iCon Control
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The iCon™ Control app gives you true wireless control of your Seed Hawk® seeding equipment. The intuitive user interface lets you calibrate your seeding system and read individual load cells to provide on-the-go product weights. It also gives you control of the individual electric drive motor on each seed meter. The iCon Control app includes unique features such as Sectional Control® Technology and integrated run blockage monitoring. Other highly useful features are field boundary and obstacle creation and the unique Fit to Field™ function. In addition, iCon Control allows you to control up to 6 products (4 granular and 2 liquid/NH3) at a time. With the free iCon Control app at your fingertips, you’ll get in and out of the field faster.
more This build fixes a few bugs that were making it difficult to sync Prescription Maps using multiple iPads, resulting in errors trying to start jobs using Prescription Maps. In addition we've made some optimizations to the amount of data loaded at app startup allowing the app to work better in some cases where Wi-Fi signal to the gateway is reduced.
3.8.11 29 May
This update fixes an issue where the in-field calibration results dialog would display an incorrect old calibration number after accepting the results of a previous in-field calibration
3.8.10 18 May
This update contains the following bug fixes:
- Fixed an issue that could cause bin tare values to be reset to zero in some cases
- Fixed an issue that would cause calibrations to not be saved to product templates in some cases
3.8.9 14 May
This release fixes a bug that would cause the application to repeatedly lose connection with the gateway 260 or 270 running 3.2 or newer firmware, in some cases.
3.8.7 1 May
This version adds support for liquid tanks up to 10,000 gallons and NH3 tanks up to 6,000 gallons.
In addition, this version fixes the following bugs:
- Fixes an issue that would cause instability with some complex prescription maps
- Fixes blank screen issues when connecting to older machines equipped with gateway 100
- Fixes an issue that prevented selected NH3 display units from applying in all cases
- Fixes an issue that caused flow meter calibrations to not be saved correctly when using the "/10" option
- Increased the robustness of the firmware upgrade process when updating from iCon versions 2.0 to 3.8+
3.8.6 27 Apr
The version adds support for:
- Planned Jobs
- Prescription maps now appear sorted by distance from your current location
- Return of the trip odometer feature
- Ability to clone existing jobs, speeding up setup of similar jobs
3.8.5 23 Mar
Fixes a bug that can cause a crash when starting new jobs
3.5.5 06/05/2025
Fixes a bug that caused blockage to have degraded performance in certain situations
3.5.4 26/04/2025
Bug fixes
3.5.3 08/04/2025
Bug fixes
3.5.2 10/03/2025
- Improved the field boundary creation workflow
- The ability to auto-complete drawing of a field boundary
- You can now create multiple boundaries within a single job
- Added the ability to cancel field boundary recordings
- Improvements to bin chaining
- Bin "empty" transition weight is now a configurable option
- Added run until empty option. This allows you to continue dispensing product at the minimum rate, until the bin is empty, after switching to the next bin in the chain.
- Updated setting default values
- Highlight time for blockage is now 30 seconds
- Opener lookaheads are now 8 seconds for engage and 0 for disengage
- Tank lookaheads are now 8 seconds for engage and 0 for disengage
- Added the ability to broadcast product while openers are lifted
- Enhanced job reports to show if products were removed while a job was in progress.
- Improvements to Blockage alarms
- Fixed a bug that caused the blockage alarm popup to be displayed with a delay after the audible alarm
- Fixed a bug that could cause the audible blockage alarm to be falsely triggered when sections were disabled
- Added the ability to manage product profiles outside of a job
- Improvements to prescription maps
- Fixed a bug that prevented the default rate to be adjusted when using a prescription map
- Fixed a bug that caused the multiplier for NH3 to be displayed incorrectly
- Fixed a bug that resulted in prescription map legend to be cut-off
- Fixed a bug that caused application rates to display incorrectly when using a prescription map
- Added additional diagnostic information for connected GPS units
3.2.12 09/09/2024
Release notes:
• New UI with Väderstad theme
• Various mapping improvements
• Updated Job Format which allows export for FMIS through Seed Hawk Cloud
• Support for 14-Port CAN Blockage ECU
• Possible to Downgrade Firmware from 3.1 to 2.7
Important Downgrading/Upgrading Note: Users must end or delete all existing jobs before performing an upgrade from 2.7 → 3.1 or performing a downgrade from 3.1 → 2.7
3.1.9 15/02/2024
Release Details:
Gateway 260 firmware 2.7.10.700
Gateway 100 firmware 2.0.8.564
Bug Fixes:
-Fixed a bug that cause the bin pressure reading to be a negative value.
