ISOBUS

PFP13080
 About This Document
This user guide will help you learn about ISOBUS. It will explain:
Hardware, such as connectors
Settings necessary on a John Deere display to support ISOBUS
implements
Theory of operation behind ISOBUS system
It is a supplement to the 2630 or 1800 Displays operators manual and
ISOBUS-compatible machine or implement operators manual.
Read the Operators Manual for the following information:
How to operate your ISOBUS implement safely
How to operate your tractor safely
How to operate your display safely

Copyright 2013 Deere & Company. All Rights Reserved. THIS MATERIAL IS THE
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at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
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Section Contents
ISOBUS GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................3
What is ISOBUS? ................................................................................ 3
Connectors ........................................................................................... 5

CANBUS GENERAL INFORMATION .....................................7

What is CANBUS?................................................................................ 7
Communication on the CANBUS.......................................................... 8
Vehicle BUS Versus Implement BUS ................................................... 9

VIRTUAL TERMINAL AND VIRTUAL IMPLEMENT.......10

What is Virtual Terminal? ................................................................... 10
What is Virtual implement? ................................................................. 11

AUXILIARY CONTROL ...........................................................13

Theory of Operation............................................................................ 13
Auxiliary Control Old Versus Auxiliary Control New ........................... 14

AUXILIARY CONTROL ON GREENSTAR DISPLAYS .....15

Description of the Symbols ................................................................. 15
Assign Functions to Joystick Buttons ................................................. 16
Manual Assignment ............................................................................ 17

TASK CONTROLLER ...............................................................18

To verify if TC is on the BUS: ............................................................. 18
Verify if the Implement Supports TC................................................... 20

MULTIPLE DISPLAY................................................................21
Move Virtual Implement Between Displays ........................................ 21
Enable VT and TC on 1800 Display and GS3 CommandCenter........ 23
Change Priority (Function Instance) of VT and TC on 1800 Display .. 23
Enable VT and TC on 2630 Display ................................................... 24
Change Priority (Function Instance) of VT and TC on 2630 Display .. 25

ISOBUS DIAGNOSTICS............................................................27
ISOBUS Diagnostics - Implement VI Does not Appear on Display .... 27
ISOBUS Diagnostics: John Deere Section Control Icon Does Not Ap-
pear .................................................................................................... 31

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PRESCRIPTION DOES NOT WORK......................................33

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ISOBUS General Information
Instead of using ten different control boxes in the cab, ISOBUS allows the
operator to use one display for an entire fleet of implements.

John Deere Tractor Non-Deere Tractor with Six Different Control

with GreenStar 2630 Display Units for Non-ISOBUS Implements
(ISOBUS Compatible)

What is ISOBUS?
ISO: International Standardization Organization
BUS: Binary Unit System
BUS is a generic term to describe the physical connection between
electronic components, such as:
ISOBUS
CANBUS
CCDBUS
ISOBUS allows customers to use one display that works with:
Deere tractors and Deere implements

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Deere tractors and non-Deere implements

Deere implements behind non-Deere tractors

AMS applications interfacing with Deere and non-Deere products

Compatibility check and diagnostic tools for machine combina-

tions of John Deere and non-Deere machines.

To meet ISO11783 standard, ISOBUS is the first worldwide standard for

dated communication between:
Tractors
Displays
Implements
Farm management software
This user guide identifies components that support ISOBUS.

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Connectors
Detailed specification of connectors include:
9 pole in cab ISO connector: a tractor that is ISOBUS com-
patible has this connector somewhere in the cab.

Implement Bus Breakaway Connector (IBBC): a tractor that is

ISOBUS compatible has this connector somewhere in the
rear.

Implement Bus Breakaway Plug-in (IBBP), or ISO Plug-in: an

implement that is ISOBUS compatible has this connector, to
be able to connect to the tractor.

