S-Lite User Guide - Shortline Ag, Inc.
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1. Guides from Previous Pass Yes Once the Outback S Lite sees another previous pass close by it automatically begins to guide on that pass Wherever the previous pass goes will guide the next pass Item Contour Mode Straight Mode Mode Of Freestyle Guide relative to any Predefined parallel and Operation previous pass numbered passes Passes can be straight or circular Work Yes In fact the recorded pass Yes Although recorded work in Recorded In defines where the next pass will Straight mode is not used for Memory be guided guidance it will be used if you switch to Contour mode and then want to make a pass along previous work A B Points No Guidance is based on Yes The A B defines the first Required previous passes pass and then all other passes are laid out automatically No Straight guidance only looks at predefined parallel lines spaced by the width of the implement as entered in the Swath Width menu Numbered Passes No Yes The first A B line is pass 0 Passes to the right increment 1 2 etc and passes to the left decrement 1 2 etc Chapter 3 Using Guidance Features Table 3 1 Contour and straight guidance summary continued pressing the STRAIGHT GUIDANCE or CONTOUR GUIDANCE buttons When switching to Straight mode you have the option of using a previously defined A B line or setting a new one Item Contour Mode Straight Mode Swa2. Right sensitivity to LOW MEDIUM or HIGH Select RIGHT CENTER or LEFT edge of swath width for field perimeter area calculation see Calculating the Area of a Field on page 26 Diagnostics See Diagnostics on page 38 Service Menu See Service Menu on page 16 gt 15 Chapter 2 Getting Started Service Menu Service Menu Correction Type SBAS Satellite NMEA Port Setup gt SBAS AUTO Unit of Measure Feet Language English Reset Defaults gt Menu Item Display Defaults Description Sequence Correction Type Correction Type SBAS e Dif See Chapter 4 gt SBAS Default SBAS Differential Correction Types SBAS Satellite SBAS Satellite gt AUTO AUTO W122 W134 W135 W138 E120 E124 E126 E131 M129 M137 Default AUTO Optional menu item appears only if you select SBAS as the correction type NMEA Port Setup See Chapter 5 Communicating with Third Party Applications Unit of Measure Unit of Measure gt Feet Feet Meters Default Feet Select desired unit of measure as feet or meters Language Language gt English Default English Select desired language Multiple languages are supported Language options vary depending on the language group installed on your unit Contact Outback Guidance Customer Service for questions regarding language groups Reset
3. S Lite User Guide Troubleshooting RR Rr a rc Es 39 1 Check Power by Testing Antenna Voltage o0ooooooo o o 39 2 Check for GPS Position ree 40 3 Check for a DGPS Position by Verifying the Bit Error Rate BER 40 Frequently Asked Questions 00 ccc eee eere 41 About GPS Guidance o ooccoocococcrn lens 41 About Outback S Lite si 2 eese 43 Appendix B Menu Map l c rrr 47 Index 22529222 x9 TE x 49 End User License Agreement s n 53 Warranty Notice elec 56 gt Chapter 1 Introducing Outback S Lite Overview What s Included Chapter 1 Introducing Outback S Lite Overview The Outback S Lite introduces a new level of value and performance to the Outback Guidance product family The new design combines the market proven Outback S simplicity together with the latest developments in Crescent GPS receiver technology This powerful combination will be the platform for years of future upgrades and additions e If you are a first time user of Outback products acquaint yourself with the instructions contained in this manual You will find many useful tips and suggestions to help you get the most from your investment e If you are an experienced Outback S user you will find the new Outback S Lite user interface very familiar and immediately appreciate the numerous enhancements that have been made Hemisphere GPS sug
4. 5 HZ ZDA RATE OFF 2 HZ 1 HZ 5 HZ NO PF WON gt Note If the higher rate of 5 HZ is selected then a faster NMEA PORT BAUD rate should also be selected ex 19200 to facilitate proper communication gt 36 Appendix A Troubleshooting Diagnostics Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Appendix A Troubleshooting Diagnostics Table A 1 provides helpful S Lite operating troubleshooting information Table A 1 Helpful operating and troubleshooting information Item Description CORRECTION TYPE Displays the type of differential correction being used There are two GPS applications loaded into the receiver SBAS is the factory installed default while you may select e Dif for use where SBAS is not available SATS TRK 08 USE IN CALC 08 Tells the number of GPS satellites currently visible in the sky does not include correction satellites STDEV Pseudo estimate ofthe DGPS solution accuracy determined as the RMS value of the positional residual errors STDEV is valid only if 6 or more satellites are used in the solution calculation Typical values for SBAS correction are 0 15 m 0 45 m 0 5 ft 1 5 ft HDOP The Horizontal Dilution of Precision indicates the influence of the current GPS satellite constellation geometry on the horizontal accuracy of the position solution Lower values of HDOP indicate better geometry Typical valves are 0 8 2 0 DIFF AGE This indicates th
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6. Defaults Reset Defaults ENTER to Reset Select this option to reset factory defaults gt 16 Chapter 3 Using Guidance Features Guidance Overview Status Indicators Main Run Display Screens Additional Display Screens Using Straight Guidance Using Contour Guidance Calculating the Area of a Field Stopping Guidance Chapter 3 Using Guidance Features Guidance Overview Below is an at a glance overview of the Outback S Lite console Steering Guide Make centered lined up on swath selections Current position Stop guidance Stop logging data Select the Navigate menus Main Run Activate straight or toggle between guidance mode or contour Run screen views screen guidance mode Outback S Lite provides two main guidance options Straight guidance predefined parallel passes You can drive LX linear or circular passes Contour guidance freestyle guidance You can drive freestyle passes relative to any previous pass 18 S Lite User Guide Table 3 1 summarizes the features available in straight and contour modes In addition to the two main guidance options you can calculate the area of a field in contour mode Note It is important to press the STOP GUIDANCE button whenever the unit is not guiding During guidance the Outback S Lite records all movement Pressing STOP GUIDANCE tells the unit not to guide and not to record movement Table 3 1 Contour and straight guidance summary
