Ag Leader Compass User manual

Operators Manual
Firmware Version 7.2
Ag Leader PN 4003964-ENG Rev. P

Firmware Version 7.2
© 2017 Ag Leader Technology
2202 South Riverside Drive
Ames, Iowa 50010 USA
All Rights Reserved

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Table of Contents
General
About this Manual
Introduction and Company Profile ............................................................................1
Display......................................................................................................................1
Service......................................................................................................................2
System Uses ............................................................................................................2
System Features ......................................................................................................2
USB Flash Drive .......................................................................................................2
Color Touch Screen..................................................................................................2
CAN BUS Technology ..............................................................................................3
Technical Specifications ...........................................................................................3
System and Upgrades ..............................................................................................3
Product Registration.................................................................................................3
Conventions Used In This Manual............................................................................4
Cautions and Warnings ............................................................................................4
Cross-references and Web Links .............................................................................4
Viewing this Manual Online ......................................................................................4
How to Find Information You’re Looking For ............................................................4
Installation
Installation Instructions.............................................................................................7
Connecting the System ............................................................................................8
Screen Icon Conventions .........................................................................................8
Setup
Configuration
Initial Startup...........................................................................................................11
Advanced Options.............................................................................................11
Location Specific Setup.....................................................................................12
Single Display ...................................................................................................12
Multiple Display Setup - First Display................................................................13
Multiple Display Setup - Additional Display.......................................................14
Import Setup Data ..................................................................................................14
Import Files .......................................................................................................14
Setup buttons .........................................................................................................15
Display button.........................................................................................................16
General tab .......................................................................................................16
Display tab ........................................................................................................17
Features tab......................................................................................................17
Unlocking Features......................................................................................18

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Advanced tab.................................................................................................... 18
Management Setup
Events............................................................................................................... 21
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Starting an Event......................................................................................... 21
Managing Events ........................................................................................ 22
Advanced Functionality Via Permissions .................................................... 23
Management button.......................................................................................... 24
Grower/Farm/Field tab...................................................................................... 24
Grower ........................................................................................................ 24
Farm and Field............................................................................................ 25
Importing and Exporting Field Boundaries .................................................. 26
Season tab ....................................................................................................... 27
Users tab .......................................................................................................... 27
Add a User .................................................................................................. 28
User Setup button ....................................................................................... 28
General tab............................................................................................ 29
Phone/Email tab .................................................................................... 29
Address tab............................................................................................ 29
Permissions ...................................................................................................... 29
Operators .................................................................................................... 29
Managers ................................................................................................... 29
Permission Level For Operators....................................................................... 30
Full Permission............................................................................................ 30
Basic Permission......................................................................................... 30
Custom Permission .................................................................................... 30
Accessing Setup Menus ................................................................................... 31
Forgotten Passwords........................................................................................ 32
Businesses tab ................................................................................................ 32
Field Operations
Operator Log Out.............................................................................................. 36
Run screens........................................................................................................... 36
Heading Detection............................................................................................ 37
Heading Change Button.............................................................................. 37
Disable/Enable Heading Detection ............................................................. 37
GPS Signal Indicator ........................................................................................ 38
Mapping Toolbox.............................................................................................. 39
Map Legend tab .......................................................................................... 40
Map Options................................................................................................ 40
Markers tab ................................................................................................. 41
Edit Markers........................................................................................... 41
Field Tab ..................................................................................................... 42
Boundary ............................................................................................... 42
Boundary Settings ................................................................................. 43
Create Boundary.................................................................................... 43
Pause Boundary .................................................................................... 43
Headlands ........................................................................................................ 44

