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MacDon M1 Series Software Update Instructions

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M1 Series
Windrowers
Bluetooth Software Interface Kit (MD #208845)
Software Update Instructions
147867 Revision J
Original Instruction
The Harvesting Specialists.

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  • Page 1 M1 Series Windrowers Bluetooth Software Interface Kit (MD #208845) Software Update Instructions 147867 Revision J Original Instruction The Harvesting Specialists.
  • Page 2 © 2020 MacDon Industries, Ltd. The information in this publication is based on the information available and in effect at the time of printing. MacDon Industries, Ltd. makes no representation or warranty of any kind, whether expressed or implied, with respect to the...
  • Page 3 Software Interface kit (MD #208845) is required to update the master controller software on M1 Series Windrowers. This document explains how to use this kit to perform software updates. Once the software has been updated, the kit can be removed from the windrower and retained for future updates.
  • Page 4 List of Revisions At MacDon, we’re continuously making improvements, and occasionally these improvements affect product documentation. The following list provides an account of major changes from the previous version of this document. Section Internal Use Summary of Change Only Removed heading topic Removed Option 1 for updating with Android 3.6.2 Updating Master Controller...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..............................i List of Revisions............................ii Chapter 1: Safety ............................1 1.1 Signal Words ............................1 1.2 General Safety ............................2 Chapter 2: Parts List............................ 5 Chapter 3: Installation Instructions ......................7 3.1 Formatting USB Drive for Software Installation ....................7 3.2 Updating Harvest Performance Tracker Software ..................9 3.3 Installing the IQANsync Application ......................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Safety

    Chapter 1: Safety 1.1 Signal Words Three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. Two signal words, IMPORTANT and NOTE, identify non-safety related information. Signal words are selected using the following guidelines: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 8: General Safety

    SAFETY 1.2 General Safety CAUTION The following general farm safety precautions should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery. Protect yourself when assembling, operating, and servicing machinery, wear all protective clothing and personal safety devices that could be necessary for the job at hand. Do NOT take chances.
  • Page 9 SAFETY • Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. NEVER wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets. • Keep all shields in place. NEVER alter or remove safety equipment. Make sure driveline guards can rotate independently of shaft and can telescope freely. •...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Parts List

    Chapter 2: Parts List The following parts are included in this kit. Figure 2.1: Parts Included in Kit Part Number Description Quantity MODULE – BLUETOOTH ® , IQAN G11 Not Sold Separately 147867 Revision J...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Installation Instructions

    Chapter 3: Installation Instructions 3.1 Formatting USB Drive for Software Installation A USB drive with a maximum of 32GB is required. To minimize software installation errors, format your USB drive before downloading any software updates onto the device. NOTE: This procedure shows Windows 7 operating system to format the drive. 1.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Right-click on the USB drive and select FORMAT (A). Figure 3.3: Formatting USB Drive 5. In the FORMAT window, drive CAPACITY (A) should appear at the top. Do NOT change this selection. 6. Under FILE SYSTEM (B), check that FAT32 is selected. This should be the default selection.

  • Page 15: Updating Harvest Performance Tracker Software

    For HPT displays with software version HPAF203586H and newer, download and install the update file (install_SPW_HPAJ203586P) or newer. 1. On your computer, log on to the MacDon Dealer Portal, and navigate to PRODUCT SUPPORT (A) – MACHINE SOFTWARE (B) – M1 SERIES (C).
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Right-click downloaded file (A) and select EXTRACT ALL (B). A dialog box will open. Figure 3.6: Extracting Zip File 6. Choose location (A) where you want to save the file. Click on EXTRACT (B). Figure 3.7: Extracting Zip File 7.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon (A) in system tray (B) (with the time and date display). A pop-up menu will appear listing all the devices that are connected to the computer. 10. Click the USB drive that you want to remove, right-click it and select EJECT.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13. If the ignition was recently on, wait 2–3 minutes for CAN traffic to die down. When the system is ready, the home page will appear on the HPT display. NOTE: For more information about how to navigate through the HPT display, refer to the windrower operator’s manual.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15. Use the scroll wheel to select the software file from list (A), and then press soft key 1 on the top right corner of the display to accept it. The software update should begin and take approximately 5 minutes but can take up to 10 minutes to complete.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17. If the icon is yellow (A) or red (B) as shown at right, remove the USB drive and return to Step 14, page NOTE: In the event of a failed update, cycle the display power before retrying. You can wait for the battery disconnect to activate or remove the battery cables to cycle the display.

