Agrotax AGFusion User manual

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IMPORTANT
Read this manual before using the computer.
Always remember that:
- CAN Bus must be connected before turn the computer on (spearhead connector that connects the
computer with the implement’s electronic module).
- Do not start the tractor while the computer is ON. In the same way, it is recommended to turn off the
computer before stopping the tractor’s engine.
- Turn the computer off correctly maintaining the power key pressed.
- The SD card must be inserted in the computer when the computer is ON. Do not remove the card
when the computer is ON.
- The SD card and the pen drive must have FAT format (Do not use another one like FAT32).
- Every time that harvest’s plates or changes are modified, you must indicate to the computer the number
of seeds per meter that will be through in every row modifying the “Density Seed” value (Page. 20).
- The computer has a protection fuse of 5 A (amperes) in its power cable near to terminals that are
connected to the battery. DO NOT CUT THE FUSE OUT OR REPLACE IT by other one of higher
ampere.
- In case the computer doesn’t start, check protection fuse status and the battery terminals connection.
- When working in VRA (Variable Rate Application), you should make the “Rate Calibration” every time
that fertilizer or seed type changes, and check periodically if the applied rate is the one indicated by the
computer. In this way any casual calibration error will be detected.
- Always connect the computer’s power cable directly to the battery’s terminals to assure the computer
working order. When working with 2 battery-tractors of 12 V series connected, connect the computer
power directly to the battery’s terminals and its ground is connected to the tractor’s chassis.

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Table of contents
AGFusion Computer’s characteristics.............................................................................................................. 4
1. Turn ON and OFF....................................................................................................................................... 7
2. Job Screen................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1. Implement Status..................................................................................................................................7
2.2. Numericalal information.........................................................................................................................8
2.3. Mapping Status.....................................................................................................................................9
2.4. GPS Status...........................................................................................................................................9
2.5. Job Screen Tabs...................................................................................................................................9
2.5.1. “Pipes” Tab.................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.2. “Chart” Tab.................................................................................................................................. 12
2.5.3. “Rate” Tab................................................................................................................................... 12
3. Computer menus...................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1. Main manu..........................................................................................................................................14
3.2. Computer’s options.............................................................................................................................15
4. Screen backlight....................................................................................................................................... 16
5. Speed Limit.............................................................................................................................................. 16
6. Setting Profiles......................................................................................................................................... 16
7. Job Register............................................................................................................................................. 17
7.1. Clear job register data........................................................................................................................17
7.2. Change plot number............................................................................................................................17
7.3. Plot reference......................................................................................................................................19
7.4. Enable/Disable mapping of the job done. .............................................................................................19
7.5. Job reports..........................................................................................................................................19
7.6. Copy application maps and job reports onto the pen-drive....................................................................19
8. Seed and fertilization monitoring............................................................................................................... 20
8.1. Seed density failure.............................................................................................................................20
8.1.2. How to change seed density and tolerance................................................................................... 21
8.1.3. How to Enable/Disable Seed Density Monitoring........................................................................... 21
8.2. Seed failure.........................................................................................................................................22
8.3. Fertilization failure...............................................................................................................................22
8.3.1. Enable/Disable Monitoring for Linear or Alongside Fertilizer........................................................... 23
8.4. Speed limit exceeded..........................................................................................................................23
8.5. Shaft rotation failure (Optional)............................................................................................................23
8.6. Low level in hoppers (Optional))...........................................................................................................23
8.7. Failure in RPM value (optional)............................................................................................................23
9. Monitoring sensor test .............................................................................................................................. 24
10. Enable/disable monitoring sensor............................................................................................................ 25
11. Variable Rate Application (VRA).............................................................................................................. 26
11.1. Rate calibration.................................................................................................................................26
11.2. Manual Rate Mode............................................................................................................................28
11.3. Automatic Rate Mode........................................................................................................................30
11.3.1. Variable Rate Prescriptions........................................................................................................ 30
11.3.2. Automatic Variable Rate Mode ................................................................................................... 31
Appendix A. Warnings and error .................................................................................................................. 33
Appendix B. General diagram of connections................................................................................................ 37

