X30 System Components

X30 Monitor

- Monitor is 12.1 inches

- LINUX operating system – not windows
- Can-based communication. No serial ports
- New part number 3132-10
 Reset Button
Note: please follow Next to the green
the shut down power button there is a
red button, that is used
procedure and to reset the console
DO NOT hold when it freezes or can
not be turned off in the
button until display normal way. Only use
shuts down. this method as a last
resort.

Turning On Shutting Down

To turn on the X30 console, press and To shut down the console, briefly press the
hold green power button (approximately green ON/OFF button. The system will ask
3 sec), located on the back of the console if you want to power down. Select YES to
in the lower left corner. turn off or No to continue working
 LED Light Bar

Battery Status LED

Light Sensor

Supply Status LED

Before removing the USB, always
disconnect first by touching the USB Eject
icon on the base of the console. A message
will display that it is safe to remove the
USB.

Topcon Logo can perform one of the following

functions: take a screen shot or save/load global
home screen.

Brightness Control adjusts the brightness

of the display. Use plus or minus to adjust
display.

Day/Night mode changes the brightness of the display.

Settings are Day, Night and Auto. Auto
light mode will set the mode automatically
depending on light conditions
Setup
-All configuring and parameter entry is completed in the setup menu
-To toggle though the screens use the wrench on the guidance screen and
the running man on the settings page
 Language
- Language: change the operating language
- Decimal point format: Period or coma
 Time/Date

- Just touch each bar to

Set the Date format: the way it shows
Set the Time format: 12hrs or 24hrs
Set the current time: this will set itself when
you hook to GPS signal. With out GPS signal
the time will be incorrect.
 Units
- Units: imperial (US)
- Latitude: DMS
- Pressure: PSI
- Short Distance Units: Inches
- Area: acre
- Dry Product: bushels
- Dry Density: pounds per cubic foot
- Liquid units: Gallons
- Application Rate: fixed rate
 Environment Setup

- Audio Volume %
The volume of the audio and button clicks.
- Button Clicks on/off
Clicking sound every time you touch a button.
- Alarm Audio on/off
Whether or not you want the audio part of the
alarm
- Touchscreen Calibration
If the screen is out of calibration. Restart required
- Sensitivity of touchscreen
Change the sensitivity. Restart required
- Multi-function region mode- assigns the
function to the Topcon icon button on the
screen
- System transfer Not used
- Steering status Topcon steering
Toolbar Button Size allows to select button
size for mini-view and job/guidance menu
options that appear on the right and left sides
of the operating screen.
 Map
- Point of focus: Allows you to set the point
focus either the vehicle or the implement
- Map Planning: allow you to pan though the
map with your finger and drag it to where ever
you like. So you can see parts of the map that
aren't on the screen
- Map focus auto shift: if this is enabled it will
automatically refit the map in the guidance
screen when you have any mini views out.
- Highlight loaded coverage: when enabled, as
product is being applied covered area will be in
green and the previously covered will be yellow.
- Pause boundary recording with master: allows
to enable or disable pausing of boundary
recording with the master switch.
- Visual reference line length: allows you to
Set a visual reference line length
 Access Level
- Allows for access to some feature
(like diagnostics) not accessible at the
Operator level

Provision USB for Upgrade: this will unlock

the thumbdrive to prepare for software
upgrade
 Console

Universal terminal: Not used

File server: enabled for upgrading
firmware on ECU’s
Cameras: Not used
Per-point Data logging: Not used
Wireless Network: connect to a wireless
network for remote support.
Remote Assistance: team viewer remote
support from the dealer.
Cloud Based Service: Not used
VDC Support: Not used
 Guidance

- Guidance (this is always enabled)

- Auto Steer (used with Topcon Steer)
- Controlled Traffic (Topcon Steer)
- Job helper mode Job assist or Quick Start

Job Assist - when job assist icon on the

guidance/coverage map screen selected, it will
bring up a window, that will automatically
display some brief instructions as different job
and field related menus are selected.

