Ag leader Geosteer series User manual

GeoSteer

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GeoSteer®

SAFETY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 1

System Overview .............................................................................................................................. 1

GeoSteer System Installation Overview ..........................................................................................1

Display Kit ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

GeoSteer System Kit ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

GeoSteer CDMA ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

GeoSteer No Cell .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

GeoDock Pro ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

GeoDock Pro—No Cell ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Vehicle Installation Kits ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Accessory Kits ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Control Unit LED Indicators .............................................................................................................. 5

GCU LED DIAGNOSTICS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

AUTOSTEER SETUP SCREEN ............................................................................................................. 6

Accessing from InCommand™ ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Accessing from Ag Leader Integra or Versa ................................................................................................................................................ 6

VEHICLE TAB .................................................................................................................................... 8

STANDARD SETUP WIZARD STEPS .................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Select Vehicle Type .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Select Vehicle Make .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Select Vehicle Model ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Select Controller Type ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Name Vehicle ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Wheel Base .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Antenna Fore/Aft ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Antenna Lateral Offset ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Antenna Height ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12

GCU Fore/Aft ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

GCU Lateral Offset .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

GCU Height ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

GCU Orientation .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Get Orientations ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Enter Angles ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Manual Steering Override .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Pressure Transducer ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Manual Steering Override Auto Calibrate .............................................................................................................................. 16

Flow Switch and Encoder Auto Calibrate .............................................................................................................................. 17

MDU-G4 Auto Calibrate .................................................................................................................................................................... 18

AUTO CALIBRATE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

COMMON CALIBRATION STEPS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Compass Calibration ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Wait For Heading ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 19

Compass Verification Warming Up ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

Tilt Zero ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20

Initial Direction ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Opposite Direction ............................................................................................................................................................................... 20

VEHICLE TYPE SPECIFIC CALIBRATION STEPS .......................................................................................................................................... 20

Valve / Steer-by-Wire .................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Valve Deadband ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Angle Sensor ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Valve .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

Mechanical Steering Unit ........................................................................................................................................................................... 22

CAN Bus / ISO Controllers .......................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Table of Contents

Curvature .....................................................................................................................................................................................................23

ADJUST ANTENNA LATERAL OFFSET .............................................................................................................................................................23

MANAGE VEHICLE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................24

SELECT ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................25

EDIT ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................25

DELETE ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................26

EXPORT/IMPORT ...............................................................................................................................................................................................26

EXPORT TO DISPLAY USB ............................................................................................................................................................................26

IMPORT FROM DISPLAY USB .....................................................................................................................................................................27

Steering Adjust ............................................................................................................................................................................................................28

STEERING COMPONENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................................29

GCU ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................29

MANUAL STEERING OVERRIDE .................................................................................................................................................................29

Pressure Transducer .............................................................................................................................................................................29

Steering Encoder and Flow Switch .............................................................................................................................................29

MDU-G4 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................30

MDU ACTUATOR ..............................................................................................................................................................................................30

WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR ................................................................................................................................................................................30

Zero Curvature .........................................................................................................................................................................................31

REMOTE SWITCH ..............................................................................................................................................................................................31

HYDRAULIC VALVE ..........................................................................................................................................................................................31

ECU SENSORS .....................................................................................................................................................................................................32

ECU SENSORS VELOCITY ..............................................................................................................................................................................32

CAN ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................32

ACTUATOR ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................32

SYSTEM TAB ................................................................................................................................... 33

SYSTEM HEALTH .........................................................................................................................................................................................................34

MANAGE SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................34

LOG FILES ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................35

Copy to Display USB .............................................................................................................................................................................35

Delete ............................................................................................................................................................................................................35

DATABASE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................36

Backup to USB ..........................................................................................................................................................................................36

Restore from Display USB ..................................................................................................................................................................37

RESET FACTORY DEFAULT ..........................................................................................................................................................................38

Reset ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................39

SHUTDOWN DELAY ........................................................................................................................................................................................39

HISTORY FILES ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................39

ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................................................................................................39

REMOTE SWITCH ENGAGE ..........................................................................................................................................................................39

