New John Deere Field Connect™

Field irrigation

Energy costs are rising, water conservation practices including allocations are becoming more prevalent, and chemical application continues to be a significant input cost to a producer’s operations. John Deere Field Connect™ system can provide producers the information needed to ensure that irrigation is used only when it is required, thereby reducing the tendency to overwater. Running an irrigation system only when needed will save on fuel costs and reduce the risk of washing chemical applications away from where the crop can use it. In areas with water restrictions, saving water today could make the difference between having a crop next season and not.

John Deere Field Connect™ system enhances decision making

A producer's yields are highly dependent on the inputs provided to the crop. Just as important is the time at which those inputs are provided. For corn, this means ensuring moisture is available during the pollination stage. Inadequate moisture during this key time can cause significantly lower yields. However, having too much moisture can be damaging as well.

The quality of a crop can also be affected if correct moisture levels are not maintained during fruit fill. In processing tomatoes, moisture levels are lowered in the final weeks of the season. This ensures that tomatoes are produced that have appropriate brix levels and high solids/sugars, to bring the highest possible price for the producer.

John Deere Field Connect provides detailed soil moisture levels throughout the growing season. When combined with optional environmental sensors, producers have a wealth of site-specific information at their fingertips. This ability to monitor moisture levels and key environmental conditions means decisions can be made around those key crop stages, allowing producers to make informed moisture management decisions.

With so many options available to producers, there is endless variation in the types of field configurations that they can use. John Deere Field Connect™ system can be used in irrigated fields utilizing drip irrigation, center pivot systems, furrow irrigation, and a host of others, helping the producer to schedule the appropriate irrigation.

Tiled field situations provide another opportunity for utilizing the system. While moisture may be plentiful, a producer’s ability to control the movement of moisture away from the field can be critical. In these fields, John Deere Field Connect can be used to determine when to open and close tile gates to ensure moisture levels are optimized.

Moisture information can also be important in chemical applications as well, enabling producers to make the most of their input, by ensuring soil moisture content and environmental conditions are appropriate for the application. This is true whether or not the field has systems in place to control moisture levels.

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Accessing John Deere Field Connect™ has never been easier. All of the John Deere Field Connect data can be accessed from a mobile phone. Get the latest readings for soil moisture levels and attached environmental sensors. Scroll easily from sum graph to line graph and add notes while viewing up to 30 days of data. Currently, the app works with smartphones. Tablets will continue to utilize the full web version to allow admin functionality.

Features

Using the Field Connect Mobile app

Compatible with iOS® and Android™ smartphones

• Optimized for mobile phones
• Credentials are stored for one year after initial log in, allowing quick and easy access to data
• Available on the App Store® on iTunes® systems, or from supported Web browsers on a mobile device
• Improved user experience

Access key web application features

• Ability to monitor soil moisture levels with sum and line graphs
• Quickly view the most recent environmental sensor measurements
• Hardware status view provides the user with the most recent information regarding the status of equipment in the field
• Quickly add detailed notes on the go pertaining to a management zone

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This document lists all the compatible equipment approved with the software update 20-3 release and is subject to change with newer software updates. To ensure complete and proper compatibility, the most current version of implement control unit software, Generation 4 Display software, or compatible farm management information software (FMIS) should be used. Non-current software versions will require an update before support can be provided. Unapproved software version configurations will not be supported.

The software update 20-3 release is only compatible with 4600 CommandCenter™ v2 processors. Software update 17-2 is the last release that was compatible with 4600 v1 processors.

Server serial numbers are as follows:

• v1 = RWG prefix
• v2 = PCG prefix

Machine compatibility

John Deere Large Ag Tractors

*NOTE: For latest Precision Ag functionality, update machines equipped from the factory with v1 processor to v2.

John Deere Nutrient Applicators

John Deere Self-Propelled Sprayers

*NOTE: When using the 4640 Universal Display on a Hagie Sprayer, additional mounting and harnessing may be required.

• 4640 Ram™ Mount - SJ34503
• 4640 power/video harness - BPF11527 (1-3 video plus machine power), PF90687 (machine power only)

NOTE: Current John Deere/Hagie field kits only offer GreenStar 3 2630 Display parts.

