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TableofContents

Whats in the EZ-Guide Plus Box? ........................................................................................................................................................................4

Accessories and Upgrades .......................................................................................................................................................................................4

Getting Started ...................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Parts of the EZ-Guide Plus Lightbar ..................................................................................................................................................................6

Using the Lightbar ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Configuring the Lightbar ..........................................................................................................................................................................................9

Coverage Area .................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Status Text ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Getting Guidance .........................................................................................................................................................................................................12Resetting Guidance. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................12

Configuring the Swath Width .............................................................................................................................................................................12

Using Guidance Patterns ........................................................................................................................................................................................13

Nudge ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

Pause and Resume ......................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Speed Pulse Output ...................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Configuring Guidance Settings .........................................................................................................................................................................18

Guidance Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Warning Options ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Using GPS ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................21

Integrated GPS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................21

Non-Integrated GPS Option ................................................................................................................................................................................23

Viewing GPS Receiver Information .................................................................................................................................................................23

Getting a Clear View of the Sky .........................................................................................................................................................................23

Overview of the Menu .............................................................................................................................................................................................24

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................................................................27

Introduction

Welcome to the EZ-Guide Plus Lightbar Guidance System Getting Started Guide. This document describes how to use

the EZ-Guide Plus lightbar guidance system.

The EZ-Guide Plus lightbar guidance system is a lightbar with an integrated LCD screen and optional integrated GPS

receiver.

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WhatsintheEZ-GuidePlusBox?When you receive your EZ-Guide Plus system, check that you have

received all the components, as detailed on the packing list. The fol-

lowing diagram shows the standard components.

Note The antenna, antenna cable, magnetic mount, and metalplate are included only if you purchased the system with integrated

GPS.

Caution Keep the lightbar dry. Do not spray the lightbar with any

type of liquid as this will cause it to fail.

Inspect all contents for visible damage, such as scratches or dents. If

any components appear damaged, notify the shipping carrier. Keep

the shipping and packaging material for the carriers inspection.

InstallingtheSystem1. Assemble the bracket kit. The bracket is reversible to optimize it for tilt angle. For more information, refer to

the instructions in the bracket kit.

2. Attach the suction cup to the bracket.

3. Attach the power cable to the lightbar.

4. Mount the lightbar in the required position on the window. See Mounting the lightbar.

5. Attach the antenna to the magnetic mount.

6. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna and route the cable to the cab.

7. Attach the magnetic mount to the cab roof, along the vehicle centerline. Do one of the following: If the cab roof is steel, attach the magnetic mount directly to the roof. If the cab roof is not steel, attach the metal plate to the cab roof. Then attach the magnetic mount to the metal plate.

8. Connect the antenna cable to the lightbar.

9. Plug the power cable into the vehicle cigarette lighter. See Using the vehicle cigarette lighter, page 3.

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Mountingthelightbar

Caution The suction cup mount is a temporary mounting device. Before you use it,

read the manufacturers instructions provided with the mounting kit.

1. Dampen the rubber seal on the suction cup.

2. Place the suction cup on a clean section of window, and then pump the plunger until its red line is no longer visible.

In addition:

To ensure that the lightbar stays securely attached, pump the suction cup each day, or whenever the red line appears

on the plunger.

If the lightbar does not stay securely attached with the suction cup, you can glue the cup to the window. Or, attach the

lightbar bracket directly to the dash, ceiling, or window.

Usingthevehiclecigarettelighter

If the power cable is plugged into a cigarette lighter that is not wired through the vehicle ignition, the lightbar receives

power whenever the cable is plugged in. To avoid draining the vehicle battery, turn off or disconnect the lightbar from

the power source if the vehicle will be unused for an extended time.

MinimizingGPSsignalinterference

To minimize any interference to the GPS signal, make sure that the GPS antenna is at least 1 m (3 ft) from any other

antenna (including a radio antenna), and at least 100 m (300 ft) from any power line, radar dish, or cell phone tower.

Connectingotherdevices

To use the remote control or an external GPS receiver or an exter- nasensor (for example, yield monitor), attach it directly to the lightbar

data port connector.

To use the remote control and an external receiver or sensor, con-

nect them using the optional external interface cable.

To connect a spray switch or device to receive speed pulse out-

puts, use the optional external interface cable.

Note You cannot connect an external GPSreceiver and externalsensor at the same time.

