Leica QuickSteer User Manual
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1. e Position the mounting bracket in a way to ensure a correct position of the contact wheel on the steering wheel nevertheless the steering wheel must not be blocked in any way e The mounting bracket always must be mounted directly to the tractor s steering column When your tractor s steering column encasement hinders the direct mounting of the QuickSteer onto the steering column contact Leica Geosystems or your local reseller for more information Possible assem blies of the mounting bracket 13 QuickSteer Assembly of the QuickSteer QuickSteer Assembly of the QuickSteer 14 Assembly of the 1 Slip the sliding carriage onto the QuickSteer J mounting bracket 2 Slip the assembly base onto the mounting bracket 3 Pull the sliding carriage back above the assembly base QuickSteer_005 4 Bring the QuickSteer to its standby position refer to 3 2 Standby Posi tion QuickSteer_006 5 Slip the QuickSteer as close to the steering wheel that the contact wheel has a distance of cm 1 6 in to the steering wheel 6 Fix the QuickSteer in this position at the steering wheel bracket by tight ening the T handle screw by hand only Do not use any tools cE When using QuickSteer on one tractor only fix the base plate to the mounting bracket using screws washers and nuts instead of the sliding carriage QuickSteer_007 Ee e To test the contact pressure Bring the QuickStee2. Version 1 0 English when it has to be QuickSteer Introduction Introduction Purchase A Product identifica tion Congratulations on your purchase of a Leica QuickSteer system This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the system and operating it Refer to 6 Safety Directions for further information Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product The QuickSteer steering motor is to be used solely in combination with a Leica Geosystems Auto Guidance system such as the mojoRTK Therefore it s mandatory to also observe the directions and instructions contained in the corresponding User Manual To ensure safety when using the system please also observe the directions and instructions contained in the User Manual and Safety Handbook issued by the e Agricultural machinery manufacturer The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate Enter the type and serial number in your manual and always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorised service workshop TYPE Serial NO 0 Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings Type Description A Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
3. 7 Technical Data Dimensions and weight Quicksteer 015 Weight 2900 g 102 oz Electrical data Power supply QV 32V reverse polarity and overvoltage protected Maximum current 45A QuickSteer Technical Data 35 QuickSteer Technical Data 36 Motor data Connectors Voltage supply e Assignment CAN Bus e Assignment Deutsch DT04 2P a b c d Ubb 12 V Ground CAN low Not connected Not connected CAN high Nominal voltage Nominal torque Nominal speed Nominal current Starting torque 12V 0 5 Nm 420 rpm 2 5A 2Nm Environmental Operation temperature Storage temperature Protection rating 40 C 80 C 40 F 176 F 40 C 90 C 40 F 194 F IP 30 QuickSteer Technical Data 37 QuickSteer International Limited Warranty 38 8 International Limited Warranty International This product is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the International Limited Warranty Limited Warranty which you can download from the Leica Geosystems home page at http www leica geosystems com internationalwarranty or collect from your Leica Geosystems distributor The foregoing warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties terms or conditions express or implied either in fact or by operation of law statutory or otherwise including warranties terms or conditions of merchantability fitn
4. moisten the cloth with sories water or pure alcohol Do not use other liquids these may attack the polymer compo nents Description 6 2 Permitted use Safety Directions General The QuickSteer steering motor is to be used solely in combination with a Leica Geosystems Auto Guidance system such as the mojoRTK Therefore it s mandatory to also observe the directions and instructions contained in the corresponding User Manual Within the Leica QuickSteer User Manual only specific hazards of use are stated The following directions should enable the person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equipment to anticipate and avoid operational hazards The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them Intended Use e The QuickSteer is exclusively developed for usage in agriculture or forestry by persons in control QuickSteer Safety Directions 27 QuickSteer Safety Directions 28 Adverse use The QuickSteer is only intended to be fitted to agricultural tractors It is not permitted to install this product in any other vehicles The QuickSteer steering motor is to be used solely in combination with a Leica Geosystems Auto Guidance system such as the mojoRTK Use of the product without instruction Use outside of the intended limits Disabling safety systems Removal of hazard notices Opening the product
