EZ-Guide Plus

Lightbar Guidance System

See the newest versions of this excellent guidance system:
EZ-Guide 500 (WAAS, OmniSTAR, RTK) and EZ-Guide 250 (WAAS only).

The Ag Leader EZ-Guide® Plus lightbar guidance system was the first system to combine crystal-clear guidance LEDs, a sunlight-readable LCD screen and integrated GPS, all with the slimmest profile of any lightbar on the market. It's easy to install and operate, and fully expandable for future needs such as assisted or auto-steering. Although newer versions are available now, this is still a good workhorse at a great low price.

We use this guidance system on our own farm, along with the EZ-Steer for hands-free steering. We also connect a Pocket PC running Farm Site Mate and Trac Mate for data logging and field mapping. This system is a very flexible, affordable option.

The EZGuide Plus takes guidance well beyond the standard lightbar system. It features an easy-to-read illuminated LCD display screen that can be programmed for six different guidance modes — A-B line, A+, identical curve, adaptive curve, headlands and center pivot. The display allows you to see where you are and where you need to be from either an "overhead" or "perspective" view, while simultaneously displaying dual text options such as offline distance, swath number, speed, field area, satellites, heading, etc. You have the convenience of using the graphics display, the 35 built-in LED's or a combination of both for guidance.

Overhead view		Perspective view
Paused view		Easy menus

The EZ-Guide® Plus lets you apply inputs, perform tillage operations, or harvest with better accuracy and fewer overlaps or skips. The six-button remote control has an audible end-zone alarm that warns you of approaching headland edges or moving off-swath, allowing you to precisely control how and where you apply inputs. EZ-Guide® Plus also has receiver firmware technology giving sub-meter pass-to-pass accuracy during periods when the WAAS differential signal is blocked by obstructions such as trees and buildings.

The unit allows you to work longer and in tough field conditions (like fog, darkness, wind or dust) that would not be possible with other guidance systems like foam markers. Additionally, the system helps reduce driver fatigue that can cause safety issues. The rugged design safeguards your investment because it is built with hardware that lasts. It is built for use in tractors, sprayers, combines, and ATVs. It is also easy to move from one piece of equipment to the next in just a few minutes.

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Key Features and Benefits

• Three-button interface makes setup and operation easy.
• Guidance LEDs, a sunlight-readable LCD screen and integrated GPS all in a single system.
• Fully expandable for future needs, including automated steering and mapping.
• Integrated, high-accuracy GPS receiver that uses WAAS differential for 6-12 inch pass-to-pass accuracy.
• Also available in higher accuracy EZ-Guide 5100 and EZ-Guide 252, or new EZ-Guide 500 that use WAAS and also Omnistar XP/HP for 4 inch pass-to-pass accuracy.
• Sub-meter pass-to-pass accuracy even without WAAS differential signal (like near buildings, trees, or obstructions).
• Six different guidance modes — A-B line, A+, identical curve, adaptive curve, headlands and center pivot.
• Contour guidance in odd shaped fields.
• Area calculation on first pass around field.
• Define a custom headland for indicating end rows and field borders.
  Hands-free operation for all patterns (including contour and spiral patterns).
• Pause/resume feature enables you to easily navigate back to paused location.
• Outputs standard NMEA messages for use with GPS compatible devices.
• On-screen map of guidance passes. (Add an iPAQ running Site Mate Basic for on-screen coverage map and field mapping, Site Mate Scouting to drop flags or calculate areas covered, or Site Mate VRA for variable rate application.)
• Occasional free, downloadable firmware updates will add new capabilities and enhance existing features. (On-screen coverage maps and simulated radar pulse output are two examples.)
• Optional six button remote control with audible alarm puts controls at your fingertips, and gives sound warnings.
• Optional EZ-Steer upgrade adds hands-free steering that's easy to use, affordable, and easy to move between equipment.
• Optional EZ-Boom upgrade adds precision application control
• Support for English,Spanish,Portuguese,French,German,and Italian languages.
• Diagnostics screens permit easy field support.
• Two-year warranty.

