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1. 62 Feature Code sssssssesesseses e e e e emere mememeresia erase saseressase isse essa rege ages 62 SINALNOD AO iIavi 4 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 PARADYME LEGAL DISCLAIMER Notes Read and follow ALL instructions carefully before installing or operating the AutoSteer system e Take careful note of the information in the Safety Requirements section The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage or injury that results from failure to follow the instructions and warnings set forth herein Please take special note of the following warnings 1 There is NO obstacle avoidance system included in the manufacturer s product Therefore users must always have an operator on the equipment when the AutoSteer system is in use to look for any obstacles including people animals trees ditches buildings etc 2 During installation of the AutoSteer system and during the Calibration and Tuning processes the vehicle s wheels turn from side to side and the vehicle moves Be sure that all people and obstacles are clear of the vehicle before installation calibration and tuning or use of the AutoSteer system 3 Use of the AutoSteer system is NOT permitted while equipment is on roads or in public areas Follow the instructions set forth below for ensuring that the system is OFF before driving on roads or in public areas Important Informa
2. 48 Auto Calibrate valve 3 EET Y First the system measures the maximum speed sweep Continue Driving rate that the wheels turn e Second the system calibrates the actuator spea BREITER ins 3 8 w Note In this procedure the vehicle goes rapidly from full left to full right and back multiple times Next it goes slowly from left to right and back 6 When the system is done with the Valve calibration 4 Auto Calibrate vaie the Calibration Complete screen appears Press the Calibration Complete check mark button to save the calibration data to the orare database and begin the Calibration Verification BM procedure The Calibration Verification Introduction screen appears 7 Press the Resume Start button to begin the Calibration Verification process speed UNTERTITEL D 0 Note Your vehicle should be moving at normal operating speed before you begin the Calibration Verification process Note The vehicle will execute a series of maneuvers during the Calibration Verification process o including driving in a straight line and slight left and right turns 8 The ParaDyme system begins the Calibration Verification process A series of screens appear Calibration In Progress displaying calibration status and providing prompts for mdi dE ai the vehicle operator Follow the on screen prompts to complete the calibration 4 Auto Calibrate Calibration Verification Continue D
3. E hd Note Antenna height is measured from the antenna ground plane bottom to the ground surface 19 7 The Save vehicle dialog box appears If you are satisfied with the changes you made press the check mark button Note f you are not satisfied with the changes and further edits are necessary press the X button to return to the Wizard If you choose X the previously entered settings are not saved and the Manage Vehicle screen appears Delete Vehicle The Delete button enables you to delete the vehicle you select from the scrolling list To delete a vehicle 1 From the Manage Vehicle screen select the vehicle you wish to nuc iL eue delete from the list and press Delete The delete vehicle dialog box appears Press the check mark button to delete the vehicle The deletion success dialog box appears Note f you don t want to delete the vehicle press the X button to return to the Manage Vehicles screen Note You can not delete the active vehicle 2 Press the check mark button to return to the Manage Vehicles screen The vehicle has been deleted AUTO CALIBRATE The Auto Calibrate procedure takes the vehicle through a series of calibration steps that are critical to achieve optimal autosteering You can pause the calibration at any point during the process Note The Auto Calibrate procedure takes a significant amount of space for your vehicle to operate within Depending upon
4. STEERING COMPONENTS This screen enables you to adjust various parameters of steering components such as the Manual Steering Override kickout limit and view diagnostic information for system components The list of components displayed varies depending on your individual installation The Roof Module component is the only component that is always displayed Roof Module The Roof Module item enables you to reset the antenna calibration An antenna calibration is an essential part of getting the most precise autosteering operation 24 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 1 The Antenna Calibration should only be performed at the request of ParaDyme support personnel The Antenna Calibration procedure can take hours to complete and you will not be able to operate your vehicle during this time Press the Reset Calibration lala ene button to reset the antenna calibration Hydraulic Valve Steering Components Roof Module Antenna Calibration SA Module Manual Steering Override Roof Module SA Module Sensor Actuator Module The SA Module connects the ParaDyme controller to all AutoSteer sensors and actuators The SA Module aR T a receives sensor inputs from the Wheel Angle Sensor Vehicle Type Wheeled and the AutoSteer steering valve pressure transducer Manual Steering Override i Communication and outputs electrical signals to the AutoSteer steering ai valve to steer the vehi
5. The Multitech radio drives the Intelligent Wireless Products amplifier and is used only in CDMA mode Whenever any Novariant Radio Module is mounted inside an enclosure the enclosure must have a visual label on the outside featuring the module FCC ID RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION CAUTION This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio A interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures CAUTION FCC RF Exposure Requirements Configuration 1 antenna must be mounted at least A 26 6 cm away from nearby persons to comply to FCC RF exposure requirements Note Configurations using radio modules not described above or which use antennas not qualified for the radio modules above require further equipment authorization ACCESSING THE AUTOSTEER SETUP SCREEN From Ag Leader Integra or Versa 1 Go to the Home Screen and press the Setup wrench button ELE 2 Press the GPS Setup button as shown at left and the GPS Setup Screen appears as shown below 3 Under the Guidance Steering drop down menu select ra e Steerin gt Ls ParaDyme Steering ws Connection 4 The Liability Notice appears Press the green check mark TENES Default button to accept z checksum 5 Press the Setup wrench button on the Setup Screen to L begin ParaDyme operations as b m Note In order for the User Display s Run Time Environment to be active you must complete the initial configu
6. i Autosteer Setup 1 Insert a USB drive containing the Paradyme system At ces x software upgrade bundle into the display USB port Vehicle rm Connections My Account System 2 From the System menu press the Software T mm Upgrade button The Software Upgrade screen appears A Cn ee 3 Press the Browse button to find a P ParaDyme software bundle from the USB drive connected to the Display USB port Select a ParaDyme bundle proexinepun en 4 Select the desired software bundle from CADocuments and SemnagsydconnonMy Docu Browse l From Roof USB the File Selection list and press the check mark button 5 The upgrade process goes through a series of steps and reboots the ParaDyme system after a successful upgrade 35 6 Press the Check button after the upgrade and Upgrade Complete ParaDyme reboot is complete 7 The ParaDyme system is now ready for normal operation Upgrade Via WiFi Using a PC The ParaDyme system WiFi connection enables wireless connection between a laptop PC and the ParaDyme system After establishing the WiFi connection with the laptop PC the ParaDyme system can access and upgrade its software directly from the laptop PC Note See Configuring PC Settings for WiFi Connection on page 59 for instructions on establishing a WiFi connection with the ParaDyme system 1 Enable the ParaDyme WiFi connection Note See Configuring PC Settings for WiFi Connection on page 59to verify the ParaD
7. External Radio The External Radio screen enables you to set the Baud Rate data transmission rate of your radio connection The external radio is a third party radio used for data transmission and reception Note Supported signal formats are INX CMR RTCM 2 3 and RTCM V3 x To set the radio Baud rate 4 Autosteer Setup 1 From the AutoSteer Setup screen press the 3O C Dex m Connections button The Connections menu appears Vehicle System My Account Connections pe 2 From the Connections menu press the External Radio button The External Radio screen appears 3 Select a port from the right side scrolling list and press the Change Baud Rate button The Available Baud Rates scroll list appears Note Changing the Baud Rate on the External Radio screen also changes the Baud Rate as displayed in the NMEA Out screen See NMEA Out on page 53 Note that Port A can be used simultaneously for the External Radio and NMEA Out but both functions must use the same Baud Rate 4 Select a baud rate and press the check mark button The External Radio screen appears Available Baud Rates 5 Press Apply to activate your changes Select the desired Baud Rate x 58 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 WIFI The WiFi screen enables you to establish a wireless connection between the ParaDyme system and a laptop PC Firmware upgrades can be accomplished over the WiF
8. 62 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 Note f the Feature Code is activated and not expired the Edit button is not accessible 4 Enter the Feature Code to enable a feature Using the up and down arrows select a feature and press Edit The feature code keyboard screen appears Note A Feature Code consists of 16 alpha numerical characters The keyboard enables only numbers and capital letters to be used Peete ei 5 If the code is valid the feature success screen appears Press the mice 5 check mark button to return to the My Account menu 63 64 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1
9. NTRIP profiles database backup is strongly suggested before resetting to defaults ACCESSORIES The Accessories menu is used to activate or deactivate optional sensors Currently only the remote engaged switch is available These options are always displayed when available Once activated the system is aware that the sensor is installed and functional When options are functional diagnostic information is gathered and any malfunction of the sensor is reported through the diagnostic manager If the sensor is removed warnings and errors are reported until the sensor is deactivated in the system Note The Remote Engage Switch RES is optional equipment If you plan to use the Remote Engage Switch go to the Accessories menu to activate the sensor Remote Engage Switch RES To activate the Remote Engage Switch 4 Autosteer Setup 1 From the System menu press the Accessories m mex x i button The Accessories screen appears Vehicle m GPS Connections My Account ee ke 2 Press the Enable button to activate the Remote Engage Switch The Remote Engage Switch enabled screen appears TECHNICIAN The Technician screen is password protected for use by qualified service technicians only SOFTWARE UPGRADE The Software Upgrade screen enables you to upgrade your system with the latest application software Upgrade Via Roof Module USB Upgrade Via the Display USB Upgrade Via WiFi Using a PC 33 Upgrade Via Roof Module USB Note
10. Station set to the same radio channel The channel item enables you to enter the channel number or frequency number that corresponds to an appropriate base station Note Before proceeding with the Radio Channel Configuration procedure ensure your Base Station 9 is properly installed and operational Also ensure the RTK radio is set to the same channel or frequency as the Base Station radio See your Base Station Manual for installation and operation instructions Changing the 900 MHz Radio Channel To change the 900 MHz radio channel 1 Obtain the radio channel number assigned to your Base Station and select the Channel item from the scrolling list Press the Change Channel button The Enter Radio Channel screen appears RTK General Current Channel RTK Connection Type Change Channel Throughput Base Satellites Base Station Location e Note Your Base Station channel number is displayed on the Base Station receiver side The items in the right hand scrolling list change depending on what kind of radio you have installed 39 To use a previous channel RTK General Current Channel RTK Connection Type Change Channel Throughput Base Satellites Changing the AFLink Radio Frequency To change the AFlink radio frequency Current Channel 462 MHz Radio Type AF Link GPS Mode o 9 Distance to base of satellites Base Position Latitude Longitude Base Station Locatio
