RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual
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1. Governing Legislation To the greatest extent possible this warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Western Australia In the event that any provision hereof is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction such provision shall be severed from this warranty and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect Obtaining Warranty Service In order to obtain warranty service the end purchaser must bring the Product to an authorised RINEX dealer along with the end purchaser s proof of purchase The end purchaser must produce the original invoice or other purchase documents as proof of the purchase date The end purchaser is solely responsible for the cost of transportation of the Product to RINEX or an authorised RINEX dealer and the Product is at the end purchaser s risk whilst in transit For any questions regarding warranty service or to obtain information regarding the location of any of RINEX s approved dealers contact RINEX at the following address Rinex Technology 19 Lyall Street South Perth Western Australia 6151 Telephone 08 9474 4771 Facsimile 08 9474 4772 Internet www rinex com au ReNEX TABLE of CONTENTS TECHNOLOGY RINEX AutoSTEER 1 Introduction nn eEP o A 1 e TM la 3 2 Installing the Controller uuunuuununnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenn 5 2 1 Mounting the controller acosan 7 2 2 Connecting the controller Cables coo2. configured press the assigned button on the optional remote button box 4 If connected amp configured press the optional foot switch 5 Press GUIDE OFF inthe Guide Menu RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 36 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 5 3 The AutoSTEER Status Button When AutoSTEER is enabled a button will appear on the status bar at the bottom of the screen to the right This button displays the current status of AutoSTEER There are four states of operation when in AutoSTEER mode Status Meaning 10 ERROR The AutoSTEER system has an Error Usually this would occur when the guidance system can not communicate with the AutoSTEER controller check the controller is turned ON and the interface cable is securely connected The AutoSTEER system is operational but Not Ready to be engaged There may be no guideline set or the vehicle is moving too slow or too fast 3 READY The AutoSTEER system is Ready to be engaged The AutoSTEER system is engaged and currently steering the vehicle RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 37 P n 1 1290 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 38 Rev A P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY APPENDIX 1 AutoSTEER Disclaimer Message Disclaimer This vehicle is equipped with a RINEX AutoSTEER system Use of this system is strictly limited to providing steering assistance to the operator wh
3. installed GuideTRAX will have to be setup and configured The first step will be to enable the AutoSTEER option on the system using the password supplied with the AutoSTEER kit The password will be supplied with the following information e Serial number of the Saturn H interface controller unit e Compact Flash Identification Number CFID If the supplied information does not match the CFID contact RINEX or your dealer as the password will not function 1 The six character password must be entered in the MEE window 2 From the main menu touch EAU to display the Setup menu 3 Touch AI Jella mentite 7 94 and then dc IE to display the registration screen See Figure 3 1 3 a EXIT SETUP Register Guide TRAX O To register call RINEX TECHNOLOGY on BACK 08 9474 4771 u CFID 9610020000 Password Figure 3 1 Register GuideTRAX Window 4 Touch the SEL iia button to enter the password and then touch OK when done 5 Touch 107 4 27 1014 to return to the Setup menu you should see the AutoSTEER button is no longer grey RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 13 RevA P n 1 1290 RENEX TECHNOLOGY 3 2 Configuring the Vehicle Now that the AutoSTEER option has been enabled the vehicle needs to be configured to use the RINEX AutoSTEER controller From the Main menu touch 4484 to display the Setup menu Touch 43 JE Ss Sag and then HC Select the vehicle that you are installing the
4. maintenance from defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from delivery or for the balance of the original warranty period whichever is greater Purchaser s Exclusive Remedy The end purchaser s exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement at the option of RINEX of any defective Products or components thereof The end user shall notify RINEX or a RINEX authorised dealer immediately of any claimed defect Repairs shall be made through RINEX only Exclusions RINEX does not warrant damage occurring in transit or due to misuse abuse improper installation neglect alteration abnormal use lightning or other electrical discharge exposure to moisture or dampness excessive temperatures spill of liquids or fluids or acts of God Repair modification or service of RINEX products by any party other than an authorised RINEX dealer shall render this warranty null and void RINEX does not warrant any Product where the Product serial number or nameplate has been removed defaced or altered RINEX does not warrant claims asserted after the end of the warranty period RINEX does not warrant or guarantee the precision or accuracy of positions obtained when using Products The potential accuracy of Products as stated in RINEX literature and or Product specifications serves to provide only an estimate of achievable accuracy based on e Specifications provided by the US Department of Defense for GPS Position
