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John Deere OMPFP11362 User's Manual

1. 30 1 Survey How to Survey a Field sssusssssse 35 1 Ditch Setup Operation ooooooooocccccccnnoooonnccnnnnanonononnncnnnns 40 1 Set Tracking Mode to Ditch Track 40 3 Recorded Path for Ditching 40 4 Record Ditch Track eeessssssss 40 4 Modify Ditch Track ccooocoooccononncococcnnncccnanannnos 40 6 View Drain Profile 40 7 Create Linear Drain Design 40 8 Create Best Fit Drain Design 40 9 Page Cut or Clean Ditch Track sesssssse 40 10 Levee Set Operation to Levee ssssssss 45 1 Set to Levee Track 0 oooooccccnoocccnnccononooonnnnnnnnnnnnns 45 3 Mark Path Drive Dial esessessss 45 4 Record a Levee Track eeeeeeeeessss 45 5 Set A BLid8BS ccoooocococccnncccnoonnnnnocononnannonnnnncnnnnns 45 6 Pull Levee oooooooccocococooocooonononccnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 45 6 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Diagnostic ReadingS ooooocccccccccccccccccccncnnnnnnos 50 1 Troubleshooting cccoooccooccccnoncconocccnnccnnnncannncnnnnno 50 3 Original Instructions All information illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice
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4. Maintenance and service parts to support your equipment Trained service technicians and the necessary diagnostic and repair tools to service your equipment CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROBLEM RESOLUTION PROCESS Your John Deere dealer is dedicated to supporting your equipment and resolving any problem you may experience 1 When contacting your dealer be prepared with the following information Machine model and product identification number Date of purchase oO TS201 UN 23AUG88 Nature of problem 2 Discuss problem with dealer service manager 3 If unable to resolve explain problem to dealership manager and request assistance 4 f you have a persistent problem your dealership is unable to resolve ask your dealer to contact John Deere for assistance Or contact the Ag Customer Assistance Center at 1 866 99DEERE 866 993 3373 or e mail us at www deere com en US ag contactus DIE SUA SEDeA EOM IBC 1 061611 PN 59 John Deere Service Keeps You on The Job IBC 2 061611 PN 60
5. D Blade of Scraper E Ditch tab F View button PC8663 UN 05AUGO05 MENU softkey PC12685 UN 14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC10379 UN 140CT07 SURFACE WATER PRO softkey PC10857BS UN 15JULO8 Ditch tab ID Create Edit Drain Elevation 991 60 La et C VDOP 1 2 Signal Type RTK Recording O yA 1 7 tim 36 2 1 Vertical Grid Size OLX Horizontal Grid Size PC13739 UN 16MAY 11 JS56696 00009E9 19 16MAY 11 2 2 40 11 061611 PN 43 Levee PC8663 UN 05AUGO05 Set Operation to Levee Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt DOCUMENTATION softkey gt gt NEW tab MENU softkey PC12685 UN 14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC8678 UN O05AUGO05 DOCUMENTATION softkey PC10857BT UN 15JULO8 New New tab Continued on next page JS56696 00009EA 19 16MAY11 1 2 45 1 061611 PN 44 Levee Z Z 2 2 1 ki x 5 5 O O a a GreenStar 3 Pro Documentation GreenStar 3 Pro Documentation A New tab D Product Application button G Other button J Remove button B Tillage button E Harvest button H Water Management tab C Planting Seeding button F Water Management button I Type drop down menu Select Water Management button F Select LEVEE from Type drop dowm menu l JS56696 00009EA 19 16MAY11 2 2 45 2 061611
6. JS56696 0000A07 19 02JUN11 3 3 20 3 061611 PN 24 Surface Water Pro Setup Setup tab PC8663 UN 05AUGOS Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt Surface Water PRO softkey gt gt SETUP tab MENU softkey PC12685 UN 14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC10379 UN 140CT07 Surface Water PRO softkey PC10857BR UN 15JUL08 Setup Setup tab Continued on next page JS56696 00009DA 19 17MAY 11 1 2 25 1 061611 PN 25 Surface Water Pro Setup Set SURVEY MODE drop down box E and SURVEY INTERVAL input box F Distance feet Points are determined by feet traveled This method compensates for speed changes Time seconds Points are determined every x seconds This method does not compensate for changes in vehicle speed Set SURVEY RECEIVER SOURCE drop down box G Machine or Implement BENCHMARK SETTINGS button H the operator can define a benchmark and calibrate a differential This is primarily used in quick survey base setups A benchmark is not needed when a permanent base is used VERTICAL ACCURACY BAR STEP input box lI Surface Water Pro Plus enter the step size for the vertical accuracy bar The Vertical Accuracy Bar Step is used to specify the vertical distance that triggers the vertical lightbar arrows the difference between drain design height and the cutting blade height For example if the Vertical
7. Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly Do not let anyone operate without instruction Keep your machine in proper working condition Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair the function and or safety and affect machine life If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance contact your John Deere dealer DX READ 19 16JUNO9 1 1 05 1 061611 PN 5 Safety Practice Safe Maintenance Understand service procedure before doing work Keep area clean and dry Never lubricate service or adjust machine while it is moving Keep hands feet and clothing from power driven parts Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve pressure Lower equipment to the ground Stop the engine Remove the key Allow machine to cool Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed Fix damage immediately Replace worn or broken parts Remove any buildup of grease oil or debris On self propelled equipment disconnect battery ground cable before making adjustments on electrical systems or welding on machine On towed implements disconnect wiring harnesses from tractor before servicing electrical system components or welding on machine TS218 UN 23AUG88 DX SERV 19 17FEB99 1 1 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely e Falling while install
8. UN 140CT07 A DITCH tab B NEW button SURFACE WATER PRO softkey PC10857BS UN 15JULO8 Ditch tab II TID PD DDD Elevation PC13729 UN 17MAY 11 Overhead View Continued on next page JS56696 00009E9 19 16MAY11 1 2 40 1 0 061611 PN 42 Ditch 4 Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt SURFACE WATER PRO softkey gt gt DITCH tab gt gt PROFILE VIEW button 5 Begin ditching operation by manipulating cutting blade with hydraulic controls NOTE If there is a second receiver on the implement the system displays the current blade position by drawing a red profile on the screen The blue and optional black drain design line is not removed as they are there for reference A Red line the actual location of the blade after making the cut Ideally the red line follows the black line when ditching is complete B Black line the desired location of the cut created by pressing Generate Drain button on Edit Drain Screen C Blue line the existing drain profile saved at the time of track recording D Green Triangle lower point references the blade of the scraper As you raise and lower the scraper this triangle moves up and down appropriately NOTE Zoom levels and view can be adjusted for optimal cutting A Location of Blade after making Cut red B Desired Location of Cut black C Drain Profile Recorded blue
9. Enabled only when the operator has entered a valid location for later calibration Do not mark such mast height places as public roadways or bridges because it is hazardous to other drivers Document CLEAR button E clears the differential setting Control Point location for later use ENTER button F save changes and return to the previous page JS56696 00009DB 19 12MAY11 1 1 25 3 061611 PN 27 Surface Water Pro Setup Creating a Benchmark Control Point 1 Position receiver on the control point NOTE The StarFire 3000 receiver CANNOT be moved during the creation of a Benchmark Control Point Any movement causes the Benchmark to be inaccurate 2 From CONTROL POINT drop down box A select NEW 3 Type in name of control point 4 Enter mast height in the MAST HEIGHT input box C If the implement receiver is used to set the control point the height dimension on a scraper is equal to Implement Dimension C if blade is lowered to the ground or Implement Dimension D if blade is fully Benchmark Settings Control Point Latitude Longitude Elevation ft Latitude Differential Longitude Differential Differential Control Point Elevation Differential ft Cali bration Date Select SET POINT button B J ino 6 Select ENTER button F i A CONTROL POINT D CALIBRATE button E drop down box E CLEAR button B SET POINT button F ENTER button C MAST HEIGHT in
10. Record ditch from the highest elevation to lowest elevation Solution When ending at ditch track at a point where the water drains ensure that the implement receiver is stopped and recording is finalized with the receiver at the lowest point of the ditch track In other words if the ditch track is recorded traveling downhill finalize recording BEFORE proceeding up any incline from the ditch drain Solution Cut the ditch track in the same direction that the track was recorded in If it is not feasible or practical to record and cut or pull in the same direction machine begins to AutoTrac before implement requires ground engagement and Autotrac guidance is lost before the end of the track or before the implement height guidance ends Machine begins to AutoTrac before implement requires ground engagement and Autotrac guidance is lost before the end of the track or before the implement height guidance ends JS56696 00009F4 19 18MAY 11 2 3 50 4 061611 PN 53 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Symptom When recording straight sections of a ditch or levee track guidance recorded track does not show up as quickly as when recording curve sections of track Symptom Scraper or Ditcher icon will not show up when selected from Implement Type drop down menu Symptom GPS offsets do not contain offset D or The vertical distance from the GPS receiver to the ground with the implement in
