Amazone AMAPAD Operating Instructions Manual Download

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NOTE

Firmware upgrades can only be performed on the
following GPS receivers:

SGR-1

AGI-3

AGI-4

1. In the setup menu, tap on

"System"

"GPS"

"Receiver"

2. Tap on

"Firmware upgrade"

3. Confirm the update.

A warning is shown saying that the AMAPAD must
not be switched off.

4. Acknowledge the warning.

The firmware upgrade starts.

The AMAPAD will be restarted after the firmware
upgrade.

Using the ignition line

NOTE

This function is only available for the following GPS
receivers:

AGI-4

1. In the setup menu, tap on

"System"

"GPS"

"Receiver"

2. Tap on

"Use ignition line"

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F | Configuring the AMAPAD | Entering the system settings

MG5574-

-II | B.1 | 25.10.2016

Summary of Contents for AMAPAD

Page 1: ...Operating instructions MG5574 EN II B 1 25 10 2016 Control terminal AMAPAD Original operating instructions...

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Page 3: ...0 4 5 Buttons in the steering options menu 21 4 6 Buttons in the GPS shift menu 21 4 7 Buttons in the map view 22 4 8 Buttons in the function menu 22 4 9 Buttons on the Universal Terminal 22 4 10 Othe...

Page 4: ...job 123 11 Editing job data 124 12 Calling up job information 124 13 Define working time 125 J Managing fields 127 1 Creating a new field 127 2 Creating a boundary line 129 2 1 Creating the boundary l...

Page 5: ...ion control 186 2 1 Configuring the control mode 187 2 2 Defining the boundary limit 191 Q Using rate control 194 1 Using a job with application map 195 2 Adding an application map to a job 196 3 Defi...

Page 6: ...al 2 Keep the operating manual available 3 Hand over the operating manual to the subsequent user 2 Validity NOTE These operating instructions are valid for software version 3 22 xx For information on...

Page 7: ...of the instructions The reaction to the respective action is marked with an arrow 1 Action 1 Implement reaction to Action 1 2 Action 2 Instructions with alternative action Alternative instructions are...

Page 8: ...e Entry 1 Entry 2 Entry 3 4 4 Item numbers Item numbers in the text or in the legend refer to item numbers in figures located beside or above the text The item numbers in the figures can be connected...

Page 9: ...s are updated regularly Your suggestions for improvement help us to create ever more user friendly operating manuals Please send us your suggestions by post fax or email AMAZONEN WERKE H DREYER GmbH C...

Page 10: ...Assembly instructions B007261 B Assembly instructions MG5574 EN II B 1 25 10 2016 8...

Page 11: ...button 5 USB port 6 Serial port 2 by default for the GPS output 7 Serial port 1 by default for GPS receiver and power supply 8 Network connection 2 Basic buttons and LEDs 1 Lightbar 2 Light sensor 3...

Page 12: ...bar lights up The AMAPAD is started Changing the language The language for the warning message and the user interface can be changed directly after starting the AMAPAD 1 Open the language list with 2...

Page 13: ...se can be changed see page 10 1 Read the terms of use 2 Confirm the terms of use with YES NOTE For the following languages the terms of use must be moved up using the scroll bar before the terms of us...

Page 14: ...hed or cannot be switched off normally Press the red Reset button 1 on the back of the AMAPAD The AMAPAD is reset and switched off 4 Using the touchscreen When operating the touchscreen please observe...

Page 15: ...rightness 5 Brightness mode Calling up help 1 Call up the help function with Question marks appear beside the buttons on the user interface 2 Select the question mark The designation for the correspon...

Page 16: ...t screens For more information see page 219 Setting the brightness Set the desired brightness level with or Selecting the brightness mode The display of the AMAPAD has 3 brightness modes Day mode Brig...

Page 17: ...the operating menu switch to the setup menu with Switching to the operating menu In the setup menu switch to the operating menu with 005672 005671 D Basic operation Switching between the main menus M...

Page 18: ...from the middle of the warning message 2 This button opens the Configuring general alarms menu see page 60 3 The cause for the alarm message is written on this button This button can also be used to a...

Page 19: ...dged in the ECU 3 General control elements 3 1 Selection list One or multiple entries can be selected from selections lists The selected entries are highlighted in white A message box appears if too m...

Page 20: ...nts guide the user through complex system settings The system settings are divided into individual work steps The work steps explain which information is required The user can enter the corresponding...

Page 21: ...information Button Function More information Open the field menu see page 127 Open the automatic steering menu see page 166 Open the job data menu see page 115 Open the GPS shift menu see page 158 Op...

Page 22: ...the job data menu Button Function More information Button Function More information Delete coverage see page 123 Use variable rate control see page 194 Open the data exchange menu see page 118 Start a...

Page 23: ...ction More information Button Function More information Call up automatic steering status see page 168 Calibrate steering see page 166 Coordinate the automatic steering see page 170 4 6 Buttons in the...

Page 24: ...map view see page 103 Call up system diagnosis see page 224 Open Universal Terminal see page 174 Edit job data see page 124 Call up job information see page 124 Manage inventory data see page 216 Conf...

Page 25: ...on or off see page 186 Switch automatic steering on or off see page 166 Use global start screen see page 219 Change track line pattern see page 146 Switch main switch on or off Cannot be used on ISOB...

Page 26: ...Configuring the AMAPAD F 1 Using the setup menu 005570 001289 F Configuring the AMAPAD MG5574 EN II B 1 25 10 2016 24...

