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  • Page 1 Console YieldTrakk YM-1 Yield Monitoring Operator’s Manual www.topconpa.com...
  • Page 3 YieldTrakk YM-1 Yield Monitoring Operator’s Manual Part Number: 1006428-01-EN Rev Number: 1.0 For use with Software Version 3.20 © Copyright Topcon Precision Agriculture June 2015 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.

  • Page 5: Terms And Conditions

    Preface This manual provides information about operating and maintaining this Topcon Precision Agriculture product. Correct use and servicing is important for safe and reliable operation of the product. It is very important that you take the time to read this manual before using the product. Information in this manual is current at the time of publication.
  • Page 6 RETURN AND REPAIR - During the respective warranty periods, any of the above items found defective may be shipped to TPA for repair. TPA will promptly repair or replace the defective item at no charge, and ship it back to you. You must pay the shipping and handling charges in respect of the same.
  • 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...
  • Page 8 The receiver contains an internal radio-modem. This can potentially send signals. Regulations vary between countries, so check with the dealer and local regulators for information on licensed and unlicensed frequencies. Some may involve subscriptions. Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used correctly in strict accordance with TOPCON Precision Agriculture instructions, it may cause interference with radio communication.
  • Page 9 Safety Messages and Warnings The safety symbol is used with the relevant word: DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. Messages marked in this way recommend safety precautions and practices. LEARN and apply them. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in DEATH OR VERY SERIOUS INJURY.
  • Page 10 WARNING: In some of the illustrations or photos used in this manual, panels or guards may have been removed for demonstration purposes. Never operate the vehicle with any panels or guards removed. If the removal of panels or guards is necessary to make a repair, these MUST be replaced before operation.

  • Page 11: Important Safety Information

    • Read the manual for the vehicle with which the equipment will be used and check that the vehicle has the correct equipment required by local regulations. • Make sure you understand the speed, brakes, steering, stability, and load characteristics of the vehicle before you start. •...
  • Page 12 • Check that equipment is grounded in accordance with installation instructions. 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: •...
  • Page 13 Vehicle Shut Down Safety Before leaving the vehicle, disengage assisted steering, disengage external steering switch if this is being used, and remove the key from the key switch. Using a Reference (Base) Station WARNING: Do not move a reference station while in operation. Moving an operating reference station can interfere with the controlled steering of a system using the reference station.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............... 1 Enabling Yield Monitoring ........3 Enabling ISOBUS ............7 Setting up a New Implement ........11 4.1. Setting the implement geometry .......... 15 4.2. Setting up the master switch ..........17 4.3. Setting up the harvester ............18 Console Controls ............
  • Page 15 7.7.6. Moisture sensor ............. 49 7.7.7. Inclinometer ..............51 7.8. Factory setup screen ............53 Exporting Data ............55 Upgrading ECU Firmware ........57...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Introduction The YieldTrakk yield monitor is a console device that captures sensor data from a harvesting machine, combines that sensor data with geodetic data, and logs that information to its file system in real time. Simultaneously, the yield monitor displays this geodetic yield data in various formats to the end user.

  • Page 19: Enabling Yield Monitoring

    Enabling Yield Monitoring Note: When the Yield Monitoring software is purchased, a registration code is supplied. This code is required to enable Yield Monitoring functionality. 1. Select System / Features / Implement. 2. Select YIELD MONITORING and select Enabled, then confirm 3.
  • Page 20 4. Enter the first set of numbers in the supplied registration code and confirm 5. Select REGISTRATION KEY 2, enter the second set of numbers in the registration code and confirm...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 – Enabling Yield Monitoring 6. Select REGISTRATION KEY 3, enter the third set of numbers in the registration code and confirm 7. Confirm the registration.

  • Page 23: Enabling Isobus

    Enabling ISOBUS Enables the ISOBUS Universal Terminal server that allows interaction with the YieldTrakk ISOBUS compliant ECU. To enable ISOBUS / Universal Terminal: 1. Select System / Features / Console. 2. Select UNIVERSAL TERMINAL and select Enabled. 3. Select System / ISOBUS / UT. The Universal Terminal setup page is displayed.
  • Page 24 • Universal terminal: Controls whether the UT server is actively receiving connections from other devices. This may be useful if there are multiple UTs on the bus and multiple UTs claim to be the primary UT (in which case the UT will go offline automatically and require the UT Number to be changed before it will go online again), or to temporarily deactivate the UT on the console.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 – Enabling ISOBUS • Working set key location: Sets the visibility and location of the keys that switch the interface between ECUs (if more than one ISOBUS compliant ECU is connected). Note: This should be set to Hidden. Note: Ensure that ISO GROUND SPEED and GPS NMEA2000 are both enabled.