  • Page 21: Installing The Iqansync Application

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 Installing the IQANsync Application The IQANsync application is available for Apple iOS and Android devices. Refer to one of the following procedures to install the app on your device: • 3.3.1 Installing the IQANsync App – iOS, page 15 •...
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Once installed, IQANsync app (A) will appear on your home page. Figure 3.19: Home Screen NOTE: Check your iOS device periodically to ensure IQANsync is up-to-date (A). Figure 3.20: Update Screen 147867 Revision J...

  • Page 23: Installing The Iqansync App - Android

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.3.2 Installing the IQANsync App – Android Follow these steps to download the IQANsync application onto your Android device: 1. Open Google Play Store app (A) on your device. Figure 3.21: Google Play App 2. Tap SEARCH at the top of the Play Store window. 3.
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Tap the INSTALL button (A) and enter the user password if required. Figure 3.23: Google Play Store 5. Tap IQANsync icon (A) to open the app from your home page. 6. Accept/allow all permission requests (B). NOTE: Check your Android device periodically to ensure IQANsync is up-to-date.

  • Page 25: Installing An Iqan G11 Bluetooth

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ® ® 3.4 Installing an IQAN G11 Bluetooth Module ® ® The IQAN G11 Bluetooth Module is required to update the master controller software. To install the IQAN G11 Bluetooth Module, follow these steps: 1. Locate relay module access door (A) on the inside the cab, in the front left corner of the headliner.

  • Page 26: Updating Firmware On An Iqan G11 Bluetooth

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Module – IOS ® ® 3.4.1 Updating Firmware on an IQAN G11 Bluetooth This procedure is optional. It is only required if a firmware update is available. ® ® 1. Install IQAN G11 Bluetooth Module. Refer to 3.4 Installing an IQAN G11 Bluetooth Module, page ®...
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Select BLUETOOTH ADAPTER CONFIGURATION (A). NOTE: If your application screen does not have this option, check that the application is up-to-date. Figure 3.29: IQANsync App on iOS Device 4. Select BLUETOOTH ADAPTER CONFIGURATION (A). The app ® will search for an IQAN G11 Bluetooth Module.
  • Page 28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Select your machine (A) and tap CONNECT. Figure 3.31: Selecting a Windrower to Update 6. Once connected, if a firmware update is available, red box (A) will appear with the update. Select the red box. If there is no red box, the firmware is up to date. Figure 3.32: Firmware Update 147867 Revision J...
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS If an update is selected, a progress bar (A) will appear. Figure 3.33: Firmware Update 7. When the update is complete, a FIRMWARE UPDATED dialog box (A) appears. Tap OK. Figure 3.34: Firmware Update 147867 Revision J...

  • Page 30: Updating Firmware On An Iqan G11 Bluetooth

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8. The BLUETOOTH ADAPTER screen displays the updated firmware version (A). Close the app once complete. 9. If the master controller software is going to be updated, ® leave the IQAN G11 Bluetooth Module in place. Otherwise, remove it. For instructions, refer to ®...
  • Page 31 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ® 2. Open IQANsync app (A) on your Bluetooth enabled device. Figure 3.36: IQANsync App on Android Device 3. Select BLUETOOTH ADAPTER CONFIGURATION (A). NOTE: If your application screen does not have this option, check that the application is up-to-date. Figure 3.37: IQANsync App on Android Device 147867 Revision J...
  • Page 32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Select module (A) and tap CONNECT (B). Figure 3.38: Selecting a Windrower to Update 5. Once connected, a message will pop up and a green box (A) if a firmware update is available. Tap OK (B), then tap green box (A).
  • Page 33 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS If an update is selected, a progress bar (A) will appear. Figure 3.40: Firmware Update 6. When the update is complete, a FIRMWARE UPDATED dialog box (A) appears. Tap OK. Figure 3.41: Firmware Update 147867 Revision J...
  • Page 34 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. The BLUETOOTH ADAPTER screen displays the updated firmware version (A). Close the app once complete. 8. If the master controller software is going to be updated, ® leave the IQAN G11 Bluetooth Module in place. Otherwise, remove it. For instructions, refer to ®...

