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intelligent Total Equipment Control Pro
Table of Contents
Setup6. Resources7. Machine12. Implement16. Boundaries & Headlands27. Guidance28. iTEC Diagnostic Page
iTEC Settings30. Turn Pattern32. Implement Turn Radius33. Turn Type34. Minimize Skips/Overlap35. Sequences
Tips and Tricks42. Turn Types46. Impassable boundary Warning47. Wide & Narrow Guess Rows48. Swath Control & iTEC Pro52. Raise/ Lower Inconsistencies53. Smoother Turns55. Homepages
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Stellar Support Resources
• Product Information• Quick Reference Guide• Operator Manual• Stellar Support• Simulators
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Requirements
Requirements• GS 2 Display
• Signal - SF1 and up
• AutoTrac activation (for automated end turns)
• iTEC Pro Module – GS2 Display Activation
• Display and Controller Software Updates
• 8x30, 8x30T, 8xxxR, 8xxxRT, 9x30, 9x30T
Advanced Setup Tool
We will be using the Advanced Setup Tool to guidethrough the setup and tuning of iTEC Pro. Note: The path listed on the
side of the page will alsoguide to the same step ofsetup
Select iTEC Proto begin setup
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Resources Setup
Resources
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1. The first step is to setup your resource. You do thisby creating a client name, farm name, and field name.
Note: Red asteriskshows what items arerequired to be filled out.
Currently onpage 1 of 8 ofthe AdvancedSetup Tool.
Once setup oncurrent page iscomplete,pressing the nextpage button willguide you to thenext step of setup.
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Machine Setup
Machine
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When setting up iTEC Pro forthe first time, it is recommendedthat operators create a newspecific machine name for theiriTEC Pro vehicle.*All dimensions set for thisvehicle will be used for iTECPro operations.
2 & 3. The next step is tosetup your machine andimplement. These settings willbe saved under the machineor implement name.
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Connection Type
Rear Pivot DrawbarRear Pivot 2-pt Rear Rigid 3-pt
Machine Setup
Machine
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Turning SensitivityAutoTrac sensitivity or“aggressiveness” settingwhen the vehicle is in anautomated turn (50-200).*70 is the default setting.
Machine Setup
Machine Turn RadiusHow sharp the machine alonecan turn without an implementattached and withoutapplying brakes.Ex. 8030 wheel tractors have aminimum turn radius of 18 to24 ft.*Turn radius can be edited asneeded for accuracy anddesired turns. Machine
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R- Machine Turn Radius
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Machine Offsets
Machine
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We can enter or edit the machine offsets here.• You can physically measure the equipment• Dimensions for common machines listed in the iTEC OM• GSDNet (through Apex).
Machine Setup
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Apex-Initial Settings
IMPORTANT : Dimensions downloaded from GSDNet should be used as a guideline and may need tobe verified by physically measuring the machine/implement. If the dimensions are not accurate, theoperator will need to take the data card back to the tractor and change the dimensions on the GS2.The new dimensions will be saved under the machine/implement name and can be unloaded to Apex.
Note: Apex 2.0 has the capabilityto view the dimensions, but anoperator is not able to input in thevalues at this time. The boxesappear grey.
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Implement Setup
Similar to the Machine setup, itis recommended that operatorscreate a new specificImplement Name for iTEC Pro.
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Implement
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Implement Offsets Menu
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Implement Setup
We can enter or edit the implement offsets here.• You can physically measure the equipment• Dimensions for common planters listed in iTEC OM• GSDNet (through Apex).
Implement
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GSDNet- Initial Implement Settings
Note: Same as machinedimensions, you can’t modifyvalues in Apex, you can do thaton the GS2.
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Tracking Mode and Shift Track Setup
Guidance
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*iTEC Pro will only operate inStraight Track
Select type of shifts
4 & 5. Guidance and Shift Track Settings are requiredfor guidance setup.