11. When upgrading your software via the Roof Module you must use the Roof Module Auxiliary Harness P N 201 0433 02 Note The USB drive to be used must contain at least one upgrade bundle before starting the upgrade process To upgrade the software 1 Insert a USB drive containing the upgrade bundle into the Roof Module auxiliary harness USB port A Connect to ParaDyme Roof Module B USB Port e C Serial A D Serial B E Power Out 4 Autosteer Setup 2 From the System menu press the Software iy ces x Upgrade button The Software Upgrade screen Vehicle GPS Connections My Account a p pea rs 34 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 3 Press the From Roof USB menu item in the scrolling list The From Roof USB Upgrade Files screen appears lt Software Upgrade Select a ParaDyme bundle Roof USB Press the Refresh button to update the list 4 Press the required ParaDyme software bundle from the Upgrade Files list Upgrade 4 Software Upgrade 5 Press the Upgrade button to start the upgrade process Upgrade Files 6 he upgrade process goes through a series of steps and reboots the ParaDyme system after a successful upgrade v1 0 14175 v1 0 14159 v0 6 14033 7 Press the Check button after the upgrade z l and ParaDyme reboot is complete 4 Jpqrade Refresh 8 The ParaDyme system is now ready for normal operation Upgrade Via the Display USB
12. can call the Government Forms Distribution Center at 1 800 418 FORM and request that the form and instructions be mailed to you EUROPEAN REQUIREMENTS When operating the ParaDyme system in Europe contact your dealer to determine if additional licensing is required 8 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 REGULATORY INFORMATION The 802 11 b g Radio module is installed in close proximity to other radio modules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules This device shall be professionally installed and maintained by a trained technician as directed by FCC regulations Use of an antenna other than that outlined in the FCC and IC certification filings for each of the radio products may violate FCC regulations This device operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 It may not cause harmful interference 2 It must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Manufacturer Description FCC ID EUROPE CANADA IC Novariant 802 11 b g Radio TMN WMIA 166AGI 8490A WMIA 166AGI Multi Tech CDMA MMC Modem AU792A04A22750 125A 0010 900 MHz FHSS Radio KNY 6231812519 2329B DGRO9RAS Intelligent Wireless1 Products Inc CDMA Single Channel RF Amplifier RFK LMSWDJH819 5252A CA819 TELIT Tri Band UMTS HSDPA Quad Band R17UC864G 5131A UC864G CE GSM Modem 0984 SATEL Modem Receiver 403 470 MHz MRB SATELTA10 2422A SATELTA10 CE 0523
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14. for the vehicle and then press the Right Arrow button The Wheel Angle Sensor dialog box appears T Press the appropriate button The Wheel Angle Sensor screen appears Note The Wheel Angle Sensor is optional equipment that may not be required on your vehicle Note If the Wheel Angle Sensor option is changed after AutoCal is completed the AutoCal must be redone 8 Enter the Wheel Base value using the numeric keypad Press the Right Arrow button The Antenna Fore Aft screen appears 9 Enter the Antenna Fore Aft value using the numeric keypad and then press the Fore or the Aft button as applicable to your installation When finished press the Right Arrow button The Antenna Lateral Offset screen appears Fore indicates the antenna is located in front of the vehicle s control point A Aft indicates the antenna is located behind the vehicle s l 9999 control point bn 9 The Control Point of a vehicle is defined as Standard Wheeled Vehicle Rear Axle Track Vehicle Center of tracks Articulated Tractor Pivot point of vehicle 16 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 Combine Swather Front Axle Note Be sure to select the appropriate offset for your configuration by pressing the Fore or Aft button 10 Enter the Antenna Lateral Offset value using the numeric keypad and then select the Left Arrow or Right Arrow button as ap
15. not achieved re adjust the setting and re test Repeat this process until satisfactory kick out is achieved 2 WARNING It is possible to adjust the samples required in a way which will make the system unable to kick A out of autosteer If you have questions about adjusting this setting please contact technical support Note Change Samples button is not present in all profiles Manual Steering Override Adjustment This procedure should only be used if you have already used the AutoCal procedure see Autocal Steering Override Adjustment on page 26 and still want to make additional adjustments To adjust the transducer high pressure kickout limit 1 Press the START button and attempt to turn the steering wheel left or right with the factory default kick out value If the default value works satisfactorily Current a proceed to Step 3 If you need to set a new value Manual Steering Override proceed to Step 2 4 Steering Components 45000 Saved 45000 Wheel Angle Sensor 2 If the system does not disengage press the minus button to lower the kickout limit If the system PARETI disengages too easily press the plus button to raise the kickout limit Turn the steering wheel left or right with the new setting until the system kicks out properly save Limit Hydraulic Valve Autocal 3 Once you are satisfied with the setting press the Save The high limit has been saved successfully Limit
16. or delete the current log file e Save the current database or import a database e Reset all the current settings to the default factory settings Note Insert a USB drive into the USB port of the Roof Module auxiliary harness before you copy O log files save or restore a database Log File The log files contain system data that can be used for diagnostic and troubleshooting purposes When pressing Copy the ParaDyme system mounts the USB key If no USB key is found an error message appears indicating that no USB device has been found and prompts you to insert a USB drive and try again To manage the current log file 30 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 4 Autosteer Setup 1 From the System menu press the Manage Settings ight x i button The Manage Settings screen appears Vehicle 2 Select Log File and press the Copy button to save the current log file to the USB jump drive The log file is saved 3 f you need to delete the log file press the Delete button to delete gfe e You want to delte the curent the current log file from the system The Delete Log File dialog box appears unam Ma e Note Use the Delete button if you want to free up memory or if you want to copy log files faster 4 Press the check mark button to delete the current log file from the system Database The Database contains all the vehicle and system parameter data required for system operat
17. or supported procedure Note When you use the Update function the longitude and latitude data for all previous work on the Note You should only press the Update button if the Base Completed 24hr Survey items displays Yes 43 6 Press the check mark button at the confirmation prompt The saved location is updated and the Base Location screen reappears Base Station Location General 379 29 31 3398 N SEMI NC ires o2a59w pRTK Connection Type 7 Begin your next work session All subsequent work e css will be repeatable and have accurate latitude and Currently Received Location longitude You will not use the Update function again for 121 57 07 2869 W Throughput i this Base Station Difference 0 m 0 m Base Satellites Base Completed 24hr Survey Yes Base Station Location Update ParaDyme Database with Currently Received Location OMNISTAR The OmniSTAR screen enables you to view information about your OmniSTAR subscription to select a startup accuracy and to select a channel according to your geographical location OmniSTAR correction signals are optional for the ParaDyme system OmniSTAR Background Information OmniSTAR is a wide area differential GPS service using satellite broadcast techniques OmniSTAR offers GPS correction services that improve the accuracy of a GPS receiver The OmniSTAR service include dual frequency L1 L2 carrier phase solutions Accuracy depends on satellit
18. page 20 4 The system will perform a GPS survey and then the vehicle will be ready to AutoSteer 10 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 e f your job requires an accurate latitude and longitude position or the ability to repeat or continue a saved job Autosteer over the same guidance paths refer to your Base Station Hardware Manual for additional information and instructions AUTOSTEER SETUP SCREEN OVERVIEW 4 Autosteer Setup The ParaDyme AutoSteer Setup Screen is m oon m accessed from your display Refer to your display s L so System GPS Connections My Account User Manual for details Vehicle e The Vehicle menu enables you to configure a vehicle set up a new vehicle manage existing vehicles perform the auto calibration of a vehicle perform the steering adjustments and manage steering components The System menu enables you to configure and monitor system parameters The GPS menu provides procedures and detailed information for selecting and configuring your GPS correction source and radio options The Connections menu enables you to configure and monitor communication parameters The My Account menu enables you to configure and monitor account parameters To return to the previous screen press the Back icon Press the Back icon from the AutoSteer Setup screen to return to your main application P gt BASE STATION If you use a base station refer to you
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20. the system database and log files Software Upgrade Accessories enables you to activate or deactivate optional sensors Technician is password protected for use by qualified service technicians only e Software Upgrade enables you to with the latest application software available SYSTEM HEALTH The System Health screen provides diagnostic and status information for various aspects of steering system Use the scrolling list on the screen right side to select the component for which you want health information The overview screen displays the status of the components Use the up and down arrows to select an item for which you want a detailed status To check the system parameters Note The following is a example status request The procedure is the same for each item from the right side scrolling list 29 47 Autosteer Setup 1 From the System menu press the System Health mS Dex A button The System Health screen appears Vehicle GPS Connections My Account 2 Using the up and down arrows select the item you want from the right side scrolling list The list of parameters for the selected item appears 4 system Health 3 Use the up and down arrows from the left side scrolling list to select an item and view its detailed se status Antenna Calibration Sat Tracking Steering Heading js Hardware Connectivity MANAGE SETTINGS The Manage Settings screen enables you to e Save
21. your vehicle size you may need as much room as a football field in order to complete the Auto Calibrate procedure Note The vehicle will execute a series of maneuvers during the calibration process including turning o full left and full right The wizard provides specific values about area speed and RPM The calibration steps and time vary according to vehicle type and equipment installed Follow the onscreen instructions to do the auto calibration procedure The main steps of the calibration procedure are Valve Deadband calibration The deadband is the range of voltages sent to the control valve that result in no turning of the wheels The system commands the valve to a series of positions to determine the deadband 20 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 Wheel Angle Sensor calibration The system sends a series of commands to receive Wheel Angle Sensor data and ensure calibration e Valve fine calibration The purpose of the valve and actuator fine calibration is to determine the control characteristics of the hydraulic control valve The values are then used by the system to steer the vehicle Calibration Verification The system measures and records calibration data e Note Both the hydraulic valve and actuator and Wheel Angle Sensor only if installed are calibrated during the automated calibration routine All steps of the routine must be completed and the changes saved befo