7. Port Setup gt Bit Rate Error 0 0 Unit of Measure Feet GPS Software Ver 6 8 Language English App Software Ver 1 0 Reset Defaults gt Serial Number 300556 Memory 29 87 hr 98 Free NMEA Port Setup NMEA Port Setup NMEA Port Baud 4800 GGA 1 Hz GLL Off VTG 1Hz RMC Off GSA Off ZDA Off 48 Index A A B line adjusting 24 setting in straight guidance 23 snapping to current location 24 adjusting the A B line 24 antenna mounting 7 routing 10 applications available 36 beginning straight guidance 23 BER see bit error rates bit error rates 40 Cc calculating the area of a field 26 changing default settings 36 checking DGPS position 40 power troubleshooting 39 configuring the S Lite 14 console mounting 9 prepare for mounting 8 contour guidance 18 25 display screen 21 guiding on subsequent passes 25 making a new first pass 25 summary 19 D default settings changing 36 diagnostics 38 S Lite User Guide differential corrections 32 e Dif 33 selecting e Dif 33 display screens additional 22 main run 21 E e Dif 33 power on and DGPS lock information 33 selecting 33 Erase Memory function 29 erasing memory 29 F FAO 41 G guidance calculating the area of a field 26 contour 18 Erase Memory function 29 hold logging data guiding 27 Return Here function 28 Return to Previous Point function 28 status indicators 20 stopping 27 straight 18 summary 19 switching modes 2
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9. antenna cable and the power cable Mounting the Antenna Make sure to install the antenna in a location that will optimize its performance It should be centered left and right on the vehicle as high and as far forward as possible usually along the leading edge of the vehicle cab Do not place the antenna within 2 feet of a transmitting radio antenna such as a 2 way or business band radio 1 Clean and dry the surface where the antenna mounting plate will be attached 2 Remove the paper backing from one side of the adhesive disk and attach to the back of the antenna mounting plate 3 Remove the paper backing from the other side of the adhesive on the mounting plate 4 Position the mounting plate and press down hard for good adhesion 5 Place the magnetic mounted antenna on the plate and be sure it is on the exact centerline of the vehicle Chapter 2 Getting Started Preparing the Console for Mounting 1 Attach the RAM ball mount securely to the back of the S Lite console 2 Install the RAM pedestal to the vacuum cup using the two self tapping screws provided Tighten the screws securely 3 Attach the RAM pedestal to the RAM ball on the back of the S Lite console S Lite User Guide Mounting the Console Normally you mount the console above and behind the center of the steering wheel just below the driver s line of sight The easiest installation is on the front glass of the cab If this
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12. 4 Update e Dif function 28 guiding on subsequent passes contour guidance 25 gt Index headland alert indicator 20 hold logging data guiding 27 installing mounting console 9 mounting the antenna 7 overview 7 preparing console for mounting 8 providing power for unit 11 routing antenna 10 M making a new first pass contour guidance 25 marking A and B points straight guidance 23 memory erasing 29 menu map 48 menus Service menu 16 Setup menu 15 using 14 mounting antenna 7 console 9 preparing the console 8 O overview of S Lite 2 P parts list 3 photo 3 pass numbering straight guidance 24 power providing for unit 11 powering up the S Lite 13 providing power for unit 11 Return Here function 28 Return to Previous Point function 28 routing antenna 10 S selecting e Dif 33 Service menu 16 setting the A B line straight guidance 23 Setup menu 15 S Lite available applications 36 changing default settings 36 configuring 14 installing 7 overview 2 parts list 3 parts photo 3 powerup 13 snapping the A B line to current location 24 status indicators 20 stopping guidance 27 straight guidance 18 23 adjusting the A B line 24 beginning straight guidance 23 display screen 21 marking A and B points 23 pass numbering 24 setting the A B line 23 snapping the A B line to current loca tion 24 summary 19 switching guidance modes 24 a S Lite User Guide T troubleshooting 39 check for DGPS
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14. Lite can guide from any previous pass even those made in Straight guidance mode Making A New First Pass Occasionally a situation arises in the middle of a job when a pass will need to be made that follows a different path than the previous passes Simply drive the new path Once it becomes obvious that a new pass is being defined the unit goes into logging pass mode Subsequent passes are guided from this newly defined pass 25 Chapter 3 Using Guidance Features Calculating the Area of a Field At the beginning of each new field you can use the Outback S Lite to calculate the field perimeter area of the first contour pass around the field 1 2 w oN DO A 10 11 12 Press the STOP GUIDANCE button Press the DOWN ARROW button Select ERASE MEMORY from the display screen Press the ENTER button Press the MENU button Select PERIMETER SETUP from the display screen Press the ENTER button Select RIGHT LEFT or CENTER to set which swath width position will be used to calculate the perimeter Press the ENTER button Press the CONTOUR GUIDANCE button Drive the vehicle around the outside edge of the field The main guidance screen will display LOGGING PASS Press the DOWN ARROW button to display the perimeter area calculations The displayed AREA x shows the current perimeter setup selection where x is L left C center or R right m gt Return Here Erase Memory null P
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16. ack Steering Guide PocketMAX PC PocketMAX M PocketMax3 R100 R131 R220 R320 Satloc the Satloc logo SBX 4 V101 v102 v111TM vS101 VS111TM Vector M X200 X300 XF100 XF101 and XF102 are proprietary trademarks of Hemisphere GPS Other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners Patents The Outback S and S Lite automated navigation and steering guide system is covered by U S Patents No 6 539 303 and No 6 711 501 The Outback Hitch automated hitch control system is covered by U S Patent No 6 631 916 The Outback eDriveTC GPS assisted steering system is covered by U S Patent No 7 142 956 Hemisphere GPS products may be covered by one or more of the following U S Patents 6 111 549 6 397 147 6 469 663 6 501 346 6 539 303 6 549 091 6 631 916 6 711 501 6 744 404 6 865 465 6 876 920 7 142 956 7 162 348 7 277 792 7 292 185 7 292 186 7 373 231 7 400 956 7 400 294 7 388 539 7 429 952 7 437 230 7 460 942 Other U S and foreign patents pending Contact Information Contact your local dealer for technical assistance To find the authorized dealer near you or for any other Customer Service inquiries contact us at North America Australia Outback Guidance Outback Australia Hemisphere GPS Unit 2 305 Montague Road 2207 lowa Street West End OLD 4101 Hiawatha KS 66434 Phone 07 3004 6789 Phone 800 247 3808 Fax 07 3004 6799 Fax 785 742 4584 Ema
17. chart 3 Check for a DGPS Position by Verifying the Bit Error Rate BER You can view the bit error rate BER for the Outback S Lite receiver via the Diagnostics menu a screen on this menu contains the BER The BER is a check of the quality of the correction signal reception The Outback S Lite uses a scale of 0 to 500 to indicate signal quality BER values 20 are ideal If the BER 20 ensure the antenna has a clear view of the sky for it to properly find and track the correction satellites When using WAAS for the correction type the Outback S Lite can track one or two correction satellites Both of these sources will have a different BER and will be displayed with a hyphen separating the two values For example a value of 8 500 means that the Outback S Lite has a very good signal on one satellite 8 and is not receiving corrections from the other satellite 500 Only one satellite must have a low BER value to provide differential corrections al gt Bit Error Rate 8 500 40 S Lite User Guide Frequently Asked Questions About GPS Guidance O What is GPS A GPS stands for Global Positioning System It is a satellite based signal operated by the U S Department of Defense and is available to anyone to provide position information to receivers on the ground Several satellites are used by the receiver to pinpoint the exact position For more information go to http www faa gov about office_org headquarte
