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  • Page 2 Copyright © 2021 HarvestMaster. All rights reserved. Information subject to change without notice. Part Number: 30438-01 Trademarks HarvestMaster, GrainGage, and Mirus are recognized trademarks of Juniper Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are registered or recognized by their respective owners. Disclaimer Information is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Contents 1 Mirus Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1.1 System Requirements .
  • Page 4 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 3 H2 Classic GrainGage Diagnostics and Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 3.1 Diagnostics Dialog Box .
  • Page 5 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 5 Field Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 5.1 Create a Field Map.
  • Page 6 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6.4 Collect Harvest Data ................. . 116 6.4.1 Harvest with Cycle Button .
  • Page 7 C H A P T E R O N E M i r u s I n s t a l l a t i o n...

  • Page 8: Mirus Installation

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 1 Mirus Installation The Mirus app operates the H2 Classic GrainGage and runs on a Windows tablet. This section describes how to install Mirus and prep the GrainGage. 1 .1 System Requirements • Operating System: Windows 8 or higher;...

  • Page 9: Install Mirus Updates

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 1. 2. 2 Install Mirus Updates Mirus is updated about once a year. Check with a HarvestMaster Field Service Engineer to make sure you have the latest version before harvest season. If an update is necessary, do the following: 1.

  • Page 10: Turn On The H2 Classic Graingage

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 1. 3. 2 Turn on the H2 Classic GrainGage To turn on the H2 Classic GrainGage, 1. Start the combine. 2. Activate the GrainGage by pressing the red button on the system controller. 3. Open Mirus. Note: HarvestMaster recommends verifying the weight and test weight calibrations (in Diagnostics) of the GrainGage each morning using a known weight.
  • Page 11 C H A P T E R T W O M i r u s a n d G r a i n G a g e S e t u p...

  • Page 12: Mirus And H2 Classic Graingage Setup

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 2 Mirus and H2 Classic GrainGage Setup 2 .1 Start Mirus Double tap the Mirus icon on your Windows desktop. Mirus opens the Home screen. 2.1.1 Load H2 GrainGage Plugin On the Mirus Home screen, 1.
  • Page 13 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage If Mirus is unable to detect the H2 GrainGage, the software may display a device connection error. • Check the GrainGage power source and cables. • Select the Use Emulator option to proceed without connecting the H2 GrainGage. Emulator Mode is not recommended for setting up the H2 Classic GrainGage.

  • Page 14: Setup Mirus Preferences

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 2 .2 Setup Mirus Preferences 2. 2.1 Open Setup On the Home screen, 1. Tap Setup. Mirus opens the Setup screen. Setup 2. 2. 2 Set Preferred Units of Measure On the Setup screen, 1. Tap Preferences. Preferences Mirus and H2 Classic GrainGage Setup...

  • Page 15: Set Preferred Language

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage On the Setup > Preferences screen, 2. Tap Units of Measure. 3. Select your preferred units of measure. 4. Tap Save. Save 2. 2. 3 Set Preferred Language On the Setup > Preferences screen, 1. Select Language. 2.

  • Page 16: Set Preferred Backup Log Location

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 2. 2.4 Set Preferred Backup Log Location On the Setup > Preferences screen, 1. Tap Backup Log. 2. Enter your preferred file path for the Mirus backup log. 3. Tap Save. Note: Changing the Backup Log location is not recommended.

  • Page 17: Setup H2 Classic Graingage

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 2 .3 Setup H2 Classic GrainGage 2. 3.1 Open Setup On the Home screen, 1. Tap Setup. Mirus opens the Setup screen. Setup 2. 3. 2 Conf igure Actuators Note: Changing actuator times should only be done under the direction of a HarvestMaster Field Service Engineer.
  • Page 18 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 2. Tap Actuator. Mirus opens the Actuator Setup screen on which you can configure settings for each actuator in the GrainGage. Tap Description for more information about each option. Mirus and H2 Classic GrainGage Setup...
  • Page 19 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage The following tables display the default values for each actuator: Top Gate Settings Setup Parameter Default Value Description Actuator Dual The type of actuator . Limit Switch on Enables the limit switch when the gate closes . Close Limit Switch on Enables the limit switch when the gate opens .
  • Page 20 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Separator Cylinder Settings Setup Parameter Default Value Description Actuator Dual The type of actuator . Limit Switch on Enables the limit switch when the gate closes . Close Limit Switch on Enables the limit switch when the gate opens . This is not Open supported in the H2 Classic .

