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FENDT varioguide Operator's Manual

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VarioGuide
VarioGuide Novatel
VarioGuide Trimble
Marktoberdorf
AGCO GmbH - Johann-Georg-Fendt-Str. 4 - D-87616
Marktoberdorf
FENDT is a worldwide brand of AGCO
© AGCO 2015
Original Operator's Manual
November 2015
438.020.070.012
4832
EAME
English

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual VarioGuide VarioGuide Novatel VarioGuide Trimble Marktoberdorf November 2015 AGCO GmbH - Johann-Georg-Fendt-Str. 4 - D-87616 Marktoberdorf 438.020.070.012 FENDT is a worldwide brand of AGCO 4832 © AGCO 2015 EAME Original Operator's Manual English...
  • Page 3 Disregarding the symbols and the associated safety instructions—which are divided into three hazard levels—can lead to considerable damage to the tractor, the mounted implements or other property. Adhering to the safety instructions is also required in order to prevent such damage from occurring. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 4 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 5 AGCO-Fendt accepts no responsibility or liability for damage to property, injury to persons or death caused by improper or negligent use of its products, including the VarioGuide system and its components. AGCO moreover accepts no responsibility for the use of AGCO implements or of the GNSS signal for purposes other than those intended.
  • Page 6 Up-to-date at the time of going to press The high safety and quality level of the FENDT machines is ensured by constant development work on designs, equipment and accessories. We would therefore ask you to bear in mind that changes in form, equipment or technology may be required at any time.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1 Introduction 1.1 Delivery of VarioGuide system ........13 1.2 OPERATOR'S MANUAL FENDT VarioGuide...
  • Page 8 7.7.1.2 Fallback: FENDT base station ........94...
  • Page 9 7.10.1 FENDT base station ........
  • Page 10 Table of contents VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Delivery of VarioGuide system ......... . . 13 1.2 OPERATOR'S MANUAL FENDT VarioGuide...
  • Page 12 Table of contents VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 13: Delivery Of Varioguide System

    Draw attention to country-specific compliance with regulations for the registration and use of radio signals. System delivery and instructions on the VarioGuide track guidance system. For further information and notes, refer to the appropriate sections in the operator's manual. Read safety precautions...

  • Page 14: Operator's Manual Fendt Varioguide

    1. Introduction 1.2 OPERATOR'S MANUAL FENDT VarioGuide Fendt VarioGuide This operator's manual is only valid in conjunction with the operator's manual for the tractor AGCO GmbH Maschinen und Schlepperfabrik 87616 Marktoberdorf / Bavaria / Germany www.fendt.com © PSD / AP 2015-11...

  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    2.1.4 Switching off in an emergency situation ........18 VarioGuide...
  • Page 16 Table of contents VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 17: Safety And Accident Prevention Regulations

    The attention of the new owner should be drawn to this information. If this manual is lost or damaged and you need a new one, please contact your Fendt dealer, from whom you will be able to purchase a replacement.

  • Page 18: Safe Operating Environment

    WARNING: Hazard from operating the system outside of approved national signal areas Risk of injury and death! Material damage is possible. Do not operate VarioGuide and its base station outside the authorised national frequency ranges, to avoid interference with other systems (remote-controlled cranes, forestry cranes, etc.).

  • Page 19: Varioguide Definitions And Specifications

    Table of contents 3. VarioGuide definitions and specifications 3.1 Definitions ............. . 21 3.1.1 GNSS and correction signal .
  • Page 20 Table of contents VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 21: Definitions

    GLONASS system. Galileo, the European satellite navigation system, is currently under development. VarioGuide processes both GPS and GLONASS signals and is designed to operate with future systems. GNSS satellites communicate their exact position and time via radio. For position determination a receiver has to be supplied with signals from at least four satellites simultaneously.
  • Page 22 • The GNSS signal can be obstructed by dense trees, copses, buildings, high-voltage power lines etc. Fig. 3 • VarioGuide may lose the connection to certain satellites, including the correction signal satellite, if the vehicle is operated on slopes, causing the satellite to be out of the aerial's reception range.

  • Page 23: Signal Interruption

    3. VarioGuide definitions and specifications 3.1.3 Signal interruption Position determination takes a certain amount of time after activation before reaching the specified level of accuracy. Temporary obstruction may cause the system to lose its connection to the satellite signal. This may result in reduced levels of accuracy, the need to redetermine position, or failures depending on the system.

