EZ-Guide 250 User Manual

EZ-GUIDE
®
250
LIGHTBAR GUIDANCE SYSTEM
EZ-GUIDE
®
250 LIGHTBAR GUIDANCE
SYSTEM QUICk REFERENCE CARD
Connecting the System
To power
Power cable
(P/N 65168)
EZ-Guide
®
250 lightbar
C
WARNING: Keep the lightbar dry. Moisture may cause electrical damage and will
void the warranty.
Turning the Lightbar On and Off
ToturnontheEZ-Guide250lightbar,pressthe functionbutton.
Toturnoffthelightbar,pressandholdthe functionbutton.A5secondcountdownappears
onscreen.Ifyoustopholdingthe
buttonduringthecountdown,theshutdownaborts.
C
WARNING: Verify that the power connection is reliable. If the lightbar loses power
unexpectedly, data loss may occur. The most reliable connection method is directly to the battery.
To avoid data loss, always use the Off button
to turn off the lightbar. For alternate cabling
options, please contact your local reseller.
Lightbar Layout
Coverage logging
and overlap
Function
buttons
Swath lines
Tip bar
Vehicle icon
Offline guidance
LEDs
Action buttons
Patch antenna
(P/N 56237-91)

EZ-Guide 250 Specifications

General

Receiver Type	L1 GPS
Update Rate	1 Hz
Display	Color LCD
Touchscreen	No
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Waterproof Rating	IP54
Memory	Internal
Input Voltage	12V DC

Summary

Connecting the System

Turning the Lightbar On and Off

Lightbar Layout

System Icons

Beginning Guidance in Easy Mode

Guidance Patterns

AB Line

Map a straight AB line for guidance. Set the A point at the start and B point at the end.

A+

Set the A point to create the line. Heading equals manually entered heading (defaults to previous AB heading).

Headland

Straight swaths fill headland boundary. Enter circuits before defining field. Complete by returning to start circle.

Curves

Identical and Adaptive Curves

Two types: Identical (based on initial curve, deviations ignored) and Adaptive (based on last pass).

Center-pivot

Set A point, drive pivot, set B point. Follow outermost wheeltrack for best results.

FreeForm

Create curved/straight guidance by recording path. Guidance snaps to next pass. Use Next AB to toggle paths.

Map Screens

Plan and Perspective Views

Default view switches to perspective upon field entry. Configure view switching in Advanced mode.

Mapping Options

Configure mapping options like warning zones, recording position, and deleting features.

Nudge Functionality

Correct for position drift using nudge buttons. Applied to guidance line relative to vehicle heading.

Shift to Here

Correct GPS drift or offset swaths for future seasons. Shifted swaths can be saved.

Status Indicators

Summary Report

System Configurations