ENABLE (DISABLE) ..................................................................................................................................................................................40

REMOTE SWITCH DISENGAGE ........................................................................................................................................................40

ENABLE (DISABLE) ..................................................................................................................................................................................40

TECHNICIAN ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................40

SOFTWARE UPGRADE .............................................................................................................................................................................................40

UPGRADE PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................................................................................41

SYSTEM LOG ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................42

GPS TAB .......................................................................................................................................... 43

MENU OPERATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................43

RTK ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................43

GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................................................................................44

Base Protection Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................................44

RTK CONNECTION TYPE .........................................................................................................................................................................................45

Apply ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................45

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CHANNEL ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

Change Channel .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 46

Use Previous ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46

FREQUENCY .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46

Change Frequency ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 47

THROUGHPUT ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47

Graph ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47

BASE SATELLITES ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

PRN Information Box ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

BASE STATION LOCATION ................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

Update ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

GLONASS RTK INITIALIZATION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 50

Enable (Disable) Glonass RTK Initialization ...................................................................................................................................... 51

OMNISTAR ...................................................................................................................................... 52

ACCURACY .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53

Select Startup Accuracy .............................................................................................................................................................................. 54

WAAS/EGNOS ................................................................................................................................. 54

PRN ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55

Change Primary .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55

PRECISION SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................... 55

PRECISION MODES AVAILABLE ......................................................................................................55

APPLY ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56

NTRIP .............................................................................................................................................. 57

GENERAL (NO ACTIVE PROFILES) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 57

PROFILE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58

Add ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58

NTRIP not Selected Source Error ..................................................................................................................................................................... 58

Connect .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61

GENERAL (AFTER PROFILE CREATED) ............................................................................................. 62

Disconnect .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62

NTRIP Auto-Connect ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 62

PLANNING TOOL ............................................................................................................................ 63

SKY PLOT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 63

FORECAST ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64

GPS DIAGNOSTICS .......................................................................................................................... 64

SATELLITE TRACKING .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 66

GLONASS TRACKING ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 67

NMEA OUT ...................................................................................................................................... 67

PORT A MESSAGES ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67

Edit ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

PORT A CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................................................................... 69

Change Baud Rate .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69

PORT B MESSAGE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70

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PORT B CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................................................................................................70

CONNECTIONS TAB MENU OPERATIONS ........................................................................................ 70

CELL MODEM ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................70

CDMA MODEMS (PRIMARILY NORTH AMERICA) ..........................................................................................................................71

Manage PRL ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................71

Manage MIN/MDN ....................................................................................................................................................................................................72

GSM MODEM (EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA) ..................................................................................................................................................72

DEFAULT SIM CARD ..................................................................................................................................................................................................73

Change Carrier .............................................................................................................................................................................................................74

Advanced Debug .......................................................................................................................................................................................................75

GSM Modem with Custom SIM Card ............................................................................................................................................................75

Configure SIM ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................77

EXTERNAL RADIO ........................................................................................................................... 78

PORT A ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................78

WIFI ................................................................................................................................................ 79

CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................................................................................................................79

Enable (Disable) WiFi ...............................................................................................................................................................................................80

Connecting from PC ................................................................................................................................................................................................80

MY ACCOUNT MENU OPERATIONS ................................................................................................. 80

CALL SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................................................................................................80

Call Support ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................81

DETAILS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................82

FEATURE CODE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................82

APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................................... 84

TRANSFERRING GeoSteer SYSTEM FROM VEHICLE TO VEHICLE ...................................................................................................84

REMOVING THE GeoSteer SYSTEM FROM A VEHICLE ..........................................................................................................................84

INSTALLING THE GeoSteer SYSTEM ONTO A VEHICLE ........................................................................................................................85

CHANGING SIM CARD .............................................................................................................................................................................................86

REACTIVATING CDMA CELL MODEM ............................................................................................................................................................86

REQUEST A NEW FEATURE CODE ....................................................................................................................................................................86

ENTERING NEW MIN AND MDN NUMBERS ................................................................................................................................................86

CONNECTING TO THE GeoSteer AUXILIARY HARNESS .......................................................................................................................89

DATA ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................89

POWER ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................89

GLOSSARY ..................................................................................................................................... 90

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GeoSteer®

The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage or injury that results from failure to follow the instructions and

warnings set forth herein.

