Amazone AMAPAD User manual

Operating instructions MG5574-EN-II | B.1 | 25.10.2016
Control terminal
AMAPAD
Original operating instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS
A About this operating manual 4
1 Meaning of the operating manual 4
2 Validity 4
3Other applicable documents 4
4Diagrams 5
4.1 Notes 5
4.2 Instructions 5
4.3 Lists 6
4.4 Item numbers 6
4.5 Orientation paths 6
5 Your opinion is important 7
B Assembly instructions 8
C AMAPAD at a glance 9
1 Connections and buttons 9
2 Basic buttons and LEDs 9
D Basic operation 10
1 Switching on the AMAPAD 10
2Switching off the AMAPAD 11
3Resetting the AMAPAD 12
4Using the touchscreen 12
5Using the basic buttons 13
6Switching between the main menus 14
E User interface at a glance 16
1 General warning messages 16
2Warning messages from the Universal
Terminal 16
3General control elements 17
3.1 Selection list 17
3.2 Key pad and number pad 17
3.3 Assistant 18
4 Buttons in the operating menu 19
4.1 Buttons in the job menu 19
4.2 Buttons in the field menu 20
4.3 Buttons in the job data menu 20
4.4 Buttons in the track line menu 20
4.5 Buttons in the steering options menu 21
4.6 Buttons in the GPS shift menu 21
4.7 Buttons in the map view 22
4.8 Buttons in the function menu 22
4.9 Buttons on the Universal Terminal 22
4.10 Other buttons 23
F Configuring the AMAPAD 24
1 Using the setup menu 24
2Entering the user settings 25
2.1 Entering the region settings 25
2.2 Configuring the lightbar 28
2.3 Configuring the environment 31
2.4 Configuring the map 38
2.5 Changing the user access level 41
2.6 Defining the user controls 41
3Entering the system settings 42
3.1 Configuring the functions 42
3.2 Configuring the GPS 51
3.3 Configuring the serial ports 58
3.4 Configuring the alarms 60
3.5 Configuring the flag points 62
3.6 Configuring the ISOBUS 63
3.7 Using aids 70
4Configuring a vehicle 71
4.1 Creating a new vehicle 71
4.2 Selecting a vehicle 75
4.3 Adding vehicle geometry data to the
job data 77
4.4 Configuring the steering controller 78
4.5 antenna configuration 80
5Configuring an implement 82
5.1 Using the implement detection
assistant 82
5.2 Creating a new work implement 85
5.3 Selecting the implement 86
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5.4 ECU configuration 88
5.5 Geometry 89
5.6 Configuring the part-width section
control 90
5.7 Configuring ISOBUS 94
5.8 Configuring audio signals 95
5.9 Configuring the GPS speed simulation 95
G Using the operating menu 98
1 Using the function menu 99
1.1 Opening a miniature view 100
1.2 Maximising the miniature view 100
1.3 Using the tabs in the miniature view 101
1.4 Closing a miniature view 101
2Using the map view 102
2.1 Calling up the map view 103
2.2 Enlarging or reducing the map 103
2.3 changing the perspective 104
2.4 Panning the map 104
2.5 Selecting map layers 105
3Configuring the dashboard 105
3.1 Adding data fields 106
3.2 Editing data fields 108
H Working without a job 110
1 Configuring the quick start 110
2Calling up the quick start 111
I Managing jobs 112
1 Using the job menu 113
2Using the job assistant 113
3Using the quick start 114
4Editing master data 114
5Starting a job 115
6Creating a new job 116
7Importing job data 118
8 Exporting task data 119
9Selecting a job 121
9.1 Filtering jobs 122
9.2 Sorting jobs 122
10 Deleting a job 123
11 Editing job data 124
12 Calling up job information 124
13 Define working time 125
J Managing fields 127
1 Creating a new field 127
2Creating a boundary line 129
2.1 Creating the boundary line manually 129
2.2 Interrupting the boundary line recording
132
2.3 Creating boundary lines with a shape
file 132
2.4 Creating the boundary line from the
coverage 133
3Editing the boundary line 135
4Configuring the headlands 137
4.1 Configuring headland actions 138
5Deleting all boundary lines 140
6Setting flag point 140
6.1 Setting flag points for hazards 141
6.2 Setting flag points for GPS drift
correction 143
6.3 Editing flag points 144
K Using track lines 146
1 Creating track lines 147
1.1 Selecting the track line pattern 147
1.2 Creating a straight A-B line 148
1.3 Creating curved track lines 150
1.4 Creating circular track lines 152
1.5 Creating adaptive track lines 153
2Re-using track lines 154
3Following track lines 155
3.1 Checking the track deviation with
lightbars 156
3.2 Checking the track deviation with the
dashboard 156
4Correcting the track lines 157
L Correcting the GPS reception 158
1 Performing the GPS drift correction 158
1.1 Correcting the GPS drift with the GPS
drift options 159
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1.2 Correcting the GPS drift with a flag