Diagnostic Connector (Service Advisor Connector)

Service Advisor Connector for John Deere machines

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Standard connector for BUS extension is a four-pole Deutsch
connector

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CANBUS General Information
What is CANBUS?
CAN: Controller Area Network

CANBUS is a harness that runs from the front of the machine to the rear.
All controllers on the machine can communicate with each other using
this CANBUS system. Controllers may include the engine controller,
hydraulic controller, and transmission controller.

CANBUS is four wire system, including CAN high (yellow), CAN low
(green), CAN power (red), and CAN ground (black). Also, CANBUS
contains an electric power supply, also referred to as the active
terminator, with battery power and battery ground to keep CANBUS level
at the desired Voltage. The picture above shows the active terminator as
filter and voltage regulator.
The passive terminator can be seen in the picture below.

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CAN high and CAN low wires transmit data, or messages, on BUS using
binary code (0 [power on]/1 [power off]). As shown in the picture above,
voltage of both CAN high and CAN low is 2.5 V if there are no messages
on the BUS.

If a message is sent, CAN high increases 1 V, and CAN low decreases by

1 V during the time the bit is sent.

Communication on the CANBUS

The picture below shows how the GS3 2630 and sprayer communicate
with each other on a step-by-step basis.
I am a VT.

I am a Sprayer. What can you do?

I speak English.
I have a color 480 x 480 data mask
area and 64 colors...

JD Sprayer
Here is my user interface.
2630 Display
Operator input,
such as opening the section John Deere Sprayer
Implement action,
such as opening the section

Messages transmitted on the CANBUS enable the communication

between tractor and implement. Messages include loading the graphic
user interface section control commands and documentation values, such
as application rate.

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Vehicle BUS Versus Implement BUS
Vehicle CANBUS on tractor: Connects engine in front of the tractor with
transmission and hydraulics in rear of the tractor and enables
communication between them.
Implement CANBUS on tractor: Connects GPS receiver, display (VT and
TC), and ISOBUS Plug-in (IBBC) in rear of the tractor.
ISOBUS Plug-in
(Active Terminator)

GPS TC
Passive
Terminator VT

Implement BUS
TECU

Tractor BUS:
1. Transmission
2. Hydraulics
3. Engine

ISOBUS extends the tractor implement CANBUS to the implement. This

extension results in the implement and the tractor communicating over
the same CANBUS system.
Sensor

Passive TC
Terminator GPS ISOBUS Plug-in
Active Terminator
VT

Implement BUS
Implement
TECU
Controller

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Virtual Terminal and Virtual Implement
What is Virtual Terminal?
Virtual Terminal (VT) is a part of the software of John Deere
GreenStar 2 and GreenStar 3 displays.
VT is a standardized display for all controller and implements on
the BUS. John Deere Virtual Terminal offers a size of 640 x 480
pixels.
The implement loads its graphic user interface, also referred to as
Virtual Implement (VI), into the VT as indicated in the picture
below, in this example the VI of a John Deere Sprayer is displayed
by a 2630.

Virtual Implement
For Example: JD Sprayer 962i Virtual Display
For Example: GreenStar 3 2630

When VI gets loaded into the 2630 display, a status bar will show
how far the upload has progressed.

Once the VI has been loaded into the Display it will be saved in
the Displays internal memory. When the display detects the same
implement again (for example after shutdown or disconnection)
the display will load the VI out of its internal memory and display
it.
VT is comparable to a monitor on personal computers, which dis-
plays information processed by a control unit on the implement.
This means that all pages shown in the VT (implement icon on
main menu) are neither controlled nor handled by the 2630 Soft-
ware.

