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Table of Contents

Setup6. Resources7. Machine12. Implement16. Boundaries & Headlands27. Guidance28. iTEC Diagnostic Page

iTEC Settings30. Turn Pattern32. Implement Turn Radius33. Turn Type34. Minimize Skips/Overlap35. Sequences

Tips and Tricks42. Turn Types46. Impassable boundary Warning47. Wide & Narrow Guess Rows48. Swath Control & iTEC Pro52. Raise/ Lower Inconsistencies53. Smoother Turns55. Homepages

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Stellar Support Resources

• Product Information• Quick Reference Guide• Operator Manual• Stellar Support• Simulators

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Requirements

Requirements• GS 2 Display

• Signal - SF1 and up

• AutoTrac activation (for automated end turns)

• iTEC Pro Module – GS2 Display Activation

• Display and Controller Software Updates

• 8x30, 8x30T, 8xxxR, 8xxxRT, 9x30, 9x30T

Advanced Setup Tool

We will be using the Advanced Setup Tool to guidethrough the setup and tuning of iTEC Pro. Note: The path listed on the

side of the page will alsoguide to the same step ofsetup

Select iTEC Proto begin setup

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Resources Setup

Resources

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1. The first step is to setup your resource. You do thisby creating a client name, farm name, and field name.

Note: Red asteriskshows what items arerequired to be filled out.

Currently onpage 1 of 8 ofthe AdvancedSetup Tool.

Once setup oncurrent page iscomplete,pressing the nextpage button willguide you to thenext step of setup.

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Machine Setup

Machine

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When setting up iTEC Pro forthe first time, it is recommendedthat operators create a newspecific machine name for theiriTEC Pro vehicle.*All dimensions set for thisvehicle will be used for iTECPro operations.

2 & 3. The next step is tosetup your machine andimplement. These settings willbe saved under the machineor implement name.

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Connection Type

Rear Pivot DrawbarRear Pivot 2-pt Rear Rigid 3-pt

Machine Setup

Machine

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Turning SensitivityAutoTrac sensitivity or“aggressiveness” settingwhen the vehicle is in anautomated turn (50-200).*70 is the default setting.

Machine Setup

Machine Turn RadiusHow sharp the machine alonecan turn without an implementattached and withoutapplying brakes.Ex. 8030 wheel tractors have aminimum turn radius of 18 to24 ft.*Turn radius can be edited asneeded for accuracy anddesired turns. Machine

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R- Machine Turn Radius

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Machine Offsets

Machine

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We can enter or edit the machine offsets here.• You can physically measure the equipment• Dimensions for common machines listed in the iTEC OM• GSDNet (through Apex).

Machine Setup

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Apex-Initial Settings

IMPORTANT : Dimensions downloaded from GSDNet should be used as a guideline and may need tobe verified by physically measuring the machine/implement. If the dimensions are not accurate, theoperator will need to take the data card back to the tractor and change the dimensions on the GS2.The new dimensions will be saved under the machine/implement name and can be unloaded to Apex.

Note: Apex 2.0 has the capabilityto view the dimensions, but anoperator is not able to input in thevalues at this time. The boxesappear grey.

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Implement Setup

Similar to the Machine setup, itis recommended that operatorscreate a new specificImplement Name for iTEC Pro.

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Implement

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Implement Offsets Menu

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Implement Setup

We can enter or edit the implement offsets here.• You can physically measure the equipment• Dimensions for common planters listed in iTEC OM• GSDNet (through Apex).

Implement

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GSDNet- Initial Implement Settings

Note: Same as machinedimensions, you can’t modifyvalues in Apex, you can do thaton the GS2.

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Tracking Mode and Shift Track Setup

Guidance

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*iTEC Pro will only operate inStraight Track

Select type of shifts

4 & 5. Guidance and Shift Track Settings are requiredfor guidance setup.