point 160
2 Correcting the track lines 161
2.1 Entering the nudge offset 161
2.2 Shifting the track lines 162
2.3 Shifting the track line to the vehicle
position 163
3Saving the corrected track lines 163
4Calling up GPS information 164
M Using automatic steering 166
1 Steering calibration 166
1.1 Calibrating compass 167
1.2 Calibrating wheel angle sensor 168
1.3 Calibrating alignment angle 168
2Calling up the steering status 168
3Coordinating the automatic steering 170
4Switching on the automatic steering 172
4.1 Delayed automatic steering switch-on 172
5Switching off the automatic steering 173
N Using the Universal Terminal 174
1 Opening the Universal Terminal 175
2Enlarging the section in the miniature view 176
3Using automatic AUX-N assignments 176
4Managing AUX-N functions 178
O Using automatic reverse drive
detection 183
P Using part-width section control
184
1 Using manual part-width section control 184
2Using automatic part-width section control 186
2.1 Configuring the control mode 187
2.2 Defining the boundary limit 191
Q Using rate control 194
1 Using a job with application map 195
2Adding an application map to a job 196
3Defining a fixed setpoint for rate control 199
4 Configuring peer control for rate control 201
5 Configuring rate control 203
5.1 Editing the fallback value 203
5.2 Documenting the product information 204
5.3 Creating a product 206
5.4 Saving a mixture 207
5.5 Adding a mixture 208
6Selecting the coverage map 209
7Selecting the VRC map 211
8 Configuring the coverage scale 212
8.1 Defining the application rate ranges
based on the application rate 214
R Managing inventory data 216
1 Using the inventory manager 216
2Exporting job data backups 217
S Using the multi-function button 219
1 Using the global start screens 219
1.1 Saving the global start screen 219
1.2 Managing global start screens 219
1.3 Selecting global start screens 220
2Taking screenshots 220
T Troubleshooting 222
1 Error codes 222
2Calling up the system diagnosis 224
3Determining the software version 225
4LED display 225
5Contact to AMAZONE 227
Indexes
1 GLOSSARY 228
2INDEX 230
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About this operating manual A
1
Meaning of the operating manual
The operating manual is an important document and a
part of the electronic product.
1. Before starting work, read and observe the
respective sections of the operating manual.
2. Keep the operating manual available.
3. Hand over the operating manual to the subsequent
user.
2
Validity
NOTE
These operating instructions are valid for software
version 3.22.xx
For information on the software version see
page 225.
3
Other applicable documents
Operating manual for the GPS receiver
Operating manual for the implement software
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4
Diagrams
4.1 Notes
NOTE
Indicates practical tips and instructions that will help
you to make optimal use of all the functions of your
implement.
4.2 Instructions
Numbered instructions
Actions that have to be performed in a chronological
sequence are represented as numbered instructions.
Always observe the sequence of the instructions. The
reaction to the respective action is marked with an arrow.
1. Action 1
Implement reaction to Action 1
2. Action 2
Instructions with alternative action
Alternative instructions are introduced with the word "or".
Example:
1. Action
or
Alternative action
2. Action
Instructions with only one action
Instructions with only one action are not numbered, but
rather shown with a tilted arrow
Action
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Instructions without sequence
Instructions that do not require a specific sequence are
shown as a list with tilted arrows.
Action
Action
Action
4.3 Lists
Lists are used, for example, to show different selection
options. Entries in lists are introduced with points.
Example:
Entry 1
Entry 2
Entry 3
4.4 Item numbers
Item numbers in the text or in the legend refer to item
numbers in figures located beside or above the text. The
item numbers in the figures can be connected with item
lines.
1
Item 1
2
Item 2
3
Item 3
4.5 Orientation paths
Orientation paths located at the beginning of text
sections with instructions for action help with rapid
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orientation, especially for selective reading relating to
problems Example: "Setup" > "Diagnosis" > "Software
versions"
5
Your opinion is important
Dear reader, our operating manuals are updated
regularly. Your suggestions for improvement help us to
create ever more user-friendly operating manuals.