  • Page 21: View Graingage Info

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 2. 3. 3 View GrainGage Info On the Setup > H2 GrainGage screen, 1. Tap Info. Mirus opens the Info screen on which you can view Chamber, Module, and Sensor information for the H2 GrainGage. 2.
  • Page 22 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Mirus opens the Weight Sensors Setup screen on which you can configure weigh bucket settings for the GrainGage. Tap Description for more information about each option. The following table displays the typical preferred setting for each item on this screen. Weight Sensors Settings Setup Parameter Default Value...

  • Page 23: Configure Test Weight Sensors

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Weight Sensors Settings Setup Parameter Default Value Description Slope and Motion This corrects weight errors resulting from movement and Compensation vibration as well as harvesting on a slope . The percentage of full bucket capacity at which a weight trip Trip Point cycle will occur .

  • Page 24: Configure Moisture Sensors

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Test Weight Sensor Settings Setup Parameter Default Value Description Test Weight Tare 2 .02 lb/bu A tare warning is generated above this threshold when the Warning 2 .6 kg/hL chamber is empty . Note: To edit other test weight settings see 4.3.1 Calibrate Test Weight on page 48 2.

  • Page 25: Configure Overflow Sensor

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 2. 3.7 Conf igure Overflow Sensor Go to Setup > H2 GrainGage > Sensors. 1. Tap Level Detect. Mirus opens the Level Detect Sensors Setup screen on which you can configure Level Clear Delay and enable/disable the Overflow Sensor.

  • Page 26: Configure H2 Classic Graingage System Settings

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 2. 3.8 Conf igure H2 Classic GrainGage System Settings On the Setup > H2 GrainGage screen, 1. Tap System. Mirus opens the System Setup screen on which you can configure settings for the GrainGage. Mirus and H2 Classic GrainGage Setup...
  • Page 27 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage The following table displays the typical preferred setting for each item on this screen. System Settings Item Default Value Description This enables debug streaming messages for the DSP Debug Streaming module . Enabling this is only recommended when Enabled troubleshooting the GrainGage with a HarvestMaster Field Service Engineer .

  • Page 28: Reset The H2 Classic Graingage To Factory Settings

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 2. 3.9 Reset the H2 Classic GrainGage to Factor y Settings This option can be found on the Setup > H2 GrainGage > Factory Reset screen. CAUTION: This cannot be undone! Resetting the GrainGage to factory defaults will clear all your settings, including actuator timers and weight calibrations.

  • Page 29: Create And Record Traits

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 2. 3.11 Create and Record Traits This option can be found on the Setup > Traits screen. Traits To create a new trait, 1. Tap the new icon New Trait Mirus and H2 Classic GrainGage Setup...
  • Page 30 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 2. Enter a Name and Description for the new trait. 3. Select the Type of trait. 4. Select when you want Mirus to prompt the operator to record the trait: Before Plot or After Plot. 5.

  • Page 31: View Information About Mirus

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage New Trait Settings Item Description Selecting “Yes” indicates data for that trait will be collected multiple times on Repetitive different days . For example, if you wanted to rate your grain for disease three times a year, you would have a repetitive disease trait . This is the most common or most expected value for this trait .
  • Page 32 C H A P T E R T H R E E H 2 C l a s s i c G r a i n G a g e D i a g n o s t i c s a n d A l e r t s...

  • Page 33: H2 Classic Graingage Diagnostics And Alerts

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 3 H2 Classic GrainGage Diagnostics and Alerts 3 .1 Diagnostics Dialog Box On the Home screen, 1. Tap Diagnostics. Mirus opens the Diagnostics dialog box. Diagnostics In Diagnostics, Mirus: 1. Allows the operator to tare all load cells and the moisture sensor in the GrainGage.