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Boundary Setup

Boundaries

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Optional Boundaries

•Interior

•Passable

•Impassible

•Interior Headland (Only Required forimpassible interior boundaries)

Required Boundaries

Exterior

Exterior Headland

Creating Boundaries

Exterior

•Loaded from Apex

•Driven

Exterior Headland

•Top and Bottom Offset

•Constant Offset

•Driven

6. Step six defines the boundaries iTEC Pro will use for operation.

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Impassable Interior BoundaryThe perimeter of an area insidethe field which is not farmed,and cannot be crossed with thevehicle and implement. (e.g.pond or rock)

Interior Headland(Required if ImpassableInteriors are used) Theheadlands or turn rowsaround an ImpassableInterior Boundary that willprompt the user tocomplete sequences and/orturns.

Exterior Headland(Required, Dashed line.)The end rows or turn rowsalong the ends and sidesof a field that will promptthe user to completesequences and/or turns.

Exterior Boundary(Required, Solid line.) The outerperimeter of the field whichcannot be crossed with thevehicle and implement.

Passable Interior Boundary (Yellowline.) The area inside the field whichis not farmed, but can be crossedwith the vehicle and implement (e.g.waterway) that will prompt the user tocomplete sequences.

Boundary Setup

Boundaries

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Exterior BoundaryExterior Boundary(Required, Solid line.) The outerperimeter of the field whichcannot be crossed with thevehicle and implement.

To Define Exterior Boundary

2 options for Exterior Boundary

•Use boundaries setup inApex or have previouslyrecorded

•Record newTips for recording new boundaries or redefining boundaries;

•Press Record/Pause button after vehicle begins moving

•Pause recording when toggling recording position

•Stop recording prior to the point recording was started. *Make sure whererecording was stopped does not intersect where it was started.

•Be sure to enter the Boundary Offset (distance from the receiver to the edgeof the field). This can be done the first pass around the field and would usuallybe half of the implement width or track spacing.

Boundary Setup

Boundaries

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Exterior Headland

Exterior Headland(Required, Dashed line.)Once an exterior boundaryhas been defined, exteriorheadlands can be created.These are the boundariesthat will control sequencesand turns.

Creation Methods for Exterior Headland

•Top and Bottom Offset

•Constant Offset

•Driven

Headland Group

•Creating headland groups canbe useful to allow for multipleheadlands to be used in onefield or the same headlands tobe used in multiple fields.

•Different headland groupscould also be created forimplements of different widthsor requiring a different numberof headland passes.

Boundary Setup

Boundaries

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Exterior Headland withTop and Bottom Offsets.

•Selecting top and bottomoffsets will create headland atopposite ends of the field.•Useful if a different offset ornumber of headland passes isrequired at opposite ends offield.•Default settings for headlandoffsets are twice implementwidth.•Select Headland Settingsbutton to configure headlands

Boundary Setup

Exterior Headland

Boundaries

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Headland Settings

The row heading entry allowsthe operator to estimate thedirection of travel to haveheadland created on thecorrect ends of the field.

For the example shown, the operator is plantingwith a 12 row 30” planter (implement width 30’)and wants 2 headland passes on side Y and 4headland passes on side X.

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Headland Settings

If the row heading is greater than15 degrees into a boundary, anexternal headland will be createdfor that side.

X

Y

X

Y

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External Headlands withExternal Headlands withConstant OffsetConstant Offset

Creates a headlandboundary the same sizearound the entire field.

Select Constant Offset

Enter desired headlandwidth.

Boundary Setup

Exterior Headland

Boundaries

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120 ftheadlands

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External Headlands withExternal Headlands withDriven BoundariesDriven Boundaries

Allows the operator to defineexternal head boundarieswhile operating in field.

Created in the same way asexternal boundaries.

Exterior Headland

Boundary Setup

Boundaries

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To Define Interior Boundary

2 options for Interior Boundary

•Use boundaries setup inApex or have previouslyrecorded

•Record new

Determine Passable orImpassable Boundary

Passable

•Performs sequences only

•No Interior Headland

Impassable

•Require Interior Headlands

•Interior Headlands can bedriven or created with anoffset

*If an impassable interior boundary iscreated, a interior headland is alsorequired

Boundary Setup

Interior Boundary

Boundaries

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Interior Headlands

Headland Offset Driven Boundary

2 creation methodsfor Interior Headlands

•Headland boundaryoffset

•Driven

*Creation methoddetermined by DriveBoundary Check box

Boundary Setup

Boundaries

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Guidance Setup

Guidance

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This page allows to setguidance lines (Set Track 0)and other items necessaryto operate AutoTrac.