Please take special note of the following warnings:

1. There is NO obstacle avoidance system included in the manufacturer’s product. Therefore, users must always have an

operator on the equipment when the AutoSteer system is in use to look for any obstacles including people, animals,

trees, ditches, buildings, etc.

2. During installation of the AutoSteer system and during the Calibration and Tuning processes the vehicle's wheels

turn from side to side and the vehicle moves. Be sure that all people and obstacles are clear of the vehicle before

installation, calibration and tuning, or use of the AutoSteer system.

3. Use of the AutoSteer system is NOT permitted while equipment is on roads or in public areas. Follow the instructions

set forth below for ensuring that the system is OFF before driving on roads or in public areas.

Refer to your hardware installation manual for complete installation requirements before you start your system.

SAFETY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

This Safety and Regulatory Requirements chapter provides information for the safe operation of the GeoSteer® system and

for meeting regulatory compliance. The GeoSteer system installer and manufacturer disclaim any responsibility for

damage or physical harm caused by failure to adhere to the following requirements:

•The system must be operated by a trained and qualified operator.

•The operator must never leave the vehicle while the system is engaged.

•The system is not designed to replace the vehicle operator.

•The system does not detect obstacles in the vehicle path.

•When engaged, the system controls only the steering of the vehicle. The operator must control the speed of the

vehicle.

•The system should be turned off or disengaged when driving on public roads or anywhere other than a farm field.

•Turn the system off or disengage when making adjustments to or changing towed or hitched implements.

System Overview

The GeoSteer AutoSteering system is a high precision GPS and GLONASS satellite positioning system and vehicle interface

controller that provides additional functions and features to the Display. The GeoSteer system interfaces with the Display

to provide GPS positioning data from various sources and sends that information to the Display to give it position

information. The GeoSteer system is also capable of taking guidance information from the Display and interfacing with a

vehicle to tell the vehicle where to steer and provide AutoSteer functionality to the Display.

This Operator’s Manual provides information on how to setup, configure, and manage the various settings on the GeoSteer

system itself. Refer to this manual for instructions that pertain to the GeoSteer system. For information about setting up

fields, farms, guidance patterns, and other Display related functions, please refer to your Display Operator’s Manual.

The GeoSteer system can be easily installed on most agricultural vehicle makes and models. This chapter provides basic

information on how the GeoSteer system components are organized and installed. Refer to the Installation Manual that

comes with the vehicle installation kit for more details on the complete installation of the GeoSteer system. The rest of the

chapters in this manual provides information about navigating through and configuring the GeoSteer system specific

screens.

The GeoSteer system is designed to work with multiple Display options. Refer to the Display Operator’s Manual or your

AutoSteer dealer for specific instructions on how to connect the GeoSteer system components to the Display. Also refer

to the Display Operator’s Manual for information on how to navigate through and operate the various screens used on the

Display.

GeoSteer System Installation Overview

This section provides an overview of what is required to complete a GeoSteer system installation. A GeoSteer system

installation can be broken down into four sub-categories that need to be installed to complete the installation. Three of

the sub- categories are mandatory and the fourth is a list of accessories that add additional features and capabilities. The

four parts or sub-categories of a complete GeoSteer system installation are:

1. Display Kit

2. GeoSteer System Kit

3. Vehicle Installation Kit

A. Hydraulic, Steer by Wire, or Assisted Steering Unit

B. CAN Bus

4. Accessory Kit

The following figure shows examples of how components would be connected to the GeoSteer system for demonstration

purposes. Each vehicle installation can be different. Refer to the installation and operator's manuals that come with the

vehicle installation kits for specific instructions on how to install the system on the vehicle.

÷NOTE!: Vehicle installation kits will generally include parts from only either sub-category 3a or 3b. Most installations

would not require both.

