Updates and Features of Version 7.05 (May 3, 2013)

• Fixed issue that could cause 2020 to default to incorrect year, when GPS date is not present.
  
• Fixed issue with Lift Switch operation in Sidedress Mode.
  
• Fixed issue when importing & merging coverage that could cause incorrect clutch operation.
  
• Fixed issue that caused configuration screen for motors 4 – 6 to not show correctly.
  
• Fixed issue when using Gen2 Smart Connector and DB47 planter.
  
• Added feature to allow AutoMap Express to change by percentage as well as seeds-per-acre.
  
• Enhanced log file transfer capabilities via FieldView.
  
• Miscellaneous improvements to warning popup text and keyboard capitalization.
  
• Disabled GPS Offset Check when Articulated steering is selected.
  
• Fixed issue with VR swath control when a liquid drive is configured as the first VR drive or mixed in with the seeding drives
  
• Fixed issue where Shape file prescriptions with space in name didn't transfer from FieldView to SeedSense.

Updates and Features of Version 7.04 (April 15, 2013)

• Added Acres-per-Hour counter option for dashboard
  
• Added confirmation to ensure Control Plan is saved
  
• Added SRI option for Dashboard Mini Chart.
  
• Updated to RowFlow logic to improve re-planting a single row failure.
  
• Allow user to edit Manual Population with Master Plant switch OFF
  
• Added liquid gallons value to Reports summary.
  
• Fixed issue where Gen2 Smart Connector could not connect to John Deere monitor.
  
• Fixed AutoMap Express issue that caused a crash when importing soil data.
  
• Fixed AutoMap Express issue that could lose a polygon from prescription in rare cases.
  
• Fixed issue that could cause a crash when trying to delete FieldMap data from active field.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused incorrect Articulated Tractor modeling when offset E was set to 0.
  
• Improve GPS filtering so that invalid GPS points do not affect acres-counter

Updates and Features of Version 7.03 (March 26, 2013)

• Fixed issue that caused CAN Communications Diagnostic to be black and show "—"
• Fixed issue with the Smart Connector and SC2 Expansion Module that caused JD monitor to lose connection to seed sensors.
• Fixed issue with Coverage Import that could cause 20/20 to reset.
• Fixed issue with importing 20/20 Configuration via FieldView
• Fixed issue on Display Config screens that caused text to be off center.
• Fixed issue with Back button on Brightness control page.
• Added feature to allow liquid motor control to adjust flow rate based on percent of planter width that has been turned off using swath control clutches.
• Added "vSet" as a configuration option for meter type.
• Added support for 3rd vacuum sensor reported on Dashboard 4x4 vacuum button.
• Added feature to allow Swath Calibration process to only require 4 WaveVision sensors to have seed.

Updates and Features of Version 7.02 (March 15, 2013)

• Improved overall Display Unit responsiveness and performance
• Added support for FieldScripts Benchmark Strips
• Fixed issue that could cause loss of connection to FieldView
• Fixed issue that could cause incorrect data in stored FieldMap files
• Fixed issue that didn't allow AutoMap prescriptions via FieldView
• Fixed issue that could cause a crash when switching fields with prescription assigned.
• Fixed issue that could cause application to crash when exiting AutoMap Express

Updates and Features of Version 7.01 (February 27, 2013)

• Added support for ShapeFile transfer from FieldView to 20/20 (requires FieldView 2.0.1)
• Fixed issue with Lift Switch Calibration that caused failure when calibrating for the first time.
• Fixed issue to eliminate occasional false gaps in coverage on FieldView
• Fixed (rare) issue that could cause incorrect singulation reporting when sensor on 1 row has drastic sensor failure.
• (MM Ultra) - Corrected color of items on MM Ultra test log

Updates and Features of Version 7.0 (February 11, 2013)

• Gear Ratio Calibration with WaveVision sensors
• Prescription and Variable Rate Motor interactions
• Tractor modeling when backing up
• Support for latest model Smart Connector and RowFlow modules
• Miscellaneous improvements.

