ISO Depth

Monitoring System

SOFTWARE OPERATING GUIDE

Part number 90416093

1st edition English
May 2021
 Contents

1 GENERAL
Manual scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Working with an application in the Universal Terminal (UT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

2 SETUP
Guided setup (universal terminal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Setup wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Display setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Task controller setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Manual setup (universal terminal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Setup screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
"Depth Range Settings" screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
"System Configuration" screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
"Filter Settings" screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
"Alarm Settings" screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
"Implement Width Settings" screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
"Height Calibration" screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

3 OPERATION
Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Master ON/OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Lightbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Depth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Performance monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

4 TROUBLESHOOTING
Diagnostic screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
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1 - GENERAL
Manual scope
This software operating guide covers the CNH Industrial ISO Depth Monitoring System that is installed on your imple-
ment. This software operating guide does not cover general display usage, Global Positioning System (GPS) setup,
data management, autoguidance, or in-depth use of the CNH Industrial task controller. You should read the display
software operating guide, autoguidance software operating guide, and task controller software operating guide to un-
derstand these topics before you read this software operating guide.

Introduction
The CNH Industrial ISO Depth Monitoring System uses a non-contact radar sensor to monitor the working depth of
your implement. The depth sensor communicates tillage depth to the Implement Depth Module (IDM) which, through
the task controller, interfaces with your vehicle display.

The vehicle display provides:

• monitoring of implement depth through the universal terminal, using a vertical “lightbar”, or graphical representation
of real-time implement depth.
• a real-time, as-applied depth map layer as you operate in the field, if supported by the display.

Your implement depth information can be exported in the appropriate file formats for processing with farm manage-
ment software, or directly transferred to your AFS Connect or MYPLMCONNECT portal account with the appropriate
display, telematics modem, and telematics file transfer subscription.
NOTE: With the PCM used as the AFS Connect or MYPLMCONNECT telematics modem, the file transfer subscription
is included in the AFS Connect or MYPLMCONNECT Advanced subscription.

Requirements
Use of the ISO Depth Monitoring System requires:
• The ISO Depth Monitoring Kit – Includes the radar sensor, implement depth module, mounting hardware, and ca-
bling to interface with the tractor ISO 11783 control system
• An ISO 11783-compliant vehicle display, such as the IntelliView™ IV/IntelliView™ 12 or AFS® Pro 700/AFS®
Pro 1200 display
• Task controller activation (if required) on the vehicle display

Electrical connections
The implement depth module communicates with the
vehicle display through the standardized nine-way ISO
11783 (“ISOBUS”) receptacle on the back of the tractor.
Attach the connector nine-way connector on the depth
monitor cabling to the appropriate receptacle (1) on the
back of the tractor.

If your tractor does not have an ISO 11783-compliant ve-

hicle display, aftermarket installations are available that
provide the display, cabling, and ISOBUS receptacle that
mounts on the back of the tractor. For more information,
see your authorized dealer.

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Working with an application in the Universal Terminal (UT)

NOTE: Throughout this manual, the terms “universal terminal” and “virtual terminal” refer to the same screen used to
view ISOBUS implement controls in the display.

Whenever the display is powered ON and the depth monitor cabling is connected to the tractor, the implement au-
tomatically uploads its software components to the display. The implement will load in the universal terminal of any
ISO 11783-compliant display. Two examples using CASE IH / NEW HOLLAND display solutions are outlined below,
however, any ISO 11783-compliant display can be used with the ISO Depth Monitoring System. For instructions to
operate the universal terminal through other brand displays, obtain the appropriate documentation from the dealer or
display manufacturer.

Using the IntelliView™ IV or AFS® Pro 700 display

When operating a tractor equipped with the IntelliView™ IV or AFS® Pro 700 display, two icons display in the status
and warning icon area while the components load into the universal terminal.

The object pool icon displays while the implement uploads its components to the display. The
first time the implement is connected to the display, it is necessary to wait two to three minutes
for the object pool to load into the universal terminal.

The diskette icon displays when the software from the ISOBUS implement is being recalled
from memory, as the software is already stored in the Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) of the
display.

NOTE: In certain circumstances, such as if the tractor has

several other implement object pools or other pieces of
software, you may be required to initially wait upwards of
10 minutes for the software components to load.

Once the components are loaded, the implement is ready

for use.

From the “Home” screen, press the "ISOBUS” icon to ac-

cess the universal terminal.

