Ag Leader ParaDyme v3.8.30475 Firmware Release Notes

Ag Leader ParaDyme v3.8.30475 Firmware Release Notes
Ag Leader is pleased to announce the release of new ParaDyme firmware. Features and improvements in this
version are listed below.
This ParaDyme version requires the system be on 3.0.25494 or higher firmware. If on older firmware the
system needs to be upgraded to version 3.0.25494 prior to upgrading to version 3.8.30475. Contact Ag
Leader customer support for version 3.0.25494.
ParaDyme upgrades must be performed within 5 minutes of powering the system up; If the system was
previously powered, power-cycle the system prior to performing the upgrade.
ParaDyme System Enhancement:
The following items have been added with version 3.8.30475 release:
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Prepared: GNSS Leap second in June 2015
Fixed: Miller 5000 Series WAS ground fault
Fixed: No WAS calibration failures for combines
Fixed: Curvature display in Steering Components screen for applicable platforms
Fixed: JD ISO error when coming to a stop while engaged
Fixed: MT9xxC disengage messages during field operation
Fixed: Displays correct “Authorization Failed” message if NTRIP client reports a username or password as
not valid
Fixed: Factory remote engage switch on MT7xx series vehicles
Fixed: WAS calibration failure during auto-calibration related to valve polarity
Fixed: AGCO CAN profiles successfully load after system power cycle
Enhanced: ECU4 firmware upgrade for new profiles
Enhanced: Displays base satellites including GLONASS satellites when system is not GLONASS unlocked
Enhanced: Low Speed operation on JD ISO 4WD and Versatile 4WD vehicles
New Vehicle Kit Support:
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Versatile 260/290/310 MFWD with Steer Ready Option
Versatile 4WD and Delta Track 350/375/400/450/500/550 with Steer Ready Option
RoGator RG 700/900B/1100B/1300B CAN Steer Ready
TerraGator TG 7300B/8300B/9300B CAN Steer Ready
John Deere Sprayer R4030/R4038/R4045 AutoTrac Ready
Gleaner Super 8 Combine S68/S78/S88 AutoGuide Ready
Case Titan Floater 4030/4530 AccuGuide Ready
Case Patriot Sprayer 3240/3340/4440 AccuGuide Ready
Case Magnum Tier 4b 180/200/220/240/250/280/310/340/380 AccuGuide Ready
New Holland T8 Tier 4b T8.320/T8.350/T8.380/T8.410/T8.435 IntelliSteer Ready
Case Steiger 4WD/QuadTrac/RowTrac 370/420/470/500/540/580/620 AccuGuide Ready
New Holland T9 4WD/SmartTrax T9.435/T9.480/T9.530/T9.565/T9.600/T9.645/T9.700 AccuGuide
Ready
NOTE: Current Preferred Roaming List (PRL) for North America
20119 – Verizon Prioritized
10933 – Verizon Only
24091 – 850 MHz
40112 – Sprint Prioritized
20119 is the recommended PRL. After selecting this PRL, power cycle the system to accept the change.
Known Limitation:
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ParaDyme Firmware Upgrade can take up to 15 minutes to complete
Do not remove power from system during upgrade. If upgrade doesn’t complete after 30 minutes contact
technical support
Power Cycle after Copying System Logs
The system should be power cycled after copying system logs to ensure proper GNSS startup
NTRIP – use the numerical IP address for an NTRIP server – not a name
Typing the name of the NTRIP server, rather than typing the IP address can cause problems. Always use the numeric IP
address if available
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After Import or Export Vehicle, GPS may not return automatically, requiring a reboot
The GeoSteer system stops tracking GPS during a vehicle import/export to speed up the operation. If the system does
not return to tracking GPS, the system may need to be power cycled.
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After Auto-Steering reverse for a very long distance, ParaDyme performance may degrade
Steering in reverse for long distances may result in degraded performance. If this occurs, drive forward for a short
period of time before engaging the system.
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Changing RTK Connection Type
Changing RTK Connection type (e.g. from NTRIP to Internal) can result in a system reset. A power cycle may be
required.
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Changing Differential Types from SBAS to Autonomous
A system reboot is required when differential type is changed between SBAS and Autonomous.
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Changing vehicle profiles
The ParaDyme system supports multiple vehicle profiles so you can move your ParaDyme between vehicles. A reboot
may be required after changing vehicles and profiles to ensure the new profile is being used correctly especially if the
orientation of the GCU is different between the vehicles.
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Australian Cellular Services Require GPS Fix
In Australia, the cellular modem will not connect to the service provider the first time unless the ParaDyme System has
a valid GPS position. The cellular network uses this information to activate the cellular plan and allow communications.
This only has to be performed once.
Conditions Requiring a System Reboot
In rare situations, the ParaDyme system may require a power cycle in order to restore operational status to the
unit. If any of the following situations should occur, power-cycle the ParaDyme System before moving on to
other troubleshooting options.
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The display freezes during the “loading” screen when attempting to enter the ParaDyme menu.
Cellular communications do not work and the user finds that the cell modem has not been detected in the
ParaDyme My Account tab under Details / Cell Modem.
After copying system logs to ensure the GNSS engine starts up correctly.
ParaDyme Steering Controller Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Subject
This document outlines the procedures required to upgrade the ParaDyme roof module to the latest
firmware version. Refer to the firmware release notes for information on the features and
enhancements that have been added with the newest release of firmware.
