GS3 2630 Display User Guide

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Activations

Set date and time prior to entering Activation codes to ensure

the Activations will be acknowledged.

Data Transfer

Apex version 3.1 or newer is required to transfer data to the

GS3 2630 from a different John Deere Display model (i.e. GS2

1800, GS2 2600, GS3 CommandCenter).

Coverage and Swath Control Maps cannot be transferred from

a different John Deere Display model.

User Guide

This User Guide is intended to assist the operator with com-

mon operations. See the Operator Manual for detailed infor-

mation.

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GreenStar™ 3

2630 Display

User Guide

PFP11104

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PROPERTY OF DEERE & COMPANY. ALL USE AND/OR REPRODUCTION NOT

SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY DEERE & COMPANY IS PROHIBITED. 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.

About This Document

This User Guide will help you learn how to perform common tasks with

your new display. It is a supplement to the display Operator Manual.

Read the Operator Manual for the following information:

• How to operate your display safely

• Theory of operation

• How to install the display and do initial setup

• Diagnostics

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Section Contents

TURNING THE DISPLAY ON/OFF ..........................................2

Turn ON the display.............................................................................. 2

Turn OFF the display............................................................................ 2

Putting the Display in Standby.............................................................. 2

Saving Settings and Data ..................................................................... 3

COMMON BUTTONS..................................................................3

DISPLAY SETTINGS...................................................................3

Brightness............................................................................................. 3

Day / Night Mode .................................................................................. 4

Volume ................................................................................................. 4

Language.............................................................................................. 4

Units ..................................................................................................... 5

HOME PAGE SETUP...................................................................5

USER ACCESS..............................................................................6

Lock or Unlock Functions ..................................................................... 6

VIDEO ............................................................................................7

Viewing Video (Option 1) ...................................................................... 7

Viewing Video (Option 2) ...................................................................... 7

Adjusting Video Image Quality ............................................................. 7

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Turning the Display On/Off

The display will turn on and off with the vehicle key switch.

Turn ON the display

1. Turn vehicle key switch directly to the Run position.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT allow the display to boot up with the key

in Accessory Mode and then crank the engine.

NOTE: Implement controllers may take several minutes to load (if

connected).

Turn OFF the display

1. Turn vehicle key switch to shut down vehicle and wait for the

display to save settings.

IMPORTANT: Never pull the power plug without first turning

off the vehicle key switch. Data loss could occur.

NOTE: The display requires a constant power source, so that it can save

data and settings to permanent memory after the key is switched off. The

Status LED is amber while the display saves data and settings.

Putting the Display in Standby

Use Standby mode only when the display is not being used for any

operations. Standby mode will dim the display, mute tracking tones,

suppress GPS alerts, and signal some implements to go into Standby

mode.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. Standby ..................................................................

NOTE: The Steer On button must be pressed after Standby has

been on to use AutoTrac.

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Saving Settings and Data

Documentation data is saved continuously to permanent memory as it is

recorded. Guidance lines are saved when the field setting is changed.

Map data and some settings are saved only when the display is powered

down or a data backup is performed.

Option 1. Turn the vehicle key switch to shut down vehicle and wait for the

Status LED to turn black.

Option 2. Insert a USB and Backup data.

Common Buttons

Accept ..........................................................................................

Cancel .........................................................................................

Display Settings

Brightness

This function allows the operator to adjust the brightness of the display.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. Display Menu ........................................................

3. Display Softkey ...............................................................

4. Adjust the brightness ........................

to increase

to decrease

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Day / Night Mode

Allows operator to quickly change screen with one button

push.

Toggle to switch ........................................................................

Volume

This function allows the operator to adjust the volume of the display.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. Display Menu ........................................................

3. Display Softkey ..............................................................

4. ............................

Language

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. Display Menu ........................................................

3. Global Settings .............................................................

4. Regional Tab ........................................................

5. Two ways to change language:

• Choose preferred country in the country drop box.

to increase

to decrease

Regional

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• Choose preferred language in the language drop box.

Units

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. Display Menu ........................................................

3. Global Settings .............................................................

4. Regional Tab ........................................................

5. Under the units drop box, choose one of the following:

•Metric

•Imperial

•US

Regional

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Home Page Setup

The Layout Manager allows the operator to create user-defined

Homepages.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. Layout Manager ...................................................

3. Choose the preferred layout.

4. Press each section to configure:

•Enter if satisfied ........................................................

•Clear to start over ......................................................

5. Home to show configuration .........................................

NOTE: The Original GreenStar Display emulator is only available with

Options A and F. Advanced Performance Monitor is only available as a

full page.

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User Access

Almost all of the functions on the display can be locked for the operator to

simplify the user experience and reduce accidental settings changes.

Once functions are locked for “Operator Mode”, a password is required to

enter “Owner Mode” and access those functions. Read the Operator

Manual for password information.

Lock or Unlock Functions

NOTE: Must be in Owner Mode to lock or unlock functions.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. Access Manager .................................................

3. Select functions to lock out in the list

4. Select “+” to expand a list

5. Select the “unlocked” icon to

lock a setting

6. Select the “locked” icon to

unlock a setting

NOTE: A gray lock means that only some of the sub-functions are

locked.

7. Select Accept to save changes.........................................

8. Select Operator Mode for functions to be

locked.

Locked functions will have a small lock appear

over them when in Operator Mode.

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Video

The display is capable of displaying video from one camera. Read the

display Operator Manual for more information.

CAUTION: Do not rely on a camera for collision avoidance or

bystander detection. To avoid possible injury or death to oper-

ator or others, always remain alert and aware of surroundings

when operating the machine. Read and understand AVOID

BACKOVER ACCIDENTS in the safety section of the Operator

Manual.

Viewing Video (Option 1)

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. Video .....................................................................

Viewing Video (Option 2)

1. Set up as a full page Homepage using Layout Manager.

Adjusting Video Image Quality

• Increase Contrast .............................................................

• Decrease Contrast .......................................................

• Mirror Image ...............................................................

Mirroring an image exchanges what is seen on the left and right sides of

the image like a rear view mirror. The camera or the display could mirror

the image. Check whether the image is mirrored before using the Video

feature.

IMPORTANT: Correctly understand whether the camera is

“mirrored” and whether the video application is mirrored.

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Section Contents

GETTING STARTED...................................................................2

Access GreenStar Applications ............................................................ 2

GreenStar Activations........................................................................... 2

What Needs to Be Set Up .................................................................... 2

Summary of Setup Pages..................................................................... 3

Using the Setup Wizard ........................................................................ 4

CHANGE FIELD NAME .............................................................6

Selecting a Field Automatically............................................................. 6

Changing Fields Automatically ............................................................. 6

Selecting a Field Manually.................................................................... 7

Check Summary of Field Settings ........................................................ 7

Task Setting.......................................................................................... 7

MAPPING ......................................................................................8

Go to Mapping ...................................................................................... 8

Setup Map Layers ................................................................................ 8

Edit Map Legend .................................................................................. 9

Mapping (Recording) Diagnostics ........................................................ 9

RECORD A BOUNDARY ..........................................................10

DATA MANAGEMENT.............................................................12

Data Transfer Options ........................................................................ 12

Export Data from the Display.............................................................. 13

Importing Data to the Display ............................................................. 14

Importing Global or Shapefile Prescriptions ....................................... 15

Transferring Data between Two Displays........................................... 16

View Memory Remaining.................................................................... 16

Delete Documentation Data Only ....................................................... 16

Delete Coverage and Swath Control Maps ........................................ 17

Delete all Data and Setup Information................................................ 17

Delete Adaptive Curve Data ............................................................... 19

TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................20

Coverage Maps .................................................................................. 20

This section applies to GreenStar™ set up and functions that are used by

most GreenStar applications.