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What is Virtual implement?
VT displays the Virtual Implement (VI) of the implements connected to the
tractor CANBUS. VI is the graphic user interface of the implement. While
the real implement (iron part) is located in the rear of the tractor, its user
interface, the virtual part of the implement or VI, is located on the display.
Since the VT is just displaying the VI, frozen VI pages are most likely to
be caused by an overloaded implement control unit.
VI retrieves input from operator and controls the implement. Pressing a
button causes the implement controller to perform a specific movement of
the implement, such as opening a section.
John Deere 2630 Display can display multiple VI at the same time. For
example:

StarFire
3000
Machine Display
SN: 3338

Message Layout
Center Manager

Performance
Access Manager
Monitor

GreenStar Video

Original
GreenStar Calculator
Monitor

Standby
Planter Air Cart

To verify if VI and VT compatible:

1. Plug implement into ISO plug-in

2. Main Menu ....................................................................

3. Check status bar of implement (GS3 2630 only)
John Deere

4. Check for ISOBUS conformance stickers on the implement

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Auxiliary Control
Theory of Operation
Operator connects the ISOBUS-compatible joystick, implement, and 2630
display to the tractor CANBUS.

Display, Joystick, and Implement Working Together

Instead of pressing the implement softkey on the display to start the

pickup of the implement , the operator can press a

button on the joystick to control the implement function. The

pickup will then start.

a. Combining a joystick button with a specific implement move-

ment or function is called assignment.

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b. Auxiliary control assignments are stored on the implement for
each implement or joystick combination.
c. Assignments are loaded from the implement to the display at
each startup.

Assignment Operate or use

d. After loading assignments, joystick can be used.

e. John Deere 2630 Display provides a user interface for mak-
ing assignments.

Auxiliary Control Old Versus Auxiliary Control New

There are two standards of auxiliary controls that are not compatible:
Auxiliary Control Old (AUX-O)
Auxiliary Control New (AUX-N)
The ISOBUS implement, the VT, and AUX Control joystick need to use
the same standard. For example:

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Auxiliary Control on GreenStar Displays
Description of the Symbols

Assignment completed correctly. ............................................

Operator can use function when ISO AUX is enabled.

Assignment has conflicts. ......................................................

Function is disabled, while ISO Aux is enabled. Operator will need to
identify and solve conflicts.
Assignment completed correctly, but auxiliary control is

disabled. ................................................................................
Operator needs to enable ISO Auxiliary controls.

Assignment has conflicts and Auxiliary control is disabled. ....

A conflict appears when the operator tries to assign a function (example:
stop machine), which requires to be assigned independent from other
functions, in combination with an additional function (example: open the
gate).

Preferred assignment lock. ............................................................

Assignment cannot be set manually. Function will be assigned to this
button automatically. For example, a baler requires a special function
(example: open the gate) to be assigned with the lower left button of the
joystick.

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Assignment lock bit. .....................................................................

Assignments marked with lock bit symbol cannot be combined with
another function on the input device to avoid machine damage or
personal injury. For example, a baler requires a specific function
(example: open the gate) to be assigned on one button separately and
independently from other functions.

Conflict markers. ...........................................................................

Conflict counter groups related conflicts together. All the conflicts with the
same number are related to each other. A conflict appears when the
operator tries to assign a function (example: stop machine), which
requires to be assigned independent from other functions in combination
with an additional function (example: open the gate).

Assign Functions to Joystick Buttons

In View field:

1. Main Menu ...................................................................

Display

2. Display ............................................................

3. Reconfigurable Controls .........................................

4. Select Mapped to view active assignments.

View Mapped

To make assignments automatically:

1. Select Learn Mode.

Status Learn Mode

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NOTE: Implement will not take action while display is in Learn Mode.
2. Several possible assignments will be shown. For example:

3. Press button on joystick to assign the function that will appear

on display.

NOTE: Please refer to the operators manual of the joystick to find out
how to operate the joystick correctly.
4. Cursor jumps to the next possible assignment automatically.
Repeat steps three and four for each function to be assigned.

NOTE: Press down arrow to skip a function. ..................................

Manual Assignment
1. Use up and down arrows to navigate to desired function.

2. Select Un-mapped. ..................................................

3. Select desired joystick out of the drop-down list.

4. Select Un-mapped. ..................................................

5. Select desired button from drop-down list.

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Task Controller
Task Controller (TC) is a part of the software of the John Deere 2630
Display. As described by its name, TC controls one or several tasks.
Those tasks are:

John Deere Section Control or Swath Control .................

Map-based prescriptions ............................................

