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PATCHWORK BlackBox 510 Operating Instructions Manual

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BlackBox 510 Operating Instructions
For use with software version V:10.0.344 and above.
PWdoc0010 v2.0

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  • Page 1 Patchwork Technology BlackBox 510 Operating Instructions For use with software version V:10.0.344 and above. PWdoc0010 v2.0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents page Product Overview Using WebTrack with Creating a WebTrack Account the BlackBox Logging on to WebTrack Downloading and Installing WebSync Using „BlackBox Setup‟ for recording jobs Adding Details Enhancing Details (Farm Fields) Creating and Adding Form Items to Job Types (BB Pro users) Checking VRT Plans are available (VRT users) Transferring data to and from WebTrack via...
  • Page 4 page Starting a Job Start New Job Farm/Field Auto Detect Resuming a paused guidance job Reloading a guidance line Start Planned Job Guidance Mode Overview Using the Guidance 3D Guidance Screen Overview Screens Guidance Screen menu Application Rate Options menu (Auto Shut Off only) Creating a Field Boundary Map Starting a Field Boundary Map...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Product Overview The BlackBox unit can be upgraded by unlocking various areas of the software allowing it to perform additional tasks. The basic unit will be supplied with the BlackBox software unlocked, please see the following for details on the different software versions:- BlackBox Plus This software is used to record either basic job information against a job name...
  • Page 6 Product Overview This upgrade allows the unit to send application rate information using variable rate application maps to the controller attached to the implement. Adding Variable Rate to the Blackbox is simple and the compatibility list of controllers is extensive: Amazone Amatron+ and Amados+ / Bogballe 2003w, Uniq and Icon‟, / Raven...

  • Page 7: Using Webtrack With

    Using WebTrack with the BlackBox WebTrack is an internet based solution for the storage and viewing of data that has been recorded using the BlackBox unit. It is recommended that the recorded data is regularly transferred to the WebTrack account to ensure your records are kept up to date and secure.

  • Page 8: Logging On To Webtrack

    Using WebTrack with the BlackBox A confirmation screen will then appear. return WebTrack home page left mouse click on Logging on to WebTrack Under Existing Users heading enter your Username and Password, then left mouse click on Login. There are two options and as a first time user left mouse click on Click Here To Download WebSync...

  • Page 9: Downloading And Installing Websync

    / from. To reopen in the future go to the Windows Start Button, then All Programs, locate and open the Patchwork Technology folder, left mouse click PWWebSync.

  • Page 10: Using 'Blackbox Setup For Recording Jobs

    Using WebTrack with the BlackBox Using ‘BlackBox Setup for recording jobs Before using the Blackbox for recording jobs, the Farm and Fields, Vehicles, Implements (switch type and width), Operators and Job types can all be preset in WebTrack. The Job types can be enhanced by adding form items. The form items will be listed on the Notes screen which opens after a job is finished, this prompts the operator to enter information about the job before completing it.

  • Page 11: Enhancing Details (Farm Fields)

    Using WebTrack with the BlackBox Enhancing Details (Farm Fields) Highlight the name in the list and click Edit. A new set of options will appear. In the Field Name box type in the details and click Add. another repeat previous step. Once complete click Save.
  • Page 12 Using WebTrack with the BlackBox ...creating and adding form items to Job Types (BB Pro users) Type in the name, select the input type and click Save. To add more form items follow the two previous steps. When complete click Job Types. Highlight the job in the list that Form Items are to be added to and click Edit.

  • Page 13: Checking Vrt Plans Are Available (Vrt Users)

    Using WebTrack with the BlackBox Select form item using the drop down box and left mouse click in the boxes to select the required options. Click Save to add the form item. To add another form item click Add or click the Save Job Type button once complete For more details about the My Unit Setup section see the ‘WebTrack Overview’...

  • Page 14: Transferring Data To And From Webtrack Via Websync

    PC. Open WebSync (If not installed please see page 9). From Desktop your Personal Computer, go to the Windows Start Button, then All Programs, locate and open the Patchwork Technology folder, left mouse click PWWebSync.
  • Page 15 Using WebTrack with the BlackBox Please ensure the displayed Username is correct as the data will be transferred to / from the account held under that Username. Username incorrect, left click on Configuration and enter the correct Username in the „User‟ box. If there are VRT plans no longer required on the memory card these can be cleared by clicking...