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Getting Started

Access GreenStar Applications

All information and functionality related to GreenStar applications is

accessed with the GreenStar Softkey.

1. Menu ...........................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

GreenStar Activations

Activations are required for GreenStar applications other than Manual

Guidance and Documentation. Check the Activations page to see if an

Application is Activated and checked ON.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. GreenStar Softkey ..........................................................

4. Activations Tab ...................................................

Easy Tip!! Uncheck demo activations that are not used to

hide buttons associated with those activations throughout the

display. The fewer buttons on each screen, the easier the

display is to use.

What Needs to Be Set Up

The amount of setup information that must be entered depends on the

operation and the amount of information to be documented. A Setup

Wizard is available to guide you through each setup page depending on

the operations you specify. GreenStar applications can also be set up by

accessing the setup pages individually.

Activations

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Summary of Setup Pages

•Farm Resources and Conditions ................................

○Farm Resources Field Name – Setup is necessary to use

Documentation features (e.g., prescription maps, as-applied

maps, and yield maps) or to categorize guidance lines by

field. Field names must also be used with coverage mapping

and Swath Control if operating in fields more than 4.9 miles

apart.

○Conditions – Enter information about weather, crop, and

soil.

○Notes – Enter notes about the Task.

•Equipment .....................................................................

○Machine Tab

▪Machine Name – Machine information is saved by the

name.

▪Connection Type – Required for accurate mapping.

▪Machine Offsets – Often required to improve guid-

ance or mapping accuracy.

▪Recording Source – Select the trigger to turn map

and Documentation recording on / off.

○Implement 1 Tab

▪Implement Type Information

▪Implement Offsets – Required for accurate mapping,

Swath Control and Implement Guidance.

▪Implement Width – Required for mapping.

○Implement 2 and 3 Tabs – Available for operations with

additional implements such as an air cart.

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•Documentation – Enter information to be documented

about operations such as planting, Product Application,

or Harvest. Also set up as-applied or yield mapping.

Using the Setup Wizard

The Setup Wizard guides the user to the setup pages that are required

based on the options that are checked. The Setup Tab only needs to be

used for this purpose.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. GS3 Softkey .....................................................................

4. Setup Tab

NOTE: To avoid extra setup, only check the Documentation option if you

know you want to Document.

Summary Activations Memory

What settings do you want to change?

Resources

Machine

Implement

Documentation

Guidance

Boundaries

iTEC Pro

Swath Control

Water Management

Setup

Implement

Guidance

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5. Check the items that apply to your operation and

press Accept.

6. Fill out the necessary items on each setup page and

then press Next Page to continue.

NOTE: A red asterisk indicates items that must be filled out on each

page

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Change Field Name

Client, Farm, and Field name can be selected manually or automatically.

Several types of setup data are tied to Field Names including Guidance

lines, maps, and Documentation data. If fields have external boundaries

saved in the display, the field settings can be selected automatically and

the operator will be alerted when the implement is completely out of the

field.

NOTE: Field Names can only be edited or deleted individually using Apex

or another type of desktop software.

Selecting a Field Automatically

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Resources / Conditions ................................................

4. Check the Field Locator ON / OFF checkbox.

5. Drive into a field that already has an external boundary defined

in the display.

6. Press Find Field button. A list of the closest fields will appear.

Changing Fields Automatically

1. After driving out of a field that has an external boundary saved

in the display, a “Field Exit Detected” message will appear on

the map.

2. Drive into the next field.

3. Press on the map. A list of the closest fields will appear.

4. Select a field and verify Guidance and Documentation settings.

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Selecting a Field Manually

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Resources / Conditions ................................................

4. Select or create a new Client, Farm, and Field name. The

Client is the land owner in many cases.

Check Summary of Field Settings

Check the setup information entered for a field name after selecting a field.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GreenStar ............................................................

3. GreenStar Softkey ..........................................................

4. Summary Tab ......................................................

Task Setting

Task is ONLY used for Documentation. If NOT using Documentation

(e.g. rates, yield maps, Totals, etc.), select Documentation OFF to avoid

extra setup.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GreenStar ............................................................

3. Resources .....................................................................

Summary

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4. Select Documentation OFF ........................

Mapping

Go to Mapping

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GreenStar ............................................................

3. Mapping .........................................................................

Setup Map Layers

1. Map Settings tab ................................................

2. Select map to appear in the Background .....

• Examples: Prescription Map or Aerial Photo

• Background maps are loaded from Apex or another desktop soft-

ware

3. Select map to appear in the Foreground .......

• Examples: As-applied, Coverage, or Yield Map

Toggle between the Coverage Map and the As-

Applied map that is selected as the Foreground

Map Layer

NOTE: This button is only active when an Operation is setup for

Documentation.

Map Settings

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Edit Map Legend

1. Mapping .........................................................................

2. Edit Legend ........................................................

NOTE: An As-applied or yield map must be setup in Documentation setup

and selected as the Foreground Layer in Map Settings.

3. Enter the preferred maximum and minimum values.

4. The legend will be divided into five colors automatically.

Mapping (Recording) Diagnostics

If recording will not start, go to Recording Diagnostics to determine

system status.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. GreenStar Diagnostics .................................................

4. Select Recording .........................................

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Record a Boundary

Boundaries are used for Swath Control, iTEC Pro, changing Field Names

automatically, and determining field area.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GreenStar ............................................................

3. Mapping .........................................................................

4. Boundary tab .......................................................

5. Select the Field Name for the boundary to

be saved

NOTE: Only one Exterior boundary may be saved per Field Name.

6. Select the Boundary Type...........................

•Exterior Boundary - perimeter of a field. Used for automatic

Field Name selection and Swath Control.

•Interior Passable Boundary - perimeter of an obstacle in a field

that can be crossed. Used for Swath Control and iTEC Pro™.

•Interior Impassable Boundary - perimeter of an obstacle in a

field that can NOT be crossed. Used for Swath Control and iTEC

Pro.

•Headland Boundary - delineates field headland. Used for Swath

Control and iTEC Pro. Recording Headland Boundaries is not

covered in this User Guide.

7. Enter the Boundary Offset distance. This is the

distance left and right of the GPS receiver to the

Boundary Recording Point.

Boundary

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8. Toggle the Boundary Recording Point to the

desired corner of the machine / implement. The

location of this point in front and behind the machine is

determined by the values entered in machine and implement

offsets.

9. Drive to the edge of the field.

10. Select Start Boundary Recording ..........................

11. Drive around the perimeter of the field.

NOTE: AutoTrac and other applications can be operated during boundary

recording.

12. If desired, select Pause Boundary Recording to

snap a straight line between the points where

recording was paused and unpaused.

13. Select Stop Boundary Recording. A straight line

will be snapped between the first and last point of the

boundary.

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Data Management

Data and setup information can be transferred to and from another GS3

2630 display or compatible desktop software using a USB flash drive.

Data and setup information are imported or exported as a Data Profile.

Only Prescription Maps can be imported individually. See Operator

Manual for Examples of managing your data properly.

