TeeJet Swath XL SmartPad II User Manual

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SMARTPAD II

SWATH XL / GUIDELINE / CENTERLINE

USER GUIDE

Software Version 4.03

98-05067-R1

Midwest Technologies

2864 Old Rochester Road

Springfield, IL 62703

217-753-8424

www.mid-tech.com www.teejet.com

MID-TECH

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Table of contents

Document Outline

USER GUIDE
- Copyrights
- Trademarks
- Limitation of Liability
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 - Introduction 1
- Chapter 2 - Software Overview 1
- Chapter 3 - Real-Time Guidance 1
- Chapter 4 - Waypoint Navigation 1
- Chapter 5 - Field Mapping 1
  - Simple, straight forward guidance and mapping.
  - Software Version 4.03
Welcome to SmartPad II
- Guidance
- Nav2Point
- Mapper
- What’s New in Version 4.03
SpartPad II Handheld Button Functions
SmartPad II Installation Instructions
- Unpacking Your System
- Installing Your System
- GPS Receiver
- GPS Antenna
- Lightbar
- SmartPad II and Interface Cable
System Specifications and Requirements
- Lightbar
- Interface Cables
- SmartPad II
- GPS Receiver Compatibility
- Optional CompactFlash Storage Card
CompactFlash Card Instructions
- Inserting the CompactFlash Card
- Storing Data on the CompactFlash Card
Fieldware/SmartPad II File Types
- RCD
- GMF
- BND
- GLN
Chapter 1 Notes
- An introduction on how to use SmartPad II software.
- Software Version 4.03
SmartPad II Software Overview
- SmartPad II Main Launcher
- Operating SmartPad II Software
First Time Setup Process
- Power Unit On
SmartPad II Main Launcher
Launching an Application
Main Setup
Communications Setup
- Port Baud Rate
- Port Data Bits
- Port Stop Bits
- Port Parity
- SmartPad II Setup
- Display Brightness
- Display Backlight
- System Setup
- Unit
- Language
- GPS Receiver
- DGPS Type
SmartPad II Tools
- Receiver Status
- GPS Logger
- Lightbar Test
- Delete Files
- Set Date and Time
- Clock
Chapter 2 Notes
- Mapping product application in real-time using guidance.
- Software Version 4.03
About the Guidance Application
- Starting Guidance for the First Time
Guidance Setup
- Swath Width
  - Look Ahead
- Direction to Swath
- Distance to Swath
- Antenna Height
- Status Detect
- GPS Type
- GPS Data Rate
Data Setup
- As Applied
- Boundary
- Map Object
- Data Examples
Lightbar Setup
- Use Lightbar
- Drive Sensitivity
- Display Mode
- Parallel MSG 1
- Parallel MSG 2
- Parallel MSG 3
- Curved MSG
- LED Brightness
- Alarm
  - Using the Alarm Setting to Detect a Previously Applied Area
- Hazard Range
About the Real-Time Guidance Process
- Starting Real-Time Guidance
- The Real-Time View Page
- SmartPad II View Page Buttons
Guidance Application Modes
The Parallel Guidance Mode
- Mark Point A
- Mark Point B
- Turning On Applied Swath
  - Exiting Real-Time Guidance
The Curved A-B Guidance Mode
The Curved Guidance Mode
- Applying Multiple Headland Circuits
- Switching from One Guidance Mode to Another
The Circle Pivot Guidance Mode
- Marking Point A
- Marking Point B
- Circle Guideline Guidance
- Viewing Data in Fieldware Map Manager
Lightbar Curved Guidance Graphics
- A Note on Driving Curved Guidance
Applied Area Detection
- Detecting A Previously Applied Area
- Detecting Neighboring Swath
Creating a Field Boundary
Mapping Points and Hazards
- Marking a Point
- Marking a Named Point
- Marking a Hazard
- Marking a Named Hazard
Hazard Detection
Lightbar Index
- Swath XL / GuideLine Lightbar
- CenterLine Lightbar
Chapter 3 Notes
- Real-time navigation to sample points using a Lightbar.
- Software Version 4.03
About the Nav 2 Point Application
- Getting to the Nav 2 Point Application
Setting Up the Nav 2 Point Application
Lightbar Setup
- Use Lightbar
- LED Brightness
- Alarm
- Alarm Range
- Display Message
Antenna Setup
- Offset Direction
- Offset Distance
Data Setup
- Point/Grid File
- Boundary
- Background
- Sample Number
- Sample Name
About Nav 2 Point Real-Time Navigation
- The Real-Time View Page
  - Nav2Point Real time View Buttons
  - Real-Time View Options
    - North Up View
    - COG View
Nav 2 Point Real-Time Scenarios
- Mapping a Field Boundary
- Dropping a Sample Point
  - Detecting Nearness to a Sample Point
  - Adding the Start Navigation Button
- Navigating to Points
- Editing or Deleting a Sample Point
  - Editing a Sample Point
  - Deleting a Sample Point
Lightbar Index
Chapter 4 Notes
- Real-time mapping of points, lines, and polygons.
- Software Version 4.02
About the Mapper Application
- Getting to the Mapper Application
Setting Up the Mapper Application
Data Setup
- Boundary
Antenna Setup
About Mapper Real-Time Mapping
- Real-Time View Buttons
- Real-Time View Options
  - North Up View
  - COG View
Creating a Field Boundary
Mapping Points and Hazards
- Marking a Point
- Marking a Hazard
Mapper Application Modes
The Polygon Stream Mode
The Polygon Mark Mode
The Polyline Stream Mode
The Polyline Mark Mode
Chapter 5 Notes