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- Page 1 Installation and Operating Instructions TRACK-Guide III Version: V3.20140812 31302713-02-EN Read and follow these operating instructions. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place for later reference.
- Page 2 Company details Document Installation and Operating Instructions Product: TRACK-Guide III Document number: 31302713-02-EN From software version: 02.03.09 Original language: German Copyright © Müller-Elektronik GmbH & Co.KG Franz-Kleine-Straße 18 33154 Salzkotten Germany Phone: ++49 (0) 5258 / 9834 - 0 Fax: ++49 (0) 5258 / 9834 - 90 Email: info@mueller-elektronik.de...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents For your safety Basic safety instructions Intended use Layout and meaning of warnings Disposal Instructions on retrofitting About these Operating Instructions Target group of these Operating Instructions Layout of operating instructions Layout of references Directional information in these instructions Current version Product description... - Page 4 Table of contents Moving an application Saving and loading window arrangements Hiding an application Using the keyboard Using a memory device 5.9.1 Using a SD card 5.9.2 Directories on the USB memory device 5.9.3 Displaying the content of the memory device on the terminal 5.10 Using two terminals Configuring the terminal in the Service application...
- Page 5 Table of contents Configuring the list of connections Serial Interface application Transfer target rates via LH5000 Switching sections and transferring target rates via ASD File Server application Technical specifications 11.1 Technical specifications of the terminal 11.2 Assignment plans 11.2.1 Port A (CAN bus) 11.2.2 Port B 11.2.3...
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Page 6: For Your Safety
For your safety Basic safety instructions For your safety Basic safety instructions Please read the following safety instructions carefully before using the product for the first time. ▪ Do not operate the terminal while driving in road traffic. Come to a standstill in order to use the unit. -
Page 7: Disposal
For your safety Disposal NOTICE This signal word identifies actions which could lead to operational malfunctions if performed incorrectly. These actions require that you operate in a precise and cautious manner in order to produce optimum work results. There are some actions that need to be performed in several steps. If there is a risk involved in carrying out any of these steps, a safety warning will appear in the instructions themselves. - Page 8 For your safety Instructions on retrofitting ▪ The transmitting part must be spatially separated from the vehicle's electronic system. ▪ When attaching the antenna, pay attention to proper installation, including a sound ground connection between the antenna and the vehicle's ground wire. For information on wiring and installation as well as the maximum allowable current consumption, please also refer to the installation guide provided by the machine manufacturer.
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Page 9: About These Operating Instructions
About these Operating Instructions Target group of these Operating Instructions About these Operating Instructions Target group of these Operating Instructions These Operating Instructions are intended for personnel entrusted with installing and operating the terminal. Layout of operating instructions The operating instructions explain step by step how you can perform certain operations with the product. -
Page 10: Product Description
Product description Scope of delivery Product description Scope of delivery The following items are included in delivery: ▪ TRACK-Guide III terminal ▪ VESA holder and screws ▪ Bracket for mounting the terminal ▪ USB memory device ▪ Installation and Operating Instructions ▪... -
Page 11: Applications On The Terminal
Product description Applications on the terminal USB port for: Port A CAN bus port for: - USB memory device [➙ 28] - ISOBUS basic equipment [➙ 16] - Connection to the tractor CAN bus Port C Port B RS232 serial port for: See section: Pin assignment Port B [➙... -
Page 12: Information On The Nameplate
Product description Information on the nameplate This application is used to define a save location on the terminal. This save location can be used by all ISOBUS implements which do not have their own USB interface. ▪ - Serial Interface application This application enables a data exchange between the terminal and an on-board computer via the serial interface. - Page 13 Product description Information on the nameplate Abbreviation Meaning Operating voltage The terminal may only be connected to voltages within this range. Customer number If the terminal was manufactured for an agricultural machinery manufacturer, the agricultural machinery manufacturer's item number will be shown here. Serial number 31302713-02-EN V3.20140812...
