C-Dax XC3 User manual

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XC3 V2 Smart Console Operation Manual
Version: 2400-6672 –1 November 2017
Manual Part Number: 89975-3
Issued 1 December 2008
For Stand-Alone Unit (Farm Management Software Not Included)

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This section contains:
Introduction
Important Safety Warning
Important Safety Information
Warranty
Disclaimer. Limit of Liability
Table of Contents
Unpacking your XC3
INTRODUCTION

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DANGER!
THIS CONTROLLER MAY MOVE ACTUATOR(S) ON CONSOLE STARTUP
NEVER PUT HANDS/FINGERS NEAR MOVING PARTS OF UNIT
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
The C-Dax XC3 Console is designed to be used with the C-Dax CDIT spreaders,
Goldline Sprayers, and Pasturemeters either towed behind an agricultural vehicle
or mounted to a three point linkage.
Operators should note that like any piece of trailed or mounted agricultural
equipment, THE TOWED EQUIPMENT WILL AFFECT THE STABILITY AND
HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TOWING VEHICLE. FAILURE TO TAKE
ACCOUNT OF THIS AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING THE DEVICE
MAY RESULT IN INJURY, OR IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES, DEATH TO THE
OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS. OPERATORS ARE REMINDED THAT GROUND
CONDITIONS COULD BE SLIPPERY AND THAT UNDULATIONS IN TERRAIN MAY
BE CONCEALED BY GRASS OR OTHER VEGETATION.
OPERATORS ARE FURTHER REMINDED NEVER TO EXCEED THE
MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED LOADING LIMITS FOR THE TOWING
VEHICLE. C-Dax accepts no liability whatsoever for damage or injuries sustained
while using the console.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Be warned of the dangers of loading your ATV or other vehicle in excess of its carrying capacity.
It is important to understand that any loads or attachments whether fastened to, or placed on a
vehicle or an ATV, will alter the stability or handling characteristics of that vehicle or ATV.
Spray tanks or other equipment must be filled only to a level where the gross weight is within the
load limit of the ATV or other vehicle.
Safety is a primary concern in the design, manufacture, sale, and use of spray tanks and other
equipment. As manufacturers of spray tanks and other equipment we want to confirm to you, our
customers, our concern for safety. We take this opportunity to remind you about the simple,
basic and common sense rules of safety when using spray tanks and other equipment. Failure to
follow these rules can result in severe injury or death to operators and bystanders.
It is essential that everyone involved in the assembly, operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of this equipment be aware, concerned, prudent and properly trained in
safety.
This also applies to equipment that is loaned or rented to someone who has not read the owner’s
manual and is not familiar with the operation of the equipment.
NEVER EXCEED THE LOAD LIMIT CAPACITY OF THE ATV OR OTHER VEHICLE.
ALL ATV AND TRAILED EQUIPMENT TYRES SHOULD BE INFLATED TO
MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURES.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FILLING THE SPRAY TANK OR OTHER EQUIPMENT
COMPLETELY AND OR THE ATTACHMENT OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TO THE ATV
MAY EXCEED THE ATV’S MAXIMUM LOAD/S CAPACITY AND IT IS NOT
RECOMMENDED TO EXCEED MANUFACTURERS GUIDLINES
LOAD/S SHOULD BE PROPERLY DISTRIBUTED AND SECURELY ATTACHED.
REDUCE SPEED WHEN CARRYING LOAD/S OR PULLING A TRAILER OR TRAILED
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCE FOR BRAKING.
NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE ON YOUR SPRAYER OR OTHER EQUIPMENT.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL FOR
CARRYING LOADS OR PULLING A TRAILER.
PROPER MAINTENANCE IN LINE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDED
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES IS ESSENTIAL.
BEFORE APPLYING CHEMICALS, READ THE LABEL OF THE CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER FOR THEIR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATE AS RECOMMENDED.
THE SAFETY OF ALL CHEMICALS USED IN AGRICULTURE IS UNDER THE
JURISDICTION OF A GOVERNMENT AGENCY, EG. N.Z. MINISTRY FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT; USA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ETC. FURTHER
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR STATE LAWS MAY APPLY.