  • Page 16: Fitting Instructions

    Fitting Instructions Mounting the Screen to vehicle windscreen N.B. Supplied suction mount and ram arm my differ from the image below. Ensure area Turn Lever windscreen where the suction mount will be attached is clean, then push windscreen turning lever clockwise to lock it in place.

  • Page 17: Transfer Kit (Optional)

    Fitting Instructions Transfer Kit (optional) Secure If using a Transfer Kit (optional), firstly mount Mount the bottom plate on a flat surface. Secure the unit to the plate using Tighten supplied screws. Fixtures Line up the top plate with the unit attached Line up and tighten the fixtures by hand.

  • Page 18: Connection Diagrams

    Fitting Instructions Connection Diagrams Main Unit Guidance Screen Screen Connector SD Card For recording job data. Must be inserted for the unit to operate. Tilt Correction Unit Magnetic Antenna 12v DC Plug To cigarette lighter socket on vehicle. Warning - Please disconnect the unit from the power supply, if you need to jump start your vehicle.

  • Page 19: Connecting Vrt Cable

    Fitting Instructions ...Connection Diagrams Connecting VRT Cable Tilt Correction Unit Controller To port on To serial Controller port 2 Supplied Cable The BlackBox will need to be configured to work correctly with the controller, for details see VRT Options menu on page 36. Connecting an In Cab Printer In Cab Printer Tilt Correction Unit...

  • Page 20: Connecting An On/Off Recording Switch

    Fitting Instructions ...Connection Diagrams Connecting an on/off Recording Switch Tilt Correction Unit Rocker Switch To rocker switch or 12v feed. The BlackBox will need to be configured to work correctly with the switch, for details see Ports Setup menu „On/Off‟ on page 33. Connecting a Weather Station Weather Station Tilt Correction Unit...

  • Page 21: Unit Functions

    Unit Functions Tilt Correction Unit Power On/Off button – This turns the power to the tilt correction unit on/off. The power must be on to provide power to the screen. GPS On/Off button - To use the built in GPS this needs to be set to On, if using an external GPS source via serial port 1 set to Off.

  • Page 22: Unit Setup

    Unit Setup When using the BlackBox from time to time there will be a requirement to enter information or select an option from a list to continue. This will occur in the menus or when starting a job and there are four different input methods:- Selection list Some of the selection lists are predefined...
  • Page 23 Unit Setup Numerical Entry This input screen will appear if the information that is required is a number that needs to be entered manually. To use the numerical entry screen, press the numbers on the screen to enter the figure. Once complete press on to add the figure and close the numerical entry...

  • Page 24: Start Up Menu

    - Not applicable Start Field Note - Not applicable Upgrade - Initiates and installs any upgrades for the BlackBox 510 that are stored on the memory stick. Upgrades are available from under the Support Services section on the Patchwork website www.patchwork.co.uk...

  • Page 25: Blackbox Menu

    Unit Setup BlackBox menu The BlackBox menu is the main menu for setting up and accessing the different job modes of the BlackBox software. Status Screen Start New Job - Start a guidance job or new field boundary map (for more details see „Starting a Job >...
  • Page 26 Unit Setup Setup The Setup menu is used to setup the hardware and software for use within the job modes and it is vital that settings setup correctly for the unit to function as you require. Recording Details - Sets the details that will be recorded against the job for record keeping and also the implement working width which is important to accurately set the tracks when using the unit for guidance (See page 27 for more details).

  • Page 27: Recording Details

    Unit Setup Recording Details All the details that are entered in this area will be added to the job recording and is displayed within the information area of a job report when viewed in WebTrack. Vehicle - The name of the vehicle that is being used for the job. Implement - The name of the implement that is being used for the job.

  • Page 28: Recording Options

    Unit Setup ...Recording Details Recording Options The settings entered in this menu alter how data is recorded on the BlackBox, this includes the green trace recording weather station information (if fitted). Recording This option is used to turn job recording on and off. N.B. If recording is set to ‘No’...
  • Page 29 Unit Setup ...Recording Details > Recording Options Weather Station Recording Options The options in this menu are used to select the weather details that will be obtained from a vehicle mountable weather station and automatically saved to the job when complete (BlackBox Pro required).

  • Page 30: Local Setting

    Unit Setup Local Setting The options in this menu are used to set your locality in the world, unit measurements, language and the time difference (based on GMT). Country - To select which country you are in. Units - Sets the unit measurement type (i.e. Miles or Kilometres); this will affect the menu areas and guidance screen where a measurement is required or displayed.

