PS8000 Ceres Yield Monitor - RDS Support Server

PS8000
Ceres Yield Monitor

Calibration and Operation
RDS Part No.: S/DC/500-10-200

Document Issue: 3: 17/8/04
Software Issue: PS302-023 rev.08
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PS8000 - CERES YIELD MONITOR
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This product complies with Council Directive 89/336/EEC

when installed and use d in accordance with the relevant
instructions.
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1. OVERVIEW 5
1.1 The RDS Precision Farming System ........................................................................................5
1.2 The Ceres Yield Monitor..........................................................................................................5
1.2.1 Menu keys 5
1.2.2 Data Entry 6
1.2.3 Units 6
1.3 "Harvest Type" (Cereals or root Crops) ...................................................................................6

1.4 Information displayed on the 'MAIN' screen............................................................................7
1.5 Information displayed on the 'INFO' screen ............................................................................7
1.6 Information displayed on the 'LOG' screen .............................................................................8
1.7 The SETUP screen page .........................................................................................................8
1.8 Select Control Software ..........................................................................................................9
1.9 Getting the best results...........................................................................................................9
2. OPERATION 10
2.1 Startup ....................................................................................................................................10
2.2 Harvest checklist.....................................................................................................................10
2.3 Set Tare ..................................................................................................................................11
2.4 Crop Settings ..........................................................................................................................11
2.4.1 Selecting a pre-programmed crop 12
2.4.2 User-define d crop type 12
2.4.3 Adjusting the Storage Moi sture Content 12
2.4.4 Crop Calibration Factor 12
2.4.5 Moisture Correction Factor 13
2.5 Crop density............................................................................................................................14

2.6 Moisture Content display........................................................................................................14
2.6.1 Setting the harvest (WET) moisture content 14
2.6.2 Setting harvest (WET) weight or storage ( DRY) weight readout 14
2.6.3 Holding the %Moi sture Reading 14
2.7 Harvest Width setting..............................................................................................................15

2.8 INSTANTANEOUS / AVERAGE displays ....................................................................................15
2.9 In / Out of work Indicator ........................................................................................................15
2.10 Weight and Area Totals ...........................................................................................................15
2.10.1 Part totals 15
2.10.2 Totals 15
2.10.3 Re set Totals 16
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3. DATA LOGGING 17
3.1 Hardware Setup ......................................................................................................................17
3.2 Mapping a Boundary (Route Logging) ....................................................................................17
3.2.1 Start Boundary Mapping 17
3.2.2 Tagging 18
3.2.3 Stop logging a route 18
3.2.4 Display vehicle track - "TRACK LOG" 19
3.3 Yield Mapping.........................................................................................................................19

3.3.1 Extended Data Functions 19
3.4 Field Data Logging..................................................................................................................20

3.4.1 Start recording Field Data 20
3.4.2 Stop recording Field Data 21
3.4.3 Review, reset or print a field data summary 21
3.4.4 Error message s 21
3.4.5 Clear field data 22
3.4.6 Printing or transferring data to a PC 22
3.4.7 Select data output mode 23
4. CALIBRATION 24
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................24
4.2 Calibration sequence after installation....................................................................................26
4.2.1 Check sensors and switches for correct operation 26
4.2.2 Select combine type and calibrate sensors 27
4.3 'Operator' menu ......................................................................................................................27

4.3.1 Units 27
4.3.2 Header setup 28
4.3.3 Function Name 28
4.3.4 Tag Name 29
4.3.5 Speed Sensor Factor 30
4.3.6 Clock Set 31
4.3.7 Display 31
4.3.8 Yield delay 31
4.3.9 Smoothing 32
4.3.10Machine Number 32
4.3.11Print Cal data 33
4.4 'Technician' menu...................................................................................................................33

4.4.1 PC points 33
No. of grain sensor s 34
PC Curve 34
4.4.2 Moisture sensor 34
'Gain' and 'Offset' 34
'Thre shold' and 'Correction' 35
'Sensor' and 'Voltage ' 35
4.4.3 Angle sensor 35
'V LH/RH' and 'V FW/BW' 36
'SET ZERO' 36
4.4.4 Temperature sensor 36
4.4.5 GPS / PF Setup 37
4.4.6 Printer Setup 37
4.5 'Factory' menu.........................................................................................................................38

4.5.1 Combine Select 38
4.5.2 Reset Factors 38
4.5.3 Factor Stores 39
4.5.4 PIN Change 39
4.5.5 Language 39
Crop Calibration Record.....................................................................................................................40

Document History: 41
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1. Overview
1.1 The RDS Precision Farming System

The RDS Pro-Series 8000 is a fully DGPS compatible, multi-function cab computer for yield monitoring, yield
mapping, soil mapping, and variable-rate control applications.
It is the central component of R DS Precision Farming hardware (fig. 1) and i s desi gned to operate between
combine, qua d bike (for soil sampling), spreader, sprayer and drill .
Figure 1 The Pro-Series 8000 is the central componen t of RDS Precision Farming hardware
Installation kits are available for a wide range of a pplications. They allow the the PS 8000 head unit to be
simply disconnected from one vehicle and re-connected to the next.
The PS 8000 functions are then re-configured by uploading control software from the appropriate 'Data
Module ' connected to the upper serial port on the back of the instrument. The DGPS receiver connects to the
lower serial port.
The PS 8000 in standard configuration functions as a yield monitor without yield mapping capability.
Instructions on re-configuration and use of the PS 8000 to enable Precision Farming (PF) functions are
included in the "Data Logging and Transfer" manual supplied with your data module.
1.2 The Ceres Yield Monitor
1.2.1 Menu keys

All instrument functions are accessed by nine menu keys adjacent to the LCD display.
Figure 2
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The four menu keys to the ri ght of the screen (figure 2) access the primary screen page s (those viewed during
normal operation). There are three primary screens MAIN, INFO and LOG for normal operating functions, and
a SETUP screen for calibration functions and settings specific to particular crops.
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1.2.2 Data Entry

Alpha-numeric values are e ntered via the ri ght-hand keypad. You must press the key from 2 to 5 times to
select the required letter. (Some keys have a dditional special characters not shown on the key legend) .
The key will either toggle between lower and upper case characters or when preceeding a numerical
entry, will set a MINUS value .
The key will toggle between 0 and a SPACE.
The key will BACKSPACE the screen cur sor i f you need to re-enter a character.
The key is the RETUR N key and i s normally pressed to confirm the data entry into memory.
1.2.3 Units
Information can be di splayed in metric, UK Imperial or US units by selecting the de sired option via the SETUP
menu.
Function Units
Metric UK Imperial US Imperial
Yield tonnes/ha tons/acre bushels/acre
Output tonnes/hr tons/hr bushels/hr
Work rate ha/hr acres/hr acres/hr
Forward speed km/hr miles/hr miles/hr
Part / Total area hectares acres acres
Part / Total weight tonnes tons x1000 bushels
Crop density kg/hl lbs/bushel lbs/bushel
1.3 "Harvest Type" (Cereals or root Crops)

