area will cycle through each of the Status messages selected in the Status Bar Setup window The default is that all Status Bar information display is OFF To turn a status message on so that it will appear in the Status Bar touch the checkbox or text next to the required message in the Status Bar Setup window STATUS BAR SETUP The status messages shown on the right in black text are available in all versions of Position Guide TRAX V3 Ares Messages which appear in grey text are Area To Go unavailable When the Options or FieldiVehicle Guide TRAX V3 versions they relate to AutoSTEER and HR are enabled these Speed options will become available for selection Overlap For more information about the information Guide Status provided in each message see Section 7 4 F Controller Info F AutoSTEER Info F Tank Volume GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 68 Version 1 0 Rev A 6 6 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Turning Treatment Recording ON and OFF 6 6 1 The RINEX Toggle Switch The RINEX Toggle Switch is supplied with every new system lt can be used to start and stop treatment recording either on its own or by being connected to a controller in which case the controller s master switch starts and stops treatment recording Using the RINEX Toggle Switch Alone When used without being connected to a third party controller the RINEX Toggle Switch is plugged
80. for user preference Access SFR FARMS ADVANCED CONNECT LIGHTBARILIGHTBAR SETTINGS The gt lt button selects the keyboard for the value to be entered The value must be greater than O and less than 100m The gt button selects the keyboard for the value to be entered The value must be greater than the gt lt value and less than 100m The gt gt button selects the keyboard for the value to be entered The value must be greater than the gt value and less than 100m The gt gt gt button selects the keyboard for the value to be entered The value must be greater than the gt gt value and less than 100m GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 158 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The gt gt gt gt button selects the keyboard for the value to be entered The value must be greater than the gt gt gt value and less than 100m The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu CANCEL The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 159 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 5 4 4 SWITCH SWITCH SETUP MASTER SWITCH CONTROL Toggle External Touch SECTION CONTROL AutoSPRA Y C External Touch GENERAL M HARDI MSBI Figure 9 48 The Switch Setup window Overview The SWITCH SETUP Window see Figure 9 48 allows the system to be configured
81. h oK GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 16 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 2 4 2 Set Vehicle amp Boom Prior to using the H system for the first time it is necessary to setup information pertaining to the vehicle and peripherals including the boom and its sections 1 Type in the new link name usually the tractor or implement model using the on screen keyboard and touch 13 41 2 Enter the length for the front icon measurements then touch NSAI 3 Enter the length for the rear icon measurements then touch NJA 4 Enter the width for the link icon measurements then touch NSA 5 Enter the type of link then touch NIX 6 Enter the length for the GPS Long Track then touch NSA 7 Enter the length for the GPS Cross Track then touch NIX 8 Enter the length for the Link Long Track then touch ASA 9 Enter the length for the Link Cross Track then touch ASA 10 Repeat steps 1 to 10 for as many tractors or towed implements links as necessary 11 Touch JA and then enter the Rigs sub menu 12 The Rigs Setup screen will be displayed Touch NAW 13 Touch the Name button and enter the name of the rig then touch 14 Touch the ALES sam aie button then touch the second number button total number of links and using the buttons select the total number of links that will be used in the rig then touch efx 15 Touch the UREAN button then using the buttons select the first link to be used in the rig the
82. inex Technology e Mapping Mapping is only available in the HR version see HR User Manual for more details AutoSPRAY AutoSPRAY is only available in the HT and HR versions Refer to the AutoSPRAY User Manual for more information about AutoSPRAY AutoSTEER AutoSTEER is only available in the HT and HR versions Refer to the AutoSTEER User Manual for more information about AutoSTEER 6 1 2 Enabling Options By Password REGISTER Following purchase they must first be enabled by requesting a password from Rinex Technology REGISTER To register call RINEX TECHNOLOGY on 08 9474 4771 CFID OLO3P38373 Password 13A4EC A ES Figure 6 1 Register Window 1 The CFID number displayed on the screen as shown in Figure 6 1 will need to be quoted when requesting the password from Rinex Technology GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 60 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 2 Mea button to enter the password and then touch 3 Touch X els EINA EXIT to return to the Setup menu SETUP OPTIONS SOUNDS ON Y MAPPING ON amp AUTOSPRAY ONT AUTOSTEER ON m AUTOLOCK ON Y Figure 6 2 Setup Options Window 4 Touch el 4 lee Once an option has been password enabled it will appear in black type on the Setup Options Window as shown in Figure 6 2 5 Text for options which have not been password enabled will be grey 6 1 3 Selecting and Enabling Options To select or to turn an o
83. ing the field again Restart the field via the Field menu Section Error Reference source not found Check that all cables are inserted correctly ReNEX TECHNOLOGY probable Cause TryThis Range Error A value has been Enter another value entered that is too that is within the range large or too small that is displayed in the error message Error Copying File An error occurred Try restarting the when a file was current field and reload loaded the file If it occurs again the file is corrupt Please delete the file to avoid further complications Page 203 Page 204 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY APPENDIX5 AUTOSTEER MESSAGES message mamma An Reconnect cable Not Cable has been Connected disconnected from the AutoSTEER Controller or the GT 200 12 Local GPS Receiver bad Reboot system If problem device persists contact RINEX 201 0 Local GPS Receiver Contact RINEX temperature is above the normal operating range 100 C 201 1 Local GPS Receiver Increase the temperature in temperature is below the the cab normal operating range 40 C 202 0 Local GPS Receiver supply Check input voltage from voltage is above the normal tractor The voltage should operating range 16 0vDC be between 10vDC and 15vDC 202 1 Local GPS Receiver supply Check input voltage from voltage is below the normal tractor The voltage should operating range 7 0vDC be between
84. inks Y DOWN The Up button moves the selection bar down the list of avallable links The New button will select the Link Wizard to allow entry of a new link EDIT The Edit button will select the Link Wizard so the selected link maybe edited DEL The Delete button will select the warning message Window so that the selected link maybe deleted The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 148 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 5 3 Advanced 9 5 3 1 Connect GPS tay a Client Shadbolt Farm Gumpark Season 2005 Driver Alex LIGHTBAR Vehicle Vehicle AC12 SWITCH _ Time Date 11 34 08 03 2005 o OFF BACK Figure 9 39 The Connect menu SetupMan 3 0 Alpha 16 Overview The Connect sub menu as shown in Figure 9 39 gives access to system settings related to GPS setup AutoSPRAY Lightbar and boom section control GPS The GPS button will display the GPS Setup AN window AUTOSPRAY MIA The AUTOSPRAY button will display the AutoSPRAY Setup window LIGHTBAR Mia The LIGHT button will display the LIGHTBAR Setup window SWITCH The SWITCH button will display the SWITCH Setup window BACK The BACK button returns the system to the previous menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 149 Version 1 0 Rev A