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Add a Headland...........................................................................................44
Headland Types .....................................................................................44
Load Headlands...........................................................................................46
Edit Headlands ............................................................................................46
Headland Alarm Settings.............................................................................46
Topography ............................................................................................47
Setup Map Screen..................................................................................47
External Drive
External Storage Operations ..................................................................................51
Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................51
Import Files .......................................................................................................51
.AGSETUP...................................................................................................51
.AGDATA .....................................................................................................52
Export Files .......................................................................................................52
.AGSETUP...................................................................................................52
.AGDATA .....................................................................................................52
Export Reports.............................................................................................53
Manage Files.....................................................................................................53
Advanced Options.............................................................................................53
Devices
Device Information..................................................................................................55
Devices .............................................................................................................55
Display Diagnostics...........................................................................................55
Virtual Terminal
Common Terminology ............................................................................................57
Auxiliary Assignment ..............................................................................................59
VT Alarms and Trouble Codes ...............................................................................60
GPS
GPS
GPS Button.............................................................................................................63
Setup ......................................................................................................................63
Serial GPS Settings................................................................................................63
Differential Source.............................................................................................65
WAAS/EGNOS Settings ..............................................................................65
TerraStar Settings........................................................................................66
RTK External Settings .................................................................................66
RTK Settings - NTRIP..................................................................................67
RTK Settings - 900/400 MHz .......................................................................69
Upgrade Receiver...................................................................................................70
Serial Port Settings.................................................................................................70
Port A tab................................................................................................................70
Port B tab................................................................................................................71

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GPS Information .................................................................................................... 72
GPS Information - General Tab........................................................................ 73
GPS Messages ........................................................................................... 74
Satellite Plot...................................................................................................... 75
GPS Information - Receiver Tab ...................................................................... 75
GPS Information - Differential Tab ................................................................... 76
GPS Information - OmniSTAR Tab .................................................................. 77
RTK/NTRIP Information (ParaDyme/GeoSteer Only) ................................. 77
GPS Information - NTRIP................................................................................. 78
OmniSTAR Settings............................................................................................... 78
OmniSTAR Settings — GPS 2500......................................................................... 80
GPS Information for 2500 RTK......................................................................... 81
2500 RTK Setup............................................................................................... 82
Guidance
Guidance
Guidance/Steering Control..................................................................................... 85
Setup...................................................................................................................... 85
Lightbar Settings.................................................................................................... 86
Setup...................................................................................................................... 86
Guidance Tab on Mapping Toolbox....................................................................... 86
New Pattern ........................................................................................................... 87
Straight ............................................................................................................. 87
Select Pattern.............................................................................................. 87
Create AB line using 2 points...................................................................... 87
Create AB line using Current Location and Heading .................................. 87
Create AB line using Current Location and Inputting Heading.................... 87
Adaptive Curve ................................................................................................. 88
Select Pattern.............................................................................................. 88
Create AB line using 2 points...................................................................... 88
Identical Curve.................................................................................................. 89
Select Pattern.............................................................................................. 89
Create AB line using 2 points...................................................................... 90
Pivot.................................................................................................................. 90
Select Pattern.............................................................................................. 91
Create AB line using driven path................................................................. 91
SmartPath......................................................................................................... 92
Select SmartPath ........................................................................................ 92
Inputting Paths into SmartPath ................................................................... 93
Cycle between Loaded Paths ..................................................................... 93
Select a Previous SmartPath Pass ............................................................. 94
SmartPath Guidance Options ..................................................................... 94
AutoSave ............................................................................................................... 95
Manage Patterns.................................................................................................... 96
Spatial Sort ............................................................................................................ 96
Import Pattern................................................................................................... 96

