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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Switch Function module ................4 CaN Switchbox ....................4 input Status module ..................5 FieldPilot module ..................5 Swath maNageR 5 (Sm5) ..................6 LegaCy 6000 CoNFiguRatioNS ................6 ChApTEr 2 - sysTEm OvErvIEw ................. 11 iNitiaL PoweRuP ....................12 Page Layout aNd NaVigatioN ................15 SyStem SetuP ......................17 Console Setup ....................18...
  • Page 3 ChApTEr 3 - prOduCT AppLICATIOn sETup ............47 StaRtiNg JoBS .......................48 New Job Creation ....................48 existing Job Selection ..................49 Job Creation Based on existing Jobs ..............49 manually Naming Jobs ..................49 automatic Job Naming ..................50 No PCmCia Card ....................50 aRm LauNCheR .......................51 No PCmCia Card ....................51 Calibrations ......................51 Calibration Procedure ..................52...
  • Page 4 ChApTEr 5 - sysTEm TOOLs ................109 deViCe maNageR ....................109 Console ......................110 Backup Files ..................... 110 Restoring System Files ................111 importing Files ..................111 Speedometer ....................112 Swath manager Led Brightness ..............113 Channels ......................114 Channel Setup..................114 Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 5 Creating a Calibration table on a PC ...............149 Loading Calibration table in Legacy 6000 ..........150 using the Calibration table ..............150 Creating a Calibration table using the Legacy 6000 .......151 AppEndIX C - nh3 AppLICATIOn ................153 Nh3 application Cal# ..................153 density for Nh3 and actual N .................153...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Boom Section Control, and data col- lection in a single console using CaN bus technology. Replacing multiple consoles in the cab with one robust system, teeJet technologies’ Legacy 6000 sets a new standard for control systems of the future.

  • Page 7: Can Bus - Versatility And Value

    CaN is available many times a second, allowing the operation of a quick and re- sponsive control system. the Legacy 6000 uses 4 types of modules, each having a unique function de- scribed in the following text. the console located inside the cab is one of the modules and serves as the user interface.

  • Page 8: System Components

    Figure 1-1: Dual Control Module (DCM) swath XL Lightbar the Swath XL Lightbar is required for applications using guidance (recommended for non-guidance uses). For non-guidance (data logging), the lightbar provides area and rate feedback. Figure 1-2: Swath XL Lightbar Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 9: Switch Function Module

    switch Function module the Switch Function module (SFm) enables manual and automated boom section control (expandable to 20). Figure 1-3: Switch Function Module (SFM) CAn switchbox the CaN Switchbox is used when existing switches are not present in the vehicle and is nearly always used in conjunction with a Switch Function module (SFm).

  • Page 10: Input Status Module

    Switch Function module on the CaN bus. Figure 1-5: Input Status Module (ISM) Fieldpilot module the FieldPilot module performs assisted steering on straight and contour paths. Figure 1-6: FieldPilot Module Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 11: Swath Manager 5 (Sm5)

    Figure 1-7: Swath Manager 5 (SM5) NOTE: Most systems will incorporate a Swath Manager 5 or an Input Status Mod- ule or a CAN Boom Switchbox (typically one per system). LegaCy 6000 CoNFiguRatioNS The following diagrams are reflective of typical Legacy 6000 configurations. Due to the variety of possible configurations, these should be used for reference purposes only. Figure 1-8: Single Channel Liquid Flow Meter Configuration...
  • Page 12 Figure 1-9: Single Channel Liquid Flow Meter Configuration w/ Swath Manager 5 45-08106 +1 2 v O nl y Connect to Battery +12v Only Figure 1-10: Single Channel Liquid With AutoBoom Shutoff (SFM) and Switchbox CA N 45 -08 10 6 Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 13 Figure 1-11: Single Channel Granular Spreader IS M C o ntro l CA N C able 4 5- 07 6 02 D /C xx: xx 45 -08 10 6 Figure 1-12: Dual Channel Granular Spreader IS M C o ntro l CA N C able 4 5- 07 6 02...
  • Page 14 Figure 1-13: Carrier Plus Three Pump Injection System CA N CA N 45 -08 10 6 4 5-08 1 06 Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 - introduction...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 - System Overview

    ChaPteR 2 - SyStem oVeRView it is assumed that the Legacy 6000 hardware has been properly installed and clean, reliable power has been supplied. Figure 2-1: Legacy 6000 Console Function Function buttons: buttons: Power on/off Brightness/Contrast Enter button Escape key...

  • Page 17: Initial Powerup

    Figure 2-2: (OPTIONAL) USB Keyboard Screen Navigation / Selection Buttons the ten Function buttons located on the left the Escape and right sides of the console are used to select button works the same as the ESC the icons located next to them. this selection key on the com- process takes the place of using the Arrow keys and Enter button.
  • Page 18 (channel one is typically set to id 1). Enter button Figure 2-4: Channel Assignment the system will guide the operator through a series of commands to establish the base channel and configure control of the other existing channels. One of the channels must be established as the base channel to handle speed input. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 19 Figure 2-5: Establishing Base Channel upon initial power up, it is recommended to reset the settings to factory default. the system will prompt the operator to perform this operation for each channel by pressing the Forward Arrow softkey. Forward Arrow softkey (F6) Reset is an option for each channel.

  • Page 20: Page Layout And Navigation

    Receiver Setup). typically a setup wizard guides the operator through the setup process for each specific topic. Sub-group buttons display only those param- Arrow keys eters associated with the specific topic being configured. Navigation through menu Setup pages is accomplished by using the Arrow keys to scroll to the appropriate parameter and the Enter button to view the parameter options. Enter button Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 21 Figure 2-9: Example of Menu Page Back Arrow Forward Arrow softkey (exit softkey (save and without saving!) exit) highlighted Setup Parameter Sub-group softkeys Parameter Setup pages contain parameter information. the name of the param- eter is displayed in the top center location of the window banner screen. the name of the sub-parameter is displayed below, followed by setting description informa- tion.