85. installed into the vehicle in accordance with the instructions with the installation manual 2 1 1 Saturn H 1 Turn the Isolation Power Switch IPS on the Interface Box to the ON position This will not immediately power the system as the vehicle ignition must also be ON See Figure 2 1 to locate the IPS 2 With the IPS on the Interface Box in the ON position start the vehicle and leave the engine running The Saturn guidance system will start to power on after a short period 3 Whilst the system is starting the screen will display information pertaining to the onboard computer system This is the normal starting sequence and can be ignored Once the system finishes loading the V3 software the Main screen will be displayed and the system is ready for operation ISOLATION _ POWER SWITCH Figure 2 1 The Saturn H interface box amp Isolation Power Switch In normal operation leave the Isolation Power Switch IPS on the Interface Box in the ON position at all times 4 To shut the Saturn H system OFF turn the vehicle ignition off This will power down the Saturn H system The IPS should not be switched to the OFF position GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 12 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Hints and Tips There is no Exit button in the V3 software some earlier versions of Guide TRAX software did have an EXIT button Do not turn the system off by turning the IPS to the O
86. ion 8 2 3 for more details Calibrate The Calibrate button allows the touch screen to be calibrated The appropriate calibration program for your touch screen will be opened when the Calibrate button is tapped Follow the onscreen instructions of the calibration program to calibrate your touch screen Restart Tapping the Restart System button will restart the System system GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 99 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 8 2 2 Reset Options SOFT RESET HARD RESET BACK Figure 8 3 The Reset Options Window WARNING Resetting the system will delete data on the system Overview Reset Options allows the system to be reset so that the factory settings are restored The two reset options are explained below e er Soft Reset Tapping the Soft Reset button will perform a soft reset on the system Any data that has been recorded with the GuideTRAX software will be removed to a temporary folder for later analysis All settings will remain on a soft reset After a soft reset the system will reboot Hard Reset Tapping the Hard Reset button will restore the factory settings All data that has been recorded with the Guide TRAX software will be deleted and all settings will be set back to the default factory settings After a hard reset the system will reboot Tapping the Back button will return to the Launcher Main window Hints and Tips You will be asked to confirm the actions of
87. ion of the guideline to suit different requirements Typically this will be either to suit the requirements of the accuracy of the GPS receiver and or the ability for the operator to follow a guideline Furthermore it may be to assist in adopting tramline farming where different width implements are used and when an automated steering system AutoSTEER is used 5 3 1 Guide Overlap Prior to using GPS guidance most operators automatically applied a natural overlap to accommodate any inaccuracies whilst driving This overlap may have varied according to prevailing circumstances such as whether their foam markers were visible or not GPS guidance however does not have a natural overlap from the operator s mind but rather a mathematical offset that is either applied or not The Guide Overlap is simply the amount of overlap that is applied to allow natural overlap to ensure that no area is missed when applying a treatment if the vehicle is driven wide of the guideline This is shown in Figure 5 13 y Guide Overlap Figure 5 13 Guidance Overlap GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 53 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 5 3 2 Adjust GPS The accuracy of GPS will always drift in time and consequently it may be necessary to apply small adjustments to the position of the vehicle relative to a previously established guideline This is commonly referred to as Nudging or Adjusting the GPS guideline The V3 software incorp
88. irtual Road DEPTH The DEPTH button opens the numerical keyboard to enter the value of the depth of the Virtual Road ROAD The ROAD WIDTH button opens the numerical WIDTH keyboard to enter the value of the road width of the Virtual Road GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 151 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The GRID SIZE button opens the numerical keyboard to enter the value of the grid size displayed in the Virtual Road window The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 152 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 9 5 3 3 Register REGISTER To register call RINEX TECHNOLOGY on 08 9474 94771 CFID CJ41090502 Password 80 3f2 A EX Figure 9 42 The Register window Overview The REGISTER Window see Figure 9 42 allows the registration of the software and the relevant options as purchased with the system Contact RINEX if the registration details are not supplied with the system PASSWORD The PASSWORD button selects the keyboard to allow the password to be entered The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual
89. ler Serial Interface Cable To connect the AutoSTEER Controller Serial Interface Cable insert the circular 8 pin connector into the grey serial connector of the Internal Tractor Loom The red power connector remains disconnected Then insert the 9 pin connector into the GPS port of the Saturn HT See diagram below MCU HT Serial Interface Cable GPS Port Internal Tractor To YIU OS A E To Power Loom Extension Cable GPS Antenna Beeline MCU M 5 J Figure 11 1 Connecting the AutoSTEER hardware to the Saturn HT Page 176 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 11 2 Enabling AutoSTEER When the AutoSTEER controller has been fitted to you vehicle and connected to the Saturn HT the option must be activated in the GuideTRAX software 1 From the AutoSTEER Setup window section 11 3 select AutoSTEER on by placing a tick in the box at the top of the window 2 Now press OK A window will be displayed informing you to restart the system 3 Turn the vehicle ignition off wait for the system to shutdown and then turn the vehicle ignition back on 4 When the system starts up again a disclaimer screen will be displayed Read the information carefully and if you agree press OK if you do not agree with this disclaimer press cancel and the system will shutdown The disclaimer will be displayed every time the system is started This vehicle is equipped with a RINEX A AutoSTEER system Use ofthis system is strictly
90. lient SMALL Farm NIRVANA Season 2005 Plan NEW PLAN Figure 4 4 Field History Window Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 38 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY aD 4 6 Unfinishing A Finished Field When a field has been Finished it is removed from the virtual memory and no further treatment information can be added to it Also the actual treatment map is no longer available for viewing The field can be Unfinished by touching Edit tab as shown in Figure 4 5 This will remove it from the History list and return it to the virtual memory where it will be displayed with the saved field name TREATMENT PROPERTIES PRODUCT RIG DRIVER WEATHER NOTES DETAILS EDIT Field 1 start Time 2005 5 7 00 38 54 Figure 4 5 Treatment Properties Window Next time it is finished a field name will not be requested instead the field will be moved from the Field Memory to the History List GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 39 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 4 7 Transferring and Backing Up Saved Fields Fields which have been saved can be copied to a USB device USB drive or compact flash card reader compact flash card 1 Copy any information on the USB device which needs to be kept to a safe place as any pre existing information will be deleted when transferring field data from the Saturn H interface unit 2 Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the Saturn H interface unit