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Page 14: Mounting And Installation
Mounting and installation Mounting the terminal in the vehicle cab Mounting and installation Mounting the terminal in the vehicle cab You need a bracket to mount the terminal in the vehicle cab. The following brackets are available. Item number Type Scope of Properties delivery? -
Page 15: Mounting The Optional Bracket
Mounting and installation Mounting the terminal in the vehicle cab 4.1.2 Mounting the optional bracket Procedure You have the bracket assembly kit within reach. 1. Assemble the bracket together. 2. Secure the bracket with the four screws on the back side of the terminal. 3. -
Page 16: Connecting The Terminal To The Isobus
Mounting and installation Connecting the terminal to the ISOBUS ▪ Adaptor for round pipe systems, for pipes with a diameter of 20, 25 or 30 mm, item number: 31322508 Procedure 1. Assemble the adaptor together. 2. Connect the adaptor with the bracket. 3. -
Page 17: Connecting The Gps Receiver To The Terminal
Mounting and installation Connecting the GPS receiver to the terminal – You can order the appropriate cable from Müller-Elektronik. Our sales team will be glad to advise you. – For certain tractors, you can retrofit the connector cable without the ISOBUS In Cab Connector. -
Page 18: Connecting The Camera To The Terminal
Mounting and installation Connecting the camera to the terminal Connecting the camera to the terminal 4.4.1 Connecting the camera HQ Camera HQ - Connection to the Touch Terminal Plug for connection to the terminal. Camera HQ CAM port Extension cable Camera plug Connector for the camera plug Procedure... -
Page 19: Connecting The Camera Nq
Mounting and installation Connecting the camera to the terminal 4.4.2 Connecting the camera NQ Camera with adapter cable Plug for connection to the terminal. Camera CAM port Connector for the adapter cable Camera plug Connector for the extension cable Connector for the camera plug Procedure 1. -
Page 20: Connecting The Iso Printer To The Terminal
Mounting and installation Connecting the ISO printer to the terminal Connecting the ISO printer to the terminal The ISO printer is used to print out information from an ISO-XML task. 9-pin Sub-D plug for connection to ISOBUS Plug for connection to ISO printer socket ISO printer Connector for connection to the terminal ISO printer socket... -
Page 21: Connecting Sensors To The Terminal
Mounting and installation Connecting sensors to the terminal An appropriate connector cable for each on-board computer which can be connected is available from Müller-Elektronik. Our sales team will be glad to advise you. You can find a list of on-board integrated display/controllers that we have tested here: ▪... - Page 22 Mounting and installation Connecting sensors to the terminal Cable to the signal socket Ports Connection Item number 7-pin to 9-pin socket Cable direct to the signal socket 30322548 Transmits the speed and working position. 31302713-02-EN V3.20140812...
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Page 23: Basic Control Principles
Basic control principles Initial start-up Basic control principles Initial start-up You must at least perform the following settings during initial startup: ▪ Change the language [➙ 31]. ▪ Configure the "Work with ISO-XML?" parameter in the ISOBUS-TC application [➙ 51]. ▪... -
Page 24: Terminal Screen Layout
Basic control principles Terminal screen layout Terminal screen layout Terminal screen layout Selection menu Wide additional window You can open applications in the "Selection menu" area. Main window System icons This area enables you to operate applications. Touching the terminal screen in the "Main window"... -
Page 25: Opening Applications
Basic control principles Opening applications Opening applications An application opens when it appears in the main window or in an additional window. Procedure To open an application: 1. Find the function icon for the desired application in the Selection menu area. For example, the icon: 2. -
Page 26: Saving And Loading Window Arrangements
Basic control principles Saving and loading window arrangements You have opened an application in the main window. For example, the Service application: 1. Tap the additional window: ⇨ The application will now appear in the additional window: ⇨ The application will once again appear in the main window. 2. -
Page 27: Hiding An Application
Basic control principles Hiding an application Hiding an application If you do not have enough space on the terminal screen to open new applications, you can hide an application. The application will not be shut down, but will instead continue to run in the background. Procedure To hide an application: 1. -
Page 28: Using A Memory Device
Basic control principles Using a memory device Keyboard for inputting text. Using a memory device The terminal can work with two kinds of memory devices: 1. With a built-in Micro-SD card. This will be used as storage for most applications. 2. -
Page 29: Displaying The Content Of The Memory Device On The Terminal
Basic control principles Using a memory device ▪ "GIS" – Files: Field data, such as field boundaries, in the following formats: .shp, .dbf, .shx. – Purpose: TRACK-Leader. Export and import for GIS. ▪ "NgStore" – Files: .iio, .data – Purpose: TRACK-Leader. Standard directory for saved routes and fields. ▪... -
Page 30: Using Two Terminals
Basic control principles Using two terminals 5.10 Using two terminals When installing the terminal in a tractor in which there is already another terminal, you must configure both terminals so that communication works between both units. The following table will tell you which settings you need to configure, and the chapters in which these are described. -
Page 31: Configuring The Terminal In The Service Application
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Changing the language Configuring the terminal in the Service application Changing the language When you switch on the terminal for the first time, the text may appear in a foreign language (in German). If you change the language in the Service application, you also change the language for all applications and the ISOBUS job computer. - Page 32 Configuring the terminal in the Service application Basic settings ⇨ The application start screen will appear: ⇨ A list of parameters will appear. See the table below. 2. Tap "Terminal". ⇨ A window will appear, into which you can input the value of the parameter as a number, or 3.