Page 27: ...Under 2 tap on the desired menu item The third menu level 3 is opened or the last menu level 4 is opened 3 To enter the settings tap on the 5 button 2 Entering the user settings 2 1 Entering the regi...

Page 28: ...ct the desired format 4 Confirm with 5 Exit the setup menu with 6 Confirm restart with 2 1 2 Setting the time and date Changing the date format The date specification is used for the job data and for...

Page 29: ...ilable time formats 12 hours 2 30 PM 24 hours 14 30 3 Select the format Setting the time The date specification is used for the job data and for created files 1 In the setup menu tap on User Region Ti...

Page 30: ...dard tap on the desired parameter in the menu 6 Select the desired measuring unit 7 Confirm with 2 2 Configuring the lightbar The lightbar is located at the upper edge of the touchscreen During operat...

Page 31: ...htbar indicates that the lightbar is ready for operation Defining the LED spacing The spacing between the LEDs specifies how far the vehicle can deviate from the defined track line before the next LED...

Page 32: ...bar on which the LEDs start lighting up when the vehicle deviates from the track line Possible settings Driving away The LEDs on the lightbar start lighting up on the side towards which the vehicle is...

Page 33: ...The tones on the AMAPAD are switched off when the volume is set to 0 The alarm tone for the warning messages from the Universal Terminal cannot be switched off 1 In the setup menu tap on User Environm...

Page 34: ...or disable Setting the audio alarm The AMAPAD can issue various alarms Here you can set whether a signal tone is issued 1 In the setup menu tap on User Environment 2 Tap on Audio alarm 3 Enable the fu...

Page 35: ...ecalibrate touchscreen 3 Confirm restart with The AMAPAD switches to calibration mode 4 Touch the touchscreen at any spot 5 Tap precisely on the red cross 6 Confirm the calibration with Commit Calibra...

Page 36: ...to tap on the touchscreen to operate the AMAPAD 1 In the setup menu tap on User Environment 2 Tap on Touchscreen sensitivity The AMAPAD has to be restarted 3 Confirm restart with The AMAPAD switches...

Page 37: ...0 Save load global start screen The multi function button is used to manage the global start screens For more information see page 219 The Global start screen mode button has been added Defining the g...

Page 38: ...n the global start screens see page 219 System 150 file transfer With the System 150 file transfer inventory data can be imported and exported in a special format NOTE This function is not available F...

Page 39: ...dow for the steering status will be shown The window remains open until all of the conditions for starting the automatic steering system are fulfilled Size of the buttons on the toolbar The size of th...

Page 40: ...panning With this setting you can define whether the map can be panned in the map view 1 In the setup menu tap on User Map 2 Tap on Map panning Possible settings Enabled The map can be moved in the ma...

Page 41: ...red in the middle of the map Disabled The map is fixed The vehicle symbol can be covered by miniature views Highlighting loaded coverage With this setting you can define how the worked area is shown i...

Page 42: ...d The boundary line recording is interrupted when all of the part width sections are switched off on the Universal Terminal Disabled The boundary line recording can only be interrupted using the butto...

Page 43: ...s menu see page 41 2 6 Defining the user controls With the user controls the user interface of the AMAPAD can be set up for the different user access levels Individual menus can be hidden so that thes...

Page 44: ...To reset all of the settings select Reset NOTE The settings can be reset as follows To the factory settings To the version before the AMAPAD was switched on last 3 Entering the system settings 3 1 Con...

Page 45: ...e page 227 Enabling remote assistance With this function the AMAPAD can be remote controlled through the Internet NOTE The remote assistance is only used by trained personnel to perform maintenance wo...

Page 46: ...settings Enabled Automatic steering can be used In the operating menu the button for enabling automatic steering appears In the job menu the button for the steering options menu is shown Disabled Aut...

Page 47: ...e vehicle drives in reverse the vehicle symbol is turned on the map Enabling controlled traffic Additional track patterns can be activated with this function NOTE A license must be purchased for this...

Page 48: ...ns can be enabled or disabled When the track line patterns are disabled the track line pattern can no longer be selected in the operating menu 1 In the setup menu tap on System Functions Track guidanc...

Page 49: ...ons list the work procedures can be selected The selected work procedure can then be enabled or disabled Several work procedures can be adjusted When the quick start button has been selected in the jo...

Page 50: ...op active job The active job and the application will be stopped None Export job report for the previous job Exports the job report for all saved jobs The current job is stopped USB stick is connected...

Page 51: ...ens the menu where the rate control can be assigned to an implement see page 194 Implement is selected Job is selected Start active job Starts the current job Job is selected Adjust the boundary line...

Page 52: ...der Adjust track guidance mode A B line identical curves or circular track is selected Hide on success The quick start info will be automatically closed when the work procedure has been successfully c...

Page 53: ...Standard The new job is given the date and the time of creation as a name User defined Another setting will be shown A user defined name can be given Prompt When the job is created a text box is opene...

Page 54: ...information on the configuration of the GPS receiver contact the manufacturer 1 In the setup menu tap on System GPS Receiver 2 Tap on GPS receiver 3 Select the connected GPS receiver from the list NO...

Page 55: ...hat the AMAPAD must not be switched off 4 Acknowledge the warning The firmware upgrade starts The AMAPAD will be restarted after the firmware upgrade Using the ignition line NOTE This function is only...

Page 56: ...PS receiver remains active after the vehicle has been switched off NOTE This function is only available for the following GPS receivers AGI 4 1 In the setup menu tap on System GPS Receiver 2 Tap on Ba...

