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  • Page 1 U S E R G U I D E 98-01578 R2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Table of Contents MEASUREMENTS TO HAVE ON HAND BEFORE YOU GET STARTED SPRAYERS Self-Propelled Front Mount Sprayer ................................2 Self-Propelled Rear Mount Sprayer ................................3 Tractor with Fixed Mount Off-Centre Sprayer ............................4 Tractor with Fixed Mount Aft Mount Sprayer ............................5 Tractor with Pivot Mount Sprayer ................................6...
  • Page 3 Copyrights © 2022 TeeJet Technologies. All rights reserved. No part of this document or the computer programs described in it may be reproduced, copied, photocopied, translated, or reduced in any form or by any means, electronic or machine readable, recording or otherwise, without prior written consent from TeeJet Technologies.
  • Page 4 TeeJet Technologies ® IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION All safety related and operating instructions should be read before the system is operated. Safe operation of machinery is the operators responsibility. Safety procedures must be posted close to the equipment and clearly visible to and legible by the operator. Safety procedures should meet all company and local regulations, as well as MSDS-requirements.
  • Page 5 TeeJet Technologies ® WARNING! PRESSURIZED HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS • Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing work on hydraulic systems. • Adhere to the machine manufacture’s approved maintenance instructions when working on the hydraulic system. • Always turn equipment off when working on the hydraulic system. Take appropriate precautions when opening systems that have been previously pressurized.
  • Page 6 TeeJet Technologies ® CAUTION! HARNESS CABLE AND HOSE SAFETY • Routinely check all harness cables and hoses for damage or wear. Replace or repair when necessary. • Do not route harness cables and hoses with sharp bends. • Do not strap harness cables and hoses to lines with high vibration or spikes in pressure. •...

  • Page 7: Measurements To Have On Hand Before You Get Started

    Matrix 908 Field Computer MEASUREMENTS TO HAVE ON HAND BEFORE YOU GET STARTED The following pages are to assist in defining vehicle measurements in the Vehicle Wizard, device measurements in the Device Wizard, and mapping location measurements in the Mapping Location options.

  • Page 8: Sprayers

    Matrix 908 Field Computer SPRAYERS Self-Propelled Front Mount Sprayer Table 1-1: Vehicle Wizard Measurements Table 1-3: Device Wizard Measurements Description Measurement/Option Description Measurement/Option Vehicle In-Line Direction to Hitch Hitch Type Point Forward of Fixed Mount Vehicle Pivot Point Boom and Section Layout...

  • Page 9: Self-Propelled Rear Mount Sprayer

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Self-Propelled Rear Mount Sprayer Table 1-5: Vehicle Wizard Measurements Table 1-7: Device Wizard Measurements Description Measurement/Option Description Measurement/Option Vehicle In-Line Direction to Hitch Hitch Type Point Aft of Vehicle Pivot Fixed Mount Point Boom and Section Layout...

  • Page 10: Tractor With Fixed Mount Off-Centre Sprayer

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Tractor with Fixed Mount Off-Center Sprayer Table 1-9: Vehicle Wizard Measurements Table 1-11: Device Wizard Measurements Description Measurement/Option Description Measurement/Option Vehicle In-Line Direction to Hitch Hitch Type Point Aft of Vehicle Pivot Fixed Mount Point Boom and Section Layout...

  • Page 11: Tractor With Fixed Mount Aft Mount Sprayer

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Tractor with Fixed Mount Aft Sprayer Table 1-13: Vehicle Wizard Measurements Table 1-15: Device Wizard Measurements Description Measurement/Option Description Measurement/Option Vehicle In-Line Direction to Hitch Hitch Type Point Aft of Vehicle Pivot Fixed Mount Point Boom and Section Layout...

  • Page 12: Tractor With Pivot Mount Sprayer

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Tractor with Pivot Mount Sprayer Table 1-17: Vehicle Wizard Measurements Table 1-19: Device Wizard Measurements Description Measurement/Option Description Measurement/Option Vehicle In-Line Direction to Hitch Hitch Type Point Aft of Vehicle Pivot Pivot Mount Point In-Line Distance from Hitch/ Vehicle In-Line Distance from the ...