  • Page 24: Switch-Off Limits

    3. VarioGuide definitions and specifications • Number of receivable satellites restricted by the inclined position of the tractor on the terrain. • The system will not be able to work in regions where the OmniSTAR satellite is too close to the horizon.

  • Page 25: Specification

    RTK corrections via mobile communications network (GSM/GPRS) or radio The specifications for the VarioGuide system are subject to GNSS system features, US Department of Defense deteriorations in operation, ionospheric and tropospheric conditions, satellite geometries, length of the base line and multipath effects. OmniSTAR VBS, OmniSTAR HP, WAAS and EGNOS are independent GNSS upgrade services.
  • Page 26 RTK corrections via mobile communications network (GSM/GPRS) or radio The specifications for the VarioGuide system are subject to GNSS system features, US Department of Defense deteriorations in operation, ionospheric and tropospheric conditions, satellite geometries, length of the base line and multipath effects. RangePoint RTX, CenterPoint RTX, WAAS and EGNOS are independent GNSS expansion services.

  • Page 27: Quick Start

    4. Quick Start 4.1 VarioGuide menu tree ........... 29 4.2 VarioGuide info...
  • Page 28 Table of contents VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 29: Varioguide Menu Tree

    4. Quick Start 4.1 VarioGuide menu tree Fig. 1 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 30 4. Quick Start Fig. 2 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 31: Varioguide Info

    4. Quick Start 4.2 VarioGuide info Display and input of wayline distance Number of GNSS satellites used Steering behavior for joining wayline Current steering status Steering behavior on wayline Correction signal and accuracy Field Settings AutoTI status Press each icon to move directly ("Quick Jump") to...

  • Page 32: Vario-Guide Main Menu

    Open "Implement selection/settings" page Open "Steering settings" page Open "Signal settings" page Open "Headland settings" page AutoTI activation Jump back one menu level Wayline adjustment Manual offset to the left or right in the direction of travel Reset values Fig. 4 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 33 4. Quick Start Display Current offset display Display offset value for manual wayline offset Overall offset display Fig. 5 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 34: Implement Selection

    4. Quick Start 4.4 Implement selection Softkeys Create new implement Change front-mounted implement settings Change rear-mounted implement settings Change implement settings on second rear- mounted implement Jump back one menu level Fig. 6 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 35 Calculated wayline distance display Symbol: Implement determines wayline guidance Front-mounted implement selection field Symbol: Implement is used for processed area Rear-mounted implement selection field Second rear-mounted implement selection field Implement offset (calculated) Fig. 7 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 36: Field Settings

    4. Quick Start 4.5 Field Settings Softkeys Add field Add boundary Create way-line Add obstacle Jump back one menu level Popup wayline information Fig. 8 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 37 4. Quick Start Display Manage fields pull-down menu Field boundary available yes/no Way-line pull-down menu Obstacles pull-down menu Fig. 9 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 38: Steering Behavior

    4. Quick Start 4.6 Steering behavior Back Fig. 10 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 39: Signal Settings

    4. Quick Start 4.7 Signal settings Correction signal System info Gyro compass NMEA data interface NOTE: Press the respective softkey to access the required page. Fig. 11 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 40: System Info

    Speed: The speed must be between 0.1 km/ h and 25 km/h. Gyro compass calibration: The green tick will appear whenever the self-test of the gyro compass was successful. GNSS receiver: The green tick will appear whenever the self-test was successful. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 41: Map View

    5.3.3 Worked area settings ........... 50 VarioGuide...
  • Page 42 Table of contents VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 43: Overview

    NOTE: To navigate to the main page, press the softkey in the map view. 5.1.2 Map view The map view shows the display functions from VarioDoc and VarioGuide. VarioDoc: • Mapping the processed area • Markers NOTE: May only be set in map view •...
  • Page 44 5. Map view • Boundaries NOTE: Values from VarioGuide • Background NOTE: Only with VariableRateControl VarioGuide: • Mapping the processed area • Position of the machine • Target way-line • Way-line distance • Correction signal info • Steering status NOTE: Set trigger functions and implement width for area marker in VarioDoc.