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Using the IntelliView™ 12 or AFS® Pro 1200 display

When operating a tractor equipped with the display, the
software components from the implement depth module
automatically load in the universal terminal.

With the default run screen layout, go to Run Screen 7 to

monitor the loading status (1).
NOTE: Loading the software for the first time may take
several minutes, depending on the complexity of the im-
plement. When you attach the implement at a later time,
the display will recall the software from memory if the soft-
ware in the implement has not changed.

When the object pool is loaded, the implement controls

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will populate in the Universal Terminal window.

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Guided setup (universal terminal)

Setup wizard
Upon initial connection of the ISO Depth Monitoring System, the setup wizard appears. The wizard provides
a quick and easy workflow to:
• Verify hardware and software information.
• Perform zero-point and height calibrations.
• Configure the lightbar for operation within the universal terminal.

Use the buttons to navigate through the wizard, following the instructions on each screen.

Proceed to the next screen.

Return to the previous screen.

The first screen of the setup wizard provides an overview

of the Implement Depth Module (IDM) hardware and soft-
ware.

Press the next button (1) to continue.

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Verify the number of sensors that the IDM has detected.

For the ISO Depth Monitoring System, confirm that the
single sensor (1) has been detected and is online.

If this field displays a “0”, then check to make sure that

the radar sensor is getting power and ensure the cabling
is not damaged. The sensing dome on the radar sensor
will illuminate when powered.

Press the next button (2) to continue.

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Press the fields to define the following implement

information:
Bar distance (A), the distance from the pivot point
(drawbar or hitch) to the application point (ground-en-
gaging tool or seed tube).
Width (B), the working width of the implement.

Make sure that the implement dimensions on this screen

are accurate, as these values are sent to the Task Con-
troller in the display for accurate mapping of depth and
coverage.

Press the next button (1) to continue.

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Define the work control trigger. The work control trigger is

defined as the depth at which data starts or stops logging
depth and coverage data in the display.

Press the field (1) to define the work control trigger depth.
Enter a negative value for a distance above the ground,
and enter a positive value for a distance below the ground.

For example, enter a value of -5 cm (-2 in) if you wish to

enter and exit the work state when the implement is 5 cm
(2 in) above the ground.

Press the next button (2) to continue.

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Two sensor calibration methods are available to

ensure high depth-monitoring accuracy. Your selection
depends on the implement type and sensor mounting
arrangement.
• Quick Calibration (1) – Recommended for trailed im-
plements or implements where the sensor experiences
near vertical movement. The quick calibration performs
a zero-point calibration with the implement resting on
the ground.
• Working Calibration (2) – Recommended for three-point
mounted implements or implements with complex ge-
ometry. The working calibration records depth values
when the implement is resting on the ground and when
the implement is engaged in the soil.

Press the help button (3) for a brief explanation of each NHIL20PLM1468AA 5
calibration procedure.

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Quick Calibration
By default, the quick calibration (1) is selected.

Press the next button (2) to continue.

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With the tractor stopped, lower the implement until it is

resting on the ground. Make sure that the mounted radar
sensor is at least 20 cm (8 in) from the ground when the
implement is resting on the ground.

Press the next button (1) to record the distance between

the radar sensor and the ground.

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Raise the implement to the maximum height out of the

ground, and then measure the distance from the ground
to the bottom of the ground-engaging component on the
implement.

For example, if the ISO Depth Monitoring System is in-

stalled on a disc harrow, measure the distance from the
ground to the very bottom of the disc.

Press the field (1) and enter the measured distance. This
distance allows the system to calculate an offset based
on the measured height at the ground-engaging tool and
the measured height at the radar sensor.

After you input the height change, press the next button
to continue.
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The software performs two checks to ensure the

calibration is successful. If either of the following checks
fail, you must remedy the condition before you can
proceed with the calibration.
• Height change sufficient – The detected change in
height must be at least 10.2 cm (4 in) between the
ground and the working height.
• The sensor ratio must be greater than 0.25 and less
than 3.0.

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When both checks are successful, press the next button

to continue to the lightbar setup options (Figure 16).

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Working Calibration
Press the check box to select the working calibration (1).

Press the next button (2) to continue.

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Lower the implement so that the ground-engaging com-

ponent is resting on the ground.

Press the next button (1) to capture the height and pro-
ceed to the next step.

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Drive the tractor forward and lower the implement to your

typical operating depth.

