G-Hub - Goldacres Integrated Control System; Internal Controller Display; External Controller Display - Goldacres G6 Crop Cruiser 2 Series Operator's Manual

Appendix – Integrated Systems
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G-Hub - Goldacres Integrated Control System console.

G-Hub - Goldacres Integrated Control System

G-Hub Glossary of Terms:
CANBUS - Controller Area Network which allows devices to communicate
Crash - PLC code run failure; Requires restart
Ethernet - Network technology like CANBUS but 100 times the bandwidth
G-hub - Goldacres integrated machine control system
HC - High current
ifm - Company brand name of PLC hardware used
I/O - Input/output
PDM - Power distribution module
PLC - Programmable logic controller
RCM - Raven control module used for product rate control
- Raven boom height control system (replaces Norac).
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In cabin - G-Hub Controller Display/Touch Screen.

Internal Controller Display:

• Full colour, 12" 8:3 ratio Touch screen,
running embedded Linux OS, IP 67which
displays important machine data to the
operator from all connected systems
• Full system diagnostics, including
warnings and operation states "Right to
repair ready"
• Displays all relevant machine data for the
operator
• Goldacres have custom designed the user
interface with inbuilt help
• The system has been designed to keep
going even if individual components fail.
• Responsible for sending the steering
safety information to the Danfoss steering
valve (Auto steer will not operate if this
display is disconnected)
• Full virtual controls in case of component
failures with input switches and joystick.
• Full virtual control of external display in
case of external display failure.
• Interface to change settings and configure
the system.

External Controller Display:

• Full colour, 5" Non Touch screen, running
embedded Linux OS, IP 67
• Activating the external display temporally
locks the main display screen
• External CAN Key pad with function
indicator LED's, 8 push button can pad
with coloured indicator lights
• Automatic tank fill function
• System Rinse functionality
• Control of electric plumbing valves, valves
including colour indicator lights for easy
diagnostics.
External G-Hub Controller Display.
GA8701177 REV 2 APRIL 2022