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Page 1 Installation Walkthrough Guide...
Page 2 This guide has been put together for the purpose of supporting an installation of a iDig XD610. This guide will cover the following: • Pre-Installation Checks • Stage 1 - Hardware Installation • Step 1 - “In Cab” Installation of LED Indicator and C-Box •...
Page 3 Pre-Installation Checklists...
Page 4 Before you begin to install the iDig, make sure you’ve got everything you need to successfully complete the installation along with checking your equipment and your working area. Prestart Checklist #1 - Items to have on hand to assist with installation •...
Page 5 Stage 1 - Hardware Installation...
Page 6 Stage 1 – Hardware Installation This process will consist of the following steps: • Step 1 - Installation of LED Indicator and C-Box in cab • Step 2 - Installation of 2D Sensor in cab • Step 3 - Installation of Mounting Plates for Boom and Dipper Sensors Step 1 - Installation of LED Indicator and C-Box Machine is to be powered off.
Page 7 Step 2 - Installatation of 2D sensor Locating a suitable spot to install the 2D sensor is worthwhile taking some time to get right. You are looking for a place that: Is accessible • The sensor is able to be reached and removed from its mount with the removal key without undue interference.
Page 8 Once you’ve found a suitable location and BEFORE mounting anything permanently, click the 2D sensor into the correct 2D sensor bracket and attach the cable to the sensor and place into desired location. Check for the following: • The iDig power is UNPLUGGED. •...
Page 9 Step 3 - Installation of mounting plates for boom and dipper Sensors Boom sensor Find a suitable location on the boom that is near the cab to install the boom sensor. You are looking for spot that is easy to access when placing or removing the sensor day to day. On smaller machines this is commonly in the lower 1/3 of the boom of the left hand side.
Page 10 Dipper sensor The dipper sensor will need to be located on the dipper arm as low as possible.The higher the sensor is located on the dipper stick, the more the boom and dipper has to be dropped to catch the beam. Be aware of the location of hoses and pipes that may inhibit a clear line of sight to the sensor when using the laser catch function.
Page 11 Stage 2 - Auto Calibration...
Page 12 Stage 2 – Auto Calibration This process will consist of the following steps: • Step 1 - Machine setup • Step 2 - 2D Sensor calibration (pitch, roll and yaw) • Step 3 - Excavator setup – boom and dipper calibration •...
Page 13 1. Select Machine Type This installation document covers the STANDARD machine type, that is an excavator with a normal boom and dipper arm. Select “Standard” 2. Select Coupler Type For ease of installation it is recommended that you select STANDARD for the coupler type for all installations, the tilting hitches or rotating couplers can be easily added at a later stage.
Page 14 4. Select 2D option Select “2D Sensor” The other options are for 1D systems without the 2D sensor. 5. Confirm machine setup Confirm that you choices are correct, make any changes if required. Press “Apply”...
Page 15 Step 2 - 2D sensor calibration (pitch, roll and yaw) The calibration of the 2D Sensor requires some measurements to be input onscreen. These measurements can be automatically entered by selecting your machine from the dropdown list or determined manually and input in the sections indicated.
Page 16 The A-B Forward Shift measurement is the horizontal distance between the machine’s center of rotation to the main boom’s pivot point. Ensure that the boom is facing directly forward on machines with a swivel boom – exactly 90deg perpendicular to the cab. An incorrect measurement will result otherwise. The B-C Side Shift measurement is the horizontal, perpendicular distance between the axis of the main boom and the machine’s center of rotation.
Page 17 Manually input the measurements onscreen Note: Negative values are possible. For example, if the main boom’s pivot point is BEHIND the machine’s centre of rotation, the AB distance is negative. You will now calibrate the 2D sensor to the alignment of the machine. This process will require you to rotate the cab of the machine through 360 degrees, so make sure you have a clear space around the work area to safely do this.
Page 18 You will now be required to align the cab through three further positions, +90, 180 and -90°. You are aligning the cab to these physical points of the tracks, not to the exact number numbers shown on the screen. When you reach each point, press “Next”. A pop-up will appear during alignment setting.
Page 19 Step 3 - Excavator setup – boom and dipper calibration If you’ve not already done so, click on the sensors to the boom and dipper. This process requires you to fully extend the boom and dipper out in front of the machine so make sure your work area has enough space to do so safely.
Page 20 Lower the dipper only until the pop-up appears on screen. Press “OK” to continue The system now will automatically detect which side the sensors have been installed on: Boom Sensor Raise the boom and dipper again, press “Next”...
Page 21 Lower the boom only until the pop-up appears on screen. Confirm the sensor is located as detected. Press “OK” to continue Once sensor sides have been detected, you will now begin the boom and dipper calibration. This will be done by placing the magnetic target tube in the direct centre of the bucket pivot pin and directing the laser pointer onto this target.
Page 22 Attach target tube: Tube must be in the very centre of the main pivot pin of the bucket or quick hitch The tube can be mounted on either the left or right side of pin. Press “Next” to continue...
Page 23 Step 1 of 6 Close the dipper and boom completely and bring laser point onto the target tube. For maximum accuracy ensure that the laser point is kept on the same spot of the tube at each step. Press “Next” Step 2 of 6.
