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USER MANUAL
TML-A
Version
1.0
01/09/2021

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL TML-A Version 01/09/2021...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS 2 TML-A Overview  4 Parts and Cables  5 Profiles & Presets  6 Logging in for the first time ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Creating Multiple Profiles ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Switching Profiles ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Renaming a Profile ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Creating a Preset ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Renaming a Preset �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3 Update Settings  18 Support Settings  18 Jobs  19 Starting a Job created in TracMap Online �����������������������������������������������������������������19 Starting a Job Created on the Device ������������������������������������������������������������������������20 Adding Extra Blocks to a Job �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������21 Pausing & Completing a Job ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������22 Editing Job Details ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������22...
  • Page 4 TML-A OVERVIEW Power on/off Volume Buttons Back button Home button Button disabled Connects to VL.34 with TMW-1029 + TMW-1029 Connects to lightbar with TMW-1027 CAN attachment GPS Antenna USB attachment...
  • Page 5 PARTS AND CABLES TMW-1027 TMA- EXT-ANT TMW-1024 TMW-1029 RAM-B-103-238U VL34 Lightbar LB16 TMA-EXT-ANT Tablet Dimensions Weight 980g GPS Receiver F3 160g. Max Current draw 12V 0.9A...

  • Page 6: Profiles & Presets

    Profile icons display the first letter of the name allocated – example shown below. To change profile settings, tap the settings icon in the bottom left of the TML-A screen. Logging in for the first time 1.

  • Page 7: Switching Profiles

    Switching Profiles 1. Tap on the profile icon 2. Click on “Switch Profile” 3. Select the profile you wish to switch to 1. Tap on the profile icon Make sure you’re logged Renaming a Profile into your profile before renaming 2.

  • Page 8: Renaming A Preset

    Renaming a Preset 1. Tap the three dots 2. Click on “Rename Preset” 3. Type the new name and click Done to save Deleting a Preset 1. Make sure you’re in the preset you wish to delete 2. Tap the three dots 3.

  • Page 9: Tml-A Settings

    TML-A SETTINGS To change settings, tap the settings icon on the left of the TML-A screen – then use the following instructions. General Lightbar • Display • General • Map • Lights • GPS Icon • Guidance • Language • Data...

  • Page 10: General - Map

    General - Map Enable Map. Switch on to show additional map options. Map Type. Select from: • Satellite • Terrain • LINZ Topographical Satellite. Terrain. LINZ Topographical. Image of the land area taken by Shows land elevation markings. Detailed record of land a satellite.

  • Page 11: General - Language & Units

    General – Language & Units Language. English is the only available language at this time. Time Zone. Ensure the time zone is correct for your location. Units. Select Metric or US customary Speed Units. Default will use either Metric or US Customary, or you can select knots.

  • Page 12: Guidance Settings

    GUIDANCE SETTINGS Click on “Guidance” Select from: General Swath ABC Lines Guidance Settings - General General guidance. Here you can set the default pattern and mode for when you start a new job. You can change from the default in the job guidance page.

  • Page 13: Guidance Settings - Swath

    Guidance Settings - Swath Swath - Alters the values for changing the swath width and how much overlap is required. To change the default settings, tap on the blue square and type in the new values. Guidance Settings – ABC Lines Ask for line C in Edge Mode.

  • Page 14: Lightbar Settings

    LIGHTBAR SETTINGS Click on “Lightbar” Select from: General Lights Guidance Data Lightbar Settings - General In this menu, you can set the default settings for your lightbar and hazard warnings. Type. Tap on the kind of Lightbar you are using – LB16 (internal) or LB20 (external).

  • Page 15: Lightbar Settings - Lights

    Lightbar Settings - Lights Timing. Set the amount of time/distance the lightbar will count down to tell you to turn booms on or off. Default is 1 second. Latency. Also known as reaction time. Default is 0.3 seconds. For equipment delays, see page 17 ‘Equipment Settings’...
  • Page 16 SHORTCUT SETTINGS Shortcut settings is where you can assign hardware buttons on your Click on “Shortcuts” flight stick to actions on the TML-A. “Button” refers to “digital input” on the VL34 connection box. e.g., Button 2 = Digital Input 2...
  • Page 17 Hardware navigation is a feature that allows you to keep your hands on the controls while navigating through most of the menus on the TML-A using only 2 or 3 buttons on your flight stick. To use hardware navigation, you will need to have at least the ‘Select’...
  • Page 18 Information about the device • Device ID • App Version • Hub Firmware Version Debug. This doesn’t need to be altered unless directed to do so by TracMap. Settings changed in this menu revert to their default after the device is restarted.