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Boundary Setup
Boundaries
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Optional Boundaries
•Interior
•Passable
•Impassible
•Interior Headland (Only Required forimpassible interior boundaries)
Required Boundaries
Exterior
Exterior Headland
Creating Boundaries
Exterior
•Loaded from Apex
•Driven
Exterior Headland
•Top and Bottom Offset
•Constant Offset
•Driven
6. Step six defines the boundaries iTEC Pro will use for operation.
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Impassable Interior BoundaryThe perimeter of an area insidethe field which is not farmed,and cannot be crossed with thevehicle and implement. (e.g.pond or rock)
Interior Headland(Required if ImpassableInteriors are used) Theheadlands or turn rowsaround an ImpassableInterior Boundary that willprompt the user tocomplete sequences and/orturns.
Exterior Headland(Required, Dashed line.)The end rows or turn rowsalong the ends and sidesof a field that will promptthe user to completesequences and/or turns.
Exterior Boundary(Required, Solid line.) The outerperimeter of the field whichcannot be crossed with thevehicle and implement.
Passable Interior Boundary (Yellowline.) The area inside the field whichis not farmed, but can be crossedwith the vehicle and implement (e.g.waterway) that will prompt the user tocomplete sequences.
Boundary Setup
Boundaries
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Exterior BoundaryExterior Boundary(Required, Solid line.) The outerperimeter of the field whichcannot be crossed with thevehicle and implement.
To Define Exterior Boundary
2 options for Exterior Boundary
•Use boundaries setup inApex or have previouslyrecorded
•Record newTips for recording new boundaries or redefining boundaries;
•Press Record/Pause button after vehicle begins moving
•Pause recording when toggling recording position
•Stop recording prior to the point recording was started. *Make sure whererecording was stopped does not intersect where it was started.
•Be sure to enter the Boundary Offset (distance from the receiver to the edgeof the field). This can be done the first pass around the field and would usuallybe half of the implement width or track spacing.
Boundary Setup
Boundaries
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Exterior Headland
Exterior Headland(Required, Dashed line.)Once an exterior boundaryhas been defined, exteriorheadlands can be created.These are the boundariesthat will control sequencesand turns.
Creation Methods for Exterior Headland
•Top and Bottom Offset
•Constant Offset
•Driven
Headland Group
•Creating headland groups canbe useful to allow for multipleheadlands to be used in onefield or the same headlands tobe used in multiple fields.
•Different headland groupscould also be created forimplements of different widthsor requiring a different numberof headland passes.
Boundary Setup
Boundaries
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Exterior Headland withTop and Bottom Offsets.
•Selecting top and bottomoffsets will create headland atopposite ends of the field.•Useful if a different offset ornumber of headland passes isrequired at opposite ends offield.•Default settings for headlandoffsets are twice implementwidth.•Select Headland Settingsbutton to configure headlands
Boundary Setup
Exterior Headland
Boundaries
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Headland Settings
The row heading entry allowsthe operator to estimate thedirection of travel to haveheadland created on thecorrect ends of the field.
For the example shown, the operator is plantingwith a 12 row 30” planter (implement width 30’)and wants 2 headland passes on side Y and 4headland passes on side X.
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Headland Settings
If the row heading is greater than15 degrees into a boundary, anexternal headland will be createdfor that side.
X
Y
X
Y
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External Headlands withExternal Headlands withConstant OffsetConstant Offset
Creates a headlandboundary the same sizearound the entire field.
Select Constant Offset
Enter desired headlandwidth.
Boundary Setup
Exterior Headland
Boundaries
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120 ftheadlands
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External Headlands withExternal Headlands withDriven BoundariesDriven Boundaries
Allows the operator to defineexternal head boundarieswhile operating in field.
Created in the same way asexternal boundaries.
Exterior Headland
Boundary Setup
Boundaries
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To Define Interior Boundary
2 options for Interior Boundary
•Use boundaries setup inApex or have previouslyrecorded
•Record new
Determine Passable orImpassable Boundary
Passable
•Performs sequences only
•No Interior Headland
Impassable
•Require Interior Headlands
•Interior Headlands can bedriven or created with anoffset
*If an impassable interior boundary iscreated, a interior headland is alsorequired
Boundary Setup
Interior Boundary
Boundaries
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Interior Headlands
Headland Offset Driven Boundary
2 creation methodsfor Interior Headlands
•Headland boundaryoffset
•Driven
*Creation methoddetermined by DriveBoundary Check box
Boundary Setup
Boundaries
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Guidance Setup
Guidance
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This page allows to setguidance lines (Set Track 0)and other items necessaryto operate AutoTrac.
