What's New at John Deere AMS

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Please note, Apex version 2.3 will be the FINAL release that will support direct data migration from prior versions, including JDOffice. Future versions of Apex will not have the ability to directly migrate data from Apex 2.2 or older versions. In the future, users will have to first migrate data to Apex 2.3 and then migrate again to the latest Apex version.

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Software update 2009-2 from Ag Management Solutions provides enhancements to the GreenStar™ displays, new Pro Modules for the GreenStar 2 (GS2) 2600 display, and additional Apex™ functionality.

To update software for the GS2 2600, 2100, and 1800 displays, customers can use GS2 Live Update or download the Live Update tool from: http://stellarsupport.deere.com/en_US/support/greenStarSystem.html.
This link also provides the software download for the Original GreenStar display.

Customers with Apex Farm Management Software should use the Live Update functionality in the software program.

The release notes in their entirety can be viewed at:
Software Update 2009-2 Release notes

New Products:

Apex Farm Management Software
-The version 2.3 of Apex Farm Management Software is now available through Live Update on your current Apex Farm Management Software. For detailed instructions on how to utilize Live Update, visit StellarSupport.com. The update patch has also been posted on StellarSupport.com for users who do not have internet.

Please note, Apex version 2.3 will be the FINAL release that will support direct data migration from prior versions, including JDOffice. Future versions of Apex will not have the ability to directly migrate data from Apex 2.2 or older versions. In the future, users will have to first migrate data to Apex 2.3 and then migrate again to the latest Apex version.

JDRx Converter
The JDRx Converter has been updated to support metric units in prescriptions.

AutoTrac™ RowSense™ Universal
-AutoTrac RowSense is expanding to include a more universal appeal. AutoTrac RowSense Universal will be compatible with older and non-John Deere combines and corn heads, operating with the AutoTrac Universal Steering kit. By fusing GPS data together with Universal Sensor data this system offers many benefits to operators including the ability to utilize AutoTrac in corn that was planted with or without AutoTrac, efficiency in down corn conditions or on curved rows, reduced operator fatigue, and reduced crop loss.

iGuide™
-After much anticipation, iGuide is being released for the full production! iGuide, a passive implement guidance system, allows the tractor to correct for implement inaccuracies keeping input placement precise even on curved passes or sloped terrain.

Enhancements for the GreenStar™ 2 Display:

Documentation Update - In order to offer heightened data consistency and efficiency when it comes to field documentation, several improvements for the GS2 2600 display are included in Software Update 2009-2. These improvements relate to automatic section control during harvest operations, enhanced load functionality, added filter functionality, and new homepages to improve the operator experience. All of these features will increase data consistency between the display and desktop software, like Apex Farm Management software.

Guidance Enhancement
In response to customer requests, the ability to end a track later while setting a guidance track in AutoTrac, is now included on the GreenStar 2 Display 2600. This feature will allow operators to start a new guidance line and then navigate away from the Set Track page to see vital operational information before setting their end point. This feature will be available for A-B Curves, Circle and Straight track modes and will assist customers as they set-up new guidance lines in their fields.

Enhancements for Apex Farm Management Software

Surface Water Management Apex Plug-in:
The Surface Water Management plug-in for Apex is now available to order. It allows users to order depression, drainage, and high definition elevation maps from GSDNet at a cost of $.25 per acre. This allows you to create ditch tracks and drain designs in Apex. Levee tracks can be viewed in Apex and saved to the card from Apex. GSDNet and Surface Water Pro are only available for the U.S. and Canada at this time.

Load Capabilities
Apex now has the ability to identify individual load names, load destination, and filter a load detail report

For more information on Software Update 2009-2 or the Apex Desktop Software, see http://www.stellarsupport.com.

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A small number of customers may receive an Error 44 - Checksum Failed message, displayed below, while updating a GS2 2600 Display with the Software Update 2009-1. It is advised to uninstall the GS2 Live Update off of your computer and install it again from StellarSupport.com and then re-run the update to your GS2 2600 display. For additional assistance please contact your John Deere dealer or 1-888-GRN-STAR.

John Deere AMS invites you to explore Answer Center, a knowledge-based tool that allows you to search for solutions to common questions or issues you may be experiencing. This interactive database tool currently provides resolution for Apex Farm Management Software questions and will continually be expanded to include several GreenStar™ products. Answer Center is located on the homepage of StellarSupport™