18. damage caused by accident or natural events such as lightning or other electrical discharge or fresh salt water immersion of Product 5 damage occurring in transit 6 normal wear and tear or 7 the operation or failure of operation of any satellite based positioning system or differential correction service or the availability or performance of any satellite based positioning signal or differential correction signal THE PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATING THE VEHICLE SAFELY The purchaser is solely responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle used in connection with the Product and for maintaining proper system control settings UNSAFE DRIVING OR SYSTEM CONTROL SETTINGS CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE INJURY OR DEATH The purchaser is solely responsible for his her safety and for the safety of others The purchaser is solely responsible for maintaining control of the automated steering system at all times THE PURCHASER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THE PRODUCT IS PROPERLY AND CORRECTLY INSTALLED CONFIGURED INTERFACED MAINTAINED STORED AND OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH HEMISPHERE GPS S RELEVANT USER S MANUAL AND SPECIFICATIONS Hemisphere GPS does not warrant or guarantee the positioning and navigation precision or accuracy obtained when using Products Products are not intended for primary navigation or for use in safety of life applications The potential accuracy of Products as stated in Hemisphere GPS literature and or Pro
19. duct specifications serves to provide only an estimate of achievable accuracy based on performance specifications provided by the satellite service operator i e US Department of Defense in the case of GPS and differential correction service provider Hemisphere GPS reserves the right to modify Products without any obligation to notify supply or install any improvements or alterations to existing Products GOVERNING LAW This agreement and any disputes relating to concerning or based upon the Product shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE In order to obtain warranty service the end purchaser must bring the Product to a Hemisphere GPS approved service center along with the end purchaser s proof of purchase Hemisphere GPS does not warrant claims asserted after the end of the warranty period For any questions regarding warranty service or to obtain information regarding the location of any of Hemisphere GPS approved service center contact Hemisphere GPS at the following address Outback Guidance Hemisphere GPS 2207 lowa Street Hiawatha KS 66434 Phone 800 247 3808 Fax 785 742 4584 outbackcs outbackguidance com www outbackguidance com www outbackguidance com
20. e age of the RTCM corrections used in the DGPS calculation Optimal operating values are lt 7 sec BIT ERROR RATE Relative strength of the correction satellite s In the case of WAAS two numbers are shown separated by a hyphen The number can be from 0 to 500 with O being good and 500 being bad See page 40 for a more detailed explanation GPS SOFTWARE VER GPS software version APP SOFTWARE VER Application software version SERIAL NUMBER Serial number of the unit It should match the number on the serial number tag on the back of the unit MEMORY Amount of remaining memory in hours All passes are recorded in memory until erased at the end of each field To clear the memory press the STOP GUIDANCE button and select the ERASE MEMORY menu item gt 38 S Lite User Guide Troubleshooting i 1 1 T r power Check integrity of Verify power input a EN power cable voltage is connections 9 36 VDC A A No No Does S Lite ON y Is power N Is proper N P off gt No lt cable properly gt Yes Z power present on gt dl N connected gt power cable Move antenna to Check integrity of Yes better viewing antenna cable N location connections d A No _ Can you achieve a GPS position y Is the cable Yes gt lt S n gt i Does N lt antenna have N clear vi
21. enu functions Upon achieving a GPS signal the YELLOW status light illuminates Finally once the Outback S Lite has acquired a DGPS correction signal the GREEN status light illuminates The GREEN DGPS light must be illuminated for the Outback S Lite to provide guidance Note The antenna must have a clear view of the sky to acquire a DGPS signal 13 Chapter 2 Getting Started Configuring the System You configure the system by setting various values in the Setup menu and the Service menu Using the Menu 1 To access the menu press the MENU button 2 Select an item by using the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons The gt character points to the active menu item 3 Press the ENTER button to select 14 S Lite User Guide Setup Menu Setup Menu Brightness 5 Swath Width 30 00 Sensitivity Medium Perimeter Setup Right Diagnostics gt Service Menu gt Display I Menu Item Default Description Sequence Brightness Brightness 1 to 10 Adjusts the display gt 5 Default 5 brightness 1 is dim 10 is bright The LEDs also brighten or dim as you adjust this setting Swath Width Swath Width 3 4 ft to 3280 67 ft Adjust this number to gt 30 00 ft Default 30 00 ft equal the width of the implement or boom Sensitivity Sensitivity Low Medium Adjust the manual gt Medium High guidance indicator Perimeter Setup Perimeter Setup gt Right Default Medium Left Center Right Default
22. erimeter Setup gt Right m Contour Hode Logging Pass AREA C 0 00 The calculations continuously update until the vehicle is within one swath width of the starting point Then the unit automatically closes the perimeter and displays the final calculations Note The units for the area calculation are Acres if the unit of measure is set to Feet and Hectares if the unit of measure is set to Meters gt 26 S Lite User Guide Stopping Guidance It is important to use the Stop Guidance feature whenever the unit is not guiding During guidance the Outback S Lite records all lt lt movement Pressing the STOP GUIDANCE button tells the unit not to guide and not to record movement There are several additional features that you can use in conjunction with the Stop Guidance feature Table 3 2 Stop Guidance feature summary Hold Stops logging Use during turns or to relocate RETURN HERE Saves the job and the ending point for later return RTRN PREV PT Starts guidance to take you back to a previously saved point UPDATE e Dif Optional menu item if the correction type is set to e Dif Resets e Dif correction to match current position with previous return point ERASE MEMORY Clears memory in preparation of a new job Hold Logging Data Guiding Use the Hold feature to stop logging data during turns or to relocate to another section of the field 1 Press the STOP GUIDANCE button Do no
