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  • Page 1 VOYAGER ® 570G U s E R M A N U A L U s E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - SyStem overview SYSTEM FEATURES SYSTEM COMPONENTS Matrix Pro 570G Console ....................................2 Matrix Pro 840G Console ....................................3 RealView Camera ........................................ 3 Optional Accessories ......................................4 CONFiGURATiONS Chapter 2 – power Power On ..........................................11 Power Off ..........................................11 Start Up Sequence ......................................11 Chapter 3 –...
  • Page 3 Chapter 4 – JobS / home SCreen SiMPlE MOdE New Job ..........................................23 Continue Job ........................................24 Close Job ..........................................25 AdVANCEd MOdE New Job ..........................................26 Start Job ..........................................27 Close Job ..........................................28 Chapter 5 – Full SCreen video view RealView Full Screen Video View .................................29 VSM Not Installed ................................30 Inactive Camera Port .................................30 Single Camera Selection ..................................30...
  • Page 4 Valve Type ..................................42 Valve Frequency .................................43 Minimum/Maximum Duty Cycle Tests ..........................43 Steering Settings ................................ 46 Coarse Steering Adjustment ............................46 Fine Steering Adjustment ............................46 Deadband ..................................47 Lookahead ..................................47 Valve Test .................................. 47 Valve Diagnostics ............................... 48 Steering Valve – No Master Solenoid ..........................49 Steering Valve –...
  • Page 5 Reports ..........................................66 Simple Job Mode Options ............................67 Advanced Job Mode Options ............................67 More Information on File Formats ..........................68 PDF Report .................................68 KML Data ..................................68 ESRI Data ...................................68 Options ..........................................69 CONSOlE display ..........................................70 Color Scheme ..............................71 Brightness ................................71 Screenshot .................................
  • Page 6 Curved Ab Guidance ...................................89 Circle Pivot Guidance ..................................90 last Pass Guidance ..................................91 NextRow Guidance ..................................92 No Guidance ......................................93 GUidEliNES Curved lookahead Guideline ................................94 Straight Ab Guidelines ..................................94 Marking A and B Points ..............................94 A+ Nudge Feature ................................95 Next Straight AB Guideline Feature ...........................96 Azimuth Degree ..............................
  • Page 7 VSM Not Installed ................................110 Inactive Camera Port ...............................110 Single Camera Selection .................................. 110 Split Camera View ....................................111 RealView Setup Options ................................... 111 Guidance Over Video ............................112 Guidance Unavailable ..............................112 Horizon Line Adjustment ..........................112 Steering Angle Indicator .............................113 Guidance Unavailable ..............................113 appendix a - time ZoneS appendix b - FaCtory SettinGS &...
  • Page 8: Chapter 1 - System Overview

    Chapter 1 - SyStem overview The Matrix Pro allows the management of multiple connected modules plus GPS mapping, Guidance, Assisted/Auto Steering, BoomPilot ® and data collection in a single console using CAN bus technology. This replaces multiple consoles in the cab with one robust system. SYSTEM FEATURES •...
  • Page 9: System Components

    SYSTEM COMPONENTS matrix pro 570G Console The Matrix Pro 570G is designed to provide years of service under typical agricultural operating conditions. A tight fitting enclosure, combined with rubber covers for all connectors mean that typical dusty environments will not cause operational problems. While occasional splashing of water will not damage the unit, the Matrix Pro 570G is not designed for direct exposure to rain.
  • Page 10: Matrix Pro 840G Console

    matrix pro 840G Console The Matrix Pro 840G is designed to provide years of service under typical agricultural operating conditions. A tight fitting enclosure, combined with rubber covers for all connectors mean that typical dusty environments will not cause operational problems. While occasional splashing of water will not damage the unit, the Matrix Pro 840G is not designed for direct exposure to rain.
  • Page 11: Optional Accessories

    Steering Control Module optional accessories The Steering Control Module Fieldware Link performs assisted/auto steering Catalog clients, farms, fields and jobs with Fieldware Link to take on straight and contour paths. full advantage of the Matrix Pro console. Duplicate and edit jobs The Matrix Pro system can link for reuse of boundaries and guidelines.
  • Page 12 Section Driver Module Tilt Gyro Module Combined with software If your GPS antenna is mounted 12 feet / built into the Matrix Pro 3.6 meters above the ground, a console, the Section Driver 10% side slope can cause 2 feet / Module (SDM) makes 0.6 meter of position error.
  • Page 13: Configurations

