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1. 7 To save the weather record press 7e and TICK SAVING WEATHER RECORD Are you sure iNEX User Manual Page 61 Rev 2 6 6 Using Flags Flags are simple points marked on the screen which may indicate something at that GPS position in the field When the Advanced Data Records option has been purchased four different flag shapes are available to use Once flags have been marked on the screen they are stored with the treatment which can be later transferred to the office and viewed in PlanlT FARM HOME_BLOCK 1 From the Main Menu press 3go DA 2 Press Are coe renren Product GLYPHOSATE ER 3 Press one of the four shapes to mark the current point with that shape flag Treated Area 0 0Ha of 24 4Ha iNEX User Manual Page 62 Rev 2 6 7 Driver Security The Advanced Data Recording option also contains driver security features which by default will be set to OFF If required this feature can be setup to allow operators to log into the INEX Each driver can be preconfigured for one of three security levels to prevent unauthorised access to critical settings or to prevent an operator deleting information Requiring the driver to log into the INEX has the added advantage of recording the driver name with the treatment information which can then be viewed in the History 6 7 1 Adding a Driver Depending on the level of security required drivers can be assigned a User Level see 6
2. 12 5 System Recovery Options In the event that the INEX becomes unresponsive or data on the system becomes unusable there are a number of steps that can be taken to recover the iNEX A forced shutdown will make unresponsive systems turn off In most cases when the INEX is then turned on again the problem will be resolved If a forced shutdown is often required the system may need servicing If data on the system becomes unusable then a corruption may have occurred There are a number of options to fix data corruptions and each should be tried in the following order 1 Check Disk 2 Repair Database 3 Soft Reset 4 Hard Reset The Soft Reset and Hard Reset options should be used as a last resort as they will delete some or all data from the iNEX iNEX User Manual Page 93 Rev 2 12 5 1 Force Shutdown If the INEX becomes unresponsive and cannot be turned off then a forced shutdown may be required A shutdown can be forced by removing power to the Display for 30 seconds Or Press and hold the Power button for five seconds until three long beeps are heard 12 5 2 Check Disk Running Check Disk will cause the iINEX to scan the drive for any corruption and fix it if possible There is a very low chance of losing any treatment data or settings l Start the INEX into Launcher mode see 12 1 Starting Up in Launcher io CHECK DISK Mode 2 Press S yns pele BS gt il 3 Press xT m iNEX User Man
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4. button will cause the map to zoom to a level where all of the current treatment is visible iNEX User Manual Page 68 Rev 2 7 4 2 Turning on Night Mode In Night Mode the white screen background Is reversed to a black background significantly reducing glare for night time work 1 From the Main menu press SA03 pispiay Setup 2 Press DISPLAY SETUP 3 Press Night Mode oN lia button 4 Press or EXIT SETUP 7 4 3 Setting Up a Map Grid The iNEX can be configured to display a grid along with the treatment on the Map Screen The grid size can be defined by the operator to help provide a perception of size and scale for the displayed treatment 1 From the Main menu press S3014 2 Press BIN d MAN As gels Measure Units mone Position Units EIN 3 Press the Grid N a button Status Bar Details ay Language 4 Press the Grid Size button 5 Enter the preferred grid size and press a4 The grid is now displayed on the Map screen ee 6 Press ByAV or e ae M2 Swath 30 0m iNEX User Manual Page 69 Rev 2 7 4 4 Selecting Measurement amp Position Units The iNEX can be customised to display Metric or Imperial measurement units and also Easting amp Northing or Latitude amp Longitude position units depending on the operator s requirements 1 From the Main menu press S3814 Display Setup 2 Press BIS MAW aS aa ele Night Mode is OFF _ 3 P
5. of the start point To ensure corners of the boundary do l not get cut off it is best to start part way along a straight boundary edge 3 Drive a complete lap of the boundary with treatment recording ON Note that the boundary area will automatically close when returning to within 2 times the vehicle swath width from the starting point FARM HOME_BLOCK 4 When the boundary lap has been completed check the total area on the AREA Status Bar see 7 4 5 Select Status Bar Details is the approximate area of the field ELD CX GUIDE Treated Area 5 7Ha of 24 3Ha _oOum iNEX User Manual Page 54 Rev 2 5 Archive the field see 5 2 2 Archiving a Field Provided the field has not been New Fiela This treatments able to create a field boundary Do you wish to add this field to the farm map completed within an existing field boundary the iNEX will ask if a new boundary should be created for the field Press to create a boundary 6 Press Na to return to the Map ante OD Screen The newly created field not poy Pan gt boundary will appear on the screen as part of the Background Map Treated Area 0 0 Ha 6 3 2 Using Boundaries to Manage Treatments When field boundaries have been created the INEX will use these to determine which field the vehicle is currently in and in turn automatically load the appropriate Memory slot When loading the appropri
6. 4200 0 L 4 Press MEAN 5 Select the Plan to load and press Select Fill Details gaj To add products on the go and pan costau Sony Plan gt not use an actual plan select from the Ua Default list either Seeding Spraying or Spreading 6 Target Field will be Any Field for the Default Plan Press Yd q aay iNEX User Manual Page 56 Rev 2 If the plan selected is for spraying then set the desired flow rate by pressing the Flow Rate button and entering the required value By default the system will set the amount to the maximum tank size To change this press the Amount button The amount can be changed by volume percentage of tank or by area covered by the current flow rate Press MX 334 to adjust the tank volume Plan lt Default Spray Plan gt Notes Add to Tank Field lt Any Field gt Part Fill Tank of 4200 00 100 00 L L o 42 00 Ha LiHa 100 00 10 Press Mobla 11 Press the Product name button and select a product from the list or add a new product if required see 6 4 2 Creating a New Product and press SELECT 12 Set the product application rate by pressing on the Rate button or set the amount of product being added to the tank by pressing on the Amount button New Product 0 00 kg Ha 0 00 kg 13 Optionally the Batch number for the product being used can be selected by pressing o
7. Press AGT 6 Select the required Farm name by pressing on it in the list then press SELECT 6 3 AutoFlELD AutoFlELD is automatically enabled when the Advanced Data Recording option is purchased AutoFIELD automatically selects the current field the vehicle is in by matching the current location to a farm map with field boundaries recorded By knowing the current field the INEX can e automatically load any treatments which are partially completed upon return e ensure any planned treatments are being carried out in the correct field e ensure all treatments carried out in the given field are recorded with the correct field name iINEX User Manual Page 53 Rev 2 6 3 1 Creating Boundaries Before AutoFIELD can recognise the field a farm map containing the field boundaries must be created The farm map can be created in the office using PlanlT or on the go in the INEX Boundaries can be created on the go when using the INEX by simply ensuring a complete first lap has been driven around the boundary of the field before treating the rest of the field When the field is archived if it has not been done inside a recognised boundary the INEX will ask if a boundary is to be created 1 Start a new field see 3 6 2 Starting A New Field 2 An outside perimeter will automatically be a created when a treatment is recorded and the end point is within twice the vehicle swath width or 20 metres whichever is greater
8. When a treatment is Un Archived it is removed from the Field History If this treatment is then cleared from the Field Memory it will be permanently deleted iNEX User Manual Page 49 Rev 2 5 2 5 Exporting Archived Fields All Archived fields can be exported from the system and can be transferred to the office or another iNEX 1 Insert a USB memory stick in the USB port on the side of the INEX 2 From the Main menu press Sjaggulg 3 Press DRAWS a aa 4 Press 3 1210 4 i 318 35 5 2 6 Importing Archived Fields Fields which have been archived and exported from another iNEX can be imported using the same process as importing Advanced Data Records planning and field information from the office l Insert a USB memory stick in the USB port on the side of the INEX 2 From the Main menu press Sjaggulg 3 Press DRAWS a a gL 4 Press i2te a i aii ey 5 Provided there is data on the USB memory stick from another iINEX a message will be displayed asking if the data from another INEX Is to be Ya X MSG 1041 This memory stick contains data from other iNEX systems Do you want to import this data imported Press CJ iNEX User Manual Page 50 Rev 2 5 2 7 Deleting Archived Fields 5 2 7 1 Delete a Single Field To delete a single field from the Field History it simply needs to be Un Archived from the History See section 5 2 4 Un Archiving a Field Un Archiving the field will load
9. be engaged when a Roading Lockout is active Pressing the AutoSTEER Status Button when it is RED with a CROSS will cause the system to ask if the roading lockout is to be turned off If there is no guideline set the vehicle is stationary or too far om from the guideline the AutoSTEER Status button will be RED to indicate Not Ready status Pressing the AutoSTEER Status Button when Not Ready status is active will do nothing j When GPS is good the guideline has been set and the vehicle is moving along the guideline then the AutoSTEER Status button will be ORANGE to indicate Ready status Pressing the AutoSTEER Status Button when it is displaying Ready status will activate AUtoSTEER and the vehicle will begin to steer automatically When AutoSTEER is active and the vehicle is steering automatically the AutoSTEER Status button will be GREEN to indicate Engaged status Pressing the AutoSTEER Status button when in Engaged status will deactivate AutoSTEER and the vehicle will no longer steer automatically i If an error occurs that is related to AUtoSTEER then the Ar AutoSTEER Status button will be GREY and will do nothing when pressed iNEX User Manual Page 74 Rev 2 8 2 2 Engaging AutoSTEER AutoSTEER is simply engaged by pressing the AutoSTEER Status button on the Status Bar at the appropriate time Depending on the AutoSTEER controller being used there are a number of conditions which need to be met before AutoSTEER
10. cable 4 If using a CANDus NMEA2000 GPS connect the device to the CANbus port white cable 5 Where required connect any supported 3rd party rate controller to Port A blue cable using the appropriate serial cable 6 If using a GPSteer auto steer controller then it should be connected to Port A if not being used by a rate controller and Port B if Port A is used while Port B is free Alternatively where both Port A amp Port B are used a USB to Serial converter cable can be obtained from your point of purchase Note If you are unsure which cable should be used to connect another device contact your point of purchase iNEX User Manual Page 8 Rev 2 2 5 Connecting Remote Master Switch The iNEX is designed to sense 12 volts DC from a master switch which when configured will activate the treatment recording function on the INEX It is recommended that the Remote Master Switch is connected to an existing master switch in the vehicle however there are many options including 12 volts DC from a master valve an implement switch or a separate toggle switch 1 Connect a wire to the 12 volt positive on off source such as an existing master switch 2 Connect the other end of the wire to the Remote Master Switch brown cable on the iNEX Vehicle Cable 3 Consult the INEX user manual for instruction on configuring the system to use the Remote Master Switch as the master switch source Note The iNEX will detect 12
11. feature This can then be used to check plans loaded in the Tank Manger are carried out in the correct location Further features included in the Advanced Data Recoding option include Driver Security Weather Recording and the option to store treatment records by Client and Farm Name 6 1 Adding a New Client amp Farm When the Advanced Data Recording option has been purchased the iNEX can store treatment records not only by Field name but also by Client and Farm name Client and Farm names can be created in the office using PlanIT or on the INEX 1 From the Main menu press S aguly eee DN Client Fam 2 Press MORES Driver 3 Press TEONE 4 Press ONA 5 Press d and press to enter a new Client name Client Farm Setup 6 Select the Client for the Farm to be added by pressing on the name in the list then press Haizea 7 Press ZAG and press to enter a new Farm name Farm Add New Farm Field Add Edit Field iNEX User Manual Page 52 Rev 2 6 2 Selecting a Client amp Farm When using the INEX with multiple Clients or Farms it is important that these be selected as the Current Job before commencing any other work l From the Main menu press SjaagU a General Setup e 2 Press i e N MutoSTEER f gga AutoSPRAY Z gt AutoFIELD ae Transfer Files 3 Press RTa Nar 4 Select the required Client name by pressing on it in the list then press SELECT 5
12. the Main menu press S3014 2 Press MORES 3 Press U B ae ane 4 Press the Guide Overlap value button Guide Options 5 Enter the desired amount and press TICK 4 4 2 Defining A Guide Offset A Guide Offset is typically used in inter row and tramline cropping Situations where it is desirable to use a previously saved Parallel or A Heading line but a small offset left or right of the line is required Defining a guide offset adjusts all Parallel and A Heading lines by the amount entered until reset to zero by the operator 1 From the Main menu press S3814 2 Press MORG 3 Press U B ae io E 4 Press the Guide Offset value button Guide Options Guide Overlap m Guide Offse 0 00 m aaie Direction is Right First 5 Enter the desired amount and press TICK iNEX User Manual Page 39 Rev 2 4 4 3 Defining the Adaptive Guidance Direction Adaptive Guidance will lock onto any previously treated area to display a guideline When faced with treatment on both sides of the vehicle Adaptive Guidance will create a guideline an even swath away from only one of the treatment areas The Adaptive Direction setting is used to determine which treatment will be used to create the Adaptive guideline 1 From the Main menu press S3814 Guide Options 2 Press MORG Guide Overlap m Guide Offset 0 00 m 3 Press 1U p aie MiLo E gt oo 4 Press Alay yahh repeatedly un
