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GT560 AUTOLOG Operators Manual D4168-EN REV D February 11, 2019...
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E-mail: sales@digi-star.com D4168-EN GT560 All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever without Topcon Ag Americas’ express written permission is forbidden. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. All efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the contents of this manual.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..........................6 GT560 FEATURES & OPTIONS ..................... 7 ACCURACY STATEMENT ......................9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................10 SAFETY DURING USE......................... 11 HARVEST TRACKER MANAGEMENT PC SOFTWARE .............. 12 HARVEST TRACKER APP ......................13 GT560 INDICATOR OVERVIEW ....................14 INDICATOR DISPLAY SCREENS ....................
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16.1. To Store Data Records On A USB Drive ................38 16.2. Erase Data Records From GT560 Indicator ................39 16.3. Zero Accumulator Memory ..................... 39 17. OTHER FUNCTIONS ........................40 17.1. Backlight Dimmer ........................40 17.2. Unload Alarm ......................... 40 17.3.
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Before Harvest Install Harvest Tracker Software on PC and enter required data. See Page 12. Install optional AutoLog Sensor on PTO shaft. See Page 32. Install optional Grain Moisture Sensor on discharger chute of equipment and calibrate. See Page 26. Install optional GPS Sensor on equipment.
Introduction 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for the purchase of a GT560 system. Your GT560 is the culmination of more than 30 years of agricultural weighing engineering and expertise. With proper operation and preventative maintenance this GT560 will last for many years. The Digi-Star GT560 is designed for use with weighing, tracking, storing, and transferring related data regarding the weight of agricultural grains, forages, and other commodities on mobile weigh wagons, grain carts, forage boxes, and other agricultural conveyances.
GT560 Features and Options 2. GT560 FEATURES & OPTIONS The GT 560 Indicator offers several unique features: • Grain Moisture Data recording during unloading and Dry Bushel calculation (Option) • GPS Location Data recorded for both Loading and Unloading locations (Option) •...
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GT560 Features and Options Grain Moisture Sensor A grain moisture sensor mounted in the unloading system of the grain cart will monitor and record the average moisture of the grain when being unloaded. Grain must be moving over or across the Grain Moisture Sensor.
Accuracy Statement 3. ACCURACY STATEMENT ACCURACY: READ THIS SECTION BEFORE USING THE SCALE SYSTEM Digi-star scale systems are manufactured to provide the greatest accuracy possible. To obtain the highest level of accuracy proper design, installation and use are required. When using the scale system, the following must be considered in order to realize the best possible performance and accuracy: •...
Technical Specifications 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10.25” long x 8.0” high x 4” wide (260mm x 190mm x 105mm) SIZE WEIGHT 4.5 lbs. (2.04 Kg) HELP MESSAGES Context sensitive help messages in 10 languages, Long messages are scrolled LOAD CELL 8 volts D.C. Nominal, Capable of driving ten 350 Ohms transducers, Short circuit EXCITATION proof AUTO TEMP...
Safety During Use 5. SAFETY DURING USE Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or very serious injury. Warning: Indicates a potential hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in death or very serious injury.
Harvest Tracker Management PC Software 6. HARVEST TRACKER MANAGEMENT PC SOFTWARE • Adding or Modifying Field Names and ID Names • Using Harvest Tracker PC software: • Upload data records from USB drive to PC. • Delete field names that are already finished and clear their accumulators. •...
Harvest Tracker App 7. HARVEST TRACKER APP Easily view and control the GT560 scale indicator remotely from Android and IOS phones or tablets. View weights, initiate check combine function, and edit field names from the combine. (ERM WIFI module required. See page 72). Harvest Tracker App Features: •...
GT560 Indicator Overview 8. GT560 INDICATOR OVERVIEW Enter and exit Field screen. Start or stop unloading operation. Press and hold to zero balance the scale. Check combine yield monitor. Enter and exit ID screen. Turn indicator on. Turn indicator off. “Upper Display Window”—Displays recorded data-26 characters x3 rows.
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GT560 Indicator Overview Direction Arrows-Left or right arrows move cursor inside data field. Up and down arrows move to previous or next data field. List scrolls faster the longer the Up/Down arrow is held down. “Qwerty Keyboard” Escape or undo last data change. Numbers Keypad Performs task displayed by select Scroll thru function key operation...