91. limited to providing steering assistance to the operator who must remain in control ofthe vehicle at all times RINEX including its officers servants and agents does not make any representation to any party and will not accept any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any loss or damage of whatever nature suffered by any such person or corporation choosing or WA ex 11 3 AUtoSTEER Settings Page 177 R NEX TECHNOLOGY AutoSTEER SETUP SETTINGS M AutoSTEER On Steering Response 50 TOOLS Calibrate Sensors Test Steering A Figure 11 2 The AutoSTEER Setup Window Overview The AutoSTEER setup window allows the user to change various settings related to AutoSTEER This window can be opened by tapping the AutoSTEER button in the General Setup window Steering Response option If there is a tick in the check box next to AutoSTEER On then the option is on Removing the tick will turn the option off When this option is activated deactivated the system must be shutdown and restarted for the settings to take effect If the steering seems to be too slow or sluggish it probably indicates that the steering response is too low and should be increased If the steering seems to be too aggressive in maintaining the path it probably indicates that the steering response is too high and should be decreased To change the steering response press the buttons either side of the slider
92. llel line Could not open port Another program or Try device is occupying the closing disconnecting communications port the device If there is nothing that appears to be occupying the port try restarting the computer Please stop treatment Treatment was on Turn treatment off and before going to field when the field menu press the Field menu menu button was pressed button again When in the FIELD menu the GPS information is ignored so treatment cannot be recorded while in the field menu Page 199 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Probable Cause TryThis Load aborted by user Current position out of limit Please restart treatment This unit is not registered File Copied Successfully Please restart system for changes to take effect Warning Disk space is low Cancel button was pressed on the load screen while a field was being loaded There is an invisible boundary with a radius of 10km in which spraying can occur in each field once spraying has commenced When the boundary is crossed this message will be displayed and treatment cannot continue The system has not been registered for use You have just saved a file and it has been saved to the transfer directory with no problems System setting was changed and system must be restarted for the change to take effect Too many files have been saved and disk space is low Page 200 If you wish to reload the f
93. llows the number tanks and the capacity of each tank to be changed TANK SETTINGS NO TANKS The NO TANKS button displays the Number of Tanks Window from which the number of tanks can be changed TANK The TANK button toggles between each tank displaying the capacity of the selected tank Tank The Capacity button displays the numeric keyboard Capacity window The capacity of the currently selected tank can be changed The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 145 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY e FLOW CONTROL FLOW CONTROLLER SETTINGS FLOW CTRL MANUAL CONTROL ON LATENCY 0 00 secs OFF LATENCY 0 00 socs Figure 9 36 The Flow Controller Settings window Overview The Flow Controller Settings window shown in Figure 9 36 allows the type of flow controller to be selected and the latency value to be configured for the specific controller FLOW CONTROLLER FLOW CTRL The Flow Ctrl button displays a list of compatible flow controllers The required flow controller can be selected from the available list of controllers ON The ON Latency button display a numeric keyboard LATENCY window for entry of the ON Latency The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previo
94. mmended as it is not as accurate as higher accuracy signals and therefore significant errors can be introduced into the system when calculating guidance EA nen GPS Only is selected the scrolling GPS Status Indicator in the bottom right corner of the screen will only display the No Differential signal symbol Touch X IA EIAN EIA to return to the Main menu The system must then be restarted via the ignition switch before the new settings will take effect Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 63 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 3 Guidance Information 6 3 1 Heads Up North Up There are two modes of displaying information while it is being recorded while driving Choosing one or the other of these two views can affect the guideline being drawn on the screen Touch MIA to select Heads Up or North Up mode Touch the I E38 Wee ag mele button to change to either Heads Up or North Up mode Heads Up as the vehicle moves along the ground the information on the screen is drawn so that the vehicle is always pointing towards the top of the screen with the ground moving around the vehicle The Heads Up button Is displayed North Up as the vehicle moves along the ground it also moves around the screen but the ground is shown as staying stationery The North Up i button is displayed 6 3 2 Finding the Vehicle or Treated Area Touch MW to access the N and buttons If the Map screen is zoomed too far in or out
95. n STATUS The STATUS BAR button selects the Status Bar Window BAR for selection of information to be displayed The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 127 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 4 2 2 Intensity LIGHTBAR INTENSITY DULL BRIGHT ae FA Figure 9 21 The Lightbar Intensity window Overview The LIGHTBAR INTENSITY Window see Figure 9 21 controls the brightness of the optional lightbar Access HAN ld META OA EA A DULL The squares between DULL and BRIGHT control the BRIGHT brightness intensity of the optional lightbar The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 128 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 9 4 2 3 Buttons BUTTONS SETUP Button 1 HEADS UP Button 2 VIEW IN Button 3 VIEW OUT Button 4 GPS Foot Switch ROVEIRECORD A S Figure 9 22 The Buttons Setup window Overview The BUTTONS SETUP Window see Figure 9 22 controls the operation of the optional button boxes which may be attached to the Saturn H system BUTTON 1 The BUTTON 1selects the Button selection Window A function for the Button may be selected if no Button box is attached the setting will have no effect BUTTON 2 The BUTTON 2selects the Button selection Window A function for the Button m
96. n in a north south east west direction GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 85 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 7 3 Virtual Road Window Figure 7 3 A typical Virtual Road Window Virtual Road Guideline gt Bonnet Lightbar Treatment arrows Indicators Overview The Virtual Road Window is designed to represent a road from the position of driver looking across the bonnet to the guideline cme tr The Virtual Road is represented by the Blue roadway in the Window The Virtual Road does not represent the actual swath width of the boom but rather the central portion of the swath The guideline is represented by the Red line in the centre of the Blue Virtual Road Vehicle The Green triangle in the Virtual Road Window represents Bonnet the front bonnet of a vehicle The elongated line from the bonnet shows the vehicle alignment in relationship to the guideline When the triangle is filled solid Green it indicates that treatment recording is ON Treatment The treatment indicator displays the number and current Indicators status of sections on a boom A box filled Red indicates that the section is ON a blank box White indicates the section is OFF GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 86 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY em et Lightbar The lightbar arrows are displayed below the treatment Arrows indicators once guidance has been activated The lightbar arrows indicat
