EZ-Guide 500 User Manual

EZ-Guide
®
500 Lightbar Guidance System
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EZ-Guide
®
500 Lightbar Guidance System
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www.EZ-Guide.com
EZ-Guide
®
500 Lightbar Guidance System
Quick Reference Card
www.EZ-Guide.com
CONNECTING THE SYSTEM
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EZ-Guide
With EZ-Steer
®
system
With keypad
To
power
To
power
To power
LIGHTBAR LAYOUT
ESC button (back of unit)
Cancels changes and moves
up one level.
Buttons:
o u D
The arrow key highlights an icon
and the o button selects it.
Coverage logging and overlap
Coverage is displayed when a spray
switch is on, when the coverage
function button is enabled, or when
an autosteering system is engaged.
Function buttons
These buttons perform the
functions indicated by the icons.
Swath lines
The current swath is red. Adjacent
swaths are blue. Swath numbers
are displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
Tip bar
provides information on how to use
the system.
Vehicle icon
Shows the vehicle position and heading relative to
the current swath.
Antenna cable
(P/N 50449)
Antenna
EZ-Guide
®
500 lightbar
Power cable
(P/N 62817)
Offline guidance LEDs
When the vehicle is online, the center three green LEDs are lit.
When it is offline, the lit LEDs move to the side.
C
Keep the lightbar dry. Do not spray it with any type of liquid as this may cause it to fail.
Standard system

EZ-Guide 500 Specifications

General

Type	GPS Guidance System
Manufacturer	Trimble
Update Rate	5 Hz
Waterproof Rating	IP54
Weight	1.5 kg
Display	LCD
Connectivity	Serial, USB
Power Supply	12 VDC
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 50°C

Summary

System Connection Overview

Standard System Connection

Describes the basic hardware setup for the EZ-Guide 500 lightbar.

Keypad and EZ-Steer® System Connections

Covers connection diagrams for both keypad and EZ-Steer systems.

Lightbar Interface and Controls

Lightbar Layout and Indicators

Explains LED indicators, swath lines, and the vehicle icon.

Button Functions and Coverage Display

Details control buttons and coverage logging features.

General Safety Warning

Keep Lightbar Dry

Specific safety instruction regarding liquid exposure to the lightbar.

Easy Mode Application Workflow

Reset Guidance and Implement Configuration

Initial setup steps in Easy Mode for resetting guidance and configuring implement settings.

Pattern Selection and AB Line Mapping

Process for selecting guidance patterns and mapping AB lines in Easy Mode.

Quick Start Wizard and Unit Settings

Quick Start Wizard Operation

Describes the initial setup wizard for confirming system settings.

Unit of Measurement Selection

How to select preferred units for measurement (e.g., Metric or Imperial).

Lightbar Button Functions

Left Side Function Buttons

Explains the functions of buttons located on the left side of the lightbar.

Right Side Action Buttons

Explains the functions of buttons located on the right side of the lightbar.

Field Definition Buttons

Explains buttons used for defining field parameters.

Advanced Mode Application Workflow

Reset Guidance and New Field Setup

Initial steps in Advanced Mode for resetting guidance and setting up new fields.

Confirming Field and Implement Settings

Verifying and adjusting implement setup and field name configurations.

Mapping AB Lines and Starting Guidance

Process for mapping AB lines and beginning guidance operations.

Field and Event Management

Stored Field and AB Line Selection

How to choose previously saved fields and AB lines for guidance.

Event Option Selection

Selecting the appropriate application event for the current task.

Advanced Mode Features

Field and AB Line Operations

Naming fields, adding AB lines, and selecting existing fields.

Swath and GPS Settings Configuration

Adjusting swath parameters and GPS settings like limits.

Display Settings and System Options

Customizing display views and system behavior options.

Data Management Operations

Field and Event Data Export/Delete

Managing field and event information via USB drive.

System Log Export

Saving diagnostic system logs to a USB flash drive.

System Configuration Management

Saving and Loading System Configurations

Managing and applying system settings profiles across lightbars.

Deleting System Configurations

Removing saved system settings profiles from the lightbar.

Map Screen Views

Plan View and Perspective View

Describes the two primary map display modes: Plan and Perspective.

Information Tabs and Built-in Help

Information Tab Display

How to access and cycle through system information tabs.

Built-in Help System Access

Procedure for accessing the integrated help system.

Nudge and Shift to Here Functions

Nudge Functionality

Correcting for position drift while driving in the field.

Shift to Here Functionality

Shifting swaths for re-entry or future applications after pausing.

Guidance Patterns

AB Line and Center-Pivot Patterns

Describes setting up straight AB lines and circular center-pivot guidance.

A+ and Headland Patterns

Explains A+ line creation and automatic headland fill patterns.

Identical Curve and Adaptive Curve Patterns

Details guidance based on initial curve or dynamically generated passes.