5. hear a click The QuickSteer is in the standby position now Ee Don t pull the QuickSteer too far away from the steering wheel as the mech anism will disengage and bring the Quicksteer 010 motor into its active position again Ee Any time you are not using QuickSteer while on the road or when stopped flip it into the inactive position so there is no contact with the steering wheel That way the life expectancy of the QuickSteer and the contact wheel will be greatly extended QuickSteer Operation of the QuickSteer 19 QuickSteer Operation of the QuickSteer 20 3 3 Deactivate the QuickSteer Deactivate the If the QuickSteer is in the operating position on the steering wheel and the Auto QuickSteer Guidance system such as the mojoRTK is activated QuickSteer is operating and auto matically steering the vehicle To disable QuickSteer e bring the QuickSteer into its standby position or e disengage the steering wheel by steering the tractor manually The system notices this intervention and disengages automatically 3 4 3 4 1 Adjust the spring preload Contact Pressure Should the contact wheel slip while activating the steering wheel the contact pres sure needs to be increased by e either sliding the QuickSteer towards the steering wheel or e increasing the spring preload The recommended easier solution is sliding the QuickSteer towards the steering wheel Refer to Assembly of the Quic
6. mountings might be needed Please contact Leica Geosystems or your local reseller for more information QuickSteer System Description 9 QuickSteer System Description 10 Options available e Add on cable power supply John Deere e Add on cable power supply Agco e Add on cable power supply AMP 2 Assembly of the QuickSteer Assembly of the Depending on the tractor s interior equipment different mounting combinations are mounting bracket possible QuickSteer_004 Ee Fixing the mounting bracket directly to a non cased steering column is presented as an example Attach the mounting plate to the base plate 2 Connect the plates using two M8x20 screws and nuts Fasten the nuts using a 13 mm open end wrench Attach the ashlar plate to the mounting plate Place the U bolts around the steering column and slip the mounting plate onto the bolts Attach one washer and one nut at each bolt Fasten the mounting plate by tightening the nuts QuickSteer Assembly of the QuickSteer 11 QuickSteer Assembly of the QuickSteer 12 C The picture shows an alternative Ne assembly without the mounting plate for tractors with little space at the steering column QuickSteer_004 Ee e Tighten the nuts with care The steering column might get squeezed and steering impaired otherwise Anyway there must not be a movement in the mounting bracket when QuickSteer is attached and operating
7. This also applies to the removal of factory applied seals The QuickSteer supports you and improves your efficiency while working in the field The responsibility for quality and work related results rests as always with the driver As common with all machinery the basic rules apply The more exact the system is adjusted calibrated and operated the higher the quality of results will be Table of Contents In this manual Topic Page 1 System Description 7 1 1 Components 8 2 Assembly of the QuickSteer 11 3 Operation of the QuickSteer 17 3 1 Operating Position 18 3 2 Standby Position 19 3 3 Deactivate the QuickSteer 20 3 4 Contact Pressure 21 3 4 1 Increase Decrease Spring Preload 21 3 4 2 Contact Wheel Replacement 23 4 Troubleshooting 24 5 Care and Transport 25 5 1 Transport 25 5 2 Storage 25 5 3 Cleaning and Drying 26 QuickSteer Table of Contents 5 QuickSteer Table of Contents 6 Safety Directions 27 6 1 General 27 6 2 Intended Use 27 6 3 Limits of Use 29 6 4 Responsibilities 30 6 5 Hazards of Use 31 6 6 Labelling 34 7 Technical Data 35 8 International Limited Warranty 38 1 System Description General A Caution The QuickSteer is a steering motor that is capable of steering vehicles like tractors and other self propelled machines without the support of an electrohydraulic steering interface in agriculture and forestry applications So tractors and self
8. er With exemption of the driver no other person should ride in the drivers area of the vehicle fitted with a QuickSteer Additional persons could distract or block visibility of the driver from operating and observing the QuickSteer which could lead to dangerous situations The presence of a rider on a passenger seat is only acceptable for brief observations or for training purpose The passenger seat is never considered a children seat Only persons especially experienced with the operation of the machine should be consid ered for schooling on a machine which is fitted with a QuickSteer Pay special attention that no children are near or on the vehicle which is fitted with a QuickSteer Especially important as soon as the motor runs Children are unpredict able and supervision is limited when operating the QuickSteer They might be exposed to additional danger Before starting field work make yourself comfortable with the use of the QuickSteer and the vehicle As soon as the QuickSteer is activated an adult responsible person has to be in charge of supervision and monitoring In dangerous situations it is always safer to disengage the QuickSteer and drive by hand in order to avoid personal injury or material damage Danger Zone A Danger 20 QuickSteer_013 At no time should there be any person within the danger zone after the QuickSteer is acti vated At any sign of danger deactivate the Quick Steer