5. section 4 4 1 Tilt Compensation Calibration Procedure For a definition of the settings used when calibrating the AutoSTEER see section 4 5 RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 22 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 4 4 1 Tilt Compensation Calibration Procedure Some AutoSTEER controllers are fitted with a Tilt Compensation module which allows the system to compensate for any side slopes the vehicle may cross AutoSTEER controllers with this option fitted will have a yellow Tilt Comp sticker fitted to the top of the controller and the Firmware version will be displayed as 3 02 or newer For Tilt Compensation to function correctly the AutoSTEER controller must be fitted in the direction shown on the sticker and the module must be calibrated on flat level ground The following instructions indicate how to setup and calibrate Tilt Compensation 1 Check the Controller Firmware version is 3 02 or newer 1 1 From the main screen touch and hold the ax PNG Colo RESET button for 4 seconds Sera man lt Default Spray Plan gt seven GUIDE wee NO GPS AutoSPRAY Unavailable AutoSPRAY Override to ON 1 2 The RINEX AutoSTEER main screen will be displayed and the firmware version will be Shiroller R A shown Conne GPS Heading m Logging MN 2 Test Steering 2 Calibrate Steering ES 2 Turn Tilt Compensation ON 2 1 Press the ZETA DT button
6. to RINEX AutoSTEER display the Calibrate Steering screen Controller RINEX AutoSTEER Firmware 3 02 Connected ME GPS Heading m Logging MN gt a 2 Test Steering Calibrate Steering ES RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 23 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 2 Press the uim ee SNE KON button to display the Tilt Compensation screen Calibrate Steering 180 4 100 e Radius Test 2 3 Press the Tilt button repeatedly until it displays ON Note If the connected AutoSTEER controller is not equipped with Tilt Compensation Tilt will not turn ON EZ Tilt Compensation Antenna Height Calibrate Level 3 Set the antenna height 3 1 Measure the height of the antenna to within 5cm 3 2 On the Tilt Compensation screen press the Tilt Compensation Antenna Height YA button enter the antenna height and press JA i tnta 4 Calibrate the Level position for the controller 4 1 Ensure the vehicle is parked on a Flat Level Tip As GPS signal is not required to surface perform Level Calibration a shed floor may be used as the level surface if needed RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual P n 1 1290 Page 24 Rev A R NEX TECHNOLOGY 4 2 On the Tilt Compensation screen press the Tilt Compensation NAAA button then press the ed button HO Antenna Height Q Sd 4 3 Whe
7. 0m radius line 3 1 From the Calibrate Steering Screen press the SL GTS button Calibrate Steering 3 2 Touch Radius WNEI button enter AN and press fq 3 3 While moving press the USG EG AD USE ESS button 3 4 Observe the steering wheels of the vehicle looking for any oscillations left and right When done press ITA AES to disengage the steering 4 If the steering wheels were oscillating left and right return to step 2 and reduce Proportional Gain by 2 5 Manually steer the vehicle so that it follows a straight line then use Radius Test to AutoSTEER a 25m radius line clockwise circle Note During this test the vehicle will turn right ensure there is enough space to perform this test RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 27 RevA P n 1 1290 RENEX TECHNOLOGY 6 When the test is started the vehicle should turn right quickly and hold a circle gt If the steering is un responsive takes a very long time to achieve desired radius increase the Proportional Gain by 0 5 and return to step 3 gt If the steering is oscillating left and right reduce the Proportional gain by 0 5 and return to step 3 7 Manually steer the vehicle so that it follows a straight line then use Radius Test to AutoSTEER a 25m radius line anticlockwise circle Note During this test the vehicle will turn left ensure there is enough space to per