23. ew Of sky gt Is antenna lt power present N See Section Is antenna cable properly connecte li 1 Yes y Move antenna to Check WAAS Bit Yes better viewing Error Rates BER Replace antenna location See Section 2 cable No Yes d S Does b a 5 TUN antenna have Change to 8 N CHINES Ders N N clearview _ WAAS mode N of sky 1 Check Power by Testing Antenna Voltage The Outback S Lite antenna is an Active antenna that requires power to operate This power is supplied to the antenna by way of the coaxial cable connecting it to the Outback S Lite console Testing the antenna voltage can verify that the e Outback S Lite receiver is supplying power to the antenna e Antenna cable is not damaged gt 39 Appendix A Troubleshooting Procedure 1 Turn off the Outback S Lite console 2 Disconnect the coaxial cable from Outback S Lite console 3 Turn on the Outback S Lite console 4 Using a voltmeter set to VDC measure the voltage output across the antenna output on the console If the measurement is 5 VDC at the console connector then the antenna cable could be damaged Replace the coaxial cable and return to step 1 b If the measurement is not 5 VDC from the Outback S Lite console contact Outback Customer Service to return the console for servicing 2 Check for GPS Position Following procedure on troubleshooting
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26. for data recording and subsequent comparative analysis Relative positional accuracy will typically drift at a rate of 1 2 meters 3 6 5 feet per hour however absolute positional accuracy errors may approach 10 meters 33 feet 32 S Lite User Guide Using e Dif The patented e Dif correction method uses only the standard GPS satellites and does not require an external correction signal of any type e Dif works by analyzing the error trends from the GPS satellites and projects new correction values into the future This technique is stable and accurate within short time frames making it perfect for progressive pass to pass guidance As long as each pass is within a few minutes of the last pass the accuracy performance is excellent Selecting e Dif To configure Outback S Lite for use with e Dif simply select E Correction Tupe e Dif as the correction type from the Service menu gt e Dif To then use Outback S Lite with e Dif follow the general directions in this manual with the following exceptions Power On Initialization and DGPS Lock After turning power on to the Outback S Lite the system must track GPS satellites for up to 10 minutes before differential corrections can be generated The vehicle may be moving or stationary during this time While tracking the Outback S Lite will show the GPS light and will display the number of satellites being tracked Once the unit is finished tracking the DGPS light will s
27. gests that you acquaint yourself with these new features What s Included Figure 1 1 shows the parts that comprise the S Lite system and Table 1 1 S Lite User Guide provides part numbers and descriptions E Figure 1 1 S Lite parts Table 1 1 S Lite parts list Item Part No Description Oty A 150 1013 000 Antenna 1575 42 MHz 1 B 054 0100 000 CLA power adapter cable 1 C 051 0167 000 PWR power GSI cable 1 D 601 0003 005 Disk 3 3 8 diam 3 16 zinc 1 E 604 0019 000 4 part suction cup base mounting hardware 1 F 803 0051 000 Outback S Lite GPS receiver console 1 Not 683 0001 008 Foam pad circ 3 0 diam 0 045 1 shown gt Chapter 2 Getting Started Overview Installing the Outback S Lite Powering Up the Outback S Lite Configuring the System Chapter 2 Getting Started Overview Before using the Outback S Lite for the first time you need to complete the following tasks e Installing the Outback S Lite e Powering the Outback S Lite e Configuring the system S Lite User Guide Installing the Outback S Lite Correct installation of the Outback S Lite is critical for safe and correct operation Correct installation includes determining the location to install components as well as the actual installation of them and the routing of associated cabling Components that you need to correctly locate install and route are the antenna the console the
28. how and READY will be displayed 33 gt Chapter 5 Communicating with Third Party Applications Available Applications Changing Default Settings Chapter 5 Communicating with Third Party Applications Available Applications The DGPS signals of the Outback S Lite can be shared with third party mobile applications Any application designed to receive DGPS signals from an external receiver over an RS 232 serial interface using NMEA 0183 messages will work with the Outback S Lite Various connecting cables and kits are available for such applications as yield monitors rate controllers laptops PDAs etc For successful communication you must configure both the Outback S Lite console and the external application to communicate in the same way Many applications can use the default communication protocol however some applications may require alteration from the default settings Changing Default Settings You can change the default communication settings from p NMEA Port Setup the NMEA PORT SETUP item in the Outback S Lite Service jie Port aud menu e To change the NMEA message select NMEA PORT SETUP e To change the baud rate select NMEA PORT BAUD The following options are available default options are in bold NMEA PORT BAUD 19200 9600 4800 GGA RATE OFF 2 HZ 1 HZ 5 HZ GLL RATE OFE 2 HZ 1 HZ 5 HZ VTG RATE OFF 2 HZ 1 HZ 5 HZ RMC RATE OFE 2 HZ 1 HZ 5 HZ GSA RATE OFF 2 HZ 1 HZ
29. icensee a non transferable and non exclusive license to use the Software as embedded in a Product and all Updates collectively the Software solely in binary executable form 2 RESTRICTIONS ON USE Licensee agrees that Licensee and its employees will not directly or indirectly in any manner whatsoever a install or use more copies of the Software than the number of copies that have been licensed b use or install the Software in connection with any product other than the Product the Software was intended to be used or installed on as set out in the documentation that accompanies the Software c copy any of the Software or any written materials for any purpose except as part of Licensee s normal backup processes d modify or create derivative works based on the Software e sub license rent lease loan or distribute the Software f permit any third party to use the Software g use or operate Product for the benefit of any third party in any type of service outsourcing application service provider service or service bureau capacity h reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software or otherwise reduce it to a human perceivable form i Assign this Agreement or sell or otherwise transfer the Software to any other party except as part of the sale or transfer of the whole Product 3 UPDATES At Hemisphere s discretion Hemisphere may make Updates available to Licensee An update Update means any update to the Software that is
