PATCHWORK BlackBox 510, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Patchwork Technology BlackBox 510 Operating Instructions For use with software version V 10 0 344 and above PWdoc0010 v2 0 ...

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Page 3: ...en Mounting the Tilt Correction Unit Transfer Kit Optional Attaching the External Antenna Connection Diagrams Main Unit Connecting VRT Cable Connecting an In Cab Printer Connecting an on off Recording Switch Connecting a Weather Station Start Up menu BlackBox menu Setup menu Recording Details Recording Options Local Setting GPS Offset Ports Setup VRT Options Advanced Unlock Product Overview Using ...

Page 4: ...osing boundary map during run Finishing and Printing a complete boundary map Future use for the maps Using Guidance and Field Recording Using first pass guidance no Boundary Using first pass guidance with a Boundary Using headland guidance Using a guidance line VRT Guidance Screen Overview Using Guidance and Field Recording VRT Mode Setting and using a guidance line Resetting the guidance line Set...

Page 5: ...oundary Map Headland Warning see page 32 BlackBox Pro The Pro version adds two very useful features to the BlackBox Plus software Notes WebTrack required This allows the farm manager to add notes form items to a job type that the operator will then enter the relevant information when that job type is completed For instance if the operator is Fertiliser Spreading the system can be configured to ask...

Page 6: ... 4000 LH Agro 5000 500 6000 Kuhn Quantron L M P E Kverneland Group Passtronic RDS Pro Series Vaderstad Dickey John Auto Shut Off With auto shut off setup on the unit when driving into an area which has been worked indicated by the green trace line on guidance screen a signal will be sent to the controller to stop the implement working After driving out of the worked area the unit will send a new s...

Page 7: ... are kept up to date and secure Creating a WebTrack account Go to the WebTrack home page by typing www bbwebtrack com in your internet browsers address bar Beneath Create New Account left mouse click on Register New Account To register for an account left mouse click on Click Here to Sign Up Enter your details in the boxes provided and once complete left mouse click on Create WebTrack Account N B ...

Page 8: ... Under the Existing Users heading enter your Username and Password then left mouse click on Login There are two options and as a first time user left mouse click on Click Here To Download WebSync to download and install the WebSync Tool For details see page 9 Otherwise left mouse click on the Start Page button You will be redirected to your WebTrack user area ...

Page 9: ...talled when prompted insert the BlackBox memory card Left Click on Retry The configuration screen will open for first time users to setup WebSync Enter your WebTrack Username in the User box and select the unit measurement type required When complete click OK The main WebSync screen will open ready to transfer data displaying the WebTrack username and the memory card location and type that data wi...

Page 10: ...e the information required could be the weather conditions and or the chemical used for the job Setting up these details in WebTrack allows the operator to quickly and simply setup the job details by selecting the details from a list on the BlackBox unit see Unit Setup Selection List on page 22 N B To get the data to the BlackBox unit a WebSync must be performed see Transferring data to and from W...

Page 11: ...e in the details and click Add To add another repeat the previous step Once complete click Save Creating and adding form items to Job Types BB Pro users Under BlackBox Setup on your WebTrack account click Edit next to Single Notes There are seventeen predefined form items to add additional ones click Add Using WebTrack with the BlackBox ...

Page 12: ...ve To add more form items follow the two previous steps When complete click Job Types Highlight the job in the list that Form Items are to be added to and click Edit Click in check box next to Use Form Items on this Job Type The form items options will appear left mouse click Add Using WebTrack with the BlackBox ...

Page 13: ...pload them directly to your WebTrack account in BBA ShapeVRT or XML Format please ask your precision farming contractor Once uploaded the plans can be viewed in WebTrack as a list to check all the plans are on your account before transferring them to the BlackBox N B To get the data to the BlackBox unit a WebSync must be performed see Transferring data to and from WebTrack via WebSync on page 14 W...

Page 14: ...ted Files to archive the files Transferring data to and from WebTrack via WebSync When performing a Sync in WebSync the following data will be transferred To WebTrack Boundary Jobs Guidance Recordings and Job Notes From WebTrack Details from My Unit Setup including Job notes Maps and VRT plans that are held in the Files Section Remove the memory card from the unit and insert into the PC Open WebSy...

Page 15: ...n Clear Card Highlight the file types that are to be removed by clicking in boxes Click OK to remove the files When ready to begin the data transfer left click on the Sync button Once the transfer has completed left mouse click on the OK button to close the confirmation message To view the data transferred from the BlackBox unit you need to login to your WebTrack account see page 8 To use the data...

Page 16: ...s for multi positional flexibility and is simply tightened with the thumb screw Warranty Void if suction mount fails Its is advised that the suction mount is removed from the windscreen when the unit is not in operation and reattached on a day to day basis For a more permanent fixing please detach the ram ball from the suction mount and secure down in the vehicle Mounting the Tilt Correction Unit ...