8. A gt Advanced Calibrate window unless directed to do A on ee so by RINEX a el PropGain 180 Int Gain 00 Cutoyl Der Gain 00 Flow Gain 00 H Source 1 4 Press the A button to return to the RINEX Advanced Calibrate AutoSTEER main screen Max Output 100 Ex 100 GERN 1000 00 Prop Gain 180 X 10 000 Block Blas 1 Int Gain 00 Cutout 20 Cutoff 1 Der Gain 00 Z o Radius Test Flow Gain 00 H Source On RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual P n 1 1290 Page 43 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 Determine and set the Minimum Left value 2 1 From the RINEX AutoSTEER main screen press RINEX AutoSTEER the AAA Te button u a Firmware 3 02 Connected ME GPS Heading m Logging MN 2 2 gt ie NCAA button for the Min Calibrate Steering eft value Note Ensure there is enough space to complete le this step The vehicle may need to travel for Br Pe 400m before this value is determined at which Preece a time the vehicle may turn left suddenly nos 7109 X 10 000 Tilt Compensation Radius Test A Manually drive the vehicle in a straight line WARNING 1189 between 5 amp 10 km hr and press the OK button when ready to start the calibration NEE A ne To proceed you meg orto large clear area to une 7 2 3 When the vehicle begins to turn left press the O STEER AutoCALIBRATE ACCEPT button followed by the OK button na
9. AutoSTEER in from the list and touch Touch SE ede to display the Steer Controller Settings Window see Figure 3 2 Steer Controller Settings Steer Controller RINEX AutoSTEER ZU ES Figure 3 2 Steer Controller Settings Window Touch the Sg mete gu io B 2 1 button to display the Steer Controller list window Select RINEX AutoSTEER from the list and touch ee 34H The Steer Controller Settings Window will be displayed with the RINEX AutoSTEER as the steer controller Now touch eL EI RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 14 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 3 3 Turning AutoSTEER Option ON When the RINEX AutoSTEER controller has been selected in the Steer Controller Settings window for the vehicle the AutoSTEER option must then be turned ON 1 From the Main menu touch Sg to display the Setup menu 2 Touch the ALCEAE i button to display the AutoSTEER window See Figure 3 3 AutoSTEER AutoSTEER is Current Rig SPRAYER Steer Controller RINEX AutoSTEER To access the AutoSTEER settings screen press and hold the AutoSTEER button on the Status Bar N DENN Figure 3 3 AutoSTEER Window 3 From the AutoSTEER window select AutoSTEER ON by touching the AutoSTEER JN kel button 4 When AutoSTEER is turned ON the Disclaimer window will be displayed A copy of the disclaimer can be found in APPENDIX 1 5 Read the information carefully and if you agr
10. Figure 1 1 RINEX AutoSTEER controller Part 2 0825 The RINEX AutoSTEER system is designed to connect to a RINEX Saturn guidance system to allow the guidance system to AutoSTEER the vehicle along a line providing optimal accuracy This manual is designed for users of Saturn HT amp Saturn HR systems running GuideTRAX version 3 2 RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 3 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 4 Rev A P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY To obtain the best performance from the RINEX AutoSTEER system the AutoSTEER controller needs to be installed according to this manual It is particularly important the best location in the tractor cabin is found and the controller is installed in the correct orientation Carefully read this entire section on how to install the controller before starting any work 2 1 Mounting the controller The AutoSTEER controller is supplied with a mounting tray which is attached to the controller with Velcro This will allow the controller to be easily moved from vehicle to vehicle if required It is recommended that the mounting tray is fixed firmly to a bracket or to the floor of the tractor cabin and that the controller is attached to the mounting tray using the Velcro supplied It is important that the best location is found in the tractor cabin for the AutoSTEER controller Read the following simple rules before mounting the controller 1 The l
11. RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Part Number 1 1290 Revision A Issue Date Feb 2008 Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Rinex Technology Disclaimer No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication RINEX assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice Use of this system is strictly limited to providing steering assistance to the operator who must remain in control of the vehicle at all times RINEX including its officers servants and agents does not make any representation to any party and will not accept any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any loss or damage of whatever nature suffered by any such person or corporation choosing or seeking to use this system or any part thereof By use of this system you agree that RINEX is not liable or responsible for any damage whatsoever to the vehicle any property personal injuries or death that may result from the use or abuse of this system RINEX Auto
