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Application Setup

Section I: GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Section II: DESCRIPTION OF SETUP ITEMS

Section III: HOW TO CREATE AN APPLICATION CONFIGURATION

Section IV: HOW TO CREATE AN APPLICATION PRODUCT

Section V: HOW TO USE AN APPLICATION CONFIGURATION

Section I: GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Application setups can be created for three different scenarios:

1. Logging when and where a product is applied, but no rate is recorded.
2. Recording As-Applied Rate:  Log the application rate of a product using GPS.
3. Controlling Target Rate and Recording As-Applied Rate:  Send the rate to the controller (prescription) and log the application rate of a product using GPS.

The first scenario (formerly called Site Verification) does not require a controller at all.  The display just records the area applied for the selected product.

The second scenario requires a flow meter connected to a CAN module that interfaces to the display.  Recording As-Applied Rate is also possible through a third party controller connected to a CAN module that interfaces to the display.

The third scenario involves one or more CAN modules by which valves and flow meters are controlled directly by a CAN module that interfaces to the display.  This is also possible through a third party controller or connected to a CAN module that interfaces to the display. Application Setup  is designed for two possible types of field operations:

Examples of Application:

• Record the product rate from a flow meter.
• Manually set the rate of the product when connected to a controller and record the actual amount applied.
• Automatically control the rate of a product using a prescription file when connected to a controller and record the actual amount applied.

Multiple Product Application (requires activation):

The system supports monitoring and controlling up to five products simultaneously.  Not all of the products need to be controlled.  Any combination of controlling and monitoring of products is supported.  For example, you can control and monitor Product 1, monitor Product 2 via a flow meter, and record the area covered by Product 3 that is not being controlled or rate monitored.

Section II: DESCRIPTION OF SETUP ITEMS

What is an Application Configuration?

An Application Configuration is simply a Vehicle, Implement, Controller combination with predefined settings for a particular field operation. Configurations provide the convenience of selecting one item at the RUN screen rather than having to select the Vehicle, Implement, and Controller independently, as well as editing settings at run-time.

Configuration Tab Items:

• Configuration List shows a list of all configurations created.
• Add button initiates the Configuration Wizard to add a configuration to the list.
• Edit Name button allows renaming a configuration in the list.
• Remove button removes a configuration from the list when it is no longer needed.
• Configuration Information displays information about the configuration that is currently highlighted in the list. 
• Configuration Settings button displays a window of additional settings that are not available in the Configuration Wizard.
• Speed Input Settings provides the selections for primary and secondary ground speed sources.
• Calibration Distance button displays a wizard for calibrating a wheel/track ground speed sensor or radar gun for the highlighted vehicle.
• Automatic Swath Control button displays the settings for automatic swath control.  These settings apply across all application configurations.
• Auxiliary Input Settings button displays the switch inputs and functions that can be changed for the highlighted configuration.

To make changes to a configuration, select the configuration in the list by pressing on it. The buttons and settings to the right of the list will apply only to the "highlighted" configuration.

Vehicle Tab Items:

• Vehicle List shows a list of all vehicles created.
• Add button initiates the Vehicle Wizard to add a vehicle to the list.
• Edit Name button allows renaming a vehicle in the list.
• Remove button removes a vehicle from the list when it is no longer needed. (i.e. you sold the vehicle)
• GPS Offsets button configures the location of the GPS antenna relative to the vehicle hitch.
• Vehicle Information displays the vehicle make, model, and vehicle type of the vehicle that is currently highlighted in the list.

To make changes, select the vehicle in the list by pressing on it. The buttons and settings to the right of the list will apply only to the "highlighted" vehicle.

Implement Tab Items:

• Implement List shows a list of all implements created.
• Add button initiates the Implement Wizard to add an implement to the list.
• Edit Name button allows renaming an implement in the list.
• Remove button removes an implement from the list when it is no longer needed. (i.e. you sold the implement)
• Swath Section Offsets button displays a window to configure the location of each swath section (boom sections) relative to the hitch.
• Implement Information displays the full swath and number of swath sections of the implement that is currently highlighted in the list.

To make changes, select the implement in the list by pressing on it. The buttons and settings to the right of the list will apply only to the "highlighted" implement.

Controller Tab Items:

• Controller List shows a list of all controllers created.
• Add button initiates the Controller Wizard to add a controller to the list.
• Edit Name button allows renaming a controller in the list.
• Remove button removes a controller from the list when it is no longer needed. (i.e. controller will never be used again)
• Controller Information displays the device type of the controller that is currently highlighted in the list.

