Guidance system of the latest generation. it is equipped with an 8” display and capacitive touch system, what guarantees a perfect overview and an easy operation (81 pages)
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Installation and operating instructions TRACK-Guide III Last update: V9.20191001 31302713-02-US Read and follow these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place for later reference. Please note that there might be a more recent version of these instructions on the homepage.
Contents Contents For your safety Basic safety instructions Intended use Layout and meaning of warnings Disposal Instructions on retrofitting EU declaration of conformity About these Operating Instructions Target group of these Operating Instructions Layout of operating instructions Layout of references Directional information in these instructions Product description Scope of delivery...
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Contents Using the keyboard 5.10 Using a memory device 5.10.1 Using a SD card 5.10.2 Directories on the USB memory device 5.10.3 Displaying the content of the memory device on the display Connecting and configuring external devices GPS receiver 6.1.1 Connecting the GPS receiver to the display 6.1.2 Changing the driver for the GPS receiver...
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Contents Tractor-ECU application Work screen Managing the tractor profiles Parameters 8.3.1 Calibrating the speed sensor 8.3.2 Calibrating an analog working position sensor 8.3.3 Tractor geometry Configuring the tractor connector types Configuring the tractor geometry Results 8.4.1 Trip counter 8.4.2 Task-related counter Virtual ECU application Managing virtual job computers Parameters...
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Contents 12.2 Assignment plans 12.2.1 Port A (CAN bus) 12.2.2 Port B 12.2.3 Port C 12.2.4 CAM port 12.2.5 ETH (Ethernet) port 12.3 Licence conditions Troubleshooting V9.20191001 31302713-02-US...
For your safety Basic safety instructions For your safety Basic safety instructions Please read the following safety instructions carefully before using the product for the first time. ▪ Do not operate the display while driving in road traffic. Come to a standstill in order to use the unit.
For your safety Layout and meaning of warnings Layout and meaning of warnings All safety instructions found in these Operating Instructions are composed in accordance with the following pattern: WARNING This signal word identifies medium-risk hazards, which could potentially cause death or serious physical injury, if not avoided.
EU Directive of Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EU. If alterations are made to the product without prior consultations with us, this declaration becomes invalid. TRACK-Guide III Harmonised standards applied: EN ISO 14982:2009...
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 display. Layout of operating instructions The operating instructions explain step by step how you can perform certain operations with the product.
Product description Scope of delivery Product description Scope of delivery The following items are included in delivery: ▪ TRACK-Guide III display ▪ Holder and screws ▪ Bracket for mounting the display ▪ USB memory device ▪ Installation and Operating Instructions ▪...
Product description Display Application Software USB port for: Port A - USB memory device [➙ 24] CAN bus port for: - ISOBUS basic vehicle harness [➙ 15] - Connection to the tractor CAN bus Port C Port B See section: Pin assignment Port B [➙ 79] Serial port for: - GPS receiver [➙...
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Product description Display Application Software – Select which sensor signals are received by the display. – View the speed and PTO shaft rotational speed on the screen. More about this in section: Tractor-ECU application [➙ 50] ▪ - Virtual ECU application The Virtual ECU application is a central hub where virtual job computers can be created for machines and devices that do not communicate through ISOBUS.
Product description Information on the nameplate restrictions can then be integrated in the map material and be considered when mapping the route. You will find the operating instructions on the Mueller-Electronics website. ▪ - Agricon plugin Enables coupling with crop protection sensors (Yara-N, P3US, P3ALS etc.) manufactured by Agricon.
Mounting and installation Mounting the display in the vehicle cab Mounting and installation Mounting the display in the vehicle cab Procedure Connecting the display to voltage supply Cable for the power supply - Item no. 31302495 9-pin Sub-D on socket A in the display Plug for vehicle power supply (cigarette lighter) Procedure...