Page 57: ...2 Tap on Baud rate 3 Select the recommended baud rate NOTE Recommended baud rates For AMAZONE GPS receiver 19200 For AGI 4 115200 More information can be found in the GPS receiver operating manual 3 2...

Page 58: ...n Under one metre MSAS The GPS receiver uses the Multi functional Satellite Augmentation System Only suitable for Eastern Asia Precision Under one metre All other correction sources are subject to cha...

Page 59: ...matic OmniSTAR XP OmniSTAR HP OmniSTAR G2 RTK 1 In the setup menu tap on System GPS Correction 2 Tap on GLONASS 3 Enable the function or disable Enabling Trupass Trupass TM improves the precision of t...

Page 60: ...With the GPS output data such as the speed direction of travel and position can be transmitted to other devices NOTE The configuration of the GPS output depends on the connected auxiliary devices Mor...

Page 61: ...g harness 1 Defining the COM port for the GPS output Selection of the COM port for the GPS output 1 In the setup menu tap on System GPS Output 2 Select GPS output COM 3 Select the COM port NOTE Settin...

Page 62: ...disable NOTE Disabled alarms are not displayed There is no notification in case of malfunction NOTE Only the visual display can be disabled for the alarms for switching the automatic steering on and o...

Page 63: ...the alarm list select End of row 3 Tap on Alarm state 4 Enable the alarm 5 Tap on First distance 6 Enter the distance from the boundary line at which the first alarm should be issued 7 Tap on Second...

Page 64: ...nts can be used to mark hazard points Furthermore the flag points also serve as a reference for manual GPS correction REQUIREMENTS User access level has been set to Standard or Expert see page 41 1 In...

Page 65: ...g the UT number If several terminals are connected to an ECU the Universal Terminal is clearly identified by the UT number NOTE Terminals must be assigned through the Universal Terminal If only one te...

Page 66: ...he Universal Terminal 1 In the setup menu tap on System ISOBUS UT 2 Tap on Soft keys per column 3 Select the number NOTE Recommended setting 6 Defining the location of the soft keys Location of the so...

Page 67: ...menu tap on System ISOBUS UT 2 Tap on Working set key location 3 Select the location NOTE Recommended setting up 3 6 2 Configuring the Task Controller REQUIREMENTS User access level has been set to S...

Page 68: ...identified by the TC number Each terminal needs a different TC number to avoid conflicts 1 Select Setup menu System ISOBUS TC 2 Tap on TC number 3 Enter the TC number Defining the control mode for man...

Page 69: ...6 3 AUX N function configuration AUX N functions are used to control the functions of the AMAPAD and the connected implement using a quick access The quick access buttons are shown on the function ba...

Page 70: ...for quick access 1 Select Setup menu System ISOBUS AUX or Select Setup menu System ISOBUS 2 Select Miniature views for AUX input 3 Select Enabled 4 Confirm with 5 Select Number of miniature views for...

Page 71: ...rminal see page 178 Enabling buttons on the dashboard for AUX input An additional button 1 can be displayed on the dashboard This button can be assigned with a function 1 1 Select Setup menu System IS...

Page 72: ...lect Enabled 4 Confirm with NOTE The AMAPAD functions can be assigned through the Universal Terminal see page 178 3 7 Using aids REQUIREMENTS User access level has been set to Standard or Expert see p...

Page 73: ...icle from the database 1 In the setup menu tap on Vehicle New 2 Select the desired manufacturer from the manufacturer list A list with vehicle models will be shown 3 Select the desired vehicle model 4...

Page 74: ...hicle 4 Confirm the selection of the steering controller with 5 Select the vehicle type For some vehicle models the AMAPAD must be restarted 6 Confirm restart with 7 Tap on Vehicle name NOTE Sensible...

Page 75: ...the vehicle precisely The tolerance is of 5 cm NOTE The adjustable geometry values depend on the vehicle selection The name of the selected geometry value is shown in the title bar of the menu The fo...

Page 76: ...f the GPS receiver to the rear axle Positive value Receiver is installed in front of the rear axle Negative value Receiver is installed behind the rear axle GPS steering Right offset of the GPS receiv...

Page 77: ...f the selected vehicle 3 If the wrong vehicle has been selected see page 75 4 To change a geometry value Select The name of the selected geometry value is shown on the title bar 5 Enter the value 6 Co...

Page 78: ...ata that was saved to a USB stick using the inventory manager can be imported again NOTE For more information on the inventory manager see page 216 1 In the setup menu tap on Vehicle Select 2 Tap on 3...

Page 79: ...th For some vehicles a restart will be performed 4 3 Adding vehicle geometry data to the job data Vehicle geometry data can be added to the job data to be able to manage them with a Farm Management In...

Page 80: ...UIREMENTS User access level has been set to Standard or Expert see page 41 4 4 1 Selecting the controller With this setting the steering controller of the vehicle the AMAPAD is on is selected 1 In the...

Page 81: ...Steering 2 Tap on CAN bus Possible settings CAN 1 ISOBUS CAN 2 Primary communication bus for the steering system NOTE The CAN bus that should be used is written on the GPS receiver CAN bus for AGI 3...

Page 82: ...rect spool Possible settings Disabled The steering controller works with a steering angle sensor Enabled The steering controller works without a steering angle sensor 4 5 antenna configuration REQUIRE...

Page 83: ...hwise in the direction of travel Possible settings Positive value The GPS antenna is installed in front of the GPS receiver Negative value The GPS antenna is installed behind the GPS receiver 2 Tap on...

Page 84: ...t The AMAPAD automatically detects connected ISOBUS implements and opens an assistant This assistant can be used to create an implement profile NOTE The AMAPAD only automatically detects ISOBUS implem...

