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Installation and operating instructions BASIC-Terminal Version: 20110308 30322511-02-EN Read and follow these operating instructions. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place for later reference.
Contents Contents For your safety Basic safety instructions Layout and meaning of warnings User requirements Intended use EC declaration of conformity About these Operating Instructions Target group of these Operating Instructions Layout of operating instructions Layout of references Product description Performance description Scope of delivery System requirements...
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Contents Changing the language Adjusting the brightness for day or night mode Configuring the basic display settings Activating and deactivating applications Activating licences for full versions of the software Deleting files from the USB flash drive Deleting pools 7.10 GPS Receiver 7.10.1 Activating the GPS Receiver 7.10.2...
For your safety Basic safety instructions For your safety Basic safety instructions Please read the following safety instructions carefully before using the equipment for the first time. ▪ Before maintenance or repair to the tractor, always disconnect the connection between the tractor and the terminal.
Intended use BASIC-Terminal is intended exclusively for use in agriculture as well as in wine-growing, fruit- cultivating, and hop-growing operations. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any installation or use of the system that deviates from or exceeds the scope of intended use.
About these Operating Instructions Target group of these Operating Instructions About these Operating Instructions Target group of these Operating Instructions These Operating Instructions are intended for personnel entrusted with installing and operating the terminal. Layout of operating instructions The operating instructions explain step by step how you can perform certain operations with the product.
There are two versions of the terminal: ▪ BASIC-Terminal item no.: 30322511 ▪ BASIC-Terminal GSM item no.: 30322512 You can identify which terminal you have, from the ME item number on the nameplate [➙ 9]. The following table shows the differences in equipment for both versions.
Product description Correctly interpreting information on the nameplate If your tractor is not ISOBUS-capable, you can upgrade it. Our staff will be glad to advise you on selecting compatible components. Correctly interpreting information on the nameplate On the reverse of the terminal you will find a nameplate sticker. On this sticker you can find all the information you need to definitively identify the product.
Instructions on retrofitting Mounting and installation Mount the terminal and all additional components in the following order: 1. BASIC-Terminal – mount inside the tractor cab. 2. Connect the terminal to the basic equipment. 3. Connect the terminal to other components.
Mounting and installation Mounting the terminal in the tractor cab Mounting the terminal in the tractor cab NOTICE Electromagnetic interference The operation of the terminal may be impaired by electromagnetic waves emitted by other farm equipment. ◦ Mount the terminal at least 1 m away from the radio antenna or from a radio device. Procedure 1.
Mounting and installation Connecting the terminal to the basic equipment 4.2.2 Terminal ports Reverse of the terminal BASIC-Terminal GSM antenna port USB port Only for terminals with a GSM modem USB 1.1 installed. Item no. 30322512 Not currently in use...
Mounting and installation Connecting the terminal to the basic equipment 4.3.1 Checking the ISOBUS compatibility of the basic equipment The basic equipment provided by Müller-Elektronik is ISO 11783-compatible and labelled with the following sticker on the ISOBUS socket: 4.3.2 Selecting the correct basic equipment You must select basic equipment that matches the fittings of the vehicle in which the terminal BASIC- Terminal is to be installed.
Mounting and installation Connecting the terminal to the basic equipment This basic equipment is available in two models: ▪ Connection via an adapter cable to the tractor's existing signal socket (DIN 9684.1 / ISO 11786). (Item no.: 30322560) ▪ Equipping the tractor jobcomputer with sensors (km/h transmission, km/h radar, PTO speed and work position).
Basic control principles Getting to grips with the controls Basic control principles Getting to grips with the controls Terminal controls Rotary knob Keys Function keys Controls Rotary knob The rotary knob is located in the top right hand corner of the terminal. Control with the rotary knob may vary slightly between the different applications.
Basic control principles Using the function keys Keys Switch the terminal on and off Has no function Has no function Exit screen Cancel input Hide warning messages and alerts Open the "Selection menu" application Exit the "Selection menu" application Using the function keys Whenever you use the function keys, you will activate the function depicted on the adjacent function icon.
