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- Page 1 Software Installation Manual AutoSteer Assisted Steering Unit Read the whole manual before using the product and keep it for later reference UK ENG...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Legal Disclaimer Safety Instructions Warning Alerts Parts of the full AutoSteer System AutoSteer cable harness connection layout Error messages AutoSteer software setup Alarm settings Navigation Screen Starting a session with MachineryGuide AutoSteer... -
Page 3: Legal Disclaimer
The use of MachineryGuide AutoSteer is not permitted while the machinery is on public roads or public areas. Confirm that the MachineryGuide AutoSteer system is powered off before driving on public roads or public areas. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
MachineryGuide AutoSteer system. Always operate the system in a safe manner. If there are any questions regarding the operation of the MachineryGuide AutoSteer system do not hesitate to contact the responsible expert or the MachineryGuide team. The operator must always be conscious of their actions while operating the MachineryGuide AutoSteer system. -
Page 5: Warning Alerts
AutoSteer system contact the responsible expert or the MachineryGuide team and do not use the system 16. Only turn on or off the MachineryGuide AutoSteer system when it is safe and conditions are appropriate. 17. If any unusual or abnormal phenomenon is present after the MachineryGuide... - Page 6 Never drive on public roads or public areas with the MachineryGuide AutoSteer system is powered on. The MachineryGuide AutoSteer system is solely intended for agricultural use. Use only on agricultural machinery, do not use it on non-agricultural vehicle or for any other purposes.
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Page 7: Parts Of The Full Autosteer System
Parts of the full AutoSteer System Part name With AutoSteer AutoSteer MachineryGuide AutoSteer Tablet with MachineryGuide application Tilt sensor Optional MachineryGuide NODE Bluetooth connection between NODE and tablet Wheel angle sensor 3-pin power input GNSS antenna... -
Page 8: Autosteer Cable Harness Connection Layout
AutoSteer cable harness connection layout Part name Connection Tilt sensor NODE unit GPS/GLONASS antenna Tilt sensor connector Connects to tilt sensor (1) NODE connector Connects to COM 1(2) Bluetooth antenna Connects to Bluetooth connector (2) DC plug Connects to NODE DC connector (8) - Page 9 (BSC, BSC Pres, Planter Section Control etc.) Antenna cable Connection between GPS INPUT (2) and GNSS antenna (3) AutoSteer unit AutoSteer connector Connects to AutoSteer unit (13) Angle sensor Angle sensor connector Connects to angle sensor (15) CAN connector Connects to CAN 1 (10) plug...
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Page 10: Error Messages
Error messages The MachineryGuide AutoSteer system displays different error messages via the dedicated LEDs on the front panels of the devices. These messages can be decoded by the following table: NODE error messages: Error LED Cause The device is under power. -
Page 11: Autosteer Software Setup
MachineryGuide AutoSteer is compatible with the MachineryGuide guidance system. When correctly set up, all the necessary configurations can be done within the software. The AutoSteer settings can be found in the “Auto steering” menu: The following settings can be found in the “Auto steering” menu “INSTALLATION... - Page 12 This menu allows the user to properly set up the software for their machinery. These inputs serve as the base of the calculation done by the software, so the accuracy of automatic steering highly depends on the accuracy of data given here by the user. Option Comment/Function Distance between the axles...
- Page 13 To prevent accidental death or injury from being run over by the vehicle make sure that the vehicle is clear of any obstacles or humans while calibrating the MachineryGuide AutoSteer system.
- Page 14 Hand interruption sensitivity By decreasing this value, the motor of the AutoSteer system will be less sensitive for user interruption. By increasing this value, the motor of the AutoSteer system will be more...
- Page 15 “Send” button. The following settings can be found in the “STEERING TEST” tab: Option Comment/Function Increase/decrease wheel rotation By pressing “+” or “-” the AutoSteer speed actuator’s steer rotation speed can be increased or decreased. Measured angle The angle measured by the wheel angle sensor.
- Page 16 Tilt compensation Tilt compensation sensor settings can be set here. The tilt compensation sensor helps to navigate more accurately by compensating errors produced by the tilting of the machinery. Tilting is compensated primarily mathematically, while tilting generated by the terrain is compensated by the sensor. Option Comment/Function Distance of the antenna from the...
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Page 17: Alarm Settings
Alarm settings The MachineryGuide software allows the user to set different alarms for different scenarios. A loud alarm sound is played by the tablet when something happens that needs user interaction.The “Alarm setting” menu is available from the “Options” menu:... -
Page 18: Navigation Screen
Navigation Screen If AutoSteer is activated, the default navigation screen changes in a few ways. Some new gauges can be displayed, and a fixed side menu on the right side appears. This side menu controls the AutoSteer unit. Option Comment/Function... - Page 19 +/- 4 cm-s in a row. It should be done after installing the AutoSteer system on the machinery, and it is recommended to be done if the accuracy of the system has a constant...
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Page 20: Starting A Session With Machineryguide Autosteer
After all the necessary settings had been correctly set in the “Settings” menu, start a new session to use AutoSteer during fieldwork. Follow the steps to do so as you would do without AutoSteer, as described in the MachineryGuide GPS Guidance System user manual. - Page 22 For further information visit E-mail: info@machineryguideapp.com...
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