-Fixed a bug that reduced the obstacle creation limit.
-Fixed a bug that cause the Quick Dump Timer to count 1 less than the set value.
-Fixed a bug that cause the bin pressure reading to be a negative value.
-Fixed a bug that affects the blockage count upon disabling an airstream.
Known Issues:
-Switching to manual control and back to SCT while SCT override is in progress does not turn SCT on.
Workaround: Cancel SCT override after switching to manual control.
-PM4/LC3 replacement workflow reaches an invalid state after being used more than once.
Workaround: Close and Reopen the iPad app or select DONE and restart the workflow.
2.7.10 15/03/2023
Bug Fixes
2.7.6 25/05/2022
Bug Fixes
2.7.5 28/04/2022
The software includes following features:
• New Configuration Workflow in the Tech App.
• Tempo Support.
• SCTx Feature Unlocks.
• Work Lights.
2.7.3 07/04/2022
Gateway 260 firmware 2.0.8.568
Gateway 100 firmware 2.0.8.564
Improvements
-general improvements to system stability
-resolved compatibility between generation 8 iPads and Bluetooth switchbox
2.0.86 06/05/2021
Gateway 260 firmware 2.0.6.480
Gateway 100 firmware 2.0.6.478
Bug Fixes
-Addressed a connectivity issue pertaining to iOS14
2.0.84 27/10/2020
Gateway 260 firmware 2.0.6.480
Gateway 100 firmware 2.0.6.478
New Features
-Update the address claim procedure for LC3 devices so that their addressing is compatible with the KarTech bin remote system.
Bug Fixes
-Fixed a critical bug that would cause the iCon app to exhibit detrimental performance when drawing as-applied data on the map.
-Fixed a bug that would cause combined tanks to empty to 100 lbs instead of 200 lbs while using Fit To Field.
-Fixed a visual defect with the strike-through graphic for a disconnect blockage section.
-Fixed a bug that would cause a System Voltage Alarm to be incorrectly triggered if the Wing PM4 was disconnected.
-Updated the mapping initialization to fix a bug that could cause parts of the client UI to fall out of sync with the system state.
-Fixed a bug that prevented the GW260 from powering off cleanly during a fatal voltage condition.
-Fixed a bug that would cause the default NH3 application rate to be incorrect when using a prescription map.
-Fixed a bug that could cause a slave client to get into a bad state if it is not on the operate screen when a new job is started.
-Fixed a bug that could cause the blockage settings to fall out of sync on a slave device.
-Fixed a bug in the way map tiles were being sent that could prevent them from loading on a client device.
-Fixed a bug that could cause extremely large job files to appear corrupt.
-Fixed a bug that could occasionally cause the generation of the configuration backup archives to be significantly delayed.
-Updated the PM4 firmware to fix a bug that prevented the PID control algorithm from maintaining a 0% duty cycle at lower frequencies.
-Fixed a bug that would cause the Gateway's WiFi get in a bad state if multiple pairing commands are sent within a 2 minute period.
-Fixed a problem with the workflow for pairing individual WBMs by serial number. (Does not affect Pair-All)
-Fixed a bug that could cause the iCon application to crash when using a prescription map with a file name over 33 characters long.
-Fixed a bug that would occasionally prevent an RX map from loading if it had space characters in its file name.
-Fixed a bug where the gateway would attempt to start a job before the prescription maps had finished transferring from the iPad. When this occurred, the job would be started without the prescription map, but no error would be shown to the user.
Improvements
-Improved the double-tap detection algorithm to help prevent obstacles from being toggled accidentally.
-Improved the logic for rendering map to ensure that there are no flickering areas on the map.
-Added logic to adjust the max zoom as a field boundary is being defined such that the entire boundary can be viewed at once.
Known Issues
-PM4/LC3 replacement workflow will reach an invalid state after being used more than once on one iPad.
To use the replacement work flow more than once, either close/reopen the iPad app or select "done" and restart the workflow.
-Occasionally when an iPad times out due to master/slave logic, the application will not automatically reconnect and will remain on a nonfunctional operate screen.