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AGFusion Computer’s characteristics
Functions
oSeed and fertilization monitoring.
oSeeds and fertilizers variable rate control, in automatic or manual mode.
oMapping (position, time, speed, amount of product applied per row), and job register of the job done.
Seed and fertilization monitoring
oNumerical presentation on the screen about diverse parameters of the job:
•Implement’s speed (in Km/h).
•Seed density (average) of every row, expressed in:
Seed per meter (S/m).
Seed per hectare (S/Ha).
•Distance (average) between seeds of every row, expressed in cm.
•Part-time job time.
•Total job time.
•Partially worked hectares.
•Total hectares worked.
•Shaft’s r.p.m. value.
•Distance covered (in meters).
•Performance planned (hectares worked per hour if the current speed is maintained)
•Battery voltage
•Linear Fertilizer (kg/Ha), Alongside Fertilizer (kg/Ha) and Seeds (S/m) Rate applied.
oGraphic and numerical display of the seed density (Sem./m) for each row.
oGraphic display of each seed and fertilizer sensor status.
oAudible and displayed failures, as follows:
•Seed Density Failure (incorrect value of the number of seeds planted per row).
•Seed Failure(seeds falling are not detected in pipes).
•Linear or Alongside Fertilization Failure (fertilizer falling is not detected in pipes).
•R.P.M. value failure of a monitored shaft (value out of the round-per-minute limit, programmed
for the correct order of each shaft).
•Shaft rotation failure.
•Hopper with low level of seeds or fertilizer.
•Maximum Speed exceeded.
•Disconnected sensors.
•Short-circuit in sensor.
oTime display (in case of having a GPS), set with the different time zones according to region and/or
season of the year.
oPlanter status display (elevated/working implement).
oIt stands up to 16 monitoring nodes of 24 sensors each one. (384 seed, fertilizer, rotation, hopper level
or RPM sensors maximum). Either of these sensors is connected to any monitoring wire of the nodes,
setting the sensor’s type and number for each wire at the installation moment. The number of
additional monitoring sensors limits are as follows:
•10 shaft rotation sensors,
•6 hopper emptying sensors, and
•3 RPM control sensors.

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Every node counts with an additional connection for a speed sensor (Inductive or Hall Effect type). The
computer can take the speed from some speed sensor installed in one of the 3 first monitoring nodes,
from a CVT (continuously variable transmission) or GPS.
Automatic or manual variable rate application (VRA)
oIt doses up to three products (One canal for seed and two canals for fertilizers).
oIt commands up to 30 CVTs (10 per each canal of seed/fertilization).
oIt allows changing the product quantity automatically, processing a prescription map of multi-variable
rate and the position determined by the GPS receiver.
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The rate prescription is made up of a shape file (shape file of polygons) that determines the zones or
areas with similar attributes. The file should contain up to 100 zones maximum (the file can’t be larger
than 250 Kbytes). A data file (dbf file) contains values of the prescribed rates associated to each zone.
Thus, it should only contain three numerical attributes ordered correctly. The first attribute corresponds
to Linear Fertilizer in Kg/Ha, the second one corresponds to Alongside Fertilizer in Kg/Ha and the third
one to seeds every 10 meters.
oIt allows changing the product quantity manually, selecting within pre-programmed rates.
(Up to 4 rate groups with each controlled product).
Job Mapping
oIt allows reading and writing on high capacity SD/MMC cards and USB pen drive
oIt uses FAT system (file-assignation table) for total compatibility with different PC systems.
oIt creates files with geo-referenced data of the job done to make a post analysis in the PC (Maps of job
speed, products applied and density of each seed row). Every point on the map will save data as
follows:
•Latitude
•Longitude
•Time
•Speed
•Fertilizer 1 rate applied
•Fertilizer 2 rate applied
•Seed rate applied
•Seed density per row
The computer will generate text files with values for each different attributes separated by commas which
can be interpreted with GIS software.
The storage capacity will directly depend on the SD memory card capacity. For example, in 1 GB (gigabyte)
or 1024 MB (megabytes) memory card, more than 3000 hours of job can be stored.