Note Connect the device to receive speed pulse outputs to con-

nector "A", a spray switch to connector "C", and the ground wire(s) toconnector "B" using the connector kit and instructions providedwith the kit. Do not supply power to the switch inputs.

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GettingStarted

This section describes how to get started with the EZ-Guide Plus lightbar guidance system. For information on using gui-

PartsoftheEZ-Guide PlusLightbarThe following picture shows the main hardware features of the EZ-

Guide Plus lightbar.

1. Integrated GPS receiver (optional) High-performance

Integrated WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS receiver

EVEREST multipath rejection technology

2. Buttons Three buttons to operate the lightbar:

OK Action selected icon, accept changes

A Select icon, increase configuration value V Select icon, decrease configuration value

3. Guidance LEDs Provide offline guidance to the closest swath

4. LCD display Monochrome

Anti-glare screen

Multi-level backlight

5. Data port

GPS output

External GPS input

External correction input

GPS diagnostics and configuration Pulse output and switch input (requires external interface cable)

UsingtheLightbar

Main screen items

The following picture shows the items on the main map screen.

1. Status text (top)

2. Action icon bar (side)

3. Tips (bottom)

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WestofEUSettings(ESTBArea)

FW Version 2.0x & 3.xx

From Default settings

1) Select the Language

2) Select the Units

3) Lk ahead Default is 1s

1s 0 to 10 km/h

2s 11 to 15

3s 16 and more

4) Keep antenna offset set to default 0 cm default is 0 cm

Ez-GuidePlusEastofEUSettings

FW Version 2.0x & 3.xx From Default settings

1) Select the Language

2) Select the Units

3) Turn Corrections to OFF

4) Set Low accuracy warning to No Warning

5) Lk ahead Default is 1s

1s 0 to 10 km/h

2s 11 to 15

3s 16 and more

6) Keep antenna offset set to default 0 cm

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Actionicons

To select an icon, press Aor V, then press o. These action icons can be displayed in the icon bar:

Icon Description

9 Reset guidance

A Set Point A

B Set Point B

8 Start headland

D Final headland

7 Go to main configuration menu

1 Nudge left

3 Nudge right

2 Pause/Resume

4 Change views

5 Zoom

Note Some action icons may not be available until a field is defined.

Views

To change between the three views, select

Perspectivemap

This is the default screen for guidance. It displays two status text

options.

Planmap

This is the default screen when you:

define the field

pass the end of the swath

move offline by more than half a swath

pause guidance

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Status

This screen displays up to four status text options.To configure the text, use the Status Text configuration option.

Zooming

To enter zoom mode, select 5, or press z on the

remote control. The ZOOM screen appears.

To change the zoom scale, press A or V.

To accept zoom scale and return to the map view,press o, or pressz on the remote control.

ConfiguringtheLightbar

Before you use the lightbar in the field, check and configure the lightbar settings from the Lightbar menu:

1. To access the configuration menu, select 7 and then press o. Or press m on the remote control.

2. To select a configuration option and display the value, press u or D. To accept the setting, press o.

3. To change the value, press u or D. To save the change, press o.

4. To exit the configuration menu, press u or D until you have selected the Return to Guidance option, and then press o.Or press m on the remote control.

Adjustingthebrightnessand contrast

You can view the LCD screen in all conditionsfrom bright sunlight

to night time.

If necessary, use Lightbar / Contrast / Brightness to adjust the screen

contrast, turn on the backlight, or adjust the backlight and LED

brightness.

Tip If the backlight is configured to On, it automatically turns offduring daylight hours, and turns back on in the late afternoon. When

the backlight is enabled but currently not on, the Backlight settingdisplays Auto.

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SettingtheunitsandlanguageTo change:

the units to metric, use Lightbar / Units the language to Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, or Italian, use Lightbar / Language

Changing the display orientation

By default, the lightbar displays correctly when it is mounted withthe LEDs above the screen (upright).

To configure the lightbar to display correctly when it is mountedwith the LEDs below the screen (inverted), use Lightbar / LightbarMount.