97. n relating to treatments in these fields particularly when the field treatment has not been finished The two models HL and HT are designed for different user requirements In essence it is whether treated areas are to be recorded for future purposes or simply for vehicle guidance Both the HL and HT models use Virtual Memory for automatically saving treatment information whilst working in a field The HT model extends beyond the Virtual Memory for permanently saving field information The HT model uses a Farm Field structure which is easily recognised in by the relationship of one farm that may have many fields as shown in Figure 4 1 FIELD 7 FIELD 8 Figure 4 1 Farm amp Field Structure FARM GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 33 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 4 1 Virtual Memory The V3 software automatically saves field information whilst the system is operational This information is saved in the onboard Virtual Memory The Virtual Memory will retain the information on the treatment area until such a time that is cleared from the Virtual Memory Furthermore the information is retained regardless of whether the system has been shutdown or not Accordingly a field can be left unfinished and completed at a later date by using the Virtual Memory Access FIELD MEMORY There are nine virtual memory slots in all versions of the GuideTRAX software as illustrated in Figure 4 2 As product treatment is recorded the i
98. n touch eJX 16 If necessary touch the first number button to move to the next link in the rig and repeat step 15 GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 17 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 17 Touch e 18 Touch the Je e RS a mailers button then touch the No Sections button total number of sections and using the buttons select the total number of sections that will be used in the boom then touch 19 Touch the width button for the Boom Section then enter the width of the boom section then touch efx 20 Touch the Section button to step to the next section and repeat step 19 as necessary until all boom section widths have been entered The total swath width is displayed in the icon 21 Touch the button then touch the Flow Control button and using the y kg buttons select the MANUAL WITH TOGGLE this assumes that the RINEX toggle switch will be the Master Switch to be used for the boom then touch fk 22 Touch ef 2 4 3 Set the Master Switch The Master Switch is used to start and stop treatment recording lt is possible to configure a number of devices to be the Master Switch this section assumes that the RINEX toggle switch is to be used as the Master Switch 1 In the Master Switch Control touch the Toggle radio button and then touch the Touch radio button in the Section Control then touch e GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 18 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 2
99. nd the vehicle will no longer be steering automatically The AutoSTEER Status Button will change to show READY Figure 11 5 The AutoSTEER Status Button Page 182 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 11 5The AutoSTEER Status Window AutoSTEER AutoSTEER Not Ready SYSTEM Comms Status Error Not Connected VIU Status Gyro Status GPS Status GPS Position Accuracy 0 000m WAS Sensor 0 Position Invalid Figure 11 6 The AutoSTEER Status Window Overview Pressing the AutoSTEER Status button in the GPS Info window section Error Reference source not found will display the AutoSTEER Status window that contains error and status information that will help in determining any problems If an error occurs see the trouble shooting section of this manual to decode the error numbers listed in this window Page 183 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 11 6 The AutoSTEER Status Bar Other status information related to AutoSTEER can be viewed on the lower status bar To view this information touch the status bar until it displays the correct information DirErr The Dir Err Direction Error indicates the direction the vehicle is travelling relative to the guideline This is an angle displayed in degrees CtkErr The Ctk Err Crosstrack Error indicates the distance the vehicle is from the guideline in metres Path The Path number indicates how many guidelines the current guideline is away from the original
100. nformation is saved in the selected virtual memory slot It will stay in the selected slot until it is either finished by touching the button not available in HL model or the field is restarted All nine virtual memory slots can be occupied by unfinished treatment data at any one time FIELD MEMORY Figure 4 2 Field Memory Window GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 34 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 4 2 Setting Up the Season Farms and Fields In order to record information so that it may be easily retrieved in the future it is necessary to have a logical database system The HT model uses the Farm Field structure which is easily recognised by the relationship of one farm that may have many fields Furthermore each Farm is defined in a cropping season The HT version will allow a user to create one or more farms on the system and each farm may have one or more fields All information that is recorded may then be saved to a field as required Before using guidance it is necessary to set up where the information will be recorded e into a season and farm Field names could also be set up at this time but it is not necessary as when a particular treatment for a field has been completed the field name can be entered at that time see Section 4 4 Each field will be saved in the current season and currently selected client and farm so the current client and farm must be set up and selected before starting a treatm
101. not match the CFID contact RINEX or their Authorised dealer as the password will not function GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 15 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 4 Setting up the first time The following list of settings must be set for correct guidance and mapping prior to using GuideTRAX V3 These parameters must be set each time the system is moved between vehicles Failure to set these parameters correctly may provide incorrect guidance and mapping information 2 4 1 Set Farms amp Fields Prior to using the HT for the first time it is necessary to setup information pertaining to a Farm the Fields and the cropping season Access TA UUs AE 1 2 3 4 9 6 1 3 9 ETE E A warning message will be displayed stating that all treatments for the current season must be completed If no unfinished treatments exist in the current season or this is the first time the system has been used then touch oK Type in the new season usually the current calendar year using the on screen keyboard and touch Touch UE E Enter the client s name typically this will be the Trading Name of the Business then touch oK A message requesting a new farm be created will be displayed then Touch The Farm Setup screen will be displayed Touch NEW Enter the Farm name and touch OK Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the farm name in which the first recorded treatment is required Touc
102. on of the V3 software with the user s H system As the different systems have different features enabled some sections of this manual will not be relevant to every system In these cases the following symbols will denote that the paragraph or entire section is not applicable to the particular system Whenever the No Entry to HL symbol is displayed it will denote that the particular paragraph or entire section is not applicable to the HL version Whenever the No Entry to HT symbol is displayed it will denote that the particular paragraph or entire section is not applicable to the HT version As the HR software contains advanced record management functionality it is beyond the scope of this manual to describe the operation of the HR software The HR system is supplied with an additional user manual Part No 1 1243 This manual will refer to buttons which appear on the screen The screen is touch sensitive which means that the system is operated by touching the buttons on the screen The user should touch the button on the screen with their finger to select the button This manual will adopt the following conventions when describing the selection of a button or a series of buttons in order to access a particular function or section of the program Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 4 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY A button on the screen refers to icons or images that appear on the screen An example of a button is sh