9. ess for a particular purpose satisfactory quality and non infringement all of which are expressly disclaimed QuickSteer International Limited Warranty 39 Total Quality Management Our commitment to total customer satisfaction TOM ISO 9001 1SO 14001 Leica Geosystems AG Heerbrugg Switzerland has been certified as being equipped with a quality system which meets the International Standards of Quality Management and Quality Systems ISO standard 9001 and Environmental Management Systems ISO standard 14001 Ask your local Leica dealer for more information about our TQM program Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich Wild Strasse CH 9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland Phone 41 71 727 31 31 www leica geosystems com when it has to be right Original text Printed in Switzerland 2009 Leica Geosystems AG Heerbrugg Switzerland 774749 1 0 0en eca Geosystems
10. immediately Ask any person within the danger zone to leave promptly Only when there are no more people within the danger zone re activate the QuickSteer For service and control duties only authorised persons can enter the danger zone after verbal confirmation with the operator Such people have to be clearly informed about possible dangers before entering the danger zone All activities between the operator and these persons should be discussed before hand All service adjustment and control duties on this QuickSteer should only take place if technically possible on a parked vehicle with the engine turned off People present within the danger zone are exposed to serious bodily harm or even death People could be run over in case of malfunction of the machine The operator is obligated to stop the vehicle as soon as people enter the danger zone QuickSteer Safety Directions 33 QuickSteer Safety Directions 34 Prepare for e Always have a fire extinguisher and First Aid kit at hand possible emergen Always have actual emergency phone numbers for Fire department ambulance cies and doctor handy 6 6 Labelling Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Labelling Quick Steer Type Quick Steer Art No 676087 Power 12VDC 25A Serial No 000001 QuickSteer_014
11. ing in hazardous areas or in close proximity to electrical installations or similar situations by the person in charge of the product QuickSteer Safety Directions 29 QuickSteer Safety Directions 30 6 4 Manufacturer of the product Manufacturers of non Leica Geosys tems accessories Person in charge of the product Warning Responsibilities Leica Geosystems AG CH 9435 Heerbrugg hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosys tems is responsible for supplying the product including the user manual and original accessories in a completely safe condition The manufacturers of non Leica Geosystems accessories for the product are respon sible for developing implementing and communicating safety concepts for their products and are also responsible for the effectiveness of those safety concepts in combination with the Leica Geosystems product The person in charge of the product has the following duties e To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the user manual e To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention e To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe The person responsible for the product must ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions This person is also accountable for the training and the deployment of personnel who use the product and for the safety of the equipmen
12. kSteer page 14 15 for more infor mation Increase Decrease Spring Preload 1 Disassemble the QuickSteer 2 Bring the QuickSteer to the normal operating position so that the spring tension against the two mounting screws is at it s lowest QuickSteer Operation of the QuickSteer 21 QuickSteer Operation of the QuickSteer 22 3 Loosen the two mounting screws in the assembly base with a 2 5 mm allen key if necessary hold the inside nut with a 8 mm open end wrench CS Be aware that the spring tension can be strong 4 To increase spring tension move the two mounting screws with the spring ends in direction A To reduce tension move the two mounting screws with the spring ends in direction B QuiekSteer 011 5 Once you have the desired spring tension tighten the two mounting screws 6 Reassemble the QuickSteer to its mounting bracket on the steering column 3 4 2 Contact Wheel Replacement Replace the The contact wheel is a wear part and it therefore can also influence the contact pres contact wheel sure The contact wheel has to be replaced at a given rate of wear 1 Bring the QuickSteer to the standby position so the contact wheel is freely rotat able 2 Unscrew the cover mounting screw with a 2 5 mm allen key 3 Remove the cover from the contact wheel 4 Pull the wheel off the four holding pins aa QuickSteer 012 5 Slip the new contact wheel facing the hex head
