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The Sprayer
Operator's Manual
CONTROLLER
HC 8500/9500
Instruction book - SW 6.X
67023803 - Version 1.10
US - 06.2015

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  • Page 1 The Sprayer Operator’s Manual CONTROLLER HC 8500/9500 Instruction book - SW 6.X 67023803 - Version 1.10 US - 06.2015...
  • Page 3 67023803 - Version 1.10 US - 06.2015 HARDI® reserves the right to make changes in design, material, or specification without notice thereof. HARDI® and other product names are registered trademarks of HARDI® Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Permission Level for Operators .................................. 57 Accessing Setup Menus ....................................59 Accessing USB ........................................60 Forgotten Passwords ......................................60 Display Button ........................................62 Virtual Terminal ..........................67 Virtual Terminal together with HC 8500/HC 9500 .......................... 67 General info about Virtual Terminal ................................ 67 TOC.1...
  • Page 6 Table of contents Settings ..............................70 Speed Input Settings ......................................70 Automatic Swath Control (AutoSectionControl) ..........................71 Vehicle Offsets ........................................72 GPS Guidance/Steering Control ......................74 Setup ............................................74 OmniSTAR Settings ......................................76 OmniSTAR Settings — GPS 2500 ................................77 Serial Port Settings ......................................78 Lightbar Settings ..........................80 Setup ............................................
  • Page 7 Table of contents 7 - Fault finding Devices ..............................1 Device Information ....................................... 1 ISOBUS ..............................3 ISOBUS VT ........................................... 3 VT Alarms and Trouble Codes ..................................4 ISOBUS Modules ............................5 Modules not found ....................................... 5 ISOBUS Configuration Mismatch ................................. 6 GPS ................................7 GPS Information ........................................
  • Page 8 Table of contents TOC.4...
  • Page 9: Welcome

    Some of the features on your HARDI® controller were suggested by growers. There is no substitute for “on farm” experience and we invite your comments and suggestions. If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it, contact your HARDI®...
  • Page 10 1 - Welcome...
  • Page 11: Safety Notes

    Read and understand this instruction book before using the equipment. It is equally important that other operators of this equipment read and understand this book. € If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it, contact your HARDI® dealer for further explanation before using the equipment. €...
  • Page 12 2 - Safety Notes...
  • Page 13: Description

    ATTENTION! This manual only describes functions relevant for spray use with a HARDI® sprayer. ± WARNING! Read manual completely before operating display. Understand and follow all operating and safety instructions for proper use of this display.
  • Page 14: Display Hardware

    It is compatible with some certain other displays. Ethernet for ParaDyme automated steering is included in connection. G. VGA video output (not HC 8500) Can be used to connect to a video projector for demonstration purposes. Front side A.
  • Page 15: Usb Flash Drive

    3 - Description USB Flash Drive The display utilizes a USB Flash Drive slot that you can use to save and transfer your data in and out of the display. Color Touch Screen The display features a color touch screen display. The touch screen allows easy and intuitive navigation through the screens on the display without the need for any external keypad or mouse devices.
  • Page 16: Screen Icon Conventions

    3 - Description Screen Icon Conventions The following control buttons are made available for entering names and calibration values into the system. An on-screen Keyboard is made available when appropriate for use during all setup processes. Press the button to access the on-screen text entry screen.
  • Page 17: Map Screen

    3 - Description Map Screen Work Screen The appearance of the Map screen varies, depending upon which operation you are performing, and your specific operating configuration. A. Status Bar B. On-screen Light bar C. Mapping Toolbox D. Mapping Function Tabs E.
  • Page 18 3 - Description Video Button Pressing this button takes you to the video screen. Pressing this button repeatedly cycles through the video inputs. ÷ NOTE! For more information on the Video screen, see “Video” on page 3.11. AutoSwath Button Pressing this button turns the AutoSwath feature on and off. AutoSwath - ON AutoSwath - OFF AutoTerrain/AutoHeight/AutoSlant button...
  • Page 19 3 - Description GPS Signal Indicator The GPS button in the upper left-hand corner of the Map screen, displays the following colors: Differential GPS Green if you are receiving a differential GPS signal GPS - No differential Yellow if you are receiving GPS, but no differential signal No GPS Grey if you are receiving no GPS signal.
  • Page 20 3 - Description Map Screen Press the grid area of the Map screen, and four arrow icons appear at the bottom right of the Map screen. Pressing these arrow icons will move the center of the Map screen in the direction of the arrow button.
  • Page 21 3 - Description Map Options Press the Legend Setup tool, and the Map Options Legend Select screen appears. Here you can adjust Legend Settings, clear the map. Map Options • Clear Map Data Guidance Boundary Marker Permanently removes on-screen map from Reference Tile Grid...
  • Page 22 3 - Description Boundary tab Press the Boundary button on the Field tab to access the Boundary Options screen. Boundary Start On the Boundary Options screen, you can Import Boundary Options Boundaries, Export Boundaries, and Clear All Boundaries. Boundary Options •...
  • Page 23: Video

    3 - Description Video ÷ NOTE! Video is only available when enabled in the Console Setup menu - see “Display Button” on page 4.62. Video button. Press and the Video screen appears. • Brightness Press to increase or decrease the brightness of the video input. •...
  • Page 24: Miscellaneous

    Configuration Settings • Rate Outside of Field Rate that will be used outside of the field boundary. This is controlled by the HARDI® VT software. • Rate Display Smoothing Determines how the feedback from the JobCom will be displayed on the Work Screen.
  • Page 25: Fertilizer Default Product Settings

    3 - Description • Report Map Appearance Multi-Color Rate • Select this option to have the SmartReport display the application maps using the rate legend as displayed on the run screen. Single Color Coverage • Select this option to have the SmartReport display single color product coverage maps. Run Screen •...
  • Page 26 3 - Description 3.14...
  • Page 27: Installation

    Refer to vehicle manufacturer documentation for specific details on your equipment. Follow all OEM instructions, cautions, and warnings when working around equipment. Components of Ram mount kit (HARDI® Part # 72802400): A. RAM Base B. RAM Arm...
  • Page 28: Cable Connections

