20|20 Display Upgrade Checklist
Learn how to ensure a smooth transition from a Gen2 20/20 to a Gen3 20|20
Updated March 3, 2021
20|20 Display Upgrade Checklist
When upgrading from a Gen2 20/20 to a Gen3 20|20 it is important to transfer information. It is important that the Gen2 20/20 is on 2020.0.1 software to export the data correctly. To update a Gen2 20/20 to 2020.0.1 software click the link below and update software before proceeding.
Transferring Client / Farm / Field from a Gen2 20/20 to a Gen3 20|20
It is important to note that this transfer only works on Gen3 20|20 2021.1.1 and newer software. Follow these steps to transfer the Client / Farm / Field data from a Gen2 20/20 to a Gen3 20|20:
- On a Gen2 20/20 navigate to Setup > Data > Export
- Insert a USB drive into the Gen2 20/20 monitor and click on the Crop Config button.
- Type in a Planter Name that represents the Client / Farm / Field Configuration that you are exporting from. For this example we will use "Export to Gen3".
- Ensure that the second popup says "Successfully exported the configuration to Planter Name_cff_config.dat"
- On a Gen3 20|20 navigate to Setup > Data > Import
- Insert the USB drive with the exported Client / Farm / Field configuration from the Gen2 20/20 into the side port of the Gen3 20|20 display.
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Click on the 'Import Client, Farm, Field Configuration' button and ensure that the import popup comes up and locate the correct export. The file extension will say cff_config.dat
- On a Gen3 20|20 navigate to Setup > Fields and ensure that the Client / Farm / Field import is correct.
Transferring Prescription and Boundary files from a Gen2 20/20 to a Gen3 20|20
Follow these steps to transfer the Prescription and Boundary files from a Gen2 20/20 to a Gen3 20|20:
- On a Gen2 20/20 navigate to Setup > Data > Export
- Insert a USB drive into the Gen2 20/20 monitor and click on the Prescription and Boundary file button.
- Ensure that popup comes up stating that "Prescription and Boundary files successfully exported to the USB drive"
- If the Gen3 20|20 is on Limited Release 2021.1.0 or newer software follow these steps found in the Prescription Editor page. Prescription Editor
- If the Gen3 20|20 is on Production Release 2021.0.0 or newer software navigate to Setup > Data > Import and insert the USB drive into the side port on the Gen3 20|20 and click on the Prescription and Boundary button.
Transferring Planter, Sidedress and Combine GPS Measurements from a Gen2 20/20 to a Gen3 20|20
To ensure the correct GPS measurements, follow these steps. It may be easier to take a picture of the monitor or write down the measurements.
Planter:
- On a Gen2 20/20 navigate to Setup > Planter Setup > GPS Setup Selection
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Click on Tractor and record the following that is acceptable for your Tractor:
- Tractor Make
- Tractor Model
- Steering
- GPS Mounting
- Measurement A
- Measurement B
- Measurement C
- Measurement D
- Measurement E
- Measurement F
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Click on Planter and record the following that is acceptable for your Planter:
- Frame Type
- Hitch Style
- Measurement A
- Measurement B
- Measurement C
- Measurement D
- Measurement E
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Click on Custom Table Setup from the Planter Measurements page. Record the measurements of every row on this page if you have ever changed them from default.
- Distance from Centerline (in) (+) to the right, facing forward
- Fore-Aft Location
- On a Gen3 20|20 navigate to Setup > Equipment and use the Planter Measurements and Tractor Measurements tabs to fill in the information recorded from a Gen2 20/20. To enter the Custom Table Setup information navigate to Setup > Crops > Custom Table on a Gen3 20|20.
Sidedress:
- On a Gen2 20/20 navigate to Setup > Sidedress Bar > GPS Setup Selection
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Click on Tractor and record the following that is acceptable for your Tractor:
- Tractor Make
- Tractor Model
- Steering
- GPS Mounting
- Measurement A
- Measurement B
- Measurement C
- Measurement D
- Measurement E
- Measurement F
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Click on Sidedress Bar and record the following that is acceptable for your Sidedress Bar:
- Frame Type
- Hitch Style
- Measurement A
- Measurement B
- Measurement C
- On a Gen3 20|20 navigate to Setup > Equipment and use the Sidedress Bar Measurements and Tractor Measurements tabs to fill in the information recorded from a Gen2 20/20.