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Export Pattern ...................................................................................................96
Edit Pattern .......................................................................................................96
Remove Pattern/Remove All Patterns ..............................................................97
Reset Pattern ....................................................................................................97
Pattern Groups .......................................................................................................97
Guidance Options...................................................................................................98
Save..................................................................................................................98
Pause................................................................................................................99
Remark A ..........................................................................................................99
Nudge................................................................................................................99
Shift.................................................................................................................100
Steering...........................................................................................................101
OnTrac Tuning ................................................................................................101
Lightbar ...........................................................................................................102
Tramlines ........................................................................................................102
OnTrac2+
AutoSteer Setup Screen.......................................................................................105
Vehicle..................................................................................................................106
Setup Wizard...................................................................................................106
Manage Vehicle ..............................................................................................107
Select ..............................................................................................................107
Edit..................................................................................................................108
Delete..............................................................................................................108
Export/Import...................................................................................................108
Export profile to a USB drive ................................................................109
Import profile to a USB drive ................................................................109
Auto Calibrate.......................................................................................................109
Adjust Lateral Offset ..................................................................................110
Steering Adjust................................................................................................111
Steering Components .....................................................................................112
OnTrac2 ECU ............................................................................................112
Manual Steering Override..........................................................................112
Remote Engage Switch .............................................................................112
MDU...........................................................................................................112
System Menu........................................................................................................113
System Health.................................................................................................113
Manage Settings .............................................................................................114
Log Files ....................................................................................................114
Database ...................................................................................................115
Reset Factory Default ................................................................................115
Accessories.....................................................................................................115
Technician.......................................................................................................116
Software Upgrade ...........................................................................................116
GPS Diagnostics ..................................................................................................116
Details...................................................................................................................117

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Appendix
Appendix
System Diagrams Reference ............................................................................... 119
Current File Formats ............................................................................................ 119
.AGSETUP ..................................................................................................... 119
.AGDATA........................................................................................................ 119
Legacy File Formats ............................................................................................ 120
Boundary and Guideline File Types ............................................................... 120
Image File Types............................................................................................ 120
System File Types .......................................................................................... 120
Company Warranty Statement............................................................................. 120
Unauthorized Access ........................................................................................... 120
PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY NOTICE .......................................................... 121
COPYRIGHT NOTICE ......................................................................................... 121
SERVICE AND SUPPORT .................................................................................. 121

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GENERAL
GENERAL
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
INTRODUCTION AND COMPANY PROFILE
ABOUT US
Welcome to the Ag Leader Technology family. Ag Leader Technology, Inc. is the global leader in yield
monitor and precision farming systems and is committed to meeting the present and future needs of the
agriculture industry by providing high quality products and first class customer support.
INNOVATION
Ag Leader Technology manufactures and sells products which support a wide array of precision farming
practices. These include grain yield monitoring, application rate control and monitoring, variable rate
fertilizer application, site-verification, GPS guidance and interface to Autosteer technologies.
COMPATIBILITY
Ag Leader Technology offers compatibility and supports integration of many different types and brands
of equipment used for precision farming. The latest equipment available is supported as well as older
series of combines, planters, sprayers, tillage equipment, etc.
QUALITY AND SUPPORT
Ag Leader Technology continues to provide the best customer support in the industry. Precision farming
doesn't come without questions. Ag Leader is committed to providing the most responsive,
knowledgeable and friendly technical support available. Our technical support team is available seven-
days-a-week during peak seasons to answer your questions on the operation of Ag Leader products.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Feel free to call and discuss:
• Operational questions about the display
• Features you would like to see implemented to improve the system or features you would like to see added
to the system to increase functionality
DISPLAY
The display is a full-featured, year-round hub of any precision farming operation. A full-color, high-
brightness, high-resolution touchscreen display is easy to read and offers powerful, year-round precision
farming tools. Built-in manual guidance, full-screen mapping, and automated steering make up the core
functionality of the display.
WARNING: Read manual completely before operating display. Understand and follow all operating and
safety instructions for proper use of this display. Failure to use display properly could result in an impairment
of the safety features of this product.

