All product and brand names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective holders. 1.2 Safety Warning When using the CHCNAV NX612 GNSS Auto Steering System, please observe the following safety warnings: Before using the system, carefully read and understand the operating instructions in the user manual to ensure proper use of the system.
1.3 Introduction The CHCNAV NX612 user manual describes how to install and use the CHCNAV® NX612 system. In this manual, “the system” refers to the NX612 agricultural system unless otherwise stated. Even if you have used other agricultural products before, CHCNAV recommends that you spend some time reading this manual to learn about the special features of this product.
2 Product Overview 2.1 Introduction The NX612 is an automated steering system that easily retrofits many types of tractors with a compact, up-to-date and all-in-one solution at a price each farm can afford. It provides significant productivity gains, works in all visibility conditions and reduces operator fatigue.
3 Installation 3.1 Product Package All components are into one box. List of main components: Device name Model Image Quantity Electric steering wheel CES-T Receiver PA-5 Tablet CB-H12 Camera X-MC011A Ball holder Double socket arm Standard bracket...
Before installation, please check whether the vehicle steering gear is normal, whether the dead zone (steering clearance) is appropriate. Available range Dead zone<20° Available to install NX612 but necessary to modify the dead 20°<Dead zone<70° zone to 10~30 degrees. Repair the vehicle first.
3.2.2Original steering wheel removal a) Remove the protective cover of the original steering wheel; b) Stabilize the steering wheel, use the sleeve tool to loosen the original vehicle spline screws, and remove the original vehicle spline screws; c) Pull out the steering wheel forcefully. If it is difficult to remove, it is necessary to strike the spline shaft to loosen it with a hammer and to be careful to avoid the steering wheel damage, or use of high quality puller tool to avoid damage on original steering wheel and shaft...
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b) Install T bracket or standard bracket on the motor with M5*16 hexagon screws (2 pcs); c) Fix the T mount kit to the shaft with M8*60 hexagon screws (2 pcs); d) Insert T bracket through T mount kit;...
e) Hold the steering wheel and tighten the spline screws with tools; f) Screw the T bracket to the T mount kit tightly with M10 nuts (2 pcs); g) Finally shake the steering wheel, check whether it’s tight, and check again whether the steering clearance is too large.
3.2.5Tablet installation The tablet installation requires the ball base to be installed in locations as suggested shown in the picture, and avoid damaging to the original vehicle cables. Usually there are two kinds of installation methods to fix the mounting bracket. a.
3.2.7Cables connection Name Cable diagram Connection A → Receiver B → Motor C → Wheel angle sensor Integrated cable (Optional) main D → Tablet Port cable E → Battery F → Camera G: Rocker switch a) Wiring precautions · When wiring, first confirm the location of the threading holes, and thread the wiring harnesses outside through the threading holes in sequence;...
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· Pay attention to the use of the wrench when connecting the positive electrode, and it is strictly forbidden to bonding (when the wrench contacts the positive electrode of the battery, the other end of the wrench is strictly prohibited from touching any conductive items, especially the metal parts of the original vehicle);...
4 Quick Guide 4.1 Power On Press the orange button once, and the system will boot. Note: Pls do not turn the steering wheel when turning on the system because the motor will initialize internally. 4.2 Software registration Head to [Settings center -> System settings -> Register] to check whether the software is registered.
4.3.3Status bar Then check the status bar. Only when they are all gray, the system is ready to use. 4.4 Vehicle 4.4.1New vehicle Head to [Settings center -> Agriculture management -> Vehicle -> New] to create a new vehicle.
A: Add a new vehicle. B: Quickly search the vehicle by keywords when there are many vehicles. C: Click to apply the vehicle. D: Edit the parameters of the vehicle. E: Delete the vehicle. The vehicle can not be deleted when it is not selected. The last vehicle cannot be deleted.
4.4.4Vehicle parameters Wheelbase(A): Measure the distance between front wheel rotation axis and rear wheel rotation axis. Note that the tape measure needs to be parallel to the ground. Implement Tow Point(B): Use the default value of 0 and it will be used in the futural development.
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Reference point for guideline recognition: It is available to select between Vehicle head and Vehicle rear. To Middle Axle(C): If the receiver is not mounted on the central axis, measure the distance from the receiver to the central axis. If it is on the central axis, enter 0. In reality it is always better enter 0 and do the rest in assembly error calibration.
4.4.5Steering Calibration 1. The calibration requires an open, flat and hard ground about 10*30 meters. 2. Keep the tractor run at 2km/h and click [Start]. During the process, the steering wheel will turn automatically. 3. When the screen shows “Waiting for calibrating…”, around 2 minutes later, the calibration will be successful.
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1. Stop the vehicle at a proper position close to the current guideline, and click start to check the result. 2. Drive the vehicle forward at the speed of 2km/h, stop when the distance displayed at the bottom of the screen is greater than 30 meters, and click the next button.
4. Drive the vehicle forward at a speed of 2km/h again, stop when the display is less than 1 meter from the starting point, and click the End button. Wait for the system to automatically complete the calculation. 4.5 Implement 4.5.1New implement Go to [Setting center ->...
A: Add a new implement. B: Quickly search the implement by keywords when there are many implements. C: Click to apply the implement. D: Edit the parameters of the implement. E: Delete the implement. The implement can not be deleted when it is not selected. The last implement cannot be deleted.
4.5.3Implement parameters Implement width: The width of the implement, and the default value is 5m. Row Spacing: The distance between two rows, and the default value is 0m. Hitch Point: The distance from hitch point to implement, and the default value is 1.5m.
A: Field overview. It is available to zoom in and zoom out as well as to choose the map type. B: Quickly search the field by keywords when there are many fields. C: Click to create a new field. D: Select to display fields by distance or time. E: Click to export the field by the share code.
4.7.2A+ line 1. Click A in the current location. 2. New A+ line is created successfully. 4.7.3Free curve 1. Click A to start the curve line.
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2. Click Pause to create the straight line. 3. Click Continue to continue creating the curve line. 4. Click B to finish the Free curve creation.
5. New Free curve is created successfully. 4.8 Starting Autopilot Click to start autopilot after completing the above steps. 4.9 Turn Off Press the orange button, the system is switched off.
2. Please do not disassemble the main components of the system. If necessary, please contact the CHCNAV after-sales service support@chcnav.com. 3. Please use device under the instruction of user guide. 4. Regularly check each screw, wiring harness and connector of the system, such as controller fixing screws, angle sensor fixing screws, data cable connectors, etc.
FCC warning statements: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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