Display Simulator
Help Guide v1.5
GS2 1800 Display
GS3 2630 Display
Last Updated: August 13, 2012
Applies to Simulator Version: 1.5.0
Table of Contents
WHAT’S NEW IN RELEASE 1.5.............................................................................................................................. 3
KNOWN ISSUES IN RELEASE 1.5.......................................................................................................................... 3
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 3
INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Determine What Operating System is on Your Computer ........................................................................ 4
Un-installation ............................................................................................................................................ 4
REGISTRATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Open the Simulator.................................................................................................................................... 5
Register the Simulator ............................................................................................................................... 6
Register the Simulator with Proxy Server Internet Connection ................................................................. 7
LANGUAGES .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Changing the Language on the Setup Page ............................................................................................. 9
Changing the Language on the GS2 1800 Display ................................................................................... 9
Changing the Language on the GS3 2630 Display ................................................................................... 9
USING THE SIMULATOR - SETUP PAGE ......................................................................................................... 10
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Machines and Implements....................................................................................................................... 10
Additional Options ................................................................................................................................... 11
Use My Data ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Import User Data to the Simulator ........................................................................................................... 11
Copy User Data from the Simulator ........................................................................................................ 11
USING THE SIMULATOR - INTERFACE ........................................................................................................... 12
Turn Simulation ON / OFF ....................................................................................................................... 12
Help ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Screen Capture ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Sounds..................................................................................................................................................... 12
GPS Simulation ....................................................................................................................................... 12
GS2 1800 SIMULATOR ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Navigation ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Swath Control ProTM and Pivot ProTM Activations OFF by default .......................................................... 13
GS3 2630 SIMULATOR ........................................................................................................................................... 13
STARFIRETM 3000 .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Calibrate TCM Alarm ............................................................................................................................... 14
UPDATES .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................ 15
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Computer responds slowly ...................................................................................................................... 15
Simulator acts erratically ......................................................................................................................... 15
Communication error appears or Task fails to open ............................................................................... 15
Contact Help ............................................................................................................................................ 15
The GS3 2630 / GS2 1800 Display simulator is a Windows application that is installed on a laptop or
desktop computer for the purpose of training and learning to use these displays. The simulator replicates
the functionality of these displays, but there may be slight differences from running an actual display.
What’s New in Release 1.5
SU12-2 new functionality for GS3 2630
SU12-2 new functionality for GS2 1800
SeedStar 2 and SeedStar XP for planters
4730 / 4830 Sprayer and Mobile Weather for WinXP and Win7 (64-bit)
Performance and reliability improvements
Known Issues in Release 1.5
Planter
The tractor icon may intermittently lockup on the guidance map. Restarting the display will
resolve the issue.
Some functionality is still under development.
The planter interface takes a few minutes to load on some computers.
GS3 2630 Display
Setup information in GreenStar may not save intermittently on some computers.
When available CPU is low, StarFire or the GS3 2630 may not load properly. Close other
programs and restart the simulator. You can monitor CPU by opening Task Manager
(CNTL+ALT+DEL).
GS2 1800 Display
Basic Documentation activation must be turned on in GreenStar Activation settings.
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System:
o Requires Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable package version 8.0.61001 (installed
automatically)
o MS Windows XP (32-bit)
o MS Windows Vista (32 & 64-bit)
o MS Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit)
2 GB of RAM
Dual core processor
Screen Resolution: The simulator is optimized for 1280 x 800, but will work with most
resolutions.
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Internet Connection: The simulator requires an internet connection to register at least every 50
uses.
Installation
Installation
1. Determine what operating system is on your computer.
2. Download the appropriate installers for your operating system from www.StellarSupport.com (see
Training tab).
o MS Windows XP (32-bit) installers
o MS Windows Vista or 7 (32-bit) installers
o MS Windows Vista or 7 (64-bit) installers
3. Open the Base Simulator Installer and follow the prompts to install.
o GS_Display_Simulator_x_x_x.msi
4. Open the display installers and follow the prompts to install.
o GS2_1800_Package_x_x_xxxx.msi
o GS3_2630_Package_ x_x_xxxx.msi
Determine What Operating System is on Your Computer
Windows XP:
1. Right-click on My Computer
2. Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as follows:
3. For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional Version appears under
System.
a. For a 64-bit version operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64
Edition Version appears under System.