NOTE: Multi-rank section control are not supported on Hagie at this time.

NOTE: VIN detection on Hagie Sprayers is only supported on model year 2019 and newer machines.

**NOTE: The 4640 Universal Display will replace the GreenStar 3 2630 Display on the armrest. Dual display with the GreenStar 3 2630 Display is not supported with sprayers. Adding the 4640 Universal Display will disable the assignable buttons located on the sprayer armrest.

John Deere Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters (SPFH)

NOTE: When adding the 4640 Universal Display to a John Deere self-propelled forage harvester, it will only be compatible as a precision ag display and is installed on the side rail.

John Deere Combines

NOTE: Competitive equipment may be compatible with 4640 Universal Display and 4240 Universal Display. For additional compatibility information, contact a John Deere dealer.

*NOTE: When adding the 4640 Universal Display to a John Deere combine, it will only be compatible as a cornerpost precision ag display.

Note: Rowsense sensor voltage readings and sensor offsets are displayed on Original Greenstar™ Monitor emulator on 50, 60 and 70 series combines.

Equipment compatibility

John Deere planters

SeedStar™ 4HP planters are only compatible with 4600 CommandCenter displays with a version 2 (v2) processor and 4640 Universal Displays. Displays should be running Generation 4 OS software version 10.10.404-390 or newer and the most current version of tractor applications to be compatible with SeedStar 4HP planter applications. Additionally, dual-display mode is available for use with SeedStar 4HP planter applications, along with Generation 4 Extended Monitor. SeedStar 4HP planters are compatible with no more than two GreenStar Rate Controllers.

The SeedStar 2 configuration below is available only on factory-installed model year 2011 and newer planters and may be field-installed on model year 2009 and 2010 planters. Green PM/PA controllers (factory-installed on model year 2009 and 2010 planters) are not supported with a Generation 4 display.

A Service ADVISOR™ tool (available at a John Deere dealer) is needed to update SeedStar 2, SeedStar XP, and SeedStar 3 HP software. Documentation is not supported when using a rate controller to control row clutches on a John Deere planter.

*NOTE: For implements requiring ground speed input (radar), utilizing a 4240 Universal Display may require an additional 4240 Radar speed kit.

John Deere Air Seeders

The C650 and C850 Air Carts and N500C Seeder require a 4600/4200 CommandCenter Display or a 4640/4240 Universal Display. GreenStar 3 2630 monitors are not supported. Additionally, tow-behind C850 Air Carts are compatible with AutoTrac Implement Guidance (passive) with software update 18-2 and newer.

*NOTE: For implements requiring ground speed input (radar), utilizing a 4240 Universal Display may require an additional 4240 Radar speed kit.

John Deere Tillage

*NOTE: For implements requiring ground speed input (radar), utilizing a 4240 Universal Display may require an additional 4240 Radar speed kit.

John Deere Round Balers

John Deere Cotton Harvesters

NOTE: Update cab controller software to the latest version on model year 2017 and newer cotton harvesters to use Harvest Identification, Cotton Pro.

NOTE: When adding the 4640 Universal Display to a John Deere Cotton Harvester, it will only be compatible as a cornerpost precision ag display.

John Deere Self-Propelled Windrowers

*NOTE: When adding the 4640 Universal Display to a John Deere self-propelled windrower, it will only be compatible as a cornerpost precision ag display.

John Deere Large Square Balers

Precision Ag Technology software compatibility

*NOTE: See additional information below.

StarFire Receivers

StarFire Receivers can be updated in the following ways:

• Receiver USB port (available only for StarFire 6000 Receivers)
• Generation 4 display USB port
• Remote software updates application (in ISOBUS VT app)

Additionally, StarFire iTC Receivers are no longer supported with software update 2017-1 and newer software. 

John Deere Operations Center

To use RDA on a Generation 4 CommandCenter Display with a GreenStar 3 2630 Display connected in the same machine, GreenStar 3 2630 software version 3.22.1095 (SU2014-1) or higher is required (for 4600 CommandCenter Display and 4640 Universal Display only).