11. and guidance system are set up correctly If using iTEC Pro verify accurate boundaries have been defined Remain alert and pay attention to the surrounding environment Take control of the steering wheel when necessary to avoid field hazards bystanders equipment or other obstacles Stop operation if poor visibility conditions impair your ability to operate the machine or identify people or obstacles in the machine path Consider field conditions visibility and vehicle configuration when selecting vehicle speed JS56696 0000970 19 10MAY 11 1 1 Use Seat Belt Properly Use a seat belt when you operate with a roll over protective structure ROPS or cab to minimize chance of injury from an accident such as an overturn Do not use a seat belt if operating without a ROPS or cab Replace entire seat belt if mounting hardware buckle belt or retractor show signs of damage Inspect seat belt and mounting hardware at least once a year Look for signs of loose hardware or belt damage such as cuts fraying extreme or unusual wear discoloration or abrasion Replace only with replacement parts approved for your machine See your John Deere dealer TS205 UN 23AUG88 DX ROPS1 19 290CT07 1 1 05 3 061611 PN 7 Theory of Operation Theory of Operation Surface Water Pro is a two modular program basic and advanced Surface Water Pro basic program is designed for users
12. total number of GPS satellites available to receiver that are above seven degree elevation mask e Satellites Tracked total number of GPS satellites tracked by receiver Corrections Age sec age of differential correction signal to GPS normally less than 10 seconds VDOP Vertical Dilution of Precision below 2 0 optimal 2 0 2 5 desirable 2 5 or greater can indicate poor vertical accuracy performance AMS does not recommend operating above this value e HDOP Heorizontal Dilution of Precision e PDOP Positional Dilution of Precision is an indicator of GPS satellite geometry as viewed by receiver A lower PDOP indicates better satellite geometry for calculating both horizontal and vertical position JS56696 0000A07 19 02JUN11 2 3 20 2 061611 PN 23 Satellite Information Graph A graph illustrating L1 and L2 SNR values Bars are colored to satellites current status SNR values colored bar should be above dashed line that runs horizontally across bar graph NOTE Only GREEN bars are used in calculation of PDOP VDOP AND HDOP SNR s are considered good if above dashed line A SkyPlot tab C Predictor tab B Graph tab D PDOP 16 7 131620232531 3 27 wi AAA TEA Search tock ok roci Satellites in Solution 9 Satellites Above Elev Mask 10 Satellites Tracked 11 Corrections Age sec 8 vDoP 1 8 D Poor 2 1 HDoP 1 1 PC13704 UN 12MAY 11
13. COPYRIGHT O 2011 DEERE amp COMPANY Moline Illinois All rights reserved A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTION Manual 061611 PN 1 Contents 061611 PN 2 Safety Recognize Safety Information This is a safety alert symbol When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual be alert to the potential for personal injury Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices 181389 UN 07DEC88 DX ALERT 19 29SEP98 1 1 Understand Signal Words ADANGER A signal word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION is used with the safety alert symbol DANGER identifies the most serious hazards DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near specific hazards General precautions are listed on A WARNING CAUTION safety signs CAUTION also calls attention to safety messages in this manual CAUTION TS187 19 30SEP88 DX SIGNAL 19 03MAR93 1 1 Follow Safety Instructions Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your machine safety signs Keep safety signs in good condition Replace missing or damaged safety signs Be sure new equipment components and repair parts include the current safety signs Replacement safety signs are available from your John Deere dealer oO There can be additional safety information contained on parts and components sourced from suppliers that is not reproduced in this operator s manual TS201 UN 23AUG88
14. O impie men 1 Receiver y vermont ae 3 Survey Receiver Source E OMM Distance 1 a to Base km 3 3 e 2 Diagnostic Readings Page 1 These screens list requirements for Surface Water Pro A tools to fully function A Readings tab L Previous Page button B Tests tab M Next Page button C Diagnostic View drop down N Survey Mode D Current Field O Survey Interval m pornos E Exterior Boundary Defined P Differential Latitude Tracking Mode F Machine Receiver Q Differential Longitude Differential Mode R Differential Elevation m M G Implement 1 Receiver S Survey Receiver Source Levee Elevation Drop m Differential Mode T Tracking Mode H Machine Receiver Vertical U Levee Elevation Drop m Offset V Ditch Track Selected Diteh Toots I Implement 1 Receiver E Vertical Offset Ditoh Track Selected 3 J VDOP z K Rover Distance to Base 3 z 5 g Diagnostic Readings Page 3 JS56696 00009F0 19 18MAY11 2 2 50 2 061611 PN 51 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Troubleshooting Blade height is incorrect Symptom Displayed blade height does not match actual blade height Ditch or levee depth or height does not match desired height depth Cannot record Ditch Track Symptom Ditch track not showing up on map GS3 does not let operator record ditch track Problem Offset C or D had an incorrect measurement during ditch track recording Offset C should be the exact height o
15. does not become active until the implement receiver is on the cut line path The cut line is updated when the implement receiver is over the recorded ditch JS56696 00009E3 19 16MAY11 1 1 Record Ditch Track Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt SURFACE WATER PRO softkey gt gt DITCH tab gt gt OVERHEAD VIEW button Continued on next page PC8663 UN 05AUGO05 MENU softkey PC12685 UN 14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC10379 UN 140CT07 SURFACE WATER PRO softkey PC10857BS UN 15JULO8 Ditch Ditch tab JS56696 00009E4 19 18MAY11 1 2 40 4 061611 PN 36 Drive to the HIGH POINT of the desired area for the Ditch Track Place selected survey receiver on beginning position for Ditch Track A see SETUP tab for SURVEY RECEIVER SOURCE Select NEW button B Enter desired name for ditch track and select Accept button unless AutoName has been selected Select SET A to begin recording ditch track Drive the ditch track Stop the survey receiver in the position where drain water exits Select B to stop recording the ditch track A DITCH tab B NEW button Elevation Signal Type Profile View PC13729 UN 17MAY 11 Overhead View PC13748 UN 16MAY 11 Set A button PC13749 UN 16MAY 11 Set B button JS56696 00009E4 19 18MAY11 2 2 40 5 061611 PN 37 Ditch M
16. down headlands Avoid driving on large obstacles Target elevation is been reached when the vertical dial is centered on the 0 zero Proceed to mark the levee location by traversing through the field at a constant elevation Keep the dial at the zero position as much as possible for that particular levee NOTE If returning to field to mark more levees and using a quick start base no permanent base set receiver on previous levee and set elevation button before setting next target elevation NN 0 Signal Type RTK Speed 0 0 mi h Levee Track Name Starting Elevation 1000 76 Target Elevation Elevation Drop 999 96 D e 1 999 93 CESE Oo Oe GreenStar 3 Pro Water Management A Levee tab B Set Elevation button C Increase Elevation button D Elevation Drop input box E Decrease Elevation button Continued on next page F AutoTrac Enable button G Levee Track Name drop down H New Levee Track Name button PC13743 UN 16MAY 11 I Modify Levee Track Name button J856696 00009EC 19 16MAY 11 1 2 45 4 061611 PN 47 Levee RNA mm ft WDOP Elevation 4 9 999 96 Signal Type RTK Elevation 1000 76 999 96 ft ft Target Elevation B Elevation t3 PC13745 UN 16MAY11 Home Page set up to show Dial and Map view A Set Elevation button C Decrease Elevation button E Levee Track Name d
17. from receiver to ground by 2 in Solution Ensure correct client farm and field are selected Ensure that correct tracking mode has been selected from the Guidance page from the Guidance settings tab select ditch track or levee track mode Ensure that guidance lines are turned on from the maps page select map settings and then check the guidance lines checkbox Solution Under the StarFire softkey choose to change the mount direction of the receiver to match actual receiver direction on machine Under the Guidance page select View tab On the View page select direction of travel change to match actual travel direction JS56696 00009F4 19 18MAY 11 1 3 50 3 061611 PN 52 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Cannot get a valid solution from Best Fit Drain Symptom Problem Best Fit Drain does not return a valid solution for a drain design Minimum and Maximum slope are not set low and high enough respectively in other words the range is not wide enough The ditch track may have been recorded from low elevation to high elevation and best fit drain is looking for a solution to make water run uphill Drain Map shows and upward swale vertical at end of drain track Symptom Problem Recorded drain design has a vertical rise or uplift at the end of the ditch track Vertical guidance appears after Machine starts to AutoTrac Implement is still active after AutoTrac shuts off
18. implement width which may not allow detection of all intersections with impassable boundaries intersections with impassable boundaries Accept Confirm Configuration PC12865 UN 16SEP10 JS56696 00009D6 19 11MAY11 4 4 Machine GPS Receiver Setup Select MENU softkey gt gt STARFIRE 3000 MACHINE softkey gt gt SETUP tab This screen allows access to StarFire 3000 setup pages See the StarFire 3000 operator s manual to set up the receiver for the machine NOTE To ensure highest accuracy do not operate StarFire 307 Surface Water Pro and Pro Plus outside a 1 6 km ONE MILE radius of the Base Station If your RTK kit came with a 7 5 cm 3 in antenna extension it is suggested to discard the extension and use either the 23 or 30 cm 9 or 12 in one peice antenna Use of the 7 5 cm 3 in extension on the implement receiver could result in the loss of the antenna due severe vibration created by some implements PC8663 UN O5AUG05 PC13406 UN 20APR11 StarFire 3000 Receiver MENU Softkey PC12042 UN 08MAYO09 StarFire 3000 Machine Softkey PC10857BR UN 15JULO8 Setup Setup tab JS56696 00009D7 19 19MAY11 1 1 15 11 061611 PN 19 Machine and Implement Setup Implement GPS Receiver Setup IMPORTANT Surface Water Pro Plus does not support an Implement Receiver Only configuration Do not run ditching with an im