Documentation ....................................
TC client, or slave, is the dependent TC to the master controller on the
2630 display. TC client communicates with the operator using the VI and
the equipment setup pages of the GreenStar display.

Task Controller Client Task Controller (Master)

For Example: Spreader For Example: 2630 Display

When GreenStar 2630 is started, TC tells other controllers on the BUS of

its presence. Unlike the VT, TaskController can only communicate with
ONE implement connected to the 2630. In the list of all controllers, TC
shows up as TSK 0XF7.

To verify if TC is on the BUS:

1. Main Menu ...................................................................

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2. Message Center ..................................................

3. Control Unit ...................................................................

In the picture below, TC communicates with the BUS. It uses the acronym
TSK and the address 0xF7.

TC client will display most commonly underneath the Original GreenStar

Monitor (OGM), which has the address 0x80. TC client commonly uses
an acronym starting with a question mark and an address between 0x81
and 0x87, as indicated in the chart below.

If master TC on GS display is inactive, TC client on implement is not able

to communicate with it.
Preconditions for TC to communicate properly:
Both TC on 2630 display and TC client on implement need to be
active, TC client on implement receives messages so that they
can communicate with each other. For example, TC client on the
implement receives section control messages (section ON/OFF)
from the Task Controller on the display.
If TC client on the implement is inactive, TC (master) on the dis-
play is not able to communicate with it.
If the TC master on the display is inactive, the TC client on the
implement is not able to communicate with it.

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NOTE: This means that TC on the implement and on the GreenStar
display has to be enabled for section control to work.

Verify if the Implement Supports TC

1. Main Menu ....................................................................

2. GreenStar .......................................................

3. GreenStar Main .............................................................

4. Equipment ...................................................................
Machine
5. Machine tab ...........................................................

6. Ensure recording source is Auto .................

Implement
7. Implement tab ........................................................

8. Ensure Implement Type is grayed out .......

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Multiple Display
If two displays, such as John Deere 2630 Display and GreenStar 3
Command Center, are connected to the same BUS, the VI runs
completely independent from Section Control and Prescriptions.

VT
For Example: Command Center
and Spreader VI

TC Client
For Example: Spreader
TC
For Example: 2630 Display

As indicated in the picture above, the VI of the spreader is shown on the

CommandCenter, while section control, guidance, and documentation run
on the GS3 2630 Display.
In order to run a tractor with a multiple display configuration, both displays
need to be configured correctly. For example, TC and VT can be switched
off if it is not needed to display an implement GS3 CommandCenter. In
addition, it is possible to assign priorities, or function instances, to TC and
VT.

Move Virtual Implement Between Displays

NOTE: This functionality is only available if two displays are physically
connected to the CANBUS and both displays have VT functionality
enabled. For more information on how to enable VT, see Enable VT and
TC section of this guide.
On StarFire 3000, John Deere Implement Detection Controller, and iSteer,
move VI as indicated in the steps below between displays.

1. Main Menu .....................................................................

2. Implement icon ....................................................

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3. Next VT ..................................................................................

On John Deere SeedStar planters, follow the steps below to move VI:

1. Main Menu ..........................................................................

2. Planter ..............................................................

3. Planter Settings ............................................................

Display
4. Display tab .............................................................

5. Next VT ..................................................................................

On John Deere pull type sprayers, follow the steps below to move
VI:

1. Main Menu ..........................................................................

2. JD Sprayer ....................................................

3. Sprayer Main Menu ......................................................

4. Diagnostics .................................................................
Change VT
5. Change VT ..............................................................

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Enable VT and TC on 1800 Display and GS3 Command-
Center
VT needs to be enabled so that the display can show the VI of the
implement.
TC needs to be enabled so that the display can perform section control,
documentation, or prescriptions.
NOTE: TC settings are not available on GS3 CommandCenter.

1. Main Menu ..........................................................................

Display

2. Display ............................................................

3. Settings ......................................................................

4. Multiple Display Settings ..........................................

Change Settings
5. Change Settings ....................................................