13. volt positive as the master switch being on and no power as the master switch being off 2 6 Connecting Remote Input The Remote Input can be connected to a momentary push button switch which can then remotely trigger a user defined function on the iNEX such as engage disengage auto steering 1 Connect 12 volts to one side of a momentary push button switch 2 Connect a wire from the other side of the momentary push button switch to the Remote Input white cable on the iNEX Vehicle Cable 3 Consult the INEX user manual for instruction on configuring the Remote Button function to be triggered by the Remote Input Note The 12 volts DC supplied to the Remote Master Switch and the Remote Input MUST be on the same 12 volt DC circuit to which the iNEX is connected iNEX User Manual Page 9 Rev 2 2 7 Connecting the Optional AS310 The AS310 is required for some installations where automatic section shut off is being used The AS310 converts signals from the INEX to output signals which can then be connected to 3rd party rate controllers and other section control equipment 1 Mount the AS310 in a suitable out of the way location 2 Connect Port C on the INEX Vehicle Cable to the Data Port on the AS310 The connectors may need to be twisted until the locating tabs in the connectors align Push the connectors firmly together while twisting the locking ring 3 Connect the required automatic section control cable to the v
14. will be ready to engage e Guideline must be set e Vehicle must be travelling parallel to the guideline e Vehicle must be travelling within range of the guideline e Vehicle must be travelling between 1 and 29 km hr e Roading Lockout must be OFF When all of the above conditions have been met the AutoSTEER Status button will be ORANGE to indicate Ready status Pressing the AutoSTEER Status button in this state will engage the steering Alternatively a Remote Button can be configured to engage the steering See EFTE section 7 5 Configuring Remote Buttons 8 2 3 Disengaging AutoSTEER When AutoSTEER is engaged there are various methods of disengaging it depending on the steering controller being used e Move the steering wheel if Steering Wheel Cut out available e Stop the vehicle or decrease speed to less than 1km h e Press the AutoSTEER Status button when it is displaying ON e Press in the Guide menu e Press a Remote Button configured to engage disengage steering see section 7 5 Configuring Remote Buttons Note Read the manual supplied with the AutoSTEER controller to determine which methods are available to engage and disengage steering iNEX User Manual Page 75 Rev 2 9 Virtual Wrench Virtual Wrench is an optional feature which is enabled when the iNEX is connected to a mojoRTK console and the required mojJORTK unlock code has been entered see 7 1 Enabling New Options Using the
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16. 117 Rev 2 Tow Behind Boom Physical Measurement Value Flow point to axle centreline Axle centreline to hitch point 1 Flow point to axle centreline Same value as Physical Measurement 1 above Trailer body width Axle centreline to front of trailer iNEX User Manual Page 118 Rev 2 Tow Behind Boom Steered Physical Measurement Value Flow point to half way between tractor rear wheels amp boom axle centreline F gt 33 50 Pid 50 D Half way between tractor rear wheels amp boom axle centreline to hitch point Icon Measurement Value Flow point to half way between tractor rear wheels amp boom axle centreline Same value as Physical Measurement 1 above Trailer body width Half way between tractor rear wheels amp boom axle centreline to hitch point Same value as Physical Measurement 2 above iNEX User Manual Page 119 Rev 2 Tow Between Tank or Air Cart Physical Measurement Value Rear hitch point to axle centreline Axle centreline to front hitch point 1 Back of trailer to axle centreline Trailer body width Axle centreline to front of trailer iNEX User Manual Page 120 Rev 2 Trailer with Front Pivoting Axle Physical Description Value Equipment 1 Front Half 1 Enter value as zero 2 Front axle centreline to front hitch point Equipment 1 auaa UTES i esooonnt BERBER BERB
17. 2 4 5 5 Transferring Guidelines Operators who use multiple INEX systems may need to transfer guidelines between systems and others may wish to backup important guidelines to a PC This is a straightforward process which will work with most USB memory sticks l Insert a USB memory stick in the USB port on the side of the INEX 2 From the Main menu press ejujjp 3 Load Guide 3 Press OPTIONS USB MojoRTK Farm Map Name Date THE_LANEWAY 25 11 2008 PIG_SHED 25 11 2008 4 Press Meya p wal CHANIE amao W_HO WEST_WIGGLE 2511112008 7 5 To transfer one specific guideline first select it from the list then press EINAR There is no need to select a guideline first if transferring all lines M2 Swath 30 0m Transfer Guidelines 6 Choose to either transfer Selected or All guidelines by pressing on the relevant button until the required setting is displayed Selected 7 Press to transfer guidelines Please choose whether to transfer the selected or all guidelines to the USB M2 Swath 30 0m ra Note If the iNEX Tab is selected when TRANSFER is pressed the guidelines will be copied to the USB Memory Sick Note If the USB Tab or mojoRTK Tab is selected when TRANSFER is pressed the guidelines will be copied to the iNEX Note The operator will be warned before overwriting any files if the destination contains any guidelines with the same name iNEX User Manual Page 44 R
18. 2 When turning ON press and hold the Power button until two short beeps are heard 3 When the INEX has started press ENTER LAUNCHERS ENTER LAUNCHER iNEX User Manual Page 91 Rev 2 12 2 Upgrading Software Software upgrades can be performed in two ways from a USB memory stick using Launcher mode or when the option is available via a remote download from Virtual Wrench see 9 3 Upgrading Software Remotely 1 To upgrade software via a USB memory stick start the INEX into yf UPGRADE Launcher mode see 12 1 Starting Up in Launcher Mode 2 Press solz Anua 3 Press je syA py a 12 3 Downgrading Software When the INEX is updated a backup of the current software will be created to allow the system to be restored to the previous version if required When the previous version Is restored any settings or treatments recorded since the upgrade will be lost l Start the INEX into Launcher mode see 12 1 Starting Up in Launcher Mode 2 Press STO MAAS 3 Press HSI LISAT iNEX User Manual Page 92 Rev 2 12 4 Calibrating the Touch Screen The iNEX has the touch screen calibrated at the factory however over time the touch sensor may change and require recalibration 1 Start the iNEX into Launcher mode p4 see 12 1 Starting Up in Launcher a Mode 2 Press ANB TS va 3 Press each of the on screen targets as they are shown When complete press RESTART SYSTEM ACCEPT
19. 3 Vehicle centreline to GPS antenna If GPS antenna is left of the centreline then enter value as a negative Icon Measurement Value 1 Back of cabin to axle centreline 2 Vehicle body width 3 Axle centreline to front of vehicle iNEX User Manual Page 110 Rev 2 Tracked Tractor Physical Description Value 1 Hitch or flow point to track centreline 2 Track centreline to GPS antenna If GPS antenna Is behind track centreline as shown then enter value as a negative 3 Vehicle centreline to GPS antenna If GPS antenna Is left of the centreline then enter value as a negative Icon Measurement Value 1 Back of cabin to track centreline 2 Vehicle body width 3 Track centreline to front of vehicle iNEX User Manual Page 111 Rev 2 Articulated Tractor Physical Description Value Equipment 1 Front Half 1 Articulation point to front axle centreline 2 Front axle centreline to GPS antenna If GPS antenna Is behind front axle centreline as shown then enter value as a negative 3 Vehicle centreline to GPS antenna If GPS antenna Is left of the centreline then enter value as a negative Equipment 2 Rear Half Equipment 1 Hitch or flow point to rear axle centreline 2 Rear axle centreline to articulation point Equipment 2 Icon Measurement Value Equipment 1 Front Half 1 Articulation point to front axle cen
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21. 7 3 About Security Levels and a Password 1 From the Main Menu press Sjaagula 2 Press MORG 3 Press Wise a ais sa tel 4 Press BIA a New Driver 5 Press iMan 6 Press Niwa NaN Enter the drivers name and press Uf 7 Set the User Level a Password if required and press FN gaat 8 Set Driver Login at Startup to ON if the driver is required to login each time the system is turned ON Driver Setup Driver Login at Startup is iNEX User Manual Page 63 Rev 2 6 7 2 Logging In as the Current Driver Once the system is setup for Driver Login at startup when the INEX is turned ON the user can login If this option has not been set then the current driver can be changed in the Current Job settings 1 From the Main Menu press Sjaagula 2 Press Ui da 0 Current Job 3 Press pyeyivsay 4 Select the driver from the list and press SELECT 5 If a password is set enter the password and press Uf 6 7 3 About Security Levels Each driver User Level being High Medium or Low determines how much access the operator will have to the system Low Is typically used for temporary operators who have little knowledge of the INEX When Low is selected the operator will not be able to change operational settings such as vehicle setup AutoSPRAY configuration etc Medium is typically used for most operators and this setting allows them full access to the INEX but limit
22. ER BRR RBBB RRR RRR eee eee eee eee eee ee eee Equipment 2 Rear Half N z l Rear hitch or flow point to rear axle centreline gt f ee 2 Rear axle centreline to W gt front axle centreline Icon Measurement Value Equipment 1 Front Half 1 Enter value as zero O 5 2 Trailer body width 5 5 m L 3 Front axle centreline to SEES A front of trailer N Equipment 2 Rear Half D 1 Rear axle centreline to back of tractor ui 2 Trailer Body width Same as value 2 above 3 Rear axle centreline to front axle centreline iNEX User Manual Page 121 Rev 2 15 2 Setting the FieldNET Radio Group ID If radio interference is experienced when using FieldNET the Group ID may need to be changed If changing the Group ID on one radio then all radios that are intended to work together must be changed to match 1 Start the iNEX into Launcher mode see 12 1 Starting Up in Launcher Mode 2 Press TMS 3 Enter and press 04 4 Press RINEX TOOLSI 5 Press RARA 6 Press TENETE 7 Press ebi 7y DelRI or press eee aie and enter the required Group ID value 0 si 5 adioToolkit Raio a Toolkit Set Group Group ID 65535 Enter New ID Set Radio Defaults Copyright Rinex Technology 2006 iNEX User Manual Page 122 Rev 2 15 3 GPS Receiver Settings 15 3 1 NMEA 0183 Serial Messages Required e GPGGA 5Hz Ba
23. PRay Section Reset to Default iINEX User Manual Page 83 Rev 2 10 3 Using AutoSPRAY Once properly calibrated using AutoSPRAY is as simple as driving and turning on the master switch Some details of how to use AutoSPRAY will depend on the flow controller which is being used In most situations If the flow controller is a voltage controller then the section switches on the flow controller should be left in the OFF position while the master switch is left in the ON position Most flow controllers which communicate over serial or CANDus will require the section switches to be left in the ON position 10 3 1 Normal Operation During normal operation the AutoSPRAY Status button will be coloured blue and green When the vehicle passes over a previously treated area the INEX will automatically turn the overlapping sections OFF On leaving the treated area the iNEX will automatically turn the relevant sections back ON 10 3 2 Switching to Manual Control From time to time it may be necessary to manually control the state of implement sections To do this there are two options switch to manual control or use the AutoSPRAY Override function Provided the system Is properly configured for the connected flow controller switching to manual control turns automatic control of the sections off and the INEX simply detects the sections which are manually being used on the controller For manual section detection to work t
24. able on the Guide menu See section 4 2 Selecting Active Guidance Types 1 From the Main menu press equlfaya 2 Drive to the start point of the line and press AWARE A large black dot is marked on the screen to indicate the A Point op RINEX Technology 3 Drive to the end point of the line and press AWARE Another large black dot is marked on the screen indicating the B Point RINEX Technology o 4 Press a third time to activate Guidance The Map Screen shows a red line which passes though the A amp B Points The Virtual Road Window shows the path to be followed by the operator gt lt 5 To continue on another Parallel pass ane aaa simply turn the vehicle around and the system will jump to the nearest guideline Note The A and B Points must be at least 30m apart It is recommended but not essential to space these points as far apart as possible to reduce any error in the key guideline Note A new Parallel guideline can be created by pressing the PARALLEL button when Parallel Guidance is active iNEX User Manual Page 32 Rev 2 4 3 2 Using A Heading Guidance By default A Heading Guidance will be selected as one of the Active Guidance Types and is available on the Guide menu See section 4 2 Selecting Active Guidance Types 1 From the Main menu press equip Enter Parallel Line Heading 2 Drive to the start point of the line and pr
25. ate Memory slot the system will first load any treatment done in the recognised field using the current vehicle and if there are none the system will load an empty Memory slot when the master switch is first turned ON When archiving a treatment provided it has been completed inside a recognised boundary the treatment will be stored under the correct field name without any user intervention iINEX User Manual Page 55 Rev 2 6 4 Using the Tank Manager The Tank Manager has two main purposes to record the products which are being applied in the treatment and also to aid the operator calculating how much of each product to add to the tank to achieve the desired rate The Tank Manager can be used in two different ways The first way generally suits owner operator type farms where products are recorded on the go as the tank Is filled on the vehicle The second way using plans imported from a USB memory stick generally suits larger farms where treatment plans are made ahead of time using PlanIT The operator can then load the plan to determine the products with which to fill the tank 6 4 1 Recording Products Applied The products which are being applied should be entered in the INEX before starting the treatment If done when filling the tank the system calculates the quantities of each product required l From the Main menu press jdt e ia 2 Press TANK 3 Press gu mE Tank Contents PRODUCT cc Volume 0 0 of
26. atment After loading an archived l treatment as a RePLAY file guidance will be provided along the nearest previous path _ _ iNEX User Manual Page 30 Rev 2 4 2 Selecting Active Guidance Types The Guidance types which appear on the Guide menu are customisable by the operator and can be set to any one of the six different Guidance types once they have been enabled Customisable Buttonl Customisable Button2 By default Button1 will be set to Parallel and Button2 will be set to A Heading These are easily changed while Guidance is off from within the Guide menu 1 From the Main menu press equip 2 Ensure Guidance is OFF If required press the eUjj afelgg button 3 Press WARAN e Guidance Type 4 Select the desired Guidance type to be on Buttonl 5 Press the BUTTON2 tab 6 Select the desired Guidance type to be on Button2 7 Press Midd ara Note On the Select Guidance Type screen the currently selected Guidance type for the given button is shown with a thick RED boarder The selected Guidance for the other button is shown with a thick GREY boarder Note Any Guidance type which has not been enabled on the INEX is shown in grey and cannot be selected M2 Swath 30 0m iNEX User Manual Page 31 Rev 2 4 3 Using Guidance 4 3 1 Using Parallel Guidance By default Parallel Guidance will be selected as one of the Active Guidance Types and is avail