    CONFiGURATiONS The following diagrams are reflective of typical Matrix Pro configurations. Due to the variety of possible configurations, these should be used for reference purposes only. Figure 1-6: Matrix Pro w/RealView Camera Matrix Pro 840G Matrix GPS Antenna 75-30084 78-50155 FieldPilot 75-30090 w/GLONASS 78-50190 w/GLONASS...
  • Page 14 Figure 1-8: Matrix Pro w/8 Channel or 4 Channel VSM & Multiple RealView Cameras Matrix Pro 840G Matrix GPS Antenna 78-50187 75-30084 78-50155 FieldPilot Optional RXA-30 75-30090 w/GLONASS 78-50190 w/GLONASS 65-05226 GPS Antenna BoomPilot Kit, Bracket Optional Accessory RXA-30 Antenna 45-05786: 20'/6m Kit, RAM Mount w/Suction Cup 45-05787: 30'/9m...
  • Page 15 Figure 1-9: Matrix Pro w/VSM & Multiple RealView Cameras, FieldPilot and BoomPilot Matrix Pro 840G Matrix GPS Antenna 75-30084 78-50187 78-50155 FieldPilot Optional RXA-30 75-30090 w/GLONASS 78-50190 w/GLONASS 65-05226 GPS Antenna BoomPilot Kit, Bracket Optional Accessory RXA-30 Antenna 45-05786: 20'/6m Kit, RAM Mount w/Suction Cup 45-05787: 30'/9m 90-02349 (Matrix 570G)
  • Page 16 Figure 1-10: Matrix Pro w/VSM & Multiple RealView Cameras and FieldPilot Matrix Pro 840G Matrix GPS Antenna 75-30084 78-50187 78-50155 FieldPilot Optional RXA-30 75-30090 w/GLONASS 78-50190 w/GLONASS 65-05226 GPS Antenna BoomPilot Kit, Bracket Optional Accessory RXA-30 Antenna 45-05786: 20'/6m Kit, RAM Mount w/Suction Cup 45-05787: 30'/9m 90-02349 (Matrix 570G) Antenna Cable...
  • Page 17 Figure 1-11: Matrix Pro w/VSM, Tilt Gyro and BoomPilot Matrix Pro 840G Matrix GPS Antenna 75-30084 78-50187 78-50155 FieldPilot Optional RXA-30 75-30090 w/GLONASS 78-50190 w/GLONASS 65-05226 GPS Antenna BoomPilot Kit, Bracket Optional Accessory RXA-30 Antenna 45-05786: 20'/6m Kit, RAM Mount w/Suction Cup 45-05787: 30'/9m 90-02349 (Matrix 570G) Antenna Cable...
  • Page 18: Chapter 2 - Power

    Chapter 2 – power power on Start up Sequence Press the POWER BUTTON to power on the console. The console takes approximately 40 seconds to power up. During this time a series of screen including the TeeJet Technologies logo, Upon power up, the Matrix Pro will begin its Start Up Sequence. a globe, an hourglass and an information screen will be displayed power off (LEDs will power on and off and brightness levels will fluctuate.)
  • Page 19: Chapter 3 - Introduction

    Chapter 3 – introduCtion The Matrix Pro can be used as a simple current job system or advanced multi-job system. Regardless of which mode the console is in, the basic screen functions are the same. • Bottom Tab Keys and Side Tab Keys access the various screens and sub-screens •...
  • Page 20: Warnings And Information Pop-Ups

    Warnings and Information Pop-ups Setup Screens A pop-up warning or information box will be displayed for Side Tab Keys in Unit Setup approximately five (5) seconds. To remove the information box, tap Four side tabs on the Unit Setup screen access setup options for: anywhere on the screen.
  • Page 21: Setup Option Information

    Setup Option Information Drop Down Menu Selections Press the option’s icon or option’s name of any menu item to display Press DOWN arrow to access the list of options. Use the a definition and range values of that item. To remove the information UP/DOWN arrows or slide bar if necessary to scroll through box, press anywhere on the screen.
  • Page 22: Keyboard Entry Screen

    Keyboard Entry Screen Light or Dark Console Screen Press the KEYPAD icon . Press to erase the existing The console is available in three color schemes. From the Unit Setup Clear value. Use the numeric keypad to enter a value. Press the ACCEPT Bottom Key, press CONSOLE side tab and enter the Display...
  • Page 23: Unit Setup Mode Menu Structure

    unit Setup mode menu StruCture Configuration (page 35) Data Management (page 61)   Vehicle Type Duplicate Manage Data –  Antenna Height  Delete Job Data Vehicle –  Direction to Boom  Export Job Data  Distance to Boom Transfer –...
  • Page 24: Guidance

    Side Tab Keys in Guidance Guidance Two side tabs on the Guidance screens access setup options for: The Matrix Pro allows product application and vehicle guidance to be performed simultaneously. Once Unit Setup is complete, guidance can Navigation and Guidance Options begin.
  • Page 25: Guidance Bar Selectable Information

    Status/Information Screens Figure 3-10: RealView Options* Status and information regarding the status bar icons can be > 0.0 < 7.2 mph accessed by pressing the icon on the status bar. GPS Status displays information regarding data rates, number of satellites in view, and satellite quality and ID. Guidance Mode Status displays information regarding the pattern of guidance, name of the current guideline and...
  • Page 26: Required- Setup Options

    required- Setup options 1. Press CONFIGURATION side tab A series of setup options are required for guidance to properly function. These should be setup before starting a job as they are not 2. Press available after a job has been started. 3.
  • Page 27: Implement Setup

    Implement Setup Figure 3-15: Implement Setup Options When a SmartCable or Section Driver Module (SDM) is not present Configuration only a single boom setup is available. Configurations for Overlap, Delay On and Delay Off will not be available, and Number of Vehicle implement Sections will be set to one.
  • Page 28: Vehicle Setup

    Vehicle Setup AutoSteer Setup 1. Press CONFIGURATION side tab When a Steering Control Module (SCM) is present, Assisted/Auto Steering options will be available. For detailed setup instructions, 2. Press Vehicle refer to your specific assisted/auto steering installation manual. 3. Select from: NOTE: An update of your SCM software will also be required when ►Vehicle Type –...
  • Page 29: Chapter 4 - Jobs / Home Screen