6. Check implement bus to enable VT...........................

7. Next Page ....................................................................

NOTE: Steps 7 and 8 are not available on a GS3 CommandCenter.

8. Check Task Controller to enable TC .........................

Save Settings and
Restart Display
9. Save Settings and Restart Display........................

Change Priority (Function Instance) of VT and TC on

1800 Display
In case of a multiple display configuration, there should never be two VT
or two TC connected to the same CANBUS with the same priority

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(=function instance). For example, primary display should have priority 1,
and secondary display should have priority 2.

1. Main Menu ..........................................................................

Display

2. Display ............................................................

3. Settings ......................................................................

4. Multiple Display Settings .........................................

Change Settings
5. Change Settings ....................................................
6. Change function instance of implement BUS to change

priority of VT ...........................................

7. Next Page ....................................................................

NOTE: Steps 7 and 8 are not available on GS3 CommandCenter.
8. Change function instance to change priority of Task

Controller ..............................................
Save Settings and
Restart Display
9. Save Settings and Restart Display .......................

Enable VT and TC on 2630 Display

VT needs to be enabled so that the display can show the VI of the
implement.
TC needs to be enabled so that the display can perform section control,
documentation, or prescriptions.

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To enable VT and TC:

1. Main Menu ....................................................................

Display

2. Display ............................................................

3. Diagnostics .................................................................
Multiple Displays
4. Multiple Displays tab .............................................
Change Settings
5. Change Settings ....................................................

6. Check implement BUS to enable VT .........................

7. Next Page .....................................................................

8. Check Task Controller to enable TC .........................

Save Settings and
Restart Display
9. Save Settings and Restart Display .......................

Change Priority (Function Instance) of VT and TC on

2630 Display
In case of a multiple display configuration, there should never be two VT
or two TC connected to the same CANBUS with the same priority
(=function instance). For example, primary display should have priority 1,
and secondary display should have priority 2.
To change priority on a 2630 display:

1. Main Menu ....................................................................

Display

2. Display ............................................................

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3. Diagnostics .................................................................
Multiple Displays
4. Multiple Displays tab .............................................
Change Settings
5. Change Settings ....................................................

6. Check implement BUS to enable VT ...

7. Next Page .....................................................................

8. Change function instance of Task Controller to change

priority ..................................................
Save Settings and
Restart Display
9. Save Settings and Restart Display .......................
The priorities should now be correctly assigned according to the Display
Priority.

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ISOBUS Diagnostics
Before starting the diagnostic procedure, ensure the task controller of the
specific software version is capable of performing the desired operation.
Check the tables at end of this document to find out which display and
which software Version is capable of which operation.

ISOBUS Diagnostics - Implement VI Does not Appear on

Display
1. Check if implement controller is connected to the CANBUS.

a. Menu ..................................................................

b. Message Center ...............................................

c. Control Unit ...............................................................

Implement CAN
d. Select Implement CAN ....................

e. Use arrows to navigate through the list of

connected controllers to find the implement
controller.
NOTE: Most ISOBUS controllers show up with the address 81 through 87
and start with a question mark. So they can be found right underneath
OGM. See task Controller section of this guide for more information.
f. If controller does not appear on the BUS, there is a problem
with the harness itself. This could be a broken wire, corroded
pin, or loose connector.

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2. Verify VT settings on display:
A. Ensure that Function Instance (of primary display) for VT
(implement BUS) is set to 1. As some implements only
load the graphic user interface (VI) to VT with function
instance 1 ..................................................................

B. Ensure that VT is enabled (implement BUS is checked).

C. If a multiple display configuration is used, ensure function
instance (priority) of secondary display is set to a value of
2 or higher. ................................................................
NOTE: Refer to enable VT and TC /Change Priority of VT and TC Section
of this user guide for a step-by-step description of how to perform the
steps above.