The Ceres 8000 MAIN and INFO screens can be confi gured to suit either cereals or r oot/vegetable crop
harvesting. If you are harvesting root/vegetable crops, then select this option i n the "Factory" menu on the
SETUP screen. The di fferences for root crops are:-
You can define your own weight unit (e .g. sacks, crates or whatever). The factory default de scription i s "User
Defined". To programme your units, go to the "Units" menu and e dit the top li ne usi ng the al pha-numeric
keypad. Area and speed units are the same (mph / kph and acres / hectares). With cereal crops the crop
density (hectolitre weight) is programmed on the MAIN screen using the up/down arrow keys. With root crops,
if the user- defined units are other than kilograms, crop density (kg/user-define d unit) must be programmed on
the "Crop Select" screen.
You can account for the amount of soil stuck to the crop when it is being measured in order to get a more
accurate "harvest" weight. On the INFO screen, "MOISTURE" is re placed by "SOIL TARE". Estimate the weight
percentage of soil on the crop and set this fi gure manually as necessary (a s you woul d for har vest moisture
content in cereals). Yield, Work Rate and Totals are then based on the "clean" weight. The default soil tare is
programmed at 16% for all crops.
You can also account for any additiona l loss in crop weight i .e. as a result of additional processing i nto the
marketable commodity (e.g. drying, topping / tailing) , giving you a net weight total. Thi s is similar to the
"Storage (DRY) weight" for cereals. The "WET/DR Y" key is re placed by "GROSS/NET" for the Part/Full totals on
the INFO screen. To ena ble the NET weight function, you must set the "Net Wei ght Factor" on the " Crop Select"
screen. The default setting is 1.000 i .e. the net weight equals the gr oss (harve sted) weight. For example, if you
estimate the net weight will be 90% of the har vested weight, then the net weight factor should be programmed
to 0.9.
Crop Calibration: The default crop calibration factors are the same a s for cereals (20.00) . It i s recommended
that you start with these figures. Crop calibration i s done the same as for cereals using the NUDGE screen
(4.4). Perform crop calibration with the soil tare set to zero.
1. Harvest some crop and note the weight di splayed on the instrument.
2. Measure the crop weight on the weighbridge. Add to this weight a s be st you can measure or estimate, the
weight of any soil off the crop since it passe d over the weighing point on the harvester.
3. On the NUDGE screen, enter the Cere s (LOAD) weight on the top line, and the weighbridge (TR UE) weight on
the second line . Press E NTER and the cal. factor is automatically re-calculated.
Note that if the loa d weight subse quently differ s from the true weight, this can occur because the soil tare
figure i s incorrect.
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1.4 Information displayed on the 'MAIN' screen

The instrument will always default to the MAIN screen on startup. The MAIN screen di splays the following
information (figure 3).
Figure 3 Status Indicators
In/Out of work
Data Module connected
Area Accumulation
Datalogging in progress
GPS signal received
Yield
Output (Qty/hr)
Moisture Content
Crop Type Crop Density

'Tag On' Indicator
(dynamic data logging only)
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Harvesting width
Select instantaneous
readout or avera ge
for current job
1.5 Information displayed on the 'INFO' screen

Additional work measurement functions are di splayed on this page .
Figure 4
Forward Speed
Work rate (area/hr)
Area Total
Quantity Total
'Tag On' Indicator Crop Density

(dynamic data logging only)
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Select part total (for current job) or total

of all jobs since last re set
Reset totals Set harvest moisture content

(systems without optional
Set quantity readouts based on harvest moi sture (WET) or continuous moisture se nsor)
storage moisture ( DRY) content
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1.6 Information displayed on the 'LOG' screen

This page controls datalogging (and PF functions when enable d) and data transfer (e.g. printing a job
summary).
Figure 5 Status Indicators
In/Out of work
Data Module connected
Area Accumulation
Datalogging in progress
GPS signal received
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Select GPS Status screen

Start / End logging
Select and review / clear / print
summary data for stored jobs
1.7 The SETUP screen page

The key selects the SETUP menu for calibration factors and calibration settings specific to particular
crops (except for density which is set from the MAIN screen pa ge).
Permanent / semi-permanent settings
Some settings made when the system is installed do not need to be altered again. To prevent accidental
adjustment many of them require an PIN number to gain access.
Figure 6
Units
Header setup
Tag/Data names
Speed factor
Clock/ Display settings
Smoothing factors
Permanent settings
for sensor s setup
Other permanent settings
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Set crop type and crop settings

for, Diagnostic functions
Zero yield readi ng with
Storage moisture clean grain elevator
Crop calibration factor running empty
Moisture sensor correction
factor
Crop Calibration a djustment
Regular settings
Other settings are altered on a re gular ba sis as part of the normal daily operating r outine. As crop conditions
vary regular checks must be made and the crop settings altered as required.
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1.8 Select Control Software

If your Pro-Series head unit is fitted with a Secondary Software Module, then it can be switched over to another
implement to perform a different task. You can simply change the head unit function from a Yield Monitor to,
for example , Soil Sampling and Route loggi ng.
Select the software from the SETUP menu ("4. Select Instrument")
1.9 Getting the best results

Ceres yield monitors are well-proven and capable of very good overall accuracy. However to achieve the be st
possible accuracy the system must be properly set up and maintained. The main poi nts to obser ve are:-
- If harve sting particularly oily crops, check that the grain sensor lenses and the moisture sensor fin stay
reasonably clean. .
- Cross-check moisture readings and grain density settings by measuring re ference samples of the crop at
the start. .
- Check and if require d tare (zero) the yield reading with the harve ster running empty.
- The clean grain elevator chain shoul d be in good condition and correctly tensioned.
Remember! a few minutes spent chec king the system be fore starting to harvest is ti me well spen t.
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2. Operation
2.1 Startup
Press the key. The startup screen, which shows the software version, will display for about 8 seconds
then the MAIN screen i s displayed.
You can select the MAIN, INFO or LOG screens immediately by pressi ng the a djacent menu key.
Figure 7
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2.2 Harvest checklist

Because of natural variation in crop conditions, it is recommended to check moisture content and crop density
at regular intervals during the daily operating routine. If a moi sture sensor i s fitted and you are harve sting oily
or green crops, watch out for unusual moi sture readings, which may indicate that the moisture sensor needs
cleaning.
Figure 8
CHECK TARE
Harvest a short Adjust Moi sture Correction

strip Factor (sensor fitted)
Test moisture Adjust % moisture display

(no sensor fitted)
Adjust density
Test density
display
Continue Adjust harvest width a s setting

harvesting as required
Compare actual
Adjust Crop Calibration Factor
weight against
Ceres weight
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2.3 Set Tare

The tare shoul d be checked AT LEAST ONCE PER DAY - more often when har vesting dirty or oily crops.
Significant errors can occur as a result of a buil d up of crop resi dues or a worn / badly adjusted elevator chain.
1. Position the combine on level ground.
2. Run the combine at normal threshing spee d with the clean grain elevator empty.
3. Select the 'Set Tare'' screen.
Figure 9
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4. The tare readout is expre sse d as '% darkness' - the proportion of time that the sensor beam i s br oken by the
elevator paddle s and any material on them. If the 'C urrent Tare' reading i s different from the 'Current % MS'
reading, then press the 'SET NOW' key to perform a tare. The instrument will then average the tare value . The
'Current Tare' and 'Current % MS' readings shoul d now be equal.
2.4 Crop Settings

Figure 10 Accessing the CROP SELECT screen
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Figure 11
Crop
Storage Moisture Content
Crop Calibration Factor
Moisture Correction Factor
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2.4.1 Selecting a pre-programmed crop