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GT560 Indicator Overview BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTIONS Load cell port-- connection from J-Box Serial/com1-2 port--Computer connection Power port--12VDC only ACC port-- GPS port-- USB port—used for data transfer GT560 Operators Manual D4168-EN...
Indicator Display Screens 9. INDICATOR DISPLAY SCREENS Six display screens can be shown on the indicator: Active Screen This screen includes ID, Time, Gross Weight, Print Accumulator and Field Name. See page 18. Data Record Screen This screen includes Field Name, Net Weight, Print Accumulator, ID, GPS, Moisture, Date and Time. See page 19.
Indicator Display Screens 9.1. Overview of active screen Current weight. Current ID name Current gross weight. Current field name. Time (5:23 PM shown). Print accumulator (PA) for current field. Moisture percentage when grain is flowing. Current grain. GT560 Operators Manual D4168-EN...
Indicator Display Screens 9.2. Overview of Data Record Screen The GT560 indicator creates “data records” that contain data from the fields each time the operator completes a load. • Press to view last stored record. • Press arrows to scroll through all previously stored records. •...
Indicator Display Screens 9.3. Overview of Field Screen • Field names can be uploaded from a PC using a USB drive with Harvest Tracker PC Software. • Field names can be a maximum of 26 characters long. • Field names can be added or edited using the keypads before unloading. Current field Current field name Press...
Indicator Display Screens 9.4. Overview of ID Screen • Auto load preset (ALP—D.A.N. 6302) set to Truck, Stored, or Partial. • ID names can be uploaded from a PC using a USB drive with Harvest Tracker PC Software. • ID names and capacities can be a maximum of 6 characters long. •...
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The operator will see ID XXX while editing the ID and CAP XXX while editing the capacity. After editing the ID, press to move the cursor to capacity field to enter capacity data. The display will scroll to the next ID when pressing arrows.
Indicator Display Screens 9.5. Overview of GPS Screen – – – – – – – Current gross weight Current latitude Current longitude Direction & Current miles per hour GPS Fixed Quality of Signal Coordinated Universal Time Number of satellites Press repeatedly until GPS is displayed.
Indicator Display Screens 9.6. Overview of Grain Moisture Screen Current grain Moisture percentage Weight per bushel No user significance See information below Press repeatedly until GRAIN is displayed. Press To edit the FACTOR C, press repeatedly until FACTOR C number is flashing. Enter new number using keypad.
Overview of the Load Screen, Moisture and GPS Data OVERVIEW OF LOAD SCREEN, MOISTURE, GPS DATA, DRY BUSHEL Press to go to load screen. arrows to scroll through the different loads. When the load is chosen to view, press arrow. Use arrows to view moisture percentage, grain and weight data Dry Weight –...
Calibrating Grain Moisture Settings CALIBRATING GRAIN MOISTURE SETTINGS The GT560 indictor can be calibrated to the reference moisture (example; Hand Held, Elevator, Combine) the customer chooses to compare too. Grain must be moving continually over the grain moisture sensor during unloading to achieve accurate average moisture data. Placing the grain moisture sensor in the grain cart where the most grain flow is during unloading is recommended.
Overview for Data Transfer OVERVIEW FOR DATA TRANSFER USB Port The GT560 indicator is equipped with a USB drive port. The USB drive used with the indicator holds thousands of data records and allows for easy transfer to PC. 12.1. Transfer Field and ID data from USB to GT560 indicator Insert USB drive.
NOTE: To operate GT560 with AutoLog the GT560 must be connected to a PTO speed shaft or switch sensor. In addition, the GT560 AutoLog functionality must be turned on. Check that D.A.N. 6401 is set to RPM for PTO or SWITCH for door opening. When in Auto Mode pressing the Start/Stop key will only Stop the recording.
Operation 13.2. Record Data - Manual Mode (without AutoLog or AutoLog NOTE: If the equipment is not fitted with a PTO shaft speed sensor or a FSWITCH sensor, the GT560 indicator must be operated in manual mode. Press to select required field name.
Operation 13.4. GPS Coordinates Preview for Record Displayed Press arrow to view GPS coordinates for selected record. NOTE: After 10 seconds of no key pad activity, the GT560 indicator will return to the active screen. – – 13.5. Moisture Information Preview for Record Displayed Press arrow to view Moisture value for selected record.