    4 - System setup Cable connections Non ISOBUS Tractor A8 A7...
  • Page 29 4 - System setup ISOBUS Tractor with cabin connector (alternative 1) Alternative 1: Display, SetBox and Grip connected to cabin connector. A8 A7...
  • Page 30 4 - System setup ISOBUS Tractor with cabin connector (alternative 2) Alternative 2: Display connected to tractor ISOBUS. SetBox and Grip connected to cabin connector. A8 A7...
  • Page 31 4 - System setup ISOBUS Tractor without cabin connector A8 A7...
  • Page 32: Initial Startup

    4 - System setup Initial Startup General info An Initial Setup wizard is presented on startup. The wizard is presented if the display is brand new out-of-the-box with 6.0 software or following the 6.x upgrade. ÷ NOTE! Not all of the following parts may be required to follow - it depends on your specific setup. Once the wizard is completed, it is not shown again unless the display memory is cleared.
  • Page 33: Location Specific Setup

    4 - System setup Location Specific Setup 1. Language A. Select your language. Display Setup: Select Language B. Press to confirm. Language English/US Advanced 2. Unit System A. Press to select units. Display Setup: Select Units System B. Press to confirm. Unit system Imperial 3.
  • Page 34: Single Display

    4 - System setup 4. Set Time and Date. Press to confirm. Time and Date Hours Minutes AM/PM Format 12 Hour Month Year Set to GPS Time and Date Single Display Used if you have only one display to setup. A.
  • Page 35 4 - System setup A. Press to enter a Display Owner (Business Name). Display Setup: Set Owner B. Press to enter a display nickname. C. Press to continue. Display Owner (Business Name) Display Nickname Import setup A. Press “Import Setup” button. B.
  • Page 36: Multiple Displays

    4 - System setup Press to accept and import setup file. Display Setup: Review Import Management Grower/Farm/Field Allegon County Modified Conflicting Resolved A. Press to select a Display Owner (Business Name). Display Setup: Set Owner B. Press to enter a display nickname. C.
  • Page 37 4 - System setup A. Press “First Display” button. B. Press to continue. Display Setup: Select First or Other First Display Additional Display Select “First Display” to export an AgSetup file Select “Additional Display” to import setup from this display to import into additional items from an AgSetup file from an existing displays (with version 3.0 or higher).
  • Page 38 4 - System setup Import setup A. Press “Import Setup” button. B. Press to continue. Display Setup: Select New or Import New Setup Import Setup Select “New Setup” to perform all setup Select “Import Setup” to select an AgSetup through the display user-interface. file to import setup items from your computer.
  • Page 39 4 - System setup A. Press “Additional Display” button. B. Press to continue. Display Setup: Select First or Other First Display Additional Display Select “First Display” to export an AgSetup file Select “Additional Display” to import setup from this display to import into additional items from an AgSetup file from an existing displays (with version 3.0 or higher).
  • Page 40: Import Setup Data

    4 - System setup Import Setup Data Import Files Use the scroll bar to find the file you wish to import. Import Setup: Select AgSetup File When a setup file is created, it is saved in a folder Name Size Date Modified titled with the displays serial number _nickname.
  • Page 41: Home Screen

    4 - System setup Conflicts can be resolved by: • Rename Import Conflict Resolution • Rename Existing Item to Import Existing Item • Merge Name: Corn Name: Corn Modification Time: Modification Time: Creation Time: Creation Time: Product Mixes and Configurations can not be merged.
  • Page 42: Quick Setup Guide

    Quick Setup Guide General Info For a quick and easy start with your new HC 8500/9500 controller, it is strongly recommended to set up the controller by using this quick setup guide. To change settings later, or for a more in-depth explanation of settings, please refer to the following parts of this chapter.
  • Page 43 4 - System setup 3. Press “Application” to create an application setup. Choose Operating Configuration Type Tillage Create a tillage operating configuration for coverage logging and guidance-only operations. Planting Create a planting operating configuration. Application Create a liquid and granular application, or strip-till operating configuration. Harvest harvest grain yield monitoring operating configuration.
  • Page 44 • “Rear Lift Arms” for a lift sprayer. Rear Drawbar Rear Lift Arms ATTENTION! The option “Front Lift Arms” is Front Lift Arms not used for HARDI® sprayers. Trailer as example: A. Chose “Rear drawbar”. B. Press to type in value.
  • Page 45 4 - System setup 9. Antenna Settings: Press the button to change the antenna Operating Configuration Wizard: Vehicle settings for the Selected Vehicle in the drop Select Vehicle down menu. JD 4630 Offsets Antenna Location from Rear Axle Antenna Location from Centerline Antenna Height from Ground Rear Drawbar Rear Lift Arms...
  • Page 46 4 - System setup 12. Enter Distance from Antenna Height to Ground: Vehicle Offsets: JD 4630 A. Press to type in value. Hitch Antenna B. Press to confirm selection. Enter Distance from Vehicle References to the Antenna Antenna Location from In Front Rear Axle Antenna Location from...
  • Page 47 Implement Wizard: Attachment Type • “Rear Drawbar” for a trailer sprayer. Implement Attachment Type • “Rear Lift Arms” for a lift sprayer. Rear Drawbar ATTENTION! The option “Front Lift Arms” is not used for HARDI® sprayers. B. Press to confirm selection. 4.21...
  • Page 48 4 - System setup 18. Trailer sprayer only: A. Select to Enter Hitch to Implement Implement Wizard: Axle Offsets Distance: Enter Hitch to Implement Axle Distance B. Press to confirm selection. 19. Press Liquid Application to create an Application Channel. Implement Wizard: Application Channels Type Controller...
  • Page 49 Select Controller or Flow Meter Device ISOBUS 23. Select Controller Make: A. Select “Hardi” in the “Make” drop Controller Setup Wizard: Make and Model down menu. Select Controller Make and Model After selection, the “Model” drop Make down menu will disappear.
  • Page 50 A. Press the to change the name. Controller Setup Wizard: Controller Name B. Press to save the name. Controller Name Hardi 25. Press to confirm selection. Equipment Setup Wizard: Rate Controller Select Application Rate Controller Hardi 26. Container (Main Tank) setup: A.
  • Page 51 Swath Width (ft) Then continue this guide from step 32. ATTENTION! These values must be the same as typed in the HARDI® VT menu 3.3.3.1 to 3.3.3.x TIP: The implement is divided into equal section sizes by default. To modify the sections, press the keypad button for each section that needs to be changed.
  • Page 52 4 - System setup 30. Edit Boom Section Widths from Left to Right. A. Press on the Section you wish to edit Equipment Setup Wizard: Section Configuration to highlight it. Enter Boom Section Widths from Left to Right B. Press the button to change to Section Swath Width (ft)
  • Page 53 34. Press to confirm selection. Implement Wizard: Application Channels Type Controller Channel Container Liquid Application Liquid Hardi Main Tank Direct Injection Granular Application Remove 35. Additional devices: A. Press “Norac UC5” button to enable Implement Wizard: Additional Devices the use of AutoTerrain/AutoHeight/AutoSlant.
  • Page 54 Implement Wizard: Hitch Point Configuration ATTENTION! Settings here not relevant for Enter Hitch Point Information HARDI® Trailer and Lift sprayers! Implement Provides a Rear Hitch Enter Left or Right Distance to the left Enter Forward or Backward Distance...
  • Page 55 4 - System setup 39. Select Primary Speed Source. • Trailer sprayer with SafeTrack/IntelliTrack: Operating Configuration Wizard: Speed Source Must always use “Hardi” as speed source as Primary Source the steering system cannot use GPS as Display GPS speed source.
  • Page 56 Vehicle: JD 4630. Configuration Product Equipment Implement: Hardi Commander. Equipment Name Application • Device: Hardi Vehicle JD 4630 JD 4630, Hardi Commander • Container: Main Tank Implement Hardi Commander Device Hardi • Device: Boom Height Container Main Tank Device Boom Height 43.
  • Page 57 4 - System setup 45. Trailer sprayers only: A. If applicable, select “Hardi SafeTrack” Implement Offsets: Hardi Commander as implement Type. Implement Liquid with Hardi ISOBUS Boom Control ATTENTION! For IntelliTrack sprayers, select Implement Modeling the “Hardi SafeTrack” option. Hitch to Axle...
  • Page 58 • Turn-On Look Ahead Determines how far ahead the system looks Look Ahead Settings to turn the sections back on. This compensates for delay in the system when Hardi Turn-On: Turn-Off: the sprayer sections are turned on. • Turn-Off Look Ahead Determines how far ahead the system looks to turn the sections off.
  • Page 59: Configuration For Self-Propelled Sprayers