  • Page 27: Setting Up A New Implement

    Setting up a New Implement Once the yield monitoring functionality is enabled, the connected implement must be set up in the console. Auto section control is automatically enabled to allow auto cut width to work. 1. Select Implement / New / Custom. 2.
  • Page 28 4. Select IMPLEMENT NAME if you wish to change the default name of the implement. 5. Enter the preferred name and confirm 6. Confirm the new implement details to continue. The ECU setup wizard starts. The wizard contents are dependent on the selections made.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 – Setting up a New Implement 7. Select IMPLEMENT CONTROL. 8. Select Yield Monitor, confirm and select next 9. Select YIELD MONITOR. 10. Select the required yield monitor (YieldTrakk – YM-1) and select next 11. When the screen shows that the setup is complete, confirm The console will restart.
  • Page 30 12. Ensure the implement setup is complete and correct. Refer to Implement Setup in the X30 Guidance and Auto Steering Operator Manual for instructions.

  • Page 31: Setting The Implement Geometry

    Chapter 4 – Setting up a New Implement 4.1. Setting the implement geometry Sets the implement measurements so that guidance can work accurately. Note: Measure the implement dimensions as accurately as possible. The recommended tolerance is +/- 5 cm. When an ISOBUS implement is connected, some of the geometry items are provided by the implement and cannot be altered in the X30.
  • Page 32 Measurements used are as follows: • Swath Width: Measures the working width of the implement (that is, the width of the area that is treated during one pass of the implement). • Working Length: Length from the start to the finish of the working area of the boom.

  • Page 33: Setting Up The Master Switch

    Chapter 4 – Setting up a New Implement 4.2. Setting up the master switch The master switch turns on the application control and also enables the coverage map on the guidance screen. To set up the master switch: 1. Select Implement / Master Switch. Virtual Enables the master switch to be operated by selecting the virtual master switch on the console Operation screen.

  • Page 34: Setting Up The Harvester

    4.3. Setting up the harvester 1. Select Implement / Harvester / Bin. • Capacity: The volume of the combine bin. 2. Select Implement / Harvester / ISOBUS Settings. • Low speed shutoff: Sets the speed at which the master switch will disengage.

  • Page 35: Console Controls

    Console Controls 5.1. Using the master switch When Virtual has been selected in the Setup screen (Implement / Master Switch), the harvester master switch on the Operation screen turns the harvester system on. This switch does not work if Follows device work state is selected as the master switch.
  • Page 36 indicates that task shut down is delayed so that the final crop harvested has time to pass the yield sensors before the task is stopped.

  • Page 37: Using The Yield Monitor Dashboard

    Chapter 5 – Console Controls 5.2. Using the yield monitor dashboard Yield monitor information is added to the dashboard when the harvester controller is enabled. 1. Select anywhere on the dashboard to customize the information it displays. 2. Press again on the particular panel to be customized and further options display.

  • Page 38: Opening The Yield Monitor Mini-View

    5.3. Opening the yield monitor mini-view The yield monitor controller appears in a mini-view accessed via the navigation bar on the left side of the operation screen. Note: The figures displayed in the mini-views may also be shown via the YieldTrakk UT screens. See page 33. 1.

  • Page 39: Harvest Current

    Chapter 5 – Console Controls 5.3.1. Harvest current 1. Press the information area of the mini-view to display the options available. • Current wet yield: T/Ha (Bu/Ac) based on the raw yield data. • Current dry yield: Calculated T/Ha (Bu/Ac) based on current wet yield data with respect to the desired moisture reference point (i.e.
  • Page 40 • Current dry productivity: Calculated T/Hr (Bu/Hr) based on the current wet productivity with respect to the desired moisture reference point. The moisture reference point is set via the YieldTrakk UT interface. • Current moisture content: Percentage raw moisture sensor data.
  • Page 41 Chapter 5 – Console Controls 1. Select PRODUCT NAME to select a product from the list, or to add a new product. Selecting New Product opens the New Product Setup wizard. Follow the wizard to add a new product. Custom Product may be selected to create a new product from scratch, or a product template may be selected from the list.

  • Page 42: Job Totals

    1. On the Setup screen, select User / Region / Units. The APPLICATION RATE INCREMENT TYPE may be set to Fixed rate or Percentage of Preset 1. • Rate preset 1 / Rate preset 2: Defines preset application rates. 5.3.2. Job totals The totals displayed on this mini-view are reset when a new job is started.

  • Page 43: Sub Totals

    Chapter 5 – Console Controls 5.3.3. Sub totals Sub totals are independently re-settable subtotals, typically reset when the bin is emptied to keep track of the total per bin load (for example; harvested amount and moisture content). This could also be used to keep track of harvest subtotals per truck. The Reset task window button opens a confirmation screen to clear the data stored for the currently selected sub totals.

