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Product descriPtion

Skipper  is  a  satellite  navigator  which  can  be  used  for  agricultural  purposes  thanks  to  its  GPS 
receiver.

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Intended use

This device is designed to work on agricultural machinery for crop spraying 
applications.
The device is designed and manufactured to comply with the requirements of direc-
tive 89/336/EEC, dated 03/05/1989 and subsequent modifications, and of the EN ISO 
14982 standard.
SKIPPER is not a road navigator and should only be used for field mapping.

Precautions

• Do not expose the device to jets of water.
• Do not use solvents or benzene for cleaning the exterior of the housing.
• Do not use direct jets of water for cleaning the device.
• Make sure the power voltage meets the device’s rated power requirement (12 Vdc).
• If doing arc-welding, disconnect the three connectors from the back of the SKIPPER 

device and disconnect its power cable.

• Only use original ARAG accessories and spare parts.

contents of the Package

The following table lists the components contained in the 

SKIPPER 

package:

SKIPPER

USO E MANUTENZIONE

OWNER’S MANUAL

UTILISATION ET ENTRETIEN

USO Y MANTENIMIENTO

BEDIENUNG UND WARTUNG

USO E MANUTENÇÃO

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  SKIPPER satellite navigator

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  Connection cable SKIPPER -

 

BRAVO 300S - Power supply

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  Instruction manual

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  GPS receiver

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  Receiver support

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  Receiver cable

Summary of Contents for Skipper 467031

Page 1: ...satellite navigator 02 Software rel 1 2X INSTALLAtion 467031...

Page 2: ...his manual have been supplied merely as indications and are not in any way binding ARAG reserves the right to modify the specifications and instructions regarding the product at any time and without p...

Page 3: ...m 10 4 8 Connection to the GPS receiver 10 4 9 Treatment status signal 11 4 10 Connections to BRAVO 300S 11 4 11 Connection to the power source 12 5 Control panel 13 5 1 Keys 13 5 2 Navigation keys 14...

Page 4: ...or benzene for cleaning the exterior of the housing Do not use direct jets of water for cleaning the device Make sure the power voltage meets the device s rated power requirement 12 Vdc If doing arc w...

Page 5: ...DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM CAUSED BY INCORRECT INSTALLATION OR CONNECTIONS THE WARRANTY IS AUTOMATICALLY VOIDED CAUTION THE CONNECTION OF RECEIVERS OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED ONE IS NOT ALLOWED art no 520100...

Page 6: ...then tighten the ring nut CAUTION do not use tools to tighten down the connector locking collars Do not force the connectors by pushing too hard or bending them the contacts can be damaged and monitor...

Page 7: ...R and cable positioning before positioning the satellite navigator Position SKIPPER centrally into the cab so that it does not impair driving visibility while allowing data check during treatment Fig...

Page 8: ...l equipment must observe certain basic requirements it must be installed on the highest point of the machine including trailer the skywards reception angle must be as unobstructed as possible 180 Fig...

Page 9: ...of any surface treatment capable of reducing the strength of the magnet itself Fig 9 Fig 10 If the magnetic mount is not secure enough screw the mounting shaft directly onto the chassis of the machin...

Page 10: ...control valve F BRAVO 300S computer 4 8 Connection to the GPS receiver Only use ARAG receiver especially designed for SKIPPER ARAG is not responsible for any damages caused by the use of non authoriz...

Page 11: ...the system persons animals property or crops due to incorrect connection of the above control or modifications to the system cabling connectors or any other components required to make the connection...

Page 12: ...on from the satellite navigator whereas it should be switched off by means of the appropriate button on the control panel The vehicle battery may go flat if SKIPPER stays on for a long time when the e...

Page 13: ...so on are mentioned for operator s convenience but are not actually printed on SKIPPER keys B Zoom C Stop function D Confirm E Enable Disable treatment if SKIPPER is not connected to an external cont...

Page 14: ...n menus or edit data key functions depend on navigation screens see example in Fig 17 Confirm Go to selected menu or confirm setting Go to online guide New Start set up of a new machine Select Scroll...

Page 15: ...hows the page in Fig 18 After that SKIPPER will automatically display Main menu page Fig 19 6 2 Switching OFF Fig 20 Esc Ok Shutdown in progress Hold the key pressed until SKIPPER shows this page Rele...

Page 16: ...e menu Fig 24 Esc Ok 2 1 1 Confirm Select Escape Options Language English Units Metrics Time zone 1 00 Sound alarm Yes No DGPS 1 Press keys to select the required language 2 Press key to confirm 6 4 D...

Page 17: ...ge to enter online guide 7 2 Configuration online guide Fig 26 Ok Resume previous job New job Files copy Main menu Configuration 1 1 2 Confirm Select Escape Esc 1 Press keys on Main Menu page to selec...

Page 18: ...tion Ok Confirm Select Escape 1 Esc Fig 29 1 Press key on Main menu page to start a New job or Resume previous job to resume an old job 2 Press keys to select the machine 3 Press key to start the job...

Page 19: ...antenna cable connection Check connection with GPS antenna par 4 7 Satellite connection in progress Wait for connection to be established Display shows message Differential correction not available DG...

Page 20: ...Notes 20...

Page 21: ...Notes 21...

Page 22: ...stallation and regulation damage or malfunction caused by the lack of ordinary maintenance such as cleaning of filters nozzles etc anything that can be considered to be normal wear and tear 3 Repairin...

Page 23: ...iti di conformit contemplati nelle seguente Direttiva Europea 89 336 CEE e successive modificazioni Compatibilit Elettromagnetica Riferimenti alle Norme Applicate EN ISO 14982 1998 Macchine agricole e...

Page 24: ...ITALY Via Palladio 5 A Tel 0522 622011 Fax 0522 628944 http www aragnet com info aragnet com Only use originalARAG accessories and spare parts to maintain safety conditions foreseen by the constructo...

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