Updates and Features of Version 6.06 (April 18, 2012)

• This software includes the following features and updates:

  • Fixed a problem where Software Downloads and AutoMap Prescription Downloads through FieldView were broken

Updates and Features of Version 6.05 (April 14, 2012)

• This software includes the following features and updates:

  • Changed the way AirForce automatically reacts when less than 3 load cells are active,
    • AirForce will now be disabled in this condition (previous version switched to "Manual Mode") - also improved warnings
  • Fixed issue that caused recorded boundaries to be deleted with FieldMap data
  • Fixed issue that prevented importing coverage maps into a new field
  • Fixed issue that could cause multiple erroneous "No Acceleration Detected" events in System Log during turn arounds
  • Reduced frequency of the "Incorrect RFM Orientation" pop-up
  • Improved handling of FieldView connection and authentication
  • Improved handling of incorrect Shapefiles

Updates and Features of Version 6.04 (April 2, 2012)

• This software includes the following features and updates:

  • Added feature to export all recorded boundaries to a single "SendTo2020" folder on USB key,
    • This allows for easier importing of boundaries into another 20/20 unit
  • Removed red "warning" text that occasionally showed while booting the 20/20
  • Added dashboard 4x4 buttons for "Boundary Recorder" and "Simulated Headlands"
  • Added new RowFlow Liquid diagnostic event codes
  • Added "Disable Liquid Motor" button on RowFlow Liquid Control page
  • Added vSet as an option to the RowFlow Motor Configuration "Seed per Disk" page
  • Removed the automatic setting of "PWM Bump" value during Motor Gear Ratio Calibration,
    • This could erroneously set a value that was too low
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the 20/20 display to lock up during boot
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the manual "from Left/Right" swatch buttons to work incorrectly
  • Fixed an issue that could cause 20/20 display to slow down when planting with several rows disabled

  The following MeterMax Ultra issues are also addressed in 6.01:

  • Removed "Field Name" and "Hybrid" information on the MeterMax^ultra finger chart
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the economic loss button to get stuck displaying "-"

Updates and Features of Version 6.03 (March 22, 2012)

• This software includes the following features and updates:

  • Added programming to support the FieldView app on the New iPad (or iPad3)
  • Removed the requirement to hold up "Auto Load" switches during the Health Check for ground drive planters
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the manual swath left and right command buttons to not respond the first time they would be pressed
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the 20/20 display to crash if a prescription was removed from the active field

Updates and Features of Version 6.02 (March14, 2012)

• This software includes the following features and updates:

  • 6.02 software is needed for 20/20 Display Units with Hardware Version 2 which began shipping March 2012.
  • Added support for FieldView version 1.2 features which will be released on the App Store soon
  • Fixed an issue that could cause liquid flow counter value to be displayed incorrectly
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the application to crash unexpectedly

Updates and Features of Version 6.01 (March 5, 2012)

• This software includes the following features and updates:

  • Added functionality for imported AutoMap prescriptions to be automatically assigned to fields
  • Added "Yes to All" option when importing multiple AutoMap prescriptions
  • Improved motor stability test when liquid motor is configured
  • Fixed issue that would cause imported FieldMap data configuration to be lost after reboot
  • Fixed issue that would cause incorrect setting on the internal time/date clock
  • Fixed issue that would cause loss of touchscreen response after a reboot
  • Fixed issue that would lose AirForce Auto-Hold memory after a reboot

  The following MeterMax Ultra issues are also addressed in 6.01:

  • Fixed issue that would cause MeterMax Ultra screen to switch to the Precision Planting logo screen
  • Fixed issue that would cause MeterMax Ultra to crash when printing

Updates and Features of Version 6.00 (February 16, 2012)

• This software update is necessary to integrate with the new FieldView system.
• Improved performance and functionality of GPS
• Improved Diagnostics and Logging information options
• Improved Setup features and interface