If the application is not responding to commands (Turning sections on/off, SCT override, etc), manually close out of the iPad application and reopen it.
-The WBM snapshot feature does not correctly save the color of the section numbers in the status bar when the fans are toggled
-The Lookahead Calibration workflow will provide invalid results if the disengage button is held longer than the engage button. While this does not affect functionality, it prevents the workflow from continuing until the lookaheads are manually adjusted, which may be non-intuitive for the user.
Instruct the user to manually adjust the lookahead values to be within the valid ranges.
2.0.83 26/03/2020
Gateway 260 firmware 2.0.5.449
Gateway 100 firmware 2.0.5.444
New Features
-Update the address claim procedure for LC3 devices so that their addressing is compatible with the KarTech bin remote system.
Bug Fixes
-Fixed a critical bug that would cause the iCon app to exhibit detrimental performance when drawing as-applied data on the map.
-Fixed a bug that would cause combined tanks to empty to 100 lbs instead of 200 lbs while using Fit To Field.
-Fixed a visual defect with the strike-through graphic for a disconnect blockage section.
-Fixed a bug that would cause a System Voltage Alarm to be incorrectly triggered if the Wing PM4 was disconnected.
-Updated the mapping initialization to fix a bug that could cause parts of the client UI to fall out of sync with the system state.
-Fixed a bug that prevented the GW260 from powering off cleanly during a fatal voltage condition.
-Fixed a bug that would cause the default NH3 application rate to be incorrect when using a prescription map.
-Fixed a bug that could cause a slave client to get into a bad state if it is not on the operate screen when a new job is started.
-Fixed a bug that could cause the blockage settings to fall out of sync on a slave device.
-Fixed a bug in the way map tiles were being sent that could prevent them from loading on a client device.
-Fixed a bug that could cause extremely large job files to appear corrupt.
-Fixed a bug that could occasionally cause the generation of the configuration backup archives to be significantly delayed.
-Updated the PM4 firmware to fix a bug that prevented the PID control algorithm from maintaining a 0% duty cycle at lower frequencies.
-Fixed a bug that would cause the Gateway's WiFi get in a bad state if multiple pairing commands are sent within a 2 minute period.
-Fixed a problem with the workflow for pairing individual WBMs by serial number. (Does not affect Pair-All)
-Fixed a bug that could cause the iCon application to crash when using a prescription map with a file name over 33 characters long.
-Fixed a bug that would occasionally prevent an RX map from loading if it had space characters in its file name.
-Fixed a bug where the gateway would attempt to start a job before the prescription maps had finished transferring from the iPad. When this occurred, the job would be started without the prescription map, but no error would be shown to the user.
Improvements
-Improved the double-tap detection algorithm to help prevent obstacles from being toggled accidentally.
-Improved the logic for rendering map to ensure that there are no flickering areas on the map.
-Added logic to adjust the max zoom as a field boundary is being defined such that the entire boundary can be viewed at once.
Known Issues
-PM4/LC3 replacement workflow will reach an invalid state after being used more than once on one iPad.
To use the replacement work flow more than once, either close/reopen the iPad app or select "done" and restart the workflow.
-Occasionally when an iPad times out due to master/slave logic, the application will not automatically reconnect and will remain on a nonfunctional operate screen.
If the application is not responding to commands (Turning sections on/off, SCT override, etc), manually close out of the iPad application and reopen it.
-The WBM snapshot feature does not correctly save the color of the section numbers in the status bar when the fans are toggled
-The Lookahead Calibration workflow will provide invalid results if the disengage button is held longer than the engage button. While this does not affect functionality, it prevents the workflow from continuing until the lookaheads are manually adjusted, which may be non-intuitive for the user.
Instruct the user to manually adjust the lookahead values to be within the valid ranges.
2.0.82 18/03/2020
Gateway Firmware 2.0.0.375
New Features
-Stair Alarm – A new alarm has been created to notify the user when the equipment begins operation (movement) while the ladder is down. A new sensor and wiring harness was added to the system to enable this action.
-Updated Storage Information – The User Data screen has been updated to provide the user with insight to the Gateway’s storage capacity.
-GPS Diagnostics – The Diagnostics area within the settings screen now shows detailed information about the GPS fix.
-Unexpected Shutdown Alarm – A new alarm has been created to notify the user when the gateway detects that it was rebooted unexpectedly. If the Gateway loses power while a job is active, it will trigger this alarm the next time it boots up.
