Mueller Elektronic TRACK-Guide II User manual

Installation and operating instructions
TRACK-Guide II
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Installation and operating instructions
Product: TRACK-Guide II
Document number: 30302710-02-US
Mueller Electronics, Inc.
7700 Brush Hill Drive, Suite 103A
Burr Ridge, IL 60601
USA
Phone: +1(855) ME ISOBUS
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.mueller-electronics.com
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Contents
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Contents
1
For your safety
6
1.1
Basic safety instructions
6
1.2
Layout and meaning of warnings
6
1.3
User requirements
7
1.4
Intended use
7
1.5
EC declaration of conformity
7
2
About these Operating Instructions
8
2.1
Target group of these Operating Instructions
8
2.2
Layout of operating instructions
8
2.3
Layout of references
8
3
Product description
9
3.1
Performance description
9
3.2
Scope of delivery
9
3.3
Correctly interpreting information on the nameplate
10
4
Mounting and installation
11
4.1
Mounting the display in the tractor cab
11
4.1.1 Screwing on the GSM antenna 11
4.1.2
Display ports
12
4.2
Connecting the display to the basic equipment
12
4.3
Connecting the display to voltage supply
12
4.4
SIM card
13
4.4.1
Inserting the SIM card
13
4.5
Connecting the GPS Receiver to the display
14
4.6
Connecting sensors to the display
16
5
Basic control principles
17
5.1
Getting to grips with the controls
17
5.2
Initial start-up
18
5.3
Configuration sequence
19
5.4
Using the function keys
19
5.5
Restarting the display
20
5.6
Inputting data
21
6
Opening applications in the selection menu
22
6.1
Display layout in the selection menu
22
6.2
Opening applications
22
6.3
Segmentation of the display
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Configuring the display in the Service application
25
7.1
Controls in the Service application
25
7.2
Icons in the Service application
26
7.3
Changing the language
26
7.4
Configuring the basic display settings
27
7.5
GPS Receiver
28
7.5.1 Activating the GPS Receiver 29
7.5.2
Configuring the GPS receiver
30
7.6
Configuring the "GPS TILT-Module" terrain compensation
32
7.7
Activating an external LightBar
33
7.8
Camera
34
7.8.1
Activating a camera
34
7.8.2
Operating the camera
34
7.9
Configuring the joystick button allocations
35
7.10
Adjusting the brightness for day or night mode
37
7.11
Activating and deactivating applications
38
7.12
Activating licenses for full versions of the software
39
7.13
Setting the purpose of the display
40
7.14
Deleting files from the USB flash drive
41
7.15
Deleting pools
41
7.16
Activating the "Diagnostics" function
42
7.16.1
Jobcomputer diagnostics
43
7.17
Screenshots
43
7.17.1
Configuring the screenshots function
43
7.17.2
Creating screenshots
44
7.18
CAN-Trace settings
44
7.19
Configuring farmpilot
45
7.19.1
Activating farmpilot
45
7.19.2
Configuring the connection with farmpilot
46
7.19.3
Configuring the GPRS connection manually
47
7.19.4
Sending diagnostic data to the portal
48
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Tractor-ECU application
50
8.1
Adding a vehicle profile
50
8.2
Configuring the parameters for a vehicle profile
51
8.2.1
Calibrating the speed sensor
54
8.2.2
Configuring a working position sensor
55
8.2.3
Entering the position of the GPS Receiver
56
For machines fitted with an ISOBUS job computer
57
8.3
Activating vehicle profiles
58
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ISOBUS-TC task processing
60
9.1
Adjusting how you use ISOBUS-TC
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Maintenance and servicing
61
10.1
Servicing and cleaning the display
61
10.2
Disposing of the unit
61
10.3
Instructions on retrofitting
61
10.4
Checking the software version
62
10.5
Technical specifications
62
10.5.1 Technical specifications of the display 62
10.5.2
Pin assignment of port A
63
10.5.3
Pin assignment of port B
64
10.5.4
Pin assignment of port C
65
10.5.5
Pin assignment of camera ports 1 and 2
66
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Notes
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For your safety
Basic safety instructions
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For your safety
Basic safety instructions
Please read the following safety instructions carefully before operating the product for the first time.
▪Before maintenance or repair to the tractor, always disconnect the tractor from the display.
▪Before charging the tractor battery, always disconnect the connection between the tractor and
the display.
▪Before welding to the tractor or a trailer device, always disconnect the power supply to the
display.
▪Do not make any unauthorized modifications to the product. Unauthorized changes or
unauthorized use may impair your safety and influence the lifespan or function of the product.
Modifications are considered unauthorized if they are not described in the product
documentation.
▪Follow all recognised safety, industrial and medical rules as well as all road traffic laws.
Layout and meaning of warnings
All safety instructions found in these Operating Instructions are composed in accordance with the
following pattern:
WARNING
This signal word identifies medium-risk hazards, which could potentially cause death or serious
bodily injury, if not avoided.
CAUTION
This signal word identifies low-risk hazards, which could potentially cause minor or moderate bodily
injury or damage to property, if not avoided.
NOTICE
This signal word identifies actions which could lead to operational malfunctions if performed
incorrectly.
These actions require that you operate in a precise and cautious manner in order to produce
optimum work results.
There are some actions that need to be performed in several steps. If there is a risk involved in
carrying out any of these steps, a safety warning will appear in the instructions themselves.
Safety instructions always directly precede the step involving risk and can be identified by their bold
font type and a signal word.
1. NOTICE! This is a notice. It warns that there is a risk involved in the next step.
2. Step involving risk.
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1.1
1.2
Example