Page 85: ...assistant for this implement Cancel An implement profile will not be created The AMAPAD will reopen the assistant when the implement is connected again 2 Select the implement type NOTE Implement types...

Page 86: ...icle type from the list 4 Continue with 5 If the name for the implement should be changed select Profile name and enter the name 6 Continue with The implement profile has been created F Configuring th...

Page 87: ...US implements see page 227 REQUIREMENTS Implement is properly connected 1 In the setup menu tap on Implement New Custom Four implement types are displayed Implement type Button Implement type Button R...

Page 88: ...r Implement function 10 In Step 4 select the connected implement from the list under ECU assignment TROUBLESHOOTING The connected implement is not shown The AMAPAD did not recognise the connected impl...

Page 89: ...ent Select 2 Insert the USB stick with the implement data into the AMAPAD 3 Select 4 Confirm selection with A restart must be performed for some implements 5 Confirm restart with 5 3 2 Copying impleme...

Page 90: ...with For some implements a restart will be performed 5 4 ECU configuration In this menu the ECU of the selected implement can be configured Selecting the implement control 1 In the setup menu tap on I...

Page 91: ...d implement to the AMAPAD If the geometry data of the implement has been changed using the Universal Terminal this function must be used 1 In the setup menu tap on Implement ECU 2 Tap on Refresh ECU s...

Page 92: ...a by the defined value NOTE This setting does not affect the overlap of the automatic part width section control 1 In the setup menu tap on Implement Geometry 2 Select geometry value B 3 Enter the val...

Page 93: ...OBUS implements the configuration of the on off point delays is performed only through the Universal Terminal For information on the configuration of on off point delays for non ISOBUS implements see...

Page 94: ...the configuration of the on off point delays is performed only through the Universal Terminal For information on the configuration of on off point delays for non ISOBUS implements see page 227 Enablin...

Page 95: ...y through the Universal Terminal For information on the configuration of on off point delays for non ISOBUS implements see page 227 Configuring the virtual section switch The virtual section switches...

Page 96: ...ement 5 7 1 Defining the lower limit for the working speed In this menu the speed at which the implement starts the application can be defined 1 In the setup menu tap on Implement Sprayer spreader pre...

Page 97: ...gnal for the tank switch Audio signal for the main switch 1 In the setup menu tap on Implement Sprayer Spreader Planter Audio 2 Tap on the button for the desired audio signal 3 Enable the audio signal...

Page 98: ...able the speed simulation or disable Enabling GPS NMEA2000 When this function is enabled the speed is transmitted to the implement through the GPS NMEA2000 protocol NOTE The GPS NMEA200 protocol can b...

Page 99: ...or disable F Configuring the AMAPAD Configuring an implement MG5574 EN II B 1 25 10 2016 97...

Page 100: ...Job menu 5 Automatic reverse detection or automatic steering 6 Dashboard All of the AMAPAD s functions can be controlled using the operating menu Access to the implement controls with the Universal T...

Page 101: ...in the setup menu 1 Miniature view of the system information 2 Miniature view of the map view 3 Miniature view of the universal terminal The symbol on this button varies depending on the connected in...

Page 102: ...have this button at the top right corner NOTE The maximised miniature view cannot be minimised again To close the maximised miniature view a different miniature view must be maximised To maximise min...

Page 103: ...4 Closing a miniature view To close the miniature view there are 3 options Tap again on the button for the opened miniature view or Tap on at the top left of the miniature view or Swipe horizontally f...

Page 104: ...onfirm selection 10 Vehicle focus 11 Configure map layers 12 changing the perspective 13 Reduce map section 14 Enlarge map section 15 Job menu 16 Boundary line blue In the map view all of the data tha...

Page 105: ...rey To ensure uniform application track lines can be created to support the driver in following the track Track lines are also required for automatic steering Track lines are shown in red on the map 2...

Page 106: ...al horizon is shown To change the perspective tap on the button on the map until the desired perspective is set 2 4 Panning the map To obtain a better overview the map can be panned with your finger R...

Page 107: ...3 Confirm with The selected elements will be shown on the map 3 Configuring the dashboard NOTE The following figures show all of the available elements for the dashboard When the AMAPAD is started for...

Page 108: ...ard 1 Satellite symbol and number of satellites Grey No signal Red Low accuracy Yellow Medium accuracy Green High accuracy 2 Correction symbol and accuracy in metres Grey No correction signal Red Low...

Page 109: ...ata field on the dashboard The selection list for the data fields will be opened 2 Select the desired data fields 3 Confirm with G Using the operating menu Configuring the dashboard MG5574 EN II B 1 2...

Page 110: ...n list for the data fields will be opened 2 To edit an existing data field on the dashboard tap on the desired data field on the dashboard The selection list for the data will be opened 048221 G Using...

Page 111: ...3 Choose the desired data for the selected data field 4 Confirm with G Using the operating menu Configuring the dashboard MG5574 EN II B 1 25 10 2016 109...

Page 112: ...hen the function is called up again 1 Configuring the quick start REQUIREMENTS User access level has been set to Standard or Expert see page 41 1 In the setup menu tap on System Functions Track guidan...

Page 113: ...Calling up the quick start 1 Select in the job menu A job will be automatically created The job data will not be saved 2 In the job menu start the job with and 3 To work a different area select again...

Page 114: ...ck start functions see page 47 2 Field menu Managing fields see page 127 3 Job data menu Managing job data see page Starting a job see page 115 4 Track line menu Using track lines see page 146 5 Autom...

