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2. AS7500 User Manual Version 1 2 Part Number 1 1252 Revision C Issue Date May 2011 when it has to be right Seica Geosystems Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Leica Geosystems Pty Ltd Disclaimer No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication Leica Geosystems assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the Information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice Use of this system is strictly limited to providing steering assistance to the operator who must remain in control of the vehicle at all times Leica Geosystems including its officers servants and agents does not make any representation to any party and will not accept any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any loss or damage of whatever nature suffered Dy any such person or corporation 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
3. Connect the GPS receiver guidance system to the correct port on the back panel of the AS7500 as described in Section 2 3 The AS7500 Is Supplied with data interface cables to suit most popular GPS systems however it may be necessary to order an additional cable to suit individual systems See Appendix B for optional cables that are available for the AS7500 Instructions for configuring popular GPS receivers guidance systems including the Leica MojoRTK Trimble EZ Guide Plus EZ Guide 500 and Outback GPS Guidance are provided in Appendix J through to Appendix N For all other GPS receivers guidance systems refer to the GPS manufacturer s manual Configuring the GPS Type The AS7500 allows the use of GPS ae receivers providing NMEA or NMEA2000 bt SETTINGS P a format messages using RS232 or CANbus interfaces In order to set up the AS7500 to GPs Type receive the GPS data on the correct NMEA port navigate to the GPS Type option see Section 6 10 to change the GPS receiver type For all non CANDus GPS receivers using the NMEA messages connect to Port B on the AS7500 For CANbus GPS receivers use the NMEA2000 messages connect to the CANbus Port on the AS7500 l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 26 R NEX Configuring the GPS Baud Rate If necessary the AS7500 can be d d GPS Pa configured with optional GPS baud rates This would be done If the GPS receiver cannot be configured to 19 200 ba
4. R NEX 1 1 AS7500 Standard Features The AS7500 can be used in many situations and offers the following features Spray or plant around obstacles Automatically minimise over application around trees or rock piles AS7500 detects areas previously worked and shuts down sections and reactivates as necessary Planting or Spraying headlands AS7500 detects areas previously worked as the headlands are approached and shuts down sections and reactivates as necessary Timing Delays The AS7500 can be adjusted for delays from electrical to mechanical switching Variable Overlap Allows the operator to configure the required tolerance to over sprays and misses Vehicle Modelling Allows the operator to accurately define vehicle and boom dimensions for greater accuracy Antenna Offsets Allows the operator to define the GPS antenna offsets Compatibility The AS7500 is designed to work with both serial and CANBus GPS receivers and with SRC requiring serial data or voltage controlled section solenoids or with Tru Count clutches l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 5 R NEX 1 2 AS 7500 Components When the AS7500 system is first opened please check that all of the components detailed in Table 1 1 have been supplied Quantity Description Part N l AS7500 controller 1 0490 1 RAM Mount 1 0279 1 DC power cable 1 2408 1 AS7500 User manual 1 1252 1 AS7500 Quick reference guide 1 1323 1 Data cable 1 2207 1
5. l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 50 R NEX 4 1 2 Clearing a Field from Setup Mode The field can be reset in the Setup Mode by navigating to the menu 1 1 GENERAL Field Reset and then toggling the option to Yes This will clear all treatment data from the AS7500 in preparation to commence a new field From the Operational Mode with the MCS Off press the button to enter Setup Mode The Setup menu 1 1 GENERAL Field Reset Is the first menu when entering the Setup Mode Press the button to enter EDIT mode and press the or buttons to change the NO to a YES Press the button to exit EDIT mode The field will be cleared as shown in Figure 4 1 l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 51 R NEX 4 2 Using the AS7500 to Spray a Field The following is a step by step guide to using the AS7500 to spraying or a field with the AS7500 using automatic boom section control Step 1 10 11 Instruction If not already done so start the vehicle and any necessary Dumps or motors to operate the boom spray Start the SRC and the AS7500 Wait until the display panel is operational this may take approximately 15 seconds Confirm that the GPS status icon on the display panel shows the scrolling satellite If the GPS Is not ready wait until the system is ready to proceed Confirm that the Area value reports 0 0Ha for a new field If the field has not been cleared see Section 4 1 1 Position the
6. GPS Alarms The AS7500 when in the OPERATIONAL mode with the MCS in the On State will provide an audible alarm in the following situations e DGPS Required Yes Whenever GPS Health reports other than Good GPS 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 28 R NEX e DGPS Required No Whenever GPS Health reports other than Good GPS except for No DGPS The cause of the alarm should be investigated and rectified before continuing to use the AS7500 nal The Sound option in Section 6 5 General Menu must be set to Yes for the alarm to be active Configuring the GPS Antenna Offsets When using GPS the actual position is computed at the GPS antenna However this is not the physical location where the sections are located such as the boom spray or the planter boxes Hence It is necessary to measure the distances or offsets from the GPS antenna to the physical section Most GPS antennae are located along the centreline of the vehicle and or spray rig However if for some reason the antenna IS offset from the Cross Track m centreline then it will be necessary to enter a Cross Track value When O 00 Standing at the rear of the vehicle looking forward if the antenna is located on the left hand side of the vehicle the offset is entered as a negative value if the antenna is located on the right hand side of the vehicle the offset is entered as a positive value 41 GPS Pa The distance between the GP
7. 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 l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 106 R NEX Appendix A Phrase AS7500 AutoSPRAY Bipole Boom spray Cross track Latency Link Long track Master MCS Min Delay 11 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C Glossary Description Auto Section Control the HARDI Auto Section Control system A system which can automatically control the state of the boom section switches ie ON or OFF Typically a valve with two wires which uses 12vDC on one wire 1 to open the valve the other wire 2 is ground To close the valve 12vDC is on wire 2 and ground one wire 1 See also Spray boom The physical boom which holds the spray nozzles at their designated spacings along the length of the boom The distance between the centreline of the vehicle and the GPS antenna The difference in time between electronic switching and the physical activity of that switch An example of this is with a SRC section switch being turned On until the time that the spray nozzle begins spraying liquid from the nozzle The distance measured along the length of the vehicl
8. Imperial Page 97 R NEX Menu Item Edit Description AO SETTINGS Pa vi Defines the method used to control the MCS Default Keypad Option Keypad External Bipole Master Source Ey eypad 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 98 R NEX 6 11 The System Menu The System Menu displays various system settings Menu Item SYSTEM 11 3 1 T2 SYSTEM Pa SOthware version 1 0 b4 ME TRIC a SYSTEM parade Software 4 SYSTEM l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C Description Displays the total area covered by the system since the last hard reset This value will increase as area is treated and will not be reset when the field is cleared The figure in brackets Is the number of times the system has been shut down incorrectly The installed software version number Allows the software to be upgraded See Appendix F for further details Also Saves and restores configuration settings Default No Option No Yes Backup Restore Allows a Self Test to be run on the system Individual boom section outputs system volume and status LED s are exercised AS7500 User Manual Page 99 ReNEX rS orolEM Coge l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Description Allows selection of different algorithms for control This setting should not be changed unless advised by RINEX Default O Option 0 1 2 3 Page 100 R NEX 6 12 The Boundary Menu The Bounda
9. Only one Link and Axle unit is shown In the Vehicle Menu above l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 94 RsNEX 6 8 The GPS Menu The GPS Menu displays information related to GPS and allows the GPS settings to be edited The GPS antenna offset measured from the centreline of the vehicle Default Om Min 99 99m Max 100 00m The GPS antenna offset measured from the front axle of the vehicle Default Om Min 99 99m Max 100 00m Determines whether DGPS is required to operate the system Default Yes Option Yes No Defines the Baud rate to be used when communicating with the GPS receiver on PORT B Default 19200 Option 9600 19200 38400 115200 Menu Item Edit Description 4 1 GPS nt Cross Track im J00 4 2 GPS Long Track imi 4 3 GFE m Diff Required 44 GFS Haud Rate M Vel Filter Provides smoothing to the positions reported by the GPS receiver Default O Min 0 Max 9 l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 95 R NEX 6 9 The Parameters Menu The Parameters Menu displays settings that effect the operation of AS7500 and allows them to be edited Menu Item Edit Description and mechanical switching on of boom sections latent y On cer Default 0 00 seconds an j Min 0 00s Max 10 00s 4 2 TAPS vn Pa and mechanical switching Off of boom sections Latency Off sec Default 0 00 seconds f i i Min 0 00s Max 10 00s ITI
10. R NEX 4 8 2 Recording Boundaries The following is a step by step guide to using the AS7500 to record an inclusion boundary and exclusion boundary Step 1 Instruction Prepare the vehicle and AS7500 for spraying as described in the previous section Wait until the display panel is operational this may take approximately 15 seconds Confirm that the GPS status icon on the display panel shows the scrolling satellite If the GPS is not ready wait until the system Is ready to proceed Position the vehicle with the left or right point of the boom on the edge of the Inclusion boundary with the vehicle prepared to drive the boundary see figure 4 8 1 Select Boundary Record Point item 8 3 and select Left Right or Centre That is which side of the boom is to record the boundary Select Record Boundary item 8 1 Select Inclusion and press o Drive the boundary of the field or treatment area At the same time you may enable treatment by pressing whilst recording the boundary When you have travelled the perimeter of the boundary but before reaching the start point press to close the boundary Note The boundary can NOT be edited You can press at any time and the boundary will be closed by a direct line from the current boundary record point to the start point If you drive past the start you may be able to circle back to the l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 66 10 11 12 13 15
11. When the AS7500 is used in a spraying application the Section Control function is used to forced the sections to remain open even if the vehicle IS moving extremely slow or even stationary This is useful when a spray rig is backed into a position and then moves forward to commence Spraying activities and the operator wants Instant application of product This will still be determined by the SRC functionality which is governed by the pressure and rig speed However all Sections will be forced On for an immediate start and the Latency value will be ignored When used with a planter it is designed to prevent any gaps with seed placement as the rig starts and stops planting in a field Under normal operating conditions all sections will be Shut Off when the speed of the vehicle drops below the minimum operating speed 0 5kmh 0 8mph The operator is required to select the desired mode in the Setup mode menu 1 4 GENERAL Section Control lt 0 1 gt The Section Control function IS configured via the following settings O All sections will transition to Off whenever the speed of the vehicle goes below 0 5km or 0 8mph 1 The sections will be forced On even when the vehicle is Stationary l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 61 R NEX 4 7 Backup and Restore The AS7500 can Backup all the setup parameter information entered into the controller to USB stick This information can then be Restored to the controller at a later
12. Y cable is to be used in this connector The Supplied cables can then be used to Front view connect the AS7500 controller Bottom view Data cable Envizio data cable Once the AS7500 is connected to the Envizio and the GPS receiver t will be necessary to configure the GPS receiver as described in Section 3 4 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 129 R NEX Appendix O Configuring the Amazone Amatron The AS7500 will connect directly to the Amazone Amatron using the Amazone Amatron CAN Cable p n 789877 and the Amatron AS7500 cable p n 790629 Connect this cable to the CAN port on the AS7500 The following steps detail how to configure the Amazone Amatron once connected to the AS7500 Bo N RENEX C E voe s70 ECH agi iep Part No 1 Tati coe 5 500 DC Power 12V CANbus Port Step AS7500 Instruction At the main screen push the button to access the Menu Settings a Using O and buttons scroll to the menu item 6 1 SETTINGS i Press the button to edit the Controller Type 4 Using the and buttons scroll to Amazone and then press the button 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 130 Amazone Amatron Instruction Press and hold the I O button to switch the power on Wait until the controller starts with the Menu displayed Navigate to the Menu If you are on the main screen then press ESC to get to the Menu
13. 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 127 R NEX AppendixM Configuring the Outback The AS7500 will connect directly to Outback the Outback using standard cables The following steps details how to configure the Outback and connect to the AS7500 The following steps detail how to configure the Outback the steps can be confirmed directly from the Outback user manual if necessary If the Outback is connected to another device and the port Is already used it will be necessary to Data cable use a splitter Y cable P n1 2296 Front view which may be ordered separately Step 1 Set the Baud rate to 19200 the So press ey Outback Instruction Go to the Setup Menu then Press 4 until the NMEA Port Setup menu is displayed Go to the Setup Menu then Press 4 until the NMEA Port Baud menu Is displayed Set the GGA and VTG to On and to output at 5Hz using the 4 buttons Connect the Outback to the AS7500 and confirm that the AS7500 is receiving GPS data in the GPS Status and GPS Health pages in the Operational menu l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 128 RsNEX Appendix N Configuring the Envizio The Raven Envizio does not have an Envizio Internal GPS engine and Is connected to an external GPS receiver The AS7500 will connect in line with the Envizio and its GPS receiver The Envizio data cable as shown below has one connector labelled GPS The optional splitter