Stop the tractor and engage the parking brake.

Measure the distance that the implement has lowered into

the ground.

Press the field (1) and enter the measured distance. This
distance allows the system to calculate an offset based
on the measured values when the implement was resting
on the ground and when the implement was engaged in
the soil.

After you input the depth value, press the next button to
continue.
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The software performs two checks to ensure the

calibration is successful. If either of the following checks
fail, you must remedy the condition before you can
proceed with the calibration.
• Height change sufficient – The detected change in
height must be at least 10.2 cm (4 in) between the
ground and the working height.
• The sensor ratio must be greater than 0.25 and less
than 3.0.

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When both checks are successful, press the next button

(1) to continue to the lightbar setup options (Figure 16).

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The next screens allow you to configure the lightbar, which

is used within the universal terminal to view real-time im-
plement depth as calculated by the IDM.

Press the check box (1) to invert the vertical lightbar,

if desired.
When the lightbar is inverted, the bars on the lightbar
rise as the implement depth increases.
When the lightbar is not inverted (default setting),
the bars on the lightbar fall as the implement depth
increases.

Press the next button (2) to continue.

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The target depth is shown on the lightbar in the universal

terminal, allowing you to easily monitor the depth perfor-
mance of your implement.

Press the field (1) to define the target depth of your imple-
ment. Enter a positive value to indicate a distance mea-
sured below the ground.

Press the next button (2) to continue.

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The lightbar increment sets the depth that each block of

the lightbar represents.

Use the plus or minus buttons (1) to adjust the lightbar

increment, in increments of 1 cm (1/2 in).

Press the next button (2) to continue.

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Review the information on the final screen of the setup

wizard. Adjust the target depth (1) again, if desired.

Press the finish button (2) to navigate to the home screen.

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Display setup

Task controller setup

This section outlines the basic steps needed to configure the Task Controller (TC) on CNH Industrial displays. Two
scenarios are outlined below.
NOTE: For instructions on setting up other brand displays, obtain the appropriate documentation from the dealer or
display manufacturer.

Using the IntelliView™ IV or AFS® Pro 700 display

When operating a tractor equipped with the IntelliView™ IV or AFS® Pro 700 display, task controller setup is per-
formed through the “TC Wizard” utility.
The “Wizards” button is enabled and available when the
task controller is both:
• loaded on the display, activated, installed, and fully op-
erating
• in active communications with the Implement Depth
Module (IDM) on the implement

From the home screen, press the “Wizards” button (1).

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Each of the setup buttons on the “TC Wizard” screen is

prefaced by an icon with a status symbol on top.

Status
symbol Meaning

The setup component is prepared for

daily operation needs.

The setup component requires additional

information before daily operation can
begin. Press the corresponding setup
button to complete the component setup.

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controller setup, including setup of the display, GPS, mea-
surements, products, and map layers.
NOTE: When operating with only the ISO Depth Mon-
itoring System, overlap control is not available. How-
ever, overlap control can be setup if you are operating an
ISOBUS planter, seeder, tillage, or other ISOBUS imple-
ment.

Press the “Daily Operation” button (2) to setup the pa-

rameters that may change on a daily basis, such as you
grower, farm, field, task, operation, and work condition.

For detailed information on operating with the CNH Indus-

trial task controller, obtain the task controller software op-
erating guide from your CNH Industrial dealer.

Using the IntelliView™ 12 or AFS® Pro 1200 display

As the task controller is integral to the IntelliView™ 12 or AFS® Pro 1200 display, little setup is required for operation.
Perform the steps below to confirm that the IDM is detected and providing information to the display.
To access each setup card, press the button (1) on the
top bar to open the “Menu” screen. The setup cards are
available on the “Settings” tab.

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Press the “ISOBUS” card.

On the “ISOBUS” card, confirm that:

• The “TC” button is “ON”
• The “Current Task Mode” option is set to “Run.”

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Press the “Implement” card. The display should auto-de-

tect the ISO Depth Monitoring System and name the “Im-
plement” card with the name provided by the Implement
Depth Module (IDM).
NOTE: The name of the “Implement” card may also re-
flect the name of another implement, such as an ISOBUS
planter, seeder, or tillage tool. The active implement is the
machine that is depicted on the run screen map.
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On the ”Settings” tab, confirm that the implement informa-

tion is pre-populated in the fields.

On the “Measurements” tab, confirm that the implement

width and bar distance matches the values that you set in
the universal terminal.

