Supported VRA Controllers
The Site Mate program supports a wide range of variable rate controllers. The list of supported controllers is always growing, so if you don’t see yours, contact us.
Variable Rate Controllers
- Amazone-Amatron II
- Amazone-Amatron+
- Axiomatic for manure application
- Bogballe
- DGH Counter
- Dickey John Dry, Liquid, or NH3
- Farm Scan
- Flexi-Coil
- Hardi International
- Hardi Mustang
- Hiniker 8605
- John Blue
- Kverneland
- LH – Agro LH 5000 Sprayer, Fertilizer, Drill, or Slurry Spreader
- Micro-Trak 3405
- Micro-Trak MT9000
- Mid-Tech Granular or Liquid
- New Leader, inluding Mark III and IV
- Raven versions A-H or J, Granular or Liquid
- Rawson
- RTS On/Off
- Squibb Taylor
- TeeJet
- Vaaderstad
- Veris 3-speed
Sensors
- Ag Leader AL2000 (yield monitor)
- EM38 (soil conductivity)
- Grain Scan (protein monitor)
- Greenseeker (NDVI)
- Micro-Trak Grain Trak (yield monitor)
- Veris EC
How Do I Fix A Manual Override / Bridge Fault Error on EZ-500 or EZ-Steer?
Some EZ-Steer assisted steering systems and EZ-Steer 500 systems report a Lower Bridge Fault error and then show a recurring manual disengage condition and/or manually disengage.
To fix this issue, adjust the EZ-Steer systems Override Sensitivity setting. If you experience manual disengage faults during normal operation, try reducing the Override Sensitivity value until the manual disengage occurrences are eliminated.
Updating WAAS Satellites in Ag Leader, Raven and Trimble GPS Receivers
- Satellites PRN-122 and PRN-134 will be decommissioned by Tuesday, July 31, 2007.
- PRN-138 was placed into service (commissioned on Wednesday, July 11, 2007.
- PRN-135 has already been placed in service.
It is extremely important that you are using the latest GPS firmware update because older versions may not be able to track the new satellites. You may also need to change your GPS settings to lock on to the new satellites.
IMPORTANT: Support Note
Firmware Updates
Instructions for changing WAAS satellite selection:
- Ag Leader
Updating the Firmware on an EZ-Guide Plus
Download the latest firmware update from Ag Leader or Trimble. The download pages provide links to the file you will download to your computer, and also the installation instructions.
Troubleshooting Fault 15 Error for Your EZ-Steer System with T2 Technology
EZ-Steer T2 users may occasionally see Fault 15 error displayed on the EZ-Guide Plus lightbar’s display screen.
There are several possible causes and solutions to this problem:
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| EZ-Steer controller has older version of firmware
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| Cranking the vehicle engine while EZ-Steer system with T2 technology is powered on
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| Heavy grey cable is damaged |
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| Corroded or lose connectors, or long/narrow wires may result in occasional power drops to the EZ-Steer system
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| The foam wheel slips on the vehicles steering wheel
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| EZ-Steer controller not mounted correctly and properly
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Using data collected with an Outback S lightbar with Site Mate and an iPAQ
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An Outback-S COM Port Connectivity Kit. You can order from: http://www.outbackguidance.com/Portals/3/Documentation/DIP-OB001-D.pdf
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A Farm Works GPS to iPAQ cable. Cost is $75 from Martens Farms. Call 620-585-6761 to order
Using data collected with your Outback 360 in Farm Site or Site Pro
The Outback 360 comes with software called “Field Notes”. You can take your data card out of the Outback 360 box and load it into the “Field Notes” software and save the data out as a shape file. This Shape File can be imported into Farm Site or Site Pro as a new layer.
To Import an ArcView Shape File:
- In the Import box select ArcView Shape File for the File Type.
- Next, select the file that is being imported from the Input File drop-down list. You can use the Browse button to change the drive and/or folder(directory) from which you are reading your data.
- If you wish to display the layer on the screen immediately after you have imported it, select Activate layer.
- If you want to define a view for this data, select Create a Zoom View.
- Select the Import button to begin importing the file.
If you selected Create a Zoom View, you will be asked for a name for your defined view. Enter a name that describes the field(s) being imported such as Smith#1. - In the Import ArcView Shape File box select the Location to which you want the data loaded. The information can not be loaded onto an existing layer, it can only be loaded onto a new layer which will be created for you. As such, you will need to select the Client (with Site Pro) and/or Category where you want the new layer. You will then be able to enter a Layer Name for the new layer where the data will be loaded.
- Select the Coordinate System, Datum and Zone (for UTM & State Plane) for the data that is being imported. If you are unsure of this information, check with the person who gave you the data and they should be able to tell you what format was used.
- Select the Import button and the data will be loaded into Farm Site or Site Pro. When the data is loaded, you will be returned to the Import box where you can import another map, if desired. Select the Done button if you are finished.