John Deere Mobile Weather. Operator's Manual

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Safety

Recognize Safety Information

This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol

on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential

for personal injury.

Follow recommended precautions and safe operating

practices.

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Understand Signal Words

A signal word—DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION—is

used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the

most serious hazards.

DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near

specific hazards. General precautions are listed on

CAUTION safety signs. CAUTION also calls attention to

safety messages in this manual.

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Follow Safety Instructions

Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on

your machine safety signs. Keep safety signs in good

condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be

sure new equipment components and repair parts include

the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are

available from your John Deere dealer.

There can be additional safety information contained on

parts and components sourced from suppliers that is not

reproduced in this operator's manual.

Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls

properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.

Keep your machine in proper working condition.

If you do not understand any part of this manual and need

Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair the

assistance, contact your John Deere dealer.

function and/or safety and affect machine life.

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Safety

Use Handrail Support

To avoid personal injury, do not use Mobile Weather

sensor mounting bracket as a handhold for mounting and

dismounting machine.

Only use the machine's handrail for mounting and

dismounting machine.

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Introduction

Theory of Operation

John Deere Mobile Weather is a machine mounted

The Mobile Weather Sensor uses ultrasonic sensors to

weather monitoring system that works in conjunction with

measure wind speed and direction. The sensors are

the GreenStar™ 2 and GreenStar™ 3 systems. Mobile

capable of measuring a range of wind speeds with a

Weather monitors and documents weather conditions

high level of accuracy. Wind is turbulent and not static.

without the need for stopping to check prevailing weather

Changes in wind speed are detected more quickly with

conditions via a hand held device. John Deere Mobile

ultrasonic sensing than propeller-type anomometers. As a

Weather monitors and documents temperature, Delta T,

result, wind speed values displayed can change frequently.

humidity, wind speed, and wind direction.

GreenStar is a trademark of Deere & Company

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Activating John Deere Mobile Weather

To run Mobile Weather on the Application Controller 1120,

a 26 digit activation code is required.

1. Visit www.StellarSupport.com or call 1-888-953-3373.

2. Using the controller serial number and the COMAR

order number, a 26 digit activation code will be

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generated.

3. On the display, select APPLICATION CONTROLLER

1120 from the main menu.

4. Select SETUP softkey.

5. Select ACTIVATION ENTRY button.

SETUP Softkey

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6. Enter 26 digit code.

ACTIVATION ENTRY Button

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ACTIVATION ENTRY Screen

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System Requirements

• GS3 2630 display is required for documenting weather

data.

Mobile Weather Functional Requirements:

• Application Controller 1120 installed on vehicle.

• Mobile Weather Activation.

• GreenStar 2 or GreenStar 3 display.

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System Components

Mobile Weather Components

Mobile Weather Components

A—Weather Sensor

C—Display

B—Mobile Weather Harness and

D—Weather Sensor Harness

Application Controller 1120

NOTE: Picture of component location is for general

reference only. Component location may vary

depending upon model.

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System Components

GreenStar Display

Mobile Weather is compatible with the following displays:

• GS2 1800

•

GS2 2100

• GS2 2600

•

GS3 2630

• GS3 Command Center

NOTE: Only GreenStar 3 2630 will be capable of

documenting weather data.

Software Update 2012-1 will be required for

recording to work on the GS3 2630.

GreenStar 3 2630 Display

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Application Controller 1120

Application Controller 1120 is located in the cab roof liner

of 4940, 4930, 4830 and 4730 sprayers.

NOTE: Controller location and alignment may

differ for each vehicle model. Picture is for

general reference only.

A—Application Controller 1120

Application Controller 1120

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Setup

Setup Requirements

• Mobile Weather activated on Application Controller.

• Updated display software.

• Weather sensor mounted in the proper location and

• Mobile Weather setup is complete

harnessing is connected to the Application Controller.

• Application Controller hardware installation complete.

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Baud Rate Setup

1. Select APPLICATION CONTROLLER 1120 softkey.

2. Select SETUP softkey.

3. Select 4800 for the Baud Rate from drop-down menu

(A).

A—Baud Rate

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SETUP Softkey

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Setup

Weather Alert Limits

Weather Alert Limits can be set up for:

• High Temp

•

High Delta T

• High Wind

•

Direction Limit

1. Select APPLICATION CONTROLLER 1120 softkey.

2. Select SETUP MENU softkey.

3. Select MOBILE WEATHER SETUP button.

4. Enter High Temp, High Delta T, and High Wind.

5. Select DIRECTION LIMIT button.

6. Select Direction Limit from drop-down menu.

7. Enter Wind Speed Averaging. Enter value 1—30

seconds.

Wind Speed Averaging figures a running average based on

the number of seconds entered. Example: If 15 is entered

the average wind speed for 15 seconds is displayed.

NOTE: Refer to product label and follow instructions

for proper conditions to apply product.

A—High Temp

D—Direction Limit

B—High Delta T

E—Wind Speed Averaging

C—High Wind

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Setup Mobile Weather on Home Page

Mobile Weather Data can be displayed at various

locations on the Home Page, but only configurable on

the Quarter screen (A) and Softkey regions (B) of the

Home Page. To learn more about setting up different

areas of the screen, see the Layout Manager section in

the display’s operator’s manual.