103. orates the GPS Adjust as shown in Figure 5 14 This allows the system to be automatically or manually adjusted to the current vehicle position In order to use the automatic adjustment the vehicle should be driven on the previous guideline so that it is exactly on the guideline The parallel guidance should be operational and the offset on the lightbar should be noted Once this has been completed using the ADJUST button will automatically adjust the guideline to the current vehicle position The offset will be set to zero ADJUST GPS OFFSET 0 00 m ADJUST RESET Figure 5 14 The Guideline Offset Window RINEX Technology GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 54 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 5 3 3 Guide Offset When using tramlines in controlled traffic farming practices it will be desirable to use the same guidelines for all farming activities However the implements will be of different widths and consequently it will be necessary to use an offset The Guide Setup as shown in Figure 5 15 allows for an implement offset to be entered GUIDE SETUP LOCK OPTIONS C Left First Right First C Left Only Right Only GUIDE OPTIONS VIRTUAL ROAD VR SETTINGS Overlap 0 00 m Offset 0 00 i Figure 5 15 Guide Setup Window Once the offset has been entered it will be necessary to restart the field Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 55 Version 1 0 Rev A GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 56 Version 1
104. oss the page and the sub menus are shown down the length of the page The functions that are not available are shown as a transparent button The HT menu is illustrated in Figure 9 2 with the Main menu shown across the page and the sub menus are shown down the length of the page The functions that are not available are shown as a transparent button GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 106 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Figure 9 1 The HL Menu Layout Guide TRAX V3 User Manual VEHICLES LINKS BACK ADVANCED CONNECT un U LIGHTBAR WEA SWITCH un OFF BACK e GUIDE REGISTER BACK t 4a SCREEN INTENSITY 000 BUTTONS Pa ABOUT a BACK n Version 1 0 RevA N N TT AZ NEX TECHNOLOGY Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 108 EX FARM SETUP an fu AN CLIENT i FARM A FIELDS LX SEASON AMAT BACK q we VEHICLES pa ADVANCED E CONNECT N ALITOSPRAY LISHTBAR se ST CH QUL GUIDE REGISTER KHK DISPLAY INTENSITY 000 BUTTONS an AC ABOUT QP TIONS ADJUST m BACH qe Figure 9 2 The HT Menu Version 1 0 RevA FIEL R NEX TECHNOLOGY 9 2 The Main Menu NO GPS RINEX Technology Figure 9 3 The Main Menu Overview The MAIN Menu as illustrated in Figure 9 3 is always displayed when the Saturn H system is st
105. own in Figure 1 1 FIELD Figure 1 1 The FIELD button FIELD Refers to the FIELD button as illustrated in Figure 1 1 When it is necessary to locate a particular part of the V3 program by touching a number of buttons this will be referred to as Access and show the necessary buttons to touch in order to access the function starting from the Main Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 5 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 1 2 The Saturn Series RINEX manufacture a variety of guidance and control systems including the Saturn series of guidance systems The series has evolved over the years as development in computer technology has also evolved A brief listing of the models available in the Saturn series and their specifications is provided in Appendix 2 Guide TRAX V3 software was designed specifically to operate on the Saturn H series which incorporates an intelligent power supply with an embedded Windows operating system The Saturn H series guidance systems automatically control the power position according to the vehicle ignition status which means that the guidance system is operational when the vehicle is running and inactive OFF when the vehicle is shutdown The predecessor to the Saturn H series was the G series which incorporated different physical functionality GuideTRAX V3 has been adapted to operate on the G series with some minor differences which are denoted in this
106. ption ON touch either the checkbox or the name of the option This will place a tick in the checkbox of the option Touch ex Ye to return to the top menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 61 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 2 GPS Configurations 6 2 1 Defaults The default settings are GPS BAUD 19200 POSITION UNITS Lat Long GPS Type DGPS 6 2 2 Changing the GPS Baud Rate Speed Setting GPS The GPS baud rate will be set by default to 19200 baud This rate can be changed if required to a lower baud rate as follows GPS SETUP GPS BAUD 19200 9600 POSITION UNITS LatiLong EIN GPS Type Stand Alone HP Figure 6 3 GPS Setup Window Touch on the appropriate speed to put a dot next to it as shown in Figure 6 3 Touch JX GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 62 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 6 2 3 Setting GPS Accuracy By default the system is configured to run on Differential GPS DGPS It is recommended that DGPS be used as a minimum This setting needs to be changed if using OmniStar HP High Performance or RTK for AutoSTEER DGPS Select DGPS for o Standard OmniStar DGPS o Marine beacon o e Dif OmniStar HP Select HP for the OmniStar High Performance DGPS signal RTK Select RTK if you are using RTK for AutoSTEER GPS Only Select GPS Only if a higher accuracy signal cannot be acquired Note that this setting is not reco
107. railer will have an Axle longtrack measurement of 0 0 metres GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 28 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 3 3 Configuring the Rig The Rig comprises one or more links The Rig also defines the boom or swath width the tank capacity the flow controller and steering controller used in the makeup of the Rig 3 3 1 Configuring the Boom Settings Swath Width BOOM SETTINGS The swath width of the rig represents the actual width of the treatment applied Hence the swath width may represent the width as applied from a spreader or may apply to the width of a spray boom When a spray boom is used the boom settings may be divided into sections to represent the actual boom spray The boom settings the number of sections and their respective widths may be configured in the Edit Rig Window 3 3 2 Configuring the Steer Controller STEER CONTROL If the system is fitted with an automated steering controller it must be selected from the list of compatible controllers in order for the system to function correctly The Steer Controller settings are configured in the Edit Rig Window GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 29 Version 1 0 RevA GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 30 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The Guide TRAX V3 software is primarily designed as guidance system for vehicles operating in fields However the Guide TRAX V3 software also has the ability to save informatio
108. re higher GPS accuracy are not functional on the HL which includes AutoSPRAY and AutoSTEER functions Furthermore the HL will not allow the user to permanently save fields to removable memory although the virtual memory will still allow the user to have nine active fields which are stored in onboard memory The HL can be upgraded to either the Saturn HT or HR model 1 3 2 Saturn HT Version The Saturn HT version of Guide TRAX V3 is designed for the user who requires an easy to use guidance system which can include automated steering and automated boom section control The HT provides the user with the most advanced guidance functions provided on any system throughout the world The user can choose and swap between parallel or lock guidance in any field with the touch of a button Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 7 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The HT can operate with any level of corrected GPS positioning and as such is perfect for the most accurate applications using a dual frequency RTK positioning system to a sub metre differential correction service The HT can be configured with AutoSPRAY and AutoSTEER optional modules or most other RINEX peripherals The HT can be upgraded to the Saturn HR model 1 3 3 Saturn HR Version The Saturn HR version of Guide TRAX V3 is designed for the user who requires meticulous record management functions with a guidance system The HR incorporates all of the guidance functionali