  • Page 22: System Setup

    Figure 2-11: Example of Alphanumeric Data Entry Left most character spac- ing in the data entry dialog SyStem SetuP System Setup allows for the configuration of the Legacy 6000. To access the Sys- tem Setup page, press the System Setup softkey on the Launcher page. Figure 2-12: System Setup Page System Setup softkey Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 23: Console Setup

    Table 2-2: System Setup Components Component description Allows the activation of FieldPilot assisted steering and fine-tune settings. Defines system variables such as units, language, date, and time. Defines lightbar settings and lightbar messages. Allows the Legacy 6000 to be configured to match the GPS receiver. Defines vehicle or implement parameters including width, number of swaths, number of boom sections and width of boom sections. Configures each Channel that is connected to the system and turned on. Console Setup Console Setup softkey Console Setup defines system environment settings (units, language, time) used in rate control and guidance applications. Settings that can be modified are located in the center column. Figure 2-13: Console Setup Page Chapter 2 - System overview...

  • Page 24: Lightbar Setup

    CaN Bus system using a dual Control module - geN ii. PCm module is a CaN Bus system using a Product Control module - geN i. external uses an external rate controller. Lightbar Setup Lightbar Setup configures the lightbar. Lightbar Setup Figure 2-14: Lightbar Setup Page softkey Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 25: Gps Receiver Setup

    Choices include Course, area applied, ground Speed, X-track, application Rate, and off. gPS ReCeiVeR SetuP GPS Receiver Setup defines the DGPS accuracy and how the GPS receiver com- municates with the Legacy 6000 console. this is typically left unchanged from factory default unless using a tilt Sensor. GPS Receiver Setup softkey...

  • Page 26: Implement Setup

    Setup window. Selecting this softkey Restore softkey will restore the implement to the last saved (F7) configuration. NOTE: A swath is a group of one or more contigu- ous boom sections that do not overlap one another. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 27 Table 2-5: Implement Setup Parameters setting description implement width distance between guidelines (typically vehicle swath or spread width used for guidance purposed. width FoR guidaNCe oNLy! Number of Swaths defaults to 1. For each product applied there could be a separate swath. Sections the number of sections that comprise a swath.
  • Page 28 Figure 2-17: Implement Illustration Once all swaths have been established, the final Implement Setup page is the Fin- ish page. Review the configuration by pressing the Review softkey and confirm the Review softkey setup parameters. Press the Forward Arrow softkey to save and apply the imple- (F2) ment setup for the CaN system. Figure 2-18: Implement Setup Finish Page Forward Arrow softkey (F6) Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 29: Channel Setup

    Channel Setup is used to configure a Dual Control Module (DCM) connected to the Legacy 6000 CAN Bus. A DCM cannot be configured if it is not connected to the CaN Bus. Setting up a Channel is typically required in the following scenarios: • the initial Legacy 6000 hardware installation • an additional Channel is added to the system • Modification of an existing channel Channel setup consists of ten primary headers (including Channel Setup, Favor- ites, application type, drive type, units, Primary Sensor, Secondary Sensor, and monitors 1-4).

  • Page 30: Channel Favorite

    Channel Setup is complete, save the setup as a personal favorite. this is useful if the Legacy 6000 is used in more than one application. this feature Finish Flag...

  • Page 31: Application Type

    Table 2:6 - Pre-Created Channel Favorites name description gRaNdC-a Defines a granular application in Split-Drive with three monitors. gRaNPwm-a Defines a granular application using a PWM valve. gRaNSeRVo-a Defines a granular application using a Servo valve with one monitor (shaft). gRaNSeRVo-B Defines a granular application using a Servo valve with no monitor. iNJ-a Defines an injection application. LiQFLow-a Defines a liquid application using a flow meter with one monitor. SPiNmotoR-a Defines a shaft sensor used to control spinner speed. application type the Application Type Setup page allows for the selection of the required type of product application. all other setup pages are based on the type of application chosen on this page. There are five possible application types: •...

  • Page 32: Application Type Settings

    (e.g., an injection pump may be linked to the carrier channel so that if there is no carrier flow, the injection pump will not run). Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 33: Drive Type

    drive type drive type indicates the type of drive circuit used to control product delivery. the list of available drive types depends on the application selected during Application Settings softkey Type. Some drive types have an additional Drive Types Settings page (refer to (F2) ChaPteR 2 - dRiVe tyPe SettiNgS) that is accessed by pressing the Settings softkey on the drive type page.
  • Page 34 Valve Location Location of the control valve in the plumbing (in-Line or Bypass). Combination in-line/ bypass valves like the autorange valve and most hydraulic servos use the in-line setting. Figure 2-24: PWM Settings Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 35 Table 2-10: PWM Settings settings description gain Speed at which channel reacts to an off-target condition. decrease to slow down the reaction; increase to speed up reaction (settings too high can result in oscillation). Frequency Frequency of the Pwm valve drive signal (frequency typically recommended by valve or motor supplier).

  • Page 36: Units

    Forward Arrow soft- key to save the selection and advance to the next page. Forward Arrow softkey (F6) Figure 2-26: Units - Control Basis Options Note: most applications are area-based. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 37: Primary Sensor

    Table 2-12: Units of Measurement settings description u.s. metric Liquid area gal/ac, gal/1000ft2, l/ha, l/100m2 distance gal/100yd2, l/ac l/lkm (liters per lane km) time gal/lmi kg/ha, kg/100m2, t/ha gal/min granular area lb/ac, lb/1000ft2, kg/ha, kg/100m2, t/ha distance lb/100yd2, tn/ac, kg/ac kg/lkm, kg,km, t/lkm time lb/mi, lb/lmi, tn/lmi, tn/mi...

