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SWATH XL / GUIDELINE
SMARTPAD II
USER GUIDE
Software Version 4.02
98-05067 R0
MID-TECH

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  • Page 1 SWATH XL / GUIDELINE SMARTPAD II USER GUIDE Software Version 4.02 98-05067 R0 MID-TECH...
  • Page 2 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Copyrights © 1999 Midwest Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document or the computer programs described in it may be reproduced, copied, photocopied, translated or reduced in any form or by any means, electronic or machine readable, recording or otherwise, without prior written consent from Midwest Tech- nologies, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking Your System ....................6 Installing Your System ....................6 GPS Receiver ........................6 GPS Antenna .........................7 Lightbar ........................7 SmartPad II and Interface Cable ...................8 System Specifications and Requirements ...............9 Lightbar .........................9 Interface Cable ......................9 SmartPad II ........................9 GPS Receiver Compatibility ..................9 Optional CompactFlash Storage Card ................9...
  • Page 4 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 First Time Setup Process ....................7 SmartPad II Main Launcher ...................8 Launching an Application ....................9 Main Setup ........................10 Communications Setup ....................11 Port Baud Rate ........................12 Port Data Bits ........................13 Port Stop Bits ......................14 Port Parity .........................15 SmartPad II Setup .......................16...
  • Page 5 Hazard Range ........................37 About the Real-Time Guidance Process ............... 38 Starting Real-Time Guidance ..................38 The Real-Time View Page..................38 SmartPad II View Page Buttons ..................40 Real-Time View Options ..................41 Solid View ......................41 Spray Boom View....................41 Zoom Pan Mode ....................42 North Up View.......................43...
  • Page 6 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Applied Area Detection ....................62 Creating a Field Boundary..................... 64 Mapping Points and Hazards ..................67 Hazard Detection ......................71 Lightbar Index ........................73 Chapter 3 Notes....................... 76 Chapter 4 - Waypoint Navigation ...............1 About the Nav 2 Point Application ................. 2 Getting to the Nav 2 Point Application ................2...
  • Page 7 Lightbar Index ........................ 40 Chapter 4 Notes .......................42 Chapter 5 - Field Mapping ................1 About the Mapper Application ..................2 Getting to the Mapper Application ................2 Setting Up the Mapper Application ................3 Data Setup ......................... 4 Boundary..........................6 Antenna Setup ........................7 Offset Direction ........................
  • Page 8 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Table of Contents...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 - Introduction Simple, straight forward guidance and mapping. Software Version 4.02 Midwest Technologies Inc. Vehicle Guidance and Mapping Software...

  • Page 10: Welcome To Smartpad Ii

    The Lightbar can display cross track error, swath number as well as several other useful text mes- sages such as a warning when the vehicle enters a previously applied area. The SmartPad II system allows you to create and view an as applied map of your field and vehicle swath trajectory while applying product to the field.
  • Page 11 Any data saved to the CompactFlash card can be viewed and printed using MID-TECH Fieldware- Tools software included as an option with SmartPad II. If a field boundary is not available one can be created based on the boom width while the operator is spraying or driving the perimeter of the field. Total field area, in Acres or Hectares, is calculated, as well as total area applied.

  • Page 12: What's New In Version 4.02

    Last guidance type selected now remembered on exit and for next job New Application "Mapper" • Mapper now added as an application • Allows mapping of points, hazards, lines, polygons and boundaries Chapter 1 - Introduction Welcome to SmartPad II...

  • Page 13: Spartpad Ii Handheld Button Functions

    SpartPad II Handheld Button Functions One of the new features on the SmartPad II is the ability to change the backlight and lightbar brightness On The Go! Please review Figure 1-1 to see which buttons control the screen and backlight.

  • Page 14: Smartpad Ii Installation Instructions

    Make sure the serial cable from the GPS receiver to the SmartPad II Interface cable is not crimped or damaged and is placed so that it will not get caught inadvert- ently by a foot or door.

  • Page 15: Gps Antenna

    Use the two knobs on either end of the Lightbar to adjust the tilt, see Figure 1-3. Knobs for tilt adjustment Figure 1-3: Lightbar Chapter 1 - Introduction SmartPad II Installation Instructions...

  • Page 16: Smartpad Ii And Interface Cable

    SmartPad II and Interface Cable The SmartPad II and Interface cable should be located in the cab so that the operator can easily reach, view and operate the system. See Figure 1-4 for instruction on how to connect the Lightbar and SmartPad II to the interface cable.

  • Page 17: System Specifications And Requirements

    MID-TECH can not guarantee data integrity if the optional SanDisk 128MB CompactFlash storage card is not used with the SmartPad II system. Not all CompactFlash cards are created equal. If you choose to use a CompactFlash card other than the recommended card option; MID-TECH will not be held responsible for lost data, product malfunction or card incompatibility.

  • Page 18: Compactflash Card Instructions

    With power off, locate the CompactFlash card socket on the top of the SmartPad II, see Figure 1-5. • Insert the CompactFlash card into the CompactFlash card socket. Make sure that the CompactFlash card logo is facing out. Slide the card along the guide slots until it makes contact with the SmartPad II expan- sion socket. •...

  • Page 19: Storing Data On The Compactflash Card

    (.RCD, GMF and.BND) must reside in the root directory of the CompactFlash card. If you create a folder or directory on the CompactFlash card and store data it that folder, the SmartPad II software will not be able to access that data.

  • Page 20: Fieldware/Smartpad Ii File Types

    Any attribute mapping done in applications that use the RCD file will be stored in a GMF file. The last guideline used prior to exiting out of the SmartPad II software will be saved. If RCD data is not stored to the CompactFlash card no guideline information will be saved.

  • Page 21: Bnd

    A and B points each time you use the SmartPad II in the same field. MID-TECH software applications that utilize a GLN file are: •...

  • Page 22: Chapter 1 Notes

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Chapter 1 Notes 1-14 Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 1 Notes...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 - Software Overview

    Chapter 2 - Software Overview An introduction on how to use SmartPad II software. Software Version 4.02 Midwest Technologies Inc. Vehicle Guidance and Mapping Software...

  • Page 24: Smartpad Ii Software Overview

    II Software” on page 2-3. The first time you run the SmartPad II software you may need to set a few system settings such as Date and Time Zone, Units, SmartPad II settings and possibly Language, to configure the SmartPad II software suite the way you prefer it.

  • Page 25: Operating Smartpad Ii Software

    SmartPad II software application can require as few as three key-strokes. The rest of this section will describe the SmartPad II software and how to operate it. Reading the rest of this section is highly rec- ommended.