Apex (v3.1 or newer) and several 3rd party desktop applications are

compatible with the display.

Data Transfer Options

Export Data from the display

Data Profile is copied to the USB flash drive. Use this option in the

following examples:

• Backup Documentation data to a USB flash drive,

• Transfer setup information and guidance lines to another display,

• Transfer setup information and guidance lines to compatible

desktop software, or

• Transfer screen shots and debug files to a USB flash drive.

Import Data to the display

Data Profile is copied to the display. This option does NOT import global

prescriptions and shapefiles. Use this option in the following examples:

• Import Field Names, boundaries, and guidance lines from

another GS3 2630 display or compatible desktop software.

• Import coverage and swath control maps from another GS3 2630

display.

• Import field specific prescription (Rx) files from compatible desk-

top software.

Import Global Prescriptions to the display

Only Global Prescription (GRx) files and shape files are imported into the

display.

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Export Data from the Display

IMPORTANT: USB flash drive should have at least 1GB of free

memory. Large data sets may take several minutes to transfer.

Power loss or removing the USB during data transfer may

cause data loss.

1. Turn off all types of Recording and stop the vehicle.

2. Insert USB flash drive

3. A Data Transfer page will appear within about 10 seconds.

Troubleshooting Tips!!! If the USB flash drive is not recognized,

try the other USB port, format the USB flash drive (FAT or FAT32),

or try a different USB flash drive.

4. Export Data ......................................

5. Select or create a Profile Name where the

data will be stored on the USB

IMPORTANT: Exporting to an existing Profile will overwrite all

setup information and data in that Profile except for Documen-

tation files used by desktop software. See the Operator Man-

ual for more information.

Export takes less time when exporting repeatedly to the same Profile

because the Documentation files (e.g. As-applied and Yield map files)

that are already in the Profile on the USB are not exported again.

NOTE: Do not use of the following characters (\ / : * ? " < >) when creating

a Profile name. These will cause the profile to fail to load to a display or

Apex.

6. Begin Transfer ..................................................

7. When the data transfer is finished, a Data Transfer is

Complete message will appear.

Begin Transfer

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Importing Data to the Display

IMPORTANT: Import Data will replace the setup information in

the internal memory of the display with the setup information

in the Data Profile that is selected from the USB drive. Only

Prescription files can be imported individually to the display.

See the Operator Manual for more information.

NOTE: Large data sets may take several minutes to transfer. Power loss

or removing the USB during data transfer may cause data loss.

1. Turn off all types of Recording and stop the vehicle.

2. Insert USB flash drive.

3. A Data Transfer page will appear within about 10 seconds.

Troubleshooting Tips!!! If the USB flash drive is not recognized,

try the other USB port, format the USB flash drive (FAT or FAT32),

or try a different USB flash drive.

4. Import data ..............................................

5. Select the Profile Name on the USB drive

to be imported

6. Begin Transfer ..................................................

7. When the data transfer is finished, Data Transfer is Complete

message will appear.

Begin Transfer

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Importing Global or Shapefile Prescriptions

On a Desk top Computer

1. Insert a USB flash drive.

Global Prescriptions (GRx) files:

A. Create a folder named GRx in the root of the USB drive.

B. Copy the GRx files into this folder.

Shapefile Prescriptions:

A. Create a folder named Rx in the root of the USB drive.

B. Copy the shapefiles into this folder.

On the Display

1. Turn off all types of Recording and stop the vehicle.

2. Insert USB flash drive.

3. A Data Transfer page will appear within about 10 seconds.

4. Import Global Prescriptions and

Shapefile Data.

5. When the data transfer is finished, a Data

Transfer is Complete message will appear.

IMPORTANT: All Global and Shapefile Prescriptions on the

display will be deleted prior to importing.

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Transferring Data between Two Displays

Apex or a compatible 3rd party desktop software is required for

transferring data and setup information between different John Deere

Display models (i.e. Original GreenStar Display, GS2 1800, GS2 2600,

and GS3 2630). Due to different file versions, data will not load when

transferred directly between different models.

View Memory Remaining

The Memory Used bar graph shows total memory used, including system

files. A message will appear when 90% of the memory is used. Data

should be deleted before memory used exceeds 90%.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GreenStar ............................................................

3. GS3 Softkey ....................................................................

4. Memory Tab .......................................................

5. Bar graph represents percent of memory used.

Delete Documentation Data Only

Documentation data includes the As-applied and yield maps used by

desktop software. The maps used by the display will remain on the

display. Examples for when to use this feature include:

• Deleting your planting rate maps after planting season, so that

there is less data on the display and data exports will take less

time during harvest.

• The internal memory is full.

1. Export Data to a USB flash drive if necessary, so it is not lost.

2. Remove the USB drive.

3. Menu ............................................................................

Memory

Memory Used

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4. GreenStar ............................................................

5. Memory Tab .......................................................

6. Erase Data .........................................................

7. Documentation Data .........................................................

8. Begin Removal ..................................................

Delete Coverage and Swath Control Maps

Delete Coverage and Swath Control Maps to free up internal memory or

to create a new map with the same Field Name.

NOTE: Documentation data used by desktop software (i.e. As-Applied

(rate) maps and Yield maps) will NOT be deleted, but will no longer be

able to be viewed on the display. They can still be exported to a USB

drive.

1. Mapping .........................................................................

2. Map Settings ...................................................

3. Select option to Clear

•This Field Only - the map for the currently selected field

•All Farms and Fields - all coverage and swath control maps.

Delete all Data and Setup Information

All data and setup information will be deleted from the display. This option

is rarely used and may be used if you want to start over or think the setup

data may be causing a problem to occur on the display.

1. Export Data to a USB flash drive if necessary, so it is not lost.

2. Remove the USB drive.

Memory

Erase Data

Begin

Removal

Map Settings

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3. Menu .............................................................................

4. GreenStar ............................................................

5. GS3 Softkey ...................................................................

6. Memory Tab .......................................................

7. Erase Data .........................................................

8. All Data ...............................................................

9. Begin Removal ..................................................

Memory

Erase Data

All Data

Begin

Removal

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Delete Adaptive Curve Data

1. Guidance ......................................................................

2. Guidance Settings tab .......................................

3. Change Curve Track Settings ............................

4. Clear Data ..........................................................

Guidance

Settings

Change

Clear

Data

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Troubleshooting

Coverage Maps

Symptom: Previously recorded Coverage map does NOT load

after startup.

Check: The display must shutdown properly with key switch for

maps to save. After the vehicle key is switched OFF the

Saving Settings screen should appear.

Symptom: Previously recorded Coverage map does NOT load

after selecting the Field Name.

Check: The settings for Implement Width and Number of

Sections must be the same as when the Coverage map was

recorded.