3. Delete implement VI from the display and reboot. This will force
the implement to load its user interface completely new into the
GreenStar display. This will solve the issue, if corrupt files have
been loaded to the display before. See Virtual Terminal and
Virtual implement section of this guide for more information
NOTE: This function is not available on GreenStar 2 2600 displays and
GreenStar 3 CommandCenter displays.
Delete VI on 2630 display:

a. Menu .......................................................................

b. Message Center .............................................

c. Select Cleanup ........................................................

d. Check Controllers ...........................................

Begin Cleanup
e. Select Begin Cleanup ....................................
Delete implement VI on 1800 display:

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a. Menu ...................................................................

b. Message Center .............................................

c. Select Camera .........................................................

Remove Controllers
d. Select Remove Controllers .....................
4. When trying to connect an ISOBUS implement to a GS3
CommandCenter, set the vehicle system to 0.

Verify Settings on CommandCenter

1. Main menu ....................................................................

Display

2. Display ............................................................

3. Settings ......................................................................

4. Multiple Display Settings ........................................

Change Settings
5. Change Settings ....................................................
6. Change vehicle system for implement BUS from 1 to 0

Vehicle system 1 means that the display is set to Vehicle or Tractor

display. Vehicle system 0 means the display is setup as a general
display. Some implements do not load their VI into a tractor display.
If using multiple display configuration, disconnect second display.

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Restore factory settings on command center.

a. Menu ..................................................................

b. Message Center .............................................

c. Settings .....................................................................
Restore Factory
Default Settings
d. Restore Factory Default Settings ..........
e. Wait for about two minutes. Display should show a screen
that John Deere Display has been removed and prompt to
restart.
f. Reboot system by switching ignition OFF and ON.
NOTE: If implement VI still does not appear, perform a cold boot and/or
follow steps 1 through 9 in the Change priority of VT and TC" section,
and repeat steps a through f of this section.
To perform a cold boot correctly:
Stop engine, switch ignition off, unplug display and implement
from tractor power supply.
Or
Stop engine, switch ignition off. Turn battery switch off, turn igni-
tion key on, wait five seconds, turn ignition key off, switch battery
switch on, and then start tractor.
Or
Stop engine, switch ignition off. Unplug battery, turn ignition key
on, wait five seconds, turn ignition off, replug battery, and then
start tractor.
NOTE: If implement VI still does not appear, contact John Deere Dealer.

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ISOBUS Diagnostics: John Deere Section Con-
trol Icon Does Not Appear

Ensure function instance for TC on primary display is enabled

and set to 1. ....................................................................

Ensure TC is enabled ...........................................................

NOTE: Refer to enable VT and TC section of this user for a step-by-step
description of how to perform the above named steps.
Ensure implement is capable of section control or variable
rates. Also, ensure TC on implement is enabled.
NOTE: Contact the implement manufacturer to find out if the implement is
section control capable.
To verify if TC is working on a John Deere Sprayer:

1. Menu .............................................................................

2. JD Sprayer ...........................................................

3. Job settings ..................................................................

Disabled Control & Doc
4. Task Controller ..............
NOTE: The same procedure can be done on non-Deere implements,
such as Kverneland implements. Contact the manufacturer of the
implement or read the operators manual to find out how to enable TC on
the machine.

In case two implements are connected, ensure display commu-

nicates the correct implement.

NOTE: TC can only communicate with one implement. It always

communicates to the implement, which is grayed out on the equipment
setup page.

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An informational message will inform the operator as soon as
task Controller detects two implements trying to connect to the
Display.

Too many implements connected

The task controller has detected more than one
supported ISO implement. Please select the desired
implement below.

Select the correct implement out of the drop-

down list.
NOTE: In case the incorrect implement has been selected before,
disconnect and reconnect implements. Display will prompt, with which
implement TaskController should communicate.

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Prescription Does Not Work
Verify prescription has the prescription rate unit supported by the
implement. For example, a prescription setup in mass/area cannot be
applied by an implement requiring seed/area.
NOTE: Refer to 2630 Documentation User Guide for more information on
prescriptions and their setup.
Verify that implement is set up to work with prescriptions. On some
implements such as a John Deere Sprayer this feature needs to be
enabled.
Follow the steps below to enable prescriptions on a John Deere Sprayer.