To make changes, select the controller in the list by pressing on it. The buttons and settings to the right of the list will apply only to the "highlighted" controller.

Product Tab Items:

• Product List shows a list of all products created and the color that will be drawn on the variety map.
• Add button initiates the Product Wizard to add a product to the list.
• Remove button removes a product from the list when it is no longer needed. (i.e. product will never be used again)
• Product Information displays the manufacturer, type, and units of the product that is currently highlighted in the list.
• Edit Info button displays the appropriate product settings that can be edited.
• Edit Legend button shows the default legend for the highlighted product.  This legend can be edited for on-screen mapping when logging.

To make changes, select the product in the list by pressing on it. The buttons and settings to the right of the list will apply only to the "highlighted" product.

Section III: HOW TO SETUP APPLICATION

Create an Application Configuration

• Press the Application button on the SETUP screen to open Application setup.
• Press the ADD button on the Configuration tab to start the Configuration Wizard.

Multiple Product: If the multiple product capability has been unlocked, the wizard will first present the option of Single Product Application or Multiple Product Application.  If multi-product has not been unlocked, this selection is not presented and the configuration will be started as a Single Product Application.  Multiple product configurations can support up to five products that are any combination of area logging only, as-applied logging without control, and full control and logging.

The following steps for setting up a Single Product Configuration only. 

Configuration Wizard Step 1:  Select Vehicle from list.  (If the desired vehicle is not in the list, press NEW button to start the Vehicle Wizard). Otherwise, Press NEXT.  

Vehicle Wizard for Tractor, ATV, and Pickup Truck

• Vehicle Wizard Step 1:  Select Vehicle Type.  Press NEXT.
• Vehicle Wizard Step 2:  Enter Vehicle Make and Model.  Press NEXT.
• Vehicle Wizard Step 3:  Enter Vehicle Name.  Press FINISH (returns to Configuration Wizard).

Vehicle Wizard for Self-Propelled Sprayer

• Vehicle Wizard Step 1:  Select Vehicle Type as "Self-Propelled Sprayer".  Press NEXT.
• Vehicle Wizard Step 2:  Enter Vehicle Make and Model.  Press NEXT.
• Vehicle Wizard Step 2a:  Enter Full Swath Width.  Press NEXT.
• Vehicle Wizard Step 2b:  Enter Number of Boom Sections.  (Enter the number of sections for swath control).  Press NEXT.  
• Vehicle Wizard Step 2c:  Enter Boom Section Widths.  (The default spacing is equal widths for all sections.  To change a section width, highlight the section number and press the Number Pad button to enter a value..  Note:  Section Widths must add up to equal the Full Swath Width). Press NEXT.
• Vehicle Wizard Step 3:  Enter Vehicle Name.  Press FINISH (returns to Configuration Wizard).

Vehicle Wizard for Self-Propelled Spreader (Spinner type)

• Vehicle Wizard Step 1:  Select Vehicle Type as "Self-Propelled Spreader".  Select the Spreader Type as "Spinner". Press NEXT.
• Vehicle Wizard Step 2:  Enter Vehicle Make and Model.  Press NEXT.
• Vehicle Wizard Step 3:  Enter Vehicle Name.  Press FINISH (returns to Configuration Wizard).

Vehicle Wizard for Self-Propelled Spreader (Air Boom type)

• Vehicle Wizard Step 1:  Select Vehicle Type as "Self-Propelled Spreader".  Select the Spreader Type as "Air Boom". Press NEXT.
• Vehicle Wizard Step 2:  Enter Vehicle Make and Model.  Press NEXT.
• Vehicle Wizard Step 2a:  Enter Full Swath Width.  Press NEXT.
• Vehicle Wizard Step 2b:  Enter Number of Boom Sections.  (Enter the number of sections for swath control).  Press NEXT.  
• Vehicle Wizard Step 2c:  Enter Boom Section Widths.  (The default spacing is equal widths for all sections.  To change a section width, highlight the section number and press the Number Pad button to enter a value.  Note:  Section Widths must add up to equal the Full Swath Width). Press NEXT.
• Vehicle Wizard Step 3:  Enter Vehicle Name.  Press FINISH (returns to Configuration Wizard).