Display Kit

The GeoSteer system is compatible with multiple Display options. The Displays are ordered as a separate component and

include their own installation and operator’s instructions. The Display Operator’s Manual will show how the Display and

Display Harnesses are installed on a vehicle and how they are connected to the GeoSteer Harnesses. There are three

connections between the Display and the GeoSteer Main Cable Harness that need to be connected:

ETHERNET TO DISPLAY—This connection is a RJ-45 connector that is plugged into the Ethernet port on the Display or

Display Harness to provide communications between the Display and the GeoSteer Control Unit.

POWER ACTIVATION—This connection is connected to the Display or Display Harness that provides a signal that

commands the GeoSteer to power up. When this signal is turned off, the GeoSteer will power down.

UNSWITCHED POWER—This is connected to a power source that provides 12 volts of unswitched DC power to the

GeoSteer. The power source should not be connected to a power supply that is connected to the vehicle’s ignition. This

source should be shown or explained in the Display Operator’s Manual.

The Display Kit provides the necessary harnesses and instructions to provide power to the GeoSteer system and to allow

communications between the two. Use those instructions to complete the Display installation and to connect the Display

to the GeoSteer system after the Display mount has been installed.

GeoSteer System Kit

The GeoSteer System Kit represents the parts that are common on all installations. The GeoSteer System kits are ordered

as two parts, the GeoSteer System Kits and the GeoDock (GPS and Cell Modem Antenna assembly).

The GeoSteer System Kit includes a version of the GeoSteer Control Unit, the GeoSteer Main Harness, GeoSteer Operator’s

Manual, GPS coax cable, and when required, the Cell Modem coax cable. There are four base versions of this kit that are

sold in different parts of the world. The listed regions are for reference only and can change over time. They GeoSteer

System Kits are:

•GeoSteer CDMA—North America

•GeoSteer GSM Europe—Europe

•GeoSteer GSM Australia—Australia

•GeoSteer No Cell—Australia and South America

There are two GeoDock versions that can be ordered. The one that is ordered depends on if the GeoSteer System Kit

requires a Cell Modem or not. The two GeoDock Kits are:

•GeoDock Pro—This GeoDock assembly has a built in Cell Modem antenna installed.

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•GeoDock Pro—No Cell—This GeoDock assembly is the same as the GeoDock Pro except the cell antenna and coax

cable connector are not provided.

A parts breakdown of the various GeoSteer System Kits are provided in the following section.

•NOTE!: Refer to your AutoSteer dealer for exact part numbers.

GeoSteer CDMA

This version is used primarily in North America. It has a CDMA modem installed in the GeoSteer Control Unit that can be

used for remote diagnostics and NTRIP correction services.

Item Component Part Number

1 GeoSteer Assembly - CDMA 200-0601-XX

2 Cable, GPS Coax 201-0516-01

3 Kit Documentation PN 602-0295-01 REV C

4 Cable, Cell Modem Coax 201-0539-02

5 Harness, Main GeoSteer 201-0530-03

GeoSteer No Cell

This version is used primarily in South America and can be ordered as an option in Australia. There is no cell modem

installed inside the GeoSteer Control Unit so remote diagnostics and support is not possible.

GeoDock Pro

The GeoDock Pro is the roof mounted component of the

GeoSteer system that contains the GPS Antenna and Cell

Modem antenna. The GeoDock Pro also houses the

optional GS-900 or GS-450 Radio Modems or the GS-

OmniSTAR Demodulator Accessories when they are

installed.

GeoDock Pro—No Cell

This version of GeoDock is the same as the GeoDock Pro

except the assembly does not have a Cell Modem

Antenna or coax connector installed on it. This version is

ordered with kits that do not come with a Cell Modem.

Item Component Part Number

1 GeoSteer Assembly - No Cell 200-0617-XX

2 Cable, GPS Coax 201-0516-01

3 Kit Documentation PN 602-0295-01 REV C

4 Harness, Main GeoSteer 201-0530-03

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Vehicle Installation Kits

The GeoSteer system is designed to be compatible with many makes and models of vehicles available in today’s

agricultural market. The GeoSteer system is brand neutral and can be installed on any manufacturer’s vehicle including

AGCO, Ag Chem, Case, Challenger, Fendt, John Deere, New Holland, Massey Ferguson, and many others. The GeoSteer

system is also capable of being installed on a variety of platforms including articulated tractors, combines, MFWD and

standard front axle tractors, floaters, sprayers, swathers, track tractors, and others. The same operator interface can be used

on all vehicles, regardless of the make or model making it easy for drivers to become familiar with the controls even if the

system is installed on multiple vehicle types.