    4 - System setup Configuration for Self-Propelled sprayers 1. At the HC9500 Home Screen, press enter the Configuration Setup. Guidance Select Event 2. Press to add a Configuration. Configuration Setup Equipment Configuration Product Name Equipment 3. Press “Application” to create an application setup.
  • Page 60 4 - System setup 4. Press to select a vehicle. Operating Configuration Wizard: Vehicle Select Vehicle 5. Select “Self-Propelled Applicator”. Vehicle Wizard: Vehicle Type Create New Vehicle Vehicle Type Tractor 6. When Self-Propelled Applicator is selected: A. Check this box if All-Wheel Steer is Vehicle Wizard: Vehicle Type applicable and will be used when Create New Vehicle...
  • Page 61 4 - System setup 7. Enter Vehicle Information: A. Press the “Make” to type in the Vehicle Wizard: Make and Model vehicle name. Enter Vehicle Information B. Press the “Model” Make to type in the vehicle model. Model C. Press to confirm.
  • Page 62 Select Controller or Flow Meter Device ISOBUS 12. Select Controller Make: A. Select “Hardi” in the “Make” drop Controller Setup Wizard: Make and Model down menu. Select Controller Make and Model By selection the “Model” drop down Make menu will disappear.
  • Page 63 A. Press the to change the name. Controller Setup Wizard: Controller Name B. Press to save the name. Controller Name Hardi 14. Press to confirm selection. Equipment Setup Wizard: Rate Controller Select Application Rate Controller Hardi 15. Container (Main Tank) setup: A.
  • Page 64 Swath Width (ft) to step 22. ATTENTION! These values must be the same as typed in the HARDI® VT menu 3.3.3.1 to 3.3.3.x TIP: The implement is divided into equal section sizes by default. To modify the sections, press the keypad button for each section that needs to be changed.
  • Page 65 4 - System setup 19. Edit Boom Section Widths from Left to Right. A. Press on the Section you wish to edit Equipment Setup Wizard: Section Configuration to highlight it. Enter Boom Section Widths from Left to Right B. Press the button to change to Section Swath Width (ft)
  • Page 66 23. Press to confirm selection. Implement Wizard: Application Channels Type Controller Channel Container Liquid Application Liquid Hardi Main Tank Direct Injection Granular Application Remove 24. Additional devices: A. Press “Norac UC5” button to enable Implement Wizard: Additional Devices the use of AutoTerrain/AutoHeight/AutoSlant.
  • Page 67 Dispensing Location from Rear Axle Behind Dispensing Location from Centerline 27. Vehicle Offsets: A. Press to enter Antenna Location from Vehicle Offsets: Hardi Saritor Rear Axle. Antenna Steering B. Select if the Antenna is In Front or Enter Distance from Vehicle References to the Antenna Behind the Rear Axle.
  • Page 68 Backup Source Auxiliary Device Always select “Display GPS” as speed source. Auxiliary Device Channel Radar ÷ NOTE! If “Display GPS” is selected, the “Hardi” Auxiliary Channel Calibration option must be selected as backup source. Calibrate Distance Pulses / 100 ft ATTENTION! For additional information see “Speed Input Settings”...
  • Page 69 Operating Configuration Wizard: Configuration Name B. Press Suggested Name for Configuration to confirm selection. Hardi Saritor 32. Overview of Configuration Setup: Vehicle: Hardi Saritor Configuration Setup • Device: Hardi Configuration Product Equipment • Container: Main Tank...
  • Page 70 Norac Automatic Swath Control Equipment Offsets Settings 35. Implement Offsets: A. Press to change value. Implement Offsets: Hardi Saritor B. Press to confirm. Boom Height Liquid with Hardi Forward/Backward Distance from Rear Axle 8 ft Behind Left/Right Distance from Centerline Left 36.
  • Page 71 • Turn-On Look Ahead Determines how far ahead the system looks Look Ahead Settings to turn the sections back on. This compensates for delay in the system when Hardi Turn-On: Turn-Off: the sprayer sections are turned on. • Turn-Off Look Ahead Determines how far ahead the system looks to turn the sections off.
  • Page 72: Product Setup

