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BoomPilot

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BooMPilot oPeration

SmartCable or SdM

If a SmartCable or Section Driver Module (SDM) is present, 

BoomPilot is used to set BoomPilot to Off/Manual  , Automatic 

 

or All On 

.

NOTE:  GPS is unavailable when the BOOMPILOT icon is grey  . 

BoomPilot status bar icon will be Off/Manual  .

 

If a SmartCable or Section Driver Module (SDM) is not present, 

please refer to Single Section to view example.

 

If Work On/Off Switch is in the “On” position, improper 

application may occur.

 

If the individual boom section switches are in the “On” position, 

BoomPilot application control will not control those sections.

Off/Manual & Automatic

To switch BoomPilot between off/manual   and automatic  :

1.  Work On/Off Switch should remain in the “Off” position.
2.  Turn the controller master switch to the “On” position. The 

individual boom section switches should remain in the “Off” 

position.

3.  Press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS icon   to display 

navigation options.

4.  Press BOOMPILOT icon  .

◄Off/Manual – Status Bar Icon will change to red 

◄Automatic – Status Bar Icon will change to green 

In areas where application is not desired:

◄Manually turn “off” the rate controller master switch to shut off 

the booms. Turn the master switch “on” to resume application.

◄Press BOOMPILOT icon 

. Press the BOOMPILOT icon   

again to reseume application.

All Sections On Mode

To turn all sections on  :

1.  Press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS icon   to display 

navigation options.

2.  Press and hold BOOMPILOT icon  .

◄All On – Status Bar Icon will change to yellow 

Figure 1-26: Automatic to All Sections On Mode

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Single Section

If a SmartCable or Section Driver Module (SDM) is not present, 

BoomPilot is used to turn all booms on or off. BoomPilot can be 

overridden by using the Work On/Off Switch. Only one Boom Section 

width will be illustrated and the Status Bar will have no icon. 

NOTE:  GPS is unavailable when the BOOMPILOT icon is grey  .
 

If a SmartCable or Section Driver Module (SDM) is present, 

please refer to SmartCable or SDM Section for more 

information.

To switch application off or on using the console:

1.  Work On/Off Switch should remain in the “Off” position.
2.  Press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS icon   to display 

navigation options.

3.  Press BOOMPILOT icon  .

NOTE:  If the Work On/Off Switch is in the “On” position, the 

entire section will be activate and the  BOOMPILOT 

icon   will have no affect.

 

If the Work On/Off Switch is not present on the system, the 

BOOMPILOT icon   will controll the application on/off 

functions.

In areas where application is not desired:

◄Press BOOMPILOT icon 

. Press the BOOMPILOT icon   

again to reseume application.

◄Turn the Work On/Off Switch to the “On” position and back to 

the “Off” position. Turn the Work On/Off Switch “on” to resume 

application.

Figure 1-27: All Booms Off/On – No SDM

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Summary of Contents for Matrix Pro 570G

Page 1: ...Matrix Pro BoomPIlot Setup Guide Automatic Boom Section Control For use with software version 2 0x and 2 5x Refer to the Matrix Pro GS User Manual for details on setup with software version 3 x...

Page 2: ...t Configuration 5 Vehicle Setup 5 Vehicle Type 6 Antenna Height 6 Direction to Boom 6 Distance to Boom 6 Implement 7 Speed Out Sense In cable 7 Implement Single Section Setup 7 Guidance Width 8 Spray...

Page 3: ...operator Do not leave a vehicle while the BoomPilot is engaged Be sure that the area around the vehicle is clear of people and obstacles before and during engagement The BoomPilot is designed to supp...

Page 4: ...ible Figure 1 4 Example of Unavailable Options Config AutoSteer Enabled Valve Setup Steering Settings Valve Test Valve Diagnostics Options On Config Vehicle 12 50 ft 0 00 ft Front Wheel Backward Vehic...

Page 5: ...ormation Internal GPS DGPS GPS Type GPS Type customizes the system to accept GPS source or DGPS source transmissions 1 Press DOWN arrow to access the list of options 2 Select GPS Only uncorrected sign...

Page 6: ...8 GPS Status Config GPS GPS Status GPS Port GPS Type Information Internal GPS DGPS Config GPS GPS Status GPS Port GPS Type Information Internal GPS DGPS GPS Information GGA Rate 5 Hz VTG Rate 5 Hz Nu...

Page 7: ...2 Overlap Delay Off Delay On 1 00 s 1 00 s 50 Vehicle Setup Vehicle Setup is used to configure Vehicle Type Antenna Height Direction to Boom and Distance to Boom 1 Press CONFIGURATION side tab 2 Press...

Page 8: ...to Boom Antenna Height ft 1 2 3 12 50 Clear 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Direction to Boom Direction to Boom sets whether the boom is located behind or in front of the GPS antenna as the vehicle moves in a forward...

Page 9: ...green wire to master 12 Volts on off from rate controller Figure 1 15 Speed Out Sense In cable Speed Cable 45 05615 Speed Status 12v Connect Green Wire Connect Red Wire OFF ON Green Wire Sense Red Wi...

Page 10: ...g Implement Num Sections Spray Width Guidance Width 60 00 ft 12 00 ft 1 Guidance Width ft 1 2 3 Clear 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Spray Width Spray Width establishes the width of the implement Range is 34 0 2952 7...

Page 11: ...ction Overlap used to select the amount of overlap allowed when the boom sections are turned on and off Delay On used to enter the timing for the boom section valves to switch on Delay Off used to ent...

Page 12: ...g Implement Num Sections Spray Width Guidance Width 60 00 ft 180 00 ft 15 Guidance Width ft 1 2 3 Clear 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Spray Width Spray Width establishes the width of each implement section Range is 0...

Page 13: ...ase the Delay On setting Range is 0 0 10 0 seconds Default is 1 00 second 1 Press the KEYPAD icon 2 Use the entry screen to establish the delay on time Figure 1 24 Delay On Config Implement 2 Overlap...

Page 14: ...ions On Mode To turn all sections on 1 Press NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE OPTIONS icon to display navigation options 2 Press and hold BOOMPILOT icon All On Status Bar Icon will change to yellow Figure 1 26...

Page 15: ...ttings Ranges Vehicle Setup Settings Description Factory Setting Range User Settings Vehicle Type Front Wheel Antenna Height 12 0 ft 3 66 m 0 0 32 8 ft 0 0 10 0 m Direction to Boom Forward Boom Offset...

Page 16: ...w teejet com This guide contains the instructions to setup the automatic boom section control ABSC or BoomPilot options on the vehicle through the Matrix Pro console Please review this manual thorough...

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