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Warranty
1WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
Use of the equipment
1.1 You must satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the equipment for your
intended use(s) of the equipment.
Your relationship with the retailer
1.2 Where you consider you have a warranty claim (or any other claim) in relation
to the equipment, you must contact the retailer who sold you the equipment,
not C-Dax directly. The retailer is responsible for liaising with C-Dax in respect
of your claim.
Warranty
1.3 C-Dax warrants to the original purchaser that the equipment is sold free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of
first retail sale (6 months from date of first retail sale if the equipment is sold
in the U.K.) subject to the terms set out below.
1.4 C-Dax will at its option repair or replace the defective equipment (or part of
the equipment) or notify the retailer of the equipment to refund the purchase
price for such defective equipment to you in the event of a breach of this
warranty, subject to the terms set out below.
Liability
1.5 Except for the warranty set out in clause 1.2 above, all warranties and
representations (including those expressed or implied by law) in respect of the
equipment or advice relating to the equipment provided to you by C-Dax are
excluded to the extent permitted by law.
1.6 Notwithstanding anything else in this manual, C-Dax’s maximum liability to
you (in the event that such liability exists) in respect of any breach of
warranty, any matter set out in this manual, or for defective equipment or
advice relating to the equipment provided is limited at C-Dax’s option to:
(a) repairing or replacing the equipment (or part of the equipment); or
(b) notifying the retailer of the equipment to refund the price for the
equipment paid by you.
1.7 Notwithstanding anything else in this manual, in no event will C-Dax be liable,
whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise:
(a) where you have altered or modified the equipment, misused or
misapplied the equipment, or the equipment has been subjected to any
unusual, excessive or non-recommended use, service or handling
(including as set out in this manual);

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(b) where the equipment is not transported, stored, handled or used in
accordance with any directions given by C-Dax (or the retailer) to you
(including as set out in this manual);
(c) where the equipment:
(i) has been subject to neglect, accident or hireage, or the damage
arises from fair wear and tear, battery damage or chemical attack;
(ii) has been built to a customer’s specifications; or
(iii) has been dismantled, repaired or serviced other than by an
authorised service agent of C-Dax;
(d) for loss or damage caused by any factors beyond C-Dax’s control; or
(e) for any loss of profit or revenue, or for any special, indirect, incidental or
consequential damage, loss or injury of any kind suffered by you.
1.8 Where C-Dax elects to repair or replace the equipment it will use reasonable
endeavours to do so as soon as practicable but will not be liable for any delay
in doing so.
1.9 You agree that the transactions entered into between you and the retailer (and
C-Dax) are for the purposes of trade and that, having regard to all relevant
circumstances of the transactions, it is fair and reasonable that the provisions
of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (NZ) do not apply to those transactions
to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................................................ 4
Warranty...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Assembly & Setup ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
The XC3 Console........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Assembly & Setup –XC3 Console............................................................................................................................... 10
Getting a background map......................................................................................................................................... 12
Download via C-Dax SmartMaps ........................................................................................................................... 12
Download via XC3 USB drive ................................................................................................................................. 14
Using AB Guidance ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Measure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Understanding the Console........................................................................................................................................ 17
How the measurement process works....................................................................................................................... 18
The measurement process in detail........................................................................................................................... 19
Uploading Pasture Data ............................................................................................................................................. 23
SPRAY.............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Understanding the Console........................................................................................................................................ 25
How the spraying process works................................................................................................................................ 26
The spraying process in detail.................................................................................................................................... 27
Changing the sprayer settings.................................................................................................................................... 29
Using the chemical rinse ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Uploading Spray Data................................................................................................................................................. 31
SPREAD ........................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Understanding the Console........................................................................................................................................ 33
How the spreading process works ............................................................................................................................. 34
The spreading process in detail.................................................................................................................................. 35
Changing the spreader settings.................................................................................................................................. 37
Uploading Spread Data .............................................................................................................................................. 38

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This section contains:
Console mounting
Assembly & Setup –Console
ASSEMBLY & SETUP

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a C-Dax XC3 Console. We are confident that your control unit will perform
for many years as long as sensible equipment maintenance/operational practices are followed. We have
endeavoured to make the unit as robust and functional as possible, but please remember that like any piece of
precision electronic equipment, its performance parameters need to be respected.
The XC3 Console
The console should be mounted in a convenient, safe, central position on the front of the ATV/RTV or in the cab
of a tractor. LINE UP THE GPS ANTENNA ON THE CONSOLE WITH THE CENTER OF YOUR ATV/RTV or
TRACTOR CAB.
Power supply is via the power cable to the vehicles 12v battery and by a wireless connection to the implement
that is being controlled. The console should be mounted with the best line of sight between the console and the
implement which the console is connecting to. Care should also be taken when mounting the console to ensure
the greatest protection from the ingress of water. The XC3 console is a sophisticated piece of electronics, C-Dax
recommend keeping the XC3 console dry. If the XC3 is exposed to moisture then remove the battery and store
the console in a warm dry place.
Vehicle
center line