The Pro-Series 8000 ha s 3 pre-programmed settings ( see figure 11) for each of 8 different crops:-
Wheat
Barley
Oats
Oilseed Rape (Rapesee d Canola)
Linseed
Beans
Peas
Maize ( Corn)
Select the crop using the left / ri ght arrow buttons (figure 11). The selected crop i s displayed when you return
to the MAIN screen page.
The pre-programmed crop settings will normally may need to be adjusted according to your particular crop
conditions, and if the weighbridge (scale house) readouts / reference moi sture sensor measurements are
significantly different from the i nstrument readouts.
Crop settings cannot be altered while l ogging data. The job must be ended and the changes made be fore a
new job i s started.
2.4.2 User-defined crop type

You can programme a further 2 crop types your self. Select 'Crop Name 1' or 'Crop Name 2 ' from the li st.
Press the button to position the screen cursor under the fir st letter and then enter the crop name using
the alpha-numeric keypad.
The other settings are then made in the same way as for the pre-pr ogrammed crop types. Refer to sections
2.4.3, 2.4.4 or 2.4.5 if it is necessary to change any of the crop settings.
2.4.3 Adjusting the Storage Moisture Content

The Storage Moisture Content (specific to each crop) enables the Ceres to di splay the corre sponding dry
yield. It i s set re gardless i f a moi sture sensor is i nstalled.
NOTE: In the event of the har vest moisture content becoming less than the programmed storage moi sture content,
the harvest weight will stay equal to the dry weight.
Position the screen cur sor using the up / down buttons. Key-in a new value as necessary using the numeric
keypad and pre ss to confirm the entry.
2.4.4 Crop Calibration Factor

The default calibration factor (specific to each crop) is wherever possible, derive d fr om barn test data for your
make and model of combine . Due to normal variation within particular crops, different varieties of crops and
operating characteristics of individual combine s, the Crop Cali bration Factor normally needs to be adj usted
slightly.
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When to adjust a Crop Calibration Factor ?

Adjustment may be neede d if the Cere s gi ves consi stent discrepancies between it's yield readings and the
weighbridge ( scalehouse) readings.
The new factor is calculated as:- Existing factor x True weight
Ceres weight rea ding
Position the screen cur sor using the up / down buttons. Key-in a new value as necessary using the numeric
keypad and pre ss to confirm the entry *.
All previously accumulated summary data stored in memory will be retrospectively corrected if a new Crop
Calibration Factor is entered. Before setting a new factor it is wise to note down the exi sting factor for future
reference. A chart i s pr ovide d at the back of this manual for this purpose.
NOTE: Inaccurate settings for the Tare, Crop Density or Moisture Content will also affect the accuracy of grain yield
measurement. These settings are more likely to be re sponsible for di screpancies and should be checked first.
* You can also adju st the crop cali bration factor s via the "CAL NUDGE" screen ( fig. 12b) . First select the
appropriate crop ( ) then from the SETUP screen, press .
Figure 12a Figure 12b
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2.4.5 Moisture Correction Factor

This function is only required i f you have the optional moi sture sensor fitted.
When to set a Moi sture Correction Factor ?
Adjustment is neede d if the harve st moisture reading i s di fferent fr om that of a reference moi sture meter. A
Moisture Correction Factor is specific to each crop. To e stablish the offset, subtract the Ceres moisture
reading fr om the reference meter reading. The di fference i s the correction factor.
For example: Ceres reading = 20% and Reference meter reading = 18.5%.
So the Offset = (18.5 - 20) = -1 .5 (%)
If a large offset is needed, fir st check that the fin on the moisture sensor is clean. ( If it is clean the sensor may
need re-calibrating).
Position the screen cur sor using the up / down buttons. Key-in a new value a s necessary using the numeric
keypad and pre ss to confirm the entry *.
* You can now adjust the reading from an automatic moi sture sensor usin g the Up/Down arrow keys on the INFO
screen. However, i f the grain elevator is stopped (i.e . the moisture reading is 0%), you can onl y set a minus
offse t figure from the "Crop Select" screen.
If the syste m does not have an automatic moi sture sensor fi tted (or it is switched "OFF" in the calibration menu),
the de fault harvest moisture con tent is programmed to 16% for all crops.
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2.5 Crop density

Crop density is adjusted fr om the MAIN screen page . The instrument displays metric units of kilograms per
hectolitre (kg/hl) or lbs per bushel (lb/B) .
Regularly check the crop density (bushel weight) and a djust the value on the MAIN screen pa ge as required.
An incorrect density setting is one of the most likely causes of inaccurate yield data.
A Grain Weight Te ster (scale) is pr ovided with the Ceres. Full instructions for use including a unit conver sion
chart, are printed on the si de of the measuri ng container.
Press and hol d the adjacent button to adjust the setting.
Increase Decrease
NOTE: Resetting the density doe s not correct previously accumulated data.
2.6 Moisture Content display
2.6.1 Setting the harvest (WET) moisture content

Depending on the INST / AVE and WET / DRY di splay option set, the Ceres permanently displays one of the
following,
- Instantaneous harve st moisture %.
- Average harvest moi sture %.
- Storage moisture % (as manually programmed via the SETUP menu) .
The moisture content is displayed on both the MAIN and INFO screen pa ges.
Systems not fitted with the optional continuous moisture sensor
The harvest moi sture value is a djusted manually from the INFO screen page.
To avoi d unnecessary errors in weight rea dings, periodically check that the moisture content reading matches
that from a reference moisture meter.
Systems fitted with the optional continuous moisture sens or
The harvest moi sture value is continuously updated. It should still be checked periodically against a rea ding
from a reference moi sture meter, particularly when combining oily or dirty crops since the sensor can produce
a false reading due to extraneous material adhering to it.
The harvest moi sture value is a djusted by means of a crop- specific 'Moi sture Correction Factor' from the
SETUP screen page (ref. fi g.11 , section 2.4). It cannot be adjusted fr om the INFO screen pa ge.
NOTE : Regardless whether a moisture sensor is installed or not, the Storage moi sture content is set from the SETUP
menu.
2.6.2 Setting harvest (WET) weight or storage (DRY) weight readout

The WET/DRY display is selected fr om the INFO screen page (fi g. 4).
Yield, Work rates and Totals functions can be di splayed based on the wet weight at the harvest moisture
content or the dry weight at the user-programmed storage moisture content.
NOTE: Dry weight and yield rea douts are calculated from the AVERAGE harve st moisture since the job was started.
From the INFO screen, press the WET/DRY key to switch between wet weight and dry weight di splay. The
storage moisture content is set from the SETUP screen page (ref. fi g.11 , section 2.4).
2.6.3 Holding the %Moisture Reading

If you are getting erratic readings fr om the automatic moisture sensor, you can pre ss the button to
"freeze" the current reading. Press the button again to re sume a live reading.
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2.7 Harvest Width setting

To ensure that the Ceres accumulates area correctly when only part of the header i s in the crop, you must
adjust the harve st width setting on the Cere s to suit.
The header width i s divide d into a number of e qual width sections.
NOTE: The number of sections a s well as the full header width are pre set during installation, but can be easily re-
programmed to suit different headers.
For example ,
this represents a 6-section reel set for full cutting width.
the instrument is set for hal f the full cutting width.
Press and hol d the adjacent button to adjust the setting. Normally you must remember to adjust the width
setting back to full width as appropriate, however, the instrument can be set so that the header width
automatically resets to full width after the header i s rai sed and then l owered again e.g. when turning on the
headland. (Refer to section 3 .3.2) .
2.8 INSTANTANEOUS / AVERAGE displays