27. cally along a fence line or field boundary 2 From the Main menu press equjjp 3 M2 Swath 30 0m 3 Drive to along side a treated area and press MOJNA When the vehicle is in close range of any previous treatment a red guideline following one swath width from the treatment is shown on the Map Screen The Virtual Road Window shows the gt lt path to be followed by the operator M2 Saath aiim Note The ADAPTIVE button can be pressed at any time to put the system into ADAPTIVE Guidance mode Note If there is no treatment for Guidance to lock onto no Guidance will be displayed but Adaptive Guidance will remain active and will automatically start displaying Guidance when the vehicle comes within range of a previous treatment area Note If the operator unexpectedly changes direction such as turning around then the Guidance will automatically update to the new direction The operator does not need to perform any action Note When faced with treatment on both sides of the vehicle Adaptive Guidance will create a guideline one swath away from only one of the treatment areas Which treatment area is chosen to create the guideline can be configured by the operator See 4 4 3 Defining the Adaptive Guidance Direction iNEX User Manual Page 34 Rev 2 4 3 4 Using Pivot Guidance Pivot Guidance is an optional feature and must be enabled before it can be selected and used Once enabled P
28. ction 1 From the Main menu press Sjgg0ly 2 Press MORG 3 Press Qa oz i 0n Exit Setup 4 Press on the remote button which is penons SAONE to be configured Buton vewa Button 1 4 or Remote Input Button2 ew Buttons iewouTr is Button 4 DAYINIGHT 5 Select the shortcut function from a 7 Remote Input ROVE RECORD the list and press Sai ze iNEX User Manual Page 71 Rev 2 7 6 Setting the Sound Volume amp Options The iNEX has a number of alarms and warnings which will make a sound through the onboard speaker The options enabled will determine which alarms or warnings can be configured 1 From the Main menu press Sjgg0lg 2 Press MORE 3 Press ZONDE Sound Setup 4 Press the volume button repeatedly rom until the desired setting is reached seams Koll AutoFIELD OFF End of Run OFF at 60 0 m 5 Press the ONO button for any of S the available alarms or warnings to set whether they are to be heard iNEX User Manual Page 72 Rev 2 8 AUtoSTEER AutoSTEER is an optional feature which is enabled when AutoSTEER Is purchased Along with the feature unlock code see 7 1 Enabling New Options a compatible AutoSTEER controller is also required Full instructions for the set up and use of the specific AUtoSTEER controllers are documented in a separate manual supplied with each controller The following sections briefly describe the general use and setup of
29. ducts are split into the three different categories Chemicals Fertilisers and Seed The information required for each of these is slightly different but the principal for entering any new product is the same New products can be added on the go when filling the tank creating batch records or in the office using PlanlT 1 Follow the steps in 6 4 1 Recording Products Applied or 6 4 3 Adding a i Product Product Batch to reach the Select GLYPHOS_ TE Product screen 2 Select the type of product by pressing the appropriate tab Withholding Period 0 Days 3 Press MAY 4 To set any required value press on the Newchemicas EA appropriate button Product WETTER Dae CSR Units L In Tank The minimum that must be entered for a product is Product Name Variety grn ai Mix Order 5 EC if seed product Units and Units in oe SSE Ta n k Group Type Other Chemical Groups None The Units value refers to the units the product is normally purchased in The Units in Tank value refers to the units that are normally used to describe the application rate of the product Default Cost 0 00 L 5 Press AN aaa when all required values have been entered iNEX User Manual Page 59 Rev 2 6 4 3 Adding a Product Batch Product quantities in store and batch numbers can be tracked if required by the INEX When product quantities are recorded the system will aut
30. e INEX saves treatments within a seasonal structure It is recommended that a new season is created with each new cropping season or on an annual basis When a new season Is created all partially completed fields should be Archived see section 5 2 2 Archiving a Field or cleared from the Field Memory 1 From the Main menu press S3014 2 Press MORG 3 Press Wise a ais sa te 4 Press SEASONE 5 Press iMan Season Setup 6 Enter desired season designation and press ies Note To select a past season press NEW and type in the season designation as listed e 2008A appears in the list to select it type in 2008A and press TICK The season will be selected and shown at the bottom of the Season Setup screen as the Current Season iNEX User Manual Page 47 Rev 2 5 2 2 Archiving a Field Archiving a field will save the treatment information from the selected memory slot in the Field Memory to a file which can be viewed in the Field History l 2 Select the memory slot to be archived Press BV eq Ths Select the field name from the list and From the Main menu press gi a p P Fietamemory A Press Wio ad 7 D sl by pressing on the relevant square M2 Swath 30 0m press Sam aq Current Client RINEX Current Farm RINEX Note When selecting the field name if it is not already in the list a new field name can be added b
31. e cables the permitted level of electromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products may be impaired iNEX User Manual Page 105 Rev 2 e Precautions While the product Is in use connecting cables for example product to external battery product to external devices must be connected at both ends iNEX User Manual Page 106 Rev 2 14 International Limited Warranty Software Licence Agreement This section describes the applicable warranty and software agreement International Limited Warranty This product is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the International Limited Warranty which you can download from the Leica Geosystems home page at http www leica geosystems com internationalwarranty or collect from your Leica Geosystems distributor The foregoing warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties terms or conditions express or implied either in fact or by operation of law statutory or otherwise including warranties terms or conditions of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose satisfactory quality and non infringement all of which are expressly disclaimed Software Licence Agreement This product contains software that Is pre installed on the product or that is supplied to you on a data carrier medium or that can be downloaded by you online pursuant to prior authorization from Leica Geosystems Such software Is protected by copyright and
32. e features available for any given flow controller varies and will be dependant on the capabilities of the particular flow controller 1 On the Edit Rig screen see 3 5 2 Define EDIT RIG Rig Details press AKo geolo H SPRAYER SELECT EQUIPMENT 2 Press the Flow Controller name button BOOM SETTINGS TANK SETTINGS FLOW CONTROL 3 Select the desired flow controller from Sa the list and press Waaa S xs 4 Press fe iNEX User Manual Page 21 Rev 2 Steer Control When the INEX has the AutoSTEER option enabled the Steer Controller will either be pre selected or the operator will be able to pick from a number of different steering controllers 1 On the Edit Rig screen see 3 5 2 Define Dir Ric Rig Details press aigeal o os a SELECT EQUIPMENT 2 Press the Steer Controller name button a TANK SETTINGS 3 Select the desired Steering Controller ___Flowconrmot STEER CONTROL from the list and press Aaaa LSA IX 4 Press fe 3 5 3 Master amp Section Switch Detection To determine when to record treatment the INEX has a Master Switch and Section Switches These switches can be triggered by touching the screen or sensing the state from external hardware 3 5 3 1 Master Switch By default the system will be configured for the master switch to be triggered by touching on the Master Switch Status on the screen Depending on the op
33. e unlock code see 7 1 Enabling New Options additional hardware may also be required FieldNET operates with up to four vehicles operating in the same paddock and transferring their information to all other vehicles in the paddock The real time mapping functionality in the INEX is transmitted to the other vehicles with FieldNET so all vehicles will be able to see exactly which areas have been treated regardless of the vehicle that applied the product Further to this FieldNET allows Guidance and AutoSPRAY functions to operate with any of the vehicles in the paddock This means that any vehicle equipped with a FieldNET unit will have accurate Guidance from any treatment and the AutoSPRAY controller will automatically shut off boom sections across any part of the field that has been previously treated regardless of the vehicle iNEX User Manual Page 86 Rev 2 11 1 Configuring the System for FieldNET While the FieldNET radios will come preconfigured you may be required to change the Group ID on the radio if interference from other nearby FieldNET radios is experienced See appendix 15 2 Setting the FieldNET Radio Group ID After connecting the FieldNET radio and enabling the FieldNET option the next step is to configure the settings in the INEX 1 From the Main Menu press Sjaggula 2 Press MORG 3 Press J383 ES 4 Press the FieldNET ONOFF button until ON is displayed 5 Select the number of vehicl
34. e up a complete vehicle which is used on the farm Equipment Each implement or item of plant and equipment is a different equipment item a tractor truck tank and boom are all individual equipment items Rig Each rig is made up of one or more equipment items selected from a list up to a maximum of five This concept is illustrated below which shows three pieces of equipment to assemble one rig Equipment Equipment Equipment iNEX User Manual Page 18 Rev 2 3 5 1 Define Vehicle Offsets Each piece of equipment in the rig will need to be defined separately so that treatments can be accurately recorded The first equipment item in the Rig will be a tractor articulated tractor self propelled sprayer truck combine harvester etc With the exception of the articulated tractor the method for measuring the listed vehicles are the same and are covered by the TRACTOR setting in the Equipment Wizard 1 From the Main menu press 41t Equipment Setup 2 Press Wien S a eel 3 Press Xel i n N a 4 Press MAn 5 Select the Equipment Type by repeatedly equipment Type pressing the Equipment Type button If Pana set ype ardenter a rame ot unsure of which equipment type would best suit your vehicle check the examples in Appendix 15 1 Equipment Measurement Examples 6 Press Xel AN enter a Name for the equipment item e g Big Tractor press Ufa followed by gt 7 Accurately enter the required Physical Measurem
35. easures Review all safety information specific to the manufacturer and model of your vehicle before installing or operating the iNEX in it Do not disassemble or alter the INEX Doing so may result in failure electric shock or fire Do not subject the INEX to high levels of moisture Use the INEX only in vehicles with a 12 volt negative ground system Follow recommended safety precautions and operating procedures at all times The operator assumes responsibility for the installation and use of the product iNEX User Manual Page 97 Rev 2 13 2 Intended Use Permitted use The INEX is intended for agricultural and forestry use only The INEX is only intended to be fitted to agricultural vehicles It is not permitted to install this product in any other vehicles Data communication with external appliances Automatic section control with external devices Guidance of approved agricultural equipment Adverse use Use of the product without instruction Use outside of the intended limits Disabling safety systems Removal of hazard notices Opening the product using tools for example screwdriver unless this is specifically permitted for certain functions Modification or conversion of the product Use after misappropriation Use of products with obviously recognizable damages or defects Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of Leica Geosystems Inadequate
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37. eica Geosystems accessories The manufacturers of non Leica Geosystems accessories for the product are responsible for developing implementing and communicating safety concepts for their products and are also responsible for the effectiveness of those safety concepts in combination with the Leica Geosystems product Person in charge of the product The person in charge of the product has the following duties e To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the user manual e To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention e To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe e To ensure that the national laws regulations and conditions for the operation of radio transmitters are respected A Warning e The person responsible for the product must ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions This person is also accountable for the training and the deployment of personnel who use the product and for the safety of the equipment in use iNEX User Manual Page 100 Rev 2 13 5 Hazards of Use A Warning e The absence of instruction or the inadequate imparting of instruction can lead to incorrect or adverse use and can give rise to accidents with far reaching human material financial and environmental consequences Precautions All users must follow the safety directions given by the manufacturer and
38. eing ON red or OFF white In the event that any section has an active AutoSPRAY override the section will be shown with a cross though it Treated Area 0 0 Ha iNEX User Manual Page 14 Rev 2 3 3 6 AutoSPRAY Status The AutoSPRAY Status Button will only be shown if AutoSPRAY has been enabled on the INEX When it Is displayed it will be shown in one of four colours Green represents AutoSPRAY as ON and functioning normally Orange when AutoSPRAY override is functioning White when AutoSPRAY is OFF and Grey when there is an AutoSPRAY error Treated Area 0 0 Ha Pressing on the AutoSPRAY Status Button will turn the AutoSPRAY ON OFF and can be used to temporarily suspend AutoSPRAY control Holding the AutoSPRAY Status Button down for four seconds will provide access to the AutoSPRAY override menu 3 3 7 GPS Status The GPS Status displays the health of the GPS position information When the system is operating normally a continually scrolling Satellite will be displayed Touching on this area will display a screen with more detailed information about the GPS Status Other display states are described in section 3 6 1 Checking the GPS Status 3 3 8 AutoSTEER Status The AutoSTEER Status is displayed when AutoSTEER has been enabled and setup on the INEX It displays the readiness of the steering system to engage or when the steering is engaged Pressing the button will engage amp disengage steeri