Please send us your suggestions by post, fax or email:
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
P.O. Box 51
D-49202 Hasbergen
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
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Assembly instructions B
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AMAPAD at a glance C
1
Connections and buttons
1
USB port, on the side of the AMAPAD
2
Speakers
3
On/Off button
4
Reset button
5
USB port
6
Serial port 2, by default for the GPS output
7
Serial port 1, by default for GPS receiver and power
supply
8
Network connection
2
Basic buttons and LEDs
1
Lightbar
2
Light sensor
3
Battery status
4
Power supply
5
Basic buttons
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Basic operation D
1
Switching on the AMAPAD
Press and hold the green On/Off button
1
on the
back of the AMAPAD until the light bar lights up.
The AMAPAD is started.
Changing the language
The language for the warning message and the user
interface can be changed directly after starting the
AMAPAD.
1. Open the language list with .
2. Select the desired language from the list.
3. Confirm with .
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A confirmation for restarting is shown.
4. Confirm restart with .
Confirming the terms of use
After the AMAPAD has been started, a warning message
containing the terms of use appears. The terms of use
must be confirmed before the AMAPAD can be used.
NOTE
The language for the terms of use can be changed;
see page 10.
1. Read the terms of use.
2. Confirm the terms of use with "YES".
NOTE
For the following languages, the terms of use
must be moved up using the scroll bar before the
terms of use can be confirmed:
Greek
Lithuanian
Russian
Italian
2
Switching off the AMAPAD
1. Briefly press the green On/Off button
1
on the back
of the AMAPAD.
A confirmation prompt appears on the display.
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2. Confirm with .
The AMAPAD is switched off.
3
Resetting the AMAPAD
NOTE
When the AMAPAD is reset, all data that is not saved
will be lost. Only reset the AMAPAD if it crashed or
cannot be switched off normally.
Press the red Reset button
1
on the back of the
AMAPAD.
The AMAPAD is reset and switched off.
4
Using the touchscreen
When operating the touchscreen, please observe the
following:
The touchscreen covers all areas within the orange-
coloured housing.
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During operation, do not rest your hand on the
touchscreen, otherwise the AMAPAD will not react.
5
Using the basic buttons
1
Help
2
Removing the USB flash drive safely
3
Multi-function button
4
Brightness
5
Brightness mode
Calling up help
1. Call up the help function with .
Question marks appear beside the buttons on the
user interface.
2. Select the question mark.
The designation for the corresponding button is
shown.
Removing the USB flash drive safely
1. Safely remove the USB flash drive with .
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2. If a message appears saying that the USB flash
drive cannot be removed yet,
acknowledge the message with and then tap
on again.
or
If a message appears saying that the USB flash
drive can be safely removed,
acknowledge the message with .
3. Remove the USB flash drive.
Using the multi-function button
The multi-function button is used to execute 2
functions:
Take screenshot
Use the global start screens
For more information, see page 219.
Setting the brightness
Set the desired brightness level with or .
Selecting the brightness mode
The display of the AMAPAD has 3 brightness modes:
Day mode: Brightness is set to 80 %.
Night mode: Brightness is set to 20 %.
Automatic: Brightness is automatically adjusted to the
light conditions.
Switch through the modes with until the desired
mode is set.
6
Switching between the main menus
The user interface on the AMAPAD consists of 2 main
menus.
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Switching to the setup menu
In the operating menu, switch to the setup menu with
.
Switching to the operating menu
In the setup menu, switch to the operating menu with
.
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User interface at a glance E
1
General warning messages
Warning messages are issued for different events. The
functions of a warning message will be explained in the
following. For a detailed description of the different
warning messages, see page 222.
1
When this line is shown, other details regarding the
warning message can be called up. To do so, swipe
straight down with your finger from the middle of the
warning message.
2
This button opens the " Configuring general alarms
" menu; see page 60.
3
The cause for the alarm message is written on this
button. This button can also be used to
acknowledge the alarm message.
4
The alarm tone can be switched off with this button.
2
Warning messages from the Universal Terminal
The user interface of the implement is shown on the
Universal Terminal. When the implement issues an error,
a warning message is also shown outside of the
Universal Terminal.
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1
Warning messages that are issued by the
implement.
2
Switch to the Universal Terminal.
3
Close the warning message. Warning message for
AMAZONE implements is acknowledged in the
ECU.
4
Acknowledge the warning message. Warning
message is acknowledged in the ECU.
3
General control elements
3.1 Selection list
One or multiple entries can be selected from selections
lists. The selected entries are highlighted in white. A
message box appears if too many entries are selected.
3.2 Key pad and number pad
If letters or numbers must be entered, a key pad or
number pad appears on the display.
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Confirm entries with .
Cancel entries with .
Increase numerical value with .
Decrease numerical value with .
3.3 Assistant
Assistants guide the user through complex system
settings. The system settings are divided into individual
work steps. The work steps explain which information is
required. The user can enter the corresponding
information using the buttons.
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