  • Page 13: Spreaders

    Matrix 908 Field Computer SPREADERS Self-propelled Spreader Table 1-21: Vehicle Wizard Measurements Table 1-23: Device Wizard Measurements Description Measurement/Option Description Measurement/Option Vehicle In-Line Direction to Hitch Hitch Type Point Aft of Vehicle Pivot Fixed Mount Point In-Line Distance from Hitch/...

  • Page 14: Tractor With Fixed Mount Spreader

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Tractor with Fixed Mount Spreader Table 1-25: Vehicle Wizard Measurements Table 1-27: Device Wizard Measurements Description Measurement/Option Description Measurement/Option Vehicle In-Line Direction to Hitch Hitch Type Point Aft of Vehicle Pivot Fixed Mount Point In-Line Distance from Hitch/...

  • Page 15: Tractor With Pivot Mount Spreader

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Tractor with Pivot Mount Spreader Table 1-29: Vehicle Wizard Measurements Table 1-31: Device Wizard Measurements Description Measurement/Option Description Measurement/Option Vehicle In-Line Direction to Hitch Hitch Type Point Aft of Vehicle Pivot Pivot Mount Point In-Line Distance from Hitch/ Vehicle In-Line Distance from the ...

  • Page 16: Console Connections And Features

    Matrix 908 Field Computer CONSOLE CONNECTIONS AND FEATURES Power Button Integrated RAM Mount (assembly required) USB Port WiFi Antenna Connection* Serial Number Camera Connection* Harness Connection Speaker Ethernet Connection* GNSS Antenna Connection *Connection Activity is dependent on software version. Power On/Off Button Before powering on the console, attach all devices to the harness.

  • Page 17: System Diagram

    Matrix 908 Field Computer SYSTEM DIAGRAM The following is to be used for general reference. Specific configurations will vary depending on available devices. Contact TeeJet Customer Service or your local dealer for information on your specific configuration. NOTE: Connectivity to different devices may be released with future software releases. Always refer to software release notes for software/system connectivity at www.teejet.com/support/software.aspx.

  • Page 18: Setup The Console

    Matrix 908 Field Computer SETUP THE CONSOLE Before powering on the console, verify that all devices are attached to the harness. NO.1 WELCOME SCREEN Once the power up sequence has completed, the Welcome screen will appear.  Select a different language ...

  • Page 19: 2 Walk Through The Vehicle Wizard

    Matrix 908 Field Computer NO.2 WALK THROUGH THE VEHICLE WIZARD Establishing an accurate vehicle is required for mapping or guidance. Follow the prompts on the Vehicle Wizard, making adjustments to the vehicle settings as needed. To navigate through the wizard options: Next Wizard Option –...
  • Page 20 Matrix 908 Field Computer To Access the Vehicle Manager After Initial Startup  To navigate in the Vehicle Manager: Close Settings – use to exit the Settings options and return to the Guidance screen  Edit Vehicle – use to enter the Vehicle Wizard Back One Menu –...

  • Page 21: 3 Enter Available Unlocks

    Matrix 908 Field Computer NO.3 ENTER AVAILABLE UNLOCKS Before using some features or options (listed below), it is necessary to activate the function with an unlock code. The unlock code is a unique code for each feature and console. The following features are locked and require an unlock code to access: X ISOBUS Universal Terminal –...

  • Page 22: 4 Establish An Implement Through The Device Wizard

    Matrix 908 Field Computer NO.4 ESTABLISH AN IMPLEMENT THROUGH THE DEVICE WIZARD Before entering the Device Wizard, verify that all implements and/or devices are attached to the harness. Device Manager To navigate in the Device Manager: Close Settings – use to exit the Settings options and return to the Guidance screen ...
  • Page 23 Matrix 908 Field Computer Application Mapping 1. On the Device Manager  select the NEW DEVICE icon 2. In the Device Wizard on the Device Basis screen, select Application Mapping 3. Follow the prompts on the Device Wizard. NOTE: Some spreader features are limited until an Advanced Spreader unlock code is entered.