For your safety
User requirements 1
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User requirements
▪Learn how to operate the display correctly. The display must not be operated by anyone who has
not read the Operating Instructions.
▪Please read and carefully observe all safety instructions and warnings contained in these
Operating Instructions and in the manuals of any connected vehicles and farm equipment.
Intended use
The display is intended exclusively for use in agriculture as well as in wine-growing, fruit-cultivating,
and hop-growing operations. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any installation or use
of the display that deviates from or exceeds the scope of intended use.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or property damage resulting from
such improper use. All risks involved in engaging in improper usage, lie solely with the user.
Intended use also includes the adherence to the conditions for operation and repairs prescribed by
the manufacturer.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or property damage resulting from
such non-observance. All risk involved during improper use lies with the user.
All applicable accident prevention regulations and all other generally recognized safety, industrial,
and medical rules as well as all road traffic laws must be observed. Any unauthorized modifications
made to the unit will void the manufacturer's warranty.
EC declaration of conformity
This product has been manufactured in conformity with the following national and harmonised
standards as specified in the current EMC Directive 2004/108/EC:
▪EN ISO 14982
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1.4
1.5

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About these Operating Instructions
Target group of these Operating Instructions
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About these Operating Instructions
Target group of these Operating Instructions
These Operating Instructions are intended for personnel entrusted with installing and operating the
display.
Layout of operating instructions
The operating instructions explain step by step how you can perform certain operations with the
product.
We use the following symbols throughout these Operating Instructions to identify different operating
instructions:
Type of depiction
Meaning
1.
2.
Actions that must be performed in succession.
⇨
Result of the action.
This will happen when you perform an action.
⇨
Result of an operating instruction.
This will happen when you have completed all
steps.
Requirements.
In the event that any requirements have been
specified, these must be met before an action
can be performed.
Layout of references
If any references are given in these Operating Instructions, they will appear as:
Example of a reference: [➙8]
References can be identified by their square brackets and an arrow. The number following the arrow
shows you on what page the chapter starts where you can find further information.
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2.1
2.2
2.3