Combine:
- On a Gen2 20/20 navigate to Setup > Combine Setup
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Record the following that is acceptable for your Combine:
- Combine Make
- Combine Series
- Combine Model
- Measurement A
- Measurement B
- Measurement C
- Measurement D
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On a Gen2 20/20 navigate to Setup > Head Setup select each head and record the following that is acceptable for your Combine Heads:
- Head Make
- Head Crop
- Harvesting Height
- Measurement A
- Measurement B
- Measurement C
- Measurement D
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On a Gen3 20|20 navigate to Setup > Equipment and use the Combine Measurements and Combine Head tabs to fill in the information recorded from a Gen2 20/20.
Transferring Seeding Setup from a Gen2 20/20 to a Gen3 20|20
To ensure the correct Population Control Setup and Swath Control Setup, follow these steps. It may be easier to take a picture of the monitor or write down the information.
- On a Gen2 20/20 navigate to Setup > Systems and select your seeding system (vDrive, vSet Select or mSet)
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Click on Population Control and record the Rate Section Setups
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Click on Swath Section Setup and record the following information.
- Control Style
- Number of Sections
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Calibration State
- Start Seeding Offset
- Stop Seeding Offset
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Coverage Pattern
- Row Offset
- Coverage
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On a Gen3 20|20 navigate to Setup > Systems > Seeding and enter the recorded information into the Seeding Offset and Coverage Pattern Pages.
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On a Gen3 20|20 navigate to Setup > Systems > Control Sections and enter the recorded information into the Rate Control and Swath Control Pages.
Transferring vDrive Insecticide Setup from a Gen2 20/20 to a Gen3 20|20
To ensure the correct vDrive Insecticide Setup, follow these steps. It may be easier to take a picture of the monitor or write down the information.
- On a Gen2 20/20 navigate to Setup > Systems > vDrive Insecticide Setup
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Record the following information:
- Meter Type
- Any and all rows Row Rate Adjustment
- Delivery Offset
- Active Rows
- Cal Mass
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On a Gen3 20|20 navigate to Setup > Systems > Granular Nickname given to vDrive Insecticide and enter the recorded information in.
- Delivery Offset changed to Application Position in Gen3 20|20
- To enter the Row Rate Adjustment, navigate to the add hardware portion of the setup and enter the Adjustment Percent.
Transferring Liquid Setup and Calibrations from a Gen2 20/20 to a Gen3 20|20
To ensure the correct Liquid Setup and Calibrations, follow these steps. If you have a Sidedress Bar with vApply or vApplyHD you will also need to record those settings to by switching implement type to Sidedress and navigating to the same screens for information. It may be easier to take a picture of the monitor or write down the information.
- On a Gen2 20/20 navigate to Setup > Systems > vApplyHD
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Record the following information for each Product Setup:
- Active Rows
- Application Position
- Tank Volume
- From the vApplyHD setup page, click on the Calibrations button and click Pump Calibration
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Record the following information on the Pump Calibration page for each Product Setup:
- Min PWM
- Min Rate
- Max PWM
- Max Rate
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On a Gen3 20|20 navigate to Setup > Systems > Liquid Nickname given to your liquid setup and enter the recorded information in the vApply Rate Control Module Setup.
Exporting Gen2 20/20 Field Map Data
When upgrading from a Gen2 20/20 to a Gen3 20|20 it is important to ensure that you have saved all of the Field Map Data. To save all Field Map Data follow these steps:
- Navigate to Setup > Data > Export > Field Map Data and insert a USB drive.
- To transfer one field to your USB Drive, select the field to highlight it and then select 'Transfer'
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To transfer all fields, select 'Transfer All'.
- To export field map data from previous seasons, select 'Old Field Map Data' on the previous page and transfer the data that is needed to be saved.
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Before selling your Gen2 20/20 navigate to Setup > Data > Delete and select either Field Map Data or to delete the entire system arrow down and select All Data.