Windows Vista and 7:
1. Click Start
2. Type “system” in the Start Search box and click Enter
3. Click System in the Programs list that appears and look for the Operating System.
Un-installation
Windows XP
1. Select Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs
2. Select GS Display Simulator -> Remove
3. Select GS2 1800 Package -> Remove
4. Select GS3 2630 Package -> Remove
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Windows Vista and 7
1. Select Start -> Control Panel -> Uninstall a program
2. Select GS Display Simulator -> Uninstall
3. Select GS2 1800 Package -> Uninstall
4. Select GS3 2630 Package -> Uninstall
Registration
Registration is required to ensure that the simulator is updated and used properly by all users. The
simulator may be used 5 times prior to registration by clicking “Try.” The simulator may be used up to 50
times without an internet connection after registering.
Open the Simulator
1. Select GS Display Simulator on the computer desktop
NOTE: The following error may appear the first few times the simulator is opened. Select Close and then
open the simulator again.
NOTE: The following error, Unhandled exception (status 407), may appear if the internet connection is
through a proxy server the simulator has not been registered. Select and follow the steps below for
registering with an internet connection through a proxy server.
NOTE: The following error, Internet Proxy Configuration, may also appear if the internet connection is
through a proxy server or VPN server. Select Cancel and the simulator will work like it is not connected
to the internet.
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Register the Simulator
1. Select Register
2. Enter your Name and if the Serial Number auto-populates, select Register.
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a. If the Serial Number does not auto-populate, open an internet browser and enter this
website http://jdlicensing.farreachinc.com/.
b. Select Generate Serial Number
c. Copy the Serial Number and paste it into the Registration window. Then select
Register.
3. The simulator will automatically complete registration.
NOTE: The simulator requires an internet connection at least every 50 uses to renew the license. Simply
connect your computer to the internet and start the simulator. The license will renew automatically.
Register the Simulator with Proxy Server Internet Connection
There are three options; if one does not work, try another:
Option 1:
1. Close all simulator windows
2. Open Internet Explorer and browse to an external website.
NOTE: This temporarily configures the proxy server settings used by the simulator.
3. Close Internet Explorer
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4. Select GS Display Simulator on the computer desktop
5. Follow the steps for Registering the Simulator
Option 2:
1. Close all simulator windows
2. Open Internet Explorer and browse to this website: http://jdlicensing.farreachinc.com
3. Select Generate Serial Number and Copy the Serial Number
4. Select GS Display Simulator on the computer desktop
5. Paste the serial number into the Registration window
6. Select Register.
Option 3:
1. Obtain internet access through an outside line that does not use a proxy or VPN server.
2. Complete the normal registration.
NOTE: With any of these options, the following error (Internet Proxy Configuration) will appear when
opening the simulator. Select Cancel and the simulator will work like it is not connected to the internet.
Options 1, 2, or 3 will need to be repeated to reset the usage count to 50.
Languages
The following languages are supported by the simulator.
Bulgarian Estonian Italian Russian
Chinese Finnish Latvian Serbian
Croatian French Lithuanian Slovak
Czech German Norwegian Slovenian
Danish Greek Polish Spanish
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Dutch Hungarian Portuguese Swedish
English Icelandic Romanian Turkish
Changing the Language on the Setup Page
The simulator setup page language will be set automatically by the computer’s operating system.
1. Start menu on the computer
2. Control Panel
3. Region and Language
Changing the Language on the GS2 1800 Display
1. Menu
2. Display
3. Settings
4. Scroll to list box and select language
Changing the Language on the GS3 2630 Display
1. Menu
2. Display Settings
3. Global Settings
4. Regional tab
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Using the Simulator - Setup Page
Getting Started
1. First select a display (setup options are different for each display).
2. Select Machine and Implement settings
3. Select any Additional Options
Machines and Implements
There are two ways that machines and implements are simulated:
Actual – The actual software from the product is used, so that it is as accurate as possible.
Equipment sensor signals are simulated.
Simulated – User interface is recreated. Expect pages to be fairly realistic, but there may be some
inconsistencies with the actual product.
Machines Type Interface Included
Row Crop Tractor Simulated None
Self Propelled Sprayer - 4730 Actual Command Arm and Display
Self Propelled Sprayer - 4830 Actual Command Arm and Display
Combine Simulated None
Cotton Harvester Simulated None
SPFH Simulated None
Implements Type Interface Included
Air Cart Simulated None
General (no implement) None None
Planter Simulated Display
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Additional Options Type Interface Included
StarFire Receiver Actual Display
AutoTrac Universal Actual Display
Mobile Weather Simulated Display
NOTE: Please continue to use the GS2 2600 simulator for Implement interfaces that are not yet added to
this simulator.