22. 00 W Sky Plot Radio Type can be either 900 MHz Freewave or AFLink Satel e GPS Mode has three different status indicators as follows A Red indicator shows that RTK is not ready A yellow indicator shows that the system is retrieving an RTK corrections fix A green indicator shows that RTK is ready You will not be able to autosteer your vehicle before the Heading item See the GPS Diagnostics section for details displays a value Forecast Distance to base shows the distance from the vehicle to the Base Station 38 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 of satellites shows how many satellites the Base Station is tracking Base Position shows the Base Station position in degrees minutes seconds and decimals of seconds e Note The items in the right hand scrolling list change depending on which radio is installed Change Channel The radio used with the ParaDyme system provides communication with a Base Station to produce repeatable sub inch accuracy The radio also communicates with the Roof Module for GPS correction information The radio must be configured for the correct radio channel for 900 MHz radio or frequency for AFlink radio in order to provide correction information Also any time you want to use different Base Station or repeater hardware you must change the radio channel The radio enables the system to receive RTK corrections from the Base
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24. Current Location displays the current latitude and longitude of the Base Station This location is automatically updated frequently until a 24 hour survey is complete Difference displays the distance between the saved location and the current location in latitude and longitude e Base Completed 24hr Survey indicates whether or not the current Base Station location has completed a 24hr survey A complete 24 hour survey is required to achieve accurate latitude and longitude The process allows the Base Station to lock in accurate position data that will not shift as long as the Base otation is in the same physical location Update changes the latitude and longitude of the Saved Location to match the Current Location This should only be done after a 24 hour survey is complete See the following section for details 42 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 Using the Base Location Update Function Qo Note The Update function only works with Base Stations that output INX protocol You will only need to use the Update function if your current job meets all of the following criteria You want to begin work before the Base Station has completed a 24 hour survey at the current location and Your initial work does not require accurate latitude and longitude and does not require repeatability the ability to Autosteer over the same guidance paths and e Subsequent work on the same job does requir
25. EA Out screen also changes the Baud Rate as displayed in the External Radio screen See Configure SIM on page 57 Port A can be used simultaneously for the External Radio and NMEA Out but both functions must use the same Baud Rate To configure the Baud rate 47 NMEA Out 1 Select the Port A Configuration item from the Tee scrolling list on the right and press the Change Baud ee Port A Rate button The Available Baud Rates screen Messages Format 8N1 appears Port A Configuration change Port B 2 Select a baud rate and press the check mark button ieee The NMEA Out screen appears and your changes are Port B Configuration S aved Port B Messages and Configuration The procedures to enable and edit Port B messages is identical to those for Port A with the following exception We strongly recommend that you reboot the ParaDyme system when you turn ON Port B messages for the first time and when you turn OFF all Port B messages Note Port B is used only for NMEA Out It is not used for the External Radio USING THE CONNECTIONS MENU CELL MODEM The Cell Modem screen functions differently depending on whether you are using the factory supplied SIM or a customer supplied SIM The ParaDyme system automatically detects which type of SIM is installed and displays the correct screens and functions with either type of SIM the cell modem is used to e enable initial system registration o4 Ag Leader Integ
26. Enable you to adjust various parameters of steering components such as the manual steering override kickout limit and view diagnostic information for system components SETUP WIZARD The Setup Wizard is used to create calibrate and tune your vehicles with the Paradyme system and ensures that all required steps are performed To achieve the best possible steering accuracy with the ParaDyme system you must create a vehicle calibrate and then tune the system for your specific vehicle Note Active Vehicle means the vehicle being used for autosteering operations Initial Create Vehicle Procedure First Time Use The initial first ever setup wizard leads you through a series of parameter settings before you access the standard vehicle setup screens Once the initial vehicle has been setup pressing the Setup Wizard button brings you directly to the standard vehicle setup screens See the Standard Create Vehicle Procedure on page 14 Note The Initial Create Vehicle Procedure is also used after a database reset To create the first vehicle for the first time use of the system 13 4 9 Autosteer Setup t En ge oo System GPS Connections My Account Vehicle 1 Press the Setup Wizard button the GPS Setup screen appears 2 Press the Change Primary button The Enter PRN screen appears Note PRNs are satellite identifiers Enter the primary satellite PRN to use for WAAS correction For contact your dealer for
27. P based GPS correction sources RTK OmniSTAR WAAS via a cell modem Planning Tool is informational only It gives access to information enabling you to make decisions about farming applications based on GPS status and quality e GPS Diagnostics is informational only It provides access to information about the performance of the GPS system NMEA Out enables you to use the ParaDyme system GPS signals with other 3rd party precision agriculture applications 37 RIK The RTK screen enables you to set all the RTK radio settings Note RTK is a position location process using a GPS receiver and a Base Station to provide sub inch position accuracy To access the RTK screen 4 Autosteer Setup 1 From the GPS screen press the RTK button The sb C3 LA RTK screen appears Vehicle System Connections My Account Precision Settings NMEA Out 4 GPS Planning 2 There are several RTK options available Refer to E the following sections for details Vehicle Position Latitude 37 29 31 2000 N Longitude 121 57 07 2000 W Sky Plot Forecast Note The items in the right hand scrolling list change depending on which radio is installed and which RTK Connection Type is selected General 4 GPS Planning The General item shows you if the system is receiving a RTK fix solution and which channel or frequency is current The Vehicle Position Latitude 37 29 31 2000 N Longitude 121 57 07 20
28. PARADYME Ag Leader Ag Leader PN 4002139 Rev G 2013 Ag Leader Technology 2202 South Riverside Drive Ames lowa 50010 USA All Rights Reserved Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 Table of Contents Paradyme SG al DISCANT TET TO OE 5 poa HON IN a ON eeren tid nen EEEE EASE AE 5 TARO GUICIION eeens EE N EEE S E E E EE ET 5 DIS OIA IAN SS Dilaga seissioun pipdenue nim EE Sa eE ESENTI Ei 6 Steering Harness Diagram cccccccscccseeceeeceeeeceeeceeeseueceueeeeeseueesseeseueseeesueenseesaees T Safety and Regulatory Requirements eeseessssessssssseeeeeeneeeen ener 8 FCC eccle cst u u u 8 European Requirements vac csnssieananadaverartsniiadnantenavansencasiepesnssaceeasiainalopsidseasstendeerenns 8 Regulatory IMTORMATN OM ERE 9 RF Exposure Informatio sesasine ninri aa AE EEE EEE EEANN AEDT 9 Accessing the AutoSteer Setup Screen ccccccccsccceececeeeseeeeeeecesecesesaeeeaeeesaees 9 From Ag Leader Integra or Versa sseseessessseseeenee nennen 9 FON oie DIEP e 10 WPCA CUD c saacceus 10 AutoSteer Setup Screen Overview cccccccecceeeceeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeteeeeeseeteess 11 mici UO a E TE nodal anne aeeebaguaaseatsetueenc 11 azb p 50f0s 11 OPO COTO UOS sene E UE m
29. RIP Internal Radio External Radio High Accuracy Level Repeatability OmniSTAR HP ParaDyme Roof Module GPS Receiver Real time without the need for local Base Stations OmniSTAR XP ParaDyme Roof Module GPS Receiver Real time differential GPS corrections without the need for local Base Stations Lower cost that OmniSTAR HP ParaDyme Roof Module GPS Receiver Real time accurate positioning information USING THE VEHICLE MENU ACCESSING THE VEHICLE MENU To access the Vehicle menu 12 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 1 Start the display Note Before using your ParaDyme system with the OnTrac2 option turn on the MDU2 power switch o prior to operating your vehicle 2 Access the ParaDyme application See your display s User Manual for details 3 Press the Vehicle button from the AutoSteer Setup screen w Autosteer Setup 4 Select the desired vehicle configuration procedure Y im ee LA button xe System GPS Connections My Account Vehicle y Setup Wizard Setup Wizard M Varese mem Enables you to create and calibrate a new vehicle m d Manage Vehicle Enables you to oversee and modify the information relative to the selected vehicle e Auto Calibrate Starts a series of calibration steps that are critical to achieve optimal autosteering Adjust e Steering Adjust Enables you to change the way your vehicle steering performs e Steering Components
30. according to the type of vehicle you selected 47 Autosteer Setup 1 From the Vehicle menu press the Setup Wizard m mew ee T button The Vehicle Type list appears System GPS Connections My Account vehic 2 Using the up and down arrows select the appropriate vehicle type and press the Right Arrow button The Vehicle Make list appears Note The list of vehicle types available on your system may not match those shown here If your vehicle is not on the list pick the vehicle closest to your vehicle type or choose the generic option 45 Greate Vehicle vance mace 3 Use the up and down arrows to select your vehicle a M make and press the Right Arrow button The Vehicle Vehicle Type Model list appears Articulated Cat Challenger Vahiele Mule e 4 Use the up and down arrows to select your vehicle CaselH ES model and press the Right Arrow button The Vehicle Vehicle Model Controller Type list appears Mew Holland Controller Type 5 Use the up and down arrows to select your vehicle controller type and press the Right Arrow button The Vehicle Type Vehicle Name screen appears Articulated 49 Create Vehicle controller Type Vehicle Make Standard Hydraulic CaselH Vehicle Model Steiger 380 Controller Type AccuGuide Ready Note OT2 is an acronym for the OnTrac2 control system If you are using an OnTrac2 controller the screens and options will be slightly different e c 15 6 Enter a name
31. ading Documents gpegforemaipo process begins be re amp u17 werden tery ee EJ KAH at Fresh pag mdi err Deaatyme vi 0 14202 1g7 CADPaw a rye t 0 142799 093 paraDyme v1 0 14310 0g Par a ryme vi 0 14358 092 GIPP 1 esv EPRI e 1D Presentation ppt File name ParsDyme v1 0 14359 tgs Open File of type AN Files T L Cancel 11 The upgrade process goes through a series of steps and reboots the ParaDyme system after a successful upgrade My Documents 12 The ParaDyme system reboots after the software upgrade is complete My Computer e Note The WiFi connection is closed when the ParaDyme system reboots 13 The ParaDyme system is now ready for normal operation USING THE GPS MENU OVERVIEW 4 Autosteer Setup The GPS menu enables you to monitor and set GPS A5 Cj parameters and perform tasks to optimize your Vehicle System Connections My Account AutoSteer system performance The GPS menu features the following functions e RTK enables you to set all the RTK radio settings e OmniSTAR enables you to view information about your OmniSTAR subscription optional for the ParaDyme system to select startup accuracy and to select a channel according to your geographical location e WAAS enables you to select the Primary PRN and Alternate PRN for your WAAS configuration Precision Settings enables you to set a Flex mode for autosteering NTRIP enables you to connect to NTRI
32. b site or contact your dealer for updates 4 The procedure to change the Alternate PRN number is similar to the procedure to change the Primary PRN PRECISION SETTINGS The Precision Settings screen enables you to set the GPS Differential correction source and to enable Flex mode for autosteering Flex mode provides continuity of position solution to maintain automated steering by seamless flexing transitioning to a lower accuracy mode when a higher accuracy mode is lost such as loss of the RTK radio link For example if you get too close to a large group of trees or buildings you might temporarily lose signal The flex mode enables you to flex back to a lower accuracy mode without loss of autosteering The system attempts to achieve position with the best available mode and automatically transitions to the next best mode The transition is seamless Reverting to a better mode is automatic and instantaneous if the system is not actively steering If the system is actively steering when a better GPS position is restored the system gradually shifts to higher accuracy mode position jumps are possible whenever switching between modes except when flexing from RTK to Omnistar or SBAS The ParaDyme system can operate in various GPS precision modes The different modes are described in the following sections GPS reception mode is selected in the Precision Settings screen The modes are RTK Only mode a radio connection or NTRIP connect
