Page 2 - Introduction; Foreword; NOTE: Product functionality may not be fully represented
Introduction OUO6050,0000AEC 1931JUL081/1 OUO6050,0000FA5 1922OCT081/1 Foreword WELCOME TO GREENSTAR™ system offered by JohnDeere. READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operateand service your system correctly. Failure to do so couldresult in personal injury or equipment damage. Thismanua...
Page 3 - Contents; The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
Contents Page Safety Recognize Safety Information ............................ 051Understand Signal Words................................... 051Follow Safety Instructions................................... 051Practice Safe Maintenance................................. 052Handle Electronic Compone...
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Page 5 - Safety; Recognize Safety Information
Safety DX,ALERT 1929SEP981/1 DX,SIGNAL 1903MAR931/1 DX,READ 1916JUN091/1 Recognize Safety Information This is a safetyalert symbol. When you see this symbolon your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potentialfor personal injury. Follow recommended precautions and safe operatingprac...
Page 6 - Practice Safe Maintenance
Safety DX,SERV 1917FEB991/1 DX,WW,RECEIVER 1924AUG101/1 Practice Safe Maintenance Understand service procedure before doing work. Keeparea clean and dry. Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it ismoving. Keep hands, feet , and clothing from powerdrivenparts. Disengage all power a...
Page 7 - Operate Guidance Systems Safely; To prevent injury to the operator and bystanders:; Use Seat Belt Properly; Do not use a seat belt if operating without a ROPS or cab.
Safety JS56696,0000970 1910MAY111/1 DX,ROPS1 1929OCT071/1 Operate Guidance Systems Safely Do not use guidance systems on roadways. Always turnoff (disable) guidance systems before entering a roadway.Do not attempt to turn on (activate) a guidance systemwhile transporting on a roadway. Guidance...
Page 8 - Theory of Operation; NOTE: For best accuracy, recalibrate benchmark after; required for Surface Water Pro.
Theory of Operation JS56696,00009F3 1901JUN111/1 Theory of Operation Surface Water Pro is a two modular program—basic andadvanced. Surface Water Pro (basic program) is designedfor users to create levees and develop basic ditchesin their fields. Surface Water Pro Plus is an advancedditching progra...
Page 9 - Machine and Implement Setup; Setup
Machine and Implement Setup JS56696,00009D1 1919MAY111/1 Setup Machine must be GreenStar Ready. To run Surface Water Pro, operator needs: • GreenStar Ready Machine • Constant Power • Front Extension Harness (3 m or 10 m) • Implement Application • Implement Receiver (if using Surface Water Pro Plu...
Page 10 - IMPORTANT: When setting up the display with
Machine and Implement Setup JS56696,00009D2 1919MAY111/1 Client, Farm, Field, and Task Setup This is a required step for boundaries to run survey modeor to record ditch and levee tracks. Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >>RESOURCES/CONDITIONS softkey >> RESOURCESta...
Page 11 - Machine Setup
Machine and Implement Setup Continued on next page JS56696,00009D3 1901JUN111/3 Machine Setup Machine and Implement Offsets are critical for SurfaceWater Pro to function. Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey>> EQUIPMENT—allows access to MACHINE andIMPLEMENT setup screens. PC...
Page 12 - NOTE: All items and changes will be saved under; Machine Type
Machine and Implement Setup Continued on next page JS56696,00009D3 1901JUN112/3 Machine Tab NOTE: All items and changes will be saved under the current machine name. Offsets are provided by some ISO implementsand some John Deere tractors. Some listboxes may be grayed out when the machineis automa...
Page 13 - —How sharp the machine can; Turning Sensitivity; —AutoTrac gain setting when the; Machine Offsets
Machine and Implement Setup JS56696,00009D3 1901JUN113/3 JS56696,00009D4 1911MAY111/1 NOTE: Machine Turn Radius and Turning Sensitivity are for use with iTEC Pro only. Machine Turn Radius —How sharp the machine can turn without an implement attached and without applyingbrake pressure. The turn...
Page 14 - Implement Setup; Implement 1 Tab
Machine and Implement Setup Continued on next page JS56696,00009D5 1918MAY111/2 Implement Setup Implement 1 Tab Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >>EQUIPMENT tab >> IMPLEMENT tab. PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 MENU softkey PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC8677 —UN...