  • Page 34: Tare The Graingage

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage The icon panel across the top of the Diagnostics dialog box allows you to access each diagnostic category. All Diagnostics screens show the Tare and Enter Glean (or Exit Glean) buttons, as explained in the following table: Diagnostics Tare and Enter/Exit Glean Item...

  • Page 35: Enter/Exit Glean Mode

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 3.1. 2 Enter/Exit Glean Mode In the Diagnostics box, 1. Tap Enter Glean. 2. Glean off border plots. All gates are in the open position. 3. Tap Exit Glean to begin measuring grain again. 4. Tap the check icon to exit Diagnostics.

  • Page 36: Moisture Diagnostics

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Weight Diagnostics Item Description Shows the weight of the contents in the weigh bucket . Depending on the preferred units of measure, weight will be shown in pounds or kilograms . Weight To change the units of measure see 2.2.2 Set Preferred Units of Measure on page 14 .

  • Page 37: Test Weight Diagnostics

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Moisture Diagnostics Item Description Moisture This is the moisture measurement for grain in the test weight chamber . This is the name of the grain moisture curve that is applied . It is typical to Curve Name have a moisture curve for each type of grain being harvested (e .g .

  • Page 38: Level Detect Diagnostics

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Test Weight Diagnostics Item Description Test Weight Real time test weight (lb/bu or kg/hL) of grain in the chamber . Real time weight (lb or kg) of the grain in the chamber . This value does Chamber Weight not include the weight of the chamber .

  • Page 39: Health Diagnostics

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 3.1.7 Health Diagnostics The Health Diagnostics screen is used by HarvestMaster Field Service Engineers. 3.1.8 Actuators Diagnostics Use the Actuators Diagnostics screen to manually test the actuators controlling all gates connected to the GrainGage. For more information about actuators see 2.3.2 Configure Actuators on page 17.

  • Page 40: Alerts

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 3 .2 Alerts Mirus uses three categories of user messages, distinguishable by the icon and color used with the message. Mirus Alerts Icon Category Description An error message describes a problem that prevents the user or GrainGage from completing a task .
  • Page 41 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Other messages appear as notifications that pop out from the right side of the window. • Tap the white tab to hide the message. • Tap the X or Clear to clear it. • Do nothing and Mirus will automatically hide the message.
  • Page 42 C H A P T E R F O U R G r a i n G a g e C a l i b r a t i o n...

  • Page 43: H2 Classic Graingage Calibration

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 4 H2 Classic GrainGage Calibration 4 .1 Slope and Motion Calibration Slope and motion calibration establishes the 1G voltage for the accelerometer inside the GrainGage. This calibration is critical for good weight measurements on the moving combine. It only needs to be done once a year.
  • Page 44 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 7. Tap the next arrow to initiate the calibration. 8. Tap the check icon to apply the new slope and motion settings. 9. Tap the gear icon below the calibration wizard to open Diagnostics. 10. Tap the padlock icon to extend the dialog box.

  • Page 45: Weigh Bucket Calibration

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 4 .2 Weigh Bucket Calibration Weigh bucket calibration ensures the accuracy of the GrainGage’s weight calculations. This calibration should be done on initial setup. 4. 2.1 Calibrate Weigh Bucket Use the weight calibration wizard and the larger weight (11 lb (5 kg)) included with the GrainGage to calibrate the weigh bucket load cells.
  • Page 46 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 9. Find the value stamped on the side of the weight. 10. Enter that value in the prompt. 11. Tap the next arrow to initiate the calibration. 12. Follow the on-screen video instructions. 13. Check for and remove any extra weight from the weigh bucket.
  • Page 47 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 16. Move and hang the weight on the other side as directed. 17. Tap the next arrow 18. Mirus displays the old and new load cell coefficients. 19. Tap the next arrow 20. Remove the calibration weight. 21.