33. button to save the kickout limit The successful save dialog box appears Press the check mark button and then press the Right Arrow button Gyro The gyro is used when the vehicle does not have a Wheel Angle Sensor installed The gyro sends heading TAUTA mE signals to the ParaDyme system in order to ensure efficient autosteering operations 48 Steering Components ISA Module The scrolling list Gyro item displays a curvature rate if Manual Steering E s Override the gyro is installed 28 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 Wheel Angle Sensor The Wheel Angle Sensor is optional equipment It sends wheel angle position signals to the system in order to ensure precise autosteering operations The 4 Steering Components Wheel Angle Sensor Raw Counts 31364 5A Module Wheel Angle Sensor item appears on the scrolling list Manual Steering Override when it is installed on the active vehicle The Wheel VM ere Mer Angle Sensor screen displays the Wheel Angle Sensor Hydraulic Valve encoder counts when the sensor is functional Roof Module USING THE SYSTEM MENU OVERVIEW i Autosteer Setup The system menu features the following functions SO am es ee ER System Health enables you to monitor system enicie tonnectiarnms my Accoun parameters and performance Syste m udi Songs Band Manage Settings enables you to save delete or reset the information relative to
34. can usually provide your subscription over the phone and you can see the subscription status change OmniSTAR offers a quick efficient subscription initialization and renewal service available 24 hours a day There are two levels of OmniSTAR service available with the ParaDyme system OmniSTAR XP XP is defined as better than 20 cm e OmniSTAR HP High Performance HP is defined as better than 10 cm 44 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 e The selection of XP or HP in your receiver is determined by the subscription sent to a receiver when it is activated for OmniSTAR OmniSTAR Options To get to the OmniSTAR screen 4 9 Autosteer Setup so r1 s ed Vehicle System w Connections My Account General Startup Accuracy General 100 cm 16cm Channel 1 Press the OmniSTAR button from the GPS menu The OmniSTAR screen appears 2 There are three OmniSTAR options available Refer to the following sections for details The General screen displays information about your OmniSTAR subscription The Accuracy screen displays two buttons enabling you to choose the accuracy level you want to use with your OmniSTAR The higher the initial accuracy requirement the longer you have to wait to get a valid position Choosing Fast Startup indicates that the operation you re performing does not require high accuracy and you just want to get autosteering as soon as you have a valid
35. ce a flag in the ground directly beneath the center of the draw bar 3 Return to the vehicle start the ParaDyme system and engage autosteer for at least 25 more yards on the same AB line 4 Disengage autosteer turn the vehicle around and begin autosteering back down the same AB line in the opposite direction 5 When the vehicle s draw bar reaches the flag stop the vehicle place it in park turn off the AutoSteer system and exit the vehicle 6 Check to see if the center of the draw bar is over the flag 7 If the flag is exactly beneath the center of the draw bar no adjustment is needed 8 If not use a plumb bob to mark the spot directly beneath the draw bar and then measure the distance between that spot and the flag 9 Divide the measured distance by 2 The measurement is divided by two because taking the measurements driving in opposite directions doubles any error 10 Go to the Edit Vehicle Antenna Lateral Offset screen see Edit Vehicle on page 18 and subtract the measured distance divided by 2 from the current value Note This measurement may require you to select a different left right offset direction 11 Repeat the procedure to ensure that the lateral offset is now correct Example After autosteering up and down the AB line the center of the draw bar is 4 inches to the right of the flag Divide the measurement by 2 which gives you an adjustment of 2 inches Go to the Antenna lateral 23 offset
36. cle Hydraulic Valve 4 Steering Components SA Module The SA Module screen provides an indicator showing SA Module communication status SA Module firmware version and vehicle type Roof Module Hydraulic Valve The Valve Steering Diagnostics procedure is performed in order to verify that your hydraulic setup is A WARNING E operating correctly and to validate new installations 4 Steering Components BEFORE PERFORMING THIS TEST ENSURE THAT PEOPLE Manual Steering Override AMD OBJECTS ARE CLEAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN PRESSING THE COMMAND BUTTONS THE WHEELS OR THE ENTIRE VEHICLE MOVE QUICKLY PRESS THE STOP BUTTON ON YOUR DISPLAY TO DISABLE AUTOMATIC CONTROL Hydraulic Valve Wheel Angle Sensor Roof Module pressing the command buttons the wheels move quickly from side to side Press the STOP button A WARNING Before performing this test ensure people and objects are clear of the vehicle When to halt the wheels To test steering valve performance 25 1 Select Hydraulic Valve from the scrolling list A warning statement appears 1 Steering Components Steering Command TUN Bsr 355 Hard SA Module 2 Press the Continue button The valve command Manual Steering Override screen appears Wheel Angle Sensor 3 Use the command buttons to send the specified Hydraulic Valve command to the motor Observe that the steering wheel Steering Left Right Percentage Em behaves according to the specif
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38. e Configure SIM screen is used for the initial configuration of your customer supplied SIM Contact your cell carrier for the Access Point Name APN Username and Password Note A Username and Password is not always required and can often be left blank To configure your SIM 4 Autosteer Setup 1 From the AutoSteer Setup screen press the uo m n1 PT Connections button The Connections menu appears kisikia mi el he ikl 2 Press the Cell Modem button The Cell Modem External screen appears ES 3 Press the Configure SIM button The Configure SIM screen appears 4 Press the Edit button next to the Access Point field The Enter Your Access Point keyboard screen appears 5 Enter the name of your access point and then press the check mark button The Configure SIM screen reappears Enter Access Point Name APN Username and Password and then press the check mark button 57 4 Cell Modem Configure SIM 6 Enter your Username and Password in the same eme Jit manner When finished press the check mark button The Cell Modem screen reappears and should show the Status as Connected If not check with your cell m carrier to ensure you have entered the correct Access Point and or Username and Password n Enter Access Point Name APN Username and Password and then press the check mark button uU Note A Username and Password is not always required and can often be left blank
39. e accurate latitude and longitude and repeatability You will not use the Update function if your current job Requires accurate latitude and longitude for all work In this case a complete 24 hour survey is required Or Requires repeatability but does not require accurate latitude and longitude for any part of the work In this case neither a 24 hour survey or use of the Update function is required Note For more information on repeatability accurate latitude and longitude 24hr survey and Q Base Station setup information refer to your Base Station Hardware Manual Using the Update Saved Location Procedure 1 Power ON the Base Station at the job location 2 Power ON the ParaDyme system An initial and inaccurate position is displayed in the Saved Location field 3 Begin work on the part of your job that does not require accurate latitude longitude or repeatability 4 GPS Planning 4 When you have finished the first part of your job and the Base Station has completed a 24 hour survey navigate to the RTK Radio screen and press the Base Location item in the scrolling list Vehicle Position Latitude 37 29 31 2000 N Longitude 121 57 07 2000 W Sky Plot 5 Press the Update button A confirmation prompt appears Forecast current job will shift You may want to note the data in the Difference field if you want to manipulate the position data for the work you have already done this is not a recommended
40. e default connection The NTRIP screen appears PLANNING TOOL The Planning Tool screen is informational only It enables you to make decisions about farming applications based on GPS status and quality The Sky Plot and Forecast items display when optimal GPS performance can be expected To get to the Planning Tool screen i Autosteer Setup 1 From the GPS screen press the Planning Tool m r3 LS T button The GPS Planning screen appears m Vehicle System on Connections My Account 2 There are three planning options available Refer to the following sections for details General 4 GPS Planning The General screen shows the vehicle position in latitude and longitude Vehicle Position Latitude 37 29 31 2000 N Longitude 121 57 07 2000 W sky Plot Forecast o0 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 oky Plot 4 GPS Planning The Sky Plot chart display shows the Satellite positions Satellites that are closer to the horizon typically have more errors due to atmospheric disturbances Ideally you would like to track six satellites 30 above the horizon General he inner circle represents 60 degrees above the horizon The middle circle represents 30 degrees above the horizon he outer most circle represents the horizon e Satellites in a square box are GLONASS satellites GLONASS satellites are tracked and displayed only if the Feature Code is
41. e geometry local conditions receiver capability and other variables Typically the L1 L2 solutions OmniSTAR HP OmniSTAR XP or HP XP combined provide horizontal accuracies of 15 cm OmniSTAR correction signals are proprietary and a subscription must be purchased from the OmniSTAR corporation to receive a subscription authorization The OmniSTAR HP and XP services require OmniSTAR capable dual frequency GPS receivers By using L1 L2 atmospheric corrections and carrier phase techniques these services achieve higher levels of accuracy OmniSTAR is a Differential GPS DGPS System It is capable of improving regular GPS to sub meter accuracy GPS computes a user s position by measuring pseudo ranges to three or more GPS satellites simultaneously The pseudorange from pseudo and range is an approximation of the distance between a satellite and a navigation satellite receiver for instance Global Positioning System GPS receivers In North America a single satellite is used but it needs three separate beams to cover the continent The three beams are arranged to cover the East Central and Western portions of North America The same data is broadcast over all three beams but the user system must select the proper beam frequency To obtain an OmniSTAR subscription phone your local OmniSTAR office North and South America 1 888 883 8476 e Australia 61 8 9322 5295 or visit http www omnistar com When you phone OmniSTAR they
42. enabled in your ParaDyme system See your dealer for information on Feature Codes See the following note for more information on GLONASS satellites Note GLONASS is a satellite Navigation System operated by the Russian Government It is an alternative and complementary system to the United States Global Positioning System Tracking GLONASS satellites can be helpful in maintaining continuity of position is challenging scenarios such as working near a tree line GLONASS tracking with the ParaDyme system requires a Feature Code Forecast 4 GPS Planning The Forecast screen shows satellites availability for a specific date Use the outer Left and Right Arrow buttons to change the date shown Use the inner Left and Right Arrow buttons to change the hours shown q i C5 i RM w a Lo 05 The GPS Diagnostics screen provides information about the performance of the GPS system To access the GPS Diagnostics screen 4 Autosteer Setup 1 Press the GPS Diagnostics on the GPS screen The we r1 TE GPS Diagnostics screen appears Vehicle System Seu Connections My Account GPS 2 There are two GPS diagnostics options available I Refer to the following sections for details 51 General 49 GPS Diagnostics General GPS Mode PDOP Heading Height of satellites Vehicle Position ATK Fix 2 6 53 1 13 22 m 10 Latitude 37 29 31 2549 N Longitude 121 57 07 3756 W The General screen displays the status
