AG-NAV Guia Platinum User manual

Guia Platinum - Main
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Version 1.0
User Manual
Copyright © 2014 AG-NAV Inc.

Table of Contents
About .............................................................................................. 4
Support ........................................................................................... 5
Notes ............................................................................................... 6
Main Menu ....................................................................................... 8
Navigate/Training .......................................................................................... 9
File Manager ................................................................................................ 10
Tools ............................................................................................................. 11
Settings ......................................................................................................... 12
Tests .............................................................................................................. 13
Turn System Off .......................................................................................... 14
Main Help ...................................................................................................... 15
File Manager ................................................................................ 16
Tag ................................................................................................................... 4
Copy .............................................................................................................. 18
Rename ......................................................................................................... 19
Duplicate ....................................................................................................... 20
Delete Area ................................................................................................... 21
Delete Spray Data ....................................................................................... 22
Up/Down ....................................................................................................... 23
Change Directory ....................................................................................... 24
Format ........................................................................................................... 25
BackUp .......................................................................................................... 26
Clean ............................................................................................................. 27
Switch ............................................................................................................ 28
View ............................................................................................................... 29
Exit ................................................................................................................. 30
Tools ............................................................................................. 31
Remote File Transfer ................................................................................. 32
Mail Box ........................................................................................................ 35
Web Browser ............................................................................................... 36
Weather ......................................................................................................... 37
Calculator ..................................................................................................... 38
Home ............................................................................................................. 39
Settings ......................................................................................... 40
Language ..................................................................................................... 41
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Date & Time .................................................................................................. 42
Screen ........................................................................................................... 43
GPS ................................................................................................................ 44
WiFi ................................................................................................................ 45
3G ................................................................................................................... 46
AgNav Link ................................................................................................... 47
Tests ............................................................................................. 50
Communications ......................................................................................... 51
Light Bar ....................................................................................................... 52
Boom Switches ........................................................................................... 54
GPS ................................................................................................................ 55
Flow Controller ............................................................................................ 56
Gate Controller ............................................................................................ 58
TrackerNav .................................................................................................. 59
Main Help ...................................................................................... 60
About ............................................................................................................. 61
Software Update .......................................................................................... 62
Remote Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 63
User Manual ................................................................................................. 64
Turn System Off ........................................................................... 65
Index ............................................................................................. 66
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About
The Guia Platinum is a GPS navigation system designed by AG-NAV Inc. for aerial
agricultural application.
It is a state-of-the-art system developed with the combination of latest technologies in GPS,
computers, wired and wireless data communications, and aerial applications.
The Guía is a highly accurate, real-time navigation guidance system. It uses GPS signals
received directly from a constellation of 24 satellites in orbit around the Earth. This system
can operate in conjunction with differential correction signals.
This help is for Guia Platinum software version 1.0.0, released on March 19, 2014.
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Support
For technical help, please contact AG-NAV:
Phone:
(800) 99 AGNAV (North America)
[phone]
[phone] (International)
Fax:
[phone]
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.agnav.com
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Notes
The software and hardware described in this manual is furnished under the license and may only be used
or copied in accordance with the terms of the license.
Copyright © Ag-NAV Inc. 2014
Revision: 1.0
Release Date: March 2014
All rights reserved. No part of this publication or the components it describes may be reproduced, stored
in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo-copying,
recording, or otherwise, without prior written consent from AG-NAV Inc.
AG-NAV Inc. provides this manual “as is”, without warranty of any kind and reserves the right to make
improvements an/or changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice.
AG-NAV Inc. equipment should not be used as a primary navigation device.
CLASS A COMPUTING DEVICE. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. The equipment generates, used, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference,
in which case the use will be required to correct the interference at hi/her own expense.
SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the manufacturer, (Ag-NAV Inc.)
and its suppliers disclaim all warranties, either express or implied, including, but not limited to implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with regard to the SOFTWARE, the
accompanying written materials, and any accompanying hardware. You may have other rights which vary
from state/jurisdiction to state/jurisdiction.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no
event shall the company or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without
limitation, direct or indirect damages for personal injury, loss of business profits, business interruption,
loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of this product, even if the
company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In any case, the company’s and its
suppliers’entire liability shall be limited to the amount actually paid by the owner of the product for the
product. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for
consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to the use.