To make installations simple and reliable, many vehicle-specific installation kits have been designed to fit on each

individual make and model. These kits are available for vehicles that come from the factory with a factory installed steering

system (ex. Steer Ready, CAN Bus, or ISO Ready) as well as options for those vehicles that need a complete steering kit

installed. Even if there is not a vehicle-specific kit available for the vehicle, properly trained installers can often use a custom

installation kit to connect the GeoSteer system to the vehicle. Specific instructions for the vehicle installation kits are

included with the installation kits. Refer to those instructions when installing the vehicle kit.

÷NOTE!: The list of supported vehicle-specific kits is always being expanded. Contact your AutoSteer dealer for the

latest list of vehicle-specific installation kits to see if the vehicle being installed on has a released kit.

Accessory Kits

The GeoSteer system is compatible with optional accessory kits that can be ordered and installed to provide additional

features and capabilities. Not all accessories are available in all regions. The accessory kits available at the time of this

writing are:

•GS-900NA (PN 200-0652-01)—900 MHz Radio Modem for North America

•GS-900AU (PN 200-0652-02)—900 MHz Radio Modem for Australia

•GS-OmniSTAR (PN 200-0653-01)—OmniSTAR demodulator for world

•GS-410 (PN 200-0667-03)—406-430 MHz Radio Modem for world

•GS-430 (PN 200-0667-02)—430-450 MHz Radio Modem for world

•GS-450 (PN 200-0667-01)—450-470 MHz Radio Modem for world

•Remote Engage Foot Switch (PN 200-0458-01)—Remote Engage foot switch that can be attached to the GeoSteer

Main Harness to allow the operator to start and stop AutoSteer with a foot switch

÷NOTE!: The list of accessory kits is always being expanded. Contact your dealer for the latest list of accessory kits and

latest part numbers..

Specific installation instructions for each accessory kit are provided with the kits themselves. Refer to those instructions

when installing the accessory kits

Control Unit LED Indicators

The Control Unit has been designed with four LEDs that can be used to help determine the status of the system as well as

provide some basic troubleshooting information. The LEDs will be off, Green, or Amber.

GCU LED DIAGNOSTICS

AUTOSTEER SETUP SCREEN

Accessing from InCommand™

1. Under the Steering drop-down menu,

select GeoSteer Steering.

2. The Liability Notice appears. Press the

green check mark button to accept.

3. Press the Setup (wrench) button on the

GPS/Guidance Setup screen to begin

GeoSteer operations.

Accessing from Ag Leader Integra or Versa

Green

Icons Description

Amber

Icons Description

Solid Green – Power

No Color – No Power

Flashing Amber – Flashing Amber light

indicates an issue with power or system

boot error

Flashing Green – Display Communication

No Color – No Display Communication

Solid or Flashing Amber – Firmware

Upgrade in Progress Do not power down

until complete.

Flashing Green – Left turn Command

Signal

No Color – No turn Command

Flashing Amber – Displays the number of

satellites being tracked. The number of

quick flashes indicates the number of

satellites. Restart counting after the long

pause.

Flashing Green – Right Turn Command

Signal

No Color – No turn Command

Flashing Amber – Indicates the Control

Unit is receiving a RTK correction signal via

Radio Modem.

GPS/Guidance Setup

Steering

GeoSteer Steering

(Autodetect)

Receiver

Operator Presence Alarm

15 Minutes

Lightbar

Settings

Require Differential

Correction for Guidance

Guidance/Steering

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1. The Liability Notice appears. Press the green check mark button to

accept.

2. Press the Setup (wrench) button on the Setup Screen to begin

GeoSteer operations.

Folder tabs along top of screen separate configuration and

monitoring functions into sub groups to simplify management.