The INST / AVE display is selected from the MAIN screen page (fig. 3)
Yield, Work rate and Harvest moisture content can be di splayed a s instantaneous value s, or a s average value s
over the period since the current job was started.
Press the INST/AVE menu button to switch between instantaneous or average d di splays.
2.9 In / Out of work Indicator

The header i s fitted with an area cutout switch so that the instrument recognizes when the header i s up and
stops accumulating area.
This indicates that the header is down a nd area will accumulate.
The header i s up. Area will not accumulate.
When the header i s UP the Yiel d, Work Rates, and harvest moi sture readings automatically switch to the
AVERAGE since the job was started.
2.10 Weight and Area Totals

NOTE: The Part Totals and Total s for weigh t and area are now linke d to the selec ted crop. When you reset the totals,
they will be rese t onl y for the selec ted crop.
2.10.1 Part totals

The Part total functions are useful for recording output for e xample, i n a single field or over a days harvest.
Select to display the part weight and area accumulated for the current job (assuming you had re set
these functions at the start of the job) .
2.10.2 Totals
The Total functions are useful for recording output over a longer period.
Select to display the total weight and area accumulated
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2.10.3 Reset Totals

Select the appropriate memory total and then press .
Press to confirm the reset otherwise press to return to the INFO screen pa ge.
NOTE: Resetting part totals will at the same time reset fiel d avera ges.
'ToT' i nformation when re set, are completely inde pendent and will zero indi vidually without affecting any other
function.
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3. Data logging
There are three logging options:-

(i) LOG DYNA MIC JOB (Yield Ma pping)
(ii) LOG SUMMARY ONL Y (Logging simple field data without GPS)
(iii) LOG BOUNDARY ONL Y (Route Logging)
3.1 Hardware Setup

Connect the PCMCIA Car d Module to the upper serial port on the rear of the instrument, and connect the
DGPS receiver to the bottom port. The instrument must be confi gured to recogni se the Data Module and GPS
input. Make these settings from GPS/PF SETUP in the TE CHNICIAN menu (ref. section 4) .
For information on connecting and configuri ng the Secondary Software Module , DGPS Receiver, cable s etc,
and data transfer to your PC, please re fer to the "Data Logging and Transfer" manual.
NOTE: Mark I Da ta Modules: If you have a Mark I Da ta Module, always power it off be fore in serting or
removing a PCMCIA card, otherwise you risk corrupting data stored on the card.
Mark II Data Module s: Mark II modu les are only powered up when a PCMCIA card is inserte d. If there is no
card in the module when i t i s connec ted to the in stru ment, the module will n ot be de tecte d. The PCMCIA card
can be inser ted or removed without any risk of c orrupting stored data.
The module type, software, and free space i s i denti fied on the LOG screen when the module i s de tected.
3.2 Mapping a Boundary (Route Logging)

Track data is logged to a file created on the PCMCIA card and a data summary is also save d to internal
(summary) memory. An RDS Data Card Module and a GPS receiver must be connected and confi gured.
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3.2.1 Start Boundary Mapping
1. Press the LOG key.
The screen will display the current logging status, the num ber of jobs (job summaries) stored i n memory, and
the status of the PCMCIA card i f found (fi g. 13a). If the module i s not detected the message "NO MODULE
FOUND" is displayed.
2. Press the START key. The JOB STARTUP page i s di splayed (fig.13b)
Figure 13a, Figure 13b
SCRN-400.PCX SCRN-401.PCX
Select the logging option "LOG BOUNDARY O NLY".

When prompted, enter the FAR M NUMBER and FIELD NUMBER reference. You cannot overwrite an e xisting
file stored on the card with the same farm/field reference.
Once the file is created on the card, the "RECOR DING A BOUNDARY JOB" page a ppears, and di splays the
tags. You can switch the tags on and off at any time to log particular features in the field (3.2.2) .
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The instrument automatically defaults to the MAIN operating screen 10 seconds after selecting the LOG
screen. Status indicators at the top of the screen show the foll owing;
(i) if the Car d Module is connected and whether a card is inserted :
No Module Module but no card OK
(iii) if a GPS si gnal i s being receive d :-
No Position Standalone ( No Diff.) Full DGPS
(iv) if the area / distance is being accumulated :-
No accumulation Accumulation
3.2.2 Tagging
During l oggi ng, you can recor d the pre sence of up to eight different features in the fiel d, e.g. different weed
infestations, pest damage etc. To switch a tag on or off, simply press the appropriate number key.
indicates a tag i s off
indicates a tag i s on
When any tag is on, "TAG" appear s at the bottom left hand corner of the MAIN operating screen
Simply press to access the "TAG NA MES" page. Select the tag to edit usi ng the arr ow keys.
Figure 14
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Tags 1 to 4 are preset for Blackgrass, Wild Oats, Cleavers and Thistles. You can edit the tag names from the
SETUP menu (ref. section 4 .3.4).
3.2.3 Stop logging a route

To stop running a job, simply press the "STOP" key on the LOG screen. The job summary is appended to the
boundary log file on the data module , and saved to the internal memory.
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3.2.4 Display vehicle track - "TRACK LOG"

From the LOG screen press the "TRACK LOG" key.
Figure 15
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The screen displays the real time position of the vehicle (the "+" cur sor), and the vehicle track for the la st 100
logged data poi nts. The screen also di splays the latitude and longitude in decimal degree s, and the number of
points. As the vehicle proceeds from the start of the job, the screen plots and automatically zooms out to
display up to a maximum of 100 logged data points. Beyond this, as the job pr ogresses, the di splay pans i n
the direction of movement to keep the pre vious 100 data points on screen.
Press the 'RESET' key to start the plot again from the current position.
3.3 Yield Mapping

Dynamic data logging (mapping) combine s yield data with position data at set intervals to enable yield maps
to be pr oduced. Ma pping is enabled by default in the calibration menu, however an external data module must
be connected in order to store dynamic data. The print options are disable d when mapping is enable d.n The
procedure i s very similar to that for boundary logging.
1. From the LOG page , press START to select the JOB STARTUP page .
2. Select the logging option "LOG DYNA MIC JOB".
3. When prompted, enter the FAR M NUMBER and FIELD NUMBER reference. The "EXTENDED DATA
FUNCTIONS" page i s then displayed. If you don't wish to programme any extended functions, pre ss .
4. Once the file is created on the card, the "RECOR DING A DYNAMIC JOB" page appears, and di splays the tags.
You can switch the tags on and off at any time to log particular features in the field (3 .2.2) .
The instrument automatically defaults to the MAIN operating screen 10 seconds after selecting the LOG
screen.
NOTE: Establish and set the correct delay time between the cutter bar entering the crop and the corresponding grain
yield measurement. Do not sim ply rely on the default setting of 15 seconds. If this setting i s not correct you will
get a mismatch between spot yield and position data, which will be apparent when you create your yield
maps.
3.3.1 Extended Data Functions

