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MATRIX
430VF
®
U S E R
M A N U A L
Guidance for Vineyards and Orchards
Software version 1.04

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  • Page 1 MATRIX 430VF ® U S E R M A N U A L Guidance for Vineyards and Orchards Software version 1.04...
  • Page 2: Configure The Machine

    MATRIX 430VF ® QUICK START GUIDE SETUP THE CONSOLE 1. On guidance screen, press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS tab display options. 2. Press HOME button 3. Press CONSOLE button . Adjust settings as needed. X LCD Brightness X GNSS Demo Mode X Colour Scheme X Screenshot X Units...
  • Page 3: Setup Guidance

    MATRIX 430VF ® SETUP GUIDANCE 1. From the Home screen , press GUIDANCE button 2. Establish desired Selectable Guidance Bar Information. – Speed – Total Applied Area – Application Time – Cross Track Error 3. On vehicle view guidance screen, from the NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS tab , select Guidance mode –...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MATRIX 430VF ® Table of contents QUICK START GUIDE SETUP THE CONSOLE CONFIGURE THE MACHINE SETUP GUIDANCE GUIDANCE SCREEN OPTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS Matrix 430VF Console ....................................1 System Components .....................................1 Recommended Antenna Installation ..........................1 POWER BASIC SCREEN USE Home Screen ........................................2...
  • Page 5 MATRIX 430VF ® Return to Point......................................13 Marking a Return Point ............................13 Delete the return point .............................14 Guidance to a Return Point .............................14 Zoom In/Out ........................................14 Pan ............................................ 14 APPLICATION MAPPING & APPLIED ALERT Mapping with Console Only .............................15 Mapping with Work On/Off Switch ...........................15 Applied Alert ................................15 CHAPTER 3 –...
  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    TeeJet Technologies ® IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION All safety related and operating instructions should be read before the system is operated. Safe operation of machinery is the operators responsibility. Safety procedures must be posted close to the equipment and clearly visible to and legible by the operator. Safety procedures should meet all company and local regulations, as well as MSDS-requirements.
  • Page 7 TeeJet Technologies ® WARNING! PRESSURISED HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS • Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing work on hydraulic systems. • Adhere to the machine manufacture’s approved maintenance instructions when working on the hydraulic system. • Always turn equipment off when working on the hydraulic system. Take appropriate precautions when opening systems that have been previously pressurised.
  • Page 8 TeeJet Technologies ® CAUTION! HARNESS CABLE AND HOSE SAFETY • Routinely check all harness cables and hoses for damage or wear. Replace or repair when necessary. • Do not route harness cables and hoses with sharp bends. • Do not strap harness cables and hoses to lines with high vibration or spikes in pressure. •...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    MATRIX 430VF ® CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS Matrix 430VF Console The console is designed to provide years of service under typical agricultural operating conditions. A tight fitting enclosure, combined with rubber covers for all connectors means that typical dusty environments will not cause operational problems. While occasional splashing of water will not damage the unit, the console is not designed for direct exposure to rain.
  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide

    MATRIX 430VF ® POWER BASIC SCREEN USE The basic screen functions are: Power On • Home button accesses the Home screen with setup buttons 1. Press POWER button for Guidance, Configuration, Job Data, Console settings and a calculator Power Off •...
  • Page 11: Guidance Screen Options

    MATRIX 430VF ® Keyboard Entry Screens ICON REFERENCE Some screens offer keyboard entry. Press the current selection to access the keyboard. Use the numeric keypad to enter a value. Guidance To change a value: 1. Press CURRENT VALUE. 2. Use the numeric keypad to enter a new value. 3.
  • Page 12 MATRIX 430VF ® Configuration Job Data Machine Configuration Total Applied Area  Bounded Area Machine Profile Number  Machine Type Application Time Mounted and Trailed Airblast Delete Tower Nebuliser/Powder Machine Self-Propelled Reports Harvester  Number of Implement Sections Console  Section Widths LCD Brightness ...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2 - Guidance

    MATRIX 430VF ® CHAPTER 2 – GUIDANCE Two guidance screens, vehicle view and field view, assist in keeping the user informed. From the vehicle view screen, guidance setup and navigation options can be accessed via the tab on the right side of the screen. GUIDANCE SCREEN OPTIONS AND INFORMATION Guidance Views Vehicle View Navigation...
  • Page 14: Field View Navigation

    MATRIX 430VF ® Field View Navigation Field view guidance creates a computer-generated image of vehicle position and application area from an aerial perspective. Vehicle Navigation and Guidance Options Tab Painted Coverage Area Overlap Coverage Area Boundary On Screen Guidance • Points – markers for established points: •...
  • Page 15: Transport Mode

    MATRIX 430VF ® Marking A and B Points Transport Mode To establish an AB guideline: Transport mode is recommended for use when traveling between fields as this will improve accuracy in guidance functions. 1. Drive to the desired location of Point A Enable Transport Mode While the vehicle is in motion, on vehicle view guidance...
  • Page 16: A+ Nudge Feature

