Trimble EZ-Guide 500 Getting Started Guide

Table of Contents
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................1
Legal Notices.................................................................................................................................................1
Related Information.......................................................................................................................................1
Technical Support..........................................................................................................................................1
Initial Setup................................................................................................................................................................2
Variable Rate Application Upgrade...............................................................................................................2
Firmware Upgrade Wizard.............................................................................................................................2
Confirm VRA Upgrade..................................................................................................................................3
Prescriptions..............................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction to Prescriptions..........................................................................................................................4
Importing Prescriptions..................................................................................................................................4
Loading a Prescription...................................................................................................................................5
EZ−Boom 2010 System.............................................................................................................................................9
Connecting the EZ−Boom 2010 System........................................................................................................9
EZ−Boom Features......................................................................................................................................10
EZ−Boom Flow Calibration.........................................................................................................................12
Using the EZ−Boom 2010 System...............................................................................................................12
Hardi 5500 Variable Rate Controller....................................................................................................................15
Connecting a Hardi 5500 Controller............................................................................................................15
Hardi Controller Setup.................................................................................................................................17
On−Screen Features with a Hardi Controller...............................................................................................18
Using the Hardi Controller...........................................................................................................................20
Raven Variable Rate Controller............................................................................................................................23
Connecting a Raven Controller....................................................................................................................23
Operational Warnings..................................................................................................................................26
Raven Controller Setup................................................................................................................................26
On−Screen Features with a Raven Controller..............................................................................................28
Using the Raven Controller..........................................................................................................................29
Rawson Variable Rate Controller.........................................................................................................................31
Connecting a Rawson Controller.................................................................................................................31
Rawson Controller Setup.............................................................................................................................34
On−Screen Features with a Rawson Controller...........................................................................................36
Using the Rawson Controller.......................................................................................................................37
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Trimble EZ-Guide 500 Specifications

General

Update Rate	5 Hz
Power Supply	12-24 VDC
Display Type	Color LCD
GPS Receiver	Integrated
Ports	Serial, USB
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Weight	1.25 lbs
Memory	Internal storage
DGPS Accuracy	6-8 inches (15-20 cm) pass-to-pass