Updates and Features of Version 5.08 (November 3, 2011)

• Added support for MeterMax Ultra 2012 Controllers
• Added Support for Hardware Version 4 Smart Connectors or smart connectors shipped beginning October 2011

Updates and Features of Version 5.07 (June 1, 2011)

• Improved flash data integrity to eliminate the need to use "Recovery Software" to reprogram units that fail to boot after unexpected power loss.
• Fixed issue that caused incorrect Simulated Headlands for certain types of boundary files.
• Fixed issue that could cause the 20/20 to falsely report "Not Planting" when the upper rows on a 24 row planter are clutched out.
• Disabled false "Unresponsive Temperature Sensor" warning That was occurring on some AirForce systems.
• Added event code to warn the user if they are planting with AirForce while a RUM lift switch indicates the planter is lifted

Updates and Features of Version 5.06

• Improved handling of irregular shapefiles for field boundaries, prescriptions, and AutoMap Express
• Improved AutoMap Express to correctly handle prescriptions with units of “1000’s of seeds”
• Minor improvement to power down logic
• Fixed issue that required RowFlow lift switch to be configured for some non-Variable Rate systems
• Improvement to disable “Unstable Hex Shaft” event when user has manually disabled dashboard Singulation
• Fixed issue that caused the Motor Stability Health Check to falsely fail on some John Deere motors
• Fixed issue that required GPS to be connected before AutoLoad switches would function
• Fixed issue that caused planter bar offsets on the crop-specific planter setup to not accept user input value

Updates and Features of Version 5.05

• Added support for Sprint U600, Sprint U250U and Verizon UML290 cell modems. The UML 290 will require configuration with modem manufacturer's PC setup tool before it can be used in the 20/20 display.
• Improved GPS modeling to avoid zig-zag ("swoosh") coverage patterns when planting or recording a boundary immediately after backing up.
• Improved the logic when using hydraulic motors for swath control.
• Improved the motor stability healthcheck when motor stall is detected or when using some specific planter configurations.
• Improved motor start performance in special case of low quality radar with no GPS.
• Improved planter modeling when lifted.
• Increased the maximum seeds per disk to 350.
• Increased the maximum number of fields in display unit to 500.
• Changed RowFlow Diagnostic screen to leave swath section black when using hydraulic drives for swath control.
• Changed the default AutoMap Express population to use actual population, rather than Population Set Point 1.
• Fixed issue that caused swath section count to be lost when using more than three sections on a relay box driveline disconnect system.
• Fixed issue that caused Seed Release Index (SRI) value to not be disabled when planting high-population crops.

Updates and Features of Version 5.04

• Added more support for 2011 vacuum and pressure sensors.
• Fixed issue with using 3 separate population rates on a single planter.
• Fixed an issue that would cause some of the dashboard buttons to disappear when the Good Ride DMC was displayed, and the unit was not connected to any peripherals.

Updates and Features of Version 5.03

• Added feature to warn user if VR motor is unresponsive.
• Added feature to allow creating additional boundaries in an existing Shapefile boundary.
• Added support for calibrating 3-output driveline disconnects
• Improved RowFlow Clutch Diagnostics page to better show physical outputs rather than logically defined outputs.
• Improved Manual Swath Left/Right buttons to handle special cases, such as dual frame planters with unusual clutch ordering.
• MM Ultra Updates:
  • Added torque calibration setting
  • Improved printing
  • Improved database performance with very large logs.
  • Improved test log viewing
  • Fixed issue that could cause a crash when exporting ultra config.