On the “Application Control” tab, confirm that the IDM con-

troller is auto-detected. The default controller name is
“Tillage”.
Navigate to the run screen map (default Run Screen 3).

Press the “Layers” icon to access the

available map layers.

Confirm that the “Coverage” and “Actual Tillage Depth”

map layers (1) are available for selection.

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After verifying the settings in the display, the implement is

ready for operation.

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Manual setup (universal terminal)

Setup screens
The “Machine Settings” screen allows you to manually configure:
• Depth range settings to configure the lightbar.
• System settings
• Implement Depth Module (IDM) filtering settings
• Alarm settings
• Implement width settings
• Height calibration

From the home screen, press the settings softkey to navigate to the “Machine Settings” screen.

Press the drop-down menu (1) to navigate to each setup

screen.

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"Depth Range Settings" screen

Select “Depth Range Settings” (1) from the drop-down
menu.

The following settings can be configured:

• Lightbar Increment – The lightbar increment sets the
depth that each block of the lightbar represents. Press
the plus or minus buttons (2) to adjust the lightbar in-
crement, in increments of 1/2 in or 1 cm.
• Target Depth – Press the field (3) to define the target
depth of your implement. Enter a positive value to indi-
cate a distance measured below the ground.
• Work Control Trigger – The work control trigger is de-
fined as the depth at which data starts or stops logging
depth and coverage data in the display. Press the field
(4) to define the work control trigger depth. Enter a neg-
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a positive value for a distance below the ground.

• Invert Lightbar – Press the check box (4) to invert the

vertical lightbar, if desired.
When the lightbar is inverted, the bars on the lightbar
rise as the implement depth increases.
When the lightbar is not inverted (default setting), the
bars on the lightbar fall as the implement depth in-
creases.

The lightbar increment determines the depth at which the “too shallow” or “too deep” alarms are triggered if the depth
remains for the duration of the “Time To Alert” time setting. The “too deep” or “too shallow” regions are indicated by
the red blocks on the lightbar.

To calculate the “too deep” depth, Multiply the lightbar increment value by seven and add this value to the target
depth.
Example: Target depth 10 IN [25 CM] + 7 X Lightbar Increment 1 IN [2.5 CM] = “Too Deep” Depth 17 IN [42.5 CM]

To calculate the “too shallow” depth, Multiply the lightbar increment value by seven and subtract this value from
the target depth.
Example: Target depth 10 IN [25 CM] – 7 X Lightbar Increment 1 IN [2.5 CM] = “Too Shallow” Depth 3 IN [7.5 CM]

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"System Configuration" screen

Select “System Configuration” (1) from the drop-down
menu.

Select one of the available options:

• Reprogram All Sensors (2) – Initiate a software update
for the radar sensor through the Implement Depth Mod-
ule (IDM).
• Reset To Defaults (3) – Perform a factory reset of the
IDM.
NOTE: Resetting the IDM to default values will require
you to perform the setup wizard again.

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Reprogram All Sensors

Press the “Reprogram All Sensors” button to initiate a soft-
ware update for the radar sensor through the Implement
Depth Module (IDM).

The pop-up alert appears.

Press the green softkey (1) to reprogram the radar sensor.

Press the red softkey (2) to return to the setup screens
without reprogramming the sensor.
NOTICE: When reprogramming the radar sensor, do not
power off the tractor or unplug the sensor until the repro-
gramming process is complete.

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Reset To Defaults
Press the “Reset To Defaults” button to perform a factory
reset of the IDM.

Press the green softkey (1) to perform the reset. Press

the red softkey (2) to return to the setup screens without
performing the reset.
NOTE: Resetting the IDM to default values will require you
to perform the setup wizard again.

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"Filter Settings" screen

Select “Filter Settings” (1) from the drop-down menu.

The following settings can be configured:

• Filter Sensitivity (2) – The filter sensitivity setting allows
you to increase or decrease the sensitivity of the radar
sensor. The radar sensor will be more reactive with a
higher sensitivity and less reactive with a lower sensi-
tivity. Press the field to change the filter sensitivity, with
a value range between 0 – 100.
• Work Control Delay Time (3) – The work control de-
lay time setting defines the time that your work control
trigger is met before the system will start logging data.
Press the field to change the time, in seconds. You may
need to increase the delay time if the implement is tog-
gling in and out of work too often.
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calculated by the Implement Depth Module (IDM) based

on the zero point and maximum height measurements.
This sensor ratio helps to compensate for height differ-
ences based on where the radar sensor is mounted on
the implement.
Adjust the sensor ratio value if the change in the current
depth displayed on the home screen is not equal to the
measured change in tool height when the implement is
raised or lowered. Press the field to change the sensor
ratio.