Configuringthedisplay

Use Lightbar / Display Config to enable or disable any of the follo-

wing items displayed on the plan and perspective maps:

Progress Lines: To give a sense of perspective and speed

Adjacent Swaths: One swath either side of the current swath

Field Boundary: If the field is a Headland AB Line

Path Driven

You can also use this screen to change the View option:

Auto: View automatically changes between plan and perspective

views in headlands Fixed: View remains fixed

Pathdisplay

By default, the path you have driven is always displayed on screen asa dotted line. If you have a spray switch connected, you can chooseto display the path only when the spray switch is on. To do this, con-figure Path Display to Switch.To turn off the display of the driven path, configure Path Display toOff.

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Settingtheantennaoffset

By default, the antenna is assumed to be at the implement position.

If the antenna is not mounted at the implement position, to ensure

correct guidance, set an antenna offset using Lightbar / Antenna

Offset.

1. Antenna offset ahead of implement

2. Vehicle centreline

3. Implement

Caution The antenna must be mounted on the vehicle centerli-

ne. Otherwise, offline guidance will not be correct.

CoverageArea

Coverage area is calculated whenever the spray switch is connected and on. For information on connecting a sprayswitch, see Connecting other devices.By default, Coverage Area is configured for display on the Status screen. To display Coverage Area on a map view instead,use Lightbar / Status Text.To save the coverage area value, you must Pause before turning the system off. Otherwise the value will be lost when yourestart the system.

Statustext

Statustext Definition

Swath number Swath number of the closest swath.

Offline distance Distance offline from the closest swath.

Speed Current speed.

Heading Current heading.

Field area Area of the field calculated half a swath width outside the path driven. A value is displayed

only for Headland patterns.

Satellites Number of GPS satellites used.

HDOP Horizontal Dilution of Precision. This is a measure of accuracy based on the geometry of the

satellites in the sky. An HDOP of 2 or less is good.

Height Current antenna height above mean sea level (MSL).

GPS status Current GPS status.

Coverage area Area applied while spray switch was on. Calculated as distance x swath width. To save the

coverage area value when turning off the system, pause guidance before disconnecting

power.

Nudge Displays accumulated nudge perpendicular to the direction of travel.

None No status text displayed.

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GettingGuidance

The EZ-Guide Plus lightbar guidance system provides the following pattern options:

Pattern DefinitionAB Line Straight guidance based on A and B points that define the initial line.

A+ Straight guidance based on an A point and the previous line heading.

Identical curve Curve guidance based on the initial curve.

Adaptive curve Curve guidance based on the last curve driven.

Headland Records headlands of any shape as you drive around the field. Can provide guidance on multipleheadland passes and straight swath guidance inside the headlands.

For more information, see Using Guidance Patterns, page 11.

Note For best possible GPS accuracy, wait for 15 minutes after you turn on the EZ-Guide Plus lightbar each day. Thisallows time for the WAAS almanac data to be downloaded. If you set an AB Line before the WAAS almanac is downloaded,

you can get significant position drifts within that first 15 minutes.

Resetting Guidance

1. Select 9. The Guidance Pattern screen appears.

2. Press u or D to choose the required pattern and then press o.A message appears asking you to confirm your choice.This prevents accidental resetting of the guidance pattern.

3. To confirm, press o.

ConfiguringtheSwathWidth

Once you select a pattern, the Swath Width screen appears:

To change the swath width, press u or D. To accept the swath width, press o.

Tip Set the swath width to 0.3 m (1 ft) less than the total imple-

ment width, to avoid skips between swaths.

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UsingGuidancePatterns

This section describes how to define and use each of the available swath patterns.

The AB Line is a line that runs between Point A and Point B, although you may not always set a Point B. In most cases, the

AB Line is the reference line for subsequent swaths.

The start and end of the initial swath that defines the swath pattern appear on the lightbar screen as a circle (Point A)

and a square (Point B).Swaths drawn on screen extend 1 km (0.62 mi) beyond Point A and Point B, and the extensions appear as dotted lines. This

makes it easier to see where the next swath is, and to get online after the turn.

Note The initial swath (AB Line) appears as a thin, solid line; the current swath appears as a bold line.

ABLinepattern

Use the AB Line pattern when no headlands are required and you

drive the field in parallel straight lines.

1. At the start of the first swath, map Point A.

2. Drive to the other end of the field, and at the end of the firstswath, map Point B.

3. Turn left or right for the next swath. The next swath isautomatically selected.

4. Steer the vehicle so that you center the green lights in thelightbar as you drive forward along the swath.

Tip Set Point B part way down the swath to get guidance down

the first pass, and then reset Point B at the end of the field.

