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1. 7 3 3 3 Switch Setup EXIT SETUP Switch Setup Master Switch Touch Section Switches Figure 7 27 The Switch Setup Window Overview The Switch Setup window see Figure 7 27 allows the system to be configured with different switches for starting and stopping of recorded treatment data SETUPIVEHICLE SETUP SWITCH SETUP Access MASTER The MASTER SWITCH button selects the switch device SWITCH that is used for starting and stopping of recorded Button treatments SECTION The SECTION SWITCHES button selects the device that SWITCHES is used for starting and stopping of individual boom Button sections treatments EXIT SETUP The EXIT SETUP button will update the selected actions Button close the Window and return to the Main menu BACK The BACK button will update the selected actions close Button the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 119 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 3 4 Guide Options Guide Options Guide Overlap Guide Offset 0 00 Lock Direction is Right First Contour Type Lock Figure 7 28 The Guide Options Window Overview The Guide Options window see Figure 7 28 allows selection and editing of guidance options Access A NleliT LU YES ET SNS GUIDE The GUIDE OVERLAP button selects a keyboard to OVERLAP enter a value for guide overlap The guide overlap Button value results in an overlap in treatment See Section 9 3
2. R NEX TECHNOLOGY em en UTILITIES Button CALIBRATE Button RESTART SYSTEM Button The UTILITIES button will open a window from which a password can be entered The correct password must be entered before the Utilities menu can be accessed Please call RINEX if you wish to access the Utilities menu The Utilities menu contains access to various troubleshooting utilities See Section 8 2 3 for more details The CALIBRATE button allows the touch screen to be calibrated The appropriate calibration program for your touch screen will be opened when the Calibrate button is tapped Follow the onscreen instructions of the calibration program to calibrate your touch screen The RESTART SYSTEM button will restart the system GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 137 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 8 2 2 System Tools HARD RESET BACK v2 0 Alpha 4 Figure 8 5 The System Tools Menu Overview System Tools allows diagnostic and database repair functions to be run and also allows the system to be reset so that the factory settings are restored em Description CHECK The CHECK DISK button checks the disk for errors DISK Button repairs any errors reports the results to the screen REPAIR The REPAIR DATABASE button runs the Repair DATABASE Database function Button SOFT The SOFT RESET button resets certain system settings RESET deletes all data from the nine paddock Virtual Memory Butt
3. Overlap ON Figure 7 16 The Status Bar Setup Window Overview The Status Bar Setup Window see Figure 7 16 allows the Status Bar messages to be selected Access N3rlJ DIETA CMA STATUS BAR DETAILS Each of the Status Bar Setup buttons can be toggled ON or OFF to turn the display of the corresponding Status Bar message on or off See Section 2 6 for more information a to Status Bar messages EXIT SETUP The EXIT A Sen button will update the selected Button actions close the Window and return to the Main menu BACK The BACK button will update the selected actions close Button the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 106 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 3 3 Vehicle Setup Vehicle Setup alt Link Setup _ Rig Setup Switch Setup Figure 7 17 The Vehicle Setup Menu Overview The Vehicle Setup Menu see Figure 7 17 is for entering information on plant and equipment on the farm Access NR VA eg ae gt The LINK SETUP button will select the Link Setup Window for selection and editing of links RIG SETUP The RIG SETUP button will select Button the Edit Rig Window to the rig to be edited SWITCH The SWITCH SETUP button will Link Setup SETUP select the Switch Setup Window to Button allow switch selection EXIT The EXIT SETUP button will update SETUP the selected actions close the Button Window and return to the Main menu
4. 020 gt 0 40 gt gt 0 60 gt gt gt 0 80 1 00 m m _080 m gt gt gt gt m Reset to Default Figure 9 15 The Lightbar Setup Window Overview The Lightbar Setup window see Figure 7 28 allows editing of lightbar guidance distance limits and baud rate communication speed See Section 6 3 4 for more information about how to set the lightbar limits gt lt Button The gt lt button selects the keyboard for the value between 0 to 100 metres to be entered The value must be greater than Om and less than the gt value gt Button The gt button selects the keyboard for the value to be entered The value must be greater than the gt lt value and less than 100m gt gt Button The gt gt button selects the keyboard for the value to be entered The value must be greater than the gt value and less than 100m gt gt gt Button The gt gt gt button selects the keyboard for the value to be entered The value must be greater than the gt gt value and less than 100m GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 122 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY gt gt gt gt Button The gt gt gt button selects the keyboard for the value to be entered The value must be greater than the gt gt gt value and less than 100m BAUD RATE The BAUD RATE button allows lightbars which Button communicate at different baud rates to be used with the Saturn H series RESET TO Touching the RESET TO DEF
5. The VEHICLE SETUP button selects the Vehicle Setup sub menu to allow configuration of Links Rigs and Switches The AutoSPRAY button is not operational in the HL model The TRANSFER FILES button is not operational in the HL model The MORE button selects Page 2 of the General Setup Menu The BACK button returns the system to the main menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 99 P n 1 1257 Rev A R7NEX TECHNOLOGY General Setup Setup Manager v3 2 Release 1 Figure 7 12 The General Setup Menu Page 2 The GENERAL SETUP Menu Page 2 as illustrated in Figure 7 12 allows the system to be configured for optional Overview devices and user preferences Access SETUP MORE Name Button GUIDE OPTIONS Button Guide Options LIGHTBAR SETUP Button Lightbar Setup VIRTUAL ROAD SETUP Button GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual P n 1 1257 Page 100 Function The GUIDE OPTIONS button selects the Guide Options window to allow configuration of guidance settings such as guide overlap offset and lock search direction The LIGHTBAR SETUP button selects the Lightbar Setup window to allow configuration of lightbar limits and communication speed The VIRTUAL ROAD SETUP button selects the Virtual Road setup window to allow configuration of Virtual Road dimensions RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY GPS SETUP The GPS SETUP button selects Button j the GPS Setup window to allo
6. Guide TRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 110 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY e Link Setup Wizard Step 3 TRACTOR Physical Measurements 5 7 Enter the following measurements from the GPS antenna the centreline of the tractor and the axles 1 Link Long Track 2 GPS Long Track entre 3 00 m 1 00 m ine 3 GPS Cross Track 0 00 m ze Figure 7 21 The Link Setup Wizard Step 3 Overview The Link Setup Wizard Step 3 as shown in Figure 7 21 allows Link measurements to be entered See Section 3 for more information about setting up links Access Sala MAS MTRS TEY OR E 12241 Da LINK LONG The LINK LONG TRACK button opens the numerical TRACK keyboard to enter the value of the Link Long Track Button GPS LONG The GPS LONG TRACK button opens the numerical TRACK keyboard to enter the value of the GPS Long Track Button GPS CROSS The GPS CROSS TRACK button opens the numerical TRACK keyboard to enter the value of the GPS Cross Track Button BACK The BACK button will update the selected actions close Button the Window and return to Link Wizard Step 2 CANCEL The CANCEL button will ignore any changes or selected Button actions close the Wizard and return to the Link Setup Window NEXT Button The NEXT button will select Step 4 of the Link Wizard GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 111 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY e Link Setup Wizard Step 4 Step TRACTOR
7. GuideTRAX has evolved over many years and the release of GuideTRAX V3 software heralds a new era with the addition of field planning and data management modules to further enhance the guidance software GuideTRAX V3 is configured for three different user levels The system depending upon purchase is configured as either a HL HT or HR model Each model is described in a separate manual Accordingly this manual is specifically designed to assist users of the Saturn guidance systems in the operational use of Guide TRAX V3 HL software GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 4 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 1 1 This Manual This manual is designed for use with the Saturn HL model guidance system as manufactured by RINEX This manual will refer to buttons which appear on the screen The screen is touch sensitive which means that the system is operated by touching the buttons on the screen The user should touch the button on the screen with their finger to select the button This manual will adopt the following conventions when describing the selection of a button or a series of buttons in order to access a particular function or section of the program A button on the screen refers to icons or images that appear on the screen An example of a button is shown in Figure 1 1 FIELD Figure 1 1 The FIELD button FIELD Refers to the FIELD button as illustrated in Figure 1 1 When it is necessary to locate a parti
8. em Description Vehicle The Vehicle Icon represents the position of the rig in Icon relationship to the treated areas The Vehicle Icon will show all links that make up the current rig A guideline will be displayed when either Lock or Parallel guidance is activated The guideline is represented by a solid red line on the Map Screen that is used to guide the vehicle around the field the blue shaded area on the screen When the grid is on grid lines will be displayed on the Map screen The grid lines run in a north south east west direction GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 17 Rev A P n 1 1257 Treated When treatment is on the treated area is recorded This is Area then displayed on the Map Screen and is represented as R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 5 Virtual Road Window Virtual Road E ae A Figure 2 6 A typical Virtual Road Window Guideline Bonnet Lightbar Treatment Indicators arrows Overview The Virtual Road Window is designed to represent a road from the position of driver looking across the bonnet to the guideline tem een Virtual The Virtual Road is represented by the blue roadway in the Road window The Virtual Road does not represent the actual swath width of the boom but rather the central portion of the swath The guideline is represented by the red line in the centre of the blue Virtual Road Vehicle The green triangle in the Virtual Road window represent
9. BACK BACI The BACK button will update the Button selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu Guide TRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 107 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 3 3 1 Link Setup Link Setup Figure 7 18 Link Setup Window Overview The Link Setup Window as shown in Figure 7 18 allows the Vehicle and Implement Link details to be entered and edited as required Access CARY A AMAR A RD AN UP The UP button moves the selection bar up the list of Button available links Y DOWN The DOWN button moves the selection bar down the list Button of available links The NEW button will select the Link Wizard to allow entry of a new link EDIT Button The EDIT button will select the Link Wizard so the selected link maybe edited DELETE The DELETE button will select the warning message Button Window so that the selected link maybe deleted BACK The BACK button will update the selected actions close Button the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 108 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY e Link Setup Wizard Step 1 Link Setup Wizard Link Name TRACTOR 201701 ee 1200059 Pe 00 120 380 58 also fo us kf BED juju Jj SPACE CLR Ta Figure 7 19 The Link Setup Wizard Step 1 Overview The Link Setup Wizard Step 1 as shown in Figure 7 19 allows Link name to be entered and edited as required See Section 3 for mor
10. GPS Long Track 3 GPS Cross Track When all the measurements for this window have been entered touch 13 41 For each of the Screen Icon measurements shown on TRACTOR Screen Icon dor the scree N measu re A link icon will be drawn on the screen These measurements are only used corres po n d i n g d ista nces on for screen icons on the mapping screen the tractor or implement dniae and touch the corresponding button on the screen 2 Width 3 Front Length Type in the measurement using the on screen keyboard then touch oK GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 27 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 9 When all the measurements for this window have been entered touch 10 If another link needs to be created touch NEW and repeat steps 1 to 9 for as many links tractors or towed implements as necessary Hints and Tips When completed each link should appear in the list in the order in which the rig will be assembled as shown in the example in Figure 2 9 Note that each link has a number showing the order in which it was entered at the left Ifa link was entered in the wrong order then use the Edit and Delete buttons to correct the error Link Setup Figure 2 9 Link Setup List In Order Of Rig Assembly 11 Touch BACK and then touch the 41138 button 12 Touch the Name button and enter the EDIT RIG name of the rig usually ate something which will i represent the
11. days from delivery or for the balance of the original warranty period whichever is greater Purchaser s Exclusive Remedy The end purchaser s exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement at the option of RINEX of any defective Products or components thereof The end user shall notify RINEX or a RINEX authorised dealer immediately of any claimed defect Repairs shall be made through RINEX only Exclusions RINEX does not warrant damage occurring in transit or due to misuse abuse improper installation neglect alteration abnormal use lightning or other electrical discharge exposure to moisture or dampness excessive temperatures spill of liquids or fluids or acts of God Repair modification or service of RINEX products by any party other than an authorised RINEX dealer shall render this warranty null and void RINEX does not warrant any Product where the Product serial number or nameplate has been removed defaced or altered RINEX does not warrant claims asserted after the end of the warranty period RINEX does not warrant or guarantee the precision or accuracy of positions obtained when using Products The potential accuracy of Products as stated in RINEX literature and or Product specifications serves to provide only an estimate of achievable accuracy based on o Specifications provided by the US Department of Defense for GPS Positioning GPS OEM Receiver specifications of the appropriat
12. 1 1257 RINEX TECHNOLOGY e FLOW CONTROL Flow Controller Settings Flow Controller MANUAL WITH TOGGLE A ES Figure 7 26 The Flow Controller Settings window Overview The Flow Controller Settings window shown in Figure 7 26 allows the type of flow controller to be selected Access CARY AA RAROS tice el FLOW CONTROLLER FLOW The FLOW CONTROLLER button displays a list of CONTROLLER flow controllers compatible with Guide TRAX 3 The Button required flow controller can be selected from the available list of controllers Refer to Table 7 1 to see what information is reported by compatible flow controllers OK Button The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu CANCEL The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions Button close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 117 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY Table 7 1 GuideTRAX V3 Flow Controller Compatibility Chart Compatible Flow Controllers Send Master Receive Master Read Sections Read Boom Configurations poes e BA7000 CCE EA La EA RINEX Toggle Box A A E John Deere SprayStar available on CANbus ONLY Interface cables to suit each particular controller may be purchased from RINEX v Feature Available x Feature Un available GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 118 RevA P n 1 1257 RNEX TECHNOLOGY