19. in either direction Ifthe track is not recorded from high to low the drain design software in Surface Water Pro Plus does not function correctly Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt GUIDANCE softkey gt gt GUIDANCE SETTINGS tab Select DITCH TRACK in TRACKING MODE drop down box A NOTE Selecting Ditch Mode can be found in the GS3 Guidance area not in the Surface Water Pro area A Guidance Settings tab B Tracking Mode drop down box PC8663 UN 05AUGO05 MENU softkey PC12685 UN 14JUL10 eio GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC8673 UN 140CT07 GreenStar GUIDANCE softkey PC10857BU UN 15JULO8 Guidance Settings Guidance Settings tab PC13728 UN 17MAY11 JS56696 00009E2 19 12MAY11 1 1 40 3 061611 PN 35 Ditch Recorded Path for Ditching A Path Recorded by Tractor for C Start of recorded Tractor Path AutoTrac D End of recorded Tractor Path B Path Recorded by Implement for Ditch Track If an implement receiver is used to record elevation data for ditch track the resulting path differs from the AutoTrac path AutoTrac is always based off of the receiver on the tractor AutoTrac and Ditch Track paths have different starting and stopping points Although the tractor may PC10857DW UN 070CT08 E Start of recorded Implement Path F End of recorded Implement Path be driving on the Ditch path ditching guidance
20. the three decimal places allowed when entered by feet Defining Implement Width and Track Spacing Implement width and track spacing can be defined two ways enter the working width of the implement or enter the number of rows and the row spacing To toggle between these two select the m ft rows button Implement Width m ft enter total implement working width Implement Width rows enter number of rows and the row spacing in inches Track Spacing Used in guidance for how far each pass is from the last pass It is entered the same way as Implement Width For perfect guess rows this distance will be the same as Implement Width To ensure some Continued on next page PC9902 UN 09JANO7 Change Widths see SO Width Width rows A MA Track Spacing cual Row Oneal Width rows A in F Physical Width 48 000 nD PC9903 UN O9JANO7 Track Spacing E Row Width overlap for tillage or spraying or to account for some GPS drift you may choose to make the Track Spacing somewhat less than the Implement Width Physical Width The actual width of the entire implement when being used in the field when the implement is raised It is sometimes larger than Implement Width Using a planter as an example the marker arms and blades are wider than the working width This width needs to be entered if markers are not used or are used and completely folded on the ends If markers are only partially f
21. 3799 UN 02JUN11 JS56696 00009D5 19 18MAY11 2 2 15 7 061611 PN 15 Machine and Implement Setup Implement Offsets Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt EQUIPMENT softkey gt gt IMPLEMENT tab gt gt CHANGE OFFSETS button IMPORTANT Distance D is measured when the implement is in the FULLY RAISED position This dimension is critical for accurate ditch designs Remember Always measure to the same place on the receiver when measuring that is top middle and others Implement Offsets Used to define the actual implement position relative to the tractor This is important for ensuring the implement is lined up to the field at the end of turns and in determining where the implement is for the Minimize Skips and Minimize Overlaps feature see Change Settings on Machine tab A In line distance from connection point to front of implement On pull type implements think of this as the tongue For more precision it is actually the dimension from the pinbolt to the front side of where the work gets done front ranks of field cultivator seed drop point on a planter B Working Length of the implement On ground engagement tools this is the distance from the front rank of sweeps or points to the rear rank Refer to implement manufacturer s Operator s Manual for this value C Lateral distance from connection point to control point of implement This is the lateral di
22. INFORMATION softke S566 0000A07 19 02JUN11 1 3 20 1 061611 PN 22 Satellite Information Sky Plot tab The Sky Plot tab shows where the satellites are in relation to the vehicles receiver allowing the operator to look at satellite geometry Reading Satellite Sky Plot e Sky Plot is fixed so North is always at the top of the Screen Satellites are displayed as their satellite ID number that corresponds to the Satellite Tracking Chart located to the right of the Sky Plot Red indicates satellite is in search mode Blue indicates satellite is being tracked Green indicates satellite is OK being used for corrections Sky Plot consists of 3 concentric rings depicting O 30 and 60 degrees of elevation with directional crossbar intersection representing 90 degrees of elevation Gray radial lines extending from center of Sky Plot represent azimuth They are spaced 30 degrees apart and represent 30 and 60 degrees Directional crossbar representing North South East and West also represent azimuth at 0 90 180 and 270 degrees e W1 and W2 WAAS or EGNOS satellites and inmarsat satellites are not shown in Sky Plot Satellite Tracking Chart SAT ID Satellite Identification Number Identification number for GPS Satellite ELV Position Elevation Elevation in degrees above horizon for GPS satellite position AZM Position Azimuth Azimuth in degrees from true North f
23. PN 2 Contents Page Safety Recognize Safety Information 05 1 Understand Signal Words usse 05 1 Follow Safety Instructions sssssse 05 1 Practice Safe Maintenance suss 05 2 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely oooooocoonccccconoccconcccccconanccconnnnnos 05 2 Operate Guidance Systems Safely 05 3 Use Seat Belt Properly ssssssssse 05 3 Theory of Operation Theory of Operation ssssssssssss 10 1 Machine and Implement Setup Setup ni ieusfeimeuguene eennH 15 1 Client Farm Field and Task Setup 15 2 Machine Setup sssssssssssssss 15 3 Machine Offsets ssssssssssssssss 15 5 Implement Setup coccoooocccccocccccononcnonnccnnnnnnncnnnnnnno 15 6 Implement Offsets oooooooooooccccccconoccnnnccononannonnnoos 15 8 Machine GPS Receiver Setup 15 11 Implement GPS Receiver Setup 15 12 Satellite Information Satellite Information Softkey 20 1 Surface Water Pro Setup Setup tab uto IRR 25 1 Benchmark Settings sssssuuse 25 3 Creating a Benchmark Control Point 25 4 Calibrating to a Control Point 25 4 Boundary and Tracking Setup Record an External Boundary
24. PN 45 Levee Set to Levee Track Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt GUIDANCE softkey gt gt GUIDANCE SETTINGS tab Select LEVEE TRACK in TRACKING MODE drop down box B NOTE Selecting Levee Mode can be found in the GS3 Guidance area not in the Surface Water Pro area A GUIDANCE SETTINGS tab B TRACKING MODE drop down PC8663 UN 05AUGO05 MENU softkey PC12685 UN 14JUL10 ee GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC8673 UN 140CT07 GreenStar GUIDANCE softkey PC10857BU UN 15JULO8 Guidance Settings Guidance Settings tab PC13742 UN 16MAY 11 Settings 779 y z 555 pS M JS56696 00009EB 19 16MAY 11 1 1 45 3 061611 PN 46 Levee Mark Path Drive Dial 1 Set desired elevation drop between levees in the ELEVATION DROP input box D A keypad appears to enter elevation amount Drive to the starting location for marking levees or the high point to SET ELEVATION f operator is continuing to mark levees from a previously known elevation such as a prior levee proceed to the next step f operator is beginning a new field and needs to mark the high point or beginning elevation from which levees are marked off of select SET ELEVATION button B to begin Increase C or decrease E ELEVATION DROP to adjust target elevation Proceed up or down slope to the target elevation Be careful driving
25. Surface Water Pro OPERATOR S MANUAL Surface Water Pro OMPFP11362 ISSUE F1 ENGLISH CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm If this product contains a gasoline engine A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm The State of California requires the above two warnings Additional Proposition 65 Warnings can be found in this manual John Deere Ag Management Solutions North American Edition LITHO IN U S A DCY OMPFP11362 Introduction Foreword WELCOME TO GREENSTAR system offered by John Deere READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate and service your system correctly Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage This manual and safety signs on your machine may also be available in other languages See your John Deere dealer to order THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your system and should remain with the system when you sell it MEASUREMENTS in this manual are given in both metric and customary U S unit equivalents Use only correct replacement parts and fasteners Metric and inch fasteners may require a specific metric or inch wrench RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND sides a
26. Track Name Jd qa Pbpb pb LP Elevation 399 99 e VDOP 17 Signal Type RTK Recording O PC13747 UN 16MAY 11 button PC13748 UN 16MAY11 Set A button PC13749 UN 16MAY11 Set B button JS56696 00009EE 19 16MAY11 1 1 Pull Levee Use AutoTrac to retrace levee line and pull up levee mm IE REEL Elevation 999 66 en VDOP 1 6 Signal Type RTK Recording O Lamm E 2 ie GreenStar 3 Pro Water Management PC13750 UN 16MAY 11 JS56696 00009EF 19 16MAY11 1 1 45 6 061611 PN 49 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics PC8663 UN 05AUGO05 Diagnostic Readings Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt DIAGNOSTICS softkey gt gt Surface Water Pro from the View drop down menu MENU softkey PC12685 UN 14JUL10 GreenStar GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC9936 UN 31JANO7 DIAGNOSTIC READINGS softkey Continued on next page JS56696 00009F0 19 18MAY11 1 2 061611 50 1 PN 50 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Information Current Field Exterior Boundary Defined Machine Receiver Differential Mode GH mr temens 1 Receiver Differential Mode Machine Receiver Vertical Offset m Survey Recording S survey Mode Survey Interval m gt vinerentias Latitude Differential Longitude Qu Differential Elevation m
