Topcon Apollo ISOBUS UT User manual

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Apollo ISOBUS UT Sprayer
Operator’s Manual

Apollo ISOBUS UT Sprayer
Operator Manual
Part Number: 1020697-01
Rev Number: 3
© Copyright Topcon Precision Agriculture
April 2020
All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved. The information
contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified,
published or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from
Topcon.

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Preface
This manual provides information about operating and maintaining this Topcon
Precision Agriculture product. Correct use and servicing is important for safe and
reliable operation of the product.
It is very important that you take the time to read this manual before using the
product.
Information in this manual is current at the time of publication. A system may vary
slightly. The manufacturer reserves the right to redesign and change the system as
necessary without notification.
Terms and Conditions
Note:Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully.
General
APPLICATION - You accept these Terms and Conditions by purchasing the product from
Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) or from one of TPA’s product dealers.
COPYRIGHT - All information contained in this manual is the intellectual property of, and
copyrighted material of TPA. All rights are reserved. You may not use, access, copy, store,
display, create derivative works of, sell, modify, publish, distribute, or allow any third parties
access to, any graphics, content, information or data in this manual without TPA’s express
written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your
product. The information and data in this manual are a valuable asset of TPA and are
developed by the expenditure of considerable work, time and money, and are the result of
original selection, coordination and arrangement by TPA.
TRADEMARKS – ZYNX, PROSTEER, EAGLE, KEE Technologies, Topcon, Topcon
Positioning Systems and Topcon Precision Agriculture are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the Topcon Group of companies. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or
registered trademarks in the United States and/or other countries of Microsoft
Corporation. Product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
WEBSITE AND OTHER STATEMENTS - No statement contained at the website of TPA or
any other Topcon Group company or in any other advertisements or TPA literature or
made by an employee or independent contractor of TPA modifies these Terms and
Conditions.
IMPORTANT: SAFETY - Improper use of the product can lead to death or injury to
persons, damage to property and/or malfunction of the product. The product should only
be repaired by authorized TPA service centers. You should closely review the safety
warnings and directions as to the proper use of the product in this manual and at all times
comply with the same.
Limited Warranty
ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS -TPA warrants that the electronic
components manufactured by TPA shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship

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for a period of one year from the original date of shipment to the dealer. TPA warrants that
all valves, hoses, cables and mechanical parts manufactured by TPA shall be free of defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
RETURN AND REPAIR - During the respective warranty periods, any of the above items
found defective may be shipped to TPA for repair. TPA will promptly repair or replace the
defective item at no charge, and ship it back to you. You must pay the shipping and
handling charges in respect of the same. Calibration of components, labor and travel
expenses incurred for in-field removal and replacement of components are not covered in
this warranty policy. The foregoing warranty shall NOT apply to damage or defects
resulting from:
(i) disaster, accident or abuse
(ii)normal wear and tear
(iii) improper use and/or maintenance
(iv) unauthorized modifications of the product; and/or
(v)use of the product in combination with other products not supplied or specified by TPA.
Software accompanying any product is licensed for use in connection with the product
and not sold. Use of software that is provided with a separate end user license agreement
(“EULA”) willbe subject to the terms and conditions, including those relating to limited
warranty,of the applicable EULA, notwithstanding anything in these Terms and
Conditions to the contrary.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER -OTHER THAN FOR THE ABOVE WARRANTIES,
WARRANTIES PROVIDED IN AN APPLICABLE WARRANTY CARD, APPENDIX OR END
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, THIS MANUAL, THE PRODUCT AND RELATED
SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDE ‘AS-IS’. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES AND TO THE
EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW TPA EXCLUDES ALL IMPLIED TERMS, CONDITIONS AND
WARRANTIES IN RESPECT OF THE MANUAL AND THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
USE OR PURPOSE). TPA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OF GNSS
SATELLITES AND/OR AVAILABILITY, CONTINUITY, ACCURACY, OR INTEGRITY OF
GNSS SATELLITE SIGNALS.
LIABILITY LIMIT AND INDEMNITY -TPA and its dealers, agents and representatives shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for special,
indirect, economic, incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing,
performance or use of this material, the product or its accompanying software (including
where TPA has been advised of the possibility of such damage). Such disclaimed damages
include but are not limited to loss of time, loss or destruction of data, loss of profit, savings
or revenue or loss of or damage to the product. You shall defend, indemnify and hold TPA
harmless from and against any claims, actions, suits, damages, losses, liabilities and costs
(including attorneys’ fees) arising from, or relating to (a) your operation use, or maintenance
of the product and/or software other than as provided for in this manual or the applicable
end user license agreement; and (b) your negligence or wrongful act or omission in respect
of the product.

