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Understanding the Console

In preparation for using your XC3 console with your Pasture Meter + you need to ensure that you
have attended to the following:



Made the initial hardware setups for the Pasture Meter+ (see Pasture Meter+ manual)



Made the initial console setup (mount console, set desired equation etc.)

Status Bar
Used to display:



Current speed



Farm Cover (KgDM/Ha) for current
ride



Status of connection to implement

Control Buttons
Used to:



Select farm map from list



Download map from SmartMaps



Set A&B navigation lines



Access operational buttons for
connected implement

User Menu Buttons
Used to:



Upload data to SmartMaps



Change settings for implement



Finish activity and shutdown Console

Start/Stop Button
Used to start/stop activity/connected
implement

Zoom buttons



Used to zoom map

view in or out relative to
current location

Measure Button:
Used to display/change:



Current dry matter
Equation



View live reading



View farm reading



Save or load a ride trail

Status of GPS
signal

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Summary of Contents for XC3

Page 1: ...1 XC3 V2 Smart Console Operation Manual Version 2400 6672 1 November 2017 ...

Page 2: ...2 This section contains Introduction Important Safety Warning Important Safety Information Warranty Disclaimer Limit of Liability Table of Contents Unpacking your XC3 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 3: ...nt THE TOWED EQUIPMENT WILL AFFECT THE STABILITY AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TOWING VEHICLE FAILURE TO TAKE ACCOUNT OF THIS AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING THE DEVICE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES DEATH TO THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS OPERATORS ARE REMINDED THAT GROUND CONDITIONS COULD BE SLIPPERY AND THAT UNDULATIONS IN TERRAIN MAY BE CONCEALED BY GRASS OR OTHER VEGET...

Page 4: ... to someone who has not read the owner s manual and is not familiar with the operation of the equipment NEVER EXCEED THE LOAD LIMIT CAPACITY OF THE ATV OR OTHER VEHICLE ALL ATV AND TRAILED EQUIPMENT TYRES SHOULD BE INFLATED TO MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURES PLEASE NOTE THAT FILLING THE SPRAY TANK OR OTHER EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY AND OR THE ATTACHMENT OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TO THE ATV ...

Page 5: ...of a breach of this warranty subject to the terms set out below Liability 1 5 Except for the warranty set out in clause 1 2 above all warranties and representations including those expressed or implied by law in respect of the equipment or advice relating to the equipment provided to you by C Dax are excluded to the extent permitted by law 1 6 Notwithstanding anything else in this manual C Dax s m...

Page 6: ...y any factors beyond C Dax s control or e for any loss of profit or revenue or for any special indirect incidental or consequential damage loss or injury of any kind suffered by you 1 8 Where C Dax elects to repair or replace the equipment it will use reasonable endeavours to do so as soon as practicable but will not be liable for any delay in doing so 1 9 You agree that the transactions entered i...

Page 7: ...ure 16 Understanding the Console 17 How the measurement process works 18 The measurement process in detail 19 Uploading Pasture Data 23 SPRAY 24 Understanding the Console 25 How the spraying process works 26 The spraying process in detail 27 Changing the sprayer settings 29 Using the chemical rinse 30 Uploading Spray Data 31 SPREAD 32 Understanding the Console 33 How the spreading process works 34...

Page 8: ...8 This section contains Console mounting Assembly Setup Console ASSEMBLY SETUP ...

Page 9: ...ATV RTV or in the cab of a tractor LINE UP THE GPS ANTENNA ON THE CONSOLE WITH THE CENTER OF YOUR ATV RTV or TRACTOR CAB Power supply is via the power cable to the vehicles 12v battery and by a wireless connection to the implement that is being controlled The console should be mounted with the best line of sight between the console and the implement which the console is connecting to Care should a...

Page 10: ... care to avoid pinch points and hot surfaces such as the exhaust system Connect the round male power cable to power socket on the bottom of the console Before operating connect power to the implement being operated Spreader Sprayer Pasture Meter The XC3 console should connect wirelessly to the spreader sprayer or Pasture Meter It is advised that the console power is plugged unplugged using the rou...