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Section Contents

GUIDANCE INTRODUCTION...................................................2

Go to the Guidance Map Page ............................................................. 2

Guidance Map Page Symbols .............................................................. 2

Requirements for Guidance Operation ................................................. 3

AutoTrac Status Pie.............................................................................. 4

CHOOSE TRACKING MODE....................................................5

Straight Track Mode ............................................................................. 5

AB Curve Mode .................................................................................... 5

Adaptive Curve Mode ........................................................................... 5

Circle Track Mode ................................................................................ 6

Row Finder Mode ................................................................................. 6

GUIDANCE TRACK SETUP ......................................................7

Create a Straight Track AB Line ........................................................... 7

Create an AB Curve Track ................................................................... 9

Create an Adaptive Curve Track ........................................................ 10

Turn Repeat Mode ON / OFF ............................................................. 11

Create a Circle Track.......................................................................... 11

Row Finder Mode ............................................................................... 12

Change Track Spacing ....................................................................... 13

GUIDANCE SETTINGS.............................................................14

General Guidance Settings ................................................................ 14

Curve Track Settings .......................................................................... 14

Advanced AutoTrac Settings (if equipped) ......................................... 15

SHIFT TRACK SETTINGS.......................................................16

Turn Shift Track ON / OFF ................................................................. 16

Set Guidance Line Shift Distance....................................................... 16

Clear Guidance Line Shifts................................................................. 16

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Guidance Introduction

This section includes basic functions for using Guidance.

Go to the Guidance Map Page

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Guidance softkey ...........................................................

Guidance Map Page Symbols

• Pass Accuracy Indicator

• Variance off of “0” shows Off-track Error.

• AutoTrac Status Pie .........................................................

• Steering On / Off Button ..........................................

• GPS Accuracy Indicator .............................................

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Requirements for Guidance Operation

• The following items are required for guidance to function:

• AB Lines

• GPS Signal

• Tracking Mode

• Track Spacing

• The following items are optional when operating guidance:

• Client, Farm and Field

• Coverage Map

• Documenting Field Operational Data

• Field Boundaries

•Flags

• Read the AutoTrac Status Pie section for AutoTrac require-

ments.

• Read and understand OPERATE GUIDANCE SYSTEMS

SAFELY section in the Safety Section of the Operators Manual.

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AutoTrac Status Pie

The AutoTrac Status Pie indicates what items are remaining to be set up

for AutoTrac to function.

Stage 1: Installed

• SSU is detected

Stage 2: Configured

• Tracking Mode has been selected

• Guidance AB Line has been defined

• AutoTrac Activation detected

• StarFire signal is present

• SSU has no active faults pertaining to the steering

function

• Hydraulic oil warmer than minimum temperature

• Speed is less than maximum

• TCM message is currently available and valid

• In proper operating gear

Stage 3: Enabled

• Select Steer ON

Stage 4: Activated

•Press Resume Switch on the Machine

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Choose Tracking Mode

GreenStar guidance has several different tracking modes to suit almost

any field layout and operator preference.

Straight Track Mode

Straight Track mode assists operator in driving

straight parallel paths by using display and audible

tones to alert operator when machine is off track.

AB Curve Mode

AB Curves allows an operator to

drive a curved line in the field with

end points at the ends of the field.

Parallel lines are generated from the

first pass.

A—Start Recording of AB Curve

B—Stop Recording of AB Curve

C—Paths Generated

Adaptive Curve Mode

Adaptive Curve Mode records a

guidance line the entire time while

operating in a field. The passes are not

identical copies of the original pass. Only

one Adaptive Curve track may be

generated per field.

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Circle Track Mode

Used on center pivot irrigated fields. Requires a PivotPro activation.

Row Finder Mode

Row Finder Mode is intended for row crop applications where the rows

are not always equally spaced and can only be operated with manual

guidance. Row Finder will aid the operator in finding which set of rows to

enter back into the field on after setting a reference point when coming

out of the previous rows.

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Guidance Track Setup

Minimal setup is required for basic guidance, as shown below. However, it

is recommended to read the operation specific sections of this user guide

and enter all machine and implement settings. Adjusting machine and

implement offsets may be required for guidance and mapping accuracy.

Create a Straight Track AB Line

1. Guidance ......................................................................

2. Guidance Settings tab ...........................................

3. Select Straight Track tracking mode ..........

4. View tab ..................................................................

5. Set Track 0 .........................................................

6. Select an existing track from the list or

select New

7. Select the Method to create the track ..........

8. Enter Track Spacing ..................................................

Guidance

S e t t i n g s

View

Set Track 0

New Remove

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A + B Method

1. Drive to desired beginning of AB line and select

Set A

2. Select Set B Later ..............................................

3. Drive toward desired end of AB line and press

Set B

A + Heading Method

1. Drive to desired beginning of AB line and select

Set A

2. Enter desired Heading of the B point

Auto B Method

1. Drive to desired beginning of AB line and select

Set A

2. Drive toward desired end of AB line. The B point will

automatically set after 49 feet (15 meters).

Lat / Long Method

1. Set A Point Latitude and Longitude

2. Set B Point Latitude and Longitude

Lat / Long + Heading Method

1. Enter in coordinates for A and B points .........

2. Enter in Desired Heading .......................................

Set A

Set B Later

Set B

Set A

Latitude

Longitude

Latitude

Longitude

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Create an AB Curve Track

1. Guidance ........................................................................

2. View tab ..................................................................

3. Set AB Curve ......................................................

4. Select an existing track from the list or

select New.

5. Enter Track Spacing..................................................

6. Drive to desired beginning of guidance line and

select Start Recording

IMPORTANT: Wait for adequate GPS signal before starting

recording (orange or green bar graph, depending on the oper-

ation).

7. End Track Later ..................................................

8. Drive the first guidance line

9. Stop Recording at the end of the guidance line .......

Use the Pause button to connect a straight line

between two points.

View

Set AB Curve

New Remove

End Track Later

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Create an Adaptive Curve Track

1. Guidance .......................................................................

2. Guidance Settings tab ...........................................

3. Select Adaptive Curves tracking mode ......

4. View tab ..................................................................

NOTE: To record a new guidance line, Repeat Mode should be OFF

(unchecked). To follow an existing guidance line, Repeat Mode should be

ON (checked).

5. Drive to desired beginning of guidance line and

select Start Recording

The guidance line will record during operation until the field is

finished.

The next guidance line will generate each time the machine

turns around.

Use the Pause button to connect a straight line

between two points.

6. Stop Recording at the end of the field......................

IMPORTANT: Wait for adequate GPS signal before starting

recording (orange or green bar graph, depending on the oper-

ation).

IMPORTANT: Only one Adaptive curve may be recorded per

field. When changing fields, the Field Name setting must be

changed prior to starting recording to avoid connecting the

guidance line between the fields.

Guidance

S e t t i n g s

View

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Turn Repeat Mode ON / OFF

1. Guidance ......................................................................

2. Guidance Settings tab ...........................................

3. Select Adaptive Curves tracking mode.......

4. Change Curve Track Settings ..............................

5. Check Repeat Mode to turn it ON. Uncheck it to turn it

OFF

Create a Circle Track

1. Guidance .....................................................................

2. Guidance Settings tab ...........................................

3. Select Circle Track tracking mode..............

4. View tab ..................................................................

5. Set Circle .............................................................

6. Select an existing track from the list or

select New.

7. Enter Track Spacing ..................................................

8. Select the Method to create the track ..........

Driving Method

Guidance

S e t t i n g s

Change

Guidance

S e t t i n g s

View

Set Circle

New Remove

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1. Drive along an outer wheel track of the irrigation pivot.

2. Select Start Recording. The guidance line will be

generated after driving around 10% of the circle.

3. Select Stop Recording after End Circle text

appears.

Lat / Long Method

1. Enter the Latitude and Longitude of the center pivot.

2. Accept ..........................................................................

Row Finder Mode

1. First set Track Spacing in Equipment settings ..............

2. Guidance .......................................................................

3. Guidance Settings tab ...........................................

4. Select Row Finder tracking mode...............

5. View tab ..................................................................

6. Drive to the end of the first pass and select Set

Row before starting the turn. Guidance lines will

appear on the map for the next pass.