13. 7 3 3 Remoto BUON unirnos doi 128 8 The ee 0 gel Raices 130 Cet OPENING TNE Launener re ee ee ee hear 133 8 2 Using the Launcher 202200240220eenennnnnnennunennnennnnenennnnenennennn emo nnn nennen 135 8 2 1 Launcher Main Men siensia Ea 136 022 SYSTEM TOOS asar a en een 138 8 23 ee een ee 140 BD 24 PO TOO IS ee ee ee 141 62 3 PINEA TOO ee en 143 9 APPENDIX ini 146 R NEX TECHNOLOGY GPS guidance systems allow agricultural machinery to be far more productive by providing accurate and real time information for vehicle navigation and placement of product Specifically the RINEX guidance system provides an easy to use interface through the colour touch screen for vehicle guidance The system may be used for any agricultural task which requires vehicle navigation particularly for applications or treatment of chemicals and or fertilisers and seeds Treated areas can be seen on the screen as the vehicle is working providing a continuous guidance display with additional information relating to the field and treatment The RINEX guidance system records information until it is manually cleared so operations can be interrupted if necessary and completed at a later date GuideTRAX V3 has been developed by RINEX primarily for vehicle guidance in agricultural applications In addition to this Guide TRAX V3 can be configured for control of automated steering systems and or automated boom section control
14. ADVANCED button displays the Advanced Utilities Button menu to allow system backup files to be created and restored screen drivers to be changed and log files to be exported BACK The BACK button will return to the Launcher Main Button Window GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 140 Rev A P n 1 1257 RYNEX TECHNOLOGY 8 2 4 GPS Tools Sl TERMINAL AGREMOTE TOOLKIT JD STARFIRE ITC JD STARFIRE BACK Figure 8 7 The GPS Tools Menu Overview GPS Tools allows selected GPS receiver utilities to be run WARNING The TOOLKIT button when connected to any receiver OTHER THAN Ag114 3000L G12 or GEM could cause the receiver to lose its settings TERMINAL The TERMINAL button starts a terminal program so that Button incoming serial data can be viewed AGREMOTE The AG REMOTE button starts the AG Remote program Button for configuring Trimble and OmniLite receivers TOOLKIT The TOOLKIT button will open the Toolkit program for Button used to configure and check the status of some GPS receivers JD The JD STARFIRE ITC button will start the Jonn Deere STARFIRE Starfire ITC Configuration utility suitable for configuring ITC Button only Starfire ITC receivers GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 141 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY MINI JD The JD STARFIRE button will start the John Deere STARFIRE Starfire Configuration utility suitable for configuring only Button Starfire 2 receiver
15. Lines Racetrack and Contour lines It is not the intention of Guide TRAX V3 to decide which method is Superior as each operator has their own preferences as to which method they use for a given field More importantly it should be noted that the operator could use any of these techniques or a combination for guidance in applying a treatment to a field GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 50 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 5 1 Creating a Guideline A basic principle of GPS guidance is to create a guideline for the system and operator to follow The guideline maybe straight or curved depending upon user requirements Once created the guideline is represented on the map screen as a red line In order to create a guideline there are two basic principles to consider Firstly for straight parallel lines it is necessary to define two points and the guideline is created between these points as shown in Figure 5 2 eoe oo Figure 5 2 Guideline with Points A and B Alternatively a guideline can be created to follow alongside an existing treated area which maybe curved or straight The guideline is created one swath width away from the existing treatment This is shown in Figure 5 3 Figure 5 3 Guideline along Curved Treatment GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 51 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 5 1 1 Parallel Guidance Treating a field using the parallel method is very simple As previously de
16. The Saturn H Interface Box The physical properties of the Saturn H series interface box are as follows 230 w x 65 h x 190 d 1200gm GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 152 RevA P n 1 1257 GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 153 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY APPENDIX 3 SYSTEM MESSAGES Probable Cause Try This Could not find lock Move and try again Points too close Move and try again Key line already defined Delete line Could not open port Please stop treatment before going to field menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual P n 1 1257 Vehicle is too far away from the previous track Lock method may be set to Left Only or Right Only Parallel Point B was set too close to Point A A parallel line has already been set system checks to make sure you want to delete the parallel line when you try to create a new one Another program or device is occupying the communications port Treatment was on when the field menu button was pressed When in the FIELD menu the GPS information is ignored so treatment cannot be recorded while in the field menu Page 154 Move within 1 swath widths of the track from which you want to follow Check lock direction setting from Guide Options Section 7 3 4 Move the vehicle and set Parallel Point B again Press Ok if you wish to delete the current parallel line and create a new one Press cancel if y
17. Window from which a function for the Button may be selected If no Button box is attached the setting will have no effect BUTTON 2 selects the Remote Buttons Window from which a function for the Button may be selected If no Button box is attached the setting will have no effect BUTTON 3 selects the Remote Buttons Window from which a function for the Button may be selected If no Button box is attached the setting will have no effect BUTTON 4 selects the Remote Buttons Window from which a function for the Button may be selected If no Button box is attached the setting will have no effect GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 128 P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY FOOT The FOOT SWITCH button selects the Remote Buttons SWITCH Window from which a function for the Foot Switch may Button be selected If no Foot Switch is attached the setting will have no effect EXIT SETUP The EXIT SETUP button will update the selected actions Button close the Window and return to the Main menu BACK The BACK button will update the selected actions close Button the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 129 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY The Launcher is a utility that is pre installed onto the Saturn H systems It is a maintenance program that is used to perform various functions such as resetting the system upgrading software and accessing advanced tools In normal o
18. approaches the top of the screen Deviations along the road are also easily interpreted as the Virtual Road has no obstructions to block the view along the roadway GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 57 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY An important aspect to consider is the width of the roadway in the Virtual Road This does not represent the actual swath width of the treated area but rather a fat guideline The actual guideline in the centre of the roadway is the true position where the vehicle should be driven The Virtual Road has a vehicle bonnet in the lower portion of the Window with an elongated line extending from the centre of the bonnet as shown in Figure 5 9 This represents the centreline of the vehicle projected forward along the Virtual Road The tip of the triangular bonnet represents the centre of the vehicle Figure 5 9 The Virtual Road In essence the red guideline and the green centreline of the vehicle should coincide for perfect guidance The width and depth of the Virtual Road may be customised for individual user preferences if necessary see Section 6 3 3 for further details 5 2 2 Lightbar The lightbar information is configured to display how far off line the vehicle is from the guideline The accuracy required for the lightbar information will be dependant upon two factors firstly the input GPS information and secondly the required treatment The information that is displayed below the
19. certain that all current settings are good and are not causing any problems amp Restoring settings to a different version of software from which they were backed up is not recommended as unexpected problems may occur GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 145 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY APPENDIX 1 Terminology re een AutoSPRAY AutoSPRAY is an optional extra in the RINEX guidance product range that allows the Saturn HT and HR systems to control the spraying state of the boom as the vehicle drives over a treated non treated area AutoSTEER AutoSTEER is an optional extra in the RINEX guidance product range that allows the Saturn HT and HR systems to steer automatically along a straight line using parallel guidance providing optimal accuracy Boom Settings Boom details such as the number of boom sections and the width of each section A symbol representing a function shown on the touch screen which allows the input of data or performs a function when tapped Current Field The current selected field in memory chosen from the Memory window The current field is where all of the treatment data will be stored when treatment is commenced Differential Global Positioning System Provides more accurate positioning information where corrections are applied to the basic GPS position External Button Box An optional device that is connected to the USB port on the Interface Box This device consists of fou
20. each link is created in the correct order E g if the full rig will consist of a tractor towing a tank followed by a boom then the first link to be set up must be the tractor the second link must be the tank and the third link must be the boom Access QANG MAA MN The default Link Setup list screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 2 8 Link Setup NN Figure 2 8 Default Link Setup Screen 1 Select 1 LINK in the list and press 3 141 Type in the new link name usually the tractor or implement model using the on screen keyboard and touch 113 41 GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 26 RevA P n 1 1257 2 3 Hints and Tips 4 9 6 1 8 R NEX TECHNOLOGY Select whether this link is a Tractor Articulated Tractor j The wizard creates a link for either a tractor or towed implement or Implement by touching Select the link to setup the Liit Yeg ge 1 button ES Tmp TRACTOR TRACTOR Link Type Touch 113 4 y The vehicle or machine which has the GPS receiver antenna installed on it must always be set as the TRACTOR or ARTICULATED For each of the Physical Measurements shown on the screen measure corresponding distances on the tractor or implement and touch the corresponding Step button on the screen TRACTOR Physical Measurements 3 or4 Type in the measurement jpa using the on screen a 1 Link Long Track keyboard then touch OK l t 2
21. function ze of the rig e g BOOM SETTINGS Sprayer then touch TANK SETTINGS OK FLOW CONTROL STEER CONTROL GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 28 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 9 2 Setting Up The Boom 1 Touch the ele EDIT RIG 9 81 Ces button ans FT LINK SETTINGS BOOM SETTINGS TANK SETTINGS FLOW CONTROL STEER CONTROL 2 Touch the No Sections button 3 Use the A and buttons to select the total number of sections that will be used on the boom then touch oK 4 Touch the Section button to select each section 5 Touch the section width button to set the width of each section Boom Settings No Sections 6 Use the on screen keyboard to type in the width of the selected section and touch oK 7 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all section widths have been set The total swath width is displayed at the top of the screen Hints and Tips amp If you do not have a Multi Section Boom Interface see Section 6 8 or any spray controller listed in the Flow Controller list then you may find it more convenient to set the number of sections to 1 and treat the whole boom as just one large section 8 Touch OK when boom settings are complete GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 29 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 9 3 Setting Up Master and Section Switches 1 Touch the FLOW CONTROL FEAT as button Name MY_RIG LINK SETTINGS BOO
22. good GPS signal to return If you wish for the selected field to be loaded in to the current field press ok Else if you wish to load the selected field into a different field press cancel open the correct field and then select the field for loading again RevA GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 156 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY APPENDIX 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Cause TryThis System does not draw a track behind the vehicle Guide line is drawn in wrong place Calculated total area is Incorrect Calculated treated area Is Incorrect Toggle switch or boom controller will not turn spraying on off Error while writing to disk Error reading file GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual P n 1 1257 Treatment is not switched to the ON state An offset or overlap value has been incorrectly entered Did not return to Original start point after one complete lap Swath width is set incorrectly Incorrect controller is selected There has been an error while writing to a file or saving a file There has been an error in the file you are attempting to use Page 157 Check in Vehicle Setup suite Section 6 5 to ensure the correct method of switching toggle touch or external is selected Ensure overlap and offset values are correctly entered in SETUPIMORE CUPO NE Section 5 3 Area will not be calculated unless field is restarted and perimet
23. implement swath width This displays the current vehicle speed Overlap Covered Area 0 0 HA Overlap 0 0 HA 0 0 This displays the area covered and percentage of overlapped area in the current field The covered area overlap area approximately equals the treated area GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 20 RevA P n 1 1257 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY mL ete This displays how many guidelines the vehicle is from the original guideline and also whether the current guideline is to the left or right of the original guideline or AB points Controller Info Manual 0 000L HA This displays information from a Third Party Controller if connected If using touch or a RINEX toggle switch then it displays Manual GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 21 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 1 GPS Status Indicator Overview The GPS Status Indicator displays the current status of the GPS or alarms The indicator also selects the GPS Info window for additional GPS information The states of the GPS Status Indicator are listed in the table below Icon Description The satellite symbol scrolling through the icon indicates good GPS The D alarm indicates good GPS however the GPS is not corrected in any way GPS only The G alarm indicates poor GPS which is differentially corrected The D G alarm indicates no GPS A totally blank GPS Status indicates that no data is being received at the GPS
24. port The View Mode indicates that GPS data is not used The system will be in View Mode when the Field Menu is accessed GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 22 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 7 1 GPS Status Window GPS Status Speed 0 0 kmihr Dir 0 Altitude 0 0 m Sats 0 PDOP 0 Status No Data Trip Distance 0 00 km e Diff Figure 2 7 The GPS Info Window Overview The GPS STATUS window displays information related to the GPS It displays information computed from the GPS The GPS information displayed is detailed as e Speed The current vehicle speed e Dir The current vehicle direction displayed as an azimuth angle relative to North e PDOP The PDOP Position Dilution of Precision is a measure of the positioning quality The PDOP value should be less than 4 for accurate positioning e Altitude The altitude of the vehicle above sea level e Sats The number of GPS satellites observed e Status Displays the current GPS status also indicated by the GPS Status Icon Trip The trip distance is an odometer as recorded by GPS Distance The Reset button resets the trip distance back to 0 00Km GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 23 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY The e Dif button optional purchase turns differential mode off and swaps the MiniMAX receiver from marine beacon to e Dif mode and calibrates it OK The OK button closes the GPS Status