  • Page 24: Activate A Different Device

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Activate a Different Device Active Device An active device is designated by a dot in the top left- hand corner of the device card. 1. On the , select the device card to Device Manager ...

  • Page 25: 5 Set Up Guidance Settings

    Matrix 908 Field Computer NO.5 SET UP GUIDANCE SETTINGS Guidance Width – the distance between guidelines 98-01578-ENUS R2...

  • Page 26: 6 Set Up Mapping Location

    Matrix 908 Field Computer NO.6 SET UP MAPPING LOCATION Mapping location establishes the location from which the boundary will be mapped. • Default location – X  W ithoutaDeviceDefined–theMappingLocationwill be the Vehicle Pivot Point X  W ithaDeviceDefined–whilecreatinganexterior boundaryorpolygon,thelinewillbetotheexteriorof the outermost active section. While creating an interior boundary, the line will be to the interior of the innermost active section.

  • Page 27: 7 Set Up The Gnss

    Matrix 908 Field Computer NO.7 SET UP THE GNSS These settings are required for proper use of the system at your location.  Exit this screen to begin initializing the GNSS receiver. A pop-up message will appear during the initialization. This takes about a minute.

  • Page 28: 8 Set Up Assisted/Auto Steering

    Matrix 908 Field Computer NO.8 SET UP ASSISTED/AUTO STEERING   1. Activate Search for Assisted/Auto Steering  Device on System Start 2. Restart the console. 3. Acknowledge the Public Liability Disclaimer Notice. This takes about a minute to pop-up after restart.

  • Page 29: 9 Select Job Mode

    Matrix 908 Field Computer NO.9 SELECT JOB MODE X Simple Mode – only one (1) job will be available at a time – Start Job menu on the Guidance screen includes options to create a new job or continue the last job X Advanced Mode –...

  • Page 30: Job Manager

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Job Manager Use the Job Manager to create, delete, duplicate, start, and add information to a selected job or jobs. Create New Job – options to change the automatically generated name and add a field reference will be offered Delete the Selected Job or Jobs Duplicate the Selected Job –...

  • Page 31: Data Manager

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Data Manager Use the Data Manager to import or export all job data. Insert USB drive prior to attempting a transfer of Job Data. – used to move job data from USB Import storage to internal storage WARNING! Importing data will delete and replace any existing data on the console.

  • Page 32: Start A Job

    Matrix 908 Field Computer START A JOB Once the power up sequence has completed, the Start Job Menu will appear with the options to start a new job, continue the last job, or open the job manager to select a different job (options depend on job mode and job availability).

  • Page 33: Advanced Job Mode

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Advanced Job Mode Use the Start Job menu to start a new job, continue the last job, or open the job manager to select a different job. To navigate in the Start Job screen: Start a New Job – options to change the automatically generated name and add a field reference will be displayed.

  • Page 34: Guidance Screen Features

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Guidance Screen Features Slide-out Tray Button Information & Status Bar Information & Status Bar Current job name and information on GNSS status, guidance mode, arable land area, and assisted/ automatic steering engagement. See "Information & Status Bar" on page 36 for details.

  • Page 35: 1 Choose A Guidance Mode

    Matrix 908 Field Computer NO.1 CHOOSE A GUIDANCE MODE 1. With the Guidance button on the Feature Bar   active, press the Slide-Out Tray button  2. Select a guidance mode No Guidance Straight AB Guidance Dynamic Adaptive AB Guidance...
  • Page 36 Matrix 908 Field Computer Straight AB Guidance Straight AB guidance provides straight-line guidance based on A and B reference points. The original A and B points are used to calculate all other parallel guidelines. Azimuth Guidance Azimuth guidance provides straight-line guidance based on a horizontal angle measured clockwise from a true north baseline.

  • Page 37: 2 Establish An Ab Guideline

    Matrix 908 Field Computer NO.2 ESTABLISH AN AB GUIDELINE 1. Drive to the desired location of Point A 2. With the Guidance button on the Feature Bar active, press MARK A icon 3. Drive to the desired location of Point B 4.