27. accuracy Step Bar size is set to 2 5 cm 1 in and the cutting edge is 7 6 cm 3 in above the desired height three arrows are highlighted MAP SETTINGS button J selecting this button displays a MAP SETTINGS screen where the operator can edit the map settings AUTO NAME LEVEE TRACKS check box K when checked automatically generates levee track names by numbers starting at 1 and increment each time a new levee is created assuming the next number has not already been used as a name When unchecked the operator is required to name new ditch tracks PC13606 UN 12MAY 11 A Survey tab G Receiver Source B Levee tab drop down box C Ditch tab H Benchmark Settings button D Setup tab I Vertical Accuracy Bar Step E Survey Mode drop down Size input box box J Map Settings button F Survey Interval sec input K Auto Name Levee Tracks box check box L Auto Name Ditch Tracks check box AUTO NAME DITCH TRACKS check box L when checked automatically generates ditch track names by numbers starting at 1 and increment each time a new ditch is created assuming the next number has not already been used as a name When unchecked the operator is required to name new ditch tracks JS56696 00009DA 19 17MAY11 2 2 25 2 061611 PN 26 Surface Water Pro Setup Benchmark Settings Benchmark Settings Calibrating to a Benchmark Control Point allows the Quick Survey user to a
28. ame differential correction level and subscription Select the correct mounting direction G The preferred mounting direction for the implement is forward Adjust receiver bracket on implement to match that if possible NOTE Only SF2 and RTK can be used for ditching Only RTK can be used for levee work Height I is the same as machine or implement D offset A INFO tab B SETUP tab C ACTIVATIONS tab D SERIAL PORT tab E CORRECTION MODE drop down box F DEFAULT check box G MOUNT DIRECTION drop down box H FORE AFT input box I HEIGHT input box JK ENABLE QUICKSTART input box K HOURS ON AFTER SHUTDOWN drop down box L TCM On M TCM OFF N TCM On and Off Toggle button O TCM Calibrate button T P Pa 6 trabe Quickston Hours On After Shutdoven Correction Mode Default Correction freq lt 1545 5450 Mount Direction Forward IN v Fore Att in Height in StarFire 3000 Implement Main Setup tab PC13605 UN 11MAY 11 Continued on next page JS56696 00009D8 19 17MAY11 2 3 15 12 061611 PN 20 Machine and Implement Setup Enter the correct receiver height above the ground Dimension D fully raise the implement and measure from the ground to the middle of the receiver inches Dimension C measure from the middle of the receiver to the cutting edge WstarFire 30 IMPORTANT Always measure to the exact sam
29. at the end of a track Symptom Problem Vertical guidance bar does not shows correction at same time or position that AutoTrac is engaged While implement is still active or engaged AutoTrac guidance is lost AutoTrac is engaged and AutoTrac receiver and Ditch track stop point was recorded while receiver was not at the lowest point of elevation on the ditch track Ditch track was recorded in one direction and Ditch was cut in the opposite direction AutoTrac guidance is based on location of the Machine Implement height Guidance is based on the location of guidance is present before the implement height guidance is the Implement Receiver If track was recorded driving one direction and cut in the opposite the distance between the receivers is the distance driven without guidance from either AutoTrac or Implement height depending on direction of travel in relation to the direction of the recorded pass Ditch track was recorded using machine receiver as source Implement height guidance is active when the implement receiver is over the track recorded by the machine receiver Guidance does not show track right away Continued on next page Solution Set Minimum and Maximum slope to lowest and highest allowable levels to widen the range of cut depths Re run best fit drain If ditch track was recorded from low elevation to high elevation best fit drain is attempting to find a solution to make water run uphill
30. ation changes and slopes track spacing of 7 5 15 m 25 50 ft is recommended Continued on next page e Flatter fields a track spacing of 15 m 50 ft is recommended Flat to precision leveled ground a track spacing of 15 30 m 50 100 ft Do not exceed 50 m 164 ft track spacing for surveying purposes 4 Two forms of Survey recording types are available Distance Base ideal for low speed surveys and consistently spaced at user defined distances Time Based suited to higher speed surveying and the distance between the points varies with the speed at which the survey is recorded 5 Ensure that the entire field has been covered Do not skip parts of the field because they are inaccessible due to wet or muddy conditions you are in a hurry you think you do not have time to finish properly This has a negative impact on the quality of your maps generated from your collected data It is important to cover the entire field 6 Itis also a good idea to survey the bottom of existing ditches within the field and at a minimum ditches with measurable width and depth Utilizing parallel tracking with straight track can cause the user to miss areas of interest for surveying for example the bottom of a main ditch which can have measurable width and depth Survey Mode is designed to allow an operator to collect elevation and position data as a separate operation From this data topographical informati
31. case measure the distance back to the pivot point immediately behind the hitch D Vertical distance from GPS receiver to the ground NOTE Offset D is for use with Surface Water Pro Machine Offsets D Vertical distance from GPS receiver to the ground E Offset Toggle button F Non Steering Axle Location drop down menu A Lateral distance from center line of machine to GPS receiver B In line distance from non steering axle to GPS receiver C In line distance from non steering axle to connection point JS56696 00009D4 19 11MAY11 1 1 15 5 061611 PN 13 Machine and Implement Setup PC8663 UN 05AUGO5 Implement Setup Implement 1 Tab Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt EQUIPMENT tab IMPLEMENT tab MENU softkey PC12685 UN 14JUL10 ESB owes GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC8677 UN O5AUG05 EQUIPMENT softkey Continued on next page JS56696 00009D5 19 18MAY11 1 2 1 5 6 061611 PN 14 Machine and Implement Setup Select Change Offsets button G NOTE All items and changes will be saved under the current implement name Implement name is also the base for transferring data to the desktop software if supported Verify implement setup before operating Surface Water Pro Plus Be sure hydraulic hookups are in the proper locations and no other changes to the implement have been made that could cause un
32. che 45 5 Cut Linear Drain Dit Tradki Se ete ad ne 40 10 Create EE 40 8 D M Diagnostics Machine Page ONG tede dte 50 1 Machine Mogeli sitenta iiai 15 4 Page Thrae s TE ee 50 1 Machine Name caressa arrra 15 4 Page Woman bt 50 1 Machine Turn Radius oooconccnnnnnnconocnocanannccanananos 15 5 Ditch Machine Typ cccccccccccecccceeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeess 15 4 SeU Versi tec vnb ei tnb gie fent 40 1 OffSels inerte Pret RP Pe e dee d 15 5 DITCH TACK utn ertet 40 3 A si 15 1 15 3 GIG edant eor a i I 40 10 Turning Sensitivity 15 5 C MP RE 40 10 Mapping Softkey occccooocccnncccnonooooncnnnccnnoncnnnnncnnno 30 1 rese PEE E E ec he catlace cons decease cs coeeteds 40 6 Mark Path e ett tate inicia 45 4 Record p 40 4 Ditching O Recorded P thi z renren hea 40 4 Documentation SOftkeyS ccooooocccnccconooooonnnonononnnos 15 2 Offsets Drain Profiles cial cedi 40 7 Implerrierit etel 15 8 M chlnie i eer ete addens 15 5 G Operation E cm 45 1 GreenStar 3 GS3 A cad onl Maeda a be a eta 10 1 Implement Setup occcccnnncoconccononononnnnnnnccnnnannnnncnnnno 15 6 P H PDOP ineno e e ai daa 20 1 HDOPB ii A a 20 1 Physical Width oocccccnnccccnnccnonoooonnnnncnonancnnnnnnnnns 15 10 A a Renton ox DAD ILE EIS I RE 15 10 Continued on next page Index 1 061611 PN 1 Index Page Page R U Receiver Setup Using a StarFire 3000 on the tractor
33. chieve repeatability accuracy equivalent to the permanent base station Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey Latitude gt gt SURFACE WATER PRO softkey gt gt SETUP tab gt gt Longitude BENCHMARK SETTINGS button Elevation ft This screen allows the operator to define one control point and calibrate a differential on a per field basis Control Point Latitude Differential CONTROL POINT drop down box A shows existing Longduos a M control point for the field and New which allows the Dilarantiat Control Point operator to create a control point Changing the selection Elevation Differential it updates the displayed position data Calibration Date SET POINT button B sets the position for the selected Mast Height D opm E control point in i MAST HEIGHT input box C enter the mast height If F I the implement receiver is used to set the control point 9 S the height dimension on a scraper is equal to Implement 2 Dimension C CALIBRATE button D calculates the difference between the current GPS reading and the GPS position gc eee con ECCE DIOE of the selected control point and store that value as the B SET POINT button F ENTER button differential for the field C MAST HEIGHT input box Enabled only when a valid control point is selected in the CONTROL POINT drop down box e Disabled if GPS is not available NOTE Place a flag or marker down to identify benchmark