  • Page 45: Display

    5. Map view 5.2 Display 5.2.1 Full screen Fig. 2 Marker settings NOTE: Worked area settings In road mode, the implement is not shown. Road/field mode Set markers Change display size Switch between 2D and 3D Zoom VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 46: Zoom

    Arrows are positioned to the left of the tractor icon and point to the right: • As the tractor is to the left of the target way line, the activated way line guidance system will steer the tractor to the right. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 47: Steering Status

    5.2.4 Steering status Steering status information Steering status is shown in map view and on the VarioGuide information page as a steering wheel icon which varies in appearance. Steering icon struck through on a white background: Not ready for operation. The activation conditions have not been satisfied, and the automatic steering system cannot be enabled.
  • Page 48 5. Map view GNSS Correction signal HDOP indicato every over 3 bars every =< 1.5 >= 6 every =< 1.3 >= 7 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 49: Functions

    Select marker color NOTE: A number ID starting at 1 is also assigned for each individual marker color. The name of the marker can be changed in the marker settings menu. Confirm with . The pop-up will close Fig. 6 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 50: Marker Settings

    The area colored green on the map shows the processed area. This processed area is linked to the Trigger Settings page in VarioDoc/VarioGuide. The processed area is displayed on the map depending on the way in which the settings have been set and if they have been set at all.
  • Page 51 Press soft key (A) or (B) to activate manual or automatic color selection. MAN/AUTO softkey Manual color selection softkey Delete the area marker in the current field Fig. 10 Delete the area marker in the current field Press soft key (C) and a pop-up appears. Fig. 11 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 52 ° Soft key (J) for contrast color selection ° (K) is the setting for the wayline number; starts from color change NOTE: Using these setting options, you can highlight the area that contains tramlines in a different color. Fig. 14 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 53: Varioguide Components And Calibrations

    Table of contents 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations 6.1 Calibrations ............. 55 6.1.1 Calibrate steering angle sensor and steering valve .
  • Page 54 Table of contents VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 55: Calibrations

    • The tractor does not drive straight along the way-lines • Other steering problems (e.g. tractor begins to sway) occur NOTE: If required, calibrate the front axle suspension (please speak to your Fendt dealer). Calibrating the steering angle sensor (2401) NOTE: To operate the automatic track guidance, it is essential that the steering angle sensor is calibrated.
  • Page 56 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations Press one of the buttons repeatedly until the symbol (A) flashes. Confirm with RETURN. Fig. 3 Press one of the buttons repeatedly until the symbol (A) flashes. Confirm with RETURN. Fig. 4 Input code 2401.
  • Page 57 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations Turn steering wheel against the right steering lock and hold. Confirm with RETURN. Fig. 7 Release hand brake and drive the tractor forwards slowly, keeping the wheels straight. NOTE: This calibration is an important requirement for ensuring correct way-line guidance.
  • Page 58 Plausibility: "Left stop" signal Plausibility: "Right stop" signal Plausibility: Calibrated values match NOTE: If incorrect values are found, contact your Fendt dealer. Calibrating VarioGuide steering valve (2403) WARNING: Hazard from automatic deflection of the front wheels Risk of injury and death! Material damage is possible.
  • Page 59 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations Press RETURN; the first main menu level appears on the multiple display. Press one of the buttons repeatedly until symbol (A) flashes. Press RETURN; the second main menu level appears on the multiple display. Fig. 12 Press one of the buttons repeatedly until the symbol (A) flashes.
  • Page 60 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations The image shown opposite is displayed. NOTE: • The calibration runs automatically (approx. 5 minutes max.) • Do not actuate steering. • Do not leave operator's seat (seat contact switch). Fig. 16 The image shown opposite is displayed.
  • Page 61 No movement in direction "steering to right" Calibration taking too long User terminated calibration with ESC Plausibility: Signal in direction "steering to left" Plausibility: Signal in direction "steering to right" NOTE: If incorrect values are found, contact your FENDT dealer. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 62 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 63: Start-Up

    7.7.1.2 Fallback: FENDT base station ........
  • Page 64 7.10.1 FENDT base station ........

  • Page 65: Load Implement

    NOTE: This function can be used to load settings for an implement that has already been created, and to add the settings in the VarioGuide (implement settings and way-line distance). A new implement can also be created. Call up the management main menu (7")

  • Page 66: Load Implement Settings (10.4" Terminal)

    NOTE: This function can be used to load settings for an implement that has already been created, and to add the settings in the VarioGuide (implement settings and way-line distance). A new implement can also be created. Call up the management main menu (10.4"...