  • Page 38: Primary Sensor Settings

    2-15 for a description of the sub-settings. when the primary settings and param- eters have been selected, press the Forward Arrow softkey to advance to the next Forward Arrow Channel Setup page. softkey (F6) Figure 2-28: Primary Sensor/Sub-Settings Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 39: Secondary Sensor

    If you are unsure about the use of the Secondary Sensor, please contact your local TeeJet Technologies supplier for direction. Secondary Sensor types are based on the application and Primary Sensor types that were selected.
  • Page 40 Channel and is used for messaging to the user only. dual warning% Defines the maximum acceptable % difference between the primary and secondary sensor outputs before the operator is warned. dual warning delay Defines the time that the primary and secondary sensor outputs can exceed the dual warning % before initiating the alarm. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 41: Monitor Selection

    monitor Selection a monitor is used to observe the status of an application delivery system element (e.g., RPms on a shaft sensor) and is not used for any control type function. up to four monitor sensors may be used in the delivery system. the monitor types avail- able (refer to table 2-17) are based on the application, Primary Sensor, and Sec- ondary Sensor types selected.

  • Page 42: Monitor Settings

    Refer to table 2-18 for a description of the sub-settings. once the sub-settings and parameters have been selected, press the Forward Arrow softkey to advance to Sub-Settings softkey (F10) the next Channel Setup page. Figure 2-31: Monitor Settings/Sub-Settings Forward Arrow softkey (F6) Spread Switch Setting Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 43: Channel Setup Completion

    Table 2-18: Monitor Settings settings description input Defines digital and analog sensors. Sensor inputs A-D are digital (flowmeter and slot sensors) and Sensors e-F are analog (pressure). 4-20 ma sensors can only be used on the Sensor input e on gen i CaN systems. gen ii systems can read 4-20 ma and -5V sensors on inputs e and F.

  • Page 44: Saving Channel Setup

    Left and Right Arrow keys to move to the next character space. once the name is entered, save the setting by pressing the Forward Arrow softkey. the name will appear as a Channel Favorite. Arrow keys Forward Arrow softkey (F6) Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 45: Fieldpilot Setup

    Figure 2-34: Channel Setup Save As Page Favorite Folder softkey Note: If updating an existing favorite and the operator wants to save the favorite as the same name, select the Favorite Folder softkey and find the favor- Forward Arrow ite to be updated. Press the Forward Arrow softkey to save the settings. softkey (F6) FieLdPiLot SetuP FieldPilot Setup defines settings used to fine-tune the assisted steering system.

  • Page 46: Fieldpilot Calibration

    Kit installation instructions to see if they include recommendations on any of the following settings, in which case the recommended set- tings should be entered in FieldPilot Setup (refer to Figure 2-35) prior to proceeding to the following section. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 47: Adjust Oil Flow

    Adjust Oil Flow From the main Launcher menu, select the System Tools softkey followed System Tools by Device Manager. Scroll through the Device Manager options using softkey (F2) the Arrow keys and select the “FieldPilot” option. Press the Tools softkey (F7).

  • Page 48: Drive Straight A-B Line

    Note: Only adjust the flow of oil when testing FieldPilot on a Straight A-B guideline. Do not attempt to calibrate oil flow on curved guidelines. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 49: Adjust Valve Gain In Fieldpilot Setup (If Required)

    if the vehicle steering is too responsive (remains on course but the wheels oscillate quickly back and forth), adjust the oil flow DOWN slightly in increments of 1/8 turn on the flow control valve. After each adjustment of the oil flow, drive the vehicle and observe the behavior before making additional adjustments. if the vehicle steering is not responsive enough (drifts away from the guideline or overshoots the guideline and does not correct quickly), ad- just the oil flow UP slightly in increments of 1/8 turn on the flow control valve. After each adjustment of the oil flow, drive the vehicle and observe the behavior before making additional adjustments.

  • Page 50: Adjust Lookahead In Fieldpilot Setup (If Required)

    (rough or bumpy ground) may necessitate that the sensitivity level be decreased. if the steering system seems to be constantly adjusting (never traveling the guideline smoothly), decrease the sensitivity level in increments of 1. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 - System overview...

  • Page 52: Chapter 3 - Product Application Setup

    (some Product types only), and initial quantity to a Channel. if using a prescription map, the product name can be automatically extracted from the prescription file. Five preset application rates (A-E) can also be defined (cal table, layers, color). Product application Once product setup is complete and the console is configured, begin product applica- tion by pressing the aRm Bullseye softkey. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 53: Starting Jobs

    StaRtiNg JoBS Pressing the Bullseye softkey on the Main Launcher page will display the Job page. if a PC Card is not being used and the Console Setup PC Card setting is Bullseye “No” (refer to ChaPteR 2 - CoNSoLe SetuP), a Job Name is not requested softkey (F6) (refer to ChaPteR 3 - No PCmCia CaRd SetuP).

  • Page 54: Existing Job Selection

    Job names may contain alphanumeric characters. when the desired job name has been entered, press the Forward Arrow softkey to save the name and advance to the ARM Launcher page. Figure 3-2: Naming Jobs existing job names displayed in center column or new job names entered here Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 55: Automatic Job Naming

    automatic Job Naming Jobs can be named by pressing the Auto-Name softkey on the New Job Name page. a job is named based on the current date followed by a sequential job num- ber in relation to the number of jobs created that day. For instance, the first job on Auto Name softkey (F7) January 31, 2006, is automatically named 01312006-1. the second job for the same day is named 01312006-2.

  • Page 56: Arm Launcher

    The Job Report application and ARM Setup softkeys will not be shown and some settings in aRm Setup will no longer be pres- ent. Calibrations the following calibrations are possible in the Legacy 6000 system: • distance/Speed •...

  • Page 57: Calibration Procedure

    Calibration Procedure. Select the desired Calibration type using the Arrow keys (distance/Speed, Liquid, granular, etc.), followed by the Forward Arrow softkey. the Legacy 6000 will navigate the operator through the necessary procedures to perform the calibration process. Arrow keys...