25. the treated area on the map screen will always show exactly which areas have been treated and the areas that haven t In order to use parallel line guidance press the 4e 1149 button on the Guide Menu A dot will appear on the screen representing point A The button will now turn into the button Once pressed it will create the second dot on the screen GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 52 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY The eli 48 3 button will now revert back to the adel ihi HE button Press the button to draw the projected parallel line and activate parallel guidance The Parallel guidance can be deleted deactivated on this line by touching the button or press del HE to redefine a new line The system will prompt whether to create a new point or cancel AR 25 0kmr 0 km hr Figure 5 5 Parallel guidance 5 1 2 Racetrack Lock Guidance The racetrack guidance method is called lock guidance because instead of using a pre defined line the system locks on to a previous swath when calculating the guideline for the next run This method of guidance is also very simple The operator merely has to drive around the perimeter of the field as usual Typically the outside perimeter would be governed by a fence line that dictates the shape of the field this may be rectangular or some irregular shape This is not important to Guide TRAX V3 as the next swath line will be adjacent to the last s
26. to Button enter the value of the depth of the Virtual Road ROAD The ROAD WIDTH button opens the numerical WIDTH keyboard to enter the value of the road width of the Button Virtual Road GRID SIZE The GRID SIZE button opens the numerical keyboard Button to enter the value of the grid size displayed in the Virtual Road window RESET TO Touching the RESET TO DEFAULT button returns all DEFAULT Virtual Road settings to factory defaults Button EXIT SETUP The EXIT SETUP button will update the selected Button actions close the Window and return to the Main menu BACK The BACK button will update the selected actions Button close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 125 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 3 7 GPS Setup EXIT SETUP GPS Setup Figure 7 30 The GPS Setup Window Overview The GPS Setup window see Figure 7 30 allows selection of GPS accuracy level interface connection type and Baud rate communication speed See Section 6 1 for more information about GPS configurations Access EAN MORE GPS SETUP REQUIRED The REQUIRED GPS LEVEL button allows selection of GPS LEVEL the level of accuracy required Button DIFF differentially corrected GPS data DIFF is the recommended level GPS uncorrected GPS data Less accurate than DIFF CONNECTION The CONNECTION TYPE button toggles between TYPE Button Serial and CANbus depending on which ty
27. window GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 24 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 8 Registering the System The Saturn H guidance system is configured for specific user requirements via a password Hence prior to use the system must be configured with the correct code to register the options on the system The system has been supplied from RINEX with a password in accordance with the options ordered at time of purchase The six character code must be entered in the REGISTER window Access EIN UY ALEA RADA AGN The password will be supplied with the following information e Serial number of the Saturn H interface controller unit e Compact Flash Identification Number CFID If the supplied information does not match the CFID contact RINEX or their Authorised dealer as the password will not function GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 25 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 9 Setting Up The First Time The following list of settings must be set for correct guidance and mapping prior to using Guide TRAX V3 These parameters must be set each time the system is moved between vehicles Failure to set these parameters correctly may provide incorrect guidance and mapping information 2 9 1 Setting Up Vehicles Prior to using the Saturn H system for the first time it is necessary to setup information pertaining to the vehicle and peripherals including the boom and its sections It is important that
28. 1 GUIDE The GUIDE OFFSET button selects a keyboard to OFFSET enter a value for guide offset The guide offset value Button shifts the parallel guidelines AB points for the whole farm See Section 5 3 2 GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 120 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY LOCK The LOCK DIRECTION button selects the search DIRECTION pattern for Lock guidance based on the previous Button treatment swath A previous treatment swath must be within one swath width of the vehicle for a guideline to be generated Right First searches for a previous treatment swath on the Right first If no previous treatment swath is found it searches on the left Left First searches for a previous treatment swath on the Left first If no previous treatment swath is found it searches on the right Right Only searches only to the right for a previous treatment swath Left Only searches only to the left for a previous treatment swath CONTOUR The CONTOUR TYPE button is not operational in the TYPE Button HL Model EXIT SETUP The EXIT SETUP button will update the selected Button actions close the Window and return to the Main menu BACK The BACK button will update the selected actions Button close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 121 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 3 5 Lightbar Setup Lightbar Setup m Baud Rate 19200 gt lt
29. 1730 B button will change all settings back to those shown in Figure 6 5 Touch u 8131 1 3 to return to the Main Screen or BACK to return to the Setup menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 71 RevA P n 1 1257 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 6 4 The Screen Access SETUPIDISPLAY SETUP 6 4 1 Night Mode Night Mode is designed to assist night time driving When turned ON Night Mode turns the background from white to black Text which was black is then displayed white and Guide Points A amp B are displayed grey Night Mode can be turned ON or OFF at any time 6 4 2 Grid By default the grid is OFF and the Grid Spacing is set to 100 metres The grid is a light grey pattern on the background of the Map Screen When turned ON it enables the driver to quickly assess a distance or area in a particular place on the screen For example the area encompassed by a grid square measuring 100m x 100m 1 Ha Touch the GRID SIZE button to change the Grid spacing figure 6 4 3 Measurement Units The units which are displayed on the screen throughout GuideTRAX V3 can be set to either Metric or Imperial and can be changed from one to the other and back again at any time By default the Measure Units are set to Metric 6 4 4 Position Units The vehicle position can be displayed in the Status Bar in either Cartesian coordinates E N Easting amp Northing or geographical Latitude amp Longitude By default the position uni
30. AULT button returns all DEFAULT Lightbar settings to factory defaults Button EXIT SETUP The EXIT SETUP button will update the selected Button actions close the Window and return to the Main menu BACK The BACK button will update the selected actions Button close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 123 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 3 6 Virtual Road Setup Virtual Road Virtual Road is ON Front Width A 10 0 Back Width B 60 0 Depth C 100 0 Road Width D 50 Grid Size E 10 Figure 7 29 The Virtual Road Window Overview The Virtual Road window see Figure 7 29 allows editing of virtual road dimensions See Section 6 3 3 for more information about customising the Virtual Road Access Ja eit MAMI DTT VIRTUAL The VIRTUAL ROAD button turns the Virtual Road ROAD window ON or OFF When ON the Virtual Road Button window appears to the left of the Map screen When OFF the Virtual Road window disappears from the Main screen enlarging the Map screen The FRONT WIDTH button opens the numerical keyboard to enter the value of the front width of the Virtual Road BACK The BACK WIDTH button opens the numerical WIDTH keyboard to enter the value of the back width of the Button Virtual Road GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 124 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY DEPTH The DEPTH button opens the numerical keyboard
31. BI as the individual sections are switched ON and OFF This enables optimal coverage of a field minimising the overlap The MSBI is connected to the controller port on the Saturn H interface unit and to the spray controller It detects the status of each boom section ON or OFF and passes this information to GuideTRAX where it Is recorded and mapped on the screen The red section indicators under the Virtual Road window reflect the information about each boom section ON or OFF as it is received from the MSBI 6 8 1 Installation Follow the instructions supplied with the Multi Section Boom Interface and connect the interface cable between the MSBI and the controller port on the Saturn H interface unit 6 8 2 Enabling the MSBI 1 Touch TAR US AMAR AIR g8 2 Touch e ete pp 0 B 3 In the Flow Controller Settings window touch the ml mel Move e 8B button GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 80 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY Figure 6 10 Flow Controller List Window 4 Select MSBI from the Flow Controller list as shown in Figure 6 10 If the MSBI is connected to bidirectional valves e g Hardi Valves then select Hardi MSBI 5 Touch OK 6 Touch ele UR eE 7 Check that the boom settings are correct and make any required changes 8 Touch Ti ME Switch Setup Master Switch Section Switches External Figure 6 11 Switch Setup Window 9 Select External for both Master Swit
32. EX Toggle switch is connected to the saturn H interface controller and the switch can be turned ON or OFF Additionally the RINEX Toggle can be wired to peripheral devices which supply a 12vDC switch when the treatment is ON eg a spray rate controller solenoid see Section 6 5 1 for further details e EXTERNAL The Saturn H system is compatible with a number of peripheral controllers which communicate with the interface controller via a computer protocol To confirm controller compatibility check Table 7 1 in section 7 3 3 2 To start and stop recording use the method that has been setup in section 2 9 3 Setting Up Master and Section Switches GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 33 RevA P n 1 1257 Vehicles amp B R NEX TECHNOLOGY Guide TRAX V3 software incorporates advanced vehicle modelling software to ensure that the recorded treatment areas are truly correct It is particularly relevant as further advances in GPS accuracy become available and automatic control of treatment application is adopted Guide TRAX V3 can accurately model a spray boom or any implement which is towed by a tractor In order to perform these calculations it is imperative that the measurements of the vehicle and GPS antenna are accurately recorded Guide TRAX V3 is designed to allow numerous plant and equipment used on the farm to be entered into the database for selection of a rig that may be used for seeding spraying or any operation wh
33. F MODE When ON Night Mode turns the background from white Button to black Text is then displayed in white and Guide Points A amp B are displayed in grey GRID Button The GRID button turns the grid ON or OFF on the Map screen GRID SIZE The GRID SIZE button selects a keyboard to enter a Button value for the grid spacing MEASURE The MEASURE UNITS button allows units of UNITS measurement which are displayed on the screen to be Button set to either Metric or Imperial GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 104 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY POSITION The POSITION UNITS button sets how the position UNITS units will be displayed in the Status Bar Units can be in Button either Cartesian coordinates E N Easting amp Northing or geographical Latitude amp Longitude STATUS The STATUS BAR button selects the Status Bar BAR Window for selection of information to be displayed DETAILS Button EXIT SETUP The EXIT SETUP button will update the selected Button actions close the Window and return to the Main menu BACK The BACK button will update the selected actions close Button the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 105 Rev A P n 1 1257 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 7 3 2 1 Status Bar Setup STATUS BAR SETUP Position ON Guide Status Area ON Controller Info Area to go ON PRAY Info Field Vehicle ON AutoSTEER Info J Speed ON Tank Volume
34. GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Software Version 3 2 Part Number 1 1257 Revision Issue Date March 2007 Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of RINEX Technology Disclaimer No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication RINEX assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice Use of this system is strictly limited to providing steering assistance to the operator who must remain in control of the vehicle at all times RINEX including its officers servants and agents does not make any representation to any party and will not accept any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any loss or damage of whatever nature suffered by any such person or corporation choosing or seeking to use this system or any part thereof By use of this system you agree that RINEX is not liable or responsible for any damage whatsoever to the vehicle any property personal injuries or death that may result from the use or abus
35. IG Name MY_RIG Zi INK SETTINGS FLOW CONTROL STEER CONTR OL S BR Figure 7 23 EDIT RIG Window Overview The EDIT RIG Window as shown in Figure 7 23 allows the individual parameters of the rig to be configured Access CARY AA RARO AC el NAME The NAME button selects the alphanumeric keyboard to Button enter the name of the rig BOOM The BOOM SETTINGS Button selects the Boom SETTINGS Settings Window to enter the number of sections and Button their respective widths that make up the boom associated with the rig FLOW The FLOW CONTROL button selects the Flow Control CONTROL Settings button to select the flow controller that is used Button on the rig OK Button The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu CANCEL The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions Button close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 114 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY e BOOM SETTINGS BOOM SETTINGS No Sections x Section 1 5 00 m S Figure 7 24 The Boom Settings window Overview The Boom Settings window shown in Figure 7 24 allows the number of boom sections and the width of each boom section to be changed BOOM SETTINGS NO The NO SECTIONS button displays the Number of SECTIONS Boom Sections window from which the number of boom Button sections is changed SECTION The SECTIO
36. M SETTINGS TANK SETTINGS FLOW CONTROL STEER CONTROL 2 Touch the Flow Controlle Flow Controller Settings button Flow Controller 3 Using the buttons to select the rate controller or method which will be used for turning treatment recording on and off 4 Touch 9 Touch OK OK Hints and Tips If using the Rinex toggle switch to turn recording on off select MANUAL WITH TOGGLE Only select a flow controller if the Saturn H system is physically connected to the controller with a serial cable GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 30 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 Touch the aie ged 733 1 button Switch Setup Master Switch Toggle recording on off Touch if ee touching the screen or i i mm Toggle if using the Rinex toggle switch See Section 6 5 for more information 8 If the Saturn H system is connected to an external controller and section sensing is supported then set the Section Switches to External if the intention is to touch the screen to turn the section recording on and off then set the Section Switches to Touch 9 Touch gt Eu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 31 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 10 Connecting the GPS While GuideTRAX V3 is starting the attached GPS receiver may need some time before becoming fully operational If the system is new it is most likely that the GPS has not been powered up sinc
37. N button toggle between each boom Button section displaying the width of the section on the adjacent button SECTION The SECTION WIDTH button displays the numeric WIDTH keyboard window The width of the currently selected Button section can be changed OK Button The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu CANCEL The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions Button close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 115 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY e Number of Boom Sections NUMBER OF BOOM SECTIONS No of Sections 4 Warning Previous Information will be lost EA IE Figure 7 25 The Number of Boom Sections window Overview The Number Of Boom Sections Window as shown in Figure 7 25 allows the number of sections in the boom to be configured Access CARY AA ARMAR ACT g8 BOOM SETTINGSINO SECTIONS A UP The UP button increases the number of boom sections Button by one until a maximum of 32 sections is reached Y DOWN The DOWN button decreases the number of boom Button sections by one until a minimum of one section is reached OK Button The OK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu CANCEL The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 116 RevA P n