  • Page 48: Check Weigh Bucket Calibration

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 4. 2. 2 Check Weigh Bucket Calibration Weigh bucket calibration is stable. It rarely changes or loses accuracy. However, because the consequences of poor calibration can be devastating to your research data, HarvestMaster highly recommends checking the weigh bucket calibration every year before the harvest season begins, as well as every day before harvest.
  • Page 49 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6. Tap Test Weight Load Cell Calibration. 7. Select Open Calibration Wizard. 8. Follow the on-screen video instructions. 9. Find the value stamped on the side of the weight. 10. Enter that value in the prompt. 11.
  • Page 50 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 14. Hang the weight as directed. 15. Tap the next arrow Calibration weight 16. Mirus displays the old and new load cell coefficients. 17. Tap the next arrow 18. Remove the calibration weight. 19. Tap the next arrow .

  • Page 51: Check Test Weight Calibration

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 4. 3. 2 Check Test Weight Calibration Test weight calibration is stable. It rarely changes or loses accuracy. However, because the consequences of poor calibration can be devastating to your research data, HarvestMaster highly recommends checking the test weight calibration every year before the harvest season begins, as well as every day before harvest.

  • Page 52: Prepare Samples

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 4.4. 2 Prepare Samples Preparing your samples is a critical first step towards creating and maintaining an effective moisture curve. Step 1: Plan ahead for calibration. Creating an accurate moisture curve requires using grain samples with a range of moisture percentages.
  • Page 53 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Continue the calibration with a wet grain sample and a dry grain sample (more samples can be used as well). Each sample should be cycled at least three times. After the first cycle, the moisture values can be input by using the Last Value option.

  • Page 54: Chamber Calibration

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 4.4.4 Chamber Calibration To create a new moisture curve in Mirus for the H2 Classic GrainGage, do the following: 1. If the grain samples have been in air conditioning or cold storage, acclimate them by spreading them out on a clean surface in the shop overnight.
  • Page 55 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 9. Enter a Name for the moisture curve. 10. Enter the Chamber Inserts count. The insert count is the number of inserts present in the chamber. It is used to select default volume for the test chamber, which is important to the accuracy of the system.
  • Page 56 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage The following steps explain how to begin a chamber calibration by using moisture and test weight. 15. Pour the grain sample into the GrainGage hopper to simulate harvest. 16. Enter the Known Moisture and Test Weight. 17.
  • Page 57 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage The following steps explain how to continue a chamber calibration by adding moisture samples (with no test weight). 20. Pour a grain sample into the GrainGage hopper to simulate harvest. 21. Enter the Known Moisture. 22.

  • Page 58: Test And Tune A Moisture Curve

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Tap the check icon to save the new moisture curve. If desired, first tap the gear icon on the right for more information about this moisture curve. Note: Only adjust these settings if a HarvestMaster Field Service Engineer tells you to. Gear icon 4.4.
  • Page 59 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 7. Pour the grain sample into the hopper (to simulate harvest). Release the isolation gate so that the grain drops into the GrainGage uniformly. 8. Tap the Cycle button Mirus displays the moisture, voltage, bucket weight, test weight, and temperature of the sample. sample readings 9.
  • Page 60 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 12. Pour the grain sample into the hopper (to simulate harvest). Ensure the isolation gate is open so the grain drops into the GrainGage. 13. Enter the Known Moisture percentage. 14. Tap Click to run a sample. 15.

  • Page 61: Test Weight Recalibration

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 4.4.6 Test Weight Recalibration 1. Open Mirus. 2. Go to Setup > H2 GrainGage > Moisture Curves. 3. Select the moisture curve you want to test. 4. Tap the edit icon 5. Tap Recalibrate. H2 Classic GrainGage Calibration...
  • Page 62 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6. Select Test Weight and tap the next arrow 7. Pour the grain sample into the hopper (to simulate harvest). Ensure the isolation gate is open so the grain drops into the GrainGage. 8. Enter the Known Test Weight. 9.

  • Page 63: M2.0 Moisture Model Recalibration

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 4.4.7 M2.0 Moisture Model Recalibration To adjust an M2.0 moisture calibration, 1. Open Mirus. 2. Go to Setup > H2 GrainGage > Moisture Curves. 3. Select the moisture curve you want to adjust. 4. Tap the edit icon 5.
  • Page 64 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6. Select H2 Moisture 2.0 Model Adjust and tap the next arrow Note: Multiple samples can be used to adjust an existing moisture curve. 7. Pour the grain sample into the hopper (to simulate harvest). Ensure the isolation gate is open so the grain drops into the GrainGage.