Updates and Features of Version 5.02

• Added full support for editing AutoMap Pivots on the Display Unit using AutoMap Express. (Previous version allowed editing, but did not handle inside/outside of pivot)
• Added feature to automatically create demo fields for "Good Planting" and "Driving Fast" when importing demo files
• Added event to warn of intermittent lift switch failures
• Improved Rawson serial drive performance
• Fixed issue that could cause application crash when an invalid boundary shapefile is loaded

Updates and Features of Version 5.01

• Added clutch calibration for ground drive plnaters
• Improved user interface for custom clutch configuration
• Improved USB improt and export functions
• Improved record boundary improvements
• Fixed issue with importing complex shapefile prescriptions
• Fixed issue with editing pivot prescriptions in AutoMap Express
• MeterMax Ultra:
  • Added information message when motor shuts down due to overcurrent
  • Fixed issue where runs would print with missing values
  • Fixed issue that caused some test runs to not show on MeterMax Ultra screen

Updates and Features of Version 3.12

This releases enhances the response to Margin calculations. For MeterMax Ultra, this version will support printing a pdf file to a USB drive. Whether a printer is connected or not, when "PRINT" is selected from the Print Preview page, the print job is written to a pdf file on the flash drive. This feature does not need to be configured. A new pdf file is created for each page printed. Even with a printer connected, the pdf file will still be generated as long as there is a flash drive installed in the display unit.

Updates and Features of Version 3.11

New in 3.11 :

• This release improves the usuability of the display while using the replay mode during harvest.
• On the Dashboard Mini Chart at the bottom of the home page, the configured hybrids and recorded planter speed will be displayed.
• See a screen shot of the new features below:

Updates and Features of Version 3.10

New in 3.10 :

• This release allows access to a CSV (excel-readable) file containing a summary for planting operations in all fields. For each field, it includes items such as planting date, acres planted, hybrids, and acres planted for each hybrid.

Instructions:

• After installing version 3.10, simply Export FieldMap data. The 20/20 will create a directory on your USB drive named REPORTS_XXXXX (where XXXXXX is the Display Unit Serial Number).
• This information will be available for fields defined in the current planting year and moving forward.

Updates and Features of Version 3.9 (May 20, 2009)

Additions:

• Added support for Verizon UM175 and Sprint USB760 cell modems
• Allow user to clear drain water timer
• Disable unnecessary AirForce display features for lift-only and down-only systems

Improvements:

• Set default date to 2009 when no GPS present
• Corrected an issue preventing some systems from exporting Field Map data
• Corrected an issue with the Tank Fill Rate calculation
• Updated AirForce algorithm and gain settings to further increase system stability
• Changed incorrect text in Smart Connector over and under voltage event messages

Updates and Features of Version 3.8 (April 21, 2009)

Additions:

• Added support for Sorenson 48 row planters
• Allowed user to "Ignore" specific load sensors (smart pins or links) if desired
• Added feature to "Auto Ignore" load sensors on disabled or inactive rows

Improvements:

• Improved AirForce controller response time to provide tighter Margin control
• Enhanced AirForce diagnostic features
• Improved Rum communications for "electrically noisy" conditions
• Enhanced communication timing which caused a false "Rows 17-24 not detected" on some GreenStar displays
• Fixed a false report of RUM resets and an incorrect warning to "backup field acres", when acres had not been planted
• Improved Demo Mode features
• Improved Field Acres Counter

Updates and Features of Version 3.7 (April 6, 2009)

Additions:

• Added support for additional 3rd party GPS receivers
• Enhanced the range for "Cells per Revolution" for the MeterMax Ultra

Improvements:

• Enhanced AirForce diagnostic features
• Adjusted for AirForce the "Minimum Applied Force" value

Updates and Features of Version 3.6 (March 31, 2009)

Additions:

• Support of additional GPS receivers (including Trimble 262 RTK)
• Additional "Misplaced Seed Limit" options
• More AirForce diagnostic parameters and hour counters
• Support for John Deere DB 120 48 row planter

Improvements:

• Updated AirForce defaults
• Improved the responsiveness of "Margin" display reading
• Improved the relationship between "Good Ride" and "Good Spacing"
• Improved the "Diagnostics" for yellow RUMs