Configuration Wizard Step 2 (Spinner Spreaders see below, Self-Propelled Sprayers/Air Booms skip Step 2 entirely):  Select Implement. Press NEXT.  If the implement is not in the list, press NEW to start the Implement Wizard.

• Implement Wizard Step 1:  Select Implement Attachment Method (Rear Drawbar, Rear 3-Pt Hitch, Front Drawbar, Front 3-Pt Hitch).  Press NEXT.
• Implement Wizard Step 2:  Enter Full Swath Width.  Press NEXT.
• Implement Wizard Step 3:  Enter Number of Boom Sections.  (Enter the number of sections that the implement can provide for swath control).  Press NEXT.  
• Implement Wizard Step 4:  Enter Boom Section Widths.  (The default is even spacing for all sections.  To change a section width, highlight the section number and press the Number Pad button.  Note:  Section Widths must add up to equal the Full Swath Width). Press NEXT.
• Implement Wizard Step 5:  Enter Distance from Hitch to Application Point. Press NEXT.
• Implement Wizard Step 6:  Enter Implement Name. Press FINISH

Configuration Wizard Step 2 for Self-Propelled Spreaders (Spinner type):  Enter Spread Width. Press NEXT.

Configuration Wizard Step 3: Select Operating Mode (Rate Logging/Control or Area Logging Only).  Select Rate Logging if the display will receive as-applied rate information from a CAN module or third party controller.  Select Area Logging Only if the display is not receiving any feedback and only coverage area is being recorded.

Configuration Wizard Step 4:  Select Controller (or Flow Meter). Press NEXT.  If the controller is not in the list, press NEW to start the Controller Wizard.

Controller Wizard for DirectCommand

• Controller Wizard Step 1:  Select Device Type as "DirectCommand" and select the appropriate Direct Type. Press NEXT.
• Controller Wizard Step 2:  If Direct Type is Liquid, enter Flow Meter Calibration number (this step is skipped for other types). Press NEXT.
• Controller Wizard Step 3:  Enter Controller Name (a default name is created, edit as needed). Press FINISH.

Controller Wizard for Serial Controller

• Controller Wizard Step 1:  Select Device Type as "Serial Controller". Press NEXT.
• Controller Wizard Step 2:  Select Controller Make and Model from the list of supported controllers. Press NEXT.
• Controller Wizard Step 3:  Enter Controller Name (a default name is created, edit as needed). Press FINISH.

Controller Wizard for Flow Meter

• Controller Wizard Step 1:  Select Device Type as "Flow Meter".  Select Flow Meter Type (Liquid or Granular).  Press NEXT.
• Controller Wizard Step 2:  Enter Flow Meter Calibration number in pulses per unit as provided by the flow meter manufacturer (Press the Number Pad button).  Press NEXT.
• Controller Wizard Step 3:  Enter Controller or Flow Meter Name (a default name is created, edit as needed). Press FINISH.

Configurations using a third-party controller require additional information through Auxiliary Steps.  The Wizard will provide the required steps.  Flow Meter configurations do not show the auxiliary steps.

Configuration Wizard Auxiliary Step:  Configurations with rate controller requires setting the Target Rate Increment. Press NEXT.  (Target Rate Increment is the amount that you can increment or decrement the rate on the RUN screen.  The Increment desired depends on the Product applied.  For different products, the Rate Increment can be changed under the Configuration Settings button). 

Configuration Wizard Auxiliary Step:  Configurations using a multi-channel rate controller requires setting the Controller Channel. Select the channel you will use to apply the product.  Press NEXT.  (This step will only be displayed for controllers that support this capability).

Configuration Wizard Auxiliary Step:  Select Controller Operating Mode (Liquid or Granular).  Press NEXT.  (This step will only be displayed for controllers that support this capability).

Configuration Wizard Auxiliary Step:  Enter Nominal Rate.  Select Percent Rate Change.  Press NEXT.  (This step will be displayed for controllers that require this information).

Configuration Wizard Step 5:  Select Container (optional step).  The container is the bin, tank, or hopper that the product goes into.  The system is capable of tracking refill events and uses user-supplied container size and units information to provide a container level and alarm.  If appropriate container is not available in the list, Press NEW to create a new container for the configuration.

Container Wizard

• Controller Wizard Step 1:  Enter the Container Capacity and Units.  Press NEXT.
• Controller Wizard Step 2:  Enter Container Name and Location (on the vehicle or implement).  Press NEXT.