A+pattern

Use the A+ pattern when you need guidance exactly parallel to the last

AB Line, for example:

adjacent fields

map the AB Line on a road down the side of the field

skip an access road in a field

1. To map the start of the first swath, map Point A.The heading of the AB Line equals either the previous AB headingor the manually entered heading (if the current vehicle heading iswit- hin +/-90 degrees of the AB heading). Otherwise the A+heading is in the opposite direction.

2. Follow the AB Line for guidance down the first swath.

3. Turn left or right for the next swath. The next swath isautomatically selected.

4. Steer the vehicle so that you center the green lights in the lightbaras you drive forward along the swath.

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Identicalcurvepattern

Use the Identical curve pattern when you want to work the field

with gentle curves. This pattern provides guidance based on the ini-

tial curve. It ignores any deviation around an obstacle.


2. Drive the initial curve. At the other end of the first swath, map

Point B.

3. Turn left or right for the next swath. The next swath is automatical-

ly selected.

4. Steer the vehicle so that you center the green lights in the

lightbar as you drive forward along the swath.

Adaptivecurvepattern

Use the Adaptive curve pattern to follow gentle contours in the

field, or when you need to avoid obstacles. This pattern provides

guidance based on the last curve driven.

SimpleCurves

To drive simple adaptive curves:


2. Drive the initial curve.

3. Turn left or right for the next swath. The next swath is

automatically selected.4. Steer the vehicle so that you center the green lights in the


Note By default, the end of the swath is automatically detected when you do a U-turn. If you prefer to manually mark

the end of each swath, from the configuration menu, select Guidance / Auto-detect Turn and change to Off. You must

then reset Point B at the end of every pass, to mark the end of the swath before you start the turn.

C-clamp

To use the adaptive curve pattern to get C-clamp guidance with thedefault of Auto-detect Turn set to On, do the following:

1. At the start of the headland, map Point A.

2. Drive around the headland in a C-clamp pattern.

3. Turn left or right for the next swath. The next swath is automati-

cally selected.

4. Steer the vehicle so that the green lights in the lightbar are cente-

red as you drive forward along the swath.

Note The bold lines on the graph show where you must drivewithout guidance.

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Spiral

To use the adaptive curve pattern to get spiral guidance into the

center of the field:

1. From the Guidance menu, select Autodetect Turn to Off.

2. Start a new field using the Adaptive Curve pattern.

3. At the start of the headland, map Point A.

4. Drive around the headland.

5. When you are nearly back at Point A, map Point B.

6. Turn into the field. The next swath is generated off the last pass.

7. On each pass, when you are nearly back to where you started the

headland, reset B to mark the end of the swath.

Note Make sure that you are not within one swath width of thestart point. If you are, Point B will not be set.

Headlandspattern

Use the Headlands pattern when:

you need to apply the headland area first, to give you room to turn when you apply the straight swaths

you want to know the area of the field You can do as many headland circuits as required before you change to straight

swaths. The headlands pattern automatically increments to the next headland when you enter the circle around thestart point of the headland.

Singleheadland

1. Start the headland.

2. Drive around the field area. The headland is recorded.

3. Identify the current headland circuit as the final one.The headland is still recorded until you reach the circle aroundthe start point.

4. To map the start of the first straight swath, map Point A.

Note Do this before you enter the circle around the start point or

map A and B points.

5. Drive to the other end of the field and map Point B.6. Enter the circle around the start point of the headland to complete the headland. The area is then displayed.

7. Turn left or right for the next swath. The next swath is automatically selected. Steer the vehicle to center the green

lights in the lightbar as you drive forward along the swath.

Note Straight swaths automatically fill the headland boundary. The AB Line does not need to be the full length of thefield.

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Multipleheadlands

1. Start the headland.

2. Drive around the field area. The headland is recorded.3. When you return to the headland start point, the next headland

swath is automatically generated.

4. Identify the current headland circuit as the final one. You must do

this before you enter the circle around the start point or map A anB points.

You continue to receive guidance to the final headland until you

drive off the pass by half a swath.

5. To map the start of the first straight swath, map Point A at any

time.

6. Drive to the other end of the field then map Point B.


cally selected.

8. Steer the vehicle to center the green lights in the lightbar as you

drive forward along the swath.

Note Straight swaths automatically fill the headland boundary.The AB Line does not need to be the full length of the field.