12. STEER User Manual Written for RINEX AutoSTEER Controller 8 Guide TRAX software version 3 2r17 or newer Publication Date Feb 2008 Copyright 2008 by Rinex Technology All rights reserved Acknowledgements Windows 98 Windows CE Windows XP and WordPad are registered to Microsoft Corp Other products and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their registered owners RINEX TECHNOLOGY ABN 30 029 441 181 Office Location 19 Lyall Street South Perth WA 6151 Postal Address PO Box 211 South Perth WA 6151 Telephone Local 08 9474 4771 International 61 8 9474 4771 Facsimile Local 08 9474 4772 International 61 8 9474 4772 Internet http www rinex com au Email info rinex com au ReNEX RINEX LIMITED WARRANTY TECHNOLOGY Products This warranty covers all products the Products manufactured and or sold by RINEX Technology or their authorised dealers RINEX Technology Limited Warranty RINEX Technology RINEX hereby warrants solely to the end purchaser of the Products subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth herein below that the Products sold to such end purchaser shall be free under normal use and maintenance from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from delivery Repairs and replacement components are warranted subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth below to be free under normal use and
13. e AutoSTEER is enabled and setup it is ready to use AutoSTEER is simply engaged and disengaged by pressing the AutoSTEER button on the Status Bar as shown in Figure 5 1 Alternatively AutoSTEER can be engaged by using optional remote button box or foot switch Treated Area 2 7 Ha o gt it Figure 5 1 The AutoSTEER Status Button Before AutoSTEER will be ready to be engaged a number of conditions must be met For more information on the various AUtoSTEER Status button states see section 5 3 1 Guideline must be set 2 Vehicle must be travelling parallel to the guideline 3 Vehicle must be within 2m of the guideline 4 Vehicle must be travelling between 1 and 29 km hr When all of the above conditions have been met the AutoSTEER Status button which is displayed on the right hand side of the status bar will change to READY When the AutoSTEER Status button is pressed while displaying READY AutoSTEER will be engaged and the vehicle will start to steer automatically down the guideline The AutoSTEER Status button will display ON when AutoSTEER is engaged RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 35 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 5 2 Disengaging AutoSTEER Once AutoSTEER is ON there are various methods of disengaging it 1 Move the steering wheel only when the override sensor switch kit is fitted 2 Press the AutoSTEER Status button when it is displaying ON 3 If connected amp
14. e provided in Appendix 3 Increase Increase Decrease Decrease x Nose Nose X amp Nose Figure 4 4 AutoSTEER Adjustments RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 29 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 4 5 Calibration Parameter Definitions The settings shown are suitable for setting by the vehicle operator all other AutoSTEER settings should not be changed and are for RINEX use only Setting Description Approx value range Prop Gain Proportional Gain is the Normal Range 10 Proportional aggressiveness of the hydraulic 20 Gain system If this value is too high Default 18 Full Proportional Mode Only Min Left Minimum Output Left there will be sharp left right turns if this value is too low the steering will meander and be non responsive Decrease this value to get more stability but less response more drift If the vehicle is drifting away from the line or not approaching the line fast enough increase the value Decrease the value if the vehicle is oscillating at too high a frequency Minimum Left is the minimum voltage required before getting a response by the hydraulic valve when turning LEFT Minimum Left is expressed as a percentage Normal Range 5 to 50 Default 30 Note It is normal to sometimes have a difference of 10 to 15 between the Left 8 Right Minimum settings Full Proportional Mode Only Min Right Minimum Output Right Minimum Right is the minimum voltag
15. e required before getting a response by the hydraulic valve when turning RIGHT Minimum Right is expressed as a percentage Normal Range 5 to 50 Default 30 Note It is normal to sometimes have a difference of 10 to 15 between the Left 8 Right Minimum settings RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual P n 1 1290 Page 30 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY Setting Description Approx value range Nose The nose is the projected point Normal Range 6 in front of the vehicle where the to 12 vehicle is trying to come online Calculated as 200 divided by the A larger Nose value will provide normal maximum speed km hr more stability but will take longer to come online If the nose value is too low the machine will tend to oscillate left and right The Nose is measured in seconds therefore as the vehicle speeds up the nose point is lengthened or shortened as the vehicle slows X X is how hard the steering will SP Sprayers amp push left and right when it is Tractors offline Normal Range 5 If X is too low the machine will to 7 tend to drift slowly away from the line If this value is too high 4WD Articulated the machine will tend to Tractors overshoot the guideline Normal Range 12 to 18 RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual P n 1 1290 Page 31 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 32 Rev A P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 5 1 Engaging AutoSTEER Onc