  • Page 65: Manually Adjust A Moisture Curve

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 4.4.8 Manually Adjust a Moisture Cur ve Note: This section is only applicable to the EM moisture curve. If desired, you can manually adjust a moisture curve using one or more grain samples. Note: Manually adjusting the curve should be done by more experienced users. If you are unfamiliar with moisture curves, call a HarvestMaster Field Service Engineer to walk you through the adjustment.
  • Page 66 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 7. Pour the grain sample into the hopper (to simulate harvest). Release the isolation gate so that the grain drops into the GrainGage uniformly. 8. Tap the Cycle button Mirus displays the moisture, voltage, bucket weight, and temperature of the sample. If desired, tap on the gear icon on the right for more information about the moisture curve.
  • Page 67 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage For example, Sample One has the following moisture measurements: • Benchtop sensor: 18% • GrainGage: 16.8% The offset would be 18% − 16.8% = +1.2% 12. Average the sample offsets. For example, if your benchtop sensor says Sample One is +1.2% more than the GrainGage measurement and Sample Two is +0.8%, the average offset is +1.0%.

  • Page 68: Manual Calibration Using Excel

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 4.4.9 Manual Calibration Using Excel Note: This section is only applicable to the EM moisture curve. HarvestMaster provides a spreadsheet for creating a two-point calibration online. It can be downloaded here: www.harvestmaster.com/data/files/mirus/EM2 Sample Curves 2018.xlsx. Follow the instructions in the spreadsheet for creating the curve.
  • Page 69 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 8. Add the average offset to each moisture point with the exception of the 0 and 1 moisture points (never adjust 0 or 1). Subtract for a negative average offset. Do not adjust voltages. Add or subtract the offsets here.
  • Page 70 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage The following tables illustrate this type of adjustment. Original Curve Adjusted Curve Moisture Voltage Moisture Voltage 0.000 0.000 0.400 0.400 0.793 0.793 11.0 0.892 11.0 0.892 14.0 0.990 14.0 0.990 17.0 1.089 17.0 1.089 20.0 1.187 20.0 1.187...
  • Page 71 C H A P T E R F I V E F i e l d M a p s...

  • Page 72: Field Maps

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 5 Field Maps 5 .1 Create a Field Map This section explains how to create Range Row maps and Standard Plot ID maps. Mirus also offers an option for a Four Row map. A Four Row map is a special Range Row map that is generally used with split combines.
  • Page 73 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage The following instructions walk you through creation of a Range Row map. On the Mirus Home screen, 1. Tap Maps Maps 2. Tap New. 3. Select New Empty Map. Field Maps...
  • Page 74 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 4. Name and describe the map. 5. Tap Range Row. 6. Tap the next arrow Note: The Name box will only accept basic letters and numbers. Do not use emojis or the following special characters: > < : ” \ ? | / * 7.

  • Page 75: Create A Standard Plot Id Map

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 5 .1. 2 Create a Standard Plot ID Map A Standard Plot ID map gives a unique ID number to each individual plot. The number of Ranges and Rows can reach up to 999. However, the display number can reach up to five digits, depending on how you choose to number the plots.
  • Page 76 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage • Pattern indicates the layout sequence for the plot increments. • Serpentine pattern numbers the plots in a back and forth pattern across the field. The back and forth pattern can be either horizontal or vertical. Horizontal Serpentine Pattern Vertical Serpentine Pattern Starting...
  • Page 77 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage The following instructions walk you through creation of a Standard Plot ID map. On the Mirus Home screen, 1. Tap Maps Maps 2. Tap New. 3. Select New Empty Map. Field Maps...
  • Page 78 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 4. Name and describe the map. 5. Tap Standard Plot ID. 6. Tap the next arrow Note: The Name box will only accept basic letters and numbers. Do not use emojis or the following special characters: >...