Center-pivotpattern

Use the Center-pivot pattern for a field that is irrigated using a cen-

ter-pivot. With this pattern, you can drive concentric circles around

the center-pivot.

Note To work from the center of the field outwards, the initial

pivot must have:

a radius of at least two swath widths

an arc length of at least two swath widths

1. Position one wheel of the vehicle in a pivot wheel rut, with the

rear of the vehicle to the pivot arm (or to the edge of the field, if

the field is not a full circle pivot).

2. To start the pivot, map Point A.

3. Drive around the field. Keep the vehicle wheel in the rut. The

lightbar does not yet provide guidance.

4. When you are almost back to the pivot arm or the edge of the

field, map Point B.

EZ-Guide Plus generates guidance swaths.


cally selected.

6. Steer your vehicle so that you center the green lights in the


Note You must drive at least half a circle before you can set theend of the pivot.

Once you define the pivot, you can drive swaths inside or outside

the first swath.

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Nudge

Use nudge to move the guidance line back to the correct path to:

correct for GPS position drift when returning to the field for guidance, for example after pausing or turning the unit off a

on correct for GPS satellite constellation changes while driving in the field.

Ontheground

Vehicle on line with current swath/row.

Onscreen

Vehicle offline. Nudge left to correct..

Nudge is always applied to the guidance line relative to the vehicle heading.To nudge, select 1 or 3. Each nudge moves the guidance line 3 inches. For example, if you press 3 twice, the total nudge

distance is 6 inches to the right.

To display the total accumulated nudge perpendicular to the current vehicle heading, use Lightbar / Status Text.

Configure Nudge to appear on a map view or Status screen.To reset the nudge distance to 0, select Guidance / Reset Nudge.

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PauseandResume

To pause guidance, select 2 or press p on the remote control. When

you pause guidance:

The display changes to the Plan View map (if the Display Config /

View option is set to Auto).

An icon appears at the pause location and indicates the directionpause.

The pause swath appears on the screen.

The screen automatically zooms to keep your current position

and the pause icon on the screen. You cannot zoom manually.

A dotted line joins your current position and the pause point.

The map status text changes to display the distance to the pause

point and the offline distance from the pause swath.

The LEDs do not provide offline guidance while you are more

than half a swath from the pause swath.

Progress lines and adjacent swaths are not displayed.To resume guidance, select 2 or press p on the remote control.

SpeedPulseOutput

The EZ-Guide Plus lightbar can output speed pulse. This can be used to:

Replace the radar / true ground speed sensor for speed on the vehicle.

Send speed to any other agricultural device requiring speed pulses, for example, yield monitor or variable rate control-

ler. For information on connecting a device to the speed pulse outputs, see Connecting other devices, page 3.To enable pulse output, use Lightbar / Pulse Output to select the output rate expected by your device.

ConfiguringGuidance Settings

You can configure the guidance and warning settings of the EZ-

Guide Plus lightbar guidance system to suit your personal preferen-

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GuidanceSettings

Configure the following lightbar settings from the Guidance menu.

LEDmode

There are two LED modes:

Mode Definition

Chase: Chase the lights to stay online. The lights represent the swath location relative to the vehicle.

Pull: Center the lights to stay online. The lights represent the vehicle location relative to the swath.

LEDspacing

The LED spacing is the distance represented by one LED. Decrease the LED spacing to increase the sensitivity of the LEDs.

Lookahead

Use the look ahead time to predict your future vehicle path to allow for reaction time

and vehicle turn speed. Set the look ahead time in seconds, as shown below:

Speed LookAheadTime013 kph (08 mph) 1 second

1324 kph (815 mph) 2 seconds

24+ kph (15+ mph) 3 seconds

For larger vehicles that take longer to turn, increase the look ahead time.

Note For 4WD articulated tractors, always set the look ahead time to 0 seconds.

Auto-detectturn

This setting is used only for the Adaptive Curve pattern. This setting defaults to On, which means that a new swath isautomatically generated when a U-turn is detected. To manually identify the end of each adaptive curve swath, change thi

setting to Off.

WarningOptionsConfigure the following warning option settings from the Warnings menu. Warnings are displayed as a flashing messageon the screen.