Mounting and installation Using two displays 4. You can remove the card. 5. To lock the card again, press the card lightly into the slot until it is locked again. 6. Screw the cover back onto the rear of the display. Using two displays The following table will tell you which settings you need to configure to be able to use two displays, and the chapters in which these are described.
Basic control principles Switching the display to ON. Basic control principles Switching the display to ON. Procedure To switch on the display: The display is installed and connected to the power cable or the ISOBUS basic vehicle harness. ⇨ The display will beep briefly. 1.
Basic control principles Initial start-up Setting Where? Purpose Enter the tractor geometry and See: activate the tractor profile. / Settings - Managing the tractor profiles [ ➙ 50] - Tractor geometry [➙ 55] Virtual job computer For the system to be able to / Settings know the working width and other parameters of the...
Basic control principles Initial start-up Setting Where? Commentary Connecting the job computer to the ISOBUS. Job computer profile in Search for a profile and set the SECTION-Control / Settings / SECTION- "Machine model" parameter. Control For more precise operation, configure all of the other parameters in the profile.
Basic control principles Switching off the display - Open the ISOBUS-TC application using the selection menu [➙ 21]. 3. Insert a USB memory device with task data. 4. Start a task. Switching off the display Procedure To switch off the display: ⇨...
Basic control principles Opening applications Icon Meaning Has no function in this area. When this icon appears in other areas, it is used for cancellation or deletion purposes. Has no function in the current software version. Has no function in the current software version. Opening applications An application opens when it appears in the main window or in an additional window.
Basic control principles Moving an application Moving an application You can move any application from the main window to one of the additional windows or to the ME- Header. Procedure To move an application from the main window to an additional window: ...
Basic control principles Hiding an application ⇨ The arrangement will be saved. Procedure To load a saved arrangement: ⇨ The arrangement will be loaded. 1. Briefly press the button: Hiding an application If you do not have enough space on the display screen to open new applications, you can hide an application.
Basic control principles Using a memory device Keyboard for inputting text and numbers. Keyboard for inputting text. 5.10 Using a memory device The display can work with two kinds of memory devices: 1. With an integrated micro-SD card. This will be used as storage for most applications. 2.
Basic control principles Using a memory device – Purpose: Map material will be saved in this directory. – The directory will be created when the FIELD-Nav license is activated. ▪ "fileserver" – Files: All file formats are acceptable. – Purpose: Files which are to be imported or exported in the FILE-Server application are saved in this directory.
Connecting and configuring external devices GPS receiver Connecting and configuring external devices GPS receiver 6.1.1 Connecting the GPS receiver to the display Find out how to connect Mueller Electronics GPS receiver to the display via the GPS receiver's Operating Instructions. When mounting the display in a vehicle which is already fitted with a GPS receiver and another ISOBUS display, you must: ▪...
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Connecting and configuring external devices GPS receiver Available drivers Driver name GPS receiver deactivated No GPS receiver is connected. A100, A101 Drivers for the A100 and A101 GPS receivers from Müller- Elektronik, if they are connected to the serial interface. AG-STAR, SMART-6L Drivers for the AG-STAR and SMART-6L GPS receivers from Müller-Elektronik, if they are connected to the serial interface.
Connecting and configuring external devices GPS receiver 6.1.3 Configuring the GPS receiver The internal software for each GPS receiver must be configured. You can configure the following GPS receivers offered by Mueller-Electronics via the display: ▪ A100, A101 ▪ AG-STAR, SMART-6L All other GPS receivers must be configured in accordance with their manufacturer's instructions.
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Connecting and configuring external devices GPS receiver Satellite 1 – primary DGPS satellite. The DGPS receiver will connect to this satellite in the first instance. Satellite 2 – secondary DGPS satellite. The DGPS receiver will only connect to this satellite in the event that the primary satellite fails.