  • Page 79: Create A Sub-Map

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Note: In Map View, Mirus initially displays Standard Plot ID maps as Range Row maps. To display the plot IDs, select Plot ID under Attribute. Plot ID 5 .1. 3 Create a Sub-Map Mirus allows the creation of sub-maps—smaller divisions of the larger field maps. On the Manage Maps screen, 1.
  • Page 80 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 2. Select New Empty Map. 3. Name and describe the map. 4. Tap Sub-Map. 5. Select which map this will be a sub-map of. 6. Tap the next arrow Note: The Name box will only accept basic letters and numbers.
  • Page 81 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage On the Manage Maps screen, Mirus displays the sub-map under the main field map it is a part of. Sub-map Field Maps...

  • Page 82: Import A Map

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 5 .2 Import a Map In Mirus you can import field map information such as Range, Row, Rep, Pass, Pedigree, or other IDs. This can be done in Range Row and Two Dimensional (2D) formats. This section explains how to import Range Row and 2D maps.
  • Page 83 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage The following instructions walk you through importing a Range Row map. On the Mirus Home screen, 1. Tap Maps Maps 2. Tap New. 3. Select Import Map from File. 4. Navigate to and select the desired file. Field Maps...
  • Page 84 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 5. Check the values displayed by Mirus and make sure they reflect the map you are importing. If necessary, change the columns designated as Range and Row by clicking on their respective drop-down menus. Tap the drop-down menus to display other options for the range and row...

  • Page 85: Import A Two Dimensional (2D) Map

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 5 . 2. 2 Import a Two Dimensional (2D) Map Two dimensional (2D) maps have the same layout as the field. Plot IDs in a 2D map allow any plot name in any order to be used on the map. This type of map must be created with a spreadsheet or text editor and saved as a tab delimited file or TXT file.
  • Page 86 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 2. Tap New. 3. Select Import Map from File. 4. Navigate to and select the desired file. 5. If desired, change the default description displayed by Mirus. 6. Tap the next arrow Field Maps...
  • Page 87 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage On the Manage Maps screen, Mirus displays a notification that the map has been imported successfully. Mirus imports the additional attributes. Select to change view. Field Maps...

  • Page 88: Import Multiple Maps

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 5 . 2. 3 Import Multiple Maps It is possible to import multiple maps at the same time. On the Mirus Home screen, 1. Tap Maps Maps 2. Tap New. Field Maps...
  • Page 89 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 3. Select Import Map from File. 4. Navigate to the desired files. 5. Select the desired files and click Open. 6. Tap Yes to enable Smart Import. Smart Import will import each file automatically without any additional input from the user. If the map name already exists, the import will stop to allow the user to change the name.

  • Page 90: View A Map

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 5 .3 View a Map On the Manage Maps screen, 1. Select the map you want to view. 2. Tap View. View Mirus opens the Map View screen. The image below displays a map that has not yet been harvested: Field Maps...

  • Page 91: Delete A Map

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Depending on the attributes in the map and what data has been collected, Map View can be configured to display different attributes of the grain as shown in the image below: Select an attribute. 5 .4 Delete a Map On the Manage Maps screen, 1.

  • Page 92: Copy A Map

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 5 .5 Copy a Map Maps can be reused from year to year. To do so, simply copy the map in Mirus. On the Manage Maps screen, 1. Select the map you want to copy. 2.

  • Page 93: Export Map Data

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 5 .6 Export Map Data The Manage Maps screen allows you to export maps as data and as heat maps. The export data option creates a detailed spreadsheet of your data. The heat map option creates a color-coded visual map (in a spreadsheet) of the parameters you set for each color.
  • Page 94 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 5. When Advanced is switched to On, Mirus displays a list of available traits to export with the data. 6. Select your preferred Traits. Note: If you check Include Cycle Data, the export will include sub cycle and weight trip data. 7.

  • Page 95: Export A Heat Map

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Mirus exports the data into CSV (comma delimited) form. This allows you to import the data into other programs for analysis. 5 .6 . 2 Export a Heat Map Exporting a heat map creates a color-coded visual map in a spreadsheet for each desired attribute. The colors in the heat map are determined by the Legend.
  • Page 96 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 3. Tap the export icon Legend Export 4. Enter the file path for the exported map. 5. Select whether or not you want to increase color resolution. 6. Select the attributes you want included in the export. Multiple attributes are OK.
  • Page 97 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage If Microsoft Excel is installed, a spreadsheet opens automatically, showing the exported heat map. Field Maps...
  • Page 98 C H A P T E R S I X H a r v e s t M o d e...