  • Page 35: Downloading Master Controller Software Update

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.5 Downloading Master Controller Software Update Follow these steps to download a master controller software update to a PC from the MacDon Dealer Portal. 1. Log on to the MacDon Dealer Portal, and navigate to PRODUCT SUPPORT (A) – MACHINE SOFTWARE (B) –...
  • Page 36 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. A dialog box will open. Choose a location (A) where you want to save the file. Click on EXTRACT (B). Figure 3.45: Extracting Zip File 7. E-mail downloaded file (A) to your IQANsync equipped device and proceed to the master controller update procedure for your device: •...

  • Page 37: Updating Master Controller Software

    ® Module. Refer to 3.4 Installing an IQAN G11 Bluetooth Module, page 19 • Download the master controller software update from the MacDon Dealer Portal. Refer to 3.5 Downloading Master Controller Software Update, page 29 IMPORTANT: Filenames are case sensitive and MUST remain in original format. Additional characters in the filenames can cause problems in the update process.
  • Page 38 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Options 1 and 2: Tap IMPORT with IQANSYNC (A). The IQANsync app will open. 1018774 Figure 3.48: Data File Transfer 4. Options 1 and 2: A password is required to save the file. At the password prompt (A), enter mac226 and tap OK. Figure 3.49: Password Screen 147867 Revision J...
  • Page 39 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Options 1 and 2: An ADD PASSWORD dialog box (A) opens. Choose YES or NO to add the password to your device’s password database. NOTE: If you choose YES, you will not be required to enter the password the next time you update the master controller software.
  • Page 40 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8. Option 3: Tap SAVE TO FILES (A). Figure 3.52: Data File Transfer 9. Option 3: Tap IQANSYNC folder (A). IQAN FILES displays. Figure 3.53: Data File Transfer 147867 Revision J...
  • Page 41 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10. Option 3: Tap IQAN FILES folder (A), and then tap ADD (B). The file should now be available within the IQANsync app. Proceed to Step 11, page NOTE: If you already have an older copy of the file saved in your IQAN FILES folder, a message will appear asking if you want to replace the existing item.
  • Page 42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ® 12. Enable the device’s Bluetooth feature. 13. Open the IQANSync application and tap SEND TO MACHINE (A). Figure 3.56: IQANSync Application 14. Select ida4 file (A) to upload to the windrower. A pop-up window will appear. 15. Enter password mac226. 16.
  • Page 43 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ® 17. Select Bluetooth (A) in the IQANsync app. The app will scan for available windrowers. NOTE: If connection problems are encountered or the SELECT A MACHINE area does not populate, refer to 3.4.1 Updating ® Module – IOS, page Firmware on an IQAN G11 Bluetooth 18.

  • Page 44: Updating Master Controller Software On An Android Device

    ® Module. Refer to 3.4 Installing an IQAN G11 Bluetooth Module, page 19 • Download the master controller software update from the MacDon Dealer Portal. Refer to 3.5 Downloading Master Controller Software Update, page 29 ® 1. Enable the Android device’s Bluetooth feature.
  • Page 45 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. On first use after installing the app, there is a pop-up requesting which app to use to process the software. Choose IQANsync (A) and Always (B). Figure 3.62: ida4 File Attachment 6. Select Send to system (A). NOTE: Ordinarily this is the first pop-up when selecting the software from email...
  • Page 46 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. Select module (A). 8. Tap on connect (B). Figure 3.64: IQANsync 9. Select Yes (A) to confirm programming. Figure 3.65: IQANsync 147867 Revision J...
  • Page 47 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10. Check that the engine is OFF, the ignition key is in ACC position, and the windrower is not moving, then select OK to start the update. IMPORTANT: Decline all phone calls while the update is in progress and ®...
  • Page 48 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12. When the update is complete, a SYSTEM UPDATED screen appears. Tap OK. Figure 3.68: IQANsync 13. Turn windrower key to OFF position (B). 14. Turn windrower key to ACC position (A). Figure 3.69: Ignition Switch on Console A - ACC B - OFF C - RUN...
  • Page 49 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: If the master controller and the Harvest Performance Tracker (HPT) display software compatibility characters do not match, an error may be displayed on the HPT. If error occurs, update the HPT display software as described in 3.2 Updating Harvest Performance Tracker Software, page NOTE: Header and windrower settings may have changed during...

  • Page 50: Removing An Iqan G11 Bluetooth

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ® ® 3.7 Removing an IQAN G11 Bluetooth Module ® The IQAN G11 Bluetooth Module should be removed after any software or firmware updates. 1. Locate relay module access door (A) inside the cab, in the front left corner of the headliner. 2.
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