38. NEX TECHNOLOGY 5 1 3 Contour Lines Method A contour line is a set of parallel lines that are not straight however the adjacent lines are parallel to each other The contour lines method is the same in operation as the racetrack method for spraying a field The guidance LOCK button is used to lock on to an adjacent line which is the contour line to be followed The operator merely has to drive the first contour line in a field as usual Typically this will be alongside a contour bank that dictates the pattern or shape of the contour line to be followed Similar to before Guide TRAX V3 computes the next guideline to be adjacent to the last swath by the distance of one swath width minus any guide overlap distance see Section 5 3 1 Once again this is not important as GuideTRAX V3 automatically calculates this for the operator A typical contour spray pattern is shown in Figure 5 8 E 5 E Figure 5 8 Typical Spray Pattern using Contour Lines As the first contour swath line is completed the vehicle turns around to commence the next swath line using the Map screen for guidance Once the vehicle comes alongside the previous swath line first contour line the operator engages the guidance lock by pressing the LOCK button in the Guide Menu and then follows the indicators on the light bar to stay on line A guideline is displayed on the Map screen indicating the lock line that needs to be followed At the end of the contour
39. R BAR to the left or right will increase or decrease the Offset value as the bar is moved left or right The ACCEPT button must be pressed for the new offset value to take effect Buttons The and buttons will step the offset value up or down by 0 01m each time they are pressed AUTO When pressed the AUTO NUDGE button will cause the NUDGE offset value to be automatically calculated based on Button how far the vehicle ts offline The ACCEPT button must be pressed for the new offset value to take effect GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 95 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY RESET The RESET button will set the Offset value back to 0 Button ACCEPT The ACCEPT button will close the Window return to the Button previous Menu and cause the parallel line to be adjusted left or right by the offset value BACK The BACK button will return you to the previous screen Button but will not move the guideline GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 96 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 1 Lightbar Intensity LIGHTBAR INTENSITY DULL BRIGHT Figure 7 10 The Lightbar Intensity window Overview The LIGHTBAR INTENSITY Window see Figure 7 10 controls the brightness of the optional lightbar DULL The squares between DULL and BRIGHT are buttons BRIGHT which control the brightness intensity of the optional Buttons lightbar OK Button The OK button will update the selected acti
40. Screen Icon 40f4 A link icon will be drawn on the screen These measurements are only used for screen icons on the mapping screen 1 Rear Length 2 Width 3 Front Length Figure 7 22 The Link Setup Wizard Step 4 Overview The Link Setup Wizard Step 4 as shown in Figure 7 22 allows measurements to be entered for how the link is displayed on the screen These measurements do not affect treatment recording or any other operation See Section 3 for more information about setting up links Access CARY AA AMAR A RD TEY OR Ed 1274 Olas 127 REAR The REAR LENGTH button opens the numerical LENGTH keyboard to enter the value of the Rear Length Button WIDTH The WIDTH BUTTON opens the numerical keyboard to Button enter the value of the Width FRONT The FRONT LENGTH button opens the numerical LENGTH keyboard to enter the value of the Front Length Button BACK The BACK button will update the selected actions close Button the Window and return to Link Wizard Step 3 GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 112 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY CANCEL The CANCEL button will ignore any changes or selected Button actions close the Wizard and return to the Link Setup Window DONE The DONE button will update the selected actions close Button the Window and return to the Link Setup Window GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 113 Rev A P n 1 1257 RINEX TECHNOLOGY 7 3 3 2 Rig Setup EDIT R
41. Touch 3413 aa 8 to return to the Main Screen GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 75 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 5 2 Using Touch Instead Of a Switch Treatment recording can also be started and stopped by touching the Vehicle Icon on the Map screen or by touching the green bonnet triangle in the Virtual Road Window In this case the Master Switch will need to be set to kel le 6 5 3 Connecting Directly to a Third Party Controller Treatment recording can also be started and stopped with compatible controllers that connect directly to the Saturn H system It will be necessary to ensure that the correct data interface cable is used 1 Follow the instructions in the Saturn H Guidance System Installation Manual for connecting to a Third party controller to the Controller port on the Saturn H interface unit 2 Touch Jg A AMAR AER 3 In the Edit Rig window touch g Be ete pi To E 4 Touch the g Me ete pa te 3 button 5 Select the desired Third Party Controller from the Flow Controller list 6 Touch Mete tay fer fore 7 Touch EXD Rey STE 8 Set Master Switch to 34824 and Section Switches to EXTERNAL 9 Touch 3415 aa 8 4 to return to the Main Screen GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 76 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 6 The RINEX Button Box Optional Extra The RINEX Button Box connects to one of the two USB ports on the Saturn H interface unit and has four b
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43. UP button is displayed The BACK button returns the system to the Main Menu Page 88 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 2 2 Field RINEX Technology Figure 7 4 The Field Menu Overview The FIELD Menu as illustrated in Figure 7 4 allows fields to be started stopped saved and to view information pertaining to fields MEMORY alas The MEMORY button selects the Virtual Memory Button X to change the current memory slot RESTART H S The RESTART button clears information stored Button in the current field ZOOM AEA The ZOOM ALL button displays all of the current ALL field on the Map Screen In this view touching Button on the Map screen will zoom in on that area The BACK button returns the system to the Main Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 89 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 2 2 1 Field Memory Overview Access BACK Button Field Memory ILI BEE MINA Figure 7 5 The FIELD MEMORY Window The Field Memory Window as shown in Figure 7 5 allows selection of a memory slot to be used as the current field Memory slots which contain treatment data will display a miniature image of the treatment data recorded in the field FIELDIMEMORY The memory slots are represented as squares not buttons and are labelled M1 to M9 respectively The current selected memory slot will be indicated with a red border as illustrated in Figure 7 5 When a new field is se
44. User Manual Page 9 RevA P n 1 1257 Getting S R NEX TECHNOLOGY Guide TRAX V3 operates on colour touch screen Hence to access any function on the system it is a simple case of touching or tapping the screen on the appropriate button The RINEX screen is a 22cm diagonal measurement or an optional 2 cm which should be securely attached to the vehicle in accordance with the installation manual This section describes the correct way in which to power the system ON and OFF and the various parts of the screen that both displays and allows the user to enter information into the system Understanding the terminology of the various parts of the screen is important as the manual refers to these parts when describing the functions of the guidance system This section also details how to correctly configure the Saturn H system prior to use for the first time It is recommended that all users including users of earlier RINEX systems read this section to familiarise themselves with the operation of Guide TRAX V3 First time users of RINEX guidance systems are encouraged to read the entire manual to ensure that they are aware of the many features provided on the Saturn H system with GuideTRAX V3 software GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 12 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 1 Starting the System Prior to starting with this manual the guidance system should be completely installed into the vehicle in acco
45. Virtual Road Window may also be displayed on the optional external lightbar The external lightbar provides the driver with guidance information from a physical device that GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 58 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY is mounted in the driver s line of vision Offsets are easily seen without having to look away from the driving task at hand The lightbar provides a left right indicator showing which way the operator must steer to get on to the current guideline The operator manoeuvres the vehicle to either the left or right as indicated by the lightbar until the vehicle is on line A typical light bar display is shown in Figure 5 10 Figure 5 10 The lightbar display showing the vehicle is on line If the vehicle veers off line the lightbar will display arrows indicating the direction left or right needed to steer to the current guideline The number of arrows shows how far off track the vehicle is determined by preset distances See section 6 3 4 for details on how to define the lightbar offsets If the vehicle travels further away than these distances the display will show how many metres feet the vehicle is away from the guideline Figure 5 11 The lightbar display showing the vehicle is between 2 3m to the left of the guideline Note Distance depends on lightbar settings Figure 5 12 The lightbar display showing the vehicle is 5m off line GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 59 Re
46. ated and restored screen drivers to be changed and error log files to be exported em tn CREATE The CREATE BACKUP button creates a backup of BACKUP Guide TRAX settings e g vehicle settings If there is Button already a backup then a warning message will be displayed for 12 seconds then the button will have to be pressed again to overwrite the old backup RESTORE The RESTORE BACKUP button restores the backup BACKUP created by Create Backup A warning message will be Button displayed for 12 seconds and then the button will have to be pressed again to restore the backup and overwrite the current settings LOAD RNX The LOAD RNX button changes the screen drivers to the SCREEN RINEX touch screen A warning message is displayed Button for 12 seconds and then the button will have to be pressed again for the screen drivers to be changed to the RINEX Screen GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 144 RevA P n 1 1257 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY em tn LOAD The LOAD DATALUX button changes the screen drivers DATALUX to the Datalux touch screen A warning message is Button displayed for 12 seconds and then the button will have to be pressed again for the screen drivers to be changed to the Datalux Screen EXPORT The EXPORT LOG FILES button exports any system log LOG FILES files to the USB drive Button The BACK button will return to the Utilities Menu Hints and Tips amp Only ever backup settings if it is
47. ch and Section Switches 10 Touch 3 443 310 to return to the Main Screen The current field must be restarted before the new settings will take effect GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 81 RevA P n 1 1257 The Menu R NEX TECHNOLOGY GuideTRAX V3 software is operated and configured by a menu system The menu comprises of a choice of buttons which will have an action upon GuideTRAX V3 s previously described the button is accessed by touching or tapping the appropriate part of the screen The GuideTRAX V3 menu typically comprises up to five buttons aligned along the right hand side of the screen Touching any one of these buttons will either activate the function associated with the button or lead to a sub menu A sub menu is similar to the main menu whereby touching the button may either activate a function or lead to a further sub menu This manual refers to the Main menu as that which is shown when the system is first started A useful rule of thumb is that if the menu does not show a BACK button then the system Is at the Main menu This section describes the function of each button and options which can be set in each menu and sub menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 84 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 1 Menu Layout One of the integral philosophies of the Guide TRAX V3 menu is that regardless of the software version the HL HT or HR the menu system should be essentially th
48. cular part of the V3 program by touching a number of buttons this will be referred to as Access and show the necessary buttons to touch in order to access the function starting from the Main Menu Access EIN UY ALEA OIDO Gn GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 5 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 1 2 The Saturn Series RINEX manufacture a variety of guidance and control systems including the Saturn series of guidance systems The series has evolved over the years as development in computer technology has also evolved GuideTRAX V3 software was designed specifically to operate on the Saturn H series which incorporates an intelligent power supply with an embedded Windows operating system Specifications for the Saturn H series are provided in Appendix 2 The Saturn H series guidance systems automatically control the power position according to the vehicle ignition status which means that the guidance system is operational when the vehicle is running and inactive OFF when the vehicle is shutdown GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 6 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 13 GuideTRAX V3 Guide TRAX V3 is designed to provide one easy to use interface which can accommodate different user requirements as necessary RINEX recognizes that many users want their systems to grow with their requirements which is exactly how GuideTRAX V3 is designed to operate Guide TRAX V3 is a modular system that has 3 main l
49. d return to the Main menu BACK The BACK button will update the selected actions close Button the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 102 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 3 1 1 Register Register GuideTRAX To register call RINEX TECHNOLOGY on 08 9474 4771 CFID 9610020000 Password Figure 7 14 Register Guide TRAX Window Overview The Register Guide TRAX Window see Figure 7 14 allows entry of a Password registration code SETUPJABOUT GUIDETRAX REGISTER Access PASSWORD The PASSWORD button selects the keyboard to allow Button the password registration code to be entered The password must be obtained from RINEX EXIT SETUP The EXIT SETUP button will update the selected Button actions close the Window and return to the Main menu BACK The BACK button will update the selected actions close Button the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 103 Rev A P n 1 1257 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 7 3 2 Display Setup Display Setup Night Mode is OFF Measure Units Metric Gridis OFF Position Units EIN Grid Size 100 0 m Status Bar Details Figure 7 15 Display Setup Window Overview The Display Setup Window see Figure 7 15 allows the display screen to be configured and Status Bar messages to be selected Access SETUPIDISPLAY SETUP NIGHT The NIGHT MODE button turns Nightmode ON or OF
50. e information about setting up links Access A MAS MTS TEY OR Ej BACK The BACK button is not available in the Link Wizard Button Step 1 CANCEL The CANCEL button will ignore any changes or selected Button actions close the Wizard and return to the Link Setup window NEXT Button The NEXT button will select Step 2 of the Link Wizard GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 109 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY e Link Setup Wizard Step 2 TRACTOR Link Type The wizard creates a link for either a tractor or towed implement Select the link to setup 1 Link Type Selection TRACTOR Ta Figure 7 20 The Link Setup Wizard Step 2 Overview The Link Setup Wizard Step 2 as shown in Figure 7 20 allows Link type to be selected See Section 3 for more information about setting up links Access AT MASSA NT TSY OR Edu an LINK TYPE The LINK TYPE SELECTION button allows selection of SELECTION a TRACTOR ARTICULATED or IMPLEMENT link type Button Note In EDIT mode this setting cannot be changed If the Link Type needs to be changed then the link must be deleted and a new link created BACK The BACK button will update the selected actions close Button the Window and return to Link Wizard Step 1 CANCEL The CANCEL button will ignore any changes or selected Button actions close the Wizard and return to the Link Setup Window NEXT Button The NEXT button will select Step 3 of the Link Wizard