Page 11: ...lready fitted connect the console power cable directly to it The path to run the cables to the battery and rear carrier is up to the installer but should be chosen to protect the cables and so as not to obstruct the operator The power cable for the implement being operated should be routed so that just the plug and sufficient cable to allow the vehicle to turn is left at the rear of the vehicle Co...

Page 12: ...dax co nz and following the SmartMaps link or type the following into your web browser https www myravensdown co nz Account LogOn theme cdax 2 Create a farm map by following the wizard and entering your farm address and other details SmartMaps should then zoom to the imagery of your farm From here you can click on Create draw on map to draw paddocks around your farm or Create from other mapping so...

Page 13: ...ia the windows Wi Fi connection wizard then please do this first 5 Once you have established an internet connection and have the XC3 console running press Choose Map and press SmartMaps and fill in your Customer Number or email address and Password from above If you have an internet connection then the status bar will read Connection available press the download icon 6 If you wish to get maps from...

Page 14: ...out them 2 The coordinate system of the shapefile needs to be WGS 84 World Geodetic System 1984 If the above criteria are met insert your USB drive into the USB plug on the top left of the XC3 console and wait a few seconds for Windows to detect the new device you will need to remove the screws cover to insert the USB drive Please also remember to replace the USB cover and make sure it is fully se...

Page 15: ...t B When a C Dax implement is connected the track spacing will be automatically set depending on what the implement is and what material is being applied You can manually override the track spacing as shown in the image below C Dax do not recommend overriding the track spacing 4 All of your A B lines are saved while the unit retains power if you wish to cycle through your A B lines then press the ...

Page 16: ...16 This section contains Understanding the console in MEASURE mode How the measuring process works MEASURE ...

Page 17: ... of connection to implement Control Buttons Used to Select farm map from list Download map from SmartMaps Set A B navigation lines Access operational buttons for connected implement User Menu Buttons Used to Upload data to SmartMaps Change settings for implement Finish activity and shutdown Console Start Stop Button Used to start stop activity connected implement Zoom buttons Used to zoom map view...

Page 18: ...open view of the sky is essential for good coverage Press the Start Stop button to begin measuring The console will begin recording as soon as the unit is lowered see SmartStop note Pg20 and the tow speed is greater than 5km hr Press the Start Stop button to stop measuring Upload any desired data using the Upload menu Press the Finshed button and Shutdown in order to power off the console Plug in ...

Page 19: ...s should take approximately 5 seconds The console will boot up and display the console start screen shown below Please wait for the startup process to complete before advancing from the welcome screen From a cold start the unit will take approximately 2 minutes Read the disclaimer carefully and press the green Continue button if you agree to the terms The console will now display the last selected...

Page 20: ... move away from trees and buildings C Dax SmartStop When enabled C Dax SmartStop will automatically raise lower the Pasturemeter sled based on whether the unit is inside or outside a paddock For example with smart stop enabled the user need only press the Start Stop button once to begin the farm ride As they exit the farm race and enter the first paddock the Pasturemeter sled will automatically lo...

Page 21: ...r by the user pressing the Start Stop button the speed dropping under 5km hr or an automatic SmartStop event if SmartStop is enabled The first ride trail on a new farm map will automatically be saved so that you can follow the same path each time you measure your pasture covers If you want to overwrite or update the ride trail for that farm map simply click Measure and then under C Dax ride trail ...

Page 22: ...mage above Touch the up down arrows to the right of the Multiplier or Constant edit box Press the Done button again to accept the equation and close the menu For an in depth explanation of grass covers refer to the equation calibration section of this manual Adjust calibration equation by pressing the up down buttons Accept changes ...

Page 23: ... your convenience A valid customer number and password must be entered into the console screen The console will automatically check for a network connection and if found will display Connection Available in the upload menu 1 Press the Upload button on the top right hand side of the screen to access the upload menu 2 Make sure the status is showing Connection available 3 Enter a valid Customer Numb...

Page 24: ...24 This section contains Understanding the console in SPRAY mode How the spraying process works SPRAY ...