Bug Fixes
-The user can now unchain bins on a paused job.
-The WiFi channel will no longer be displayed incorrectly
-The iPad will now correctly display a Fatal Gateway Voltage alarm if the gateway voltage falls below 9V.
-Fixed a bug that was preventing alarms that occurred right at startup from being viewed in the Alarm History workflow.
Improvements
-The Gateway serial number has been added to newly generated PDF reports.
-The Gateway serial number has been added to the Reports and AsApplied tables in the Cloud.
-Cloud sync has been completely overhauled to no longer fail all files when any error occurs. Sync UI feedback has been improved.
2.0.76 10/04/2019
Gateway Firmware 1.5.3.308
New Features
-Switch Product Mid-Job – Allow the user to change the contents of a product tank while a job is underway
-Resume GPS Mode – Allow the user to resume using GPS after a job has been run in no-GPS mode
-Load Cell Overweight Alarms – Addition of alarms indicating if load cells exceed their rated or ultimate load
-Low Speed Cut Out – Change the low-speed cutout from 2 MPH to 1 MPH so that a user can continue seeding at low speeds
-Lookahead Consistency – Enable negative lookaheads for all products and change their operations so that positive lookaheads increase overlap and negative lookaheads decrease overlap in all cases.
Bug Fixes
-Fixed a bug that cause obstacle selection to be offset when in no-GPS mode
-Fixed a bug with the SCT mapping logic that prevented obstacles from being created in certain situations where the opener disengage lookaheads were negative
-Fixed a bug that would cause the iPad to freeze when the bin calibration screen was exited incorrectly
-Fixed a bug in the NMEA 2000 parsing that prevented the system from operating with RTK GPS sources
-Fixed a bug that caused the pump-rate configuration for liquid tanks to be reset to zero during previous updates
-Fixed a bug in the Liquid and NH3 application rate display that could cause the displayed application rate to be off by a few percent depending on the toolbar geometry and which sections are engaged
-Fixed a bug that caused the “Current Tank Weight” to always show as zero on the Configure Bins screen in the Technician Application
1.3.72 24/08/2018
1.4.2.293 2018 Customer Release (App Version 1.2.68)
This release includes updates from the previous version.
FIXES:
- Issues with loading prescription maps.
- Where the map zoom could become stuck upon boundary completion.
- Fixed an issue that would occasionally cause the product profile list to appear empty until reboot.
- Fixed the control signal sent to the liquid valves that prevented the valves from opening properly.
- Quick dump can no longer be activated unless the packing pressure PM4 is present.
IMPROVEMENTS
Latest PM4/LC3 software included. This is a system update for all components and will take up to 45 minutes
to complete. Ensure that the system has power during the update. The operating application will inform of an
update in progress until completion.
Improved Logging
- Gateway logs and iPad logs can now be sync’d and reviewed for additional field support information.
- Added “debug” mode for the iOS application to increase logging on the iPad side.
KNOWN ISSUES:
- PM4/LC3 replacement workflow will reach an invalid state after being used more than once on one iPad. To use the replacement workflow more than once, either close/reopen the iPad app or select “done” and restart the workflow.
- Combining tanks while using fit to field causes each tank to empty to 100 lbs instead of 200 lbs.
- Liquid/NH3 option addition/removal may indicate a failure, but still succeed. Note on the operate application to see whether it was successfully installed.
- Displayed wifi channel number in the operate application will occasionally be incorrect. Refer to external application for the current wifi channel in use.
- Occasionally when an iPad times out due to master/slave logic, the application will not automatically reconnect and will remain on a nonfunctional operate screen. If the application is not responding to commands (turning sections on/off, SCT override, etc), manually close out of the iPad application and reopen it.
- The red strike-through for disconnected sections in the blockage UI is cut off on the bottom. This defect is visual and does not affect operation.
- The WBM snapshot feature does not correctly save the color of the section numbers in the status bar when the fans are toggled.
- A System Voltage Critical alarm is triggered if the Wing PM4 is unexpectedly disconnected from the Gateway.
- The iPad displays a Fatal Communication alarm instead of a Fatal Gateway Voltage alarm if the Gateway’s voltage falls below 9V.