51. e initial factory testing Hence the GPS Status indicator may show a warning or an alarm message while the GPS receiver gathers new information about the visible satellites While this process is occurring the GPS Status Indicator located in the lower right hand corner of the main screen and illustrated in Figure 2 10 may show an alarm status See Section 2 7 1 for more details When the GPS Status Icon changes to the scrolling satellite the receiver is ready for normal operation Figure 2 10 The GPS Status Indicator with Satellite Icon GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 32 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 11 Recording a Treatment GuideTRAX V3 is designed to record information when the vehicle is operational such as when a boom spray Is actually spraying chemical or a spinner spreader is spreading fertiliser This manual refers to this operation as a treatment however it is sometimes also referred to as a coverage area in other publications In order to record when a treatment is being applied or when the vehicle is in transit it is necessary to switch between the recording and transiting mode The Saturn H system can be configured to start and stop recording via three different methods e SCREEN The screen can be used as the switch by touching either the bonnet on the Virtual Road Window or the Vehicle Icon on the Map Screen Touching either of these points will then reverse the action e TOGGLE The RIN
52. e manufacturer if applicable and DGPS service provider performance specifications RINEX reserves the right to modify Products without any obligation to notify supply or install any improvements or alterations to existing Products No Other Warranties The foregoing warranty is exclusive of all warranties whether written oral implied or arising by statute course of dealing or trade usage in connection with the design sale installation service or use of any products or any components thereof including but not limited to any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Limitation of Liability The extent of RINEX S liability for damages of any nature to the end purchaser or any other person or entity whether in contract or tort and whether to persons or property shall in no case exceed in the aggregate the cost of correcting the defect in the Product or at RINEX S option the cost of replacing the defective item In no event will RINEX be liable for any loss of production loss of profits loss of use for any special indirect incidental consequential or contingent damages even if RINEX has been advised of the possibility of such damages RINEX LIMITED WARRANTY R NEX TECHNOLOGY Without limiting the foregoing RINEX shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from installation use quality performance or accuracy of any products Governing Legislation To the grea
53. e of this system Guide TRAX V3 User Manual Written for GuideTRAX Version 3 2 Publication Date March 2007 Copyright 2007 by RINEX Technology All rights reserved Acknowledgements Windows XP is registered to Microsoft Corp Other products and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their registered owners RINEX TECHNOLOGY ABN 30 029 441 181 Office Location 19 Lyall Street South Perth WA 6151 Postal Address PO Box 211 South Perth WA 6951 Telephone Local 08 9474 4771 International 61 8 9474 4771 Facsimile Local 08 9474 4772 International 61 8 9474 4772 Internet http www RINEX com au Email info RINEX com au RINEX LIMITED WARRANTY R NEX TECHNOLOGY Products This warranty covers all products the Products manufactured and or sold by RINEX Technology or their authorised dealers RINEX Technology Limited Warranty RINEX Technology RINEX hereby warrants solely to the end purchaser of the Products subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth herein below that the Products sold to such end purchaser shall be free under normal use and maintenance from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from delivery Repairs and replacement components are warranted subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth below to be free under normal use and maintenance from defects in material and workmanship for 90
54. e same This is to ensure that as users requirements are expanded there is a common structure and immediate recognition of the menu layout Consequently some of the buttons will have no effect in particular versions of Guide TRAX V3 software In these cases the button is typically greyed out indicating to the user that the button is not available or has no effect in that particular version of GuideTRAX V3 The Saturn HL menu is illustrated in Figure 7 1 with the Main menu shown across the page and the sub menus are shown down the length of the page The functions that are not available are shown as a transparent button GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 85 RevA P n 1 1257 NEX TECHNOLOGY SETUP ABOUT GuideTRAX MEMORY SELECT RESTART CURRENT AutoSTEER ZOOM ALL AutoFIELD HEADS UP NORTH UP DISPLAY SELECT AB SETUP a VEHICLE SETUP LIGHTBAR AutoSPRAY TRANSFER FILES GUIDE OPTIONS LIGHTBAR SETUP VIRTUAL ROAD SETUP GPS SETUP REMOTE SETUP MEMORY SETUP FieldNET SETUP Figure 7 1 The HL Menu Layout GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 86 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 2 The Main Menu RINEX Technology Figure 7 2 The Main Menu Overview The MAIN Menu as illustrated in Figure 7 2 is always displayed when the Saturn H system is started The Main menu provides access to the sub menus for configuration and operation of t
55. een black Night or white Day background NIGHTMODE WN cps status icon Brings up the GPS Status bottom right corner of WINGOW screen HEADS UP Toggles the view between Heads Up and North Up LIGHTBAR Alla l Brings up the Lightbar optional INTENSITY POT YN Intensity window PARALLEL MD LYN Switches Parallel guidance on or GUIDE off after AB points have been ON OFF set GUIDE Lela Sor Sets Point A or if Point A has already been set sets Point B POINT B GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 78 RevA P n 1 1257 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Function Function Location Action Performed By Button Vehicle Icon on Map If Touch has been selected in Screen Setup gt Vehicle Setup gt Switch Setup then pressing a button OR which has been set to Green bonnet in Virtual Rove Record is the same as Road Window touching the screen to turn treatment recording on and off VIEW ALL Zooms display to show all of the recorded treatment data in the current field VIEW IN MEN MENN Z00ms display in VIEW OUT VIEW VIEW OUT Zooms display out SETUP MORE Turns the Virtual Road window on or off IRTUAL ROAD SETUP GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 79 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 8 The Multi Section Boom Interface Optional Extra An optional feature of Guide TRAX V3 is the ability to display all active boom sections on the screen using the Multi Section Boom Interface MS
56. er is recorded Restart field and change swath width to correct value Sections 3 3 1 4 2 and 7 3 3 2 Change controller in Vehicle Setup Section 6 5 If unable to change controller restart field Try restarting the field Restart the field via the Field menu Section 4 2 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY probable Cause TryThis Comm Error Check There is a problem in Check that all cables cable connection the cabling or a cable are inserted correctly has become disconnected Range Error A value has been Enter another value entered that is too that is within the range large or too small that is displayed in the error message Error Copying File An error occurred Try restarting the when a file was current field and reload loaded the file If it occurs again the file is corrupt Please delete the file to avoid further complications GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 158 RevA P n 1 1257
57. ere the guidance system is used Link Each item of plant and equipment is a different link a tractor truck tank and boom are all individual links Rig Each rig is made up of one or more links selected from a list up to a maximum of five This concept is illustrated in Figure 3 1 which shows three links to assemble one rig RIG 2323 Co IE LEER 43333 LINK LINK LINK OR 3 1 Rigs and Links GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 36 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 3 1 Configuring the vehicle Access CAR A oq Se el ee The first link that will be used in the assembly of a rig will be the vehicle The vehicle may comprise several different types including a conventional tractor truck an articulated tractor or a self propelled boom spray The different characteristics specific to individual vehicles including a tractor articulated tractor or implement are described in the following sections 3 1 1 Tractor The term vehicle is used generally in this manual to describe the link at the front of a rig The vehicle may be either a tractor truck or any other vehicle which is used for towing other plant or for applying treatment In GuideTRAX V3 the TRACTOR is defined as the vehicle which has the GPS receiver antenna mounted on it The measurements for the vehicle are illustrated in Figure 3 2 The measurements from the GPS antenna to the centreline of the axles vehicle and t
58. ess to other menus or functions GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 149 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY mas een Multi Section Boom A device that is connected to the controller port Interface MSBI on the Saturn H system that provides an interface to the spray controller The MSBI allows GuideTRAX to read the current status of each boom section on the spray controller and displays the status on the screen along with the treated area for each section Parallel Guidance The type of guidance used when working the field in an up and back method set of parallel guldelines will be drawn on the screen one swath width apart Saturn Hardware The hardware system installed in your vehicle cabin which is used to run GuideTRAX V3 That is the Interface Box GPS antennae and can include any connected device cables connectors and the touch screen Saturn H Interface The Interface Control Box The main Box component of the Saturn H system that provides an interface to other components of the system such as the touch screen and the GPS receiver Swath Width The total width of the boom implement Tap To touch the touch screen once with your finger at an intended position on the screen Care must be taken to tap the screen gently Toggle Switch A device that is connected to the controller port on the Saturn system that allows the treatment to be turned on or off without having to touch the Vehicle Icon on the sc
59. evels of operation which are all built on a common hardware platform All Guide TRAX V3 systems can operate with any level and type of GPS positioning from RTK to a stand alone GPS A user can purchase an entry level system that can be expanded in the future to accommodate more advanced data management features as well as the options of AutoSPRAY AutoSTEER and FieldNET The following sections describe the features and assets of each version of Guide TRAX V3 1 3 1 Saturn HL Version The Saturn HL is designed as an entry level guidance system The HL incorporates the same guidance functions as found on the higher level versions including parallel racetrack and contour guidance and is built on the same common hardware platform Furthermore it provides the same functionality for vehicle modelling as found in the other versions and still allows for many optional features to be added at a later date The HL offers a large full colour touch panel screen with a moving map display and has the most simple and intuitive operator interface on the market Primarily the HL is designed to allow users to purchase a fully featured guidance system which is economically priced and totally upgradeable for the future 1 3 2 Saturn HT Version The Saturn HT is designed for the user who requires an easy to use guidance system which can include the options of automated steering control and automated boom section control The HT provides the user with the most adva
60. g In and Out While Driving While the vehicle is moving Guide TRAX will not allow the system to zoom too far Out or View All in Heads Up view but will allow the system to zoom In as close as possible In North Up view it is possible to View All and zoom In or Out as far as required while driving 6 3 3 Virtual Road Access A eds MAMA The Virtual Road can be turned on and off and customised for width and depth of view however the default values as shown in Figure 6 4 are the recommended values Making the Virtual Road too short depth can result in corners coming up too quickly to be able to turn in time Making the Back Width too narrow can create a distorted appearance which is difficult to drive to Making the Road Width too narrow can also make it difficult to drive to lea SETUP Virtual Road Virtual Road is ON Front Width A 10 0 Back Width B 60 0 Depth C Road Width D Grid Size E Figure 6 4 The Virtual Road Window Touching the NT13 i 1 89 1370 Bj button will change all settings in the Virtual Road Window back to those shown in Figure 6 4 above Touch JALEA 3 to return to the Main Screen or BACK to return to the Setup menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 69 RevA P n 1 1257 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 6 34 Lightbar Access NA eds MIO Lightbar Communication Speed Each lightbar communicates at a speed of either 19200 baud or 9600 baud The default setting as shown in
61. he hitch point will need to be recorded and entered into GuideTRAX V3 Link Longtrac k GPS Fr Longtrack GPS gt Crosstrack Point ion D gt S x of D Figure 3 2 Tractor amp Measurements GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 37 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 3 1 2 Articulated Tractor The articulated tractor is a combination of two links In order to enter the details of an articulated tractor it will be necessary to enter the measurements as indicated in Figure 3 3 The GPS receiver antenna must be mounted on the front half of the tractor and ARTICULATED selected as the Link Type in the Link Setup Wizard The Wizard will create two links with the first half as the first link in the rig and the second half will be created as the second link in the rig Note that the GPS Longtrack measurement must be entered as a negative value if it is behind the front axle as shown in Figure 3 3 Link Lik Longtrack Tongtrack i Input E SPS Longtrack Longtrack AITITA RB sii M Caifireline_ Crosstrack l Vehicle 3 Link Point Centrelind Centreline Axle i Axle LINK 2 LINK 1 Pivot Point Figure 3 3 Articulated Tractor GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 38 RevA P n 1 1257 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 3 1 3 Self Propelled Sprayer The self propelled sprayer is treated as one link with the boom spray attached at the pivot point In addition self propel
62. he system VIEW The VIEW button accesses the View menu which Button allows the map screen view to be changed FIELD The FIELD button accesses the Field menu to start Button stop save and view field information GUIDE The GUIDE button accesses the Guide menu to Button activate all forms of vehicle guidance SETUP The SETUP button accesses the General Setup Button menu which allows the system to be configured for optional devices and user preference See Section 7 3 for a description of the General Setup menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 87 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 2 1 View NOGPS AREA 46 0Ha of 0 7Ha Figure 7 3 The View Menu Overview The VIEW Menu as illustrated in Figure 7 3 configures the display characteristics of the Map Screen HEADS UP Button KL BACK Button GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual P n 1 1257 The IN button magnifies the image on the Map Screen based upon the central point of the screen The OUT button shrinks the image on the Map Screen based around the central point of the screen The ALL button displays all of the current field on the Map Screen If there is no treated area in the current field the button will have no effect This is a toggle button it can be either HEADS UP or NORTH UP The button toggles the Map Screen between the two modes Heads or North Up The Map Screen will be in the Heads Up mode when the HEADS
63. hird and so on GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 134 RevA P n 1 1257 RYNEX TECHNOLOGY 8 2 Using the Launcher sjov START GuideTRAX ENTER LAUNCHER v2 0 Alpha 4 Figure 8 3 The Startup Window of the Launcher Overview The Launcher buttons and their functions are listed below e rtm Start The START GuideTRAX button will close the Launcher GuideTRAX program and open GuideTRAX V3 Button Enter The ENTER LAUNCHER button will open the Launcher Launcher Main Window See Section 8 2 1 for more details Button GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 135 RevA P n 1 1257 RYNEX TECHNOLOGY 8 2 1 Launcher Main Menu START GuideTRAX UPGRADE SOFTWARE SYSTEM TOOLS UTILITIES CALIBRATE RESTART SYSTEM v2 0 Alpha 4 Figure 8 4 The Launcher Main Menu Overview The Launcher buttons and their functions are listed below u START The START GuideTRAX button will close the Launcher GuideTRAX program and open GuideTRAX V3 Button UPGRADE The UPGRADE SOFTWARE button will connect to the SOFTWARE USB and then proceed to copy the latest software to the Button system A message seeking confirmation will be displayed before any files are copied SYSTEM The SYSTEM TOOLS button will display the System TOOLS Tools window containing repair and reset options that Button can be selected See section 8 2 2 for more details GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 136 RevA P n 1 1257