Center Point

Guidance

S e t t i n g s

View

Set Row

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Change Track Spacing

1. Guidance .....................................................................

2. View tab ..................................................................

3. Set Track 0 or Set Curve ...............

4. Enter Track Spacing .................................................

•Implement Width - used to generate the onscreen map. If Imple-

ment Width is automatically detected, it can only be changed on

the implement controller setup.

•Track Spacing - sets the distance between the guidance lines on

each pass and defines the desired overlap.

•Physical Width - the width of the extents of the implement while

raised during field operation. Used for iTEC Pro only.

NOTE: If an overlap is desired, enter a Track Spacing smaller than the

Implement Width.

NOTE: Changing the Implement Width may prevent previously recorded

Coverage maps from being displayed.

View

Set Track 0

Set Curve

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Guidance Settings

General Guidance Settings

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Guidance softkey ..........................................................

4. Guidance Settings tab ...........................................

5. Select Tracking Mode to access settings

specific to that mode

Curve Track Settings

• Choose Curve Track Recording source ......

• Smooth Tight Turns ON / OFF ..........................................

Guidance

S e t t i n g s

Smooth Tight Turns OFF Smooth Tight Turns ON

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• Implement In-Ground Turn Radius ...............................

• Clear Adaptive Curves Data ....................................

• Repeat Mode ..................................................................

NOTE: When recording a new path, repeat mode should be unchecked or

off. To follow existing paths, repeat mode should be on or checked.

Advanced AutoTrac Settings (if equipped)

Use Advanced AutoTrac Settings to optimize AutoTrac performance.

AutoTrac Advanced settings are available only on some vehicle types.

Clear

Data

Describes each function

Line Sensitivity

Heading

Line Sensitivity

Tracking

Heading

Lead

Steering

Response Rate

Curve

Sensitivity

Acquire

Sensitivity

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Shift Track Settings

1. Guidance softkey ...........................................................

2. Shift Track Settings Tab ........................................

Turn Shift Track ON / OFF

1. Check the box to turn Shifts OFF ........................................

Set Guidance Line Shift Distance

1. Choose Small Shifts or Large Shifts.

2. Set distance (inches/cm for small shifts).

Clear Guidance Line Shifts

1. Guidance softkey ..........................................................

2. Shift Track Settings Tab ........................................

3. Select Clear all shifts .................................

Shift Track

Settings

Shift Track

Settings

Clear all shifts

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Section Contents

MACHINE AND IMPLEMENT SETUP....................................2

Machine Setup in GreenStar ................................................................ 2

Implement Setup in GreenStar ............................................................. 3

DOCUMENTATION SETUP.......................................................5

Task Setup ........................................................................................... 5

Turn Documentation Off ....................................................................... 6

Weather, Soil, and Crop Conditions ..................................................... 6

Operation Setup ................................................................................... 6

Prescription Setup ................................................................................ 7

Recording Diagnostics.......................................................................... 8

SWATH CONTROL .....................................................................9

Requirements for Swath Control Operation.......................................... 9

Go to Swath Control Map and Settings .............................................. 10

Turn Swath Control ON / OFF ............................................................ 10

Turn Headland Control ON / OFF....................................................... 10

Swath Control Overlap Settings ......................................................... 10

Swath Control Turn ON / OFF Settings .............................................. 11

Swath Control Diagnostics ................................................................. 11

This section applies to GreenStar applications associated with Planting

and Seeding.

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Machine and Implement Setup

Machine and Implement setup is required when moving the display

between machines or changing implements. Accuracy of guidance,

mapping and Swath Control relies on accurate settings. Settings that are

automatically detected will be grayed out.

Machine Setup in GreenStar

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Equipment softkey .........................................................

4. Machine tab ...........................................................

5. Select Machine Type ...................................

NOTE: This setting will determine which options are displayed on the

Implement tab.

6. Select Model (Optional) ................................

7. Select or create a Machine Name ...............

NOTE: Machine settings will be saved under the current machine name.

8. Select Connection Type ..............................

9. Select Change Offsets to verify and change

them as needed.

Machine

Change

Offsets

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NOTE: Preloaded offsets often need to be adjusted on an individual

machine basis. Accuracy of guidance, mapping and Swath Control relies

on accurate offsets.

NOTE: Offsets are provided by some Deere tractors. Some boxes may be

grayed out when the machine is automatically recognized.

10. Select Recording Source. This turns

mapping and Documentation ON / OFF.

NOTE: If selection box is grayed out, the Recording Source has been

auto-detected and can be adjusted through the implement controller

software.

Machine Turn Radius is only needed for curve track and

iTEC Pro.

Turn Sensitivity is only needed for iTec Pro.

Implement Setup in GreenStar

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Equipment softkey .........................................................

4. Implement tab ........................................................

5. Select Implement Type ................................

NOTE: Changing an implement Type that is automatically detected may

require turning off and restarting the machine.

6. Select Model (Optional) ................................

7. Select or create an Implement Name ..........

NOTE: Implement settings will be saved under the current implement

name.

AUTO

Implement

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8. Select Change Offsets to verify and change

them as needed.

NOTE: Offsets are provided by some ISO implements.

Some boxes may be grayed out when the implement is automatically

recognized.

9. Select Change Widths to set the Implement Width and Track

Spacing.

•Implement Width - used to generate the on screen map. This is

the planting width. If Implement Width is automatically detected, it

can only be changed on the implement controller setup (e.g.

SeedStar).

•Track Spacing - sets the distance between the guidance lines on

each pass and defines the desired overlap.

•Physical Width - the width of the extents of the implement while

raised during field operation. Used for iTEC Pro only.

NOTE: If an overlap is desired, enter a Track Spacing smaller than the

Implement Width.

NOTE: Changing the Implement Width may prevent previously recorded

Coverage maps from being displayed.

Change

Offsets

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Documentation Setup

Set up Documentation ONLY if you want to:

• Document information about the operation such as Varieties and

rates,

• View Totals of seed rates and amount applied,

• View colored maps of applied rates (As-Applied Maps), or

• Use Prescriptions (Rx).

IMPORTANT: Planter or seeder controller must be connected

and setup prior to setting up Documentation.

Task Setup

Client, Farm, Field, and Task selections are required for Documentation.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Resources .....................................................................

4. Select or create a Task .................................

NOTE: If selecting a new Task for a Field Name that has a previously

recorded Coverage map, go to Map Settings and clear the Coverage map

to record a new Coverage map.

Optional

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Turn Documentation Off

If Documentation is not needed, turn it OFF to avoid extra setup.

1. Resources .....................................................................

2. Select Documentation OFF in the Task

selection box

Weather, Soil, and Crop Conditions

Notes about weather, crop, and soil condition can be entered on the

Conditions tab.

1. Resources ....................................................................

2. Conditions tab ......................................................

NOTE: If entering Conditions information, remember to change the

information every field or as conditions change.

Operation Setup

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Documentation softkey .................................................

NOTE: If a John Deere SeedStar planter or air cart is connected, a

Planting/Seeding tab is automatically created

4. Select New tab .......................................................

5. Select Planting / Seeding ..................................

Conditions

New

Planting / Seeding

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IMPORTANT: Remove any operation tabs that are not cur-

rently in use. Old Operation tabs may prevent Recording.