    4 - System setup Product setup 1. At “Configuration Setup” screen: A. Select the Product tap to create a Configuration Setup product. Configuration Product Equipment B. Press to add a product. 2. Select “Application Product” to create a single product or a carrier. Add Product ATTENTION! This example will show setup Seed...
  • Page 73 4 - System setup 4. Carrier drop down menu: A. Select Water as Carrier. Product Setup Wizard: Product Type B. Press to confirm the selection. Product Type Carrier Carrier Water 5. Select Product Units: A. Select ounces as units. Product Setup Wizard: Units B.
  • Page 74 4 - System setup 7. Application Water is now created. To edit the Legend Settings: Configuration Setup A. Mark the product. Configuration Product Equipment B. Press Application Manufacturer: Type: Carrier Water Units: ounces (fluid) Restricted Use: EPA Number: 8. Configuration Setup window opens at “General”...
  • Page 75: Configuration

    4 - System setup Configuration Setup buttons The Setup buttons shown at the bottom of the Setup screens, are where you can toggle between screens that adjust settings for Configuration, Management, GPS and display. • Configuration button. Press to adjust the configuration settings particular to your vehicle and equipment; as well as enter and edit product information.
  • Page 76 4 - System setup • When you highlight the configuration, the equipment in the configuration are listed in the box on the right side of the screen. • Information regarding configurations for specific operations is given in each operations chapter. •...
  • Page 77: Management Button

    4 - System setup Rename button. Press to rename the product. Remove button Press to remove a product. ÷ NOTE! When you remove a product all regions using that product will also be removed! Application Settings Edit Info button Press to edit the following information for the highlighted product in the Product List. •...
  • Page 78 4 - System setup Setup button. Press to enter information for the Grower’s Name, Tax ID and Memo. Remove button. Press to remove a Grower. ÷ NOTE! Personal Information entered at this screen can be added or edited at any time. Farm and Field In the display, farms are subdivided into fields.
  • Page 79 4 - System setup The Field Information screen opens, showing the name of that field in the “Field” title bar. Field Information Field Name information that can be added or Farm Sheldon Field Low 80 edited by pressing Clear Area Bounds Possible to edit: County...
  • Page 80 4 - System setup Importing and Exporting Field Boundaries Boundaries can be created with the display or imported from desktop GIS software. Any boundary files present in the display can also be exported for use in desktop mapping software. ÷ NOTE! For more information on creating boundaries, see “Create Boundary”...
  • Page 81 4 - System setup Season tab Season A season is defined as the calendar year that the crop will be harvested. A season has a start and an end date. Creating a season and setting it to active is required prior to the system logging any data. The seasons are displayed in lists, with the Active season displayed in bold face type.
  • Page 82: User Setup Button (Edit User)

    4 - System setup • Setup button. Press to edit operator information by highlighting that name and pressing button. Setup button allows user to edit information originally entered when profile was added. Edit button also allows access to more phone, email, and address information.
  • Page 83: Permissions

    4 - System setup Permissions This is an optional function that defines what access the user will have in the display. Users are defined as Operator or Manager (can select either, none, or both). Operators Edit Person • Have full or limited access Edit User •...
  • Page 84 4 - System setup Custom Permission Can allow or deny the following options: Edit User Edit User • Management screen General Phone/Email Address Permissions Permissions Level User Role • Pan/Zoom controls Custom Operator • Legend Toolbox Management Manager • Marks Toolbox Field Management •...
  • Page 85: Accessing Setup Menus

    4 - System setup The Home and Map screen will appear different depending on how you assigned user permissions. For setting up users with permissions see “User Setup button (Edit User)” on page 4.56. Basic Permissions - Home screen • No Summary screen. •...
  • Page 86: Accessing Usb

    4 - System setup Accessing USB 1. Press button. 2. Select Manager from drop-down menu. Press 3. Enter password. Press Now have complete access to the USB functions: • Import/export • AgSetup files • Export data • Upgrade firmware • Advanced options Advanced Options with USB •...
  • Page 87 4 - System setup • To avoid Operators obtaining unwanted access to a display, instruct them to call a Manager for help with passwords before Tech Support. Businesses Tab Businesses The businesses are displayed in lists, with the Active business displayed in bold face type. All new data is logged to the active business;...
  • Page 88: Display Button

    4 - System setup Display Button The Display screen contains the following tabs: • General tab Displays settings related to Time, Date, display screen settings, operating units, video and display owner information. • Owner tab Contains functionality for setting up a Display Owner and making any needed edits to the owner personal information. •...
  • Page 89 NOTE! The HC 8500/9500 display decides the language in the Virtual Terminal (JobCom). If the selected language in the HC 8500/9500 display is not available in the sprayers JobCom, the language in the VT/JobCom will remain English or the language linked to selected display language.
  • Page 90 Fan Frame - Feed Gate Control ISOBUS Enabled Intellislope Tilling ÷ NOTE! Once a feature is unlocked, that feature remains with that display and cannot be transferred to another. Unlock ATTENTION! Features used with HARDI® sprayers are always enabled. 4.64...
  • Page 91 4 - System setup Advanced tab Advanced The tab allows to specify: • Settings for copying log files. Console Setup • Specify Key Switch Standby settings. Advanced General Display Features • View and manually upgrade module Key Switch Standby Log Files Memory Guidance (minutes)
  • Page 92 4 - System setup Memory Adjusts information stored in the display’s internal memory. • Create Backup. Press to create a backup file of all configuration settings, products, and Grower-Farm- Field Management data structure on the USB drive. Backup files are stored using the .ibk2 file format.
  • Page 93: Virtual Terminal

    Virtual Terminal Virtual Terminal together with HC 8500/HC 9500 The following has to be set up in both the HC 8500/HC 9500 software and into the VT-software: • Boom width (VT menu 3.3.1). • Number of sections (VT menu 3.3.2).
  • Page 94 Reboot Display. Enable Task Controller Checking this box allows the HC 8500/HC 9500 to communicate with the sprayer’s JobCom computer and thereby use its functions, e.g. Automatic Swath Control. If having more than one screen, Automatic Swath Control can only run on one of these screens.
  • Page 95 Working Sets. The Working Sets can also be accessed by pressing tabs (A) or (B) individually. ATTENTION! If the HARDI® VT displays the default 4 boom section (4 red lines below the boom), then there is no communication with the JobCom. Make sure to power On the JobCom on at the SetBox before proceeding.
  • Page 96 • Filtered This setting is used only as a backup speed source for low pulse ground speed sensors. ATTENTION! When “Hardi” option is selected as Primary Source, you may use the VT speed calibration (menu 3.1). ÷ NOTE! If “Display GPS” is selected, the “Hardi” option must be selected as backup source.
  • Page 97: Automatic Swath Control (Autosectioncontrol)