    Chapter 4 – JobS / home SCreen Once the power up sequence has completed, the Home screen will appear with the option to start a new job or continue an existing job. The console must have GPS before starting or continuing job. Once a job is active, some setup Setup for the specific vehicle and its components must be completed before starting a job.
  • Page 30: Simple Mode

    SiMPlE MOdE new Job Once the power up sequence has completed, the Home screen will appear with the option to start a new job or continue an existing job. To start a New Job: 1. Press In simple mode, only one job will be available at a time. Only New Job bounded and applied area are displayed on the home screen.
  • Page 31: Continue Job

    Starting a new job will clear the previous job data. Continue Job To continue the existing job: To start a New Job: 1. Press 1. Press Continue New Job 2. The console will jump to Vehicle View and begin providing 2.
  • Page 32: Close Job

    Close Job and Save Reports Close Job When closing a job with a USB drive in the console, you get the To close a job: option to create a report on the current job. 1. Press HOME bottom tab To create a report of the job: 2.
  • Page 33: Advanced Mode

    AdVANCEd MOdE new Job Once the power up sequence has completed, the Home screen will appear with the option to start a new job or continue an existing job. To start a New Job with an automatically generated name: 1. Press In advanced mode, more than one job will be available at any time.
  • Page 34: Start Job

    To start a New Job with a custom name: Start Job 1. Press New Job The Matrix Pro is programmed with a field finder tool to assist the 2. Press to enter a name using the on screen keyboard. user in finding the job closest to the vehicle’s location. With GPS acquired, the job pick list will be updated every ten seconds.
  • Page 35: Close Job

    Close Job and Save Reports Close Job When closing a job with a USB drive in the console, you get the To close a job: option to create a report on the current job. 1. Press HOME bottom tab To create a report of the job: 2.
  • Page 36: Chapter 5 - Full Screen Video View

    Chapter 5 – Full SCreen video view RealView Full Screen Video View allows live video input to be displayed. View video feed(s) and setup cameras without GPS available. Options for RealView Guidance are not available on this screen. If a Video Selection Module (VSM) is installed on the system, two (2) video options are available: •...
  • Page 37: Vsm Not Installed

    VSM Not Installed Single Camera Selection If a VSM is not installed, the REALVIEW OPTIONS icon (and One (1) of up to eight (8) camera views can be activated in RealView therefore the VIDEO icon and SPLIT VIEW icon ) is not Guidance if a Video Selection Module (VSM) is attached.
  • Page 38: Split Camera View

    Split Camera view Split Camera View allows one (1) of two (2) sets of four (4) camera inputs (A/B/C/D or E/F/G/H) to be selected to divide the screen into four (4) separate video feeds while in RealView Guidance if a Video Selection Module (VSM) is attached.
  • Page 39: Chapter 6 - System Setup

    Chapter 6 - SyStem Setup System Setup is used to configure the console, the vehicle and its implements. Four side tabs access options for Vehicle/Implement Configuration, Data Management, Console Settings and Tools. OVERViEw Four side tabs access setup options for: Data Management Vehicle/Implement Configuration •...
  • Page 40: Unit Setup Mode Menu Structure

    unit Setup mode menu StruCture Configuration (page 35) Data Management (page 61)   Vehicle Type Duplicate Manage Data –  Antenna Height  Delete Job Data Vehicle –  Direction to Boom  Export Job Data  Distance to Boom Transfer –...
  • Page 41: Setup Option Information

    Setup Option Information Keyboard Entry Screen Press the option’s icon or option’s name of any menu item to display Press the KEYPAD icon to use a numeric keypad to enter a a definition and range values of that item. To remove the information value.
  • Page 42: Configuration

    CONFiGURATiON Configuration is used to configure the Vehicle, Implement, AutoSteer, ►Lightbar – used to establish LED brightness, LED mode and Tilt, Lightbar, GPS and Video. LED spacing ►GPS – used to establish the GPS type and port as well as to 1.
  • Page 43: Vehicle Type

    Direction to Boom Vehicle Type Direction to Boom sets whether the boom is located behind or in Vehicle Type selects the type of vehicle steering that most closely front of the GPS antenna as the vehicle moves in a forward direction. represents your vehicle.
  • Page 44: Implement - Single Boom Setup

    implement - Single boom Setup Figure 6-20: Guidance Width Implement Setup for a single boom is used to establish guidance Config->implement width and spray width. Note: If a SmartCable or Section Driver Module (SDM) is present Num Sections the configurations for Number of Boom Sections, Overlap, Guidance width 60.00 ft Delay On and Delay Off will be available.
  • Page 45: Implement - Smartcable Or Sdm

    implement - SmartCable or Sdm Implement Setup is used to establish number of boom sections, guidance width, spray width, overlap percentage, implement delay on time and implement delay off time. Note: If a SmartCable or Section Driver Module (SDM) is not present the configurations for Number of Boom Sections, Overlap, Delay On and Delay Off will not be available - only Guidance Width and Spray Width can be entered.
  • Page 46: Number Of Boom Sections

    Number of Boom Sections Spray Width Number of Boom Sections establishes the number of available boom Spray width establishes the width of each implement section. When sections. If a SmartCable or Section Driver Module (SDM) is present, facing forward, boom sections are ordered from left to right along 1 to 6 or 1 to 15 section widths can be entered (depending on which the boom.
  • Page 47: Overlap