Dynamic log file s and sim ple job summaries can include up to 12 additional data. All 12 data items can be
user-defined to suit indivi dual re quirements e.g. O perator name, Wi nd S peed, Air Temperature, Growth Stage,
Product etc. Entering extended data is optional.
Figure 16
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The functions are "F1" to "F12" by default. You can re-pr ogramme the default function names and function
values from the SETUP menu (4.3.3) . If you do not want to change the default, simply press to accept it,
and then the next "F" function appears.
Enter the data (up to 20 al pha-numeric characters) via the alpha-numeric keypad. The e xisting data will be
over-typed. Press to confirm the data entry.
You can re peat the data entry procedure for up to 12 'F' functions, however, if you do not need to programme
any of them, simply pre ss at any time to start logging.
3.4 Field Data Logging

For farm recor d keeping and traceability purposes, you can record a summary of each job or work se ssion in
the internal memory. If you are not yield mappi ng, The PS 8000 Ceres Yiel d Monitor enable s the option to l og
summary data (yield data only) for up to 75 indivi dual jobs (e.g. i ndivi dual fiel ds) . There are se veral options for
transferring summary data (e.g. printing to the ICP100 In-Ca b printer, downloading to your farm computer via
a serial lead, or via a hand-hel d Organi ser)
NOTE: To print or transfer summary data, you must fir st di sable the PF function from the calibration menu.
Field data i s retained in internal memory when the instrument is switched off and until manually deleted. The
instrument will display a message prompt indicating when the data store is full . Fiel d data includes the
following i nformation:-
Job number (a ssigned sequentially by the instrument)
Date
Start time
Job duration
Machine number ( default = 0000)
Crop type
Crop calibration factor
Area
Work rate (area/hr)
Weight (wet and dry)
Yield (wet and dry)
Moisture content
Storage moisture content
Density
Output (quantity/hr)
plus any e xtended data functions that have been programmed.
3.4.1 Start recording Field Data

1. Press the LOG key.The screen will di splay the current logging status, the number of jobs (j ob summaries)
stored in memory, and the status of the PCMCIA card if found ( fig.13a).
2. Press the START key. The JOB STARTUP page i s di splayed (fig.13b).
3. Select the logging option "LOG SUMMARY ONL Y".
4. When prompted, enter the FAR M NUMBER and FIELD NUMBER reference. The "EXTENDED DATA
FUNCTIONS" page i s then displayed. If you don't wish to programme any extended functions. then pre ss
5. If you want to programme extended functions, re fer to section 3.3 .1.
The "RECORDING A JOB SUMMARY" page a ppears (fi g. 17) . While fiel d data l ogging i s in progress, the
icon appears animated at the top of the screen.
Figure 17
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3.4.2 Stop recording Field Data

To stop running a job, simply press the "STOP" key on the LOG screen. The job summary is saved to the
internal memory.
3.4.3 Review, reset or print a field data summary

You can view, delete, print or otherwise download the summary data for each job stored in memory. The
summary prints out a s a j ob ticket and include s space for comments and si gnature. It includes all the basic
field data li sted above, along with any extended data that was programmed.
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Figure 18c
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Select a particular job summary using the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys ( figure 18c) .
With the job selected, press the "RESET "key to delete that summary, or press the "PRNT" key to download the
data .
3.4.4 Error messages

If the error messa ge "PRINTER PORT IN USE - PORT IS SET UP FOR DATA MODULE" occurs, then disable
the PF function fr om the calibration menu (re f. section 4 .4.5) i n or der to enable the printing options.
If the message 'PRINTER NOT READY' occurs, the instrument is not able to transfer data. Check that the serial
lead is properly connected (to the upper serial port).
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3.4.5 Clear field data

In addition to being able to delete individual summary data from the VIEW DATA screen (fi gure 18c), you can
select either the LAST job or specify a RANGE of j obs to delete from memory. Thi s function i s more convenient
when you want to delete a consi derable number of jobs in one go.
Select the "REVIEW DATA" screen.
To set a range press the "RANGE" key. Enter the job number on the "From Job #" line. Press and the
cursor will move to the 'To Job #' line .
Enter the job number and press a gain.
With the jobs selected, press the "RESET" key to delete them.
NOTE The instrument will not pr ompt you to confirm the deletion, so be sure you want to delete them!
3.4.6 Printing or transferring data to a PC

In addition to being able to pri nt indivi dual summary data from the VIEW DATA screen ( figure 18c), you can
select either the LAST job or specify a RANGE of j obs to print or transfer data. This function is more convenient
when you want to download a consi derable number of jobs in one go.
Select the "REVIEW DATA" screen.
To set a range press the "RANGE" key. Enter the job number on the "From Job #" line . Press and the
cursor will move to the 'To Job #' line.
Enter the job number and press again.
With the jobs selected, press the "PRNT" key to print them.
NOTE: It is recommended that you download field data on a regular ba sis to minimize the ri sk of accidental loss of
data.
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3.4.7 Select data output mode

Data can be output i n ASCII text format to a printer or in Comma Delimited Format suitable for import into a
database application.
Figure 21
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Select for ASCII text data or or for Comma Delimited data
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4. Calibration
4.1 Introduction
The Pro-Series 8000 requires calibration to enable accurate and consi stent performance. It normally must be
re-calibrated if moved onto an different combine.
The key selects the SETUP menu.
There are se veral aspects to calibration:-
' Operator' se ttings - i ncluding general preferences for the instrument di splay functions.
Technician' settings - settings ge nerally made only upon i nstallation mainly for the various system sensor s (PIN
number required) .
Factory' settin gs - settings generally made only upon installation for a particular combine (PIN number
required).
GPS/PF' settings - a pplicable for yield mapping.
Regular settings - regular checks and adjustments as part of the normal daily operating routine each of up to
10 crops (refer to Section 2 for full instructions) .
Figure 22
Units
Header setup
Tag/Data names
Speed factor
Clock/ Display settings
Smoothing factors
Permanent settings
for sensor s setup
Other permanent settings
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Set crop type and crop settings

for, Diagnostic functions
Zero yield readi ng with
Storage moisture clean grain elevator
Crop calibration factor running empty
Moisture sensor correction
factor
Crop Calibration a djustment
Regular settings
Other settings are altered on a re gular ba sis as part of the normal daily operating r outine. As crop conditions
vary regular checks must be made and the crop settings altered as required.
A diagnostics screen can also be displayed to indicate the status of various sensor s.
The comple te calibration menu i s sh own in figure 20 .
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3 - Calibration
FIGURE 20
SELECTCROP SET TARE CALIBRATE DIAGNOSTIC