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"Alarm Settings" screen

Select “Alarm settings” (1) from the drop-down menu.

The following settings can be configured:

• Time To Alert (2) – The time that must pass before the
“too shallow” or “too deep” warning is triggered when
the implement depth is too shallow or too deep com-
pared to the target depth.
• Enable Too Shallow Warning (3) – Press the check box
to turn the “too shallow” warning ON or OFF.
• Enable Too Deep Warning (4) – Press the check box to
turn the “too deep” warning ON or OFF.

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"Implement Width Settings" screen

Select “Implement Width Settings” (1) from the drop-down
menu.

The following settings can be configured:

• Bar distance (A) – The distance from the pivot point
(drawbar or hitch) to the application point (ground-en-
gaging tool or seed tube). Press the field to change the
value.
• Implement width (B) – The working width of the imple-
ment. Press the field to change the value.

Make sure that the implement dimensions on this screen

are accurate, as these values are sent to the Task Con-
troller in the display for accurate mapping of depth and
coverage.
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"Height Calibration" screen

Select “Height Calibration” (1) from the drop-down menu.

Two sensor calibration methods are available to

ensure high depth-monitoring accuracy. Your selection
depends on the implement type and sensor mounting
arrangement.
• Quick Calibration (2) – Recommended for trailed im-
plements or implements where the sensor experiences
near vertical movement. The quick calibration performs
a zero-point calibration with the implement resting on
the ground.
• Working Calibration (3) – Recommended for three-point
mounted implements or implements with complex ge-
ometry. The working calibration records depth values
when the implement is resting on the ground and when
the implement is engaged in the soil. NHIL20PLM1642AA 1

After the calibration option is selected, select one of the

available functions:
• Recalibrate Ground Height (1) – Perform the zero-point
calibration for the radar sensor.
• Recalibrate Sensor Ratio (2) – Perform the quick cal-
ibration or the working calibration that was performed
during system setup.

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Recalibrate Ground Height

Press the “Recalibrate Ground Height” button to perform
the zero-point calibration for the radar sensor.

The ground height wizard appears.

With the tractor stopped, lower the implement until it is

resting on the ground. Make sure that the mounted radar
sensor is at least 20 cm (8 in) from the ground when the
implement is resting on the ground.

Press the next button (1) to continue.

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Verify that the “Current Depth” field (1) shows 0.0 cm

(0.0 in) when the implement is resting on the ground.

If the value is not zero, press the back button (2) to set
the ground height again.

If the value is zero, press the finish button (3) to return to

the setup screens.

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Recalibrate Sensor Ratio – Quick calibration

With the tractor stopped, lower the implement until it is
resting on the ground. Make sure that the mounted radar
sensor is at least 20 cm (8 in) from the ground when the
implement is resting on the ground.

Press the next button (1) to record the distance between

the radar sensor and the ground.

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Raise the implement to the maximum height out of the

ground, and then measure the distance from the ground
to the bottom of the ground-engaging component on the
implement.

For example, if the ISO Depth Monitoring System is in-

stalled on a disc harrow, measure the distance from the
ground to the very bottom of the disc.

Press the field (1) and enter the measured distance. This
distance allows the system to calculate an offset based
on the measured height at the ground-engaging tool and
the measured height at the radar sensor.

After you input the height change, press the next button
to confirm the value and proceed.
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The software performs two checks to ensure the

calibration is successful. If either of the following checks
fail, you must remedy the condition before you can
proceed with the calibration.
• Height change sufficient – The detected change in
height must be at least 10.2 cm (4 in) between the
ground and the working height.
• The sensor ratio must be greater than 0.25 and less
than 3.0.

When both checks are successful, press the next button

(1) to complete the calibration.

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Recalibrate Sensor Ratio – Working Calibra-

tion
Lower the implement so that the ground-engaging com-
ponent is resting on the ground.

Press the next button (1) to capture the height and pro-
ceed to the next step.

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Verify that the value (1) shows zero when the implement
is set on the ground. Press the next button (2) to proceed
to the next step.

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Drive the tractor forward and lower the implement to your

typical operating depth.