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In any event, TPA’s liability to you or any other person for any claim, loss or damage (in
contract, tort or on any other basis) will be limited (in TPA’s option) to either (a) the
replacement or repair of the product, or (b) payment of the cost of replacing or repairing the
product.
Other
These Terms and Conditions may be amended, modified, superseded or cancelled, at any
time by TPA. These Terms and Conditions will be governed by, and construed in accordance
with:
nthe laws of South Australia if the product is sold and supplied to you in Australia (in which
case the courts of South Australia or the Federal Court of Australia (Adelaide Registry)
have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any claim or dispute) or
nthe laws of the State of California if the product is sold and supplied to you outside of
Australia
nthe provisions of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of
Goods shall not apply to these Terms and Conditions.
All information, illustrations, and applications contained herein are based on the latest
available information at the time of publication. TPA reserves the right to make product
changes at any time without notice.
If any part of these Terms and Conditions would be unenforceable, the provision must be
read down to the extent necessary to avoid that result, and if the provision cannot be read
down to that extent, it must be severed without affecting the validity and enforceability of the
remainder of these Terms and Conditions.
Service Information
Service assistance can be provided by contacting your local TPA Authorized Dealer.
Communications Regulation Information
FCC Compliance Statement (USA)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class ‘A’ digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user's
expense.
FCC Compliance Statement (Canada)
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation.

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CE EMC Statement (European Community)
Warning:This is a class ‘A’ product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
‘C’ Tick EMC Statement (Australia & New Zealand)
This product meets the applicable requirements of the Australia and New
Zealand EMC Framework.
Type Approval and Safety Regulations
Type approval may be required in some countries to license the use of transmitters on
certain band frequencies. Check with local authorities and your dealer. Unauthorized
modification of the equipment may void that approval, the warranty and the license to
use the equipment.
The receiver contains an internal radio-modem. This can potentially send signals.
Regulations vary between countries, so check with the dealer and local regulators for
information on licensed and unlicensed frequencies. Some may involve
subscriptions.
Radio and Television Interference
This computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy.
If it is not installed and used correctly in strict accordance with TOPCON Precision
Agriculture instructions, it may cause interference with radio communication.
You can check if interference is being caused by this equipment by turning the
Topcon equipment off to see if the interference stops. If the equipment is causing
interference to a radio or other electronic device, try:
lTurning the radio antenna until the interference stops
lMoving the equipment to either side of the radio or other electronic device
lMoving the equipment farther away from the radio or other electronic device
lConnecting the equipment to another circuit that is not linked to the radio.
To reduce potential interference operate the equipment at the lowest gain level that
will allow successful communication.
If necessary contact your nearest Topcon Precision Agriculture dealer for assistance.
Note:Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by TOPCON
Precision Agriculture could void the EMC compliance and negate authority to
operate the product.
This product was tested for EMC compliance using Topcon Precision Agriculture
peripheral devices, shielded cables and connectors. It is important to use Topcon