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Assembly & Setup –XC3 Console
Locate a convenient central surface of sufficient size to fit the console to. Ensure that the location
does not interfere with factory equipment or block the view to gauges or the driver’s field of view.
Always put safety first.
Place the appropriate mount around the bar or mounting point/surface on the tractor/RTV.
Never over-tighten the fasteners on the plastic mounts.
Carefully route the power cable from the console to the battery on the ATV/RTV/Tractor.
Take care to avoid “pinch points” and hot surfaces such as the exhaust system.
Connect the round male power cable to power socket on the bottom of the console.
Before operating, connect power to the implement being operated (Spreader/Sprayer/Pasture
Meter). The XC3 console should connect wirelessly to the spreader/sprayer or Pasture Meter
It is advised that the console power is plugged/unplugged using the round plug in the power line.
Note:
While every effort has been made to protect the console from the
ingress of water, users are advised to remove the console from
the ATV/RTV before washing down the vehicle. No hard water
should be directed near the console at any time.
Step Two
Step Three
Step One

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Important:
Never bypass the fuse or replace the fuse in the console power
cable with a larger value than the one supplied.
Note:
The battery connector cable is supplied for connection to batteries that do not already have a C-Dax battery
connector cable fitted. If already fitted, connect the console power cable directly to it.
The path to run the cables to the battery and rear carrier is up to the installer but should be chosen to protect the
cables and so as not to obstruct the operator.
The power cable for the implement being operated should be routed so that just the plug and sufficient cable to
allow the vehicle to turn is left at the rear of the vehicle. Coil excess cable under seat or tie under rear carrier out
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Getting a background map
The XC3 console has the ability to download farm maps from C-Dax SmartMaps or from a portable USB drive.
DOWNLOAD VIA C-DAX SMARTMAPS
If you already have a SmartMaps account and have drawn paddocks on your map then skip to number 3. If not
then there are several steps that you need to go through in order to download a map from SmartMaps.
1. If you have not already done so, create a SmartMaps account by visiting www.c-dax.co.nz and following
the SmartMaps link or type the following into your web browser:
https://www.myravensdown.co.nz/Account/LogOn/?theme=cdax
2. Create a farm map by following the wizard and entering your farm address and other details. SmartMaps
should then zoom to the imagery of your farm. From here you can click on “Create (draw on map)” to
draw paddocks around your farm, or “Create (from other mapping software)” to import an existing map
boundary.
(Please note that in order to use the fully functionality of C-Dax SmartStop, C-Dax recommend that you
do not draw raceways and farm infrastructure as paddocks, rather set these layers up as management
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(Please also note that the spatial (X,Y) accuracies will vary however a primary range of +/-3m to +/-5m
applies to most areas. A Ravensdown GIS specialist can perform a spatial shift (X,Y) on the entire map
to align it with XC3 GPS positions. Each pixel depicts 0.4m on the ground.)
3. After you have created a map, or if you have an existing SmartMaps account with preloaded maps, then
all you need now is your Customer Number (or email address) and Password.
4. If you have not established an internet connection via the windows Wi-Fi connection wizard then please
do this first.
5. Once you have established an internet connection and have the XC3 console running, press “Choose
Map” and press “SmartMaps” and fill in your Customer Number (or email address) and Password from
above. If you have an internet connection then the status bar will read “Connection available”, press the
download icon
6. If you wish to get maps from other SmartMaps users they will need to elect to share their maps with you
via the “Share” tab within SmartMaps. Once a user shares their maps with you then you will also
receive their map files when you click to download maps in the XC3 console.
Customer number
or email address
Password
Download icon

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DOWNLOAD VIA XC3 USB DRIVE
To import a boundary file you must firstly make sure that the format of the file is correct. There are two key
criteria for the XC3 boundary file (both are industry standards)
1. The file type is called a shapefile and contains polygon geometry. A shapefile actually consists of a
number of files. For example: the shapefile “MyFarmBoundary” consists of the following
a. MyFarmBoundary.shp
b. MyFarmBoundary.shx
c. MyFarmBoundary.dbf
d. MyFarmBoundary.prj
Each of these extensions is critical and the boundary file simply will not work without them
2. The coordinate system of the shapefile needs to be WGS 84 (World Geodetic System 1984).
If the above criteria are met, insert your USB drive into the USB plug on the top left of the XC3 console and wait
a few seconds for Windows to detect the new device, you will need to remove the screws/cover to insert the
USB drive. Please also remember to replace the USB cover and make sure it is fully sealed again after you
have copied your files.
USB COVER PLATE
On the XC3 unit press “Choose map” and then press import from “File” and use the windows file explorer to
locate and select your shapefile. If the import is successful you will see the background map change and the
farm name will now appear in your map selection box as shown in the screen shot below.
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USING AB GUIDANCE
This feature is normally used during spreading or spraying operations with an XC3 compatible sprayer or
spreader connected but may be used for navigation when performing other activities.
1. Press “Set A & B”
2. Drive to your A point (the start of your straight line) and press “Set A”
3. Drive to your B point (the end of your straight line) and press “Set B”. When a C-Dax implement is
connected the track spacing will be automatically set depending on what the implement is, and what
material is being applied. You can manually override the track spacing as shown in the image below, C-
Dax do not recommend overriding the track spacing.
4. All of your A/B lines are saved while the unit retains power, if you wish to cycle through your A/B lines
then press the green left/right arrows. When the unit is switched off, or if you choose to reset all of the
features, then A/B lines are lost.
Correction
indicator
Distance (m) offline