    Overlap Figure 6-17: Delay On Overlap determines the amount of overlap allowed when each boom Config->implement (2) section is turned on and off using Automatic Boom Section Control. 1. Press DOWN arrow to access the list of options. Overlap 2. Select: 1.00 s delay On ►0%...
  • Page 48: Autosteer

    autoSteer Figure 6-22: AutoSteer When a Steering Control Module (SCM) is present, Assisted/Auto Configuration Steering options will be available. For detailed setup instructions, refer to your specific assisted/auto steering installation manual. Vehicle implement NOTE: An update of your SCM software will also be required when AutoSteer Tilt updating an existing Matrix console to Matrix Pro.
  • Page 49: Enable/Disable Assisted/Auto Steering

    Figure 6-26: Valve Setup Enable/Disable Assisted/Auto Steering Set assisted/auto steering to On or Off. Config-> AutoSteer 1. Press DOWN arrow to access the list of options. Enabled 2. Select: ►On Valve Setup Steering Settings ►Off Valve Test Valve diagnostics Figure 6-24: Enabled and Disabled Assisted/Auto Steering Options Options Angle Sensor Config->...
  • Page 50: Valve Frequency

    Valve Frequency TeeJet Technologies Valve frequency is used to drive the steering valve. The type of valve Part # Valve Frequency being used determines the frequency. Range is 0.9 - 15000.1. 35-02194 FP, CC, PWM 3.2, Master 110 Hz NOTE: See section “Verify Operation of Hydraulics and Set the 35-02195 FP, CC, PWM 4.0, Master 175 Hz...
  • Page 51 Figure 6-29: Minimum Duty Cycle Test Minimum Duty Cycle Right Test Minimum Duty Cycle Right sets the minimum amount of drive Config-> AutoSteer->Valve Setup required to begin steering the vehicle to the right. NOTE: If the valve frequency is set below 15 Hz Valve Type Standard/PwM (non proportional), set the amount of drive to “25.0”.
  • Page 52 Figure 6-31: Calibrate Maximum Duty Cycle Maximum Duty Cycle Test Maximum Duty Cycle sets the maximum speed that the wheels will Config-> AutoSteer->Valve Setup steer from lock to lock. NOTE: If the valve frequency is below 15 Hz (non proportional), Valve Type Standard/PwM set the value to 100.
  • Page 53: Steering Settings

    Steering Settings Figure 6-33: Coarse Steering Adjustment Steering Settings is used to configure Coarse Adjustment, Fine Config-> AutoSteer->Steering Setting Adjustment, Deadband and Lookahead settings. 1. Select Steering Settings Coarse Adjustment deadband 2. Select from: 25.0 ►Coarse Adjustment – used to select how aggressively the vehicle maintains a guideline in Straight AB Guidance Fine Adjustment lookahead...
  • Page 54: Deadband

    Figure 6-36: Lookahead Deadband Deadband adjusts if steering is too choppy/responsive or remains Config-> AutoSteer->Steering Setting consistently off the guideline. As the value is increased, stability will increase but so will steady state error. Range is 1 - 10. Default is 1. Coarse Adjustment deadband 1.
  • Page 55: Valve Diagnostics

    Valve Diagnostics 6. While the vehicle is moving in a slow forward motion, turn the wheels all the way to the right. The valve diagnostic test verifies if the valve is operating correctly. 7. Press LEFT arrow This test is not necessary for UniPilot. 8.
  • Page 56: Steering Valve - No Master Solenoid

    Steering Valve – No Master Solenoid 1. Select Valve Diagnostics 2. Activate the check boxes associated with the valve direction to be tested. Left Right 3. Press and hold the engage/disengage switch or foot switch for one second. NOTE: Do not activate the check box.
  • Page 57: Options: Steering Wheel Sensor

    Options: Steering Wheel Sensor Angle Sensor Steering wheel sensor selects whether the sensor used to Angle Sensor is used to establish the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) automatically disengage FieldPilot is magnetic or pressure based as the primary feedback sensor for auto steering, calibrate the SAS when the steering wheel is turned.
  • Page 58: Enable/Disable Angle Sensor

    Enable/Disable Angle Sensor Figure 6-42: Calibrate Sensor Set the use of a steering angle sensor to enabled or disabled. Config-> AutoSteer->Calibration 1. Press DOWN arrow to access the list of options. 2. Select: Calibrate Start ►Enabled ►Disabled Calibration Not Started If Angle Sensor is set to “Disabled”, all Angle Sensor capabilities and setup functions will be disabled (options will be grayed out).
  • Page 59: Offset Adjustment

    Offset Adjustment Offset Adjustment adjusts the path of travel to the established guideline. NOTE: A GPS signal is required for this test. RECOMMENDATION: Have a large area of clear space available to perform a test cycle. Typical operating speed must be maintained for at least 30 seconds.
  • Page 60: Tilt

    tilt Enable/Disable Tilt The Tilt function corrects the GPS signal to compensate for errors in Set Tilt option to on or off. the GPS position while operating on sloped terrain. 1. Press DOWN arrow to access the list of options. NOTE: A mistake in the calibration process that results in a 1 degree error in the Tilt reading from the SCM/TGM will 2.
  • Page 61: Field Level

    Field Level Field level will calibrate the SCM/TGM’s level surface value. Figure 6-47: Field Level Before performing Field Level: Config-> Tilt • Use a quality GPS receiver/antenna • Make sure the GPS antenna is mounted as per the Enabled manufacturer’s installation instructions •...
  • Page 62: Led Brightness

    lightbar Lightbar Setup is used to configure LED Brightness, Display/Swath Mode and LED Spacing. 1. Press CONFIGURATION side tab 2. Press Lightbar 3. Select from: ►Brightness – used to select the brightness of the lightbar LEDs ►Display Mode – used to select whether the lightbar represents the swath or vehicle ►LED Spacing –...
  • Page 63: Display Mode