    4 - System setup Automatic Swath Control (AutoSectionControl) Your Specific Configuration Configuration Automatic Swath Control The Automatic Swath Control feature turns sections off and on automatically based upon the following conditions: Automatic Swath Control Application • Entering and exiting internal and outer field Outside Boundary Option Coverage Option boundaries.
  • Page 98: Vehicle Offsets

    4 - System setup Vehicle Offsets Your Specific Configuration Configuration Vehicle Offsets When the process of setting up a Vehicle is completed by using step-by-step procedure in “Installation” on page 4.1, you can later re-configure vehicle offsets. These offsets define where the machine’s rear axle and hitch is in relation to the GPS antenna. These settings are used by mapping.
  • Page 99 • Set distance between the hitch eye and the nozzles. Left/Right Distance from center line: • For asymmetric booms. As HARDI® booms are never asymmetric, this option must be set to 0 cm. Left or Right selection does not matter.
  • Page 100: Gps Guidance/Steering Control

    4 - System setup GPS Guidance/Steering Control Setup • Steering • Manual Guidance GPS/Guidance Setup Select this to perform guidance by Steering: Receiver: lightbar while manually steering the Manual Guidance vehicle. Operator Presence Alarm • OnTrac2+ (CAN A)/OnTrac2 (CAN B) Minutes Is mounted at the tractor’s steering Lightbar...
  • Page 101 4 - System setup GPS Settings • Differential Source Select choice of WAAS/EGNOS, Satellite GPS Settings (OmniSTAR®) or Beacon (Coast Guard) differential sources. • Wrench button GPS Rate (Hz) Differential Source Pressing the Wrench button opens different Port settings screens, depending on whether you Settings Age of Differential are using OmniSTAR®...
  • Page 102: Omnistar Settings

    4 - System setup OmniSTAR Settings OmniSTAR (Differential Source drop-down menu) ÷ NOTE! If using the GPS 2500 receiver, see “OmniSTAR Settings — GPS 2500” on page 4.77. ÷ NOTE! The use of OmniSTAR® differential requires purchase of a subscription from OmniSTAR.
  • Page 103: Omnistar Settings - Gps 2500

    4 - System setup OmniSTAR Settings — GPS 2500 OmniSTAR (Differential Source drop-down menu) ÷ NOTE! The use of OmniSTAR® differential requires purchase of a subscription from OmniSTAR. Settings related to using satellite OmniSTAR Setup differential correction vary based upon your Provider Settings OmniSTAR ID geographic location.
  • Page 104: Serial Port Settings

    4 - System setup Serial Port Settings Serial The Serial Port Settings screen is the place where you can adjust GPS output. The appearance of the Serial Port Settings screen varies depending upon GPS Port Setup your model of GPS receiver. Shown to the left is the Port A - Connected Serial Port Settings screen as it would appear for an NMEA Messages...
  • Page 105 4 - System setup • GPS Pos. Rate (Hz) Represents the cycles per second (shown in Hz) that the display receives position information from viewable satellites. (This is the same number as shown on GPS Rate (Hz) drop-down list menu located on the General Tab). •...
  • Page 106: Lightbar Settings

    4 - System setup Lightbar Settings Setup Lightbar Settings • LED Spacing Enter the distance represented by each Lightbar Settings square of the lightbar (3-182 cm). • Mode • Chase Center the vehicle by following the Spacing External Lightbar indicator lights. LED Brightness •...
  • Page 107: New Pattern - Straight

    4 - System setup New Pattern - Straight Select Pattern Pattern System defaults pattern type to last used. Press the pattern icon to select a different pattern. • Implement Width (from Implement Setup) • Guidance Width input box • Enable Tramlines check box Press .
  • Page 108: New Pattern - Adaptive Curve

    4 - System setup New Pattern - Adaptive Curve Use the Adaptive Curve pattern to follow gentle contours in the field, or when you need to avoid obstacles (B). This pattern provides guidance based on the last curve driven. Select Pattern Pattern System defaults pattern type to last used.
  • Page 109: New Pattern - Identical Curve

    4 - System setup Adaptive Curve You can adjust the degree heading at which the system generates the next pass by doing the following: Guidance Options 1. Go to the Guidance screen Adaptive Curve Shift Nudge Lightbar Save 2. Press the Options button. Heading Change New Pass 3.
  • Page 110: New Pattern - Pivot

    4 - System setup Create AB line using 2 points • Press to mark point A. A green ball appears on the map screen where point was placed. • Button is greyed out until you drive a minimum of 100 feet (30 meters). •...
  • Page 111 4 - System setup Create AB line using driven path • Position one wheel of the vehicle in a pivot wheel rut, with the rear of the vehicle to the pivot arm. • Press to mark point A. A green ball appears on the map screen where point was placed. •...
  • Page 112: New Pattern - Smartpath

    4 - System setup New Pattern - SmartPath The SmartPath™ pattern is designed to give guidance from any previously-driven pass. This is used in irregular-shaped and terraced fields where you cannot run all passes parallel to the previous pass. Instead, the SmartPath guidance allows you to move to a different area of the field, and then resume a previous guidance pattern later.
  • Page 113 4 - System setup Cycle between Loaded Paths Press to cycle through the paths loaded in SmartPath. If you drive your vehicle onto the Projected Path, the system guidance uses this as the Followed Path. Once the AB line is created, you can switch between the AB line and SmartPath patterns by pressing the AB/SmartPath toggle.
  • Page 114 4 - System setup Select a Previous SmartPath Pass If you have specified SmartPath as your desired pattern, but you are not following an active guidance pattern, the Guidance System automatically begins searching for SmartPath patterns for your use. If you wish to use a previously-created SmartPath pattern, you can do so by pressing on the Active Line Cycle button.
  • Page 115: Autosave

