Patchwork Technology BlackBox Advance Operating Instructions
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1. Track number Which guidance line track you are currently working on Distance off centre Distance that your current position is from the centre of the guidance line Guidance Light Bar Displays the side that the guidance line is on in relation to your position Guide Arrow Is a fixed guide that shows your position Direction on the guidance view and the direction your heading Your position on the screen or pivot point is the point at which the line and semi circle of the guide arrow meet The direction you are heading is indicated by the end point of the line Position Using the Coverage Area Recording Recording On Off Coverage area is being recorded when this is ON and the green bar below the Guide Arrow is displayed This can be turned on and off using various methods see page 28 for details 43 a i R a F ij o B le Ai FfF bh o o m E i I FV AN B V f I i NL TO Y SY BY 230 w AKOA CE j l i nc T a A go j 7 UN a Y m h d at E i y x J a a n m f A AJ IW Li INJ wr LA IAA CA Ww NAM wu wM w w wV I arp a J ww Using Guidance and Coverage Area Recording Important When using a straight AB line After a straight AB line has been set when working on 17 1 it is important that the guidance line is followed on B set the screen and not the marks from the work done whilst setting the Work done2. GPS Output Turns the GPS output on or off When set to Yes the unit will transmit a GPS signal GPS port cable part no 03 05 0010 required On Off Opens the Coverage Area Recording On Off method selection list See page 28 for details of the on off methods in the On Off selection list Demo Mode Turns the demo on or off When set to Yes the unit will simulate movement using a string of GPS coordinates Please note that when this mode is on the unit will not pick up a GPS signal Tilt Compensator This opens the tilt compensator options menu to setup and reset the tilt compensator See page 27 for the Tilt Compensator options menu Finished Returns to the Setup menu 26 Port Setup Tilt Compensator options The options in this menu are used to setup the tilt compensator and to visually calibrate the tilt mechanism Height 3m Zero Tilt Tilt Off Finished N Angle Gauges Angle Gauges These gauges display the front back and left right angle you are currently on based on the last reset Height Sets the distance that the antenna is from the ground This needs to be set in order for the tilt compensator to function correctly Tilt Turns the tilt compensator on or off Zero Tilt To zero reset the angle gauges when the vehicle is on a level surface do not use the gauges to determine this and press Zero Tilt The gauges will then show both the angle gauges as zero N B It is important tha
3. guidance line whilstsetting guidance line N B There maybe significant over under lap between the first and second runs but if the guidance line Guidance line is followed the remaining runs will be drawn straight straight and egually spaced from A to B Important When using a curved AB line It is important to use the longer edge of the field when setting a curved AB line to ensure the guidance line is visible from the one side of the field to the other 44 Using Guidance and Coverage Area Recording Important When using an Adaptive Curve After setting the Adaptive Curve A and B points it is vital that guidance line immediately after is followed for the line to adapt correctly Guidance line Guidance line B set B set The guidance line needs to be set on the final long run if setting the guidance line whilst working the headland lt e Start Point Bset E set x v Start Point Aset Aset Using WebTrack with the BlackBox WebTrack is an internet based solution for the storage and viewing of data that has been recorded using the BlackBox unit It is recommended that the recorded data is regularly transferred to the WebTrack account to ensure your records are kept up to date and secure Creating a WebTrack account Go to the WebTrack home page by typing www bbwebtrack com in your internet browsers address bar Web Track Beneath Create New Account left mouse click on Reg
4. to page 40 for creating boundaries Restart the unit go back into the job and restart a boundary recording job See page 40 for details Insert the storage card supplied with the unit into relevant slot Power down unit and restart if problem still persist please ensure that the memory card is prepared for a BlackBox unit Patchwork Technology Ltd Oaklands Llancayo Court Usk Monmouthshire NP15 1HY Tel 01291 673366 Fax 01291 673077 www patchwork co uk
5. See page 32 and setup the steering and boom section add on hardware see supplied instructions for details Finished Returns back to the BlackBox menu Recording Details All the details that are entered in this area will be added to the job recording This is viewable within Implement the information area of a job report when viewed in WebTrack Vehicle Job Type Operator Width 24m Finished Recording Options Vehicle The name of the vehicle that is being used for the job implement The name of the implement that is being used for the job If setup in WebTrack the width will be set automatically Job Type Enter the name of the job operation that is being performed If the Job Type selected has form items added to it in WebTrack see page 50 for details on setting up Job Types when the job is finished the operator will be prompted to fill in information related to the form items Operator The name of the operator that is performing the job Width Sets the working width of the implement this is vital to achieve the correct distance between the guidance lines The width will be set automatically if an implement that has been setup in WebTrack has been selected in the Implement option Recording Options These options are used to setup how and or whether the trace farm details and weather station information is recorded See page 20 for more details Finished Return to the setup menu Rec