  • Page 19: Jobs

    Before changing any Jobs settings, tap the Jobs Icon to access the Job List screen - the following instructions are following the selection of the “Jobs” icon. Starting a Job created in TracMap Online 1. Press the jobs icon to access...

  • Page 20: Starting A Job Created On The Device

    Starting a Job Created on the Device Your TML-A has the functionality of being able to draw blocks onto the screen for field jobs, rather than having to import a map (although this functionality is also available). You can add multiple blocks to a job.

  • Page 21: Adding Extra Blocks To A Job

    5. You should now see the map on the screen. You have two ways of marking out a Block. a. Tapping on the map where each corner of the block would be, adding a point when you do so. b. Tapping Place a Point, which will place a point at your current location. Tap this at each corner of the block to mark it out.

  • Page 22: Pausing & Completing A Job

    This will return the job to the customer / contractor via TracMap Online and you will not be able to do any more work on the job unless it is reassigned to the TML-A unit. Editing Job Details Tap “Edit” to change the job details to;...

  • Page 23: Usb Sticks

    For this feature to be available, you will need a USB Dongle plugged into the back of your TML-A. When you plug a new USB stick in for the first time, there are 2 popups that come up asking for permission.
  • Page 24 3. Tap Import a Map 4. In the window that appears, TracMap Helpdesk 1.KMZ select your map/job from the list TracMap Helpdesk 3.KMZ TracMap Helpdesk 4.KMZ 5. The device will show a warning stating it may take some time. Tap...

  • Page 25: Attaching A Map To An Existing Job

    You should receive a message notifying export to USB stick Option 2 – Manually Export Previously Worked Jobs If you don’t have a USB stick connected to the TML-A when you hit complete, the job will stay on the unit until it’s ready to be exported, although out of view.

  • Page 26: Guidance

    GUIDANCE To change guidance settings for a job, tap the “Guidance” icon on the left of the TML-A screen – this will only show when there is a current job. Set and Select Guidance Patterns While in the Job you’re working select the “Guidance”...

  • Page 27: Guidance Pattern Examples

    Guidance Pattern Examples Back to Back Allows you to fly your flightlines in direct sequence, immediately adjacent to each other. Racetrack ABC Also commonly known as Quicktrack. Uses your AB and C lines to automatically create a racetrack to suit your aircraft. Racetrack Centre Pivot Automatically creates a racetrack with your AB line a mid-line and your C line as the outermost flightline.
  • Page 28 Racetrack Squeeze Uses your AB and C lines to create a racetrack that guides you from the outer flightlines into centre of job. Racetrack Half Field Uses your AB and C lines to create a racetrack with width of the field. uit your aircraft.

  • Page 29: Autobooms

    Autobooms allow the TML-A to automatically turn your booms on and off. There is extra hardware needed for this to work, talk to your TracMap sales rep to discuss adding Autobooms to your aircraft. Configuring your Auto-booms on your TML-A...
  • Page 30 Guidance – Autoboom In the Guidance section in the settings, tap on Autoboom. There are two options that will affect when your autoboom will cut itself off automatically. Offline Limit – The distance from your current line that your booms should turn off.

  • Page 31: Markers

    Job markers have a count per job. You can use these for example to mark and count the number of trees sprayed. To add markers, tap the “Markers” icon on the left of the TML-A screen. Marker types Permanent markers include: •...

  • Page 32: Add A Hazard To A Map

    Add a Hazard to a Map 1. Tap “Hazard Location” 2. Tap “Place a marker” to mark a Hazard in your current location You can tap on your map to place a hazard marker at that location Add Wires to a Map 1.

  • Page 33: Adding Markers To A Current Job

    Adding Markers to a Current Job Your TML-A has the functionality of placing 4 different types of named markers. By default they are named General A-D. You can edit these markers types to have different names depending on your requirements, or you can name each marker separately when you place them.

  • Page 34: Fly To

    The TML-A will give you the distance to your destination and an approximate travel time. To set up a Fly To, tap the “Fly To” icon on the left of the TML-A screen then follow the instructions below. Setting Fly To 1.

  • Page 35: Way Points

    Way Points Way points help you to map out your flight path and calculate your flight time and distance. This feature is ideal to use if you need to avoid the airports, or other no fly zones. After setting up a fly to: 1.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Disconnected, the USB may be correctly Error unplugged or may be faulty. Contact us for any further troubleshooting: help@tracmap.com NZ: +64 3 489 2952 NZ: 0800 TRACMAP 0800 872 262 AU: 1800 TRACMAP 1800 872 262 USA: +1 213-577-1310...

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