  • Page 26: On-Screen Keyboard

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Screen Selection Touch Screen To make a selection use a stylus and single tap the screen on the desired menu. Manual Selection Items can only be selected when highlighted. Use the Up and Down arrows to highlight the desired selection.
  • Page 27 Dialog Boxes The SmartPad II software uses dialog boxes for entering or selecting settings and values associated with each menu item. There are two types of dialog boxes a Pick dialog box and an Alpha-Numeric dialog box. Notice that dialog boxes also contain an Info Bar and a Key Code box.
  • Page 28 Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Current setting displayed. Description of the displayed setting. Figure 2-3: Pick Dialog Box Example Dialog cell with current value displayed. Figure 2-4: Alpha-Numeric Dialog Box Example Chapter 2 - Software Overview SmartPad II Software Overview...

  • Page 29: First Time Setup Process

    Software Version 4.02 First Time Setup Process The first time you start up the SmartPad II, you should also make sure that the current date and time are set correctly, see “Set Date and Time” on page 2-29 for more details.

  • Page 30: Smartpad Ii Main Launcher

    SmartPad II Main Launcher The Main Launcher is the first menu page you will see after powering up the SmartPad II, Figure 2-6. This is the top Menu page and from here you can launch an application (Guidance, Nav2Pt, or Mapper), access system level setup parameters and run diagnostic tools and utilities.

  • Page 31: Launching An Application

    Software Version 4.02 Launching an Application From the Main Launcher, the user can start (launch) a SmartPad II software application. In version 4.02 there are three software applications Guidance, Nav2Pt, and Mapper. To launch an application highlight the desired application name, using the up and down arrow keys on the smartpad keypad, and then press enter.

  • Page 32: Main Setup

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Main Setup The Main Launcher Setup Menu, Figure 2-19, contains all setup parameters that are common to both Guidance, Nav2Pt, and Mapper. Currently there are four setup menu items found in the Main Setup; System, SmartPad, GPS Receiver and Communications, Figure 2-10 shows the flow diagram for the Main Setup.

  • Page 33: Communications Setup

    Software Version 4.02 Communications Setup The Communications Setup menu defines the SmartPad II GPS serial port parameters. There are four menu items associated with this menu page, Baud rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits and Parity, see Table 2-1. To access the Communications menu page, highlight the Setup menu item in the Main menu page and press .

  • Page 34: Port Baud Rate

    Software Version 4.02 Port Baud Rate The Baud Rate menu item sets the GPS port baud rate on the SmartPad II, see Table 2-2. To change the Baud Rate setting; highlight the Baud Rate menu item and press . The Port Baud Rate dialog box will appear.

  • Page 35: Port Data Bits

    Software Version 4.02 Port Data Bits The Data Bits menu item sets the GPS port Data Bits on the SmartPad II, see Table 2-3. To change the Data Bits setting; highlight the Data Bits menu item and press . The Port Data Bits dialog box will appear.

  • Page 36: Port Stop Bits

    Software Version 4.02 Port Stop Bits The Stop Bits menu item sets the GPS port Stop Bits on the SmartPad II. There are no options for this menu item and therefore cannot be changed, see Figure 2-14. Figure 2-14: The Port Stop Bit Menu Item...

  • Page 37: Port Parity

    Software Version 4.02 Port Parity The Parity menu item sets the GPS port Parity on the SmartPad II, see Table 2-4. To change the Parity setting; highlight the Parity menu item and press . The Port Parity dialog box will appear.

  • Page 38: Smartpad Ii Setup

    To access the SmartPad II menu page, highlight the Setup menu item in the Main menu page and press . This takes you to the Setup menu page, see Figure 2-16 (right side). With in the Setup Menu, select the SmartPad II menu item using the arrow keys .

  • Page 39: Display Brightness

    Software Version 4.02 Display Brightness The Display Brightness setting allows you to set the SmartPad II display brightness. The available settings are 1 through 10, where 10 is the brightest setting. To change the Display Brightness setting; highlight the Brightness menu item and press .

  • Page 40: Display Backlight

    Software Version 4.02 Display Backlight The Display Backlight setting controls the SmartPad II display backlight. This menu item can be set to On or Off. To change the Display Backlight setting; highlight the Backlight menu item and press . The Display Backlight dialog box will appear.

  • Page 41: System Setup

    Software Version 4.02 System Setup System setup defines certain system parameters that will affect the entire SmartPad II software suite. There are two System setup menu items, Unit and Language, see Table 2-7. To access the System menu page, highlight the Setup menu item in the Main menu page and press .

  • Page 42: Unit

    Software Version 4.02 Unit The Unit menu item defines the SmartPad II measurement system. There are two choices, US and Metric. The unit set in this menu field will effect the entire SmartPad II software suite. To change the System Unit; highlight the Unit menu item and press .

  • Page 43: Language

    The Language menu item defines the user language that will be used through out the entire SmartPad II software suite. All languages that are available to the SmartPad II software suite are stored in the Support folder on the PCM- CIA Card.

  • Page 44: Gps Receiver

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 GPS Receiver GPS Receiver setup defines DGPS Type Accuracy. GPS Receiver Setup default values are listed in Table 2-9. To access the GPS Receiver menu page, highlight the Setup menu item in the Main menu page and press .

  • Page 45: Dgps Type

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 DGPS Type The DGPS Type defines the type and accuracy of the DGPS source used with your GPS Receiver. This setting defines which set of vehicle dynamic parameters should be used in guidance and point navigation.

  • Page 46: Smartpad Ii Tools

    Software Version 4.02 SmartPad II Tools SmartPad II comes with a set of hardware diagnostic tools that will come in handy when trouble shooting a GPS receiver or lightbar. You can also set the system clock. To access the Tools menu page, highlight the Tools menu item in the Main Launcher menu page and press .

  • Page 47: Receiver Status

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Receiver Status The Receiver Status tool allows you to quickly determine if your GPS receiver is operating properly. A Status window displays easy to understand text information about the operating status of your GPS receiver. The Serial Data Sample windows displays the current raw position string coming from the GPS receiver.

  • Page 48: Gps Logger

    Mid-Tech’s GPSsim program to simulate a live GPS input. The most common use of this feature is to simulate GPS to a SmartPad II system without moving. To use this tool select the Data Logger menu and create a Log File name see Figure 2-26. Once a name is created select go and begin to drive.