    4 - System setup AutoSave Patterns are automatically saved when the vehicle turns for the first time. Tram: 1 R Straight • A screen will notify user that the patterns is Reset being saved with a default name using the Pattern saved as 2013-01-22_16:47:07 Nudge: 30 in...
  • Page 116: Pattern Groups

    4 - System setup Edit Pattern If you wish to rename a pattern, first press the Manage Patterns button on the Guidance Tab of the Mapping Toolbox. Press to enter a name for the pattern. The new pattern name now appears in the pattern list of the Manage Patterns screen.
  • Page 117 4 - System setup The Pattern Cycle Button allows the user to easily cycle between patterns with a single button press. Straight Patterns will cycle in the order they were created or added, starting back at the beginning of the list, Reset once the last patterns is reached.
  • Page 118: Guidance Options

    4 - System setup Guidance Options Save Save This allows you can save a pattern (.AGSETUP file) Save Pattern to the display's internal memory to the current field. Press and enter a unique pattern name. When finished, press Pause Pause The Pause button allows your display to stop logging points along an AB Line.
  • Page 119 4 - System setup Remark A Remark A If you chose Straight pattern, the Remark A button appears on the Guidance Options screen. The Remark A button "re- marks" the A point by moving it to the current position while maintaining the same heading. A brief message appears in the on-screen lightbar, stating "Point A Remarked.
  • Page 120 4 - System setup Shift Shift Shift moves all of the swaths by a specified distance to the left or right, (including the AB line). The swaths can be shifted by a distance or number of rows. • Shift by Distance to enter the distance that you wish to shift the pattern.
  • Page 121 4 - System setup OnTrac Tuning OnTrac Tuning • Motor Aggressiveness Determines how aggressively the motor Guidance Options engages. Nudge Shift Steering OnTrac Tuning Lightbar Tramlines • Heading Aggressiveness Save Motor Aggressiveness Determines how aggressively the system reacts to achieve the correct heading. Pause Heading Aggressiveness •...
  • Page 122 4 - System setup Tramlines (if enabled on Straight and Identical Curve Pattern types) Tramlines Tramlines only available with Straight AB and Identical Curve Pattern Types • Paths Between Tramlines to enter the number of passes Guidance Options between tramlines. Nudge Lightbar Tramlines...
  • Page 123: Liquid Rate Control

    Configuration Configuration The Configuration Setup screen appears. Screen will vary depending on configuration. Process may Configuration Setup include the following tasks: Vehicle JD 4630 Implement: Hardi Commander Controller: Hardi ISOBUS Vehicle Configuration Settings: Offsets Full Swath: 120 ft Device: ISOBUS...
  • Page 124 Configuration Configuration Offsets For ISOBUS the Implement Modelling can be selected. This allows display to accurately calculate path of a sprayer equipped with steering. Implement Offsets: Hardi Commander Implement Liquid with Hardi Boom Control Implement Modeling Hitch to Axle Heading...
  • Page 125: Application Map Screen - Zoom To Detail

    4 - System setup Application Map Screen - Zoom to Detail A. GPS Status 8.99 15.0 B. Ground Covered C. Ground Speed D. Diagnostics button E. Display Legend F. Manual Fluid Control G. Home button H. Map View button I. AutoTerrain/AutoHeight/AutoSlant button J.
  • Page 126: Rate Control: Product Control Toolbox

    4 - System setup Rate Control: Product Control Toolbox During Run Time operations, the Product Tabs are shown in the upper right-hand side of the Map screen. Press the Product Tabs, and an extended view shows following, all of which are described below. A.
  • Page 127 • Prescription To load a map-based prescription file, press the Prescription button. For more information, see “Loading Prescriptions” on page 4.104. • Minimum Flow Not relevant for HARDI® sprayers (Used for DirectCommand Liquid Applications only). 4.101...
  • Page 128 Rate Control: Container Level Container Level screen - (Partially Full) Rate Control Settings ATTENTION! The container level is transferred from the HARDI® Virtual Terminal screen automatically. When filling or emptying main tank, use the following three Tank buttons to update the amount of product in the main tank.
  • Page 129 4 - System setup Tank Alarms The Container Alarm button, which appears at the bottom of the Container Level portion of the Rate screen, displays the capacity of your main tank as well as the percentage at which the Low Tank Level warning will sound.
  • Page 130: Loading Prescriptions

    4 - System setup Loading Prescriptions To load a map-based prescription file, press the Rate Setup button on the Product Control Toolbox. The Rate Control Settings screen appears. Rate Control Settings Press the Load Prescription button. Rate Control Containers Water Rate 1 Rate 2 Increment...
  • Page 131: Shape File Conversion

    4 - System setup Showing Prescriptions on the Map Screen On the Map screen’s Mapping Toolbox, press the Legend Setup (wrench) tool and the Legend Select screen appears. Notice that the “Rx” (prescription) button appears at this screen. 1. Press the “Rx” button to show a legend of the prescription rate.
  • Page 132 4 - System setup The Rate Control Settings screen appears. 1. Press to open File Selection screen. Rate Control Settings ExTran Full: Rate 1: Current: Rate 2: Increment: Prescription: Minimum Flow: 2. The File Selection screen appears. Highlight your desired .shp file and press File Selection Name Field:...
  • Page 133: External Drive

    4 - System setup External Drive External Storage Operations The External Storage Operations button is where you can copy your field data; upgrade display firmware; as well as import, export and manage files. ÷ NOTE! The display can only read and write to USB drives format as FAT32. Upgrade Firmware Upgrade HC9500_package-6.0.19.0.fw2...
  • Page 134 4 - System setup Export Files .AGSETUP Export Setup File Use to transfer setup information from display to display or from SMS and display. • Replaces MSF, IBY, PAT, IRX, REF • Allows full synchronization of the following items: • Management Data (Growers, Farms, Fields, Seasons, Operators) •...
  • Page 135: Operation

