TeeJet SmartPad II, User Manual

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SmartPad II
Software Version 4.02
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1-7
SmartPad II Installation Instructions
GPS Antenna
Care should be taken as to where you locate the D-GPS antenna. The most accurate D-GPS system in the
world is of no value if the antenna is located incorrectly. For any MID-TECH application employing guid-
ance, the GPS antenna should be located along the long axis center line of the vehicle. If the vehicle long
axis center line and the center of the spray boom are not the same, i.e. the boom is not mounted to match the
center of the vehicle, then the antenna should be mounted in a location on the vehicle that matches the center
of the spray boom.
Lightbar
The Lightbar should be located with in the operators field of view while under normal driving conditions.
The Lightbar can be mounted on the vehicle cab dash or ceiling. Interior installation is recommended. The
Lightbar is weather proof and can be mounted to the exterior of a vehicle. Exterior mounting may require
additional lengths of cable, measure this distance prior to permanent installation. Lightbar extension cables
are available through MID-TECH or your MID-TECH distributor. For in cab installation, minimize the head
movement required by the operator to view the Lightbar. When the Lightbar is installed in a location that
requires minimum or no effort to view, operator fatigue is greatly reduced. Use the two knobs on either end
of the Lightbar to adjust the tilt, see Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-2: Mounting the GPS Antenna
Figure 1-3: Lightbar
Knobs for tilt adjustment