Page 16 - Implement Offsets; —Used to define the actual implement
Machine and Implement Setup Continued on next page JS56696,00009D6 1911MAY111/4 Implement Offsets Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >>EQUIPMENT softkey >> IMPLEMENT tab >> CHANGEOFFSETS button. IMPORTANT: Distance (D) is measured when the implement is in the F...
Page 18 - NOTE: IMPLEMENT tab will show HEADER for
Machine and Implement Setup Continued on next page JS56696,00009D6 1911MAY113/4 PC9902 —UN—09JAN07 Track Spacing PC9903 —UN—09JAN07 Track Spacing A—m (ft)/(rows) buttonB—Implement Width C—Track SpacingD—Physical Width E— Row Width Implement Widths —Used to enter implement width and track spacing ...
Page 19 - Machine GPS Receiver Setup; This screen allows access to StarFire 3000 setup pages.
Machine and Implement Setup JS56696,00009D6 1911MAY114/4 JS56696,00009D7 1919MAY111/1 NOTE: If the physical width is less than the implement (working) width, a message will appear as areminder that this is not usually correct (A 16R30planter is physically wider than its 12.2 m (40 ft)working w...
Page 20 - Implement GPS Receiver Setup; IMPORTANT: Surface Water Pro Plus does not support; NOTE: If using a two receiver solution, Original StarFire; NOTE: Only SF2 and RTK can be used for ditching.
Machine and Implement Setup JS56696,00009D8 1917MAY111/3 Continued on next page JS56696,00009D8 1917MAY112/3 Implement GPS Receiver Setup IMPORTANT: Surface Water Pro Plus does not support an Implement Receiver Only configuration. Donot run ditching with an implement receiveronly—both a Machin...
Page 21 - IMPORTANT: Always measure to the exact same; NOTE: When performing a TCM calibration on the
Machine and Implement Setup JS56696,00009D8 1917MAY113/3 Enter the correct receiver height above the ground:Dimension D—fully raise the implement and measurefrom the ground to the middle of the receiver (inches).Dimension C—measure from the middle of the receiver tothe cutting edge. IMPORTANT: Al...
Page 22 - Satellite Information; Satellite Information Softkey
Satellite Information Continued on next page JS56696,0000A07 1902JUN111/3 Satellite Information Softkey Select MENU softkey >> STARFIRE 3000 softkey >>SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey. The StarFire 3000 Satellite Information screen containsSky Plot, Graph, and Predictor tabs. PC8663 —UN—...
Page 23 - Sky Plot tab
Satellite Information Continued on next page JS56696,0000A07 1902JUN112/3 Sky Plot tab The Sky Plot tab shows where the satellites are in relationto the vehicles receiver, allowing the operator to look atsatellite geometry. Reading Satellite Sky Plot • Sky Plot is fixed so North is always at the ...
Page 24 - Graph; A graph illustrating L1 and L2 SNR values.
Satellite Information JS56696,0000A07 1902JUN113/3 Graph A graph illustrating L1 and L2 SNR values. • Bars are colored to satellites current status. • SNR values (colored bar) should be above dashed linethat runs horizontally across bar graph. NOTE: Only GREEN bars are used in calculation of PDOP...
Page 25 - Surface Water Pro Setup; Setup tab
Surface Water Pro Setup Continued on next page JS56696,00009DA 1917MAY111/2 Setup tab Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >>Surface Water PRO softkey >> SETUP tab. PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 MENU softkey PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC10379 —UN—14OCT07 Surface ...
Page 27 - Benchmark Settings; Disabled if GPS is not available.; NOTE: Place a flag or marker down to identify benchmark
Surface Water Pro Setup JS56696,00009DB 1912MAY111/1 Benchmark Settings Calibrating to a Benchmark Control Point allows theQuickSurvey user to achieve repeatability accuracyequivalent to the permanent base station. Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey>> SURFACE WATER PRO so...
Page 28 - Creating a Benchmark Control Point; Calibrating to a Control Point; Position receiver on the control point.
Surface Water Pro Setup JS56696,00009DC 1912MAY111/1 JS56696,00009DD 1917MAY111/1 Creating a Benchmark Control Point 1. Position receiver on the control point. NOTE: The StarFire 3000 receiver CANNOT be moved during the creation of a BenchmarkControl Point. Any movement causes theBenchmark to ...
Page 29 - Boundary and Tracking Setup; Record an External Boundary
Boundary and Tracking Setup Continued on next page JS56696,00009DE 1919MAY111/2 Record an External Boundary Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >>MAPPING softkey >> BOUNDARIES tab. PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 MENU softkey PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC8672 —UN—...