14. Data cable 1 2208 Table 1 1 AS7500 Standard Packing List Inspect all items for visual damage If any component appears to be damaged contact the supplier immediately l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 6 ReNEX 1 3 Care of the Product Transport in a road vehicle Ensure that the product is mounted in accordance with the instructions and never carry the product loose in a road vehicle as it can be affected by shock and vibration Shipping If it Is necessary to transport the product by rail air or sea always use the complete original Leica Geosystems packaging transport container and cardboard box or its equivalent to protect against shock and vibration Storage Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle Refer to Appendix H for Information about temperature limits Cleaning the product and accessories Use only a clean soft lint free cloth for cleaning If necessary moisten the cloth with water or pure alcohol Do not use other liquids these may attack the polymer components Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page R NEX This section describes how to connect and install the components of the AS7500 system A schematic of the AS7500 and how it connects to a typical SRC and GPS receiver is shown in Figur
15. 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 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 to 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 If the product is improperly disposed of the following can happen f polymer parts are burnt poisonous gases are produced which may impair health By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may en
16. VTG Update rate 5Hz Baud rate 19 200 baud Consult the GPS receiver guidance system user manual for details on configuring the output data If required if the AS7500 is connected to a spray rate controller with a serial interface at baud rate 9600 see Appendix N then the GPS baud rate must also be set to 960 baud The AS7500 will operate with a slower Update rate 1Hz however the functionality of the AS7500 will be compromised The VIG NMEA string is optional and not essential for the AS7500 to function correctly 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 12 R NEX GPS Accuracy The relative accuracy of the GPS system will determine the overall performance of the AS7500 system The more accurate the GPS the more accurate boom section shut off will be with the AS7500 Many GPS receivers quote their accuracy as pass to pass which relates to a short time period typically ten minutes or so However when spraying a field this may take several hours hence it is important to consider this accuracy statement RINEX recommend that the AS7500 always be used with a DGPS to provide optimal accuracy with the overall system It is the operator s responsibility to determine the accuracy of the GPS See Section 3 4 for further details 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 13 R NEX 2 4 Connecting the Spray Rate Controller The AS7500 is compatible with numerous Spray Rate Controllers SRC these typica
17. cases the negative wire black should be connected to the vehicle side of the isolator 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 124 R NEX Appendix Configuring the mojoRTK The AS7500 will connect directly to the mojORTK mojoRTK fitted with a NMEA outcable using standard cables supplied with the AS7500 kit The following steps detail how to configure the mojoRTK for NMEA output to the AS7500 the steps can be confirmed directly from the mojoRTK user manual If necessary Front view If the mojoRTK is connected to another device and the port is already used It will be necessary to use a splitter Y cable P n1 2295 which may be NMEA out cable P n 675559 ordered separately Step mojoRTK Instruction L At the main screen push the button to access the Menu 2 Using the main dial scroll down and select Settings by pressing the T button then scroll to Extended Features and select it by pressing the button then scroll to NMEA Settings and select it by pressing the button 3 Toggle the Output Enabled from No to Yes by pressing the OX button then scroll to GPGGA and toggle it from No by pressing the 0 button scroll to 5Hz Output Rate and press the button to set Repeat the process for the GPVTG setting and toggle all other NMEA settings to No Press the Escape gt button four times to return to the main operational screen l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 125 R N
18. or press the i Moist YES i key to cancel the reset operation After the Hard Reset has been performed Reset Complete will be displayed and the software will continue to start with all parameters Reset Complete Ta and treatment data cleared Note It will be necessary to re enter all setup parameters back into the AS7500 Hard Soft Reset menus are always in English 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 119 R NEX Appendix F Upgrading Software on the System The software that controls the AS7500 will be upgraded from time to time as required Typically the new software will include new features such as support for new controllers and or solutions for earlier versions The current software version operating on the AS7500 is found by navigating to the Setup mode menu 7 2 SYSTEM Software Version as shown here The software version number will ee be displayed in the lower left hand A bet ME TRIC portion of the display P22 SYSTEM Pa Goftware version The current software version is available from the world wide web at www rinextech com if required the current file can be downloaded to upgrade the AS7500 following the instructions on the web page To upgrade the AS7500 the software the file should be downloaded to a USB stick USB thumb drive There should be no other files on the USB stick Place the USB stick into the USB Port on the rear of the AS7500 and power the STE
19. the exclusion zone Pressed X here Pressed X here too late Original Figure 4 8 4 Fix too late Exclusion Boundary The default Boundary Record Point is Right Having set the boundary record point for one boundary type it will remain the same for all subsequent boundaries Once a boundary has been created it may be necessary to stop treatment in order to change from say a Right boundary for the Inclusion zone to a Left boundary for an Exclusion zone 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 69 R NEX The AS7500 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 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 71 R NEX 5 1 Intended Use Permitted use e The AS7500 is intended for agricultural and forestry use only e The AS7500 is only intended to be fitted to agricultural vehicles It Is not permitted to install this product in any other vehicles e Data communication with external appliances e Automatic section control with external devices e Guidance of approved agricultural equipment Adverse use e Use of the product without instruction e Use outside of the intended limits e Disabling safety systems e Removal of hazard notices e
20. the rear axle of Link 2 to the pivot point of Link 2 Link 3 Link 3 Is measured from the hitch point of Link 2 to the flow point Axle 3 Axle 3 is measured from the rear axle of Link 3 to the flow point See Figure 3 10 for an illustration of the Link settings The number of Links and the Link and axle distances can be edited in the Vehicle Menu 3 4 VEHICLE Pa 3 5 VEHICLE Pa Link Distance 1 im ra aa aa oneie Axle Distance 1 im mele 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 40 R NEX 3 9 Measuring Vehicle amp Boom offsets For precise control of the AS7500 it Is necessary that all measurements are accurately recorded and entered into the system Some of the measurements required will be unique to the vehicle configuration a self propelled sprayer or tow behind and the various equipment diagrams indicate the measurements required The typical measurements required for a tractor and trailer configuration IS Shown tn Figure 3 10 A more comprehensive list of spray vehicles and a table to record their respective measurements is provided in Appendix Q Tractor with pull behind boom spray oo Cross track ee Davrere 2 5 GPS Antenna x rg Ci ee X BEE BERBERS LRP RRR RRR RRR RR EEE EES dy k a Hitch Point es en a a aa Figure 3 10 Tractor with pull behind boom spray 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 41 R NEX 3 10 Configurin
21. vehicle battery positive terminal 12 Vdc ONLY fitted with a M12 ring connector BLACK Ground wire connects to the vehicle battery negative terminal fitted with a M12 ring connector ORANGE Ignition sense wire connects to the vehicle ignition ON circuit The wire is connected into the vehicle s ignition circuit such that the AS7500 will detect when the ignition is switched ON and OFF The DC power cable should be routed from the operator s cab to the vehicle s batteries through a dedicated cable gland if supplied If necessary an exit hole will have to be drilled into the vehicle which should be fitted with a rubber grommet to protect the cable from rubbing directly on the vehicle wall The hole should be sealed with silicone sealant or Similar to prevent dust and moisture from entering the cab DC Power Cautionary Notes A The RINEX DC power cable supplied should only be connected directly to the battery with the supplied fuse in place It is strongly recommend NOT removing the supplied fuse If a power wire should Short to the vehicle body a battery can supply a current that will heat the wire to the point where the Insulation will catch fire A fuse mounted inline near the battery connection point and before the cable passes through the vehicle panel will prevent the risk of a vehicle fire A The RINEX DC power cable should not be connected directly to the battery if the vehicle is equipped with a battery isolator switch In these
22. vehicle ready to commence spraying operations with the boom spray in position ready to drive forward to spray the field Turn all boom section switches to the Off position If the Master Switch of the SRC is not set as the MCS then turn to the On position otherwise proceed to the next step Turn the MCS to the On position Note that MCS status will become a solid block at the top of the display panel Start to move the vehicle forward and observe that the boom sections will automatically switch On The physical spray nozzles will start spraying the field Drive around the field in the normal method at the desired speed As the vehicle moves over any area that has been sprayed the AS7500 will switch Off Doom sections as necessary to minimise over spray in the field As the field is being treated status information can be viewed on the display panel When the field has been completed turn the MCS Off l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 52 R NEX Step Instruction 12 Turn the Master Switch on the SRC to the Off position if not already done so Boom sections will switch Off if the vehicle is sta tionary with the MCS On Once the field has been completed the size of the field is displayed in the Operational Mode The area is computed using GPS co ordinates hence it may not agree exactly with the SRC as it will typically use a relatively coarse calculation based upon the distance travelled The above step
23. 000 Appendix N lists common SRC and their respective communication parameters SRC communication alarm If the communication between the AS7500 and the SRC is broken the AS7500 will show a warning on the display panel and trigger an audible alarm for approximately two seconds AS7500 alarm message when LT communication to the SRC is broken Cont nottound VAIN lt This feature is not available for controllers connected to the Section Controller port 3 5 3 Testing the SRC connection to the AS7500 To test Spray Rate Controller cable follow the steps Delow Step Instruction Screen l Start the AS7500 using the On Off button 2 The AS7500 will start into the Operational mode after about 15 seconds and the display panel will appear as shown 3 Switch the SRC Master switch ON If the vehicle is stationary the display will not change l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 33 R NEX Step Instruction If the vehicle is moving with GPS connected The MCS status will be On and the Section status will be On as shown assuming three boom sections If number of boom sections is more than 13 the displayed will be as shown Switch the SRC Master switch OFF Screen A delay may occur between the switching of the Master Section switch and when the Master Status is displayed on the AS7500 This delay is due to the type of electrical circuit switching used within the SRC If the display
24. 100m The number of sections widths to be entered is determined b V the number of sections entered in BOOM menu 2 1 BOOM Number Sections l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 92 R NEX 6 7 The Vehicle Menu The Vehicle Menu displays the current Vehicle settings and allows them to be edited Menu Item Edit Description 3 1 EHICLE m Front Boarn Allows configuring for a vehicle with a front mounted boom Default No Option Yes No Allows configuring for a vehicle 3 2 VEHICLE Wid Ofset im with a boom which has the middle section offset to the rest of the boom Default 0 00m ee Min 10 00m Max 10 00m 3 4 VEHICLE Number Links The number of links on the vehicle This determines the number of Link and Axle measurements required for the spray rig in VEHICLE menu 3 4 and 3 5 Default 1 Min 1 Max 3 The length of Link 1 See Section Link Distance 1 tm OO 3 9 for link 1 measurement points Default 5 00m Min 0 01m Max 40 00m The length of axle 1 See 3 5 VEHICLE P a Axle Distance 1 im 1 00 Section3 9 for axle 1 measurement points Default 1m Min 0 01m Max 40 00m l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 93 The maximum Axle length permissible is the length of Link 1 The number of Links and Axles measurements to be entered is determined by the number of Links entered in menu item 3 3 VEHICLE Number Links
25. 16 17 Instruction correct point You may now continue to treat inside of the inclusion boundary You can create an exclusion area by positioning the vehicle adjacent to the area with the boom in a position to mark the exclusion boundary If necessary select Boundary Record Point item 8 3 and select Left Right or Centre You should only do this if you wish to use a different side than you used when recording the inclusion boundary To do this you will need to disable treatment first Select Record Boundary menu item 8 1 Alternatively Use the shortcut of pressing 2 for 2 seconds to bring up the Record Boundary menu Select Exclusion and press o Drive the boundary of the exclusion area see figure 4 8 1 When you have travelled the perimeter of the boundary but before reaching the start point press to close the boundary Note the boundary can NOT be edited You can press at any time and the boundary will be closed by a direct line from the current boundary record point to the start point l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 67 RsNEX 4 8 3 Boundary Features Shortcut to launch the Record Boundary menu 8 1 BOUNDARY fe Hold the tick button for two seconds AaaaauanMESTSTE i da H NCIUSTOn A field reset press for 2 seconds will clear the current treatment along with ALL boundaries Boundaries and treatment are saved between sessions You may power down the AS7500 and pow
26. 16A operation see Appendix B for details The AS7500 may be configured to start automatically after the vehicle has Started by sensing the vehicle s ignition An optional power cable with the ignition sense may be purchased for this feature see Appendix for details DC Power Cautionary Notes A The power cable should be carefully routed so as not to rub or wear through which may lead to a short circuit on the vehicle 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 11 R NEX 2 3 Connecting the GPS A GPS receiver guidance system must be connected to the AS7500 for the system to function The GPS data cable is normally connected to Port B on the rear of the AS7500 The AS7500 kit is supplied with two different data cables P n1 2207 amp 1 2208 Typically one of these cables will suit most GPS receivers See Appendix B for optional cables and peripherals to suit the AS7500 for non standard GPS receivers The AS7500 is also capable of connection to GPS receivers with a CANbus interface using the CAN port on the rear of the AS7500 The set up details for these receivers are supplied with the appropriate cable Non genuine data cables should not be used as these may damage the AS7500 or GPS receiver In order for the AS7500 to function correctly the GPS receiver must be configured to receive the NMEA data message GPGGA For optimal use the GPS receiver should be configured with the following parameters NMEA message GGA
