SCI Satloc GPSteer User manual

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must not accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Satloc Precision GPS Applications
Copyright Satloc LLC, 2004. All rights reserved.
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Satloc products are warranted, subject to the conditions set forth in the Satloc Limited Warranty
Notice, Part No. 875-0066, which is included with every Satloc system upon purchase. Please read,
understand, and follow the instructions to validate the warranty.
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CSI Wireless Inc. and CSI Wireless LLC.
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
Revision Notice: Satloc is continually improving its products. This publication could contain
technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the manual and
these changes will be incorporated in new editions of this publication. As such, this manual is
subject to change without notice.
Contact your local dealer for technical assistance. To find the authorized dealer near you call or
write Satloc at:
Satloc, LLC
7650 E. Redfield Road, Suite B
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Telephone number:
Fax number:
E-mail address:
[phone]
[phone]
[email protected]
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Table of Contents | Page i
Part Number: 875-0139-000
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About GPSteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Selecting the Correct Installation for Your Hydraulic Steering System . . . . . . . . . . .4
Additional Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Required Installation Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2: Connecting the Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Closed-Center System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before You Begin 11
Closed-Center Parts List 11
Connecting the Hydraulic Components 15
Open-Center System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Before You Begin 25
Open-Center Parts List 25
Connecting the Hydraulic Components 29
Additional Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Reactionary Steering 37
Pressure Regulation 41
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3: Installing GPSteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
GPSteer Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installing GPSteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Performing a Valve Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
4: Calibrating GPSteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Valve Block Calibration 53
Controller Calibration 53
Calibration Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
1. Set the Flow Rate 57
2. Set the Proportional Band 61
3. Set the Sensitivity 64
4. Miscellaneous Adjustments 66
5: Operating GPSteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
The GPSteer CPU 72
The LiteStar II Controller 73
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Using GPSteer 78
Adjusting Your Position 82
Switching Between Straight and Contour Mode 84
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Part Number: 875-0139-000
Starting a New Field 85
Setting a New A|B Line 85
Setting a Mark 85
Changing the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Setting Units 88
Setting the Swath Width 89
Changing the Sensitivity 90
Changing the Controller Display Options 91
Adjusting Steering Settings 92
Restoring Default Steering Settings 92
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