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Connecting and configuring external devices GPS receiver – "GPS/GLONASS GLIDE 2" When a SMART-6L DGPS/GLONASS receiver is connected: – EGNOS/WAAS – EGNOS/WAAS + GLIDE – GLIDE – RTK radio (RTK license required ) – RTK GSM (RTK license required ) –...
Connecting and configuring external devices GPS receiver When the RTK signal is available again, the vehicle will be gradually steered towards the original GPS position. ▪ deactivated The parameter is deactivated. Terrain compensation Under this parameter the terrain compensation GPS TILT-Module is configured. You can order the terrain compensation from Mueller-Electronics with the following item number: 30302495.
Connecting and configuring external devices GPS receiver 5. Configure the parameters. The explanations for the individual parameters can be found in the table at the end of this section. ⇨ The following message appears: "Should the data be transmitted to the modem?" - Save the changes.
Connecting and configuring external devices GPS receiver 6. For TRACK-Leader AUTO® systems, tap and adjust the baud rate of the receiver to the ⇨ The following message appears: "You can now disconnect the GPS receiver." automatic steering. 7. Confirm using "OK". 8.
Connecting and configuring external devices Configuring the joystick button allocations ⇨ The "Trace-Data" screen will appear. 5. Tap "Trace-Data". 6. Scroll down. ⇨ The display will immediately begin to record the data. This will be saved in the "GPS" 7. Checkmark the "Record and save data" button. ⇨...
Connecting and configuring external devices Connecting sensors to the display - Open the Service application. 2. Tap "Driver". 3. Tap "Auxiliary". 4. Mark "Auxiliary2". - Confirm. 6. Restart the display. Procedure To configure the button assignment: You have activated the “Auxiliary2” driver - Open the “Service”...
Connecting and configuring external devices Camera Camera 6.4.1 Connecting the analogue camera to the display Connecting the camera HQ - provided by ME Camera HQ - Connection to the Touch Display Plug for connection to the display. Camera HQ CAM port Extension cable Camera plug Connector for the camera plug...
Connecting and configuring external devices Camera Connecting the camera NQ - provided by ME Camera with adapter cable Plug for connection to the display. Camera CAM port Connector for the adapter cable Camera plug Connector for the extension cable Connector for the camera plug 1.
Connecting and configuring external devices Camera Connecting the camera AgCam PAL Camera AgCAM PAL with adapter cable Plug for connection to the display. Camera CAM port Part number: DMAC-RC-PAL Part numbers of the extension cable: 10 ft: DMAC-EC10 20 ft: DMAC-EC20 30 ft: DMAC-EC30 40 ft: DMAC-EC40 50 ft: DMAC-EC50...
Connecting and configuring external devices Camera 2. Tap "Plug-ins". ⇨ The plug-in is marked with a green tick. 3. Tap "Camera". ⇨ After restarting, the icon for the camera application will appear in the selection menu. 4. Restart the display. - Open the Camera application.
Connecting and configuring external devices External lightbar External lightbar 6.5.1 Connecting the external lightbar to the display The external lightbar is a parallel guidance display made by Müller-Elektronik, which can be mounted near the windshield. The external lightbar works with position data and guidance lines that are provided by the TRACK- Leader app.
Connecting and configuring external devices ISO printer On-board integrated display/controller Null modem cable Adapter cable* Port B on the display Available as a set with Cable 3, item number: 3032254800 *When using an Amatron3 or Amatron+ as on-board integrated display/controller, you will only need a traditional null modem cable.
Connecting and configuring external devices Configuring the Bluetooth connection in the Connection Center 6.7.2 Activating the ISO printer In order to activate the ISO printer, you must activate its driver. Procedure - Open the Service application. 2. Tap "Driver". ⇨ The installed drivers will appear. 3.
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Connecting and configuring external devices Crop protection sensors 1. Connect the sensor to the ISOBUS. 2. Follow the instructions from the sensor manufacturer. The display does not need to be configured. Procedure To work with serial connection sensors: 1. Connect the sensor to the serial port of the display. 2.