109. rsion 3 V3 software heralds a new era with the addition of field planning and data management modules to further enhance the guidance software The V3 software is configured for three different user levels The system depending upon purchase is either configured as a HL HT or HR version The versions and their characteristics are discussed in further detail in their relevant sections RINEX design and manufacture the Saturn guidance systems operating the GuideTRAX software As time progresses advancements are made with the hardware and new models are released Wherever possible the software is deigned to operate on earlier hardware systems and this manual will provide information specific to earlier hardware systems as necessary Accordingly this manual is specifically designed to assist users of the Saturn guidance systems in the operational use of the GuideTRAX V3 software Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 3 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 1 1 This Manual This manual is designed for use with the Saturn H series of guidance systems as manufactured by RINEX Technology RINEX The H guidance system series include the following models e SATURN HL e SATURN HT e SATURN HR A feature of the Saturn H series is that each model has similar operating characteristics however the different models offer different options to suit individual requirements This manual is designed to assist users with the operati
110. rview The RESTART FIELD Window see Figure 9 13 clears data currently stored in the field It also displays the vehicle and guidance parameters that pertain to data for the current field The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 120 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 4 Setup Sub Menus The SETUP Menu allows the system to be configured for specific farm field vehicle and operator requirements as well as individual preferences The SETUP sub menus are selected from one of the SETUP MENU buttons as illustrated in Figure 9 14 FARMS DISPLAY OPTIONS ADJUST BACK By E KE Figure 9 14 The SETUP Menu Buttons GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 121 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 9 4 1 Farms FARM SETUP DRIVER ee RIGS ADVANCED Client Shadbolt Farm Gumpark Season 2005 Driver Alex Vehicle Vehicle AC12 Time Date 09 55 08 03 2005 BACK _ q Figure 9 15 The FARMS window SetupMan 3 0 Alpha 16 Overview The FARMS Menu see Figure 9 15 is for entering of farms drivers vehicles and associated information Access SIR FARMS Name Button Function FARM A The FARM SETUP button will select the SETUP A sub menu for selection of clients and relevan
111. s is a toggle button it either invokes or cancels parallel guidance To invoke guidance the PARALLEL button will be visible once activated it will toggle the button to GUIDE OFF To cancel parallel guidance the GUIDE OFF button will be visible it will then toggle the button to PARALLEL This function is not available in the HL or HT software Page 112 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY POINT A POINTA This is a toggle button it either sets Point A or POINT B m Point B for parallel guidance To set guide Point A the POINT A button will be visible once Si set the button will toggle to POINT B Once Point B has been set the button toggle to Point The BACK button returns the system to the Main Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 113 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 2 4 Setup NO GPS RINEX Technology Figure 9 7 The Setup Menu Overview The SETUP Menu as illustrated in Figure 9 7 allows the system to be configured for optional devices and user preferences The FARM button selects the FARM sub menu to allow configuration of farms field products vehicles and operators The DISPLAY button selects the Display sub menu to allow configuration of the display screen OPTIONS The OPTIONS button selects the Options Window where optional system devices can be s enabled ADJUST The ADJUST button selects the GPS Adjust Window where the GPS guidelines can be adjusted
112. s warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Western Australia In the event that any provision hereof is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction such provision shall be severed from this warranty and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect Obtaining Warranty Service In order to obtain warranty service the end purchaser must bring the Product to an authorised RINEX dealer along with the end purchaser s proof of purchase The end purchaser must produce the original invoice or other purchase documents as proof of the purchase date The end purchaser is solely responsible for the cost of transportation of the Product to RINEX or an authorised RINEX dealer and the Product is at the end purchaser s risk whilst in transit For any questions regarding warranty service or to obtain information regarding the location of any of RINEX s approved dealers contact RINEX at the following address Rinex Technology 19 Lyall Street South Perth Western Australia 6151 Telephone 08 9474 4771 Facsimile 08 9474 4772 Internet www rinex com au ReNEX TECHNOLOGY TABLE of CONTENTS GuideTRAX V3 1 MOUCHO aa an en 1 1 1 dc rr o o FO E EEEE 4 1 2 SAP 6 1 3 GuideTRAX V3 series nennen een 7 1 31 A ee 7 1 92 Salufn HT CUS OU aces eier ee 7 1 33 Saturn HR VW SISO ovnis 8 2 Geng Stare Eee erence E ee eee ee eee 9 A a 12 2 1 1 SAU A o POE o ee 12 212 SaN een 13 22 VIVE
113. shown on the touch screen which allows the input of data or performs a function when tapped Current Field The current selected field in memory chosen from the Memory window The current field is where all of the treatment data will be stored when treatment is commenced Differential Global Positioning System Provides more accurate positioning information where corrections are applied to the basic GPS position External Button Box An optional device that is connected to the USB port of the Interface Box This device consists of four programmable buttons that can be used with the GuideTRAX program to perform functions without having to touch the screen A file in which treatment data is recorded and saved Page 191 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Pase Deseripton Global Positioning System Provides basic position information to the system The red line displayed on the map screen This line may have been created by either lock or parallel guidance Guide Points A set of two positions used to compute the set of parallel guidelines when using parallel guidance GuideTRAX Software The software program produced by RINEX which runs on the Saturn HT system Launcher Program The utility program produced by RINEX which is installed on the Saturn HT system and is used to run GuideTRAX and maintain the system Lightbar An LED device that is connected to the lightbar port on the Saturn HT system that displays direction
114. splay RINEX Technology Figure 9 19 The Display menu Overview The DISPLAY Menu see Figure 9 19 allows the screen and connected devices to be configured for user preferences Access EAN DIETA NG SCREEN INTENSITY ME OO BUTTONS ABOUT BACK GuideTRAX V3 User Manual The SCREEN button will display the Screen Setup window See Section XXX The INTENSITY button will display the lightbar intensity window The BUTTONS button will display the Buttons Setup Window for the external button box optional The ABOUT button will display the version of software and system information The BACK button returns the system to the previous menu Page 126 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 9 4 2 1 Screen SCREEN SETUP GRID ON Spacing 100 0 m C OFF DISPLAY UNITS Metric C Imperial OTHER NIGHTMODE VIRTUAL ROAD ON v STATUS BAR OK 7 Figure 9 20 The Screen Setup Window Overview The SCREEN SETUP Window see Figure 9 20 allows the screen status and modes to be configured for user preference The GRID options button selects the status of the grid on the map screen GRID The GRID Spacing button selects the keyboard to enter Spacing a value for he grid spacing DISPLAY The DISPLAY UNITS options button selects the status of UNITS the display units for the system OTHER The check boxes listed in this section control the status of the screen modes and operatio