  • Page 49: Lightbar Test

    Lightbar Test The Lightbar Test diagnostic allows the users to determine if the SmartPad II is communicating to the lightbar. The Lightbar Test diagnostic can also be used to determine if any of the guidance LEDs or LEDs in the text display are not working properly.

  • Page 50: Delete Files

    The Delete Files tool allows the operator to view and delete individual or all files stored on the CompactFlash data card. The data card must be inserted in the SmartPad II prior to boot up (powering on). To delete files select the Delete Files menu and then select the desired file to be delete and press enter. A warning will...

  • Page 51: Set Date And Time

    Set Date and Time You may need to set the date and time on the SmartPad II. Several features related to the SmartPad II software will depend on the current date and time. All data file creation will be tagged with a date and time stamp. The auto-file name feature will also use the current date to create the file name, therefore it is important that the SmartPad II date and time are correct.

  • Page 52: Clock

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Clock The Clock program turns your lightbar into a clock by displaying the time in the text display window on the lightbar. The time displayed will be based on the system time. To display time on your lightbar, highlight the Clock menu item using the keys.

  • Page 53: Chapter 2 Notes

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Chapter 2 Notes Chapter 2 - Software Overview 2-31 Chapter 2 Notes...
  • Page 54 Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 2-32 Chapter 2 - Software Overview Chapter 2 Notes...

  • Page 55: Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance

    Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance Mapping product application in real-time using guidance. Software Version 4.02 Midwest Technologies Inc. Vehicle Guidance and Mapping Software...

  • Page 56: About The Guidance Application

    Chapter 2 for more details. Connect the SmartPad II to the SmartPad II Interface Cable, and apply 12 VDC power. It is not necessary to have the Lightbar or GPS receiver connected and running to change the Vehicle Swath Width. Power the unit up by pressing the On switch.

  • Page 57: Guidance Setup

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Guidance Setup Guidance setup allows the user to set up several parameters that pertain to guidance functionality. There are five guid- ance related menu items, Swath Width, Look Ahead, Direction to Swath, Distance to Swath and Status Detect, see Figure 3-2 and Table 3-1.
  • Page 58 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Change at 1st Setting Name Default Value Time Start Up Swath Width Required Look Ahead 2.0 s Optional Direction to Swath None Recommended Distance to Swath 0.0 ft. Recommended Status Detect Optional GPS Type DGPS...

  • Page 59: Swath Width

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Swath Width The guidance parameter Swath Width is the distance between guidelines. This width is typically determined by the vehicle swath width or spread area, see Figure 3-3. Setting the swath width slightly smaller than the actual width will reduce skips.

  • Page 60: Look Ahead

    Look Ahead The Look Ahead value is the number of seconds ahead of the vehicle you would like the SmartPad II software to cal- culate the cross track error. Based on the vehicles speed and trajectory and this look ahead value, SmartPad II can determine where the vehicle will be with respect to the current guideline.

  • Page 61: Direction To Swath

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Direction to Swath The guidance parameters, Direction to Swath and Distance to Swath, are used to define the spatial relationship between the GPS antenna and the product delivery location. Examples of a product delivery location would be the boom on a sprayer or the spinner box on a fertilizer spreader.

  • Page 62: Distance To Swath

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Distance to Swath The guidance parameters, Distance to Swath and Direction to Swath, are used to define the spatial relationship between the GPS antenna and the product delivery location. Examples of a product delivery location would be the boom on a sprayer or the spinner box on a fertilizer spreader.

  • Page 63: Status Detect

    SmartPad II will detect when product delivery is on or off based on the vehicles master boom switch. This will elimi- nate the need to press the spray on and spray off software button in the SmartPad II software during guidance. This is accomplished by connecting the status detect wires to vehicle boom control switch.
  • Page 64 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-11: Single Section Status Detect Setting 3-10 Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance Guidance Setup...

  • Page 65: Gps Type

    GPS Type allows you to select between DGPS mode and GPS mode. Changing this setting on your SmartPad II does not make any changes to your GPS receiver. If you want to operate without Differential corrections you may have to turn off corrections in your GPS receiver.

  • Page 66: Gps Data Rate

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 GPS Data Rate Data rate allows you to select between 5 Hz and 1 Hz position data rate. This is for user’s who have a GPS receiver that only sends data at 1 Hz. Operating guidance at 1 Hz is not recommended, you will see degraded guidance performance when running in this mode.

  • Page 67: Data Setup

    The Data Setup menu page contains menu items that allow you to set up how you would like to create and store data during the real - time portion of SmartPad II. There are three menu items under data; As Applied, Boundary and Map Objects, see Figure 3-15 and Table 3-5.
  • Page 68 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-15: Data Setup Flow Diagram Change at 1st Setting Name Default Value Time Start Up As Applied Optional Boundary Optional Map Objects Optional Table 3-5: Data Menu Item Default Settings 3-14 Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance...

  • Page 69: As Applied

    If this is set to No, then no As Applied data will be stored. If set to Yes then As Applied data will be stored to the CompactFlash card. As Applied data is not stored internally in the SmartPad II. In order to properly store As Applied data, you must have the CompactFlash data card inserted into the SmartPad II CompactFlash card slot during the real time guidance process.

  • Page 70: Boundary

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Boundary The Boundary menu item allows you to indicate if you want to Show or create a field boundary. An existing boundary can be displayed in the background of the guidance view page. Field boundaries can also be created while applying product to the headland area of a field, see Table 3-7.

  • Page 71: Map Object

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Map Object The Map Object menu item provides the ability to map points in the field during the real-time guidance process. There is a selection of several point types, or select Off, see Table 3-8. For object selections, named point and named hazard, you will be prompted for the object name once the Start Guidance menu item is pressed.

  • Page 72: Data Examples

    Figure 3-20: Staring Guidance Figure 3-20 (left side) shows the Start Guidance menu item. When the Start Guidance menu item is pressed the SmartPad II software will go directly into the real-time navigation page, Figure 3-20 (right side). 3-18 Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance...

  • Page 73: Example 2: Store As Applied Data Only

    Once in the Main menu and the Start Guidance menu item is pressed using , the SmartPad II software will not go directly to the real time page, first you will be presented with an additional menu page containing a single menu item, As Applied, this is the file name that the As Applied data will be stored in.