    Display Mode LED Spacing Display mode determines whether the lightbar represents the swath LED Spacing sets the distance illustrated by the illuminated LEDs. or vehicle. Range is 0.04 - 9.8 feet / 0.01 - 3.0 meters. Recommended distance is 1.5 feet / 0.3 meter. 1.
  • Page 64: Gps

    GPS Type GPS is used to configure GPS Type and GPS Port. GPS Type customizes the system to accept GPS source or DGPS NOTE: These settings are required for assisted/auto steering and tilt source transmissions. GLONASS is only available with a compatible sensor operation, as well as proper implement operation.
  • Page 65: External Receiver Minimum Configuration Requirements

    External Receiver Minimum Configuration Requirements Figure 6-56: GPS Status Before the Matrix will connect and work with an external GPS Config->GPS receiver, these minimum configuration requirements must be met. Serial Port Settings GPS Type GPS/dGPS Baud rate: 19,200 internal GPS Port Data Bits: GPS Status information...
  • Page 66: Video

    video Video Setup Unavailable Video Setup is used to set up individual cameras while using an If a camera or VSM is not connected, setup options will not be Eight (8) Channel or Four (4) Channel Video Selector Module (VSM) available.
  • Page 67: Single Camera - Matrix Pro 570G

    Single Camera - Matrix Pro 570G Eight Channel VSM When a single camera is attached to the Matrix Pro 570G, only When an eight (8) channel VSM is on the system, up to eight (8) Camera A will be available for setup. cameras can be installed and configured.
  • Page 68: Data Management

    dATA MANAGEMENT Data Management allows for creation of job reports, storing of job data and clearing of stored jobs. To access the Data Management Setup screens: 1. Press UNIT SETUP bottom tab 2. Press DATA MANAGEMENT side tab 3. Select from: ►Manage Data –...
  • Page 69: Manage Data Unavailable

    Manage Data Unavailable Figure 6-67: Duplicate Job Data The job(s) shown on the Manage Data screen are not available for data-> Management selection when a job is active/started. Stop the current job to enable the Manage Data function. internal Storage Manage Data is not available in Simple Job Mode (option is greyed Headline Herbicide out).
  • Page 70: Delete Job Data

    Delete Job Data transfer Delete job data from internal storage. When in advanced job mode, the transfer screen allows the exporting or importing of selected jobs to or from a USB drive as well 1. Select the job to be deleted. as deleting jobs.
  • Page 71: Transfer Unavailable

    Transfer Unavailable Figure 6-71: Export Job Data to USB Storage The job(s) shown on the Transfer screen are not available for data-> Transfer selection when a job is active/started. Stop the current job to enable the Transfer function. internal Storage USb Storage Transfer is not available in Simple Job Mode (option is greyed out).
  • Page 72: Internal Storage

    Internal Storage Delete Job Data Import job data from USB storage to internal storage. Delete job data from internal storage. 1. Insert a USB drive into the console. 1. Select the job to be deleted. 2. Select the job name to be imported in the Internal Storage. 2.
  • Page 73: Reports

    reports Reports is used to create job reports and save them to a USB drive: NOTE: If Simple Job Mode is selected in the Options page, only the current job can be saved. When a job is active/started, Reports are not available for selection. Stop the current job to enable the function. When closing a job with a USB drive in the console, you get the option to create a report on the current job.
  • Page 74: Simple Job Mode Options

    Simple Job Mode Options Advanced Job Mode Options If 'Simple' Job Mode is selected in the Options page, only the current If 'Advanced' Job Mode is selected in the Options page, any stored job can be reported. job can be reported. 1.
  • Page 75: More Information On File Formats

    More Information on File Formats Figure 6-79: KML Google Data Overlay Example PDF Report Selecting to save a PDF report will create a pre-built PDF report with associated coverage map. Customer information, weather data and field data will have to be entered manually. Figure 6-78: PDF Report Example ESRI Data Selecting to save a SHP file will create a GIS (Geographic...
  • Page 76: Options

    options Figure 6-81: Options - Change Job Mode Options allows the operator to select between Simple or Advanced data Job Mode. Transfer WARNING! Changing job modes deletes all internal job data. Manage data 1. Press DATA MANAGEMENT side tab Reports Options 2.
  • Page 77: Console Display

    CONSOlE Console Setup is used to configure Color Scheme, LCD Brightness, Screenshot and Screen Calibrate. and volume. Cultural settings covering Units, Language and Time Zone and About information as well as Save system software information can also be accessed from this screen. 1.
  • Page 78: Color Scheme

    Color Scheme Brightness Color Scheme changes the background and text colors of the Adjusts the brightness of the display. display. 1. Press: 1. Press DOWN arrow to access the list of options. ►UP arrow to brighten the display 2. Select style. ►DOWN arrow to darken the display Figure 6-84: Color Scheme...
  • Page 79: Capture A Screenshot

    Capture a Screenshot Figure 6-88: Touch Screen Calibration 1. Insert a USB drive into the USB port on the console Console->display 2. Go to the desired screen and press the SCREENSHOT icon in the upper right corner of the screen. Color Scheme Style 2 3.
  • Page 80: Cultural