Installed – iTEC Procompatible softwareinstalled on vehicle

Configured – StarFire Signal,iTEC Pro setup requirementsare complete

Enabled – iTEC Pro button ispressed, “On” is displayed

Active – Resume switchpressed

Select this button to viewiTEC Pro diagnostics orEnable system if systemis Configured (2 piecesof the pie).

7. This page allows for the setup of AutoTrac and the viewing ofAutoTrac and iTEC Pro diagnostics.

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iTEC Pro Setup

iTEC Pro Diagnostic page

To return to thesetup tool

At this point in the Setup, onlysequences are left toconfigure iTEC Pro.

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Note; Items with --- still need to becompleted to gain that piece of thestatus pie.

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iTEC Pro

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Navigate to the iTEC ProSettings page to selectthe Turn Pattern,Implement Turn Radius,and Minimize Skips orOverlaps to determinehow the equipment willenter and exit the exteriorand interior headlands.

iTEC Pro Settings

8. The final page of the setup tool allows for turn settings to beselected. Also, sequences are created or modified on this page.

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iTEC Pro Settings

Turn Settings

Turn Patterns

iTEC Pro™ provides three default turnpatterns. This allows for a turn pattern to beselected based the needs of the operation. Ifnone of the default turn patterns meet theneeds of the operations then automated turnscan be disabled by selecting Off.

Turn Patterns

Alternate rows

Skip and Fill

1st Turn Skip

Off

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iTEC Pro Settings

Alternate Rows

The alternate rows turn pattern is used for typical back and forth operations.With this turn pattern, each pass will be next to the previous pass. The defaultsetting for this turn pattern is “0”. If a value of 1 is entered then the pattern willchange to every other row. *The benefit with this turn pattern is there is lessGPS drift which results in more even guess rows.

Skip and Fill

The skip and fill turn pattern is used to keep the draft load equal on both sides ofthe implement. Skip and Fill is often used in tillage operations. One factor toconsider when evaluating the skip and fill method is that the number of skipscannot be changed.

First Turn Skip

The first turn skip is used to make an initial pass and then skip a defined numberof tracks. In the example to the right, the user defined 4 skipped tracks. This turnpattern is excellent for really narrow (ripper) or long implements (aircart). Thisturn pattern will result in a more consistent turn when using implements and willeliminate the need for light bulb turns.

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Number of skipped tracks is an availableoption for Alternate Rows and 1st Turn skipand allows entries of 0-10. Number ofskipped track = 0 will follow track 0,1,2,3,etc. across the field.

Implement Turn Radius

•The distance given for the Implement TurnRadius tells iTEC Pro how tight of a turn amachine can make with an attachedimplement.

•The Turn Radius determines what turn typewill be used at the end of a pass.

•iTEC Pro will compare the Machine TurnRadius and Implement Turn Radius and usethe larger of the two.

Turn Settings

iTEC Pro Settings

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Turn Types

Symmetrical Light bulb Turn0 ft Control Point or 3-pt hitch

(Turn Radius > 1/2 of Track Spacing)

Non-symmetrical Light bulb TurnControl Point > 0 ft

(Turn Radius > 1/2 of Track Spacing)

Simple Turn(Turn Radius = 1/2 of Track Spacing)

Extended Simple Turn(Turn Radius < 1/2 of Track Spacing)

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Turn Settings

iTEC Pro Settings

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Sequence Settings

iTEC Pro

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iTEC Pro Setup Sequences

Sequences are a group of functions that perform when the implementcrosses a headland or interior boundary. For instance, functions within a‘Raise Planter’ sequence may include changing the ground set speed,extending SCV1, extending SCV2, turning Diff Lock off, turning MFWD off,etc. Up to 20 functions can be entered for each sequence.

