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  • Page 1 CropSpec Operator’s Manual www.topconpositioning.com...
  • Page 3 © Copyright Topcon Precision Agriculture April 2018 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved. The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon.
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  • Page 6 defective item at no charge, and ship it back to you. You must pay the shipping and handling charges in respect of the same. Calibration of components, labor and travel expenses incurred for in-field removal and replacement of components are not covered in this warranty policy. The foregoing warranty shall NOT apply to damage or defects resulting from: (i) ...
  • Page 7 the laws of South Australia if the product is sold and supplied to you in Australia (in which case the courts of South Australia or the Federal Court of Australia (Adelaide Registry) have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any claim or dispute) or the laws of the State of California if the product is sold and supplied to you outside of Australia the provisions of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to these Terms and Conditions.
  • Page 8 You can check if interference is being caused by this equipment by turning the Topcon equipment off to see if the interference stops. If the equipment is causing interference to a radio or other electronic device, try: Turning the radio antenna until the interference stops...
  • Page 9 Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Study this manual as part of your safety program. This safety information only relates to Topcon equipment and does not replace other usual safe work practices. WARNING: Ensure power is removed from the Topcon equipment prior to maintenance or repair of the vehicle or implements.
  • Page 10 However, it is always advisable not to handle damaged elec- tronic equipment. This Topcon product may contain a sealed lithium battery. Always dispose of any electronic equipment thoughtfully and responsibly.
  • Page 11 Topcon accepts no responsibility or liability for damages to property, personal injuries, or death resulting from the misuse or abuse of any of its products. Further, Topcon accepts no responsibility for the use of Topcon equipment or the GNSS signal for any purpose other than the intended purpose.
  • Page 12 Operation and Risk of Obstacles The following list is not exhaustive or limited. To use the console for assisted steering along a defined wayline, the operator must ensure that it is used: Away from people and obstacles Away from high voltage power lines or other overhead obstructions (identify any clearance problems before activating the console) On private property without public access Within cleared fields...
  • Page 13 Be aware of file format compatibility. Discuss compatible formats with the dealer. Topcon Agricultural Products are hardy and designed to work in tough conditions. However, if equipment is unused for a length of time, store away from water and direct heat sources.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Installing CropSpec Hardware 2.1. 1014172-01 Gen 3 Lite harness connections 2.2. AGA4700 harness connections Chapter 3 – CropSpec Setup 3.1. Enabling Universal Terminal 3.2. Enabling CropSpec feature 3.3. Setting up the sensors 3.4.
  • Page 15 4.6. Variable Rate Control with CropSpec 4.6.1. Configuring VRC Chapter 5 – Index...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    As a result, uniform blanket application of nitrogen fertilizer can result in over and under fertilization. With Topcon’s CropSpec sensor system, you can measure the current local nitrogen supply and adapt the fertilizer application rate to meet crop requirements accurately.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 - Installing Cropspec Hardware

    Chapter 2 – Installing CropSpec Hard- ware This section describes the steps required to install the 1004326-01 or 1004327-01 KIT on a tractor cabin. Note: Before installing the CropSpec kit, the AGA3644 KIT must be installed according to the instructions in the A3710 INSTALL GUIDE.
  • Page 20 Step View Procedure Fasten the BASE PLATE (9090-1613) and secure with the supplied M6 SCREWS (2506-0119). Secure the CropSpec SENSORS (319000101AGA3838) to the BASE PLATES (9090- 1613), one on each side. Note: The sensor with the lower ID value should be installed on the left side of the vehicle.

  • Page 21: 1014172-01 Gen 3 Lite Harness Connections

    Chapter 2 – Installing CropSpec Hardware 2.1. 1014172-01 Gen 3 Lite harness con- nections...

  • Page 22: Aga4700 Harness Connections

    2.2. AGA4700 harness connections 2.2. AGA4700 harness connections...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 - Cropspec Setup

    Chapter 3 – CropSpec Setup This chapter explains how to enable and set up the CropSpec feature on the console. 3.1. Enabling Universal Terminal To use the CropSpec feature, enable the ISOBUS Universal Terminal (UT) on the console. Universal Terminal allows interaction with ISOBUS compliant ECUs.