Page 115: ...in the menu bar 2 Another menu bar 3 will be opened or a menu will be opened 2 Using the job assistant The job assistant shows information on the menus in the map view The information contains instru...

Page 116: ...ngs do not need to be entered manually REQUIREMENTS Quick start is enabled see page 45 Quick start is configured see page 47 Select in the job menu The configured work procedure will be started 4 Edit...

Page 117: ...corded REQUIREMENTS GPS receiver is connected GPS is configured see page 51 Vehicle is configured see page 71 Implement is configured see page 82 Field is created see page 127 Job is created and the f...

Page 118: ...h and rectify the displayed errors 4 Red status display for Implement loaded Select the implement 5 Red status display for Vehicle loaded Select the vehicle 6 Red status display for ECU synchronised R...

Page 119: ...ically generated name consists of the following elements The word Job Date of creation Time of creation NOTE The following data belongs to the master data and is optional To add the master data to the...

Page 120: ...TASKDATA XML file can be imported However a TASKDATA XML file can contain multiple job data NOTE When the job data is imported the existing jobs on the AMAPAD will be deleted To keep the existing jobs...

Page 121: ...ect whether all of the data or only master data should be imported 8 Confirm selection with 9 If job data is on the AMAPAD confirm overwriting The job data will be imported 8 Exporting task data Job d...

Page 122: ...ter data will be copied A job data backup will be created in the inventory manager If the job data have been lost see page 216 1 Insert the USB stick into the AMAPAD 2 In the job menu tap on 3 Tap on...

Page 123: ...jobs see page 122 Sorting Sort jobs see page 122 Job The found jobs can be chosen from this selection list Summary The summary shows the information on the selected job In the bottom area the boundary...

Page 124: ...red according to the selected master data 9 2 Sorting jobs Found jobs can be sorted according to the following methods Name the jobs are sorted alphabetically Time the jobs are sorted according to the...

Page 125: ...for the current job can be deleted NOTE The master data and inventory data will not be deleted To delete master data see page 124 To delete inventory data use the inventory data manager see page 216 R...

Page 126: ...call up the tab for the desired data 3 To edit master data select or To add new master data select or To delete master data select 12 Calling up job information The information on the current job can...

Page 127: ...e execution of a job detailed information can be entered about the work For example the time for repairs or work preparation can be documented in the job statistics REQUIREMENTS Function is enabled in...

Page 128: ...The working time will be documented NOTE The default setting for the type of work is Effective When the job is interrupted the type of work will be set back to the default setting I Managing jobs Def...

Page 129: ...boundary line recording Opens the Boundary line offset menu 6 Configure headlands Opens the Headland options menu 7 Delete boundary lines Deletes all of the created boundary lines for the selected fie...

Page 130: ...m a list If master data has not been created yet see page 114 4 Enter the owner of the field the owner of the farm or the employer under Customer 5 Enter the farm to which the field belongs under Farm...

Page 131: ...of creating a boundary line Manually by driving around the corresponding area see page 129 Automatically with a shape file see page 132 Automatically from the already worked area see page 133 3 2 1 Cr...

Page 132: ...ffset for recording enter the side of the implement on which the boundary line is being recorded 4 If the boundary offset should be increased Enter a positive value under Additional offset or If the b...

Page 133: ...with 3 Drive around the boundary area NOTE If obstacles prevent driving at the edge of the boundary area or the vehicle must be turned the boundary line recording can be interrupted When the boundary...

Page 134: ...n the part width sections 2 3 Creating boundary lines with a shape file Boundary lines that were previously created in a Farm Management Information System can be loaded as a shape file The shape file...

Page 135: ...pe file 8 Confirm with If the vehicle is located near the boundary area the boundary area will be shown on the map 2 4 Creating the boundary line from the coverage The AMAPAD can draw a boundary line...

Page 136: ...sed with the Smoothing function To do this the gaps must be smaller than the value entered for smoothing 3 Adjust the value for the smoothing using the slide bar or enter using the button With the Min...

Page 137: ...ap whether the boundary lines have been properly created 10 If the boundary lines were not properly created cancel the procedure with and adjust the settings or If the boundary lines were properly cre...

Page 138: ...ng Possible settings Yes A headland is drawn around the inner boundary line No The inner boundary line has no headland The Boundary area type setting defines how the selected boundary line should be t...

Page 139: ...can be configured such that the sections are switched off inside the headlands see page 186 NOTE If a boundary line is located within a different boundary line an additional headland can be drawn aro...

Page 140: ...value for the offset under Headland offset 6 Under Look ahead enter the distance from the headland boundary at which the set actions should be performed 7 If actions should be triggered when the vehi...

Page 141: ...ion name select Alarm 2 Under Action state enable the action 3 Under Message enter a text for the alarm message 4 Under Audio type select whether an alarm tone should be issued 5 Confirm the settings...

Page 142: ...all of the boundary lines that are assigned to the selected field will be deleted 1 In the job menu tap on 2 Delete all of the boundary lines for the selected field with 3 Confirm deleting 6 Setting f...

Page 143: ...ag points are always set at the position of the vehicle rear axle 2 In the job menu tap on 3 Call up the Add marker menu with 4 Select the desired flag point The selected flag point has been set 6 1 1...

Page 144: ...the vehicle rear axle 2 In the job menu tap on 3 Call up the Add marker menu with 4 Tap on Custom 5 Select the desired symbol 6 Tap on Flag point name 7 Enter the name 8 Confirm with J Managing fields...