115. t data DRIVER This function is not available in the HL or HT software VEHICLES The Vehicles button will select the sub menu A for configuration of rigs and links ADVANCED Mea The ADVANCED button will display a further M sub menu for configuration of features and add on peripherals The BACK button returns the system to the previous menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 122 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY GO 9 4 1 1 Farm Setup Client Shadbolt Farm Gumpark Season 2005 Driver Alex Vehicle Vehicle AC12 CLIENT i FARM FIELDS N Time Date 10 27 08 03 2005 SetupMan 3 0 Alpha 16 Figure 9 16 The Farm Setup Menu Overview The FARMS SETUP Menu see Figure 9 16 is for entering of farms fields and related information Access Re AZGUN AS The CLIENT button will select the Client Window for selection and editing of clients FARM The FARM button will select the Farm Window for selection and editing of farms FIELDS The FIELDS button will select the Fields Window for selection and editing of fields SEASONS The SEASONS button will select the Seasons Window for selection and editing of seasons The BACK button returns the system to the previous menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 123 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 4 1 2 Vehicles CLIENT i FARM FIELDS Client Shadbolt Farm Gumpark Season 2005 Driver Alex Vehicle
116. t to even lower accuracy GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 66 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 6 4 The Screen 6 4 1 Grid By default the grid is OFF and the Grid Spacing is set to 100 metres The grid is light grey pattern on the background of the Map Screen When turned ON it enables the driver to quickly assess a distance or area in a particular place on the screen For example the area encompassed by a grid square measuring 100m x 100m 1 Ha Touch the EA Ne button to change the Grid spacing figure 6 4 2 Display Units The units which are displayed on the screen throughout Guide TRAX can be set to either Metric or Imperial and can be changed from one to the other and back again at any time By default the Display Units are set to Metric 6 4 3 Night Mode Night Mode was designed to assist night time driving When selected Night Mode turns the background from white to black Writing which was black is then displayed white and Guide Points A amp B are displayed grey Night Mode can be turned ON or OFF at any time 6 4 4 Virtual Road As discussed in Section 6 3 4 the Virtual Road can be turned ON or OFF here When turned OFF the Virtual Road window will not be displayed at all and the Map Screen will expand to fill the Virtual Road Window Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 67 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 5 The Status Bar STATUS BAR The Status Bar is the left hal
117. ted until the field treatment has been completed Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 48 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY As with the racetrack guidance the guideline will always be computed to be adjacent to the last swath line As shown previously if the vehicle manoeuvres around a tree or some other feature the next guideline will show the same pattern Hints and Tips Turn guidance off before leaving the paddock to save erroneous guidance data being displayed Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 49 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 5 2 Guidance information Guidance information is provided to the operator using the Map screen the Virtual Road Window and optionally using the external light bar Each device presents information to the operator that enables them to make decisions on which direction to travel The Map screen provides a bird s eye Map view of the treated area The map view clearly shows where the vehicle is and the direction it is heading It may be configured as the North Up display or the Heads Up display Most operators prefer the Map Screen to be orientated in the Heads Up mode as the top of the screen represents the direction the vehicle is heading Furthermore the treated swath shows which areas have been treated and the area yet to be treated Alternatively the display can be split to show both the Map screen and the Virtual Road window The Virtual Road displays an image directly forward
118. the Virtual Road This does not represent the actual swath width of the treated area but rather a fat guideline The actual guideline in the centre of the roadway is the true position where the vehicle should be driven The Virtual Road has a vehicle bonnet in the lower portion of the Window with an elongated line extending from the centre of the bonnet as shown in Figure 5 9 This represents the centreline of the vehicle projected forward along the Virtual Road The tip of the triangular bonnet represents the centre of the vehicle Figure 5 9 The Virtual Road In essence the red guideline and the green centreline of the vehicle should coincide for perfect guidance The width and depth of the Virtual Road may be customised for individual user preferences if necessary see Section 6 4 4 for further details 5 2 2 Lightbar The lightbar information is configured to display how far off line the vehicle is from the guideline The accuracy required for the lightbar information will be dependant upon two factors firstly the input GPS information and secondly the required treatment GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 51 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The information that is displayed to below the Virtual Road Window may also be displayed on the optional external lightbar The external lightbar provides the driver with guidance information from a physical device that is mounted in the driver s line of vision Changes of direction
119. tion is enabled The AutoSTEER button displays and controls the status of AutoSTEER Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 89 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 7 5 GPS Status Indicator Overview The GPS Status Indicator displays the current status of the GPS or alarms The indicator also selects the GPS Info window for additional GPS information The states of the GPS Status Indicator is listed in the table below Icon Description The satellite symbol scrolling through the icon indicates good GPS The D alarm indicates good GPS however the GPS is not corrected in any way GPS only The G alarm indicates poor GPS The D G alarm indicates no GPS A totally blank GPS Status indicates that no data is being received at the GPS port The View Mode indicates that GPS data is not used The system will be in View Mode when the Field Menu is accessed GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 90 Version 1 0 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 5 1 GPS Status Window GPS STATUS GPS INFO Speed 0 0 kmihr Dir 0 Altitude 0 0 m Sats 0 PDOP 0 Status No Data TRIP DISTANCE 0 00 km RINEX Technology Figure 7 4 The GPS Info Window Overview The GPS STATUS window displays information related to the GPS It display information computed from the GPS and an odometer GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 91 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY The GPS information displayed is detailed as Speed The current vehicle speed
