John Deere Greenstar Yield Monitoring and Mapping Software Update Installation Instructions (Version 6.5)
This document provides supplementary installation instructions for the Greenstar yield monitoring and mapping software update to Version 6.5.
JDOFFICE Software Installation
To install the JDOFFICE software, insert the CD and follow the on-screen instructions. Detailed installation instructions are available in the Installation PDF file on the CD.
Important: To download data from a PC Card used with Yield Mapping V. 6.5 on a combine harvester, JDOFFICE must be installed on your computer (desktop or portable). Data recorded with version 6.5 cannot be downloaded from the PC Card to a JDMAP™ version.
Note: JDOFFICE may be available from John Deere preferred partners.
JDOFFICE is a trademark of Deere & Company. JDMAP is a trademark of Deere & Company.
Yield Monitoring and Mapping Software Update (Version 6.5)
Important: After updating the yield monitoring software, recalibration of the flow sensor is necessary. Failure to recalibrate the flow sensor after the software update may cause significant inaccuracies in yield measurement data.
Many of the improvements in version 6.5 are not evident to the user. The evident changes relate to calibration. The changes are illustrated below:
- Possibility to modify Farm/Field during calibration.
- Inability to modify the Crop (Product) entry during calibration.
- Once low flow compensation calibration is performed (the number corresponding to Low Flow Comp must be different from 1.00), selecting Standard Calibration will display the following warning screen.
Press Cancel to interrupt the calibration procedure.
Press Continue to reset the Low Flow Comp Mode number to 1.00. After completing standard calibration, it may be necessary to perform the low flow compensation procedure. For calibration procedures, consult the operator manual for the yield monitoring and mapping system.
Section of Screen | Translation
1 | WARNING
2 | Loss of Comp Value
3 | Continuing will cause the loss of the Comp Setting
4 | CONTINUE
5 | CANCEL
Yield Mapping Software Update (Version 6.5)
Important: After updating the yield monitoring software, recalibration of the flow sensor is necessary. Failure to recalibrate the flow sensor after the software update may cause significant inaccuracies in yield measurement data.
The yield mapping software Version 6.5 has several improvements, including:
- Ability to perform parallel detection on the same GREENSTAR display for yield mapping.
- Crop Tracer (Product Identification) functionality.
- Improvements to the calibration procedure.
Parallel Detection with Yield Mapping
Insert the access card for parallel detection and the PC Card into the mobile processor. Yield mapping and parallel detection can be performed on the same display. To activate parallel detection, go to the SETUP - Tracking page. Select the detection mode and the RUN page setting. For complete setup and operation procedures, consult the parallel detection section in the Operator Manual.
RUN Screen (Execution) of Yield Mapping Software Version 6.33
These illustrations represent the RUN (Execution) screen of the yield mapping software for Version 6.33.
Screen Section | Translation
1 | Yield Map
2 | Crop
3 | Yield Dry (bu/ac)
4 | Yield Wet (bu/ac)
5 | Moisture (%)
6 | Flags on
7 | 3-D Diff Recording GPS
8 | Start
9 | PAGE
10 | SETUP
11 | INFO
12 | CLR
13 | RUN
RUN Screen (Execution) of Yield Mapping Software Version 6.5
The new version of yield mapping differs from the previous one in the following areas:
Screen Section | Translation
1 | Yield Map
2 | Crop
3 | Yield Wet-Field (bu/ac)
4 | Moisture-Field (%)
5 | Cut Width (Rows)
6 | Flags On
7 | 3D GPS Recording SF2
8 | Start
9 | PAGE
10 | SETUP
11 | INFO
12 | CLR
13 | RUN
Differences noted:
- To switch from dry product yield values to wet product yield values, press button B.
- The moisture percentage has been moved from section D to section C of the RUN (Execution) 1 page.
- The cut width is displayed in section D of the RUN (Execution) 1 page and section D of the RUN (Execution) 2 page.
- The number of active flags is displayed in section E of the RUN (Execution) 1 and 2 pages.
- The product is displayed in section A of the RUN (Execution) 1 and 2 pages.
- Section B of the RUN (Execution) 2 page combines sections B and C of the previous version. The icon changes from Select to "more". Pressing the alphabetical button switches from productivity (ac/h and bu/h) to field area (acres).
- The variety moves from section E to section C of the RUN (Execution) 2 page.
- A copy of the flag selection is displayed in section E of the RUN (Execution) 2 page.
- Section G is reserved for notifications.
- The remaining PC Card recording time has been removed from the RUN (Execution) page. This information is not available on any screen. When the PC Card has less than 30 hours of recording time, a warning message will be displayed at startup.
Yield Mapping with Parallel Detection Enabled in Single Section Mode
When parallel detection is enabled, the following entries change:
- Section D of the RUN (Execution) 1 page: Cut width is eliminated to make space for parallel detection.
- Section C of the RUN (Execution) 1 page: Moisture is moved to section D of the RUN (Execution) 1 page.
- Section B of the RUN (Execution) 1 page: Dry product yield and wet product yield are moved to section C.
- Section A of the RUN (Execution) 1 page: Time and product are moved to section B.
- The section of the RUN (Execution) 1 page is reserved for parallel detection.