Installed – iTEC Procompatible softwareinstalled on vehicle
Configured – StarFire Signal,iTEC Pro setup requirementsare complete
Enabled – iTEC Pro button ispressed, “On” is displayed
Active – Resume switchpressed
Select this button to viewiTEC Pro diagnostics orEnable system if systemis Configured (2 piecesof the pie).
7. This page allows for the setup of AutoTrac and the viewing ofAutoTrac and iTEC Pro diagnostics.
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iTEC Pro Setup
iTEC Pro Diagnostic page
To return to thesetup tool
At this point in the Setup, onlysequences are left toconfigure iTEC Pro.
Menu
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Note; Items with --- still need to becompleted to gain that piece of thestatus pie.
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iTEC Pro
Menu
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Navigate to the iTEC ProSettings page to selectthe Turn Pattern,Implement Turn Radius,and Minimize Skips orOverlaps to determinehow the equipment willenter and exit the exteriorand interior headlands.
iTEC Pro Settings
8. The final page of the setup tool allows for turn settings to beselected. Also, sequences are created or modified on this page.
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iTEC Pro Settings
Turn Settings
Turn Patterns
iTEC Pro™ provides three default turnpatterns. This allows for a turn pattern to beselected based the needs of the operation. Ifnone of the default turn patterns meet theneeds of the operations then automated turnscan be disabled by selecting Off.
Turn Patterns
Alternate rows
Skip and Fill
1st Turn Skip
Off
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iTEC Pro Settings
Alternate Rows
The alternate rows turn pattern is used for typical back and forth operations.With this turn pattern, each pass will be next to the previous pass. The defaultsetting for this turn pattern is “0”. If a value of 1 is entered then the pattern willchange to every other row. *The benefit with this turn pattern is there is lessGPS drift which results in more even guess rows.
Skip and Fill
The skip and fill turn pattern is used to keep the draft load equal on both sides ofthe implement. Skip and Fill is often used in tillage operations. One factor toconsider when evaluating the skip and fill method is that the number of skipscannot be changed.
First Turn Skip
The first turn skip is used to make an initial pass and then skip a defined numberof tracks. In the example to the right, the user defined 4 skipped tracks. This turnpattern is excellent for really narrow (ripper) or long implements (aircart). Thisturn pattern will result in a more consistent turn when using implements and willeliminate the need for light bulb turns.
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Number of skipped tracks is an availableoption for Alternate Rows and 1st Turn skipand allows entries of 0-10. Number ofskipped track = 0 will follow track 0,1,2,3,etc. across the field.
Implement Turn Radius
•The distance given for the Implement TurnRadius tells iTEC Pro how tight of a turn amachine can make with an attachedimplement.
•The Turn Radius determines what turn typewill be used at the end of a pass.
•iTEC Pro will compare the Machine TurnRadius and Implement Turn Radius and usethe larger of the two.
Turn Settings
iTEC Pro Settings
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Turn Types
Symmetrical Light bulb Turn0 ft Control Point or 3-pt hitch
(Turn Radius > 1/2 of Track Spacing)
Non-symmetrical Light bulb TurnControl Point > 0 ft
(Turn Radius > 1/2 of Track Spacing)
Simple Turn(Turn Radius = 1/2 of Track Spacing)
Extended Simple Turn(Turn Radius < 1/2 of Track Spacing)
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Turn Settings
iTEC Pro Settings
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Sequence Settings
iTEC Pro
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iTEC Pro Setup Sequences
Sequences are a group of functions that perform when the implementcrosses a headland or interior boundary. For instance, functions within a‘Raise Planter’ sequence may include changing the ground set speed,extending SCV1, extending SCV2, turning Diff Lock off, turning MFWD off,etc. Up to 20 functions can be entered for each sequence.
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End of RaisePlanter Sequence
Start of LowerPlanter Sequence
Raise PlanterSequence
HeadlandBoundary
Lower PlanterSequenceNote: Each sequence must contain
between 1 and 20 functions.