Process Overview
Procedure 1 – Download the ParaDyme Upgrade File…………………………………………………….2
Procedure 2 – Determine Roof Module Upgrade Method.....................................................................4
Procedure 3 – Navigate to the ParaDyme AutoSteer screen................................................................5
Procedure 4 – Upgrade from ParaDyme Roof Module..........................................................................7
Procedure 5 – Upgrade from Display USB Port ...................................................................................9
Note: The screen shots and steps shown in this document are provided as a general guide only.
Variations from the screens shown in this document may appear, depending on your Windows
version and configuration. This document assumes the user has a basic understanding of the
Windows operating system.
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Procedure 1 – Download the ParaDyme Upgrade File
1. Navigate to the Ag Leader dealer site: https://dealer.agleader.com/kbp/
Procedure 1 – Download the ParaDyme Upgrade File
2. Click on “Downloads” after logging in to the
dealer site.
3. Click on “Guidance and Steering”
4. Select the latest ParaDyme firmware (.tgz) file
to download. If you are using Google Chrome,
the file may go to a default downloads
location.
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Procedure 1 – Download the ParaDyme Upgrade File continued
4.5. Using Internet Explorer, after clicking on the file
to download there should be an option to open
or save the .tgz file. Click the drop down menu
by the save option and choose save as. This will
allow you to browse the computer and save the
file to the external storage device (USB drive.)
5. Find the downloads folder on your computer.
Locate the ParaDyme upgrade file and right
click on it to send it to the USB drive.
6. Verify that the .tgz upgrade file is on the
external storage device
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Procedure 2 – Determine Roof Module Upgrade Method
There are two ways to upgrade the ParaDyme roof module:
1. ParaDyme Roof Module USB Port – Attach the ParaDyme Auxiliary Harness (201-043302) to the auxiliary port on the roof module. Then plug the USB drive with the update file
into the USB port on the Auxiliary Harness and then update.
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Follow Procedure 3 and Procedure 4 below to complete the upgrade.
2. Display USB Port – Plug the USB drive with the update file into the USB port on
the Ag Leader® Integra /Versa/Compass and then update.
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Follow Procedure 3 and Procedure 5 below to complete the upgrade.
Note: This option is not available for EDGE displays.
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Procedure 3 – Navigate to the AutoSteer Setup Screen
The following instructions are broken into two sections, one for each of the supported Ag Leader
displays. Use the appropriate section to access the ParaDyme AutoSteer screen from the
display being used.
Procedure 3a – EDGE display – Navigate to the AutoSteer Setup Screen
1. Power on the Edge display. At the home screen, press
the wrench button.
2. From the setup screen press the GPS button.
3. Press the guidance tab.
4. Verify the guidance/steering type selection is set to
ParaDyme steering.
5. Press the wrench button next to guidance/steering
type to enter the ParaDyme AutoSteer screen.
Continue to Procedure 4 – Upgrade from ParaDyme Roof
Module.
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Procedure 3b – Ag Leader®Integra/Versa/Compass display – Navigate to the AutoSteer Setup Screen
1. Start the Ag Leader®Integra/Versa/Compass display.
At the home screen, press the wrench button.
2. From the setup screen press the GPS/guidance button.
3. Verify that the guidance/steering type selection is set to
ParaDyme/GeoSteer steering.
4. Press the wrench button next to the guidance/steering
selection to enter the ParaDyme AutoSteer screen.
Continue to Procedure 5 – Upgrade from display USB port
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Procedure 4 – Upgrade from ParaDyme Roof Module
Procedure 4 – Upgrade from ParaDyme Roof Module
1. Plug the ParaDyme Auxiliary Harness (part number 2010433-02) into the auxiliary port on the roof module.
Note: Verify the cables are pointed towards the center of
the roof module. Attempting to plug it in the other way will
cause damage to the roof module.
2. Insert the USB into the USB port of the
ParaDyme auxiliary harness.
3. On the display, press the System tab from the
ParaDyme Home page.
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Procedure 4 – Upgrade from ParaDyme Roof Module continued
4. Press the software upgrade button.
5. Press “from roof USB” from the list on the right.
6. Select the upgrade file from the list then press the
upgrade button to start the upgrade process.
Note: If there is more than one file on the
USB drive, they will be displayed as well.
7. Allow the upgrade to proceed automatically.
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Procedure 4 – Upgrade from ParaDyme Roof Module continued
8. Once the upgrade has completed, press the Check button
to complete the process. The ParaDyme Roof Module is now
updated.
9. For best results, power down the system and restart to
finalize the installation.
Procedure 5 – Upgrade from Display USB Port
Procedure 5 – Upgrade from Display USB Port
1. Insert the USB drive with the upgrade file into the USB
port on the Ag Leader®Integra/Versa/Compass display.
2. Press the software upgrade button.
3. Press browse button to select the upgrade bundle.
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Procedure 5 – Upgrade from USB Port continued Procedure 5 – Upgrade from Display USB Port
4. Select the upgrade file from the list then press the
upgrade or check button to start the upgrade
process.
Note: If there is more than one upgrade file on the
USB drive , they will be displayed as well.
5. Allow the upgrade to proceed automatically.
6. Once the upgrade has completed, press the check
button to complete the process. The ParaDyme
roof module is now updated.
7. For best results, power OFF the system and restart to
finalize the installation.
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