43. ent Channel indicates the channel associated with the data RTK General Current Channel RTK Connection Type Channel B ase Satellites 30 Base Station Location seconds Note f a Base not activated message appears contact your dealer for a feature code to unlock o the Base Station Base Satellites The Base Satellites screen shows the current tracked satellites from the Base Station the screen is refreshed every second Use the Left or Right Arrow buttons to select a satellite RTK Connection Type i o The screen displays the following information Pm 215 12 15 16 18 721 725 i l TEE E Throughput Elevation of the Base Station above the horizon 6 12 General Base Suns Wi 37 pute satellites I L1 frequency signal strength Base Station Location L2 frequency signal strength Base Location The Base Location screen displays current latitude and longitude data for the Base Station as well as latitude and longitude for the most recent saved Base Station location It also enables you to update the saved location to match the current location The following fields are displayed on the Base Location screen e Saved Location displays the latitude and longitude of the most recent saved Base Station location This position data will not be accurate unless a 24 hour Base Station survey at the current location was completed before the ParaDyme system was turned on
44. g information drive into the USB port of the Roof Module Auxiliary Reset Factory Default naa CC 2 Use the up and down arrows to select the database you want to restore and press the check mark button See pap The database is now restored Roof LI B Display U58 Hoot USH Display US Reset Factory Default Reset enables you to reset all current settings including Base Stations and NTRIP profiles to the default factory settings except for Feature Codes Note Resetting to factory defaults also requires the system to resurvey GPS which may take several minutes To reset the current settings 47 Autosteer Setup 1 From the System menu press the Manage Settings wy button The Manage Settings screen appears Vehicle 5 Connections My Account 2 Select Reset Factory Default and press the Reset Manage pue pm button to reset all the current settings to the default factory settings The reset dialog box appears System Health Software ipg rade 32 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 3 Press the check mark button to reset all the current Are you sure you want to reset the current settings to the default factory settings settings to the default Factory settings com Mint Note lf this option is selected all settings will be reset and you will need to create calibrate and tune a new vehicle You will also need to reconfigure any Base Stations or
45. he calibration procedure 5 Press the Check Mark button to save the calibration The procedure is complete There are three methods to adjust manual steering override AutoCal Use this method first See Autocal Steering Override Adjustment on page 26 e Adjusting Samples Required setting if kick out is not satisfactory using AutoCal adjust samples required setting See Adjusting Samples Required setting on page 27 Manual Steering Override Adjustment if kick out is still not satisfactory after using the previous two methods use manual steering override adjustment See Manual Steering Override Adjustment on page 28 To adjust the Samples Required press the Change Samples button shown above If the system disengages too easily press the arrow to delete the current setting and enter the new setting value Decreasing the Samples Required will reduce the length of time the kick out signal needs to be sent from the pressure transducer before it will kick the system out of autosteering This will make the system more sensitive to kick out signals Increasing the Samples Required will increase the length of time the kick out signal needs to be sent from the pressure transducer before it will kick the system out of autosteering This will make the system less sensitive to the kick out signal After adjusting the Samples Required setting test the system kick out for proper function If satisfactory results are
46. he system flexes to OmniSTAR if available o Note WAAS must be running for 5 10 minutes before it is possible to flex to WAAS 47 To select a Precision Settings mode 47 Autosteer Setup 1 Press the Precision Settings button from the GPS A m T menu The Select Mode screen appears o e Tey Vehicle System Connections My Account 2 The Active window for the current mode appears To change mode press the Change Mode button 3 To select a mode press the mode of your choice in the Select Mode window scrolling list and press Apply 4 The Active window now displays your latest selection NTRIP The NTRIP screen enables you to connect to NTRIP based GPS correction sources RTK OmniSTAR WAAS via a cell modem NTRIP Network Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol is a standard protocol for providing GPS data and corrections over the Internet to improve accuracy The ParaDyme system currently supports the following stream types CMR RTCM 2 x RTCM 3 x Contact your dealer for details on how to configure your system for NTRIP Note Actual NTRIP coverage may vary depending on system availability equipment terrain signal strength weather conditions and other conditions Contact your dealer for details about NTRIP service providers in your area Note The availability quality integrity content and reliability of the NTRIP provider data streams correction signals is not guaranteed and neither i
47. i connection See the Upgrade Via WiFi Using a PC on page 36 for the upgrade procedure You can enable disable the WiFi connection view the encryption method and assigned ESSID in the WiFi screen Note The WiFi connection is normally disabled You must go to the WiFi screen and enable it WiFi e stays enabled until you either power down the ParaDyme Roof Module or press the Disable button Note The encryption method is automatically implemented The ESSID is assigned with the 4 last digits of the ParaDyme serial number ESSID as shown in the WiFi status screen in Step 3 To enable disable the WiFi connection 47 Autosteer Setup 1 From the AutoSteer Setup screen press the 5 C Dem m Connections button The Connections menu appears Vehicle System ge My Account Connections 2 From the Connections menu press the WiFi button Essai The WiFi screen appears 3 Press the Enable button to activate the WiFi connection The Available WiFi Configuration scroll list appears Note The WiFi connection is now enabled showing the Encryption method and the ESSID 4 Proceed to the Configuring PC Settings for WIFi Connection section to complete the WiFi connection with the Paradyme system Configuration Current Status Enabled Configuration Encryption WEP ESSID Parabyme 3210 Configuring PC Settings for WiFi Connection Note The WiFi connection is used exclusively for performing software upgrades Softwa
48. ied command 20 35 50 65 BON Note The command buttons control the rate at which the wheels turn Hard Left button Turns the wheel left at 100 Left button Turns the wheels left the amount specified in the slider bar below the buttons 0 button Drives the wheels to zero position Right button Turns the wheels right the amount specified in the slider bar below the buttons Hard Right button Turns the wheel right at 100 Stop button Terminates the Steering Diagnostics procedure e Command Percent slider switch Controls the change percentage on the intermediate left and right turns Manual Steering Override Autosteering Kick out Limit Adjustment The pressure transducer is part of the hydraulic valve Before you start autosteering you need to set a maximum limit for the autosteering kick out pressure this setting determines how much force is required when manually turning the steering wheel to disengage autosteering Try the factory default limit first If the kickout limit is set too low the system kicks out under normal autosteering conditions If it is set too high the wheel requires excessive force before the system kicks out There are two methods to adjust manual steering override Use the Autocal method first If you want to make additional adjustments see Manual Steering Override Adjustment on page 28 Autocal Steering Override Adjustment To adjust the transducer high pressure kickout
49. ion Before attempting to restore or backup a database the ParaDyme system mounts the USB key To manage your database 47 Autosteer Setup 1 From the System menu press the Manage Settings x amp E button The Manage settings screen appears Select Vehicle Connections My Account Database to display the available options 31 DATABASE BACKUP PROCEDURE To backup a database 1 Press the Backup button to save the database to the lt Manage Settings USB key The database is now saved To save the current database insert a USB drive into the USB port of the Roof Module Auxiliary Harness or the USB drive of the Display and then press the Backup button Log Files To import a database from the USB drive insert a USB drive into the USB part of the Roof Module Auxiliary Reset Factory Default Harness or the USB drive of the Display and then press the Restore button Backupto Backupto Restore from Restore from Root USH Display USE Root USE Display USB DATABASE RESTORE PROCEDURE To restore a database 1 Press the Restore button to import a database to the 1 Manage Settings system The database selection screen appears the USB port of the Roof Module Auxiliary Harness of Log Files Restoring the database from a USB drive will overwrite Reip beue PAE MOTRA Se m the existing database in the ParaDyme system To import a database from the USB drive inserta USB replacing all existin
50. ion is required for the system to work See Change Channel on page 39 and NTRIP on page 48 for details Flex High Accuracy 0 10 cm Flex mode provides continuity of position solution to maintain automated steering with seamless flexing switching to a lower accuracy mode when a higher accuracy mode is lost Flex mode automatically returns to the higher accuracy mode as soon as it becomes available Flex Low Accuracy 0 30 cm This mode is identical to Flex High Accuracy 0 10 cm except for the upper limit of acceptable accuracy 10 cm for high accuracy 30 cm for low accuracy e OmniSTAR Only mode the system will only use the OmniSTAR signal as its correction source optional for the ParaDyme system OmniSTAR Flex to SBAS When OmniSTAR is temporarily lost the system will Flex to SBAS to retain steering and automatically returns to the higher accuracy mode when it becomes available WAAS Only mode the system will only use the WAAS signal as its correction source e Autonomous Pass to Pass Available for areas of the world that do not have a freely available differential source Note In OmniSTAR Mode the system does not attempt to calculate RTK corrections In Flex mode O with an OmniSTAR solution achieved the system can AutoSteer If the OmniSTAR corrections are lost the system flexes to WAAS If a Base Station is being received the system uses RTK corrections If communication with the Base Station is lost t
51. ist appears Current Channel 462 MHz 2 Using the up and down arrows select a frequency and press the check mark button to return to the GPS RTK Connection Type The RTK Connection Type screen enables you to select a method of connecting to RTK corrections The available options are e Internal Radio Receives RTK corrections via the internal radio either 900MHz or an AFLink pre installed on the ParaDyme Roof Module External Radio Receives RTK corrections via a third party Radio connected externally to ParaDyme Roof Module using the auxiliary cable This option is used when you have an installed third party radio for connection to a third party transmitter NTRIP Enables you to connect to GPS correction sources via a cell modem Note See NTRIP on page 48 for additional information regarding NTRIP 1 Press the RTK Connection Type item in the scrolling list Current Channel 177 2 Press the up down arrows to select an RTK Radio Type 900 MHz RTK Connection type Connection Type then press the Apply button Your GPS Mode eo RTK Connection Type is now set Channel Distance ta base 11 02 m of satellites 17 Throughput Base Position Base Satellites i a 7n Latitude 3I 29 31 3791 N Base Station Location Longitude 121 57 07 1406 W 41 Throughput The Throughput screen shows radio data that is saved into the database This data is used for diagnostic and troubleshooting purposes The Curr
52. lect Automatic to let ParaDyme make the selection Next press the check mark button Your selection is made and the Cell Modem screen reappears Rogers Wireless Rogers Wireless Select a new carrier from the list or select Automatic to let y ParaDyme make the solection e Note It can take up to several minutes to detect and display all of the available carriers Advanced Debug The Advanced Debug screen displays information to help your dealer or authorized technician troubleshoot problems connecting your cell modem To view or save advanced debug information 4 Autosteer Setup 1 From the AutoSteer Setup screen press the m r1 PT Connections button The Connections menu appears vehicle System Gurt s My Account 2 Press the Cell Modem button The Cell Modem screen appears 3 Press the Advanced Debug button The Advanced Debug screen appears o6 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 4 Cell Modem Advanced Debug 4 Advanced debug information is displayed If your Band 3 3 Class A authorized dealer or technician directs you to do so Reg Status 01 press the Save to File button to save the information to COPS a log file See Log File on page 30 for instructions on 4 0 Rogers Wireless 2 saving and transferring a log file MONI Rogers Wireless PSC 225 RSCP 75 LAC D6E2 Id 0092ACB Eclo 9 0 UARFCN 1037 PWER 66dbm DRX 128 SCR 3600 Configure SIM Th