Product description
Performance description 3
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Product description
Performance description
The display is available in two hardware versions:
▪With GSM modem and with camera connections
– Complete functionality:
– It is the prerequisite for work with the farmpilot portal;
– On the rear side you can find two camera connections and one connection for the GSM
antenna.
▪Without GSM modem and without camera connections
You can find out the display version you have on the connections on the display rear side. [➙12]
All applications of Mueller-Electronics available are installed on the display. But first you must activate
some of them.
See also: Activating licenses for full versions of the software [➙39]
The following applications are activated:
▪SERVICE – this application configures the display.
▪TRACK-Leader – a modern system enabling the driver of an agricultural vehicle keep exact
parallel lanes on the field.
▪Tractor-ECU - this application enables you to configure all sensors connected to the display and
to input the position of the GPS receiver.
You can test the following application for 50 hours free of charge:
▪SECTION-Control – automatic boom section switching. Additional module for TRACK-Leader.
▪VARIABLE RATE-Cont. – with this application you can work with prescription maps saved as
shp files. Additional module for TRACK-Leader.
▪TRACK-Leader TOP – automatic steering. Additional module for TRACK-Leader.
▪FIELD-Nav – this is the first navigation software that contains all navigable paths, takes
movement restrictions into account and leads directly to the field or other agricultural destination.
The following applications are installed, but deactivated until you have activated a license:
▪ISOBUS-TC – this is the certified ISOBUS task controller from Mueller-Electronics. In this
application you can use the display for processing all tasks previously planned on the PC.
▪ISOBUS-UT - interface for controlling ISOBUS-job computers. The display is compliant with
ISOBUS standard ISO 11783. This display can be used as the control unit independently of the
manufacturer as an independent display on all machines that meet the requirements of this
ISOBUS standard.
Scope of delivery
The following items are included in delivery:
▪Display
▪Installation and Operating Instructions
▪Operating instructions for the TRACK-Leader application - as a separate document.
▪Bracket for mounting the display
▪USB flash drive
▪Mounting bracket for mounting the display.
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Hardware
Software
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Product description
Correctly interpreting information on the nameplate
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▪Voltage supply cable.
▪DGPS receiver A100.
▪Case.
Correctly interpreting information on the nameplate
On the reverse of the display you will find a nameplate sticker. On this sticker you can find all the
information you need to definitively identify the product.
Have these details ready when you contact Customer Services.
Nameplate on the reverse of the display
Customer number
If the product was manufactured for an
agricultural machinery manufacturer, the
agricultural machinery manufacturer's item
number will be shown here.
Operating voltage
The product may only be connected to
voltages within this range.
Hardware version Software version
If you update the software, this version will no
longer be up-to-date.
Mueller-Electronics item number Serial number
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Mounting and installation
Mounting the display in the tractor cab 4
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Mounting and installation
Mount the display and all additional components in the following order:
1. Mount the display in the tractor cab. [➙11]
2. Connect the display to the voltage supply (port A). [➙12]
3. Connect the display to the GPS receiver (port C). [➙14]
4. Connect the working position sensor (optional, port B). [➙16]
Mounting the display in the tractor cab
NOTICE
Electromagnetic interference
The operation of the display may be impaired by electromagnetic waves emitted by other farm
equipment.
◦Mount the display at least 1 m away from the radio antenna or from a radio device.
1. Screw the bracket to the display.
2. Mount the display with the bracket installed inside the tractor cab.
For instance, you can use the ME mounting bracket for this purpose.
Mounting bracket
Screwing on the GSM antenna
The GSM antenna transmits information to the farmpilot portal via a mobile phone network.
1. NOTICE! There is a very sensitive contact pin in the center of the GSM antenna. Make
sure not to damage the contact pin when screwing on the GSM antenna.
2. Screw the GSM antenna on the rear side of the display.
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4.1
Procedure
4.1.1
Procedure

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Display ports
Rear of the display. Version with a GSM modem and camera connections
GSM antenna port
Only for displays with a GSM modem
installed.
Port for analog camera
Only for displays with a GSM modem
installed.
Port C
RS232 serial port for:
- GPS receiver
- Terrain compensation "GPS TILT-Module"
- LightBar
USB port
USB 1.1
Port A
CAN bus port
For connection of ISOBUS basic equipment or
voltage supply with TRACK-Guide II.
Covering cap for USB port
Prevents dust from entering the USB socket.
Port B
See section: Pin assignment of port B [➙64] SIM card slot
Port for analog camera
Only for displays with a GSM modem
installed.
Connecting the display to the basic equipment
If the display must work with a job computer or SC-Box, you need to connect it to the basic
equipment.
If you connect the display to a basic equipment, it will be provided with power via the basic
equipment.
1. Connect the 9-pole cable of the basic equipment to port A of the display.
2. Tighten the safety screws on the port.
Connecting the display to voltage supply
This is how you connect the display to voltage supply:
4.1.2
4.2
Procedure
4.3
Procedure