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Job Register
oThe job register will display the following detailed information for 25 plots:
•Plot reference (brief alphanumerical description).
•Worked areas (in hectares with decimals).
•Time worked (in hours with decimals).
•Maximum job speed in the plot.
•Quantity of linear and alongside fertilizer applied on the plot. (in kilograms)
•Seed density overage on the plot. ( seeds per meter, per hectares and planted distance)
oIt creates a job report of the plot into the SD card, using the job register data (simple text file of PC)
Other advanced characteristics or for installation
oIntensity of the backlight screen adjustable by the user
oAdjustable alarm levels (for standard, quiet or noisy cabs).
oDouble installing configuration can be programmed (Fine or coarse conf.). It allows selecting a specific
configuration of the planter’ job quickly.
oMenu password (optional) to restrict access to the main menu (computer’s data and configuration) only
for authorized users.
oInstaller’s security code, to avoid activating any non-desired function. The critical functions are the
ones which allow saving the installation’s configuration, menu password access for authorized users
and default configuration recovery.
oAmong the accessible advanced functions, the user can find a selection of configuration
preprogrammed by the installer (for fine and coarse), disabling or enabling of the complete linear or
alongside fertilizer section, disabling or enabling of the seed density monitoring and sensor test.
oIt uses a CAN (Controller Area Network) communication system offering a robust and easily expansible
communication through a unique cable between the computer and the implement.
oDirect connection with the GPS receiver through a RSS-232 serial port with selecting speed (4800,
9600 ó 19200 bauds). This connection is compatible with different receiver types.
oComputer’s functions and graphic environment up date from SD.
oDemo Mode, to pretend a working condition presenting the computer’s job.

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1. Turn ON and OFF
Press the key ( ) to turn the computer ON. Press the same key for a few seconds to turn it OFF while the Job
Screen is displayed.
Do not start the tractor while the computer is on. If the computer is on, turn it off first and then
start the tractor engine. Once the tractor is running, you may turn the computer on. It is also
recommended to turn the computer off first and then the tractor’s engine.
2. Job Screen
Once the computer is turned ON, the initial screen will be shown while an internal checking is being conducted.
Then, Job Screen will appear as in Figure 1. Here, different parts or areas with a particular type of information
are presented. Next, each of these areas is described in more detail.
Figure 1.Job Screen.
2.1. Implement Status
At the bottom right hand corner of the screen, the symbol representing the implement status is shown. There
are two possible statuses:
Elevated implement, not working position or stopped.
Working implement, When the planter is working (sowing and/or fertilizing).
Implement
Status
Mapping
Status
Main
Menu
Access
Tabs
Selection
Numerical
Information
GPS
Status
Shafts
and hoppers monitored
(optional)
Menu
Rate Chart Pipes
Speed
Km/h
8.4
Density
12.0
S/m
12.2
Hect
ares
Plot
Ha
0.2
Plot 1
Fert 110
Kg/ha
110
Fert A 95
Kg/ha
95

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2.2. Numerical information
On the right hand side of the main screen, numerical information about the job that is being carried out is shown
in real time. This information is displayed in five boxes.
The upper box always shows the speed of the agricultural implement, in kilometers per hour. Any of the
remaining boxes can show the following information:
Half-sow density, it represents the overage quantity of seeds per meter for every
seed row (according to the crop counting done by the pipes) On the right of the box
heading, the configurated seed density is displayed.
Population of seeds, it expresses the seed density in thousands of seeds per
hectare that are being planted at the moment (according to the crop counting done
by the pipes).
Seed distance indicates in centimeters the overage distance among the sown
seeds in the last 10 meters of every monitored row (according to the crop counting
done by the pipes).
Linear Fertilizer Rate (kg/ha). On the right of the box heading (Fert L) it is
displayed the desired value and on the box is displayed the real value applied.
Alongside Fertilizer Rate (kg/ha). On the right of the box heading (Fert A) it is
displayed the desired value and on the box is displayed the real value applied.
Seeds Rate (S/m). On the right of the box heading (Seed) it is displayed the desired
value and on the box is displayed the real value applied.
Total area worked, in hectares with tenths.
Worked area on the selected plot, in hectares with tenths.
Total worked time, in hours with tenths
Total worked time on the selected plot, in hours with tenths.
Tractor’s battery voltage, in volts.
Distance travelled by the implement, expressed in meters. This value will be
cleared every time that the computer is turned ON, select the distance box or enter
in Main Menu.
Density 12.2
S/m
12.1
Dens
. (thous)
S
/Ha
340.8
Seed
dist
an
.
cm
7.0
Fert 110
Kg/ha
110
Fert A 95
Kg/ha
95
Hect.
on Plot
Ha
0.5
Total Hect.
Ha
2356.7
Seed 12.2
S/m
12.1
Total Time
h
428.5
Plot Time
h
0.1
Battery
V
12.8
Distance
m
1405