30. il adminAU hemispheregps com Email outbackCS outbackguidance com Outback Canada 326 Saulteaux Crescent Winnipeg MB R3J 3T2 Phone 866 888 4472 Fax 204 888 0991 Outback North Unit 15 4302 13th Avenue S Fargo ND 58103 Phone 888 825 6031 Outback South 909 Enterprise Hewitt TX 76643 Phone 866 857 4448 Fax 254 857 4772 Documentation Feedback Hemisphere GPS is committed to the quality and continuous improvement of our products and services We urge you to provide Hemisphere GPS with any feedback regarding this guide by writing to the following email address DocFeedback hemispheregps com Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 S Lite User Guide Introducing Outback S Lite OVervieWi u a a area wc Bae el A A da 2 What s Included o ooocccccco een nennen 3 Getting Started Overvie Ws ereRkererve erum ee ee 6 Installing the Outback S Lite eee 7 Mounting the Antenna occcocccoccoc een nenn 7 Preparing the Console for Mounting llle 8 Mounting the Console 2z2n sense ernennen nen 9 Routing the Antenna Cable oo ooococcoccc nennen nn 10 Providing Power for the Outback S Lite 22220 sen rennen 11 Powering Up the Outback S Lite llle seen nn 13 Configuring the System 222noe seen eae 14 Using the Menu iiis Re rx RR Rh rae rre 14 Setup Meninas ann ad 15 Service Ment eund ede tud d a e rere oA S obese e s 16 Using G
31. ing WAAS corrections and operating under normal conditions where each subsequent pass is being made within minutes of the last swath to swath accuracy is just a few inches The more lapsed time from one pass to the next may increase the chance for additional error Keep in mind driving error is usually greater than GPS error O What about foam markers and disk markers A The answer is use them if they help The best guidance is whatever works for the operator The more visual indicators to guide from the better One thing is certain GPS guidance will be the primary guidance means and everything else will be secondary O Can I plant using GPS guidance A GPS guidance is a great planting aid especially for making the straightest rows possible O How does weather affect the GPS signal A Weather normally does not affect the GPS signal This includes rain sleet snow thunderstorms and wind Lightning is not a problem unless it is a close strike A direct lightning strike will damage the unit Snow and ice accumulation on the antenna can also cause a problem O How do power transmission lines affect the GPS signal A Normally high voltage power transmission lines do not affect the GPS signal at all 42 S Lite User Guide About Outback S Lite O What s the difference between Steering Guide and Current Position A The Steering Guide calculates the nose heading for the driver to steer in order to correctly fol
32. is mounted along the front edge of the top of the cab on the exact centerline of the vehicle Avoid close proximity to a transmitting radio antenna Do not drill holes in the cab roof Use the adhesive plate provided for mounting Additional plates are available for multiple vehicles O How does the Outback S Lite account for implement lag in turns A The Outback S Lite does not account for implement lag in turns but this is good as it is assumed turning lag will be about the same on each pass As long as tractor spacing is correct implement spacing will follow This also applies to side hills Do not attempt to put the antenna on the implement to account for lag O What electrical power do I need for the Outback S Lite A A standard DC power supply between 9 and 16 V is required Current is less than 0 5 A at 12 VDC The unit will not be damaged by reverse polarity positive to negative but it will not operate gt 45 gt Appendix B Menu Map Appendix B Menu Map Below is a list of all Outback S Lite menu items Access to various menu items depends on the application and or system components being used Setup Menu Brightness 5 Swath Width 30 00 Sensitivity Medium Perimeter Setup Right Diagnostics gt Service Menu gt Diagnostics Correction Type SBAS Sats Trk 10 Use in Cal 09 Service Menu STDEV 0 04 ft Correction Type SBAS HDOP 1 20 SBAS Satellite AUTO Diff Age 0001 secs NMEA
33. is not possible you can vacuum mount the assembly to any non porous metal surface 1 Thoroughly clean the inside cab window surface directly in front of the steering wheel Twist actuator Press the vacuum mount to the window and twist the actuator until it clicks over center to create adhesion to the glass Loosen the RAM mount and adjust the console to the proper viewing angle Note Do not leave the console unattended for extended periods of time If possible remove the unit from the glass when it is not in use Continued exposure to the elements such as direct sunlight may damage the suction cup To extend the life of the suction cup clean it periodically with a product like Armor All 9 Chapter 2 Getting Started Routing the Antenna Cable Remember to always turn off the unit before attaching or removing cables 1 Route the cable to a cab opening where rubber protection exists that will protect the cable a closed window works fine Note Do not bend the cable to a radius of less than 6 inches Avoid routing it within 12 inches of radio wires power generator wires a heat source or moving parts Attach the end of the cable to the console Coil excess cable in a protected location and secure the installation with tie straps S Lite User Guide Providing Power for the Outback S Lite There are two methods of providing power for the S Lite e You can connect the standard power cable di
34. k Guidance BEELINE Crescent Eclipse and the associated logos are trademarks of Hemisphere Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Licensee may not use any of these trademarks without the consent of their respective owners 8 LIMITED WARRANTY Hemisphere warrants solely to the Licensee subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth herein below that for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase of the Product in which it is embedded the Warranty Period the Software under normal use and maintenance will conform in all material respects to the documentation provided with the Software and any media will be free of defects in materials and workmanship For any Update Hemisphere warrants for 90 days from performance or delivery or for the balance of the original Warranty Period whichever is greater that the Update under normal use and maintenance will conform in all material respects to the documentation provided with the Update and any media will be free of defects in materials and workmanship Notwithstanding the foregoing Hemisphere does not warrant that the Software will meet Licensee s requirements or that its operation will be error free 9 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS The warranty set forth in Section 8 will not apply to any deficiencies caused by a the Product not being used as described in the documentation supplied to Licensee b the Software having been altered modified or converted i
35. low the intended path Current Position only reports the distance left or right of the intended path The operator drives using the Steering Guide and checks results using Current Position Q Can I use the Outback S Lite as a receiver for other uses A Yes Outback S Lite accommodates NMEA communication protocol Contact Outback Guidance Customer Service at any time to get the latest compatibility list O How long does it take Outback S Lite to attain a usable signal A It normally takes 1 3 minutes The GPS signal will be acquired first giving a yellow light DGPS corrections will then be acquired which gives a green light For e Dif it takes 10 minutes to generate corrections The vehicle can be in motion during this process O Does the Outback S Lite have memory A The Outback S Lite records all movement as long as guidance is on When you use the STOP GUIDANCE button to pause the job movement is not recorded Data recording also stops while you make menu selections The S Lite can record up to 30 hours of data When the job is finished you can erase the memory If you need to collect and store historical data another accessory such as an Outback 360 is required to be plugged into the Outback S Lite to perform this function Q How do erase memory A To erase the memory in the Outback S Lite first press the STOP GUIDANCE button Next press the down arrow to place the pointer next to ERASE MEMORY If ERASE MEMORY doe
