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7. RECOMMENDED ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION
The control console can be mounted to the operator’s preference. The GPS antenna should be mounted in the center on top of the cab on a
metal surface of at least 10 cm square.
Figure 10: Recommended electronics installation
Console
GPS
8. COMPLETE ELECTRONIC INSTALLATION
Refer to the Matrix Pro BoomPilot Setup Guide for further instructions on setting up and using your Matrix Pro for ABSC.
If not using a Matrix Pro, please refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the guidance system to complete the electronic installation and
setup.
SYSTEM CHECK
After connecting the power connector, it is time to make a system check. To check the system, it is necessary to have full GPS signal. To
obtain full GPS signal, the vehicle must be placed outside.
Check AUTOMATIC mode:
John Deere:
Section switches should be in the OFF position when working in Automatic mode. The Master switch will control the sprayer and should be
ON to enable automatic switching of the sections.
Figure 11: Automatic to all booms on mode
2.0 km/h 0.76 ha
Mark A
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Matrix Pro:
• Turn on the Matrix Pro console
• Encode the number of sections and the width of each
(Refer to the Matrix Pro user manual)
• Wait for GPS signal
• Set the BoomPilot mode to AUTOMATIC
◄Status Bar Icon will change to green
• Drive forward (> 2 km/h)
• Observe that all valves open
• Check that the valves close when the Master switch is set to OFF
Check MANUAL mode:
John Deere:
• Set the section switches to ON
• Set the Master switch to ON
Matrix Pro:
• Set the BoomPilot mode to MANUAL
◄Status Bar Icon will change to red
• Check in the ‘Vehicle View Screen’ (Matrix Pro) that the section icons turn off and on according to the valve/switch status
• Observe that all valves are open
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