Stop the tractor and engage the parking brake.

Measure the distance that the implement has lowered into

the ground.

Press the field (1) and enter the measured distance. This
distance allows the system to calculate an offset based
on the measured values when the implement was resting
on the ground and when the implement was engaged in
the soil.

After you input the height change, press the next button
to confirm the value and proceed.
NHIL20PLM1643AA 10

The software performs two checks to ensure the

calibration is successful. If either of the following checks
fail, you must remedy the condition before you can
proceed with the calibration.
• Height change sufficient – The detected change in
height must be at least 10.2 cm (4 in) between the
ground and the working height.
• The sensor ratio must be greater than 0.25 and less
than 3.0.

When both checks are successful, press the next button

(1) to complete the calibration.

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3 - OPERATION
Home screen
The home screen provides three functional areas:
• Master ON/OFF switch (1)
• Vertical lightbar (2)
• Depth settings and adjustment (3)

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Master ON/OFF switch

The Master ON/OFF switch (1) allows you to turn the ISO
Depth Monitoring System ON or OFF.

Press the switch to toggle the system ON or OFF.

The system is OFF when the button

is red. No information is sent to the
Task Controller for mapping or data
logging.
The system is ON when the button
is green. When the implement is
in work, information is sent to the
Task Controller for mapping and data
logging.

When the system is on, the icon (2) displays the current
implement work state as determined by the “Work Control NHIL20PLM0936AA 2
Trigger” in the “Depth Range Settings” screen or from the
setup wizard.

Work status indicators

Work status indicator
Display model Description
Display icon Implement icon
AFS® Pro 700
The implement is not in work when the icon is gray.
IntelliView™ IV
The work control trigger is not satisfied, or the
AFS® Pro 1200
“MASTER” switch is OFF.
IntelliView™ 12
AFS® Pro 700
IntelliView™ IV The implement is in work when the icon is green.
The work control trigger criteria is met for the delay
AFS® Pro 1200 time indicated in the “Filter Settings” screen.
IntelliView™ 12

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Lightbar
The vertical lightbar allows you to monitor the real-time
depth of your implement. Use the lightbar as an indicator
to make height adjustments as you travel across the field.

With the non-inverted (default) lightbar:

The lightbar rises and the blocks (2) become colored
as the implement depth decreases (raises out of the
ground).
The lightbar falls and the blocks become colored as the
implement depth increases (lowers into the ground).

The behavior reverses when you invert the lightbar.

The white arrows (1) indicate the target depth that you
set in the setup wizard, the setup screens, or the home
screen.
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The blocks of the lightbar are colored yellow, green, or

red, depending on how much the measured implement
depth deviates from the target depth.
• Ideal – (1) and (4) –The blocks are green if the actual
depth is within three lightbar increments of the target
depth.
• Away from target depth – (2) and (5) – The blocks are
yellow if the actual depth is between four and six lightbar
increments of the target depth.
• Too far from target depth – (3) and (6) – The blocks
are red if the actual depth is between seven and eight
lightbar increments of the target depth. If the lightbar
displays red blocks, then the “too shallow” or “too deep” NHIL20PLM0960AA 4

alarm triggers if the depth remains for the duration of the

“Time To Alert” time setting.

Depth settings
The current depth (1) shows the actual implement depth
as calculated by the Implement Depth Module (IDM).
The arrow (2) indicates the direction from which the
measurement is taken.
The arrow points up if the implement is out of the
ground.
The arrow points down if the implement is in the ground.

The target depth (3) shows the value that was defined
in the setup wizard, or configured in the “Depth Range
Settings” screen.

Press the plus or minus buttons (4) to adjust the target

depth value. Press the “Set Target” button (5) to set the
target depth at the actual measured depth of the imple-
ment. The lightbar updates to reflect the actual depth as
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compared to the new target depth.

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Alarms
Two alarms are available during operation:
• Target too shallow
• Target too deep

The ISO Depth Monitoring System uses the red region on the lightbar to indicate a “too deep” or “too shallow” region
that, along with the user-defined time (“Time To Alert”), defines the criteria for triggering these alarms.

To configure the “Time To Alert” value, see “’Alarm Settings’ screen” (2-15).

To configure the “too deep” or “too shallow” region (“Lightbar Increment” setting), see “’Depth Range Settings’ screen”
(2-12).
The “Target Too Shallow” alarm (522956.0) appears when
the actual depth is in the “too shallow” region (red) for the
user-defined “Time To Alert” setting.