27. 2 5 Connecting to Planters The AS7500 is compatible with a number of planters including John Deere Kinze Case and White which are fitted with Tru Count clutches The Tru Count logo is shown in for easy identification of their product Cru COUNT INC p aeaa Since 1982 ew Figure 2 3 Tru Count for Planters The AS7500 connects to the Tru Count clutches the same as a voltage section controller via the Section Controller Port on the rear Tru Count will supply the necessary cables to connect the AS7500 to their clutches One major difference between the Tru Count clutches and a conventional SRC Is that the voltage is supplied through the Section Controller Port in reverse logic Hence when the voltage Is On for a SRC It Is Off for the Tru Count clutches This is handled by the AS7500 and does not require any Intervention by the operator The operator is required to select the Tru Count clutches in the Setup mode menu 6 1 SETTINGS Controller Type lt Tru Count gt The setup of planter rows to match the sections automatically controlled by the AS7500 Is at the operator s discretion The maximum number of sections that can be controlled is 13 Hence ina 36 row planter it may be set with 3 boxes per section which would use only 12 sections and provide optimal control Tru Count Valve Box Upgrade A The Tru Count valve boxes must be upgraded to work with the AS7500 If the upgrade kit is not fitted the AS7500 may fail to operate
28. 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 59 ReNEX STEP AS7500 Screen Press to move to section press twice to toggle Override On Press to move to section press to toggle Override On Start Spraying or planting Description Flashing box indicates the section which is be configured Section 2 has been manually set with Override Off Section Status 3 is indicated as Override On with a solid box at the Section status position Section 2 has been manually set with Override Off Flashing box indicates the section which is be configured Section 2 has been manually set with Override Off Section 3 has been manually set with Override On Section Status 4 is indicated as Override Off with a hollow box at the Section status position Section 2 has been manually set with Override Off Section 3 has been manually set with Override On Sections 1 and 5 in Automatic mode Sections 2 and 4 in Override Off and Section 3 in Override On Note that if the Master switch is set to external then pressing the button will toggle all sections between Automatic Override Off and Override On 11 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 60 R NEX 4 6 Forced Start Section Control The Section Control function is used when It is necessary for boom sections to remain On even when the vehicle is stationary or operating at extremely low speeds
29. 44 GPS Antenna Ss wa ISSS Self Propelled sprayer front mount boom l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 142 RINEX Vehicle Measurements Number of Links Front Boom Yes Mid Offset 0 00 NOTE Ensure that the Front Boom is set to YES in the Vehicle Menu Boom Details OO ness O Section 13 E Boom Spray Parameters Self Propelled sprayer front mount boom l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 143 _ Cross track x lt om oe O O Self Propelled sprayer mid mount split boom 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 144 RINEX Vehicle Measurements Number of Links Boom Details OO eeo Section 13 E Boom Spray Parameters Self Propelled sprayer mid mount split boom l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 145 R NEX Index A Area Treated 87 AutoSPRAY 108 Axle measurements see Vehicle Axles 40 93 B Backup 62 63 Bipole Switch 35 Boom Front mount 38 93 Mid Offset 38 Section Translation 39 92 Sections 38 39 92 Width 38 92 C Components 6 Controller Type 32 97 D DC power 11 DGPS 27 95 Display Brightness 91 Volume 91 E Envizio 129 EZ Guid amp 126 127 11 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C F Field Reset 50 51 Starting 50 51 Forced Start 61 G GPS Accuracy 13 Alarms 28 Antenna Offsets 29 B
30. 7500 User Manual Page 87 This page is intentionally left blank 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 88 R NEX 6 4 Setup Mode Menus 1 1 GENERAL Field Reset 2 1 BOOM Number Sections 3 1 VEHICLE Front Boom 4 1 GPS Cross Track 5 1 PARAMETERS Latency On Sec 6 1 SETTINGS Controller Type 7 1 SYSTEM Total Area 8 1 BOUNDARY Record Type 1 2 GENERAL Brightness 2 2 BOOM Translation 3 2 VEHICLE Mid Offset 4 2 GPS Long Track 5 2 PARAMETERS Latency Off Sec 6 2 SETTINGS GPS Type 7 2 SYSTEM Software Version 8 2 BOUNDARY Activate Boundary 1 3 GENERAL Sound 2 3 BOOM Section1 3 3 VEHICLE Number Links 4 3 GPS Diff Required 5 3 PARAMETERS Tolerance 6 3 SETTINGS Language 7 3 SYSTEM Upgrade Software 8 3 BOUNDARY Boundary Record Point Menu Items shaded in grey cannot be edited l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 89 1 4 GENERAL Section Control 2 4 BOOM Section 2 3 4 VEHICLE Link Dist 1 4 4 GPS GPS Baud 5 4 PARAMETERS Override 6 4 SETTINGS Units 7 4 SYSTEM Self Test 11 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C 2 5 BOOM continues lt gt Section 3 3 5 VEHICLE Axle Dist 1 lt gt continues 4 5 GPS Velocity Filter 5 5 PARAMETERS Min Delay 6 5 SETTINGS Master Source 7 5 SYSTEM Code AS7500 User Manual Page 90 RsNEX 6 5 The General Menu
31. DARY Record Boundary Press Pod to close boundary AS75000 User Manual Description Inclusion areas within an Inclusion boundary may be treated Exclusion areas within an exclusion boundary may not be treated even though the exclusion boundary can be within an Inclusion boundary No Do not create a boundary Having selected a boundary type the user drives around the perimeter and sresses to close the boundary Page 64 R NEX STEP Operational Mode Select Activate Boundary Boundary Record Point AS7500 Screen Description Following the close of the boundary the user is returned to a am Operational Mode Boundary Boundary Ha Ha information is shown 2 0 27 BOUNDARY P Yes j the boundaries are active and inclusions and exclusions are applied Activate Boundary No the boundaries are NOT active and inclusions and exclusions are NOT applied Activate Boundary Note The boundaries still exist fag and can be reactivated 3 2 BOUNDARY Pa SA OLIN Yy Right the boundary record point 3 3 BUUNDAR Pa is the right most point of the boom Boundary Record Point BaLelN DEFAULT o 2 BOUNDARY j Left the boundary record point is the left most point of the boom Boundary Record Point Left 22 BOUNDARY Pa Centre the boundary record point is the Centre point of the boom Boundary Record Point entre l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 65
32. EX Appendix K Configuring the EZ Guide The AS7500 will connect directly to EZ Guide the EZ Guide using standard cables supplied with the AS7500 kit The Tollowing steps detail how to configure the EZ Guide for NMEA output to the AS7500 the steps can be confirmed directly from the EZ Guide user manual if necessary If the EZ Guide is connected to another device and the port Is already used it will be necessary to use a splitter Y cable P n1 2295 which may be ordered separately Step Front view Data cable Rear view EZ Guide Instruction Using the keys on the top of EZ Guide step to Configuration Menu T the bottom menu on the right side Press O to select the Lightbar menu Step to the Data Port Settings and change the Data Port Settings Baud Rate to 19200 and Output Rate to 5Hzas input None shown 8N1 19204 Output Rate SHz Highlight Ex Z and then a Y until MMEA gt Gm RMC Off Output is displayed Press set the NMEA VIGOn ZD Off Go Off Gov Off GLL Off Exit Connect the EZ Guide to the AS7500 and confirm that the AS7500 IS receiving GPS data in the GPS Status and GPS Health pages in the Display menu messages to output GGA and VTG as shown 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 126 R NEX AppendixL Configuring the EZ Guide 500 The AS7500 will connect directly to the EZ Guide 500 using standard EZ Guide 500 cables supplied with
33. M Pa system as normal Next navigate to the Setup mode menu 7 3 SYSTEM Upgrade J Joqgrade Software Software as shown here Toggle the ists option to Yes and wait for the software ete to load onto the AS75000 DO NOT cut the power to the AS7500 during the upgrade process and ensure that the AS7500 is power cycled after the upgrade is complete Check that the physical settings are correct prior to using the AS7500 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 120 R NEX Appendix G Connector Pin Outs Ports A and B Connectors Port A is a Tull RS 232C serial port Port B is a Dasic RS 232C serial port the pin functions are shown Delow Connector Pin Locations Pin Prawo Pte Signal hie rs staground Stee a x ata set ready 058 CAN Port connector Single CAN bus port whose pin out conforms to the CIA Can in Automation Standard for DB9 Connector Pin Locations Pin Host VO Signal sl w o Se ee O reee x Not Comected psf wo o x Not Connected l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 121 R NEX Power Input Connector The AS7500 power input connector is a plastic circular connector that is standard for all RINEX products al o Battery Negative Vehicle Ignition sense input 3 Optional battery feed for high current applications Battery Positive Section Controller Connector This connector allows the AS7500 to interface wi
34. Manual Page 37 ReNEX Boom Settings The Boom Settings determine the overall width of the spray boom being used Enter the number of boom sections and the width of each section in the Boom Width Menu 2 1 BOOM 2 3 BOON Pa ITH Mumber Sections L Front Boom The Front Boom option is used when the physical boom Is located at the front of the vehicle The location of boom will be modelled correctly when this option is selected as Yes See Appendix Q for a sample configuration Mid Offset The Mid Offset option is used when the physical boom is split along the 437 VEHICLE Pa longitudinal ax s of the vehicle Typically this will be on a self ie AA a propelled sprayer with mid mounted Mid OTset im boom and the central part of the BEDIER boom at the rear of the vehicle The m mid offset for the boom is for one central section of the boom only and must be one complete section for the boom section switches see Appendix Q for a sample configuration l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 38 R NEX Boom Section Translation The Translation option is used when ae the boom sections do not map one 2 2 BOON Pa to one to the outputs of the Section Controller port Using this option the AS7500 outputs can be mapped to Translation different boom sections To use 137458 PROARLE DI translation edit the character in each boom section position and change It to the position that it is to be mappe
35. Opening the product using tools for example screwdriver unless this IS specifically permitted for certain functions e Modification or conversion of the product e Use after misappropriation e Use of products with obviously recognizable damages or defects e Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of Leica Geosystems e Inadequate safeguards at the working site for example when using on the intended site A Warning e Adverse use can lead to injury malfunction and damage e tis 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 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 72 RsNEX 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 l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 73 R NEX 5 2 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 b
36. Press the Setup button bottom row right hand button and confirm the warning with the ESC key Select the Vehicle Setup button bottom row right hand button Press the Page button to move to page 2 Check that the Num of Boom Sections displayed on the Amatron matches the number set on the AS7500 in menu item 2 1 BOOM Number Sections Enter the Working Width and press the tick bottom row right hand button when complete Return to the main screen by pressing the ESC key 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 131 R NEX Appendix P SRC Communication parameters SRC AS7500 Port Baud Rate Voltage control models N A John Deere SP models N A Flex Control N A S765 Pio 7 Tru Count N A Amazone Amatron N A l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 132 This page is intentionally left blank 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 133 R NEX Appendix Q Vehicle amp boom measurements a Cross track pa un 1 5 6 GPS 2 Antenna x 3G T oo Tractor with pull behind boom spray l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 134 RINEX Vehicle Measurements Number of Links Boom Details O ness Section 13 E Boom Spray Parameters Tractor with pull behind boom spray l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 135 Cross track lt GPS antenna Seed drop point Link 2 Try Tracked tractor w
37. S ESSENTIAL PURPOSE DISCLAIMER Should a court of jurisdiction not allow the entire exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to consumers or the limitation of liability for personal injury such implied warranties and such liabilities will be limited to the duration of the applicable express warranty GOVERNING LAW AND PLACE OF JURISDICTION This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of Switzerland excluding all conflict of laws principles and excluding the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods dated 11 April 1980 The ordinary courts at the Leica Geosystems registered office in Balgach Switzerland shall be competent Leica Geosystems shall at its sole discretion also be entitled to take legal action in the competent courts at the Customer s place of business or domicile With this Limited Warranty Leica Geosystems grants Customer specific legal rights which do not restrict any statutory consumer rights Heerbrugg July 1 2002 ReNEX TABLE of CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS i MOOOC CO et en re aT 2 1 1 A997500 Standard Features eee ce eee ee ene eee ees 5 1 2 AS75000 COMPONENMS cccceecccceececseeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeesesseeeesseeeesseeesaeeeeseeeeeeas 6 1 3 Care of the Product ccccccccccseecesseeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeseeetseetseetaeeeas 7 2 AAS Tala COM E E E E A T E 8 2 1 Installing the AS87500
38. S antenna and the boom sections is not measured directly between the points The AS7500 provides accurately modelling of the boom by measuring points along the length of the spray rig to compute the orientation of the boom relative to the vehicle See Section 3 9 for the necessary measurements GPS Status l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 29 R NEX The number of satellites used by the GPS receiver guidance system is C reported in the GPS status message on oo E the display panel It is necessary to IPS Status t have four or more satellites for a valid Sac c GPS position GPS Health Further to the GPS Status the GPS Health is a summary of several parameters related to the GPS data ae E The meaning of GPS Health values are Relm SaGEliii given in the following table Soci j F _ Good GPS GPS Good DGPS data is being received GGA message only Good GPS n Good DGPS data is being received GGA amp VTG messages No DGPS Good GPS data is being received but no differential correction signal is received Poor GPS Poor DGPS data is received less than four satellites or a PDOP greater than 10 The AS7500 will not function No Pos Correct data type amp baud rate no GPS position given in the data No NMEA Invalid data being received There is no data being received through the GPS port Table 3 1 GPS Health Messages l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 30 R NEX 3 4 1 T
