IntelligentAg ENGAGE User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Engage® Zone Control
Installation Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.1. About Engage® Zone Control................................................................................... 6
1.2. Additional Required Tools and Equipment ................................................................ 6
1.3. Installation Overview................................................................................................. 6
2. Installing Engage® Zone Control System............................................................................ 7
2.1. Installing Engage Zone Control Units........................................................................ 7
2.2. Installing Gateway ...................................................................................................14
2.3. Installing Wi-Fi Antenna...........................................................................................17
2.4. Installing the Work Switch........................................................................................19
3. Connecting Harnessing......................................................................................................24
3.1. Installing Tractor Harness ........................................................................................24
3.2. Installing Gateway Harness .....................................................................................25
3.3. Installing Bin Harness ..............................................................................................26
3.4. Securing Loose Harnessing.....................................................................................26
4. Using Engage® Zone Control ............................................................................................27
List of Figures
Figure 1: Engage Zone Control units installation location........................................................... 7
Figure 2: Cutting meter housing mounting tabs.......................................................................... 9
Figure 3: Cleaning inside the manifold ....................................................................................... 9
Figure 4: Installing the manifold plate inserts ............................................................................10
Figure 5: Installing the Engage Zone Control unit......................................................................10
Figure 6: Inserting canola inserts ..............................................................................................12
Figure 7: Inserting meter housing dividers.................................................................................12
Figure 8: Recording serial numbers ..........................................................................................13
Figure 9: Gateway mounting holes............................................................................................14
Figure 10: Gateway installation location (tow-behind cart) ........................................................15
Figure 11: Installing the gateway on a tow-behind air cart.........................................................16
Figure 12: Wi-Fi antenna mounting location (tow-behind cart)...................................................17
Figure 13: Mounting the Wi-Fi antenna .....................................................................................18
Figure 14: Gateway connectors ................................................................................................18
Figure 15: Work switch types ....................................................................................................19
Figure 16: Installing the whisker switch .....................................................................................20
Figure 17: Inverting the whisker switch .....................................................................................21
Figure 18: Installing the proximity switch ...................................................................................22
Figure 19: Using the proximity switch bracket ...........................................................................23
Figure 20: JD cart harness location (2013 or older air carts) .....................................................25
Figure 21: Tow-behind air cart wiring diagram (2013 or older air cart).......................................28
Figure 22: Tow-behind air cart wiring diagram (2014 or newer air cart) .....................................29
Figure 23: Tow-between air cart wiring diagram (2013 or older air cart)....................................30
Figure 24: Tow-between air cart wiring diagram (2014 or newer air cart) ..................................31

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Related Documentation
Document Number Document Title
600840-000047 Engage® Zone Control Maintenance Manual
600890-000059 Engage® Zone Control Operator’s Guide

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WARNING
CAUTION: The Engage® Zone Control unit is heavy. Use proper precautions such as
steel toe boots and gloves. Lifting and installing the unit may require two people.
CAUTION: Unplug the bin harness from the Engage Zone Control unit enclosure before
performing any maintenance.
CAUTION: Engage Zone Control unit gates and cleaning tools are sharp. Use caution
when handling these components.
IMPORTANT: Read the Engage Zone Control Installation Manual (600840-000043) before
installing the system.
This document may have been recently updated. For current documentation, videos, and other
resources, visit www.intelligentag.com/support.

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1. Introduction
1.1. About Engage® Zone Control
Engage Zone Control is a retrofit section control system for your John Deere 1910 air cart. The
system communicates with your air seeder's existing GPS mapping system to prevent overlap
by opening and closing up to eight sections per bin, controlling all the bins on your air cart.
1.2. Additional Required Tools and Equipment
You will need the following tools and equipment to install the Engage Zone Control system:
•Metric and standard wrench set
•Metric and standard socket set (with deep well sockets and extension)
•Wire brush, putty knife, or other tool to clean rust and product buildup on air cart
•Cordless drill with 5/16 driver or flathead screwdriver
•Cordless drill with 5/16 drill bit (tow-between carts only)
•Metal cutting tool such as a grinder with cut-off wheel or Sawzall (2014 or newer air carts
only)
1.3. Installation Overview
□Install Engage Zone Control units
□Install gateway
□Install Wi-Fi antenna
□Install work switch
□Connect harnessing
NOTE: Detailed wiring diagrams are found in Appendix A.
For videos, current documentation, and other resources, visit www.intelligentag.com/support.
This document may have been recently updated. For current documentation, videos, and other
resources, visit www.intelligentag.com/support.
At the end of the season, refer to the Engage Zone Control Maintenance Manual (600840-
000047) for storage and cleaning requirements.
Failure to follow proper cleaning and maintenance protocols may reduce product
performance and may void warranty on motor and other internal components.