  • Page 24: Enabling Cropspec Feature

    3.2. Enabling CropSpec feature 3.2. Enabling CropSpec feature Follow these steps to enable CropSpec: 1. Select System / Features / Implement 2. Select NITROGEN SENSING. 3. Select Enabled (Topcon CropSpec). 4. Select to confirm and exit. The console will restart.

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Sensors

    Chapter 3 – CropSpec Setup 3.3. Setting up the sensors To set up the sensors: 1. Select to switch to the Operation screen. 2. From the left navigation bar, select to open the UT mini-view. Swipe right across the mini-view to maximize the Universal Terminal.
  • Page 26 3.3. Setting up the sensors Sensor status 1. Select Sensor Status. Direction: Select to switch the sensor between left hand side and right hand side. The displayed Direction will change when you switch the sensor. Firmware Version: Displays the current firmware version. CropSpec Reading: Figure that represents the crop health reading taken by the sensor/s.
  • Page 27 Automatic Gain should always be enabled. Disabling Automatic Gain and manual entry of Gain Number (between 1-6) is only required for fields that have inconsistent CropSpec readings caused by high variations of crop health. In case of inconsistent readings, contact your Topcon dealer for more information.
  • Page 28 3.3. Setting up the sensors Configure geometry 1. Select Config Geometry. Note: Ensure geometry is defined for both sensors if two sensors are installed. Select to switch the sensor between left hand side and right hand side. A: Distance from the center of the rear axle to the CropSpec sensor.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 – CropSpec Setup C Height of sensor G Width of footprint 2.08 m 3.11 m 4.15 m 2. Select repeatedly to display the main screen of the Universal Terminal. Once the sensors warm up, the biomass values from the crop canopy populate the Left reading and Right reading and the temperature indicators next to the readings change from red to green.

  • Page 30: Setting Output Configuration

    3.4. Setting output configuration 3.4. Setting output configuration Output configuration determines changes to the application rate. 1. Select and select Output Configuration Output Scale: An Output Scale of 100% means that the prescription defined in the source will be used directly. However, depending on weather conditions, the operator may choose to increase or decrease the rate of application.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 – CropSpec Setup change each time the buttons are pressed. The adjusted rate percentage is displayed on the main screen as shown in the image above. Application Rate: The Application Rate setting is required if CropSpec is being used to apply product using prescriptions. The selection must match that used by the equipment being used to apply product.

  • Page 32: Histogram View

    3.5. Histogram view 3.5. Histogram view The histogram shows the average and distribution of the CropSpec sensor data for a given sample area. 1. Select and select Histogram View The X axis is the CropSpec value (biomass %) and the Y axis is the frequency/number of times each CropSpec value occurs in the sample.

  • Page 33: Starting And Stopping Data Collection

    Chapter 3 – CropSpec Setup Note: When using Target Rate mode (see page 31), the histogram must be used, as the value is required to be used as the average CropSpec value. 3.5.1. Starting and stopping data collection button indicates that data collection is controlled by starting , stopping and resetting the data collection manually.
  • Page 34 3.5. Histogram view...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 - Cropspec Operation

    Chapter 4 – CropSpec Operation Once the CropSpec sensors are configured and sensor readings appear in the Universal Terminal, CropSpec data can be collected by driving through the field. Do not look directly into the sensors. Lasers may cause permanent eye damage. CropSpec can be used to: Record readings Apply product using prescriptions...
  • Page 36 4.1. Recording CropSpec readings 4. Launch the CropSpec Universal Terminal from the left navigation bar. 5. Select and select Histogram View 6. Clear the current histogram by selecting 7. Select to start recording biomass values. (If recording is linked to the master switch, operate the master switch instead.) 8.