39. The General Menu displays frequently used settings and allows them to be edited Menu Item Edit Description allows the data collected for the current field to be deleted Field Reset Default No Option Yes No 1 7 GENERAL M The brightness of the LCD backlight l Default 9 Brightn Min 0 Max 9 Note at the default value of 9 the screen displays as black on white for max brightness All other settings are white on black 13 GENERAL m Used to enable or disable the audible alarms sound E Default Yes Sound Option Yes No Mi Used to enable disable checks carried out before turning sections Off ction Control Default 0 Options 0 1 O Off if speed lt 0 5m s 0 8mph 1 On at all speeds 1 4 GENERAL Refer to Section 4 4 for an alternative method for Clearing the field data l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 91 R NEX 6 6 The Boom Menu The Boom Menu displays the current boom settings and allows them to be edited Menu Item Edit Description i we Pa on the boom Default 1 Number Sections Min 1 MARTA boom section outputs Note There must be no Translation duplicated digits 123456 69ABCD al bal ee 73 BOOK vi The width of boom section 1 Default 1 00m Min 0 01m Max 100 00m Secon 1 im 4 OU The default width for all sections is the current section width of section 1 The maximum total boom width of all sections 1s
40. able unauthorized persons to use it in contravention of the regulations exposing themselves and third parties to the l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 78 R NEX 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 from the Leica Geosystems home page at http www leica geosystems com treatment or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 79 R NEX 5 5 Ele Descript ctromagnetic Compatibility EMC ion 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 ca using electromagnetic disturbances to other equipment A Warning Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment 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 There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other e
41. additional notes 7 Connect the SRC cable as per the instructions supplied with the SRC cable Then connect the cable to the Section Controller Port on the AS7500 Secure the cable using the Supplied cable ties See Section 2 4 for additional notes 8 Slide the Isolation Switch is set to the On Position 1 9 The AS7500 has been installed and is now ready to be calibrated for use See section 2 5 to confirm the system has been correctly installed in the vehicle 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 10 R NEX 2 2 Connecting to 12Vdc power The AS7500 Is designed to operate from a clean 12Vdc power source The use of a cigarette lighter socket is not recommended as the plug may become loose and cause intermittent power to the AS7500 The AS7500 ts fitted with an internal self resetting fuse hence It is not necessary to fit an in line fuse to the power cable However if the cable is connected directly to the vehicle s batteries it is recommended that a fuse be fitted accordingly The AS7500 Is fitted with an Isolation Power Switch IPS on the rear panel this switch completely removes power from the AS7500 controller The IPS should be set to the Off Position 0 if the vehicle will not be used for several months to prevent any power drain from the vehicle The standard 12Vdc power cable P n 1 2408 supplied with AS7500 Is designed for a maximum of 8A operation An optional power cable may be purchased for a maximum of
42. aeeeesaeeesaneeesaees 87 CA mere 10 6 1 016 81 2 9 0 ieee ete Ree eee eee ene eet et eee et er ene eee eet een nine ce 89 0S NG General EMU csaccacccccetacndaacdecataacdaasacdedaondaasacasdaacdsasaeceaaonaaateaseaaateatdeace 91 6 6 The Boom Menu ccccccccsccceecccececeeeseeeceucecseeceueceueeseeeseeeeeueenseeseeeseasess 92 igh TRS Vence MEMU ede cotati atietette tetas ectaetdci tacit entered dca tae eden dceteiaete 93 6 8 The GPS Me nu cece ceccccceeceeceeceeseeceeeeeeesseeeesaaeeesseeeesseeeessaeeesaeeeesaeeeesaaes 95 6 9 The Parameters Menu cccccccsecccsecceseceeeecseeseeeceueeneeeseeeeeueeneeeseeeseeeens 96 6 10 The Settings WSN occ caed ocacuieedonaeetedosceuendorcamsdonqeeetenendercteeneeienci 97 6 11 The System Me nu cccccceccccsecccseeeeeseeceeseeeesseeeesseueesaeeeessaseeseeeeesegeeesaaes 99 Be TMG Bouna ANY MEIU eA E A 101 7 International Limited Warranty Software Licence Agreement 103 APPENOICOS oirne E E S 107 ADDER A GOS aN e 108 App ndix B AS77500 COONS eesessesiereciondae aaria i a 110 Appendix C System MeSSaQeGS ccccceecceceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeesseeeeeseeeeesseeesaees 113 Appendix D Troubleshooting sses EEEN 115 Appendix E Resetting the SySteMm cccccccccccceeceeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeseesaeeeesaees 118 Appendix F Upgrading Software on the System cccececcseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseees 120 Appendix G Connector PIn OUuts c cceccccseceeseeeeseeeeeceeee
43. ally control the state of the sections relieves the operator from a strenuous task which requires split second timing on multiple switches Unlike other automatic section controllers which are typically incorporated with a guidance system the AS7500 is an autonomous system It can be interfaced with virtually any existing SRC or planter equipped with Tru Count clutches Furthermore the AS7500 will connect with most GPS receivers or GPS guidance systems which can output a GPS message Throughout this manual the use of section control whether it be for boom spray rigs or planters fitted with Tru Count clutches the principal operation Is the same Where necessary details specific to planters or boom sprays will be delineated accordingly This manual is designed to assist users of the AS7500 in the installation and operation of the AS7500 GPS Health No Data O on Figure 1 1 AS7500 Controller 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 3 R NEX A This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it Refer to Section 5 for further information Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product To ensure safety when using the system please also observe the directions and instructions contained in the User Manual and Safety Handbook issued by the e Agricultural machinery manufacturer l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 4
44. aud Rate 27 Configuration 26 Cross track 37 Health 30 87 Long track 37 Offset 37 Status 30 87 Velocity Filter 28 H Hard Reset 119 Installation 10 L Latency Measuring 44 Off 43 96 On 43 96 Link 108 M Mapping 14 AS7500 User Manual Page 146 R NEX Master Control Switch 108 MCS 35 98 108 Menu Navigating 84 Min Delay 42 96 Modes Operational 24 84 86 Setup 23 MOJORTK 125 O Offsets Measuring 41 Operational Mode 24 84 86 Options 110 Outback 128 Override 96 Individual Sections 56 59 Manual 56 Wing tips 56 57 R Reset 118 Restore 62 63 S Safety 71 Section Control 61 91 Self Test 36 99 Settings Backup 99 Restore 99 Restoring 47 Saving 47 11 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C Setup Mode 23 Soft Reset 118 Software Licence 106 Upgrade 99 120 Version 99 Speed Minimum 61 Spray Rate Controller Configuring 32 Switches Master Control Switch 35 98 108 T Timing delays 43 Tolerance 42 96 Troubleshooting 115 U Units Metric Imperial 97 V Vehicle Axles 40 93 Cross track 95 Link Distances 40 Links 93 Long track 95 Modelling 37 W Warranty International 105 AS7500 User Manual Page 147
45. correctly when powering clutches l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 15 R NEX 2 6 Testing the Installation Prior to commencing operations with the AS7500 the system should be checked for operational status as per the following instructions If the system does not perform as per the instructions the local dealer should be consulted for assistance Step 1 Instruction Confirm that the 12Vdc power cable GPS data cable and SRC are all connected as per the Installation notes and to the correct ports on the AS7500 On the rear panel of the AS7500 slide the IPS to the On position 1 if not already done so Press the power button on the front of the AS7500 unit There will be a delay of approximately 15 seconds while the AS7500 powers up The display panel will be activated showing the Operational menu Information This confirms that the AS7500 has been correctly installed and powered Press the Power button on the front panel to turn Off the AS7500 l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 16 This page is intentionally left blank 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 17 R NEX This section details the steps taken for the first time user of the overall system In part cular this section describes the components of the AS7500 and their respective functions It is important that the components and connectors of the AS7500 are correctly identified to gain the maximum benefit from the syst
46. d to As an example if a five section boom had two additional switches placed for further control of the two outer most sections as shown in Figure 3 9 then it would be necessary to translate which sections would be activated by the AS7500 In this example it would be necessary to have the translation as shown In the sequence beneath the boom in Figure 3 9 AN AB AR ARAB AB ARAR ARABS ARAB AINEIR IRA ARRAS AR AD ARAB AIR PB ARAIB AB ARI AIS ARABI U 0 iniae aaa pean DD D amp oO S O Figure 3 9 Boom Section Translation There can be no duplication of section values in the translation table In the example given it would be necessary to reconfigure the AS7500 to seven sections l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 39 R NEX Link and Axle Distances The Link and Axle distances are used when determining the path of the spray EMSi at a H S Pa rig as it moves around the field First enter the number of links for the spray rig Then enter the distances for each link The Link and Axle distances should be measured as follows Mumber Links Link Setting Measurement Link 1 Link 1 is measured from the front axle centreline to the vehicle hitch point Axle 1 Axle 1 is measured from the rear axle of Link l to the hitch point of Link 1 Link 2 Link 2 is measured from the hitch point of Link 1 to the hitch point or the flow point if it is the last link Axle 2 Axle 2 is measured from
47. de Override Status Action Disabled Used to switch the Override Function off In this state the Override is not active and the user is not able to manually control the section switches This is the default state Off Allows the user to increment sections from either Side to manually switch boom sections to Off and ignore the AS7500 status On Allows the user to increment sections from either Side to manually switch boom sections to On and ignore the AS7500 status Manual Allows the user to select individual sections and toggle these to either Override Off and Override On and ignore the AS7500 status l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 56 R NEX 4 5 1 Wing tip Increment Override In order to use the wing tip incremental override the operator must first select whether the override function is to be set to On or Off The operator must set the function in the Setup Mode as previously described To use the wing tip increment override function while spraying press the O or button while in Operational mode to select and increment sections to override Pressing select and deselect sections starting from the left wing tip of the boom working to the right with each subsequent press Pressing Qi select and deselect sections starting from the right wing tip of the boom working to the left with each subsequent press Override Function is accessible only after turning the MCS On As an example assume
48. delay between the time the PMEs istisi m mates P a system requests the valves to open and the actual time that this takes a l place For example if it takes one Latency On sec second for a valve to open a Latency i On of one second should be entered In this case the signal to open the valve will be sent to the valve a second before the valve needs to open This ts illustrated in Figure 3 11 Latency Off Latency Off is opposite to Latency On 5S PARAMETERS Pa and is used to compensate for any time delay between the time the system requests the valves to close Latency Of SEC Latency On gt gt Latency Off Valves Closed Valves Open l i Jets no t spraying MCS On jets sptaying MCS Off Figure 3 11 AS7500 Latency values 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 43 R NEX 3 11 Measuring Latency Values The following parameters are used when determining when to turn the boom sections On or Off To optimize the usage of AS7500 It Is important that these settings are configured correctly The quickest way to estimate the latency of the sprayer is to use a stop watch turn a spray section On and time the delay between this action and when spray is coming out the nozzle onto the crop The same steps would be taken to measure the latency value when switching a section Off These observations require precise timing and would need to be repeated many times to confirm that the times were accu
49. e 2 1 and Figure 2 2 Spray rate controller GPS receiver Guidance System bis OEE EEE Figure 2 1 Schematic layout of the AS7500 with voltage switch cable Spray rate controller GPS receiver Guidance System EEEE ee SEE Figure 2 2 Schematic layout of the AS7500 with serial data cable l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 9 R NEX 2 1 Installing the AS7500 Prior to installing the AS7500 it is recommended that the operator reviews Section 3 to familiarise themselves with the individual components of the system Step Instruction 1 Select a suitable location for the AS7500 which Is convenient for the operator and does not impede upon the vision of the operator or restrict access to any vehicle controls 2 Attach the supplied RAM mount ball to a suitable mounting point in the vehicle A variety of RAM mount options are available from RAM suppliers which may facilitate in this mounting point 4 Attach the RAM arm to the mounting point and then to the RAM mount on the rear of AS7500 controller 5 Ensure that the Isolation Switch is set to the Off Position 0 Connect the DC power cable to a clean 12Vdc power source in the vehicle then connect to the AS7500 Secure the cable using the supplied cable ties See Section 2 2 for additional notes 6 Connect the GPS data cable to Port B on the AS7500 and the GPS receiver output port Secure the cable using the supplied cable ties See Section 2 3 for
50. e AS7500 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 27 R NEX It is however possible to configure the AS7500 to operate on GPS data only In 4 3 GPS Pa order to setup the AS7500 to function in this manner navigate to the Diff Required page see Section 6 8 in the GPS menu and toggle the setting from Yes to No The AS7500 will now function with either DGPS or GPS only data If the Diff Required menu is set to No the AS7500 will operate with either DGPS or GPS signals The GPS health message as shown in Table 3 1 describes whether the received GPS message Is differentially corrected Diff Required Configuring the Velocity Filter If the AS7500 is operated with non corrected GPS signals the heading of the spray rig may be erratic which may cause irregular behaviour of boom sections shutting On and Off particularly on the outside sections To minimize this effect the VTG heading message may be disabled at the GPS receiver guidance system and the AS7500 can smooth the vehicle s heading using a Velocity Filter The filter may be increased in magnitude to further dampen the erratic behaviour of the non corrected GPS signals RINEX recommend that the AS7500 45 GPS Pa always be used with a DGPS to provide optimal accuracy with the overall l l system It is the operator s Velocity Filter responsibility to determine the accuracy of the GPS ail Velocity Filter has no effect when the SVTG string is being received