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Page 33: Enabling And Disabling Applications
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Enabling and disabling applications Parameter name Function Number of navigation buttons The terminal provides a maximum of 12 function icons in each application. When you connect an ISOBUS job computer that has more functions in a single screen to the terminal, their function icons are spread over multiple pages. -
Page 34: Unlocking Licenses For Full Versions
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Unlocking licenses for full versions 4. Restart the terminal. Unlocking licenses for full versions Several applications are pre-installed on the terminal, which you can use for trial purposes for up to 50 hours. After this time has elapsed, they will be automatically deactivated. "Licenses"... -
Page 35: Gps Receiver
Configuring the terminal in the Service application GPS receiver GPS receiver When you connect a GPS receiver to the terminal, you must activate and configure it. 6.5.1 Activating the GPS receiver In order to enable the GPS receiver, you must first select the driver for the connected receiver. A driver is a small program that controls connected device. -
Page 36: Configuring The Gps Receiver
Configuring the terminal in the Service application GPS receiver 4. Tap the appropriate driver. - Confirm. 6. Restart the terminal. 6.5.2 Configuring the GPS receiver The internal software for each GPS receiver must be configured. You can configure the following GPS receivers offered by Müller-Elektronik via the terminal: ▪... - Page 37 Configuring the terminal in the Service application GPS receiver Satellite 1 – primary DGPS satellite. The DGPS receiver will connect to this satellite in the first instance. Satellite 2 – secondary DGPS satellite. The DGPS receiver will only connect to this satellite in the event that the primary satellite fails.
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Page 38: Rtk License For Smart-6L
Configuring the terminal in the Service application GPS receiver – "GPS/Glonass GL1DE 1" – "GPS/Glonass GL1DE 2" When a SMART-6L DGPS/Glonass receiver is connected: – EGNOS/WAAS – EGNOS/WAAS + GL1DE – GL1DE – RTK radio (RTK license required [➙ 38]) –... -
Page 39: Configuring Ag-Star And Smart-6L Gps Receivers For Automatic Steering
Configuring the terminal in the Service application GPS receiver 5. Configure the parameters. The explanations for the individual parameters can be found in the table at the end of this section. ⇨ The following message appears: "Should the data be transmitted to the modem?" - Save the changes. -
Page 40: Recording Gps Positions
Configuring the terminal in the Service application GPS receiver ⇨ The following message appears: "You can now disconnect the GPS receiver." 7. Confirm using "OK". 8. Switch off the terminal. 9. Now connect the GPS receiver to the cable harness of the steering job computer. 10. -
Page 41: Configuring The "Gps Tilt-Module" Terrain Compensation
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Configuring the "GPS TILT-Module" terrain compensation 6. Scroll down. ⇨ The terminal will immediately begin to record the data. This will be saved in the "GPS" 7. Checkmark the "Record and save data" button. ⇨... -
Page 42: Deleting Pools
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Deleting pools ⇨ The content of the terminal screen will be saved as an image file on the USB memory device in the "Screencopy" folder. Deleting pools Pools are the intermediate storage for the terminal. Pools are used to temporarily store graphics or text. -
Page 43: Camera
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Camera You have activated the driver "Auxiliary2" - Open the Service application. 2. Tap "Auxiliary". ⇨ If the ISOBUS job computer supports the Auxiliary 2 protocol, a list will appear of the job 3. -
Page 44: Activating The Iso Printer
Configuring the terminal in the Service application Activating the ISO printer Function icon Meaning Mirrors the image vertically. You have connected and activated the camera. ⇨ The image will appear in the main window. - Open the Camera application. ⇨... -
Page 45: Tractor-Ecu Application
Tractor-ECU application Configuring the Tractor ECU Tractor-ECU application The Tractor-ECU application is used to compile all of the information of the vehicle on which the terminal is mounted. Tractor-ECU can transfer this information to other apps (e.g. the position of the GPS receiver to TRACK-Leader or SECTION-Control) or to a connected ISOBUS job computer (GPS signal as a speed source). - Page 46 Tractor-ECU application Configuring the Tractor ECU Working width This value is transmitted to the ISOBUS-TC application to calculate the processed area. This parameter primarily enables you to document processed areas for non-ISOBUS implements if you are working in TRACK-Leader without an ISOBUS job computer, and if you also use the ISOBUS-TC App simultaneously with ISO-XML tasks.
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Page 47: Calibrating The Speed Sensor
Tractor-ECU application Configuring the Tractor ECU If a working position sensor is connected to the terminal via connector B, you must tell the terminal the principle according to which the sensor functions. Potential values: ▪ "analog" You are using an analog working position sensor [➙ 49], which measures the height of the hitch linkage as a percentage. - Page 48 Tractor-ECU application Configuring the Tractor ECU When entering distances, please note that it is essential to specify whether the GPS receiver is to the left or right of the tractor's longitudinal axis and whether it is positioned before or after the attachment point.
