Teejet CenterLine User Guide v2.02 Manuel d'utilisateur

6 Chapter 2 - SetupFigure 2-1: CenterLine Without DGPS ReceiverFigure 2-2: CenterLine With DGPS ReceiverLightbar78-50112Wireless Remote78-50107Cente

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R67CENTERLINE SETUPCenterLine Setup allows for the configuration of the CenterLine product to best suit current guidanceand ma

8 Chapter 2 - SetupFigure 2-4: Guidance Setup FlowTable 2-1: Guidance Default SettingsSwath Manager 5The Guidance parameter <SWATH MAN> is onl

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R69Figure 2-5: Swath Manager 5 SetupTable 2-2: Swath Manager Settings% Overlap%Overlap determines the amount of overlap allowa

10 Chapter 2 - SetupSectionsEnter the number of sections that are active in the system. Use the Arrow buttons to scroll to theappropriate number (1

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R611Figure 2-11: Guidance WidthAheadThe Look Ahead value, Ahead, is the number of seconds ahead of the vehicle the operator de

12 Chapter 2 - SetupFigure 2-14: Establishing Direction to SwathTable 2-3: Swath SettingsAntenna - DistanceThe Distance setting defines the distance

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R613Antenna - HeightThe Height setting defines the height of the GPS antenna to the ground surface. This value is usedonly whe

14 Chapter 2 - SetupFigure 2-19: Alarm SelectionTable 2-5: Alarm SettingsGPS TypeGPS Type indicates to the CenterLine system if the GPS receiver is

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R615Figure 2-21: 1 Hz MSG SettingTable 2-7: 1 Hz MSG SettingsLightbarLightbar setup allows the selection of several parameters

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16 Chapter 2 - SetupTable 2-8: Lightbar Menu SettingsSpacingThe Spacing setting allows the selection of the distance that a single light on the ligh

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R617Table 2-9: Mode SettingsText 1 and Text 2Text 1 and Text 2 settings allow the operator to select text messages from pre-de

18 Chapter 2 - SetupTable 2-10: Text 1 SettingsText 2To select the Text 2 setting, navigate to <LIGHTBAR>, use the Arrow buttons until <TEX

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R619Steer BarThe Steer Bar setting determines how the LED steering display will appear. The LEDs represent thevehicle track in

20 Chapter 2 - SetupTable 2-13: System SettingsUnitSystem units allow the selection of either U.S. or Metric units of measurement. To change the sys

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R621Figure 2-30: Language OptionsEnglishLanguageSwedishDanishDutchGermanFrenchItalianPortugueseSpanishPolishRussian

22 Chapter 2 - SetupFigure 2-31: CenterLine Setup Flow DiagramStartSetupToolsGuidanceSwath ManWidthAheadAntenna30.0 (default)1.5 (default)DirectionF

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R623TOOLSThe Tools menu contains several functions that provide basic systems diagnostics. The tools menuis accessed from the

24 Chapter 2 - SetupReceiverThe Receiver diagnostic test displays the attached GPS receiver’s current configuration and status.The information is di

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R625To re-calibrate the e-Dif receiver, navigate to <TOOLS> and press the Enter button. Use theArrow keys to select <

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R6iTABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1STRAIGHT OR CUR

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CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R627CHAPTER 3 - OPERATIONOperation is started by pressing the Enter button when <START> is displayed on the lightbar. Th

28 Chapter 3 - OperationApply On/OffIf no SM5 is being used and the <GUIDANCE><STATUS> setting is set to OFF, the Apply On/Offinformatio

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R629Figure 3-3: A+ FeatureArea DeterminationThe area of the current job or field is important. CenterLine allows the determina

30 Chapter 3 - OperationReturn To PointCenterLine allows the operator to mark a point of reference in the field in which to return at a latertime. T

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R631Reference GuidelineWhile operating in Headland Guidance, the operator has the option to mark Points A and B on thereferenc

32 Chapter 3 - OperationFigure 3-7: Example of Completed FieldHeadland Guidance Lightbar GraphicsCenterLine’s Headland Guidance uses a lightbar text

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R633Figure 3-9: Lightbar - Right Turn ApproachingFigure 3-10: Lightbar - Hollow Path During First Headland PassSTRAIGHT-LINE G

34 Chapter 3 - OperationFigure 3-11: Example of Straight-Line GuidanceWhen navigating a turn at the end of the field, the lightbar will display the

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R635Figure 3-13: Curved A-B GuidanceThe lightbar will immediately display <MARK B>. To establish Point B, press the Ente

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36 Chapter 3 - OperationFigure 3-14: Applied Area DetectionNeighboring Swath DetectionApplied area detection also notifies the operator when the veh

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R637Table 3-1: Lightbar IndexLightbar DescriptionMark A. Displayed when establishing Point A of the reference guideline.Mark B

38 Chapter 3 - OperationArea Applied. A user-defined lightbar message indicating the current amount of area applied in acres. The system units are s

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R639SWATH MANAGER 5Swath Manager 5 should be configured as illustrated in the following diagrams. Make sure the con-troller an

40 Chapter 3 - OperationFigure 3-16: Installation of Swath Manager 5Figure 3-17: Swath Manager 5 Switch ConfigurationLightbar78-50111Power Cable45-0

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R641Figure 3-18: Switch Setting Example for Swath Manager 5TILT COMPENSATION MODULECenterLine must be loaded with Software Ver

42 Chapter 3 - OperationFigure 3-20: Tilt Compensation ModuleTilt Compensation Module Installation• Mount the Tilt Compensation module as close to

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R643Figure 3-21: Tilt Compensation Module SystemEXITING OPERATIONTo exit operation/guidance, press the Esc button or use the A

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R61CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTIONCenterLine is an economical lightbar guidance system that is controlled by a wireless remote. Cen-t

2 Chapter 1 - IntroductionThe lightbar text window can display a single line of text up to ten characters in length. Figure 1-1illustrates an exampl

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R63Figure 1-3: <Next> and <To Start> ExamplesWireless Remote ControlOperation of the CenterLine software occurs vi

4 Chapter 1 - IntroductionLIGHTBARFigure 1-5: CenterLine LightbarLightbar SpecificationsHousing Material ABS/Poly carbonate alloy construction.Dimen

CenterLine 2.0298-05054 R65CHAPTER 2 - SETUPIt is assumed that the CenterLine system has been properly installed. Refer to the following Center-Line d