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37. n any way by anyone other than Hemisphere approved by Hemisphere c any malfunction of Licensee s equipment or other software or d damage occurring in transit or due to any accident abuse misuse improper installation lightning or other electrical discharge or neglect other than that caused by Hemisphere Hemisphere GPS does not warrant or guarantee the precision or accuracy of positions obtained when using the Software whether standalone or embedded in a Product The Product and the Software is not intended and should not be used as the primary means of navigation or for use in safety of life applications The potential positioning and navigation accuracy obtainable with the Software as stated in the Product or Software documentation serves to provide only an 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 estimate of achievable accuracy based on specifications provided by the US Department of Defense for GPS positioning and DGPS service provider performance specifications where applicable WARRANTY DISCLAIMER EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET OUT IN THIS AGREEMENT HEMISPHERE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND TO LICENSEE WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND INCLUDING FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE MERCHANTABILITY ACCURACY RELIABILITY OR THAT THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS
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39. rectly to a compatible rate controller speed sensor port e You can attach the provided CLA adapter to power the S Lite from a 12 VDC power port The standard power cable supplied with the S Lite is compatible with rate controllers that require a Dickey John speed sensor connection An optional cable is available from Outback Guidance to allow connection to rate controllers that require a Raven speed sensor connection gt 11 Chapter 2 Getting Started 1 Connect the power cable to the console at the PWR GSI port 2 Twist the connector firmly until it snaps into place P 3 Connect the power cable to the power supply either from your rate controller or 12 VDC power port PWR GSI cable 4 Coil excess cable in a protected location and secure the installation with tie straps Note Cigarette lighter sockets are notorious for intermittent power For permanent installations it is best to remove the cigarette lighter plug and hard wire the leads to a reliable 12 V power supply 12 S Lite User Guide Powering Up the Outback S Lite Toggle the power switch located on the right end of the console The unit will complete an LED self test after which the RED status light illuminates indicating No Signal No Signal ge GPS o DGPS gt The unit automatically begins acquiring a DGPS signal This process may take a few minutes During this process the vehicle can be moving or the operator can perform m
40. ress the ENTER button to mark Point A Drive the first pass 6 Atthe end of the pass press the ENTER button to mark Point B Begin Straight Guidance After setting the A B line the unit automatically begins guiding 1 Turn the steering wheel in the direction indicated by the Steering Guide lights to remain centered on the current pass 2 Atthe end of the current pass turn around The unit will automatically detect the next pass and begin guiding gt 23 Chapter 3 Using Guidance Features Switching Modes You can switch Outback S Lite guidance modes by pressing the STRAIGHT GUIDANCE button or the CONTOUR GUIDANCE button When you switch to Straight mode for the second time you have the option to wall 1 R ii Use Previous use the previous A B line or set a new one Set Neu AB Pt Pass Numbering Once the A B line is established all passes will be E numbered While turning around at the headland the e cd nearest pass number is displayed You can work passes in any order Adjusting the AzB Line While operating in Straight guidance mode you can adjust the A B line on the go without interrupting normal guidance operation This feature is especially useful to correct for DGPS drift over time e A B to Snap You can snap the A B line to the vehicle s current location parallel to the original A B line The Snap A B feature is best used to insert a desired gap between consecutive parallel swath
41. rs_offices ato service_units techops navservices gnss gps O What is DGPS A The D stands for Differential Correction It just means that a second signal is used to correct inherent errors in the GPS signal making it even more precise The Outback S Lite can utilize WAAS corrections in North America O What is WAAS A WAAS stands for Wide Area Augmentation System It is a satellite based correction signal operated by the U S Federal Aviation Administration and is free to those who use it The service works throughout most of North America from Mexico north to the 55th parallel in Canada WAAS is currently not available anywhere else in the world For more information about WAAS contact the FAA at http www faa gov about office_org headquarters_offices ato service_units techops navservices gnss waas O What is e Dif A e Difis a Hemisphere GPS patented technology capable of achieving GPS accuracies of a few feet without the need for a differential signal broadcast e Dif generates internal differential corrections based on the starting location The differential corrections are modeled over time and applied to the GPS data to maintain a very consistent relative position The operator can use e Dif over long time periods with minimal drift in accuracy or return to the starting location at any time to update the differential corrections gt 41 Appendix A Troubleshooting O How accurate is Outback S Lite DGPS A Us
42. s such as a conservation barrier strip Snapping the A B line to the current location 1 While in Straight guidance mode press the UP ARROW button once to display the SNAP TO A B ft x1 screen 2 Press the STRAIGHT GUIDANCE button This STRAIGHT causes the nearest A B guide line to be aligned S with the current vehicle position snap A B to here 3 Press the DOWN ARROW button to return to the Straight guidance screen gt 24 S Lite User Guide Using Contour Guidance Select Contour Guidance to follow previous passes In this mode the Outback S Lite is either logging an initial pass or guiding from a previous pass After selecting Contour Re guidance proceed by making the initial pass without using the Steering Guide lights Later when attempting to follow a previous pass the guidance will engage You generally use Contour Guidance for working out borders turn areas and contour following 1 Press CONTOUR GUIDANCE before beginning 7 the initial pass The display shows LOGGING Contour Mode Logging Pass PASS 2 Make the initial pass without using the Steering Guide 3 Atthe end of the current pass turn around and begin the next pass The unit will automatically detect the previous pass and begin guiding Guiding on Subsequent Passes Anytime the vehicle is within half a swath width of a previously logged pass the Outback S Lite automatically begins to guide In Contour mode the Outback S