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Precision Agriculture devices between system components to reduce the possibility of
interference with other devices
General Safety
DANGER: It is essential that the following information and the product specific
safety information is read and understood.
Most incidents arising during operation, maintenance and repair are caused by a failure
to observe basic safety rules or precautions. Always be alert to potential hazards and
hazardous situations.
Always follow the instructions that accompany a Warning or Caution. The information
these provide aims to minimize risk of injury and/or damage to property.
In particular follow instructions presented as Safety Messages.
Safety Messages and Warnings
The safety symbol is used with the relevant word: DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
Messages marked in this way recommend safety precautions and practices. LEARN
and apply them.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in DEATH OR VERY SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in MINOR INJURY.
Safety Signs
WARNING: DO NOT remove or obscure safety signs. Replace any safety signs
that are not readable or are missing. Replacement signs are available from your
dealer in the event of loss or damage.
If a used vehicle has been purchased, make sure all safety signs are in the correct
location and can be read. Replace any safety signs that cannot be read or are missing.
Replacement safety signs are available from your dealer.
Operator Safety
WARNING: It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand the safety sections
in this book before operating this vehicle. Remember that YOU are the key to
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Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Study
this manual as part of your safety program. This safety information only relates to
Topcon equipment and does not replace other usual safe work practices.
WARNING: Ensure power is removed from the Topcon equipment prior to
maintenance or repair of the vehicle or implements.
WARNING: Ensure appropriate precautions are taken prior to handling any
hazardous substances. Always read the Material Safety Data Sheet prior to
commencing work.
WARNING: In some of the illustrations or photos used in this manual, panels
or guards may have been removed for demonstration purposes. Never oper-
ate the vehicle with any panels or guards removed. If the removal of panels or
guards is necessary to make a repair, these MUST be replaced before oper-
ation.
WARNING: Always check that any suspended vehicle attachments are
lowered to the ground before beginning repair or maintenance work on a
vehicle.
WARNING: Vehicle and implement parts can become hot during operation
and may be under pressure. Refer to vehicle manuals.
WARNING: Wear appropriate protective clothing for the task being under-
taken and conditions.
WARNING: Do not operate equipment around explosive equipment or sup-
plies.
WARNING: Topcon is committed to good environmental performance and
minimizes the use of any potentially harmful substances in its products.
However, it is always advisable not to handle damaged electronic equipment.
This Topcon product may contain a sealed lithium battery. Always dispose of
any electronic equipment thoughtfully and responsibly.
Exposure to Radio Frequency
Exposure to energy from radio frequencies is an important safety issue. Keep a
distance of at least 20 cm (7.8 inches) between people and any radiating antenna.
Keep a distance of at least 20 cm between transmitting antennas.
WARNING: Products using cellular modem or an RTK base station can trans-
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This device is designed to operate with TPA approved antennas. Discuss with your
dealer.
Preparation for Operation
lRead and understand this manual and learn all of the controls before you use the
equipment.
lKeep the manual with the equipment.
lIf the equipment is moved to another vehicle, move the manual as well.
lRead the manual for the vehicle with which the equipment will be used and check
that the vehicle has the correct equipment required by local regulations.
lMake sure you understand the speed, brakes, steering, stability, and load
characteristics of the vehicle before you start.
lCheck all controls in an area clear of people and obstacles before starting work.
lIdentify possible hazards.
WARNING: Topcon equipment must not be used by an operator affected by
alcohol or drugs. Seek medical advice if using prescription or over-the-counter
medication.
Disclaimer
Topcon accepts no responsibility or liability for damages to property, personal injuries,
or death resulting from the misuse or abuse of any of its products.
Further, Topcon accepts no responsibility for the use of Topcon equipment or the
GNSS signal for any purpose other than the intended purpose.
Topcon cannot guarantee the accuracy, integrity, continuity, or availability of the GNSS
signal.
The operator must ensure that the equipment is correctly turned off when not in use.
Before operating any vehicle equipped with Topcon products, read and understand
the following product specific safety precautions.
Important Safety Information
Operator Alertness and Responsibility
The console helps the operator to steer the vehicle, but the operator remains in charge
and must be alert and in complete control of the vehicle at all times. The operator is
ultimately responsible for safe operation of this equipment.
It is essential that safety requirements are met when operating the console and any of its
components. All operators and other relevant personnel must be advised of safety
requirements.

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Electrical Safety
WARNING: Incorrectly connected power can cause severe injury and dam-
age to people or the equipment.
When working with electrical components, you must do the following:
lMake sure the negative terminal of the battery is disconnected before doing any
welding on the vehicle.
lCheck that all power cables to system components are connected to the
correct polarity as marked. Please refer to the vehicle manual for safety
information.
lCheck that equipment is grounded in accordance with installation instructions.
Operation and Risk of Obstacles
The following list is not exhaustive or limited. To use the console for assisted steering
along a defined wayline, the operator must ensure that it is used:
lAway from people and obstacles
lAway from high voltage power lines or other overhead obstructions (identify any
clearance problems before activating the console)
lOn private property without public access
lWithin cleared fields
lOff public roads or access ways.
Note that:
lThe operator needs to know the vehicle’s position and the field conditions at all
times.
lThe operator will need to respond if the GNSS satellite or differential correction
signal is lost momentarily.
lThe console cannot detect obstacles (people, livestock or other).
lOnly use the console in areas that are clear of obstacles and keep a proper
distance.
lSteering needs to be disengaged for manual control if an obstacle appears in the
path or the vehicle moves away from the wayline.
On/Off and Manual Control
WARNING: Ensure the steering switch is Off to prevent unintentional engage-
ment of the assisted steering. When repairing or maintaining the vehicle/im-
plement, ensure the vehicle CANNOT be moved. Disengage steering, apply
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The operator must ensure that the steering switch is Off (all LED indicators are off) when
assisted steering is not being used.
The operator must disengage assisted steering and use manual control if an obstacle is
in the line of travel or moves into the line of travel, or if the vehicle steers away from the
desired wayline.
To disengage assisted steering:
lTurn the steering wheel a few degrees OR
lSelect the Disengage Auto Steering button on the console AND/OR
lIf using an external steering switch, disengage using the switch if the above actions
do not disengage assisted steering.
Vehicle Shut Down Safety
Before leaving the vehicle, disengage assisted steering, disengage external steering
switch if this is being used, and remove the key from the key switch.
Using a Reference (Base) Station
WARNING: Do not move a reference station while in operation. Moving an oper-
ating reference station can interfere with the controlled steering of a system using
the reference station. This could result in personal injury or damage to property.
Operators and other affected personnel must be advised of the following safety
precautions.
lDo not erect the reference station under or within the vicinity of high voltage power
lines.
lWhen using the portable reference station, make sure that the tripod is securely
mounted.
To Get the Best Out of the Product
Back up data regularly. The console has large, but limited storage capacity. Use the
Diagnostics Mini-view to view capacity available. A warning screen displays if storage is
reaching its limit.
Be aware of file format compatibility. Discuss compatible formats with the dealer.
Topcon Agricultural Products are hardy and designed to work in tough conditions.
However, if equipment is unused for a length of time, store away from water and direct
heat sources.
Alert Symbols
In this manual two alert symbols are used:
Note:This offers additional information.

