AGRA-GPS Gleaner-JD Bridge for S77 Combine Instruction Manual
- October 29, 2023
- Agra-GPS
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Gleaner-JD Bridge for S77 Combine
Instruction Manual
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Agra-GPS Gleaner-JD Bridge for S77
combines Version 1.0
Revision A August 2020
Release Notice
This is is the July 2019 release (Revision A) of the Gleaner-JD Bridge
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 damages 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 Gleaner-JD Bridge IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE DISCLAIMER.
Important Safety Information
Read this manual and the operation and safety instructions carefully before installing the Gleaner-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 Gleaner-JD Bridge, observe the following safety measures:
- Be alert and aware of surroundings.
- Do not operate the Gleaner-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 Gleaner-JD Bridge system is engaged.
- Determine and remain a safe working distance from other individuals. The operator is responsible for disabling the Gleaner-JD Bridge system when the safe working distance has been diminished.
- Ensure the Gleaner-JD Bridge is disabled prior to starting any maintenance work on the machine or parts of the Gleaner-JD Bridge system.
- Follow all safety instructions from the Gleaner system as well as the JD system.
- The Gleaner-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 mailfunctions.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Gleaner-JD Bridge. The Gleaner-JD
Bridge is designed to bridge the communication between a Gleaner combine
(Autoguide ready) and a John Deere display (2600, 2630 or 4640). This allows a
JD display to create maps in the John Deere format and also provides
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
Gleaner-JD Bridge to create steering instructions for the Gleaner combine. All
conditions for autosteer such as minimum speed, steering enabled etc.
Must be met by the Gleaner system before the autosteer engage option can be
activated.
NOTICE
This manual is not intended to replace the manuals for the Gleaner tractor or
the John Deere system. The operator must read and understand the manuals and
instructions of these systems, before using the Gleaner-JD Bridge.
Step 1: Mounting the Gleaner-JD Bridge
The Gleaner-JD Bridge is installed right of the driver seat.
Open the electrical panel to the right of your seat and expose the single
diagnostic ports tucked into the lower side of the panel.
The last loose wire of the Gleaner JD-Bridge needs to be tied into the 12+
constant battery power bolt on the large PCB located above the two diagnostic
ports.
Once the bridge is installed, route the JD receiver and JD Monitor
end of the Gleaner-JD cable out through the opening below the panel.
Below the cab is a black 3 pin Deutsch terminator plug. Remove the
plug and connect the 3 pin Deutsch connector of the bridge adapter to the plug
below the cab. 
Take the terminator plug back into the cab and
connect it to the 3 pin Deutsch plug coming off the12 pin Deutsch plug that
connects to the bridge. 
Step 2: Mounting the JD Equipment
The John Deere GPS receiver MUST be mounted at the front of the cab.
The square receiver mount can be bolted onto the default AGCO mount at the
front of the cab. 
Use the provided adapter cable to connect the 12-pin
deutsch of the JD GPS receiver with the 12-pin deutsch of the Gleaner-JD
cable.
It is best to route the JD receiver end of the Gleaner-JD cable out through
the right side of the cab and up to the roof.
Mount the JD Monitor somewhere sturdy inside the cab and connect it to the
Gleaner-JD cable.
The JD-display may be mounted many different ways.
You may use the standard JD mounts or a RAM mount. RAM-270U + 2 * 1.5″ balls
(RAM-202U) + 4″ double socket arm (RAM201U) http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-
270U
Step 3: Operating notes for the AgraGPS Gleaner-JD Bridge
Make sure your autoguide button is set to the ON position. It is located under
the raising cover of the armrest, to the left of the driver’s seat.
For autosteer activation you must follow the “normal” JD steps to be
autosteer ready:
– create an AB-line
– Move from “Steer OFF” to “Steer ON” on the JD display.
Your machine must also be in “autosteer ready” mode, which means you
must have a field gear selected, drive at a minimum speed and have moved your
steering wheel at least once after engine start.
The autosteer is then enabled by pressing the builtin resume button on your
armrest.
Autosteer settings can be tweaked within the JD display.
In order for yield and moisture to be displayed on the JD Monitor, a task must
be started on the AGCO monitor in the machine.
Step 4: Additional information
for Gleaner-JD Bridge
– Work recording in the Gleaner-JD Bridge is done based off of header height.
In order to configure this, the set ‘Work Position’ must be set in the ISOApp
to the desired height at which recording should start. Whenever the current
header position goes below this work position, recording will start. These
instructions will also been found within the ISOApp itself.
Step 5: ISO Application
The Gleaner 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 Gleaner app includes:
– Optional autosteer engage button & status
– Help page
– Support page
– Diagnostic page
Where to find the Gleaner ISO application on the John Deere monitor:
–
On a John Deere 4640 the application will be loaded 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