64. lected the border around the current memory slot changes to grey and the new memory slot will be indicated with a red border SELECT The SELECT button will load the selected memory slot close Button the window and return to the previous Menu The BACK button will close the Window and return to the previous Menu without changing the currently loaded memory slot GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 90 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 2 2 2 Restart Field Restart Field Do you want to clear the current field Swath 15 00m Rig MY RIG Guide Overlap 0 00m Guide Offset 0 00m OK J po Figure 7 6 The RESTART FIELD Window Overview The RESTART FIELD Window see Figure 7 6 clears data currently stored in the field It also displays the vehicle and guidance parameters that pertain to data for the current field SWATH The SWATH WIDTH button will be displayed if the rig is WIDTH setup with one section Touching the Swath Width button Button allows the swath width to be changed in the Restart window If the boom has more than one section the swath width must be changed in Sg A AMARO ALERT u 0 BOOM SETTINGS OK The OK button clears all treatment data in the current Button memory slot updates any changes to the vehicle closes the Window and returns to the Main Menu CANCEL The CANCEL button will ignore any selected actions close Button the Window and return to the previou
65. led sprayers may also have the boom attached to the front of the vehicle In this situation the Link Longtrack measurement to the boom will be a negative value These measurements are illustrated in Figure 3 4 SUIjal Ua4 A Figure 3 4 Self Propelled Sprayer GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 39 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 3 2 Configuring the towed implement Access CAR A RARO ee gl The second or trailed link in a rig is typically of one or two varieties Commonly referred to as a Pig or a Dog trailer their characteristics and measurements are detailed below 3 2 1 Pig Trailer The Pig or the conventional trailer is very simple to model The trailer may have one or more fixed axles which are all located at the rear of the trailer This is illustrated in Figure 3 5 i Link Longtrack Input Longtrack Figure 3 5 Conventional Trailer If the trailer has a group of axles e g two fixed axles at the back then the Link Longtrack measurement must be measured from the centre of the group of axles to the rear flowpoint or hitch point GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 40 RevA P n 1 1257 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 3 2 2 Dog Trailer The Dog trailer is similar in concept to the articulated tractor as it comprises two links The trailer has at least two axles with the leading axle being mounted on a turntable as illustrated in Figure 3 6 tink pr BE Longtrack Link E L
66. line guidance is switched off as the vehicle moves away from the treatment Then as the vehicle is turned around to commence the next contour swath line the guidance lock will automatically be engaged This pattern is repeated until the field treatment has been completed GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 55 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY As with the racetrack guidance the guideline will always be computed to be adjacent to the last swath line As shown previously if the vehicle manoeuvres around a tree or some other feature the next guideline will show the same pattern Hints and Tips Turn guidance off before leaving the paddock to prevent erroneous guidance data being displayed The guideline can be turned off at any time by touching the GUIDE OFF button GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 56 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 5 2 Guidance information Guidance information is provided to the operator using the Map screen the Virtual Road Window and optionally using the external light bar Each device presents information to the operator that enables them to make decisions on which direction to travel The Map screen provides a bird s eye Map view of the treated area The map view clearly shows where the vehicle is and the direction it Is heading It may be configured as the North Up display or the Heads Up display Most operators prefer the Map Screen to be orientated in the Heads Up mode a
67. ments may be of different widths and consequently it may be necessary to use an offset The Guide Options Window as shown in Figure 5 14 allows for a Guide Offset to be entered The Guide Options window can be accessed from SETUPJMOREJGUIDE OPTIONS Guide Options AutoLOCK is ON Guide Overlap 0 00 m Guide Offset Lock Direction is Right First Figure 5 14 Guide Options Window Hints and Tips This feature is only available when using parallel guidance GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 61 RevA P n 1 1257 al R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 1 Enabling Options By Password Model upgrades to Saturn HT or HR along with add on options such as AutoSPRAY AutoSTEER and FieldNET may be purchased from RINEX These options must be enabled in Guide TRAX by password which must be requested from RINEX Technology Access SETUPIABOUT GUIDETRAX REGISTER Register Guide TRAX To register call RINEX TECHNOLOGY on 08 9474 4771 CFID 9610020000 Password Figure 6 1 Register GuideTRAX Window 1 The CFID number displayed on the screen as shown in Figure 6 1 will need to be quoted when requesting the password from RINEX 2 Touch the 4 EEY e 41 button to enter the password and then touch OKI 3 Touch BACK BACK to return to the Setup menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 64 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 2 GPS Configurations 6 2 1 Defaults The default setti
68. mory slot has a thick red line around it as shown around M2 in Figure 4 2 then it has been selected 4 Touch EMT Saas oK This will clear any previous treatment data from the selected Virtual Memory slot and set the boom width to the current vehicle 5 Treatment can now be started Field Memory M4 HS HG AS Ur a M7 MB Mg Figure 4 2 Field Memory Window Hints and Tips Ifthe boom has only one section the swath width can be changed in the Restart Field window if required GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 47 RevA P n 1 1257 Using Gui R NEX TECHNOLOGY A major feature of Guide TRAX V3 is the ability to provide guidance to the vehicle operator so that treatment can be applied to a field as accurately as possible In order to treat an entire field the operator will want to ensure that no areas are missed and minimise over lapping areas Due to the never ending shapes of fields a number of different spraying techniques have been developed These techniques as shown in Figure 5 1 are summarised as follows Parallel lines Perfectly straight lines that are parallel to each other Racetrack Lines that are in an ever decreasing shape The pattern is not necessarily a square or circle amp Contour lines Lines that are parallel however they are not straight These lines are typically found around contour banks Figure 5 1 Typical patterns used in treating fields Parallel
69. n GPS Status Status Figure 2 4 The Main Screen GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 15 RevA P n 1 1257 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Overview The main screen displays the following information Description The Map Screen occupies the greater part of the overall screen and displays the treated area as a map view Virtual Road The Virtual Road Window on the left hand side of the Window screen can be toggled ON or OFF If guidance is not activated the screen will not display a Virtual Road Status Bar The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the main screen It can be toggled to display status information relating to the field and system The GPS Status Indicator is used to display the current GPS status A visual alarm will be displayed if the GPS does not conform with the setup parameters Menu The Menu Buttons are displayed on the right hand side Buttons of the screen The buttons will change as sub menus are selected for operation Boom The Boom Section Status displays the ON OFF status Section of one or more boom sections dependant upon the Status configuration of the system Hints and Tips The Main Screen may vary dependant upon the options contigured on the system GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 16 RevA P n 1 1257 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 2 4 Map Screen ehicle Icon Treated Area Figure 2 5 A typical Map Screen Overview The Map screen displays the following components
70. n nn 15 24 Map SOC Narea 17 29 VARTA TRO VINO Wise 18 26 SUS Dar ee too oso acia 20 27 SPS Sta us MACAO naa 22 2 1 1 OPS Status WINGOW ames 23 28 Registering Me SYSTEM euere 25 22 POUNT Up ENCIS A IO 22 scoscecnschssesnsehescgntsteeecatstsecesseeecednictescnictescontetos ret 26 2 9 1 Setting Up Vehicles oocccoccccccccocncccnococnnonnonnnnonononannonanocnnnonanonaninnanenoso 26 2 9 2 Setting Up The BO0M oocccoccccccccccnccocncncnnconnnnononnnonnononannonnnonannnnnnonaninnanenons 29 2 9 3 Setting Up Master and Section Switches ccooccocccocnconncocncocnconoconconnnnnnos 30 2 10 Conneelng the GPS 32 2 11 RECOLANG a realen euere 33 3 Vehicles amp DOOM Ss 34 3 1 Configuring the vehicle nenne 37 3 1 1 A A In REREC RRNN UNHRCHEARUERRCSOHEREAR NENNE HUREN 37 3 12 AMEUlalea Tracio marionetas 38 3 1 3 self Propelled SHAY SF sun 39 3 2 Configuring the towed implemert 02220220020002200nn0 nennen nnnennnenn 40 3 2 1 an 40 AA 41 33 EOMIQUiIAd Me FIG asec senerccenceeesenng EEE EEE E 42 3 3 1 Configuring the Boom Settings Swath Width occooccconconnconnconnco 42 4 Fields Virtual Memory 2 220220 200200n0n0000nn nun nun ann nun nun nun nnnnn 44 AT UML MENO aaa 46 4 2 lo A 47 9 USING SINC ates iras 48 21 Creaung a UICN ne 51 R NEX TECHNOLOGY TABLE of CONTENTS 5 1 1 Parallel Guidance nee een Are sein 52 5 1 2 Racetrack Lock G
71. n the Edit Rig Window GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 42 RevA P n 1 1257 GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 43 RevA P n 1 1257 Fields m R NEX TECHNOLOGY 4 1 Virtual Memory Guide TRAX V3 automatically saves field information whilst the system is operational This information is saved in the onboard Virtual Memory The Virtual Memory will retain the information on the treatment area until such time that it is cleared from the Virtual Memory Furthermore the information is retained regardless of whether the system has been shutdown or not Accordingly a field can be left unfinished and completed at a later date by using the Virtual Memory Access FIELD MEMORY There are nine Virtual Memory slots in all models of Guide TRAX V3 as illustrated in Figure 4 1 As treatment is recorded the information is saved in the selected Virtual Memory slot It will stay in the selected slot until the field is restarted Each of the nine Virtual Memory slots can be occupied by unfinished treatment data at any one time Figure 4 1 Field Memory Window GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 46 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 4 2 Starting a New Field 1 When a new treatment is being started in a field a Virtual Memory slot must first be selected touch FIELD MEMORY 2 N Select any empty Virtual Memory slot or if none are empty choose one which is no longer required 3 Ifthe Virtual Me
72. nced guidance functions provided on any system throughout the world The user can choose and swap between Parallel Lock or RePLAY guidance in any field with the touch of a button The HT will allow the user to permanently save fields to memory which can then be exported to an office program very simply using a USB memory stick GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 7 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY The HT can be configured with the optional modules of AutoSPRAY AutoSTEER and FieldNET most other RINEX peripherals can be added or the HT can be upgraded to the Saturn HR 1 3 3 Saturn HR Version The Saturn HR is designed for the user who wants a complete guidance package but requires full record management functions and integration with farm mapping and QA programs The HR is PLANCENTRIC which is a total system where season plans can be designed transferred to the vehicle for application record application data then export back to office programs for archiving HR brings AutoFIELD recognition and a range of new features that allows important information to be recorded without any user involvement The HR is the only system for complete data integration with PAM software or the supplied RINEX Office package The HR can be configured with the optional modules of AutoSPRAY AutoSTEER and FieldNET making it the world s smartest guidance system GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 8 RevA P n 1 1257 GuideTRAX V3 2 HL
73. ncher menu and not Guide TRAX V3 Main Screen if the system was shutdown incorrectly In this situation select the option Start Guide TRAX to move to the Main Screen GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 13 RevA P n 1 1257 RINEX TECHNOLOGY 2 2 The Startup Screens As the system is starting up it will display the three screens shown in Figure 2 2 and Figure 2 3 below Figure 2 2 The RINEX First Startup Screen K Saturn L GuideTRAX V3 1 Figure 2 3 GuideTRAX V3 2 HL Startup Screen The Guide TRAX startup screen displays the model HL and version 3 2 of software It also shows that the AutoSPRAY AutoSTEER and AutoFIELD options are not enabled on your system GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 14 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 3 The Main Screen The system will be ready for operation once the main screen shown in Figure 2 4 is displayed This is known as the Main screen and its functionality is described in detail in this manual The screen is touch sensitive which means that the system is operated by touching the buttons on the screen The user should touch the button on the screen with their finger to select the button Under no circumstances should any sharp implement be used to touch the screen or should excessive force be used when touching the screen VIEW Au Virtual Menu Buttons Road FIELD Window me GUIDE RX Technology Status Bar Boom sectio
74. ngs are Required GPS Level DIFF Connection Type Serial GPS Baud 19200 6 2 2 Changing the GPS Settings Access SETUP MORE GPS SETUP GPS Setup Required GPS Level Connection Type Serial GPS Baud is 19200 Figure 6 2 GPS Setup Window Required GPS Level By default the system is configured to run on Differential GPS DIFF It is recommended that DIFF be used as a minimum A lower GPS accuracy can be selected by touching the Required GPS Level button in the GPS Setup Window as shown in Figure 6 2 above select GPS if a higher accuracy signal cannot be acquired Note that this setting is not recommended as it is not as accurate as higher accuracy signals and therefore significant errors can be introduced into the system when calculating guidance GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 65 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY When GPS is selected the scrolling GPS Status Indicator in the bottom 2 corner of the screen will display the No Differential signal symbol if no DIFF signal is being received Connection Type By default Connection Type is set to Serial Most devices use a serial interface connection CANbus is an optional extra that must be purchased If a device has a CANbus interface Connection Type must be set to CANbus by touching the Connection Type button in the GPS setup Window as shown in Figure 6 2 GPS Baud Rate The GPS Baud button will only be displayed if Connection Type is set t
75. nt A the POINT A button will be visible once set the button will toggle to POINT B Once Point B has been set the button will toggle to Point A The MORE button selects the Guide More menu to allow access to the Nudge guideline option and to allow adjustment of lightbar intensity The BACK button returns the system to the Main Menu Page 93 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 2 3 1 Guide More Menu NO GPS Figure 7 8 Guide More Menu Overview The GUIDE MORE Menu see Figure 7 8 is for selecting and configuring Guide options SELECT AB Button NUDGE Button LIGHTBAR LIGHTBAR Button BACK Button Guide TRAX V3 2 HL User Manual P n 1 1257 The SELECT AB button is not operational in the HL model The NUDGE button allows the GPS guideline to be temporarily adjusted The LIGHTBAR button will display the Lightbar Intensity window The BACK button returns the system to the Guide menu Page 94 RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 7 2 3 2 Nudge Nudge Guideline Offset 0 00 m O E Auto Nudge Reset M5 Swath 30 0m Figure 7 9 The Nudge Guideline Window Overview The Nudge Guideline Window see Figure 7 9 allows the parallel guideline to be temporarily adjusted either left or right to allow for GPS drift OFFSET The OFFSET VALUE indicates how much the parallel VALUE guideline will be moved left or right from the original set Button AB points SLIDER BAR Dragging the SLIDE