1. Main Menu ....................................................................

2. Sprayer ...............................................................

3. Job Settings .................................................................

4. Change external target rate source
None Appl. Map

NOTE: The same procedure might have to be done on Non-Deere

implements, such as Kverneland implements. Contact the manufacturer
or read the operators manual to find out how to enable Prescriptions on
the specific implements.

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GreenStar 2 1800 Display Task Controller Capabilities

2.6. & older 2.8 & newer
Capable to Communicate with (for example for documentation purposes)
spreader yes yes
sprayer yes yes
seeder/planter yes yes
baler no yes
liquid fertilizer tool no yes
tillage no yes
transport no yes
hay and forage no yes
Section Control capable
spreader John Deere only John Deere only
sprayer John Deere only John Deere only
seeder/planter John Deere only John Deere only
liquid fertilizer tool no no
hay and forage no no
Capable to read implement setup data
implement type yes yes
implement model no no
implement name no no
connection type no no
Offsets no no
Turn on/off times no no
GPS receiver offsets no no
physical width no no
implement width yes yes
turn radius no no
track spacing no no
implement totals yes yes
lateral offsets of implement sections no yes

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GreenStar 2 2600 Display Task Controller Capabilities

2.3.1385 & 2.4.1156 2.5.1111 &
older newer
Capable to communicate (for example for documentation purposes)
spreader yes yes yes
sprayer yes yes yes
seeder/planter yes yes yes
baler no no no
liquid fertilizer tool no no no
tillage no no no
transport no no no
hay and forage no no no
Section Control capable
spreader John Deere only John Deere only yes*
sprayer John Deere only John Deere only yes**
seeder/planter John Deere only John Deere only yes***
liquid fertilizer tool no no no
hay and forage no no no
Capable to read implement setup data
implement type yes yes yes
implement model no no no
implement name no no no
connection type no no no
Offsets no no no
Turn on/off times no no no
GPS receiver offsets no no no
physical width no no no
implement width yes yes yes
turn radius no no no
track spacing no no no
implement totals yes no no
lateral offsets of implement sections no no no

* Spreader pro universal activation required. The activation might not be

available in all countries.
** Sprayer pro universal activation required. The activation might not be
available in all countries
*** Seeder pro universal activation required. The activation might not be
available in all countries.

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GreenStar 3 2630 Display Task Controller Capabilities

3.1.xxxx & 3.4.1338 3.10.1320 &
older newer
Capable to communicate with (for example for documentation purposes)
spreader yes yes yes
sprayer yes yes yes
seeder/planter yes yes yes
baler no yes yes
liquid fertilizer tool no yes yes
tillage no no yes
transport no yes yes
hay and forage no no no
Section Control capable
spreader yes yes yes
sprayer yes yes yes
seeder/planter yes yes yes
liquid fertilizer tool no no yes
hay and forage no no no
Capable to read and write implement setup data
implement type read only read only read only
implement model no read only yes
implement name no read only yes
connection type no no yes
Offsets no read only yes
Turn on/off times no read only yes
GPS receiver offsets no no yes
physical width no read only yes
implement width read only read only read only
turn radius no read only yes
track spacing no read only yes
implement totals no no no
lateral offsets of implement sections no read only read only

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GreenStar 3 CommandCenter Task Controller Capabilities

Capable to communicate (for example for Section Control purposes)
spreader John Deere only
sprayer John Deere only
seeder/planter John Deere only
baler no
liquid fertilizer tool no
tillage no
transport no
hay and forage no
Section Control capable
spreader John Deere only
sprayer John Deere only
seeder/planter John Deere only
liquid fertilizer tool no
hay and forage no
Capable to read implement setup data
implement type John Deere only
implement model no
implement name no
connection type no
Offsets no
Turn on/off times no
GPS receiver offsets no
physical width no
implement width John Deere only
turn radius no
track spacing no
implement totals John Deere only
lateral offsets of implement sections no

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