1. Select MAIN MENU > LAYOUT MANAGER.

2. Select desired Home Page region (A or B) .

3. Select the APPLICATION CONTROLLER 1120

softkey.

4. Select Mobile Weather section.

5. Select the ENTER button (D) to complete setup.

A—Quarter Section

C—Cancel Button

B—Softkey Section

D—Enter Button

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Operation

Viewing Mobile Weather Information

Mobile Weather will display “OK” in the status window

when it is setup and working properly.

Weather information can be viewed on the Application

Controller page or setup and viewed on a home page

section.

Mobile Weather will monitor and document temperature,

Delta T, humidity, wind speed, and wind direction.

Delta T (C) is an indicator for acceptable conditions to

apply product. It indicates evaporation rate and droplet

lifetime. Delta T is calculated by subtracting the wet

bulb temperature from the dry bulb temperature. When

applying, Delta T should be between 2C (4F) and 8C

(14F), and not greater than 10C (18F). A higher Delta T

value will result in a faster evaporation rate and shorter

droplet lifetime.

A—Mobile Weather Status

D—Humidity

B—Temperature

E—Wind Speed/Direction

C—Delta T

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Weather Alerts

The area around the weather readings will highlight red

when the user defined Weather Limits are exceeded.

In the example, temperature (A) and Delta T (B) are

exceeded but wind speed and direction (C) are not.

A—Temperature

C—Wind Speed/Direction

B—Delta T

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Operation

Recording

Mobile Weather will start recording automatically

once coverage documentation begins on the display.

Mobile Weather will record wind speed, wind direction,

temperature, humidity, and Delta T. This data will be saved

to the display and can be unloaded into Apex™. Minimum,

maximum and average readings for each weather value

recorded in the field will be displayed in Apex.

Weather values shown on MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR

softkey >> RESOURCES/CONDITIONS softkey >>

CONDITIONS tab will show values of 0.0 and will be

greyed out.

NOTE: Only GreenStar 3 2630 will be capable of

documenting weather data.

Software Update 2012-1 will be required for

recording to work on the GS3 2630.

A—Conditions Tab

D—Wind Direction

B—Temperature

E—Humidity

C—Wind Speed

Apex is a trademark of Deere & Company

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

The Mobile Weather Status (A) will display either of the

following:

• OK

• Not Activated

• No Weather Data

If “No Weather Data” is displayed, check the following:

1. Pin Assignment in Ampseal 16 connector.

2. Baud Rate set to 4800.

3. GreenStar harness connected to weather sensor.

If weather values (B) are not being displayed on the

screen, check to make sure the sensor itself is not cracked

or damaged. If the sensor itself has visible damage, the

sensor may need to be replaced. Check with your local

John Deere Dealer. If there is no visible damage to the

sensor but the weather values are not displayed on the

screen, follow these steps or contact your local John

Deere Dealer for support.

1. Verify there is power to weather sensor.

2. Verify all connections are tight.

A—Mobile Weather Status

B—Weather Values

3. Verify connections are correct.

4. Verify there are no kinks in the harness.

5. Verify there are no obstructions in the wind channel

need to be replaced. Check with your local John Deere

of the Weather Sensor. Keep it free of spider webs,

Dealer.

insects, dirt, and other debris. Be careful not to

puncture the blue waterproof film or scratch the silver

John Deere recommends the humidity sensor be replaced

plate.

every two years.

6. Keep Weather Sensor out of conditions where ice may

If the wind direction and wind speed values are not

become a factor.

correct, make sure the sensor has an unobstructed view

If humidity values are not changing or reading zero, the

for GPS signal.

humidity sensor contained within the weather sensor may

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Troubleshooting

Communication Error

Communication with an application’s electronic control

unit has been unexpectedly lost. If reprogramming is not

in process, check the harness connections - disconnect

and reconnect the controller. If the problem persists,

consult the dealer for this controller. The controller can be

identified by the following manufacturer information:

NOTE: No weather values will be displayed or

documented until connection to the Application

Controller is restored.

Sensor Orientation Incorrect

The plastic nut assembly on the sensor is hand tightened

and may loosen over time. Periodically check that the

captive nut is still tight and alignment of the sensor is

correct.

If the plastic nut assembly is tightened with a tool, instead

of hand tightened, it may break or crack. Hand tighten

only. A damaged nut assembly may affect the orientation

of the sensor from facing the front of the machine. If any

part of the plastic nut assembly is cracked or broken,

replace plastic nut assembly.

Degraded Weather Measurements

The steel extension tube that the sensor is mounted

Do not expose the sensor to temperatures greater than

on may loosen over time. A loose extension tube may

65° C (149° F). If sensor has been exposed to temperature

affect the orientation of the sensor. Periodically check

greater than 65° C (149° F) calibration of the sensor may

that connection between the extension tube and ratchet

no longer be accurate.

assembly are still tight.

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Technical Information

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