HeadlandwarningThe EZ-Guide Plus system displays a message when you pass the

end of the swath. You can also configure a lead time for the head-

land warning so that the EZ-Guide Plus system warns you as you

approach the end of the swath. By default, this is set to 0 sec. To turn

the headland warning off, or to configure the lead time, use the

Headland Warning configuration screen.

Offlinewarning

The EZ-Guide Plus system can display a message when you have gone too far offline. By default, this is set to 0'0" (no

warning). To configure an offline warning, use the Offline Warning configuration screen

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Lowaccuracywarning

There are three states for a low accuracy warning:

State Definition

High accuracy only Uses only high accuracy positions for guidance. When low accuracy positions are received,

guidance is suspended. The lightbar displays a warning.

Warn low accuracy When low accuracy positions are received, guidance continues normally.

The lightbar displays a warning.

No warning When low accuracy positions are received, guidance continues normally. There is no warning.

Audiblewarning

If you have a remote control or an alarm connected to the EZ-Guide system, it can emit an audible warning. To enable t

audible warning, use the Audible Warning configuration screen.

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UsingGPS

You can purchase the AgGPS EZ-Guide Plus lightbar with or without the integrated GPS option.

IntegratedGPS

If you have a lightbar with integrated GPS, the GPS receiver is powered on as soon as the lightbar is powered on. To recei-

ve GPS satellite signals, connect the antenna to the antenna cable connector on the back of the lightbar.

Corrections

To improve GPS accuracy, the integrated GPS receiver uses correction messages from a Wide Area Augmentation System

( WAAS) satellite, European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS) satellite, or Multifunctional Transport

Satellitebased Augmentation System (MSAS) satellite. By default, Corrections is set to Auto, so the receiver will automati-

cally use WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS corrections according to your location. To disable all corrections, use GPS / Corrections an

change this setting to Off.

To manually enable or disable individual WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS satellites:

1. From the GPS menu, select Corrections.

2. Select Custom.

3. Highlight the Exit command and press D to display Edit WAAS, Edit EGNOS, or Edit MSAS. Press o.

4. In the configuration screen that appears, turn on or off any satellites. To return to the Corrections screen, press o.

Note MSAS is still in an early development phase and will only work in Japan.

Externalcorrectioninput

If you are using the integrated GPS receiver, you can use external

RTCM corrections instead of WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS corrections. To

configure the integrated GPS receiver to use external RTCM correc-

tions, set the Input option in Lightbar / Data Port Settings to

Corrections. Confirm that the port settings match the receiver out-

put settings.

Filter

To improve accuracy at slow speeds, select GPS /Filter and set Speed

Slow.

To prevent overshoot in tight corners at high speeds,change theSpeed setting to Fast.

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GPSoutput

If you are using the integrated GPS receiver, the EZ-Guide Plus

system is configured to output the GPS positions to another device

(for example, a yield monitor). By default, the GPS data is sent at

4800, 8N1, and the default messages are NMEA GGA and VTG at 1

Hz. To change the output rate, change the setting in Lightbar / Data

Port Settings. To output different messages, highlight Exit, and thenpress D to display the NMEA Output option. Press o. The NMEA

Messages screen appears. Turn on or turn off the messages as requi-

red.

Note To send NMEA output at 5 Hz, it is recommended that youchange the baud rate to 9600 or higher for best performance.

ExternalGPSinput

You can use positions from an external GPS receiver. To do this,

change the input format at Lightbar / Data Port Settings to ExternalGPS. Confirm that the port settings match the receiver output. The

EZ-Guide Plus lightbar requires GGA positions for guidance. It is

recommended that you also configure your receiver to output VTG

messages.

Note If the EZ-Guide Plus lightbar does not receive VTG messa-ges, guidance may be erratic, especially if you have an antenna

offset or are working at slow speeds.

If you are using a receiver with RTK or OmniSTAR HP corrections, do not define a new guidance line until the Low

Accuracy message stops flashing. Otherwise, you may get significant pass-to-pass drift until the receiver reaches its hig-hest level of accuracy (Fixed). If the GPS Status is Float, then the accuracy is still converging.

Note When you use external GPS input, the EZ-Guide Plus system does not output GPS data to another device. Tosend GPS positions to another device, connect the external receiver directly to the device.