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WARNING: A warning signal appears on safety signs and in this manual to
show that this information is very important to your safety. LEARN these and
APPLY them.

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Table of contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction 1
1.1. Console / ECU interface 1
Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings 3
2.1. Opening the settings screen 3
2.2. Setting up the system 5
2.2.1. System Info 5
2.2.2. UT 5
2.2.3. TC 5
2.3. Setting up the ECU 7
2.3.1. Setup 7
2.3.2. Firmware upgrade 7
2.4. Setting up operator inputs 9
2.4.1. Master switch setup 9
2.4.2. Pump setup 9
2.4.3. Custom controls setup 10
2.5. Setting up the sprayer 12
2.5.1. Boom setup 12
2.5.2. Liquid tank setup 16
2.5.3. Speed source setup 24
2.5.4. Alarm setup 25
2.6. Auto flow calibration wizard 27
2.7. Setting up geometry 28
2.8. Managing implement profiles 30
2.9. Setting up user 32
Chapter 3 – Sprayer Operation 33
3.1. Operation screen 33
3.1.1. Tank operations screen 34
3.1.2. Soft keys 36
3.1.3. Sections 37

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Chapter 1 – Introduction
The Apollo ISOBUS Universal Terminal (UT) Sprayer and Auto
Section Controller allows better control of the amount of product
being applied to a field. Once set up, it will adjust the flow according
to vehicle speed, the area being covered and the preset application
rate. This provides greater accuracy to manage product over
specified areas.
Auto Section Control minimizes wastage, turning parts of the
sprayer on and off and varying rates as the equipment passes
through the defined areas. The system will turn on when it detects an
area that has not been covered and it will turn off when it detects
areas that have already been covered.
The sprayer pressure is adjusted with factors such as speed of the
vehicle, unlike a manual pressure controlled sprayer where the
pressure remains constant during speed changes.
Note: ISOBUS refers to the ISO 11783 communication protocol
used in the agriculture industry. A vehicle must be fitted with an ISO
11783 compatible console for the Apollo ISOBUS UT Sprayer to
operate.
1.1. Console / ECU interface
When viewing information from an ECU on a console via the
Universal Terminal, the console has no knowledge of what is on the
UT. The ECU has no knowledge of what the console is doing or the
capabilities of the console.
A Task Controller (TC) is required for the console to be able to
command the ECU to perform functions (for example; auto section
control or variable rate control), or for the ECU to tell the console
what it is doing (for example; the on/off state of each section or the
current application rate). However, not all consoles that have a UT
also have a TC. Additionally, some TCs may not be compatible with

1.1. Console / ECU interface
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the Apollo Sprayer ECU. To enable the TC, refer to Setting up the
system, page 5.
Another ISOBUS component is the File Server (FS). This enables
data such as configuration profiles or firmware upgrade files to be
transferred between the console and the ECU. Many UT compatible
consoles do not have FS support.
ECUs can only connect to a single UT, a single TC and a single FS. If
there are multiple UTs etc on the ISOBUS, the ECU may initially not
connect to the desired component. This can be fixed by using the
'Switch UT server' or 'Switch TC server' functions (refer to Setting
up the system, page 5).

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Chapter 2 – Sprayer Settings
The sprayer settings must be defined prior to using the sprayer
controller.
2.1. Opening the settings screen
Follow these steps to launch the sprayer and open the settings
screen.
1. Select from the main Universal Terminal screen to open the
sprayer.
The operation screen displays.
2. Select to open the Settings menu.

2.1. Opening the settings screen
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Note: To navigate through the setup screens, select the required
options, then press the back button to return to the previous
screens.