51. e between Pivot points on the vehicle The distance between the front axle of the vehicle and the GPS antenna The switch regardless of whether it be on the spray rate controller or not that will control when the physical sections will commence spraying The Master Control Switch see also Master regardless of whether it be on the spray rate controller or not that will control when the physical sections will commence spraying The minimum delay between switching a section On or Off from the last time that it was switched in the opposite manner AS7500 User Manual Page 108 R NEX Phrase Override Spray boom Spray rig SRC Tolerance Treatment Vel Filter 11 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C Description The ability to take authority of the status of the section switches regardless of the automatic state set by the AS7500 See alSo Boom spray The physical boom which holds the spray nozzles at their designated spacings along the length of the boom The tractor and the pull behind trailer with boom Spray or a self propelled sprayer All the necessary machinery required to spray a field The Spray Rate Controller is the physical controller which controls the flow rate for the spray boom Typical models include Raven John Deere Micro Trak etc The amount of overlap permitted 1 99 when a section crosses an area which has been previously worked A treatment is typically defined as a record of an activity acro
52. e settings and the AS7500 will function as normal However if the MCS Is set as the Keypad then It is not possible to clear all settings The Override to On has the same functionality as that described above However the Override status indicator Is different as shown here l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 58 R NEX 4 5 2 Individual Section Override To select individual sections that are to be manually set to either the On or Off position and to ignore the AS7500 status it is necessary to firstly set the Override function to Manual in the Setup Mode as previously described In Operational mode the user steps to the Individual section and then selects to set the override status to either On or Off as required for the operation Typically this will be done before commencing spraying or planting activities Pushing the button toggles the selected section between Automatic Override Off and Override On The section status is displayed with an indicator as shown in the following steps STEP AS7500 Screen Description Operational Flashing box indicates the section mode with which can be toggled between Manual Automatic Override Off and Override Override On Flashing box indicates the section which is be configured Press O to move to section Section Status 2 is indicated as Override Off with a hollow box at the Section status position press to toggle Override Off l 1252 Ver 1
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54. efore working in hazardous areas or in close proximity to electrical installations or similar situations by the person in charge of the product l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 74 R NEX 5 3 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 Leica 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 t
55. em The terminology used with the AS7500 and the connected devices including the GPS receiver and spray rate controller is equally important Furthermore this section describes the necessary information which includes measurements of the vehicle to ensure that the system will operate correctly l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 19 R NEX 3 1 The Front Panel of the AS7500 The AS7500 controller incorporates the display speaker and keypad on the front face panel The display and keypad of the AS7500 controller is illustrated in Figure 3 1 Navigation Display Buttons Panel Enter Button Power Escape ON OFF Button Speaker Figure 3 1 AS7500 controller front panel amp keypad The function of the individual keypad buttons are described below Button Description e Turns the AS7500 On and Off e Moves Up and Down through the setup menu sections e Increases and decreases field values when In edit mode e Selects display options when in Operational mode e Moves to individual setup menu options within a section O e Moves the highlighted edit position in edit mode e Selects boom sections when override Is active e Switches between operational mode and setup menu E e Pressing and holding down for two seconds while in Operational mode clears all treatment data e Enters and exits edit mode in the setup menus e Turns the master switch On in Operational mode e Selects all none boom sections w
56. er followed by the Menu name Menu Item Displays the selected item within a menu Item value The value of the selected menu item Setup Icon Icon showing that the AS7500 Is in Setup Mode The AS7500 does not record an y spraying when in Setup Mode 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 23 R NEX 3 3 2 Operational Mode The Operational mode allows the AS7500 to automatically control the boom sections when spraying a field The Operational mode provides the operator with status information of the AS7500 controller as it is working in the field The display panel of AS7500 in Operational mode will be similar to the picture as shown in Figure 3 6 MCS Status On Off GPS Status Figure 3 6 AS75000 display panel in Operational Mode The individual areas of the Operational mode display are described below Component Boom MCS Status Overrides Text Display On Off GPS Status Icon 11 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C Description A representation of the configured boom showing sections Shows whether the MCS is active or inactive If the Boom is a solid white block the MCS is On if the box is hollow as shown the MCS is Off Shows which sections have been selected to be overridden The selected text information is displayed In this area A bar representing whether the boom section is deemed to De ON or OFF Displays the status of the GPS data currently being received AS7500 User Manua
57. er it Dack up all Doundaries and treatments will still exist Having created inclusion and an exclusion boundary you may wish to treat in some area that is normally excluded by those boundaries You may do this by selecting menu item 8 2 Activate Boundary and selecting No To return to using the boundaries select menu item 8 2 Activate Boundary and select Yes You may only have one Inclusion zone and one exclusion zone Boundaries will automatically close if they are crossed within an implement width of the start position The boundary will NOT close if the user is travelling parallel to the boundary the boundary must be crossed or the user must choose to close the boundary by pressing the 8 button This requirement is intentional and stops invalid auto close conditions nm i Boundary closes when X is pressed Boundary will NOT automatically close Boundary will automatically close Figure 4 8 2 Boundary Closure l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 68 R NEX If a loop is created in the boundary it will be automatically removed Loops in boundary paths are automatically removed Figure 4 8 3 Boundary Loops Removed If needed a new Inclusion or Exclusion Boundary can be created that new boundary will replace the existing boundary You might do this if you had closed an Exclusion zone too early cutting off part of the exclusion zone or too late creating a triangular shaped protrusion on
58. eseeeeseeeesseeeeseaes 121 Appendix H AS77500 Specifications cccccccccseececseeeeseeeeeeeeeesseeeesaeeeeeees 123 Appendix Ignition Sense Power Cablle cccccseseecseeeeeeseeeseeeeeseeeeeseees 124 Appendix J Configuring the MOJORTK cccccccccseeeeceeeeeseeeesseeeessaeeeesaees 125 Appendix K Configuring the EZ Guide eececeeeecseseseesesserssessereeserees 126 Appendix L Configuring the EZ Guide 500 cecesccecsessesesessesessesseseseerees 127 Appendix M_ Configuring the Outback c ccceccessessesseseeesserserserseeseereenes 128 Appendix N Configuring the EnviZio ccccccccseeceeeeeeceeeeeseeeeesaeeeeseeeesaaes 129 Appendix O Configuring the Amazone AMatron ccccccseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 130 Appendix P SRC Communication parameters cccccseececseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseees 132 Appendix Q Vehicle amp DOOM measurements ccceeeecseeeseeeeeeeeesaeeesaeeeens 134 dala gt ee ee ee ne 146 R NEX Welcome to the AS7500 User Manual The AS7500 system is designed to connect with virtually any GPS receiver and either a Spray Rate Controller SRC or to the Tru Count clutches Once installed the AS7500 provides automatic shut off for individual boom sections on a boom spray or planter boxes on a planter This will greatly reduce the need for manually switching sections On or Off when going over previously worked area The ability of the AS7500 to automatic
59. esting the GPS connection to the AS7500 Once the AS7500 has been correctly configured for the GPS it should be tested for correct operation as described In the following steps Step Instruction Screen 1 Start the AS7500 using the On Off button 2 The AS7500 will start into the Operational mode after about 15 seconds and the display panel will appear as shown until a valid GPS signal is received 3 Once the AS7500 Is receiving valid DGPS information on the correct port the display will show a moving satellite symbol as shown 4 Scroll to the GPS health messages using the or oO buttons If no GPS data is ae ee r being received the display will GPS Health i be as shown M E 3 ata 5 Once GPS data Is received the message will be changed to show the status of the GPS data being received See Table IR ESSEE 3 1 for a description of the GPS health messages spe Cane If the test procedure fails confirm that the GPS receiver guidance system Is correctly configured and that the data cable is connected to the correct Port on the AS7500 controller 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 31 R NEX 3 5 Configuring the Spray Rate Controller The AS7500 can be connected to a wide range of SRC The type of SRC will determine to which port the SRC cable is connected Individual SRC cable kits are supplied with installation instructions The AS7500 will control automatic boom section switchin
60. g the Boom Spray Parameters The following parameters are used when determining when to turn the boom sections On or Off To optimize the usage of AS7500 It Is important that these settings are configured correctly Tolerance The Tolerance or Overlap is used to TESEN decide when to turn boom sections On ERM sais ai Bd atte Pa or Off When set to its default of 1 the system will turn the sections 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 sections On when traversing over a small missed area such as a line between two Spray swaths The Tolerance value can be edited in the Parameters Menu Min Delay This value defines the minimum amount of time that should elapse before a section 5 5 PARAMETERS Pa that has been switched Off can be again turned On and vice versa The feature Is designed to prevent problems due to fast switching of solenoid valves Min Delay So The entered value is a percentage of the sum of the Latency On and Latency Off values The Min Delay value can be edited in the Parameters Menu NOTE This is an advanced tuning parameter and should only be changed trom its default value under instruction from authorised support personnel 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 42 R NEX Latency On Latency On is used to compensate for any time
61. g via one of two methods for individual SRC Voltage switching cables are connected to the Section Controller port on the rear of the AS7500 Data interface cables are connected to either Port A or the CANBus port on the rear of the AS7500 Selecting the SRC The AS7500 can be configured to A1 SETTINGS P work with different types of spray rate controllers Navigate to the i Controller Type option see Section BAUME 6 10 to select the required voltage Controller from the list 3 5 1 Configuring the AS7500 for voltage switch installations There are no additional steps required to set up the AS7500 for voltage switch installations The SRC cable will be connected to the Controller port on the rear of the AS7500 The next step is to check the Master Control Switch see Section 3 6 for further details In some rare cases the order of the boom section switches may need to be changed to allow for fence nozzle switches that appear as boom section switches See Section 6 6 for further details 3 5 2 Configuring the AS7500 for data interface installations SRC data interface cables can be connected to either Port A for RS232 interfaces or the CANbus port Consult the SRC documentation and connect the supplied cable to the correct port for the SRC interface 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 32 R NEX Selection of the Controller Type in the option above will automatically configure communication parameters for the AS75
62. he system prior to the program starting To Soft Reset the system proceed as follows Description AS7500 Screen Turn the system ON and press and hold down the button on the display panel until a beep is heard Release the O sutton immediately The display will now be at the Reset menu Press the O o key to Reset HA Roe JP SOF TEL A E Se access the Soft Reset menu The AS7500 now requires confirmation to complete the Soft Reset as shown Press the O to confirm the Cot Reset request for a Soft Reset or press the MO fs YES i key to cancel the reset operation After the Soft Reset has been performed Reset Complete will be displayed and the software will continue to start with all treatment Reset Com plete Ta data cleared l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 118 R NEX Hard Reset Performing a Hard Reset will clear all treatment data from the system and reset all settings back to factory defaults To Hard Reset the system proceed as follows Description AS7500 Screen Turn the system ON and press and hold down the button on the display panel until a beep is heard Release the O sutton immediately The display will now be at the Reset menu Press the Oron key to acpj HA Ro IP access the Hard Reset menu l j F TEC Me ae The AS7500 now requires confirmation to complete the Hard Reset as shown Press the O to confirm the Cot Reset request for a Hard Reset
63. he training and the deployment of personnel who use the product and for the safety of the equipment in use l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 75 R NEX 5 4 Hazards of Use A Warning 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 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 produc
64. hen override is active e Pressing and holding down for two seconds while tn Operational mode opens the Boundary menu 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 20 R NEX 3 1 1 The Display Panel The AS7500 display panel can be set for maximum brightness and contrast which allows for optimal viewing as either a positive or negative image The display is shown as either a positive image black text on white background as shown in Figure 3 2 Alternatively the AS7500 can be configured as negative image white text on a black background as shown in Figure 3 3 GPS Status Figure 3 2 AS7500 positive image display L GPS Status Sats 8 Figure 3 3 AS7500 negative image display The setting for screen is configured in the Setup Mode at 1 2 GENERAL lt Brightness gt Throughout this manual the display panel is only shown as white text on a black background a negative image 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 21 R NEX 3 2 The Rear Panel of the AS7500 The back panel of the AS7500 see Figure 3 4 is used to connect to all cables to the system This includes the spray rate controller the GPS receiver and optional devices Mounting Point Section Controller Port IPS 12Vdc power Port A Port B CANbus Port USB Port Figure 3 4 AS7500 controller rear panel and connectors The function of the individual ports and switches is described below Component Port A Port B CANb