Page 30 - IMPORTANT: Accurate boundaries are necessary; —allows operator to record exterior
Boundary and Tracking Setup JS56696,00009DE 1919MAY112/2 IMPORTANT: Accurate boundaries are necessary for the system to execute functionsaccurately on the ground. BOUNDARIES tab —allows operator to record exterior field boundaries. Boundaries are saved on the USB flashdrive. Client, farm, and fie...
Page 31 - Survey; How to Survey a Field; Use the correct differential correction for your
Survey Continued on next page JS56696,00009E0 1918MAY111/3 How to Survey a Field Surface Water Pro provides a Survey tab for the purposeof performing a field survey. When a survey is performed,the RCD (GS3) creates a survey file for the field thatcontains a collection of data points. Each point r...
Page 32 - recording status as ON.
Survey JS56696,00009E0 1918MAY112/3 JS56696,00009E0 1918MAY113/3 Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >>SURFACE WATER PRO softkey >> SURVEY tab. PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 MENU softkey PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC10379 —UN—14OCT07 SURFACE WATER PRO softkey...
Page 33 - Ditch; Setup Operation
Ditch Continued on next page JS56696,00009E1 1912MAY111/2 Setup Operation Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >>DOCUMENTATION softkey >> NEW tab. PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 MENU softkey PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC8678 —UN—05AUG05 DOCUMENTATION softkey PC108...
Page 35 - Set Tracking Mode to Ditch Track; NOTE: Ditches must be recorded from high to low, but can
Ditch JS56696,00009E2 1912MAY111/1 Set Tracking Mode to Ditch Track NOTE: Ditches must be recorded from high to low, but can be cut in either direction. If the track is not recordedfrom high to low, the drain design software inSurface Water Pro Plus does not function correctly. Select MENU softke...
Page 36 - Recorded Path for Ditching
Ditch JS56696,00009E3 1916MAY111/1 Continued on next page JS56696,00009E4 1918MAY111/2 Recorded Path for Ditching PC10857DW —UN—07OCT08 A—Path Recorded by Tractor for AutoTrac B—Path Recorded by Implement for Ditch Track C—Start of recorded Tractor PathD—End of recorded Tractor Path E— Start o...
Page 37 - HIGH POINT
Ditch JS56696,00009E4 1918MAY112/2 1. Drive to the HIGH POINT of the desired area for the Ditch Track. 2. Place selected survey receiver on beginning position for Ditch Track A (see SETUP tab for SURVEYRECEIVER SOURCE). 3. Select NEW button (B). 4. Enter desired name for ditch track, and select A...
Page 38 - REMOVE button—Existing ditch track is removed.
Ditch JS56696,00009E5 1916MAY111/1 Modify Ditch Track • Cancel button—allows operator to return to the previouspage without an action being taken. • REPLACE button—existing ditch track is removed anda new ditch track with the same name can be recordedimmediately to that track. • REMOVE button—Exi...
Page 39 - View Drain Profile; NOTE: The Edit Drain button is not available until a valid
Ditch JS56696,00009E6 1916MAY111/1 View Drain Profile NOTE: The Edit Drain button is not available until a valid Surface Water Pro Plus activation number is entered. Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey>> SURFACE WATER PRO softkey >> DITCH tab >>PROFILE VIEW butt...
Page 40 - Create Linear Drain Design; Surface Water Pro Plus; NOTE: The drain design generated is a black line.; Cut volume is updated after each time GENERATE
Ditch JS56696,00009E7 1916MAY111/1 Create Linear Drain Design Surface Water Pro Plus Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey>> SURFACE WATER PRO softkey >> DITCH tab >>PROFILE VIEW button >> EDIT DRAIN button. The CREATE/EDIT DRAIN screen provides the ability ...
Page 41 - Create Best Fit Drain Design; NOTE: The drain generated is a black line.; Repeat steps 2 and 3 until desired drain is created.
Ditch JS56696,00009E8 1916MAY111/1 Create Best Fit Drain Design Surface Water Pro Plus Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey>> SURFACE WATER PRO softkey >> DITCH tab >>PROFILE VIEW button >> EDIT DRAIN button. The CREATE/EDIT DRAIN screen provides the abilit...
Page 42 - Cut or Clean Ditch Track; Turn machine and scraper around and return to the
Ditch Continued on next page JS56696,00009E9 1916MAY111/2 Cut or Clean Ditch Track Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey>> SURFACE WATER PRO softkey >> DITCH tab >>OVERHEAD VIEW button. 1. Turn machine and scraper around and return to the ditch and begin cutting. ...