43. s the Update e Dif function allows guidance to resume without interruption by resetting the e Dif correction to match the current starting point with the previously recorded return point gt 28 S Lite User Guide 1 Atthe end of an application create a return point using the steps for the Return Here function In addition establish a physical mark in the field corresponding to the ending position The physical mark should be easy to drive back to at a future time 2 When resuming the application return to the ending position You may use the Return to Previous Point function up to Step 4 to get nearby but it is important to return to the same physical location 3 After returning to the ending position press the STOP GUIDANCE button 4 Select UPDATE E DIF from the displayed menu Press the ENTER button Note The system displays UPDATE OK if the corrections have reset properly If the system encounters an error in resetting the corrections it displays NOT YET UPDATED 6 Resume guidance by pressing either the STRAIGHT GUIDANCE button or the CONTOUR GUIDANCE button Erase Memory The Erase Memory function removes all recorded passes and points for the job to prepare for a new job You normally do this at the end of each field Note There are 30 56 hours of total memory available If you do not erase memory between fields it will fill up If this happens a MEMORY FULL message appears Use the ERASE MEMORY f
44. s a previously applied area Q How do mark the A B Line A When doing straight passes the initial pass is defined by marking two points in the field The Outback S Lite will generate a line through the two points defining the first pass When bordering the edge of a field mark Point A at one end of the pass and Point B at the other end When cutting the field in half mark Point A at the start start heading in the right direction and mark Point B Then guide the rest of the way across the field 44 S Lite User Guide O Can the Outback S Lite store a waypoint A A waypoint can be stored so the operator can guide back to that point It is used primarily when a job is paused For example when stopping for a refill the operator would pause the job save the point and return back to that point to resume see Stopping Guidance on page 27 for detailed instructions O How is the console mounted A The console is equipped with a vacuum mount that works great on glass The best location is directly in front of the operator immediately above and behind the steering wheel Wipe the glass with a damp cloth attach the vacuum mount then use the swivel and tilt adjustments to get the right viewing angle O Does bright sunlight affect the display A The display is easily viewable in any ambient light situation Brightness can be controlled in the menu primarily for dimming at night O How is the antenna mounted A It
45. s not appear simply press the down arrow until it does Finally press the ENTER button to select the function 43 Appendix A Troubleshooting O What is Straight Guidance A In straight guidance mode the Outback S Lite generates perfectly straight parallel lines based on the first A B pass It then records in memory the actual movement over those lines while guiding A new line can be generated at any time with the Outback S Lite Straight guidance can also be used to create circular rows O What is Contour Guidance A In contour guidance mode all movement is recorded as the machine moves around During the first pass no guidance is given When the operator makes a second pass the Outback S Lite begins to guide along a previous pass All movement is recorded in memory unless you press the STOP GUIDANCE button or make selections in the menus Q Can I switch from Straight to Contour in one job A The operator can switch back and forth between straight and contour Since contour guidance follows other passes it will attempt to follow any pass that was recorded in the current job regardless if that pass was done in straight mode or contour mode O How do perform headlands A This is very easy Usually headlands are performed in contour mode Make one pass and then use the guide on the second pass Do this wherever turning will be done The Headlands Alert LED lights up on the S Lite display anytime the antenna crosse
46. t select any available menu items 2 To resume guiding and logging data press either the STRAIGHT GUIDANCE button or the CONTOUR GUIDANCE button The system prompts to use the previously defined A B line 3 Press the ENTER button to continue with the current job 27 Chapter 3 Using Guidance Features Return Here Use the Return Here function to suspend application in order to reload or at the end the day It saves the job and records the end point allowing the unit to restart exactly where it left off 1 Press the STOP GUIDANCE button 2 Select RETURN HERE on the screen and press m ENTER Return Here Erase Memory 3 Press either the STRAIGHT GUIDANCE button or the CONTOUR GUIDANCE button The system prompts to use the previously defined A B line 4 Press the ENTER button to continue with the current job Return to Previous Point Using the Return to Previous Point function to have the unit guide back to a previously saved point 1 Press the STOP GUIDANCE button 2 Select RTRN PREV PT and press ENTER The unit will guide to the saved point 3 Atthe saved point press either the STRAIGHT GUIDANCE button or the CONTOUR GUIDANCE button The system prompts to use the previously defined A B line 4 Press the ENTER button to continue with the current job Update e Dif The Update e Dif function is activated when the Correction Type is set to e Dif Anytime field operations are suspended for hours or day
47. th Width No Because guidance is always Yes Because guidance is Integrity working from the last pass always looking at Across The driving errors add asthe vehicle predetermined parallel lines all Field works across the field Each passes will be in perfect pass redefines the next pass multiples of the swath width This works well when planting harvesting ditching and furrowing Switching Yes You can switch Outback Yes You can switch from Modes S Lite guidance modes by Straight to Contour at any time Contour mode will recognize passes previously done in Straight mode Skip Passes If an area is skipped the unit will recognize it as a new pass and continue logging The unit can either guide off the new pass or continue guiding off the old passes Yes You can complete passes in any order desired They will still be uniformly spaced across the field Status Indicators The Headland Alert indicator lights when the vehicle crosses into a previously applied area 20 Headland S Lite User Guide Main Run Display Screens The Outback S Lite has two main run display screens the Straight Guidance Mode screen and the Contour Guidance Mode screen You can access additional display screens from both these main run screens Straight Guidance Mode auf GPS signal quality Straight Node 3 4 bars typical Pass No B with SBAS Display message Contour Guidance Mode GPS signal quali