Configuration Wizard Step 6:  Select Ground Speed Source.  (If GPS is selected as primary, then a Backup option is provided if GPS is lost.  Wheels, Tracks, or Radar need to be calibrated to be accurate.  The Calibrate Distance button is on the Configuration tab.  You can also get ground speed from the rate controller if using serial communication and radar is hooked up the controller).  Press NEXT.

Configuration Wizard Step 7:  Enter Name for Configuration.  (A default name will be created, but can be edited by pressing the Keyboard button).  Press FINISH.

The Configuration that was just created has been added to the Configuration List.  Highlight the Configuration to verify the Configuration Information.  The Vehicle tab will show the Vehicles that have been added.   The Implement tab will show the Implements that have been added.

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Set Vehicle GPS Offsets from Vehicle tab

Set the location of the antenna relative to the vehicle under the GPS Offsets button on the Vehicle tab.

For Tractor, ATV, Pickup Truck

Under the Antenna tab of the GPS Offsets window, enter the following distances:

• Enter the distance from the rear axle of the vehicle to the antenna.  Select the direction whether the antenna  is IN FRONT of the rear axle or BEHIND it.
• Enter the distance from the centerline of the vehicle to the antenna.  Select the side of the vehicle the antenna is on relative to the centerline of the vehicle (facing forward).  (LEFT or RIGHT)
• Enter the height from the ground to the antenna

Under the Hitch tab of the GPS Offsets window, enter the only the distances that apply:

• Enter the distance from the rear axle to the rear drawbar
• Enter the distance from the rear axle to the rear 3-point hitch
• Enter the distance from the rear axle to the front drawbar
• Enter the distance from the rear axle to the rear 3-point hitch

Self-Propelled Sprayer and Spreader

Under the Antenna tab of the GPS Offsets window, enter the following distances:

• Enter the distance from the rear axle of the vehicle to the antenna
• Enter the distance from the centerline of the vehicle to the antenna
• Enter the height from the ground to the antenna

Under the Mount tab of the GPS Offsets window, enter the only the distances that apply:

• Enter the dispensing distance from the rear axle
• Enter the direction.  Select the direction whether the dispensing location  is IN FRONT of the rear axle or BEHIND it.

It is recommended that you mount the GPS antenna in the same position for a given vehicle each time it is transferred from another vehicle.

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Configuration Settings:  Press this button to see detailed information about the configuration and access additional settings.  When the Configuration Settings window is displayed the list on the left shows all the equipment in the configuration.  Highlight the equipment to show details on the right.  Press the Edit Settings button to access the Equipment Configuration Settings.

Several settings are available under the Equipment Configuration Settings.  Which ones are displayed depends on the controller in the configuration:

• Equipment Configuration Name:  The name can be edited if it needs to be more descriptive.
• Rate Outside of Field: Change this based on how you want the system to react when the equipment travels outside of the field.
  • Zero Rate:  Sets the rate to Zero
  • Last Good Rate:  Sets the rate to the last known good rate before the vehicle was outside of the field.  This setting is useful when the vehicle is being falsely detected outside of the field during the outside pass.
  • TGT Default Rate:  Sets the rate to the default value stored in the prescription file when the vehicle goes outside of the field.
• Rate Increment: This is the amount that you can increment or decrement the rate on the RUN screen. The Rate Increment desired is dependent on the Product applied.  For different products, the Rate Increment can be changed under the Configuration Settings button.
• Minimum Flow:  This setting is only available for DirectCommand by which the system will maintain a minimum flow.  If it falls below the minimum flow an alarm is displayed.
• Controller Time Delay: Set this based on the lag time from when the display changes the rate, to when the rate physically changes on the applicator (0-8 seconds, 0 default).  Typically, 2-3 seconds is adequate.
• Display Rate Smoothing:  This setting is only available for DirectCommand where by the rate display item is smoothed to make the rate easier to read.
• Implement Switch Polarity:  If an Implement Switch is used, depending on its orientation on the implement, it may need to be set to Standard or Reversed.  If there is no Implement Switch, (i.e. you will use the Master Switch button on the RUN screen) then leave this set to None.

Section IV: HOW TO CREATE AN APPLICATION PRODUCT

Create an Application Product

• Press the Application button on the SETUP screen to open Application setup.
• Press the ADD button on the Product tab to and select ADD PRODUCT from the Product Options window.