65. ibed in this section l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 49 R NEX 4 1 Starting a Field Prior to starting in a new field It is essential that the AS7500 has been setup and all relevant dimensions of the spray rig have been measured and recorded as shown in Section 3 9 It is also necessary that the system has been calibrated in accordance with Section 3 11 Once these steps have been completed then the system is ready for use to start work in a field Prior to starting any field it is recommended that the system be cleared of all previous information The first step Is to start the vehicle and any necessary pumps or ancillary equipment in preparation for the field activities The next step Is to power up the AS7500 and the SRC installed in the vehicle The field data can then be cleared using one of two methods 4 1 1 Clearing a Field from Operational Mode This Method is the quickest method to clearing all treatment data from the AS7500 in preparation to commence a new field While in Operational mode hold down the button on the display panel for a few seconds until the screen displays Clearing The message Treatment Clear will be displayed when the field has been successfully cleared Any boundaries that exist will also be cleared These steps are shown in Figure 4 1 Treatment Clear Ta Figure 4 1 Clearing Treatment data All previous treatment data will be lost when the field is Cleared
66. improper installation unauthorized attempts to open repair or modify the Product inadequate maintenance disregard of operating instructions excessive load or stress normal wear and tear or any other cause beyond the range of its intended use by accident fire or other hazards or other cause not due or attributable to Leica Geosystems This warranty does not cover physical damage to the Product or malfunctions resulting from the use of the Product in conjunction with any sort of ancillary or peripheral equipment and Leica Geosystems determines that there is no fault with the Product itself ReNEX WARRANTY LIMITATION OF LIABILITY LEICA GEOSYSTEMS ALSO EXCLUDES ANY LIABILITY WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS BY CUSTOMER OR FOR THE LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA OR OTHER INFORMATION OR FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONSEQUENCE WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE USE PERFORMANCE FAILURE OR INTERRUPTION OF THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF LEICA GEOSYSTEMS OR ITS DISTRIBUTORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPLACEMENT REPAIR OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AT LEICA GEOSYSTEMS OPTION THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF IT
67. in Sections 3 3 and 4 1 the AS7500 has two modes of operation Navigation in each mode is slightly different and is explained below Operational Mode Use the gt and buttons to view the various information available to the operator while spraying Use the and buttons to select and deselect boom sections for Override if enabled Use the O sutton to change to Setup mode Setup Mode Use the and buttons to change menus Use the and buttons to select an option within a menu Use the button to enter and exit Edit mode Edit mode is used to change the value of a menu item While editing the value of items use the and buttons to change the highlighted value and use the and buttons to select the character under the highlight Use the O sutton to change to Operational mode Navigation Example The following is an example of how to change the number of boom sections starting from the default Operational mode display Ensure that the MCS is Off l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 84 11 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C R NEX Action Press change to Setup mode Press to move to the BOOM menu Press button to enter EDIT mode Press button to decrease the value Press putton to exit EDIT mode and save the new value Result 1 1 GENERAL Field Re 2 1 BOOM Humber Sections 2 1 BOOM P a Pa p MHumber sections 2 1 BOOM Humber Secti
68. ion and expense to replace or repair the Product or part or refund the purchase price paid for the Product Leica Geosystems warrants any repaired or replaced Product or part for a period of ninety 90 days from shipment or through the end of the original warranty whichever is longer All Products or parts that are replaced become the property of Leica Geosystems This express warranty does neither cover consumables such as reflectors bulbs and fuses nor third party products EXPRESS WARRANTY FOR SOFTWARE For System Software defined as operating software and or firmware necessary for switching on and running the Product all provisions contained in this International Limited Warranty shall apply as for hardware With respect to Application Software defined as pre installed or loadable on board software and or office or PC based software for particular operations of the Product and or data the warranty provisions contained herein shall expressly not apply For further information on the scope of the warranty coverage for Application Software please refer to the correspondent Software License Agreement OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE Customer must contact the authorized distributor of Leica Geosystems or with the exception of DISTO products Leica Geosystems Service Center indicated by Leica Geosystems within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service authorization Dated proof of original purchase from Leica Geosy
69. ith pull behind planter Note The axle measurement on a tracked tractor is the mid point between the front and rear axles The measurements on a planter are to the seed drop point of the planter If the seed drop point is forward of the axle record the axle measurement as 0 00 l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 136 RINEX Vehicle Measurements Number of Links Boom Details OO ness Section 13 E Boom Spray Parameters Tracked tractor with pull behind planter l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 137 GPS antenna Link 3 Articulated tractor with pull behind boom spray l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 138 RINEX Vehicle Measurements Number of Links Boom Details OO ness Section 13 E Boom Spray Parameters Articulated tractor with pull behind boom spray l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 139 Cross track ii y M M n ae m n o p a e e a e e a e e GPS na 4 antenna n eT e EE Oe Self Propelled sprayer rear mount boom 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS75000 User Manual Page 140 RINEX Vehicle Measurements Number of Links Boom Details OO eeo Section 13 E Boom Spray Parameters Self Propelled sprayer rear mount boom l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 141 Cross track LSS Ss a te 64
70. iver suits Outback Deutsch D9F serial data cable for JD StarFire Plug compatible cable for SRC to AS7500 Note Farmscan 2405 section switch controller requires modification Voltage section cable with Master detect Plug compatible cable for SRC to AS7500 Suits Raven 440 450 460 660 controllers Plug compatible cable for SRC to AS7500 Suits Raven 4440 460 controllers Page 110 R NEX Part No l 2820 l 2821 l 2835 l 2851 1 0301 1 0302 1 0344 l 2816 l 2817 l 2830 l 2840 l 2844 l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C Description Teejet 844 Teejet 844E Flex Control Micro Trak MT 3405 II Flexi Coil SP655 kit Spra Coupe 3000 4000 kit Hardi Pilot 3880 kit Agco SP sprayer Rogator Spra Coupe Cable A Agco SP sprayer Rogator Spra Coupe Cable B Case IH SP sprayer Patriot models John Deere SP sprayer All models Miller SP sprayer Nitro models AS75000 User Manual Usage Plug compatible cable for SRC to AS7500 Suits TeeJet 844 controller Plug compatible cable for SRC to AS7500 Suits TeeJet 844E controller Plug compatible cable for SRC to AS7500 Suits Flex Control controller Plug compatible cable for SRC to AS7500 Suits Micro Trak MT 3405 Il controller Modification kit to suit Flexi Coll SP655 controller and cables for AS7500 connection Modification kit to suit Agco SP Sprayers Spra Coupe 3000 amp 4000 series and cables f
71. l Page 24 R NEX Further to the above the display panel provides additional status information relating to the boom sections and the manual override status as shown in Figure 3 7 MCS Boom Section Status On Status On Boom Section Status Off Figure 3 7 AS7500 MCS amp Boom Section Status Component Description Boom Section Status A triangular icon shows the boom section to be On or a small block shows the boom section to be Off MCS Status The MCS is On as the status is a solid white block The Override status icons are shown in Figure 3 8 MCS veride Status Off Status On Override Status Off Figure 3 8 AS7500 MCS amp Override Status Component Description Override Status A solid block shows the override status to be On or a hollow block shows the override status to be Off MCS Status The MCS is Off as the status is a hollow white block It is not possible for the AS7500 to be contigured as above the Figure Is only for explanation of the display panel l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 25 R NEX 3 4 Configuring the GPS The AS7500 will operate with almost any GPS receiver or guidance system which can output a NMEA or NMEA 2000 message The AS7500 does not require a GPS mapping screen to operate In order for the AS7500 to correctly function the GPS requirements are as follows NMEA message GGA VTG optional Update rate 5Hz Baud rate 19 200 baud optional settings
72. lIl I TA 2 PARAMETERS Pa The tolerance used for shutting the sections On or Off Default 1 Tolerance Wo Min 1 Max 99 section override function Default Disabled OVeErrIde Option Disabled On Off Disabled Manual 55 PARAMETERS g T Defines minimum period between a section switching On and Off and vice versa Min Delay 4 Default 0 Min 0 Max 100 E oe I v 54A PARAMETERS 5 Enables and configures the l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 96 R NEX 6 10 The Settings Menu The Settings Menu displays various settings and allows them to be edited Menu Item Edit Description a a Wyrm Mi Defines the type of SRC 5 1 SETTINGS Pa connected to the AS7500 Default Voltage Controller Type Option Voltage 7 a ta a n Tru Count e er Micro Trak Hardi Mustang BA7000 John Deere FlexControl SP655 Pilot Hardi 5500 6500 Vv Configures for the format of the P GPS messages and the port on which they will be accepted CES Type Default NMEA Port B serial pl AE fy Option NMEA Port B serial MIM tt NMEA2000 Port C CANBus EMC nce te nguage of the system Defau t English Language Option English Danish Dutch mettle en e Finnish French Er ill sn German Hungarian Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish A A SETTINGS T Defines the units of the system Pa Units Nletric l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Default Metric Option Metric
73. lations Imperial If Speed mph The speed of the vehicle in miles per hour Distance in The distance from the rope to where the sprayer turned on the sections in inches Calculate the Latency On using this formula Latency On s Distance in Speed mph x 0 056 For example Assuming the operator was travelling at LOmph and the distance from the rope to where the sprayer turned on the sections is 150 Inches Latency s 150 in 10 mph x 0 056 0 8 seconds Repeat steps 1 to 3 altering the Latency On figure by plus or minus 0 1 seconds until the optimum result is achieved To calculate the Latency Off value the same procedure Is followed except that the measurements are observed where the sections are switched Off crossing into the sprayed area l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 45 R NEX The following examples show possible scenarios and how to resolve the latency settings for optimum control of the AS7500 Both Latencies set too low Both Latencies set too high Latency ON is normal Latency ON set too high Latency OFF set too low Latency OFF is normal ba Optimum Latency setup Abnormal situation Check link and axle measurements reset latency values to 0 0s and repeat test l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 46 R NEX 3 12 Saving amp Restoring Configuration Settings All the settings for the unit configured for a particular vehicle can be backed up and restored
74. lear Upgrading Upgrade Complete Error copying Error rename File not found Please Reboot Width too large RINEX Soft Reset Hard Reset No Yes Reset Failed Reset Complete 11 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C The MCS must be turned off before this function can be selected The current treatment is being cleared The current treatment has been successfully cleared The system software is being upgraded The system software has been successfully upgraded An error occurred copying a file to or from the USB drive An error occurred when upgrading the software The file to upgrade was not found on the USB drive Please shut down and restart the system after changing baud rate or upgrading the software The total width entered for the boom sections exceeds the maximum allowable width 100m System Is Initializing A soft reset is being performed Do you want to perform a hard reset Press arrow key beneath your choice The reset failed The reset completed successfully AS7500 User Manual Page 113 R NEX Message Meaning Loading The system is loading the current field Disk Full Disk space Is full Clear the field Memory Full All available memory is used Shut down and restart the AS7500 Max Cells Reached The maximum number of cells for storing data has been reached Clear the field Exiting The system is preparing to turn off Error Power Outage The system has detected that the in
75. lly have unique cables for the respective installation At the time of ordering the AS7500 kit the SRC cable should have been ordered Each SRC cable is supplied with relevant installation instructions See Appendix B for a list of SRC cables The AS7500 is compatible with both voltage switching SRC installations and serial data installations Accordingly the connection for the AS7500 controller will be determined by the SRC cable The SRC may connect to either the Section Controller Port Port A or the CANBus port on the rear of the AS7500 controller In addition to connecting the SRC cable it may also be necessary to connect to the SRC Master switch If necessary instructions will be supplied with the SRC cable See Section 3 5 for further details Mapping the SRC sections The AS7500 will output the status of the boom sections that is whether they are On or Off so that third party guidance and or mapping devices can accurately map the field where it has been sprayed To enable other mapping devices to display the current state of the sections the AS7500 outputs the boom section status On or Off using the data format string for a RAVEN 460 controller This data string is output on Port A at 9600 baud rate whenever the Controller IS set to Voltage The GPS Port will also be set to 9600 baud and it will be necessary to set the GPS receiver also to 9600 baud rate l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 14 R NEX
76. ons 2 1 BOG M Humber Sections Setup mode cannot be entered when spraying To change the digit being edited press the and buttons until the correct digit is highlighted AS7500 User Manual Page 85 R NEX 6 2 The Menu Hierarchy Operational Mode View status information relating to the field amp GPS status E Use the ESC button to swap between Operational and Setup modes Setup Mode Configure the system settings in the menus listed below CENERAL Contains frequently accessed options including Field Reset Screen brightness and Sound control BOOM Configure the boom sections and their measurements VEHICLE Configure spray rig with the number of links and their measurements Configure GPS parameters SETTINGS Configure system settings and override function PARAMETERS Configure spray parameters delays and overrides SYSTEM View system status information relating to the AS7500 Self test and software upgrade options l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 86 R NEX 6 3 The Operational Mode Menu The Operational Menu contains information related to the field that is being currently worked The area treated in the current field Displays GPS status information the number of GPS satellites observed Menu Item Edit Description ae GPS Status SatsS g GPS Health oc No Lata The GPS Health indicator See Table 3 1 for further details l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS
