Topcom X20 manual Software Setup Options -GPS V1.98 21/06/06

Software Setup Options -GPS V1.98 21/06/06

VRC/Log Synchronization

Note:This window will appear if ‘Logging Only’ or ‘VRC and Logging’ are selected in the ‘VRC/Logging Mode’ window.

1- ‘OFF’- select this option if you want to be able to switch the ‘Treatment’ button ON and OFF in the VRC (Maplink) screen, independently of the Sprayer Master switch.

2- ‘Master Switch Only’- select this option for the Logging in the Variable Rate Control (VRC) to follow the Master Switch. Therefore Master ON- Logging ON. Master OFF- Logging OFF.

3- ‘Master Switch and Flow’-This option would mainly be selected if ASC was ‘Enabled’. If all the sections are switched OFF under ASC, but the Master is still ON; the logging will stop because there is no flow present. Therefore logging will stop if all the sections are switched OFF, the Master is switched OFF or the Actual spray rate is ‘0’.

Note: When using Sprayrate Controller Version 1.98 or later with ZYNX Guidance the ‘On Time’ and ‘Off Time’ options are inaccessible in the ZYNX Guidance and the values have to be entered in on the Sprayrate Controller OPTIONS/GPS page.

On Time: The time it looks ahead to switch ON the section valves.

Off Time: The time it looks ahead to switch OFF the section valves.

Coverage Map Offset- Allows for the Coverage in the ZYNX Guidance and Treatment maps in the Maplink software to keep drawing for the set time after the ZYNX Spray Control turns the section valves OFF and also when the section valves are switched ON. This feature allows for no gaps to be left on the map.

All of these settings are able to be adjusted, simply by touching the calculator icon, and entering in the time (seconds) that you require on the calculator screen. The ‘On Time’ and ‘Off Time’ settings if using ASC or Maplink (VRC) software.

ASC Master button- will appear as green button on the ZYNX Guidance screen and is situated on the ZYNX Logo bar. This button will be displayed when both ZYNX Guidance and ZYNX Sprayer Controller are selected from the ZYNX Startup screens. The ASC button will also be displayed in the VRC screen, on the ZYNX Logo bar, if the VRC software is loaded.

When ASC Master button is ‘green’ means the Auto Section Control (ASC) is switched ON. When The ASC Master button is ‘red’ the Auto Section Control (ASC) is switched OFF; and the ZYNX Guidance will not switch section valves ON and OFF by the Coverage map. The operator can override the sections by using the section switches on the external switch box or On Screen section switches, of the ZYNX Spray Controller.

To select ASC Master ON or OFF, select the button.

The ASC will only operate with software that is compatible with the ZYNX Guidance. Some other makes of controllers will interact with the ZYNX software.

See your dealer for further information.

VRC Master Button- will appear as a ‘green’ button on the ZYNX Guidance and VRC screens and is located on the ZYNX Logo bar.

The VRC Master button is ‘green’ when ON and ‘red’ when OFF. Select the button to switch VRC Master ON or OFF.

Show Virtual Road When Moving- when this option is selected, the ZYNX Guidance Virtual Road will appear in the right-hand screen, where the Spray Controller’s Main Menu is displayed. This is displayed when the ZYNX Guidance detects the vehicle is moving.

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