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This section contains:
Understanding the console in MEASURE
mode
How the measuring process works
MEASURE

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Understanding the Console
In preparation for using your XC3 console with your Pasture Meter + you need to ensure that you
have attended to the following:
Made the initial hardware setups for the Pasture Meter+ (see Pasture Meter+ manual)
Made the initial console setup (mount console, set desired equation etc.)
Status Bar
Used to display:
Current speed
Farm Cover (KgDM/Ha) for current
ride
Status of connection to implement
Control Buttons
Used to:
Select farm map from list
Download map from SmartMaps
Set A&B navigation lines
Access operational buttons for
connected implement
User Menu Buttons
Used to:
Upload data to SmartMaps
Change settings for implement
Finish activity and shutdown Console
Start/Stop Button
Used to start/stop activity/connected
implement
Zoom buttons
Used to zoom map
view in or out relative to
current location
Measure Button:
Used to display/change:
Current dry matter
Equation
View live reading
View farm reading
Save or load a ride trail
Status of GPS
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How the measurement process works
The steps below outline the overall process for measuring operations.
The XC3 console has a built in battery but
should always be connected to the
ATV/RTV power supply when operating.
After the XC3 console has been turned on it
will automatically discover and connect to
the Pasturemeter sled.
You do not have to remain stationary for
GPS, an open view of the sky is essential
for good coverage
Press the Start/Stop button to begin
measuring. The console will begin recording
as soon as the unit is lowered (see
SmartStop note Pg20) and the tow speed
is greater than 5km/hr
Press the Start/Stop button to stop
measuring.
Upload any desired data using the Upload
menu. Press the Finshed button and
Shutdown in order to power off the console
Plug in Pasturemeter
Sled
Plug in XC3 console
Wait for XC3 console to
establish connection
Wait for GPS indicator
Begin Measuring
Stop Measuring
Power down XC3 Console
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The measurement process in detail
With the Pasturemeter sled connected to the tow hitch and plugged into the vehicles 12v power
source you are now ready to start the XC3 console.
To turn the console on, hold the inset button on the top right hand side of the console until the
LED lights on the front of the console become illuminated. This should take approximately 5
seconds. The console will boot up and display the console start screen shown below. Please
wait for the startup process to complete before advancing from the welcome screen. From a cold
start the unit will take approximately 2 minutes.
Read the disclaimer carefully and press the green Continue button if you agree to the terms.
The console will now display the last selected farm map and begin searching for a Pasturemeter
sled to connect to. It may take up to 30 seconds to discover and connect to your Pasturemeter.

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Once a connection has been established and a GPS fix has been acquired, the Measure button
will appear on the middle left hand side of the screen.
When you are ready to begin measuring simply press the green Start/Stop button and the
Pasturemeter sled will lower itself into the measuring position. Once the unit is lowered the user
can begin moving. The console will begin recording when the speed is 5km/hr or greater and
automatically pause when the speed is lower than this. When the paddock measurement is
finished, simply press the Start/Stop button once again to return the unit to the transit position.
If the green Start/Stop button is not visible and there is no satellite symbol displayed in the
bottom left hand corner of the screen then you must wait while the console acquires a valid GPS
signal. A clear view of the sky is important, move away from trees and buildings.
C-Dax SmartStop
When enabled, C-Dax SmartStop will automatically raise/lower the Pasturemeter
sled based on whether the unit is inside or outside a paddock. For example, with
smart stop enabled, the user need only press the Start/Stop button once to begin
the farm ride. As they exit the farm race and enter the first paddock the
Pasturemeter sled will automatically lower into the measuring position and begin
recording data. Likewise, as soon as the unit leaves the paddock and re-enters the
farm race, the unit will automatically pause the recording and rise back up onto its
wheels. At any time the unit can be forced into the upright position by simply
pressing the Start/Stop button in the bottom right hand corner of the XC3
console.
To enable smart stop press the “Settings” button then tick the check box for
smart stop
C-Dax recommends forcing the unit to the upright position when travelling
down raceways. GPS has the tendency to drift, also some maps are not
sufficiently accurate for this technology to work.