13. one hand on the steering wheel when using the QuickSteer at speeds over 10 kmh 6 mph In case of malfunction you are able to take action immediately Do not stick parts of your body or other parts in the openings of the housing of the QuickSteer Rotating parts inside the housing can cause injuries Keep hair clothes gloves as well as necklaces and jewelry away from moving parts Long hair loose clothing jewelry or similar loose parts can get caught by moving parts of the QuickSteer QuickSteer Operation of the QuickSteer 17 QuickSteer Operation of the QuickSteer 18 3 1 Operating position Tuning Operating Position To bring the QuickSteer into its active 3 position 1 Grasp the QuickSteer at the contact on wheel and pull it away from the steering wheel until the mechanism disengages 2 The QuickSteer is pulled in the direc tion of the steering wheel automati cally The QuickSteer is active and ready for action now QuickSteer_009 When using for the first time or after a vehicle change tuning of the QuickSteer might be necessary Tuning is done using the Auto Guidance system such as the mojoRTK Refer to the corresponding User Manual for more information 3 2 Standby Position Standby position To bring the QuickSteer into its standby position 1 Grasp the QuickSteer at the contact wheel and pull it away from the steering wheel until the mechanism engages you will
14. propelled work machines can be steered automatically during their use in agriculture and forestry including specialised cultivation and vegetable gardening The QuickSteer is designed to assist the machine operator to use the equipment more efficiently Precautions Even when relying on the function of the QuickSteer the driver is still responsible for observation of the machine and the surrounding area The driver should shut down or assume manual steering control in dangerous situations QuickSteer System Description QuickSteer System Description 1 1 Components Components The Leica QuickSteer unit is composed of the following parts a Contact wheel cellular rubber b Rigid thermoplastic two part housing including transmission motor and collapsible mechanism c Connection cable d Assembly base with sliding carriage Additional parts supplied e Replacement contact wheel f Add on cable power supply g CAN Bus cable QuickSteer_001 Steering wheel bracket universal a b cd e f a U bolts b Ashlar plates small c Screws M8x20 d Base plate e Mounting plate f Washers g Nuts M8 h Wingnuts M8 i Assembly bail j Fixing clip k Ashlar plates big I Screws M8x80 CS Twodifferent mounting options are shown QuickSteer 002 Ee Using the universal bracket it s possible to mount the QuickSteer in about 80 of available tractors In some tractors special
15. r to its active position refer to 3 1 Operating Position turn the steering wheel and the QuickSteer s contact wheel also must turn Refer to 3 4 Contact Pressure for more information e When using QuickSteer on different tractors Mark the ideal position of the QuickSteer on the steering wheel bracket to make the next vehicle change easier QuickSteer Assembly of the QuickSteer 15 QuickSteer Assembly of the QuickSteer 16 Disassembly 7 Connect the cable set of the Quick Steer to the harness of the vehicle e CAN Bus plug to CAN Bus connector yellow green cable then to the CAN cable of the Auto Guidance system such as the mojoRTK Power supply plug to power supply connector then to tractor s power supply ideally to an external power supply plug Do not connect the power supply cable directly to tractor s battery QuickSteer_008 Disassembly of the QuickSteer and the mounting bracket is done in the reverse order of the assembly instructions Operation of the QuickSteer Warning A Caution A Caution Operation of the QuickSteer is completely controlled by the Leica Auto Guidance system such as the mojoRTK You only have to bring QuickSteer into its active posi tion to get it ready for action or into its standby position to disable the steering motor On public roads and drives always disengage the QuickSteer from the steering wheel For safety reasons it is better if you keep
16. recess downwards onto the four holding pins and press it down 6 Replace the cover and tighten the holding screw 7 Adjust the contact pressure according to the information in 3 4 Contact Pres sure QuickSteer Operation of the QuickSteer 23 QuickSteer Troubleshooting 24 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Description Possible cause Solution QuickSteer does not No signals from the Auto Check Auto Guidance turn Guidance system such as the system mojoRTK to QuickSteer Open wire between the Auto Guidance system such as the mojoRTK and QuickSteer Check cable between Auto Guidance system and Quick Steer Open wire between power supply and QuickSteer Quick Steer is not supplied with voltage Check power supply of QuickSteer Contact wheel of QuickSteer slips on steering wheel Spring force of collapsible mechanism of QuickSteer is too low Slide QuickSteer closer towards the steering wheel or increase spring force of collapsible mechanism of QuickSteer Contact wheel of QuickSteer has a high rate of wear Replace contact wheel of QuickSteer 5 1 Transport in the field Transport in a road vehicle Shipping 5 2 Product Care and Transport Transport When transporting the equipment in the field always make sure that you carry the product in its original transport container Never carry the product loose in a road