6. manually see Text Entry on page 14 for more details To use the Selection List firstly highlight the option in the list by pressing on it or use the Up and Down buttons Once the desired option is highlighted set it by pressing OK To exit the selection screen without making changes press Cancel Cancel 13 Text Entry This input screen will appear if the information that is required is text that needs to be typed in manually To use the text entry screen press the letters or numbers on the screen to enter the details Once complete press on to add the details and close the text entry screen To exit the text entry screen without adding any details press on ma TF EF Wa alia oui y w m Numerical This input screen will appear if the information that is required is a number that needs to be entered manually To use the numerical entry screen press the numbers on the screen to enter the figure Once complete press on to add the figure and close the numerical entry screen To exit the numerical entry screen without adding a figure press on Autonaming The option box will appear if the required information is a simple Yes No selection 14 Initial Setup Wizard Once the unit has been installed in the vehicle and all the wired connections secured insert the 3 pin plug into the 3 pin socket of the vehicle The unit will power on automatically and if using the unit for the first time a
7. setup wizard will launch The wizard will take the user through the basic settings so the system is ready for Guidance Recording and Area measurement Imperial A let yu Oc t record il not be able to reload the field anes or automaticaly sense which feld To work through the wizard screens Select the required option and if required enter the relevant details Press the green tick confirm when it appears to move to the next screen On some of the screens the 2 Information icon will appear pressing this will give details about the options on the current screen and how it will effect the working of the system On completing the initial setup the settings that have been entered will be saved as a profile under the profile manager see Load Save profiles on page 31 If you have selected No to run the wizard on start up it can be re launched by selecting Setup from the home screen then Load Save Profiles gt Run Initial Setup Wizard 12 Home Screen The Home Screen is the main menu for setting up and accessing the different job modes of the BlackBox software Start Job Shutdown Status Screen Start Job Start a guidance job Field Boundary Map Resume a Job Planned Job Farm Management Software plan or Variable Rate Plan VRT Software required for more details see Starting a Job gt Start Job on page 33 Setup Opens the setup menu for the unit Before sta
8. the list 2 Press OK This will change all the settings in the system to the settings that are saved in the profile Save Profile Accesses the area where all the current settings on the system can be saved as a profile To save a New profile 1 Select New from the list 2 Press OK 3 Enter a name for the profile i e name of the operation 4 Press OK To Overwrite a profile 1 Select the reguired profile from the list 2 Press OK 3 Press Yes to Overwrite Run Initial Setup Wizard Launches the Initial setup wizard See page 15 for details Finished Returns to the Setup Menu 31 Advanced The options in this menu are used Steering to unlock software modules and setup the Steering and or Boom Boom Section Control Section add on see supplied instructions for setup details Unlock Finished Unlock This area is used to upgrade the various product software options of the unit via lock codes See below for more details Finished Returns to the Setup Menu Unlock This menu is used to enter unlock GO Unlocked codes to unlock different areas of the software for future upgrading PONENCA ads VRT Unlocked Auto Shut Off Unlocked Finished MI Software To upgrade the unit first make a note of the unit s serial number and the lock code displayed in the top left hand corner of the unlock menu Next make a call to Patchwork Technology on 44 0 1291 673366 and state the upgrad
9. Opens the Headland Warning Options menu See page 25 for the Headland Warning Options Finished Returns to the Setup Menu 23 Antenna Offset Adjusting the antenna position can improve coverage area recording accuracy and is vital when using Headland Warning Boom Section control or Auto Shut Off to ensure that the on off position is correct Finished when based on the position of the implement A Sets the offset distance from the antenna for front or back Note a negative number must be entered if setting to the front B Sets the offset distance from the antenna for left or right to the centre of the implement Note a negative number must be entered if setting to the left NB in most cases a left right offset is only required when using an offset implement i e A Mower No Offset With Offset Offset to Offset to Back Recording takes Recording takes Back only and Right place from the place from the antenna position offset position O Antenna position Offset position Offset Example Finished Returns to the GPS Options Menu 24 GPS Offset Headland Warning Options The options in this menu are used to setup the Headland Warning feature The feature guides you to dose lied edad A a set point off the field boundary which we call the headland edge This counts down the distance as you approach it so when the headland edge is reached the distance is zero and the operator knows when to st
10. Patchwork Technology BlackBox Advance Operating Instructions BlackBox Advance Operating Instructions Downloadable PWdoc0040 v1 0 Product Overview Fitting Instructions Unit Functions Unit Setup Starting a Job page 5 o o o MON 12 13 13 13 15 16 I7 18 19 22 23 26 29 31 32 33 34 34 35 35 36 Contents Mounting the Screen to vehicles windscreen Mounting the Receiver Connection Diagram Main Unit Connecting a switch to control coverage area recording Connecting a Weather station Overview Navigation Bar Entering details and settings Initial Setup Wizard Home Screen Program Sub Menu Setup Recording Details Local Setting GPS Options Ports Setup VRT Options Save Load Profiles Advanced Start Job New Job Farm Field Recognition Resume unplanned job Planned job Guidance Modes page Job Screen 37 39 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 43 43 Using WebTrack with 46 the BlackBox 47 48 49 49 50 50 52 Troubleshooting 54 Overview Menu Creating a Field Boundary Map Starting a Field Boundary Map Pausing the boundary mapping Completing a field boundary map Future use for the maps Using Guidance and Coverage Area Recording Using First Pass Guidance Setting and Resetting a Guidance line Using a guidance line Using the Coverage Area Recording Creating a WebTrack Account Logging on to WebTrack Downloading and Installing WebSync Using BlackB