Screen Section | Translation
1 | Yield Map
2 | Crop
3 | Yield Wet-Field (bu/ac)
4 | Moisture-Field (%)
5 | Flags on
6 | 3-D Diff Recording GPS
7 | Start
8 | PAGE
9 | SETUP
10 | INFO
11 | CLR
12 | RUN
Yield Mapping with Parallel Detection Enabled in Dual Section Mode
When parallel detection is enabled, the following entries change:
- Section B of the RUN (Execution) 1 page: Time and product are eliminated to make space for parallel detection.
- Sections A and B of the RUN (Execution) 1 page are reserved for parallel detection.
- Time has been removed from the RUN (Execution) page. The time setting function of the SETUP page 3 is changed to indicate minutes and seconds.
Screen Section | Translation
1 | Yield Map
2 | Track Error Point
3 | Yield Wet-Field (bu/ac)
4 | Moisture-Field (%)
5 | Flags On
6 | 3D GPS Recording SF2
7 | Start
8 | PAGE
9 | SETUP
10 | INFO
11 | CLR
12 | RUN
Yield Mapping with Parallel Detection Enabled in Triple Section Mode
When parallel detection is enabled, the following entries change:
- Section E of the RUN (Execution) 2 page: Flags are eliminated to make space for parallel detection.
- Section F of the RUN (Execution) 1 page: GPS and recording status are moved to section E of the RUN (Execution) 2 page.
- Section D of the RUN (Execution) 1 page: Moisture is moved to section E.
- Section C of the RUN (Execution) 1 page: Dry product yield and wet product yield are moved to section D.
- Sections A, B, and C of the RUN (Execution) 1 page are reserved for parallel detection.
Screen Section | Translation
1 | Yield Map
2 | Detection N. Point (ft)
3 | Yield Wet-Field (bu/ac)
4 | Moisture-Field (%)
5 | Flags on
6 | Page Full
7 | Reference Point
8 | Select
Crop Tracer (Product Identification) Functionality
Note: Crop Tracer (Product Identification) is not yet supported by JDOFFICE from our preferred partners.
The addition of Crop Tracer (Product Identification) to the new software allows the operator to detect the identity of the harvested product and keep more detailed records. Entries included in the new software are load and contract numbers, contractor, and operator.
Crop Tracer Setup
Crop Tracer (Product Identification) is activated/deactivated on the SETUP - Yield Mapping - PAGE 4 (Setup - Yield Mapping - Page 4) screen.
From this screen, all Crop Tracer (Product Identification) information can be modified.
Screen Section | Translation
1 | Yield Map
2 | Crop Tractor Enabled
3 | Operator
4 | Load Setup Tank Load
5 | Print Load OFF
6 | Load Destination Undefined
7 | Change
Operator Selection
For example, to change the operator, press the alphabetical button next to Operator on the SETUP - Yield Map - PAGE 4 (Setup - Yield Mapping - Page 4) screen.
The SETUP - Operator - PAGE 1 (Setup - Operator - Page 1) screen will be displayed, showing the previously set operators in JDOFFICE.
Screen Section | Translation
1 | Operator
2 | John Deere
3 | John Deere (2)
4 | R J Erwin
5 | Dan Papish
6 | Jason Lems
7 | Renae Hopf
Load Information
Note: Load extent can be modified in one of the following options: Tank Load, Truck Load, or Field Load.
Screen Section | Translation
1 | Load
2 | Client
3 | Farm
4 | Field
5 | Operator
6 | Crop
7 | Brand
8 | Variety
9 | Contractor
10 | Contractor #
11 | Load Extent
12 | Destination
13 | Load Ticket #
14 | Load Count
15 | Total Mass (lb)
16 | Avg Moisture
17 | Area (Acres)
To modify the tank load, press the alphabetical button next to Load Setup. The SETUP - Load screen will be displayed.
Note: Tank load automatically activates a new load number when the discharge auger is activated. Truck load and field load require manual reset of the load on the RUN (Execution) 2 page to start a new load number.
Loads are used to track information on a scale lower than the farm or field level. Activating Crop Tracer (Product Identification) on the SETUP - Yield Mapping - PAGE 4 screen automatically activates the load functionality.
INFO - Menu Information
Modifications have also been made to the INFO - Menu screens to include Crop Tracer (Product Identification) information.
Screen Section | Translation
1 | Menu
2 | Field Totals for Undefined 1
3 | Crop Totals for Corn
4 | Load Info
5 | Diagnostics
6 | GPS Position and Status
7 | PC Card Recording Time Left (hr)
To access Crop Tracer (Product Identification) information, press the button next to Load Info on the INFO - Menu - PAGE 1 screen. The INFO - Load - PAGE 4 screen will be displayed. This screen shows information about the current load. All load information can be viewed in JDOFFICE.
Load Information (Detailed)
This screen displays information related to the current load. All load information can be viewed in JDOFFICE.
Screen Section | Translation
1 | Load
2 | Client
3 | Farm
4 | Field
5 | Operator
6 | Crop
7 | Brand
8 | Variety
9 | Contractor
10 | Contractor #
11 | Load Extent
12 | Destination
13 | Load Ticket #
14 | Load Count
15 | Total Mass (lb)
16 | Avg Moisture
17 | Area (Acres)