34. cutaway view of the drain itself existing topography A Ditch tab C Zoom In button B Zoom Out button PC8663 UN O5AUG05 MENU softkey PC12685 UN 14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC10379 UN 140CT07 SURFACE WATER PRO softkey PC10857BS UN 15JULO8 Ditch tab Vertical Grid Size Horizontal Grid Size 146 3 w Profile View PC13730 UN 17MAY 11 JS56696 00009E6 19 16MAY11 1 1 40 7 061611 PN 39 Ditch Create Linear Drain Design Create Edit Drain Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt SURFACE WATER PRO softkey gt gt DITCH tab gt gt PROFILE VIEW button gt gt EDIT DRAIN button The CREATE EDIT DRAIN screen provides the ability for an operator to create or edit a drain design associated with a ditch track The map shows the portion of the survey elevation that is highlighted on the Full View Map The Edit and Full View Map is updated to reflect the new design of the Linear Drain NOTE The drain design generated is a black line Cut Volume is calculated based on Implement Width Check before designing drains PC13732 UN 17MAY 11 1 Select Drain Type A Linear 2 Select GENERATE DRAIN button H A black line is displayed Zoom out to see the entire drain or select Accept to return to profile view Create or Edit Drain A Drain Type drop down F Offset input box 3 Adjust the sl
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36. e place on the receiver when measuring Enter 0 for the For and Aft dimension for the implement receiver if the receiver is mounted over the cutting edge this space is reserved for future enhancement PC13406 UN 20APR11 StarFire 3000 Receiver For optimized performance make the Hours On After Shutdown the same value as on the machine receiver 24 is recommended Perform a TCM calibration each time the receiver is moved to a different implement or vehicle NOTE When performing a TCM calibration on the The implement TCM is used for determining implement receiver the wheels of the main frame vertical position of the blade to which the implement receiver is mounted need to be in the same location after turning For more information refer to your StarFire 3000 operators implement around so the right hand wheels are manual in the same place as where the left hand wheels were A smooth level surface is recommended while performing a TCM calibration JS56696 00009D8 19 17MAY11 3 3 1 5 1 3 061611 PN 21 Satellite Information Satellite Information Softkey Select MENU softkey gt gt STARFIRE 3000 softkey gt gt SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey The StarFire 3000 Satellite Information screen contains Sky Plot Graph and Predictor tabs Continued on next page PC8663 UN 05AUGO05 PC13702 UN 12MAY 11 MENU softkey PC8682 UN 05AUGO05 STARFIRE 3000 softkey SATELLITE
37. e ground BOUNDARIES tab allows operator to record exterior field boundaries Boundaries are saved on the USB flash drive Client farm and field are required before setting up boundaries NOTE It is highly recommended to have boundaries but they are not required for ditch or levee tracks Survey function on the Surface Water Pro softkey requires an exterior field boundary In order to create an elevation map as a background layer an exterior field boundary is required from either the GS3 display or from Apex A MAPS tab H HEADLAND GROUP B BOUNDARIES tab drop down box C FLAGS tab I DRIVE BOUNDARY check D CLIENT drop down box box E FARM drop down box J HEADLAND INDICATOR F FIELD drop down box check box G TYPE drop down box K BOUNDARY OFFSET input box L BOUNDARY OFFSET toggle M RECORD or PAUSE button N STOP RECORDING button i Boundaries New Boundary Typ Exterior Head landa Boundary Offset e sim 1 A w virtual farms y w Boundaries with Driven Exterior Headland Boundary PC13701 UN 12MAY 11 JS56696 00009DE 19 19MAY11 2 2 30 2 061611 PN 30 Survey How to Survey a Field Surface Water Pro provides a Survey tab for the purpose of performing a field survey When a survey is performed the RCD GS3 creates a survey file for the field that contains a collection of data points Each point represents a specific latitude and longit
38. entation Swath Control location when in use A In line distance from connection point to front of implement B In line distance from front to rear of implement C Lateral distance from connection point to control point of implement D In line distance from connection point to control point of implement Remember Always measure to the exact same place on the receiver when measuring that is top middle and others NOTE For a rotary ditcher dimension C refers to the distance from the receiver to the cutting edge On a rotary ditcher the cutting edge is the bottom of the paddle wheel since this contacts the soil first This dimension could be adjusted depending on individual requirements JS56696 00009D6 19 11MAY 11 1 4 15 8 061611 PN 16 Machine and Implement Setup Scraper Overhead Scraper Profile A In line distance from connection pivot point to GPS receiver B Lateral distance from implement center to GPS receiver C Vertical distance from the GPS receiver to the cutting edge D Vertical distance from the GPS receiver to the ground in the fully raised position E Offset Toggle button F Accept button PC10376 UN 130CT07 PC10375A UN 140CT07 B utting edge Continued on next page Rotary Ditcher Overhead Pull Type Rotary Ditcher Profile Verity implement fore aft and height offsets in the StarFire s
39. etup pages In line distance from connection point to GPS receiver Lateral distance from implement center to GPS receiver Vertical distance from the GPS receiver to the Distance from receiver to the ground with the implement in fully raised position Implement GPS Offsets PC10378A UN 140CT07 PC10377 UN 130CT07 PC13801 UN 02JUN11 JS56696 00009D6 19 11MAY 11 2 4 15 9 061611 PN 17 Machine and Implement Setup Change Widths 5 0 Implement Width 8 tt O Track Spacing 40 000 ft Physical Width 48 000 i D tt Track Spacing A m ft rows button B Implement Width C Track Spacing D Physical Width Implement Widths Used to enter implement width and track spacing for guidance This value is also used to calculate total area when documenting the operation Verify implement type model name implement width and track spacing when changing implements Implement width and track spacing are independent of each other NOTE IMPLEMENT tab will show HEADER for Combines ROW UNITS for Cotton Pickers and BOOM for Sprayer Implement width may come from controller on select controllers such as SeedStar In some cases a higher degree of precision can be achieved for track spacing when track spacing is entered in by rows instead of feet More decimal places are used in the track spacing calculation when entered in by rows versus
40. existing ditch track vertical profile while minimizing the amount of soil moved This is dependent upon the input parameters It is possible to get a NO SOLUTION with this feature If software fails to create a drain design update image and adjust parameters in Step 2 to produce a valid drain design PC13733 UN 17MAY 11 1 Select drain type A Best Fit A Drain Type drop down E Maximum Cut input box menu F Generate Drain button 2 Input MIN Slope 96 B MAX Slope C MIN CE po Pig i dee button i g Maximum Slope input box Accept button Cut in D MAX Cut in E D Minimum Cut Input box 3 Select GENERATE DRAIN button F A black line is displayed 4 Drain design visible by black line is updated 6 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until desired drain is created Cut Volume is updated JS56696 00009E8 19 16MAY 11 1 1 40 9 061611 PN 41 Ditch Cut or Clean Ditch Track AE DS Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt SURFACE WATER PRO softkey gt gt DITCH tab gt gt OVERHEAD VIEW button 1 Turn machine and scraper around and return to the ditch and begin cutting MENU softkey 2 Acquire Ditch Track with AutoTrac guidance system 3 Engage AutoTrac system Resume button PC12685 UN 14JUL10 NOTE At times it is necessary to toggle between overhead and profile view during reacquisition of the track GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC10379
41. expected behavior or a change in vertical receiver position When using Surface Water Pro Plus for the first time it is necessary to define a name for the implement being used All dimensions and parameters including GPS offsets on the implement is stored to this name For implement setup the following tabs are required to be populated Implement Type Implement Model Implement Name information is stored in relation to this name Verify or Enter implement Type Model and Name in drop down boxes Implement name allows operator to save implement dimensions NOTE Select the correct name before changing any offset dimensions Implement Type is required to be selected Implement Names are filtered by the type when Implement Model is selected For example scraper or rotary ditcher Select CHANGE OFFSET button G and proceed to following Implement Offsets section Physical Width tty Implement Width ft Track Spacing ft k Implement Tab A Machine tab B Implement 1 tab C Implement 2 tab D Implement Type drop down menu E Implement Model drop down menu F Implement Name drop down menu G Change Offsets button H GPS Offsets button I Change Widths button CHANGE WIDTHS button 1 IMPLEMENT WIDTHS are used to calculate CUT VOLUME on the EDIT DRAIN screen For example Implement Width is entered as the cutting blade width for the scraper PC1
42. f the receiver when implement is in the fully raised position Offset D should be the height of the blade when the implement is in the fully raised position Offset C and D were measured with the implement in the fully raised position but ditch track was recorded with implement skimming the ground Machine receiver was used to record ditch track and machine receiver height measurement is incorrect Problem Operator has not selected correct client farm field Operator has not selected correct tracking mode Guidance lines on map have been turned off GS3 shows Machine travel direction reversed Symptom GS3 shows machine direction of travel reversed SWP does not allow recording When in survey mode using a pick up or ATV GS3 shows direction of vehicle travel to be reversed Problem Direction of travel has been changed on the Guidance page Some applications require mounting the StarFire Receiver backward Continued on next page Solution Measure all offsets as instructed in Operator s Manual Ensure that offsets are measured according to how the machine is used for example if ditch track is recorded with scraper blade skimming the ground set up offset measurements to reflect that in offsets C offset D Can correct error for example if blade cutting edge is on the ground but Profile View shows it as 2 in above the ground increase Implement GPS Offsets C vertical distance