GreenStar Rate Controller Dry

GreenStar Rate Controller Dry (GDC) 2.11A was the last software version available through Software Manager. GDC 2.20A has been available since spring 2015 and contains diagnostic language updates. This software can only be obtained through Service ADVISOR.

John Deere Rate Controller 2000

The John Deere Rate Controller 2000 will not control the planter clutches or half-, third-, or quarter-width disconnects on a John Deere planter.

AutoTrac™ Vision

AutoTrac Vision Guidance is only compatible with Generation 4 18-1 software 10.10.404-345 or newer. 

AutoTrac Universal 200, AutoTrac Universal 300, and AutoTrac Controller

AutoTrac Universal 200, AutoTrac Universal 300, and AutoTrac Controllers are for use with the 4640 Universal Display and 4240 Universal Display. Please see a John Deere dealer for exact model compatibility.

ISOBUS implements

Generation 4 Displays support two Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF) certified ISOBUS control units The use of two ISOBUS control units is limited to the configuration of one front and one rear implement. The use of multiple ISOBUS control units as rear implements is not supported. Generation 4 Displays support AEF-certified ISOBUS implements with Task Controller Section Control (TC-SC) functionality and AEF certification for TC-SC include sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, planters, seeders, manure applicators, etc. For third-party FMIS compatibility, reference the John Deere Operations Center.

A software update performed by an authorized ISOBUS implement dealer may be required to obtain compatible software. ISOBUS implements must be certified through the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF) to be recognized by the Generation 4 CommandCenter display. Visit www.aef-online.org for more information; visit www.aef-isobus-database.org for an active list of compatible implements.

ISOBUS implements with VT4 are now supported by Generation 4 Displays. Generation 4 Displays still support older VT versions (example: VT2 and VT3). If an implement is not loading after updating to Generation 4 software update 2017-2 (or newer on 4600 CommandCenter v2 processors), it is recommended that the implement manufacturer be contacted to get a software version that is either VT3 or VT4.

Extended monitor

When using an extended monitor with equipment visualized in ISOBUS VT Viewer and applying VT run page modules to two run pages shown at the same time, the extended monitor’s VT modules will not update. To mitigate this, only view VT modules on one run page at a time.

Implements without controllers

Implements without controllers can be documented as a stand-alone operation or with a rate controller from John Deere. Additionally, multiple implements without controllers cannot be documented together.

AutoPath

AutoPath is compatible with 4600CommandCenter (v2 server) and 4640 Universal displays running 20-3 or later software.

AutoPath required specific source operation data (including an implement receiver) - gathered during the 1^st pass of the year.  For more information on AutoPath functionality and requirements, please refer to the Value Selling Navigator.

AutoTrac Implement Guidance (passive)

• AutoTrac Implement Guidance is compatible with SeedStar 4HP, SeedStar 3HP, SeedStar 2, and SeedStar XP.
• AutoTrac Implement Guidance is compatible 1990CCS Seeders as well as 1910, C650, and 850 Tow-Behind Air Carts.
• AutoTrac Implement Guidance is NOT compatible on 4240 Universal Displays for shared signal applications.
• AutoTrac Implement Guidance is NOT compatible with N500C seeding tools and tow between Air Carts.
• For more information on AutoTrac Implement Guidance – please refer to the Value Selling Navigator.

AutoTrac Turn Automation

To use the AutoTrac Turn Automation application, specific compatibility is required. AutoTrac Turn Automation is compatible with the following machines:

• 8030 Series Tractors
• 9030 Series Tractors (if equipped with PowerShift™ transmission)
• Model year 2012 and newer 6R Tractors (if equipped with Infinitely Variable Transmission [IVT™] and ITEC™ functionality)
• Model year 2011 and newer 7R Tractors (if equipped with CommandQuad™ transmission, e23™ PowerShift transmission, or IVT)
• Model year 2010 and newer 8R/RT Tractors
• Model year 2012 and newer 9R/RT/RX Tractors

NOTE: Integrated tractor IMS must be turned off on 30-Series Tractors to use AutoTrac Turn Automation on the Generation 4. Integrated Tractor iTEC must be turned off on the following tractors to use AutoTrac Turn Automation on the Generation 4:

• Model year 2012-2014 6R
• Model year 2011-2013 7R
• Model year 2010-2013 8R
• Model year 2012-2014 9R

NOTE: If instead an operator chooses to use the machine’s integrated IMS/iTEC functionality, then AutoTrac Turn Automation and iTEC must be turned off in the Generation 4 Universal Display.

