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- Page 1 Operators Manual ISOBUS TRAIL-Control Version: V2.20160912 30322332-02-EN Read and follow these operating instructions. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place for later reference.
- Page 2 Company details Document Operators Manual Product: ISOBUS TRAIL-Control Document number: 30322332-02-EN As of software version: 2x7g Original language: German Copyright © Müller-Elektronik GmbH & Co.KG Franz-Kleine-Straße 18 33154 Salzkotten Germany Phone: ++49 (0) 5258 / 9834 - 0 Fax: ++49 (0) 5258 / 9834 - 90 Email: info@mueller-elektronik.de...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents For your safety Basic safety instructions Hazard Area User requirements Layout and meaning of warnings About these Operating Instructions Diagrams in this manual Directional information in these instructions Layout of references Layout of operating instructions Product description Functions of the ISOBUS-TRAIL-Control system System Overview... - Page 4 Table of contents 6.4.2 Determining the pulses per 100 meters 6.4.3 Using other speed sensors 6.4.4 Configuring the reverse driving sensor Configuring the automatic centering 6.5.1 Centering when exceeding the maximum speed 6.5.2 Centering when switching to manual mode 6.5.3 Centering when tapping the centering icon Configuring automatisms when driving in reverse 6.6.1...
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Page 5: For Your Safety
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. ▪ TRAIL-Control may only be used during field work. The system must be deactivated or switched off on public roads and tracks. -
Page 6: User Requirements
For your safety User requirements User requirements ▪ Learn to operate the product in accordance with the instructions. Nobody must operate the product before reading these Operating Instructions. ▪ Please read and carefully observe all safety instructions and warnings contained in these Operating Instructions and in the manuals of any connected vehicles and farm equipment. -
Page 7: About These Operating Instructions
About these Operating Instructions Diagrams in this manual About these Operating Instructions Diagrams in this manual The screen shots of the software interface are intended to serve as a reference. They help you in finding your way around the software screens. The information shown on the screen depends on various factors: ▪... - Page 8 About these Operating Instructions Layout of operating instructions Type of depiction Meaning This will happen when you perform an action. ⇨ Result of an operating instruction. This will happen when you have completed all steps. Requirements. In the event that any requirements have been specified, these must be met before an action can be performed.
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Page 9: Product Description
Product description Functions of the ISOBUS-TRAIL-Control system Product description Functions of the ISOBUS-TRAIL-Control system Functions ISOBUS-TRAIL-Control serves to steer the trailed implement during field operation. In doing so, it supports the driver in the following ways: ▪ It keeps the trailed implement in the tractor track. ▪... -
Page 10: System Overview
Product description System Overview System Overview Example for a system with drawbar steering Main cable harness Ladder sensor* The ladder sensor serves to detect whether a ladder has been extended on the trailed implement. In this case, TRAIL-Control is blocked and cannot be activated. Proportional valve Angle sensor Determines the angle of a hydraulic cylinder on the drawbar or on a stub axle. - Page 11 Product description Layout of the work screen ▪ see the status of the system, ▪ operate the system using function icons. Work screen when the implement is standing still. Left: System with drawbar steering; Right: System with stub axle steering Current speed Icon: manual mode is activated Animation of the steering angle...
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Page 12: Rating Plate
Product description Rating plate Function icon for Function icon for Meaning drawbar steering axle steering Centers the implement. Activates the slope counter-steering function. Calls up the screens with settings. Possible icons Icon Meaning Slope counter-steering function is active. Shows the direction in which the trailed implement is being steered. Manual mode is activated The boom is folded for driving on roads. - Page 13 Product description Rating plate Abbreviation Meaning Müller-Elektronik item number Operating voltage The product may only be connected to voltages within this range. Software version Serial number 30322332-02-EN V2.20160912...
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Page 14: Mounting And Installation
Mounting and installation Mounting the gyroscope Mounting and installation Mounting the gyroscope The gyroscope is a sensor that determines the angular speed when the tractor changes direction. To mount the gyroscope you must carry out the following: ▪ Mount the bracket on the tractor. 4.1.1 Mounting the bracket for the gyroscope Bracket... -
Page 15: Using The Gyroscope
Mounting and installation Checking the installation position of sensors 4.1.2 Using the gyroscope Procedure 1. Fasten the gyroscope into the bracket on the tractor and screw tight with the wing screw. The side with the TOP-OBEN label must be on the top: 2. - Page 16 Mounting and installation Checking the installation position of sensors 1. Switch to the "TRAIL Control" screen: ⇨ The "TRAIL Control" screen appears: ⇨ The voltages appear in the bottom half of the screen. ⇨ For the speed sensor, the number of pulses / second (hertz) is displayed. V2.20160912 30322332-02-EN...
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Page 17: Operating The System
Operating the system Switching TRAIL-Control on and off Operating the system Switching TRAIL-Control on and off WARNING Moving implement Before you switch on the system, make sure that there are no persons or objects nearby. Procedure To switch on the system: ... -
Page 18: Steering In Automatic Mode
Operating the system Steering in automatic mode - Switch on TRAIL-Control. By pressing again, you can switch off the system. ⇨ The system is switched on, however, it is only working in manual mode. This means that you must actuate a function icon to steer the trailed implement. [➙ 18] ⇨... -
Page 19: Driving In Reverse
Operating the system Driving in reverse 1. Drive the tractor to the right - Steer the trailed implement for driving to the right. ⇨ With drawbar steering: The drawbar is steered to the left. ⇨ With axle steering: The wheels are steered to the left. ⇨... - Page 20 Operating the system Steering the trailer device against the slope Steering the trailed implement against the slope. The trailed implement is pulled down by gravity because it is standing on a slope. Without TRAIL-Control TRAIL-Control with stub axle steering TRAIL-Control with drawbar steering Manual mode In manual mode, you steer the trailed implement manually.