Basic control principles Initial start-up Using the function keys Function icon Function key Depiction of an available function. Performs the function depicted on the function icon. Example When you press the function key , the function depicted on the function icon will be activated.
Basic control principles Restarting the terminal ⇨ You are now in the selection menu. ⇨ Now the connected jobcomputers will be loaded. The progress of this process is indicated by the progress bar next to the jobcomputer icon. The time taken to complete this process depends on the number of connected jobcomputers.
Opening applications in the selection menu Display layout in the selection menu Opening applications in the selection menu In the selection menu you can choose which application you wish to view on the display. You can open the selection menu at any time. This will not close the application currently running. Controls Open the selection menu Press again –...
⇨ Both applications will appear on the display. Segmentation of the display The display of the terminal BASIC-Terminal is split into two sections. A different application is diplayed in each section. This allows you, for example, to control the tractor on the field and monitor the field sprayer at the same time.
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Opening applications in the selection menu Segmentation of the display In the selection menu you can see which applications can be run with the split display. Controls Function icon Function Switch applications in the header section. Swap applications between the header section and the main section of the display.
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Controls in the Service application Configuring the terminal in the Service application In the "Service" application you can configure the terminal and activate the connected farm equipment. Once you have started the "Service" application, the following screen will appear: Start screen of the "Service"...
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Icons in the Service application Function icon Meaning Appears only if... Delete file (red) Selected object can be deleted Configure GPS Receiver GPS Receiver is activated Configure FarmPilot FarmPilot portal is activated Open the Diagnostics screen Diagnostics is activated Retrieve default values.
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Adjusting the brightness for day or night mode ⇨ The following screen will appear: - Click on "Service". ⇨ The following screen will appear: The texts on this screen may appear in a foreign language. - Click on "Terminal Einstellungen“...
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Configuring the basic display settings ⇨ The following screen will appear: 2. Change the operating mode. Depending on which operating mode is currently active, you can use one of the function icons: – Activate day mode. –...
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Activating and deactivating applications Parameter Meaning 0 = day mode is activated 1 = night mode is activated Volume Adjust volume Date / time Date Set current date Time Set current time Time zone 0 = Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) 1 = GMT +1 hour (Germany) -1 = GMT -1 hour...
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Activating licences for full versions of the software ⇨ The following screen will appear: - Click on the desired plugin. ⇨ The icon preceding the name of the plugin indicates whether the plugin is activated or deactivated.
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Deleting files from the USB flash drive ⇨ The following screen will appear: 2. Click on the desired application. ⇨ The following screen will appear: 3. Enter the activation number in the "Key" field. You will receive the activation number on purchasing a software licence.
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Deleting pools ⇨ The following screen will appear: 2. Click on "USB". ⇨ The "Screencopy" and "Taskdata" folders will appear. ⇨ If these folders fail to appear, it is because you did not create them on the USB flash drive. 3.
Configuring the terminal in the Service application GPS Receiver ⇨ The contents of the folder will be displayed. The names of the folders are the ISO IDs of the applications whose temporary data they store. 4. Select the desired file. - Delete file.
Configuring the terminal in the Service application GPS Receiver ⇨ The installed drivers will appear. ⇨ Next to the active driver the icon will appear. ⇨ The driver "GPS_A100" for the DGPS Receiver A100 from Müller-Elektronik comes activated as standard. 4.
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Configuring the terminal in the Service application GPS Receiver Satellite 2 – secondary DGPS satellite. The DGPS Receiver will only connect to this satellite in the event that the primary satellite fails. Your satellite selection will depend on which satellite currently has the best availability in your region. ▪...
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Configuring the "GPS TILT-Module" terrain compensation ⇨ The following screen will appear: - Click on the desired parameter. ⇨ A selection list will appear. - Click on the desired value. ⇨ Next to the value the icon will appear.
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Screenshots ⇨ The following screen will appear: 4. Enter the distance between the GPS Receiver and the ground surface in the line "GPS Receiver height". 5. Position the tractor on a ground surface that is known to be level. 6.