Product Wizard Step 1:  Select Product Type. (Available Types:  Fertilizer, Herbicide, Insecticide, Fungicide, Nematicide, Rodenticide, Defoliant, Growth Regulator, Adjuvant, Carrier).  Press NEXT. 

If the product is a pre-defined Fertilizer, the wizard will skip steps 2 and 3.

Product Wizard Step 2:  Select Units.  Press NEXT.

Product Wizard Step 3:  Enter EPA Number for the product.  Check the box if the product is a Restricted Use Pesticide.  Press NEXT.

Product Wizard Step 4:  Enter Product Manufacturer and Product Name.  Press FINISH.  ( The Product Manufacturer is optional, however, it provides a place to put the brand name other than in the Product Name line).

The Product that was just created has been added to the Product List.  Highlight the Product to verify correct settings or change the color to be used to map on the RUN screen.

Create a Product Mix

• Press the Application button on the SETUP screen to open Application setup.
• Press the ADD button on the Product tab to and select ADD PRODUCT MIX from the Product Options window.

Product Mix Wizard Step 1:  Select Tank Mix (typical of liquid application) or Dry Blend (typical of a dry product application).  Press NEXT. 

Product Mix Wizard Step 2:  Enter Base Amount and Units.  The Base Amount would typically be the total product solution amount in the tank.  The units would be the units of measure that the Base Amount is in. Press NEXT.

Product Mix Wizard Step 3:  Add products to the mix/blend.  Press the Add button to launch the Product Selection Wizard.  Select from products that have already been created.  If the product has not been created, press the New button to launch the Product Wizard.  Once the product is created and selected, Press NEXT.  Enter the amount of the selected product that will go into the tank mix.  Press Finish.  The product is now listed in the Mix/Blend Contents.  The Amount Remaining in the Base Amount is listed at the bottom of the wizard.  Continue to Add any additional products to the mix by repeating this step.  Once all necessary products have been added to the mix, press NEXT.

Product Wizard Step 4:  Enter Manufacturer and Mix/Blend Name.  Press FINISH.  (The Product Manufacturer is optional, however, it provides a place to put the brand name other than in the Mix/Blend Name line).

Note:  Products and product mixes can be differentiated in the Product List by the icon that is shown to the left of the name.

Section V: HOW TO USE AN APPLICATION CONFIGURATION

RUN

RUN Step 1:  Select Field and Operation.

• Step 1a:  At the RUN screen, Press FIELD.  The Field Operations Wizard will be displayed.  Select the desired Grower, Farm and Field from the pull-down selection.  Press NEXT
• Step 1b:  Select the Application Configuration from the Operating Configuration pull-down selection. Press NEXT
• Step 1c:  Select the appropriate Product for each Equipment Configuration.  Press FINISH.

RUN Step 2:  Select Region.  The Region Selection window will be displayed to confirm the creation of the first Region.  When starting a new operation the Region selection defaults to Region <1>.  The Region name can be edited before pressing ACCEPT.

RUN Step 3:  Load Prescription file (if applicable).  The Application Control tab at the bottom of the screen has the Swath and Target Rate controls for operation.  The Load Rx button will allow you to select the prescription file from the memory card for the field you are in.    If you are manually changing the rate, then you do not need to load a prescription file.

Note:  The display reads from the prescription file during application so the memory card has to remain in the slot.

Start Logging

As soon as the product application starts, display will show and instantaneous actual rate.  It should match the rate displayed by the controller.  As the vehicle moves forward, map points will begin to appear as the map arrow moves across the screen.

Area will accumulate when the application starts.  The swath section indicators will change to blue on the Application tab when product is being dispensed.

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Display Items

• Rate
• Area
• Total Applied
• Ground Speed
• Distance
• Area Per Hour

The units displayed for Rate and Total Applied will be based on what units were chosen in the Product Wizard.

Swath Control

For area logging or flow meters and controllers that do not send boom on/off status, you can manually reduce swath on the display by pressing the boom section button(s) for the swath section(s) that you are not applying.

If the display is connected to a controller that sends boom on/off status, then you can't manually turn on/off each swath section.  You must shut booms on/off from the controller.

Summary Screen

The Summary screen displays a tabular report for a field operation.  The Summary screen can be displayed during data collection to provide a list of each Region total as well as the Field total.  The Summary screen can also be used to review different fields after an operation is completed.