  • Page 67: Create Implement

    Under "Management info", press the soft key for the on-board computer; "On-board computer" page is displayed. On the "On-board computer" page, press the soft key for the trigger settings; "Trigger settings" page is displayed. On the "Trigger settings" page, press the "Front-mounted implement" soft key; the "Implement settings" page is displayed. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 68: Call Up Implement Settings On 10.4

    In "VarioDoc Main Page", press the soft key for the on-board computer; the "On-board computer" page is displayed On the "On-board computer" page, press the trigger settings; the "Trigger settings" page is displayed On the "Trigger settings" page, press the "Front-mounted implement" soft key; the "Implement settings" page is displayed. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 69: Front-Mounted Implement

    7. Start-up 7.2.3 Front-mounted implement 7.2.3.1 Install front-mounted implement Procedure Press softkey (A). A pop-up appears. Fig. 9 Select front-mounted implement. Geräteanbauposition auswählen Heck Fig. 10 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 70: Determine The Working Width, Navigation Point Distance And Coupling

    Measure the length between the start of the processed area and the attachment hook of the front power lift NOTE: If the mark is to be created at the end of the implement, measure from this point to the end of the implement. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 71: Set The Working Width Of The Front-Mounted Implement

    7. Start-up 7.2.3.3 Set the working width of the front-mounted implement Procedure Select the working width field (A) by touch or via the external control panel. Set the processed width value via the external control panel. Fig. 12 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 72: Set The Navigation Point Of The Front-Mounted Implement

    7. Start-up 7.2.3.4 Set the navigation point of the front-mounted implement Procedure Select the navigation point field (A) by touch or via the external control panel. Set the navigation point distance via the external control panel. Fig. 13 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 73: Set The Coupling Length For The Front-Mounted Implement

    7. Start-up 7.2.3.5 Set the coupling length for the front-mounted implement Procedure Select the coupling length field (A) by touch or with the external control panel. Set the coupling length distance via the external control panel. Fig. 14 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 74: Set The Center Of The Front-Mounted Implement

    7.2.3.6 Set the center of the front-mounted implement Procedure Select the center field (A) by touch or via the external control panel. Set the center via the external control panel. NOTE: Only set the center if the mounted implement deviates from the center. Fig. 15 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 75: Set The Trigger For The Front-Mounted Implement

    If toggle switch (A) is set to AUTO, the distance and area measurement depends on triggers (B) to (F). Front power lift trigger OFF/ON Front PTO trigger OFF/ON EHS valve trigger OFF/ON External counter trigger OFF/ON VarioGuide trigger OFF/ON Jump back one menu level Fig. 16 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 76: Rear-Mounted Implement

    7. Start-up 7.2.4 Rear-mounted implement 7.2.4.1 Install rear-mounted implement Procedure Press softkey (A). A pop-up appears. Fig. 17 Select the rear-mounted implement. Geräteanbauposition auswählen Heck Fig. 18 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 77: Determine The Working Width, Navigation Point Distance And Coupling

    Movement of the Distance of the Distance of the the implement implement from the horizontal rotational axis processing area of the center (e.g. for mowers) of the implement from implement from the the lower link hooks lower link hooks VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 78: Set The Navigation Point Of The Rear-Mounted Implement

    7.2.4.3 Set the navigation point of the rear-mounted implement Procedure Select the navigation point field (A) by touch or via the external control panel. Set the navigation point distance via the external control panel. Fig. 21 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 79: Set The Coupling Length For The Rear-Mounted Implement

    7. Start-up 7.2.4.4 Set the coupling length for the rear-mounted implement Procedure Select the coupling length field (A) by touch or with the external control panel. Set the coupling length distance via the external control panel. Fig. 22 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 80: Set The Center Of The Rear-Mounted Implement

    7.2.4.5 Set the center of the rear-mounted implement Procedure Select the center field (A) by touch or via the external control panel. Set the center via the external control panel. NOTE: Only set the center if the mounted implement deviates from the center. Fig. 23 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 81: Set The Trigger For The Rear-Mounted Implement