  • Page 74: Example 3: Creating Or Showing An Existing Field Boundary

    Example 3: Creating or Showing an Existing Field Boundary This example describes how to create or show an existing boundary file. With SmartPad II you can map out a field boundary while spraying or spreading the field headlands. If a file containing the field boundary already exists and is stored on the CompactFlash card the boundary can be displayed in the background of the guidance view page.
  • Page 75 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-24: The Boundary Menu Item Figure 3-25: Field Boundary Menu Item and Dialog Box Figure 3-26: Selecting an Existing Boundary File to Show in the Background Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance 3-21 Data Setup...

  • Page 76: Example 4: Setting Up The Point And Hazard Mapping Objects

    Example 4: Setting up the Point and Hazard Mapping Objects This example describes how to setup SmartPad II to map point objects while running guidance. Refer to “Map Object” on page 3-17 for a detailed description of what type of objects can be selected and how to select an object in the Data menu.
  • Page 77 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 The Map File menu item defines the file where the mapping object Named Point will be stored, this file can be cre- ated, or an existing file name can be selected, see Figure 3-29. Figure 3-29: Selecting a Map File Name The Object Name menu item is where you will enter the name of the Named Point mapping object Figure 3-30.

  • Page 78: Lightbar Setup

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Lightbar Setup The Lightbar Setup menu is accessed from the Main Menu Launcher Setup item. There are nine lightbar menu items associated with the Lightbar Setup process; Drive Sensitivity, Display Mode, Parallel Message 1, Parallel Message 2, Parallel Message 3, Curved Message, LED Brightness, Alarm and Hazard Range, see Figure 3-32.
  • Page 79 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-32: Lightbar Setup Flow Diagram Change at 1st Setting Name Default Value Time Start up Lightbar Optional Drive Sensitivity 1.5 ft. Optional Display Mode Swath Optional Parallel Message 1 X-Track Error Optional Parallel Message 2...

  • Page 80: Use Lightbar

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Use Lightbar Allows the user to turn the lightbar on or off. To change the Use Lightbar setting; highlight the Use Lightbar menu item and press . The Use Lightbar dialog box will appear. Select the desired setting using the arrow keys , once the setting is selected, press return back to the Lightbar setup menu, see Figure 3-33.

  • Page 81: Drive Sensitivity

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Drive Sensitivity The Lightbar Menu item, Drive Sensitivity, allows you to set the distance you would like a single light on the Smart- Pad II Lightbar to represent. If a value of 1.5 feet is entered, then each light on the lightbar will be equal to 1.5 feet.

  • Page 82: Display Mode

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Display Mode The Lightbar Display Mode setting defines how the user will interpret the row of LEDs located on the lightbar. The center stack of Green LEDs can represent either the current guideline or the vehicle, see Table 3-11.
  • Page 83 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Moving LED represents the vehicle Center LED stack equals current position. guideline. Figure 3-37: Swath Display Mode Moving LED represents the Center LED stack represents current guideline. the vehicle. Figure 3-38: Vehicle Display Mode Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance...

  • Page 84: Parallel Msg 1

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Parallel MSG 1 The Lightbar setup menu item Parallel MSG 1 allows the user to select from a set of predetermined guidance infor- mation messages. These messages will be displayed in the lightbar text window during guidance operations. A maxi- mum of three messages can be displayed.

  • Page 85: Parallel Msg 2

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Parallel MSG 2 The Lightbar setup menu item Parallel MSG 2 allows the user to select from a set of predetermined guidance infor- mation messages. These messages will be displayed in the lightbar text window during guidance operations. A maxi- mum of three messages can be displayed.

  • Page 86: Parallel Msg 3

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Parallel MSG 3 The Lightbar setup menu item Parallel MSG 3 allows the user to select from a set of predetermined guidance infor- mation messages. These messages will be displayed in the lightbar text window during guidance operations. A maxi- mum of three messages can be displayed.

  • Page 87: Curved Msg

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Curved MSG The Lightbar setup menu item Curved MSG allows the user to select from a set of predetermined guidance informa- tion messages. This message will be displayed in the lightbar text window during curved guidance operations only.

  • Page 88: Led Brightness

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 LED Brightness The Lightbar LED Brightness menu item sets the brightness level of the LEDs on the lightbar. There are 10 settings, 1 - 10. Setting 1 is the dimmest and setting 10 is the brightest.

  • Page 89: Alarm

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Alarm The Alarm menu configures operator warnings that can be shown on the lightbar text display when approaching pre- mapped hazards and previously applied areas. Alarm settings are Off, Applied Area, Hazard and All. Each feature is described below in more detail, see Table 3-16.
  • Page 90 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-45: Previously Applied Area Detection Figure 3-46: Hazard Detection Example 3-36 Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance Lightbar Setup...

  • Page 91: Hazard Range

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Hazard Range The Hazard Range menu item is the distance prior to an impending Hazard the operator wants to be notified. This dis- tance value is set for Hazard detection only. A distance of 100 ft. (30 m) is the minimum setting for this menu item.

  • Page 92: About The Real-Time Guidance Process

    It is always a good idea to verify that your DGPS receiver is running properly and communicating with the SmartPad II prior to driving out to the field. To verify that your receiver is working properly, connect it to the GPS cable on the SmartPad II Interface and run the SmartPad II Receiver Status Tool, see Chapter 2.
  • Page 93 Acres or Hectares, will also be displayed in the information window. Located at the bottom right corner of the view page is the key code box. This box displays which SmartPad II keys are active based on the current view page and button bar state.

  • Page 94: Smartpad Ii View Page Buttons

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 SmartPad II View Page Buttons Figure 3-50: View Page Buttons 3-40 Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance About the Real-Time Guidance Process...

  • Page 95: Real-Time View Options

    Real-Time View Options There are two real-time map view options, North Up and Course on Ground (COG). SmartPad II software versions prior to 4.02 employ the North Up view only. These options are selectable via buttons in the real-time page button bar.

  • Page 96: Zoom Pan Mode

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Zoom Pan Mode In the Zoom Pan Mode the operator is allowed to zoom in and scroll across the screen. This is helpful to locate skips or over lapped areas. To activate the Zoom Pan Mode the operator must be zoomed to a point that the some of the view area is missing on the screen.

  • Page 97: North Up View

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 North Up View In the North Up view option, North is always towards the top of the display, see Figure 3-54. Figure 3-54: North Up View COG View In the COG view, the vehicle position is 1/3 up and centered in the width of the view portion of the real-time page and the ground (map) moves beneath the vehicle.

  • Page 98: Guidance Application Modes

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Guidance Application Modes The Guidance application provides the operator with clear and intuitive steering assistance as well as real-time appli- cation information. The operator can select between four different guidance modes Figure 3-56. Each mode can be...