Page 44 - Levee; Set Operation to Levee
Levee Continued on next page JS56696,00009EA 1916MAY111/2 Set Operation to Levee Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >>DOCUMENTATION softkey >> NEW tab. PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 MENU softkey PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey PC8678 —UN—05AUG05 DOCUMENTATION softke...
Page 46 - Set to Levee Track; NOTE: Selecting Levee Mode can be found in the GS3
Levee JS56696,00009EB 1916MAY111/1 Set to Levee Track Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey >>GUIDANCE softkey >> GUIDANCE SETTINGS tab. Select LEVEE TRACK in TRACKING MODE dropdownbox (B). NOTE: Selecting Levee Mode can be found in the GS3 Guidance area, not in the Su...
Page 47 - NOTE: If returning to field to mark more levees and
Levee Continued on next page JS56696,00009EC 1916MAY111/2 Mark Path (Drive Dial) 1. Set desired elevation drop between levees in the ELEVATION DROP input box (D). A keypad appearsto enter elevation amount. 2. Drive to the starting location for marking levees or the high point to SET ELEVATION. • ...
Page 48 - CAUTION: While using elevation dial, remain alert; Record a Levee Track; Select NEW button. The system autoincrements the
Levee JS56696,00009EC 1916MAY112/2 JS56696,00009ED 1916MAY111/1 PC13745 —UN—16MA Y1 1 Home Page set up to show Dial and Map view A—Set Elevation buttonB—Increase Elevation button C—Decrease Elevation buttonD—Elevation Drop input box E— Levee Track Name dropdownF— New Levee Track Name button G...
Page 49 - Set A B Lines; NOTE: Levee tracks are automatically named. If a track; IMPORTANT: The path cannot intersect or; Pull Levee; Use AutoTrac to retrace levee line and pull up levee.
Levee JS56696,00009EE 1916MAY111/1 JS56696,00009EF 1916MAY111/1 Set A B Lines 1. Select New button (A) at the bottom of the page. NOTE: Levee tracks are automatically named. If a track is deleted, the other tracks retain the numberthat was given to them for a name. 2. Select Set A button at ...
Page 50 - Troubleshooting and Diagnostics; Diagnostic Readings
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Continued on next page JS56696,00009F0 1918MAY111/2 Diagnostic Readings Select MENU softkey >> GREENSTAR 3 PRO softkey>> DIAGNOSTICS softkey >> Surface Water Pro fromthe View dropdown menu. PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 MENU softkey PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 GREE...
Page 52 - Troubleshooting; Blade height is incorrect.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Continued on next page JS56696,00009F4 1918MAY111/3 Troubleshooting Blade height is incorrect. Symptom Problem Solution Displayed blade height does notmatch actual blade height. Ditch or levee depth or height doesnot match desired height/depth. Offset C or D had an...
Page 53 - Cannot get a valid solution from Best Fit Drain.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Continued on next page JS56696,00009F4 1918MAY112/3 Cannot get a valid solution from Best Fit Drain. Symptom Problem Solution Best Fit Drain does not return avalid solution for a drain design. Minimum and Maximum slope are notset low and high enough respectively,in...
Page 55 - Index; Index1
Index Page B Benchmark Creating a Control Point.......................................... 254Settings ................................................................... 253 Best Fit Drain Create ..................................................................... 409 Boundaries ...................
Page 56 - Index2
Index Page R Receiver Setup Implement ............................................................. 1512 Record Levee Track ............................................................ 455Light ........................................................................ 301Record/Pause Button ..........
Page 57 - John Deere Service Literature Available; Technical Information
John Deere Service Literature Available DX,SERVLIT 1931JUL031/1 Technical Information Technical information can be purchased from John Deere.Some of this information is available in electronic media,such as CDROM disks, and in printed form. There aremany ways to order. Contact your John Deere de...
Page 58 - SERVLIT2
John Deere Service Literature Available SERVLIT2 061611 PN=58
Page 59 - John Deere Service Keeps You on The Job; John Deere Is At Your Service; CUSTOMER SATISFACTION is important to John Deere.
John Deere Service Keeps You on The Job DX,IBC,2 1902APR021/1 John Deere Is At Your Service CUSTOMER SATISFACTION is important to John Deere. Our dealers strive to provide you with prompt, efficientparts and service: –Maintenance and service parts to support yourequipment. –Trained service techni...