Connecting 3rd-Party Controllers

IMPORTANT: When connecting with a Rawson controller, turn main switch to OFF before leaving vehicle or performing maintenance.

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

NOTE: Please visit www.StellarSupport.com for list of third party compatible controllers.

Data from 3rd-Party controllers can be recorded directly from the following controllers:

NOTE: Go to www.StellarSupport.com to find the latest information about approved platforms.

  • Raven 440, 450, 460, 660
  • SideKick
  • GreenSeeker and YARA N-Sensor
  • Rawson Accu-Rate and Accu-Plant
  • New Leader Mark III Mark IV
  • Dickey-John Seed Manager
  • Vanguard PIC Seed Monitor
  • ISOBUS Sprayer with Task Controller enabled
  • ISOBUS Seeder with Task Controller enabled and planter
  • ISOBUS Spreader with Task Controller enabled

System will record Actual Rate, Implement Width, and GPS Recording Status (implement switch not required) directly from Field Doc Connect controller.

Task Controller will record all data implements can supply.

Rawson, Raven, and New Leader Controllers are also capable of accepting prescriptions from the GS2 display. (See the Setup Prescriptions section for more information.)

To setup a Field Doc Connect Controller:

NOTE: You must purchase the harness PF90363 and follow the included instructions for connecting the controller to the display.

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    RESOURCES softkey

    Choose a Client, Farm, Field and Task in the RESOURCES softkey.


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    EQUIPMENT button

    Press the EQUIPMENT button.


  3. Choose either a Planting/Seeding or Product Application operation.

  4. Press the COM PORT button.

  5. Select manufacturer, model, and Comm Port. Communication Status will show active when data is being sent on selected Communication Port, and inactive when controller is disconnected or not communicating.

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    NEXT

    Press NEXT button.


  7. If using a Rawson or New Leader Controller, operator must also enter Mid-point and Step Size.

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    ENTER button

    Press ENTER button to finish.


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