Sequence NamingExamples•R Planter Headlands
•L Planter Headlands
•Raise Disk Waterway
•Lower Disk Waterway
•Raise 2510
•Lower 2510
Sequence Settings
Creating different sequences foreach implement and/or boundarycan be useful.
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End of RaisePlanter Sequence
Start of LowerPlanter Sequence
Raise PlanterSequence
HeadlandBoundary
Lower PlanterSequence
Note: Negativedistances occurbefore HeadlandBoundary
Sequences can be created by selectingfrom the drop down boxes or recording amanually completed sequence. Bothrecorded and created sequences be editedin the sequence list box.
Tips and tricks•All functions must occur within 100 ft (closer to the boundary, higher the accuracy)•If using a PST, either Set Speed or Set Gear can be used, not both.•Must press Accept to save.
Sequence Settings
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Sequence Function Icons
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Sequence Association
iTEC Pro
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Associate Sequences to boundaries: On this page, sequences areassociated to boundaries. This allows for different sequences to occurwhen entering/exiting headlands and entering/exiting passable interiorboundaries.
Sequence Offset
Used if the functions happen at the correcttime within the sequence, but the entiresequence needs to happen sooner or laterthan originally setup.
Sequence Settings
End Turn Offset
The End Turn Offset valuecan be changed to adjustwhere the beginning of theturn occurs.
Note: Smaller offset distancescause the sequence or turn tooccur closer to the boundary
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iTEC Pro Setup
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Tips and Tricks
iTEC Pro Best Practices
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Changing iTEC Pro Turn Type
iTEC Pro draws and complete a non-symmetrical light bulb turn instead of asymmetrical light bulb or simple turnallowing for smoother A-B line acquisitioninto the field.
Non-symmetrical light bulb turn
Symmetrical light bulb turn Simple turn
iTEC Pro Best Practices
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iTEC Pro Turn TypesNon-symmetrical to Symmetrical light bulb turns
Non-symmetrical light bulb turn
Symmetrical light bulb turn
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Reducing the connection tocontrol point (D) will generatemore symmetrical light bulbturns
iTEC Pro Best Practices
Implement
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Non-symmetrical light bulb turn
Symmetrical light bulb turn
Machine
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Setting the connection type toRear Rigid 3-pt will also generatesymmetrical light bulb turns
iTEC Pro Turn TypesNon-symmetrical to Symmetrical light bulb turns
iTEC Pro Best Practices
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iTEC Pro Turn TypesChanging Light bulb turns to Simple Turns
Non-symmetrical light bulb turn
If possible, reducing theturning radius of the tractorand implement to ½ of thetrack width will generateSimple Turns instead of lightbulb turns.
Ex. With implement width andtrack spacing of 60 ft (24R30”planter), a turn radius of max30 ft for tractor and implementwill generate Simple Turns.
Simple turn*iTEC Pro will compare the Machine Turn Radius andImplement Turn Radius and use the larger of the two.
iTEC Pro Best Practices
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Impassable Boundary warning appears at everyturn• Decrease End Turn Offset (figure 1)
• Decrease Turn Radius (figure 2)
• Increase headland size (figure 3)
• Skip tracks to create a “simple” or “extended” turn (figure 4)
1 2 3 4
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Wide and Narrow Guess Rows
After adjusting theconnection to controlpoint, adding thisdistance to the End TurnOffset will also helpeliminate wide andnarrow guess rows.
Tractorturn path
Implementturn path
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To adjustConnection toControl Point
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•Tip # 1. First setup Swath Control for the vehicle and implement you areoperating. Swath control has split second reaction times based on hydraulicor electrical system reactions and will provide the best solution for controllingproduct flow and machine functions.
•Tip # 2. Once Swath Control is accurately set, program the sequence foriTEC Pro to take place shortly after Swath Control has initiated an implementcommand when entering the headland. When exiting the headland, setupiTEC Pro so that the implement is lowered into the working state prior toleaving the coverage area. This will ensure that Swath Control can react atthe exact times necessary and the implement is already in its field workingposition.
•Tip # 3. Select Minimize Skips in iTEC Pro Settings Page to ensure that theentire implement has crossed into the headland or passable interiorboundary before initiating sequences.