48. tion the Software and all related material and any magnetic or optical media provided to Licensee The provisions of Sections 6 7 8 9 10 15 21 26 and 27 herein shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason EXPORT RESTRICTIONS Licensee agrees that Licensee will comply with all export control legislation of Canada the United States Australia and any other applicable country s laws and regulations whether under the Arms Export Control Act the International Traffic in Arms Regulations the Export Administration Regulations the regulations of the United States Departments of Commerce State and Treasury or otherwise as well as the export control legislation of all other countries PRODUCT COMPONENTS The Product may contain third party components Those third party components may be subject to additional terms and conditions Licensee is required to agree to those terms and conditions in order to use the Product FORCE MAJEURE EVENT Neither party will have the right to claim damages as a result of the other s inability to perform or any delay in performance due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond its reasonable control such as labor disputes strikes lockouts war riot insurrection epidemic Internet virus attack Internet failure supplier failure act of God or governmental action not the fault of the non performing party FORUM FOR DISPUTES The parties agree that the courts located in Calgar
49. ty 3 4 bars typical with SBAS Display message 21 Chapter 3 Using Guidance Features Additional Display Screens While operating in either Contour or Straight guidance modes the arrow keys will present additional display screens e Repeatedly pressing the DOWN ARROW button displays the following screens e Repeatedly pressing the UP ARROW displays the additional screens in the reverse order Main Run Screen null Straight Node Perimeter Area Ground Speed and Heading Screen Snap A B Screen Select Straight guidance to generate parallel paths for the unit to follow When you press the STRAIGHT GUIDANCE button the following menu appears antl Use Previous PSet Neu AB Pt 22 S Lite User Guide Using Straight Guidance The first pass can either be established along a straight side of the field or it can divide the field with a straight swath working out each side Either way all passes will be perfectly and uniformly spaced across the field Setting the A B Line The A B line is an imaginary line that passes through two points to define the first pass All other passes are perfectly spaced on both sides of the first pass i gt e Marking Point A and Point B While Driving 1 Position the vehicle at the beginning of the first pass 2 Pressthe STRAIGHT GUDANCE button 3 Select SET NEW AB on the display screen and m press the ENTER button Use Previous 4 P
50. uidance Features Guidance OvervieW o oocococccco een 18 Status Indicators wesi Siina oi a a ee 20 Main Run Display Screens 0 oooccoccocc een en 21 Straight Guidance Mode 2 2222 eene een nn 21 Contour Guidance Mode 0 cee nennen nenn 21 gt Getting Started Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Appendix A Additional Display Screens oococcocccocc nennen nenn Using Straight Guidance 2 2 2220 se seen een nennen Setting the A B Line 0 cee nennen nenne Adjusting the A B Line 0 00 0 cece eects Using Contour Guidance 0 cect Guiding on Subsequent Passes lille eee eee Making A New First Pass 0 00 c cece eee eee eee Calculating the Area of a Field anua 0 0 cece eee Stopping Guidance 0 e o eii eN EN E E OR ER Ea RE Hold Logging Data Guiding llis RECO FA Fere oo erepto ee derbe Return to Previous Point lese Update e Dif 5 ser e mne hk ERR IRR aas Erase MemoOty sess a a A kennen Differential Correction Types Differential Corrections Overview lslel eese Using e Dif iui ii Er rw A ERR s Selecting e Dif i see eR Rx ana Power On Initialization and DGPS Lock 0 000000000 Communicating with Third Party Applications Available Applications llle Changing Default SettingS o0oooococccnorrcrrr eese Troubleshooting Diagm stics vii DTP
51. unction to clear the memory 1 Press the STOP GUIDANCE button 2 Select ERASE MEMORY ami gt Return Here Erase Memory 3 Press the ENTER button The system will erase all data and return to the Menu gt 29 Chapter 4 Differential Correction Types Differential Corrections Overview Using e Dif Chapter 4 Differential Correction Types Differential Corrections Overview The differential correction type used by the Outback S Lite is selected from the two GPS applications loaded into the receiver You can change the correction type from the CORRECTION TYPE item in the Service menu see Service Menu on page 16 Select SBAS e Dif or other field installed correction option s e For North American distribution SBAS WAAS is the factory installed option WAAS is free and is available throughout most of North America e For European distribution SBAS EGNOS is the factory installed option EGNOS like WAAS is also free and is available throughout most of Europe e For all other locations that do not have access to SBAS corrections like WAAS or EGNOS e Dif is the factory installed option Use of e Dif requires no additional hardware Note e Dif as factory installed is pre activated with a one time primary subscription for use anywhere in the world The use of e Dif on Outback Guidance equipment as a GPS differential correction is intended only for relative guidance applications and is not recommended
52. vi 000 Rev 0 GUIDANCE by Hemisphere i E a This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Copyright Notice Hemisphere GPS Precision GPS Applications Copyright Hemisphere GPS 2011 All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Hemisphere GPS Trademarks Hemisphere GPS the Hemisphere GPS logo A100 A20 A21TM A220TM A221TM A3QTM A52 M AerialACE AirStar AirTrac AutoMate BaseLineHD BaseLineX BEELINE COAST Contour Lock Crescent Earthworks Eclipse e Dif eDrive eDriveTC eDriveX FliteTrac G100 GateMate GPSteer HOT IntelliFlow IntelliGate IntelliStar IntelliTrac Just Let Go L Dif LiteStar IITM LV101 LX 1 M3TM MapStar MBX 4 M miniEclipse Outback Outback 360 Outback Guidance Center Outback Guidance Outback Hitch Outback S Outback S2 Outback S3 M Outback S Lite Outback Sts Outb
53. y Alberta Canada and the courts of appeal there from will have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any disputes between Licensee and Hemisphere concerning this Agreement or Licensee s use or inability to use the Software and the parties hereby irrevocably agree to attorn to the jurisdiction of those courts Notwithstanding the foregoing either party may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief APPLICABLE LAW This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta Canada exclusive of any of its choice of law and conflicts of law jurisprudence CISG The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to this Agreement or any transaction hereunder GENERAL This is the entire agreement between Licensee and Hemisphere relating to the Product and Licensee s use of the same and supersedes all prior collateral or contemporaneous oral or written representations warranties or agreements regarding the same No amendment to or modification of this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of the parties Any and all terms and conditions set out in any correspondence between the parties or set out in a purchase order which are different from or in addition to the terms and conditions set forth herein shall have no application and no written notice of same shall be required In the event that one or more of the provisions of this
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