Page 24 Step 3 to 6. The four remaining steps consist of incrementally closing the machine and bringing the laser point onto the target tube, pressing “Next” each time to continue to the next step. For maximum accuracy ensure that the laser point is kept on the same spot of the tube at each step.
Page 25 Increase the laser pointer height using the threaded tubes. These next six steps are a repeat of the previous, except now the laser pointer is raised to the new height. Step 1 of 6. Close the dipper and boom completely and bring laser point onto the target tube.
Page 26 Step 3 to 6. The four remaining steps consist of incrementally closing the machine and bringing the laser point onto the target tube, pressing “Next” each time to continue to the next step. For maximum accuracy ensure that the laser point is kept on the same spot of the tube at each step.
Page 27 Step 4 - Bucket setup Reattach Bucket if you’ve not already done so and click on the sensor to the plate. If you’ve not yet installed the sensor plate see below. Installing bucket sensor The bucket sensor can be installed on either side of the machine and on either the dog-bone or the hitch. For maximum accuracy it is recommended the you always install on the hitch.
Page 28 Click on the sensor to the plate and begin the calibration process. There are two methods of calibrating the bucket sensor: Manual and Automatic. The manual process is much quicker, although you will need some additional items. The automatic process is similar in concept to the Excavator setup, whereby you will move the bucket through a series of incremental changes while keeping the bucket blade on a fixed point.
Page 29 Manual bucket calibration Place a plumb-bob or weighted string line on the bottom of the dipper arm so the string passes directly through the center of the bucket pivot pin. Drop the string down below the edge of the bucket teeth/edge. Make sure the string is hanging still. Slowly close the bucket (do not move the dipper or boom) until the edge or teeth of the bucket is just touching the string.
Page 30 “vertical” Press so that it is highlighted in blue Select which side the sensor has been installed on. Selection will be highlighted in blue. Press Next to ok and confirm. This bucket will be named in your system as new bucket. Be sure to go to the system menu and give it a proper name.
Page 31 Once the sensor is in position, press “Next” to continue. The system needs to detect which side of the machine the sensor is installed. Raise the dipper far enough of the ground so the you can open the bucket. Open the bucket and press Next. Slowly close the bucket until the pop-up appears onscreen...
Page 32 Press “Ok” to confirm and continue. The automatic calibration of the bucket sensor requires the bucket to be placed on the EXACT same point and then incrementally change the angle and then place it back on the same point. There are eight steps to this process.
Page 33 Press “Next” to continue Steps 3 – 8 - Incrementally change the angle of the bucket and place it back onto the same point. Pressing Next until you have gone through each steps. The blade edge MUST be placed touching the exact same point, not just level with it.
Page 34 Put the bucket down into a flat/level floating position. Press Next. Enter the width. Once the width has been entered, the bucket calibration has been completed...
Page 35 Rename your bucket and press ok to complete Automatic bucket calibration – Dogbone location Automatic Calibration of the bucket sensor You will require a stable point on which to place the bucket edge. This point needs to be high enough to enable fully opening and closing the bucket.
Page 36 Once the sensor is in position, Press “Next” to continue. The system needs to detect which side of the machine the sensor is installed. Raise the dipper far enough of the ground so the you can open the bucket. Open the bucket and press “Next”. Slowly close the bucket until the pop-up appears on-screen.
Page 37 Press “Ok” to confirm and continue. The automatic calibration of the bucket sensor requires the bucket to be placed on the EXACT same point and then incrementally change the angle and then place it back on the same point. There are eight steps to this process.
Page 38 Steps 3 – 10 - Incrementally change the angle of the bucket and place it back onto the same point. Pressing Next until you have gone through each steps. Put the bucket down into a flat/level floating position. Press “Next”.
Page 39 Enter the width. Once the width has been entered, the bucket calibration has been completed Rename your bucket and press ok to complete.
Page 40 Step 5 - Laser functionality To be able to use the iDig with a rotating laser, you must first calibrate the system. You will need a rotating laser, tripod and laser receiver and if available, an extra person to assist. Remove the bucket from the machine and set up the tripod and laser to the side of the machine.
Page 41 “Yes, I want to use the Combo” Select Read the brief reminder and press “OK”. Place the laser receiver at the very centre of the bucket pivot pin, raise the boom and dipper until the laser beam is detected at the centre point.
Page 42 Completely close the dipper and slowly raise the boom until the dipper sensor picks up the laser beam. The iDig will guide you onscreen. For this calibration make sure “FINE” is selected for the laser options.
Page 43 Make sure the boom angle doesn’t change, keep in GREEN Slowly open the DIPPER ONLY, do not move the boom, and pick up the laser beam, again using the onscreen directions. If the boom angle does change, you will need to move the boom back into the right angle parameter, the middle dial on screen will tell you how far to move.
Page 44 With a tape measure, you now need to measure the amount of “Sideshift” to input into the iDig to complete the Laser Calibration. A detailed explanation is on screen. Measure the width of the dipper arm, taking into account the removal of the overlap of the backplate. Halve this number and add 2cm for the thickness of the dipper sensor, plus the thickness of any extra mounting plates if used.