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Page 49: Calibrating An Analog Working Position Sensor
Tractor-ECU application Results Attachment point for mounted or trailed GPS receiver implements Mounted or trailed implements Self-propelled machines Distance between the longitudinal axis and the Distance for Offset X GPS receiver for Offset Y 7.1.3 Calibrating an analog working position sensor If you have connected an analog working position sensor to the terminal, you have to show the terminal the position as of which the implement is in working position. - Page 50 Tractor-ECU application Results Icon This counter will be erased Applied distance Applied area Working time All trip counters 7.2.2 Task-related counter These counters are transmitted to the ISOBUS-TC app. You can activate the counters in a task, and they will then appear in the additional window as soon as the ISOBUS-TC App is minimized. Task-related counter Counter designation Unit...
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Page 51: Isobus-Tc Task Processing
ISOBUS-TC task processing Using ISOBUS-TC ISOBUS-TC task processing Using ISOBUS-TC The ISOBUS-TC application is an application from Mueller-Electronics which establishes an interface between the ISOBUS job computer, the TRACK-Leader application and the FMIS (Farm Management Information System) on the ISOBUS terminal. With ISOBUS-TC, you can: ▪... -
Page 52: Configuring The List Of Connections
ISOBUS-TC task processing Configuring the list of connections 7. Wait until all messages have faded out. 8. Restart the terminal. Configuring the list of connections The list of connections indicates the ISOBUS job computers from which the terminal will load the geometries of the connected implements. - Page 53 ISOBUS-TC task processing Configuring the list of connections 4. Tap the task in the top row in order to select the first implement. If you are using a ME terminal to which a GPS receiver is connected, insert the Tractor-ECU application in the top row. If another terminal or tractor job computer contains the geometry, you can set it.
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Page 54: Serial Interface Application
Serial Interface application Transfer target rates via LH5000 Serial Interface application The "Serial Interface" application is used to enable communication between the terminal and a non- ISOBUS compatible on-board computer. This interface enables you to use all of the applications together with the GPS signal and the on- board computers, in order to: ▪... -
Page 55: Switching Sections And Transferring Target Rates Via Asd
Serial Interface application Switching sections and transferring target rates via ASD 10. "Baud rate" -> normally "9600". The baud rate is dependent on the on-board computer. - Activate the ag equipment profile. - Press and confirm in order to save the ag equipment profile. 13. - Page 56 Serial Interface application Switching sections and transferring target rates via ASD In order to be able to perform transfers using the ASD protocol, you will need to activate the "ASD- Protocol" license. Procedure To configure the serial interface in order to switch sections using your on-board computer: ...
- Page 57 Serial Interface application Switching sections and transferring target rates via ASD - Activate the ag equipment profile. - Press and confirm in order to save the ag equipment profile. 16. Restart the terminal. Further steps You have set up the serial interface. You must now configure the applications of the terminal. In the TRACK-Leader application: 1.
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Page 58: File Server Application
File Server application File Server application The File Server application is used to define a save location on the terminal. This save location can be used by all ISOBUS implements which do not have their own USB interface. This enables the updating of certain ISOBUS job computers, and also the possibility of saving, for example protocols or error messages. -
Page 59: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications of the terminal Technical specifications 11.1 Technical specifications of the terminal Operating voltage 10V - 32V Operating temperature -30°C - +70°C Storage temperature -30°C - +85°C Dimensions (W x H x D) 243mm x 186mm x 69mm ISO14982 Protection class IP54 according to ISO 20653:2013... -
Page 60: Port B
Technical specifications Assignment plans Signal name Function CAN_L CAN_L in 7 CAN_H CAN_H in CAN_GND CAN ground, internally connected to the ground 8 CAN_EN_out Switched input voltage, ≤ 200mA CAN_H CAN_H out 9 +Vin Supply Ignition Ignition signal Screen Screen ESD/EMC shielding 11.2.2 Port B... -
Page 61: Port C (Rs232)
Technical specifications Assignment plans Signal name Reverse signal for determining the course Voltage supply for GPS receiver Switched input voltage, ≤ 250mA 9 CAN2_L Screen ESD/EMC shielding Legend: ) Digital input as per: ISO 11786:1995 chapter 5.2 ) Digital input as per: ISO 11786:1995 chapter 5.3 ) Analog input as per: ISO 11786:1995 chapter 5.5 ) The pin is switched in parallel with pin 4 by port C. -
Page 62: Cam Port
Technical specifications Assignment plans 11.2.4 CAM port M12 socket: Camera Signal name Function Power Voltage supply, max. 500mA total Supply ground Supply ground FBAS2 Camera FBAS Camera Signal ground Signal ground Screen ESD/EMC shielding 11.2.5 ETH (Ethernet) port M12 socket: Ethernet Signal name Function white-orange... -
Page 63: Notes
Notes Notes 31302713-02-EN V3.20140812...
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