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Converting Yield Data File
1.
The yield data file that was created on the USB flash while baling will need to be converted before it
can be utilized in a yield mapping program. Start by double clicking on the yield mapping file converter
Icon located on the computers desktop.
2.
The program should open. Click on Select Files and navigate to the USB flash where the data files are
located. Selected the file labeled as the users created job name .
YDT
3. Once the
.YDT
file has been selected, click open to start the conversion. This process will
take up to a few seconds. The converted file will read; the users created job name
–ym
. It will
be located on the USB flash that the yield data file was created on.
NOTE
: Once converted, the file is in the appropriate format and it can be used by any yield
mapping software/program.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
GPS icon not displaying in Auto
or Manual modes
1. GPS disabled.
2. Harness is damaged or the
connection is
dirty/damaged.
*There is no indication of
connection on an iPad or ISO
Monitor.
1. Check Yield Mapping Setup to
make sure that the GPS is enabled.
2. Inspect GPS wiring harness and
connections.
Yield Map not showing up on
DCP job records
1. GPS is disabled.
2. GPS did not connect to
GPS satellites prior to
baling.
3. Harness is damaged or the
connection is
dirty/damaged.
1. Check Yield Mapping Setup to
make sure that the GPS is enabled.
2. Verify that the GPS icon is beign
displayed in Automatic/Manual
modes
3. Inspect GPS wiring harness and
connections.