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2. Installing Engage® Zone Control System
2.1. Installing Engage Zone Control Units
The Engage Zone Control units open and close individual sections to control the flow of product
on each bin.
Part name Part number
Quantity
needed
Contained
within
Engage Zone Control unit
153510-000121
1/bin
Bin kit
Manifold plate insert
153510-000116
2/bin
Bin kit
Meter housing divider (left)
353070-000095
1/bin
Bin kit
Meter housing divider (right)
353070-000096
1/bin
Bin kit
Sealing wedge
353070-000098
1/bin
Bin kit
Canola insert (optional)
353070-000104
varies
Accessory
Canola insert foam (optional)
353070-000182
varies
Accessory
Bolt
356060-000122
6/bin
Bin kit
Nut
356060-000104
6/bin
Bin kit
Installation location: 1 per bin, installed below the meter housing
Figure 1: Engage Zone Control units installation location

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Preparing the John Deere manifold
1. Remove the meter roll from the meter housing.
2. Remove the John Deere meter housing dividers and sealing wedge from the meter
housing.
3. OPTIONAL: To make the manifold lighter, remove the manifold bottom cover by
unclipping the two fasteners on the cover.
4. Remove or loosen the manifold, depending on the type of cart and location of the
manifold.
•Rear manifold on tow-between cart:
a. Loosen the rear bin primary tube hose clamps and remove the black plastic
couplers under the metal hose clamps. Remove the primary tubes on both sides
of the manifold.
NOTE: On double shoot systems, the primary tubes might be different lengths.
Take note of which tubes are installed on the top row and which are installed on
the bottom row.
NOTE: To make re-connection easier, do not completely remove the metal hose
clamps or black plastic couplers around the primary tubes near the fan.
b. Remove the 6 bolts that connect the manifold to the meter housing. Remove the
manifold.
TIP: Have someone hold the manifold or use cable ties to temporarily secure the
manifold when removing the bolts.
•All other manifolds: Remove the 6 bolts and nuts that connect the manifold to the
meter housing. The manifold will be held in place by the primaries.

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5. If you have a model year 2014 or newer air cart, cut off part of the mounting tabs on the
rear of the meter housing using a metal cutting tool, such as a grinder with cut-off wheel
or Sawzall, as shown in the hashed area in Figure 2. This allows the Engage® Zone
Control unit to be mounted flush with the meter housing.
Figure 2: Cutting meter housing mounting tabs
6. Clean the manifold and meter housing.
a. Remove the black gasket on the manifold. Clean the top of the manifold and inside
the meter housing with a wire brush and remove as much rust or product buildup as
possible
b. Clean inside the manifold with a flathead screwdriver to remove product buildup
inside the recessed area, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Cleaning inside the manifold

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7. Reach into the meter housing and place a manifold plate insert (153510-000116) with
the gasket facing down on each side of the manifold.
Figure 4: Installing the manifold plate inserts
Installing the Engage® Zone Control unit
CAUTION:
The Engage Zone Control unit is heavy. Use proper precautions such as
steel toe boots and gloves. Lifting and installing the unit may require two people.
Figure 5: Installing the Engage Zone Control unit