39. elect which piece of equipment to define by touching on the Equip no button until the desired equipment item number is shown 4 Press the Equipment Name button to select the previously defined Equipment item 5 Press when all Equipment items in the Rig have been selected Note The iNEX will only allow a TRACTOR to be added as the first equipment item in a Rig while subsequent equipment items must be IMPLEMENTS iNEX User Manual Page 20 Rev 2 3 5 2 2 Configure Advanced Settings Depending on the options which have been purchased with the INEX the Tank Size Flow Controller or Steer Controller settings may be available and need to be configured If the relevant setting button in the Rig Is disabled then the option has not been enabled or is locked to a particular setting Tank The Tank Size is available when Advanced Data Records has been enabled It is used in the Tank Manager to determine the maximum size of the tank on the rig and hence how much product needs to be loaded or mixed when completely filling the tank 1 On the Edit Rig screen see 3 5 2 Define EDIT RIG Rig Details press WAWL aa tile r SPRAYER SELECT EQUIPMENT BOOM SETTINGS 2 Press on the Tank Size value button and enter the new value aciera e STEER CONTROL 3 Press Les 2x Flow Control The Flow Controller should be configured when a direct cable connection via Serial or CANbus has been installed Th
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41. ent and press Ea 8 Enter the approximate measurements as shown by the wizard and press Ies These measurements are only used to generate the vehicle icon on the screen and hence can be approximate values 9 Repeat these steps for each equipment item that makes up the Rig Note See Appendix 15 1 Equipment Measurement Examples for examples of how to measure other vehicles such as Self Propelled Sprayer with front mounted Boom etc iNEX User Manual Page 19 Rev 2 3 5 2 Define Rig Details The Rig comprises one or more equipment items The Rig also defines the boom or swath width the tank capacity the flow controller and steering controller used in the makeup of the Rig The first step is to create a Rig and give it a name 1 From the Main menu press S3014 EDIT RIG 2 Press Wiille RS tele i SPRAYER SELECT EQUIPMENT 3 Press lAa FLOW CONTROL 4 Press MAn Sa Lix 5 Press the Rig Name button to enter a name for the rig e g Main Spray Rig 3 5 2 1 Combining Vehicles to Create A Rig By combining the equipment items to form a Rig the iNEX can accurately model the movements of the vehicle and the treatment being applied 1 Press Yaiza gels aay 2 Define the number of equipment Number of items in the Rig by pressing the a Number of Equipment in Rig button Press to set the number of equipment items then press TICKER Equipment Settings 3 S
42. equipment be performed by a qualified technician because installation requires making electrical connections Leica Geosystems is not liable for any damage faults or risks related to installation or to the iNEX or your vehicle due to installation Leica Geosystems declines all responsibility for any incorrect information in the iNEX Installation Manual The following instructions are to be used as a general guide during the installation of the INEX For more specific instructions please contact your point of purchase Install the system in a clean and dry workshop environment Failure to do so may cause the system to short or promote product malfunction Route and secure all cables and wiring to ensure that they do not chafe or rub thus causing premature failure The average installation time will vary but it should be approximately three to four hours per vehicle The installation time may be more or less depending on vehicle type iNEX User Manual Page 5 Rev 2 2 2 Installing the INEX Display 1 Read all instructions before attempting installation 2 Attach the RAM mount arm and separate RAM mount ball to the RAM mount on the iNEX Display 3 Pick a suitable location to mount the Display by holding it up in place while checking for visibility out of the vehicle The Display needs to be within easy reach of the operator when seated in the normal operating position and ideally it will be easily visible
43. es in the FieldNET group by pressing on the Radios in Group button 6 All FieldNET radios in the group require a unique number Select this number by pressing on the Radio ID button iNEX User Manual Page 87 Rev 2 11 2 Using FieldNET 11 2 1 Connecting to Another Vehicle in the Group l1 Press aia ip 2 Press J383 3 Select the vehicle from the list to connect to by pressing on it and then press J XS Foc tented 091a The Link status light will turn green _ FieldNET By default a Guide Link Type will be created between your vehicle and the selected vehicle The Guide Link Type will treat the incoming information as if it was done with your vehicle so that AutoSPRAY and Guidance will work with the treatment done by the other vehicle For more information on Link Types see 11 2 2 Understanding the Link Type 11 2 2 Understanding the Link Type There are three Link Types available Guide Display and Hidden By default when a new link is set up with a vehicle the Link Type selected will be Guide Each of the Link Types are described below Guide The treatment received from the selected vehicle will be treated as if it is the same as the current treatment and therefore all of the normal features of the iINEX such as Guidance and AutoSPRAY are available Display The treatment received from the selected vehicle will be ina separate layer under the current treatment AutoSPRAY and Gu
44. ess Aga 70 Enter the desired Heading for the guideline and press TICK Treated Area 0 0 Ha 3 Two large black dots are shown on the Map Screen which represent the A Point and the direction in which the guideline will be created RINEX Technology 4 Press a second time to activate the guideline The Map Screen shows a red line which passes though the two points The Virtual Road Window shows the path to be followed by the operator 8 lt lt lt lt RINEX Technology 5 To continue on another A Heading pass turn the vehicle around and the system will automatically Jump to the nearest guideline Note The Heading value is measured as Decimal Degrees from True North and can be entered to an accuracy of three decimal points Note A new A Heading guideline can be created by pressing the A HEAD button when A Heading Guidance is active The operator will be warned before the existing line is replaced iNEX User Manual Page 33 Rev 2 4 3 3 Using Adaptive Guidance Adaptive Guidance will lock onto any previously treated area to display a guideline For Adaptive Guidance to work treatment needs to be recorded in the field before Adaptive Guidance can be displayed Adaptive Guidance by default is not selected as one of the active Guidance forms and as such must be selected before it will appear on the Guide menu See section 4 2 Selecting Active Guidance Types 1 Record treatment typi
45. ev 2 5 Field Memory 5 1 Field Memory The INEX has a temporary Field Memory which can store up to nine partially completed treatments The system also has the ability to archive treatments from the temporary Field Memory to the permanent History Fields saved to the History can be transferred to other systems to the office PC or kept on the iNEX long term 5 1 1 Suspending a Field for Later Use During normal operation it may be desirable to keep a Field for later completion while another field is to be treated For this purpose the INEX has a temporary Field Memory which can store up to nine partially completed fields The Field Memory can be thought of as nine separate memory slots While the system is being used treatment Is being stored in the current memory Slot Each memory slot is labelled M1 through to M9 By default the system stores treatment data in M1 until changed When a Partially completed treatment is to be kept for later completion simply change the current memory slot to suspend the treatment and Start a new one Field Memory 1 From the Main menu press g qi 2 Press ytaytelad 3 Select new memory slot by pressing on the relevant square 4 Press wai 38 M2 Swath 30 0m 5 If old treatment information needs to be cleared to make way for a new treatment press Sra amp on the Restart Field screen Note When using Advanced Data Recording with AutoFlELD or if the treatment has bee
46. g to vehicles or transporters poses the risk of the equipment being broken by mechanical influence vibration This may result in accident and injury e Precautions Attach the controller and cabling professionally Ensure that the mounting device is correctly mounted and able to safely carry the weight of the controller gt 1 kg A Caution e Installing near mechanically moving machine components may damage the product e Precautions Deflect the mechanically moving machine components as far as possible and define a safe installation zone A Warning e High mechanical stress high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause leakage fire or explosions of the controller iNEX User Manual Page 102 Rev 2 e Precautions Protect the controller from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures Do not drop or immerse controller into fluids A Danger If the product is used with accessories for example masts staffs poles you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning Danger from high voltages also exists near power lines Lightning voltage peaks or the touching of power lines can cause damage injury and death e Precautions Do not use the product in a thunderstorm as you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning Be sure to remain at a safe distance from electrical installations Do not use the product directly under or in close proximity to power lines If it is essential t
47. he Section Switches setting must be set to External AutoSPRAY must be OFF Oe or before the Section Switches setting can be changed See 3 5 3 2 Section Switches L To change from AutoSPRAY to manual n control simply turn AutoSPRAY OFF by pressing on the AutoSPRAY Status button on the Main Menu The AutoSPRAY Status Sod button will change to white iNEX User Manual Page 84 Rev 2 10 3 3 AUtoSPRAY Override AutoSPRAY Override can be used to force some sections to ON or OFF while the rest remain controlled automatically 1 From the Main Menu press and hold AutoSPRAY Status button until the AutoSPRAY Override Menu is displayed Treated Area 0 0 Ha pa Treated Area 0 9 Ha Treated Area 0 5 Ha 2 Press until the required type of override is displayed When ticks are displayed overridden sections will be forced ON When crosses are displayed overridden sections will be forced OFF 3 Press the N qialy arrow to select sections to be overridden from left to right 4 Press the B33 arrow to select sections to be overridden from right to left Treated Area 0 9 5 Press H J3 to return all sections to AutoSPRAY control L Treated Area 0 9 Ha iNEX User Manual Page 85 Rev 2 11 FieldNET FieldNET is an optional feature which is enabled when the FieldNET option is purchased Along with the featur
48. he highest colour in the box where each colour is determined by a combination of the time since last contact with the other vehicle and the percentage of area received at last contact White indicates that there is no current link to that vehicle Red indicates that there may be missing data or that there has been a long time since contact with the other vehicle In other words there is a high chance that there is an unknown area that has already been treated by another vehicle Orange indicates a medium chance that there is an unknown area that has already been treated by another vehicle It also indicates that there has been relatively recent communication and data exchange between the vehicles Green indicates a low chance that there is an unknown area that has already been treated by another vehicle It also indicates that there has been recent communication and data exchanged between the vehicles Antenna In addition to the coloured status block each time the vehicle receives data from the vehicle an antenna icon will flash in the box If the antenna is not flashing then the vehicle represented by the box is out of range or switched OFF iNEX User Manual Page 90 Rev 2 12 System Maintenance 12 1 Starting Up in Launcher Mode Launcher mode provides access to a menu of system maintenance tools such as calibrating the touch screen or performing a software update 1 To start into Launcher mode the INEX must first be OFF
49. he need for manually switching implement sections ON or OFF when going over a previously treated area by automatically controlling the state of the sections 10 1 Setting Up AutoSPRAY Once AutoSPRAY has been unlocked on the iNEX the feature can be switched ON and OFF as necessary 1 From the Main Menu press Sjaggula AutoSPRAY A Exclude Boundary orr 2 Press UTOSPRAY ferlap me 3 Press AutoSPRAY 0N to turn _ AutoSPRAY ON and enter any required calibration values iNEX User Manual Page 79 Rev 2 10 2 Calibrating AutoSPRAY 10 2 1 Latency The most critical parameter for AUtoSPRAY is the latency value Latency Is the timing delay from when the switch status is toggled from ON to OFF or OFF to ON to when the spray nozzle on the boom stops and starts Spraying The quickest way to estimate the latency of the sprayer is to use a stop watch to time the delay between turning a section ON and product being delivered from the actual section This may be a very small value a few tenths of a second and hard to measure accurately A more accurate measure of latency can be performed by measuring the distance travelled at a given speed 1 Drive slowly in a straight line for 200m a with the sprayer ON The tank should contain only water for the purpose of cop this exercise Mark the ground where the end of the boom passes with two pegs and a rope half way along the spray run 2 Drive over the pervi
50. he selected flow controller To use this option a flow controller must be selected for the current Rig see section 3 5 2 2 Configure Advanced Settings For some controllers it is not possible to use the Flow Controller setting when AutoSPRAY is ON If this is the case then the master switch will not be detected until the Master Switch Setup is changed or AutoSPRAY is turned OFF INEX User Manual Page 23 Rev 2 3 5 3 2 Section Switches 1 From the Main menu press S3814 Switch Setup 2 Press Zan S ae eee Master svt FOIA 3 Press s he ately 4 Touch on the Section Switches button until the required setting is displayed None External AutoSPRAY Section Switches None By default the Section Switches are configured to None When configured as None all of the sections will be set to ON causing the treatment to always be recorded as a full swath width When configured for External the Section state will be updated from a compatible flow controller if selected or by sensing the voltage on the AutoSPRAY Voltage port if connected The system will automatically configure the Section Switches to AutoSPRAY when AutoSPRAY is enabled and turned ON This will allow the INEX to automatically control the state of the sections INEX User Manual Page 24 Rev 2 3 6 Treating A Field 3 6 1 Checking the GPS Status After starting but before commencing work the system will require good GPS po