Page 17: ...ntre A round metal plate has been supplied for vehicle roofs that are not made of metal To fit first clean a small area and ensure it is dry then remove the plastic covers from the self adhesive strips on the metal plate and stick to the vehicle roof The antenna will now stick to this plate and be held safely on the roof N B In many cases running the cable in through a window or door is acceptable...

Page 18: ...sconnect the unit from the power supply if you need to jump start your vehicle SD Card For recording job data Must be inserted for the unit to operate Guidance Screen Screen Connector Magnetic Antenna Tilt Correction Unit 12v DC Plug To cigarette lighter socket on vehicle ...

Page 19: ...ee VRT Options menu on page 36 Connecting an In Cab Printer The BlackBox may need to be configured to work correctly with the In Cab Printer for details see Ports Setup menu on page 33 Tilt Correction Unit Controller Supplied Cable To serial port 2 To port on Controller Tilt Correction Unit Supplied Cable In Cab Printer To serial port 2 To port on Printer ...

Page 20: ... Ports Setup menu On Off on page 33 Connecting a Weather Station The BlackBox will need to be configured to work correctly with the Weather Station for details see Recording Options menu Weather Station on page 28 Tilt Correction Unit Rocker Switch To rocker switch or 12v feed Tilt Correction Unit Weather Station Supplied Cable To serial port 2 To port on Weather Station ...

Page 21: ...s use this button to reset tilt angles Screen Power On Off button This turns the screen on and off providing the tilt correction unit is switched on Brightness button Press this button to scroll through different levels of brightness for the display screen Touch Screen The unit uses an LCD Touch Screen which allows the user to interact with the BlackBox software Use the Touch Screen by pressing an...

Page 22: ...en the text entry screen so the information can be entered manually see Text Entry below for more details To use the Selection List firstly highlight the option in the list by pressing on it or use the Up and Down buttons Once the desired option is highlighted set it by pressing OK To exit the selection screen without making changes press Cancel Text Entry This input screen will appear if the info...

Page 23: ...the numerical entry screen press the numbers on the screen to enter the figure Once complete press on OK to add the figure and close the numerical entry screen To exit the numerical entry screen without adding a figure press on Cancel Option Box The option box will appear if the required information is a simple Yes No selection Unit Setup ...

Page 24: ...e BlackBox software This is also the safe screen for powering down the unit Start BlackBox Accesses the BlackBox program menu for more details see BlackBox Menu on page 25 Start BlackBox DR Not applicable Start Field Note Not applicable Upgrade Initiates and installs any upgrades for the BlackBox 510 that are stored on the memory stick Upgrades are available from under the Support Services section...

Page 25: ...tart Planned Job on page 42 Setup Goes to the setup menu for the unit Before starting a job it is important that the unit is setup for your requirements for details see Setup Menu on page 26 Shutdown Will shutdown the software and return to the Start Up menu where it is safe to power down the screen when it is no longer required An option box will appear with two options Yes to shutdown the softwa...

Page 26: ...lso set under this option See page 31 for more details Ports Setup Used to setup the serial ports on the Tilt Correction Unit if using an external GPS source or as an external GPS source Weather Station or In Cab Printer The Terrain Compensator reset Demo Mode and the green trace recording On Off method is also set under this option See page 33 for more details VRT Options Accesses the options for...

Page 27: ...added to it in WebTrack see page 11 for details on setting up Job Types when the job is finished the operator will be prompted to fill in information related to the form items see page 59 for details on finishing a job with notes Operator The name of the operator that is performing the job Width Sets the working width of the implement this is vital to achieve the correct distance between the guida...

Page 28: ...lines or use field boundary information Minimum Speed Sets the minimum speed that the trace will record at i e if moving slower than the set speed the trace will not record Minimum Angle Sets the number of degrees that the heading can change since the previous green trace location point before a new location point is set Maximum Distance Sets the maximum distance that can be travelled in a straigh...

Page 29: ...Station On being set to Yes Temperature Turns temperature recording On or Off Wind Dir Turns wind direction recording On or Off Wind Speed Turns wind speed recording On or Off Units Changes the units which the wind speed is recorded in Humidity Turns humidity recording On or Off Air Pressure Turns air pressure recording On or Off Test Press to ensure the information is being received from the weat...

Page 30: ...Units Sets the unit measurement type i e Miles or Kilometres this will affect the menu areas and guidance screen where a measurement is required or displayed Language To select the language that you want the menus to be displayed in Time Offset To adjust the time difference for your location based on Greenwich Mean Time This can also be used for Day Light Savings time Finished Returns to the Setup...

