The ISOBUS application
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ISOFLOW application – User manual for XeedSystem v1.6
1.
The ISOBUS application
The XeedGATE has been prepared to connect ISOBUS terminal to it, and with it to use the
XeedSystem seed monitoring system.
What is the ISOBUS?
ISOBUS is an international communication protocol that sets the standard for agriculture
electronics.
Before ISOBUS, growers were limited to using a specific precision display and proprietary
controlling system to operate a machine. If anything changed (e.g. customer bought a new
sprayer, tractor, etc.) the display/controller might be rendered obsolete due to
incompatibility. ISOBUS solves this through the use of standardized connectors,
communication protocols and operational guidelines.
What is the virtual terminal?
According to the virtual terminal (VT) technology specification of ISO 11783 standard, a
virtual terminal product is designed. When electronic control farm implements connect with
the tractor, the VT can be used as man-machine interface for parameters adjustment and
work data display.
2.
First steps
2.1
Minimal terminal requirements:
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at least 480x480 pixels data-mask
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at least 5 soft-key support (10-12 recommended)
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at least VT 3 version support
2.2
Connect the XeedGATE
2.2.1
How to connect the ISOBUS terminal to the xeedgate?
Digitroll can provide two type of (Y) connectors:
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4-pole deutsch connector.
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9-pole in-cab connector.
These Y cables, expand the ISOBUS so the communication line get to the XeedGATE, and
back.