  • Page 58: Prime Injection System

    The priming feature appears as an option only if “Injection” was selected as the “drive Type” during Channel setup. Priming the system takes chemicals from the supply tank directly to the injection point to ensure the chemicals are injected instantly at the start of application. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 59 Figure 3-7: Priming System Calculate prime value. Calculate the prime value using the following formula. the value should be entered during Channel Setup - drive type injection (refer to ChaPteR 2 - dRiVe tyPe SettiNgS). ( line diameter in inches/ 2 )2 x 3.1416 x line length in inches x 0.5541 = volume in fluid ounces metric: (line diameter in cm/2)2 x 3.1416 x line length in cm = volume in ml system setup for priming.
  • Page 60 Prime State live prime process, select the Prime State softkey. Repeat the process for softkey (F6) each pump. Figure 3-9: Prime and Prime State Button prime button Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 61: Reverse Prime Injection System

    Reverse Prime injection System Reverse Prime is not a standard feature on the peristaltic injection pump, but may be added at any time. Contact your local teeJet technologies distributor to order the Reverse Prime feature (Part # 54-02015). Reverse Prime works similarly to the priming procedure except that the pump runs backwards and moves chemical from the injection point back to the supply tank to preserve as much chemical as possible.

  • Page 62: Job Report Setup

    Setup wizard. to run the Arrow keys Setup wizard, highlight <Setup wizard> from the main list using the Arrow keys and press the Enter button. Setup wizard will navigate through the entire Job Re- port Setup item list. Enter button Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 63 Figure 3-12: Job Report Options three additional softkeys are displayed on the right side of the screen. they allow the operator to toggle between the available data screens without leaving the Job All Settings softkey (F8) Report Setup menus. the All Settings softkey displays all of the options available (the main screen).

  • Page 64: Arm Setup

    Arrow keys <Setup wizard> from the main list using the Arrow keys and press the Enter but- ton. the Setup wizard will navigate through the entire aRm Setup item list. Enter button Figure 3-13: ARM Setup Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 65 three additional softkeys are displayed on the right side of the screen. they allow the operator to toggle between the data screens without leaving the arm Setup menus. the All Settings softkey displays the options available (the main screen). All Settings softkey (F8) the ARM Files softkey displays the options pertaining to file storage information (record, guideline, map, boundary files, and collection interval). The Application...

  • Page 66: Entering File Names

    Swath Manager can operate in five modes (Boom 50%, Boom 100%, 0%, 50%, and 100%). Swath manager Lookahead Fieldware for the Legacy 6000 has two time settings for the lookahead of the ve- hicle to turn boom sections on and off. Legacy 6000...

  • Page 67: Swath Manager 0%, 50%, And 100% Settings

    Figure 3-15: Lookahead Setup Swath manager 0%, 50%, and 100% Settings Boom Sections are activated and deactivated based on the percentage of the boom section in an applied area. • use 0% to shut off a boom section when any part of the boom section enters an applied area to minimize overlap.

  • Page 68: Swath Manager Boom 50% And 100% Settings

    Figure 3-17: Boom 50% and Boom 100% Settings CaN Switchbox For automatic section control using a teeJet technologies’ CaN Boom Switch- box, the system must also contain a Switch Function module (SFm). the following switch settings (each switch has a light to indicate the switch is in the “oN” posi- tion) are required in order for Swath manager to operate: •...

  • Page 69: Input Status Module (Ism)

    Figure 3-18: CAN Switchbox input Status module (iSm) when using an input Status module (iSm) instead of a CaN Boom Switchbox, the system uses existing boom switches in the cab. the system must contain a Switch Function module (SFm) and a switch (Part # 78-00028) connected to the iSm to engage and disengage auto boom capabilities.

  • Page 70: Swath Manager 5

    Swath Manager 5 System Swath Manager 5 Auto Engage Boom mode Swath Manager 5 For Individual boom section Disengage control use SM5 boom switches Manual Boom mode Original boom switches ON will force boom sections ON Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 71: Product Setup

    PRoduCt SetuP Product setup is used to name the product being applied by the Channel as well as configure preset product application rates. To launch Product Setup, select the Product Setup softkey Product Setup softkey on the ARM Launcher page. the Product Setup page contains every setup option available in list format. From this list each Product Setup item can be edited individually, or the Product Setup wizard can be run.

  • Page 72: Product Name Selection

    Fieldware Products database. to use variable rate application, the product name can be extracted from an existing (.ARM) file. Figure 3-23: Product Selection enter Name New Product Favorites softkey softkey Product database pick list Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 73: Favorites

    to select a product from the database, scroll to the “Products” option on the Prod- uct Setup page using the Arrow keys and press the Enter button. enter alpha char- acters to spell the product name by using the Arrow keys (the fastest method for Product Setup product selection).

  • Page 74: Variable Rates For Multiple Products

    Forward Arrow softkey to continue to the next Forward Arrow page. softkey (F6) if the prescription has a product name stored in the file, it will automatically appear once the pre- scription map is selected. manual or Straight rates can be entered as well. Repeat for each channel. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 75: Arm Color (Skip If Not Using Variable Rate)

    to use one prescription map for all products: Repeat the following process for each product, select- ing the same prescription map. make sure to change the “Layer” to distinguish which product is assigned to each Channel. From the ARM Launcher page, press the Product Product Setup Setup softkey.

  • Page 76: Tilt Sensor Functions

    NOTE: The Legacy 6000 area applied is represented by a solid swath or hash marks representing the boom width. Figure 3-25: Color Settings tilt Sensor Functions the Legacy 6000 must be loaded with Fieldware software version 3.10 or later to be compatible with the tilt Compensation module (tCm). when operating the tCm, position data originating from the gPS receiver will be compensated for ve- hicle tilt errors.

  • Page 77: Tilt Compensation Module Installation

    tilt Compensation module installation • mount the tilt Compensation module as close to the center of the vehicle side as possible. • mount the module on a plain parallel to the gPS antenna so that both the antenna and the sensor tilt the same degree. •...