Page 145: ...IREMENTS GPS signal with the highest possible precision is available Vehicle geometry is defined see page 73 1 Drive to a distinctive position on the field that can serve as a reference point NOTE Fla...

Page 146: ...m with The flag point has been set 6 3 Editing flag points 1 Place your finger on any point on the map 2 1 The selection confirmation 1 will be coloured after half a second 2 Move your finger on a fla...

Page 147: ...ete Delete the flag point Clear all Delete all of the flag points for the current job GPS drift correction Perform GPS drift correction The vehicle symbol will be moved to the position of the selected...

Page 148: ...basic setting A B line is shown 1 Change track line pattern Opens the submenu for selecting the track pattern The selected track pattern will be shown on this button 2 Select track line Opens the menu...

Page 149: ...or circular track lines for curved track lines for adaptive curve track lines 1 In the job menu open the track line menu with or 2 To select a track line pattern tap on or again in the track line menu...

Page 150: ...ack lines left and right of the vehicle symbol are shown To have the track lines displayed for the entire field a boundary line must be created see page 129 1 In the job menu tap on 2 Open the New tra...

Page 151: ...me from a Farm Management Information System or from a leading vehicle REQUIREMENTS Field is created see page 127 Track line pattern for A B lines is selected see page 147 1 In the job menu tap on 2 O...

Page 152: ...end point for the A B line 7 Direction of the track line Instead of the coordinates of the end point for the A B line the direction of the track line from the starting point can be entered in degrees...

Page 153: ...marked with a black line 7 To interrupt the track line recording tap on A red dashed line appears between the end of the recorded track line and the vehicle symbol NOTE When the track line recording i...

Page 154: ...ld REQUIREMENTS Field is created see page 127 Track line pattern for circular track lines is selected see page 147 1 In the job menu tap on 2 Call up the New track menu with 3 Enter the track name 4 C...

Page 155: ...ines will only be shown when the vehicle changes to the next row 1 5 Creating adaptive track lines The adaptive curved track line follows the edge of the previously worked area This takes account of u...

Page 156: ...jobs NOTE Adaptive curved track lines cannot be re used REQUIREMENTS Field is created see page 127 The track line pattern to be re used is selected see page 147 1 Depending on the selected track line...

Page 157: ...has been selected a precision warning will be shown A correction source with low precision cannot guarantee that the created track lines can be precisely followed 3 Following track lines The AMAPAD ha...

Page 158: ...see page 30 When the LED mode Driving to has been selected steer the vehicle towards the side on which the LEDs are lit on the lightbar or When the LED mode Driving away has been selected steer the v...

Page 159: ...ode Driving away has been selected steer the vehicle away from the side on which the red arrow appears 4 Correcting the track lines The course of the track lines can be corrected to compensate for dev...

Page 160: ...position All of the other track lines will be shifted by the same distance 5 Opens the Save shifted track line menu 6 Opens the GPS drift correction menu 1 Performing the GPS drift correction GPS drif...

Page 161: ...larm options see page 60 1 1 Correcting the GPS drift with the GPS drift options 1 In the job menu tap on 2 Call up the GPS drift options with 1 Enter the length of the individual correction increment...

Page 162: ...s set as a reference see page 143 1 Place your finger on any point on the map 2 1 The selection confirmation 1 will be coloured after half a second 2 Move your finger on a flag point until the flag po...

Page 163: ...the displayed track lines no longer match with the real tracks on the field the displayed track lines can be manually shifted on the AMAPAD 2 1 Entering the nudge offset The nudge offset describes th...

Page 164: ...change the nudge offset see page 161 1 In the job menu tap on 2 When the track lines should be shifted to the left tap on or When the track lines should be shifted to the right tap on 3 Tap on the bu...

Page 165: ...d enter 0 5 Confirm with The track lines will be shifted by the specified value 2 3 Shifting the track line to the vehicle position 1 In the job menu tap on 2 Shift the closest track line to the vehic...

Page 166: ...nd assigned to the current field 4 Calling up GPS information GPS information can be called up in the function menu In the function menu call up the miniature view of the GPS information with 1 GPS po...

Page 167: ...ion 2 Used correction signal 3 Age of the correction signal in seconds 4 Horizontal position deviation Value smaller than 1 high precision value greater than 4 low precision L Correcting the GPS recep...

Page 168: ...n Using the GPS data the AMAPAD can control the steering of the vehicle and keep it on a created track line The steering must be calibrated for the automatic steering to function properly NOTE In this...

Page 169: ...compass calibration NOTE Compass calibration involves driving in a circle and driving straight ahead for 100 m 1 Ensure that you have sufficient space for the compass calibration 2 In the job menu ta...

Page 170: ...see page 227 2 Calling up the steering status The steering status provides an overview of the conditions that must be fulfilled to be able to use automatic steering REQUIREMENTS The vehicle is at a s...

Page 171: ...rential correction Check whether the correction source was properly configured see page 55 Position accuracy Check the GPS data see page 105 The correction source must converge Satellite data must hav...

Page 172: ...he vehicle Track line available Check whether a track line is selected see page 154 Drive closer to the track line Track line synchronised Check the connection to the GPS receiver Load the track line...

Page 173: ...ion defines how aggressively the automatic steering steers towards the track line 3 Maximum steering angle The maximum steering angle defines how far the automatic steering can turn the steering 4 Smo...

Page 174: ...automatic steering has been started Button for starting the automatic steering turns green NOTE If the vehicle does not exhibit the desired driving reaction the automatic steering can be coordinated a...