    MATRIX 430VF ® A+ Nudge Feature Next Guideline The A+ nudge feature allows the current guideline to be Next Guideline guidance indicates where the next guideline shifted to the vehicle’s current location. is located based on the programmed guidance width (row width ×...
  • Page 17: Status Bar

    MATRIX 430VF ® Status/Information Screens Status Bar To display information: The status bar provides information on GNSS status, guidance mode, boundary area, and implement control 1. On vehicle view guidance screen, press status bar icon. status. X GNSS Status – displays information regarding number of satellites in view, satellite quality and receiver ID GNSS Status Guidance Mode...
  • Page 18: Section Control

    MATRIX 430VF ® Section Control NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE Section activity is displayed with the vehicle icon in the OPTIONS TAB centre of the screen. Application mapping can be enabled/ The Navigation and Guidance Options Tab is always available on disabled per section using the Sections On/Off icons. the Guidance screen.
  • Page 19: Guidance Modes

    MATRIX 430VF ® Field View Guidance Modes Navigation and guidance options tab menu buttons The guidance modes button is used to change the guidance mode. Home – used to access Home screen To choose a guidance mode: Guidance views – used to change between Vehicle view and Field view 1.
  • Page 20: Application Boundary

    MATRIX 430VF ® Application Boundary Straight AB guidance Application boundaries establish areas where application is Straight AB guidance provides straight line guidance based on and is not to be applied. Boundaries can be established in A and B reference points. The original A and B point are used to all guidance modes.
  • Page 21: Delete The Boundary

    MATRIX 430VF ® Return to Point Return to point provides guidance back to an established point. An arrow directs the vehicle back to the established point. A return point will remain active until deleted. Delete the Boundary To delete the established boundary: Marking a Return Point 1.
  • Page 22: Delete The Return Point

    MATRIX 430VF ® Delete the return point Zoom In/Out To delete the established return point: Zoom in/out is used to adjust the map’s visible area. 1. On vehicle view guidance screen, press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS tab to display navigation options. X Zoom in will decrease the amount of map area visible 2.
  • Page 23: Application Mapping & Applied Alert

    MATRIX 430VF ® APPLICATION MAPPING & APPLIED ALERT Mapping with Work On/Off Switch Application mapping is used to map coverage areas and When installed, the work on/off switch should remain in the “off” sound alerts when entering previously mapped applied position for all setup options.
  • Page 24: Chapter 3 - Configuration

    MATRIX 430VF ® CHAPTER 3 – CONFIGURATION Used to select, setup and manage the machine configurations, field configurations and GNSS receiver. Machine Configuration Machine configuration menu is used to create and manage X Section Widths  – used to enter the width of each section. Each section can be a different width.
  • Page 25: Machine Types

    MATRIX 430VF ® Machine Types  Each type of machine has unique options to indicate how the vehicle will be displayed in relation to the rows and canopy on the Guidance screen Mounted and Trailed Airblast The vehicle is located between rows and does not have a boom. Only 2 sections will be available.
  • Page 26 MATRIX 430VF ® Tower Nebuliser/Powder Machine Harvester The vehicle is located between rows with a boom having from 1 The vehicle is located above the rows with a boom having from to 12 sections. The working width is centred on the boom. The 1 to 12 sections.
  • Page 27: Field Configuration

    MATRIX 430VF ® Field Indicators on Guidance Screen Field Configuration On the guidance screen, the rows and canopies are illustrated Field configuration menu is used to create and manage up using the configurations set in the current field profile in to five (5) individual field profiles representing the combination with an established AB guideline.
  • Page 28: Gnss Receiver Configuration

    MATRIX 430VF ® GNSS Receiver Configuration GNSS receiver configuration is used to select the GNSS receiver type. 1. From the Home screen, press CONFIGURATION button 2. Press GNSS button 3. Select: X GPS – uncorrected signals from the GPS system X SBAS (e.g.
  • Page 29: Chapter 4 - Job Data

    MATRIX 430VF ® CHAPTER 4 – JOB DATA One of up to five (5) jobs may be selected to view job information. The current job, displayed/active on the Guidance screen, may be exported as a report. Job Data Overview Delete Job Data Job information includes: To delete job information from the current job number: W Active Job Number...
  • Page 30: Reports

    MATRIX 430VF ® Reports Memory Notifications To save reports to a USB drive: The console has a limited amount of storage space to retain job information. If job data files become too large, usually due to 1. Press DATA button extremely large amounts of applied area data, a memory almost 2.
  • Page 31: Chapter 5 - Console

    MATRIX 430VF ® CHAPTER 5 – CONSOLE The Console setup is used to configure the display and cultural settings. 1. From the Home screen, press CONSOLE button 2. Select from: X LCD Brightness – used to adjust the brightness of the console display X Colour Scheme –...
  • Page 32 MATRIX 430VF ® U S E R M A N U A L GUIDANCE FOR VINEYARDS AND ORCHARDS www.teejet.com View Matrix 430VF video at youtube.com/c/teejet 98-05351-EN A4/LT R1 English-International © TeeJet Technologies 2019...

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