53. limit 1 Press the Autocal button The Auto Calibrate Introduction screen appears 4 Steering Components 45000 5aved n SA Module 2 After reading the introduction press the Right Arrow TOUT button The Manual Steering Override screen appears Current 0 Wheel Angle Sensor Hydraulic Vaiva 3 During the Auto Calibrate procedure the vehicle will execute a series of left and right turns Press the Start button to start the manual steering override calibration The Auto Calibrate Progress screen appears Roof Module Note Your vehicle must be running between 1 6 mph 3 kph and 5 mph 8 kph before you start the Auto Calibrate procedure 26 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 4 Auto Calibrate Manual Steering Override Calibration In Progress Pause Status Calibrating pressure transducer Continue Driving Speed mmm 5 6 km h 3 8 Adjusting Manual Steering Override 49 Steering Components 14000 Saved Current Manual Steering Override Wheel Angle Sensor Remote Switch Hydraulic Valve ECU Sensors Adjusting Samples Required setting nS Change the number of samples required before steering is vM disengaged 4 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the calibration When the calibration is complete a confirmation prompt appears f you need to move the vehicle to an open area press the Pause button at any time to interrupt t
54. ll carries available in your area which might have a better signal by selecting one of the Alternative PRLs and then pressing the check mark button 4 ParaDyme systems configured for Australia and Europe display cell modem connection status and your individual International Mobile Subscriber Identity IMSI Cell Modem Screens Customer supplied SIM The Cell Modem screen enables you to configure your SIM change your cell carrier e view information about your cell modem connection view advanced Debug information for troubleshooting purposes e manage your Preferred Roaming List 55 Change Carrier The ParaDyme system automatically selects the best carrier based on signal strength However you may want to manually select a cell carrier for optimum coverage in a particular location e Note Selecting another carrier could result in roaming charges on your cell bill To change your carrier 4 Autosteer Setup 1 From the AutoSteer Setup screen press the m z D Connections button The Connections menu appears dis or Tu Mea 2 Press the Cell Modem button The Cell Modem screen appears 3 Your status and signal strength are displayed at the top of the window Press the Change Carrier button The Change Carrier screen appears i gt Cell Modem Change Carrier 4 The Change Carrier screen displays the list of EE Carriage E mmi available carries Select a new carrier from the list or Automatic se
55. m field Turn the ParaDyme system off or disengage when making adjustments to or changing towed or hitched implements e The Roof Module must be removed when transporting the vehicle at speeds above 30 mph 50 kph FCC REQUIREMENTS When operating in the United States FCC licenses are required for AFLink radios This device is intended for use in the operation of commercial activities educational philanthropic or ecclesiastical institutions and hospitals clinics or medical associations The Federal Communications Commission FCC requires you to have a license before you operate this device Unless you are already licensed to operate on one of the preset frequencies you must apply for a frequency through the PCIA Personal Communication Industry Association a non profit organization that assigns frequencies nationwide to help prevent conflicts between different businesses using devices In the same area For more information about getting a license contact the PCIA at 800 759 0300 extension 3068 in Virginia 703 739 0300 extension 3068 For other questions concerning the license application contact the FCC at 717 337 1212 or write FCC P O Box 1040 Gettysburg PA 17325 For the latest FCC application form and instructions call the FCC s fax on demand service at 1 202 418 0177 from a fax machine and request one or more of the following documents All forms and instructions 000600 If you do not have a fax machine you
56. n 2 Enter the radio channel using the keypad and press the check mark button The GPS RTK menu appears Note Ensure the vehicle radio channel is the same as the Base Station channel 1 From the Channel screen press the Use Previous button The previously used channels list appears 2 Select a channel using the up and down arrows and press the check mark button to return to the RTK Radio screen 1 Obtain the radio frequency number assigned to your Base Station and select the Frequency item from the scrolling list Next press the Change Frequency button The Enter frequency screen appears 2 Enter the radio frequency using the keypad and press the check mark button to return to the RTK menu Note Your Base Station frequency number is displayed on the Base Station receiver side O Note The items in the right hand list change depending on what kind of radio you have installed 40 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 Note Ensure the vehicle radio frequency is the same as the Base Station frequency Also the Channel Spacing must match the settings of the transmitting radio Setting the Channel spacing value is only performed once or when the base station is changed Communications will not operate properly if the settings are not matched To use a previous frequency 1 From the Frequency screen press the Use Previous button The previously used frequencies l
57. ns available for each port I Refer to the following sections for details Note f you enable too many messages or enable too high of a message rate for the current Baud rate an error message appears with instructions to change the configuration Failure to do so will cause messages to be corrupted Port A Messages The Port A Messages option displays the status of available NMEA messages and enables you to edit the configurations To configure NMEA messages 47 NMEA Out 1 Select the Port A Messages item from the scrolling Tete list on the right select the type of message you want to Port A configure and press the Edit button The Available rm Rates screen appears E a 2 Select a message rate and version if using GGA Messages ds messages for the selected message type and then pne press the check mark button The NMEA Out screen appears and your changes are saved Note f your device uses GGA messages use the Table 6 1 to choose the correct version Table 6 1GGA Message Versions GPS Status Value Current Version Legacy Version 09 Invalid Position Invalid Position 53 Value Current Version Legacy Version SPS Position SPS Position 2 DGPS Position Fixed Position DGPS OmniSTAR or RTK RTK Fixed Position N A RTK Float Position N A Port A Configuration The Port A Configuration option enables you to configure the Baud Rate for your NMEA message output Note Changing the Baud Rate on the NM
58. of a number of operational parameters GPS Mode parameter displays the current GPS mode of the receiver Satellite Tracking PDOP Positional Dilution of Precision is a measure of the strength of the satellite configuration When visible GPS satellites are close together in the sky the geometry is weak and the DOP value is high when far apart the geometry is strong and the DOP value is low Thus a low DOP value represents a better GPS positional accuracy Heading displays the heading of the vehicle in degrees You will not be able to autocalibrate or autosteer your vehicle before the Heading item displays a value Height displays the vehicle s altitude above sea level of satellites displays the number of satellites being tracked by the receiver e Vehicle Position displays the latitude and longitude of the vehicle oatellite Tracking 4 GPS Diagnostics i 12 Elevation Base B 11 49 ntenna A B L1 46 intenna B E L1 52 nu a4 2 6a ntenna B Wiis Mes 59 The Satellite Tracking screen displays the status of the tracked satellites Use the left and right arrows to select a PRN and view the information specific to that PRN The screen displays the signal to noise ratio SNR for each satellites being tracked for L1 L2 on the left antenna and L1 for the right antenna The SNR is also depicted in a bar graph format An overview of eight satellites can be displayed Elevation the elevation
59. of the satellite above the horizon e Signal Strength The strength of the signal for the selected satellite e Antenna A display The light blue bar is L1 signal strength the dark blue bar is L2 signal strength e Antenna B display The light green bar is L1 signal strength the dark green bar is L2 signal strength Base Station display The light red bar is L1 signal strength and the dark red bar is L2 signal strength Note The Signal View window shows the number of satellites being tracked and their signal strength Signal strength below 15 is marginal A signal strength above 40 is good It is necessary to track more than five satellites and it is preferable to track eight or more satellites 02 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 NMEA OUT The NMEA Out screen enables you to configure NMEA message output from the ParaDyme system for use with 3rd party precision agriculture applications The ParaDyme system supports two NMEA ports Port A and Port B Note You must refer to the documentation for your precision agriculture application to determine the correct NMEA message type and Baud rate An incorrect setting may cause your system to function incorrectly To enable and configure NMEA messages 4 Autosteer Setup 1 Press the NMEA Out button from the GPS menu xt r1 z A T The NMEA Out screen appears vehicle System Connections My Account GPS 1 2 There are two NMEA optio
60. ol Relay pn g Je cca 1 HPower Out CAN OUT E 4 pin P EDGE ONLY leave unattached for Ag Leader Integra Versa Null Modem _ CAN B IN 4 pin Jy CAN B OU im 4 pin Power In 3 pin Switched Power 3 pin Power Harness 0 O gt N b wd 2 o gt Vehicle Ground 6 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 OTEERING HARNESS DIAGRAM SAM Data 12 pin Remote Engage L Fo 4 pin CEA CS SAM Power 2 pin SA Module st AUTOSTEER Valve Wheel Angle Sensor Optional SAFETY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS This Safety and Regulatory Requirements chapter provides information for the safe operation of the ParaDyme system and for meeting regulatory compliancy The ParaDyme system installer and manufacturer disclaim any responsibility for damage or physical harm caused by failure to adhere to the following requirements The ParaDyme system must be operated by a trained and qualified operator he operator must never leave the vehicle while the ParaDyme system is engaged he ParaDyme system is not designed to replace the vehicle operator e he ParaDyme system does not detect obstacles in the vehicle path When engaged the ParaDyme system controls only the steering of the vehicle The operator must control the speed of the vehicle The ParaDyme system should be turned off or disengaged when driving on public roads or anywhere other than a far
61. plicable to your installation When finished press the Right Arrow button The Antenna Height screen appears Note The Antenna Lateral Offset value is tested and adjusted if necessary after vehicle creation o and calibration is complete See Adjust Lateral Offset on page 23 The Left Arrow and Right Arrow buttons define the antenna position center of the Roof Module relative to the vehicle s center line when viewed from the rear Be sure to select the appropriate offset for your configuration by pressing the Left Arrow or Right Arrow button 11 Enter the Antenna Height value using the numeric keypad and then press the check mark button The Manual Steering Override screen appears 12 You are now in the Manual Steering Override kickout limit setting procedure See Manual Steering Override Autosteering Kick out Limit Adjustment on Current page 26 for details about the procedure Manual Steering Override 45000 Saved 13 When the Manual Steering Override calibration is complete the Setup Wizard starts the Auto Calibrate procedure See Auto Calibrate on page 20 A 45000 Wheel Angle Sensor Save Limit Hydraulic Valve Roof Module Autocal 17 MANAGE VEHICLE The Manage Vehicle screen enables you to manage and edit vehicles and vehicle settings The Manage Vehicle screen has three options e The Select button enables you to select the vehicle you will be using for your autosteering opera