77. oom spray or a pull behind trailer boom spray This allows the true position of the spray boom and Its orientation to be accurately computed for precise control when switching the boom sections On and Off The measurements as described in the following sections and depicted in Figure 3 10 through to Error Reference source not found are to be accurately measured for the relevant spray rig and recorded in the tables provided for future reference GPS Offset Cross track The distance between the centreline TEE of the vehicle and the GPS antenna 4 1 GPS Pa must be entered as the Cross track value Measure the distance and Cross Track frm enter a positive value if the antenna Ie iy aaa is to the right of the centreline of the I J vehicle as viewed from the rear of the tractor facing forwards Enter a negative value if the antenna is to the left of the centreline of the vehicle as viewed from the rear of the tractor facing forwards The Cross track value can be edited in the GPS Menu GPS Offset Long track The Long track is the distance from the GPS antenna to the centreline of the front axle on the spray vehicle If eee the GPS antenna is located forward of 4 2 GFS Pa the front axle the distance is entered as a negative value If the spray vehicle IS equipped with a front mounted ae boom the Long track measurement is Bele to the flow point of the boom and not the front axle Long Track imi l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User
78. operly connected to correct port Check settings for Tolerance Page 115 R NEX AS7500 will not power up AS7500 will not save settings after restart AS7500 Is very slow to respond It is difficult to read the display panel The AS7500 alarms are not heard Warning message that the Master cannot be switched OFF 11 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C Probable Cause Incorrect MCS settings Isolation switch is OFF Incorrect cabling Incorrect cabling Not shutting down the unit correctly Incorrect cabling The last data file may be corrupt Check that the AS7500 is operational Check that the brightness is fully UP The Sound option in the General menu is set to No Check that the speaker enclosure is not covered The MCS is ON Incorrect cable in GPS port and settings for the MCS AS7500 User Manual Action Check settings for MCS Turn the Isolation switch ON Check that theAS7500 plug has 12Vdc The AS7500 has not been correctly installed check if an ignition sense cable is installed Switch the AS7500 OFF by turning OFF unit correctly The AS7500 has not been correctly installed check if ignition sense cable is installed Perform a soft reset as denoted in Appendix E The hard reset should only be done as directed by an authorised technician Turn the system ON by Starting the vehicle Turn the brightness Up on the AS7500 Set The Sound option in the Gene
79. or AS7500 connection Modification kit to suit Hardi Pilot 3880 controller and cables for AS7500 connection Plug compatible cable for SP sprayer to AS75000 Suits SP sprayers with orange hydro stat handle Plug compatible cable for SP sprayer to AS7500 Suits SP sprayers with orange hydro stat handle detects Master and sections greater than section 6 Plug compatible cable for SP sprayer to AS 500 Plug compatible cable for John Deere SP sprayers to AS 500 Plug compatible cable for SP sprayer to AS 500 Page 111 R NEX Part N Description Usage l 2846 SAT SP sprayer Plug compatible cable for SP Predator models sprayer to AS7500 l 2848 GVM SP sprayer Plug compatible cable for SP Prowler models sprayer to AS7500 l 2842 JD 4700 4710 Master detect Plug compatible cable for JD SP sprayers 4700 amp 4710 non CANbus Detects Master Bipole switch 11 1252 AS7500 User Manual Installation amp user manual to suit AS7500 this manual English language only 1 1353 AS7500 Quick Guide Quick reference guide to suit AS7500 English language only For current information on cables refer to the website www rinextech com 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 112 R NEX Appendix C System Messages System Messages will display when an event or error occurs Please record any message that could assist if support is required Message Meaning Turn Master Off Clearing Treatment C
80. panel status value does not change check that the cable has been installed correctly l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 34 R NEX 3 6 Configuring the Master Control Switch The Master Control Switch MCS is the switch source which is used to control both the AS7500 controller and the SRC The vast majority of SRC have a master switch which is used to switch all sections On and Off as required Ideally this will be setup as the MCS The SRC MEGET Cable kit will indicate if the SRC master switch can be set as the MCS However in some cases it is not possible or practical to use this as the MCS In these cases the front keypad of the AS7500 may be used as the MCS B S SETTINGS Ya K ovo c Prior to use of the AS7500 it is necessary to setup the MCS Navigate to the MCS setting Master Source option See Section 6 10 to select the required option from the list The MCS Master Source may be configured from the following settings Control Setting Device Used napag The button on the front panel of the AS7500 controller default setting External Typically this will be the Master switch on the SRC The AS7500 requires a constant 12Vdc signal on pin 11 of the Section Controller Port Bipole Typically this will also be the Master switch on the SRC It is observes a 12Vdc pulse on one wire pole to open the valve and then a 12Vdc pulse on the opposite wire pole of the valve to close it The AS7500 req
81. point in time This function is useful if the AS7500 is swapped between vehicles and or rigs such as a planter and a sprayer without the need to manually re enter all setup information into the AS7500 The following is a step by step guide to creating a Backup USB stick for the AS7500 Step 1 Instruction Place a blank USB stick in the USB port of the AS7500 while It is switched Off Start the AS7500 and toggle to the Setup Mode menu 7 3 SYSTEM Upgrade Software Toggle the option from lt No gt to lt Backup gt the Backup procedure will start automatically and display Complete when finished The USB stick can then be removed and should be labelled accordingly so that it can be used to restore the AS7500 ata later point in time In order to restore the AS7500 to a previously saved configuration the following step by step guide is followed Step 1 Instruction Place the USB stick with the Backup vehicle configuration in the USB port of the AS7500 while it is switched Off Start the AS7500 and toggle to the Setup Mode menu 7 3 SYSTEM Upgrade Software Toggle the option from lt No gt to lt Restore gt the Restore procedure will start automatically and display Complete when finished The USB stick can th be removed l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 62 R NEX 4 8 Record Boundary Inclusion Exclusion The AS7500 is able to record two types of boundaries Inclusion The inclusion boundar
82. praying a new field Clearing information from the AS7500 ensures that the internal memory Is not overloaded with old data from completed fields The AS7500 has a capacity to work in fields up to 800Ha 2 000ac in capacity before it is necessary to reset the field However it is a good practice to clear the field prior to commencing a new field See Section 4 1 to clear the field and commence spraying in a new field l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 55 R NEX 4 5 Override Function The Override Function is used to override the status of the system so that selected sections are temporarily fixed to On or Off and are not controlled by the AS7500 Any individual section can be over ridden to either On or Off and ignore the automatic operation of section control This allows the AS7500 to Override leave tram lines when used with a planter or similar such operations Disabled 1 4 PARAMETERS Pa In addition to this the override function can be incremented from one section to the next starting from either side similar to the operation in some spray controllers This permits a quick an easy method for manual override of sprayer wing tips when used around waterways or fence lines and other related activities In order to use the override function it must first be enabled in the Setup mode and configured to the format that is required The Override function is configured using the PARAMETERS menu in Setup mo
83. property personal Injuries or death that may result from the use or abuse of this system AS7500 User Manual Written for AS7500 software Version 1 3 Publication Date May 2011 Copyright 2011 by Leica Geosystems Pty Ltd All rights reserved Acknowledgements Windows CE is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp Other products and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their registered owners Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich Wild Strasse CH 9435 Heerbruge Switzerland Phone 41 71 727 31 31 www leica geosystems com ReNEX WARRANTY Leica Geosystems International Limited Warranty EXPRESS WARRANTY FOR HARDWARE Leica Geosystems AG Leica Geosystems warrants to the original end user Customer that this Product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for generally one 1 year except for i DISTO products for which two 2 years shall apply and ii batteries for which ninety 90 days shall apply unless such warranty period has been extended by Leica Geosystems and provided any and all operating and maintenance instructions are strictly respected in particular in case of extreme and or continuous applications use of the Product The warranty period begins on the proved purchase date or if applicable date of delivery or date of acceptance report Leica Geosystems sole obligation under this express warranty shall be at Leica Geosystems sole opt
84. put power has dropped below minimum requirements Use the IPS to turn Off and restart the AS7500 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 114 R NEX Appendix D Troubleshooting The AS7500 is a robust system and should provide many years of trouble free service In the unlikely event that something is not correct please check the following points before contacting your local dealer for service Problem Boom sections do not switch OFF Boom sections switches switch at the wrong time NO GPS signal Boom sections do not switch ON l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C Probable Cause Incorrectly wired No GPS signal Boom section switches are ON Tolerance set too low Master Switch incorrectly set GPS is inaccurate Latency settings are set incorrectly GPS is not outputting NMEA data Incorrect GPS settings Incorrect GPS cable GPS connected to wrong port Incorrect cabling Incorrect Tolerance settings AS7500 User Manual Action Check wiring Check that GPS is being received Turn section switches OFF Check settings on Tolerance Check settings for Master Switch Check with the GPS supplier Check latency settings with boom sections Check that the connected GPS is turned ON and working Check GPS settings match the GPS receiver Check that the correct GPS cable is being used Check that the GPS cable is connected to the correct port Check that the SRC data cable is pr
85. quipment if the product is used in conjunction with accessories from other manufacturers for example non Standard cables or external devices 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 l 1252 Ver 1 If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two ends for example external supply cables interface cables the permitted level of electromagnetic 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 80 R NEX radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products may be Impaired 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 l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 81 The Menu R NEX This section describes the individual functions and optional settings for the AS7500 Each function is grouped within menus and these menus are presented to allow easy the user and easy way to scroll to the individual functions Furthermore the method of navigating these menus is presented l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 83 R NEX 6 1 Navigating the Menus As detailed
86. ral menu to Yes Remove any obstructions from the speaker Turn the MCS OFF Check that the GPS cable is the one supplied with the AS7500 Page 116 R NEX Problem Probable Cause Action System constantly No GPS Check that the GPS is beeps correctly configured and connected to the AS7500 System beeps GPS dropping out Check GPS antenna and randomly cables for corrosion and or damage Check reported GPS Health File Not Found Insufficient time to Wait 30seconds and then message when recognise upgrade media retry the upgrade upgrading software operation System does not Setting for MCS is Set the MCS option to respond on Bipole incorrect Bipole switch Bipole switch connection Check that the Bipole IS Incorrect switch is connected to Section Controller Port AS7500 does not Power fluctuation Restart AS7500 with the respond Isolation power switch Error Zone Invalid GPS position in Clear existing treatment Problem reported data data by pressing and holding the button Reported Area value Area reported by AS7500 Invalid comparison too low compared to is Covered Area SRC SRC may be reporting Note that Treated Area distance travelled x swath reported by AS7500 only width regardless of counts oversprayed areas overlap once l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 117 R NEX Appendix E Resetting the System Soft Reset Performing a Soft Reset will clear all treatment data from t
87. rate The times would need to be measured to less than 0 01 of a second for precise control A more accurate and convenient way to measure latency Is with the following procedure Step Instruction Diagram 1 Drive slowly in a Straight line down the een field for 200m with the sprayer on The tank should have water only for the purpose of this exercise Have another person mark the left end nozzle of the boom with two pegs and a rope half way along the spray run 2 Atright angles to the previous spray run pS spray at a constant speed of 20km h across the spray mark with one end of the boom crossing over the rope Ensure that you have allowed enough distance before crossing over the line for the boom trailer to straighten up behind the tractor Have someone measure the distance from the rope to where the sprayer actually turned on the sections 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 44 R NEX Step 3 Instruction Diagram Calculations Metric If Speed km h The speed of the vehicle in kilometres per hour Distance m The distance from the rope to where the sprayer turned on the sections in metres Calculate the Latency On using this formula Latency On s Distance 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 turned on the sections is 5 metres Latency s 5 m 20 km h x 3 6 0 9 seconds Calcu
88. ry Menu provides various boundary options AS7500 Screen Edit Description 3 oa Allows the selection of the 9 1 BOUNDARY 5 1 BOUNDAR Pa bounda Te Record Boundary Option Inclusion Inclusion Exclusion No Sse 2 pes Activates or de Activates 17 BOUNDARY v 2A BOUNDAR t Pa boundary actions Boundaries are NOT deleted Activate Boundary Y Option Yes Boundaries are Active No Boundaries are NOT Active Allows selection of which point on the boom is to be used for Boundary Recording 8 3 BOUNDARY fe B Boundare Record Point C hit Default Right Option Right Centre Left l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 101 This page is intentionally left blank 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 102 International Limited W Software Licence Ag RsNEX This section describes the applicable warranty and software agreement 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 104 R NEX 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
