Theory of Operation

IMPORTANT: It is important to follow proper use guidelines with the touchscreen on the 2630 GS3 display. Do not contact the touchscreen with an object harder or sharper than a fingertip (pen, pencil point, or any metal objects). Heavy pressure can also damage underlying components and void the touchscreen warranty. Light amounts of pressure, if exerted continuously, can degrade touchscreen reliability.

The display is primarily used as an operator interface for guidance and documentation applications.

The primary navigational point of the display is the touchscreen which allows the operator to input information by touching the screen. The 2630 can also use the display control which allows use of input buttons and thumb wheel.

GreenStar Basics Software

The display comes standard with a basic software feature set:

• Manual Guidance
• Documentation (field and harvest)
• On-Screen Mapping
• Prescriptions
• ISOBUS VT functionality

When connected to a GPS receiver, the system allows the operator to drive vehicle with the aid of GPS. When combined with an optional AutoTrac activation, and vehicle steering kit, system can automatically guide machine though the field.

Documentation can be used to record data tied to GPS coordinates. On some machines, rates, yield, implement width, or other information is recorded from the vehicle CAN Bus. The displays can also be connected to certain 3rd-Party control units to record rate information. This data is collected on the display memory and can be unloaded using a USB flash drive into desktop software to produce maps and reports of field activities.

NOTE: 3rd-Party control units are control units using RS232 connection (Field Doc Connect) and ISOBUS compliant control units supporting Task Controller functionality.

On-screen mapping uses GPS, and a recording source to create real-time maps of field activities. Operators are able to see the areas or the as applied maps of the field they have covered.

Original GreenStar Monitor function can be used to operate selected John Deere implements as they would normally be used with the original GreenStar display. The 2630 is also mounted in tandem with an original GreenStar display.

The 2630 display has an integrated performance monitor that can be used to record area and other data based on implement width and ground speed.

Display can also be used for machines and systems that conform to implementation level 2 of International Organization for Standardization ISO 11783. The purpose of ISO 11783 is to enable electronic units to communicate with each other providing a standardized system that is easy to read and understand. The operator can use the display as a tractor performance monitor and a monitor for an ISO 11783 compliant implement.

Software updates are published at www.StellarSupport.com. Each display also comes with a GreenStar Live Update CD. Live Update can be installed on an internet connected PC and alert the user when updates to the display are available. Live Update guides the user through the downloading process. The download is stored on a usb drive, and inserted into the display to complete the update.