51. her menu to appear or an action to occur such as starting Guidance Here the Main menu is pictured Treated Area 0 0 Ha 3 3 2 Map Screen The Map Screen occupies the greater part of the overall screen and displays the treated area aS a map view During operation the current GPS position will be shown as a vehicle icon j i gaJ QO O wa o an ee Treated Area G amp iNEX User Manual Page 13 Rev 2 3 3 3 Virtual Road Window The Virtual Road Window is used to display a perspective view of the path ahead which is to be followed If there is no Guidance active then the window will be blank If the system has been activated for Advanced Data Records then the Virtual Road Window will show information about the current treatment Tees Aroa 00 Ha when Guidance is not active or the vehicle is stationary 3 3 4 Master Switch Status The Master Switch Status is the green triangle at the bottom of the Virtual Road Window When the master switch is OFF the triangle will be shown as a green outline and equally when the master switch is ON the triangle will be shown in solid green When the Master Switch source is configured as Touch pressing the triangle will activate deactivate the master switch Treated Area 0 0 Ha 3 3 5 Boom Section Status The Boom Section Status displays the number of sections configured and the current state of the section b
52. idance will not recognise any treatment received from the other vehicle Hidden Hidden can be selected when a link has been created with another vehicle but it is no longer desirable to see or work with the treatment iNEX User Manual Page 88 Rev 2 11 2 3 Changing the Link Type The Link Type can be changed at any time either before creating a link with a vehicle or after treatment has been received l Press aU amp 2 Press J38 aa 3 Select the vehicle from the list to set the Link Type and press e asTe NK BD oa rested 00H 4 Repeatedly press until the desired Link Type Is displayed 5 Press Note that the Link Type for the selected vehicle has changed Data Received 100 FieldNET Options Import Current AB gt Import Data Base Treated Area 5 5 Ha iNEX User Manual Page 89 Rev 2 11 2 4 Understanding the Status of Other Vehicles As FieldNET operates with multiple vehicles which may at times drop in and out of communication it is important to know the current status of treatment information received from each vehicle The FieldNET Status Bar can be used for this purpose The FieldNET Status Bar contains one box for each other vehicle in the group For example if there are four vehicles in the group three boxes will be shown where Vehicle 2 is box 1 Vehicle 3 is box 2 Vehicle 4 is box 3 The current status of communication is represented by t
53. in the forward vision of the Operator 4 When a suitable location to mount the Display has been selected mark the position of where the RAM mount ball is to be mounted on the vehicle Note There are a number of different RAM mounts available including clamp on brackets which may simplify the installation RAM mount arms are also available in a number of different lengths please contact your point of purchase 5 Secure the RAM mount ball to the vehicle in the required location Important Use extreme caution whenever drilling holes or attaching any objects to the vehicle as there may be hidden cables or hoses Never drill into the ROP system of any vehicle as this may damage the integrity of the system Consult the vehicle s operating manual prior to drilling any holes 6 Attach the Display to the RAM mount ball using the RAM mount arm Once the Display is oriented in the correct direction ensure the RAM mount is tightly secured iNEX User Manual Page 6 Rev 2 2 3 Installing the Power Cable The Power Cable should be connected to a clean 12 volt power system however the iNEX will operate between 9 and 16 volts DC and as such will tolerate normal fluctuations found in a typical vehicle power system 1 Connect the red wire to a 12 volt positive source 2 Connect the black wire to the vehicle s earth 3 Route the cable into the cab where the INEX Vehicle Cable will be installed Note The iNEX is a 12 volt DC negati
54. ion associated with the button or lead to a sub menu A sub menu is similar to the main menu whereby touching the button may either activate a function or lead to a further sub menu This manual refers to the Main menu as that which is shown when the system is first started A useful rule of thumb is that if the menu does not show a BYN button then the system is at the Main menu One of the integral philosophies of the iNEX is that regardless of the software options purchased the menu system should be essentially the Same This is to ensure that as users requirements are expanded there is a common structure and immediate recognition of the menu layout Consequently some of the buttons will have no effect in particular configurations In these cases the button colour is grey indicating to the user that the button is not available or has no effect iNEX User Manual Page 17 Rev 2 3 5 Creating A Basic Vehicle The INEX incorporates advanced vehicle modelling software to ensure that the recorded treatment areas are truly correct It is particularly relevant as automatic control of treatment application is adopted The iNEX can accurately model a self propelled vehicle or any implement which is towed by a vehicle In order to perform these calculations it is imperative that the measurements of the vehicle and GPS antenna are accurately recorded The iNEX uses specific terminology to describe the parts of plant and equipment which mak
55. is saving data and settings At the completion of this process power will be removed from the system 3 2 2 Using the Vehicle Ignition If the INEX has been correctly installed using the optional 3 wire power cable the system will shut down when the ignition key is turned OFF No user intervention is required Note Do not turn the iNEX off by disconnecting cables Shutting down the system in this way may cause the loss of important information Note If the INEX does not respond to either the ignition switch or pressing the power button to shut down the user may choose to force a shut down Press and hold the power button for approximately five seconds after which time the system will emit three beeps Release the power button and the system will turn off Forcing a shut down should only be used as a last resort as data and settings may be lost as a result If you regularly need to force a shutdown to turn the iNEX off it is recommended that you contact the point of purchase to correct the source of the problem iNEX User Manual Page 12 Rev 2 3 3 Screen Layout After starting the INEX it will be ready for use when the main screen is displayed as shown Treated Area 0 0 Ha During normal operation the iNEX Display is divided into several distinct parts These parts are described in the following pages 3 3 1 Menu Buttons The Menu Buttons are the main controls for the operator Pressing the buttons will cause anot
56. ivot Guidance can be set as an Active Guidance Type and will appear on the Guide menu See section 4 2 Selecting Active Guidance Types 1 From the Main menu press equliaya 2 Drive to the start point of the circle such as an irrigator wheel track and press Ao A large black dot is marked on the screen to indicate the A Point M2 Swath 30 0m 3 Drive partially around the circle and press MALOJ Another large black dot is marked on the screen indicating the B Point M2 Swath 30 0m 4 Drive further around the circle and press AMOJ Another large black dot is marked on the screen indicating the C Point The Pivot button changes to show three points for the line have been recorded but Guidance is not active M2 Swath 30 0m 5 Press a fourth time to activate Guidance The Map Screen shows a red circle which passes though the A B amp C Points The Virtual Road Window shows the gt lt path to be followed by the operator M2 Swath 30 0m iNEX User Manual Page 35 Rev 2 6 To continue on another concentric Pivot circle drive to the next pass and the system will automatically jump to the nearest guideline Note The A B and C Points must be at least 30m apart it is recommended but not essential to space these points as evenly around the circle as possible to maximise accuracy in the key guideline Note A new Pivot guideline can be created by p
57. many different types of vehicles and implements A few are listed here followed with a description of how they are to be measured e Standard Tractor e Tracked Tractor e Articulated Tractor e Gooseneck Hitch e Self Propelled Sprayer Rear Mount Boom e Self Propelled Sprayer Front Mount Boom e Self Propelled Sprayer Four Wheel Steer e Self Propelled Combine Harvester e Tow Behind Boom e Tow Behind Boom Steered e Tow Between Tank or Air Cart e Trailer with Front Pivoting Axle The main principal when entering equipment into the iNEX is that measurements are intended to define the antenna point in relation to the equipments pivoting point such as a fixed axle and the hitch or flow point When measuring the GPS Antenna in relation to the equipment centreline if the antenna Is to the Left of centre it should be entered as a negative value and equally if the antenna Is on the Right of centre it should be entered as a positive value When connected to a mojoRTK console the antenna reference point is inline with the two antennas and no GPS antenna offset needs to be entered as this will be automatically set by the mojoRTK implement offset value iNEX User Manual Page 109 Rev 2 Standard Tractor Physical Measurement Value 1 Hitch or flow point to rear axle centreline 2 Rear axle centreline to GPS antenna If GPS antenna is behind the axle then enter value as a negative LIELITTITITETT TT 9 LLL
58. mation about the system before calling the phone number entered 1 Press the GPS Status button Wall fide i aac 2 Request Support 2 Press 0l sate is Check for Upgrade 3 Press A430103 mle te ay Disconnect Treated Area 0 0 Ha 4 Enter a contact phone number using the on screen keyboard and press TICK Treated Area 0 0 Ha iNEX User Manual Page 77 Rev 2 9 3 Upgrading Software Remotely Virtual Wrench offers an easy approach to upgrading the software on the iNEX to the very latest available Upon request the system can download and automatically install the latest software 1 Press the GPS Status button ra Virtual Wrench Options 2 Press 0l iel Eo Check for Upgrade 3 Press d 30 20 ate if any upgrades are available the INEX will download the required files automatically restart and install the upgrade Treated Area 0 0 Ha Note If phone reception is border line it is advised that the vehicle is not moved while performing a remote upgrade via Virtual Wrench Note Depending on the quality of the connection to Virtual Wrench and the specific files required the upgrade process may take up to 1 hour iNEX User Manual Page 78 Rev 2 10 AutoSPRAY AutoSPRAY is an optional feature which is enabled when AutoSPRAY is purchased Along with the feature unlock code see 7 1 Enabling New Options additional hardware may also be required AutoSPRAY greatly reduces t
59. mobile phone network Virtual Wrench can be used by the operator to request support or to perform remote software upgrades 9 1 Connecting to Virtual Wrench In order to connect to the Virtual Wrench service the iNEX must be connected to a powered mojORTK console and the console must have adequate mobile phone signal 1 Press the GPS Status button ra Treated Area 0 0 Ha 2 Check mobile phone signal strength 3 Press e haa Once connected the Virtual Wrench options will be displayed where further tasks such as requesting support or checking for software upgrades can be performed Treated Area 0 0 Ha Ou iNEX User Manual Page 76 Rev 2 9 1 1 Disconnecting from Virtual Wrench The iNEX can continue to be used while connected to the Virtual Wrench service While the system is connected a wrench symbol will be displayed on the AutoSTEER Status button a The system will automatically disconnect from Virtual Wrench when it is turned OFF alternatively the operator may manually disconnect Virtual Wrench Options 1 Press the GPS Status button ra 2 Pr PTIONSI ess Check for Upgrade 3 Press BIREN D Request Support Treated Area 0 0 Ha 9 2 Requesting Remote Support Once connected to the Virtual Wrench service Remote Support from a trained technician is available at the press of a button Once support is requested the technician can view important infor
60. n archived and un archived then the Memory Slot will be labelled with the name of the field iNEX User Manual Page 45 Rev 2 5 1 2 Loading a Suspended Field When a treatment has been suspended to the Field Memory it is an equally simple process to reload this information so that work on the treatment can be completed 1 From the Main menu press g gp 2 Press yraytelad 3 Select the memory slot with the partly completed treatment by pressing on the relevant square 4 Press Waad 5 Press 7 4 M2 Swath 30 0m LS Vee Field Memory 5 1 3 Clearing a Suspended Field From time to time a field may be suspended but is no longer required To clear a suspended field the memory slot must first be loaded then the treatment can be restarted Field Memory 1 From the Main menu press g gp 2 Press ytaytela 3 Select the memory slot with the treatment to be cleared by pressing on the relevant square 4 Press Waid 5 Press HASILA amp ULE iNEX User Manual Page 46 Rev 2 5 2 Field History The Field History makes it possible for the operator to save treatment from the Field Memory to a file This process known as archiving a field is useful if a treatment needs to be kept for farm records or is to transferred to another INEX 5 2 1 Creating a Season To make sorting and managing archived fields easy th
61. n Units EIN Grid Size 100 0 m Button with P Icon Status Bar Details 5 Select required language and press Taa ACCEPT Er a Button with va Icon iNEX User Manual Page 67 Rev 2 7 4 Configuring the Display 7 4 1 Changing the Treatment Map View The treatment map can be viewed in one of two different modes Heads Up or North Up Heads Up Heads Up displays the treatment map from an operator perspective such that the vehicle is always heading up the screen and objects on the left of the screen will be physically to the left of the operator When in Heads Up mode the maximum zoom level is limited while the vehicle is moving Treated Area 0 5 Ha North Up North Up displays the treatment map such that north is always at the top of the screen and the vehicle will move around the screen for example heading down the screen when travelling south When in North Up mode the treatment map will display any treatment overlap in green and will allow the operator to zoom out to a higher level than Heads Up Treated Area 0 5 Ha The treatment map view mode can be changed at any time while operating the system 1 From the Main Menu press Waly 2 Press EEAGEUG or ORT The menu button will display the currently active mode 3 Also in the View menu the operator can choose to Zoom fq or on the map by touching the appropriate button Pressing the Zoom