Quick Start - when quick start icon on

the guidance/coverage map screen selected, it
will prompt the operator to perform an action
or enter information that is required to start/
continue with a job.
 Implements

- Auto Sectional Control: ON if you want

the guidance to turn the clutches on and off.
Or if your using sectional control NH3 or
Liquid.
- Variable Rate Control if using a VR map
- Task Data (not used)
- Area Counters on or off
- Reset Job Area Counters
- Never - never reset area counters
- Prompt - prompt before resetting area
counters
- Auto - automatically reset area counters.
- Water conservation Not Used
 Quick Start

When Job Helper mode set to Quick

Start prompts for specific jobs that
will be carried out, can be customized
under System/Features/Quick Start.
There are several options that can be
enabled or disabled. Green checkmark
beside the option indicates that option
is enabled, red cross indicates that
option is disabled.

Note: please refer to our web site for

more instruction on this.
 GPS Receiver

- GPS Receiver use Other for non Topcon

WAAS or Omnistar.
- Baud Rate needs to match what your
receiver is outputting

Please refer to the website for help with

GPS connections and setup
GPS Output

NOT USED
 Radar
NOT USED
 Serial Ports

GPS receiver com; this can be set

the either 1 or 2, depends on how
you are connected into the main
X30 harness. Units that are 2016 or
newer they will only be able to
come in on Com 1

GPS Output Com: must be set to

something different then the
receiver coms

Please refer to the website for

help with GPS connections and
setup
 Alarms
- Alarms that deal with the console, GPS
or Steering. All can be disabled.
 Seeder Alarms
- All the alarms for the seeder, can be
turned on or off individually.
 Flag Points

- With all the flag points you can change the

description or name of the point
Universal Terminal Setup

- Not used
 Select Vehicle
- You can change between different vehicles
that you have created
- You can load a vehicle from another monitor
through a USB
- If you change the vehicle in this page it will
restart the monitor
 New Vehicle
- This is were you can go in and create a new
vehicle by selecting the proper manufacture.
- Then it will ask you to pick the model of the
unit if its not there pick a model that is close to
right one.
 Vehicle Geometry

- After the unit is picked you will have to

come in and adjust the measurements specific
to each vehicle

- Ensure distance from receiver to rear axle

and rear axle to the hitch are accurate as this will
affect ASC/Mapping

- The rest are primarily for steering application

- If using Topcon steering some systems require

odd dimensions to steer. PLAESE REFER TO
YOUR LOCAL TOPCON DEALER

Please make sure all

measurements match up to your
tractor and receiver positioning
 Select Implement
- This is were you will pick the machine
that you are operating
- Every time you create a new profile it will
appear here
 Factory Profile

Follow though a few steps to configure

your monitor to the machine you are
working with.

-Start by picking the series of tank that

you have. Touch and highlight the
proper one then press the arrow.

-Setting up a profile for both

6000/7000
is basically the same as you go though
 Factory Profile

Select the model for tank by highlighting

it then press the arrow to move on.
 Factory Profile

This is were you pick how your machine

is configured. How many meters and
whether or not you have sectional
control granular or NH3/LIQ. Find the
one that fits your tank and highlight it
and press the check mark.

NOTE: you will see in a four tank

configuration that it has a T3 or a T5.

T3 - means that the fourth meter is on

tank three.
T5 – means that the fourth meter is on
the saddle tank.
 Factory Profile

This is asking you what ECU type

your machine is.

IB-1 is tanks built before May of 2014

and will have white box in cab

Apollo tanks built after May of 2014

will have the ISO connection to tractor
 Factory Profile

-Pick Bourgault then go ahead and

press the check mark.
 Factory Profile

-Highlight the machine that you will

be using. Then press the check mark
to proceed.
 Factory Profile

-Find the machine that fits then

highlight it and hit the check mark
to move on
 Factory Profile

-Pick the one that matches your

machine, highlight and pick the check
mark to move on.

-HF High flotation

-Gran Scn Granular sectional control

 Factory Profile

-On this screen it allows you to the

name the unit simply by touching
on the box with the name in it.

-Then a key pad will come up for

you to type the name.