PRODUCT SCREEN
1 OPERATOR 1 UNITS METRIC
IMPERIAL
BUSHELS
2 HEADER SETUP
3 FUNCTION NAME FUNCTION F1
FUNCTION F12
4 TAG NAME TAG 1
TAG 8
SPEED FACTOR NMEA VTG [ON]
* MORE
1 CLOCK SET HOURS
MINUTES
DATE
MONTH CROP DEFAULT
YEAR
TYPE WHEAT
2 DISPLAY CONTRAST BARLEY
BRIGHTNESS OATS WIDTH [236.2 in]
3 YIELD DELAY [15 s] SECTIONS [6]
OILSEED RAPE
4 SMOOTHING [4 s] LINSEED WIDTH RESET [OFF]/ON
BEANS SET ALL TO DEFAULT (CROP)
5 MACHINE NUMBER [0]
PEAS
PRINT CAL DATA MAIZE
CROP1
2 TECHNICIAN 1 PC LINE POINTS/ TARE % CROP2
(DEFAULT PIN = 1234) PC CURVE FACTORS PC 1
PC 2
PC 3
PC 4
PC 5
PC a
2 MOISTURE SENSOR GAIN PC b
OFFSET PC c
THRESHOLD Tare %
CORRECTION PC 5
SENSOR OFF/[ON] % Offset
VOLTAGE
3 ANGLE SENSOR LH SLOPE
RH SLOPE
FW SLOPE
BW SLOPE
V LH/RH SET ZERO
V FW/RW SET ZERO
4 TEMP. SENSOR TEMPERATURE
VOLTAGE
5 PF ENABLED/DISABLED
LOG BY TIME
LOG TIME (SECONDS)
NMEA BAUD RATE [4800]/9600
DIFF ALARM [ON]/OFF
6 PRINTER SETUP BAUD RATE 110/150/300/600/1200/2400
[4800]/9600/19,200/31,250/38,400
DATA BITS
STOP BITS [1]/2
PARITY [NONE]/EVEN/ODD
HANDSHAKE [RTS]/XON
3 FACTORY 1 COMBINE SELECT DEFAULT COMBINE TYPE EDIT NAME

(DEFAULT PIN = 1234) MAKE/MODEL (PRESET PC POINTS AND CROP CAL FACTORS)
2 FACTOR RESET CONFIRM RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT
FACTOR STORES SAVE TO STORE A
RESTORE FROM STORE A
SAVE TO STORE B
RESTORE FROM STORE B
4 PIN CHANGE ENTER NEW PIN CONFIRM NEW PIN
5 LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GERMAN
FRENCH
FLEMISH
PORTUGUESE
PRO-SERIES 8000
SPANISH CALIBRATION MENU
6 HARVEST TYPE CEREALS CERES 8000 SOFTWARE VERSION PS302-024 rev 24
ROOT/VEG CROPS
SUGAR CANE
7 WORK RECORD [OFF] / ON 25
4.2 Calibration sequence after installation

The calibration se quence following installation should be carried out in the following order:-
4.2.1 Check sensors and switches for correct operation

The sensors can be checked for correct operation fr om the diagnostics screen.
Switch the ignition on and then the head unit. The di splay will li ght up and then display the software type and
issue. Select the diagnostics screen (figure 24c).
FIG05 6.GIF FIG-20-1.GIF
Figure 24c
Grain Sensors
Forward Speed Sensor

Supply voltage
Area Cutout Switch
DGPS Status
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Sensor voltages:
V1 - Angle sensor - LH/RH
V2 - Angle sensor - FW/BW
V3 - Moisture Sensor
V3 - Temperature Sensor
Forwa rd speed sensor Start the engine and drive the machine forward. The display shoul d indicate the
frequency (Hz) of pul ses from the shaft speed sensor and a corresponding forward speed.
Area cutout switch Lift the header fully UP. The display should i ndicate 'Header Up'. Lower the header fully
down. The di splay should indicate 'Header Down'. Lift the header to a suitable trip hei ght and adjust the area
cutout switch to operate at this height.
Grain sens or Run the harve ster mechanism to run the clean grain elevator at normal speed. The di splay
should indicate a frequency (Hz) - the number of elevator paddle s passing the sensor each second, and a
corresponding figure for 'percentage darkness' - the total proportion of time that the sensor beam is
interrupted by the elevator pa ddles. You can al so check the operation of the grain sensor by observing the
LED on each sensor body. The green LED on the transmitter element should be on continuously, and the red
LED on the receiver element should be flashing.
Angle sensor With the combine on level ground observe the 'V1' and 'V2' readouts. A voltage reading
indicates that the dual axi s se nsor is functioning in both axe s.
Moisture sens or Observe the 'V3 ' readout. A voltage reading indicates that the sensor is functioning.
Temperature sens or Observe the 'V4' rea dout. A voltage readi ng indicates that the sensor i s functioning.
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4.2.2 Select combine type and calibrate sensors
Calibration step Section reference

1. Select the combine type 4.5.1
NOTE: If you select your combine type from the pre- programmed li st then the PC points, moisture gain and offset,
and some crop factors are automatically set.
If your combine i s not pre-programmed into the instrument then select 'default combine type'. The PC poi nts,
moisture gain and offset, and crop factors can then be adjusted a s necessary.
2. Speed sensor - AUTOCAL 4.3.5
3. Setup header 4.3.2
4. Calibrate angle sensor 4.4.3
5. Calibrate temperature 4.4.4
6. Set tare 2.3
You can now foll ow the harvest checklist ( section 2.2) and calibrate for a given crop. If you nee d to alter any
other settings, they are detailed in the same or der that they appear in the calibration menu (p.25).
4.3 'Operator' menu

These settings including general preference s for the instrument display functions.
4.3.1 Units
Information can be di splayed in either Metric, UK Imperial or US units.
PS60A.GIF PS60B.GIF
The units are:-
Function Units
Metric UK Imperial US Imperial
Yield tonnes/ha tons/acre bushels/acre
Output tonnes/hr tons/hr bushels/hr
Work rate ha/hr acres/hr acres/hr
Forward speed km/hr miles/hr miles/hr
Part / Total area hectares acres acres
Part / Total weight tonnes tons x 1000 bushels
Crop density kg/hl lbs/bushel lbs/bushel
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4.3.2 Header setup

In addition to the "Default" header setup, you can programme "Header Width" and "Sections" settings
independently for the selected crop.
If you select the default setup, and wish to e dit the settings, you must select "Set All to Default" and press
ENTER to confirm the new settings, otherwise they will not take effect. You can then edit the header setup for
other crops a s re quired.
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"'Width" This i s the actual harve sting width (metres or inches) of the header or cutting sur face unit.
This will vary depending on the operator but i s typically 0.25 metres (10") le ss than the
maximum width of the header .
Default = 6 me tres ( 236" )
"'Sections" This i s the number of equal width sections that the actual harvesting width is di vided into
and which the operator selects fr om the MAIN screen page when harve sting at part width
(figure 25) .
The operator may prefer to gauge part width by the number of reel sections in the crop.
Default = 6
To change a fi gure, position the menu pointer opposite the figure , type in the new value and
press (fi gure 24) .
"Width Reset" If you want the width setting to automatically reset to full width after the header is raised and
then lowered again, set to "O N".
Default = OFF
4.3.3 Function Name

Default settings can be programmed for any of the extended data functions F1 - F12 e .g. Cr op variety,
Contractor information etc .
To programme a value , first position the menu pointer against an 'F' function (fi gure 26) .
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You can type over exi sting characters in which case using the RIGHT ARROW key, move the screen cursor
across to the function name and enter the data (up to 20 alpha-numeric characters) via the al pha-numeric
keypad.
You can otherwise press to clear the previous entry and then enter the data.
Press to confirm the data entry (figure 27) then repeat the pr ocedure a s require d for further 'F' functions.
Figure 27
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4.3.4 Tag Name