Configuring the display in the Service application Changing the language Configuring the display in the Service application Changing the language If you change the language in the Service application, you also change the language for all applications and the ISOBUS job computer. If a connected ISOBUS job computer cannot activate the selected language, a standard language will be activated.
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Configuring the display in the Service application Basic display settings ⇨ The application start screen will appear: ⇨ A list of parameters will appear. See the table below. 2. Tap "Terminal". ⇨ A window will appear, into which you can input the value of the parameter as a number, or 3.
Configuring the display in the Service application Enabling and disabling applications Parameter name Function Number of navigation icons The display provides a maximum of 12 function icons in each application. When you connect an ISOBUS job computer that has more functions in a single screen to the display, their function icons are spread over multiple pages.
Configuring the display in the Service application Unlocking licenses for full versions ⇨ A plug-in is activated when a checkmarker appears in front of its name. 4. Restart the display. Unlocking licenses for full versions Several applications are pre-installed on the display, which you can use for trial purposes for up to 50 hours.
Configuring the display in the Service application Creating screenshots Creating screenshots A screen shot is a photo of the screen being displayed. Procedure 1. Insert a USB memory device into the display. - Open the Service application. 3. Tap "Terminal". 4.
Configuring the display in the Service application Using the Open Data Interface Examples: Transmitting tasks to the ISOBUS-TC, sending target rates to the job computer, etc. 7.7.1 Activating ME ODI Please note that you can only activate the driver for ME ODI if the driver for farmpilot is deactivated. Procedure To activate ME ODI: - Open the “Service”...
Tractor-ECU application Work screen Tractor-ECU application The Tractor-ECU application is used to compile all of the information of the vehicle on which the display is mounted. Tractor-ECU can transfer this information to other apps (e.g. the position of the GPS receiver to TRACK-Leader or SECTION-Control) or to a connected ISOBUS job computer (GPS signal as a speed source).
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Tractor-ECU application Managing the tractor profiles – If you are working with SECTION-Control and ISOBUS planters/seeders or field sprayers, the distance between the GPS receiver and the coupling is decisive. For this reason, you need one profile in which you measure the distance to the lower link in the geometry, and one profile in which you measure the distance to the drawbar.
Tractor-ECU application Parameters Function icon Function Deletes the tractor profile. Procedure - Open the Tractor ECU application. ⇨ The existing tractor profiles appear. 2. Tap "Settings". ⇨ If a tractor profile is activated, most of the other function icons are greyed-out. 3.
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Tractor-ECU application Parameters A wheel sensor is connected to the display. The wheel sensor must be calibrated [➙ 54]. ▪ "Radar sensor" A radar sensor is connected to the display. The radar sensor must be calibrated [➙ 54]. ▪ "GPS receiver" The speed is calculated using GPS.
Tractor-ECU application Parameters As soon as the steering system is activated, the system assumes that the implement is in working position. "Sensor type" parameter If a working position sensor is connected to the display via connector B, you must tell the display the principle according to which the sensor functions.
Tractor-ECU application Parameters The vehicle with the connected implement is operational for a 100m drive and is at the start of the marked distance. You have connected a wheel sensor or radar sensor to the display. You have selected the value “Wheel sensor” or “Radar sensor” in the “Speed” parameter. - Open the Tractor ECU application.
Tractor-ECU application Parameters Examples of tractor geometry Distance between the centre of the vehicle and the GPS receiver, on the left-right axis. If the receiver is installed on the left side, enter a negative value. Users of TRACK-Leader AUTO®: The position of the GPS receiver must also be entered and calibrated in the steering job computer.
Tractor-ECU application Parameters ⇨ If a tractor profile is activated, most of the other function icons are greyed-out. - To edit a tractor profile or to create a new one, you must deactivate the activated tractor profile. 4. Tap on the tractor profile to be edited. ⇨...