Operation 13.6. Check Combine Yield Monitor For best accuracy, park on a level surface when pressing Press Bottom line displays WEIGH COMBINE GRAIN. Press name. Press and unload grain into container. Press again when unloading is complete to save data to GT560.
AutoLog AUTOLOG AutoLog functionality is designed to provide assistance controlling the amount of grain unloaded from the grain cart or container. The operator can set weight targets to unload. The GT560 indicator will sound an alarm and/or activate a control signal to operate a switch or solenoid when the preset unload weight is met.
AutoLog 14.2. Enable Relay Function Enter 4005. Press to change the RELAY function. PRESET: SETPNT: Select control for 12V DC alarm. Press to store. The RELAY function defines what function the GT560 performs when the preset weight is activated during the unloading process.
1000. If 5000 pounds is entered, this is the range at which the relay functions above will activate. Example Application 1: Grain cart with GT560 AutoLog system is to activate an external alarm or light to notify truck driver that cart is unloading. Truck can hold 40,000 pounds. Grain cart operator opens and closes doors and wants to make sure an additional 30 seconds are allowed for cleanout before truck drives away.
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AutoLog Example Application 2: Grain cart with GT560 AutoLog2 system is to activate an alarm in tractor cab for 10 seconds to notify operator once 35,000 pounds is unloaded, so that the door can be closed. The operator has a history of overloading the truck by 5000 pounds each time. Set 6302 ALP to TRUCK.
Re-Calibrating the Scale RE-CALIBRATING THE SCALE To change setup and calibration numbers see page 52. To re-calibrate the scale and make it even more accurate, document at least 3 to 6 loads of varying sizes and measure the actual weight of all loads on a certified scale. •...
Re-Calibrating the Scale 15.2. Enter New Calibration Number Enter 8712 Press Existing calibration number will display. NUMBER Enter new number using keypad. Press to store. For best results, unload on level ground. Make sure no grain is lost in trucking the grain to a certified scale.
Daily Data Collection DAILY DATA COLLECTION Insuring data is secure from theft, fire or equipment failure, requires a small effort each day to store data on a USB drive. Mid-Season Name Changes During the season, you may wish to delete and add field names or ID names to the GT560 indicator memory.
Daily Data Collection 16.2. Erase Data Records From GT560 Indicator Important: This action will erase all data records. Enter 8211 Press Press again to choose NO or YES. Press to erase all records if YES was selected. 16.3. Zero Accumulator Memory Press until ACCUM is displayed.
Other Functions OTHER FUNCTIONS 17.1. Backlight Dimmer Press until DIMMER is displayed. Press (Within 2 seconds) once to dim backlight on the LCD. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to brighten LCD back light. 17.2. Unload Alarm The unload alarm beeper can be set to: Off –...
Other Functions 17.3. Change Time Enter 1202 Press Press arrow to move cursor and choose digit to edit. Note: Press and hold to clear all digits. HH/MM/SS Press arrow to edit time. Press to store. Press to choose time format; AM/PM or 24 HOURS Press to store.
Other Functions 17.5. Edit Sign On Message Enter 8002 Press Sign on message can be enter in three sections using letter keypad. 6 characters per section can be entered. (Example; JIMS GRAIN FARM). Up to 7 six-character section are available. Press to store after each section Note: when GT560 is powered cycled, this...
Direct Access Numbers (D.A.N.) DIRECT ACCESS NUMBERS (D.A.N.) 18.1. Options Changed By User Use key pad to enter D.A.N. (direct access number) listed below. Press Press to select options for each setting/display. Press to store setting. SETTING D.A.N OPTIONS [displayed] DESCRIPTION [display] BOLD=DEFAULT...
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SETTING D.A.N OPTIONS [displayed] DESCRIPTION [display] BOLD=DEFAULT AUTO OFF Indicator turns off after selected 1007 OFF, 15, 30, 45, 60 minutes of stable weight. (AUTOFF) Display pounds – LB or DISPLAY UNIT 1008 LB/KG Kilograms - KG (LB-KG) 0,1,2,3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 SCROLL DELAY Scroll rate for cold temperatures 1101...