43. ing or removing electronic components mounted on equipment can cause serious injury Use a ladder or platform to easily reach each mounting location Use sturdy and secure footholds and handholds Do not install or remove components in wet or icy conditions If installing or servicing a RTK base station on a tower or other tall structure use a certified climber TS249 UN 23AUG88 If installing or servicing a global positioning receiver mast used on an implement use proper lifting techniques and wear proper protective equipment The mast is heavy and can be awkward to handle Two people are required when mounting locations are not accessible from the ground or from a service platform DX WW RECEIVER 19 24AUG10 1 1 05 2 061611 PN 6 Safety Operate Guidance Systems Safely Do not use guidance systems on roadways Always turn off disable guidance systems before entering a roadway Do not attempt to turn on activate a guidance system while transporting on a roadway Guidance systems are intended to aid the operator in performing field operations more efficiently The operator is always responsible for the machine path Guidance Systems include any application that automates vehicle steering This includes but may not be limited to AutoTrac iGuide TEC Pro ATU and RowSense To prevent injury to the operator and bystanders Never get on or off a moving vehicle Verify the machine implement
44. itch and levee tracks Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt RESOURCES CONDITIONS softkey gt gt RESOURCES tab The documentation screen allows the setup of operations and specific details associated with those operations IMPORTANT When setting up the display with vehicle key in the accessory position power on engine off turn key to OFF position for 20 seconds BEFORE starting the vehicle This ensures the setup data is saved to the USB flash drive before operating If the vehicle is running during setup and programming turn off the vehicle with key in the OFF position and wait 30 seconds before restarting This ensures all data is saved to the USB flash drive DO NOT turn the key to the start position directly from the accessory position The reduction in voltage during the starting phase could result in a loss of all setup data Choose the correct information from CLIENT FARM FIELD and TASK drop down box or input new information Task is required only if Documentation is used It is not needed to set or AutoTrac ditch or levee tracks Always setting tasks is a good standard practice though PC8663 UN 05AUGO05 PC12685 UN 14JUL10 MENU softkey GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC8676 UN 05AUGO5 RESOURCES CONDITIONS softkey PC10857BV UN 15JUL08 Resources Resources tab JS56696 00009D2 19 19MAY 11 1 1 15 2 061611 PN 10 Machine and Impleme
45. ivity AutoTrac gain setting when the vehicle is in an automated turn This is adjustable by the operator to improve performance default 70 Verify proper dimensions correspond to the Machine 3 selected 5 NOTE Not all recording sources are available 5 for all machines J 8 R Machine Turn Radius Machine Turn Radius JS56696 00009D3 19 01JUN11 3 3 Machine Offsets Machine Offsets Select CHANGE OFFSETS button on Machine Setup A screen Offsets are used to eliminate skips or overlaps due to an offset receiver To enter machine offsets Select input box Enter amount of offset in cm in using numeric keypad and select enter button Select the receiver toggle button to move the offset to A tatera distance from center line of machine to GPS receiver the right or left of cab center In line distance from non steering de machine turning point for track tractor to If no receiver offset is required RECEIVER OFFSET input SAA QR aes box should read 0 epic a peat era RR point for track tractor to a Machine offsets Soba Oct Weed men ETES eter INO app A Lateral Distance from center line of machine to GPS gt a receiver rae 7 B In line distance from non steering axle to GPS amp Receiver C In line distance from non steering axle to connection point The connection point is where the tractor connects to the implement drawbar hitch except on 2 pt pivoting implements large planter In this
46. nt Setup Machine Setup PC8663 UN 05AUGO05 Machine and Implement Offsets are critical for Surface Water Pro to function Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt EQUIPMENT allows access to MACHINE and IMPLEMENT setup screens PC12685 UN 14JUL10 Ces MENU Softkey GreenStar GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC8677 UN 05AUGO5 PC10857BP UN 15JUL08 Continued on next page EQUIPMENT Softkey Machine MACHINE tab JS56696 00009D3 19 01JUN11 1 3 15 3 061611 PN 11 Machine and Implement Setup Machine Tab NOTE All items and changes will be saved under the current machine name Offsets are provided by some ISO implements and some John Deere tractors Some list boxes may be grayed out when the machine is automatically recognized When setting up Surface Water Pro for the first time creating a machine name for the vehicle is recommended All dimensions and parameters set for this vehicle are used for Surface Water Pro operations The Machine and Implement tabs are required to be populated with equipment information such as Type Model Name Offsets Machine Type Vehicle type being used e g Tractor Combine Sprayer Machine Model Model number of the vehicle being used For John Deere vehicles model numbers will be available from the drop down list Machine Name The name is used to further clarif
47. odify Ditch Track Modify Ditch Track Cancel button allows operator to return to the previous page without an action being taken Do you want to Replace or Remove the e REPLACE button existing ditch track is removed and selected track 5 a new ditch track with the same name can be recorded 2 immediately to that track i REMOVE button Existing ditch track is removed Z If Remove button is selected the operator must verify Y Reta EN removal of the existing ditch track If a track is removed 1 5 and AutoName is selected on the SETUP page the A numbered track names are not adjusted down For Modify Ditch Track example if ditch tracks 1 2 3 4 and 5 have been R Diteh T k created and track 3 is removed the remaining tracks are emove itc rac 1 2 4 and 5 The tracks do NOT adjust to 1 2 3 and 4 Cancel button ditch track is not deleted T O m lll toine i Enter button ditch track is deleted Ditch Track 1 2 i 1 5 Remove Ditch Track JS56696 00009E5 19 16MAY11 1 1 40 6 061611 PN 38 Ditch View Drain Profile NOTE The Edit Drain button is not available until a valid Surface Water Pro Plus activation number is entered Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt SURFACE WATER PRO softkey gt gt DITCH tab gt gt PROFILE VIEW button View the recorded drain profile of the drain by utilizing the zoom functions A B This view is a side
48. olded during turns enter this larger dimension IMPORTANT Width measurements are used to help alert an operator of potential intersections between the implement and an impassable boundary The operator still needs to be aware of potential collisions if there are times the implement is wider than the dimension entered e g marker arm lowered If markers are used in the field add the width of both markers to give ultimate alarms of possible intersections NOTE As a buffer to avoid obstacles additional Physical Width may be added to the implement to compensate for several things one of these being GPS drift Signal Approximate Physical Width added to Implement RTK 0 6 m 2 ft SF2 0 9 m 3 ft SF1 3 4 m 11 ft Physical Width Table JS56696 00009D6 19 11 MAY 11 3 4 15 10 061611 PN 18 Machine and Implement Setup NOTE If the physical width is less than the implement working width a message will appear as a reminder that this is not usually correct A 16R30 planter is physically wider than its 12 2 m 40 ft working width An example where the working width is wider than the physical width is a dry fertilizer spreader it spreads much farther than Confirm Configuration GS3 The physical width is smaller than the implement width which may not allow detection of all the physical width of the buggy Confirm Configuration The physical width is smaller than the
49. on 988 60 et vDOP 10 0 Signal Type RTK PC13705 UN 17MAY 11 GreenStar 3 Pro Water Management SURVEY tab JS56696 00009E0 19 18MAY11 3 3 35 2 061611 PN 32 Ditch PC8663 UN 05AUGO05 Setup Operation Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt DOCUMENTATION softkey gt gt NEW tab MENU softkey PC12685 UN 14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC8678 UN O05AUGO05 DOCUMENTATION softkey PC10857BT UN 15JUL08 New New tab Continued on next page JS56696 00009E1 19 12MAY 11 1 2 40 1 061611 PN 33 Ditch E E E i i 1 T 3 5 5 S 5 o a a GreenStar 3 Pro Documentation New tab GreenStar 3 Pro Documentation Water Management tab A New tab D Product Application button G Other button J Remove button B Tillage button E Harvest button H Water Management tab C Planting Seeding button F Water Management button I Type drop down menu Select Water Management button F and type I only AMachine and Implement receiver must be used to operate ditching software IMPORTANT Surface Water Pro Plus does not support 3 an Implement Receiver Only configuration Do not run ditching with an implement receiver JS56696 00009E1 19 12MAY11 2 2 40 2 061611 PN 34 Ditch Set Tracking Mode to Ditch Track NOTE Ditches must be recorded from high to low but can be cut