  • Page 78: Antenna Height

    Figure 3-28: Tilt Sensor System once the tilt Sensor is installed and connected to the Legacy 6000, two initial setup steps must be performed: • antenna height entry • Calibration (level) of the tilt sensor to perform these steps, the vehicle should be situated on level ground.

  • Page 79: Tilt Sensor Calibration

    L6k system is 0.0 feet. after changing the antenna height, the user will be prompted Enter button to restart the Legacy 6000. Press the Enter button to continue the setup process. Restart the Legacy 6000 when finished by cycling the power. Figure 3-30: Establishing Antenna Height...
  • Page 80 “Completing Calibration” will be displayed. Next softkey (F6) Figure 3-31: Tilt Sensor Calibration Figure 3-32: Tilt Sensor Calibration Figure 3-33: Tilt Sensor Calibration Completion Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 81 Chapter 3 - Product application Setup...

  • Page 82: Chapter 4 - Operation

    Rates page. to access the alternate Rates page, press the Ad- mation softkey ditional Information softkey. information displayed on the alternate page will vary (F6) based on Channel Setup. the page typically displays distance traveled, active swath width, target rate, and actual rate. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 83: Gps/Boundary Page

    Figure 4-2: Main/Alternate Rates Pages Product Name Live Rate Four additional softkeys are displayed on the right side of the screens. the System Tools softkey allows the operator to monitor the devices in use without exiting out System Tools of the Rates pages. the Reset Initial Quantity softkey allows the operator to reset softkey (F7) the amount of product remaining for application.

  • Page 84: Rate Adjustment

    On/Off or the ground speed changes. Se- Valve Open softkey lect one of the pre-programmed rates to return the system to automatic control. Valve Close Figure 4-4: Rate Adjustments softkey product Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 85: Test Speed

    test Speed test Speed can be used to simulate speed without movement. test Speed is ac- System Tools cessed by pressing the System Tools softkey. Scroll through the device manager softkey options using the Arrow keys and select the “Speedometer” option. Press the Test Speed softkey.

  • Page 86: Fieldpilot Adjustments

    Adjustments to the FieldPilot system allows the operator to fine-tune the system without backing out of the current screens. information that can be adjusted in- cludes lookahead, aggressiveness, sensitivity, and disengage distance. Refer to FieldPilot softkey ChaPteR 2 - FieLdPiLot SetuP for settings. Figure 4-7: FieldPilot Adjustments Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 87: The Map Page

    Table 4-1: Operation Softkeys softkey description exit. exits out of oPeRatioNS and returns to the main menu. Next Page. Switches between the map page and the information page. additional information Page. displays additional product information and gPS informa- tion such as latitude, longitude, speed, course, and bounded acres. alarm Silence.
  • Page 88 Solid Pattern - marks a solid path to indicate the applied area. Boom Pattern - applies hash marks to indicate the boom width and applied area. Pan. Allows the operator to focus in on a specified area of the map without the neces- sity of traveling to the area to look for gaps in application. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 89 Mark A. Used with Parallel and Curved A-B patterns. Pressed to mark the first point of the initial guideline. when pressed, changes to the mark B softkey. mark B. used with Parallel and Curved a-B patterns. Pressed to mark the end point of the initial guideline. when pressed, changes to the New guideline softkey. New guideLine. displayed after the initial guideline has been created. when pressed, changes to the mark a softkey and guidance is disabled until a new guideline is cre- ated by pressing mark a followed by mark B.

  • Page 90: Solid And Boom Patterns

    SyStem, waRNiNg, aNd eRRoR meS- SageS Fieldware for the Legacy 6000 provides feedback in the form of system messages, warnings, and error messages. this sample information is displayed in the banner bar of the affected page. in addition, some messages are displayed on the lightbar (refer to ChaPteR 4 - LightBaR iNdeX for additional information).

  • Page 91: System Messages

    System messages System messages do not obstruct operation. the most common system messages are “system ready” messages that occur when the system is operating properly. Figure 4-10: System Message indicates what is occurring during normal system operation warning messages warning messages do not obstruct operation (e.g., product application rates, speed).

  • Page 92: Error Messages

    VehiCLe guidaNCe Fieldware allows product application and vehicle guidance to be performed simul- taneously. a dgPS or gPS (autonomous) receiver should be connected to the Legacy 6000 console and should be running properly. It is beneficial to verify that the DGPS or gPS receiver is running and communicating with the console prior to travelling to the field. Verify that the receiver is working properly by running the system diag-...

  • Page 93: Changing Guidance Patterns

    if an external rate controller is being used, that controller should be connected to the appropriate Com port (Port 2) on the console and should be running properly. Vehicle guidance is enabled once the ARM Bullseye softkey is pressed. the initial ARM Bullseye guidance pattern is set to headland mode.

  • Page 94: Mark B

    Map page. the initial swath baseline has been established. the lightbar will begin displaying the user-defined messages selected during the setup process. A new a-B line can be created by pressing the New Guideline softkey and repeating the process. Typically, Points A and B are marked at opposite ends of the field. Figure 4-15: Established A-B Line When navigating a turn at the end of the field, the lightbar will display the distance to the next swath. Figure 4-16: Example of Turn Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 95: Curved A-B Guidance

    Curved a-B guidance Curved a-B guidance provides guidance along curved lines based on an initial A-B reference line. The first step is to establish the initial A-B guideline. This initial baseline is used to calculate all other guidelines. mark A To mark the initial Point A, drive along the first swath path. Typically this is the chosen curve of the field. While the vehicle is moving along the initial swath, the lightbar will display “maRk a”.