    If toggle switch (A) is set to AUTO, the distance and area measurement depends on triggers (B) to (F). Rear power lift trigger OFF/ON Rear PTO trigger OFF/ON EHS valve trigger OFF/ON External counter trigger OFF/ON VarioGuide trigger OFF/ON Jump back one menu level Fig. 24 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 82: Save Mounted Implement Data

    NOTE: This function can be used to save the current settings for an implement (incl. the implement settings and the track distance from VarioGuide). Save the current implement settings with the same name If an implement has been loaded and one or more settings then changed, the page shown opposite appears when the engine is switched off.
  • Page 83 • To save the current implement settings with a new name, select a blank line, specify a name using the keyboard and confirm. • The terminal then switches off. NOTE: This procedure is used to create a new implement; the original implement remains unchanged. Fig. 28 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 84: Exchange Implement Data And Field Data

    7.4.1 Plug in the USB stick and call up data exchange Implement data and field data can be transferred from tractor to tractor using a USB stick (when using VarioGuide). The USB stick can also be used to back up the implement data and field data, e.g. before replacing the terminal.

  • Page 85: Transfer Implement Data And Field Data To The Usb Stick

    7.4.2 Transfer implement data and field data to the USB stick Select and transfer individual data Procedure Using the soft key, select the data to be transferred: Field data Implement data Select field data or implement data by touch or with the external control panel. Fig. 31 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 86: Select And Transfer All Data

    NOTE: The transferred data can then be seen in the bottom display. Fig. 32 7.4.2.1 Select and transfer all data Procedure Using the soft key, select the data to be transferred: Field data Implement data Fig. 33 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 87: Transfer Implement And Field Data From The Usb Stick To The Terminal

    NOTE: The transferred data can then be seen in the bottom display. Fig. 34 7.4.3 Transfer implement and field data from the USB stick to the terminal Select and transfer individual data VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 88 NOTE: If there is identical data on the terminal, a popup appears and asks whether the existing file should be replaced or renamed. NOTE: The transferred data can then be seen in the bottom display. Fig. 36 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 89: Select And Transfer All Data

    USB stick to the terminal. NOTE: If there is identical data on the terminal, a popup appears and asks whether the existing file should be replaced or renamed. NOTE: The transferred data can then be seen in the bottom display. Fig. 38 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 90: Correction Signals

    EGNOS / WAAS RangePoint RTX Decimetre Centerpoint RTX Satellite Centimeter RTK base Trimble AG-715 450MHz radio modem Trimble AG-715 900MHz radio modem SATEL EASy-Proof radio modem External radio modem RTK network Internal GSM/GPRS modem External mobile radio modem VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 91: Submeter Range With Novatel Receiver

    7.6 Submeter range with NovAtel receiver 7.6.1 Autonomous NOTE: The position is determined without correction signals, using only GPS and GLONASS satellites (for regions in which there is no correction signal or none can be received). Fig. 39 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 92: Egnos / Waas

    (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Authorisation level Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 93: Centimeter Range With Novatel Receiver

    7. Start-up 7.7 Centimeter range with NovAtel receiver 7.7.1 FENDT base station 7.7.1.1 Configure the FENDT base station correction signal Procedure Select the correction signal via the "Signal Type" selection field. NOTE: Correction signal activation can only be received if a green tick appears in the connection status.

  • Page 94: Fallback: Fendt Base Station

    10 kHz spacing/12.5 kHz with 6.25 kHz spacing Error correction Set the error correction here: ON/OFF Signal format Select the signal format: CMR/RTCM 2.3/RTCM 3.1 7.7.1.2 Fallback: FENDT base station Procedure Press toggle switch (A), the fallback option will either be activated or deactivated. NOTE: Enabling this function allows wayline guidance to a lower degree of accuracy.