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Planned Performance, stipulates the number of hectares that will be worked in an
hour if the speed value is maintained during the current job.
RPM, for every monitored shaft. This information is available only for the monitors
that have one or more RPM counting sensors installed.
Speed according GPS. It displays the calculated speed according to the
information sent by the satellites of the global positioning system.
If specific information in a box needs to be altered, press the corresponding key to that box and the
information will change according to the previous indicated order.
2.3. Mapping Status
At this place of the screen the selected plot number is displayed.
The icon indicates that mapping is enabled. On its right shows the percentage of available space onto the SD
memory card where data is stored.
When mapping is disabled, the symbol will be displayed. Here, there are two examples:
Selected plot: 2,
Mapping: enabled,
Available space on SD: 92% Selected plot: 1,
Mapping: disabled,
Available space on SD: 96 %
On page 16 explains how to change plot and on page 18 explains how to enable or disable mapping.
2.4. GPS Status
The computer displays on the Job Screen is it is receiving information from GPS receiver.
GPS data reception
No GPS data reception
2.5. Job Screen Tabs
Pressing the keys on the left of the Job Screen the different tabs can be selected: Pipes, Chart o Rates (Figure
2, Figure 3 y Figure 4, respectively), or option Menu can be selected to enter into Main Menu where the
computer is configurated (Figure 6).
2.5.1. “Pipes” Tab
Tab “Pipes” displays graphically the seed and fertilizer status in each row (Figure 2).
Planned Perf.
Ha
/
h
12.4
Sensor 1 RPM
rpm
1425
GPS Speed
km
/
h
8.3

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Programmed seed
density Limits
12 S/m
10 S/m
8 S/m
Row 1
10 S/m
Row 2
11.5 S/m
Row 3
8.5 S/m
Row 4
12.5 S/m
RowProg
rammed
7.5 S/m
Figure 2. “Pipes” tab. It displays graphically the seed density of each row and fertilizer’s flow (linear and alongside). On
the bottom, monitored shafts and hoppers are displayed.
In figure 2, 24 seed rows are being monitored with double fertilization, six shafts and four hoppers. For each row
appears a pipe which displays graphically the seed density for that row (number of seeds that are being sown).
The corresponding row’s number and fertilization status (linear and alongside) is also displayed.
The centered line of each seed pipe represents the programmed Seed density. The lines on the pipe’ side
defines graphically the seed density limits allowed according to the programmed Seed Tolerance (Page 20).
For instance, if the computer is configured with Seed Density of 10 S/m (seeds per meter) and Seed Tolerance
of 20%, then the horizontal central line will represent 10 S/m. The density limits will be 12 and 8 S/m (10 S/m ±
20%) and none density failure alert message will be displayed. The corresponding seed density line will be
drawn up or down, depending on the programmed row’s density. If this variation is among the tolerable limits,
the line will appear in green. The line will appear in red when there are too much seeds or in blue when there is
a lack of seeds. Some situations of this variation are as follows:
Menu
Rate
Chart
Pipes
Speed
Km/h
8.4
Density
12.0
S/
m
12.2
Plot Hectares
Ha
0.2
Plot 1
Fert 110
Kg/ha
110
Fert A 95
Kg/ha
95
Linear
Fertilization Status Alongside Fertilization Status
Seed
Pipe
Seed density limits defined by seed
tolerance and programmed density
Row’s number