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Topcon 3D-MC2 Installation And Calibration Manual

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  • Page 3 Rev A ©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. January, 2009 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved. The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced...
  • Page 4 Terms and Conditions Thank you for buying this Topcon product. This manual has been prepared to assist you with the care and operation of the product and its use is subject to these Terms and Conditions. Usage and Safety This product is designed for use by professionals. Always use safety precautions when operating this or any Topcon product.
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Introduction ............1-1 MC² Sensor Installation ........2-1 Preferred Method ............2-1 Alternate Method ............2-3 MC² Sensor Cable Connections ......3-1 3D-MC² Setup and Calibration ......4-1 Entering 3D-MC² Parameters .......... 4-1 MC² Sensor Calibration ........... 4-10 Calibrating Blade Slope ..........
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Notes: 3D-MC² Installation and Calibration Manual...
  • Page 7 Introduction 3D-MC² is an addition to the GPS+ system that allows a dozer to run and operate at high speed while maintaining smooth grade, using an MC² sensor in place of the standard slope sensor. Radio Antenna Auto/Manual Knob GX-60 Display Single GPS Antenna MC-R3...
  • Page 8 Introduction Notes: 3D-MC² Installation and Calibration Manual...
  • Page 9 MC² Sensor Installation Preferred Method Use Mounting Bracket Kit P/N 9625-1004 to install the MC² Sensor onto the dozer’s blade. 1. Weld the bracket onto the blade near the center of rotation. See Figure 2-1. Install the MC² sensor near the center of the blade NOTICE and not toward the right or left sides.
  • Page 10 MC² Sensor Installation 2. Use all three socket head screws (2060-1058) and washers (2060- 0180) to install the MC² Sensor onto the bracket. See Figure 2-2. 2060-0158 Socket Head Screw 3 Plcs 2060-0180 Washer 3 Plcs MC² Sensor 9625-1003 MC² Bracket Figure 2-2.
  • Page 11 Alternate Method Mounting the MC² Sensor to the blade using the existing slope sensor bracket may be possible on machines with a previously installed system. Use Adapter Plate P/N 9625-1001 (supplied) with the existing slope sensor bracket to install the MC² Sensor onto the dozer’s blade. The adapter plate is designed to provide additional clearance for the MC²...
  • Page 12 MC² Sensor Installation 2060-0158 Socket Head Screw (3 Plcs) 2060-0180 Washer (3 Plcs) MC² Sensor 2060-0181 Flat Head Screw (3 Plcs) 9625-1001 MC² Sensor Adapter Plate Drill Third Hole Existing Slope Sensor Bracket Existing Holes 2060-0148 Figure 2-3. MC² Bracket Installation - Alternate 3D-MC²...
  • Page 13 MC² Sensor Cable Connections SINGLE AUTO/MANUAL GPS ANTENNA SWITCH OPTIONAL RELAY FOR BACK-UP ALARM TO BACK-UP ALARM SPEAKER GX-60 TO UPPER CONNECTOR GX-60 MC-R3 40-PIN BREAKOUT "A" CONTROLLER CONNECTOR CABLE HARNESS "A" CHASSIS GROUND BREAKOUT "B" CABLE HARNESS 40-PIN VALVE CABLE CONNECTOR "B"...
  • Page 14 MC² Sensor Cable Connections LOWER RAISE LOWER RAISE LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT Figure 3-2. Converting 9168 System Cables 3D-MC² Installation and Calibration Manual...
  • Page 15 Entering 3D-MC² Parameters 3D-MC² Setup and Calibration Entering 3D-MC² Parameters For proper 3D-MC² control, make the additional measurements described in this chapter from the MC² sensor using a plum bob and tape measure. Measurement accuracy must be within 1/2” for ideal performance.
  • Page 16 3D-MC² Setup and Calibration 1. In 3DMC, press Topcon Logo Control Machine setup. Figure 4-2. Control Menu 2. Press New. Figure 4-3. Machine files Screen 3D-MC² Installation and Calibration Manual...