  • Page 31: Gps Offset

    Unit Setup GPS Offset The options in this menu are used to offset the GPS position in relation to the position of the antenna (the unit measurement will depend on the units setup in Local Setting, see page 30 for details) and access the Headland Warning Options.
  • Page 32 Unit Setup ...GPS Offset Headland Warning Options The options in this menu are used to setup the Headland Warning feature. The feature guides you to a set point off the field boundary which we call the „headland edge‟. This counts down the distance as you approach it, so when the headland edge is reached the distance is zero and the operator...

  • Page 33: Ports Setup

    Unit Setup Port Setup The options in this menu are used to setup the serial ports on the tilt c o r r e c t i o n b o x , t h e t i l t compensator and green trace recording On/Off method.
  • Page 34 Unit Setup ...Port Setup Tilt Compensator options The options in this menu are used to setup the tilt compensator and visually calibrate tilt mechanism. Angle Gauges Angle Gauges - These gauges display the front/back and left/right angle you are currently on based on the last reset that was done. To zero (reset) the angle when the vehicle is on a fairly level surface (do not use the gauges to determine this) press and hold the Tilt Reset button for two seconds on the tilt correction box.
  • Page 35 Unit Setup ...Port Setup On/Off selection list The options in this menu are used to set how the guidance trace is turned on/off when doing guidance job. Turning the trace recording on and off when turning in the head land can give a more accurate coverage area reading for the recorded data.

  • Page 36: Vrt Options

    Unit Setup VRT Options The options in this menu are used to set up communications with external controllers via serial port 2 for variable rate and auto shut off. VRT Controller - Sets the controller type that the unit is being connected to. The recommended Port Speed for the controller will automatically change for the selected controller.
  • Page 37 Unit Setup ...VRT Options Auto Shut Off Settings The options in this menu are used to turn auto shut off on or off and adjust its working tolerance (only accessible with Auto Shut Off). - Turns auto shut off on or off. This option must be set to „Yes‟ Auto Shut Off for auto shut off to work.
  • Page 38 Unit Setup ...VRT Options VRT Test This option is used to ensure that there is communications between the BlackBox and the Controller before starting a variable rate job. It is recommended that the test is done with the implement empty. Connect the BlackBox to the Controller as described on page 19.

  • Page 39: Advanced

    To upgrade the unit first make a note of the unit‟s serial number and the lock code displayed in the top left hand corner of the unlock menu. Next make a call to Patchwork Technology on +44 (0) 1291 673366 and state the upgrade you require (see Product Overview on page 5). The operator will firstly take payment for the upgrade and then issue an unlock code for the upgrade.

  • Page 40: Starting A Job

    Starting a Job After the unit has been setup, position the vehicle in the field where the job will begin. In the BlackBox menu there are two options for starting a job:- Start New Job Is used to begin a guidance recording job (with auto shut off if available) or new boundary job (area measurement).

  • Page 41: Farm/Field Auto Detect

    Starting a Job ...Start New Job Farm /Field Auto Detect If a field has had a „Field Boundary Map‟ (see page 50) created previously and the unit is on the BlackBox Menu (see page 25), the next time the field is driven into the unit will automatically detect the field from its GPS coordinates.

  • Page 42: Start Planned Job

    Starting a Job Start Planned Job Is used to open a VRT (variable rate application) plan or a planned job exported from a compatible farm management software program. If a planned type job has been paused use this option to continue it. The selection list screen will appear with a list of farm or file/plan names;...
  • Page 43 Starting a Job VRT Plans and Farm Management Plans ShapeVRT Plans Edit Products Farm Management Plans View Instructions...

  • Page 44: Guidance Mode Overview

    Starting a Job Guidance Mode Overview There are four guidance mode options to choose from, two of which can be used in two different ways giving a total of six guidance methods. First Pass Straight - This mode allows the activation of a headland guidance line based on the implement width and the field boundary map.
  • Page 45 Starting a Job First Pass Straight/Curved pathway Headland guidance line used for Change to set AB line to complete first headland pass and inner inner work. headland passes. A Set B Set Headland Straight/Curved pathway A,B and C points set, headland Change to set AB line to complete guidance line used for inner inner work.

  • Page 46: Using The Guidance

    Using the Guidance Screens The unit has 3D and VRT guidance screen modes on the unit, the 3D screen will open when selecting the Start New Job option or opening a farm management software plan through Start Planned Job. The VRT screen will open when a VRT plan is selected through Start Planned Job.
  • Page 47 Using the Guidance Screens ...3D Guidance Screen Overview Information Panel Speed Guidance Mode GPS Strength Application Rate Coverage Area Distance Travelled Guidance Mode - Displays the guidance mode being used and current status. Point A AB line Headland Guidance mode example GPS Strength - Displays the GPS signal strength and status.

