Amazone AMATRON 3 User manual

Operating instructions MG5560-EN-II | B.1 | 22.07.2016
Control terminal
AMATRON 3
Original operating instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS
A About this operating manual 4
1 Meaning of the operating manual 4
2 Other applicable documents 4
3Validity 4
4Diagrams 5
4.1 Notes 5
4.2 Instructions 5
4.3 Lists 6
4.4 Item numbers 6
4.5 Orientation paths 6
5 Your opinion is important 7
B Assembly instructions 8
1 Mounting for ISOBUS mode 9
2Mounting for AMABUS mode 10
3Mounting for parallel operation 11
C AMATRON 3 overview 12
1 Front side 12
2Rear side 13
D Basic operation 14
1 Using the toggle button 14
2Using the F keys 15
3Using the directional pad 15
4Entering text 15
5 Entering numerical values 16
6Using the shift key 17
E After switching on 18
1 Selecting the BUS mode 18
2Checking the AUX-N assignments 19
3Changing the AUX-N assignments 20
F Main menu overview 21
G Configuring the setup 22
1 Entering the settings 22
1.1 Entering the basic settings 23
1.2 Configuring ISOBUS 27
1.3 Setting up the interfaces 28
1.4 Configuring the toggle button 32
1.5 Defining the start mode 32
1.6 Configuring parallel operation 33
2 Defining the AUX-N assignment 33
2.1 Defining the AUX-N assignment using
the functions list 34
2.2 Defining the AUX-N assignment using
the input list 35
2.3 Deleting the selected AUX-N
assignment 36
2.4 Deleting all AUX-N assignments 37
3Using the licence management 37
4Using the diagnosis 38
4.1 Using USB management 39
4.2 Using the pool management 40
4.3 Using the CAN diagnosis 41
4.4 Performing a reset 42
H Configuring implements 43
1 Editing the implement data 44
1.1 Editing the implement geometry data 45
2Selecting the implement 46
I Configuring tractors 48
1 Editing the tractor data 49
1.1 Editing the tractor geometry data 50
1.2 Configuring the tractor sensors 51
2Selecting the tractor 52
J Using the job management 53
1 Importing jobs 54
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2 Managing master data 55
2.1 Managing setpoints 56
2.2 Managing fields 57
2.3 Managing the customers 58
2.4 Managing workers 59
2.5 Managing products 60
3Creating a new job 61
3.1 Adding setpoints to a job 62
3.2 Adding a worker to a job 64
3.3 Adding implements and tractors to a
job 66
3.4 Checking the map type 68
4Searching for jobs 69
5Copying jobs 69
6Starting a job 70
7Stopping a job 70
8Exporting jobs 71
K Using the GPS switch 72
1 GPS switch overview 72
1.1 GPS switch interface overview 72
1.2 GPS switch functions overview 75
1.3 GPS quality requirements 76
2Starting the GPS switch 77
2.1 Starting GPS switch with job
management 77
2.2 Starting GPS switch without job
management 79
3Entering the basic settings for GPS switch 80
3.1 Defining the implement modelling 80
3.2 Select the source for the driving
direction detection 81
3.3 Enabling the acoustic field boundary
warning 82
3.4 Defining the map display 82
3.5 Defining the map alignment 83
3.6 Entering the GPS switch settings for
spreaders 83
3.7 Entering the GPS switch settings for
sprayers 85
3.8 Entering the GPS switch settings for
seed drills 86
3.9 Setting the on/off point delays 88
3.10 Determining the correction times for
on/off point delays 89
3.11 Checking the switch-on and -off times 90
4 Zooming the map 91
5Panning the map 92
6Turning around the orientation of the tractor
symbol 92
7Marking obstacles 93
8Deleting an obstacle marking 94
9Creating the field boundary 94
10 Deleting the field boundary 95
11 Creating virtual headlands 96
11.1 Locking or unlocking the headlands 97
11.2 Deleting the headland 98
12 Using track lines 98
12.1 Selecting the track line pattern 98
12.2 Defining the track line spacing 100
12.3 Creating beds 100
12.4 Defining the light bar sensitivity 101
12.5 Creating track lines 102
13 Using part-width section control 104
13.1 Using manual part-width section
control 104
13.2 Using automatic part-width section
control 105
14 Saving recorded field data 110
15 Deleting recorded field data 111
16 Loading field data from recordings 112
16.1 Defining the radius for field detection 113
17 Loading field data from a shape file 114
17.1 Configuring the application map 116
18 Using the driver assistance system 116
19 Calibrating the GPS switch 118
19.1 Correcting the GPS drift with a
reference point 118
19.2 Correcting the GPS drift manually 120
20 Using an external light bar 121
20.1 Configuration menu 121
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L Using the AUX-N menu 123
M Eliminating faults 124
N Maintenance 126
1 Performing the software update 126
Indexes
1 GLOSSARY 128
2 INDEX 130
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About this operating manual A
1
Meaning of the operating manual
The operating manual is an important document and a
part of the electronic product.
1. Before starting work, read and observe the respec-
tive sections of the operating manual.
2. Keep the operating manual available.
3. Hand over the operating manual to the subsequent
user.
2
Other applicable documents
Operating manual for the GPS receiver
Operating manual for the implement software
3
Validity
These operating instructions are valid for software ver-
sion 01.08.00
For information on the software version: "Setup" > "Diag-
nosis" > "Software versions"
020869
020879
020877
020867
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4
Diagrams
4.1 Notes
NOTE
Indicates practical tips and instructions that will help
you to make optimal use of all the functions of your
implement.