50. on can be created and displayed The accuracy level while surveying determines the accuracy of the topographical maps Elevation data points can also be obtained for log files created while performing field operations such as planting and combining NOTE Survey Mode is not allowed with Swath Control Pro 35 1 061611 PN 31 JS56696 00009E0 19 18MAY11 1 3 Survey Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt SURFACE WATER PRO softkey gt gt SURVEY tab PC8663 UN 05AUGO05 MENU softkey PC12685 UN 14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC10379 UN 140CT07 SURFACE WATER PRO softkey PC10857BW UN 15JUL08 Survey tab JS56696 00009E0 19 18MAY 11 2 3 1 Record an external boundary for the field Required 2 Set up straight track for your survey pattern optional Set survey mode and interval on Setup tab D 3 Select Record button E Located on Survey tab A NOTE Light F begins blinking red to signify recording status as ON 4 To stop surveying select the Record button E again NOTE Light F blinks rapidly until all data is saved to the storage device Background layer cannot be changed during survey recording To change the background layer stop survey recording change background layer and restart survey recording A Survey tab D Setup tab B Levee tab E Record button C Ditch tab F Indicator Light Elevati
51. onnnnos 15 10 TRACKING CHART 20 1 TRACKING INFORMATION esese 20 1 Tractor GPS Receiver Setup sssss 15 11 Using a StarFire 3000 on the tractor 15 11 Troubleshooting 50 3 Turning Machine Turn Radius sueeeeeeeeessesseee 15 5 Sensitivity e e P eene 15 5 Index 2 s PN 2 John Deere Service Literature Available Technical Information Technical information can be purchased from John Deere Some of this information is available in electronic media such as CD ROM disks and in printed form There are many ways to order Contact your John Deere dealer Call 1 800 522 7448 to order using a credit card Search online from http www JohnDeere com Please have available the model number serial number and name of the product Available information includes PARTS CATALOGS list service parts available for your machine with exploded view illustrations to help you identify the correct parts It is also useful in assembling and disassembling OPERATOR S MANUALS providing safety operating maintenance and service information These manuals and safety signs on your machine may also be available in other languages OPERATOR S VIDEO TAPES showing highlights of safety operating maintenance and service information These tapes may be available in multiple languages and formats TECHNICAL MANUALS outlining service information for your machin
52. ope of the linear design by using the Slope menu G Offset Increase button or buttons B D or by selecting the slope input box B Slope Decrease button H Generate Drain button C and entering the desired slope Each increase or Das EM aie mire paton decrease adjusts the up or down by or 0 01 E Offset Decrease button 4 Select GENERATE DRAIN button H again if necessary or adjust offset 7 Cut volume is updated after each time GENERATE 5 Adjust offset up or down by selecting the Offset or DRAIN button is selected buttons E G or by selecting the offset input box F and entering the desired offset 6 Select GENERATE DRAIN H again to view updated design black line JS56696 00009E7 19 16MAY 11 1 1 40 8 PN 40 Ditch Create Best Fit Drain Design Create Edit Drain Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt SURFACE WATER PRO softkey gt gt DITCH tab gt gt PROFILE VIEW button gt gt EDIT DRAIN button The CREATE EDIT DRAIN screen provides the ability to create or edit a drain design associated with a ditch track The map shows the portion of the survey elevation that is highlighted on the Full View Map Cut Volume NOTE The drain generated is a black line 243 9 yd 3 Cut Volume is calculated based on Implement Width Check before designing drains Best fit drain provides the operator with the ability to create a drain design that utilizes
53. or GPS satellite L1 SNR L1 Signal to Noise Ratio L1 GPS signal signal to noise ratio L2 SNR L2 Signal to Noise Ratio L2 GPS signal signal to noise ratio e Status GPS Signal Status Status of GPS signal Search searching for satellite signal Track tracking satellite signal and using it for positioning OK tracking satellite signal and using it for positioning OK SF1 Tracking satellite signal and using it for positioning with StarFire single frequency OK SF2 Tracking satellite signal and using it for positioning with StarFire dual frequency Signal strength for Signal strength for N Satellite Tracking Information Satellite Tracking information is displayed at bottom of SKY PLOT and GRAPH tabs Continued on next page A B Sky Plot Graph Predictor E Smene Tracking Position L1 L2 Elv Azm SNR SNR 3 46 122 40 OKrtk 24 52 OKr tk pe satenites in Solution 9 Corrections Age sec 1 E gt satenites Above Elev Mask 9 Ox vpoP 1 2 Gece 1 7 E stones rrackes 11 Osc 43 PC13703 UN 12MAY 11 A Sky Plot tab G Corrections Age B Graph tab H VDOP C Predictor I HDOP D Satellites in Solution J PDOP E Satellites Above Elevation Mask F Satellites Tracked K Satellites on Sky Plot L Satellite Tracking e Satellites in Solution number of satellites used to compute position e Satellites Above Elevation Mask
54. plement receiver only both a Machine and Implement receiver must be used to operate ditching software Select MENU softkey gt gt STARFIRE 3000 IMPLEMENT softkey gt gt SETUP tab This screen allows access to StarFire 3000 setup on the implement NOTE If using a two receiver solution Original StarFire receivers cannot be used on the implement or the machine This is due to the address arbitration between the two at start up The number below the text on the StarFire 3000 Softkey shows the serial number of the receiver On the StarFire Main page the receiver definition Machine or Implement is shown in the headline NOTE Mount the receiver directly over the cutting edge of the implement or a position with 1 1 vertical movement of the receiver and cutting edge PC8663 UN 05AUGO05 MENU Softkey PC13595 UN 11MAY11 StarFire i 3000 DS Implement J SN 96 StarFire 3000 Implement Softkey PC10857BR UN 15JUL08 Setup Setup tab For future reference mark the two receivers so it is clear which receiver is mounted on the machine and which receiver is mounted on the implement JS56696 00009D8 19 17MAY11 1 3 Select the implement receiver softkey and verify its receiver location is set to implement Reconnect the machine receiver if it was disconnected before continuing Select Correction Mode E to match the desired correction mode Ditching requires both receivers to have the s
55. put box JS56696 00009DC 19 12MAY 11 1 1 Calibrating to a Control Point Benchmark Settings 1 Position receiver on the control point J Control Point NOTE The StarFire 3000 receiver CANNOT be moved during the calibration of a Benchmark Control Point Any movement causes the Latitude calibration to be inaccurate Longitude Elevation ft 2 Enter mast height C if it is at a different height than when benchmark was set Latitude Differential Select CALIBRATE button D Longitude Dilerentinl 4 Select ENTER button F Difierantiat Control Point Elevation Differential ft A CONTROL POINT D CALIBRATE button Calibration Date drop down box E CLEAR button Z B SET POINT button F ENTER button Mast Height D E E C MAST HEIGHT input box in 1 or F 2 JS56696 00009DD 19 17MAY11 1 1 25 4 061611 PN 28 Boundary and Tracking Setup Record an External Boundary Select MENU softkey gt gt GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey gt gt MAPPING softkey gt gt BOUNDARIES tab Continued on next page PC8663 UN 05AUGO5 MENU softkey PC12685 UN 14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC8672 UN 05AUGO05 L MAPPING softkey PC10632 UN 15JULO8 Boundaries Boundaries tab J856696 00009DE 19 19MAY11 1 2 30 1 061611 PN 29 Boundary and Tracking Setup IMPORTANT Accurate boundaries are necessary for the system to execute functions accurately on th
56. re determined by facing in the direction of forward travel WRITE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS P I N in the Specification or Identification Numbers section GREENSTAR is a trademark of Deere amp Company Accurately record all the numbers to help in tracing the components should it be stolen Your dealer also needs these numbers when you order parts File the identification numbers in a secure place off the machine WARRANTY is provided as part of John Deere s support program for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual The warranty is explained on the warranty certificate which you should have received from your dealer This warranty provides you the assurance that John Deere will back its products where defects appear within the warranty period In some circumstances John Deere also provides field improvements often without charge to the customer even if the product is out of warranty Should the equipment be abused or modified to change its performance beyond the original factory specifications the warranty will become void and field improvements may be denied OUO6050 0000AEC 19 31JUL08 1 1 StellarSupport Deere com NOTE Product functionality may not be fully represented in this document due to product changes occurring after the time of printing For up to date information please visit StellarSupport Deere com OUO6050 0000FAS5 19 220CT08 1 1 061611
57. rop down G Modify Levee Track Name B Increase Elevation button D Elevation Drop input box F New Levee Track Name button button H Record button A CAUTION While using elevation dial remain alert After the levee has been marked for that elevation select and pay attention to surrounding environment either up B or down C arrow to set target elevation for the next levee at either a higher up arrow or lower down Drive along and mark a constant elevation line using arrow elevation elevation dial Driving the Dial J856696 00009EC 19 16MAY11 2 2 Record a Levee Track After making the levee with the dial turn the vehicle around 3 Record the levee track by driving back over your wheel tracks in the soil that you created with the dial 1 Select NEW button The system auto increments the X Atthe and rihetrack select B names by numbers beginning at 1 2 Set A 5 The name appears in the list JS56696 00009ED 19 16MAY11 1 1 45 5 PN 48 Set A B Lines 1 Select New button A at the bottom of the page NOTE Levee tracks are automatically named If a track is deleted the other tracks retain the number that was given to them for a name 2 Select Set A button at the bottom of the page and drive path currently marked out 3 Select Set B button at the bottom of the page when at the end of the path IMPORTANT The path cannot intersect or cross over itself A New Levee