  • Page 95: External Station

    (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Authorisation level Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) Distance to Base Distance in m VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 96: External Fallback Station

    After the ignition has been switched OFF/ON, the system connects to the GSM/GPRS network automatically and without further notice, provided that a connection was established before the ignition was switched off. Please note that this action may result in data charges. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 97 GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Authorisation level Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) Signal format from the correction signal provider VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 98: Activate/Deactivate Internal Mobile Modem Fallback

    After the ignition has been switched OFF/ON, the system connects to the GSM/GPRS network automatically and without further notice, provided that a connection was established before the ignition was switched off. Please note that this action may result in data charges. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 99 Authorisation level Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) Baud rate 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200 Parity Invalid/none/even/odd Signal format CMR/RTCM 2.3/RTCM 3.1 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 100: Submeter Range With Trimble Receiver

    7.8 Submeter range with Trimble receiver 7.8.1 Autonomous Autonomous Trimble AG-382 NOTE: The position is determined without correction signals, using only GPS and GLONASS satellites (for regions in which there is no correction signal or none can be received). Fig. 48 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 101: Egnos / Waas

    (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Authorisation level Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 102: Rangepoint Rtx

    GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Authorisation level Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) Serial no. Trimble AG-382 serial number (6-digit) Expiry date Expiration date for RangePoint RTX license VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 103: Decimeter Range With Trimble Receiver

    Connection status Specifies the connection status of the GNSS receiver to the source of the correction data (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 104: Fallback For Centerpoint Rtx Satellite

    1539.9525 MHz 600 Baud Asia-Pacific region RTXAP 1539.8325 MHz 600 Baud 7.9.1.2 Fallback for Centerpoint RTX Satellite Procedure Press toggle switch (A); fallback is enabled or disabled. NOTE: Enabling this function allows wayline guidance with lower accuracy. Fig. 52 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 105: Centimeter Range With Trimble Receiver

    7. Start-up 7.10 Centimeter range with Trimble receiver 7.10.1 FENDT base station 7.10.1.1 Configure the FENDT base station correction signal — Trimble AG-715 450 MHz radio modem Procedure Select the correction signal via the "Signal Type" selection field. NOTE: Correction signal activation can only be received if a green tick appears in the connection status.

  • Page 106: Configure The Fendt Base Station Correction Signal (Trimble 900 Mhz)

    Set the frequency assigned to you by your country's regulatory authority. Signal format The signal format is displayed 7.10.1.2 Configure the FENDT base station correction signal (Trimble 900 MHz) Procedure Select the correction signal via the "Signal Type" selection field.

  • Page 107: Rtk Network (Internal Gsm/Gprs Modem)

    Signal type The correction signal source can be selected here Modem type Internal modem Connection type Dial connection (GSM) / Data connection GPRS Signal strength Mobile communications signal strength Accuracy Bar indicator and decimal value of static accuracy VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 108: Rtk Network (External Mobile Radio Modem)

    Please note that this action may result in data charges. Procedure Select the RTK Network correction signal under 'Signal Type'. Select the modem type "External modem" Enter the baud rate Select parity Select signal format Fig. 56 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 109: Trimble Receiver Settings

    Baud rate 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200 Parity Invalid/none/even/odd Signal format CMR/RTCM 2.3/RTCM 3.1 7.10.4 Trimble receiver settings 7.10.4.1 xFill settings Before starting the procedure xFill is effective only in fallback mode. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 110 Central USA 1557.8150 MHz 2400 Baud East USA 1557.8590 MHz 600 Baud Canada and South/Central 1539.8325 MHz 600 Baud America Europe (RTX Fast) 1529.7250 MHz 2400 Baud Europe/Africa 1539.9525 MHz 600 Baud Asia-Pacific region 1539.8325 MHz 600 Baud VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 111: Field Settings

    7. Start-up 7.11 Field Settings 7.11.1 Add field Procedure Press the soft key (A), the pop-up for inputting the field name appears Fig. 58 Input the field name and confirm with the pop-up will then close Fig. 59 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 112: Record Field Boundary

    Fig. 60 Overwrite field boundary or abandon operation: ° Press soft key , current field boundary will be overwritten ° Press soft key , pop-up will be closed and the field boundary will no longer be indicated. Fig. 61 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 113 7. Start-up Select recording page Confirm using , pop-up will close Fig. 62 Start boundary recording Press soft key (C), boundary recording will be activated Fig. 63 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 114 Press soft key (C) once more, boundary recording will resume Fig. 64 Quit boundary recording Press soft key (D), the boundary recording function will close Fig. 65 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 115: Record/Manage Obstacles