  • Page 48: Screens 48 Guidance Screen Menu

    Using the Guidance Screens ...3D Guidance Screen Overview Guidance Screen menu During a job if the menu button is pressed guidance screen menu will open. The options in this menu allow the operator to print the boundary map, show or hide various elements of the guidance screen for optimisation, toggle between guidance lines,...

  • Page 49: Application Rate Options Menu (Auto Shut Off Only)

    Using the Guidance Screens ...3D Guidance Screen Overview Application Rate Options menu (Auto Shut Off only) When doing a guidance job using the Auto Shut Off feature, the application rate display in the guidance screen works as a button to open the Rate Options menu.

  • Page 50: Creating A Field Boundary Map

    Using the Guidance Screens Creating a Field Boundary Map When creating field boundaries for future use and records it is important to set Recording to „On‟ and Autonaming to „Off‟ (see page 28 for details). The farm and field details can be entered manually to ease traceability and the function of the farm / field auto detect.

  • Page 51: Pausing And Closing Boundary Map During Run

    Using the Guidance Screens ...Creating a Field Boundary Map Pausing and clearing boundary map during run During the run the field boundary can be:- Pause Paused Press the pause boundary button, when the Boundary job has been paused the button will change to the start Button boundary button, press again to continue.

  • Page 52: Using Guidance And Field Recording

    Using the Guidance Screens Using Guidance and Field Recording Guidance can be used to assist the operator in reducing under or overlap when applying products, improving coverage and reducing waste. Using First Pass Guidance (No Boundary) Step 1 - Position the vehicle in the field where the job will begin. (When using a curved line it is important to use the longer edge of the field to set a guide line).

  • Page 53: Using First Pass Guidance

    Using the Guidance Screens ...Using Guidance and Field Recording Using First Pass Guidance (With a Boundary) Step 1 - Position the vehicle in the field where the job will begin. (When using a curved line it is important to use the longer edge of the field to set a guide line). The farm field name will be automatically detected from the field boundary map.

  • Page 54: Using Headland Guidance

    Using the Guidance Screens ...Using Guidance and Field Recording Using Headland Guidance Step 1 - Position the vehicle in the corner of the field along the longest edge. Step 2 - Press Start New Job (see Step 3 - Select Headland Straight page 20 for details).

  • Page 55: Using A Guidance Line

    Using the Guidance Screens ...Using Guidance and Field Recording Using a guidance line... The 3D guidance screen works using a first person view, which means the guidance view rotates around the antennas position (or offset position if set) as a central pivot point.
  • Page 56 Using the Guidance Screens ...Using Guidance and Field Recording Important - When using a straight AB line After a straight AB line has been set, when working on T:1 it is important that the guidance line is followed on the screen and not the marks from the work done whilst setting the guidance line.

  • Page 57: Vrt Guidance Screen Overview

    Using the Guidance Screens VRT Guidance Screen Overview Recording On/Off Zoom In Zoom Out Zoom Reset Menu Button Information Panel Speed Coverage Area Application Rate Field Area Distance Travelled (see below) Guidance Bar Guidance line set Distance from Track Centre Number Guide Arrow Application Rate...

  • Page 58: Using Guidance And Field Recording (Vrt Mode)

    Using the Guidance Screens Using Guidance and Field Recording (VRT Mode) Once the guidance screen is open and the VRT plan map is loaded, it is ready to start a guidance recording job. Setting and using a guidance line (VRT Mode) Start the job by doing a headland pass of the field, the green trace line will be drawn where the work has been done (When the BlackBox is connected to a controller the trace recording will automatically turn on when the implement is...

  • Page 59: Setting Points, Pausing And Finishing A Job

    Using the Guidance Screens ...Using Guidance and Field Recording (VRT Mode) Setting points, Pausing and Finishing a Job During the job or when complete press the menu button, this opens the Job Options menu. Return to Job - Returns to the guidance screen. Save Point Here - use this to set a location point for your current position to return to if a refill is required.
  • Page 60 Dealer Patchwork Technology Ltd. Oaklands Llancayo Court Monmouthshire NP15 1HY Tel : 01291 673366 Fax : 01291 673077 www.patchwork.co.uk...

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