  • Page 96: Headland Guidance

    B points for the Straight-Line guidance while traveling the straight edge of a field. Points A and B are only required for Straight-Line Guidance if it is to be Guidance used for future application (headland guidance does not require an a-B line). the Pattern softkey operator will remain in headland guidance until the pattern is changed by pressing the Guidance Pattern softkey. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 97: Mark A

    mark A to mark Point a, drive along the desired path. typically this is the longest edge of a field. To establish Mark A, press the Mark A softkey. once pressed, the Mark A softkey will automatically change to the Mark B softkey. Mark A softkey mark B Mark B softkey Point B will be displayed on the lightbar.

  • Page 98: Ignore Headland Guidance

    Figure 4-22: Ignore Headland Guidance ignore headland ignore headland guidance off guidance on Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 99 Table 4-3: Headland Guidance Softkeys softkey description Selects a guidance pattern (typically headland). headland on. Begins headland application. make as many headland passes as desired. the operator can establish a boundary map and mark Points a and B during first pass application. headland off.

  • Page 100: Circle Pivot Guidance

    Point a, while driving along an existing wheel track, press the Mark A softkey. once pressed, the Mark A softkey will automatically change to the Mark Mark A softkey B softkey. Figure 4-24: Marking A in Circle Pivot Pattern Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 101: Mark B

    mark B to establish Point B, the operator should travel along the pivot circle until the circle is as detailed as possible. Fieldware does not allow the operator to mark Point B within 12 seconds of marking Point a. once 12 seconds has passed, the Mark B Mark B softkey softkey will become active and the operator can mark Point B by pressing the Mark B softkey.
  • Page 102 Figure 4-26: Circle Pivot Guidance completing headland circuit continued operation guidance along headland completed field Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 103: Fieldpilot

    FieLdPiLot FieldPilot is teeJet technologies’ assisted steering system that also includes op- tional product control and Swath manager. FieldPilot relies on positioning from a System Setup dgPS receiver and provides autosteer capabilities for precision application and softkey control. a dgPS system must be installed in order to use FieldPilot. FieldPilot Setup is accessed by pressing the System Setup softkey on the Launcher page, followed by the FieldPilot Setup softkey.

  • Page 104: Lightbar

    X-track Leds indicate the vehicle’s position in relation to the guideline configured during Swath mode. The X-Track LEDs do not provide information relating to the curved path ahead of the vehicle; they simply indicate the vehicle’s location in regard to the established guideline. Figure 4-28: Lightbar Curved Guidance Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 105: Applied Area Detection

    Figure 4-29: Right-hand Approaching/Vehicle Tracking Slightly Right of Guideline (Swath Mode) applied area detection Fieldware detects when the vehicle has entered a previously-applied area and can also be configured to notify the operator when approaching a previously marked hazard. To use applied area detection, the “Lightbar Setup - Alarm” menu field must be configured prior to starting guidance. Refer to CHAPTER 2 - LIGHTBAR SetuP for additional information.

  • Page 106: Neighboring Swath Detection

    “maP BNd” as well as an arrow indicating which side of the vehicle is being used to create the boundary. Product is typically applied and the initial guideline established while driving the field perimeter. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 107: Close/Pause Boundary Map Process

    Arrow keys where the mapping stopped and where it started again. Figure 4-33: Map Boundary Process maPPiNg PoiNtS aNd hazaRdS mapping points and hazards during product application is another feature of Field- ware for the Legacy 6000. Chapter 4 - operation...

  • Page 108: Points Mapping

    Select the Hazard symbol to map a hazard. Press the Enter button and the Naming dialog screen will be displayed. enter the name of the hazard using the Arrow keys and press the Enter button to accept the hazard name and return to the Map page. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 109: Object Name Files

    the Hazard Name screen will retain the 10 most recent entries. to select a recent entry, scroll through the dialog window using the Arrow keys and select the desired hazard name. to add a new name, press the New Name softkey. a name input dialog will launch that will allow a new name to be entered using the Arrow keys.

  • Page 110: Shape Files

    ShaPe FiLeS the 3.14 software release for the Legacy 6000 allows for the generation of shape files. Shape files are useful tools as many of TeeJet’s customers use third party giS software to plot, store, and analyze data collected by teeJet products. to re- main compatible, 3.14 software now allows for the generation of shape files in the standard formats of .ShP, .ShX, .dBF, and .PRJ.

  • Page 111: Fieldware Map Manager

    FieLdwaRe maP maNageR Some Legacy 6000 system kits include Fieldware Tools for an office computer or laptop. Fieldware map manager tools can be used to view applications as “as- applied” or “where applied” maps. Figure 4-37 illustrates an “as-applied” map (.RCD) and field boundary (.BND) in the Map Manager view. to view “as-applied” or “where applied” maps, copy the job folders from the PC Card to C:/Fw/data/. Review 98-05048 Fieldware tools user guide for information on generating ap- plication reports from the data.
  • Page 112 (mPh). System unit is set to uS. Ground Speed A user-defined message indicating vehicle speed in kilometers per hour (kPh). System unit is set to metric. Course on Ground (COG) A user-defined message indicating the vehicle’s heading in degrees 0 to 359. the vehicle’s course on ground is due South (180 degrees). Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 113 Area Applied A user-defined message indicating the current amount of area applied in acres. System unit set to uS. Area Applied A user-defined message indicating the amount of area applied in hectares. System unit set to metric. applied area detection this message is displayed when the vehicle is in a previously applied area. the red stoplights are illuminated and an alarm will sound.

  • Page 114: Chapter 5 - System Tools

    FieldPilot, and Swath manager are available for diagnostics. Scroll through the connected devices by using the Arrow keys and review the current status of Arrow keys the devices by selecting the Information softkey. detailed information is available about each device. Information softkey Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 115: Console

    Update Files. Update the console using system files located on the PC Card. Import Files. Imports files placed on the PC Card by Map Manager. Erase Files. Erases removable system files. Backup Files Legacy 6000 system files can be backed up to a PC Card. This will allow the sys- tem to be restored at a later date or transferred to another Legacy 6000 console as necessary. To backup console system files, a 20 Mb (or larger) ATA Flash PC Card is required. CAUTION: Always ensure the console is powered off before inserting or removing a PC Card.