TRADEMARKS
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oAG-NAV®or AG-NAV is a registered trademark of AG-NAV In.
oGuia or Guia™ is a registered trademark of Ag-NAV Inc.
oFlightMaster or FlightMaster™is a registered trademark of AG-NAV Inc.
oAll other brand names are trademarks of their respective holders
For technical help, please contact AG-NAV:
Phone:
(800) 99 AGNAV (North America)
[phone]
[phone] (International)
Fax:
[phone]
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.agnav.com
In the Event of a problem that cannot be resolved using the information supplied,
please contact AG-NAV. You can also gain assistance through the User's Area on
our web page at www.agnav.com.
For further assistance, contact the AG-NAV Technical Support Line by telephone,
fax, or email. AG-NAV Customer Support personnel will discuss your situation,
determine the cause of problem and provide the appropriate technical
assistance.
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Main Menu
The Guia Main Menu offers many items for
oAerial Application
oFile Transfer
oDevice Tests and
oTools to set up the system for
- Internet
- Wireless Network
- Display and
- Wireless File Transfer
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Navigate/Training
The Navigate module is a real-time program used to set up a spray area, enter system and
application settings, and start an application. The pilot will get guidance to fly the predefined
lines and spray the selected area. Navigate uses real time GPS data for position and
navigation.
To run Navigate, tap from the Main Menu.
The Training module simulates GPS data by using the Up, Down, Left, Right keys on the
keyboard. You can use the Training to learn all functions in the Navigate module and to get
yourself familiar with the Guia operation before you fly.
To run Training, tap from the Main Menu.
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File Manager
The File Manager provides functions for file operations.
For terminology, USB key, USB memory stick, USB stick, USB storage media mean the same
thing and are used interchangeably. Hard drive and hard disk are the same thing.
The functions in File Manager are:
a) Copy spray areas and data from local hard drive to USB stick and vice versa.
b) Back up all data files from local hard drive to USB stick.
c) Clean the local hard drive.
d) Delete spray areas and data on hard drive and USB stick.
e) Rename a spray area.
f) Duplicate a spray area.
g) View information about spray areas.
h) Format USB memory stick.
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Tools
The Tools module has the special functions for wireless data and file transfer.
oRemote File Transfer
oMail Box
oWeb Browser
oWeather
oCalculator
Tap to open the Tools menu.
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Settings
The Guia Settings module is used to set up the Guia system for your preference and
internet access.
Tap to open the Settings menu.
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Tests
The Tests module is used to test:
oCommunications
oLightbars
oBoom Switches
oGPS Receiver
oFlow Controller
oGate Controller, and
oTrackerNav Modem
Tap to open the Tests menu.
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Turn System Off
Whenever you want to turn off the Guia Platinum system, tap .
The system will perform the closing procedure and turn off the power by itself.
To avoid corrupting system files, please wait until the system is off completely before
switching the power supply or breaker off.
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Main Help
The Help module provides information about the system and software. It also provides
tools for software update, remote troubleshooting and instructions to run the Guia Platinum.
Use this manual to learn all functions in the Guia Platinum system.
Note: The Navigate and Training modules have their own help for more details and instructions
in navigation and application on an area.
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File Manager
Tap to run the File Manager.
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Tag
The Tag function is used to tag or untag a selected file.
To select an item, tap on the filename. A check mark will be shown to indicate the item
is tagged. Tap the item again to deselect it.
You can use the Tag button to tag the item when you can not reach the display.
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Copy
To copy areas or projects, first tag the files to be copied. Then select "Copy".
Note that even though you select only .no1, .prj or .shp files, all files (grid lines, exclusion zones,
application data files, dbf, shx, etc…) associate with the selected areas and projects will be
copied as well.
When you copy an image or map background file to the Guia, for example *.tif, *.jpg, *.bmp,
make sure you have the georeference file *.pbm file on the USB key.
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Rename
The Rename function is used to rename a file. All files (*.xyz, *.xcl, ...) which have the same
name as the selected file will be renamed as well.
Use this when you have a problem with a filename; for example filename too long or has invalid
characters.
To rename, highlight the desired file then tap the "Rename" button. A keyboard will be shown
for you to enter a new filename.
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Duplicate
The Duplicate function is used to duplicate the selected area file. Use this function when you
want to learn to fly and spray the area in Training.
Note: Only the area file is duplicated.
To duplicate a file, highlight the file, then tap "Duplicate" button. A keyboard is shown for you
to enter a new filename.
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