What the EZ-Guide Means to You

• Easy setup - Less than 20 minutes to install
• Easy to use - Less than 20 minutes to learn
• Easy to see - Bright and clear LED’s & LCD display
• Easy to switch between equipment
• High accuracy, low profile antenna
• Easier guidance by using a combination of the light bar and on-screen map (especially on contours)
• Upgradeable to higher-end guidance features and auto steering so it can be expanded with your evolving needs
• Lowest priced system in the market

Configurable Items

• Mounting orientation – display inverts if lightbar is mounted upside down
• LED spacing so that you can define the precision of the lightbar guidance
• Swath width
• Look ahead time (in seconds), used to predict the future guidance path
• 3-D text display options to provide feedback while driving
• Snap-to-swath or Manual swath incrementing modes
• Distance-off-swath alarm
• Distance from headlands alarm
• Units can be displayed in US or metric
• English,Spanish,Portuguese,French,German,and Italian languages
• Factory default option to restore factory setting
• Many more - see the Trimble EZ-Guide Plus FAQ for a list of features and configurable options with descriptions.

Rugged

The rugged design safeguards your investment because it is built with hardware that lasts. It is built for use in tractors, sprayers and combines. It is also easy to move from one piece of equipment to the next in just a few minutes.

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Physical Characteristics

Lightbar/Screen Physical Characteristics

Antenna Physical Characteristics

Guidance Patterns

• A-B parallel
• A+ parallel
• Identical curve
• Adaptive Curve
• Headlands
• Spiral Curve/Center pivot

What's Included:

• Lightbar/Screen
• GPS Antenna
• Cables and mounts
• Getting Started Guide
• Quick Reference Card
(see the EZ-Guide Plus FAQ for diagrams showing all items included)

$1750    NEW REDUCED PRICE as of Nov, 2007! Call to order.

 

EZ-Guide Plus Lightbar Only - Without GPS

The EZ-Guide Plus is also available as a lightbar and display screen without GPS receiver. This is a good option for those who already own a GPS receiver with submeter or better accuracy.

$1750    Call to order.

Optional 6-button Remote Control with Audible Alarm

The EZ-Guide comes standard with three buttons on the integrated lightbar/guidance screen. This optional keypad gives three additional buttons for even faster operation, and allows convenient placement of controls at your fingertips. The audio alarm gives sound warnings when entering or leaving headlands, moving off-swath, or when WAAS DGPS signal is interrupted. We recommend this for all EZ-Guide Plus users - it's very handy!

$195    Call to order.

 

Optional EZ-Steer T2 Assisted Steering

The EZ-Steer adds hands-free assisted steering to the EZ-Guide Plus. Used with the standard EZ-Guide Plus, it offers assisted steering suitable for tillage, application, harvesting and broadacre applications (6" to 12" accuracy). Used with the Trimble EZ-Guide 252 or Ag Leader EZ-Guide 5100 System and Ominstar HP or RTK, it enables 2-4" accuracy. Unlike some other systems, the EZ-Steer is easy to install, works on many older vehicles, and is quickly tranferred between equipment.

With the included T2 Terrain Compensation Technology, the EZ-Steer achieves even greater accuracy on rolling hills and rough terrain.

EZ-Steer details
T2 Terrain Compensation Technology details

 

Related Information

EZ-Guide 500 High Performance Guidance System
EZ-Guide 250 Entry Level Guidance System
AgGPS EZ-Guide Plus product sheet
Broadacre Payback on EZ-Guide Plus and EZ-Steer
Corn and Soybean Payback on EZ-Steer
AgGPS EZ-Guide Plus FAQ (excellent information!)
Online EZ-Guide Plus demonstration
EZ-Steer Assisted Steering

EZ-Guide Plus Manual
EZ-Guide Plus Quick Reference Sheet
EZ-Guide Plus Support FAQ

Ag Leader EZ-Guide Firmware Update
Trimble EZ-Guide Firmware Update

Upgrade Your EZ-Guide Plus At No Cost

Download and install the latest free Ag Leader or Trimble EZ-Guide Plus firmware update to add GPS performance enhancements, as well as new features.

Are you too busy or just not enthused about downloading and installing the update yourself? We're happy to install firmware updates for clients - you pay only for (round-trip) shipping costs. Call us at 620.585.6761 or (toll-free) 877.585.6761 to arrange shipping.

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