Page 25: ...rent speed Area covered Status of connection to implement Control Buttons Used to Select farm map from list Set A B navigation lines Access operational buttons for connected implement User Menu Buttons Used to Upload data to SmartMaps Change settings for implement Finish activity and shutdown Console Start Stop Button Used to start stop activity connected implement Zoom buttons Used to zoom map vi...

Page 26: ...ter the XC3 console has been turned on it will automatically discover and connect to the sprayer You do not have to remain stationary for GPS an open view of the sky is essential for good coverage Press the Spray tab then Sprayer Setup to select tip size boom width and chemical type Select the desired application rate and Press the Start Stop button to begin spraying The sprayer will spray while t...

Page 27: ...s should take approximately 5 seconds The console will boot up and display the console start screen shown below Please wait for the startup process to complete before advancing from the welcome screen From a cold start the unit will take approximately 2 minutes Read the disclaimer carefully and press the green Continue button if you agree to the terms The console will now display the last selected...

Page 28: ...t hand corner of the screen then you must wait while the console acquires a valid GPS signal C Dax SmartStop When enabled C Dax SmartStop will automatically switch off all boom sections For example with smart stop enabled the user need only press the Start Stop button once to begin spraying If the user crosses over the centre of an area which has already been sprayed the sprayer will automatically...

Page 29: ...he Start Stop button the speed dropping under 5km hr or an automatic SmartStop event if SmartStop is enabled Changing the sprayer settings Press the Spray button on the left hand side of the screen The first menu gives you access to changing the application rate L Ha and switching on off individual sections Use the up and down arrows on the right hand side of application rate to adjust Press the S...

Page 30: ...nd directly under the rinse tank This will allow water from the fresh water tank to be pumped to the valve bank 3 Turn on the red handled tap for the chemical rinse part of the electronic valve bank 4 Switch on the PTO press Settings press More then adjust the pressure by pressing Up or Down 5 C Dax recommends returning the taps to their original position once you have finished rinsing the tank Ad...

Page 31: ...your convenience A valid customer number and password must be entered into the console screen The console will automatically check for a network connection and if found will display Connection Available in the upload menu 1 Press the Upload button on the top right hand side of the screen to access the upload menu 2 Make sure the status is showing Connection available 3 Enter a valid Customer Numbe...

Page 32: ...32 This section contains Understanding the console in SPREAD mode How the spreading process works SPREAD ...

Page 33: ...ay Current speed Area covered Status of connection to implement Control Buttons Used to Select farm map from list Set A B navigation lines Access operational buttons for connected implement User Menu Buttons Used to Upload data to SmartMaps Change settings for implement Finish activity and shutdown Console Start Stop Button Used to start stop activity connected implement Zoom buttons Used to zoom ...

Page 34: ...er supply when operating After the XC3 console has been turned on it will automatically discover and connect to the Spreader You do not have to remain stationary for GPS an open view of the sky is essential for good coverage Press the Spread tab then select the desired material and application rate Press the Start Stop button to begin spreading The spreader will spread while the tow speed is great...

Page 35: ...s should take approximately 5 seconds The console will boot up and display the console start screen shown below Please wait for the startup process to complete before advancing from the welcome screen From a cold start the unit will take approximately 2 minutes Read the disclaimer carefully and press the green Continue button if you agree to the terms The console will now display the last selected...

Page 36: ...ed in the bottom left hand corner of the screen then you must wait while the console acquires a valid GPS signal C Dax SmartStop When enabled C Dax SmartStop will automatically switch flow off For example with smart stop enabled the user need only press the Start Stop button once to begin spreading If the user crosses over the centre of an area which has already been spread the spreader will autom...

Page 37: ...g the Start Stop button the speed dropping under 5km hr or an automatic SmartStop event if SmartStop is enabled Changing the spreader settings Press the Spread button on the left hand side of the screen The menu gives you access to changing the application rate Kg Ha and material type Use the up and down arrows on the right hand side of application rate or material to adjust Press the Spread butto...

Page 38: ... your convenience A valid customer number and password must be entered into the console screen The console will automatically check for a network connection and if found will display Connection Available in the upload menu 5 Press the Upload button on the top right hand side of the screen to access the upload menu 6 Make sure the status is showing Connection available 7 Enter a valid Customer Numb...

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