  • Page 17 Entering 3D-MC² Parameters 3. Enter the machine information, and press Next. Figure 4-4. Configuration name/type Screen 4. Select 3DMC² as the sensor type, and press Next. Figure 4-5. Slope Sensors Screen 3D-MC² Installation and Calibration Manual...
  • Page 18 3D-MC² Setup and Calibration 5. To enter 3DMC² Parameters (Figure 4-6 on page 4-5), take the following measurements and enter the data into the 3DMC² Parameters screen: 1. IMU Behind: Horizontal distance from the front most part of the cutting edge to the MC² arrow. 2.
  • Page 19 Entering 3D-MC² Parameters Figure 4-6. 3DMC² Parameters Screen 8. Select Topcon MC-A1 as the antenna type and enter the antenna measurement information. 1. Above: Vertical slant height measurement from the cutting edge to the antenna (Figure 4-7 on page 4-6).
  • Page 20 3D-MC² Setup and Calibration DISTANCE BEHIND CUTTING EDGE Figure 4-7. Antenna Measurements 3D-MC² Installation and Calibration Manual...
  • Page 21 Entering 3D-MC² Parameters Figure 4-8. Antenna Type and Measurements 3D-MC² Installation and Calibration Manual...
  • Page 22 3D-MC² Setup and Calibration 5. Select the GPS precisions for measuring static points (Figure 4-9). Press Next. Low Precisions... Figure 4-9. GPS Precisions Screen 6. Select UDP/IP as the Connection type from the drop down menu in the GPS Comms Configuration screen as shown in Figure 4- 10 on page 4-8.
  • Page 23 Entering 3D-MC² Parameters Figure 4-10. GPS Comms Configuration Screen 7. Set radio information and press Next (Figure 4-11). Refer to the serial number/radio label on the MC-R3 controller to determine the correct radio type. The radio type selection must match the radio contained in the MC-R3.
  • Page 24 3D-MC² Setup and Calibration If using light bars, select and enter LD-40 information and press Next (Figure 4-12). If no light bars are in use, press Next to bypass LD-40 setup. Figure 4-12. LD-40 Setup Screen 9. Press Finish to save the machine configuration file (Figure 4-13). Figure 4-13.
  • Page 25 MC² Sensor Calibration MC² Sensor Calibration Calibrating Blade Slope 1. Raise the blade a few inches, and tilt the blade to one direction making it obvious which way the blade is tilted 2. Place a level on the cutting edge, and measure the blade slope value.
  • Page 26 3D-MC² Setup and Calibration 3. Press Blade slope Set on the Adjust Slope screen, and enter the measured slope value. Press Set again to save the value. Figure 4-15. Set Blade Slope 4. Rotate the blade in the opposite direction and verify that the smart level value matches.
  • Page 27 MC² Sensor Calibration Calibrating Mainfall Slope 1. Place the machine on a uniform surface (a concrete pad is best) so that both the tracks and the blade are on the same surface. 2. Make sure the blade is flat on the ground and square to the machine.
  • Page 28 3D-MC² Setup and Calibration Angle of Mast = 2% Adjust Mast Angle to Match Angle of Mainfall Slope 90° Angle of Mainfall Slope = 2% Figure 4-18. Match Mast Angle and Mainfall Slope Angle 5. Press Mainfall slope Set on the Adjust Slope screen, and enter the measured slope value.
  • Page 29 MC² Sensor Calibration Setting Valve Offsets In general, set the offsets so that the valve just begins to move. Do not set artificially large values as is sometimes typical in standard systems. Figure 4-20. Set Valve Offsets 3D-MC² Installation and Calibration Manual 4-15...
  • Page 30 3D-MC² Setup and Calibration Setting Elevation Gain Gain settings vary by machine type, though in general, the raise gain value is higher than the lower gain value. Figure 4-21. Set Elevation Gains Slope gain is generally less than the raise and lower NOTICE elevation gains.
  • Page 32 Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. 7400 National Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 800∙443∙4567 www.topconpositioning.com ISO 9001:2000 FM 68448 3D-MC² Installation and Callibration Manual P/N: 7010-0924 Rev A 01/09 ©2009 Topcon Corporation All rights reserved. No unauthorized duplication.

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