62. position Choosing High Accuracy indicates that you are willing to wait for better accuracy before getting a valid position Note f you choose Fast Startup this only affects the accuracy at initial startup eventually the o accuracy improves to the highest accuracy enabled by your current subscription type e For OmniSTAR XP Fast Startup 40 inches and High Accuracy 9 inches e For OmniSTAR HP Fast Startup 40 inches and High Accuracy 6 inches 45 Channel The Channel screen enables you to chose the appropriate channel for your geographical location 4 OmniSTAR 1 From the OmniSTAR screen use the up down arrows to select the Channel from the scrolling list The Channel screen appears Channel Current Channel Western U S General Satellite Name MSV W Accuracy 2 Press the Change Channel button The Select Satellite Frequency 1557 855 MHz Satellite screen appears 3 Using the up down arrows choose a satellite and Shanna press the check mark button The OmniSTAR Channel screen appears o e Note The OmniSTAR Channel screen text box displays your latest selection of satellite WAAS The WAAS screen enables you to select the Primary PRN and Alternate PRN for your WAAS configuration WAAS Background Information WAAS is a satellite based augmentation system that provides GPS correction coverage better accuracy for the United States and parts of Canada WAAS is a satellite based augmentation system that p
63. r base station hardware manual for installation and operation instructions LED STATUS Table 3 1 defines the status of the system as shown by the LEDs color configuration 11 Table 3 1LED Status Software Position Fix Hardware Software Software Ready Connections Loading Restart Orange Green Flashing Green N A Flashing Orange Yellow indicates RTK signals Orange Yellow or are being received Yellow Flashing Orange Yellow Orange Flashing Green Slow Orange Yellow Yellow indicates the number flash indicates that no ofsatellites tracked on Display is detected the left antenna Orange Flashing Green Slow Orange Yellow Yellow indicates the number flash indicates that no of satellites tracked on SA Module ECU is the right antenna detected GPS CORRECTIONS GPS corrections are required to acquire and maintain an accurate position for your vehicle Table 3 2 and Table 3 3 provide comparisons of typically available GPS corrections Factors such as accuracy requirements repeatability and available correction sources should be considered when choosing a correction source GPS corrections are obtained via connection types including NTRIP an Internal Radio or your ParaDyme Roof Module GPS receiver Note For more information on correction sources and connection types see Using the GPS Menu on page 37 Table 3 2Correction Source Specifications Correction Source Connection Type Advantages NT
64. r service representative is notified of your remote service request 3 Your dealer qualified service technician is then able to remotely access your screens to troubleshoot the system To send a call back number 47 Autosteer Setup 1 From the AutoSteer Setup screen press the My sb m Den T Account button The My Account menu appears Press the Call Support button The system performs internal checks and the phone number keypad appears Vehicle System SPS Connections My Accou nt 2 Enter a call back number and press the check mark button If the call back function is operational for your system a sequence of messages appears Note The system only enables one call per fifteen minutes Note While your request is being processed some conditions could make it fail If you see a failure o message try again to send a call support request 3 The Help request transmission pending dialog displays Help request transmission pending 4 The Help request transmission successful dialog Please wait displays 5 Press the check mark button to return to the My Account menu 61 Details The Details screen provides information about the following system components Roof Module Peripherals e ECU e Display The listed information may be required by support personnel when you place a help request via the Call Support function To view details about the system 47 Autosteer Setup 1 From the My Account screen pre
65. ra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 provide Internet connectivity enable remote diagnostics and troubleshooting Cell Modem Screens Factory supplied SIM The Cell Modem screen enables you to view information about your cell modem connection and manage your Preferred Roaming List To access the status and signal strength of the Cell modem connection 49 Autosteer Setup sO m vehicle System My Account Connections Cell Modem Cell Modem Manage Status Connected Cannot measure signal strength Signal Strength while connected Mobile Identification Number MIN 756320732720 Cell Modem Status Signal Strength ull ICC ID 901260581068579452 255 dBm Customer Supplied SIM Settings Access Point epc tmobile com Username e 1 From the AutoSteer Setup screen press the Connections button The Connections menu appears 2 Press the Cell Modem button The Cell Modem screen appears The information displayed on the Cell Modem screen depends on which cell modem is installed on your ParaDyme system For systems configured for the United States see next step For systems configured for Europe and Australia see Step 4 3 ParaDyme systems configured for the United States display cell modem connection status and enable you to select Alternative PRLs If your signal strength is low press the Manage PRL button e Set connection priority to one of the other ce
66. ration steps as described in the Setup chapter of your display s User Manual From EDGE Display 1 From the Home Screen press the Setup wrench button to open the Setup screen 2 At the Setup Screen press the GPS Guidance icon as shown at left w 3 Navigate to the Guidance Tab as shown below GPS 4 Underneath the Guidance Steering Type drop down menu e select ParaDyme Steering iauidance Steering Type Pattern Files 5 The Liability Notice appears Press the green check mark mot button to accept s 6 Press the Setup wrench button to begin ParaDyme ous operations Note In order for the User Display s Run Time Environment to be active you must complete the initial configuration steps as described in the Setup chapter of your display s User Manual INITIAL SETUP The steps listed below give an overview of procedures that must be successfully completed in order to ensure proper ParaDyme system operation See Using the Vehicle Menu on page 12 for details Note In order for the User Display s Run Time Environment to be active you must complete the initial configuration steps as described in the Setup chapter 1 Configure the radio channel to match your Base Station and configure your GPS options See Using the GPS Menu on page 37 2 Create a new vehicle See Setup Wizard on page 13 3 Calibrate the vehicle using the Calibration Wizard See Auto Calibrate on
67. re Upgrade O on page 33 for software upgrade information 1 Access the Add a Wireless Connection screen on your PC Note The wireless network name or ESSID is PDYMENET nnnn where nnnn are the last 4 digits of the ParaDyme Roof module serial number 59 2 Click on the ParaDyme system chosen for connection Network Tasks Mj Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information Set up a wireless network y PDYMENET 3210 Connected ve s For home or small office j E i i Security enabled wireless network atl Related Tasks zs inus Se i Learn about wireless Unsecured wireless network util networking Manual de tQ preferred networks Y Security enabled wireless network WPA ail y Change advanced Q settings l f Security enabled wireless network ail 7 Unsecured wireless network antl b I Security enabled wireless network I Note There may be more than one ParaDyme unit in your vicinity 3 Enter the Network Key for the chosen ParaDyme system and press the Connect button Wireless Network Connection The network POYMENET 3210 requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key 4 network key helps prevent unknown intruders From connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Note The network key is wifimescotty1 all lower case 4 Wai
68. re any attempt is made to autosteer the vehicle Note You can press Pause and Resume or manually turn the steering wheel at any time during o the Auto Calibrate procedure if needed i Autosteer Setup 1 Press the Auto Calibrate button from the AutoSteer m mew A Setup screen The Auto Calibrate Introduction dialog so System GPS Connections My Account box appears Vehicle 2 Press the Right Arrow button The Valve Deadband Auto Calibrate dialog box appears 3 Press the Start button to start the calibration of the valve Note Your vehicle must be running between 1 6 mph 3 kph and 5 mph 8 kph before you start O the Auto Calibrate procedure 4 When the system is done with the Valve Deadband calibration the Wheel Angle Sensor calibration Calibration In Progress f procedure begins Calibrati heel anal Pause l araus MF versal ngis The system sends a series of commands to receive sensor i Wheel Angle Sensor data and ensure calibration T Auto Calibrate angle sensor Continue Driving Note The vehicle will execute a series of maneuvers during the calibration process which may O include turning full left and full right 21 5 When the system is done with the Wheel Angle Sensor calibration the Valve calibration procedure Calibration In Progress begins In this procedure the system sends a series of Status Calibrating Valve J commands to the hydraulic actuator to test its response
69. riving speed ITE 4 6 tm 0 31 Note You can press Pause and Resume or manually turn the steering wheel at any time during the Calibration Verification procedure if needed to ensure safe vehicle operation However the timer forthe current step is reset each time you press the Pause button 22 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 gt AL e ae 9 When the Calibration Verification procedure is ube Cale ate GSTIETSTSENNGESUES een complete the Calibration Verification Complete screen Calibration Complete appears Press the check mark button to return to the Status acu Vehicle screen 10 After the vehicle has been calibrated and verified you must confirm the accuracy of the lateral offset valve See Adjust Lateral Offset on page 23 Speed mm 7 7 4 km h 0 0 Adjust Lateral Offset After the vehicle has been created and calibrated perform the following procedure to ensure that the lateral offset is entered correctly This procedure will detect and eliminate skips and overlaps in adjacent rows due to an incorrect lateral offset Note Before beginning this procedure the Lateral Offset value should be as close to 0 as possible If the value is off by more than 4 this procedure will be ineffective 1 Set an AB line engage autosteering and autosteer for at least 25 yards 2 Stop your vehicle place it in park and turn off the ParaDyme system Use a plumb bob to pla
70. rovides GPS correction coverage for the entire United States and parts of Canada WAAS is based on a network of approximately 25 ground reference stations that cover a very large service area Signals from GPS satellites are received by wide area ground reference stations WRSs Each of these precisely surveyed reference stations receives GPS signals and determine if any errors exist These WRSs are linked to form the U S WAAS network Each WRS in the network relays the data to the wide area master station WMS where correction information is computed While WAAS is less accurate than RTK it s free and it enables users to work without a Base Station Each WAAS satellite has its own pseudorandom noise PRN code which is a unique identification code WAAS PRN Number Selection To change the WAAS PRNs 4 Autosteer Setup 1 From the GPS menu press the WAAS button The m mL z Change PRN screen appears Vehicle System Connections My Account 2 Press the Change Primary button The numerical keypad appears 3 Enter a PRN number and press the check mark button The Change PRN screen appears 46 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 Note PRNs are satellite identifiers Enter the primary and alternate satellite PRN to use for WAAS correction The alternate PRN is used when the primary PRN becomes unavailable For the US WAAS try PRN 138 first If the signal is weak consult the FAA we
71. s the reliability of the cellular network Access and use of the service provider data streams may be monitored for reporting and other purposes To access a correction signals source via a NTRIP connection 47 Autosteer Setup 1 Press the NTRIP button from the GPS menu The sb rA Te NTRIP screen appears Vehicle System Connections My Account 2 There are two NTRIP options available Refer to the following sections for details e Note f no profile exists both the Connect and Disconnect buttons are greyed out 48 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 General The NTRIP General option displays the status of the NTRIP configuration and enables you to connect to a selected NTRIP server Note f no profile exists both the Connect and Disconnect buttons are greyed out and shows no Server or Stream data from a previous connection If a profile does not exist you must create one See Profile on page 49 for instructions on creating a profile To connect to a NTRIP server 1 Select the General item from the scrolling list on the right and press Connect to connect to the default profile server Current Status Not Connected profile 2 The connection to the NTRIP server is being established Server 65 98 141 102 Stream CSD5 RTCM3Met 3 Upon successful connection a dialog indicates the emet connection is established Profile The NTRIP Profile option enables you