VEHICLE—Setup Wizard, Manage Vehicles, Auto Calibrate, Tilt Calibration, Steering Adjust,

Steering Components, Wheel Angle Calibration

For more information, see “VEHICLE TAB” on page 8.

SYSTEM—System Health, Manage Settings, Accessories, Technician, Software Upgrade,

System Log

For more information, see “SYSTEM TAB” on page 33.

GPS—GPS Diagnostics, Precision Settings

For more information, see “GPS TAB” on page 43.

CONNECTIONS—WiFi

MY ACCOUNT—Details, Feature Code

VEHICLE TAB

Vehicle tab enables user to configure a new vehicle, manage

existing vehicles, perform an auto calibration of a vehicle, make

steering adjustments and manage steering components. This

menu allows user to configure and monitor various components

related to vehicle interface with GCU.

To access Vehicle menu, refer to Display Operator’s Manual for

instructions on accessing AutoSteer Setup screens. Vehicle

menu will be first one that is displayed when AutoSteer Setup

screen is accessed.

Setup Wizard—Walks user through setting up a new vehicle.

See “STANDARD SETUP WIZARD STEPS” on page 8.

Manage Vehicle—Allows user to select, edit, delete, or import/export vehicle’s profile on system. See “MANAGE VEHICLE”

on page 24.

Auto Calibrate—Allows user to start or restart a vehicle calibration for current vehicle. See “AUTO CALIBRATE” on

page 18.

Tilt Calibration—Uses sensors to determine tilt of vehicle. See “Tilt Zero” on page 20.

Steering Adjust—Allows user to make adjustments to steering response, line acquisition, heading aggressiveness, and

reverse response. See “Steering Adjust” on page 28.

Steering Components—Provides status screens and set some values for all components that are connected to vehicle.

This includes steering kick out information, Remote Engage detection, etc. See “STEERING COMPONENTS” on page 29.

Wheel Angle Calibration—Calibrates reading from Wheel Angle Sensor. Wheel Angle Sensor sends wheel angle

position signals to system. See “WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR” on page 30.

STANDARD SETUP WIZARD STEPS

Setup Wizard is a step-by-step guide that leads user through procedure required to create a new vehicle profile. Setup

Wizard procedure will change depending on what type of vehicle is selected and/or what options are installed on system.

Not all screens described in this manual will be displayed for all vehicle setups.

To setup a new vehicle profile, press:

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Select Vehicle Type

Press to continue to next step.

Select Vehicle Make

Vehicle Make represents the manufacturer of the vehicle. Vehicle manufacturers that have Vehicle Specific Kits are shown

in the list. Select desired vehicle by highlighting blue (make).

Press to continue to next step.

÷NOTE!: If vehicle manufacturer is not listed on this screen, select Generic from list. This allows you to create a vehicle

that does not have a factory supported installation kit.

Select Vehicle Model

Vehicle Model represents the model of vehicle. If model has a Vehicle Specific Kit it will be shown in the list. Select desired

vehicle by highlighting blue (model).

Press to continue to next step.

÷NOTE!: If vehicle model is not listed on this screen, select a model that is similar to one that is being installed on or

go back to Vehicle Make screen and select Generic from list. This allows you to create a vehicle and model that does

not have a factory supported installation kit.

Select Controller Type

Controller Type represents controller system will be interfaced with in order to steer vehicle. System can be interfaced with

a number of controller options including standard AutoSteer valves as well as a number of factory installed steering

systems.

Articulated—Large four wheel drive vehicles that steer by articulating center of vehicle, includes Quadtrac.

Combine—Grain harvesting and forage harvesting machines where rear axle is used to steer vehicle.

Floater—Three and four wheeled vehicles with large flotation tires used to spread fertilizer or chemicals on

broad acres at high speeds.

MFWD—Standard tractors with steering axle on front of machine.

Sprayer—High clearance self propelled sprayers with spray booms.

Swather—Swathers and self propelled mowers.

Track—Vehicles with tracks.

÷To enable selection of Standard – Hydraulic, John Deere AutoTrac Ready ISO, a Steer- by-Wire or Can Controller Type,

appropriate Feature Code must be purchased from an authorized Ag Leader dealer and entered as described in My

Account section.

