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OPERATOR'S GUIDE
Document revision: 1.1
Last revised: February 17, 2019

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S GUIDE Document revision: 1.1 Last revised: February 17, 2019...
  • Page 2 Operator’s Guide © 2018-19 Intelligent Agricultural Solutions All Rights Reserved. Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide. All content within is copyrighted by Intelligent Agricultural Solutions, and may not be reprinted without permission. The content of this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Intelligent Agricultural Solutions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Figure 8: JD Boundaries settings ....................11 Figure 9: Intelligent Ag Configuration Summary screen ............. 12 Figure 10: Engage Zone Control unit gate numbering ..............13 Figure 11: Standard section ordering ..................13 Figure 12: Section ordering with sections off ................13 Figure 13: Section ordering with two gates mapped to one section ...........
  • Page 4 Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide Record of Revision Revision Revision Change Description Inserted By Number Date Prototype release 9/01/17 Initial release 1/29/18 Updated to include new configuration best 2/18/19 practices, readability improvements. Related Documentation Document Number Document Title 600840-000043 Engage Zone Control Installation Guide...

  • Page 5: About Engage Zone Control

    Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide 1. About Engage Zone Control Engage Zone Control is a retrofit section control system for John Deere 1910 air carts using John Deere 2630 displays. The system communicates with an air seeder's existing GPS mapping system and prevents overlap by opening and closing up to eight sections per toolbar.

  • Page 6: Configuring John Deere Settings

    Configuring John Deere Settings Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide 3. Configuring John Deere Settings Before configuring Zone Control settings, make sure that the John Deere settings listed below are correctly configured. 1. Navigate to the Setup screen: a. Tap in the lower right corner.

  • Page 7: Figure 3: Jd Resources Settings

    Configuring John Deere Settings Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide 2. Modify Resources settings. a. Ensure that a value is selected for all items with a red asterisk. b. Tap to continue. Figure 3: JD Resources settings 3. Modify Equipment - Machine settings.

  • Page 8: Figure 5: Equipment - Implement Settings

    Configuring John Deere Settings Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide 4. Modify Equipment - Implement settings. a. Ensure that a value is selected for all items with a red asterisk. b. Tap to continue. Figure 5: Equipment - Implement settings 600890-000059, rev 1.1...

  • Page 9: Figure 6: Jd Section Control Settings

    Configuring John Deere Settings Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide 5. Modify Section Control settings. a. Ensure that Section Control Master and any boxes below it have checkmarks. b. Modify overlap settings Tap Overlap Settings. ii. Select % Overlap for the Exterior Boundaries, Interior Boundaries, and Coverage.

  • Page 10: Figure 7: Jd Documentation Settings

    Configuring John Deere Settings Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide 6. Modify Documentation settings. a. Ensure that a value is selected for items with a red asterisk. b. Tap to save the settings. Figure 7: JD documentation settings IMPORTANT: To modify Documentation settings after initial configuration, you must disable Zone Control in the Gates page.

  • Page 11: Figure 8: Jd Boundaries Settings

    Configuring John Deere Settings Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide 7. Modify Boundaries settings. a. Ensure that a value is selected for items with a red asterisk. If you’re using headland control, select a boundary or create one using the record button.

  • Page 12: Configuring Engage Zone Control Application

    Configuring Engage Zone Control Application Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide 4. Configuring Engage Zone Control Application Configure the Engage Zone Control application settings so that the gate status and mapping display correctly. 4.1. Navigating to Intelligent Ag Section Settings 1. Tap in the lower right corner.

  • Page 13: Modifying Intelligent Ag Section Settings

    2. Section Ordering: Configure section ordering in the application based on the section ordering on your toolbar. Numbers 1-8 in the application corresponds with a gate on the Engage Zone Control unit, as shown in Figure 10. IMPORTANT: Not all primary lines are connected to the manifold in sequential order.

  • Page 14: Figure 13: Section Ordering With Two Gates Mapped To One Section

    Configuring Engage Zone Control Application Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide EXAMPLE 3: If your air seeder has two rows of four manifolds (two gates mapped to one section), manifolds 1-4 in the front correspond with gates 1-4 of the unit. Manifolds 1-4 in the back correspond with gates 5-8 of the unit.

  • Page 15: Configuring Serial Numbers

    1. Navigate to the Intelligent Ag section control settings screen, if you are not already there. 2. Input the serial number for gates 1-4 and 5-8. a. Remove the cover from the Engage Zone Control unit and find the serial numbers on the two motor controllers.

  • Page 16: Editing Jd Section Control Settings

    Configuring Engage Zone Control Application Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide 4.4. Viewing work switch status The work switch status is shown in the top left corner of the Intelligent Ag Gates screen. When the implement is raised, the work switch icon should appear gray.

  • Page 17: Refining Times

    Configuring Engage Zone Control Application Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide 4.6. Refining Times If needed, refine your times by adjusting the turn on and turn off times. 1. Make a round with your air seeder. Make sure to go the same speed in and out of the headland every pass for accurate section control application and timing.

  • Page 18: Using The System

    Using the System Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide 5. Using the System 5.1. Monitoring Mapping Navigate to the Mapping or Section Control screen to monitor your seeding. Figure 17: JD Section Control screen NOTE: When the implement is raised, the gates won’t move and won’t map coverage. If coverage isn’t immediately mapping upon exiting headland or previous coverage, either lower...

  • Page 19: Viewing Covered And Saved Area

    Using the System Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide 5.4. Viewing Covered and Saved Area View the covered and saved area counters to see the total area seeded and the area saved by using Engage Zone Control. 1. Tap in the lower right corner.

  • Page 20: Viewing Diagnostics

    Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide 6. Viewing Diagnostics Viewing diagnostics is typically only used for troubleshooting and maintenance. Use the main Engage Zone Control screen to manually control a section. 1. Tap Config on the right Intelligent Ag navigation. 2. Tap Diagnostics.
  • Page 21 Viewing Diagnostics Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide Recalibrates all gates on all bins (used when troubleshooting an error). Recalibrates all gates on all Reposition All Gates IMPORTANT: Start the fan before bins. repositioning gates to make sure that there isn’t debris in the gate area.

  • Page 22: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide 7. Cleaning and Storage At the end of the season, refer to the Engage Zone Control Maintenance Manual (600840- 000047) for storage and cleaning best practices. 8. Troubleshooting 8.1. Common Issues Problem Troubleshooting steps 1.
  • Page 23 1. Disable Engage Zone Control. a. Tap Config on the right navigation. b. Tap Settings. c. Uncheck the Engage Zone Control Enabled box at the bottom of the page. d. Tap Config on the right navigation. The gateway will reboot.

  • Page 24: Error Messages

    Contact your Intelligent Ag dealer if you repeatedly get the same error on a gate. This feature is currently Make sure that Engage Zone Control is enabled on the disabled. Intelligent Ag Settings screen (see Section 2). 1. Tap Config on the right Intelligent Ag navigation.
  • Page 25 Bin X gate X has 2. Visually inspect the unit for obstructions. encountered an obstruction. a. Unplug the Engage Zone Control unit bin harness. b. Remove the bottom meter cover and top lid and clean product buildup that is impeding gate movement. Refer to the Engage Zone Control Maintenance Manual (600840-000047) for cleaning procedures.

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