11. age 21 for Weather Station Recording Options menu Finished Returns to the Setup Menu Important Decreasing the values of the minimum angle or maximum distance will result in more location points being created which can effect the performance of the unit 20 Recording Details gt Recording Options Weather Station Recording Options The options in this menu are used to select the weather details that will be obtained from a vehicle mountable weather station and Ina UN NO PANT NO automatically saved to the job when complete The weather station needs to be connected via AN FYBGDNG NO tont the serial port see connection diagram on page 11 Weather Station On No Temperature No Wind Speed No Units m s Finished Weather Station On Sets the weather station recording On or Off All other options are dependent on the Weather Station On being set to Yes Temperature Turns temperature recording On or Off Wind Dir Turns wind direction recording On or Off Wind Speed Turns wind speed recording On or Off Units Changes the units which the wind speed is recorded in Humidity Turns humidity recording On or Off Air Pressure Turns air pressure recording On or Off Test Press to ensure the information is being received from the weather station The test screen will open displaying the information that has been set once the test is complete press OK to retum to the weather station me
12. ain antenna for receiving GPS signals GPS Receiver A built in receiver board translates the messages detected by the antenna for use with the BlackBox software PATCHWORK Keeping Technology Simple Tilt Compensator An inclinometer is built in to the unit which when active will correct the guidance position when working on side slopes and or hills Important The red arrow must be pointing towards the direction of travel for the Tilt Compensator to work correctly 12 Unit Setup Overview Navigation Bar On various screens within the BlackBox software a Navigation Bar will appear across the bottom of the screen It allows the user to move back and forth between setup screens when entering details and settings Previous Next Home Information Cancel Confirm If any of the icons appear black they have no function on the current setup screen Entering details and settings When using the BlackBox there will be a requirement to enter information or select an option from a list to continue This will occur in the menus or when starting a job and there are Four different input methods Selection list Some of the selection lists are predefined in the BlackBox others can be setup by the user on WebTrack in the My Units Setup section see page 49 for details The selection lists that can be setup by the user have a NEW option which if selected will open the text entry screen so the information can be entered
13. ardware and software for use Recording Details Local Setting within the job modes and it is vital that the settings are setup correctly for the unit to function as VRT Options Save Load Profiles you require GPS Options Ports Setup Advanced Finished Recording Details Sets the details that will be recorded against the job for record keeping and also the implement working width which is important to accurately set the tracks when using the unit for guidance See page 19 for more details Local Setting This option is used to set your preferences based on your location in the world See page 22 for more details GPS Options Accesses the options for adjusting the antenna position headland warning and display soothing See page 23 for more details Ports Setup Used to setup the serial ports if using an external GPS source or Weather Station The Tilt Compensator reset Demo Mode and the Coverage Area Recording On Off method is also set under this option See page 26 for more details VRT Options Accesses the options for setting up data communications between the unit and a controller for Variable Rate Application and or Auto Shut off See page 29 for more details Save Load Profiles Opens the profile manager where settings for specific jobs can be saved and reloaded saving time when setting up the unit between different jobs See page 31 for details Advanced Accesses the menu to unlock software modules
14. d boundary can be Pause Paused Press the pause boundary button when the Boundary job has been paused the button will change to the start Button boundary button press again to continue Completing a field boundary map When the start point is reached the boundary will automatically close and save The completed boundary will be displayed in the mini map with the field size Manual completion End Press the end boundary button this will close the boundary by drawing a straight line from the current Boundary Button position to the boundary start position Once a field boundary has been completed it can be redone if needed by pressing the Start Boundary button To do a new field boundary map for a different field the job will need to be finished then a New Job started with the new farm field name Future use for the maps When the field boundary maps have been completed perform a WebSync to transfer the field boundaries to WebTrack On WebTrack the field boundaries will be securely stored and can be viewed deleted or printed as a single field boundary and or a multiple field boundary report including the total area calculated for the fields that are held under a farm name The maps are vital for the following features Farm Field Auto Detect Headland guidance line when using the First Pass guidance feature Headland Warning 41 Using Guidance and Coverage Area Recording Guidance can be used to assist t
15. e you reduire see Product Overview on page 5 The Patchwork operator will firstly agree a payment method for the upgrade and then issue an unlock code for the upgrade Software To enter the unlock code press on the software option from the list The numerical entry screen will appear enter the unlock code and press OK This returns to the Unlock menu with Unlocked filled in next to the option Finished Returns to the Advanced menu 32 Starting a Job Start Job After the unit has been setup position the vehicle in the field where the job will begin when ready press Start Job from the Home Screen This launches the Start Job Wizard which will guide through the steps for starting a job Firstly a Job Type will need to be select The job types that are Select Job Type displayed will depend on whether New Job a relevant file type is on the memory card Resume Unplanned Job Planned Job Variable Rate Plan fi New Job Select to begin a guidance job with or without recording also with auto shut off if available and or new boundary job area measurement See page 34 for the steps once selected Resume Unplanned Job This option will only appear if a New Job has been paused and is stored on the BlackBox memory card Use this option when continuing a paused New Job See page 35 for the steps once selected Planned Job When there are plan files on the BlackBox memory card from a Farm Mana