•Tip # 4. A Starfire iTC receiver operating with SF2 or RTK level correctionsis highly recommended to maximize precise machine control.
iTEC Pro Best Practices
iTEC Pro and Swath Control Pro
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iTEC Pro and Swath Control Pro
Example Setup - 8530 Tractor and 24 Row Planter with Section Control (seepictures)
Scenario - Headlands are already planted with adequate distance for iTEC Pro toperform a turn sequence and coverage already exists on the headland due to beingpreviously planted. As the tractor and planter enters the headland, Swath Control Prowill send the command to turn off the planter rows based on the coverage map,shortly there after the iTEC Pro sequence begins and lifts the planter and turns theunit into the next pass. As the tractor and planter exits the headland, iTEC performsthe sequence and the planter engages the ground 5 ft. prior to leaving the headlandcoverage. As the planter crosses the headland coverage, Swath Control commandsthe row units to engage and start planting as the planter crosses the coverage zonecoming into the pass.
iTEC Pro Best Practices
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Entering the headland
The planter should remain in the down/working position until it completely crosses intothe blue headland coverage area. This will ensure that Swath Control is able to reactcorrectly and turn off the row units of the planter in this example before the planter israised.
This can be done on the Sequence Setup page by placing a more positive distance inthe planter lift function or by entering a Sequence offset. This will cause the function orentire sequence to occur further in the headland.
iTEC Pro Best Practices
iTEC Pro and Swath Control Pro
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Exiting the headland
Ensure the planter is fully lowered/in the working position prior to leaving the headlandcoverage zone. This will ensure that Swath Control Pro will be able to correctly andaccurately manage the engagement of the seed meter clutches to begin seeding asthe planter crosses the coverage zone.
This can be done on the Sequence Setup page by placing a more negative distancein the planter lower function or by decreasing the Sequence offset. This will cause thefunction or entire sequence to occur further in the headland.
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• Slower speeds while approaching and crossing the headland will result in betterraise/lower accuracy and end-turn performance.
• Multiple speed and/or gear changes can be configured in each sequence as shown
iTEC Pro Best Practices
Headland raise/lower sequences are inconsistent
Example sequence shownslows from field speed 35 ftbefore headland, slows to 2mph to execute lift sequence,and then speeds back up to 4mph for the turn. The exitheadland sequence starts byslowing back to 2 mph to lowerimplement, and then stairsteps back to field speed.
*Note – When using the Record Sequence option, only one speed change is stored persequence. If multiple speed changes are desired, sequences can be manually edited orcreated to include more than one speed change.
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Complaint- Turn path is too “jerky” while exiting headland and acquiring AB lineTips-• Reduce Turn Sensitivity to lowest level that will maintain turn path (min 50)
• Set turning radius of machine and implement to ½Track width to generate simple turns. (Ex. Implementwidth and track spacing of 60 ft (24R30” planter), a turn radius of max30 ft for tractor and implement will generate Simple Turns.)
• Reduce control to connection distance (D) of implementoffsets to generate more a symmetrical turn path
iTEC Pro Best Practices
Smoother Headland Turns
Complaint- Turn path is too “jerky” while exiting headland and acquiring AB line
Tips-• Skip tracks to complete a simple or extended turn
iTEC Pro Best Practices
Smoother Headland Turns
No Tracks Skipped 1 Track Skipped
Note: iTEC Pro is not approved for use with 9X30 wheel tractors operating air seeders withtow behind air carts in situations that do not allow skipped tracks. Turn path andperformance may not be acceptable with multiple implement configuration unless situationallows for at least one track to be skipped.
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iTEC Pro Best Practices
iTEC Pro and Homepages
iTEC options on Home Pages.Designed to assist with field setup orminimizing button pushes required toget to the settings needed for finetuning
Examples of the many configurableselections available:
•iTEC Pro Enable Button•Inline Control Point•End Turn Offset•Toggle Recording Button•Sequence Offset•Shift Track•AutoTrac Enable Button•Decrease Steer Sensitivity•Steer Sensitivity•Increase Steer Sensitivity•Farm, Field, Type Drop Down•Record/Stop Record Button
Ex. Using the homepage to adjust end turn offset
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