Tractor-ECU application Results - Open the tractor geometry screen. - Select the currently used connector type. Per default, the connector type is always set to “Unknown”. Please note that when you select a different connector type or multiple different connector types, the automatic list of connections no longer works. You then have to list the connections manually.
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Tractor-ECU application Results 8.4.2 Task-related counter These counters are transmitted to the ISOBUS-TC App. You can activate the counters in a task, and they will then appear in the additional window as soon as the ISOBUS-TC App is minimized. Task-related counter Counter designation Unit This is documented...
Virtual ECU application Managing virtual job computers Virtual ECU application The Virtual ECU application (or for short: VECU) is used to create virtual job computers for the following implements: ▪ Implements that do not have their own job computer. For example: Cultivators, ploughs, mechanical planters/seeders, etc.
Virtual ECU application Parameters ⇨ The existing virtual job computers appear. 2. Tap "Settings". ⇨ If a job computer is activated, most of the other function icons are greyed-out. 3. A maximum of five job computer profiles can be displayed on one page. To view other profiles, swipe across the screen with your finger from bottom to top.
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Virtual ECU application Parameters ▪ Sprayer ▪ Soil tillage Connector type Use this parameter to define the connector type of the agricultural implement. The following connector types are possible: ▪ Unknown ▪ Drawbar ▪ 3-point hitch mounted ▪ 3-point hitch semi-mounted ▪...
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Virtual ECU application Parameters To call up the geometry, tap the function icon: Calls up the machine geometry. Screen for entering the geometry for different machine models Mounted: Distance between the coupling point and the work point of the machine. Trailed: Distance between the coupling point and the pivot point of the machine.
Virtual ECU application Work screen TRAMLINE-View TRAMLINE-View contains parameters that are used to correctly display tramlines in TRACK-Leader when using seeders. To use TRAMLINE-View, the “TRAMLINE-Management” license must be activated. To call up TRAMLINE-View, tap the function icon: Calls up TRAMLINE-View. Parameter: ▪...
ISOBUS-TC task processing Configuring ISOBUS-TC ISOBUS-TC task processing The ISOBUS-TC application has two jobs: ▪ As Task Controller, the application controls all of the relevant data between the display and other implements that are connected to the ISOBUS or display (Part 11 of the standard ISO11783).
ISOBUS-TC task processing Configuring ISOBUS-TC Procedure - Open the ISOBUS-TC application. 2. Tap "Settings". 3. Tap "Operating Mode". 4. Tap "Extended" if you want to work with tasks. Tap "Standard" to be able to work without tasks. ⇨ You will be asked whether you want to change the setting. - Confirm.
ISOBUS-TC task processing Configuring the list of connections 10.1.7 “Simplified target rate assignment?” parameter Optional parameter. Set to “No” per default. When you activate this parameter, the target rate settings from the previous task can be adopted for a new task. To do so, you must set the parameter to “Yes”. When you then create a new task, the following message appears: “Should be target rate settings for the implement be adopted from the previous task?”...
ISOBUS-TC task processing Using fields and shp data ▪ When the following error message appears when starting a navigation in TRACK-Leader: "The device data is still loading." The settings in the list of connections can eliminate this problem. Procedure If you are using the ISOBUS-TC application in “Standard” mode, you can configure the list of connections as follows: ...
ISOBUS-TC task processing Using fields and shp data Icon Function Deletes the field. Icon only appears when you tap Enables the import of field data. Displays the loaded prescription map. Displays the imported field data. Enables the export of field data. Icon only appears when you tap Deletes the selected data.
ISOBUS-TC task processing Using fields and shp data PFD numbers Each PFD number is only given one single time. Even if you delete a field, its PFD will not be used again. When processing the fields in TRACK-Leader, this number will also be assigned when saving the field data in the ngstore database and attached to the field name.