Receiverconfiguration

The default settings of the integrated GPS receiver should be suitable for most applications and locations. If you need to

change any advanced receiver settings, use the AgRemote software. For AgRemote to communicate with the lightbar,

you must set the input format at Lightbar / Data Port Settings to Diagnostics. You cannot use the Auto port configuration

/ Force connection options in AgRemote. You must manually set theparity and baud options in the Data Port Settingsscreen to match the AgRemote settings.

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Non-IntegratedGPSOption

If you have a lightbar without integrated GPS, the lightbar defaults to receive external GPS positions. Simply connect the

GPS receiver to the lightbar and confirm that the receiver is configured to output NMEA GGA and VTG messages at 5 Hz,38400, 8N1.

ViewingGPSReceiver InformationUse GPS / Diagnostics to view GPS and receiver information. There

are several screens of information.

To change to another screen, press u or D. To return to the GPS menu, press o.

GettingaClearViewoftheSky

To receive signals from GPS satellites, you must have a clear view of the sky. GPS does not work indoors.

Anything that blocks light also blocks GPS satellite signals. This includes people, buildings, heavy tree cover, and vehicles.

GPS signals can pass through leaves, plastic, and glass, but these all significantly weaken the signal.

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OverviewoftheMenuMenu Menuoption Description Defaultvalue

Lightbar Back to Main Menu Return to main menu.

Display Config Turn on or turn off screen items, such as Progress lines ONprogress lines, field boundary, or adjacent Adjacent swaths ONswath lines and configure the view setting. Field boundary ON

AB Line ONView AutoPath display ON

Contrast/Brightness Adjust the screen contrast and backlight Screen contrast 10brightness. Adjust the LED brightness. Screen backlight Auto

LED brightness 20

Antenna Offset Distance from the anttena to the implement. 00

Lightbar Mount Upright. Upright

Inverted Inverts display and offline LEDs.

Status Text Configure the status text items for the map Map and 3D View

views and the status screen. Offline Distance

Swath NumberStatus Screen

Field Area

Coverage Area Speed

Heading

Data Port Settings Configure the input and output for the Integrated GPS lightbar

data port. Input None

8N1 4800

Output rate 1 Hz

No GPS lightbar

Input External GPS

8N1 38400

Pulse Output Configure the pulse output rate. OFF

Units US Feet, miles per hour, acres. USMetric Meters, kilometers per hour, hectares.

Language Configure operating language for the system. English

Tests Run self-, button, LED, LCD, backlight, or GPS status tests.

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Menu Menuoption Description Defaultvalue

Guidance LED Mode Chase Chase the lights to stay online. The Chaselights represent the swath location relativeto the vehicle.Pull Center the lights to stay online.The lights represent the vehicle location relative

to the swath.

LED Spacing Distance represented by one LED. 1' 0"

Look Ahead Look ahead time in seconds. 1sGives advanced warning of turns by projectingthe current position forward. Use this to allow forreaction time and vehicle turn speed.Increase this value for larger vehicles that takelonger to turn.

Auto-detect Turn Enable or disable Auto-detect Turn for the ON

Adaptive Curve pattern.

Reset Nudge Resets nudge back to 0".

Warnings Back to Main Menu Returns to main menu

Headland Warning Turn on or off the headland warning. Warning ONConfigure the warning lead time. Lead time 0s

Offline Warning Distance off-swath at which the offline warning 0' 0"message appears. Set to zero to disable thewarning.

Low Acc Warning High Acc Only Accept only high accuracy Warn Low Accpositions.Warn Low Acc Accept all positions, butwarn when low accuracy.No Warning Accept all positions, includingless accurate positions, without warning.

Audible Warning Turn on or off the audible warning alarm. OFF

GPS Back to Main Menu Returns to main menu.

Diagnostics Display GPS receiver status and diagnostic

information.

Corrections1 Auto Use the first WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS Autosatellite tracked.Custom Manually turn on or off individualWAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS satellites.Off Do not use any WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAScorrections.

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Menu Menuoption Description Defaultvalue

Filter1 Configure internal GPS filter settings. Filter NormalSpeed Medium

Defaults Back to Main Menu Returns to main menu.

Restore Defaults Return all configuration settings to factory defaults.

About Display lightbar version information.

1These options are only available if the lightbar has an integrated GPS receiver.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possiblecause Solution

Screen is blank or Backlight is off Turn on the cab light, then use Brightness/Contrast to turnhard to see the backlight on.