  • Page 38: Delete Last Guideline

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Delete Last Guideline Delete Last Marked Guideline deletes the last marked guideline from the current job. 1. With the Guidance button on the Feature Bar active, press the Slide-Out Tray button 2. Press the DELETE GUIDELINE icon 3.

  • Page 39: Dynamic Adaptive Ab Guideline Action Bar Options

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Figure 3: Detour with Connect Detour Dynamic Adaptive AB Guideline Action Bar Options When in Dynamic Adaptive AB Guidance, the following options are available: Pause Guideline Mapping – use to pause dynamic mapping. A straight line will be drawn between the pause point and the resume point.

  • Page 40: 3 Create An Application Boundary

    Matrix 908 Field Computer NO.3 CREATE AN APPLICATION BOUNDARY Application boundaries establish the work areas where product is or is not applied while using Automatic Section Control (ASC) or BoomPilot. Application is not required to map a boundary. Boundary will be mapped to the edge of all the programmed sections (not necessarily those turned on at any given time during the boundary pass) or a user selected mapping location (see "No.6 Set Up Mapping Location"...

  • Page 41: Delete Last Marked Boundary

    Matrix 908 Field Computer 6. Travel the perimeter of the application area. While traveling, use as needed: Pause Boundary – pauses the mark boundary process. A straight line will be drawn between the pause point and the resume point. Resume Boundary –...

  • Page 42: 4 Understand More About The Guidance Screen

    Matrix 908 Field Computer NO.4 UNDERSTAND MORE ABOUT THE GUIDANCE SCREEN Map Options Vehicle with real-time representation of active Mini-Map boom sections Guideline & Points • Guidelines ◄Orange – active guidance line ◄Black (multiple) – adjacent guidance lines ◄Black – exterior boundary line ◄Gray –...
  • Page 43 Matrix 908 Field Computer Status Bar The Status Bar provides information on GNSS status, guidance mode, arable land area, assisted/auto steering engagement, and implement control status. To access related status information, select the Status Bar to displayed available options. GNSS Status...

  • Page 44: Mapping Layers

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Mapping Layers When a ISOBUS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) sprayer or spreader control is integrated into the implement, rate control options and mapping options are available on the Vehicle View and Field View guidance screens. Coverage map – shows areas covered by the implement with the sections active.

  • Page 45: Guidance Bar

    Matrix 908 Field Computer Guidance Bar On Screen Lightbar Navigation Activity On Screen Lightbar Used to represent the distance away from the guideline or vehicle. To configure the lightbar availability, display mode or lightbar spacing, from the Main Menu go to Guidance Settings ->...

  • Page 46: 5 Application Mapping Instructions

    Matrix 908 Field Computer NO.5 APPLICATION MAPPING INSTRUCTIONS Depending on if there is a section control system present and when present what kind of section control is being used as well as what options are enabled, there are multiple options for application mapping.

  • Page 47: Isobus Spreader

    Matrix 908 Field Computer ISOBUS Spreader If an ISOBUS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is present, BoomPilot automatic section control and automatic application mapping will be available. All ISOBUS rate control configurations should be setup before starting a job. X Spreader, Console Only – Regulation mode on the ISOBUS device should be set to “Manual”.

  • Page 48: Access The Universal Terminal

    Matrix 908 Field Computer ACCESS THE UNIVERSAL TERMINAL When a Universal Terminal unlock has been activated, the Universal Terminal (UT) is accessible from either the Guidance Screen or Main Menu NOTE: An ISOBUS device requires the Universal Terminal which requires an unlock code. See "No.3 Enter Available Unlocks"...

  • Page 49: Help Options

    Matrix 908 Field Computer HELP OPTIONS About Displays the console identification numbers, system software version, language update version, software versions of modules connected to the CAN bus, and how much disk space is remaining. User Guide Provides a QR Code to access this user guide online.
  • Page 50 This guide is intended to get a user started with a general overview of the console. For more detailed information, please reference the User Manual. Scan below to access the User Manual which is accessible under the Field Computer options. www.teejet.com 98-01578-ENUS-A4/LT R2 English-US © TeeJet Technologies 2022...

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