16. ee touch okl If you do not agree with this disclaimer press and the system will not activate steering The Disclaimer will be displayed every time the system is started RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 15 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 16 Rev A P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY Before calibrating the AutoSTEER ensure that you read and understand this entire section If you are not familiar with the operation of the RINEX AutoSTEER system then it would be recommended that you also read section 5 Using AutoSTEER This section assumes that all previous sections in this manual have been completed and that the AutoSTEER kit has be installed and the software has been setup 4 1 Required GPS Settings Before calibrating the AutoSTEER system it is important that the GPS has the correct settings If you have been using the guidance system previously then it could be assumed that most of the GPS settings have been configured correctly however there is some settings that need to be checked The following settings should be configured in the GPS receiver e NMEA GPGGA 5 Hz e NMEA GPVTG 5 Hz e Baud rate to match settings in Guide TRAX normally 19200 e 8 Data bits 1 Stop bit 8 Parity None Read the instruction manual supplied with your receiver for instruction on how to configure the receiver 4 2 GPS Antenna Location Ensure that the antenna is mounted as far forward on the ro
17. form this test 8 When the test is started the vehicle should turn left quickly and hold a circle gt If the steering is un responsive takes a very long time to achieve desired radius increase the Proportional Gain by 0 5 and return to step 3 gt If the steering is oscillating left and right reduce the Proportional gain by 0 5 and return to step 3 Note Once the Proportional Gain has been set it should not be changed use the X amp Nose values to change the steering performance 9 Set the Nose Value 9 1 The starting value for the nose should be 200 Example 200 30km hr 6 7 divided by the average maximum speed of operation 9 2 From the Calibrate Steering Screen press the Calibrate Steering Nose button enter desired value and press 10 000 Tilt Compensation IU A 10 Set the X value to 10 10 1 From the Calibrate Steering Screen press the X Calibrate Steering button enter 10 and press OK 10000 Tilt Compensation RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 28 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 11 Set AB Line and start Parallel Guidance 12 With the vehicle less than 1m from the AB line and within 10 degrees of the line set AutoSTEER ON while travelling at 70 of the Normal max speed 13 Observe the behaviour of the vehicle Using Figure 4 4 as a guide increase or decrease the Nose amp the X values to change the response of the AutoSTEER 14 When complete record the tune settings in the spac
18. ibration Procedure in section 4 4 2 RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 45 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 46 Rev A P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY APPENDIX 3 AutoSTEER Tune Settings Date Min Left Output Min Right Output Proportional Gain Nose X Tilt Compensation Tilt ON OFF Antenna Height ADVANCED SETTINGS Max Output Int Gain Der Gain Dead Band TAU Cutout Z Comments Full Proportional Mode Only Full Proportional Mode Only RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 47 P n 1 1290 Rev A
19. ing e GPS OEM Receiver specifications of the appropriate manufacturer if applicable and e DGPS service provider performance specifications RINEX reserves the right to modify Products without any obligation to notify supply or install any improvements or alterations to existing Products No Other Warranties The foregoing warranty is exclusive of all warranties whether written oral implied or arising by statute course of dealing or trade usage in connection with the design sale installation service or use of any products or any components thereof including but not limited to any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Limitation of Liability The extent of RINEX S liability for damages of any nature to the end purchaser or any other person or entity whether in contract or tort and whether to persons or property shall in no case exceed in the aggregate the cost of correcting the defect in the Product or at RINEX S option the cost of replacing the defective item In no event will RINEX be liable for any loss of production loss of profits loss of use for any special indirect incidental consequential or contingent damages even if RINEX has been advised of the possibility of such damages Without limiting the foregoing RINEX shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from installation use quality performance or accuracy of any products ReNEX RINEX LIMITED WARRANTY TECHNOLOGY