Backlight level needs to Use Brightness/Contrast screen to change the brightness.be adjusted

The lightbar has locked Disconnect power, wait 30 seconds, and then reapply power. Up

Contrast is wrong Press and hold o as you reapply power.Contrast is reset to the default value.

No power Make sure that the lightbar is connected to a power source.

I need to reset the You have mapped the Press u to select the A icon and then press o to reset Point A.

start of the first swath. Start of the first swath atthe wrong time

My lightbar LEDs, There is a fault with the Run hardware tests. From the Lightbar menu, select Tests. buttons, orscreen hardware Run any or all of the tests. If any of the tests fail, contactdo not appear to be your local reseller for information on repairing or replacingworking properly the lightbar.

NO GPS COMMS The lightbar is notThe GPS receiver or lightbar is faulty.communicating with the Contact your local reseller for information about repairing integratedGPS receiver or replacing the faulty item.

NO GPS POSITIONS The antenna is not Connect the antenna to the lightbar or to the external GPSmessage flashes on connected to the lightbar receiver. See Installing the System, page 2.Screen

The antenna, antenna From the configuration menu, select GPS /cable, or GPS antenna Diagnostics.

connection is faulty Press u. If the Antenna Feed option displays

None, there is a problem with the antenna, antenna cable,

or the GPS antenna connection. Contact your local reseller for

information about repairing or replacing the faulty item.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

FEW SATELLITES Part of the sky is blocked Move to a location where you have a clear view of the sky.message flashes on from the view of the Make sure that the antenna is not obstructed. screenantenna.

When you power on thereceiver, it may take 1-2minutes to acquire enough

satellites.

INVALID GPS The external GPS receiver Configure the receiver to output NMEA GGA and VTG at5 Hz,message flashes on is not outputting NMEA 38400, 8N1.screen GGA messages.

LOW ACCURACY The receiver is not getting Move the vehicle away from trees and/or buildings. Or, changeNo Corrections correction signals. the Low Acc Warning option to No Warning to enable messageflashes on guidance without corrections.screen

LOW ACCURACY The Horizontal Dilution of HDOP is affected by the relative position of satellites in the sky. High

HDOP Precision (HDOP) If a portion of the sky is blocked from view, the HDOP may messageflashes on measure of accuracy is increase. Move the vehicle away from trees and/or buildings. screen too high. Or, change the Low Acc Warning option to No Warning to

enable guidance with a high HDOP.

LOW ACCURACY It is a long time since the Move the vehicle away from trees and/or buildings. Or, changeOld Correction receiver got a correction the Low Acc Warning option to No Warning to enable guidancemessage flashes on signal. without corrections.Screen

Searching Sats (0) The antenna is not Check that the antenna is properly connected to the lightbar.message flashes on connected to the lightbar

screen for more than properly.2 minutes

You have a damaged Select GPS / Diagnostics and view the antenna status. If it reportsantenna or antenna None or Short Circuit, you have a damaged antenna or antennacable. cable. Contact your local reseller to arrange for the faulty item

to be repaired or replaced.

The configuration You have cycled power Configuration changes are not saved until you exit from thesettings are no while still in the configuration menus and return to guidance. To ensure that saved configuration menus. your changes are saved, always exit the configuration menus

before you disconnect power to the lightbar.

The lightbar has The lightbar has not been Press any key to activate the lightbar.suspended used for some time so Make sure that you disconnect power from the lightbar when itoperation has suspended operation is not in use for long periods of time.

to conserve battery power.

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Problem Possiblecause Solution

A single LED is The ambient temperature If it is cold, turn on the heater in the cab.flashing is outside the lightbar If it is hot, turn on the air conditioning.temperature range If sun is shining directly on the lightbar, shade the lightbar from the sunlight.

The lightbar is not The suction cup is a Pump the suction cup each day or when the red line appears.

securely mounted temporary mounting Glue the suction cup to the window. Mount the lightbar bracketdevice directly on the dash, ceiling, or window.

For more information, see page 3.

Coverage area value Guidance was not Always pause guidance before disconnectingis not saved over a paused before powerpower cycle was disconnected.power.

The lightbar will not The lightbar will not work To enable normal operation, reduce the temperature of thework after lunch if it gets too hot. Do not lightbar by turning on the vehicle air conditioning or shielding

leave the lightbar in a the lightbar from direct sunlight.

place that may becomevery hot, such as indirect sunlight, when youtake a break.

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