16. ecording On Off For example when the implement is working the trace will be on and when not working the trace will be off Communications must be established between the BlackBox and Controller for this system to work see VRT Options on page 29 for setup information Please Note Some controllers do not have the facility to return an on off signal 28 VRT Options The options in this menu are used to set up communications with external controllers for variable rate and or auto shut off VRT Controller LHS000 Kuhn Always ON Port Speed 9600 VRT Test Finished VRT Controller Sets the controller type that the unit is being connected to The recommended Port Speed for the controller will automatically change for the selected controller Port Speed For manually setting the port speed Note the recommended port speed will be entered when the controller has been selected from the VRT Controller option VRT Test Opens the VRT test screen to test the connection between the unit and controller See Page 30 for VRT Test Screen and details on performing a test Finished Returns to the Setup Menu 29 VRT Options VRT Test This option is used to ensure that there is communications between the BlackBox and the Controller before using the unit for variable rate application and or Auto Shut Off Additional software reguired It is recommended that the test is Finished done with the implement empty of prod
17. figuration section Left Click on Retry Gary J ce The configuration screen will open for first time configures users to setup WebSync Enter your WebTrack Username in the User box and select the unit measurement type required When complete click OK The main WebSync screen will ERTH open ready to transfer data ANAN displaying the WebrTrack username and the memory card Websync location and type that data will transfer to from To reopen in the future go to the Windows Start Button then All Programs locate and open the Patchwork Technology folder and left mouse click on PWWebSync 48 Using BlackBox Setup for recording jobs Before using the Blackbox for recording jobs the Farm and Fields Vehicles Implements switch type and width Operators and Job types can all be preset in WebTrack The Job types can be enhanced by adding form items The form items will be listed on the Notes screen which opens after a job is finished this prompts the operator to enter information about the job before completing it For example the information required could be the weather conditions and or the chemical used for the job Setting up these details in WebTrack allows the operator to quickly and simply setup the job details by selecting the details from a list on the BlackBox unit see Unit Setup Selection List on page 13 N B To get the data to the BlackBox unit a WebSync must be performed see T
18. gement Software program this option will be displayed and is used to open the Farm Management plans on the BlackBox See page 35 for the steps once selected Note If a Planned Job is paused it can be resumed by re opening the plan Variable Rate Plan For this option to appear the VRT software module needs to be unlocked and variable rate files in the relevant folder on the BlackBox memory card Select this option when doing a variable rate application job See Quick Start Guide labelled VRT and Auto Shut Off supplied with the VRT Software for the steps on loading a plan Note If a Variable Rate Plan is paused it can be resumed by re opening the plan 33 New Job If recording is set to No the unit will go to Step 3 Farm NICK TEST FARM Field FIELD 2 2 Check edit recording details and Confirm 3 Enter the working Width select the 4 The Job Screen opens ready to begin Guidance Mode see page 36 for details and press Confirm Farm Field Auto Recognition If a field has had a Field Boundary Map see page 40 created previously and the field has been driven into the unit will automatically detect the field from its GPS coordinates This will also automatically fills in the Farm Field name when starting a new job 34 Resume Unplanned Job N B Jobs cannot be paused if recording is set to No 1 Select the Job Type to resume and 2 Select the Farm Field to resume and press C
19. he operator in reducing under or overlap when applying products improving coverage and reducing waste Using First Pass Guidance To use first pass a Field Boundary Map must be available for the field Step 1 When the job screen opens Step 2 the headland guidance line will with the Field Boundary loaded press appear indicated by H ready to guide Toggle Guidance Setting and Resetting a Guidance line N B When using a curved line it is important to use the longer edge of the field to set a guide line Step 1 At the beginning of a run press Step 2 Drive to the end of the run and the Grid area to set point A press the Grid area to set B The set guidance line will appear ready to guide To reset the AB line press Grid area and Step 3 When turning in the headland select Yes when prompted If using the next AB line will appear Straight line guidance the line can also be recalibrated to your current location 42 Using Guidance and Coverage Area Recording Using a guidance line The 3D guidance view uses a first person view which means it rotates around the antennas position or offset position if set as a central pivot point Track Number Distance off centre _ Guidance Light Bar T AB line H Headland Guidance line when set Guide Arrow Recording On Off This example shows that the driver is not centre to the line and needs to steer move 40 cm to the left to be back on centre
20. his allows for multi positional flexibility and is simply tightened with the thumb screw Warranty Void if suction mount fails Its is advised that the suction mount is removed from the windscreen when the unit is not in operation and reattached on a day to day basis For a more permanent fixing please detach the ram ball from the suction mount and secure down in the vehicle Mounting the Receiver Mount on the cab of vehicle as close as possible width ways to the centre of the vehicle with the red arrow pointing towards the direction of travel PATCHWORK Keeping Technology Simple P N 01 05 0003 The bottom of the receiver is magnetised ready to attach to a metal surface Use the supplied metal plate for vehicle roofs that are not made of metal To fit first clean a small area and ensure it is dry then remove the plastic covers from the self adhesive strips on the metal plate and stick to the vehicle roof The antenna will now stick to this plate and be held safely on the roof N B In many cases running the cable in through a window or door is acceptable please make sure that there is enough of a gap in the rubber to allow this otherwise the cable could be damaged and with no signal from the receiver the BlackBox will not function correctly Connection Diagram Main Unit Guidance Screen Receiver 12v DC Plug To 3 pin socket on SY vehicle Warning Please disconnect the unit from the power supp