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SERVICE
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the display. Contact the manufacturer for a Return Material
Authorization (RMA).
ph: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
CAUTION: This display has an internal lithium coin cell battery that is good for the life of the product and
does not need to be replaced. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
SYSTEM USES
• Guidance
SYSTEM FEATURES
• Rugged sealed enclosure
• Compatible with most NMEA GPS receivers
• Adjustable volume control
• Perspective 3D View Map
• Advanced GPS Diagnostics
• USB media slot
• RAM mount
USB FLASH DRIVE
A USB Flash Drive can be used to save and transfer your data in and out of the display.
COLOR TOUCH SCREEN
The display features a color touch screen display. The touch screen allows easy and intuitive navigation
through the screens on the display without the need for any external keypad or mouse devices. Here are
a few key things to remember if you are new to using a touch screen device:
• Do not use any sharp objects for running the touch screen device, this could result in damage to the
display. Using the tip of a finger is the recommended method of operating the display touch screen.
• Do not use any harsh chemicals to clean the touch screen. Using a damp soft cloth or an anti-static wipe
made specifically for cleaning computer displays is the correct way to clean the screen and the
enclosure.
• The touch screen requires only a gentle touch of about half-second in duration to operate correctly. A
common mistake is to try to navigate too quickly through the system using firm taps instead of gentle
presses.

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CAN BUS TECHNOLOGY
This system uses Controller Area Network (CAN) technology. CAN systems are comprised of individual
modules, each with their own high speed processor, connected through a high-speed communications
cable. CAN has many benefits, including greater ability to configure and expand the system,
compatibility, simpler installations with less wiring, and increased system dependability.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Do not exceed the specifications below:
• Storage Temperature: -22 to +176 °F (-30 to +80 °C)
• Operating Temperature: -4 to +158 °F (-20 to +70 °C)
• Operating Input Voltage: 9 –16 V DC
• Max Current Rating: 4.0 amp
• Fuse: Glass AGC 3 amp rating (cigarette plug adapter)
• Environmental Protection Rating: IP64
• No Protective Grounding required
• Use 150V minimum insulation rating for external circuits
CAUTION: Exceeding these specifications may result in degraded operation and/or damage to the display.
SYSTEM AND UPGRADES
Ag Leader Technology will periodically provide operating program updates that will improve the
performance of your display. Required software updates will be available free of charge for download
from www.agleader.com. On occasion, major releases will be made available that have significant
product feature additions or enhancements. These optional software updates may have an additional
fee associated with them.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
When registering your Ag Leader Technology products by one of the following methods, you can elect to
receive notice of any new product updates or features.
Register by mail: Ag Leader Technology
2202 South Riverside Dr.
Ames, IA 50010
Register at the Ag Leader Web site at http://www.agleader.com

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CONVENTIONS USED INTHIS MANUAL
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
The operators manual uses the following text formatting schemes to call attention to information related
to simplifying system operation and proper operating practices to prevent accidental data loss. If in doubt
about the results of performing an action or deleting an item from the system, back up all system files to
the USB external drive prior to proceeding with the action.
Note: Provides informative tips to assist with system setup, calibration, and operation.
CAUTION: Indicates specific settings, calibrations, and procedures that must be followed for proper system
performance and operation.
WARNING: Indicates specific instructions to avoid accidental loss of data and system configurations
settings.
CROSS-REFERENCES AND WEB LINKS
Throughout this manual, numerous cross-references are provided to other pages or sections. These
cross-references are always shown in blue, italic text; and list the title and page number as in the
following example: To find the information you’re looking for, see “How to Find Information You’re Looking
For” on page 4. If you are viewing this manual in PDF format, you can click on this blue text and go
directly to the link.
Links to web sites are shown in blue, italicized, and underlined text, as in the following example: To view
the web site, go to: www.agleader.com.
VIEWING THIS MANUAL ONLINE
This operators manual can be viewed online at Ag Leader’s Web site. To view an online version, go to
https://support.agleader.com/kbp/index.php?CategoryID=290.
To view and/or print the Operators Manual online, you will need the Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.
The Adobe Reader software comes pre-installed on most personal computers. If Adobe Reader is not
installed on your computer the program is available for download at no charge. A link to the Adobe
download site is located at the Ag Leader Web site.
HOW TO FIND INFORMATION YOU’RE LOOKING
FOR
What do you do if you cannot find the information that you’re looking for There are three different ways at
your disposal to find specific information quickly. These steps can include:
1. Look up the information in the Table of Contents.
2. Look up the information in the section indexes that are located at the end of each manual section
(Planting, Tillage, Application, and Harvest).