The Tag function i s only operative when the optional 'Data Loggi ng Module' i s connected.
While dynamic loggi ng i s in pr ogress the operator can switch on or off any of up to 8 'tags' which effectively
place markers on subsequent yield maps to denote particular features such as weed patches etc. Each tag
can be named ( up to 20 characters) to denote its meaning on the yield map.
The first 4 tag names are factory preset a s:-
Black Grass
Wild Oats
Cleavers
Thistles
If you need to change a name, fir st position the menu pointer against a 'Tag number' (figure 28b) .
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Then, using the RIGHT ARROW key, move the screen cursor across to the tag name and enter the data (up to
20 alpha-numeric characters) via the alpha-numeric keypad.
Press to confirm the data entry then repeat the pr ocedure as require d for further tag names.
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4.3.5 Speed Sensor Factor

Figure 29
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"SSF"
This i s the di stance traveled forward in the time between two pul ses from the shaft speed sensor. This could
be calculated based on the nominal tyre diameter or rolli ng distance and then entered manually, however this
does not take into account wheel slip, compaction, or tyre deformation under practical operating conditions.
The best method is do an 'Auto Cal'
Default SSF = 1.000 me tre (39.37") / pulse
"Auto Cal"
Mark a set distance of 100 metres (or 100 yards depending on the units set on the i nstrument) by suitable
means. The sur face should be repre sentative of the average har vesting conditions (i.e . not a pave d surface).
Position the harvester with the fir st marker level with a suitable reference point on the vehicle.
Select 'Auto Cal' , pre ss and then follow the screen instructions (figure 30b) .
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Stop the harvester when the second marker lies up with the pre-determined reference point on the vehicle and
press to end the 'Auto Cal' procedure . The S.S.F. is automatically re-calculated and stored in memory.
NOTE: If you overrun the marker, do not simply reverse - repeat the 'Auto Cal' procedure from the beginning.
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4.3.6 Clock Set

Default = GMT
Figure 31
From the 'Operator' menu, press:-
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1. Cl ock Set
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If you need to change a time setting, position the menu pointer a gainst the function, type in the new value and
press .
4.3.7 Display
From the 'Operator' menu, press:- Figure 32
*. More
2. Di splay
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NOTE: The screen will go darker at very low or high temperatures e.g. i f it i s expose d directly to bri ght sunli ght. For
example, on a very cold morning it may take several minutes for the di splay to gain normal brightness and
contrast as the instrument / cab gets warmer. Thi s i s a normal characteristic of this type of display.
If by accident the display settings are a djusted so that the screen gra phics cannot be viewed (i.e . completely
light or dark), don't panic! - you can na vigate directly to the di splay screen by pre ssing and holdi ng the
key for 10 seconds until the instrument bleeps. You can then re-adjust the display settings using the ARROW
keys (figure 32) .
4.3.8 Yield delay Figure 33

*. More
3. Yiel d Delay
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The grain sensor i s measuring grain which actually entered the combine some time earlier. A programmable
'yield delay' i s nee ded to match the measured grain flow to the work rate measured when that grain entered
the combine. The area data is delayed by this time period to give a true yield /area function.
Default = 15 secon ds
NOTE: This setting is e specially important if the yield data is combined with positional data to subsequently create
yield maps.
To establish the correct delay time:-
1. Select the diagnostics screen (p. 26).
2. Note the time interval between the cutter bar entering the crop and the % darkness reading increasi ng.
3. At the end of the field note the time interval between the cutter bar leaving the crop and the % darkness
reading decreasing.
4. Average the timings to obtain the pr oper delay time.
4.3.9 Smoothing
From the 'Operator' menu, press:- Figure 34
*. More
4. Smoothing
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This i s the avera ging period for the si gnal from the grain sensor to give a smooth yield display.
Default = 4 seconds Maximum = 10 sec onds
4.3.10 Machine Number

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You can set an ID number fr om 0 - 99999 for the harve ster.

Default = 0
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4.3.11 Print Cal data

It is always a good idea to keep a printed record of the calibration settings.
Figure 36
*. More
6. Print Cal Data
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NOTE: The screen will flash 'Printer Not Ready' if the instrument cannot transmit the data.
4.4 'Technician' menu

You must enter the PIN number to access this menu. These settings are primarily for the combine and
sensor s. They are set on initial installation and do not normally need to be altered unless the instrument is
transferred to another com bine.
Default PIN = 1234
4.4.1 PC points
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There are 6 calibration points (PC points) which ena ble accurate yield measurement from zer o throughput (PC
t) to maximum throughput (PC 5) of grain in the clean grain elevator. PC points are derived from the
measurement of grain throughput in barn tests on a wide range of combine makes and model s. The 'PC
Points' are automatically set for the har vester model selected from the pre-programmed list in the 'Combine
Select' menu and do not nee d normally need to be altered. The ge neric PC points for the 'Default combine
type' are automatically set as:-
PC point Value (% darkness)
PC Tare 0.000
PC 1 5.790
PC 2 10.10
PC 3 17.29
PC 4 23.76
PC 5 30.12
To change a PC figure , position the menu pointer opposite the fi gure ( figure 37 b), type in the new value and
press .
NOTE: In all case s 'PC Tare ' is the tare value found on a test combine .. The tare reading obtained on another example
of the same combine type may have a different value. After setting the tare all PC fi gures will be offset by the
difference between the existing 'PC Tare' fi gure and the new tare fi gure.
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No. of grain sensors

If the combine is fitted with an extra set of grain sensors, the PC figure s may be programmed independently
for each sensor, or may apply equally to both se nsor s.
Default setting for a single sensor installation.
Select "SENS B" to programme PC points independently for sensor B. This may be require d i f for example , a
second sensor is positioned at a different 'X' position on the elevator.
Select "BOTH SENS" to programme PC points the same for both sensor s.
PC Curve
This function is currently not required.
It is an alternative method of calibration to pr ogramming individual PC points. The end result however, would
be the same.
4.4.2 Moisture sensor

The 'Gain', 'Offset', 'Thre shold' and ''Correction' value s calibrate the moisture sensor to enable accurate
readings for crops up to a certain limit of moisture content. They are specific to each crop, so you must first
select the crop by pressi ng the key.
The menu di splays the crop type selected (figure 38b).
'Gain' and 'O ffset'

'Gain' and 'O ffset' (corresponding to the 'C' and 'O ' factors respectively on a Ceres 2 instrument) have been
determined for each pre-programmed crop type by a serie s of calibration tests. They are pre-programmed and
do not normally need altering.
The default 'Gain' and 'Offset' factors are:-
Crop Reference Gain Offset
A Wheat 7.037 4.100
B Barley 3.747 10.20
C Oats 5.520 8.400
D Oilseed Rape (Rapesee d Canola) 2.117 10.00
E Linseed 4.000 5.000
F Beans 4.013 7.100
Peas 4.000 5.000
Maize ( Corn) 7.907 2.000
User-define d crop 1 7.037 * 2.000*
User-define d crop 2 7.037* 2.000*
* Default values - may need to be adjusted depending on the crop type assigne d.
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'Threshold' and 'Correction'

The 'Thre shold' and 'Correction' factor enable accurate yield readings to be maintained i n exceptionally wet
crop conditions (typically around 25% or more) .
The 'Correction' factor will take effect above the 'threshold' value .
Default = 0 .000 (% darkness per % moisture con tent above the thre shold value) Default thresh old = 0 %
'Sensor' and 'Voltage'

If no moisture sensor i s fitted, the 'Sensor' setting should be set to 'O FF'. The voltage reading is simply for
diagnostic purposes to indicate that the sensor is functioning.
4.4.3 Angle sensor