  • Page 99: The Parallel Guidance Mode

    A-B guideline. This initial baseline is used to calculate all other guidelines parallel to it. It is assumed that the SmartPad II setup described in Chapter 2 is complete and the Guidance Setup Pattern option selected is Parallel.
  • Page 100 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-59 shows the guideline point A in the view page. Note the A button in the button bar automatically changes to the guideline point B button and the lightbar displays the MARK B message.

  • Page 101: Turning On Applied Swath

    This will automatically highlight the exit button in the button bar. Once the exit button is highlighted press , this will return you to the SmartPad II Main menu page, see Figure 3-62. Figure 3-62: Exiting Real-Time Swath Guidance Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance...

  • Page 102: The Curved A-B Guidance Mode

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 The Curved A-B Guidance Mode The Curve AB guidance mode works similar to Straight-Line mode except it provides vehicle guidance along curved lines, based on a curved reference guideline. The first step is to establish the reference guideline. This reference guideline is used to calculate all other parallel guidelines.
  • Page 103 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 The lightbar now displays <MARK B>. The next step is to establish guideline point B. To do this, press the Enter button as the vehicle passes over the desired B location. This establishes the reference guideline. The lightbar starts displaying X-Track guidance information as well as any user selected messages defined in Lightbar setup “Lightbar...

  • Page 104: The Curved Guidance Mode

    Applying Multiple Headland Circuits Figure 3-66 shows the SmartPad II View Page when the Curved guidance mode is selected. Notice in this figure that the user is in Curved guidance mode (top button in button bar) and still has the option to mark the A point for straight- line parallel swath guidance.
  • Page 105 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-67: Vehicle Completing First Headland Circuit Figure 3-68 shows the operator being guided along side the initial headland circuit. The lightbar automatically sup- plies guidance information (right side of figure). For more details on how to interpret curved guidance information on the lightbar see “Lightbar Curved Guidance Graphics”...
  • Page 106 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-69: Driving Second Headland Circuit Figure 3-70: Continuing with Curved Guidance Around Second Circuit 3-52 Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance The Curved Guidance Mode...

  • Page 107: Switching From One Guidance Mode To Another

    Figure 3-71. If the A and B points were marked during the curved guidance process, the SmartPad II software will automatically guide the vehicle along the closest parallel line as soon as the operator switches to the parallel straight-line mode. If no A B points were marked during the curved guidance process, then the operator will need to mark the A B points.
  • Page 108 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-72: Product Application using Straight-line Parallel Guidance. Figure 3-73 shows the completed field, notice there are several areas of the field where the operator turned spray off to avoid double application on previously applied areas.

  • Page 109: The Circle Pivot Guidance Mode

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 The Circle Pivot Guidance Mode This section describes how to run swath guidance when the Circle Pivot guidance pattern option is selected. The Cir- cle Pivot option is selected when the operator wants to apply product in a center pivot field while being guided along a circular guideline that matches the center pivot radius.

  • Page 110: Marking Point B

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-75: Marking Point A Marking Point B Once point A is marked the operator should drive along the pivot circle until they feel they have described the circle as well as possible. The Mark A button has changed to Mark B button, see Figure 3-76. The Swath software will not allow the user to mark point B with in 12 seconds of marking point A.
  • Page 111 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-77: Driving Along a Pivot Wheel Track with Circle Guideline In Figure 3-78 the operator has completed driving the headlands. Next the operator will line up to drive the first swath to the inside of the headlands. Circle Pivot mode works very similar to Parallel mode, the software will automatically draw and guide the vehicle along the closest circle guideline, see Figure 3-79.
  • Page 112 Figure 3-79: Applying Along the First Interior Swath. Figure 3-80 shows the SmartPad II real-time view page and lightbar. When applying in Circle Pivot mode, the light- bar displays the curved vehicle path in the text display (top section of lightbar) and cross track error information is conveyed via the cross track LEDs.
  • Page 113 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-81: Product Application in Progress using Circle Pivot Option Figure 3-82: Completed Application using Circle Pivot Guidance Option Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance 3-59 The Circle Pivot Guidance Mode...

  • Page 114: Viewing Data In Fieldware Map Manager

    Viewing Data in Fieldware Map Manager Some SmartPad II system kits include Fieldware Tools for your office computer or laptop. You can use the Fieldware Map Manager tool to view your application as applied maps. Figure 3-83 shows the as applied map of the center pivot application used in this example.

  • Page 115: Lightbar Curved Guidance Graphics

    Lightbar Curved Guidance Graphics SmartPad II’s two curved guidance techniques employ a lightbar text display graphic that will aid the operator when navigating parallel to a curved swath. The X-Track LED functionality that is employed in Parallel mode is also employed when driving curved guidance.

  • Page 116: Applied Area Detection

    Applied Area Detection SmartPad II software allows you to detect when the vehicle has entered a previously applied area. You can also setup SmartPad II to notify you when you are approaching a previously marked hazard, see “Hazard Detection” on page 3- 71.
  • Page 117 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-87: Inside a Previously Applied Area Detecting Neighboring Swath Applied area detection will notify the user if the vehicle crosses into a previously applied neighboring swath. Figure 3-88 shows an Applied Area Overlap example. The vehicle can overlap up to 25% of the Swath Width with out being notified.

  • Page 118: Creating A Field Boundary

    SmartPad II allows you to create a map of the field boundary while applying product around the perimeter of the field. If you want to create a field boundary map, you will need to setup SmartPad II to do so. For more information on field boundary setup, review Chapter 2 Data Setup.
  • Page 119 3-91 shows the vehicle creating the field boundary while establishing the initial guideline and applying product. Notice that the Map Boundary button has changed states. If the is pressed now, SmartPad II will stop mapping the field boundary. Figure 3-91: Mapping Field Boundary, Applying Product and Establishing Guideline Figure 3-92 shows the vehicle just about to complete driving the field perimeter.
  • Page 120 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-92: Completing the Field Boundary 3-66 Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance Creating a Field Boundary...

