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TRUESIGHT TRUESIGHT ® ® INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL JOHN DEERE JOHN DEERE 9X00/9X10 9X00/9X10 09050102h HEADSIGHT.COM | 574.546.5022...
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Installation Before working on combine or under header always: 1. Perform all combine and header manufacturer safety precautions for servicing header. 2. Insert stop to prevent movement of header. 3. Set combine parking brake. 4. Turn off combine and remove key from ignition. 5.
Harness Installation Outline The main harness shown is the backbone of the Truesight system, which connects each of the components to the controllers. The harness is divided into three main legs, designated by numbers. 1. The “In-Cab” leg connects to: •...
Preparing for Installation All Models 1. Locate and unfasten the cab access panel. • Located above the right front wheel on right rear corner of cab 2. D rill hole with 1¼” hole saw • Be sure both sides are clear of wires before drilling. System Safety Enable Connectors Connectors are single pin WeatherPack located on the main Truesight trunk harness near the base controller.
Base Controller 1. Connect base controller to Y702 of main harness. • 40 pin Deutsch • ” Allen wrench to tighten • The base must rest on the cab floor • Secure controller with velcro provided 2. The controller must be oriented with the direction of travel of the combine.
Unplug the connected connector and connect it to Y • Plug Y817 to the auxiliary power connector 3. If your combine does not have this plug, contact Headsight for one of the following: • HT9300 - “Universal” power adapter (ring terminals) •...
Install VT Wiring If using Truesight Remote Display instead of VT, skip to Outside Wiring. 1. Connect bridge harness Y902 to Y9002 2 main harness. of Truesight ® • If there already is a Horizon Bridge in combine, disconnect Bridge and connect harness to Truesight main harness Y9002 2.
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Trimble FMX , GFX750, 2050 1. Use CAN bridge harness HT9436. 2. If connecting to a GFX750 or 2050 monitor & TM-200 module. • Tee Y918 & Y919 to P4 on the Trimble CAN adapter harness • to P • to Trimble harness connected to P (if any) •...
Optional Installation for Auto-Resume 1. If you wish to use the auto-resume feature, and your combine has a aftermarket feeder position sensor installed, contact Headsight for an adapter to connect Y767 to the sensor. • Have information on your sensor and connector available...
If you wish to use GPS units other then one supplied with kit you must supply NMEA string $GPRMC at baud rate 4800 to pin number 3 of connector Y725. (Adapter wiring is not provided by Headsight) 1. Mount the GPS bracket (HT2735) to the mounting bolts on the top-right side of the cab roof.
Wheel Angle Sensor Installation A typical installation of the wheel angle sensor is shown below. If the combine has a rear axle option different than the one shown, it may be necessary to install the sensor or linkage in a different way.
Steering Device Wiring When installing Headsight in combination with any other steering system (Trimble, AgLeader) the Headsight adapters should always be installed closest to the actual OEM valve or encoder, then the other company connected to the Headsight adapter. Trimble AutoPilot with Nav2 1.
Ontrac2 and Ontrac2+ Motor 1. Connect Y768 to 8 pin connector on motor. • Y768 must directly connect to motor 2. Power enable connections (normally already connected from factory.) • Disconnect Y717 & Y718 on the main harness • Connect Y767 to Y717 •...
Outback Bang-Bang Valves Complete System With eDrive 1. Connect Y777 and Y778 inline between Outback valve harness and eDrive box. 2. Connect Y775 & Y776 inline to the steering override sensor. • 2 pin Weatherpack 3. Connectors Y717A, Y718A, and Y799 are not used. Platform Only System Without eDrive 1.
Crop Sensor Installation & Adjustment Before working on combine or under header always: 1. Perform all combine and header manufacturer safety precautions for servicing header. 2. Insert stop to prevent movement of header. 3. Turn off combine and remove key from ignition. 4.
Monitor Setup John Deere GS3/2630 1. Press display menu button, all VT icons will show up in this menu. AgLeader InCommand/Integra 1. Check monitor for UT software installation. • Turn on key • If the UT icon appears on the home screen, UT should be enabled.
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3. Enable “Universal Terminal” on the monitor. • On the Home page, choose the Setup (wrench) icon • Choose the Console (screen) tab 4. Choose Isobus Settings. 5. Enable Universal Terminal. • heck the UT box • Press Check to enable 6.
Trimble FMX, GFX, & TMX 1. Check monitor for VT software installation. • Turn on monitor • If the VT/UT icon appears on the home screen, VT should be enabled • 2050 shown, FMX similar 2. If not, add VT to the list of Active Plug-ins. •...
“Truesight Remote” manual for calibration. Initial Setup The first time that Truesight 2 is powered up, it will ask a series of questions. Choose the appropriate choice or follow the instruction given. 1. Access Truesight 2 VT screen on display.
Accessing Calibrations 1. Access Truesight 2 VT screen on display. • If you are unsure how to do this, see Operation/Finding VT Applications section of this manual 2. Press calibration tab. 3. Perform Tilt Sensor, Wheel Angle and Auto Deadzone Calibrations.
Auto Engage Height Sets the “auto engage/disengage” position of the feederhouse. This feature is only available on combines equipped with feederhouse position sensors. • Lower the feederhouse to the height you want the system to engage below. • Press “Start Auto Engage Cal” •...
® guidance control. You should become very familiar with the steps in this section. Access Settings 1. Access Truesight 2 VT screen on display. • If you are unsure how to do this see Operation: Finding VT Applications section of this manual 2.