Movement on sloping ground alters the distribution of grain on the ele vator paddles and a ffects grain
measurement. There are four 'Slope' factors which compensate for the effect of side slope and
forward/backward slope on the flow of grain through the clean grain elevator. 'Slope ' factors are deri ved from
the measurement of grain throughput in barn tests on a wide range of combine makes and model s.
The 'LH Slope ' and 'RH Slope' factors are automatically set for the harvester model selected fr om the pre-
programmed list i n the 'Combine Select' menu and do not need normally need to be altered. The menu
displays the combine type selected ( figure 39b). All factors are listed for reference in Appendi x 1 .
The generic factors for the 'Default combine type' are automatically set as:-
Slope factor Value Sensor voltage/angle:
(% darkness per degree of slope) - calibrated range
LH -0.107 2V (-15°)
3V (level)
RH -0.208 4V (+15°)
FW 0.000 2V (-15°)
3V (level)
BW 0.000 4V (+15°)
To change a sl ope factor, position the menu pointer opposite the fi gure (fi gure 39 b), type in the new value and
press .
NOTE: If a single axis sensor is installed, leave the 'FW / BW Slope' values set to zero.
If no sen sor i s in stalled then all values shoul d be set to zero.
If the dual axis sensor is fi tted, the 'FW' and 'BW' factors are gi ven in Appendix 1 . If figure s are not given for
your combine, then leave the value s set to zero.
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'V LH/RH' and 'V FW/BW'

These readings are simply for diagnostic purpose s to indicate that the sensor i s working correctly. They
display the voltage output and correspondi ng angle reading for the angle sensor in the range gi ven a bove
(±66 mV per degree of slope) .
'SET ZERO'
The sensor will output 3V when level in either axi s. To calibrate, park the harvester on level ground. Assuming
that the sensor unit has been mounted correctly, the 'V LH/RH' and 'V FW/BW' readouts should be close to 3 V
and 0 degrees.
Move the arr ow cursor to the 'V LH/RH' and 'V FW/BW' line in turn and press the 'SET ZERO' key. The angle
sensor is then fully calibrated.
4.4.4 Temperature sensor

The moisture sensor also senses temperature to maintain a correct moisture measurement. The temperature
may be signi ficantly greater than ambient temperature where the moisture sensor is located. Measure the
actual temperature and enter (fi gure 41b) . For approximate Fahrenheit conver sion use the foll owing formula:-
°C = (°F - 32) x 0.555
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4.4.5 GPS / PF Setup

If you are not yield mapping, disable the PF functions. This enable s the Print Options (see 4.4 .6).
If you are yield mappi ng, you can al so set the option to either log data at a set di stance interval or time interval.
For further i nformation plea se refer to section 4 .1 of the "Data Logging and Transfer" manual (Pt No. S/DC/500-
10-384) supplie d with your data module.
4.4.6 Printer Setup

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The 'Printer Setup' menu contains the data transfer pr otocol settings. The default settings may need to be
altered to suit the de vice that is connected.
The choice of settings (default settings in italic) are :-
Baud rate; 110 / 150 / 300 / 600 / 1200 / 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 /
31250 or 38400 bits per second
Data Bits: 7/8
Stop Bits: 1/2
Parity: None / Odd / Even
Handshake: RTS / XON
Please refer to the instructions for the de vice you are connecting.
For further i nformation on hardware setup, please re fer to sections 3 , 4 and 5 of the 'Data Logging and
transfer" manual Pt No. S/DC/500-10-384.
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4.5 'Factory' menu

You must enter the PIN number to access this menu. These settings are primarily for the combine and storing
calibration data.
4.5.1 Combine Select

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PS72-B.JPG
For speci fic harvester model s

Select your model from the pre-programmed li st. The PC points, angle sensor factors and selected crop
calibration factors are automatically set for the har vester model selected.
If your harvester model i s n ot l iste d
If your harvester i s not li sted then set to 'Default Combine Type '. Generic PC points, angle sensor factors and
crop calibration factor' are automatically set.
NOTE: When you select 'Default Combine Type', you then ha ve the option to edit the machine description. Indi vidual
factors cannot be e dited fr om this menu.
4.5.2 Reset Factors

NOTE: To be used by technicians only. Thi s will cause a TOTAL SOFTWARE RESET. All operational and CAL data will
be lost. Keep a record of the e xisting calibration factors.
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4.5.3 Factor Stores

Each time the instrument is powered down, all current calibration data i s automatically stored to 'Store A' and
overwites the previous data in 'Store A'.
For extra security the same calibration data can be manually written to 'Store B'. This data will not be
overwritten or reset to the default factors. This enables the ori ginal calibration data to be kept secure and
restored at any time.
4.5.4 PIN Change

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4.5.5 Language
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Crop Calibration Record

Crop Variety CAL factor Storage moisture %
Wheat
Barley
Oats
Oilseed rape
(Rapeseed Canola
Linseed
Beans
Peas
Maize ( Corn)
Crop 1
Crop 2
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Document History:
Issue: Date: Comments:
1 1/3/98 Original issue

2 4/7/99 Updated for 006 software
3 17/8/04 Integrated addendum 1
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1.3 "Harvest Type" (Cereals or root Crops) ...................................................................................6

2.5 Crop density............................................................................................................................14

2.7 Harvest Width setting..............................................................................................................15

3.3 Yield Mapping.........................................................................................................................19

3.4 Field Data Logging..................................................................................................................20

4.3 'Operator' menu ......................................................................................................................27

4.4 'Technician' menu...................................................................................................................33

4.5 'Factory' menu.........................................................................................................................38

Crop Calibration Record.....................................................................................................................40

1.1 The RDS Precision Farming System

1.2 The Ceres Yield Monitor

1.2.1 Menu keys

1.2.2 Data Entry

1.3 "Harvest Type" (Cereals or root Crops)

1.4 Information displayed on the 'MAIN' screen

GPS signal received

Crop Type Crop Density

1.5 Information displayed on the 'INFO' screen

Work rate (area/hr)

'Tag On' Indicator Crop Density

Select part total (for current job) or total

Reset totals Set harvest moisture content

1.6 Information displayed on the 'LOG' screen

GPS signal received

Select GPS Status screen

1.7 The SETUP screen page

Other permanent settings

Set crop type and crop settings

1.8 Select Control Software

1.9 Getting the best results

2.2 Harvest checklist

Harvest a short Adjust Moi sture Correction

Test moisture Adjust % moisture display

Continue Adjust harvest width a s setting

2.3 Set Tare

FIG-05 6.GIF FIG-06 3.GIF

2.4 Crop Settings

FIG-05 6.GIF FIG-05 3.GIF

Storage Moisture Content

Crop Calibration Factor

Moisture Correction Factor

2.4.1 Selecting a pre-programmed crop

2.4.2 User-defined crop type

2.4.3 Adjusting the Storage Moisture Content

2.4.4 Crop Calibration Factor

When to adjust a Crop Calibration Factor ?

Figure 12a Figure 12b

2.4.5 Moisture Correction Factor

2.5 Crop density

2.6 Moisture Content display

2.6.1 Setting the harvest (WET) moisture content

2.6.2 Setting harvest (WET) weight or storage (DRY) weight readout

2.6.3 Holding the %Moisture Reading

2.7 Harvest Width setting

this represents a 6-section reel set for full cutting width.

the instrument is set for hal f the full cutting width.

2.8 INSTANTANEOUS / AVERAGE displays