Controller Types:

Standard-Hydraulic—AutoSteer steering valve with Vehicle Specific Installation kit, valve is not a factory installed

option

MDU-G4—MDU-G4 (Mechanical Drive Unit)

AccuGuide Ready—Factory installed steering system used by CaseIH

Auto-Guide2—Used to communicate to ISO Bus of AGCO vehicles, includes AGCO, Challenger, Fendt, Gleaner,

Massey Ferguson, and others using same ISO Bus communications hardware.

AutoTrac Ready—Factory installed steering used by John Deere if system is being connected directly to sensors

and valves on vehicle.

AutoTrac Ready ISO—Factory installed steering used by John Deere if system is being connected directly to ISO

Bus on vehicle and not being connected to individual sensors and valve.

Required Feature Code—JD-Steer

Vehicle-CAN—Used for vehicles that use a standard ISO Bus interface such as for Challenger Track and Articulated

vehicles and Krone to interface directly with vehicles CAN Bus.

IntelliSteer Ready—Factory installed steering system used by New Holland.

Select desired controller by highlighting blue.

Press to continue to next step

Name Vehicle

Vehicle Name screen allows user to enter a custom name for vehicle. This name is independent of name provided on

display side of vehicle setup. You cannot use a name twice in the system. Entered vehicle name.

Press to continue to next step

Wheel Base

This measurement is only required for vehicles with two

axles. The distance between front and rear axle is the

vehicle’s Wheel Base. Measure distance and enter value.

÷Always measure both sides of vehicle and use

average of two measurements.

÷Units of measure shown in AutoSteer Setup pages

are configured on display side and passed to system

menus. Refer to your Display Operator’s Manual for

instructions on how to set units of measure.

÷Be sure to verify that measurement entered is in

same units that display is expecting. Expected unit of measurement is shown to right of data input box.

÷This measurement should be accurate to within 2 inch (5.0 cm).

Press to continue to next step

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Antenna Fore/Aft

Antenna Fore/Aft—Distance between GPS antenna and

Pivot Point.

Pivot Point is where vehicle rotates as it turns. Pivot Point

depends on steering method. Common Pivot Points are:

Front Axle Steering—Rear axle for MFWD, SPRAYER,

FLOATER vehicles.

Track Vehicle—Center point of track.

Articulated Vehicles—Articulation joint of vehicle.

Rear Axle Steering—Front axle for COMBINE and

SWATHER vehicles.

First identify Pivot Point on vehicle that system is being

installed on. Measure distance between Pivot Point and GPS antenna and enter value.

Fore—Antenna is located in front of Pivot Point.

Aft—Antenna is located behind Pivot Point.

After Antenna Fore/Aft has been entered, press to continue to next step.

÷NOTE!: GPS antenna can be mounted in front or behind Pivot Point. Press button that indicates which side of Pivot

Point GPS antenna is mounted. If value is 0.0, it does not matter which button is pressed.

Antenna Lateral Offset

Antenna Lateral Offset is distance between center of drawbar and GPS antenna. This value is 0.0 if antenna is mounted in

center of vehicle. If antenna is not mounted in center, measure offset and enter value. Value will be adjusted after

calibration process to ensure center of vehicle is in same position going both directions on A/B Line.

÷NOTE!: If Antenna Lateral Offset is ever changed by more than 4.0 inches (10.2 cm), a new calibration procedure

must be performed on vehicle.

For best results, GPS antenna should be mounted along

centerline of vehicle; however it can be mounted to left or

right of centerline if necessary.The direction of offset is

highlighted green. Press button that indicates which side

of centerline GPS antenna is mounted. If offset is 0.0, it does

not matter which one is selected.

Left—GPS is left of centerline.

Right—GPS is right of centerline.

Press to continue to next step.

Antenna Height

Antenna Height—Distance from ground to GPS antenna.

Measure distance from ground to GPS antenna. Enter value

into Antenna Height window.

Press to continue to next step.