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Activating the "Diagnostics" function ⇨ The line will be highlighted with a frame. 6. Select "USB" to save screenshots on the USB flash drive. 7. Select "Portal" to send screenshots to the FarmPilot portal. 7.12.2 Creating screenshots Procedure...
Sending diagnostic data to the portal Only read this chapter once you have upgraded the BASIC-Terminal to a BASIC-Terminal TOP. The function described in this chapter can only be used on an upgraded terminal. Customer Services may ask you to send diagnostic data to the portal. This allows Customer Services to gather detailed information about your terminal and therefore examine it more thoroughly.
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Activating an external LightBar | Service | | CAN-Trace settings 1. Click on "Duration (min.)". 2. Set the duration. Specify for how long communication should be logged after the terminal has been restarted. Communication can be logged for a duration of one to five minutes. 3.
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Camera ⇨ The following screen will appear: 2. Click on "LightBar". ⇨ The installed drivers will appear. 3. Click on the "LightBar_ME" driver. ⇨ Next to the driver the icon will appear. - Restart terminal. ⇨...
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Camera ⇨ Next to the driver the icon will appear. - Restart terminal. ⇨ The following function icon will appear on the start screen of the "Service" application: 6. You have activated the camera driver. 7.15.2 Operating the camera Controls...
7.16 Configuring FarmPilot Only read this chapter once you have upgraded the BASIC-Terminal to a BASIC-Terminal TOP. The function described in this chapter can only be used on an upgraded terminal. FarmPilot is an internet portal which allows software on a farm computer to exchange data with machines via a mobile phone network.
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Configuring FarmPilot ⇨ The following function icon will appear on the start screen of the "Service" application: ⇨ You have activated the FarmPilot portal. You must now enter the access data for the FarmPilot portal. 7.16.2 Configuring the connection with FarmPilot Before you can connect the terminal to FarmPilot, you must configure the connection.
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Configuring FarmPilot ⇨ The following screen will appear: 3. Click on the line with the desired parameter. 4. Configure parameter. 7.16.3 Entering data in the FarmPilot access data section Below the characters, you will find 5 icons which will assist you when entering the data. Controls Delete characters Move cursor to the left...
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Configuring FarmPilot ⇨ The following screen will appear: 3. Enter the username. - Select the desired character. - Click on the selected character. 6. When you have finished entering all the characters, select and click on "OK". 7.16.4 Configuring the GPRS connection manually In this chapter you will learn how to configure the GPRS connection manually.
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Configuring the terminal in the Service application Configuring FarmPilot Username for the GPRS connection. Password Password for the GPRS connection. Controls Function icon Function Retrieve default values. Procedure You can configure the mobile connection as follows: You have inserted the SIM card. ...
Maintenance and servicing Servicing and cleaning the terminal Maintenance and servicing NOTICE This product does not contain any components which require maintenance or repair! Never unscrew the casing! Servicing and cleaning the terminal ▪ Press the keys with your fingertips. Avoid using your finger nails. ▪...
Maintenance and servicing Technical specifications Parameter Value Storage temperature -30 - +80 °C Weight 1.3 kg Dimensions (W x H x D) 220 x 210 x 95 mm Protection class IP 54 in accordance with DIN 40050/15 In accordance with ISO 14982 / PREN 55025 ESD protection In accordance with ISO 10605 Power input...
Maintenance and servicing Technical specifications Pin no.: Signal: Pin no.: Signal CAN_L* CAN_H* CAN_GND* CAN_EN_out** CAN_H + Vin* CAN_EN_in +Vin = voltage supply (+) –Vin = ground (-) * - The signals marked with * correspond to the CiA assignment (CAN in automation). The two signals CAN_L and CAN_L* or CAN_H and CAN_H* are linked internally and used to loop the CAN bus through.
Maintenance and servicing Technical specifications Pin no.: Signal /TxD Operating voltage minus 0.7 volt When switched on, the terminal routes current to the farm equipment that is connected via the RS232 connector. The voltage of the RS232 connector is dependent on the operating voltage of the terminal. When connected to a 12 V battery, the terminal will transfer approx.
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