  • Page 37: Exporting Cropspec Job Reports

    Chapter 4 – CropSpec Operation 4.1.1. Exporting CropSpec job reports CropSpec can be used to collect crop biomass data by exporting jobs with crop health reports and maps. CropSpec job records can be exported in PDF and CSV format to a USB drive. 1.
  • Page 38 4.1. Recording CropSpec readings The Job Report Options screen displays. 7. Select the required option/s: Auto adjust ranges: If data exists that uses a color legend, the colors used in the report map shading are altered so that the maximum variation in colors is used to illustrate the yield rates. Create shape files: Shape file data is exported to D:/Client/Farm/Field/ CoverageShapefiles and D:/Client/Farm/Field/ BoundaryShapefiles...
  • Page 39 Chapter 4 – CropSpec Operation The PDF report of the exported job is located in: USB Root directory:/Client/Farm/Field/Reports The .csv file is located in: USB Root directory:/Client/Farm/Field/Jobs Note: Before removing the USB, always disconnect first by selecting the USB eject icon on the base of the console.

  • Page 40: Cropspec Prescription Types

    4.2. CropSpec prescription types 4.2. CropSpec prescription types CropSpec prescriptions can control the fertilizer application rate according to the readings gathered by the sensors. There are four types of CropSpec prescriptions available: Note: There are also three prescription types that are specific to Japan.

  • Page 41: Configuring Prescription Types

    Chapter 4 – CropSpec Operation 4.3. Configuring prescription types Note: Before setting CropSpec prescriptions, ensure that the GPS receiver and CropSpec sensors are set up correctly. 4.3.1. Creating a new prescription 1. Select and select Prescription 2. Select to create a new prescription, or to copy a prescription, which can then be edited.
  • Page 42 4.3. Configuring prescription types Switch between the list of prescriptions and the prescription slope graph. Delete prescriptions. See Deleting prescriptions, page 40. Download a prescription from USB. See Download a prescription from USB, page 40. Upload a prescription to USB. See Upload a prescription to USB, page 39.

  • Page 43: Configuring On/Off Prescription

    Chapter 4 – CropSpec Operation 4.3.2. Configuring On/Off prescription Enter the following data values to configure the On/Off prescription: Concentration %: The ratio of the active ingredient in the product being applied (nitrogen if Nitrogen Content based Mass/Area selected in output configuration, see page 14). Minimum Rate: The minimum rate of the active ingredient that should be applied relative to the amount of biomass detected.

  • Page 44: Configuring Two Point Prescription

    4.3. Configuring prescription types When the CropSpec value is greater than or equal to the threshold value the application rate will be at the minimum. 4.3.3. Configuring Two Point prescription For this prescription type, the average CropSpec reading for both poor crop health and good crop health is required.

  • Page 45: Configuring One Point Plus Slope Prescription

    Chapter 4 – CropSpec Operation Maximum Rate: The maximum rate of the active ingredient that should be applied relative to the amount of biomass detected. Note: To set the rate based on the desired amount of total product (as opposed to active ingredient), set the concentration to 100%. Cutoff: The CropSpec value at which the applicator will stop applying product.
  • Page 46 4.3. Configuring prescription types field. Refer to Recording CropSpec readings, page 19 for details on recording average CropSpec readings. Enter the following data values to complete the configuration: Concentration %: The ratio of the active ingredient in the product being applied (nitrogen if Nitrogen Content based Mass/Area selected in output configuration, see page 14).

  • Page 47: Configuring Target Rate Prescription

    Chapter 4 – CropSpec Operation for minimum and maximum rate are rounded up or down to the nearest multiple of the value entered for Rate Step, effectively changing the minimum and maximum rate. To prevent this, the value entered here should be a multiple of the minimum and maximum rate values.
  • Page 48 4.3. Configuring prescription types Concentration %: The ratio of the active ingredient in the product being applied (nitrogen if Nitrogen Content based Mass/Area selected in output configuration, see page 14). Minimum Rate: The minimum rate of the active ingredient that should be applied relative to the amount of biomass detected.
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 – CropSpec Operation value entered here should be a multiple of the minimum and maximum rate values. Target Rate: The application rate when the CropSpec reading matches the average field value. Slope: The change in application rate with respect to the change in CropSpec value.

  • Page 50: Configuring Japanese Wheat Prescription Types

    4.4. Configuring Japanese wheat prescription types 4.4. Configuring Japanese wheat pre- scription types 4.4.1. Configuring Yousui prescription Yousui prescription type uses a nitrogen application rate that corresponds with the average CropSpec value for the field to vary the applied nitrogen rate as the CropSpec value increases and decreases. To configure Yousui prescription type, you need to determine the average CropSpec reading for the field (this figure is entered into Crop Sense R).