  • Page 99: Harvest Mode

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6 Harvest Mode 6 .1 Options for Opening Harvest Mode You must create or import a map before you can harvest. Mirus offers three different routes for initiating or re-entering Harvest Mode. On the Mirus Home screen, •...
  • Page 100 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 2. Select a map or tap the plus icon to create a new map. 3. Tap the check icon 4. Enter the starting location. 5. Select the direction of harvest. 6. Choose a navigation type. 7.
  • Page 101 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage If Traits are enabled the Select Traits dialog box will appear. You will be prompted to choose a previously configured trait or create a new one. For more information about configuring Traits from the Setup screen, see 2.3.11 Create and Record Traits on page 29.
  • Page 102 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Mirus opens the Harvest screen and is ready to be configured or to collect data. Harvest Mode...

  • Page 103: Configure Harvest Screen Options

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6 .3 Configure Harvest Screen Options The Harvest screen provides several options for configuring how data is collected and presented during harvest. 1. Start/Cycle/Go Button: Start initiates harvest. Cycle initiates measurements and data collection for a specific plot.

  • Page 104: Configure Cycle Settings

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6 . 3.1 Conf igure Cycle Settings The cycle settings determine the settings of the Start/Cycle/Go button. These settings can change the Countdown Mode, Button Type, Toolbar Position, and the Countdown Time. The countdown timer sets a wait time at the start of each cycle to ensure all the grain in the current plot reaches the GrainGage before cycling.

  • Page 105: Quad View

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage To change the Toolbar position of the button, 1. Select In Toolbar. 2. Select Left or Right. The default position is left. If you select right, Mirus moves the Start/Cycle/Go button to the other side of the screen. 3.
  • Page 106 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage To configure the Quad View screens: 1. Enter Quad View by tapping the Quad View icon If desired, enlarge and shrink specific screens by dragging the borders of the Quad View screens. 2. Tap the Quad View icon a second time. Mirus displays options for each of the four screens. Tap and hold to drag borders.

  • Page 107: Diagnostics Screen

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage Spatial Info Display Real Time Diagnostics Weight 6 . 3. 3 Diagnostics Screen To access the Diagnostics screen in Harvest Mode, 1. Tap the gear icon on the toolbar. Note: The Diagnostics screen will not open while the GrainGage is cycling. Harvest Mode...

  • Page 108: Navigation Screen

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6 . 3.4 Navigation Screen To change your location, direction, or navigation type, 1. Tap the navigation icon to open the Change Location dialog box. 2. Select the location on the map where you wish to resume data collection in one of two ways: •...

  • Page 109: Observations Screen

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6 . 3. 5 Obser vations Screen On the Harvest screen, 1. Tap the pencil icon to open the Observations window. Ten Key Observations The Observations screen shows plot position and provides character fields for notes on each trait and a Quick Notes text box to record any other observations for each plot.

  • Page 110: Graph View

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6 . 3.6 Graph View To view the harvest data in graph form, tap the graph icon in the toolbar. The column to the right of the graph shows the data for the current plot. In the graph, each bar (or point in the line graph) represents a plot.

  • Page 111: List View

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6 . 3.7 List View In List View, you can see the data in the form of a chart. Harvest Mode...

  • Page 112: Configure Weight In Spatial Display

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6 . 3.8 Conf igure Weight in Spatial Display To set the minimum and maximum weight, 1. Tap the Spatial Display icon to display data in a heat map format. 2. Select the Weight attribute. 3.

  • Page 113: Configure Moisture In Spatial Display

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6 . 3.9 Conf igure Moisture in Spatial Display To set the minimum and maximum moisture, 1. Tap the Spatial Display icon to display data in a heat map format. 2. Select the Moisture attribute. 3.

  • Page 114: Configure Test Weight In Spatial Display

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6 . 3.10 Conf igure Test Weight in Spatial Display To set the minimum and maximum test weight, 1. Tap the Spatial Display icon to display data in a heat map format. 2. Select the Test Weight attribute. 3.