- R00 LC3s connected to the system may cause trouble when the system devices are updated. If the system is unable to update all devices, cycle power to the system and try again. If the problem persists:
1. Remove power from the system.
2. Disconnect all LC3s
3. Apply power to the system, and wait until all devices have finished updating.
4. Reconnect the LC3s one at a time, waiting until each one finishes updating before connecting the next.
1.2.68 19/04/2018
1.3.1.287 2017 Customer Release (App Version 1.1.61)
This release includes new features from the previous version.
Operate App
Improvements
-Farmers can now calibrate their liquid pump rate. This allows for use of slower rate pumps and better valve control on startup.
-Improved iPad connection to minimize the number of viewed disconnects.
-Coloured prescription maps with a overlaid legend.
-A test feature for liquid fertilizer while stationary.
-The ability to record, view, and clear, recent blockages.
-Opener lookaheads can be set to negative values.
-WBM ECUs can be paired all at once. (Technicians Only)
-HUD application rates are filtered for smoother application rates.
Bug Fixes
-Resolved blockage UI issue with old 45 series toolbars.
-Low tank alarms will now not fire when using the command motor screen.
-The configure bin screen for liquid/nh3 now shows the correct bin number.
-NH3 now disengages properly with the sectional controller.
Known Issues
-PM4/LC3 replacement workflow will reach an invalid state after being used more than once on one iPad.
-Temporary Work Around : To use the replacement work flow more than once, either close/reopen the iPad app or select "done" and restart the workflow.
-Combining tanks while using fit to field causes each tank to empty to 100 lbs instead of 200 lbs.
-Large voltage transients may cause a PM4 to get stuck in the CAN bus off state and need to be power cycled to resolve the issue.
-Liquid/NH3 option addition/removal may indicate a failure, but still succeed. Note on the operate application to see whether it was successfully installed.
-Displayed wifi channel number in the operate application will occasionally incorrectly display the channel. Refer to external application for the current wifi channel in use.
-Occasionally when an iPad times out due to master/slave logic, the application will not automatically reconnect and will remain on a non-functional operate screen.
-Temporary Work Around : If the application is not responding to commands (Turning sections on/off, SCT override, etc), manually close out of the iPad application and reopen it.
-The red strike-through for disconnected sections in the blockage UI is cut off on the bottom. This defect is visual and does not affect operation.
-The WBM snapshot feature does not correctly save the colour of the section numbers in the status bar when the fans are toggled.
-System Voltage Critical alarm is triggered if the Wing PM4 is unexpectedly disconnected from the Gateway.
-The iPad displays a Fatal Communication alarm instead of a Fatal Gateway Voltage alarm if the Gateway’s voltage falls below 9V.
-Setting Liquid/NH3 calibration numbers for Liquid/NH3 in the operate application incorrectly sets it to imperial.
-Command Liquid Tank feature may experience an intermittent issue where the boom valves partially open and stop, potentially requiring a system reset to restore operation. Liquid application during seeding is not affected by this issue.
1.1.61 16/08/2017
1.2.14.280 2017 Customer Release R07 (App 1.1.55)
This release includes minor bug fixes from the previous version, 1.2.13.269 observed through field trials. The changes are noted below:
Operate App
Bug Fixes
Setting and viewing Liquid and NH3 calibration numbers in the operate application now works as expected in either unit
Updated application to properly reset PM4's during reconfiguration such that Fenix III meter motors will not temporarily report the
incorrect current.
Known Issues
PM4/LC3 replacement workflow will reach an invalid state after being used more than once on one iPad.
Temporary Work Around : To use the replacement work flow more than once, either close/reopen the iPad app or select "done"
and restart the workflow.
Combining tanks while using fit to field causes each tank to empty to 100 lbs instead of 200 lbs.
Large voltage transients may cause a PM4 to get stuck in the CAN bus off state and need to be power cycled to resolve the issue.
Liquid/NH3 option addition/removal may indicate a failure, but still succeed. Note on the operate application to see whether it was
successfully installed.
Displayed wifi channel number in the operate application will occasionally incorrectly display the channel. Refer to external application
for the current wifi channel in use.
1.1.55 05/05/2017
This build fixes a few bugs that were making it difficult to sync Prescription Maps using multiple iPads, resulting in errors trying to start jobs using Prescription Maps. In addition we've made some optimizations to the amount of data loaded at app startup allowing the app to work better in some cases where Wi-Fi signal to the gateway is reduced.
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