  • Page 51: Configuring Tomeba East Prescription

    Chapter 4 – CropSpec Operation Note: To set the rate based on the desired amount of total product (as opposed to active ingredient), set the concentration to 100%. Fallback Rate: The application rate that the software should default to if unable to obtain a valid reading from either sensor. This can happen if no biomass is detected.

  • Page 52: Configuring Tomeba North Prescription

    4.4. Configuring Japanese wheat prescription types Concentration %: The ratio of the active ingredient in the product being applied (nitrogen if Nitrogen Content based Mass/Area selected in output configuration, see page 14). Minimum Rate: The minimum rate of the active ingredient that should be applied relative to the amount of biomass detected.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 – CropSpec Operation Concentration %: The ratio of the active ingredient in the product being applied (nitrogen if Nitrogen Content based Mass/Area selected in output configuration, see page 14). Minimum Rate: The minimum nitrogen rate that should be applied relative to the amount of biomass detected.
  • Page 54 4.4. Configuring Japanese wheat prescription types R Rate: The application rate when the CropSpec reading matches the average field value (Crop Sense R). At higher CropSpec readings less nitrogen will be applied and at lower readings more will be applied. Crop Sense R: The average CropSpec reading for the field.

  • Page 55: Managing Prescriptions

    Chapter 4 – CropSpec Operation 4.5. Managing prescriptions 4.5.1. Selecting a prescription Once prescriptions have been created and saved, they can be selected from a list. 1. Select and select Prescription 2. Highlight the required prescription from the list. 3. Select escape repeatedly until you reach the CropSpec home screen.

  • Page 56: Deleting Prescriptions

    4.5. Managing prescriptions Download a prescription from USB 1. Ensure the USB containing the prescription to be transferred is plugged into the console. 2. Select and select Prescription 3. Select 4. Select fs_usb, navigate to location on the USB that the prescription is located and select the required prescription.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 – CropSpec Operation 4.6. Variable Rate Control with CropSpec CropSpec can be used with Variable Rate Control (VRC) to vary the application rate depending on the prescription. The application rate of the product being applied to the crop will be adjusted automatically. As the CropSpec sensors measure the nitrogen level when the tractor drives over the field, the applied rate will vary according to the prescription set.
  • Page 58 4.6. Variable Rate Control with CropSpec 6. Select CropSpec as the VRC rate source at step 2. Select next Step 3 and 4 of the VRC Configuration wizard contain the parameters defined while creating the job and will not appear. 7.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4 – CropSpec Operation 8. Select CropSpec as the live source. 9. Select next to complete the VRC configuration. 10. Select the application controller from the left hand navigation bar. To open a mini-view, select for sprayer controller, or spreader controller.
  • Page 60 4.6. Variable Rate Control with CropSpec 12. Select to enable the VRC Map display on the guidance screen. 13. On the Map Layers screen, select N-Rate as the Coverage Map and an ECU for the VRC Map.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 – CropSpec Operation The VRC-controlled fertilizer application will display along with the CropSpec readings.
  • Page 62 4.6. Variable Rate Control with CropSpec...
  • Page 63 Chapter 5 – Index CropSpec enabling 8 enable CropSpec 8 hardware installation 3 histogram view 16 job reports 21 output configuration 14 prescriptions creating 25 deleting 40 exporting 39 Japanese 34, 36 on/off 27 one point plus slope 30 selecting 39 target rate 31 Tomeba East 35 Tomeba North 36...
  • Page 66 Avenida de la Industria 35 Tres Cantos 28760, Spain Phone: +34-91-804-92-31 Fax: +34-91-803-14-15 Topcon Corporation 75-1 Hasunuma-cho, Itabashi-ku Tokyo 174-8580 Japan Phone: +81-3-5994-0671 Fax: +81-3-5994-0672 © 2018 Topcon Precision Agriculture All rights reserved Specifications subject to change without notice AGA5408...

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