20. n calibration is complete press the ff MESSAGE 1254 button Tilt Calibration Complete RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 25 Rev A P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 4 4 2 AutoSTEER Calibration Procedure Before starting the calibration procedure ensure you are in a large open space and that you are aware of all obstacles around you Ensure that there is no people close by when you are calibrating the AutoSTEER Ensure you stay alert and aware of your surrounds at all times Ensure that you are always in control of the vehicle In an emergency situation stop the vehicle and turn the power switch OFF on the AutoSTEER controller to return absolute full control back to the operator 1 Ensure that any adjustment on the valve is set as described in the hydraulic kit installation manual 2 Set the Proportional Gain to 18 2 1 From the main screen touch and hold the ax LORII CL button for 4 seconds aan Puan lt Default Spray Plan gt ere NO GPS AutoSPRAY Unavailable AutoSPRAY Override to ON 2 2 Touch AAA Button to RINEX AutoSTEER display the Calibrate Steering Screen El nie ASGER Firmware 3 02 Connected wu GPS Heading m Logging m 2 3 Touch Prop Gain YA button enter E and press Tit Compensation Radlus Test 27 RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 26 Rev A P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 3 Use Radius Test to AUtoSTEER a 10 00
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22. o must remain in control of the vehicle at all times RINEX including its officers servants and agents does not make any representation to any party and will not accept any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any loss or damage of whatever nature suffered by any such person or corporation choosing or seeking to use this system or any part thereof By use of this system you agree that RINEX is not liable or responsible for any damage whatsoever to the vehicle any property personal injuries or death that may result from the use or abuse of this system RINEX AutoSTEER P n 1 1290 User Manual Page 41 RevA R NEX TECHNOLOGY RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 42 Rev A P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY APPENDIX 2 Full Proportional Calibration Procedure When directed by RINEX to use the AutoSTEER in Full Proportional Mode follow these steps before running the AutoSTEER Calibration Procedure in section 4 4 2 1 Set the AutoSTEER mode to Full Proportional 1 1 From the main screen touch and hold the amex Mi RESIENTE button for 4 seconds El NO GPS 1 2 Touch and hold the AER RINEX AutoSTEER Button for 4 seconds until the Advanced Cora pee ALOE Calibrate Screen is displayed Firmware 3 02 das m Logging m 1 3 Touch the Z ZAAI button repeatedly until it Rdvanced Calibrate displays 0 Note Do not change any other values in the oe
23. ocation to mount the controller must be away from feet or any place that it may pose as an obstruction to the operator of the vehicle 2 Do not mount the controller where liquids such as spilt drinks may fall onto it 3 The controller should be mounted to a bracket or to the floor where it will not move freely around 4 The controller should be mounted as far forward in the tractor cabin as possible 5 The controller must be mounted with the arrow on the controller pointing UP See Figure 2 1 6 Controllers with Tilt Compensation fitted must be mounted with the yellow sticker pointing in the direction of normal forwards travel See Figure 2 2 RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 7 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY Figure 2 1 Mount controller UP Figure 2 2 Mount with Tilt Comp sticker pointing forward if fitted RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 8 Rev A P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 2 Connecting the controller cables 2 2 1 Power cable The power cable should be connected to a reliable 12 volt DC power source It is recommended that the power is connected to a switched power source however this is not necessary if the operator wishes to manually turn the controller ON and OFF each day As with any power cable installation ensure that the cable is properly connected via a fuse to the power supply A 5 amp fuse is suitable If required there are a number of different power cables available f