76. o serial The GPS Baud rate is set to 19200 by default but can be changed if required to a lower baud rate by repeatedly touching the GPS Baud button in the GPS Setup Window until it displays the correct speed as shown in Figure 6 2 GPS Setup Window Touch the 2 4485 314 button to return to the Main menu or BACK to return to the Setup menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 66 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 2 3 Using e Dif Access VA GPS Status Icon Once e Dif has been registered by password see Section 6 1 the e Dif button will be displayed on the GPS Status screen as shown in Figure 6 3 Pressing the e Dif button turns differential mode off and swaps the MiniMAX receiver from marine beacon to e Dif mode and calibrates it It can take several seconds before e Dif takes effect The MiniMAX will return to marine beacon mode when it is powered off on GPS Status 0 0 km hr 0 Altitude 0 0m Sats 0 PDOP 0 Status No Data Trip Distance 0 00 km e Diff Figure 6 3 GPS Status Window With e Dif Enabled GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 67 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 3 Guidance Information 6 3 1 Heads Up North Up There are two modes of displaying information while it is being recorded while driving Choosing one or the other of these two views can affect the guideline being drawn on the screen Touch VIEW to select Heads Up or North Up mode Touch
77. on and restarts the system All GuideTRAX V3 settings will remain after a soft reset HARD The HARD RESET button will restore the factory settings RESET and restart the system All data that has been recorded Button will be deleted and all settings will be set back to the default factory settings GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 138 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY em en BACK The BACK button will return to the Launcher Main Button window Hints and Tips You will be asked to confirm the actions of Soft and Hard Reset Guide TRAX V3 settings e g vehicle settings can be restored after a Hard Reset if they have been previously backed up See Section 8 2 5 1 GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 139 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 8 2 3 Utilities GPS TOOLS RINEX TOOLS ADVANCED BACK Figure 8 6 The Utilities Menu Overview Utilities allows diagnostic and configuration functions to be run Stem on WINDOWS The WINDOWS SHELL button will display the Windows SHELL Shell interface from which commands can be entered Button using a keyboard GPS TOOLS The GPS TOOLS button displays the GPS TOOLS menu Button to allow interrogation and configuration of selected GPS receivers The RINEX TOOLS button displays the RINEX Tools menu to allow the system date time to be set database upgrades hardware diagnostic and communications utilities to be run ADVANCED The
78. ongtrack Longtrack 3 te f EELEE JUIOd Pi _ auijaijue4 MMM 2 XV Latte Ia 7 Ser 5 uzu o LNT ae LINK 4 LINK 2 Figure 3 6 Dog Trailer Layout When entering information for the two links the front section of the trailer must be entered as the first of the two links that make up the rig The front section of the trailer will have an Link Longtrack measurement of 0 0 metres If the trailer has a group of axles e g two fixed axles at the back then the Link Longtrack measurement must be measured from the centre of the group of axles to the rear flowpoint or hitch point GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 41 Rev A P n 1 1257 RINEX TECHNOLOGY 3 3 Configuring the Rig Access CARY AA oq See eel tice ae The Rig comprises one or more links The Rig also defines the boom or swath width the tank capacity the flow controller and steering controller used in the makeup of the Rig 3 3 1 Configuring the Boom Settings Swath Width Access CARS AA oq See eel tice ae BOOM SETTINGS The swath width of the rig represents the actual width of the treatment applied Hence the swath width may represent the width as applied from a spreader or may apply to the width of a spray boom When a spray boom is used the boom settings may be divided into sections to represent the actual boom spray The boom settings the number of sections and their respective widths may be configured i
79. ons close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 97 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 3 General Setup General Setup KR About GuideTRAX Display Setup EN Current Job ltl Vehicle Setup AutoSTEER 609 AutoSPRAY AutoFIELD Bi Transfer Files Setup Manager v3 2 Release 1 Figure 7 11 The General Setup Menu Page 1 Overview The GENERAL SETUP Menu Page 1 as illustrated in Figure 7 11 allows the system to be configured for optional devices and user preferences SETUP ABOUT Er The ABOUT GUIDETRAX button GUIDETRAX selects the About GuideTRAX Button window to allow registration of e Dif and upgrade to other GuideTRAX models Also provides useful system information including software version CURRENT A The CURRENT JOB button is not JOB Button a operational in the HL model AutoSTEER Sa The AutoSTEER button is not Button AA operational in the HL model GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 98 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY a AutoFIELD DISPLAY en SETUP Zt Button VEHICLE SETUP Button mi Vehicle Setup AutoSPRAY N Button 00 AutoSPRAY TRANSFER Terrier FILES iy Transfer Files Button MORE MORE Button ui BACK Button The AutoFIELD button is not operational in the HL model The DISPLAY SETUP button selects the Display Setup window to allow configuration of the display screen and Status Bar
80. ou want to keep working on the current parallel line Try closing disconnecting the device If there is nothing that appears to be occupying the port try restarting the system Turn treatment off and press the Field menu button again RevA ReNEX TECHNOLOGY probable Cause TryThis Export or Import of files No action necessary Transfer Completed Successfully Please restart system for changes to take effect Warning Disk space is low Error No disk space available Error The current position is invalid No valid GPS Warning All data in the current field will be lost Do you wish to proceed GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual P n 1 1257 has been completed successfully system setting was changed and system must be restarted for the change to take effect Too many large files exist in the Virtual Memory Too many files have been saved and there is no disk space remaining A parallel or treatment was attempted to be recorded while there was no GPS or the vehicle has not moved A field has been loaded into the current field and the current field must be cleared for this to occur Page 155 Restart the program by pressing turning the ignition off and then turn the ignition back on Clear space on the system by clearing completed fields int eh Virtual Memory Clear space on the system by deleting an old season Move and try again or wait for
81. pe of interface connection the GPS receiver has CANbus is an optional extra on the Saturn HT which must be purchased Where possible GuideTRAX V3 will auto detect the Connection Type GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 126 RevA P n 1 1257 RNEX TECHNOLOGY GPS BAUD The GPS BAUD button allows the serial baud rate Button setting in Guide TRAX V3 to be selected to match that of the GPS receiver Possible values are 4800 9600 or 19200 As the baud rate is only applicable to serial connections this button will not be available if CANbus connection type is selected EXIT SETUP The EXIT SETUP button will update the selected Button actions close the Window and return to the Main menu BACK Button The BACK button will update the selected actions close the Window and return to the previous Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 127 RevA P n 1 1257 TECHNOLOGY ReNEX 7 3 8 Remote Buttons Overview BUTTON 1 Button BUTTON 2 Button BUTTON 3 Button BUTTON 4 Button Button 1 Button 2 VIEW IN Button 3 VIEW OUT Button 4 GPS Foot Switch ROVEIRECORD Figure 7 31 The Remote Buttons Window The Remote Buttons window see Figure 7 31 allows the RINEX Button Box and Footswitch to be configured See Sections 6 6 and 6 7 for a complete list of each function and for more information about configuring Remote Buttons Access Sa a aie el E BUTTON 1 selects the Remote Buttons
82. peration the Launcher program will not be seen The system will automatically start GuideTRAX V3 when the system is activated GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 132 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 8 1 Opening the Launcher When it is necessary to open the Launcher program to perform any of the Launcher functions the following steps must be taken 1 Turn the vehicle ignition OFF 2 Power down the Saturn H interface box by turning the IPS on the interface box to the OFF 0 position 3 Start the vehicle ignition 4 After the vehicle has started power up the Saturn H system interface box by turning the IPS on the interface box to the ON position 5 The Saturn H system will now start up displaying the following screens s the system is starting up It will display the two screens shown in Figure 8 1 and Figure 8 2 below Figure 8 1 The RINEX First Startup Screen START GuideTRAX ENTER LAUNCHER Figure 8 2 The Startup Screen of the Launcher GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 133 Rev A P n 1 1257 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Hints and Tips The system will revert to the normal starting procedure after it is Shutdown The Launcher can be navigated using a standard PS2 Keyboard connected to the KDB port on Saturn H Interface box To use a keyboard each Launcher button position is assigned a function key F1 though to F6 e g F1 is the top button F2 is the second button down F3 Is the t
83. r programmable buttons that can be used with the GuideTRAX program to perform functions without having to touch the screen Global Positioning System Provides basic position information to the system Guide TRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 148 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY Phrase eserption The red line displayed on the map screen This line may have been created by either lock or parallel guidance Guide Points A set of two positions used to compute the set of parallel guidelines when using parallel guidance Guide TRAX V3 The software program produced by RINEX which runs on the Saturn H system Launcher Program The utility program produced by RINEX which is installed on the Saturn H system Lightbar An LED device that is connected to the lightbar port on the Saturn H system that displays directional information to the operator which is typically mounted in the line of sight of the operator Link Component of the vehicle measured from one pivot point to another Link Settings Link details such as the number of links the link distances and the axle distances Lock Guidance The type of guidance used when working the field in either a race track or contour method Map Screen The area of the screen displayed to the left of the menu buttons which displays the treatment data the Vehicle Icon and the guideline A group of related buttons shown to the right of the touch screen display which allow acc
84. rdance with the instructions in the installation manual 1 Turn the Isolation Power Switch IPS on the Interface Box to the ON position This will not immediately power the system as the vehicle ignition must also be ON See Figure 2 1 to locate the IPS 2 With the IPS on the Interface Box in the ON position start the vehicle and leave the engine running The Saturn guidance system will start to power on after a short period 3 Whilst the system is starting the screen will display information pertaining to the onboard computer system This is the normal starting sequence and can be ignored Once the system finishes loading Guide TRAX V3 the Main screen will be displayed and the system is ready for operation ISOLATION POWER SWITCH Figure 2 1 The Saturn H interface box amp Isolation Power Switch In normal operation leave the Isolation Power Switch IPS on the Interface Box in the ON position at all times 4 To shut the Saturn H system OFF turn the vehicle ignition off This will power down the Saturn H system The IPS should not be switched to the OFF position Hints and Tips There is no Exit button in Guide TRAX V3 some earlier versions of Guide TRAX V3 did have an EXIT button Do not turn the system off by turning the IPS to the OFF position on the interface box Shutting down the system in this way may cause the loss of important system information Itis possible that the system will start to the Lau
85. reen Touch Screen The display device which shows the progress of your operation and accepts commands by tapping buttons on the screen GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 150 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY ae een Treatment Refers to the spraying state of the boom If treatment is on then the spraying state of the boom Is on and treatment data will be recorded in the current field If treatment is off then the spraying state of the boom is off and treatment data Is not recorded Treatment Data The position information stored in a field when treatment is on The treatment data is represented on the screen as a blue shaded area The measurement unit used to evaluate mass volume area distance etc E g Kilogram Tonne and Litre USB Storage Device A device that is connected to the USB port on the Saturn H system that is used to transfer files to and from the system Vehicle Icon The vehicle symbol displayed on the map VEHICLE ICON screen which represents the vehicle as it moves around the field Virtual Road VR The VR is displayed to the left of the map screen lt is used to display the projected road that must be taken to follow the current guideline GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 151 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY APPENDIX 2 SATURN GUIDANCE SYSTEMS The Saturn H series can be easily identified by its compact interface box as shown in Figure 9 1 Figure 9 1
86. s The BACK button will return to the Utilities Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 142 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 8 2 5 RINEX Tools y SET DATE TIME UPGRADE DATABASE HBOX TEST RADIO TOOLKIT PCAN VIEW BACK Figure 8 8 The RINEX Tools Menu Overview The RINEX Tools menu allows various RINEX tools to be used Stem Fete SET DATE amp The SET DATE amp TIME button displays the Set Date and TIME Button Time window allowing the correct date and time to be UPGRADE The UPGRADE DATABASE button displays the DATABASE Upgrade Database window allowing the Guide TRAX Button database version to be updated HBOX TEST The HBOX TEST button will start the Test Box set of Button testing functions which test all input and output interfaces on the H Box RADIO The RADIO TOOLKIT button starts the Radio Toolkit to TOOLKIT enable the GroupID for FieldNET to be configured Button PCANVIEW The PCANVIEW button starts the PCANView utility to Button allow display of CANbus information BACK The BACK button will return to the Utilities Menu Button GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 143 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 8 2 5 1 Advanced Utilities CREATE BACKUP RESTORE BACKUP LOAD RNX SCREEN LOAD DATALUX EXPORT LOG FILES BACK Figure 8 9 Advanced Utilities Menu Overview The Advanced Utilities Menu enables backup files of software settings to be cre
87. s Bonnet the front bonnet of a vehicle The elongated line from the bonnet shows the vehicle alignment in relationship to the guideline When the triangle is filled solid green it indicates that treatment recording is ON Treatment The treatment indicator displays the number and current Indicators status of sections on a boom A box filled red indicates that the section is ON a blank box white indicates the section is OFF GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 18 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY em er Lightbar The lightbar arrows are displayed below the treatment Arrows indicators once guidance has been activated The lightbar arrows indicate the distance from the vehicle to the guideline Grid A grid will be displayed in the Virtual Road Window GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 19 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 6 Status Bar Overview The Status Bar displays system status information as shown below These messages can be set to be visible or invisible see Section 6 4 5 S 32 36 09 81 E 138 18 05 23 This displays the current position of the vehicle a AREA 12 2Ha of 227 6Ha This displays the current treated area When one lap of the paddock has been completed the total encompassed area will also be shown This displays the total area minus the treated area man Field Vehicle M3 30 0m This displays the number of the selected memory slot and the