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SETTING D.A.N OPTIONS [displayed] DESCRIPTION [display] BOLD=DEFAULT Set how often the remote switch REMOTE 1 SWITCH message is displayed. MESSAGE TIME 1404 1...2-9 Once every 1-9 seconds. D.A.N. (R1TIME) 1401 set to “switch”. TARE, PRINT, HOLD, NETGRS, REMOTE INPUT 2 Sets function of remote input 1411 M+, ZERO, TR HLD, OFF,...
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SETTING D.A.N OPTIONS [displayed] DESCRIPTION [display] BOLD=DEFAULT FRONT PANEL Allows use of the zero key to ZEROUT 2103 OFF/ON zero/balance the serial gross weight. (ZEROFP) OPERATION Select operating data to be sent STATUS 2111 0, 2 to a Remote Terminal (OPSTAT) COM 1 BAUD RATE 1200,2400, 4800, 9600, 14400,...
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SETTING D.A.N OPTIONS [displayed] DESCRIPTION [display] BOLD=DEFAULT PRINT Shows a running total of weights 2305 ACCUMULATION printed. (PRTACC) REMOTE DISPLAY 2401 EZ2, EZ3MUX, COG, NONE Select type of remote display (RMDISP) Sends display data to serial REMOTE TERMINAL 2402 ON/OFF remote terminal interface RMTERM Selects output for a bar graph...
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SETTING D.A.N OPTIONS [displayed] DESCRIPTION [display] BOLD=DEFAULT ON = Motion arrow flashes MOTION with unstable weight. 3101 ON/OFF Prevents: Print, Zero, Tare, (MOTION) Advance MOTION WEIGHT Enter weight used to detect 3102 motion. 0=Standard detection (MOT WT) MENU 4 - PRESET, ALARM, and TIMER PRE ALARM Select weight or percentage METHOD...
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SETTING D.A.N OPTIONS [displayed] DESCRIPTION [display] BOLD=DEFAULT TOLERANCE Select tolerance weight 4202 percentage to accept preset. (TOLER) TOLERANCE Prevents auto-advancing if OVERLOCK 4203 OFF/ON preset exceeds tolerance (OVERLK) Enter the number of input pulses that equal 1 mixer DRIVE RATIO revolution.
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SETTING D.A.N OPTIONS [displayed] DESCRIPTION [display] BOLD=DEFAULT Sets debugger port DEBUG PORT OFF, COM1, COM2, COM3, 5999 COM4 (DBGPRT) MENU 6.3 – PRESET ACTIVE DIGNAL UNLOAD WEIGHT NET= weight from zero, DISPLAY 6301 NET, LOAD, GROSS LOAD= weight from preset, GROSS= total weight (UNWEDI) AUTO LOAD...
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SETTING D.A.N OPTIONS [displayed] DESCRIPTION [display] BOLD=DEFAULT GPS TRIGGER 6408 1000 Enter weight change that will TOLERANCE trigger GPS recording. (GPSTOL) GPS STARTUP 6409 SHOW, HIDE Enables GPS Satellite screen ENABLE upon startup. (GPSHOW) FEEDBOX STRT/STP 6411 CLOSE, OPEN Select Open or Close to POLARITY activate automatic Start/Stop.
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SETTING D.A.N OPTIONS [displayed] DESCRIPTION [display] BOLD=DEFAULT MOISTURE VOLT. 6896 NO, YES Displays the number of RECORDS voltage records in memory. (MVNREC) SAVE MOISTURE 6897 NO, YES Save moisture voltage VOLT. REC. records to USB. (SAVMDV) SAVE ALL MOIST. 6898 NO, YES Saves all moisture data to RECORDS...
Preset Active Signal Functionality PRESET ACTIVE SIGNAL FUNCTIONALITY Detailed below are different 12 VDC outputs available with the GT560. D.A.N. 4005 RELAY Settings: (See diagrams on 55 – 58 for additional information) • OFF – No 12VDC output will be activated. •...
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setting creates a window, based around the preset weight, and will activate the 12VDC output, according to the selected D.A.N. 4005 configuration, when the measured weight is within that window. D.A.N 6301 UNWEDI Settings: This setting changes the normal view of the weight during the unloading process. There are three modes, NET, GROSS, and LOAD.