62. n be configured for several different types of Guidance By default the system is setup to display Parallel and A Heading Guidance on the Guide menu The following steps assume the defaults have not been changed See section 4 2 Selecting Active Guidance Types for steps on changing the Guidance types displayed on the Guide menu 1 Position the vehicle along a fence line or at the start of a row 2 From the Main menu press the qujjaya button 3 Press the WAUVNEEaE button A large black dot will be marked at the position of the vehicle on the Map screen 4 Drive the vehicle to the other end of the field or row No Guidance will be provided as the line has not yet been defined 5 Press the WAyVANEaE button Another large black dot will be marked at the position of the vehicle on the Map screen 6 Press the RUSSIE button a third time to activate the guideline 7 To follow the next line simply turn the vehicle around and the system will automatically jump to the next line or the nearest available parallel line iNEX User Manual Page 27 Rev 2 On the Map screen a red line will pass though the two waypoints shown as large black dots The Virtual Road Window will display a wide blue path with a red centre line The blue path represents the road with the red line representing the centre of the gt lt road and the guideline the optimum a path to follow Note The Guide menu can be customised to display the two mo
63. n the Batch button and selecting the batch from the list or adding a new batch number See 6 4 3 Adding a Product Batch 14 Press EX aeay to add the product to the tank 15 Add as many products as required by pressing lei ie again 16 Product quantities rates and batch details can be changed by selecting the product and pressing J J Products can be removed from the list by selecting the product and pressing qa Vfeha iINEX User Manual Page 57 Rev 2 17 The screen shows the list of products which are to be added to the tank and dilate the respective quantities required to sails RT attain the application rates hence this Sie i Re si list can be used to determine the quantity of each product with which to fill the tank Plan lt Default Spray Plan gt Field lt Any Field gt Notes 18 When complete press 2X anay to return to the Map Screen and begin work The tank volume recorded on the iNEX will run down at a similar rate to the real tank volume on the vehicle When the tank is completely empty it will also need to be refilled If refilling the tank with the same product mix or similar there is a Fast Fill process for this 1 From the Main Menu press 3 DA Tank Contents propucT BCH TOTAL 2 Press ENTI nl 176l 3 Press WAS WES S i 4 Make any required changes and press Water iNEX User Manual Page 58 Rev 2 6 4 2 Creating a New Product Pro
64. ng when at the appropriate readiness level Holding the button down for four seconds will provide access to more advanced functions Treated Area 0 0 Ha Treated Area 0 0 Ha iNEX User Manual Page 15 Rev 2 3 3 9 Status Bar The Status Bar displays information about the current treatment and connected devices From time to time important messages will flash in red on the Status Bar to alert the operator of a particular condition The operator can touch on the Status Bar to scroll through the available information a Note The Main Screen may vary dependant upon the options configured on the system Note Pressing on the Status Bar will advance the display to the next Status Message Which Status Messages are to be displayed can be configured in Display Setup Note The iNEX Display has a touch sensitive screen which means that the system is operated by touching the buttons on the screen The user should touch the button on the screen with only their finger to select the button WARNING Under no circumstances should any sharp implement be used to touch the screen nor excessive force be used when touching the screen iNEX User Manual Page 16 Rev 2 3 4 Basic Menu Layout The iNEX is operated and configured by a menu system The menus are accessed by touching the appropriate part of the screen Touching any one of the menu buttons will either activate the funct
65. o work in such an environment contact the safety authorities responsible for electrical installations and follow their instructions To prevent damages due to indirect lightning strikes voltage spikes cables for example power source or controller should be protected with appropriate protection elements like a lightning arrester These installations must be carried out by an authorized specialist If there is a risk of a thunderstorm or if the equipment is to remain unused and unattended for a long period protect your product additionally by unplugging all systems components and disconnecting all connecting cables and supply cables for example receiver antenna A Warning e If the product is improperly disposed of the following can happen f polymer parts are burnt poisonous gases are produced which may impair health iNEX User Manual Page 103 Rev 2 By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorized persons to use it in contravention of the regulations exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination e Precautions The product must not be disposed with household waste Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in your country Always prevent access to the product by unauthorized personnel Product specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded fr
66. oltage port on the AS310 using the same twisting action iNEX User Manual Page 10 Rev 2 3 Getting Started 3 1 Starting the INEX Prior to starting with this manual the iNEX should be completely installed into the vehicle in accordance with the instructions in the iNEX installation manual When power is connected the iNEX Display will emit two short beeps This will not immediately start the INEX Display The INEX may be started or shut down in either of two ways e Pressing the power button on the top of the iNEX Display e Vehicle ignition using the optional 3 wire power cable Part 1 2406 3 1 1 Using the Power button Using the standard 2 wire power cable Part 1 2408 the INEX can only be turned ON using the power button To turn the INEX ON simply press the power button located on the far left top of the iNEX Display and one long beep will be heard Release the power Dutton 3 1 2 Using the Vehicle Ignition If the INEX has been correctly installed using the optional 3 wire power cable the system will start up when the ignition key is turned ON No user intervention is required iNEX User Manual Page 11 Rev 2 3 2 Shutting the INEX Down As with starting up the INEX may be shut down with either the power button or the vehicle ignition key 3 2 1 Using the INEX Power Button Press and hold the iNEX Display power button until one beep is heard The INEX will display a shutdown progress screen while it
67. om the Leica Geosystems home page at http www leica geosystems com treatment or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer iNEX User Manual Page 104 Rev 2 13 6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to other equipment A Warning e Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment e Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed A Caution e There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is used in conjunction with accessories from other manufacturers for example non standard cables or external devices e Precautions Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems When combined with the product they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guidelines and standards When using external devices pay attention to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufacturer A Warning e If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two ends for example external supply cables interfac
68. omatically reduce the total amount recorded in the system for a given product when the field is archived 1 From the Main Menu press x xq e sia Tank Contents PRODUCT BCH TOTAL 2 Press TANK 3 Press sygeyrda STORE STORE 4 Select the type of product by pressing the appropriate tab Chemical Fertiliser Seed 5 Press ADDI ne 6 Press the Product button and select the desired product or create a new one See 6 4 2 Creating a New Product 7 Press the Batch Number button to enter the product batch number Total 0 00 kg 8 If tracking quantities in store select the Edit Batch size of the container and the quantity of product eLvPHOSATE containers in store BATCH NUMBER DGGJYFC HV754E5BGD Abbreviation RED owety oO Total 0 00L 9 Press Mied 3 4 iNEX User Manual Page 60 Rev 2 6 5 Recording Weather Details When the Advanced Data Recording option has been purchased weather records can be entered on the iNEX while out in the field 1 From the Main Menu press kiago DA 2 Press WATA ij TEMP sc HUMIDITY 3 Press Wen M IO Caves NOTES 4 Press WADI Enter wind speed value and the wind direction and press qq 5 Press J ialah Enter the temperature JP e humidity and cloud cover values and Acie ERT press ies 6 If required press Meyi Enter any required notes on one of the three lines available and press
69. on choosing or seeking to use this system or any part thereof By use of this system you agree that Leica Geosystems is not liable or responsible for any damage whatsoever to the vehicle any property personal injuries or death that may result from the use or abuse of this system iNEX User Manual Page i Rev 2 INEX User Manual Written for INEX Mapping amp Guidance Display Part number 1 1345 Revision 2 Publication Date March 2009 Copyright 2009 Leica Geosystems Pty Ltd All rights reserved Acknowledgements Windows XP is registered to Microsoft Corp Other products and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their registered owners iNEX User Manual Page ii Rev 2 Table Of Contents TINE OVER VI CU salpare E A T NE i LL PROCES Ch MOM serre EEE 1 tA INEX COMIDO ssc cantar eE E 2 2 INEX IIIS Ca OM eseina E EAE 2L Beroe Mstalla LION esee SE 5 2 2 Installing the INEX DISDIAY sits cisstesesscccsnsisexeanensdedertesreaadaseedieciadaetdeendaness 6 2 3 Installing the Power Cable cccccceccsecsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeseeseeeeeneenees 7 2 4 Installing the INEX Vehicle Cable ccccccccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeneesaes 8 2 5 Connecting Remote Master SWItCH cccccccscceeesseeeeeeeeseeseeseeseeeeeeneenees 9 2 6 Connecting REMOTE MDU sucateveiesccevinsietivixctensovanbeebivecdeawevasiedegesaueasbusd 9 2 7 Connecting the Optional AS310 cececececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeese
70. onfigured to use NMEA2000 or John Deere CANbus GPS information supplied via a CANbus connection 1 From the Main menu press S3814 2 Press MORG 3 Press e ESA GPS Setup 4 Press the Connection Type button pore ow M repeatedly until the desired setting is displayed 5 If connection type is serial press the GPS Baud button repeatedly until the desired setting is displayed Note The Connection Type and GPS Baud rate must match the GPS receiver being used for the system to receive positioning information Note When using a serial connection the receiver must have the NMEA settings configured to output GPGGA strings at 5Hz Note When the mojoRTK console is selected as the Steering Controller the Connection Type will be locked to mojoRTK iNEX User Manual Page 66 Rev 2 7 3 Selecting the Language The INEX has the capability to operate in a number of different languages If the system has been set to operate in an unknown language these steps can be followed without being able to read the on screen language 1 Turn the iNEX on and wait for it to display the Main menu 2 Press S4191 Button with icon Treated Area 0 0 Ha 3 3 General Setup Ee About iNEX Display Setup C XY Current Job wll Vehicle Setup N AutoSTEER f o AutoSPRAY AutoFIELD Transfer Files Setup Manager v4 0 r2 4 Press Display Setup Night Mode is Measure Units Metric Gridis OFF Positio
71. other laws and its use is defined and regulated by the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement which covers aspects such as but not limited to Scope of the Licence Warranty Intellectual Property Rights Limitation of Liability Exclusion of other Assurances Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction Please make sure that at any time you fully comply with the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement Such agreement is provided together with all products and can also be referred to and downloaded at the Leica Geosystems home page at http www leica geosystems com swlicense or collected from your Leica Geosystems dealer iNEX User Manual Page 107 Rev 2 You must not install or use the software unless you have read and accepted the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement Installation or use of the software or any part thereof is deemed to be an acceptance of all the terms and conditions of such licence agreement If you do not agree to all or some of the terms of such licence agreement you may not download Install or use the software and you must return the unused software together with its accompanying documentation and the purchase receipt to the dealer from whom you purchased the product within ten 10 days of purchase to obtain a full refund of the purchase price iNEX User Manual Page 108 Rev 2 15 Appendix 15 1 Equipment Measurement Examples There are
72. ous spray run at a f right angle again with the sprayer ON A allowing AutoSPRAY to change the state of the sections Ensure that there is enough distance before crossing over the marked line for the boom trailer to Turn Off Straighten up behind the tractor _ Delay Measure the distance from the rope to where the sprayer actually reacted Turn On iNEX User Manual Page 80 Rev 2 Metric Calculations Latency s Distance Travelled m Speed km h x 3 6 For example assuming the operator was travelling at 20km hr and the distance from the rope to where the sprayer reacted Is 5m 5m 20km h x 3 6 0 9 seconds Latency Imperial Calculations Latency s Distance Travelled ft Speed mph x 0 68 For example assuming the operator was travelling at 12mph and the distance from the rope to where the sprayer reacted Is 16ft 16ft 12mph x 0 68 0 9 seconds Latency 10 2 1 1 Troubleshooting Latency Problem Solution The section takes too long to Increase OFF Latency turn OFF and is causing value overlap The section turns OFF too Decrease OFF Latency early and Is causing a missed value area The section takes too long to Increase ON Latency turn ON and is causing a value missed area i ii The section turns ON too early Decrease ON Latency and Is causing overlap value iNEX User Manual Page 81 Rev 2 10 2 2 Overlap AutoSPRAY controls the overlap tolerance which is used to decide when
73. overall oe width of the vehicle can be set on the sade Ovetap ie Restart Field screen by touching on ee the Swath value A x 4 Press ICKF Treated Area 0 5 Ha Co ee In the event there is previous treatment in the memory slot it will be cleared from the screen and the new vehicle swath width will be configured 3 6 3 Recording Treatment By default the iNEX will be setup to record treatment when the Master Switch Status is pressed There are a number of different options which can be used to detect or trigger the master switch see section 3 5 3 Master amp Section Switch Detection If the system has not been configured for a different master switch source simply touching the Master Switch Status will cause the green outlined triangle to become solid green This indicates the master switch is ON which more importantly will cause the system to record treatment on the Map screen Treated Area 0 2 Ha iNEX User Manual Page 26 Rev 2 When the vehicle is moving a blue treatment swath will be left on the screen while the master switch is ON Turning the master switch OFF will cause the system to stop recording the treatment 3 6 4 Following A Guideline With the field now cleared and understanding how to turn the treatment recording ON and OFF the next step is to set a guideline to follow This example demonstrates how to set a parallel line and follow the associated Guidance The iNEX ca