-When finished then touch the green

check mark to move on

-The monitor will then restart

 ECU SETUP

Please refer to our website for more

information on ECU setup.
Not used
A - Swath Width - working width of the
implement.
B - Overlap - the width of the overlap between
two adjacent swathes. It is mostly used for
auto steer and guidance. This value is typically
set to 0.
C – Not used
D - Implement Wheels Offset - distance from
pivot point of the drill to front row of openers.
Enter:
- negative number for standard machine as
pivot point is back tires.
- positive number for High Flotation
machine as pivot point is front tires.
E - Implement Offset - distance from the front
hitch to pivot point of the drill.
- regular drill, pivot point is back tires.
- high flotation drill, pivot point is front
tires.
H - Working Length - depth of boom (distance
from the front row of openers to the back row
of openers).
 Section Setup

- Enter # of section and the width of each for the

Multi-section boom
- It can be set all the same or individually
- If using multi-section the total width will auto
Populate into the geometry screen
 TIMING

This will set times for product to get from the

section control valves to the openers.

1. Select boom from the tabs on the left side, the

name of that boom will be shown in the title
bar.

2. ON time - it should be the time from when

the section control valve opens until product is
flowing at the exit of the opener.

3. OFF time - it should be the time from when

the section control valve closes until product
stops flowing at the exit of the opener.

All sections can be set to have the same on/off

time (the worst case) or they can have individual
times for granular sections to have even less
overlap. Since the product for the inner sections
has less distance to travel they don't need to start
as soon or stop as late so can have a shorter on/
off time.

Note: please refer to the website for more on

section control timing.
 Section Switch
- Enable a virtual switchbox so that you can manually
control sections on screen
- This virtual switchbox will show up on the guidance
Page
- Only works if your using sectional control
 MASTER SWITCH

- Virtual - use this selection if you do not

have a cabin switchbox connected and only
want the master switch to be controlled
from the X30 console screen.

- External Console Input - allows use of

remote mapping connector on the X30
harness as an alternative master signal.

-Apollo CM-40 - not used

- Implement - use this selection if you want

the auto clutch switch on your drill to act
as the master switch

Keypad - use this selection if a cabin

switchbox connected and you want to use
the master switch on the switchbox.

Keypad and Virtual - use this selection

if you want to control the master switch
from the X30 console as well as the in-cab
switchbox.

Implement Master Switch - allows use of

auto clutch as a secondary along with the other Note: IF DRILL CONTROL IS ENABLED DO NOT USE IMPLEMENT SWITCH AS
Master switch selection. MASTER OR AS SECONDARY MASTER.
 KEYPAD

This menu option will allow you to

identify and assign the right in-cab
and on-frame switchbox, assign
functions to the buttons that have no
functions assigned to them (A, B & C
buttons),
select how you prefer to control tanks.

There are two tabs, one for the in-cab

switchbox and the other for the
switchbox on the frame of
the air seeder.
 GRANULAR SETUP

Name as Bin or Tank - select Bin or

Tank, depending on how you would like the
individual compartments of your air seeder to
be referred to.
Use Product as Name - if enabled, name of
the product that is assigned to the tank will be
used as a name for that Bin/Tank. If no
product assigned to the tank, the tank name
will correspond to the tank number.
Preload time – this setting only effective for
7000 AS with hydraulic drive. This is time
that meters will run when master is switched
on while stationary Preload time is also the
length of time that the meters will run when
the “prime” button on the on-frame switchbox
is pushed.
Fan Speed to Start This prevents the
possibility of running meters without fans
engaged and subsequent plugging of the
distribution pipes.
 INDIVIDUAL TANK SETUP

Name - here you can enter the name for the

specific tank of the air seeder.
Capacity - tank volume is factory preset and
loaded from the implement profiles.
Status - this setting will be shown only for
the tanks which have drive assigned to them
according to the air seeder tank model that was
selected during the implement setup. Set status
to "enable" if this tank will be metered from.
Section Control (7000AS) - these settings
appear only if granular section control is
enabled in the profile.

Sectional Boom:
On Time to SC location - it should be the
time from when meter starts until product is at
the section valve.
Off Time to SC location - it should be the
time from when meter stops turning until
product stop flowing through section valve.