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1. Connect the voltage supply cable included in the delivery (on the sticker: 31302495) to port A of
the display.
2. Connect the voltage supply cable on the other side to (10V - 30V) the vehicle's electrical system.
SIM card
The display must be equipped with a SIM card so that you can use the farmpilot portal. If you do not
intend to use the farmpilot portal, you will not need any SIM card.
You must purchase the SIM card from your mobile phone provider.
Select a mobile phone provider that can guarantee good mobile phone reception on your fields. A
good connection is required in order for your work with the farmpilot portal to run smoothly.
The SIM card must meet the following requirements:
▪It must be GPRS-capable.
▪It must be PIN-free. Inform your mobile phone provider about this requirement before purchasing
the SIM card.
▪The contract must enable data transfer.
Inserting the SIM card
Required tool
▪Torx TX10 screwdriver
1. Switch off the display and disconnect all cable connections to other equipment.
2. Unscrew the SIM card cover on the reverse of the display. Use a Torx TX10 screwdriver.
3. Press latch release with finger nail.
4.4
Which SIM card?
4.4.1
Procedure

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⇨Card holder will be unlatched:
4. Raise the card holder. The card holder can be raised on the right hand side where the casing is
rounded. The card holder is held in place by hinges on the other side.
5. Slide the SIM card into the card holder. Following installation, the chip on the card must be in
contact with the circuit board. The card must be positioned as shown in the picture.
6. Shut the card holder.
7. Press the card holder lightly onto the circuit board, until it clicks into place on the right hand side.
8. CAUTION! Tighten the screws, but not too tight, otherwise the cover might be damaged.
9. Screw the cover back on. Make sure that the rubber seal is positioned between the cover and
the casing.
Connecting the GPS Receiver to the display
Each GPS receiver which is connected to the display must fulfill the conditions in the next table. GPS
receivers, which can be purchased from Mueller-Electronics, fulfill these conditions.
Technical requirements for using the DGPS Receiver
Operating voltage:
Supply voltage of the display – 1.5 V
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Prerequisites

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Current consumption
Maximum 200mA (at 158°F)
GPS standard
NMEA 0183
Refresh rates and signals
5 Hz (GPGGA, GPVTG)
1 Hz (GPGSA, GPZDA)
Transmission rate
19200 baud
Data bits
8
Parity
no
Stop bits
1
Flow control
none
CAUTION
Damage to the equipment caused by short circuit
Pin 4 of port C is live. The voltage depends on the operating voltage of the display and is used to
supply the DGPS Receiver A100 supplied by Mueller-Electronics.
Other GPS Receivers may suffer damage if connected to this port.
Before connecting a different GPS Receiver:
◦Check what voltage the display is connected to (12 V or 24 V).
◦Check the pin assignment of the GPS Receiver.
◦Check the allowable voltage for the GPS Receiver.
◦Compare the display voltage to the allowable voltage for the GPS Receiver.
◦Compare the pin assignment.
◦Only connect the GPS Receiver to the display, if the voltage range and pin assignment of both
devices don't differ from each other.
During initial start-up it can take approx. 30 minutes until the GPS Receiver has aquired a signal. At
subsequent start-ups it will only take approx. 1-2 minutes.
The GPS receiver is mounted on the roof of the tractor.
You have activated a suitable driver. [➙29]
1. - Switch off the display.
2. Guide the connection cable from the GPS receiver into the cab.
3. CAUTION! Ensure that the cable is not laid across sharp edges or at risk of becoming
bent. Lay the cable in a place where nobody can trip over it.
4. Connect the connecting cable of the GPS receiver to port C on the display.
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Connecting sensors to the display
The display provides you with the possibility of connecting a sensor or the tractor's 7-pole signal
socket to port B. This allows you for example to use the working position signal in the TRACK-Leader
parallel guide.
Most sensors which can be purchased from Mueller-Electronics are fitted with a round 3-pole plug. In
order to connect this to the display, you will need an adapter cable. A different adapter cable is
needed for each hardware version of the display.
Adapter cable by hardware version
Hardware ver-
sion of the
display
Adapter cable Connection Item num-
ber
From 3.0.0 3-pole plug Adapter cable, 9-pole bushing to 3-
pole
31302499
From 1.4.1
3-pole plug
Adapter cable, 9-pole socket to 3-pole
31302497
You can also connect the display to the signal socket.
Cable to the signal socket
Hardware ver-
sion of the
display
Connections Connection Item num-
ber
From 3.0.0 7-pole to 9-pole socket Cable direct to the signal socket
Transfers the speed, PTO revolution,
working position.
30322548
All 3-pole (from the adapter
cable, dependent on the
hardware version) to 7-
pole.
Cable to the signal socket
Only transfers the working position.
313008
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Basic control principles
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Basic control principles
Getting to grips with the controls
Display controls
Rotary knob Keys
Function keys
Rotary knob
The rotary knob is located in the top right hand corner of the display.
Control with the rotary knob may vary slightly between the different applications.
You can use the rotary knob to perform the following actions:
Turning the rotary knob:
▪Move the cursor up and down.
▪Change a parameter value.
Pressing the rotary knob:
▪Click on the selected line.
▪Activate parameter.
▪Confirm input.
Function keys
Operating the function keys is the same across all applications.
Performing the functions depicted on the display
Keys
Switch the display on and off
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Controls