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Page 21: Preparing Trail-Control For Road Driving
Operating the system Preparing TRAIL-Control for road driving Preparing TRAIL-Control for road driving Before driving with the field sprayer on a public road, you must switch TRAIL-Control off and if possible lock it with a locking pin. WARNING Risk of accident through lateral movement of the trailed implement In road traffic, TRAIL-Control can lead the trailed implement to the side of the tractor track. -
Page 22: Using The Joystick
Operating the system Using the joystick ⇨ TRAIL-Control is ready for driving on the road. Using the joystick If you connect a joystick provided by Müller-Elektronik to the system, you can use it to operate the system. Other joysticks and external control devices are not supported. "Joystick"... -
Page 23: Configuring Trail-Control
Configuring TRAIL-Control When should you configure what? Configuring TRAIL-Control When should you configure what? The following table shows an overview of the configurable functions and specifications, and shows when these functions must be configured: To be configured Initial start-up In other cases Work mode [➙... - Page 24 Configuring TRAIL-Control Adjusting the configuration to the tractor ⇨ The "TRAIL Control" screen appears: 2. Configure the parameters according to the specifications in the parameter list. Function icon for Function icon for Meaning drawbar steering stub axle steering Starts the calibration of the middle position. Starts the calibration of the left limit stop.
- Page 25 Configuring TRAIL-Control Adjusting the configuration to the tractor ▪ - Track following - The system steers the trailed implement as soon as the tractor changes its direction. This work mode is always activated. ▪ - Slope counter-steering - The system steers the trailed implement as soon as the slope sensor detects a slope.
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Page 26: Calibrating Trail-Control
Configuring TRAIL-Control Calibrating TRAIL-Control Calibrating TRAIL-Control WARNING Danger of injury from trailed implement movement When calibrating the proportional valve, the trailed implement moves automatically. This may pose a risk to you and to persons in the immediate vicinity of the trailed implement. ◦... - Page 27 Configuring TRAIL-Control Calibrating TRAIL-Control ⇨ The following screen appears: 2. Set up the trailed implement on flat ground in a line behind the tractor. Drive straight for a few meter until the tracks of the field sprayer run precisely into the tracks of the tractor. –...
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Page 28: Calibrating The Hydraulics Of The Proportional Valve
Configuring TRAIL-Control Calibrating TRAIL-Control - Steer the trailed implement fully to the right. - Start calibration. ⇨ The following message appears: "Most right position: the calibration is ready" - Confirm within 3 seconds. ⇨ Calibration is initiated. ⇨ The following message appears: "Most right position: the calibration is running"... -
Page 29: Configuring The Speed Sensor
Configuring TRAIL-Control Configuring the speed sensor ⇨ The following screen appears: 2. Set up the implement on flat ground in a line behind the tractor. Drive straight for a few meter until the tracks of the field sprayer run precisely into the tracks of the tractor. –... -
Page 30: Determining The Pulses Per 100 Meters
Configuring TRAIL-Control Configuring the speed sensor NOTICE Imprecise calibration The speed cannot be precisely determined with an incorrectly calibrated wheel sensor. As a result, all the calculations of the applied area, the traveled distance and the volume applied will be highly imprecise. ◦... -
Page 31: Using Other Speed Sensors
Configuring TRAIL-Control Configuring the automatic centering 5. Drive the previously measured 100m distance and stop at the end. ⇨ During the drive, the currently determined pulses are displayed. - Stop calibration. - Exit screen. ⇨ The number of pulses appears in the line "Wheel pulses". 6.4.3 Using other speed sensors Procedure... -
Page 32: Centering When Exceeding The Maximum Speed
Configuring TRAIL-Control Configuring the automatic centering As the user, you can decide which automatisms should be activated and configure them to a certain extent. Procedure To activate the automatisms: 1. Switch to the "TRAIL Control" screen: - Press. ⇨ The following screen appears: ⇨... -
Page 33: Centering When Tapping The Centering Icon
Configuring TRAIL-Control Configuring automatisms when driving in reverse If the steering system is actuated during the centering procedure, the centering is aborted. The system remains in manual mode. For activation, mark the box near these icons. 6.5.3 Centering when tapping the centering icon When you are working in automatic mode and tap the function icon, the system automatically centers the trailed implement. -
Page 34: Reaction To The Reverse Driving Signal In Manual Mode
Configuring TRAIL-Control Configuring automatisms when driving in reverse 6.6.1 Reaction to the reverse driving signal in manual mode When the system is working in manual mode and the vehicle drives in reverse, the trailed implement can be centered. Centering with reverse driving signal Mode of operation As soon as the vehicle comes to a stop (speed = 0 km/h), the icon appears on the screen ( for axle steering). -
Page 35: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical data for the job computer Technical specifications Technical data for the job computer ECU-Midi Trail-Control PS7 job computer Processor: Fujitsu MB96F338RS 48MHz with 32kByte RAM and 544kByte flash Memory: 64kBit I2C-EEPROM and 32MBit SPI flash memory ▪ 16-pin plug for power supply and CAN (J1939 or ISO 11783) Connections: ▪...
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