21. ister New Account Free Services Create New Account Existing Users To register for an account left mouse click on Click Here to Sign Up Enter your details in the boxes provided and once complete left mouse click on Create WebTrack Account N B Please ensure you use an active email address and it is typed correctly 46 A confirmation screen will then appear To return to the WebTrack home page left mouse click on Log in Logging on to WebTrack Under the Existing Users heading enter your Username and Password then left mouse click on Login There are two options and as a first time user left mouse click on Click Here To Download WebSync to download and install the WebSync Tool For details see page 48 Otherwise left mouse click on the Start Page button You will be redirected to your WebTrack user area Free Services My Account 47 Create New Account Trimble Setup Existing Users Downloading and Installing WebSync software N B WebSync is the essential tool to transfer data to and from the BlackBox unit via your WebTrack account From the Welcome to WebTrack page left mouse click on Click Here To Download WebSync Follow the on screen instructions to download and install WebSync Once WebSync has downloaded and installed when prompted insert the BlackBox mem ory card connect a device card to your PC and press Retry Press Cancel and prepare a blank card in the con
22. kBox the notes will appear for the operator to fill in on the Blackbox before the job is completed VRT This upgrade allows the unit to send application rate information using variable rate application maps to the controller attached to the implement Adding Variable Rate to the Blackbox is simple and the compatibility list of controllers is extensive Amazone Amatron and Amados Bogballe 2003w Unig and Icon Raven 400 600 4000 LH Agro 5000 500 6000 Kuhn Quantron L M P E Kverneland Group Passtronic RDS Pro Series Vaderstad Dickey John Teagle Tulip Centreliner Auto Shut Off With auto shut off setup on the unit when driving into an area which has been worked indicated by the green area coverage recording in the job screen a signal will be sent to the controller to stop the implement working After driving out of the worked area the unit will send a new signal to the controller to start the implement working again N B Function not fully compatible with Amazone controllers Fitting Instructions Mounting the Screen to vehicle windscreen N B Supplied suction mount and ram arm my differ from the image below Ensure the area on the windscreen where the suction mount will be attached is clean and then push it on the windscreen turning the lever clockwise to lock it in place Turn Lever Tighten Screw The ram ball and suction mount are then connected together using the supplied Ram Arm T
23. ly if you need to jump start your vehicle 9 Connection Diagrams Connecting a switch to control area coverage recording Ref Description Part No Boom Sense Cable 03 05 0006 Switch request when ordered N A Relay request when ordered N A The BlackBox will need to be configured to work correctly with the switch for details see Ports Setup menu On Off on page 26 10 Connection Diagrams Connecting a Weather Station Weather Station To port on Weather Station toe EEA y os A FF Ref Description Part No VRT Xover to Female Cable 03 05 0007 Watchdog Sprayer Station 3349SSC The BlackBox will need to be configured to work correctly with the Weather Station for details see Recording Options menu Weather Station on page 20 11 Unit Functions Screen Touch Screen Power On Off button This turns the screen on and off Please Note this does not turn off the system completely the system needs to be disconnected from the power source Brightness button Press this button to scroll through different levels of brightness for the display screen Power On Off HOH Touch Screen The unit uses an LCD Touch Screen which allows the user to interact with the BlackBox software Use the Touch Screen by pressing and applying some pressure to the area of the screen where the reguired button or option is Receiver Hi Gain Antenna The unit has a built in Hi G
24. ms Name type Text Edit Job Type Name Spraying Use Form items on this Job Type Save Job Type Edit Job Type Name Spraying v Use Form Items on this Job Type Save Job Type Form Items for Current Job Existing Form item 51 creating and adding form items to Job Types Select form item using the drop Edit Single Form Item down box and left mouse click Existing Form item Select form item in the boxes to select the eer S R Remembered between jobs required options _ Click Save to add the form item To add another form item click Add or click the Save Job Type button once complete For more details about the My Unit Setup section see the WebTrack Overview user guide in the WebTrack help area Transferring data to and from WebTrack via WebSync When performing a Sync in WebSync the following data will be transferred To WebTrack Boundary Jobs Guidance Recordings and Job Notes From WebTrack Details from My Unit Setup including Job notes Maps and VRT plans that are held in the Files Section Remove the memory card from the unit and insert into the PC 4 PATCHWORK Open WebSync If not installed WebSync please see page 48 From the Desktop of your Personal Computer go to the Windows Start Button then All Programs locate and open the Patchwork Technology folder and left mouse click on PWWebSync 52 Please ensure the di
25. n the previous pass Note For the adaptive curve mode to work correctly an A and B point must be set as with Curved and the pass next to the previous one needs to be followed 36 Job Screen Overview The Job screen uses a 3D guidance view to display area covered guide lines and off track information Guidance Line Number Lock Unlock _Mini Map Start Pause Boundary End Purge Boundary On Off Toggle Purge Guidance Settings Recording On Off Menu I Only available when Information Panel using section control Start Pause Boundary Starts and Lock Unlock Locks Unlocks the pauses a field boundary map job see current guidance line In AB line mode page 40 for details the line is automatically unlocked when turning greater than 60 degrees End Boundary Manually closes a field boundary map see page 41 for Mini Map Displays a 2D overview of details the field boundary and area covered N B If using Headland Warning see Toggle Guidance Switches between page 23 the mini map needs to be AB line and Headland guidance The hidden see Menu below Guidance Line Number will display l T for AB line and H for Headland Menu Opens the job Screen OPUGNS see page 39 for details Recording On Off Displays the current status of the Coverage Area Recording and pressing switches it on off if the On Off method is set to On Screen see page 28 Information Panel Displays various inf