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End of RaisePlanter Sequence

Start of LowerPlanter Sequence

Raise PlanterSequence

HeadlandBoundary

Lower PlanterSequenceNote: Each sequence must contain

between 1 and 20 functions.

Sequence NamingExamples•R Planter Headlands

•L Planter Headlands

•Raise Disk Waterway

•Lower Disk Waterway

•Raise 2510

•Lower 2510

Sequence Settings

Creating different sequences foreach implement and/or boundarycan be useful.

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End of RaisePlanter Sequence

Start of LowerPlanter Sequence

Raise PlanterSequence

HeadlandBoundary

Lower PlanterSequence

Note: Negativedistances occurbefore HeadlandBoundary

Sequences can be created by selectingfrom the drop down boxes or recording amanually completed sequence. Bothrecorded and created sequences be editedin the sequence list box.

Tips and tricks•All functions must occur within 100 ft (closer to the boundary, higher the accuracy)•If using a PST, either Set Speed or Set Gear can be used, not both.•Must press Accept to save.

Sequence Settings

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Sequence Function Icons

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Sequence Association

iTEC Pro

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Associate Sequences to boundaries: On this page, sequences areassociated to boundaries. This allows for different sequences to occurwhen entering/exiting headlands and entering/exiting passable interiorboundaries.

Sequence Offset

Used if the functions happen at the correcttime within the sequence, but the entiresequence needs to happen sooner or laterthan originally setup.

Sequence Settings

End Turn Offset

The End Turn Offset valuecan be changed to adjustwhere the beginning of theturn occurs.

Note: Smaller offset distancescause the sequence or turn tooccur closer to the boundary

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iTEC Pro Setup

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Tips and Tricks

iTEC Pro Best Practices

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Changing iTEC Pro Turn Type

iTEC Pro draws and complete a non-symmetrical light bulb turn instead of asymmetrical light bulb or simple turnallowing for smoother A-B line acquisitioninto the field.

Non-symmetrical light bulb turn

Symmetrical light bulb turn Simple turn


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iTEC Pro Turn TypesNon-symmetrical to Symmetrical light bulb turns


Symmetrical light bulb turn

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Reducing the connection tocontrol point (D) will generatemore symmetrical light bulbturns


Implement

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Symmetrical light bulb turn

Machine

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Setting the connection type toRear Rigid 3-pt will also generatesymmetrical light bulb turns

iTEC Pro Turn TypesNon-symmetrical to Symmetrical light bulb turns


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iTEC Pro Turn TypesChanging Light bulb turns to Simple Turns


If possible, reducing theturning radius of the tractorand implement to ½ of thetrack width will generateSimple Turns instead of lightbulb turns.

Ex. With implement width andtrack spacing of 60 ft (24R30”planter), a turn radius of max30 ft for tractor and implementwill generate Simple Turns.

Simple turn*iTEC Pro will compare the Machine Turn Radius andImplement Turn Radius and use the larger of the two.


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Impassable Boundary warning appears at everyturn• Decrease End Turn Offset (figure 1)

• Decrease Turn Radius (figure 2)

• Increase headland size (figure 3)

• Skip tracks to create a “simple” or “extended” turn (figure 4)

1 2 3 4


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Wide and Narrow Guess Rows

After adjusting theconnection to controlpoint, adding thisdistance to the End TurnOffset will also helpeliminate wide andnarrow guess rows.

Tractorturn path

Implementturn path


To adjustConnection toControl Point

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•Tip # 1. First setup Swath Control for the vehicle and implement you areoperating. Swath control has split second reaction times based on hydraulicor electrical system reactions and will provide the best solution for controllingproduct flow and machine functions.

•Tip # 2. Once Swath Control is accurately set, program the sequence foriTEC Pro to take place shortly after Swath Control has initiated an implementcommand when entering the headland. When exiting the headland, setupiTEC Pro so that the implement is lowered into the working state prior toleaving the coverage area. This will ensure that Swath Control can react atthe exact times necessary and the implement is already in its field workingposition.