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1. Undo the latches that secure the lid to the unit, then slide the lid off. Make sure that you
don’t get any dirt inside the enclosure or damage the harnessing in the unit.
2. Install the Engage Zone Control unit (153510-000121).
•Rear manifold on tow-between cart:
a. Align the Engage Zone Control unit plate with the 6 bolt holes under the meter
housing, as shown in Figure 5.
b. Re-align the manifold with the 6 bolt holes and secure the unit and manifold to
the meter housing with the 6 bolts (356060-000122) and nuts (356060-000104)
included in the bin kit.
TIP: Have someone hold the unit and manifold or use cable ties to temporarily
secure the equipment before replacing the bolts.
c. Clean the black plastic couplers from the primary tubes and remove any
corrosion on the tubes. Re-install the primary tubes, and secure with the black
plastic couplers and metal hose clamps.
TIP: Begin reconnecting the center, top tubes and work your way to the outside
and bottom tubes.
NOTE: If the tubes no longer align correctly with the openings, shim down the
fans or fan bracket until the tubes are level again.
•All other manifolds:
a. Carefully slide the Engage® Zone Control unit plate between the meter housing
and manifold, as shown in Figure 5. Align the plate with the 6 bolt holes under
the meter housing.
NOTE: If more clearance is needed for the bin unit to slide in, loosen the 6 meter
housing bolts of the closest meter.
b. Secure the unit and manifold to the meter housing with the 6 bolts (356060-
000122) and nuts (356060-000104) included in the bin kit. Leave the nuts loose
until all units have been installed.
TIP: Have someone hold the unit and manifold or use cable ties to temporarily
secure the equipment before replacing the bolts.
3. Re-install the manifold bottom cover, if it was removed.

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4. If you are applying canola seed or other low rate/small seeds, place canola insert foam
(353070-000182) into each canola insert (353070-000104). Then, place a canola insert
into each section of the meter housing dividers (353070-000095 and 353070-000096),
as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6: Inserting canola inserts
5. Insert the supplied left and right meter housing dividers (353070-000095 and 353070-
000096) into the meter housing as shown in Figure 6, ensuring that the hole in the right
divider lines up with the pressure port. Then, insert the provided sealing wedge (353070-
000098).
Figure 7: Inserting meter housing dividers
6. Re-insert and secure the meter roll.
7. Repeat the steps above for each bin.

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8. Fully tighten the 6 nuts on each manifold.
9. Record the serial numbers for the motor controllers inside the bin units and the gates
they are associated with. You will assign the serial numbers to their associated gates
during configuration, as shown in the example screenshot below. More information will
be given in the Engage® Zone Control Operator’s Guide.
•Gates 1-4 correspond with the serial number on the leftmost motor controller in the
unit, and gates 5-8 correspond with the rightmost motor controller.
•Bin 1 is the bin closest to the tractor. Bins 2 and 3 (if applicable) are further away
from the tractor.
Figure 8: Recording serial numbers

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2.2. Installing Gateway
The gateway is a computing platform that enables communication from the Engage® Zone
Control units to the Virtual Terminal. The gateway is shipped with generic firmware; instructions
for programming the gateway are given in the Engage Zone Control Operator’s Guide.
Follow the instructions below, depending on if you have a tow-between air cart (the cart is
between the tractor and the implement) or tow-behind air cart (the cart is behind the implement).
Part name Part number
Quantity
needed
Contained
within
Gateway 300
153010-000042
1
Gateway kit
Washer
352012-000002
8
Gateway kit
U-bolt and mounting hardware
352013-000007
2
Gateway kit
Gateway 300 mounting bracket
353070-000079
1
Gateway kit
Screw
356060-000033
4
Gateway kit
Nut
356060-000075
4
Gateway kit
Tow-between air cart
Installation location: On the back of the air cart frame. The mounting location must be at least
8 inches (20 cm) away from the operator to ensure safe operation.
Installing the Gateway
1. Position the Gateway 300 (153010-000042) on the back of the air cart frame with the
connectors facing any direction but up. Ensure that the Gateway harness (353050-
000032) and Wi-Fi antenna cables will reach the mounting location (See the wiring
diagrams in Appendix A).
2. On the back of the air cart frame, mark the location of the four mounting holes shown in
Figure 9. Remove the gateway and drill out the holes using a 5/16 inch or 8 mm drill bit.
Figure 9: Gateway mounting holes
3. Secure the gateway to the back of the air cart frame using the provided screws (356060-
000033), washers (352012-000002), and nuts (356060-000075).