26. nected to the power source and that there is sufficient voltage at the source Make sure the receiver is outside the cab and has a clear view of the sky with minimal obstructions NOTE After repositioning the receiver the signal may take up to 20 minutes to acguire From the main BlackBox menu go to the Setup screen then into Ports Setup and then select GPS Speed and change it to the correct value of 19200 From the main BlackBox menu go to the Setup screen then into Advanced then into the steering menu From here make sure that Steering is disabled From the main blackBox menu go to Setup then the Ports Setup and here click on On Off change this setting to the mode which you need to use See page 28 for details Refer to page 37 for instructions on toggling the guidance modes Problem Headland warning feature not working correctly Boundary not recording Storage card cannot be found error The minimap is still open There is no boundary set for the current field The record boundary button is not working on the guidance screen No storage card inserted into BlackBox Storage card not detected 2 Solution Whilst in the job screen press the menu button and then select Hide Minimap The headland warning countdown will appear where the minimap was displayed Set a boundary for the current field first and then the Headland warning will be available Refer
27. nu lf unsuccessful the serial port speed may need to be adjusted see Ports Setup gt Printer Speed on page 26 Finished Returns to the Recording Options menu 21 Local Setting rr The options in this menu are used Country United Kingdom to set your locality in the world unit measurements language and the time difference based on Language English GMT Units Metric Time Offset 0 Finished Country To select which country you are in Units Sets the unit measurement type to Imperial or Metric i e Miles or Kilometres this will affect the menu areas and job screen where a measurement is required or displayed Language To select the language that you want the menus to be displayed in Time Offset To adjust the time difference for your location based on Greenwich Mean Time This can also be used for Day Light Savings time Finished Returns to the Setup Menu 22 GPS Options The options in this menu access settings related to how the GPS Antenna Offset signal is used Display Smoothing None Headland Warning Options Finished Antenna Offset Opens the options for offsetting the antenna position see page 24 for details Display Smoothing Adjusts how responsive the guidance line is to changes in GPS position when using guidance in the job screen Fine Less Responsive Medium Responsive Coarse Most Responsive None Standard Headland Warning Options
28. onfirm Confirm The Job Screen will open with coverage recording data and any AB lines that were saved at the time of pausing Planned Job Switch to Plan Field Farm Plan Reference 1 Select a plan by Farm Field Plan and And select a plan by Plan Field Confirm Or Switch to Plan Field and Confirm Edit Products 1 3 If required Edit Products and or check 4 Enter the working Width select the Instructions when ready press Confirm Guidance Mode see page 40 for details and press Confirm The Job Screen will open ready to begin 35 Guidance Modes First Pass Creates a Headland guidance line based on the entered Width and the Field Boundary Map see page 40 This line is used to give guidance around the headland run s of the Field being worked First Pass pathway Headland guidance line used for Change to set AB line to complete headland passes inner work o A Set e BSet There are three track to track AB line guidance mode options to choose from Straight Sets a straight guidance line between set point A and point B which is then replicated both sides of the original line at equal intervals based on the entered width Curved Creates a curved guidance line based on the path driven between set point A and point B The line is then replicated both sides of the original line at egual intervals based on the entered width Adaptive Curve Automatically adjusts the guidance line based o
29. op or start the implement working N B A field boundary map needs to be created for the field and the mini map in the job screen hidden for this function to work Headland Distance Off Om Headland Distance On 0m Finished Headland Warning Turns the headland warning feature on or off Headland Dist Off Sets the headland edge distance from the field boundary line as it is approached Headland Dist On Sets the headland edge distance from the field boundary line as it is left Finished Returns to the GPS Options Menu Field Boundary Line Headland Dist re Headland Dist Off set at 24m On set at 22m Headland Warn l Headland Warn count down m 42 0 count down m No Offset With Offset 6m to back No Offset With Offset O Antenna position 6m to back O Offset position Headland Edge Headland Warning Example 25 Port Setup The options in this menu are used to setup the serial ports speeds Printing On Y N No GPS Speed 19200 when connecting external devices the coverage area recording On Printer Speed 19200 GPS Output No Off method and built in tilt correction On Off AlwaysOn DEMO MODE Yes Tilt Compensator Finished Printing On Y N Turns printing on or off GPS Speed To setup the port speed for the GPS port when using an external source Printer Speed Sets the port speed for when a weather station or other compatible external device is connected