Additional Options
StarFireTM Receiver: StarFire 3000 interface will populate on the display.
AutoTracTM Integrated: Makes the simulator behave like it is connected to an AutoTrac Capable
machine.
Advanced AutoTrac Settings: Makes the simulator behave like it is connected to a machine
with a SSU capable of Advanced AutoTrac Settings.
AutoTrac Universal: Makes the simulator behave like it is connected to an ATU. Uncheck
AutoTrac Integrated for this option to become active.
GreenStarTM Lightbar: Makes the simulator behave like it is connected to a GreenStar Lightbar
(i.e. the GreenStar Lightbar Settings will appear in Guidance Settings).
Use My Data
The Use My Data feature is available for the GS3 2630 display simulator and imports user data from a
GS3 2630 display or ApexTM desktop software. This feature is meant for training purposes only. The
same software version rules apply for compatibility of importing data as with the real display (see the
Versions listed on the Setup page under each display). As a rule of thumb, ensure the most recent
updates are installed so that the data will import.
IMPORTANT: Data and settings will be deleted during normal simulator software updates.
Import User Data to the Simulator
1. Select Copy Profile to Simulated USB to copy a Profile from a USB drive or folder location on
the computer. Profile folders are stored inside a folder named GS3_2630.
The Profile will be copied into a folder used by the simulator that can thought of as a simulated
USB drive.
2. Turn ON the simulator.
3. Import the Profile to the simulator just like you would on an actual display. Click the USB button
to simulate inserting and removing the USB.
Copy User Data from the Simulator
1. Turn OFF the simulator to return to the Setup page.
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2. Select Open Simulated USB and use File Explorer to copy and paste the Profile folder to a
location of your choice.
Using the Simulator - Interface
Turn Simulation ON / OFF
The key switch turns on / off all selected machine, implement and display simulators.
Help
The Help button opens the website where updated help information can be accessed.
Screen Capture
Take a Screen Capture to create training materials.
Sounds
Most beeps and other sounds are set to OFF. They can be turned ON/OFF by adjusting the volume in
Display Settings. Guidance alert sounds and tracking tones will still be ON. Tracking tones may be
turned OFF in Guidance Settings, as in an actual display.
GPS Simulation
Increase Speed
GS2 1800 Simulator
NOTE: The GS2 1800 simulator screen will appear fuzzy, because it was scaled 75% to fit on a computer
screen.
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Navigation
There are 3 options for scrolling the thumbwheel in the simulator:
1. Left-click the mouse on the top or bottom of the thumbwheel.
2. Hover the mouse over the middle of the thumbwheel and turn the mouse wheel.
3. Use the up and down arrows on the keyboard.
There are 2 options for selecting a button in the simulator:
1. Press the check button.
2. Press down on the middle of the mouse (this option may be required for Live Edit Entries)
Thumbwheel Mouse wheel Live Edit Entry
Swath Control ProTM and Pivot ProTM Activations OFF by default
When the simulator is first installed or updated, the Swath Control ProTM and Pivot ProTM Activations will
be set to OFF. Follow these steps to turn them ON.
1. Menu
2. GreenStar
3. Settings
4. Activations
5. Scroll to the list and select Check to edit it
6. Press the Check button to turn ON each activation.
GS3 2630 Simulator
NOTE: The GS3 2630 simulator is not currently capable of simulating Surface Water Pro Plus.
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StarFireTM 3000
Calibrate TCM Alarm
The Calibrate TCM alarm will appear once every time the simulator is started. If it appears again while
using the simulator, perform a calibration to make it stop appearing.
1. Menu
2. StarFire
3. Setup tab
4. CAL
5. Select Accept on the next 3 messages
Updates
User will be prompted automatically while opening the simulator if there is an update available (internet
connection required). Follow the onscreen prompts if you choose to install it.
IMPORTANT: All previous data and settings stored in the simulator and simulated USB will be
deleted during updates.
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Troubleshooting
Computer responds slowly
1. Determine CPU Usage
a. Press the Control, Alt, and Delete buttons at the same time
b. Select the Performance tab
2. If CPU Usage is over 60%, try any of the following actions:
a. Close any other applications that may be running.
b. On the Setup page, unselect the following Additional Options:
i. StarFire Receiver
ii. AutoTrac Universal
Simulator acts erratically
Exit back to the Setup page and then reopen the simulator.
Communication error appears or Task fails to open
Exit back to the Setup page and then reopen the simulator. If this occurs frequently, contact help.
Contact Help
Please email any feedback to GreenStar@JohnDeere.com with GS Display Simulator in the subject line.
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