Page 175: ...en fulfilled the automatic steering will be switched off For an overview of the conditions see page 168 There are 2 options for switching of the automatic steering Turn the steering wheel by a few deg...

Page 176: ...Using the Universal Terminal N005527 N Using the Universal Terminal MG5574 EN II B 1 25 10 2016 174...

Page 177: ...e of the Universal Terminal After restarting the Universal Terminal is ready again 8 Switch between the connected implements 9 Switch between the buttons of the user interface 10 Cancel or one menu ba...

Page 178: ...d area will be enlarged 2 To move the section swipe with your finger over the miniature view NOTE The Universal Terminal cannot be operated using the miniature view 3 Using automatic AUX N assignments...

Page 179: ...sage is shown with the provided AUX N assignments The following selection options are available Accept provided AUX N assignments Change provided AUX N assignments Accept provided AUX N assignments If...

Page 180: ...g external input devices For example if an AmaPilot is connected the functions can be assigned with the buttons on the AmaPilot NOTE When the AMAPAD is switched off the assigned functions are deleted...

Page 181: ...ent for external input device see page 179 Assignment for miniature view see page 180 Assignment for button on the dashboard see page 180 Assignment through selection list see page 181 Delete assignme...

Page 182: ...iniature view for the AUX input is only shown when an assignment is edited or assignments are already available Select the desired button in the miniature view The function is assigned to the selected...

Page 183: ...the dashboard when an assignment is edited or assignments are already available Select button on the dashboard The function is assigned to the button Assignment using selection list 1 To open a list...

Page 184: ...e list 3 Select the button or the key for the assignment or Delete assignment with 4 Confirm assignments with Deleting an assignment 1 To delete the assignment Select 2 Confirm with 007338 N Using the...

Page 185: ...driving the vehicle symbol turns around when driving in reverse NOTE Automatic detection of reverse driving must be enabled in the setup menu see page 44 1 Drive the vehicle in reverse The button for...

Page 186: ...p view Part width section switch in the miniature view 1 Part width section status Red Section is switched off Yellow Section is switched on and the application is stopped generally by the automatic p...

Page 187: ...ed or the section is switched off and the application is started generally by the switching delay 3 Status of the section switch Green Section switch is on Red Section switch is off REQUIREMENTS Virtu...

Page 188: ...2 Non workable areas are shown in dark grey e g exclusion areas 3 Workable areas are shown in light grey 3 REQUIREMENTS Part width section control is configured see page 90 Automatic part width sectio...

Page 189: ...trol on or off 2 To configure the control mode see page 187 3 To define the boundary limit see page 191 4 To switch the automatic part width section on or off tap on ASC 2 1 Configuring the control mo...

Page 190: ...re the sections are switched off Example settings Explanation Figure 0 The part width sections are switched off before any overlap occurs 50 The part width sections are switched off when they half pro...

Page 191: ...lap of the two outer part width sections The overlap defines how far the part width sections can protrude into the already worked areas before the sections are switched off Overlap prevents that the o...

Page 192: ...the boundary line defines how far the outer sections can protrude over a boundary line before they are switched off Overlap tolerance at the boundary line prevents the outer sections from being consta...

Page 193: ...in which the part width section are automatically switched off The possible settings are listed in the following table The figures show the display in the map view on the AMAPAD The part width section...

Page 194: ...e headlands and outside of the boundary line the part width sections will be switched off Safety zone Only for fertiliser spreaders A safety zone is defined inside the boundary line The width of the s...

Page 195: ...c part width section control will be opened 2 Tap on Boundary limit 3 Select the boundary limit 4 Confirm selection with P Using part width section control Using automatic part width section control M...

Page 196: ...application rate or other site specific settings The jobs are processed and documented with the AMAPAD see page 195 Adding application maps to an exisitng job Application maps in shape format contain...

Page 197: ...b menu tap on 3 Call up the Rate control assignment menu with In the Signal source column TASKDATA will be shown This entry means that the application map from the selected job will be loaded 4 Check...

Page 198: ...shape format is inserted into the AMAPAD NOTE Application maps must be created with the WGS 84 coordinate system Application maps consist of 3 files All 3 files must be saved in the same folder on th...

Page 199: ...ssible selection Use shape file directly The application map in the shape file will not be saved in the job data Convert shape file into ISO format The application map will be saved in the job data an...

Page 200: ...ps with different application rates can be saved in a shape file The different application maps are called Attributes 8 Select the desired attribute with the arrows 9 Confirm with The settings for var...

Page 201: ...document product information see page 204 15 Confirm with The application map will be loaded NOTE For the application map to be properly displayed the following conditions must be fulfilled The Applic...

Page 202: ...olumn A selection list for the signal sources will be opened 4 Select Setpoint 5 Confirm with The settings for variable rate control will be shown Q Using rate control Defining a fixed setpoint for ra...

Page 203: ...Configuring peer control for rate control NOTE Peer control must be reconfigured each time the job is changed 1 In the job menu tap on 2 Call up the Rate control assignment menu with 3 Tap on the Sign...

Page 204: ...ect Peer control 5 Confirm with The Select control source menu will be opened 6 Select the sensor 7 Confirm with The settings for variable rate control will be shown Q Using rate control Configuring p...

Page 205: ...ication map will be loaded NOTE For the application map to be properly displayed the following conditions must be fulfilled The Application map must be selected as the Coverage map see page 209 The co...

Page 206: ...ation rate 2 Adjust the fallback value using the corresponding button 5 2 Documenting the product information The products used and the corresponding product quantities can be included in the job docu...

