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Console Setup

Section I: GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Section I: SETUP ITEMS

Section III: CALIBRATE TOUCH SCREEN

Section IV: MEMORY OPTIONS

Section IV: FEATURE UNLOCK

Section I: GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Console Setup includes settings related to the display itself.  Setting items such as date and time are important to set before logging so that the data has a correct time stamp.

Section II: SETUP ITEMS

General Tab Items:

• Date - Press the Date button enter current date.
• Time - Press the Time button enter local time.
• Time Zone - Select the time zone you are in -or- select the location that is in the same time zone.
• Units - Imperial or Metric
• Speaker Volume - Adjust the volume 10-100% in step of 10%.
• Calibrate Touch Screen - More description below
• Display Owner - The company that has ownership of this display can be set including all the pertinent contact information.  This information will be included when an application report is generated.  Press Select Owner to initiate the process.  Follow the wizard steps to select or enter the company and contact person.  When the wizard is complete, additional optional information can be entered by pressing the Edit Info button.
• Import/Clear Image - A company logo can be imported into the display for printing on the application reports by pressing the Import Image button with a memory card inserted.   BMP and PNG image formats are supported up to 200 wide x 100 high pixel size.  Use Clear Image to remove the image from the display.

Memory Tab Items:

• File View - Lists this files and folders on the memory card
• Card Size / Space Available Status 
• Delete File button - Deletes the highlighted file on memory card
• Create Backup File button - Creates .ibk comprehensive backup file of all content in the display
• Restore from Backup button - Restores .ibk comprehensive backup file
• Copy All Log Files - Copies all .ilf log files that exist in the display
• Clear Internal Memory - Clears all data, settings.  Resets display to initial factory condition.

Features Tab Items:

• Features List / Unlock status
• Unlock button - Press the Unlock button to register and unlock a feature

Advanced Tab Items:

• Copy Log Files to Memory Card at Shutdown check box
• Advanced Parameters button - Opens a screen of adjustable values.  This is for Technical Support access.
• Copy Error Logs button - Copies error logs to the memory card for troubleshooting.  This is for Technical Support assistance.

Section III: CALIBRATE TOUCH SCREEN

The touch screen device has to be calibrated properly to provide accurate feedback of where your finger is pressing. The display comes from the factory with the touch screen pre-calibrated for use. Under most conditions, the touch screen will stay calibrated. 

On rare occasion, the touch screen accuracy may "drift" from the original factory calibration.  The most noticeable effect of touch screen drift is when you press a button, you have to press to one side of the button to activate it, rather than pressing at the center of the button.  If this happens, the Calibrate Touch Screen function will allows an in-field calibration procedure to improve accuracy.

Press the Calibrate Touch Screen button to initiate the calibration procedure.  A confirmation window will be displayed.  If you wish to proceed press Yes.  If not, press No.

When the screen clears, there will be instructions on the screen and a "target" in the upper left.  The calibration procedure requires you to press on targets that appear in 8 different locations on the screen.  All you need to do is press on each target for a moment. 

Warning:  Do not use sharp objects on the screen!  Sharp objects may cause permanent damage.

It is recommended to use your finger.  If you can not pass the calibration after several tries, you may want to use a more precise method.  An object with a tip no sharper than 1/16th inch (1.5 mm) is recommended.   Be careful not to rest your hand on the screen to prevent false touches.  Try to avoid double presses, because the target will automatically advance to the next location.  If you get an accidental press, just continue the procedure to the end and restart it.

When the 8 locations are pressed, a calibration result will be displayed.  There are possible results: 

1. A high accuracy is as good as the factory calibration.

2. A medium accuracy will still be precise enough for use by fingers.

3. A poor calibration is rejected and requires the calibration routine to be restarted.

If the calibration fails after multiple attempts, contact Ag Leader Technical Support for assistance.

Section IV: MEMORY OPTIONS

The Memory Options are advanced tools that should only be used if the user has a complete understanding of the function and outcome or the user is  directed by Ag Leader Technical Support to address a problem.

Create Backup File

Creates a comprehensive .ibk backup file on the external card of all data in the display.  This backup file can not be processed by mapping software.  This is primarily used as a display backup tool.

Restore from Backup

Restores data back into the display from a .ibk comprehensive backup file on the external card.  This process will completely wipe the current contents of the display memory and replace it with the contents of the backup file.

Copy All Log Files

Copies all log files in the display to the card regardless of the last time files were copied.

Clear All Memory

Clears all data in the display.  This destructive process is non-recoverable and should only be used to return the display to factory settings.  All data, maps, configurations, management items, and settings will be erased permanently.  The display provides the opportunity to create a .ibk backup file before the memory is cleared.

Section V: FEATURE UNLOCK

The Feature Unlock offers the ability unlock additional functionality to provide scalability of features and cost to suit each user's needs.

The Feature list on the Features tab of the Console setup screen displays the features that are available and the unlock state, either "Enable" or "Off", of each feature.  To unlock a feature, highlight the feature you wish to unlock and press the Unlock button.  A window is displayed that shows the display's serial number and a registration number of the feature. 

Call a sales representative to have your display serial number and feature registration number ready.  The sales representative will provide an Unlock Code for you to enter through the on-screen keyboard.  The Unlock Code is unique to the display and feature, so if you have multiple displays, you will need to provide the serial number and registration number from each display to receive multiple unlocks.

The features that are available in version 3.0 or higher:

• Autopilot Interface - Unlocks the ability to control the Trimble AgGPS Autopilot automated steering system through this display.  Go to the AUTOPILOT section of the GPS SETUP help to learn about the functions that this display provides.

• AutoSwath - Unlocks the automatic swath control that uses GPS position and applied area to determine what swath sections should be turned on or off in real time automatically.  Go to the APPLICATION SETUP help to learn more.

• Multi-Product - Unlocks the ability to monitor or record more than one product at a time.  The system is capable of logging and controlling up to five products simultaneously.  Go to the APPLICATION SETUP help to learn more.