ISOBUS-TC task processing Using fields and shp data - Open the ISOBUS-TC application. 3. Tap "Fields". 4. Tap the entry with the field that was just processed. ⇨ The field will be deactivated. In the process, it will also be saved with all of the current field - Deactivate the field.
ISOBUS-TC task processing Using prescription maps - Open the ISOBUS-TC application. ⇨ A list with already created fields appears. 3. Tap "Fields". ⇨ The field properties appear. You can see the previously entered data and several function 4. Tap the field for which you want to export data. icons on the side.
ISOBUS-TC task processing Using prescription maps The display can open prescription maps in two formats: ▪ Shape format (*.shp) – The ISOBUS-TC app is used to open a prescription map in shape format. – Multiple prescription maps can be imported. –...
ISOBUS-TC task processing Using prescription maps 12. When a prescription map is imported for the first time, first tap “Column selection” to choose the column with the target rates, then tap “Unit selection” to choose the units. For future imports, these values will be automatically selected.
ISOBUS-TC task processing MULTI-Control 4. Tap 5. Tap 6. Enter the desired change in value. For example: 50% = halve, 200% = double ⇨ The "Prescription maps" screen appears. - Confirm. ⇨ All values have been changed. ⇨ - Exit the screen to save the changes. Procedure To change a selected value: - Open the ISOBUS-TC application.
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ISOBUS-TC task processing MULTI-Control Operating modes Function Operating Mode: Standard Operating Mode: Extended MULTI-Product not possible possible MULTI-Rate possible possible V9.20191001 31302713-02-US...
FILE-Server application FILE-Server application The FILE-Server application is used to define a save location on the display. This save location can be used by all ISOBUS implements which do not have their own USB interface. This enables the updating of certain ISOBUS job computers, and also the possibility of saving, for example protocols or error messages.
Technical specifications Technical specifications of the display Technical specifications 12.1 Technical specifications of the display Operating voltage 10 V - 32 V Power consumption 0.5 A (typical) - 4 A (operation) Power input Typical: 6 W Maximum: 40 W Ambient temperature -4°F - +140°F Storage temperature -22°F - +176°F...
Technical specifications Assignment plans 1 x Sub-D 9 plug 1 x Sub-D 9 plug (CAN & signals) 1 x M12 (camera) 1 x M12 (industrial Ethernet) 12.2 Assignment plans 12.2.1 Port A (CAN bus) 9-pin Sub-D socket Signal name Function CAN_L CAN_L out 6 -Vin...
Technical specifications Assignment plans Purpose Pins used As second CAN interface 7, 9 As second serial interface 2, 3, 4, 5 As signal input for two digital and one analogue 1, 5, 6, 8 signal. Signal name Wheel sensor 6 PTO /RxD2 7 CAN2_H /TxD2...
Technical specifications Assignment plans Signal name Function 2 /RxD /RxD 3 /TxD /TxD 4 (DTR) Switched input voltage ≤ max. 250 mA total (Pin 1 + Pin 4) (RI) 5 V ≤ 250 mA 5 GND Signal ground Electromagnetic Screen ESD/EMV shielding shielding 12.2.4...
Technical specifications Licence conditions 12.2.5 ETH (Ethernet) port M12 socket: Ethernet Signal name Function white-orange white-green orange green Pin not present Pin not present Screen Screen ESD/EMC shielding 12.3 Licence conditions The software uses the following open source libraries: ▪ Eigen http://www.mueller-elektronik.de/LICENCES/eigen/LICENSE.txt ▪...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The following error messages can appear during operation, amongst others: General Error message text Possible cause Possible error correction Some files could not be deleted. The files that should be deleted are currently being used. Object pool error Delete the object pool and restart the display.
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Troubleshooting Error message text Possible cause Possible error correction The modem is not answering. The connection between the GPS receiver Check the connection. and GSM modem has been broken. The modem is not ready for Please wait for a moment. communication yet.
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