    Units Cultural Units defines the system measurements (U.S. or Metric). Culture is used to configure Units, Language and Time Zone settings. 1. Press DOWN arrow to access the list of options. 1. Press CONSOLE side tab 2. Select: 2. Press ►U.S.
  • Page 81: Time Zone

    about Time Zone About/Save screen displays the system software version as well as Time zone establishes the local time zone. the software versions of modules connected to the CAN bus. 1. Press DOWN arrow to access the list of options. To aid when troubleshooting problems in the field, an end user 2.
  • Page 82: Tools

    TOOlS The Tool menu allows the operator to do various calculations on a regular calculator or on a unit converter. The unit converter calculates various measurements based on area, length or volume. 1. Press UNIT SETUP bottom tab 2. Press TOOLS side tab 3.
  • Page 83: Calculator

    Calculator The calculator is an on screen option to performing mathematical calculations. 1. Press TOOLS side tab 2. Press Extras 3. Press Calculator 4. Press numbers and options on screen to preform calculations. 5. Press CANCEL to close the calculator and return to the Extras screen. 6.
  • Page 84: Set Units

    Set Units Select Value 1. Press DOWN arrow in the "From" section to access the list of 1. Press the KEYPAD icon measurement options. 2. Use the entry screen to establish the "From" value. 2. Select measurement units. 3. Press: 3.
  • Page 85: Chapter 7 - Guidance

    Chapter 7 – GuidanCe The Matrix Pro allows product application and vehicle guidance to be performed simultaneously. Once Unit Setup is complete, guidance can begin. Five guidance modes allow the operator to optimize the field work: Straight AB , Curved AB , Circle Pivot , Last Pass and NextRow...
  • Page 86: Navigation Screens Icons

    navigation Screens icons Navigation and Guidance Options Guidelines boundaries Mark Boundary – Establishes application area and Mark A – Marks the first point of the guideline. determines no apply zones. Boundary is established to the outside of an applied pass. Grayed = GPS is unavailable. Mark B –...
  • Page 87: Guidance Bar

    GUidANCE bAR The Guidance bar keeps you informed of your choice of selectable job information (Current Speed, Accumulated Area, Current Time, Swath Number and Heading), Navigation Activity (Cross Track Error (feet or meters), Current Activity and GPS Status) and Boom Status. Figure 7-1: Guidance Bar Examples Navigation Activity &...
  • Page 88: Status Bar

    STATUS bAR The Status Bar provides information on GPS Status, Guidance Mode, Boundary Area, Assisted/Auto Steering Engagement and Implement Control Status. Figure 7-2: Status Bar 8.9 < 7.2 mph GPS Status Guidance Mode Bounded Area Status AutoSteer Status BoomPilot Status Figure 7-3: Status Bar Icons GpS Status assisted/auto Steering Status...
  • Page 89: Status/Information Screens

    Guidance Mode Status Status/information Screens Guidance Mode Status displays information regarding the pattern of GPS Status guidance, name of the current guideline and how many guidelines GPS Status displays information regarding data rates, number of are saved in the console. satellites in view, and satellite quality and ID.
  • Page 90 BoomPilot Status Figure 7-6: Bounded Area Status BoomPilot Status displays information regarding the current status of Mark A 7.2 mph the BoomPilot system 1. Press BOOMPILOT STATUS icon to view the number of sections. Figure 7-8: BoomPilot Status Mark A 7.2 mph Mark A 7.2 mph...
  • Page 91: Navigation Screens

    NAViGATiON SCREENS Matrix Pro guidance and navigation can be accessed from the Vehicle View screen, Field View screen or RealView screen. • Press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS icon to display navigation options • Press REALVIEW OPTIONS icon to display camera setup and guidance options •...
  • Page 92: Vehicle View

    vehicle view Vehicle View creates a computer-generated image of the vehicle position displayed in the application area. From this screen all setup and navigation options can be accessed via the icons in the bottom and right side of the screen. Figure 7-10: Vehicle View Guidance Bar Horizon Compass...
  • Page 93: Field View

    Field view Field View creates a computer-generated image of the vehicle position and application area from an aerial perspective. From this screen one can access options for boundary areas and a marked point or enter World View and Pan modes. Figure 7-12: Field View Guidance Bar Pan Mode Option...
  • Page 94: Realview Guidance

    realview Guidance RealView Guidance allows live video input to be displayed instead of a computer-generated image. If a Video Selection Module (VSM) is installed on the system, two video options are available: • One Camera View – one of up to eight camera inputs can be selected to change the view of the video input. •...
  • Page 95: Guidance Modes

    GUidANCE MOdES Guidance Modes include: Straight AB , Curved AB , Circle Pivot , Last Pass and NextRow as well as the Next Guideline options: Next Straight AB , Next Curved AB and Next Circle Pivot Straight ab Guidance 1. Press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS icon display navigation options.
  • Page 96: Curved Ab Guidance

    1. Press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS icon Curved ab Guidance display navigation options. Curved AB Guidance provides guidance along curved lines based on 2. Press GUIDANCE MODE icon an initial AB reference line. This initial baseline is used to calculate all other guidelines.
  • Page 97: Circle Pivot Guidance

    1. Press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS icon Circle pivot Guidance display navigation options. Circle Pivot guidance provides guidance around a central location 2. Press GUIDANCE MODE icon that radiates inward or outward based on an initial AB reference line. This initial baseline is used to calculate all other guidelines. 3.
  • Page 98: Last Pass Guidance