  • Page 121: Mapping Points And Hazards

    Marking a Point The map object Point allows you to mark a point at the vehicle location. When SmartPad II is setup to map a point, a point button will be added to the view page button bar, see Figure 3-93(left side). To map a point drive to the location of the object or feature you want to map, this location should coincide with the location of your GPS antenna.
  • Page 122 The map object Named Point allows you to mark a named point at the vehicle location. A Named Point is the same as the Point object except that the name of the point is entered when starting guidance. When SmartPad II is setup to map a Named Point, a point button will be added to the view page button bar, see Figure 3-95.
  • Page 123 Hazard Detection, page 3-71, to notify the operator of potentially hazardous objects or features with in the field. Hazard detection will not work with point objects. When SmartPad II is setup to map a hazard, a hazard button will be added to the view page button bar, see Figure 3-96 (left side).
  • Page 124 Hazard Detection, page 3-71, to notify the operator of potentially hazardous objects or features with in the field. Hazard detection will not work with point objects. When SmartPad II is setup to map a Named Haz- ard, a Hazard button will be added to the view page button bar, see Figure 3-98.

  • Page 125: Hazard Detection

    If these objects are previously mapped either using the SmartPad II or the Fieldware - Field Mapping application, hazards can be viewed and utilized in hazard detection while applying product to the field. Prior to running real-time guidance, SmartPad II must be setup to utilize the hazard detection feature, see Chapter 2 Light- bar Alarm and Hazard Range for more information on how to setup hazard detection.
  • Page 126 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 3-100: Hazard Detection Red Warning Figure 3-101: Hazard Detection 3-72 Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance Hazard Detection...

  • Page 127: Lightbar Index

    Lightbar Index The SmartPad II Lightbar is capable of displaying a considerable amount of information to the user. This information can be represented as text in the display window, illuminated lights on the stop light or cross track LEDs or a combi- nation of text and lights.
  • Page 128 Hazard Detection: The name of the hazard is displayed when the vehicle is approaching an existing hazard. Note the Yellow stop lights are illuminated indicating the initial warning. See “Hazard Detection” on page 3-71. Table 3-17: SmartPad II Lightbar Index 3-74 Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance Lightbar Index...
  • Page 129 Lightbar Test. M 4 indicates the lightbar model number and the 2.0 indicates the lightbar protocol version number. This number will vary and is based on lightbar version and model. Table 3-17: SmartPad II Lightbar Index Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance 3-75 Lightbar Index...

  • Page 130: Chapter 3 Notes

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Chapter 3 Notes 3-76 Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance Chapter 3 Notes...

  • Page 131: Chapter 4 - Waypoint Navigation

    Chapter 4 - Waypoint Navigation Real-time navigation to sample points using a Lightbar. Software Version 4.02 Midwest Technologies Inc. Sample & Waypoint Navigation Software...

  • Page 132: About The Nav 2 Point Application

    About the Nav 2 Point Application Navigating to specific locations in a field is an important requirement in precision agriculture. The SmartPad II - Nav 2 Point program allows you to navigate to specific pre-determined point locations or to more generalized areas of a field based on various types of background data such as yield or soils maps.
  • Page 133 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 4-2: Nav 2 Point Flow Diagram Chapter 4 - Waypoint Navigation About the Nav 2 Point Application...

  • Page 134: Setting Up The Nav 2 Point Application

    Setting Up the Nav 2 Point Application The second menu item in the SmartPad II Nav 2 Point Main Menu page is Setup. Setup contains several sub-menu fields that allow you to customize the SmartPad II Nav 2 Point software and hardware to their preference.

  • Page 135: Lightbar Setup

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Lightbar Setup The Lightbar Setup process is accessed from the Nav 2 Point Setup Menu. There are five lightbar menu items associ- ated with the Lightbar Setup process; Use Lightbar, LED Brightness, Alarm, Alarm Range and Display Message.

  • Page 136: Use Lightbar

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Use Lightbar Allows the user to turn the lightbar on or off. To change the Use Lightbar setting; highlight the Use Lightbar menu item and press . The Use Lightbar dialog box will appear. Select the desired setting using the arrow keys , once the setting is selected, press return back to the Lightbar setup menu, see Figure 4 -5.

  • Page 137: Led Brightness

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 LED Brightness Sets the brightness level of the LEDs and Text display located on the lightbar, 1 is dim 10 is brightest. To change the Offset Distance setting; highlight the Offset Distance menu item and press .

  • Page 138: Alarm

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Alarm Defines the alarm volume or off state. The volume range is 1 through 5, with the 5 setting is the loudest. You can also turn the alarm off by selecting the OFF setting. To change the Alarm setting; highlight the Offset Distance menu item and press .

  • Page 139: Alarm Range

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Alarm Range Defines the distance from a sample point you want to be notified of the pending sample point. You will use this as a notification of when you are on the point or at least close enough to the point to consider it visited.

  • Page 140: Display Message

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Display Message Allows you to select a message you want to display on the lightbar. This message is preempted by point information. To change the Display Message setting; highlight the Display Message menu item and press .

  • Page 141: Antenna Setup

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Antenna Setup The Antenna Offset setup process is accessed from the Nav 2 Point Setup Menu. The antenna offset is used when you map a field boundary and need to offset the antenna to map over a feature the vehicle can not drive over. This offset information can also be used to offset the antenna over the soil sampling probe.
  • Page 142 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 4-11: Antenna Setup Flow Diagram Change at 1st Setting Name Default Value Time start Up Offset Direction Optional Offset Distance Optional Table 4-3: Antenna Menu Item Default Settings 4-12 Chapter 4 - Waypoint Navigation...

  • Page 143: Offset Direction

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Offset Direction Defines the offset direction of the antenna position. Offset Direction is referenced to the vehicle’s direction of travel. To change the Offset Direction setting; highlight the Offset Direction menu item and press . The Offset Direction dialog box will appear.

  • Page 144: Offset Distance

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Offset Distance Defines the offset distance of the antenna position. To change the Offset Distance setting; highlight the Offset Distance menu item and press . The Offset Distance dialog box will appear. Enter the desired distance using the arrow keys...

  • Page 145: Data Setup

    Data setup will contain menu items that allows you to set up how you would like to create and store data during the real - time portion of SmartPad II Nav 2 Point. There are five menu items under data; Point/Grid File, Boundary, Background, Sample Number and Sample Name.
  • Page 146 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 4-15: Nav 2 Point Data Setup Flow Diagram Change at 1st Setting Name Default Value Time start Up Point/Grid File Show Optional Boundary Optional Background Optional Sample # Optional Sample Name Optional Table 4-5: Data Menu Item Default Settings...

  • Page 147: Point/Grid File

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Point/Grid File This menu item allows you to create or show a points/grid file. The points/grid file is a Fieldware .GMF file. This is the file that you can store visited sample point locations in, or predetermined sample point locations can be stored in this file as well.