24. of of the vehicle as possible For hard to tune vehicles it may be worth mounting the antenna out on the front of the bonnet of the tractor providing that the cab will not excessively shadow the antenna from the sky RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 19 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 4 3 Testing AutoSTEER functions Before the AutoSTEER system can be calibrated the basic functions should be checked 1 From the Main guidance screen touch and hold the WE button on the status bar for 4 seconds See Figure 4 1 Treated Area 11 3Ha of 23 4Ha car Figure 4 1 AutoSTEER Status button 2 The RINEX AutoSTEER screen will be displayed Check that the firmware version is 2 32 or newer 3 02 or newer is required if Tilt Compensation is installed there is a green light next to Connected and a green light next to GPS Heading The Logging light is normally red unless logging steering data is temporally turned ON See Figure 4 2 RINEX AutoSTEER Controller RINEX AutoSTEER Firmware Connected GPS Heading Logging i Test Steering RINEX Technology READY Figure 4 2 RINEX AutoSTEER screen RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 20 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 3 Touch on MJJR LN Le RINEX AutoSTEER Controller RINEX AutoSTEER Firmware 2 32 Connected GPS Heading Logging i Test Steering Calibrate Steering RINEX Technology Figure 4 3 RINEX A
25. or the AutoSTEER controller which plug directly into the tractor OEM power source plugs located in the cabin Contact your dealer if a specific power cable is required When the cable has been connected to a suitable power source the cable can be connected to the PWR IN port on the controller 2 2 2 Saturn Interface cable The Saturn Interface cable connects the AutoSTEER controller to the Saturn Guidance system The 15 pin D connector should be connected to the Lightbar port on the Saturn system and the 9 pin D connector to the Serial port on the AutoSTEER controller See Figure 2 3 Ensure this cable is screwed in at each end and run neatly to avoid entanglement with the operators feet or from being damaged Figure 2 3 Connecting the interface cable RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 9 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 2 2 3 Valve Control cable The Valve Control cable connects to the Steering port on the AutoSTEER controller When connecting the Valve Control cable to the hydraulic valve block follow the instructions supplied with the hydraulic kit 2 2 4 Override sensor switch The override sensor cable connects to the Auxiliary port on the AutoSTEER controller Follow the instructions supplied with the kit to install the sensor switch RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 10 RevA P n 1 1290 R NEX TECHNOLOGY 3 1 Enabling AutoSTEER Option Once the AutoSTEER controller and hydraulic kit have been
26. r speed and do not touch the steering wheel while ALIBRATE is in progress Testing Left Output 30 When the steering wheels start to turn press ACCEPT or press ABORT at any time to cancel the calibration 3 Determine and set the Minimum Right Value 3 1 From the Calibrate Steering screen press the NANA 0157483 button for the Min Right value Note Ensure there is enough space to complete this step The vehicle may need to travel for 400m before this value is determined at which time the vehicle may turn right suddenly Tilt Compensation Radlus Test J RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 44 RevA P n 1 1290 RENEX TECHNOLOGY 3 2 Manually drive the vehicle in a straight line between 5 amp 10 km hr and press the OK button when ready to start the calibration ne control ofthe vehicle steering and reset your AutoSTEER minimum settings WARNING 1189 To proceed you must have a large clear areato drive In Drive in a straight line between 5 0 and 10 0 km h and press OK to start 3 3 When the vehicle begins to turn left press the BT STEER AutoCALIBRATE ACCEPT button followed by the OK button Drive at a constant speed and do not touch the steering wheel while AutoCALIBRATE is in progress Testing Left Output 30 When the steering wheels start to turn press ACCEPT or press ABORT at any time to cancel the calibration 4 To complete calibration perform the AutoSTEER Cal
27. utoSTEER screen 4 Ensure that no one is near the vehicle or anywhere where the may get injured when the vehicle turns Touch l RES 244 the steering should turn left Touch JU 1 c1 48 the steering should turn right 5 If the steering turns right when MURSTEN is pressed and left when MUI Sa 1fe AN is pressed the left and right valve connections should be swapped over and then repeat step 4 to check RINEX AutoSTEER User Manual Page 21 RevA P n 1 1290 RENEX TECHNOLOGY 4 4 Calibrating the AutoSTEER There are two different modes of operation for the AutoSTEER system Proportional Pulsing and Full Proportional The mode of operation selected will affect the method required to calibrate the AutoSTEER system Proportional Pulsing is the default method for the AutoSTEER system and applies to all hydraulic kits supplied by RINEX To calibrate the AutoSTEER system using this mode of operation see section 4 4 2 AutoSTEER Calibration Procedure Full Proportional is used on some OEM hydraulic valves where Proportional Pulsing is too fast for the system This procedure should only be used if directed to do so by RINEX To calibrate the AutoSTEER system using this mode of operation see APPENDIX 2 Full Proportional Calibration Procedure For AutoSTEER controllers fitted with Tilt Compensation this feature should be setup before performing the AutoSTEER Calibration Procedure to setup and calibrate Tilt Compensation see
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