    1. Press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS icon last pass Guidance display navigation options. Last Pass Guidance offers true last pass navigation. The console 2. Press GUIDANCE MODE icon will automatically detect the nearest “applied” guideline and establish adjacent pass based on that guideline. 3.
  • Page 99: Nextrow Guidance

    Figure 7-20: NextRow Guidance nextrow Guidance NextRow Guidance indicates where the NextRow is located and 0.0 mph 0.00 ac provides guidance at row ends to the next adjacent row. When the operator marks the end of the row and begins turning to the next row, a Straight AB guidance line is provided in the next row.
  • Page 100: No Guidance

    no Guidance No Guidance turns off guidance. NOTE: No Guidance Mode does not delete established guide lines or points from the console. To delete established/saved data from the console, please refer to the Data Management section under Unit Setup. 1. Press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS icon display navigation options.
  • Page 101: Guidelines

    GUidEliNES Curved Lookahead indicates what direction the vehicle will take when steering in any given direction. AB guidelines, Azimuth guidelines, next pass guidelines and NextRow guidelines are each available depending on the current guidance mode. Up to 25 established guidelines are stored in the console per job. Switching from one guidance mode to another will change the current available guidelines.
  • Page 102: A+ Nudge Feature

    Figure 7-23: Mark A Point Figure 7-26: Follow Guidance Mark A > 0.0 < 1:12 PM 7.2 mph 1:18 PM 7.2 mph Figure 7-24: Mark B Point A+ Nudge Feature The A+ Nudge feature allows the current straight AB guideline to be Mark b 1:14 PM 7.2 mph...
  • Page 103: Next Straight Ab Guideline Feature

    Next Straight AB Guideline Feature Azimuth Degree If more than one straight AB guideline is saved, the Next Straight An azimuth is defined as a horizontal angle measured clockwise Guideline feature will become available. By pressing the Next from a north base line. When using an azimuth, the point from which Straight Guideline option, the vehicle will be directed to the next the azimuth originates is the center of an imaginary circle.
  • Page 104: Curved Ab Guidelines

    Figure 7-31: Save Guideline Curved ab Guidelines > 0.0 < Curved AB Guidance provides guidance along curved lines based on 1:15 PM 7.2 mph an initial AB reference line. This initial baseline is used to calculate all other guidelines based on the programmed guidance width. would you like to name this guideline? Marking A and B Points To establish an AB guideline:...
  • Page 105: A+ Nudge Feature

    A+ Nudge Feature Figure 7-34: Mark B Point The A+ Nudge feature allows the current curved AB guideline to be Mark b 1:14 PM 7.2 mph shifted to the vehicle’s current location. 1. Press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS icon display navigation options. 2.
  • Page 106: Next Curved Guideline Feature

    Next Curved Guideline Feature Circle pivot Guidelines If more than one curved AB guideline is saved, the Next Curved Circle Pivot guidance provides guidance around a central location Guideline feature will become available. By pressing the Next that radiates inward or outward based on an initial AB reference line. Curved Guideline option, the vehicle will be directed to the next This initial baseline is used to calculate all other guidelines based on...
  • Page 107: A+ Nudge Feature

    A+ Nudge Feature Figure 7-41: Mark B Point The A+ Nudge feature allows the current circle pivot guideline to be Mark b 1:14 PM 7.2 mph shifted to the vehicle’s current location. 1. Press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS icon display navigation options. 2.
  • Page 108: Next Guideline Feature

    Next Guideline Feature last pass Guidelines If more than one circle pivot guideline is saved, the Next Circle Pivot Last Pass Guidance offers true last pass navigation. The console will Guideline feature will become available. By pressing the Next Circle automatically detect the nearest applied area and establish parallel Pivot Guideline option, the vehicle will be directed to the next...
  • Page 109: Nextrow Guidelines

    Figure 7-50: Turn to Next Row nextrow Guidelines 12.7 > NextRow Guidance indicates where the next row is located based 3:30 PM 7.2 mph on the programmed guidance width and provides guidance at user marked row ends to the next adjacent row. When the operator signals the end of the row, a Straight AB line will be established in the current row and guidance is provided to the NextRow.
  • Page 110: Application Boundary

    APPliCATiON bOUNdARY Application boundaries establish areas where application is and Figure 7-52: Boundary in Progress is not applied while using ABSC or BoomPilot. Boundaries can be 0.00 ac 0.0 mph established in all guidance modes. One exterior boundary and up to five (5) interior boundaries can be stored at one time.
  • Page 111 In correspondence to your current location, the Figure 7-55: Save Boundary IN BOUNDARY icon or OUT BOUNDARY icon Mark A 4.68 ac 7.2 mph is displayed on the Status Bar once the boundary is established. Figure 7-58: Finish Boundary – Travel to starting point Area bounded = 64.45 ac Mark A 5.48 ac...
  • Page 112: Return To Point

    RETURN TO POiNT Guidance to a Return Point Return to Point provides guidance back to an established point in Vehicle View and Field View. In Vehicle View an arrow directs the To show distance and guidance to the established point: vehicle back to the established point.
  • Page 113: Boompilot

    bOOMPilOT SmartCable or Sdm If a SmartCable or Section Driver Module (SDM) is present, BoomPilot is used to set BoomPilot to Off/Manual , Automatic or All On NOTE: GPS is unavailable when the BOOMPILOT icon is grey . BoomPilot status bar icon will be Off/Manual If a SmartCable or Section Driver Module (SDM) is not present, please refer to Single Section to view example.
  • Page 114: Single Section