120. tton will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 116 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 1970 01 01 0 00 1970 01 01 0 00 2003 02 03 6 27 2003 02 03 24 86 2003 02 03 3 29 1970 01 01 0 00 2003 02 03 1 09 2003 09 11 5 44 2003 09 16 4 46 2003 10 29 2003 09 18 2003 06 24 2003 09 18 2003 07 31 Figure 9 10 The Treatment History Window Overview The Treatment History Menu as shown in Figure 9 10 provides access to operations related to loading saving and viewing treatment data TRANSFER iia FILTER GuideTRAX V3 User Manual This function is not available in the HT software The EDIT button will select a sub menu to display a summary of any selected field The TRANSFER button will select a sub menu for transferring data to and from the Saturn H system This function is not available in the HT software The BACK button returns the system to the previous menu Page 117 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY GO 9 3 2 1 Edit 1970 01 01 1970 01 01 2003 02 03 1970 01 01 2003 09 11 Client client Farm Gumpark Season 2005 Figure 9 11 The Edit Treatment Window Overview The Edit Treatment as shown in Figure 9 11 allows individual treatments to be viewed and their recorded information can be examined The UP button will highlight the next field up in the list as the selected field
121. ty of the HT and expanding its features further for controlled traffic farming with the management of field records and associated guidance points Furthermore the HR has the ability to import entire farm plans and record accurate applications applied in the field which can then be transferred back to the office and farm management software This manual is not designed to cover these functions and the user is referred to the Guide TRAX V3 HR manual P N 1 1243 Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 8 Version 1 0 RevA Getting St ReNEX TECHNOLOGY This section details how to correctly configure the Saturn H system prior to use for the first time It is recommended that all users including users of earlier RINEX systems read this section to familiarise themselves with the operation of the V3 software and the differences from previous versions First time users of RINEX guidance systems are encouraged to read the entire manual to ensure that they are aware of the many features provided on the Saturn H system with V3 software In particular this section describes the correct way in which to power the system ON and OFF for both the Saturn H and G systems It should be noted that there are different between the two models Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 11 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 2 1 Starting the System Prior to starting with this manual the guidance system should be completely
122. ull field either restart the program or press Memory in the Field menu and select the correct field Section 9 2 3 If you wish to keep the current treatment for completion do not restart it simply drive back to where you left off and the treatment can continue Else if you wish to start another treatment restart the field or select a different field from the field memory window Section 9 2 2 Please contact RINEX for further information No action necessary Restart the program by pressing turning the ignition off and then turn the ignition back on Delete some files from Transfer directory located in the C drive ReNEX TECHNOLOGY probable Cause TryThis Error No disk space avallable Error The current position is invalid No valid GPS Warning All data in the current field will be lost Do you wish to proceed Too many files have been saved and there is no disk space remaining A parallel point was attempted to be placed while there was no GPS A field has been loaded into the current field and the current field must be cleared for this to occur Page 201 Delete some files from the Transfer directory located in the C drive Try placing a new parallel point when GPS returns If you wish for the selected field to be loaded in to the current field press ok Else if you wish to load the selected field into a different field press cancel open the
123. up gt Farms gt Advanced gt OR Connect gt Switch then pressing a button which has been set to Green bonnet in Virtual Rove Record is the same as Road Window touching the screen to turn treatment recording on and off Zooms display to show all of the recorded treatment data in the current field VIEWIVIEW IN Zooms display in VIEWIVIEW OUT Zooms display out SETUPIDISPLAY Turns the Virtual Road window on SCREEN or off IRTUAL ROAD ON GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 74 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 6 9 The Multi Section Boom Interface Optional Extra An optional feature of the Guide TRAX software is the ability to display all active boom sections on the screen using the Multi Section Boom Interface MSBI as the individual are switched ON and OFF This enables optimal coverage of a field minimising the overlap The MSBI is connected between the controller port on the Saturn H interface unit and the spray controller It detects the status of each boom section ON or OFF and passes this information to Guide TRAX where it is recorded and mapped on the screen The red section indicators under the Virtual Road window reflect the information about each boom section ON or OFF as it is received from the MSBI 6 9 1 Installation Follow the instructions supplied with the Multi Section Boom Interface and connect the interface cable between the MSBI and the controller port on the Saturn H
124. us Menu OFF The OFF Latency button display a numeric keyboard LATENCY window for entry of the OFF Latency Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 146 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY e STEER CONTROL STEER CONTROLLER SETTINGS Figure 9 37 The Steer Controller Settings window Overview The Steer Controller Settings window shown in Figure 9 37 allows the type of steer controller to be selected STEER CTRL The Steer Ctrl button displays a list of compatible Steer controllers The required Steer controller can be selected from the list of controllers The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Page 147 Version 1 0 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 5 2 2 Links LINK SETUP HARDI_COMMANDER HARDI_COMMANDER HARDI_COMMANDER GPS OFFSET XTK 0 00m LENGTH 1 00m LINK OFFSET XTK 0 00m LENGTH 3 00m FRONT DISTANCE 5 00m REAR DISTANCE 3 00m WIDTH 4 00m Figure 9 38 LINK SETUP Window Overview The LINK SETUP Window as shown in Figure 9 38allows the Vehicle and Implement Link details to be entered and edited as required A UP The Up button moves the selection bar up the list of avallable l
125. verview The Farm Setup menu see Figure 9 26 allows the client farms fields and cropping seasons to be configured Access Shae JADE AS The CLIENT button will select the Client Setup window FARM The FARM button will select the Farm Setup window FIELDS The FIELDS button will select the Fields Setup window SEASONS The SEASONS button will select the Seasons nn Setup window BACK The BACK button returns the system to the previous menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 135 Version 1 0 Rev A ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 9 5 1 1 Client CLIENT SETUP M_TRELOAR M_TRELOAR Figure 9 27 CLIENT SETUP Window Overview The CLIENT SETUP Window as shown in Figure 9 28allows the Client details to be entered and edited as required A UP The Up button moves the selection bar up the list of available clients Y DOWN The Up button moves the selection bar down the list of avallable clients The New button will select the keyboard to allow entry of a new client EDIT The Edit button will select the keyboard so the selected client maybe edited DEL The Delete button will select the warning message Window so that the selected client maybe deleted The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Cancel The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 User Manual Page 136 Version 1 0 Rev A R NEX TEC
126. w normal operating Check all cables connected correctly Check the isolation switch on the MCU If problem persists contact RINEX 303 2 Digital output error Check solenoid connections Allow to cool If problem persists contact RINEX Page 207 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 303 7 JDT steering system not Ensure that it is connected If connected problem persists contact RINEX VIU update rate poor Ensure the isolation switch on the MCU is on If not switch off and on If problem persists contact RINEX 303 13 JDT system not calibrated Contact RINEX 304 0 GPS error above normal Wait until GPS is good operating range again If problem persists contact RINEX Page 208

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