4.2 Instructions
Numbered instructions
Actions that have to be performed in a chronological se-
quence are represented as numbered instructions. Al-
ways observe the sequence of the instructions. The re-
action to the respective action is marked with an arrow.
1. Action 1
Implement reaction to Action 1
2. Action 2
Instructions with alternative action
Alternative instructions are introduced with the word "or".
Example:
1. Action
or
Alternative action
2. Action
Instructions with only one action
Instructions with only one action are not numbered, but
rather shown with a tilted arrow
Action
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021152
021150
021156
021153
021154
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Instructions without sequence
Instructions that do not require a specific sequence are
shown as a list with tilted arrows.
Action
Action
Action
4.3 Lists
Lists are used, for example, to show different selection
options. Entries in lists are introduced with points.
Example:
Entry 1
Entry 2
Entry 3
4.4 Item numbers
Item numbers in the text or in the legend refer to item
numbers in figures located beside or above the text. The
item numbers in the figures can be connected with item
lines.
1
Item 1
2
Item 2
3
Item 3
4.5 Orientation paths
Orientation paths located at the beginning of text sec-
tions with instructions for action help with rapid orienta-
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tion, especially for selective reading relating to problems
Example: "Setup" > "Diagnosis" > "Software versions"
5
Your opinion is important
Dear reader, our operating manuals are updated regular-
ly. Your suggestions for improvement help us to create
ever more user-friendly operating manuals. Please send
us your suggestions by post, fax or email:
AMAZONEN-WERKE
H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG
P.O. Box 51
D-49202 Hasbergen
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
000220
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Assembly instructions B
1. Mount the GPS receiver on the tractor, please refer
to the operating manual for the GPS receiver.
2. The AMATRON 3 control terminal can be connec‐
ted to the tractor basic equipment or with the ISO‐
BUS wiring.
The tractor basic equipment (console with distribu-
tor) must be mounted in the cab, vibration-free and
with a conductive connection, to the right of the driv-
er within his view and reach. The distance from the
radio unit or antenna must be at least 1 m.
3. The paint must be removed from the installation
points in order to prevent electrostatic charge.
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1
Mounting for ISOBUS mode
For implements that are connected to an ISOBUS
tractor using the ISOBUS light cabling:
Disable the ISOBUS function of the tractor terminal.
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2
Mounting for AMABUS mode
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3
Mounting for parallel operation
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AMATRON 3 overview C
1
Front side
1
Toggle button: Switch between the selected menus
and applications
2
F keys: Press the buttons on the display
3
Directional pad: Change the selection on the display,
change numerical values, confirm selections
4
ACK: Acknowledge messages from the Universal
Terminal. In AMABUS mode: Scroll through the imple-
ment controls
5
Escape: Back, cancel
6
On/Off button: Switching the AMATRON 3 on and off
020885
020886
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2
Rear side
Shift key
1
Shift key for the work menu of the implement controls
Rating plate and CE mark
The following information is listed on the rating plate:
1
Implement ID no.
2
Type
020887
021015
021014
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Basic operation D
1
Using the toggle button
The toggle button
1
can be used to switch among the
selected menus.
To switch among the selected menus consecutively,
press briefly.
To switch to the main menu,
press and hold.
NOTE
The menus for the toggle button can be selected in
the setup menu, see page 32.
In the factory settings, the GPS switch is enabled by
default. If other implements such as a sprayer, AmaPi-
lot+ or new, ISOBUS-compatible implements are on
the bus, they are automatically enabled.
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2
Using the F keys
The arrangement of the keys "F1" to "F8" corresponds to
the arrangement of the buttons on the display. When ex-
plaining the procedures, this operating manual uses the
symbols on the buttons. To execute the procedures, the
corresponding F key must be pressed.
: To select the top right button
: To select the top left button
3
Using the directional pad
and : Move the selection up or
down
and : Move the selection to the left or right
: Accept the number
4
Entering text
When text must be entered, a menu is opened with a
character area and additional buttons.
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Text menu overview
and : Move the curser left and right
: Deletes the character in front of the curser
, or : Switch between upper and lower
case letters
: Shows letters with accents
: Clears the input field
1. Use the directional pad to select the desired charac-
ter in the character area.
2. Add the selected character to the input field with
.
3. Confirm the entry with
or
Cancel the entry with .
5
Entering numerical values
When numerical values must be entered, a menu is
opened with a number area and additional buttons.
Number menu overview
and : Move the cursors left and right
: Reverses the sign
: Increases the marked number by 1
: Reduces the marked number by 1
: Clears the input field
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1. Use the directional pad to select the desired number
in the number area.
2. Add the selected number to the input field with
.
NOTE
The maximum and minimum values are shown to the
right beside the input field.
3. Confirm the entry with
or
Cancel the entry with .
6
Using the shift key
The shift key is needed for the work menu of the imple-
ment controls. When the shift key is active, it is shown
on the display.
Press on the rear side of the AMATRON 3.
Other function field will be shown, which changes
the assignment of the function keys.
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After switching on E
1
Selecting the BUS mode
After starting the AMATRON 3, it is possible to select be-
tween 2 BUS modes. The selection of the BUS mode
depends on the connected implement.
BUS modes:
AMABUS
ISOBUS
NOTE
After 10 seconds, the AMATRON 3 automatically
starts in the previously selected BUS mode. If the AM-
ATRON 3 should start directly in the previously selec-
ted BUS mode, the corresponding mode must be acti-
vated in the setup, see page 32.
1. Select the mode with or .
2. Confirm with
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