  • Page 115: Configure Plot Size And Yield In Spatial Display

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6 . 3.11 Conf igure Plot Size and Yield in Spatial Display To set the minimum and maximum plot size and yield, 1. Tap the Spatial Display icon to display data in a heat map format. 2.

  • Page 116: Collect Harvest Data

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6 .4 Collect Harvest Data 6 .4.1 Har vest with Cycle Button 1. Open the Mirus Harvest screen. 2. Select a map, configure the harvest setup, choose traits, and a moisture curve. See 6.2 Open Harvest Mode on page 99 for specifics.
  • Page 117 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage The following table explains each stage of the Start/Cycle/Go button during harvest. Cycle Mode Button Operator Action Harvest Stage Stage Enter press . Harvest begins . Isolation gate closes . If the trip point is met, the GrainGage will automatically cycle .

  • Page 118: Harvest With Countdown Timer

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 6 .4. 2 Har vest with Countdown Timer 1. Open the Mirus Harvest screen. 2. Select a map, configure the harvest setup, choose traits, and choose a moisture curve. See 6.2 Open Harvest Mode on page 99 for specifics. 3.
  • Page 119 Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage The following table explains each stage of the Start/Cycle/Go button during harvest. Countdown Mode Button Operator Action Harvest Stage Stage Enter press . Harvest begins . The GrainGage is waiting for the trip point to be met or an Enter press at the end of the plot .
  • Page 120 A P P E N D I X A S t a n d a r d G r a i n I n f o r m a t i o n...

  • Page 121: Appendix A: Standard Grain Information

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 7 Appendix A: Standard Grain Information 7 .1 Insert Counts The insert count is the number of inserts present in the chamber. It is used to select default volume for the test chamber, which is important to the accuracy of the system. The table below shows some examples of low yield inserts.

  • Page 122: Standard Moisture And Test Weight

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 7 .2 Standard Moisture and Test Weight Test weight should always be calculated with a sample that is as close to the industry moisture standard as possible. The table below shows some examples of the industry moisture standard. Standard Moisture and Test Weight Grain Moisture...
  • Page 123 A P P E N D I X B Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g...

  • Page 124: Appendix B: Troubleshooting Mirus

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 8 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Mirus 8 .1 Error Logs Error logs are used by HarvestMaster Field Service Engineers to pinpoint the problem occurring in Mirus. 8.1.1 Flag Errors When experiencing an error, in Mirus version 4.3.0 and later, you can flag the error for the HarvestMaster Field Service Engineers.

  • Page 125: Enable Debug Streaming

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 8 .2 Enable Debug Streaming This option enables debug streaming messages from the DSP module. Enabling this is only recommended when troubleshooting the GrainGage with a HarvestMaster Field Service Engineer as it provides them with a more detailed error log.

  • Page 126: Not Meeting Minimum Weight Threshold

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 8. 3. 2 Not Meeting Minimum Weight Threshold The minimum weight threshold is the minimum amount of grain required for accurate moisture and test weight data. By default, if the minimum weight threshold is not met, moisture and test weight data will be recorded as zero.

  • Page 127: Can't Connect To Graingage

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 8. 3. 3 Can’t Connect to GrainGage If you are having trouble connecting to the GrainGage, 1. Ensure the H2 System Controller is turned on. 2. Ensure the H2 GrainGage plugin is enabled. For instructions on how to enable the plugin see 2.1.1 Load H2 GrainGage Plugin on page 12.

  • Page 128: Contact Harvestmaster

    Mirus for H2 Classic GrainGage 8 .4 Contact HarvestMaster 8.4.1 Instructional Content Visit the HarvestMaster YouTube channel and the HarvestMaster Support page for instructional videos and help articles on Mirus and the H2 GrainGage. This instructional content includes (but is not limited to): M2.0 Calibration •...
  • Page 129 A P P E N D I X C L i m i t e d W a r r a n t y...

  • Page 130: Appendix C: Limited Warranty

    Furthermore, the customer agrees that all representations and warranties contained herein shall be immediately null and void in the event of any modification, alteration or change in or to any product affected by or on behalf of the customer except for a change made by Juniper Systems.

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