Full Width Boom:

On Time to Ground - it should be the time
from when meter starts until product is at the
opener on longest run. HINT: if tank is not being used disable it otherwise system won’t allow you to start applying.
Off Time to Ground - it should be the time All enabled tanks need a cal factor even if the switched off
from when meter stops turning until product
stop flowing through the opener at shortest run.
 Tank Grouping

- Groupings are pre-set from the factory use the

arrows on the right hand side to scroll though them

- Tank volumes update automatically

 Drive Setup
- Toggle between the tanks with the tabs on the left
Hand side

- Drive type – proportional for 7000 AS

-linear for 6000 AS
- Pulses/ Revolution – 32 for 7000 AS
16 for 6000 AS
- Minimum RPM set at 10
- Maximum RPM set at 1000
- Metering Auger pick corresponding augers to
each tank
 Controller Settings

- Minimum PWM (15%)

- Maximum PWM (95%)

- Controller Response (medium fast)

 Tank Setup

- Product Name enabled/disabled

 Tank Setup

- Name - can name each tank/bin

- Capacity – can be changed to match your tank
- Status (enable/disable) if your not using one for
a field
Section Control - Available selections are Full
Width and NH3/or Liquid. If using sectional
control select NH3 or Liquid (the boom that is
setup as sectional). If not using multi-section
then select Full Width.
On Time to Ground - it should be the time
from when master is turned on until product is
at the opener on longest run.
Off Time to Ground - it should be the time
from when master is turned off until product
stops flowing through the opener at shortest
run.
Pump Speed (not used)
 Flow Setup
- Calibration Factor – Can be set here or on the
SRC screen
- Flow Confirmation (not used)
PROPORTIONAL VALVE SETTINGS

Flow Meter Sampling - Default setting

is "standard". The optional "Reduced"
sensitivity setting slows the reaction time of
the proportional valve. This may be required
for very low flow rates or if flow is highly
irregular or worn equipment.
Minimum/Maximum PWM - are the limits of
the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) drive and
they vary with the type of drive.
Min PWM: Is a percentage of voltage
drive to the coil.
Max PWM: Is a percentage of voltage
drive to the coil.
Controller Response - This will adjust how
fast the controller will respond to changes.
The default is set to Fastest.
Dump Valve - Used to apply signal to a dump
valve or master valve.
- Enabled - applies power when tank is off.
- Reversed - applies power when tank is on.
REGULATOR VALVE SETTINGS

Flow Meter Sampling - Default setting is "standard".

The optional "Reduced" sensitivity setting slows the
reaction time of the regulator valve. This may be required
for very low flow rates or if flow is highly irregular or
worn
equipment.
Close Valve When Off- some regulating valves are a
combination regulating and on/off valve, which means
they must close when the tank is turned off
Reverse Valve - this will allow for the polarity of the
regulating motor of NH3 or liquid systems to be reversed
if it was wired incorrectly.
Dump Valve - Used to apply signal to a dump valve or
master valve.
- Enabled - applies power when tank is off.
- Reversed - applies power when tank is on.
Controller Mode - this is the controller model selection.
Minimum On Time - is the minimum amount of time the
controller will pulse the valve when it is trying to make a
small correction.
Maximum On Time - is the maximum amount of time that the controller will pulse the control valve before checking the rate. It is used to
make a large correction for the rate.
Gain Setting - is a software setting that either increases or reduces how hard the controller tries to stay on rate. The higher the Gain setting, the
faster the valve responds. If this number is set too fast, it will lead to an overshoot, which then has to be corrected.
PWM Setting - is the Pulse Width Modulation. Lowering this number reduces the voltage supplied to the valve, slowing it down.
Pressure Sensor

Not Used
 Fan Setup

- Toggle though the different fans using the tabs

On the left hand side

- Fan speed – disable if not using one of fans

- Pulses (1)
Pump Speed

Not Used
 Drill Control

This feature is used to control the lift/lower of

the drill through the X30. It also creates a drill
control boom that can be controlled by ASC to
allow the lift/lower to be done automatically
using guidance/coverage mapping.