    • Automatic Swath Control. For more information, see “Automatic Swath Control (AutoSectionControl)” on page 4.71. • Swath Section Offsets. For more information, see “Swath Section Offsets” on page 4.73. • Equipment Settings. Not relevant for HARDI® sprayers. Mapping Toolbox Legend Settings On the Legend Select screen, press the Setup (wrench) button next to the Rate button, and the Legend Settings screen appears.
  • Page 136 5 - Operation • Ranges The Ranges change the number of range increments displayed in the legend. • Color Scheme The Color Scheme can be modified by using the drop-down list. Choices include the following: • Green-Yellow-Red • Single Hue (blues or greens) •...
  • Page 137 5 - Operation Boundary Settings Pressing the Start button opens the Boundary Settings screen. Underneath the Boundary Type area, you have the choice of creating either an Outer Boundary or an Inner Boundary. • Outer boundaries delineate the borders of an entire field.
  • Page 138 5 - Operation Editing Boundaries Press the Edit button on the Boundary Tab, and the Field Boundary Options screen opens. Here you can Import Boundaries, Export Boundaries, and Clear All Boundaries. • Importing and Exporting Boundaries. For a description of Importing and Exporting Boundaries, see “Importing and Exporting Field Boundaries”...
  • Page 139: Field Operations

    5 - Operation Field Operations Operator Selection Select Operator 1. Press Select Operator button. Allows you to select a machine operator from the drop-down list. Machine operator information is logged with all field operations. Operator information may be entered in Management Setup at “Management button” on page 4.51. 2.
  • Page 140 ALPHA TWIN FORCE The configuration can be loaded and is COMMANDER TERRA FORCE detecting all modules setup in the JD 4630, Hardi Commander configuration. SARITOR FORCE ATTENTION! Options are all configurations previously created for the current display. ATTENTION! Select “Guidance” for Guidance only.
  • Page 141 ATTENTION! Grower, Farm and Field can also be created in (Management Setup). Press to proceed to the next step. 2. “Hardi, Sprayer Interface (0)” should be selected “Active”. Product Selection Product Selection: Hardi, Sprayer Interface (0) Active Water A planting or application configuration must include a product.
  • Page 142 5 - Operation 3. Event Selection: Event Selection ATTENTION! This step is not visible if Start New Event previous events has been closed. For more Event: 2014-11-20_16:00:00 information see “Ending an Event”. New Event: A. Select “New Event”. A new Event will be created. C.
  • Page 143: Field Finder

    5 - Operation 5. Instance Selection A. Press the “Select Map Instance” drop Field Operation Wizard: Instance Selection down menu to select a New Map or Water Select Map Instance add to an existing instance. B. Press to continue. 7. Return to Home screen. Field Finder When the steps in the Setup Event Wizard are completed, you are now returned to the Home screen.
  • Page 144: Home Screen After Configuration

    5 - Operation Home Screen After Configuration The Home screen will appear when: • Equipment Operating Configuration is created. • Grower, Farm and Field are selected for that configuration. Status for current Event is shown on the Home screen. Currently used Products information is shown. Press the buttons listed below to get additional information: A.
  • Page 145: Work Screen Operations

    5 - Operation Work Screen Operations ATTENTION! For detailed information on Work Screen operations, see “Work Screen” on page 3.5. Press to get to the Work Screen: A. Press to expand/collapse “Rate Control” menu, see “Rate Control Settings” on page 5.11. B.
  • Page 146: Display Item Selection

    5 - Operation Containers tab D. Press to adjust Container Content. E. Press to set Container Alarm Content. ATTENTION! Tank Gauge fitted: It is not possible to change the content as all tank/container data are transferred between the Work Screen and the VT. No Tank Gauge: The content can be entered here or in the VT menus.
  • Page 147: Boom Height Control Options

    5 - Operation Boom Height Control Options Press to enter the menu: A. Select AutoTerrain/AutoHeight/AutoSlant mode: • Crop Mode • Hybrid Mode • Soil Mode B. Set the Sensitivity by pressing C. Set the Target Height by pressing 5.13...
  • Page 148: Headlands

    5 - Operation Headlands Press the Headlands button on the Field tab to access the Headland Options screen. Field Boundary ATTENTION! A Field Boundary is required to create a headland. Headlands Topography Enable Headlands: Use check box to turn Headlands functionality on and off. Headland Options Add Headland Enable Headlands...
  • Page 149 5 - Operation Headland Types All-Around • Offset Implement Width Number of implement widths used to set the headland width. • Offset Distance Distance used to set headland width. Press to accept. Top Bottom • Offset Implement Width Number of implement widths used to set the headland width.
  • Page 150 5 - Operation Driven 1. Select Driven from drop-down menu and New Headlands press to continue. 2. Press on New Headlands screen. 3. Input Headland Offset Distance and Direction (Left or Right). Press accept. 4. Drive Boundary: pause. Clear All resume recording after pausing.
  • Page 151 5 - Operation Edit Headlands Press Edit Headlands button. Select a headland from list. Edit Headlands • Press to add a driven headland. • Press to delete selected headland. • Press to delete all driven headlands. Clear All • Press to return to Headland Options screen.
  • Page 152 5 - Operation Topography Press “Topography” button to enter the Topography screen which allows user to setup Topography Field functionality. Boundary The display allows you to record points that can be used to make a reference layer that is relative to the Headlands elevation throughout the field.
  • Page 153 5 - Operation The topography layer can be turned on/off as a reference layer during any operation using: Map Options • Enable check box on Topography screen (shown above). Data Guidance Boundary Marker • Using the Topography check box on the Map Grid Reference Tile...
  • Page 154 5 - Operation After the survey points have been collected, they will be converted into a surface layer in which you No Product can define the color scheme Red, White, Blue, or Topography Brown-Tan. See “Map Legend tab” on page 3.8. You can select the number of legend ranges for your field that will show the areas desired.
  • Page 155: Finalize Event

    5 - Operation Finalize Event During a field operation, you can suspend or close the event by pressing on the wrench at the end of the Grower Farm Field (Select Event) button. Event: Grower: George Eilers Farm: Sheldon Field: Orab This opens the Events Options screen.
  • Page 156: Reports

    5 - Operation Reports Summary Report This screen shows you field totals and averages. Use the drop-down menus at the top to specify the information you would like to view. Specific information is shown in the list below for each: •...
  • Page 157 5 - Operation The Event View shows data of a specific Event. Operator View • Shows data of a specific Operator Filters data by each configuration used by the selected operator. • Area Only • Daily Subtotals • Configuration Total •...
  • Page 158 5 - Operation Date Range End Date: Start Date: June 10, 2014 June 12, 2014 • View data in a certain date range. • Only used in Operator or Configuration view. • Defaults to first and last day of logged data in the season. •...
  • Page 159: Smart Reports™ (Hc 9500 Only)