    Fig. 67 Large obstacle Select the recording page The image shown opposite appears once "large obstacle" has been selected in the pop-up above. You can now select the recording page. Fig. 68 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 116 (G); drive around the large obstacle. NOTE: Large obstacles are recorded in the same way as boundaries. Fig. 69 End and save the area recording To end the area recording, press softkey (G); the image shown opposite appears. Fig. 70 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 117 7. Start-up A field can be selected and the obstacle name assigned. Manage obstacles The pop-up shown opposite appears once softkey (K) has been pressed. Fig. 71 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 118 7. Start-up From this pop-up, obstacles can be selected, renamed and deleted. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 119: Way-Line

    7. Start-up 7.12 Way-line 7.12.1 Create and save way line Way line type selection can be accessed from the VarioGuide information page, the VarioGuide main page and the Field settings page, see chapter 4.1 VarioGuide menu tree, page 29. NOTE: Before creating a wayline, specify a field name and record a boundary if necessary.
  • Page 120 B appears and can be pressed. The wayline can be saved with a freely selectable name. More than one way line can be saved for each field. START softkey and specify starting point A Fig. 74 Fig. 75 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 121 If recording is interrupted, it will be hidden. Once a sufficient distance has been driven, you will see the STOP button, which then stops the recording process. START softkey Fig. 79 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 122 7. Start-up Fig. 80 Fig. 81 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 123 The circular arc driven is used to calculate the theoretical accuracy of the center of the circle. If this is less than 10.00 m, the STOP button will appear. START softkey Fig. 83 Fig. 84 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 124: Path To Path Distance

    Set working width of the implement in (A). Set overlap (B). NOTE: Way line distance (C) is calculated: Way line distance = implement width minus overlap Fig. 86 Working width display Overlap input field Calculated way line distance VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 125: Check System

    If the system info is requested while stationary, a cross appears here. Gyro compass calibration: The green tick will appear whenever the self-test of the gyro compass was successful. GNSS receiver: The green tick will appear whenever the self-test was successful. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 126 (thus resulting in the receiver being switched off), a short distance must be driven at a speed exceeding 1.5 km/h (until the green tick appears at C) to initialize the gyro compass. Tip: Make sure the stand-by time is not too short. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 127: Activate Varioguide System

    (see above: System info), the LED will change from a flashing to a steady light. The steering status icon in map view and on the VarioGuide information page will also turn green. You can now release the steering Fig. 88 wheel.

  • Page 128: Adjust Way Line

    7. Start-up 7.15 Adjust way line 7.15.1 Way line offset Display Way line distance input field Auto Offset VarioGuide Hauptseite Way-line deviation display Manual way line offset input field Spurlinienabstand Overall offset display Overall offset Reset button 5,90 Auto Offset (B): If the overlap/under lap becomes...

  • Page 129: Headland Settings

    Due to satellite drift, a field boundary recording and therefore the headland settings are only appropriate from decimetre (DM) accuracy or with RTK (CM) accuracy. Softkeys Headland settings AutoTI pre-activation (only possible within a field boundary) NOTE: Only possible with the Variotronic TI automatic option and within a field boundary Fig. 90 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 130 7. Start-up Headland settings softkeys Headland alarm ON/OFF NOTE: When you use AutoTI, the alarm automatically switches on. Fig. 91 Select Variotronic TI sequence Fig. 92 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 131: Headland Management Ti/Autoti

    Fig. 93 7.16.2 Headland management TI/AutoTI NOTE: Due to satellite drift, a field boundary recording and therefore the headland management/AutoTI are only expedient from decimetre (DM) accuracy or with RTK (CM) accuracy. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 132 4. The selected TI sequence will then start, depending on the selected distance to the headland boundary. Driving out of the field 1. The TI sequence will start automatically, depending on the selected distance to the headland boundary. An alarm will sound before the TI sequence starts. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 133: Operation With The Base Station

    7.17 Operation with the base station 7.17.1 Brief description The VarioGuide system can be used with a reference station for centimeter accuracy. The operation of the system is identical, irrespective of whether the correction is received from a reference station or from a satellite.
  • Page 134 7. Start-up Mains cable Fig. 97 Power supply unit Fig. 98 SAE connecting cable - current supply to base station Fig. 99 SAE connecting cable - alligator clips Fig. 100 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 135 7. Start-up SAE connecting cable - cigarette lighter Fig. 101 SAE extension cord Fig. 102 Serial connecting cable Fig. 103 Null modem DB9 M-M adapter Fig. 104 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 136: Led And Keys On The Base Station