This option is on every 2016 model year units

and is available as a kit for Apollo units prior to
2016.
Drill Control - set to enabled to allow control
of drill lift/lower through X30.

Lift Time - amount of time drill will start

lifting prior to reaching headland. Set to 0
to ensure all openers remain in ground for
unseeded area.

Lower Time - amount of time drill will start

lowering prior to reaching unseeded ground.
Measure how long it takes drill to lower and
use this time to ensure all openers are in
ground for unseeded area.

Track Master - if set to enabled then the drill

position will follow master switch state. If
master is on, drill will be lowered unless drill
is manually lifted. If master is off drill will be
lifted. If set to disabled then drill position is
independent of master switch state.

EM-24 Relay Mode - leave set at single for

Bourgault harnessing configuration.

Lift/Lower Relay - set to CM-40 1: Relay 9

for Bourgault harnessing configuration.

Quick Depth adjustment Drive - leave set to

none as this function is not applicable.
Down Force Control

Not used
 Sensor Setup

Don’t need to touch if you have made a

factory implement profile.
 Blocked Head Monitor

- Block head monitor (enabled/disabled)

- Sensor Type (dickey - john)

- Enabled head systems Single/double

shoot

- Number of sensors 1 – 16 max

- On the right hand you can name

individual runs

- If changing from single to double shoot

or vise versa only change the HEAD
SYSTEM and not the number of
DISTRIBUTION HEADS
Don’t need to touch if you have made a
factor implement profile.
 GENERAL INPUTS

This is an option that is related to other

types of equipment and not used with
Bourgault Air Seeders. Settings should
be left disabled.
 ENCODER

Encoder settings designed for the technicians

and can be accessed only if Access Level set
to Dealer or Technician. Defaults are
preassigned.
 GENERAL OUTPUT

This setting allows you to assign a relay

output from one of the ECU drives. Not
supported through Bourgault harnessing.
 Speed setup

Speed Source - allows user to select the

speed source:
GPS - to use GPS signal for speed.
Wheel Sensor - to use wheel sensor on the
air seeder tank for speed.
Manual - to use custom manual speed
entered in the Configuration panel on the
Seeder Controller screen.

Fallback Type In case the GPS signal is

lost, to continue seeding, system will
automatically switch to use speed source set
in the Fallback Type.

Wheel factor is pre-entered from the

factory with a theoretical value and it
represents the distance travelled by the
seeder in the time between pulses from the
ground speed sensor. The speed sensor is
located on the rear left wheel, for 7000AS.
For 6000AS it is located on a the
transmission plate new the rear left
wheel.
Not Used
 New Product Setup

Touch on the New product Bar to start

 New Product setup

- Pick Bourgault for our built in products list or

Custom Products to build you own. This
presentation will cover both.

- Then click the side arrow to advance to the next

screen
 New Product setup
- Scroll though the list of different product
till you find the one you need. Click the product
needed
- Then click the side arrow to move to the next
screen
 New Product setup
- You can click on the product name to change to
what ever you like
- Once finished click the side arrow to advance to
the next screen
 New Product Setup

To finish it off press the green check mark

 New Product Setup

-You see the new product in your list. Now you

can change and add information to the right hand
side of the page

-If you were unable to find the product that you

need in our list you can go through and make a
custom product.

-Follow through the next couple slides on how to

do that.

-Start by touching the New Product icon.

 Custom Product

- Touch on custom Product then press

the side arrow.
 Custom Product

This screen will prompt you to enter

product name. Select Product
Name button and keyboard screen will
appear. Enter the product name and
confirm. Select yellow arrow to
proceed to the next step.
 Custom Product

This screen will prompt you to enter

product density only if you are adding
granular product, it is not required for
liquid product.
 Custom Products

Rate Increment is used during

operation to increase/decrease requested
rate by preset value.

Product Rate Preset 1 & 2 are preset

rates, that are used to immediately adjust
the application rate to that value during
operation.

Select Product Increment button, using

numeric keypad enter required value and
confirm. Repeat for Rate Preset 1 and
Rate preset 2.

Product setup is complete and next

screen will prompt you to save product
settings or cancel it,
Thank You