Great Plains DICKEY-john Auto Section Control - Manual (Page 26)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Auto Section Control System
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24 / AUTO SECTION CONTROL SETUP
TRACTOR SETUP (FIXED)
To determine an accurate reference point between the GPS receiver and
Auto Section Control, three distance positions are required:
• Distance from the GPS receiver antenna mounting location to the rear
axle center
• Distance from rear axle center to the implement hitch
• Distance from GPS receiver antenna mounting location to implement
hitch center of tractor
To enter GPS Setup:
1. At the Auto Section Control screen, press the System Setup button.
2. At the System Setup screen, press the GPS Setup button.
3. Select the GPS Source as RS232 or CAN.
4. Enter GPS lag time only after a calibration is performed. Refer to the
GPS Calibration section to perform test.
5. Select the Baud Rate and Data Mode if RS232 is the GPS source for
the GPS receiver. Reference the GPS receiver manual for settings.
6. If RS232, check the GPS Output input box to enable GPS messages in
NEMA 2000 format. This allows a GPS signal to be communicated
over CAN and available for use by the IntelliAg virtual terminal or Task
Controller.
7. Select Tractor Setup as Fixed.
8. Enter receiver/implement distances per below.
To determine Receiver/Implement Position (Fixed):
IMPORTANT: It is critical to enter the exact distances required when
setting up the receiver/implement position. Do not
guess; use a tape measure to find exact measurements.
Failure to enter accurate receiver and implement
positions will impact the system’s performance to shut
row sections off at the proper location with the field.
9. Place the tractor on a flat, level surface. Tractor should be straight for
accurate measurement.
10. Measure the horizontal (side-to-side) distance between the receiver
and implement hitch center. If the receiver is mounted in the center, the
value is 0. Enter the value in inches into the Receiver to Center input
box.
– Use t he Left/Right button to position the blue receiver indicator to
visually represent if the antenna is located on the left or right side of
the tractor.
11. Measure the distance from the center of the receiver to the center of
the fixed axle. Enter the value in inches into the Receiver to Axle input
box.
12. Measure the distance from the center of the rear axle to the implement
hitch pin pivot point for pull-type implements. Enter the value in inches
into the Axle to Hitch input box.