Select is a Safety Feature of Truesight 2, disable at your own risk! The Speed Select setting properly configures Truesight 2 to read the speed sensor. If the Speed Select is set to “OFF”, the minimum and maximum speed limits to engage Truesight will be disabled.
Tilt range (Default = 2) The Tilt Range setting allows Truesight 2 to automatically ‘bump’ the combine up a slope to compensate for the natural tendency of the combine to slide down. A higher tilt range setting compensates more;...
Disengage Value (Default = 8) The Override Value setting allows the operator to adjust how much motion of the steering wheel is required to disengage Truesight 2. Increasing the override value will make it harder to disengage the system. •...
Change Advanced Settings Right/Left Deadzone (Default = Calibrat- ed Value, 0 if not Calibrated) The Left Deadzone and Right Deadzone settings allow manual adjustment of the valve/motor deadband. This value is set by the deadzone calibration. • A higher value will decrease the valve/motor deadband. •...
Finding VT applications GS3 - JD 2630 1. Press the bottom right menu button; TrueSight icon should appear on menu. 2. Choose the Truesight 2 icon. Ag Leader or Trimble 1. Press VT menu button. • May have to enable VT in the screen settings...
2. You must cycle the key after this choice for it to be enabled. Requirements for Operation Engage Truesight 2 Road Mode any time you’re not using the Truesight system. Road Mode will lock the automatic steering enable features. Five requirements must be met before the Truesight 2 system will engage: 1.
1. Truesight always powers up in road mode. 2. Truesight must be in road mode outside of field. 3. Before engaging Truesight, disable road mode. 4: Before leaving field, enable road mode. Engaging Truesight 2 1. Press the Engage button. 2. Press Foot Switch. •...
Overview Truesight 2 Status LED LED Blink Sequences Yellow LED blinks fast (approx. every 0.1 sec): • Loading Data from USB Green LED blinks twice a second: • Unit looking for VT Green LED will stay on and have a little “blip” every 3 second: •...
• Press accept on VT (Update Firmware) to start software update. 5. Wait until Truesight 2 unit has a green indicator light (should be no longer than 5 min) • If you have Truesight Remote Display attached, power cycle Truesight Remote Display unit.
Theory of Operation Truesight 2 systems use a single Hall Effect crop sensor assembly mounted on the head to sense the corn rows and return a voltage to the combine (1-4 volt output). If centered in the row, the crop sensor output voltage should be 2.5 volts;...
Diagnostic Pages on VT Accessing Diagnostics 1. Access Truesight 2 VT screen on display. • If you are unsure how to do this see Operation/ Finding VT Applications section of this manual 2. Choose the Diag tab at right then Overview, Disengage, or Signals at top of screen menu.
Displays if 5V sensor bus is on/off • ON - V power supply is good • OFF - V power supply shorted Last Disengage • Displays last known cause of Truesight 2 disengage • None • Auto engage • Steering Wheel • Speed out of range •...
Diagnostics - "Signals" • General reference to power, inputs and outputs of Truesight 2 • Displays - Signal, Value, and pin location on 40 pin connector Diagnostics - "Steering Test" Operator must be in seat to proceed with Steering Test.
Diagnostics Before working on combine or under header always: 1. Perform all combine and header manufacturer safety precautions for servicing header. 2. Insert stop to prevent movement of header. 3. Turn off combine and remove key from ignition. 4. Set combine parking brake. 5.
All of the above are correct Harness & combine connections pass test. If you have a Headsight Sensor tester, Verify sensor is connected to extension If sensor cannot be adjusted to achieve use it to test the sensor. For all other:...
Troubleshooting by Symptom Nearly every problem with the Truesight 2 may be resolved by one of the following simple steps: • Make sure each sensor meets the basic requirements discussed above • Properly calibrate Truesight system • Enable Truesight •...
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Symptom Problem Solution When system is engaged, it steers fully Wheel Angle Sensor linkage broken or Correct or replace broken or incorrectly to the right or left installed incorrectly (visually inspect installed parts wheel angle sensor and installation based on the manual) Wheel Angle Calibration not done Go to>>Cal>>Wheel Angle and complete correctly...
Troubleshooting by Error Codes Error Code Problem Solution The Wheel Angle calibration has not Go to >>Cal>>Wheel Angle, and redo Wheel Angle Calibration Incomplete been completed. calibration The crop sensor voltage remains stuck Switch wires A & C in the harness that connects to the crop sensor to reverse Crop Sensor >...
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Error Code Problem Solution The wheel angle voltage remains stuck Switch wires A & C in the harness that connects to the wheel angle sensor to Wheel Angle Sensor > ± volts when the wheel reverse polarity. angle sensor is moved. Description: The wheel angle voltage remains stuck The signal wire (B) may be shorted...
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GPS receiver defective or disconnected Make sure GPS receiver is plugged in to Truesight through the GPS receiver and wiring is good provided by Headsight. If Truesight is engaged and combine ground speed is not in the range of mph, it will automatically disengage for safety.
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Error Code Problem Solution Ontrac3 motor switch is off Turn switch ON before engaging TS Auto Steering Mode is OFF Description: Used with Ontrac motor Encoder has not yet sensed location Turn steering wheel full turns The wrong steering system Select the correct steering system Encoder Not Detected: is selected.
Schematics The TS-TRUNK schematic is the main harnesses used for all applications in this manual, each uses one of the following valve harnesses depending on your steering device. The following schematics are provided for troubleshooting and installation purposes only. Unauthorized uses, such as using them to replicate harnesses for resale, are strictly prohibited under copyright law.
FCC and IC Compliance Statements The Truesight2 Box Contains Transmitter Module ESP32 WARNING: To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance of 20cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation.
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