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3. Use the Adobe Reader’s search function. While viewing this manual online in PDF format, press the
CTRL+Fbuttons on your keyboard. A search menu should appear, and from here, you may enter in a
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
All machine installation and mounting kits are shipped with instructions specific to that kit. Instructions
include special details relating to mounting, wiring and display configuration.
Mount the display to a secure support inside the vehicle cab. The following must be considered when
choosing a mounting location:
• The display must be readily accessible to the machine operator.
• The display must not obstruct the machine operator's normal driving view.
• The display must not interfere with or limit access to any of the existing machine controls.
• The CAN system cabling be routed and secured without interfering with existing machine controls.
WARNING: If drilling holes is required during the mounting process, care must be taken to insure that
damage is not done to existing vehicle wiring, mechanical, or cab structure. Refer to vehicle manufacturer
documentation for specific details on your equipment. Follow all OEM instructions, cautions, and warnings
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CONNECTING THE SYSTEM
•
• (A) Display
• (B) RAM Base
• (C) RAM Arm
• (D) Base
• (E) Receiver
• (F) Receiver Cable
• (G) Display Cable
• (H) Power Cable
• (I) Fuse, Glass AGC, 3 amp rating
SCREEN ICON CONVENTIONS
The following control buttons are made available for entering names and calibration values into the
system.
An on-screen Keyboard is made available when
appropriate for use during all setup processes. Press
the keyboard button to access the on-screen text entry
screen.
Symbols
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An on-screen Numeric Keypad is made available for
changing configuration settings and calibration
numbers. Press the keypad button to access the on-
screen numeric entry screen.
An on-screen calendar is made available for changing
dates. Press the calendar button to access the
calendar screen.
Clear
Start Date
March 2015
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INITIAL STARTUP
An Initial Setup wizard is presented on startup.
Once the wizard is completed, it is not shown again
unless the display memory is cleared.
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Press “Advanced” button on Language Selection
screen (first screen to appear on initial startup).
• Restore Backup
• Upgrade Firmware
• Unlock Display Features
Note: Using the Restore backup option is not the proper method to get multiple displays set up to
be the same. Use the AGSETUP file.
It is acceptable to complete the initial setup wizard and then upgrade. Setup information will not change.
On a “clean” display going out for service, to stand in for a failed display, the customer should use the
Restore backup option in the initial setup wizard.
Language Selection
Language
English / US
Advanced
Advanced Options
Restore
Upgrade
Restore data from a backup file (same display model only)
Upgrade the display firmware.
Unlock display features.
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LOCATION SPECIFIC SETUP
1. Language
Press to continue.
2. Unit System
Imperial or Metric
Press to continue.
3. Date and Time
Set to GPS Time and Date requires ZDA NMEA
message to be turned on from the GPS receiver.
Press to continue.
SINGLE DISPLAY
Press “Single Display” button then to
continue.
NEW SETUP
Press “New Setup” button then to continue.
Press to enter a Display Owner (Business
Name).
Press to enter a display nickname. Press
to continue.
Press to accept the setup and return to
Home screen.
Language Selection
Language
English / US
Advanced
Single Display Multiple Display
Select “Single Display” if you only have one
display in your operation.
Select “Multiple Displays” if you only have more
than one display and want to share setup items
between displays.
New Setup Import Setup
Select “New Setup” to perform all setup through
the display user-interface.
Select “Import Setup” to select an AgSetup file to
import setup items from your computer.