74. qui 2 If Guidance is not active press the required Guidance button to start the relevant Guidance and position the vehicle on top of a previous pass in the field 3 Press ame E 4 Press WiU e a Nudge Guideline 5 Press AIKO HNIU DIe Orset 120m The distance between the guideline and the current vehicle position will be calculated and displayed as the offset 6 Press Med seal M2 Swath 30 0m Note Parallel and A Heading are the only guidelines which can be adjusted using the Nudge feature Note The amount to nudge the guideline can be manually entered on the Nudge Guideline screen by dragging the slider bar or pressing the plus and minus buttons Note Pressing BACK on the Nudge Guideline screen will cancel adjusting the guideline iNEX User Manual Page 41 Rev 2 4 5 Save amp Load Guidelines 4 5 1 Saving a Guideline Parallel A Heading Pivot and Contour guidelines can all be saved to the INEX memory and easily transferred to another system or recalled at a later time 1 From the Main menu press 0 B 3 2 The guideline to be saved should be the current active guideline If required activate the guideline by pressing the relevant Guidance button 3 Press ame k 4 Press syAWda 5 Enter a name for the guideline and press UM 4 5 2 Loading a Guideline To load a guideline the same Guidance type should first be selected as an Active Guidance Type See section 4 2 Selec
75. ress the Measurement Units button Gridis OFF repeatedly until the desired setting is ova se A displayed status Bar Details ay Language 4 Press the Position Units button repeatedly until the desired setting is displayed 7 4 5 Select Status Bar Details The Status Bar displays information about the current treatment and connected devices The information available on the Status Bar can be configured by the operator so that only the required information is displayed Status BAR Setup Position Guide Status ON Area ON Controller Info ON Areatogo ON AutoSPRAY ON Field Vehicle ON AutoSTEER ON Speed ON Tank Volume OFF Overlap ON FieldNET Status OFF 1 From the Main menu press S3014 2 Press BINI H WA aS ae 3 Press SyyAVRU es 7A aD aN 4 Select what information is to be displayed by pressing the relevant oN Clg button 5 Press SAAIE 6 To view the different information press the Status Bar to make it advance to the next one eated Area 0 0 Ha iNEX User Manual Page 70 Rev 2 7 5 Configuring Remote Buttons The INEX has the capacity for five remote buttons to be configured by the operator The first four labelled button 1 2 3 amp 4 are on top of the Display The fifth remote button labelled Remote Input can be connected to detect any momentary switch See the iNEX Installation Manual Part No 1 1296 for further instru
76. ressing the PIVOT button when Pivot Guidance is active The operator will be warned before the existing line is replaced Note The operator will be warned and prevented from defining a C point if the radius of the circle created by A B amp C points is too large or in a straight line iNEX User Manual Page 36 Rev 2 4 3 5 Using RePLAY Guidance RePLAY will provide Guidance along the path of a previous treatment After loading an archived treatment as a RePLAY file Guidance will be provided along the nearest previous path RePLAY Guidance is an optional feature and must be enabled before it can be selected and used Once enabled RePLAY Guidance can se set as an Active Guidance Type and will appear on the Guide menu See section 4 2 Selecting Active Guidance Types 4 3 5 1 Generating a RePLAY File Before a RePLAY file can be created a treatment must have been completed and Archived See section 5 2 2 Archiving a Field 1 From the Main menu press jdt e ia 2 Press WiNA KOLA 4 3 Select a treatment from the list and press Bap E 4 Press 3B 5 Press 77 yN 4 3 5 2 Loading a RePLAY File Loading a RePLAY file is the same process as loading any other saved guideline Before trying to load the guideline RePLAY must be selected as an Active Guidance Type see section 4 2 Selecting Active Guidance Types 1 From the Main menu press equip 2 Press 0 ame h Press MeyAp 4 Select the RePLAY File
77. rom a master switch to turn treatment on off when configured INEX User Manual C UW tanay U0 Q H E EEn e 1S i f ill e 1D im g A h 0i CANbus white Connects to 3rd party CANbus devices including GPS receivers Remote Input white Detects a momentry 12 volt pulse to trigger a user assigned shortcut fuction Power Input Connector Connects to the power cable Port C Connects to the optional AS310 Rev 2 1 2 3 Power Cable a Power connector b Red wire 12 volt positive c Black wire negative ground Power Cable Description Power Connector Supplies 12 volt power to the INEX via the Power Input connector on the Vehicle cable Black Wire negative ground Connects to the vehicle s earth Red Wire 12 volt positive Connects to a clean 12 volt power source such as directly to a battery 1 2 4 AS310 Optional Component The AS310 is an optional component which is required for some 3rd party rate controllers when automatic section shut off is being used a Voltage port b Data port AS310 Description Data Port Voltage Port Connects to Port C on the iNEX Connects to various automatic Vehicle Cable section shut off interface cables iNEX User Manual Page 4 Rev 2 2 INEX Installation 2 1 Before Installation Installation does not require specialist knowledge However Leica Geosystems recommends that installation of the INEX
78. s a negative to indicate a front boom Rear axle centreline to GPS antenna Vehicle centreline to GPS antenna If GPS antenna Is left of the centreline then enter value as a negative Icon Measurement Value 1 Back of vehicle to rear axle centreline Vehicle body width Rear axle centreline to flow point iNEX User Manual Page 115 Rev 2 Self Propelled Sprayer Four Wheel Steer Physical Measurement Value Flow point to half way between steered wheels Half way between steered wheels to GPS antenna Vehicle centreline to GPS antenna If GPS antenna Is left of the centreline then enter value as a negative 1 Flow point to half way between steered wheels Same value as Physical Measurement 1 above Vehicle body width Half way between steered wheels to front of vehicle iNEX User Manual Page 116 Rev 2 Self Propelled Combine Harvester Physical Measurement Value Cutter bar to front axle centreline Value should be entered as a negative ji l Front axle centreline to gps antenna If GPS antenna is behind front axle centreline then enter value as a negative Cutter bar centreline to GPS antenna If GPS antenna is left of the cutter bar centreline then enter value as a negative 1 Back of vehicle to front axle centreline Vehicle body width 3 Front axle centreline to front of vehicle iINEX User Manual Page
79. s the ability to delete any data such as complete seasons or products High allows the operator full access to the INEX with no limitations this setting is typically reserved for owners and managers iNEX User Manual Page 64 Rev 2 7 Customising the System 7 1 Enabling New Options The iNEX can be purchased as an entry level product and as new features are required by the operator they can be added by entering a new feature unlock code password On the first startup of the iINEX the operator will be presented with the password entry screen Upon entering the supplied password all features purchased with the original system will be enabled When any additional features are purchased it will be necessary to enter a new password 1 From the Main menu press S3014 Register iNEX 2 Press aiio Um mq 6 3 sap yA 4 Press RIRA EJEN a 4 Press the Password button LJ 5 Enter the new password and press LLE Note Check the Serial number and CFID number on the system match the numbers supplied with the new password If the numbers do not match the password will not work iNEX User Manual Page 65 Rev 2 7 2 Setting the GPS Source Options Depending on the options purchased the INEX can work with many different sources of GPS By default the system will be configured to work with a GPS receiver supplying NMEA information via a serial connection at 19200 baud Optionally the system can be c
80. safeguards at the working site for example when using on the intended site Warning e Adverse use can lead to injury malfunction and damage e It is the task of the person responsible for the equipment to inform the user about hazards and how to counteract them The product is not to be operated until the user has been instructed on how to work with it iNEX User Manual Page 98 Rev 2 e Unauthorized modification of agricultural machine by mounting or installing the product may alter the function and safety of the machine e Precautions Follow the instructions of the machine manufacturer If no appropriate instruction Is available ask the machine manufacturer for instructions before mounting or installing the product 13 3 Limits of Use Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments Danger Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in hazardous areas or in close proximity to electrical installations or similar situations by the person in charge of the product iNEX User Manual Page 99 Rev 2 13 4 Responsibilities Manufacturer of the product Leica Geosystems AG CH 9435 Heerbrugg hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosystems Is responsible for supplying the product including the user manual and original accessories in a completely safe condition Manufacturers of non L
81. sition information The GPS Status is a quick indicator of the quality of the GPS position The system Is ready for operation when a scrolling satellite is displayed The colour of the satellite indicates the type of correction the attached GPS receiver is using Treated Area 0 0 Ha If there is a problem with the GPS receiver the scrolling satellite will be replaced with either a blank square or an alert icon Pressing on the GPS Status will display a screen with more information from the GPS receiver such as status speed and direction Description Example High Accuracy GPS OmniSTAR XP OmniSTAR 4 Green Scrolling Satellite HP RTK Sub Metre GPS OmniSTAR VBS Fa White Scrolling Satellite Marine Beacon WAAS d GPS Only No correction used I Red Scrolling Satellite GPS Error Receiver Initialising fa Alert Icon Too Few Satellites No Data Cable disconnected Blank Box Receiver not powered View Mode In Field Menu user can Glasses touch the screen to zoom in on an area iNEX User Manual Page 25 Rev 2 3 6 2 Starting A New Field When the INEX is started it will load the last treatment used when the system was shut down When starting a new field the current field should be cleared to ensure it is ready for the new information 1 From the Main Menu press g 389 2 Press aS na Restart Field 3 If the current vehicle is configured ESTS chi with only one section then the
82. st frequently used Guidance types in place of the Parallel and A Heading buttons if required See section 4 2 Selecting Active Guidance Types for more information Note To ensure accuracy of the system enter the vehicle measurements as outlined in section 3 5 1 Define Vehicle Offsets iNEX User Manual Page 28 Rev 2 4 Guidance 4 1 Different Types Of Guidance Available A major feature of INEX is the ability to provide guidance to the operator so that treatment can be applied to a field as accurately as possible In order to treat an entire field the operator will want to ensure that no areas are missed and minimise overlapping areas Due to the never ending shapes of fields a number of different Guidance types have been developed Parallel Perfectly straight lines parallel to each other separated by the defined vehicle swath width A parallel line is defined by marking two points in the field A Heading A Heading is the same as Parallel but is defined by marking one point in the field and entering a compass bearing Adaptive Adaptive Guidance will provide guidance alongside any previously treated swath to display a guideline Pivot Concentric circles with a common centre point Each circle is separated by the defined vehicle swath width A pivot guideline is defined by marking three points iNEX User Manual Page 29 Rev 2 RePLAY RePLAY will provide guidance along the path of a previous tre
83. the AutoSTEER system 8 1 Configuring AUtoSTEER 8 1 1 Set Up the Vehicle Once the AutoSTEER feature has been enabled the steer controller needs to be selected and AUtoSTEER turned ON AutoSTEER 1 Configure the Steer Controller setting for the Rig which has the steer controller installed See 3 5 2 2 Configure Advanced Settings Steer Control AutoSTEER is gent Rig SPRAYER Er Controller MojoRTK To access the AutoSTEER settings screen press and hold the AutoSTEER button on the Status Bar 2 From the Main menu press sjaggulg 3 Press FNGE teh ya A 3 4 Press the AutoSTEER JX efgg button repeatedly until it displays ON 8 1 2 Tune AUtoSTEER Each AutoSTEER controller has specific tuning requirements and the specific instructions supplied with the controller should be read To access the tuning screen press and hold down the AutoSTEER Status button for three seconds LRSsssdel iNEX User Manual Page 73 Rev 2 8 2 Using AutoSTEER 8 2 1 AUutoSTEER Status When AutoSTEER is set up the AutoSTEER Status button will be displayed on the Status Bar This button indicates the current condition of the AutoSTEER can be pressed to engage or disengage steering and if held down for three seconds will display more setup and tuning options for the AutoSTEER controller Some AutoSTEER controllers have a Roading Lockout when BX the system is first started The steering cannot
84. the directions of the person responsible for the product Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the product has been dropped or has been misused modified stored for long periods or transported Precautions Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated in the user manual particularly after the product has been subjected to abnormal use and before and after important measurements If the product is used with accessories for example masts staffs poles you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning Precautions Do not use the product in a thunderstorm Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations Precautions Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured Adhere to the regulations governing safety and accident prevention and road traffic Only Leica Geosystems authorized service workshops are entitled to repair these products iNEX User Manual Page 101 Rev 2 A Caution e f the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is subjected to mechanical shock for example blows or falling the product may be damaged or people may sustain Injury e Precautions When setting up the product make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted fitted secured and locked in position e Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress warning e Incorrect fastening of the INEX and cablin