Page 207: ...the Product column The Select product menu will be opened 2 Select the product from the list or To create a product see page 206 3 Confirm with Q Using rate control Configuring rate control MG5574 EN...

Page 208: ...e created mixture see page 207 5 3 Creating a product 1 In the Select product menu select NOTE Products belong to the master data For more information on editing the master data see page 114 059733 Q...

Page 209: ...plied under Measured value display NOTE The Units of measure and Measured value display fields must be filled in 6 Under Type select Individual product 7 Confirm with 5 4 Saving a mixture If several p...

Page 210: ...type under Units of measure NOTE The Units of measure and Measured value display fields must be filled in 6 Under Type select Temporary mixture 7 To adjust the products in the mixture select Mixture...

Page 211: ...diting the master data see page 114 3 Confirm with 6 Selecting the coverage map The coverage map shows the worked areas which can be marked on the map with different colours The following settings are...

Page 212: ...Application map or name of the implement control target For this setting variable rate control VRC must be configured see page 194 The coverage is then shown in different colours depending on the prev...

Page 213: ...up a selection list tap on the button between the arrows 3 Confirm selection with The selected coverage map will be shown 7 Selecting the VRC map The VRC map shows the previously defined rate that sh...

Page 214: ...iguring the coverage scale The following settings can be made for the coverage scale Configuring the application rate ranges that should be shown on the map Defining the number of application rate ran...

Page 215: ...ponding colour 2 3 2 Open the settings for the coverage scale with Edit 3 Tap on Set range 4 Select Minimum value to define the lowest scale value 5 Select Maximum value to define the highest scale va...

Page 216: ...1 Defining the application rate ranges based on the application rate The minimum and maximum values of the application rate scale can be defined based on the already applied quantity REQUIREMENTS A po...

Page 217: ...3 Adjust the scale ranges to the already applied rate with Auto applied Q Using rate control Configuring the coverage scale MG5574 EN II B 1 25 10 2016 215...

Page 218: ...anager the created inventory data can be managed The button for the inventory manager can be found on function bar in the operating menu In the function menu tap on The inventory manager will be opene...

Page 219: ...7 Export diagnosis protocol to the USB flash drive Diagnosis protocols are used by trained personnel for troubleshooting 8 Show inventory data on the USB flash drive When the inventory data on the USB...

Page 220: ...Exporting job data see page 119 USB stick is inserted 1 In the inventory manager select Job data backup under Category 2 Select R Managing inventory data Exporting job data backups MG5574 EN II B 1 25...

Page 221: ...elements have been removed REQUIREMENTS Function is enabled in the setup menu see page 35 1 Configure the elements in the operating menu as desired 2 Press and hold the multi function button for 2 se...

Page 222: ...Tap on the multi function button until the desired start screen appears or Select the desired start screen from the menu 2 Taking screenshots The multi function button can be used to take a picture of...

Page 223: ...n the multi function button 1 The background of the user interface will briefly turn grey The screenshot will be saved to the USB flash drive in the Screenshots folder S Using the multi function butto...

Page 224: ...correct vehicle again see page 75 U106 2 The alignment angle must be calibrated Calibrate the alignment angle see page 168 U1065 The steering angle sensor must be calibrated Check the vehicle geometry...

Page 225: ...ted Check the connections If necessary replace the faulty sensor If the problem persists contact the dealer U1080 Short circuit on the steering angle sensor Contact the dealer The sensor may have to b...

Page 226: ...l Reduce the degree of overlap for automatic part width section control see page 186 U6904 Only one steering controller but vehicle type is articulated Check the vehicle configuration see page 71 U690...

Page 227: ...ture view that provides information on the installed software version In the function menu tap on The miniature view with the software information will be opened 4 LED display The LED on the front of...

Page 228: ...ok Flashes green blue Lit yellow Battery is being charged power supply weak Flashes green blue Lit red Battery is being charged power supply very weak Flashes yellow blue Lit green Battery almost empt...

Page 229: ...o AMAZONE If you have questions about the functions and licenses or have technical problems please contact your nearest AMAZONE dealer 005610 T Troubleshooting Contact to AMAZONE MG5574 EN II B 1 25 1...

Page 230: ...nt On a field sprayer the spray pressure controller can be defined as a controllable element which then regulates the application rate E ECU ECU refers to the implement control that is installed in th...

Page 231: ...Product data Crop data Comment templates Measures R RTK Paid system for the correction of satellite data S shape file The shape file saves geometry information and attribute information in a data set...

Page 232: ...assignment 176 AUX N function configuration in the setup menu 67 on the Universal Terminal 178 B Backup 216 Basic buttons 9 Boundary area defining 135 Boundary line creating 129 creating from coverag...

Page 233: ...or hiding 105 Flag points configuration 62 showing or hiding 105 Flag point custom 141 editing 144 for GPS drift correction 143 for hazards 141 setting 140 Function menu Overview 99 using 99 G Global...

Page 234: ...Language changing 10 25 LED Battery status 9 codes 225 Lightbar 9 Power supply 9 Lightbar checking the track deviation 156 configuration 28 Light bar configuration 28 Line numbers showing or hiding 10...

Page 235: ...r the master switch 95 for the part width sections 95 for the tank switch 95 Software upgrade 70 Speed 95 Speed simulation 95 Starting application see Starting a job 115 Steering status calling up 168...

Page 236: ...ing 216 selecting 75 Vehicle data copying 77 importing 76 Vehicle focus 102 Vehicle symbol focus 102 104 Virtual section switch 102 Volume changing 31 VRC see also variable rate control 194 select map...

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