  • Page 44: Viewing Map Layers

    5.4. Viewing map layers The coverage map selector enables one type of coverage map to be selected. 1. Select the highlighted icon to choose which coverage and information layer will appear on the screen. 2. Press the center button and select from the list or press the left/right arrows to scroll through the list with a live preview of that layer in the map in the background.

  • Page 45: Editing The Legends

    Chapter 5 – Console Controls • Applied rate map (dry yield): Calculated T/Ha (Bu/Ac) based on current wet yield data with respect to the desired moisture reference point (i.e. after it has dried). • Applied rate map (moisture): Percentage raw moisture sensor data.
  • Page 46 2. Select Edit to change the colors and ranges used.

  • Page 47: Yieldtrakk Operation

    YieldTrakk Operation 6.1. Getting the best results To achieve the best possible accuracy, the system must be properly set up and maintained. The main points to observe are: • If harvesting particularly oily crops, check that the grain sensor lenses and the moisture sensor fin stay reasonably clean. •...
  • Page 48 Step When / why? How? Test moisture At regular intervals See Crop settings percentage and adjust throughout the day. screen, page 38. Adjustment is needed if the harvest moisture reading is different from that of a reference moisture meter. Test crop density and At regular intervals A grain weight tester adjust (kg/hl)

  • Page 49: Ut Screens

    UT Screens 7.1. Opening the YieldTrakk UT window To view the YieldTrakk UT window: 1. Select the UT icon on the left of the operation screen The mini-view may be expanded to display in the main window by selecting the arrow in the top right corner, or by swiping left to right across the mini-view (ending the swipe to the right of the mini-view screen).

  • Page 50: Units Displayed

    7.2. Units displayed Function Units Metric Imperial (UK) Imperial (US) Yield tonnes/ha tons/acre bushels/acre Productivity tonnes/hr tons/hr bushels/hr (output) Cut rate ha/hr acres/hr acres/hr (work rate) Forward km/hr miles/hr miles/hr speed Part / total hectares acres acres area Part / total tonnes tons x1000 bushels...

  • Page 51: Main Screen

    Chapter 7 – UT Screens 7.3. Main screen button is used to cycle through the YieldTrakk UT screens. Icon Description Header height cut out Displays the header height at which data logging will stop. Refer to Header setup screen, page 40. Working width This is set on the Header Setup screen, Width setting.
  • Page 52 Icon Description Forward speed Switch between current (instantaneous) readout and average readout for the current job. Set quantity readouts based on ‘wet’ or ‘dry’ content. Moisture content Select, then use to change the moisture content. Crop density Select, then use to change the density.

  • Page 53: Totals Screen

    Chapter 7 – UT Screens 7.4. Totals screen This screen can display three totals values, which can be reset independently. Icon Description Cut rate (work rate) (area/hour) since last reset. Area total harvested since last reset. Total yield quantity since last reset (reset should be performed once the combine is emptied).

  • Page 54: Crop Settings Screen

    7.5. Crop settings screen The settings shown on this screen are pre-programmed for the following crops: Wheat, barley, oats, oilseed rape (canola), linseed, beans, peas and maize (corn). It is also possible to define two further crop types. Displayed settings may require adjustment for specific crop conditions.
  • Page 55 Chapter 7 – UT Screens Icon Description Crop calibration factor The default crop calibration factor (supplied on the calibration spreadsheet with the install guide) will generally require slight adjustment due to crop variation, crop varieties and harvester operating characteristics. Note: Discrepancies between the yield readings and the weighbridge readings may indicate that crop calibration factor adjustment is required, however this may also be caused by inaccurate tare, crop density or moisture content...

  • Page 56: Header Setup Screen

    Icon Description the default moisture content is set to 16% for all crops. Note: This setting is the same as the % Corr setting on the Moisture Sensor screen. See page 49. Opens the Header Setup screen, which allows settings for the cutter bar (changes per crop).
  • Page 57 Chapter 7 – UT Screens Icon Description The number of equal width sections that the actual Sections working width is divided into. Cut out height Sets the header (table) height at which the sensor will start/stop recording harvest data. The current position of the header is shown on the following icon: To set the cut out height: Cut out...

  • Page 58: Calibration Correction Screen

    7.5.2. Calibration correction screen This screen is used to enter the yield reading displayed by YieldTrakk and the weighbridge (true weight) reading to calculate the correction percentage. Icon Description Yield reading displayed by YieldTrakk (displayed on Totals screen Press to enter value. Weighbridge reading (true weight).