  • Page 116: Restoring System Files

    Fieldware map manager software. To load a names file into the L6K: 1. Copy the names file to a PC Card and place it in the /sys/names/folder. If the folder does not exist, create it prior to moving the names file. Place the PC Card in the L6k console and power the unit oN. From the Launcher page, select System tools / device manager / Con- sole. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 117: Speedometer

    Press the Update Files softkey. 5. Select “Object Names” as the update file and press the Enter button. this will place the names file, located in the /Sys/Names folder into system Update Files memory. softkey Speedometer Enter button test Speed can be activated and set from the Speedometer page. Refer to ChaP- teR 4 - teSt SPeed for additional information.

  • Page 118: Swath Manager Led Brightness

    Information softkey. the Update Flash softkey can be used to update firmware in the CaN modules. do not use this function unless directed to do so by your tee- Jet technologies supplier or teeJet technologies Customer Service personnel. Update Flash softkey (F2) Figure 5-4: Module Information...

  • Page 119: Channels

    Channels the status of each channel on the CaN Bus can be viewed under device manager - Channels. each channel is assigned a Serial Number and an id Number. one of the channels must be assigned as the base channel. the base channel will receive the ground speed input if provided by other than a gPS receiver.
  • Page 120 Press the Forward Arrow softkey to advance to the Reset page. upon initial power- up it is recommended to reset the settings to factory default per channel. use the Arrow keys to toggle to the desired selection (yeS/No) and press the Enter button to make the selection. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 121: Gps Receiver

    Receiver provides position information. this screen provides information about status, Serial data, last position, and position rate information. it is recom- mended this diagnostic be run the first time the GPS receiver is connected to the Legacy 6000 console. Figure 5-9: GPS Receiver Diagnostic Page LightBar the Lightbar Information page displays the lightbar version number. Press the...

  • Page 122: Channels 1,2,3

    Control Channel diagnostics mode is entered Control Channel or exited on this page by selecting the Control Channel Diagnostics softkey. dO Diagnostics nOT usE ThIs OpTIOn unLEss undEr ThE dIrECTIOn OF TEEJET TECh- softkey (F7) nOLOgIEs sTAFF. Figure 5-11: Channel Information Page...

  • Page 123: Card Manager

    Table 5-5: Channel Softkeys softkey description information. displays module serial numbers and software version. Module Flag 1. System diagnostic tool that identifies the active functions on the DCM. Module Flag 2. System diagnostic tool that identifies the active functions on the DCM. Settings. Displays module’s current configuration. messages. displays the messages currently being sent by the module. error Log. displays the error log from the module. CaRd maNageR Card manager allows the operator to manage the contents of the PC Card. the PC card must be inserted into the console prior to using Card manager.
  • Page 124 Create New Folder. Creates a new folder on the PC Card. Close. Closes the current folder and move up one folder level. Properties. Displays information about the highlighted file or folder. Delete. Deletes the selected file or folder. Rename. Renames the selected file or folder. Cut. Cuts the selected file or folder to be moved to another location. Copy. Copies the selected file or folder to be moved to another location. Paste. Pastes the previously cut or copies file or folder to a new location. exit. exits the Card manager application. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 125 Chapter 5 - System tools...

  • Page 126: Chapter 6 - Mapper

    PC Card must be inserted in the Legacy 6000. to access the mapper application, select the Mapper softkey on the Launcher page. if the Mapper softkey is not displayed, the PC Card option in Console Setup Mapper softkey is configured to “No”. Refer to CHAPTER 2 - CONSOLE SETUP for additional in-...

  • Page 127: New Job Creation

    New Job Creation New Job softkey to create a new job, press the New Job softkey on the Job page. the Job page (F2) will be launched. a new job can be created based on the settings of an existing job. this is helpful when starting a new job but no settings need to be changed.

  • Page 128: Mapper Setup And Markers

    SetuP aNd maRkeRS mapper Setup and markers are two additional features offered in mapper. Table 6-1: Mapper Softkeys softkey description Setup. Used to name data files and set the data collection rate. The Map File must be named prior to starting the mapping process. Markers. Used to pre-define point and hazard objects. Commonly mapped objects are defined here. mapper Setup Mapper Setup consists of four parameters including file names, importing back- ground files, base map files, and collection interval time. Figure 6-3: Mapper Setup Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 129: Markers

    Table 6-2: Setup Options settings description map File Same file name as the Job Name. The file name can be changed to better describe the application. all mapping functions (lines, points, hazards, and polygon) are stored in this file as .GMF and .BND on the PC Card. Background File Created prior to the mapper session. transferred to the root directory of the PC Card (i.e., points or hazards mapped during product application such as rocks that the operator would like to return to pick up).

  • Page 130: Entering Marker Names

    New Object softkey. enter the object name and press the Forward Arrow softkey to continue to the next page. Forward Arrow softkey (F6) Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 131: Object Names Folders

    Figure 6-6: Creating New Objects object Names Folders A file folder option is available on the Object Name page. Selecting the New File softkey allows the operator to create a folder in which to store all related object names. For example, a folder can be created called “Field tile”. within that folder New File softkey (F7) the object Names created will only pertain to “Field tile”...

  • Page 132: Mapper Application

    Figure 6-9: Map Page Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 133 Table 6-4: Map Page Softkeys settings description exit. exits out of the mapper process and returns to the main menu. Next Page. Switches between the map page and the information page. alarm Silence. Silences an alarm. System devices. allows the operator to monitor the devices in use without exiting out of the mapper pages.