17. t in use 6 5 Warning Warning Warning A Caution Hazards of Use During dynamic applications there is a danger of accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental conditions around for example obstacles excavations or traffic Precautions The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing dangers Unauthorised modification of machines by mounting the product may alter the func tion and safety of the machine Precautions Follow the instructions of the machine manufacturer If no appropriate instruction is available ask machine manufacturer for instructions before mounting the product On public roads and drives always disengage the QuickSteer from the steering wheel For safety reasons it is better if you keep one hand on the steering wheel when using the QuickSteer at speeds over 6 mph 10 kmh In case of malfunction you are able to take action immediately Do not stick parts of your body or other parts in the openings of the housing of the QuickSteer Rotating parts inside the housing can cause injuries QuickSteer Safety Directions 31 QuickSteer Safety Directions 32 A Caution Warning Warning A Danger A Caution Keep hair clothes gloves as well as necklaces and jewelry away from moving parts Long hair loose clothing jewelry or similar loose parts can get caught by moving parts of the QuickSte
18. use which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury and or appreciable material financial and environ mental damage Ee Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner To understand the To ease the use of this manual please observe the following advise user manual Relating to all pictures and schematics they are to be seen as reference only There may be slight deviations from the actual look of the QuickSteer These deviations are caused by individual applications and have no impact on the function capabilities of the QuickSteer QuickSteer Introduction 3 QuickSteer Introduction Use only original parts Leica Geosystems original spare parts are especially designed for the Leica Quick Steer They live up to the high design standards for safety and reliability We advise you that components or parts not provided by Leica Geosystems for the QuickSteer should not be used because they might jeopardise the safety and function of the QuickSteer We therefore can not be responsible for such redesign or adaptations Any unauthorised changes on our QuickSteer void the company warranty In addition conformity declaration or local authority regulations could be voided
19. using tools for example screwdriver unless this is specifi cally permitted for certain functions Modification or conversion of the product Use after misappropriation Use of products with obviously recognisable damages or defects Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of Leica Geosystems Inadequate safeguards at the work site for example when using on the intended site The QuickSteer is not suitable for applications on narrow dikes or on steep hill sides where danger of vehicle roll over exists Warning Warning 6 3 Environment A Danger Adverse use can lead to injury malfunction and damage It is the task of the person responsible for the equipment to inform the user about hazards and how to counteract them The product is not to be operated until the user has been instructed on how to work with it Unauthorised modification of agricultural machine by mounting or installing the product may alter the function and safety of the machine Precautions Follow the instructions of the machine manufacturer If no appropriate instruction is available ask machine manufacturer for instructions before mounting or installing the product Limits of Use Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before work
20. vehicle as it can be affected by shock and vibration Always carry the product in its transport container and secure it When transporting the product by rail air or sea always use the complete original Leica Geosystems packaging transport container and cardboard box or its equiva lent to protect against shock and vibration Storage Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle Refer to 7 Technical Data for information about temperature limits QuickSteer Care and Transport 25 QuickSteer Care and Transport 26 Operation and Electronic components of the QuickSteer are designed for rough environmental storage conditions conditions like agricultural applications However it should always be installed inside the cab of the vehicle Ee e Never use a pressure washer to clean the QuickSteer If needed wipe with a moist cloth e Always protect the QuickSteer from falling onto a hard surface to prevent internal damage Life expectance of the QuickSteer can be extended by storing it under optimal condi tions Keep all mounting screws and brackets together if the QuickSteer is not installed in a vehicle Avoid locations with high humidity as well as high temperatures near generators radiators or near windows in direct sunlight 5 3 Cleaning and Drying Product and acces Use only a clean soft lint free cloth for cleaning If necessary
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