    Single Section ZOOM iN/OUT If a SmartCable or Section Driver Module (SDM) is not present, BoomPilot is used to turn all booms on or off. BoomPilot can be vehicle view overridden by using the Work On/Off Switch. Only one Boom Section Zoom In/Out &...
  • Page 115: Field View

    Matrix Pro 570G Field view Zoom In/Out is used to adjust the map’s visible area. To adjust the view or perspective: 1. Press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS icon • Zoom in will decrease the amount of map area visible display navigation options. •...
  • Page 116: Pan Mode

    Matrix Pro 840G REAlViEw SPECiFiC OPTiONS To adjust the view: RealView Guidance allows live video input to be displayed instead of 1. Press ZOOM IN/OUT buttons a computer-generated image. NOTE: Press & hold ZOOM IN/OUT buttons to quickly adjust settings. If a Video Selection Module (VSM) is installed on the system, two (2) video options are available: Figure 7-69: Zoom In and Out Buttons...
  • Page 117: Vsm Not Installed

    VSM Not Installed Single Camera Selection If a VSM is not installed, the VIDEO icon One (1) of up to eight (8) camera views can be activated in RealView SPLIT VIEW icon are not available and only one (1) Guidance if a Video Selection Module (VSM) is attached. video feed will be available.
  • Page 118: Split Camera View

    Split Camera view realview Setup options Split Camera View allows one (1) of two (2) sets of four (4) camera RealView setup options accesses additional guidance tools including inputs (A/B/C/D or E/F/G/H) to be selected to divide the screen into guidance over video and a steering angle indicator.
  • Page 119: Guidance Over Video

    Guidance Unavailable Guidance Over Video If guidance is not available, only a horizon line will be visible. Guidance Over Video places three dimensional guidelines over the Guidance (Straight AB, Curved AB, Circle Pivot, NextRow or Last video feed for navigation assistance. Pass) is setup in the navigation &...
  • Page 120: Steering Angle Indicator

    Figure 7-79: Horizon Line Adjustment Figure 7-80: Steering Angle Indicator Mark A Mark A 0.0 mph 0 ac 0.0 mph 0 ac Mark A Mark A 0.0 mph 0 ac 0.0 mph 0 ac Mark A Mark A 0.0 mph 0 ac 0.0 mph 0 ac...
  • Page 121: Appendix A - Time Zones

    appendix a - time ZoneS The following is a list of the times zones as they are ordered in the Matrix Pro console. Cities are first organized by area and then by state/city as seen here. Africa America Grenada Puerto Rico Guadeloupe Rainy River Abidjan...
  • Page 122 Pacific Aqtobe Taipei Helsinki Ashgabat Tashkent Isle of Man Apia Baghdad Tbilisi Istanbul Auckland Bahrain Tehran Jersey Chatham Baku Thimphu Kaliningrad Easter Bangkok Tokyo Kiev Efate Beirut Ulaanbaatar Lisbon Enderbury Bishkek Urumqi Ljubljana Fakaofo Brunei Vientiane London Fiji Calcutta Vladivostok Luxembourg Funafuti Choibalsan...
  • Page 123: Appendix B - Factory Settings & Ranges

    appendix b - FaCtory SettinGS & ranGeS vehicle/implement Configuration Vehicle Setup Icon Description Factory Setting Range User Setting Vehicle Type Front Wheel Antenna Height 12.0 ft 0.0 - 32.8 ft 3.66 m 0.0 - 10.0 m Direction to Boom Forward Boom Offset Distance 0.0 ft 0.0 - 164.0 ft...
  • Page 124 AutoSteer Setup Icon Description Factory Setting Range User Setting Autosteer Valve Type Standard PWM Valve Frequency 175 Hz 0.9 - 15000.1 Hz Minimum Duty Cycle Left 20.0% 0.0 - 50.0% Minimum Duty Cycle Right 20.0% 0.0 - 50.0% Maximum Duty Cycle 25 - 100% Coarse Steering Adjustment 25.0...
  • Page 125 Console Settings Display Setup Icon Description Factory Setting Range User Setting Color Scheme Style 1 LCD Brightness 0 - 100% Screenshot Disabled Cultural Setup Icon Description Factory Setting Range User Setting Units Language English-US Time Zone America - Denver Sound Setup Icon Description Factory Setting...
  • Page 126: Appendix C - Unit Specifications

    appendix C - unit SpeCiFiCationS 6.36 x 5.87 x 2.3 in Dimensions Matrix Pro 570G 16.15 x 14.91 x 5.84 cm 10.6 x 7.1 x 2.4 in Matrix Pro 840G 27.0 x 18.0 x 6.0 cm Weight Matrix Pro 570G 1.75 lb / 0.794 kg Matrix Pro 840G 2.35 lb / 1.06 kg...
  • Page 127 U s E R M A N U A L Matrix Pro Guidance Features • RealView™ Guidance Over Video – Guidance Superimposed Over Video – Guidance Only – Video Only • Bright Daylight Readable Screen • Easy-to-Use 3D Graphical Guidance • Coverage Mapping/Data Export 1801 Business Park Drive Springfield, Illinois 62703 USA Tel: (800) 643-8324 • Fax: (800) 230-6211 www.teejet.com 98-05238 R1 EN-US English-US © TeeJet Technologies 2012...

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