85. the treatment into a free memory slot in the Field Memory from which it can be cleared by restarting the required field See section 5 1 3 Clearing a Suspended Field 5 2 7 2 Delete a Whole Season To free up large amounts of physical memory entire seasons can be deleted When deleting a whole season the operator is given an option to delete all information for the season or keep a Summary Choosing to keep a summary will retain the basic information about the treatment such as area treated vehicle used products used driver details etc but will clear the actual treatment data preventing the field being used to create a RePLAY file or being Un Archived 1 From the Main menu press S3014 2 Press MORES 3 Press Vlas le A ais sa ge 4 Press SEASON 5 Select the season from the list which is to be deleted and press B 3a 313 6 Select if a summary is to be kept or not by pressing M N until the desired answer Is displayed then press OK 7 Press OK again to confirm deletion of MSG 1179 Pressing OK will permanently clear all treatment files stored on the system for season Do you want to keep a treatment summary on the system ial the season iNEX User Manual Page 51 Rev 2 6 Advanced Data Records The Advanced Data Records option enhances the power of the INEX by automatically managing treatment data It does this by recognising the current field the vehicle is in via the AutoFIELD
86. til the desired setting is displayed Right First searches for a previous treatment swath on the right first If no previous treatment swath is found the left is searched This setting is typically used when usually travelling anti clockwise around a paddock and sometimes changing direction Left First searches for a previous treatment swath on the left first If no previous treatment swath is found the right is searched This setting is typically used when usually travelling clockwise around a paddock and sometimes changing direction Right Only searches only to the right for a previous treatment swath This setting is typically used when only travelling anti clockwise around a paddock and never changing direction Left Only searches only to the left for a previous treatment swath This setting is typically used when only travelling clockwise around a paddock and never changing direction iNEX User Manual Page 40 Rev 2 4 4 4 Adjusting the Guideline for GPS Drift Depending on the specific hardware configuration for the INEX from time to time it may be necessary to adjust a guideline to compensate for drift in the GPS position This is particularly evident when using lower quality GPS receivers returning to a field and using guidelines several hours after they were created The guideline can be adjusted by a specific amount or the amount to shift the line can be automatically calculated 1 From the Main menu press e
87. ting Active Guidance Types Load Guide 1 From the Main menu press equliaya cso ae ob THE_LANEWAY 2 Press 0 ame h ns 3 Press MeyAyp 4 Select the guideline to be loaded from the list and press MOyAVb M2 Swath 30 0m 5 A guideline saved to another device such as a USB memory stick or the mojoRTK console can also be loaded in the same way by first pressing on the relevant Tab to select the source device iNEX User Manual Page 42 Rev 2 4 5 3 Renaming a Guideline Any guideline saved on the iINEX memory or a USB memory stick can easily be renamed when required from the Load Guideline screen l Press 0J go E Press MeyANp Select the guideline to be renamed and From the Main menu press equjjp 3 press SR I Enter a new name and press fe 4 5 4 Deleting a Guideline Load Guide INEX USB MojoRTK Farm Map pe Name e AB THE_LANEWAY AB PIG_SHED MAIN_CHANNEL RP SW_HOME RP WEST_WI M2 Swath 30 0m Unwanted guidelines can easily be deleted by simply selecting the guideline and pressing the button l 2 From the Main menu press equjjp 3 Press 0J io ES Press Ke7 B Select the guideline to be deleted and Dress B aR 313 Load Guide INEX USB MojoRTK Farm Map e THE_LANEWAY PIG_SHED MAIN_CHANNEL SW_HOME WEST_WIGGLE M2 Swath 30 0m iNEX User Manual Page 43 Rev
88. tions purchased and the attached hardware there are a number of different options for detecting the master switch state from existing equipment these include Touch Sense Sense Dipole and Flow Controller 1 From the Main menu press S3814 2 Press Watllqlacla nls seem Press Bane lane 4 Touch on the Master Switch button until the required setting is displayed LJ iNEX User Manual Page 22 Rev 2 Touch Sense Sense Dipole Flow Controller When set to Touch the master switch can be turned ON and OFF by touching on the Master Switch Status in the Virtual Road Window Optionally the master switch can also be turned ON and OFF by pressing a Remote Button configured for Rove Record see section 7 5 Configuring Remote Buttons The master switch is turned ON when voltage is applied to the master switch Input pin and turned OFF when voltage is removed Using this method will allow the system to detect an existing master switch in the vehicle For more information see section 2 5 Connecting Remote Master Switch Similar to Sense the Sense Dipole setting can be used to sense an existing master switch in a vehicle In this case Sense Dipole will sense a switch which operates by reversing the polarity To use the Sense Dipole option an AS310 is required For more information see the iNEX Installation Manual When the Flow Controller setting is used the system will detect the Master Switch Status from t
89. to turn valves on or off When set to its default of 0 the system will turn the valves on whenever any part of the sensed area has not been sprayed It is effectively the percent of miss that the system will tolerate If the value is increased the system will not turn the valves on when traversing over a Small missed area such as a line between two spray swaths AA A p p p 0 25 50 99 iNEX User Manual Page 82 Rev 2 10 2 3 Translation The translation feature allows the INEX to reconfigure the section voltage output to different pins on the AutoSPRAY voltage interface connector This may be necessary if some or all of the sections turn off in the wrong order when AutoSPRAY automatically turns sections ON or OFF over a treated area In most cases this feature will not be required unless the vehicle has custom wiring which is different to most normal installations l Select the boom section which is Set the section which is changing From the Main Menu press jal Press and hold the PEKON 27 A button for four seconds until the AutoSPRAY Section Translation screen is displayed incorrect by pressing the 101e sxe button until the required number is displayed when the on screen boom section is changing by pressing the NEO Na Aegon Dutton entering the value and pressing TICKER Press YANG or DRS tOo complete AutoSPRAY Section Translation OS ec 3 autos
90. to load and press eyA p UW iNEX User Manual Page 37 Rev 2 4 3 5 3 Activating RePLAY Guidance Once a RePLAY file has been loaded it is a simple process to activate RePLAY Guidance and follow the guideline l1 Press Ria Aw A red guideline is shown on the Map Screen This line follows the path of the treatment the RePLAY file was created from The Virtual Road Window shows the path to be followed by the operator gt lt 2 To follow the guideline simply drive to sauces anti any track and the Guidance automatically jumps to that guideline No other action is required by the operator Note Before a RePLAY file can be created a treatment must be completed and archived See 5 2 2 Archiving a Field Note If no path is displayed on the screen after activating RePLAY check that the RePLAY path loaded is for the current vehicle location no path will be displayed if the vehicle is too far from the path iNEX User Manual Page 38 Rev 2 4 4 Configuring Guidance Options 4 4 1 Defining A Guide Overlap Normally the guidelines will be created at even swath widths apart at the distance specified by the operator In some situations it may be desirable to intentionally over lap the treatment to ensure there are no misses in the field Defining a Guide Overlap will allow the system to automatically reduce the spacing of the guideline by the amount entered without affecting the treatment width 1 From
91. treline 2 Vehicle body width Equipment 1 3 Front axle centreline to front of vehicle Equipment 2 Rear Half 1 Rear axle centreline to back of tractor 2 Vehicle body width Same as value 2 above Equipment 2 3 Rear axle centreline to articulation point iNEX User Manual Page 112 Rev 2 Gooseneck Hitch Physical Measurement Value Hitch point to rear axle centreline if hitch point is in front of rear axle as shown then enter value as a negative Rear axle centreline to GPS antenna Vehicle centreline to GPS antenna If GPS antenna Is left of the centreline then enter value as a negative 1 Back of vehicle to rear axle centreline Vehicle body width Rear axle centreline to front of vehicle iINEX User Manual Page 113 Rev 2 Self Propelled Sprayer Rear Mount Boom Physical Measurement Value Flow point to rear axle centreline Rear axle centreline to GPS antenna Vehicle centreline to GPS antenna If GPS antenna Is left of the centreline then enter value as a negative Icon Measurement Value Flow point to rear axle centreline Same value as Physical Measurement 1 above Vehicle body width Rear axle centreline to front of vehicle iNEX User Manual Page 114 Rev 2 Self Propelled Sprayer Front Mount Boom Physical Measurement Value 1 Flow point to rear axle centreline Value should be entered a
92. ual Page 94 Rev 2 12 5 3 Repair Database Running Repair Database will cause the INEX to scan the database for any errors and fix them if possible There is a very low chance of losing any data or settings 1 Start the INEX into Launcher mode see 12 1 Starting Up inLauncher Mode SOFT RESET 2 Press SEJEMO ES 3 Press aA 12 5 4 Soft Reset Running Soft Reset will cause the INEX to clear all temporary files and all treatments currently in the Field Memory Some data will be lost 1 Start the INEX into Launcher mode see 12 1 Starting Up in Launcher jy Mode SOFT RESET 2 Press EXE tele RS 3 Press RA iNEX User Manual Page 95 Rev 2 12 5 5 Hard Reset A Hard Reset should be used as a last resort to recover the INEX as running Hard Reset will cause the system to clear all data returning it to factory default condition 1 Start the INEX into Launcher mode see 12 1 Starting Up in Launcher Mode REPAIR DATABASE 2 Press SAJI BS al 3 Press Aap dsj aay BGY HARD RESET iNEX User Manual Page 96 Rev 2 13 Safety The INEX is a safe product and the following directions should enable the person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equipment to anticipate and avoid operational hazards The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them 13 1 Precautions and Safety M
93. ud Rate e 4800 9600 or 19200 Default 19200 Note Receive baud rate can be configured on the GPS Setup screen see section 7 2 Setting the GPS Source Options 15 3 2 NMEA 2000 CANbus Messages Required e POS 5Hz Baud Rate e 250kbs Note J1939 Velocity VEL message must be turned off iNEX User Manual Page 123 Rev 2 15 4 Port A Port B Connection Pin Assignments Pin Function Receive Data RxD dear to Send iasi Clear to Send CTS Function Receive Data RxD Transmit Data TxD Data Drain GND 9 iNEX User Manual Page 124 Rev 2 CANbus CAN A Low CAN A Drain NO Wm DA 7 aww oO 00 Power Input Function Pin Battery Negative 2 Vehicle Ignition Sense Input 3 Battery Positive For AS310 High Current 4 Battery Positive iNEX User Manual Page 125 Rev 2
94. utton b Brightness down up c Remote buttons 1 to 4 d Speaker e RAM mount f USB port g Touch screen h Display connector male INEX Description Power Button Press to turn INEX on and off Hold for 2 seconds when turning INEX on to start Launcher mode Brightness Down Up Press repeatedly to turn iNEX Display backlight brightness down or up Remote Buttons 1 To 4 Four separate buttons which can be assigned shortcut functions from within the system Speaker Emits sounds made by the INEX INEX User Manual RAM Mount Mounting point for the INEX Display USB Port Used for data transfer and iNEX software upgrades Touch Screen The INEX Display is touch sensitive and is the main user interface Display Connector male The connection point for the INEX vehicle cabling Allows easy movement of system between vehicles Rev 2 1 2 2 iNEX Vehicle Cable a Display connector female b Port A blue c Port B yellow d Remote Master Switch brown e CANbus white f Remote Input white g Power input connector h Port C Vehicle Cable Description Display Connector female Connects to the iNEX Display Port A blue Serial connection for 3rd party devices such as steering or rate controllers Port B yellow Serial connection for GPS receivers Or MOjORTK Also used for 3rd party devices when CANbus used for GPS source Remote Master Switch brown Detects 12 volt f
95. ve to earth system only Connecting to a 24 volt DC or a positive to earth system will cause damage which Is not covered by warranty Do not connect the power cable to only one battery of a 24 volt system as this may cause damage to the vehicle s batteries and connected equipment There are a number of other power cable options available including a three wire power cable which can be connected to the vehicle ignition to turn the INEX on and off with the vehicle s ignition key Also available are power cables terminated with common connections found in agricultural vehicles such as the universal three pin circular connector and the John Deere power strip connector For more information on any of these cables contact your point of purchase iNEX User Manual Page 7 Rev 2 2 4 Installing the INEX Vehicle Cable 1 Connect the Display connector on the vehicle cable to the iNEX Display The connectors may need to be twisted until the locating tabs in the connectors align Push the connectors firmly together while twisting the locking ring 2 After the power cable has been connected to a clean 12 volt source it can be connected to the Power input connector using the same twisting action When the power connection is made to the iNEX Display it will emit two short beeps to indicate it is powered 3 If using serial NMEA GPS or a mojoRTK connect the device to Port B yellow cable on the vehicle cable using the appropriate serial
96. y pressing the NEW button Note When Advanced Data Records is enabled if a farm map has been created then the operator will not normally need to select the field name as AutoFlELD will detect which field the treatment belongs to Note When Advanced Data Records is enabled the field will be stored under the Client amp Farm selected in Current Job when the treatment was started iNEX User Manual Page 48 Rev 2 5 2 3 Viewing Archived Field Information Fields which have been archived are stored on the system and can be viewed in the Field History More information about the treatment such as the ability to view a map a list of products used in the treatment driver details etc will be available if Advanced Data Records has been enabled 2002 0203 50 63 1 From the Main menu press date DE 2 Press HISTORY WEST_WIGGLE 2008 11 25 1 79 co 3 Select the treatment from the list which is to be viewed and press DETAILS 5 2 4 Un Archiving a Field It may be necessary to load a treatment from the Field History back into a memory slot in the Field Memory so that work can be reviewed or completed 1 From the Main menu press jdt el ia 2 Press si Syme a4 3 Select the treatment from the list which is to be Un Archived and press Dp aN eS a N Un Archive Field Treatment Properties Bay Edit Create Replay Path 4 Press p us tab 5 Press WINE vae ll alal amp i OO Note

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