    5 - Operation Settings Change settings that affect the creation of application reports. • Auto Generate Application Report Check this option to have the display automatically generate an application report each time you start a new field operation. • Copy Notes from Previous Region Check this option if you wish to have the display copy all values already specified in Report Details for the previous region over to a new region.
  • Page 160 5 - Operation 4. Product application reports are automatically stored on the external data card at the time of report creation. Reports are created and stored inside folders that are created with the following sequential information provided by the display: •...
  • Page 161 5 - Operation Control Channel Report Content The content of all product application reports is divided into two distinct groups. The first page(s) of the report represent field and product control channel specific information. In cases of multiple product application, multiple pages will be generated, one for each channel of product control.
  • Page 162 5 - Operation Control Channel Content includes the following: REGION SUMMARY Item Region 1 Region 2 • Service Provider Information Region Name Operator Name • Grower Information Application Details Area • Field Information Map Amount Pell Lime Amount • Farm Name and Description Application Start Time Application End Time •...
  • Page 163: Maintenance

    General info Service There are no user-serviceable parts inside the display. Contact the HARDI® dealer for a Return Material Authorization (RMA). € DANGER! This display has an internal lithium coin cell battery that is good for the life of the product and does not need to be replaced.
  • Page 164 6 - Maintenance...
  • Page 165: Fault Finding

    7 - Fault finding Devices Device Information Pressing on the Device Information button, located in the upper right corner of the display, opens the Devices screens. Technical support may request that you look at these screens for help in diagnosing a problem.
  • Page 166 Agriculture and Forestry Industry Group: 205 Hardi Grip Device Class: Sprayers D. VT Manufacturer, name and code Class Instance: 201 Hardi Management Computer Function: Function Instance: 202 Hardi C2C Module ECU Instance: Identity Number: Manufacturer Code: 131 Norac UC5 Module...
  • Page 167: Isobus

    C2C is powered On. The default 4 boom sections (4 red lines below the boom) indicate that the JobCom is powered Off. Power On the system with the power button on the HARDI® SetBox. Depending on specific wiring harness, AutoTerrain/AutoHeight/AutoSlant is powered from: •...
  • Page 168: Vt Alarms And Trouble Codes

    7 - Fault finding HARDI® C2C and JobCom is powered On (A), AutoTerrain/AutoHeight/AutoSlant UC5 is loaded (B); the system should be healthy and be fully operational. VT Alarms and Trouble Codes If the display receives an active trouble code, the Hardi - Alarm # Error 11 8.99...
  • Page 169: Isobus Modules

    Device Boom Control An example of an application configuration is shown. The HARDI® C2C Module is detected by the Norac UC5 Module: Not found display but the Norac UC5 Module are not. It is possible to start a “Field Operation” but the AutoTerrain/AutoHeight/AutoSlant will not be functional.
  • Page 170: Isobus Configuration Mismatch

    ISOBUS Configuration Mismatch If the HARDI® C2C Module is found but the data in the Module and the selected configuration does not match it will not be possible to proceed with Field Operation Wizard: Operating Configuration Selection the operation selection.
  • Page 171: Gps

    7 - Fault finding GPS Information To access diagnostic information about the GPS signal, press the GPS (satellite) button that appears in the in the upper left-hand side of the Status Bar. GPS Information then appears on General, Receiver, and OmniSTAR tabs.
  • Page 172 7 - Fault finding The ParaDyme roof module is receiving information from the Base Station, but the signal is not strong enough for an RTK fix. • GPS Speed • Position Rate The frequency that the receiver is sending the display your position in longitude and latitude (GGA). For example, at 5 Hz the display would be receiving a position message 5 times every second.
  • Page 173 7 - Fault finding Satellite Plot Satellite General Plot The Satellite Plot feature can display either as a plot or a graph. The information on these screens is used as an advanced diagnostic tool for GPS satellite availability. In the event of GPS availability Satellite Plot issues, technical support may request you to view Plot...
  • Page 174 7 - Fault finding GPS Information - Receiver Tab Receiver • Receiver ID • Firmware Version GPS Information • Serial Number General Receiver omniSTAR • e-Dif Subscription Receiver ID: Firmware Version: • GLONASS Serial Number: e-Dif Subscription: GLONASS: GPS Information - OmniSTAR Tab omniSTAR GPS Information General...
  • Page 175: Gps Information - Ntrip

    7 - Fault finding GPS Information - NTRIP Users of the NTRIP guidance system can also view the NTRIP Information screen below, in addition to the GPS Information screens discussed previously. • NTRIP Connect. Connects the display to the NTRIP correction source. •...
  • Page 176 7 - Fault finding 7.12...
  • Page 177: Technical Specifications

    • Use 150V insulation rating for external circuits ± WARNING! Exceeding these specifications may result in degraded operation and/or damage to the display. Sprayer Offsets Standard offsets for common HARDI® sprayers: Rear axle to Application point Left/Right from Center line PRESIDIO 2700 84 in 0.00 in...
  • Page 178: Appendix

    8 - Technical specifications Appendix Current File Formats .AGSETUP Use to transfer setup information from display to display or from SMS and display • Replaces MSF, IBY, PAT, IRX, REF • Allows full synchronization of the following items: • Management Data (Growers, Farms, Fields, Seasons, Operators) •...
  • Page 179 8 - Technical specifications Image File Types • .png and .bmp Supported file formats for the Display Owner Image. File size is limited to a maximum of 200 pixels wide by 100 pixels tall. Import the file from the Import Image button on the Display screen’s General tab. System File Types •...
  • Page 180 8 - Technical specifications...
  • Page 181: Warranty

    HARDI® dealer that such equipment is at the time of delivery to such purchaser, free from defects in material and workmanship and that such equipment will be warranted for a period of one year from the time of delivery to the end user, providing the machine is used and serviced in accordance with the recommendations in the Operator’s Manual and is...
  • Page 182 Department. Warranty claims filed without prior approval will be returned. 11. Claims under this policy MUST be filed with the HARDI® Service Department within thirty (30) days of when the work is performed or warranty shall be void unless prior arrangements are made.
  • Page 184 HARDI North America Inc. ® 1500 West 76th St - Davenport, IA 52806 Ph: (563) 386-1730 Customer Service Email: custserv@hardi-us.com Email: info@hardi-us.com Website: www.hardi-us.com...

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