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Initial start-up
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Has no function
Has no function
Exit screen
Cancel input
Hide warning messages and alerts
Open the "Selection Menu" application
Exit the "Selection Menu" application
Initial start-up
This is how you start the display for the first time:
You have mounted and connected the display.
1. - Switch on the display.
2. Wait for approx. 15 seconds until all applications have been loaded.
3. - Open the "Selection menu" application.
⇨The following screen will appear:
4. In the selection menu you can select which application you wish to display next.
5. - Select the "Service" line. The "Service" line must be framed by a black square:
6. - Click on the "Service" line.
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Procedure

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⇨The following screen will appear:
⇨You have opened the "Service" application.
7. Configuring the display in the Service application [➙25]
Configuration sequence
Depending on the display that you have and which apps are activated, you will need to configure the
display and its accessories in different points.
You must make these settings during the initial commissioning:
▪Activating the GPS Receiver [➙29]
▪Configuring the GPS receiver [➙30]
▪Input the position of the GPS receiver [➙56] (only if you are using TRACK-Guide II on a sprayer
with SC-Box)
Once you have made these settings, the display is ready to operate.
Note however that you will need to configure the TRACK-Leader and FIELD-Nav applications in
detail. To do this, read the instructions for these applications.
The number of settings is dependent on the number of functions that you are using, and which
machines are operated with the display.
Using the function keys
Whenever you use the function keys, you will activate the function depicted on the adjacent function
icon.
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CAUTION
Danger of pressing the function keys without care
When pressing function keys, components of the connected machine can be moved or activated.
As a result, people can be injured and property damaged.
Before pressing a function key:
◦Make sure you know what will happen when you press the function key.
◦Consult the Operating Instructions of the connected machine or of the agricultural equipment to
establish what dangers could arise from pressing that key.
◦Fulfill all the measures described in the machine's Operating Instructions in order to avoid
danger.
◦Only press the function key when you are sure that no danger is posed to people or property.
When you press a function key, the function / operation depicted on the function icon will be
performed.
Using the function keys
Function icon
Depiction of an available function. Function key Performs the function depicted on the function
icon.
When you press the function key , the function depicted on the function icon will be
activated.
If no function icon appears next to a function key, this means that this function key has no function at
present.
Restarting the display
When restarting the display, you must give the connected jobcomputers enough time to restart as
well. For this reason, always wait approx. 30 seconds after switching off the display before switching
the display back on.
1. - Switch off the display.
2. Wait 30 seconds until the jobcomputers have also been switched off.
3. - Switch on the display.
Example
5.5
Procedure