30. ording Details Recording Options The settings entered in this menu alter how data is recorded on the BlackBox this includes the green trace recording and weather Minimum Speed 3kph station information if fitted Recording Yes Autonaming Yes Minimum Angle Sdeg Maximum Distance 100m Weather Station Finished Recording This option is used to turn job recording on and off N B If recording is set to No the pause job function will not be available and the unit will not save any job data when a job is finished Autonaming Sets autonaming on or off Autonaming is used if the user does not want to input a farm and field name when starting a new job if set to Yes an automatic job name will be created N B Only use this option if you do not plan on keeping accurate records pause jobs reload guidance lines or use field boundary information Minimum Speed Sets the speed that the coverage area recording will start or stop recording Minimum Angle Sets the number of degrees that the heading can change since the previous coverage area location point before a new point is set Maximum Distance Sets the maximum distance that can be travelled in a straight line before a coverage area location point is automatically set Note if the minimum angle setting is met or exceeded a point will be automatically set Weather Station Opens the menu where the weather station recording options can be adjusted See p
31. ormation relating to the system and the current job see page 38 for details 37 Overview Information Panel Guidance Mode Speed GPS Strength Application 0 Rate Width 1 Q 1 km Coverage Area Distance Travelled Guidance Mode Displays the guidance mode being used and current status No AB a Point A AB line 1 1 Guidance mode example GPS Strength Displays the GPS signal strength and status 1 to 4 5 to 6 7to8 9 or more Satellites Satellites Satellites Satellites GPS signal strength a bo cfo ST So ST Signal Differential Differential GPS status Coverage Area Displays area covered based on the coverage area recording Speed Displays current speed from GPS press to change from Analogue to Digital display Application Rate Width Displays current application rate VRT and or Auto Shut Off software reguired or current working width if using the section control system Distance Travelled Displays the distance travelled based on the coverage area recording 38 Overview Menu During a job if the menu button is pressed the job screen options will open The options in this menu Show Mini Map Hide Boundary allow the operator to print the boundary map show or hide various elements of the 3D Pause Job guidance view for optimisation set a point of reference pause and finish a recording job Return To Job Print Map Save Point Here Finish Job Return To Job Exits
32. ox Setup for recording jobs Adding Details Enhancing Details Farm Fields Creating and Adding Form Items to Job Types Transferring data to and from WebTrack via WebSync Product Overview The BlackBox unit can be upgraded by unlocking various areas of the software allowing it to perform additional tasks The Advance unit will be supplied with the both the GO and Advance software unlocked please see the following for details on the different software versions BlackBox Go The Go software is a simplified version of the Advance software that enables the use of Guidance and Area measurement only Features Simple Setup Multiple 3D Guidance modes Farm Field Recognition Resume Job SD Card must be inserted BlackBox Advance Further to the Go software capabilities the Advance software allows the recording and storage of work done for record keeping if used in conjunction with WebTrack these records can be enhanced with Notes see below The software is also the platform for adding additional hardware and software features including an Auto Steer and Boom Switching system Other Features include Headland Warning Weather Station Connection Setup Profile Manager Link up with Farm Management Software Compatibility list Muddy Boots Pear Technology Farmade GateKeeper Notes WebTrack required This allows the farm manager to add notes form items to a specific job type and when that job type is selected on the Blac
33. ransferring data to and from WebTrack via WebsSync on page 52 Adding Details Under BlackBox Setup on your BlackBox Setup WebTrack account click Edit next to the item that you want to add the details to Type in the name and any additional information that maybe required Left click the Add button to add the details 49 Enhancing Details Farm Fields Highlight the name in the list and click Edit A new set of options will appear In the Field Name box type in the mmmmmmmn gree green ers details and click Add To add another repeat the previous step sia Once complete click Save Creating and adding form items to Job Types BlackBox Setu Under BlackBox Setup on your n WebTrack account click Edit next to Single Notes There are seventeen predefined form items to add additional i55 a Buffer Zona ones click Add me re Nozzle Rating E Dalete Product Name Chemical Product Name Fet ser Product Rate Soil Coed ions Spray Ouality Temp C 50 creating and adding form items to Job Types Type in the name select the input type and click Save To add more form items follow the two previous steps When complete click Job Types Highlight the job in the list that Form Items are to be added to and click Edit Click in check box next to Use Form Items on this Job Type The form items options will appear left mouse click Add Form Ite
34. rting a job it is important that the unit is setup for your requirements See Setup Menu on page 18 Shutdown Will shutdown the software and open up to the Program Sub Menu See page 17 Status Screen Displays relevant system information GPS Status GPS Status GPS Demo Recording Selected Controller VRT Controller Bogballe 2003W Uniq Steering Feature Status Field FIELD 2 Section Control Field Recognition GPS Status icons 1 to 4 5 to 6 7to8 9 or more Satellites Satellites Satellites Satellites GPS signal strength No GPS ll GPS No GPS With Signal Differential Differential GPS status Program Sub Menu The Program Sub Menu is used to load and update the BlackBox software Use the buttons below to choose the program to start when the un is switched on or Select Upgrade to install updates from WebTrack Start BlackBox Start FieldNote Start BlackBox Accesses the BlackBox Home Screen for more details see Home Screen on page 16 Start BlackBox DR Not applicable Start Field Note Not applicable Upgrade Initiates and installs any updates for the BlackBox that are stored on the memory stick Updates are available from the Support Services section on the Patchwork website www patchwork co uk Sync Used to transfer data to and from WebTrack via a wireless modem connection Additional hardware required call Patchwork on 01291 673366 Setup The Setup menu is used to setup the h