58. s outside a ONE MILE radius of the Base Station Surface Water Pro features available on the GS3 display and our Apex Desktop Software provide value by offering ways to manage your topographic data better and ensure optimum water distribution for crop production Apex Surface Water Pro features allow you to unload your GS3 survey data to generate Depression Flow Direction and Drainage maps utilizing GSDNet You can also manage your Ditch and Levee Tracks from year to year by editing cut slope or drop of fall Additionally layering your ditch or levee tracks over your yield data displays your results from the work you completed See your local John Deere Dealer or visit our website www StellarSupport com to learn more about these additional features for your Surface Water Pro program Reprogram receivers Surface Water Pro Plus at the vehicle receiver location Each receiver must be updated individually every time a software update is available 3 20D or older You cannot have both receivers attached to the wiring harness when reprogramming IMPORTANT A StarFire iTC receiver or newer is required for Surface Water Pro Surface Water Pro Plus does not support an Implement Receiver Only configuration Do not run ditching with an implement receiver only both a Machine amp Implement receiver must be used to operate that software Surface Water Pro and Pro Plus Survey function is NOT compatible with Swath Control Pro Do not use
59. stance from the center of the tractor to the center of the implement which will be 0 0 for most common implements This dimension is used to alert the operator to potential collisions This is critical for proper end turn performance and may need to be adjusted D In line distance from connection point to control point of implement In many cases this distance will be from the connection point to the carrying wheels For proper turns measure this distance with implement at the height it typically will be at while turning NOTE These dimensions may need to be adjusted for fine tuning performance in the field IMPORTANT Ensure vertical distance D is measured from the GPS receiver to the ground when the implement is in the FULLY RAISED position Continued on next page A In line distance from connection point to front of implement B In line distance from front to rear of implement A B Documentation Swath Control location when in use Lateral distance from connection point to control point of implement In line distance from connection point to control point of implement In line distance from connection point to connection D point for 2nd implement Value only needed if second implement is used Implement Offsets PC11405 UN 150CT08 E In line distance from connection point to connection point for second implement Value only needed if second implement is used F Offset Toggle button G A B Docum
60. the fully raised position Problem Guidance does not need to update the track as often for straight sections of track and will therefore take longer to display the recorded track Problem Files on USB flash drive contain a setup error and will not allow the icons to be shown Problem Scraper or ditcher has not been selected as the implement type The implement receiver is not connected The data on USB flash drive contains a setup error and will not allow a scraper or rotary ditcher to be set up Solution Allow more time for straight sections of track to show on screen Zoom out track may be displayed outside of viewed area Solution Insert a blank USB flash drive into GS3 and select Scraper or Ditcher from Implement Type drop down menu Solution Select Scraper or Ditcher from Implement Type drop down menu Connect an implement receiver to the system Insert a blank USB flash drive into GS3 JS56696 00009F4 19 18MAY11 3 3 50 5 061611 PN 54 Index Page Page B How To Survey a FiBld ccccoooccoccccnonoconoccnnncccnonannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 35 1 Benchmark Creating a Control POliNt oooooooocccnnnnccoccccncnccnnnnnnno 25 4 l Settings eig a i tees 25 3 Best Fit Drain Implement Create de ctr etit eer aec tef edet 40 9 Implement Widths sese 15 10 Boundatries 4 estet teretes 30 1 Setup eiat ue aee ete 15 1 15 6 Mapping Softkey
61. the survey function in conjunction with Swath Control Pro Surface Water Pro and Pro Plus is NOT compatible with iGuide Do not use in conjunction with iGuide JS56696 00009F3 19 01JUN11 1 1 10 1 061611 PN 8 Machine and Implement Setup Setup Machine must be GreenStar Ready To run Surface Water Pro operator needs GreenStar Ready Machine Constant Power Front Extension Harness 3 m or 10 m Implement Application Implement Receiver if using Surface Water Pro Plus To make Surface Water Pro function set up for the following Machine Machine GPS receiver Implement Optional for some functions Implement GPS receiver Optional Guidance Optional Implement Harness Optional Turn GS3 system on after connecting all hardware components Receivers are used on both the machine and implement for some ditching applications If two receivers are used verify both StarFire 3000 receiver softkeys Machine and Implement are shown on the display PC8663 UN 05AUGO05 MENU Softkey PC12601 UN 10MAY10 StarFire 3000 Machine Softkey PC13595 UN 11MAY11 StarFire 3000 s Implement A SN 96 StarFire 3000 Implement Softkey JS56696 00009D1 19 19MAY 11 1 1 15 1 061611 PN 9 Machine and Implement Setup Client Farm Field and Task Setup This is a required step for boundaries to run survey mode or to record d
62. to create levees and develop basic ditches in their fields Surface Water Pro Plus is an advanced ditching program that generates a best fit drain Surface Water Pro Plus calculates the most effective drain in a field while moving the least amount of soil This information is generated from vertical GPS signals calculated from StarFire 3000 or StarFire TC receivers Surface Water Pro Plus requires both a machine and implement receiver and cannot operate with just an implement receiver Levee applications require John Deere RTK and ditching requires either SF2 or RTK signal For greater accuracy we highly recommend the RTK solution NOTE For best accuracy recalibrate benchmark after power cycling the quick survey and absolute base station When starting up the base station the point of reference could shift slightly so for the high accuracy user consider recalibrating Operating with an absolute survey base station reduces the need for benchmarking In quick survey mode anytime the base is moved or power is cycled another calibration is required for high accuracy users John Deere implement mounts must be used because they reduce vibration and minimize hardware failures Vibration mounts help minimize hardware failures over time especially in ditching applications Record ditches from HIGH TO LOW elevation Cut ditches in either direction To ensure highest system accuracy do not operate Surface Water Pro and Pro Plu
63. ude position within the field for which an elevation value is stored The data collected can be valuable to create informational maps Any maps created from this data is only as good as the quality of the data that creates it In order to create quality maps from your field survey data be sure to perform your field survey to the highest quality As a start please observe the following guidelines as a minimum for performing a field survey 1 Use the correct differential correction for your application It is recommended an RTK correction be used for the highest accuracy and quality survey data An SF2 correction is allowed for surveying your fields but only after consulting your dealer to see if it is right for your application An RTK correction is always utilized for flat to rolling field terrain Using an inappropriate differential correction for collecting elevation data leads to inaccurate maps 2 Make the first pass very close to the exterior field boundary when collecting survey data to ensure sufficient data around the perimeter of the field Make the second pass around the field boundary but slightly offset inward from the first pass Offset the second pass approximately 15 m 50 ft 3 Conducting a thorough survey can be done by setting up straight track lines and parallel tracking off them through the field Set up straight track lines with intervals depending on the field being surveyed Fields with significant elev
64. y which machine is being used For instance if there are two 8430 s in your operation the machine names may be John and Deere or 8430 1 and 8430 2 or simply 1 and 2 However settings associated to the tractor such as turning radius turn sensitivity dimensions etc are stored to the name Machine Tab A Machine Tab B Implement 1 Tab C Implement 2 Tab D Machine Type drop down menu E Machine Model drop down menu F Machine Name drop down menu G Connection Type drop down menu Continued on next page PC13768 UN 17MAY 11 H Machine Turn Radius input box I Turning Sensitivity input box J Change Offsets button K Recording Source drop down menu L Record Pause button M COM Port button N Fuel button Business Pack I Europe Only JS56696 00009D3 19 01JUN11 2 3 15 4 061611 PN 12 Machine and Implement Setup NOTE Machine Turn Radius and Turning Sensitivity are for use with TEC Pro only Machine Turn Radius How sharp the machine can turn without an implement attached and without applying brake pressure The turn radius is half the diameter as measured at the center of the rear axle of a row crop tractor and the pivot point on tracks and 4WD tractors Example 8030 wheel tractors have a minimum turn radius of 6 1 6 7 m 20 22 ft Choose a number to start with and change as needed for accuracy Turning Sensit

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