ARAG Skipper LT Quick start guide

Satellite navigator
Software rel. 2.0X
inStallation, uSe and maintenance
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This manual is an integral part of the equipment to which it refers and must accompany the equipment in case of sale or change of ownership. Keep it for any
future reference; ARAG reserves the right to modify product specications and instructions at any moment and without notice.
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contentS
• Legendsymbols...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1 Productdescription ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Intendeduse............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
3 Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
4 Contentsofthepackage ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
5 Installation............................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 System configuration ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.3 General precautions for locating the Skipper LT and cable runs .................................................................................................... 6
5.4 Overall dimensions ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.5 Skipper LT navigator position.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.6 Locating the antenna ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.7 Electrical connections - general diagram...................................................................................................................................... 10
5.8 Connection to the GPS antenna ................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.9 Treatment status signal..................................................................................................................................................................11
5.10 Connection to the power source ....................................................................................................................................................11
6 Programming......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Switching on ................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
6.2 Switching off.................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
6.3 Using the programming keys ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
6.4 Programming menu ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
6.5 Machines setup ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
6.5.1 Boom sections.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
6.5.2 GPS antenna ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
6.5.3 Alarms....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.5.4 User Preferences...................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
6.6 Memories management................................................................................................................................................................ 23
6.6.1 Internal memory........................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
6.6.2 Pendrive ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
6.6.3 Load/Save settings................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
6.6.4 Preparing the Pendrive for data exchange............................................................................................................................................... 28
6.7 Options ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
6.7.1 Language ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
6.7.2 Time zone ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
6.8 Test ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
6.8.1 Display test ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
6.8.2 Keyboard test............................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
6.8.3 GPS data .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
7 Use ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
7.1 Using keys .................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
7.2 Display .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
7.3 Spraying boom.............................................................................................................................................................................. 33
7.4 Spraying a field ............................................................................................................................................................................. 34
8 Workfunctions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
8.1 Functions List: PAGE 1 - SECTION VALVES COMMANDS.......................................................................................................... 36
8.1.1 F1 Open (LEFT) ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
8.1.2 F2 Open (RIGHT).................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
8.1.3 F3 Close (LEFT) ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
8.1.4 F4 Close (RIGHT).................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
8.1.5 F5 Open All ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
8.2 Functions List: PAGE 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. 38
8.2.1 F1 Pause ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
8.2.2 F2 Mode.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
8.2.3 F3 Return................................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
8.2.4 F4 Align ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
8.2.5 F5 Area.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
8.3 Functions List: PAGE 3 ................................................................................................................................................................. 43
8.3.1 F1 Mark AB ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
8.3.2 F2 Day / Night ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
8.4 Functions List: PAGE 4 ................................................................................................................................................................. 45
8.4.1 F1 New job.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
8.4.2 F2 2D-3D................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
8.4.3 F3 Job resume ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 47
8.4.4 F4 Menu .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
8.4.5 F5 Erase .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
CONT'D
CONTENTS

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9 Maintenance/diagnostics/repairs .................................................................................................................................................... 50
9.1 Error messages ............................................................................................................................................................................ 50
9.2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................................ 50
10 Technicaldata ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
10.1 Displayed data and relevant units of measurement ...................................................................................................................... 51
11 End-of-lifedisposal............................................................................................................................................................................... 52
12 Guaranteeterms.................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
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INTRODUCTION
1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SKIPPER LT is a satellite navigation system that can be used for agricultural spraying and navigation applications, once connected to the external
GPS antenna.
2 INTENDED USE
Thisdeviceisdesignedtoworkonagriculturalmachineryforcropsprayingapplications.
ThemachineisdesignedandbuiltincompliancewithENISO14982standard(Electromagneticcompatibility-Forestryand
farmingmachines),harmonizedwith2004/108/ECDirective.
SkipperLTisnotaroadnavigatorandshouldonlybeusedonagriculturalland.
3 PRECAUTIONS
•Donotaimwaterjetsattheequipment.
•Donotusesolventsorfueltocleanthecaseoutersurface.
•Donotcleanequipmentwithdirectwaterjets.
•Complywiththespeciedpowervoltage(12Vdc).
•Ifdoingarc-welding,disconnecttheconnectorsfromSkipperLTanddisconnectitspowercables.
•OnlyuseARAGgenuinesparepartsandaccessories.
4 CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE
The table below shows the components you will nd inside the Skipper LT satellite navigator package:
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1SKIPPER LT satellite navigator
2Mounting bracket kit
3Power supply cable
4Instruction manual and CD-rom
5GPS Antenna
6Antenna base
7Both sides adhesive tape for
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5 INSTALLATION
5.1 Introduction
Installation of the Skipper LT system does not require specialist knowledge.
We recommend however that this be done by a qualied technician in as much as the installation also requires electrical connections to be made.
ARAGISNOTLIABLEFORANYDAMAGECONSEQUENTONINSTALLATIONBYUNQUALIFIEDPERSONS.