Page 31: ...a negative number must be entered if setting to the left Offset Front Back Sets the offset distance from the antenna for front or back Note a negative number must be entered if setting to the front Headland Warning Options Opens the Headland Warning Options menu See page 32 for the Headland Warning Options Finished Returns to the Setup Menu Offset Example Antenna position Offset position No Offset...

Page 32: ...field and the mini map in the guidance screen hidden for this function to work Headland Warning Turns the headland warning feature on or off Headland Dist Off Sets the headland edge distance from the boundary line as it is approached Headland Dist On Sets the headland edge distance from the boundary line as it is left Finished Returns to the GPS Offset Menu Headland Warning Example Field Boundary ...

Page 33: ...r the printer port Serial Port 2 GPS Output Turns the GPS output on or off When set to Yes the unit will transmit a GPS signal via serial port 1 On Off Opens the green trace recording on off selection list See page 35 for details of the on off methods in the On Off selection list Demo Mode Turns the demo on or off When set to Yes the unit will simulate a driven path using a string of GPS coordinat...

Page 34: ...ce do not use the gauges to determine this press and hold the Tilt Reset button for two seconds on the tilt correction box The gauges will then show the angle as zero N B It is important that the tilt correction box is mounted securely on a flat surface within the cab for the compensator to work correctly Height Sets the distance that the antenna is from the ground This needs to be set in order fo...

Page 35: ...o turn the trace recording on and off On Screen Use Arrows in Webtrack When this type is set the trace recording can be turned on and off by the operator using the Recording on off button on the guidance screen AlwaysOn This sets the trace recording to continually record and can not be turned off SwitchReversed On Off Reversed in WebTrack This type uses a manual switch i e rocker switch which is c...

Page 36: ...ected controller Port Speed For manually setting the port speed Note the recommended port speed will be entered when the controller has been selected from the VRT Controller option Auto Shut Off Settings This option opens the auto shut off settings menu only accessible with Auto Shut Off See page 37 for the Auto Shut Off Settings menu VRT Test Opens the VRT test screen to test the connection betwe...

Page 37: ...off to work Auto Shut Off Percentage Adjusts how much of the implement working width needs to remain outside the worked area before the implement is shut off Finished Returns to the VRT Options menu Tip When spreading with auto shut off use GPS Offset to set the position behind the antenna that you require the implement to be turned on off Auto Shut Off Percentage Example Worked area Shut off poin...

Page 38: ...rs require the implement to be in full working mode with the vehicle moving When ready press Test to begin and the Rate will start counting up 100 200 300 up to 1000 check to ensure that the controller is also counting in sequence May not be in sync because of a delay in the data transmission If the test is unsuccessful turn off the controller and the Blackbox and check all connections Power up th...

Page 39: ...ading To upgrade the unit first make a note of the unit s serial number and the lock code displayed in the top left hand corner of the unlock menu Next make a call to Patchwork Technology on 44 0 1291 673366 and state the upgrade you require see Product Overview on page 5 The operator will firstly take payment for the upgrade and then issue an unlock code for the upgrade Software To enter the unlo...

Page 40: ...area measurement If a guidance job has been paused use this option to continue the job Press Start New Job The first screen that appears will depend on what has been set for the Recording and Autonaming options under the Recording Options menu see page 28 Highlight farm name or enter NEW and press OK Highlight field name or enter NEW and press OK Select Guidance Mode See page 44 for details Guidan...

Page 41: ...sed or finished the set AB line will be saved automatically against the farm field name and working width The next time a job is resumed or started in that field with the same working width an option box will appear to confirm if you want to use the saved AB line Auto Shut Off Only If using auto shut off before the guidance screen opens a disclaimer will appear which needs to be accepted to contin...

Page 42: ...ns When using these file types firstly highlight Shapefile from the list and press OK Highlight the file required and press OK Highlight the plan and press OK This opens the guidance screen with the loaded plan Farm Management Software plans When using these file types firstly highlight the required farm and press OK Highlight the field name and press OK Highlight the plan and press OK This opens ...

Page 43: ...43 Starting a Job VRT Plans and Farm Management Plans ShapeVRT Plans Farm Management Plans Edit Products View Instructions ...

Page 44: ...eadland guidance to the set straight AB line to complete the inner area of the field First Pass Curved Works as First Pass Straight but allows a curved AB line to be set for guidance Headland Straight This mode requires the user to firstly create a straight AB line down the longest edge of the field Once the guidance line is set it is then possible to drive the rest of the headland until point A i...

Page 45: ...pathway Headland guidance line used for first headland pass and inner headland passes Change to set AB line to complete inner work A Set B Set A B and C points set headland guidance line used for inner headland passes Change to set AB line to complete inner work A Set B Set C Set ...