  • Page 148: Boundary

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Boundary This menu item allows you to indicate if you want to create or show an existing field boundary or turn this menu item off. If Show is selected, you must select the name of an existing field boundary from a pick list. If Create is selected the Swath software will use the antenna offset information, described below, to trace out the field boundary.

  • Page 149: Background

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Background This menu item allows you to indicate if you want to show an existing background or turn this menu item off. If Show is selected, you must select the name of an existing background from a pick list. The pick list files can be created a head of time using the Guidance or the Mapper mode.

  • Page 150: Sample Number

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Sample Number The Sample # is a number assigned to each pulled sample. If this menu field is set to YES, each time a sample point is added to the Point/Grid file, you will be prompted by the program to enter a new sample number. If this menu field is set to AUTO, you will not be prompted each time a point is added and the numbering sequence will automatically increment by one for each sample pulled.

  • Page 151: Sample Name

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Sample Name The Sample Name menu field will allow you to setup a unique sample name. If the Sample Name menu item is set to YES, you will be prompted for a new sample name each time a new sample point is added. If set to AUTO you will not be prompted to enter a new sample name each time a new sample is added.

  • Page 152: About Nav 2 Point Real-Time Navigation

    Once you have properly setup the Nav 2 Point application by running through the setup process, the next step is to start the Nav 2 Point real-time process. Figure 4 -21 shows the SmartPad II Launcher Main Menu on the left side. The user will highlight the Nav 2 Point menu item and press .
  • Page 153 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 4-22: File Selection Before Starting Real-Time Mapping Figure 4-23: Pressing Go to Start Real-Time Mapping Chapter 4 - Waypoint Navigation 4-23 About Nav 2 Point Real-Time Navigation...

  • Page 154: The Real-Time View Page

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 The Real-Time View Page There is only one real-time page associated with the Nav 2 Point real-time process, see Figure 4 -25. The left side of the real-time page contains the map window. This is where the vehicle and any map data, points, boundary and grid, can be viewed.

  • Page 155: Nav2Point Real Time View Buttons

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Nav2Point Real time View Buttons Figure 4-24: Nav2Point Real Time View Buttons Chapter 4 - Waypoint Navigation 4-25 About Nav 2 Point Real-Time Navigation...

  • Page 156: Real-Time View Options

    Real-Time View Options There are two real-time view options, North Up and Course on Ground (COG). SmartPad II Versions prior to 4.02 employ the North Up view only. These two view page options are selectable in real-time page, using the appropriate button located in the button bar in the real-time view page.

  • Page 157: Nav 2 Point Real-Time Scenarios

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Nav 2 Point Real-Time Scenarios The following sub-sections will describe various Nav 2 Point real-time process scenarios. Mapping a Field Boundary In this example the operator wants to map a field boundary. The Data Setup Boundary menu item is set to New, see Figure 4 -27.
  • Page 158 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Once the setup process is complete and Nav 2 Point has been started, a file name dialog will appear prior to starting the real-time process and displaying the view page. In this example, the only file name information required is the boundary file name.
  • Page 159 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 4-31: Real-time Icons used in the Boundary Mapping Example Chapter 4 - Waypoint Navigation 4-29 Nav 2 Point Real-Time Scenarios...

  • Page 160: Dropping A Sample Point

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Dropping a Sample Point In this example, the operator wants to drive around in a field and pull soil samples. The only information available is the field boundary. There is no soil sample grid or previously defined points in a data file. The Setup -> Data menu page is shown in Figure 4 -32.

  • Page 161: Detecting Nearness To A Sample Point

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 selects Go and presses , this will bring up the real-time view page. Figure 4-34: Entering/selecting the Point/Grid File. Figure 4-35: Entering the Starting Sample Point Number. Figure 4 -36 and Figure 4 -37 show a sequence of dropping a sample point. First the operator drives the desired sam- ple point location and highlights the Add Sample icon in the button bar.

  • Page 162: Adding The Start Navigation Button

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 4-36: Marking the Sample Point and Entering A Sample Name Figure 4-37: Adding Sample Point Completed. Adding the Start Navigation Button This example also defines a special case. When the operator initially starts the Nav 2 Point application there are no existing points;...

  • Page 163: Navigating To Points

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Navigating to Points In this example the operator will be displaying a Point/Grid file that contains a set of points the operator wants to nav- igate to. The Data Setup menu, Figure 4 -39, shows how the operator has configured Nav 2 Point. Because the Point/ Grid file exists the operator only need to select Show.
  • Page 164 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 4-41: Selecting the Point/Grid File to Display Figure 4-42: Selecting the Boundary File to Display Figure 4-43: Entering the Starting Sample Point Number Once in the real-time view page, the operator can either drop a sample point or select an existing point to navigate to.
  • Page 165 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 4 -44, shows the operator selecting the Start Navigation button (left side). Once the Start Navigation button is selected, the Navigate to dialog will appear, Figure 4 -44 (right side) This dialog will list any points or sample points that exist in the Grid/Points file.
  • Page 166 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 4-46: Buttons Used in Navigating to Points Example 4-36 Chapter 4 - Waypoint Navigation Nav 2 Point Real-Time Scenarios...

  • Page 167: Editing Or Deleting A Sample Point

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Editing or Deleting a Sample Point This section will describe how the operator may edit or delete an existing sample point. The operator should have the ability to edit or delete any sample point that is present in the view page. Due to the lack of a pointing device on the current SmartPad, we will require the operator to drive towards the point they wish to edit or delete.

  • Page 168: Deleting A Sample Point

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 4-48: Editing the Sample Name Figure 4-49: Editing the Sample Number Deleting a Sample Point The operator can delete a sample point by driving to with in the Alarm range of the sample point, highlighting the Delete Sample Point button and pressing .
  • Page 169 SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 4-50: Deleting a Sample Point Chapter 4 - Waypoint Navigation 4-39 Nav 2 Point Real-Time Scenarios...

  • Page 170: Lightbar Index

    Lightbar Index The SmartPad II Lightbar is capable of displaying a considerable amount of information to you. This information can be represented as text in the display window, illuminated lights on the stop light or cross track LEDs or a combination of text and lights.
  • Page 171 2.0 indicates the lightbar protocol version number. This number will vary and is based on lightbar version and model. Table 4-11: SmartPad II Lightbar Index for Nav 2 Point Chapter 4 - Waypoint Navigation 4-41 Lightbar Index...

  • Page 172: Chapter 4 Notes

    SmartPad II Software Version 4.02 Chapter 4 Notes 4-42 Chapter 4 - Waypoint Navigation Chapter 4 Notes...