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Tow-behind air cart
Installation location: On the front right side of the air cart frame, near the primary tubes. The
mounting location must be at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the operator to ensure safe
operation.
Figure 10: Gateway installation location (tow-behind cart)

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Installing the Gateway
Figure 11: Installing the gateway on a tow-behind air cart
1. Position the Gateway 300 (153010-000042) on the mounting bracket (353070-000079).
The gateway can be mounted on the bracket in any direction, but the connectors should
not face up when the bracket is mounted on the air cart.
2. Secure the gateway to the mounting bracket using the provided screws (356060-
000033), washers (352012-000002), and nuts (356060-000075) as shown in Figure 11.
3. Mount the gateway on the front right side of the air cart frame, near the primary tubes,
using the provided u-bolts and mounting hardware (352013-000007) as shown in
Figure 10.
Using Engage® Zone Control with the Wireless Blockage and Flow Monitor
If you are already using Intelligent Ag’s Wireless Blockage and Flow Monitor, the Engage Zone
Control gateway now functions as the WBFM access point.
Uninstall the TP-Link access point, and connect your iPad to the IASBlockage network when
using the WBFM.

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2.3. Installing Wi-Fi Antenna
The Wi-Fi antenna sends information to the gateway.
Part name Part number
Quantity
needed
Contained
within
Cap
251015-000139
3
Gateway kit
Wi-Fi antenna
252005-000010
1
Gateway kit
Wi-Fi antenna mounting bracket
353070-000083
1
Gateway kit
3” U-bolt and mounting hardware
(tow-behind cart)
or
1.5'' U-bolt and mounting
hardware (tow-between cart)
356060-000137
or
356060-000149
2
System kit
or
Accessory
Installation location: Mounted on the air cart frame or railing, at least 2 feet (60 cm) away from
the operator and at least 8 inches (20 cm) from the gateway to ensure safe operation.
Figure 12:Wi-Fi antenna mounting location (tow-behind cart)

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Mounting the Wi-Fi antenna
Figure 13: Mounting the Wi-Fi antenna
1. Thread the Wi-Fi antenna (252005-000010) cables through the hole in the mounting
bracket (353070-000083) and through the nut. Tighten the nut to secure the antenna to
the bracket.
2. Tow-behind cart: Mount the bracket on the air cart frame near the gateway using the u-
bolts and mounting hardware (356060-000137).
Tow-between cart (2 bins):Mount the bracket on the air cart railing using the u-bolts
and mounting hardware (356060-000149).
Tow-between cart (3 bins): Mount the bracket on the air cart frame, as high as possible
while ensuring that the antenna cables will reach the gateway. Secure using zip ties.
3. Connect the antenna cables to the gateway using the diagram in Figure 14.
Figure 14: Gateway connectors
4. Cover connectors 2, 5, and 6 with the provided caps (251015-000139).

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2.4. Installing the Work Switch
The work switch signals to Engage® Zone Control when the implement is in or out of the
ground.
Types of work switches
Intelligent Ag provides two different types of work switches: a whisker switch and a proximity
switch.
•If you have a hoe drill, install the whisker switch.
•If you have a disc machine, install the proximity switch.
Whisker switch
(356070-000041)
Proximity switch
(153560-000014)
Figure 15: Work switch types
Installation location: Near an existing work switch or near the height sensor.
2.4.1. Installing the whisker switch (hoe drills)
NOTE: Skip this step and follow the instructions in the next section if you have a disc machine.
Part name Part number
Quantity
needed
Contained
within
Work switch extension
harness
353050-000011 1 System kit
Whisker switch
356070-000041
1
System kit

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Installing the whisker switch
Figure 16: Installing the whisker switch
1. Mount the whisker switch (356070-000041) to an existing magnet or to an existing work
switch bracket, if one exists.
NOTE: You can unscrew the work switch magnet from the bracket and re-attach it to the
other end of the bracket to allow for other mounting orientations.
2. Plug S2 of the work switch extension harness (353050-000011) into the work switch
harness.
Determining work switch method
The work switch uses one of two methods to determine when the implement is in the ground:
•Default method
oThe work switch is engaged (the work switch is triggered by the height sensor) when
the implement is in the ground.
oThe work switch is disengaged (the work switch is not triggered) when the
implement is out of the ground.
•Inverted method
oThe work switch is disengaged (the work switch is not triggered) when the
implement is in the ground.
oThe work switch is engaged (the work switch is triggered by the height sensor) when
the implement is out of the ground.