35. splayed Username is correct as the data will be transferred to from the account held under that Username If the Username is incorrect left click on Configuration and enter the correct Username in the User box If there are VRT plans no longer reguired on the memory card these can be cleared by clicking on Clear Card Highlight the file types that are to be removed by clicking in boxes Click OK to remove the files When ready to begin the data transfer left click on the Sync button Once the transfer has completed left mouse click on the OK button to close the confirmation message To view the data transferred from the BlackBox unit you need to login to your WebTrack account see page 47 To use the data transferred from WebTrack reinsert the memory card into the BlackBox unit and power up the unit 53 Problem Unit not powering up Unit not connected to the No GPS signal Coverage Area Recording not working Guidance line not displaying correctly power supply Obstructions are causing the receiver to not pick up a GPS signal The GPS speed is set to a number other than 19200 The Steering option is enabled The Coverage Area Recording on off method is set to the wrong setting Using Headland guidance mode instead of AB line Headland guidance is indicated by a H at the top left of the 3D guidance view 54 Troubleshooting Solution Check that the unit is con
36. t the receiver is mounted flat and the red arrow is pointing towards the direction of travel Finished Returns to the ports setup menu 27 Port Setup On Off selection list The options in this menu are used to set how the coverage area recording is turned on off when in the job screen Turning the trace recording on OK and off when turning in the head land can give a more accurate Cancel coverage area reading for the MWs recorded data N B On Off type will be set automatically if an implement that has been setup in WebTrack has been selected from the Implement option in Recording Details Switch On Off in WebTrack This type uses a switch which is connected to the unit that creates an electrical connection when in the on position to turn the coverage area recording on and off On Screen Use Arrows in Webtrack When this type is set the coverage area recording can be turned on and off by the operator using the Recording on off button on the guidance screen AlwaysOn This sets the coverage area recording to continually record and can not be turned off SwitchReversed On Off Reversed in WebTrack This type uses a switch which is connected to the unit that creates an electrical connection when in the off position to turn the coverage area recording on and off Controller This option is used when the BlackBox is connected to an implement controller via a data cable for turning the coverage area r
37. the menu and returns to the job screen Show Hide Mini Map Toggles the 2D overview map display on or off in the guidance screen N B The mini map needs be hidden when using the Headland Warning feature Show Hide Boundary Toggles the display of the blue boundary line on or off on the 3D guidance view Save Point Here Use this to set a location point for your current position to return to if a refill is required The location point will display in the mini map Ensure the trace recording is OFF when going to refill to avoid inaccurate records Pause Job Press this option to pause the job if you need to fill up or are stopping for the day so it can be continued at a later time This will close the job screen and save the recorded job N B This function will not work if Recording is set to No and or Autonaming is set to Yes Finish Job Press this to complete a job This will close the job screen save the recorded job data ready to be transferred to WebTrack and return to the Home Screen If the selected Job Type has notes attached the Notes screen will open to fill in before the job is completed see Recording Details gt JobT ype on page 19 for more information 39 Creating a Field Boundary Map When creating field boundaries for future use and records it is important to set Recording to On and Autonaming to Off see page 20 for details The farm and field details can be entered manually to ease traceabili
38. ty and the function of the farm field auto recognition Starting a field boundary map Step 1 To begin the field boundary press the Start Start Boundary button this opens the boundary options Boundary menu N B If boundary already exists a message will Button appear asking if you would like to delete the existing boundary eam Step 2 Boundary options saelore Aak Offset 2M The options in this menu are used to setup the unit before doing a boundary map It is important to Start setup these details correctly to get an accurate area measurement Direction Right Cancel Boundary Type Sets the type of field boundary that is being created There are two types Boundary For around the outer edge of the field Inner Boundary For excluding areas within a field boundary Offset Sets the actual distance the edge of the field is from the antenna N B This offset will be from the antenna position if it has been offset see page 24 Direction To select which side of the vehicle the edge of the field is on when travelling forwards Start Starts recording the field boundary Cancel Cancels the field boundary and returns to the guidance screen Step 3 Once the boundary options are set and Start has been pressed drive around the edge of the field until you reach the point where you began the run 40 Creating a Field Boundary Map Pausing the boundary mapping During the run the fiel
39. ucts Test Connect the BlackBox to the Controller via the supplied cable When VRT or Auto Shut Off is purchased at extra cost a cable and instructions are provided for the controller that was specified Before starting the test ensure the controller box is powered up and ready to receive data from the unit some controllers require the implement to be in full working mode with the vehicle moving When ready press Test to begin and the Rate will start counting up 100 200 300 up to 1000 check to ensure that the controller is also counting in seguence May not be in sync because of a delay in the data transmission If the test is unsuccessful turn off the controller and the Blackbox and check all connections Power up the BlackBox once loaded go to Setup gt VRT Options gt VRT Test Next power up the controller and when ready run the test again If the test is successful press Finished to return to the VRT Options menu 30 Load Save Profiles This area is used to access and pores store profiles Profiles are a method to save all the settings Save Profile that have been set for a specific operation this then allows quick Run Initial Setup Wizard access to the settings relevant to that operation especially when Finished the unit is used for a variety of operations Load Profile This option allows a previously saved profile to be opened To load a profile 1 Select the reguired profile from
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