GCU Fore/Aft

Like the GPS antenna, the location of GCU must be entered into the system. All

measurements entered into the system should be measured to the center of the

GCU on the top surface.

GCU Fore/Aft - distance between GCU and Pivot Point

Pivot Point of vehicle is the same point used to enter Antenna Fore/Aft. For an

explanation of Pivot Point on vehicle, see “Antenna Fore/Aft” on page 11. Identify

Pivot Point on vehicle and then measure distance between Pivot Point and center

point of Control Unit. Enter value into system Fore/Aft window.

÷The red dot is not printed on the GCU. It is shown here only to approximate

the measurement point on the GCU.

Fore—GCU is located in front of Pivot Point.

Aft—GCU is located behind Pivot Point.

Selected button turns green.

Press to continue to next step.

÷NOTE!: GCU can be mounted in front or behind Pivot Point. Press button that indicates which side of Pivot Point GCU

is mounted. If value is 0.0, it does not matter which button is pressed.

GCU Lateral Offset

GCU Lateral Offset is distance from center of

drawbar to center point of GCU. Unlike Antenna

Lateral Offset, value should not be adjusted once

entered unless it’s later determined to be

incorrect. Measure between center of vehicle

(typically the draw bar) and GCU and enter value.

The GCU can be mounted to the left or right side

of centerline. Press button that indicates which

side of centerline control unit is mounted. If offset

is 0.0, it does not matter which one is selected.

Selected button turns green.

Left—GCU is left of centerline.

Right—GCU is right of centerline.

Press to continue to next step.

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GCU Height

GCU Height - Distance from ground to center of

GCU.

Measure distance from ground to GCU and enter

value.

After GCU Height has been entered, press

to return to any of previous steps to

modify a previously entered value. Press

to continue to next step.

GCU Orientation

System needs to know how the GCU is oriented or

the system will not work properly. If the GCU has

been installed according to Vehicle Specific

Installation Instructions, orientation will already be

shown on Orientation screen.

A graphic showing how the GCU is installed

compared to the vehicle is shown on left. The view

will always be as if user is looking down from the

top of cab with front of vehicle pointing to top of

screen.

÷NOTE!: A small tractor icon showing a

tractor from above will be shown in all

graphics to help user visualize how GCU should be installed on vehicle.

If default position shown matches actual mounting position of installation, press to continue to next step.

If default orientation does not match your installation, there are two options:

Get Orientations—Use this button if GCU is not in orientation shown in diagram and GCU is at a 90° angle or some

multiple of 90° (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) at all three axes (vertically, horizontally, and perpendicular to other two) when compared

to direction of travel of vehicle.

Enter Angles—Use this button if GCU orientation is not shown and it is not mounted at a 90° angle to direction of travel.

This is only used when custom angles must be entered. Contact your AutoSteer Dealer for assistance in entering correct

angles.

Get Orientations

When Get Orientations button is pressed, system

is expecting that the GCU is installed in one of 24

possible orientations. To simplify selection, system

will use built in sensors to detect which way

gravity is pulling on the GCU. This allows system to

narrow choice of orientations down to four.

÷NOTE!: If the GCU is not mounted

orthogonally and this choice is used,

system will not be able to properly show

correct orientation. If an orientation is

selected that is not exactly the way it is

mounted on the vehicle, steering

performance will be poor or not possible.

Cycle View—This button cycles through four possible orientations that are detected by GCU. Press this button

until the figure on left side of screen shows GCU in same orientation as it is installed. When correct orientation

is found, press to save orientation and to continue to next step.

Start Over—If none of the orientations match, press the Start Over button to return settings back to default position. This

will return back to beginning of GCU Orientation selection.

Enter Angles

When Enter Angles button is pressed, system will

show a warning screen about how important it is

to enter values accurately.

Press only if angles have been

provided by your AutoSteer Dealership. If angles

are not known, press .

÷NOTE!: Only properly trained technicians

should use this option. Angles need to be

precisely measured and calculated to allow

system to work properly. Entering incorrect

values will cause system to perform poorly.

Always attempt to mount the GCU at 90° angles if possible. Always contact your AutoSteer Dealer for assistance

when entering correct angles.

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