Ag Leader ParaDyme Operation Guide - Manual (Page 7)

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ARADYME
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ISCLAIMER
Notes:
• Read and follow ALL instructions carefully before installing or operating the AutoSteer system.
• Take careful note of the information in the Safety Requirements section.
The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage or injury that results from failure to follow the
instructions and warnings set forth herein.
Please take special note of the following warnings:
1. There is NO obstacle avoidance system included in the manufacturer’s product. Therefore, users must
always have an operator on the equipment when the AutoSteer system is in use to look for any obstacles
including people, animals, trees, ditches, buildings, etc.
2. During installation of the AutoSteer system and during the Calibration and Tuning processes the
vehicle's wheels turn from side to side and the vehicle moves. Be sure that all people and obstacles are
clear of the vehicle before installation, calibration and tuning, or use of the AutoSteer system.
3. Use of the AutoSteer system is NOT permitted while equipment is on roads or in public areas. Follow
the instructions set forth below for ensuring that the system is OFF before driving on roads or in public
areas.
Important Information
Refer to your hardware installation manual for complete installation requirements before you start your
system.
I
NTRODUCTION
The ParaDyme system is a GPS and control system. It is at the heart of a full-featured precision
agriculture product and a vital element of an agriculture data management system. It is a precision
machine control and ease-of-use system that is a vital part of an integrated farm management system.
A few qualities of your ParaDyme system are:
• Intuitive Operation.
• Scalable GPS accuracies that cover North America, Australia and Europe. Hassle-free local corrections
(for repeatability).
• Scalable local correction sources with both 900MHz, 450MHz and cellular link options.
• Affordable; designed to provide more affordable performance steering.
• Full-featured; higher-end configurations offers a competitive menu of precision agriculture for
autosteering.
• Reliable; Two-way communications for diagnostics and software updates via cellular modem, or USB
storage device (user preference).
The following chapters explain how to perform the necessary tasks to enable your steering system. The
chapters feature descriptions of how to use the software to make your GPS a productive part of your
operation.