•Tip # 3. Select Minimize Skips in iTEC Pro Settings Page to ensure that theentire implement has crossed into the headland or passable interiorboundary before initiating sequences.

•Tip # 4. A Starfire iTC receiver operating with SF2 or RTK level correctionsis highly recommended to maximize precise machine control.


iTEC Pro and Swath Control Pro

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Example Setup - 8530 Tractor and 24 Row Planter with Section Control (seepictures)

Scenario - Headlands are already planted with adequate distance for iTEC Pro toperform a turn sequence and coverage already exists on the headland due to beingpreviously planted. As the tractor and planter enters the headland, Swath Control Prowill send the command to turn off the planter rows based on the coverage map,shortly there after the iTEC Pro sequence begins and lifts the planter and turns theunit into the next pass. As the tractor and planter exits the headland, iTEC performsthe sequence and the planter engages the ground 5 ft. prior to leaving the headlandcoverage. As the planter crosses the headland coverage, Swath Control commandsthe row units to engage and start planting as the planter crosses the coverage zonecoming into the pass.


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Entering the headland

The planter should remain in the down/working position until it completely crosses intothe blue headland coverage area. This will ensure that Swath Control is able to reactcorrectly and turn off the row units of the planter in this example before the planter israised.

This can be done on the Sequence Setup page by placing a more positive distance inthe planter lift function or by entering a Sequence offset. This will cause the function orentire sequence to occur further in the headland.



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Exiting the headland

Ensure the planter is fully lowered/in the working position prior to leaving the headlandcoverage zone. This will ensure that Swath Control Pro will be able to correctly andaccurately manage the engagement of the seed meter clutches to begin seeding asthe planter crosses the coverage zone.

This can be done on the Sequence Setup page by placing a more negative distancein the planter lower function or by decreasing the Sequence offset. This will cause thefunction or entire sequence to occur further in the headland.


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• Slower speeds while approaching and crossing the headland will result in betterraise/lower accuracy and end-turn performance.

• Multiple speed and/or gear changes can be configured in each sequence as shown


Headland raise/lower sequences are inconsistent

Example sequence shownslows from field speed 35 ftbefore headland, slows to 2mph to execute lift sequence,and then speeds back up to 4mph for the turn. The exitheadland sequence starts byslowing back to 2 mph to lowerimplement, and then stairsteps back to field speed.

*Note – When using the Record Sequence option, only one speed change is stored persequence. If multiple speed changes are desired, sequences can be manually edited orcreated to include more than one speed change.

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Complaint- Turn path is too “jerky” while exiting headland and acquiring AB lineTips-• Reduce Turn Sensitivity to lowest level that will maintain turn path (min 50)

• Set turning radius of machine and implement to ½Track width to generate simple turns. (Ex. Implementwidth and track spacing of 60 ft (24R30” planter), a turn radius of max30 ft for tractor and implement will generate Simple Turns.)

• Reduce control to connection distance (D) of implementoffsets to generate more a symmetrical turn path


Smoother Headland Turns

Complaint- Turn path is too “jerky” while exiting headland and acquiring AB line

Tips-• Skip tracks to complete a simple or extended turn


Smoother Headland Turns

No Tracks Skipped 1 Track Skipped

Note: iTEC Pro is not approved for use with 9X30 wheel tractors operating air seeders withtow behind air carts in situations that do not allow skipped tracks. Turn path andperformance may not be acceptable with multiple implement configuration unless situationallows for at least one track to be skipped.

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iTEC Pro and Homepages

iTEC options on Home Pages.Designed to assist with field setup orminimizing button pushes required toget to the settings needed for finetuning

Examples of the many configurableselections available:

•iTEC Pro Enable Button•Inline Control Point•End Turn Offset•Toggle Recording Button•Sequence Offset•Shift Track•AutoTrac Enable Button•Decrease Steer Sensitivity•Steer Sensitivity•Increase Steer Sensitivity•Farm, Field, Type Drop Down•Record/Stop Record Button

Ex. Using the homepage to adjust end turn offset

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