72. screen and adjust the lateral offset 2 inches to the left the adjustment must be made in the opposite direction of the error o Note You may need to change the left right offset direction to account for the adjustment STEERING ADJUST The Steering Adjust screen enables you to adjust your vehicle steering performance You can change the response of the selected item by using the slider bar The Steering Adjust scrolling list contains the following items e Steering Response controls the oscillations of the vehicle when it is on the desired path e Cross Track Error adjusts how aggressively the vehicle reacts to changes in cross track error Reverse Response defines how well the vehicle steers when it is on the desired path but in reverse Line Acquisition determines how aggressively the system steers onto the desired steering path The goal here is to tune the system to take the shortest route without excessively sharp or sudden movements of the vehicle oteering Adjust Screen 47 Steer Adjust The Steering Adjust screen enables you to improve your vehicle autosteering performance You can change the response rate of the selected item with the screen slide bar Adjust the steering aggressiveness teering Response Cross Track Error R vac s Nipaa The turtle icon indicates slower smooth response Line Acquisition he rabbit icon indicates faster aggressive response DUET E Smooth O 5 19 15 20 Aggressive
73. ss the Details x5 C3 mev LS J button The Details menu appears Vehicle System GPS Connections My Account 2 Using the up and down arrows on the scrolling list select the item for which you want to view details The information about the selected item appears The following screen is typical Feature Code The Feature Code screen displays all the features that can be activated within the ParaDyme application It enables you to enter the feature code for the features you purchased The text box header shows the feature name the expiration date and the status The expiration date can show either Expired if the feature code has already expired Never if it is activated forever or the expiration date if itis a time limited feature code To activate a feature 47 Autosteer Setup 1 From the My Account menu press the Feature s5 m Deny x x Code button The Feature Code screen appears Vehicle System GPS Connections My Account 4 Feature Code 2 Using the up and down arrows select an item you wish to activate and then press the Edit button Expiration Date 3 he keyboard appears Glonass 2012 11 14 00 00 00 The status column shows an icon to quickly identify the AS rene UTE status of the feature as follows Remem et ee ARLE ETTOR check mark The feature is enabled NTRIP 2012 10 31 00 00 00 Exclamation point The feature code has expired The feature is disabled X mark The feature has never been activated
74. t while your PC connects to the ParaDyme system Wireless Network Connection a g Please wait while Windows connects to Ehe POYMENET 3210 network Waiting For network to be ready Cancel Note The connection to the ParaDyme network is now established You can now upload software o to the ParaDyme system See Upgrade Via WiFi Using a PC on page 36 for WiFi software upgrade jnstructions USING THE MY ACCOUNT MENU OVERVIEW The My Account menu enables you to initiate remote technical support It also enables you to configure and monitor your account parameters The My Account functions are 60 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 e The Call Support button enables you to call technical support from the display The Details button gives access to information about system components The Feature Code button enables you to set the feature code and enable purchased system features CALL SUPPORT e Note The Call Support service is only available to users that subscribe to a service plan Note he availability quality integrity and reliability of the cellular network is not guaranteed When you need technical support for the ParaDyme System use the Call Support feature The remote service process generally proceeds as follows 1 Press the Call Support button The Call Support feature enables you to send a callback number to your dealer service representative 2 Your deale
75. then press the Fore or the Aft button as m sasn m gt Bg applicable to your installation and then press the Right TRAN a JF T4 B Arrow button The Antenna Lateral Offset screen HHBRBEBJ i M appears 4 Edit Vehicle Antenna Fore Aft 18 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 Note 9 Fore indicates the antenna is located in front of the vehicle s control point Aft indicates the antenna is located behind the vehicle s control point Note Q The Control Point of a vehicle is defined as e Standard Wheeled Vehicle Rear Axle rack Vehicle Center of tracks e Articulated Tractor Pivot point of vehicle e Combine Swather Front Axle Note Ensure you select the appropriate offset for your configuration by selecting the Fore or Aft button 5 Enter the Antenna Lateral Offset value using the numeric keypad and then select the Left Arrow or Right Arrow button as applicable to your installation Note The Left Arrow and Right Arrow buttons define the antenna position center of Roof Module o relative to the vehicle center line when viewed from the vehicle rear Select the appropriate offset for your configuration Press the Right Arrow button to proceed to the next Edit Vehicle step after you have entered your antenna offset 6 he Antenna Height screen appears Enter the Antenna Height value using the numeric keypad and then press the check mark button
76. tion Refer to your hardware installation manual for complete installation requirements before you start your system INTRODUCTION The ParaDyme system is a GPS and control system It is at the heart of a full featured precision agriculture product and a vital element of an agriculture data management system It is a precision machine control and ease of use system that is a vital part of an integrated farm management system A few qualities of your ParaDyme system are Intuitive Operation e Scalable GPS accuracies that cover North America Australia and Europe Hassle free local corrections for repeatability e Scalable local correction sources with both 900MHz 450MHz and cellular link options e Affordable designed to provide more affordable performance steering Full featured higher end configurations offers a competitive menu of precision agriculture for autosteering Reliable Two way communications for diagnostics and software updates via cellular modem or USB storage device user preference The following chapters explain how to perform the necessary tasks to enable your steering system The chapters feature descriptions of how to use the software to make your GPS a productive part of your operation DISPLAY HARNESS DIAGRAM Dispi GPS Roof Module SAM Data isplay RJ45 12 pin 12 pin r EE D d m mau a EIL c ton EX iu LI Displ epi SAM Power Harness 2 pin ree d CANIN Power Contr
77. tions he Edit button enables you to make changes to the vehicle parameters you select from the scrolling list e The Delete button enables you to delete the vehicle you select from the scrolling list Select the Active Vehicle The Select button enables you to select the vehicle you will be using for your autosteering operations To select the active vehicle 4 Autosteer Setup 1 Press the Manage Vehicle button The Manage men A T Vehicle screen appears Em No System GPS Connections My Account p Vehicle 2 Using the Up and Down arrows from the scrolling list select the vehicle you want to use for your autosteer operations and press the Select button 3 The active vehicle confirmation dialog box appears Press the check mark button and then press the Home icon to get back to the AutoSteer Setup menu Edit Vehicle The Edit button enables you to make changes to the parameters of the vehicle you select from the scrolling list To edit a vehicle 4 Autosteer Setup 1 Press the Manage Vehicle button The Manage E men Je Vehicle screen appears vO System GPS Connections My Account Vehicle 2 Using the up and down arrows select the vehicle from the list and press the Edit button The Wheel Base screen appears 3 Enter the Wheel Base value using the numeric keypad and then press the Right Arrow button The Antenna Fore Aft screen appears 4 Enter the Antenna Fore Aft value using the numeric keypad and
78. to configure new NTRIP connection profiles or delete profiles that no longer apply To create a new Profile 1 Use the up and down arrows on the right scrolling list SUCK profils to select Profile The Profile screen appears Use the up and down arrows on the left scrolling list to select New SEM LIEN a Connection and then press Connect The NTRIP 65 98 141 102 5000 Profile screen appears 5 2007 OEDS RICMSNEE 2 Press the Edit button next the Server field to enter a server name The keyboard appears 3 Enter a server IP Address and press the check mark button to return to the NTRIP Profile screen Press the Edit button next to the Port field to enter a port The keyboard appears Note The name of the server is provided by your dealer or NTRIP provider 4 Enter a port number and press the check mark button The Profile screen appears 5 Select a profile from the scrolling list and then press the Right Arrow button Serwer Port 49 Note f a user name and password is required the Username and Password screen appears as shown in next step If a user name and password is not required skip next step 6 Press Edit to enter a Username and a Password and then press the Right Arrow button The connection success dialog appears s NTRIP Profile 7 Press the check mark button to save the profile The Default Connection dialog appears 8 Press the check mark button to make your new profile th
79. updates 138 Enter a new PRN value Available Precision Settings RTK Only Flex High Accuracy 0 4 inches Flex Low Accuracy 0 12 inches AAS Only m precision settings Standard Create Vehicle Procedure the US WAAS try PRN 133 first then PRN 138 If the signal is weak consult the FAA web site or 3 Use the keypad to type a PRN number and press the check mark button 4 Depending on the optional radio hardware installed on your system the wizard guides you through the necessary configuration steps When finished the Precision Settings Info screen appears 5 Press the Change Mode button The Available Precision Settings screen appears 6 Select a precision setting and press the check mark button to automatically move on to the Standard Create Vehicle Procedure There are five precision settings available RTK Only Flex High Accuracy 0 4 inches Flex Low Accuracy 0 12 inches e OmniSTAR Only WAAS Only Note See the Precision Settings section of Using the GPS Menu on page 37 for details about Once the initial vehicle has been setup pressing the Setup Wizard button brings you directly to the standard vehicle setup screens 14 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 To create a vehicle after first time use of the system Note The following procedure uses a common vehicle type but the actual steps and images displayed on your screen will vary
80. yme system WiFi enable status and for instructions on how to enable the ParaDyme system WiFi connection if it is currently disabled 2 Connect your PC to the WiFi network Note See Configuring PC Settings for WiFi Connection on page 59 for instructions on establishing the O WiFi network connection 3 Start a browser on your PC and enter the following IP Address 10 100 100 100 4 Your PC will connect to the ParaDyme system main screen 4 Autosteer Setup 5 Press the System button from the main ParaDyme sS men nA system main screen Vehicle Cj GPS Connections My Account eS es 6 Press the Software Upgrade button dd Mii accessor T Press the Browse button to select a ParaDyme l l software bundle from the Display Software Upgrade Note f your Laptop PC WiFi connection is working you will see your PC directories in the browse n screen when you have the From Display USB menu item selected in the scrolling list The From Display USB menu item in the scrolling list is actually your PC 8 Select the appropriate ParaDyme bundle from the File Upload browser screen 36 Ag Leader Integra and Versa Firmware Version 4 3 Edge Firmware Version 5 1 TT TEE 9 Press the Open button OF em hy CiMexEdtor 0 9 5 AMSI Esp jeene mt am dms ual 4 CiMex dtor 0 9 5 UNI di zip SE Timarul 4051 fe ma mi om m 10 Press the Upgrade button to start the Basen np software upgrade The upgrade uplo

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