    RS 232 communication interface D USB communication interface Current supply connector Input: Operation: 6-28 VDC; Load: 9-28 VDC (power consumption < 2A) Modem status LED Battery status LED Reset button Recording status LED Implement status LED Fig. 107 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 137: Initial Start-Up

    (see below). The base station cannot be charged in "OFF" mode. After 9 hours the battery will be 90% charged, and in 10 hours fully charged. It is not possible to overcharge the battery. The charge level of the battery is indicated by the Battery status LED (H). VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 138: Operating Modes

    Set the base station up on the tripod supplied or ordered separately. NOTE: Alternatively, fixed installation is also possible. NOTE: For the best possible signal transmission, the base station should be located at the highest possible point in the landscape. Switch on base station Switch on VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 139: Set The Base Station Channel On The Tractor

    Press soft key (B) Follow on-screen instructions Fig. 110 Connect cable on the base station (communication A or D, connect to port (C) or (D)) to X4219 on the tractor (use null modem DB9 M-M adapter) and confirm. Fig. 111 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 140 7. Start-up Connect cable to tractor at X4219 top-right C-pillar serial interface (use null modem DB9 M-M adapter) Fig. 112 Confirm connection Fig. 113 Transmission of base station configuration to the tractor Close window using Fig. 114 VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 141: Operate Base Station With External Battery

    7.17.8 Operate base station with external battery Procedure Connect cables (2,3,4) to the battery Fig. 115 Base station Current supply cable for base station SAE connecting cable - current supply to base station SAE connecting cable - alligator clips Battery VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 142 7. Start-up VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 143: Faults And Remedy

    8.1.1 Problems and possible remedial action ........145 VarioGuide...
  • Page 144 Table of contents VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 145: Fault Diagnostics

    The automatic steering sensor has mechanical or sensor (2401), see system is engaged but electrical tolerances. chapter 6.1.1 Calibrate automatic way-line steering angle sensor guidance does not and steering valve, page drive straight along the way-line. Contact your FENDT dealer. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 146 Correct the implement movement of the side to side during setting. implement during operation. operation (Note: VarioGuide steers the tractor, not the implement). With poor ground Way-line guidance works Reduce speed, decrease conditions or implements better with the working depth;...
  • Page 147 Restricted view of the Drive away from the is shadowed by trees or open sky. shadowing. buildings. Failure of receiver. A red cross appears in Contact your FENDT field (I) of System info, dealer. chapter 7.13.1 Check system info/system status, page 125.
  • Page 148 7.13.1 Check system info/system status, page 125. OmniSTAR has not sent A red cross appears in Contact your FENDT full data for correction field (B) of System info, dealer. signal / license. chapter 7.13.1 Check system info/system status, page 125.

  • Page 149: Appendix

    9.1.1 Glossary ............151 VarioGuide...
  • Page 150 Table of contents VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...

  • Page 151: Glossary

    A dual-frequency GNSS receiver is more accurate than a single-frequency GNSS receiver, which can only use the first L band. EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service, sub-meter (SM) accuracy. Free European Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS). VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 152 Kinematic positioning The position determination during motion. Convergence time The convergence time is the time required by the software to determine the position of the tractor after the system is switched on. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 153 A base station that can be easily moved and can independently determine its new position so that it can then continue working with the DGPS system. Fendt multi-function armrest Pitch The change in angle from the front to the rear section of the tractor. For example, the rise and fall of the tractor's engine cover due to changes in terrain.
  • Page 154 The gap between two consecutive tracks on the field. Very High Frequency Equipment for automatic Consists of the components mounted on the tractor for operating the steering automatic steering: Steering angle sensors, hydraulic hoses, valve blocks and brackets. VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 155 One of the two reference points in the field used to define a virtual straight line: the wayline. Xtrack The right-angled distance between the current tractor position and the wayline (cross track). Centimeter accuracy Accuracy of up to +/- 2 centimeters, ensured by DGPS options such as RT2. (CM) VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
  • Page 156 9. Appendix VarioGuide 438.020.070.012...
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