NOTE: Change the Field Name setting, in Resources, prior to removing

an Operation tab or disconnecting the implement controller. Otherwise the

last map recorded with that Operation will no longer be able to be viewed

on the display.

6. Planting / Seed tab ............................................

7. Select Seed Type .........................................

8. Add Variety ..........................................................

NOTE: Settings with an asterisk are required.

9. Accept ............................................................................

NOTE: Enable Disable operation: Operations that are automatically

created when an implement is connected and detected, will have the

possibility to be disabled. Any disabled operation will not be documented

Prescription Setup

NOTE: If applying multiple prescriptions, operator must choose a

prescription for each operation. If applying the same product in 2 or more

tanks, operator needs a prescription for each tank.

1. Documentation softkey ................................................

2. Planting / Seeding .......................................

3. Prescription ..............................................................

4. Select Prescription Name ...........................

NOTE: If the selection box does not have any prescriptions in it, check

that the correct Field Name is selected in Resources.

Planting / Seeding

Add Variety

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5. Enter Look Ahead time if needed. Enter a value

between 0 and 4 seconds.

NOTE: Look Ahead is an adjustment to compensate for the delay

between the control unit making the rate change and the implement

responding.

6. Enter Prescription Multiplier (%) if needed.

Example - a Prescription Multiplier of 115% will

increase all rates in the Prescription by 15%.

7. Accept ............................................................................

NOTE: “Prescription cannot be applied” will be displayed and the Accept

button will become inactive when prescription base units do not match.

Correcting the base unit measurement mismatch will allow the

prescription to be applied.

Recording Diagnostics

If Documentation or map Recording is not functioning properly, check this

page.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. GreenStar Diagnostics .................................................

4. Select Recording .........................................

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Swath Control

Swath Control automatically turns sections ON and OFF when crossing:

• A previously covered area

• Interior boundaries

• Exterior and Exterior Headland boundaries

Requirements for Swath Control Operation

NOTE: The Swath Control softkey will not appear on the display if some

of these conditions are not met.*

• Swath Control activation on display *

• Swath capable controller is detected *

• Implement must be lowered into the ground

• Master switch is ON

• Section switch is in the ON position

• Swath Control check box is checked

• GPS signal status is valid

• Speed above 0 km/h or 0 mph for all planting and seeding opera-

tions

• Vehicle is within 7.64 kilometers (4.75 miles) of the field reference

point.

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Go to Swath Control Map and Settings

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Swath Control softkey ...................................................

Turn Swath Control ON / OFF

1. Swath Control softkey ...................................................

NOTE: This softkey is only available when a Swath Control capable

implement is connected and a valid Swath Control activation is entered

into the display.

2. Settings tab ............................................................

3. Check the box for Swath Control Operations to turn

them on.

4. Check the box for Swath Control Master to turn it on.......

Turn Headland Control ON / OFF

1. Swath Control softkey ...................................................

2. Settings tab ............................................................

3. Check the box for Headland Control to turn it on .............

Swath Control Overlap Settings

Use Swath Control settings to adjust for desired skips and overlaps.

Settings

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1. Swath Control softkey ...................................................

2. Settings tab ............................................................

3. Overlap Settings ...............................................

4. Set Overlap desired when crossing boundaries and previously

covered areas.

Swath Control Turn ON / OFF Settings

1. Swath Control softkey ...................................................

2. Settings tab ............................................................

3. Turn On / Off Settings ...............................

4. Set Turn ON / Turn OFF times for each operation

NOTE: Turn ON / Turn OFF times adjust for the physical

delays of the implement.

IMPORTANT: A map recorded with poor GPS signal may give

the appearance the Turn ON / Turn OFF times are incorrect.

• Range: 0.3–15 seconds

• Default Turn ON time: 1.0 s

• Default Turn OFF time: 0.6 s

NOTE: Driving 6 mph (9.7 kph), the machine will move 8.8 feet (2.7 m) in

1 second and 10.5 inches (0.27 m) in 0.1 second.

Swath Control Diagnostics

If Swath Control is not functioning properly, check this page.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

Settings

Turn On/Off Settings

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3. GreenStar Diagnostics .................................................

4. Select Swath Control ..................................

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Section Contents

MACHINE AND IMPLEMENT SETUP....................................2

Machine Setup in GreenStar ................................................................ 2

Implement Setup in GreenStar ............................................................. 3

DOCUMENTATION SETUP.......................................................5

Task Setup ........................................................................................... 5

Task Setup ........................................................................................... 6

Turn Documentation OFF ..................................................................... 6

Weather, Soil, and Crop Conditions ..................................................... 6

Operation Setup ................................................................................... 7

Prescription Setup ................................................................................ 8

Recording Diagnostics.......................................................................... 9

SWATH CONTROL ...................................................................10

Requirements for Swath Control ........................................................ 10

Go to Swath Control Map and Settings .............................................. 11

Turn Swath Control ON / OFF ............................................................ 11

Turn Headland Control ON / OFF....................................................... 11

Swath Control Overlap Settings ......................................................... 11

Swath Control Turn ON / OFF Settings .............................................. 12

Swath Control Diagnostics ................................................................. 12

SET UP SWATH CONTROL ON JOHN DEERE SPRAYERS

(EUROPE ONLY)........................................................................14

700i and 800i John Deere Pulled-Type Sprayers ............................... 14

5430i John Deere Self-Propelled Sprayers ........................................ 14

This section applies to GreenStar applications associated with Product

Application, including:

• Spraying

• Spreading

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Machine and Implement Setup

Machine and Implement setup is required when moving the display

between machines or changing implements. Accuracy of guidance,

mapping and Swath Control relies on accurate settings. Settings that are

automatically detected will be grayed out.

Machine Setup in GreenStar

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Equipment softkey .........................................................

4. Machine tab ..........................................................

5. Select Machine Type ..................................

NOTE: This setting will determine which options are displayed on the

Implement tab. Select Tractor for sprayers with front mounted booms.

6. Select Model (Optional) ...............................

7. Select or create a Machine Name .............

NOTE: Machine settings will be saved under the current machine name.

Machine

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8. Select Connection Type ............................

• Rear-mounted boom / spreader: Rear Rigid 3-pt

• Front-mounted boom: Front Rigid 3-pt

• Pull-behind sprayer / spreader: Rear Pivot Drawbar

9. Select Change Offsets to verify and change

them as needed.

NOTE: Preloaded offsets often need to be adjusted on an

individual machine basis. Accuracy of guidance, mapping and Swath

Control relies on accurate offsets.

NOTE: Offsets are provided by some Deere tractors. Some boxes may be

grayed out when the machine is automatically recognized.

10. Select Recording Source. This turns

mapping and Documentation ON / OFF.

NOTE: If selection box is grayed out, the Recording Source has been

auto-detected and can be adjusted through the implement controller

software.

Machine Turn Radius is only needed for curve track or iTEC

Pro

Turn Sensitivity is only needed for iTEC Pro.

Implement Setup in GreenStar

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Equipment softkey .........................................................

4. Boom tab ............................................................

5. Select Implement Type ................................

6. Select Model (Optional) ................................

Change

Offsets

AUTO

Boom

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7. Select or create an Implement Name .........

NOTE:Implement settings will be saved under the current implement

name.

8. Select Change Offsets to verify and change

them as needed.

NOTE: Preloaded offsets often need to be adjusted on an

individual machine basis. Accuracy of guidance, mapping and Swath

Control relies on accurate offsets.