88. s Menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 91 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 7 2 3 Guide NO GPS Treated Area 0 0 Ha Figure 7 7 The Guide Menu Overview The GUIDE Menu as illustrated in Figure 7 7 allows the system to be configured and selected for vehicle guidance Guide TRAX V3 2 HL User Manual P n 1 1257 Function This is a toggle button it either invokes or cancels Lock guidance To invoke guidance the LOCK button will be visible once activated it will toggle the button to LOCK OFF The button will stay in the LOCK OFF state until the system finds lock when it will change to GUIDE OFF If it loses lock the button will change back to the LOCK OFF state While the system has lock it will remain in the GUIDE OFF state To cancel Lock guidance touch the GUIDE OFF button The button will then toggle to LOCK Page 92 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY PARALLEL I GUIDE OFF Button POINT A POINT B Button MORE Button BACK Button p ARALLEL GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual P n 1 1257 This is a toggle button which either invokes or cancels parallel guidance To invoke guidance the PARALLEL button will be visible once activated it will toggle the button to GUIDE OFF To cancel parallel guidance touch the GUIDE OFF button The button will then toggle to PARALLEL This is a toggle button it either sets Point A or Point B for parallel guidance To set guide Poi
89. s the top of the screen represents the direction the vehicle is heading Furthermore the treated swath shows which areas have been treated and the area yet to be treated Alternatively the display can be split to show both the Map screen and the Virtual Road window The Virtual Road displays an image directly forward of the vehicle from a typical vehicle operator position to show the guideline In addition to this directly below the Virtual Road Window is the lightbar which defines the offset to the guideline The lightbar information is computed from the centreline of the vehicle to the guideline and the lightbar arrows may be configured for user preference Each arrow can be configured to represent one centimetre or one metre This same information will also be displayed on the external lightbar optional item In summarising there is no right or wrong method to adopt it is quite simply a user preference as to which information is used for guidance 5 2 1 Virtual Road Information The Virtual Road is very easy to follow as the information displayed is very intuitive The Virtual Road can be likened to driving along a roadway however rather than driving on one side of the road the whole road was used and the white line painted down the centre represented the guideline When sitting in a vehicle and looking forward along the road it appears to become smaller as it approaches the horizon Similarly the Virtual Road becomes smaller as it
90. scribed the parallel method is for straight lines only and consequently the first task is to set out a straight line to work from This is easily achieved by defining one point at one end of the field and one at the other end and connecting the two points with a line This is termed either the base or key line From this line the next parallel guideline is calculated to be across one swath width Minus any guide overlap distance entered see Section 5 3 1 GuideTRAX V3 automatically calculates these parallel guidelines as the vehicle moves around the field A typical parallel spray pattern is shown in Figure 5 4 C C C Figure 5 4 A typical spray pattern using parallel guidance Points A and B define the base line for all other parallel lines The points A and B should be as far apart as practical to minimise errors in determining the base line Ideally the points should be located prior to commencing spraying so that the actual spray pattern along the base line is truly straight Once the base line is defined the operator simply needs to follow the indicators on the light bar or Virtual Road window to stay on line As one swath line is finished and the vehicle turns back to start the next pass GuideTRAX V3 will automatically increment to the next parallel line swath lines can be sprayed in any order and GuideTRAX V3 will show the nearest parallel line to the vehicle Swath lines will not be missed as
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92. tch Alone When used without being connected to a third party controller the RINEX Toggle Switch is plugged into the Controller port on the front of the Saturn H interface unit Switching the RINEX Toggle Switch on or off will turn treatment recording ON or OFF 6 5 1 2 Connecting the RINEX Toggle Switch to a Third Party Controller When connected to a third party controller the RINEX Toggle Switch must be permanently left in the OFF position If the RINEX Toggle Switch is left on then treatment recording can t be turned off and the third party controller s master switch must be used to turn both treatment and recording on and off together 1 Follow the instructions in the Saturn H Guidance System Installation Manual for installation of the RINEX Toggle Switch connecting it to the Controller port on the Saturn H interface unit 2 Touch JAR VA leg HDR A AER 3 In the Edit Rig window touch He Mele pa fe E 4 Touch the M0 HoJo py e MA 351 button as shown in Figure 6 7 GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 74 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY Flow Controller Settings Flow Controller Figure 6 7 Flow Controller Settings Window 5 Select Manual With Toggle from the Flow Controller list 6 Touch YAA Ty IH eE 7 Touch EM 8 Set Master Switch to felei 85 as shown in Figure 6 8 Switch Setup Master Switch Toggle Section Switches Touch Figure 6 8 Switch Setup Window 9
93. test extent possible this warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Western Australia In the event that any provision hereof is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction such provision shall be severed from this warranty and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect Obtaining Warranty Service In order to obtain warranty service the end purchaser must bring the Product to an authorised RINEX dealer along with the end purchaser s proof of purchase The end purchaser must produce the original invoice or other purchase documents as proof of the purchase date The end purchaser is solely responsible for the cost of transportation of the Product to RINEX or an authorised RINEX dealer and the Product is at the end purchaser s risk whilst in transit For any questions regarding warranty service or to obtain information regarding the location of any of RINEX s approved dealers contact RINEX at the following address RINEX Technology 19 Lyall Street South Perth Western Australia 6151 Telephone 08 9474 4771 Facsimile 08 9474 4772 Internet www RINEX com au R NEX TECHNOLOGY TABLE of CONTENTS GuideTRAX V3 1 NOT US ORE ete aids ande E A E E 2 ke S MA rr E 5 ee 5 t2 The Saturni Seneca ica diia 6 LaS GUJE TRAA Von o 7 1 3 1 o PP a 7 12 Saum AI Vestida 7 1 33 Satum FR VERSJON ina Eee a 8 2 GEUN SEO nenne 10 2 1 E a 13 22 Mai CA ee A 14 23 TNe Nan Se enirar na
94. the Lightbar Setup Window in Figure 6 5 is 19200 baud This setting can be changed to 9600 baud for older lightbars Hints and Tips Ifthe lightbar displays only Ver 1 2x then it is likely that this setting needs to be changed GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 70 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY Lightbar Distance Settings The lightbar distance settings can be customised for higher or lower accuracy depending on the accuracy of the GPS receiver and the current job Each of the distance settings represents how far away in metres the vehicle is from the guideline In the default settings shown in the Lightbar Setup Window in Figure 6 5 the gt lt symbol set to 0 20m means that the lightbar will display gt lt to indicate that the guideline is being followed to an accuracy of up to 0 20m Lightbar Setup m Baud Rate 19200 m m m m Reset to Default Figure 6 5 Lightbar Setup Window It is recommended that the lightbar limits are set in relation to GPS accuracy The default lightbar settings shown in Figure 6 5 are set for the default GPS type of DGPS Differentially corrected GPS For a higher accuracy GPS receiver it may be more appropriate to set the single arrow gt to 0 10m with other settings set similarly For e Dif less accuracy may be more appropriate and for GPS only i e without differential correction settings should be set to even lower accuracy Pressing the 11315189
95. the WLT PERR 28 fe aa 8 button to change to either Heads Up or North Up mode Heads Up as the vehicle moves along the ground the information on the screen is drawn so that the vehicle is always pointing towards the top of the screen with the ground moving around the vehicle The Heads Up button is displayed North Up as the vehicle moves along the ground it also moves around the screen but the ground is shown as staying stationery The North Up button is displayed Hints and Tips Ifthe Map screen is zoomed too far in or out it may be difficult to see areas which have already been treated Touch i to see the treated area then IN to see the vehicle and see the vehicle position in relation to the treated area to Ifthe vehicle is a long way from the treated areas in the currently selected field either the vehicle or the treated areas may not be visible on the screen Ifthe treated area is visible but not the vehicle zoom IN to see the vehicle Ifthe vehicle is visible on the screen but not the treated area touch ALL to see the whole treated area then zoom see more detail of the area around the vehicle to amp If zoomed too far out the vehicle will appear as a large dot on the screen As you zoom in the vehicle will increase in size on the screen until it resembles the selected rig GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 68 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 3 2 Zoomin
96. ts are set to E N GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 72 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 4 5 Status Bar The Status Bar is the left half of the area at the bottom of the Main screen Repeatedly touching this area will cycle through each of the Status messages selected in the Status Bar Setup window By default all Status Bar information is turned OFF Text shown in light grey in the Status Bar Setup Window indicates that those status messages are not available as the functions they report are not available in the HL model To turn a status message on so that it will appear in the Status Bar touch the button next to the required message in the Status Bar Setup window STATUS BAR SETUP Position ON Guide Status ON Area ON Controller Info ON f Area to go ON Speed ON Field Vehicle ON AutoSTEER Info FI Overlap ON Figure 6 6 Status Bar Setup Window For more information about the information provided in each message see Section 2 6 GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 73 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 5 Turning Treatment Recording ON and OFF 6 5 1 The RINEX Toggle Switch The RINEX Toggle Switch is supplied with every new system It can be used to start and stop treatment recording either on its own or by being connected to a controller in which case the controller s master switch starts and stops treatment recording 6 5 1 1 Using the RINEX Toggle Swi
97. uttons which can each be set to perform various Guide TRAX functions Access Ha a AE The default settings for each button are shown in Figure 6 9 EXIT SETUP Remote Buttons O Button 1 Button 2 VIEW IN Button 3 VIEW OUT Button 4 GPS Foot Switch ROVEIRECORD Figure 6 9 Buttons Setup Window These settings can be changed for each button by touching on the value assigned to that button All of the options listed in Table 6 1 are available to all buttons and using each option has the same effect as going through the menus to select the function or turn the setting ON or OFF The RINEX Button Box and the RINEX Footswitch can both be connected at the same time so that five buttons are then available GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 77 Rev A P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 6 7 The RINEX Foot Switch Optional Extra The RINEX Foot Switch is designed to be operated by foot and is connected to one of the USB ports on the Saturn H interface unit By default the Foot Switch is set to Rove Record but can be changed to perform any of the functions listed in Table 6 1 The RINEX Button Box and the RINEX Footswitch can both be connected at the same time so that five buttons are then available Table 6 1 Button Box and Foot Switch Settings Function Function Location Action Performed By Button CONTOUR UT YS Weferr Enables Lock guidance GUIDE DAY NIGHT Ja gti fo Kym Toggles betw
98. vA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 5 3 Guidelines and offsets Guide TRAX V3 allows the user to adjust the position of the guideline to suit different requirements Typically this will be either to suit the requirements of the accuracy of the GPS receiver and or the ability of the operator to follow a guideline Furthermore it may be to assist in adopting tramline farming where different width implements are used 5 3 1 Guide Overlap Prior to using GPS guidance most operators automatically applied a natural overlap to accommodate any inaccuracies whilst driving This overlap may have varied according to prevailing circumstances such as whether foam markers were visible or not GPS guidance however does not have a natural overlap from the operator s mind but rather a mathematical offset that is either applied or not The Guide Overlap is simply the amount of overlap that is applied to ensure that no area is missed when applying a treatment if the vehicle is driven wide of the guideline This is shown in Figure 5 13 y Guide Overlap Figure 5 13 Guidance Overlap The Guide Overlap setting can be changed in the Guide Options window from the JAA 4 menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 60 RevA P n 1 1257 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 5 3 2 Guide Offset When using tramlines in controlled traffic farming practices it may be desirable to use the same guidelines for all farming activities However the imple
99. w configuration of communication speed and level of accuracy REMOTE The REMOTE BUTTONS button BUTTONS will display the Remote Buttons Button window for the external button box optional SOUNDS mer TER 1 The SOUNDS button is not Button i D operational in the HL model MEMORY The MEMORY SETUP button is SETUP EEE not operational in the HL model Button FIELDNET N The FIELDNET SETUP button is SETUP EA not operational in the HL model Button EXIT SETUP sisi The EXIT SETUP button returns Button the system to the Main menu BACK BACK The BACK button returns the Button ge system to Page 1 ofthe General Setup menu GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 101 Rev A P n 1 1257 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY 7 3 1 About GuideTRAX About Guide TRAX Software Version 3 2 Release 1 Software Model L System Serial 97986 Total Disk Space 719 11 MB Available Disk Space 100 Total Physical Memory 247 50 MB Avail Physical Memory 76 Figure 7 13 About Guide TRAX Window Overview The About GuideTRAX Window see Figure 7 13 displays the version of software and pertinent information on the Saturn H system and allows the registration of e Dif and upgrades to other models of Guide TRAX V3 HT and HR Access SETUPIABOUT GUIDETRAX REGISTER The REGISTER button opens the Register GuideTRAX Button window EXIT SETUP The EXIT SETUP button will update the selected Button actions close the Window an
100. wath by the distance of one swath width minus any guide overlap distance see Section 5 3 1 Once again this is not important as Guide TRAX V3 automatically calculates this for the operator A typical racetrack spray pattern is shown in Figure 5 6 GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 53 Rev A P n 1 1257 ReNEX TECHNOLOGY Figure 5 6 Typical Spray Pattern using Racetrack Once the perimeter of the field is completed the vehicle moves towards the next swath line using the Map screen for guidance When the vehicle comes alongside the previous treatment perimeter lap the operator touches the LOCK button in the Guide Menu and then follows the Virtual Road or arrows on the light bar to stay on line A guideline is displayed on the Map screen which indicates the line that needs to be followed GuideTRAX V3 will continue to automatically update the guideline as the vehicle moves around the field The guideline will always be computed to be adjacent to the previous treatment Hence if the vehicle manoeuvres around a tree the subsequent guideline will also show a deviation The operator can choose to ignore this guideline and simply steer straight through these areas A typical racetrack screen is shown in Figure 5 7 20 0 km hr Figure 5 7 Typical guideline from racetrack guide lock The guideline can be turned off at any time by touching the GUIDE OFF button GuideTRAX V3 2 HL User Manual Page 54 Rev A P n 1 1257 R

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