IFCASEOFDAMAGETOTHESYSTEMCAUSEDBYINCORRECTINSTALLATIONORCONNECTIONS,THEWARRANTYISAUTO-
MATICALLYVOIDED.
CAUTION!DONOTCONNECTANYANTENNADIFFERINGFROMTHERECOMMENDEDONE(art.no.520110.600).
ARAGWILLBEHELDHARMLESSFROMANYLIABILITYINCASEOFPRODUCTDAMAGES,FAULTSANDRISKSOFANYKIND
CAUSEDBYTHECONNECTIONOFTHEMODULEWITHNON-ORIGINALANTENNASORANTENNASNOTSUPPLIEDBYARAG.
5.2 Systemconguration
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ASKIPPER LT satellite navigator
BGPS antenna
CBattery
DTreatment status signal +12 Vdc
(from main control valve)
5.3 GeneralprecautionsforlocatingtheSkipperLTandcableruns
PositioningtheSkipperLTdeviceinthecab:
-DONOTplacethenavigatorinareassubjecttoexcessivevibrationsandshocksorclosetomovingpartswhichmightcause
damages;
-Mounttheremotecontrolunitinavisibleposition,withoutobstructingtheoperator’sview,andwithineasyreachbyhand;
-Takecaretopositionthedeviceawayfrommovingpartstoavoidaccidentaloperationofitskeys.
Insertingtheconnectors:
-FitsuppliedO-ringsintoconnectorsandthenconnectpayingspecialattentiontothenotch.
Pressgentlyandthentightentheringnut.
WARNING:Tightenconnectorringnutsngertight.Donotuseanytools.
-Donotforceinsertionofconnectorsbypressingexcessivelyorbending:contactscoulddamageandcompromisecorrect
operationofthemonitor.
Securingthecables:
-NotethevariousconnectionsrequiredfortheSkipperLTsystemtooperate,thenecessarylengthofthecables,andensure
thatthereissufficientspaceforthecablerunsandconnectors;
-Routethecablesinsuchawaythattwistingandmachinemovementscannotdamageorbreakthem;
-Routethecablesinsuchawaythattheycannotcomeintocontactwithmovingparts;
-If,duetolimitedspace,thecablinghastorunaroundacorner,makesurethatthe
bendisnottoosharpasthismaycausethecabletobreak.
UseONLYtheaccessoriesindicatedinthecatalogue,havingtechnicalfeaturessuitablefortheusetobemadeofthem.
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5.4 Overalldimensions
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1USB HOST port (pendrive, etc...)
2GPS Antenna
3Power supply - Treatment
status signal
5.5 SkipperLTnavigatorposition
Beforepositioningthesatellitenavigator,carefullyreadallinformationgivenunderpar.5.3-Generalprecautionsforlocatingthe
SkipperLTandcableruns.
Position Skipper LT centrally into the cabin so that it does not impair driving visibility while allowing data check during treatment.
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1) Position the mounting rail in the cabin using the suitable
supplied screws, in a position where the navigator is in
view and within hands reach, but away from any moving
organs.
2) Fasten navigator by tting it to the rail and pushing down
until it locks in place.
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5.6 Locatingtheantenna
TheusermustpositiontheGPSantennaasindicatedinthismanualandmakesurethatthemodiedvehicleheightdoesnot
leadtoanimpactwithanyobstacle.
Installing the antenna:
Installation of the antenna on agricultural equipment must observe certain basic requirements:
• it must be installed on the highest point of the machine (including trailer): the skywards reception angle must be as unobstructed as possible.
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The antenna must be installed on the lengthwise axis of the machine.
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Antenna fastening:
The antenna has a magnetic base and should be positioned on a at metal surface (e.g. farm machine roof). In case of plastic roof, use the supplied
metal plate and sticker.
Remove one of the protective lms from the sticker and stick it onto the metal plate.Then remove the other protective lm and position the plate where
the antenna is being tted after cleaning the whole area.
Itisimportantthatthemetalplateandtheantennaarepositionedontoaatsurfacefreefromanyobjectswhichmightreduce
adhesiveadherence.
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Checkforpropermetalplatexingatregularintervalssotoavoiditsaccidentaldetachment.
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5.7 Electricalconnections-generaldiagram
WIRECOLOR
(POWERCABLE)
RESPECTIVE
CONNECTION
black negative
red positive
green treatment status signal
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ASatellite navigator
BGPS Antenna
CBattery
DAutomotive fuse - 3 A
ETreatment status signal +12 Vdc (from main control valve)
5.8 ConnectiontotheGPSantenna
OnlyusethespecicARAGGPSantennatobeusedinconnectionwithSKIPPERLT.
ARAGshallnotbeheldliableforlossordamageduetouseofdifferenttypesofantenna.
Beforemakingtheconnection,carefullyreadpar.4.3-GeneralprecautionsforlocatingtheSKIPPERLTandcableruns.
Connect the external GPS antenna to Skipper LT.
The connection points are given in par. 4.7 - Electrical connections - general diagram.
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