AutoTrac Turn Automation is compatible with SeedStar 4HP, SeedStar 3HP, SeedStar 2, and SeedStar XP planters, 1990CCS Seeders, and 1910, C650, and C850 Tow-Behind Air Carts.

AutoTrac Turn Automation is compatible with N500C Series Air Tools with selective control valves (SCVs) operating in manual mode. See the "Additional Information" section of Case and Contact Management System (CCMS) solution 115995 for more information.

AutoTrac Turn Automation is NOT compatible with the following implements and implement configurations:

• Front-mounted implements
• Tow-between air carts
• Multiple implements pulled in series where the work piece is not connected directly to the tractor

For more information on AutoTrac Turn Automation, please refer to the Value Selling Navigator.

Machines Sync

Supported Leader Platforms

• Combine:
• X Series Combines, S Series Combines, W Series Combines, T Series Combines, 70/60/50 Series Combines
• Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters
• 9000 Series and 8000 Series
• John Deere Tractors
• John Deere Tractors with Gen4 4600 Command Center ™ displays and John Deere tractors compatible with the Gen4 4640 Universal Display

Supported Follower Platforms

• John Deere Tractors (Wheeled Models)
• 6R Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT™) (iTEC™ functionality required) tractors
• 7R CommandQuad™ Eco transmission, e23™ transmission, and IVT tractors
• 8030 PowerShift™ transmission and IVT tractors
• 8R PowerShift, IVT, and e23 transmission tractors
• 9030 PowerShift transmission tractors
• 9R PowerShift transmission with Efficiency Manager™ feature tractors
• John Deere Tractors (Tracked Models)
• 8RT/8RX PowerShift,IVT and E23 transmission tractors
• 9RT/9RX PowerShift transmission with Efficiency Manager feature tractors
• Note: John Deere 8030T and 9030T Models are not compatible with Machine Sync

Reprogramming Application Controllers 1100 and 1120

CommandCenter 4600 v1 does not support reprogramming on the UCC2 version of Application Controller 1100 and 1120. Service ADVISOR or compatible displays may be used.

Distance Trip documentation/Yield Documentation, Specialty Crop

A UCC2 Application Controller 1100 with 19-2 software or newer, running on a 4600 CommandCenter v2 server enables documentation of field operations. If a UCC2 replaces a UCC1 Application Controller 1100 on a CommandCenter v1 server, documentation is not available.

Camera compatibility

Voyager® cameras are supported on Generation 4 Displays. All other camera types are not supported.

Non-John Deere Precision Ag

4600 CommandCenter v2 and the 4640 Universal Display are compatible with the following RS-232 configurations with software update 18-2 and newer:

• Global positioning system (GPS) receivers with serial port connection
  • Will not enable AutoTrac guidance functionality
• Raven RS-232 control units (440, 450, or 660) on tractors configured as implement-based applications
• Generation 4 displays are not compatible with the DN345 Drawn Dry Spreader at this time.

4600 CommandCenter v2 and the 4640 Universal Display are compatible with the following RS-232 configurations with software update 20-3 and newer:

• Yara N-Sensor
• Fritzmeier
• Trimble® GreenSeeker®
• LH 5000

Machine Communication Radio (MCR)

Generation 4 displays are not compatible with MCR.

APEX™ software

• Generation 4 display work data is not compatible with and cannot be viewed in APEX software.
• USB files including pre-assigned APEX tasks and iTEC Pro sequences will not import into Generation 4 displays.

NOTE: Gen 4 data is only compatible with the John Deere Operations Center. All Gen 4 activations are machine specific and cannot be transferred to a different machine. If not using WDT, an 8- to 32-GB USB is required to transfer data to and from the Gen 4 Display. Implement settings are display specific and cannot be imported or exported from the Gen 4 Display.

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