AGRA-GPS 4502/4503 Horsch-JD Bridge for Amazone Pantera Sprayer Instruction Manual
- October 29, 2023
- Agra-GPS
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4502/4503 Horsch-JD Bridge for Amazone Pantera Sprayer
Instruction Manual INSTALLATION MANUAL
Agra-GPS Horsch-JD Bridge for the
Amazone Pantera sprayer
Version 1.0
Revision A
June 2019
Release Notice
This is is the June 2019 release (Revision A) of the Amazone-JD Bridge for
Amazone Pantera 4502 / 4503 Installation Manual.
Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document,
Agra-GPS Ltd assumes no responsibility for omissions and errors. Nor is any
liability assumed for amages resulting from the use of information contained
herein. Agra-GPS Ltd shall not be responsible or liable for incidental or
consequential damages or a loss of anticipated benefits or profits, work
stoppage or loss, or impairment of data arising out of the use, or inability
to use, this system or any of its components.
DO NOT USE THE Horsch-JD Bridge IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE DISCLAIMER.
**Important Safety Information
**
Read this manual and the operation and safety instructions carefully before installing the Amazone-JD Bridge.
- Follow all safety information presented within this manual.
- If you require assistance with any portion of the installation or service of your equipment, contact your Agra-GPS for support.
- Follow all safety labels affixed to the system components. Be sure to keep safety labels in good condition and replace any missing or damaged labels. To obtain replacements for missing or damaged safety labels, contact Agra-GPS.
When operating the machine after installing the Amazone-JD Bridge, observe the following safety measures:
- Be alert and away of surroundings.
- Do not operate the Amazone-JD Bridge system while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal substance.
- Remain in the operator’s position in the machine at all times Amazone-JD Bridge system is engaged.
- Determine and remain a safe working distance from other individuals. The operator is responsible for disabling the Amazone-JD Bridge system when a safe working distance has been diminished.
- Ensure the Amazone-JD Bridge is disabled prior to starting any maintenance work on the machine or parts of the Amazone-JD Bridge system.
- Follow all safety instructions from the Amazone system as well as the JD system!
- The Amazone-JD Bridge must only be used in the field, never on the street!
Electrical Safety
- Always verify that the power leads are connected to the correct polarity as marked. Reversing the power leads could cause severe damage to the equipment.
- Verify that all cables and connectors are not going over sharp edges and are not pinned, as this could cause power shortages and/or malfunctions.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Amazone-JD Bridge. The Amazone-JD
Bridge is designed to bridge the communication between a Amazone Pantera 4502
/ 4503 sprayer (autosteer ready) and a John Deere display (1800, 2600, 2630,
or 4640). This allows a JD display to create maps in the John Deere format and
also provides straight AB-Line autosteer. The operator used the JD display to
create AB-lines. The current position is determined by a John Deere receiver
and all this information is used by the Amazone-JD Bridge to create steering
instructions for the self propelled sprayer. All conditions for autosteer such
as minimum speed, steering enabled etc. must be met by the Amazoe system
before the autosteer engage option in the self propelled sprayer can be
activated.
NOTICE
This manual is not intended to replace the manuals for the sprayer or the John
Deere system. The operator must read and understand the manuals and
instructions of these systems, before using the Amazone-JD Bridge.
Installation of the Amazone-JD Bridge
Step 1: Mounting the Amazone-JD Bridge
The Amazone-JD Bridge is installed right of the driver seat.
The plastic cover next to the seat under the armrest can be lifted up.
Under this you will find the fuse board.
Lift it up and connect the 9-Pin D-Sub connector of the provided adapter
harness to the fuseboard.
Now connect the 9-Pin ISO-BUS incab connector of the provided adapter harness
to one of the machine.incab ports.
Next step is to run the provided harness to connect display and receiver.
After this connect the bridge tot he harness and the adapter harness. Step
2: Mounting the JD Display
The mounts for the JD display are NOT part of the Horsch-JD Bridge, however
they can either be ordered as an optional item from AgraGPS or directly from
RAM. Step 3: Mounting the JD Receiver
The Amazone-JD Bridge does NOT include a standard JD-receiver bracket, however
the sprayer has a mount point right behind the cab. Step 4: Operating the
System
After the first start of the system the JD display should show the Joystick of
the sprayer.
Also the Amazone ISO application to control the sprayer should load.
Roadmode
To switch between road and field mode the is a button on the right top of the
cab.
Additional informations and settings you will find in the Pantera display.
RESUME BUTTON
The resume button is located on bottom of the cab on the left side of the
steering wheel.
Just touch it with your foot to activate the autosteer.
Shut down the JD System
If the JD display wont shut down after ingition is off you have to press the
yellow button down for 3 seconds.
The button is located on the right side behind the armrest.
Step 5: Adjusting steering
Using the JD display you may adjust your steering performance. Most machines
will perform optimally with all JD settings at 100. If a change is required,
find an open area where you can travel at target speed and adjust one
parameter at a time until you are satisfied with the steering performance.
Step 6: ISO Application
The Amazone-JD bridge comes with an ISO application that will be loaded onto
the John Deere monitor. The app should automatically store itself on the
monitor after the first few minutes of the initial startup. On subsequent runs
the app will load itself from memory as soon as possible. The Amazone app
includes:
– Option to change work recording mode
– Optional autosteer engage button & status
– Help page
Where to find the Amazone-JD ISO application on the John Deere monitor: – On a
John Deere 4640the application will beloaded in the ISOBus VT section on the
main page of the display.
– On John Deere 1800, 2600, 2630 the application will be shown in the side
menu of the John Deere display. The side menu is opened by clicking the button
on the bottom right of the display. – NOTE: John Deere 1800 and 2600 monitors
do not show a loading bar for ISO applications, while 2630 and 4640 monitors
do.
If the ISO application is not loaded:
– Try clearing the monitor’s memory. On 2630 monitors this can be done in the
Message Center in the side menu. Go to the Cleanup tab, check controllers,
then Begin Cleanup. On 4640 monitors this can be done in the info page of the
ISOBus VT. Navigate to the ISOBus VT window and click the info button at the
top of the page, then press Clean Up ISO Bus VT. – Do a hard reset of the John
Deere monitor (Unplug it, then plug it back in).
– Do a full restart of the machine. Remember the app may take a few minutes to
load.
Contact information
Agra-GPS Ltd.
Box 2585
Stony Plain, AB
T7Z 1X9
CANADA
001 780 990 4052 Phone
www.agra-gps.com
References
- Agra-GPS – Agra-GPS provides precision farming tools in the agricultural industry.
- RAM® Ball Adapter for John Deere – RAM Mounts