NOTE: When Machine Type is set to Sprayer, these offsets are entered

on the Machine tab.

NOTE: Offsets are provided by some ISO implements. Some boxes may

be grayed out when the implement is automatically recognized.

9. Select Change Widths to set the Implement

Width and Track Spacing.

•Implement Width – used to generate the on screen map. This is

the distance between outside spray nozzles or the throw distance

of a spreader. If Implement Width is automatically detected, it can

only be changed on the implement controller setup (e.g. Spray-

Star).

•Track Spacing - sets the distance between the guidance lines on

each pass and defines the desired overlap.

•Physical Width - the width of the extents of the implement while

raised during field operation. Used for iTEC Pro only.

NOTE:If an overlap is desired, enter a Track Spacing smaller than the

Implement Width.

NOTE:Changing the Implement Width may prevent previously recorded

Coverage maps from being displayed.

Change

Offsets

Change

Widths

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Documentation Setup

Setup Documentation if you want to:

• Document information about the operation such as Products

applied and rates,

• View Totals of seed rates and amount applied,

• View colored maps of applied rates (As-Applied Maps), or

• Use Prescriptions (Rx).

IMPORTANT: Sprayer or spreader controller must be con-

nected and setup prior to setting up Documentation.

Task Setup

Client, Farm, Field and Task selections are required for Documentation.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Resources .....................................................................

4. Select or create a Task .................................

NOTE: If selecting a new Task for a Field Name that has a previously

recorded Coverage map, go to Map Settings and clear the Coverage map

to record a new Coverage map.

Optional

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Task Setup

Client, Farm, Field, and Task selections are required for Documentation.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Resources .....................................................................

4. Select or create a Task .................................

NOTE: If selecting a new Task for a Field Name that has a previously

recorded Coverage map, go to Map Settings and clear the Coverage map

to record a new Coverage map.

Turn Documentation OFF

If Documentation is not needed, turn it OFF to avoid extra setup.

1. Resources .....................................................................

2. Select or create a Task ................................

Weather, Soil, and Crop Conditions

Optional inputs that are set manually.

1. Resources .....................................................................

2. Conditions tab ........................................................

NOTE: If entering Conditions information, remember to change the

information every field or as conditions change.

Conditions

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Operation Setup

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Documentation softkey .................................................

NOTE: If a John Deere sprayer or sprayer is connected, Product

Application tabs may be automatically created. There should be a tab for

each bin or tank.

4. Select New tab ........................................................

5. Select Product Application ........................

IMPORTANT: Remove any operation tabs that are not cur-

rently in use. Old Operation tabs may prevent Recording.

NOTE: Change the Field Name setting, in Resources, prior to removing

an Operation tab or disconnecting the implement controller. Otherwise the

last map recorded with that Operation will no longer be able to be viewed

on the display.

6. Product Application tab .........................................

7. Select Single Product or Tank Mix ............

NOTE: Tank Mixes created in desktop software should appear in the

Tank Mix Name list. One tank mix may be created on the display.

8. Add Carrier for a Tank Mix ........................................

9. Add Product(s) ................................................

NOTE: Settings with an asterisk are required.

New

Product Application

Product

Application

Add

Carrier

Add Product

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10. Accept ............................................................................

11. Enter Target Rate .........................................................

12. Use Advanced Settings to enter Application Method and

Height / Depth if desired.

NOTE: Enable Disable operation: Operations that are automatically

created when an implement is connected and detected, will have the

possibility to be disabled. Any disabled operation will not be documented.

Prescription Setup

NOTE: If applying multiple prescriptions, operator must choose a

prescription for each operation. If applying the same product in 2 or more

tanks, operator needs a prescription for each tank.

1. Documentation softkey .................................................

2. Product Application tab .........................................

3. Prescription ..............................................................

4. Select Prescription Name ..........................

• Prescription Map

• GreenSeeker Sensor

• Yara N Sensor (Europe Only)

NOTE: If the selection box does not have any prescriptions in it, check

that the correct Field Name is selected in Resources.

5. Enter Look Ahead time if needed. Enter a value

between 0 and 4 seconds.

NOTE: Look Ahead is an adjustment to compensate for the delay

between the control unit making the rate change and the implement

responding.

6. Enter Prescription Multiplier (%) if needed.

Example – a Prescription Multiplier of 115% will

increase all rates in the Prescription by 15%.

Product

Application

15%

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7. Accept .............................................................................

NOTE: “Prescription cannot be applied” will be displayed and the Accept

button will become inactive when prescription base units do not match.

Correcting the base unit measurement mismatch will allow the

prescription to be applied.

Recording Diagnostics

If Documentation or map Recording is not functioning properly, check this

page.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. GreenStar Diagnostics .................................................

4. Select Recording .........................................

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Swath Control

Swath Control automatically turns sections ON and OFF when crossing

• A previously covered area

• Interior boundaries

• Exterior and Exterior Headland boundaries

Requirements for Swath Control

NOTE: The Swath Control softkey will not appear on the display if some

of these conditions are not met. *

• Swath Control activation on display *

• Swath capable controller is detected *

• Master spray switch is ON

• Section switch is in the ON position

• Swath Control check box is checked

• GPS signal status is valid

• Speed above 0.8 km/h or 0.5 mph

• Vehicle is within 7.64 kilometers (4.75 miles) of the field reference

point

• ISO Sprayers Only (700i and 800i) — Task Controller Enabled

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Go to Swath Control Map and Settings

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Swath Control softkey ...................................................

Turn Swath Control ON / OFF

1. Swath Control softkey ...................................................

NOTE: This softkey is only available when a Swath Control capable

implement is connected and a valid Swath Control activation is entered

into the display.

2. Settings tab ............................................................

3. Check the box for Swath Control Operations to turn

them on.

4. Check the box for Swath Control Master to turn it on.......

Turn Headland Control ON / OFF

1. Swath Control softkey ...................................................

2. Settings tab ............................................................

3. Check the box for Headland Control to turn it on .............

Swath Control Overlap Settings

Use Swath Control settings to adjust for desired skips and overlaps.

Settings

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1. Swath Control softkey ...................................................

2. Settings tab ............................................................

3. Overlap Settings ...............................................

4. Set Overlap desired when crossing boundaries and previously

covered areas.

Swath Control Turn ON / OFF Settings

1. Swath Control softkey ...................................................

2. Settings tab ............................................................

3. Turn On / Off Settings ...............................

4. Set Turn ON / Turn OFF times for each operation

NOTE: Turn ON / Turn OFF times adjust for the physical delays

of the implement.

IMPORTANT: A map recorded with poor GPS signal may give

the appearance the Turn ON / Turn OFF times are incorrect.

• Range: 0.3–15 seconds

• Default Turn ON time: 1.0 s

• Default Turn OFF time: 0.6 s

NOTE: Driving 16 mph (25.7 kph), the machine will move 23.5 feet (7.2

m) in 1 second.

Swath Control Diagnostics

If Swath Control is not functioning properly, check this page.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

Settings

Turn On/Off Settings

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3. GreenStar Diagnostics .................................................

4. Select Swath Control ..................................

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Set up Swath Control on John Deere Sprayers

(Europe only)

700i and 800i John Deere Pulled-Type Sprayers

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. Sprayer ................................................................

3. Job Settings ..................................................................

4. Select Control & Doc from the Task

Controller drop-down list to enable

Documentation, Coverage Mapping, and

Section Control.