  • Page 173: Chapter 5 - Field Mapping

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Chapter 5 - Field Mapping Real-time mapping of points, lines, and polygons. Software Version 4.02 Chapter 5 - Field Mapping...

  • Page 174: About The Mapper Application

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 About the Mapper Application Mapping specific locations in a field is an important requirement in precision agriculture. The Mapper program allows the operator to Map specific locations or more generalized areas of a field. Once a desired location is mapped the operator can then return to that location at a later date or use that map as a background for future use.

  • Page 175: Setting Up The Mapper Application

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Setting Up the Mapper Application The second menu item in the Mapper Main Menu page is Setup. Setup contains two sub-menu fields that allow you to customize the Mapper software and hardware to the operators preference.

  • Page 176: Data Setup

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Data Setup Data setup will contain one menu item, boundary, the operator can choose to create a boundary or turn this option off. If the boundary option is set to create during real-time application when the boundary feature is activated the bound- ary will be drawn at the specified antenna location set in antenna setup.
  • Page 177 Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 5-5: Mapper Data Setup Flow Diagram Change at 1st Setting Name Default Value Time start Up Boundary Optional Table 5-1: Data Menu Item Default Settings Chapter 5 - Field Mapping Data Setup...

  • Page 178: Boundary

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Boundary This menu item allows you to indicate if you want to create or show an existing field boundary or turn this menu item off. If Show is selected, you must select the name of an existing field boundary from a pick list. If Create is selected the Swath software will use the antenna offset information, described below, to trace out the field boundary.

  • Page 179: Antenna Setup

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Antenna Setup The Antenna Offset setup process is accessed from the Mapper Setup Menu. The antenna offset is used when you map a field boundary and need to offset the antenna to map over a feature the vehicle can not drive over. This offset information can also be used to offset the antenna over the mapping probe.
  • Page 180 Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 5-8: Antenna Setup Flow Diagram Change at 1st Setting Name Default Value Time start Up Offset Direction Optional Offset Distance Optional Table 5-3: Antenna Menu Item Default Settings Chapter 5 - Field Mapping...

  • Page 181: Offset Direction

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Offset Direction Defines the offset direction of the antenna position. Offset Direction is referenced to the vehicle’s direction of travel. To change the Offset Direction setting; highlight the Offset Direction menu item and press .

  • Page 182: Offset Distance

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Offset Distance Defines the offset distance of the antenna position. To change the Offset Distance setting; highlight the Offset Distance menu item and press . The Offset Distance dialog box will appear. Enter the desired distance using the arrow keys...

  • Page 183: About Mapper Real-Time Mapping

    Map file will automatically appear. The Map file option does not have the option of ON / OFF this is why the Data Card must be inserted in the SmartPad II to run the Mapper application, a .gmf file will always be stored to the card.
  • Page 184 Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 5-12: File Selection Before Starting Real-Time Mapping Figure 5-13: Pressing Go to Start Real-Time Mapping 5-12 Chapter 5 - Field Mapping About Mapper Real-Time Mapping...

  • Page 185: The Real-Time View Page

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 The Real-Time View Page There is only one real-time page associated with the Mapper real-time process, see Figure 5-15. The left side of the real-time page contains the map window. This is where the vehicle and any map data, points, boundary, lines, and polygons can be viewed.

  • Page 186: Real-Time View Buttons

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Real-Time View Buttons Figure 5-14: Real-Time View Buttons 5-14 Chapter 5 - Field Mapping About Mapper Real-Time Mapping...

  • Page 187: Real-Time View Options

    Real-Time View Options There are two real-time view options, North Up and Course on Ground (COG). SmartPad II Versions prior to 4.02 employ the North Up view only. These two view page options are selectable in real-time page, using the real-time option menu button (swiss army knife) located in the button bar in the real-time view page.

  • Page 188: Creating A Field Boundary

    SmartPad II allows you to create a map of the field boundary while mapping or marking points around the perimeter of the field. If you want to create a field boundary map, you will need to setup SmartPad II to do so. For more infor- mation on field boundary setup, see “Boundary”...

  • Page 189: Mapping Points And Hazards

    Mapping Points and Hazards Mapping points and hazards during the real-time mapper process is another feature of the SmartPad II product. There are two types of mapping objects that you can select from, Point, and Hazard. Each of these object types are described in more detail below.
  • Page 190 Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Figure 5-20 shows a mapped point with the tag showing the point name ROCK. The tag is displayed when the Infor- mation button in the button bar is highlighted or activated. Figure 5-20: Marked Point in the View Page...

  • Page 191: Marking A Hazard

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Marking a Hazard The map object Hazard allows you to mark a hazard at the vehicle location. The map object Hazard can be used later in Hazard Detection, in Chapter 3 "Guidance Hazard Detection", to notify the operator of potentially hazardous objects or features with in the field.

  • Page 192: Mapper Application Modes

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Mapper Application Modes The Mapper application provides the operator with multiple mapping options as well as real-time application infor- mation. The operator can select between four different mapping modes Figure 5-23. Each mode can be selected in the real-time screen and the operator has the option of switching from one mode to the next On The Go! The real-time screen will show all the mapper modes in Figure 5-24 below.

  • Page 193: The Polygon Stream Mode

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 The Polygon Stream Mode The Polygon Stream mode is used to map or locate features that can be represented by a closed shape. A continuous line will be mapped at the designated antenna location. NOTE: This file is stored as a .gmf and can not be used in replacement of a field boundary file .bnd...

  • Page 194: The Polygon Mark Mode

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 The Polygon Mark Mode The Polygon Mark mode is used to map or locate features that can be represented by a closed shape made of discrete points. A line will connected the points drop from designated antenna location.

  • Page 195: The Polyline Stream Mode

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 The Polyline Stream Mode This mode is used to map or locate features that can be represented by a line. A continuous line will be mapped at the designated antenna location. To map a polyline stream select the polyline stream button once selected a name must be established Figure 5-29.

  • Page 196: The Polyline Mark Mode

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 The Polyline Mark Mode This mode is used to map or locate features that can be represented by a line made of discrete points. A line will be mapped between dropped points at the designated antenna location.

  • Page 197: Chapter 5 Notes

    Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 Chapter 5 Notes Chapter 5 - Field Mapping 5-25 Chapter 5 Notes...
  • Page 198 Fieldware for Smartpad II Software Version 4.02 5-26 Chapter 5 - Field Mapping Chapter 5 Notes...

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