12VDC Output Diagrams 12VDC OUTPUT DIAGRAMS The diagrams on the following pages show the functionality of the 12VDC output when RLYOUT D.A.N 4008 is set to SIG 12V and ALP D.A.N. 6302 is set to STORED, TRUCK or PARTCP. Setting RLYOUT to SIG 0V reverses the output.
12VDC Output Diagrams 20.3. PREACT Active Signal Diagram 1) PMTHD D.A.N. 4001 - P ALM = 0 All modes require RELAY D.A.N. 4005 - PREACT ALP D.A.N. 6302 D.A.N. 6303 - 0.0 enabled and PAST RLYOUT D.A.N. 4008 to be SIG12V. Setting RLYOUT to SIG 0V will invert the output.
Weighing Error Messages WEIGHING ERROR MESSAGES 21.1. OVRCAP Capacity Limit: Weight on scale system exceeds capacity limit. 21.2. + RANGE Over Range: Weight on scale system exceeds maximum weight. 21.3. - RANGE Under Range: Weight on scale system less than minimum weight. GT560 Operators Manual D4168-EN...
Indicator Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART START Does the indicator come on? If your display is unstable, or Is the reading on the Poor Connection: Take them flashes “±RANGE” disconnect Indicator stable? apart and clean connections. the j-box cord from Indicator. (Rust or paint should be wire Is display still unstable? brushed.) Then reconnect and...
Indicator Troubleshooting 22.1. Troubleshooting Flow Chart Continued Continued 1. Disconnect all the Load Cell 2. Zero balance the Indicator. wires from the terminal blocks (Press “NET/GROSS” then inside the J-Box (leave the “ZERO”). Indicator should display Indicator on while connecting “0”.
Installation INSTALLATION 23.1. Indicator Mounting For most applications the equipment manufacturer provides the necessary mounting system and hardware and mounts the indicator for the end user. Digi-Star provides a number of mounting options that allow the end user to customize the location and placement of the Indicator.
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Installation RAM MOUNT PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Kit-1.5” Ram Mount with Bolt-On Base with Hardware 404799 Kit-1.5” Ram Mount with Dual U-Bolts (Fits 0.5”-1.5” Round) 407544 Kit-1.5” Ram Mount with Triple Suction Cup Base 407434 GT560 Operators Manual D4168-EN...
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Installation SIDE & UNIVERSAL MOUNTS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 408880 Mount for Large Indicators with Hardware and Magnet 408828 Mount for Large Indicators with Hardware Without Magnet 408199 Universal Mount Short D4168-EN GT560 Operators Manual...
Cable Connections CABLE CONNECTIONS For accurate and reliable operation care should be taken when routing and connecting cables to the Digi-Star Indicator. Cables should be secured and protected from damage and abrasion. Long cables should not “hang” by the cable connector at the Indicator but should be secured to a structure close to the Indicator leaving a short “tail”...
Cable Connections 24.2. Connecting Load Cells To Junction Box Connect load cell wires to terminal blocks. See wire color chart Junction Box Illustrated for 4 Load Cell Installation Wire Color Key Color Description 1 White Signal + 2 Green Signal - 3 Red Excitation + 4 Black Excitation -...
AutoLog Troubleshooting AUTOLOG TROUBLESHOOTING If your system has been operating, execute the following sensor diagnostics to verify the RPM sensor is sending pulses to the indicator. RPM Sensor Diagnostics Enter 7008 press Press to select ON Press Press until DIAG is displayed. Press Display will show value from RPM sensor.
Sensor Installation as Proximity Switch SENSOR INSTALLATION AS PROXIMITY SWITCH AutoLog sensor can now be used as a proximity switch on a door, gate, and door position indicator instead of a PTO. Mount sensor & target alongside the door while it is closed and change 3 D.A.N. settings on the GT560 (Listed below).
Quick Reference Aid QUICK REFERENCE AID FIELD SCREEN Press to modify or select field. Current field number is shown in upper display. Three lines are displayed in Lower Display Window. The top line of the three is current, editable and will be used for next data record.
Options OPTIONS GPS Antenna Optional GPS “Puck” antenna with magnetic base and 17 feet of cord Wi-Fi External Radio Module Optional module for use with Android or IOS phone or tablet. (Legacy ERM) IPC Thermal Printer Optional printer a RS232 serial port is required which is labeled as SERIAL, J904 or J905 depending on model of indicator Moisture Sensor...
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