5. Select Control from the Task Controller

drop-down list to enable only Section

Control.

5430i John Deere Self-Propelled Sprayers

There are no specific setup requirements to enable Sprayer Pro™ in the

5430i Sprayer menu. As soon as the Swath Control checkbox is active the

system is enabled.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Swath Control softkey ..................................................

4. Summary tab .........................................................

5. Check box for Swath Control ...........................................

Control & Doc

Control

Summary

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NOTE: If the master switch is in ON position, all sections are enabled

except those that have been disabled manually. Enabled sections are

marked with a black background color. Only those sections can be

controlled by Swath Control.

Sections enabled

and inside the

boundary or

spraying area

Section NOT

enabled — has

been disabled

manually.

Sections enabled

but outside the

boundary or

spraying area

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MACHINE AND HEADER SETUP............................................2

Machine Setup in GreenStar ................................................................ 2

Header Setup in GreenStar .................................................................. 3

Cut Width Adjustment........................................................................... 4

DOCUMENTATION SETUP.......................................................5

Task Setup ........................................................................................... 5

Turn Documentation OFF ..................................................................... 5

Operation Setup ................................................................................... 6

Turn Variety Locator ON / OFF ............................................................ 6

This section applies to GreenStar applications associated with Harvesting

Machines, including:

• Combines

• Cotton Pickers

• Cotton Strippers

• Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters

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Machine and Header Setup

Machine and Header setup is required when moving the display between

machines or changing Headers. Accuracy of guidance, mapping and

Overlap Control relies on accurate settings. Settings that are

automatically detected will be grayed out.

Machine Setup in GreenStar

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Equipment softkey .........................................................

4. Machine tab ........................................................

5. Select Machine Type ...................................

NOTE:This setting will determine which options are displayed on the

Implement tab.

6. Select Model (Optional)................................

7. Select or create a Machine Name ...............

NOTE: Machine and Implement settings will be saved under the current

machine or implement name.

8. Verify Connection Type is set to Front

Rigid 3-pt.

Machine

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9. Select Change Offsets to verify and change

them as

needed.

NOTE: Preloaded offsets often need to be adjusted on an individual

machine basis. Accuracy of guidance and mapping relies on accurate

offsets.

10. Select Recording Source. This turns

mapping and Documentation ON / OFF.

NOTE: If selection box is grayed out, the Recording Source has been

auto-detected can be adjusted through the implement controller software.

Machine Turn Radius is only needed for curve track or iTEC

Pro

Turn Sensitivity normally is only needed for iTEC Pro.

Header Setup in GreenStar

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Equipment softkey .........................................................

4. Header tab ...........................................................

5. Select Implement Type...............................

6. Select Model (Optional)...............................

7. Select or create Implement Name...............

NOTE: Implement settings will be saved under the current implement

name.

8. Select Change Offsets to verify and change

them as needed.

Change

Offsets

AUTO

Header

Change

Offsets

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NOTE: Preloaded offsets often need to be adjusted on an individual

machine basis. Accuracy of guidance, mapping and Swath Control relies

on accurate offsets.

NOTE: When Machine Type is set to Sprayer, these offsets are entered

on the Machine tab.

9. Select Change Widths to set the Implement

Width and Track Spacing.

•Implement Width - used to generate the onscreen map. This is

the width of the Header. If Implement Width is automatically

detected, it can only be changed in the Harvester machine setup.

•Track Spacing - sets the distance between the guidance lines on

each pass and defines the desired overlap.

NOTE: If an overlap is desired, enter a Track Spacing smaller than the

Implement Width.

NOTE: Changing the Implement Width may prevent previously recorded

Coverage maps from being displayed.

10. Turn Overlap Control ON to map only a partial Header

width when the Header is overlapping previously

harvested areas (Overlap Control improves Totals accuracy).

Cut Width Adjustment

1. Equipment softkey .........................................................

2. Header tab ...........................................................

3. Use the Arrows to start and stop mapping for each

Header section manually.

Change

Widths

Header

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Documentation Setup

Setup Documentation when it is desired to calculate Harvest Totals and

map yield or moisture.

Task Setup

Client, Farm, Field and Task selections are required for Documentation.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. GS3 ......................................................................

3. Resources .....................................................................

4. Select or create a Task.................................

NOTE: If selecting a new Task for a Field Name that has a previously

recorded Coverage map, go to Map Settings and clear the Coverage map

to record a new Coverage map.

Turn Documentation OFF

If Documentation is not needed, turn it OFF to avoid extra setup.

1. Resources ....................................................................

2. Select Documentation OFF in the Task

selection box

Optional

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Operation Setup

1. Harvest tab ..........................................................

2. Enter Crop Type ..........................................

3. Enter Variety ...............................................

NOTE: Only settings with an asterisk are required.

Turn Variety Locator ON / OFF

1. Harvest tab ..........................................................

2. Change Harvest Settings .....................

3. Check box for Variety Locator ..........................................

NOTE: Variety Locator requires a variety map loaded from Apex desktop

software.

Harvest

Change Harvest Settings

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MONITOR MACHINE PERFORMANCE ................................2

View in Performance Monitor ............................................................... 2

View on Homepages ............................................................................ 2

PERFORMANCE MONITOR SETUP.......................................3

Setup Area Counter.............................................................................. 3

PERFORMANCE MONITOR TOTALS....................................4

Acre Counter Manual Start and Stop.................................................... 4

Resetting Performance Monitor Totals ................................................. 5

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Monitor Machine Performance

Performance Monitor provides productivity information such as vehicle

speeds, acre counters, and fuel efficiency data. The information available

to be displayed depends on the vehicle on which the display is installed.

View in Performance Monitor

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. Performance Monitor ..........................................

3. Performance Monitor Main ..........................................

4. Performance Monitor Totals ........................................

View on Homepages

1. Use Layout Manager to add a Performance Monitor screen for

any region of any Homepage.

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Performance Monitor Setup

Setup Area Counter

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. Performance Monitor ..........................................

3. Setup ..............................................................................

4. Enter Implement Width .................................................

5. Select a control source to start and stop the Area Counter. The

available options depend on the vehicle configuration.

• Synchronize with GreenStar Map Recording

Source (Recommended)

• Implement Whisker Switch .........................................

• Use source from John Deere implement ...

• Manual...........................................................................

• Front Hitch

• Rear Hitch

GreenStar

AUTO

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Performance Monitor Totals

Performance Monitor calculates a running total of several values

including acres and distance.

NOTE: Total acres are calculated separately from GreenStar Totals and

therefore the total acres may not align. Performance Monitor does not

utilize Overlap Control for acre calculations. Starting, stopping, and

resetting the Performance Monitor acre counter does not affect

GreenStar Acre Totals.

Acre Counter Manual Start and Stop

NOTE: Manually starting and stopping the Area Counter is not necessary

when the Area Counter control source is set to an option other than

Manual.

1. Menu ............................................................................

2. Performance Monitor ..........................................

3. Performance Monitor Main ..........................................

4. Acre Counter Start / Stop .............................................

ON OFF

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Resetting Performance Monitor Totals

5. Menu ............................................................................

6. Performance Monitor ..........................................

7. Totals .............................................................................

8. Reset Distance .......................................................

9. Reset Acres ...................................................................

There are two reset buttons on the page. Each is displayed within the

group of values that it resets.

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