  • Page 134: Information Page

    Next Page. Switches between the map page and the information page. System devices. Launches the CaN Process diagnostic. used to troubleshoot the CaN modules during operation. alarm Silence. Silences an alarm. View options. allows a number of viewing options to be turned on or off. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 135: Mapper Tools

    maPPeR tooLS the primary task performed on the Map page is object mapping. in mapper, ob- jects include points, poly-lines, or polygons. as previously described, point and hazard objects can be predefined during marker setup. Each predefined object has Map Object a corresponding softkey on the Map page. softkey mapping objects are accessed via the Map Object softkey. Pressing this softkey will launch a menu containing all object types.

  • Page 136: Mapper Options

    Arrow keys to select the appropriate item and press the Enter button. Pressing the Enter button will switch the state of the option item (if the Arrow keys item was oN, it will be switched oFF). Figure 6-12: Options Menu Enter button Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 137: Exiting Operation

    Table 6-7: Options Menu settings description data zoom when activated, the map page uses collected data, not the background map, as its zoom extents. Show Base map When activated, the base map file is displayed in the background. When turned off, the base map file is not displayed. Show Point objects When activated, all point objects contained in the map file .GMF named during Mapper setup are displayed on the map page. Show Polylines When activated, all polylines contained in the Map file .GMF named during Mapper setup are displayed on the map page.

  • Page 138: Chapter 7 - Ext

    Legacy 6000 console. when a PC Card is inserted into the console during guidance only mode, it is possible to collect where-applied data and use it to create an application Report in Fieldware map manager.

  • Page 139: Rate Control Mode

    Rate Control mode is considered “as applied” data. To configure Rate Control mode, the controller setting must be set to the type of rate controller connected to the Legacy 6000 console. if this setting is set to “None”, product application will not be possible.

  • Page 140: Running Implement Setup With A Rate Controller

    RuNNiNg imPLemeNt SetuP with a Rate CoNtRoLLeR when operating the Legacy 6000 with an external rate controller interfaced to the console, implement Setup is reduced to implement width, y-axis direction, and y-axis distance. the operator will not be able to establish boom sections. Boom section setup must occur on the rate that is connected to the Legacy console.

  • Page 141: Entering Offset Direction Y

    Figure 7-1: Implement Width Page entering offset direction y the y direction offset is the direction along the center line of the vehicle from the Forward Arrow gPS antenna to the center of the swath. once the correct direction is entered, softkey (F6) press the Forward Arrow softkey to proceed to the next page.

  • Page 142: Entering Offset Distance Y

    (F6) rection is entered, press the Forward Arrow softkey to proceed to the next page. Figure 7-4: Offset Distance Y Page Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 143: Implement Setup Completion

    (F6) CoNtRoLLeR SetuP the type of external rate controller to be connected to the Legacy 6000 console is selected during Controller Setup. Select “System Setup (F1)” from the Main Launcher page to launch the System Setup page. From the System Setup page select “Controller Setup”.
  • Page 144 854 Liquid Case Flexhead Case Flex400 mark iii mark iV diCkey-john Land manager once the controller settings or the status detect settings have been changed, the Legacy 6000 console must be powered off before continuing. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 145: Product Setup Operation

    If Variable Rate product application is to occur, select the prescription file (.ARM) that contains the prescription information for the specific product. The (.ARM) file can be on the root of the PC Card or in the Job folder. the PC Card must be inserted into the Legacy 6000 console. if variable rate application is not to be performed, leave this setting at “None”. Layer Some prescription files (.ARM) can contain several products in a single file. A single...

  • Page 146: Product Setup Wizard

    Setup item list. Figure 7-8: Product Setup Page Select Prescription map Layer if Variable Rate product application is not being performed, it will not be necessary to set anything on this page. Figure 7-9: Product Setup Layer Page Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

  • Page 147: Rates Page

    RateS Page the Rates page displays information related to the product and associated rate controller (product name, current rate, speed, material applied, acres applied, amount of material remaining). A completed field boundary must exist to calculate Next Page the remaining acres. there are also two alternate pages available for view by se- softkey lecting the Next Page softkey.

  • Page 148: Exiting Operations

    “alternative Rates Page soft- key” and the “alarm off softkey”. eXitiNg oPeRatioNS to exit operations, select the Exit softkey. if data needs to be stored to the PC Exit softkey (F5) Card, the exit process may take several minutes. Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 149 Chapter 7 - eXt...

  • Page 150: Appendix A - Channel Favorite Settings

    - ChaNNeL FaVoRite Set- tiNgS Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...
  • Page 151 appendix a - Channel Favorite Settings...
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  • Page 153 appendix a - Channel Favorite Settings...

  • Page 154: Appendix B - Creating Calibration Table

    Calibration table can be created two ways. it is recommended that the table be created on a PC and loaded on the Legacy 6000. the second option is to create the table using the Legacy 6000. a Calibration table allows the operator to select from a pre-defined set of calibration numbers that are commonly used. An example...

  • Page 155: Loading Calibration Table In Legacy 6000

    Loading Calibration Table in Legacy 6000 with the console off, place the PC Card in the Legacy 6000 and power the console From the Launcher page select the System Devices softkey. Select device manager from the System Tools page. System Devices softkey From the Device Manager page, select “Console”...

  • Page 156: Creating A Calibration Table Using The Legacy 6000

    Enter button scription. this selection will automatically change the Cal# in the sys- tem. Settings softkey Arrow keys Creating a Calibration Table using the Legacy 6000 Enter button • From Channel Setup, navigate to the Primary Sensor page and press the Settings softkey.
  • Page 157 • Since Cal# Basis is not completed during Channel Setup, a new screen will be displayed during calibration. the screen will display the same name entered for Cal# Basis during Channel Setup. • Proceed through the calibration process. Name the parameter and repeat the process for each calibration table parameter.

  • Page 158: Appendix C - Nh3 Application

    F, the density would be entered during Product Setup as 4.19 lbs of actual N / per gal. Nh3 is 82% actual N by weight 1gal Nh3 @ 60oF = 5.15lbs x .82 = 4.22lbs of actual N / 1 gal of Nh3 Legacy 6000 98-05053 R2...

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