Press the green check mark button (1) to

acknowledge the warning.
NOTE: The universal terminal on the display
may also provide a button to acknowledge
pop-up windows.

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The “Target Too Deep” alarm (522956.1) appears when

the actual depth is in the “too deep” region (red) for the
user-defined “Time To Alert” setting.

Press the green check mark button (1) to

acknowledge the warning.
NOTE: The universal terminal on the display
may also provide a button to acknowledge
pop-up windows.

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To setup the alarm settings, see “’Alarm Settings’ screen” (2-15).

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Performance monitoring
The performance screens provide performance monitoring within the universal terminal.

The performance screens allow you to:

• View the performance graph and values for average depth, speed, and elapsed time from the current power cycle
• View a resettable performance graph and values for average depth, speed, and elapsed time from the current power
cycle
NOTE: The performance graphs do not maintain data through power cycles.

Ideally, the shape of the performance graphs should resemble a bell curve, with the most time spent in the green
region and the least time spent in the red region.

Use the performance graphs to determine if you need to make adjustments to your implement to better control the
depth as you work in the field.

From the home screen, press the performance softkey to navigate to the performance screens.

Press the tab (1) to view the short term

performance of your implement.

The short-term performance graph (2) displays the time

that your implement spent in each of the green, yellow,
and red regions of the lightbar during the current power
cycle. The percentage of time spent in each of the depth
regions is shown as a percentage (3). The depth scale (4)
is dependant on your lightbar increment value and target
depth.

Your average depth, speed, and elapsed time is shown

below the performance graph.

NHIL20PLM0966AA 1

Press the tab (1) to view the resettable

performance of your implement.

The resettable performance graph (2) displays the time

that your implement spent in each of the green, yellow,
and red regions of the lightbar since the last time you reset
the graph. The percentage of time spent in each of the
depth regions is shown as a percentage (3). The depth
scale (4) is dependant on your lightbar increment value
and target depth.

Your average depth, speed, and elapsed time is shown

below the performance graph.

Press the reset button (5) to reset the NHIL20PLM0967AA 2

performance graph.

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4 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Diagnostic screens
The “System Information” screens allow you to:
• View and clear active/inactive fault codes
• View the height, serial number, and software version of the radar sensor
• View hardware and software version information

From the home screen, press the diagnostic softkey to navigate to the “System Information” screen.

Press the tab (1) to view the active fault

codes (2) and inactive fault codes (3).

Press the “Clear” button (4) to clear the fault code lists.

Code Title Resolution

Off TargetAdjust machine working
522956.0
Shallow depth or target depth.
Off TargetAdjust machine working
522956.1
Deep depth or target depth.
Check connections and
wiring to the sensor for
522956.31 Sensor Offline
damage. For assistance,
contact your dealer.

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NOTE: If the “too shallow” or “too deep” alerts occur too
frequently, you may need to adjust the “Time To Alert”
setting on the “Alarm Settings” screen.

Press the tab (1) to access hardware

and software information.

Select “Height Sensor Readings” (2) from the drop-down

menu.

The “Height Sensor Readings” screen shows the raw

height measurement (3) (uncorrected for implement
geometry), serial number (4), and software version (5) of
the radar sensor.

If for some reason you replaced the radar sensor, press

the “Swap Sensor” button (6) to register the new serial
number of the radar sensor with the Implement Depth
Module (IDM).
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Select “Hardware/Software Information” (1) from the drop-

down menu.

The “Hardware/Software Information” screen displays

the following information for the IDM:
• (2) – Hardware part number
• (3) – Hardware serial number
• (4) – Hardware revision
• (5) – Software part number
• (6) – Software version number
• (7) – Bootloader version number

Provide this information when contacting your dealer for

support with the ISO Depth Monitoring System.
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A
"Alarm Settings" screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

D
"Depth Range Settings" screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Depth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Diagnostic screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Display setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

E
Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

F
"Filter Settings" screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

G
Guided setup (universal terminal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

H
"Height Calibration" screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Home screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

I
"Implement Width Settings" screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

L
Lightbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

M
Manual scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Manual setup (universal terminal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Master ON/OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

P
Performance monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

R
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

S
"System Configuration" screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Setup screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Setup wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

T
Task controller setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

W
Working with an application in the Universal Terminal (UT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
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