Page 46: ...ts and pauses a field boundary map job see page 50 for details End Boundary Closes a field boundary see page 51 for details Steering Status If the steering is connected this displays its current status Recording On Off Displays the status of the green trace and pressing switches it on off if the On Off method is set to On Screen see page 33 Lock Unlock Locks Unlocks the current guidance line In AB...

Page 47: ...l display Application Rate Displays current application rate Auto Shut Off software required pressing opens the application rate option menu see page 49 for details Distance Travelled Displays the distance travelled based on the green trace recording Speed Guidance Mode GPS Strength Coverage Area Application Rate Distance Travelled Point A set AB line set Headland set Guidance mode example No GPS ...

Page 48: ...oundary line on or off on the 3D guidance display Show AB Line Headland Toggles the guidance line between the headland and AB guidance lines Save Point Here Use this to set a location point for your current position to return to if a refill is required The location point will display in the mini map Ensure the trace recording is OFF when going to refill to avoid inaccurate records Pause Job Press ...

Page 49: ...ature Enter Rate Press this option to change the current application rate Purge 5 Seconds This option overrides the Auto Shut Off feature allowing the operator to overlap worked areas for 5 seconds before the feature is active again Purge On Off This option allows the user to manually enable and disable the Auto Shut Off feature N B If the option reads Purge Off this means that Auto Shut Off is di...

Page 50: ...oundary map It is important to setup these details correctly to get an accurate area measurement Boundary Type Sets the type of field boundary that is being created There are two types Boundary For around the outer edge of the field Inner Boundary For excluding areas within a field boundary Offset Sets the actual distance the edge of the field is from the antenna Direction To select which side of ...

Page 51: ...tton then Print to print out a hard copy of the field boundary map including field size and details To close the current job and start a new field boundary for a different field press the menu button to open the guidance screen menu Press Finished Job to close the job and return to the BlackBox menu From the BlackBox menu select Start New Job and enter the new farm and field details Future use for...

Page 52: ...tant to use the longer edge of the field to set a guide line Step 2 Press Start New Job see page 40 for details Step 4 Turn on the Green Trace using selected method see page 35 At the beginning of a straight run press the Grid area to set point A Step 5 Drive to the end of the run and press the Grid area to set B The guidance line will appear ready for guidance Step 6 If working the headland conti...

Page 53: ...he field boundary map Step 2 Press Start New Job and then OK to confirm Farm Field name Step 3 Select First Pass Straight or Curved Step 4 Press Menu and then Show Headland to display the Headland guidance line Step 5 Turn on the Green Trace using selected method see page 35 At the beginning of a straight run press the Grid area to set point A Step 6 Drive to the end of the run and press the Grid ...

Page 54: ...ethod see page 35 Press the Grid area to set point A Step 5 Drive to the end of the field and press the Grid area to set B The set AB line will appear ready for guidance Step 3 Select Headland Straight or Curved Step 6 Work the headland until near to where point A was set Press the Grid area to set point C and press Toggle Guidance to show the headland guidance line Step 7 Use the headland guidanc...

Page 55: ...e screen and the direction your heading Your position on the screen or pivot point is the point at which the line and semi circle of the guide arrow meet The direction you are heading is indicated by the end point of the line When using an AB line the guidance line tracks are set at equal distances based on the implement width set in the Recording Details menu As the guidance lines are set tracks ...

Page 56: ...t the marks from the work done whilst setting the guidance line N B There maybe significant over under lap between the first and second runs but if the guidance line is followed the remaining runs will be straight and equally spaced Important When using a curved AB line It is important to use the longer edge of the field when setting a curved AB line to ensure the guidance line is visible from the...

Page 57: ...ptions The options allow the current rate to be increased decreased in 5 increments or a different rate to be entered Recording On Off Zoom In Zoom Out Zoom Reset Menu Button Information Panel Guidance Bar Speed Field Area Application Rate see below Distance Travelled Coverage Area Distance from Centre Guidance line set Track Number Guide Arrow ...

Page 58: ...r in the guidance bar to keep on centre with the line After doing a turn in the headland the next guidance line will appear ready to centre up to The current guidance line track being used will be identified by a number next to the T in the guidance bar area The guidance line tracks are set at equal distances based on the implement width set in the Recording details menu As the guidance lines are ...

Page 59: ...to the field where the job was paused from the BlackBox menu press Start Planned Job and then select the farm field and plan name The guidance screen will open with the paused jobs trace recording and guidance line that was set Position the vehicle back at the point the job was paused using the guidance line and green trace when ready continue the job Finish Job Press this option once a job has be...

Page 60: ...Dealer Patchwork Technology Ltd Oaklands Llancayo Court Usk Monmouthshire NP15 1HY Tel 01291 673366 Fax 01291 673077 www patchwork co uk ...