89. s can be repeated to spray a new field commencing from Step 3 of clearing the treatment from the AS7500 l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 53 R NEX 4 3 Suspending amp Resuming Spraying Operations in the Field If it is necessary to suspend the spraying operations such as filling the spray tank before the field has been completed the MCS should be turned Off The spray rig may then travel to where ever it is necessary to fill the tank Once the spray rig returns to the field to re commence spraying operations proceed from Step 4 in Section 4 2 If necessary the AS7500 may be switched off entirely between suspending and resuming spraying operations in the field This may be necessary If environmental conditions in the field prevent the spraying operations to be terminated for the day Spraying operations can be resumed in the field after any period of time assuming that the treatment has not been cleared from the AS7500 However it should be noted that the accuracy of the shut off will be related to any drift in GPS accuracy over this time To continue tank agitation on the spray rig without auto section control place the AS7500 in Setup Mode and turn the MCS On l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 54 R NEX 4 4 Starting a New Field After a field has finished being sprayed it is a simple step to start a new field As stated in Section 4 1 it is important that the field is cleared or reset to begin s
90. ss a field Hence where a field has been sprayed it is recorded as a treatment or if the field has been planted this is recorded as a treatment The velocity filter smoothes the direction of the vehicle based upon GPS positions GGA This has no effect if the GPS heading VTG is supplied to the AS7500 AS7500 User Manual Page 109 RsNEX Appendix B Part No 1 2406 1 2408 1 2416 1 2420 l 2207 l 2208 l 2295 l 2296 l 2762 1 2800 1 2806 l 2810 l 2811 l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C Description 12Vdc power cable with ignition sense 12Vdc power cable JD 12Vdc power cable Universal 3pin AMP 12Vdc power cable Data cable Data cable Y piece Data cable Y piece Data cable JD StarFire cable Farmscan 24vl 2400 2405 section switch Generic 13 section Raven 4OO series Raven 4400 4600 AS7500 User Manual AS7500 Options Usage Automatically starts the AS7500 with vehicle ignition 12Vdc power cable 8A suits AS7500 12Vdc power cable ignition sense connects to JD power strip suits AS7500 12Vdc power cable ignition sense connects to Universal 3pin AMP connector suits AS7500 DOF 9M serial cable straight through connections DOF 9F serial cable with cross over connections DOF 9M 9M serial cable used as double adapter for GPS receiver suits EZ Guide DOM 9F YF serial cable used as double adapter for GPS rece
91. stems or its authorized distributor and a description of the defect will be required Leica Geosystems is not responsible for Products or parts received without a warranty service authorization Repaired or replacement Products will be shipped to Customer at Leica Geosystems expense The repaired product or part will be shipped as soon as reasonably possible Leica Geosystems shall not be responsible for any damages occurring during such shipment Leica Geosystems shall at its sole discretion decide on the place of performance for work under warranty For Products forming part of a fixed installation such place of performance shall be the site of such installation and Leica Geosystems shall have the right to charge for additional costs for such services under warranty if the site of the Product is other than where the Product was originally installed or shipped WARRANTY EXCLUSIVE Customer s sole remedy for breach of the warranty shall be the express warranty 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 Leica Geosystems shall not be liable if the alleged defect or malfunction was caused by Customer s or any other person s misuse neglect
92. terms or conditions of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose satisfactory quality and non infringement all of which are expressly disclaimed 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 105 R NEX Software Licence Agreement This product contains software that is preinstalled 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 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 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
93. th external boom section valves Connector Pin Locations Pin Host VO sea af Legacy 12 Vote suppy 2 x tescy Power Ground EL Secon tree e secon our Mn wf gt serons u mesteri 2 gt section wine TI l a s Section weve ne gt seciontirten i l l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 122 R NEX Appendix H AS7500 Specifications Physical Characteristics Weight gt Size gt Environment gt gt gt Data I O gt gt Power gt 500g 183mm x 104mm x 57mm 7 23 x 4 11 x 2 25 Casing high Density automotive quality plastic environmentally robust and shock resistant Operational O C to 50 C 32 to 122 Non operational 20 C to 60 C 4 to 140 Electrical interface ASCII serial CANBus Plug types D 9 Male serial x 2 D 9 Male CANBus x 1 USB x 1 AMP 4 pin male 12vDC AMP 16 pin male ASC voltage 12vDC nominal 8 16VDC 2A max Auto Section Control Control gt 30 sections max via serial data controllers gt 13 sections max via voltage controller Connector gt AMP 16 Pin male 11 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 123 R NEX Appendix Ignition Sense Power Cable The RINEX DC power cable P n 1 2406 is a three core power cable which allows the AS7500 controller to be connected directly to the vehicle s battery The cables are described as follows RED Positive wire with in line fuse connects to the
94. that it is necessary to spray around an obstacle and one side of the boom will pass across to an adjoining field which Is not to be sprayed as shown in Figure 4 2 Prrerreeret etree errr errr iret LLETTEPTEPTETTI Preerrrrrererrrirrrrr iy LEETEETEETEPTII nesanasuny sany tray a ay ae ta we hee a Figure 4 2 Override function set to Off stop spraying over a fence line Using the wing tip increment override allows the user to manually switch sections Off on outer side of the boom as It hangs over the boundary that IS not required to be sprayed This is shown in the following steps l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 5 7 R NEX STEP AS7500 Screen Boom Spray Normal mode A Aa Aa A A A A Aa A A A AB A A A A A A A A A A AAA A A A A A A AAR PATA EAN TERY THESE TARY GHEY TERY FRY FERN RYA RV RYA AAYO AYNIY YIYAN All boom sections are On and the Override function is not activated Press RIMM ji The outermost right hand boom section is Off the manual override indicator status is shown below the section switched Off Ah AK AR BAKA AR AR AR AR AR AR A AR AR fin AR AR A AR Ap rN A A AR AR AR AR AN TRAY FAAS LY GELS GRY EE ERS ER EE EERE ESE TERS GER ERS LCE ERE REE HAHA HAN sections are Off the manual override indicator status is shown below the two sections switched Off The above actions can be reversed by pressing the as required or pressing the will clear all overrid
95. the AS7500 kit The following steps detail how to configure the EZ Guide 500 for NMEA output to the AS7500 the steps can be confirmed directly from the EZ Guide 500 user manual if necessary If the EZ Guide 500 is connected to another device and the port is already used it will be necessary to use a splitter Y cable P n1 2295 which may be ordered separately Rear view Data port Step EZ Guide 500 Instruction 1 From the main guidance screen select the Q key on the right hand side of EZ Guide 500 then press the key to enter the Configuration menu Then select the System menu and press the key then select the GPS menu and press the LY key then select the NMEA Output menu and press the Y key to enter the Port Parameters menu Port Parameters Configure the Output Rate to 5Hz the output pa ETEEN Baud Rate to 19200bps and Data Parity to ctl None Press the LY key to accept the changes Press to accept settings and continue to next screen or to change settings 3 Set the NMEA messages GGA and VTG to On all other messages are to be set Off Press the 2 key to accept the changes Then return to the main guidance screen Press to accept settings and continue to next screen or to change settings 4 Connect the EZ Guide 500 to the AS7500 and confirm that the AS7500 Is receiving GPS data in the GPS Status and GPS Health pages in the Display menu 1 1252 Ver 1
96. to a USB stick USB thumb drive if required Hence when moving the device to a different vehicle or installation a restore from a USB stick is all that is required to get started This makes changing the unit between vehicles simpler To save the system settings 1 Place a blank USB stick in the USB Port prior to turning on the AS7500 2 Goto menu 7 3 Upgrade Software menu and toggle the No option to Upgrade Sotware Backup i pas 3 The system will display Complete when the backup is successful To restore the system settings 1 Place the USB stick which contains the Backup settings for the rig which is to ase ST Pa be configured into the USB Port prior to turning on the AS7500 Upgrade software 2 Go to menu 7 3 Upgrade Software hs a menu and toggle the No option to nt Restore 3 The system will say Complete when the restore Is successful 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 47 R NEX Once the AS7500 has been setup and calibrated it is a very simple system to use and requires only one button to start and stop operations in the field This section provides the user with a step by step guide to using the AS7500 on a daily basis in the field Should it be necessary to suspend or pause operations in the field this section also describes the necessary steps While the AS7500 does not require user intervention during normal operation the method of overriding the AS7500 Is also descr
97. ts l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 76 R NEX 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 A Warning e Incorrect fastening of the AS7500 and cabling 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 e Precautions Protect the controller from mechanical influences and high 1 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 77 R NEX ambient temperatures Do not drop or immerse controller into fluids A Danger
98. ud to SEF TEIE match the AS7500 The GPS Baud Rate has no effect if the NMEA2000 message Is used It is essential that the baud rate being transmitted from the GPS and that being received by the AS7500 is exactly the same Failure to match the baud rates will prevent the AS7500 from correctly receiving the GPS data 19200 In order to setup the AS7500 to function at a different baud rate navigate to the Baud Rate option see Section 6 8 to change the baud rate nail The Baud Rate should not be set below 19200Dps unless absolute necessary A slower Baud Rate may affect the performance of the AS74500 If the AS77500 is connected to a SRC that uses 9600 Baud Rate see Appendix N it will be necessary to configure to the GPS also to 9600 Baud Rate Configuring the DGPS Requirements The AS7500 can operate with either non corrected GPS signals or differentially corrected GPS signals DGPS It is important to note the use of non corrected GPS signals is not recommended as this will have a direct impact upon the accuracy of the overall system There are several common forms of DGPS correction services which include WAAS EGNOS Beacon Coast Guard OmniSTAR and StarFire All of these services provide a more accurate GPS position DGPS and are recommended for use with the AS7500 Furthermore RTK signals may also be used with the AS7500 for accurate GPS It is the user s responsibility to determine the GPS accuracy for use with th
99. uires 12vDC pulse on pins 11 and 16 of the Section Controller Port With Bipole selected as the MCS only 12 boom sections can be used on the Section Controller port Bipole must be set as the MCS before the cable is connected to the Section Controller port Damage may occur to either the AS7500 the SRC or both units l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 35 R NEX 3 7 Self Test the AS7500 Prior to using the AS7500 for the first time the AS7500 Self Test should be completed to ensure that all components are correctly installed and operational The Self Test is used to check that the AS7500 is communicating correctly with the SRC It starts with a sound test and then turns each section On for three seconds To start the test set the Self Test option to Yes The left most boom section when looking from behind the boom ina forward direction will come on first When the section test is finished it tests the MCS for general switching On and Off 7 4 SYSTEM p gt al To If the MCS s set to External it should be turned On prior to starting the Self Test l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 36 R NEX 3 8 Configuring the Vehicle and Boom When setting up the AS7500 for the first time or for use in a new vehicle there are various settings that must be configured for AS7500 to function correctly and accurately The AS7500 models the movement of the entire spray rig whether it is a self propelled b
100. us Port Section Controller Port Isolation Power Switch IPS USB Port DC Power Port l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C Description Used for connecting to serial SRC Used for connecting to GPS receivers Used for connecting to CANbus GPS receivers and or SRC Used to connect to voltage switching SRC cable See SRC cable instructions The IPS is used to isolate all DC power from the AS7500 Used to connect USB thumb drives for software upgrades Connects the 12Vdc power cable AS7500 User Manual Page 22 R NEX 3 3 Functional Modes of the AS7500 The AS7500 has two functional modes Setup and Operational mode Information shown in the display panel will be different depending upon the functional mode the AS7500 The key toggles the AS7500 between Operational and Setup mode The functional mode is easily distinguished on the display panel 3 3 1 Setup Mode The Setup mode allows the user to configure the AS7500 as required The Setup menu Is indexed to allow the user to easily step through the menu as required See Section 6 for further detail on the menu system The display panel of AS7500 in Setup mode will be similar to the picture as shown in Figure 3 5 Menu name z ie TT Setup icon Menu item Number Sections 4 Item Value Figure 3 5 AS7500 display panel in Setup Mode The individual areas of the Setup mode display are described below Component Description Menu name Displays the Menu item numb
101. y is the boundary of an area in which sections can be turned on and treatment can be recorded Exclusion Exclusion boundaries are areas inside and or outside the inclusion boundary where sections cannot be turned on and treatment will not be recorded The diagram below shows two examples of Boundaries Both examples have an Inclusion boundary created with a right boundary record point Both examples also have an Exclusion boundary and show that one exclusion boundary record point is on the left and one is on the right The exclusion boundary may be for vegetation boggy area water course or some other obstacle Inclusion Boundary o Treatment permitted inside of Inclusion Boundary No treatment outside of Inclusion Boundary Exclusion Boundary O No treatment within exclusion boundary Figure 4 8 1 Inclusion and Exclusion Boundaries l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 User Manual Page 63 R NEX 4 8 1 Boundary Operations The following boundary operations exist Press x enter the menu structure then press or O to advance to the menu section Boundary Press Or to change to sub menu selections oress to enable the selection Press or to change item selection press to set selection STEP Select Record Boundary Press to close boundary l 1252 Ver 1 2 Rev C AS7500 Screen 4 1 BOUNDARY Pa Record Boundary Inclusion 41 BOUNDARY Pa Record Boundary Exclusion Pa inte 21 BOUN

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