  • Page 59: Set Tare Screen

    Chapter 7 – UT Screens 7.6. Set tare screen It is good practice to set tare at least once a day, or more often if harvesting oily or dirty crops. This informs the system of the height of each empty paddle in the clean grain elevator. While harvesting, this tare value is removed from each paddle reading so that just grain is being measured.

  • Page 60: Technician Screen

    7.7. Technician screen This screen requires a password to enter. Press the buttons on the right to select the required screen. Icon Description Header cut out sensor. See page 45. Combine select. See page 46. Product edit. See page 46. Speed sensor.

  • Page 61: Header Cut Out Sensor

    Chapter 7 – UT Screens 7.7.1. Header cut out sensor Note: The header cut out Type may be Sensor or Switch. The settings on this page are only applicable if a sensor is installed. Icon Description Type Press to select Sensor or Switch. Sensor maximum voltage Displays the sensor voltage at the upper limit of the header height.

  • Page 62: Combine Select

    7.7.2. Combine select Use this screen to select a different combine if the whole system is moved to a different combine. Setup values for the original combine are saved. 7.7.3. Product edit Use this screen to edit the name of products displayed on the product list.

  • Page 63: Speed Sensor

    Chapter 7 – UT Screens 7.7.4. Speed sensor Note: This screen is currently N/A and should not be altered. 7.7.5. Yield sensor There are six calibration points (PC points) that enable accurate yield measurement from zero throughput (PC Tare) to maximum throughput (PC 5) of grain in the clean grain elevator.
  • Page 64 Auto Cal Note: This process is only required if a new combine type is being used that does not have the PC Points supplied on the calibration spreadsheet. Alternatively, a barn test can be used to determine the PC Points for a new combine type. This procedure should be used if it is not possible to do a barn test.

  • Page 65: Moisture Sensor

    Chapter 7 – UT Screens The display shows the forward speed and the throughput in the clean grain elevator (% darkness). The indicator bar displays these parameters relative to the calibration points (PCt and PC1 – PC5). 3. Start combining at maximum harvest speed, then press START to begin the calibration.
  • Page 66 Fact. A: This setting should not be changed. The Gain, Offset and % Correction values calibrate the moisture sensor to enable accurate readings for crops up to a certain limit of moisture content. They are specific to each crop, so you must first select the required crop.

  • Page 67: Inclinometer

    Chapter 7 – UT Screens Temp and T. Voltage Temp: Temperature at the moisture sensor. This can be calibrated by entering the actual known temperature if needed. T. Voltage: Voltage feedback from temperature sensor. 3 / 4 button enables the Mk3 or Mk4 sensor type to be selected. 7.7.7.
  • Page 68 The sensor calculated output should read 0 degrees when level in either axis. This calibration should be checked when the system is installed and then once yearly. To calibrate: park the harvester on level ground. Assuming that the sensor unit has been mounted correctly, the left/right and forward/rearward readouts should be close to 0 degrees.

  • Page 69: Factory Setup Screen

    Chapter 7 – UT Screens 7.8. Factory setup screen Icon Description Factory Reset Restores all settings to factory default PIN Change Change the PIN used to access the Technician and Factory Setup screens Diagnostics Update Software Refer to Upgrading ECU Firmware, page 57.

  • Page 71: Exporting Data

    Exporting Data Job records can be exported in PDF format to a USB. Exporting a job places the PDF report in D:/Reports and in D:/Client/Farm/Field/Reports. Note: Job reports may also be exported as .csv files by enabling PER-POINT DATA LOGGING on the setup screen (System / Features / Console) before performing the job.
  • Page 72 display that it is safe to remove the USB. If this is not done, the report may be missing or corrupt. Note: It is also possible to batch export job reports (and jobs) for non- active jobs using the Inventory Manager. Refer to AGA4084 Guidance and Auto Steering Operator’s Manual.

  • Page 73: Upgrading Ecu Firmware

    Upgrading ECU Firmware The YieldTrakk ECU firmware can be upgraded from the Factory Setup screen, see page 53. The firmware upgrade files must be placed in the root directory of a USB flash drive in the following folder structure: • (folder) Ceres / (folder) Updates.cms / (files) 538XXXYY.bin and 538XXXYY.mop Where X is the issue number and Y is the revision number.
  • Page 75 Topcon Precision Agriculture 16900 West 118th Terrace Olathe, KS 66061 USA Phone: 866-486-7266 Topcon Precision Agriculture 14 Park Way Mawson Lakes SA 5095 Australia Phone: +61-8-8203-3300 Fax : +61-8-8203-3399 Topcon Precision Agriculture Avenida de la Industria 35 Tres Cantos 28760, Spain Phone: +34-91-804-92-31 Fax: +34-91-803-14-15 Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.

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