Topcon YieldTrakk YM-1 User manual

YieldTrakk YM-1
Claas Quantimeter Upgrade
Installation Guide
Part Number: 1006430-01
Rev Number: 1.0
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June, 2015
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Preface
This manual provides information about installing this Topcon Precision Agriculture product. Correct installation,
use and servicing is important for safe and reliable operation of the product.
It is very important that you take the time to read this manual before installing the product.
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product should only be repaired by authorized TPA service centers. You should closely review the safety warnings
and directions in this manual and comply with these at all times.
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RETURN AND REPAIR - During the respective warranty periods, any of the above items found defective may
be shipped to TPA for repair. TPA will promptly repair the defective item at no charge, and ship it back to you. You
must pay the shipping and handling charges in respect of the same. Calibration of components, labor and travel
expenses incurred for in-field removal and replacement of components are not covered in this warranty policy.
Damage to components due to negligence, abuse or improper use, maintenance, modification or repair is NOT
covered under this warranty.

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maintenance of the product other that in accordance with the terms set out in this manual, or (b) your negligence or
wrongful act or omission in respect of the product.
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and Conditions will be governed by, and construed in accordance with:
the laws of South Australia if the product is sold and supplied to you in Australia (in which case the courts
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necessary to avoid that result, and if the provision cannot be read down to that extent, it must be severed without
affecting the validity and enforceability of the remainder of these Terms and Conditions.
Comments, suggestions, and questions about TPA products are welcomed. Contact your local TPA representative or
a representative at our corporate facility.
Topcon Precision Agriculture
14 Park Way, Mawson Lakes, South Australia 5095.
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Service Information
Service assistance can be provided by contacting your local TPA Authorized Dealer or by calling the Topcon
Precision Agriculture Service Centre.
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Hours: 8.30am to 5pm (Australian Central Time) Monday through Friday.

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Alert Symbols
Supplementary information to help set up and maintain the system and/or information that will benefit
system operation, performance, measurements or personal safety.
CAUTION: This indicates that an action could affect system operation, system
performance, data integrity or personal health.
WARNING: This indicates that an action can/will result in system damage, loss of
data, loss of warranty or personal injury.
CRITICAL: This indicates a critical action that must be taken to avoid possible
serious injury or death.
PROHIBITED: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should this action be performed
Operator Safety
WARNING: DO NOT remove or obscure safety signs. Replace any safety signs
that are not readable or are missing. Replacement signs are available from your dealer in
the event of loss or damage.
WARNING: It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand the safety sections
in this book before working on the equipment. Remember that YOU are the key to safety.
Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Study this manual as part of your safety
program. This safety information only relates to Topcon equipment and does not replace other usual safe work
practices.
Information in this manual is current at the time of publication. A system may vary slightly. The manufacturer
reserves the right to redesign and change the system as necessary without notification.
Preparation for Operation
PROHIBITED: Never operate the vehicle with any panels or guards removed. If the
removal of panels or guards is necessary to make a repair, they MUST be replaced before
operation.

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PROHIBITED: Topcon equipment must not be used by an operator affected by
alcohol or drugs. Seek medical advice if using prescription or over-the-counter medication.
Electrical Safety
WARNING: Incorrectly connected power can cause severe injury and damage to
people or the equipment.
Disclaimer
Topcon accepts no responsibility or liability for damages to property, personal injuries, or death resulting from the
misuse or abuse of any of its products.
Further, Topcon accepts no responsibility for the use of Topcon equipment or the GNSS signal for any purpose other
than the intended purpose.
Topcon cannot guarantee the accuracy, integrity, continuity, or availability of the GNSS signal.
The operator must ensure that the equipment is correctly turned off when not in use.
Before operating any vehicle equipped with Topcon products, read and understand the following product specific
safety precautions in the Operator’s Manual for the equipment.
Safety for this Installation
CRITICAL: Before starting any work on the vehicle
Shut down the vehicle as per the manufacturer’s operator’s guide.
Allow the machine to cool before working on the machine.
Remove the ignition key to prevent accidental starting of the machine.
CRITICAL: Practice safe workshop practices
Clean the machine and target work areas thoroughly before commencing any work on the vehicle to
prevent contamination of hydraulic and electrical systems.
Wear appropriate clothing and footwear protection.
Do not perform the installation alone. Have someone with you to assist.
Dispose of any oil, coolant or machine fluid as per local laws and legislation.
Manually secure any machine components that must be raised, worked under, worked around or removed
as part of the installation or service procedure.
Never work on, adjust, lubricate or perform maintenance on a vehicle that is in motion or has powered
moving parts.
Keep all vehicle parts in good working order. If damage is found, report damage to the vehicle owner and
your manager immediately.
For self-propelled machines equipped with an electrical system, disconnect the negative (-) and positive
(+) battery terminals before performing electrical system service and maintenance or welding on the
vehicle.

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Implements equipped with an electrical system, disconnect the entire implement - tractor harness
connections before performing electrical system service and maintenance or welding on the implement.
CRITICAL: Install and handle brackets and electronic system components safely
Install and handle all vehicle mounting brackets in a safe manner. Serious injury can result from falling
while performing service, installations or maintenance. Use secure vehicle handholds and footholds where
specified by the manufacturer. If footholds and handholds do not allow access to the necessary work area;
use a ladder, scaffold or other means of safe, secure access. Do not commence work in wet, windy or icy
conditions.
Inside and outside the cabin, ensure that the harnesses are routed safely out of the way of operators and
will not be damaged in normal use.
Attach the power connector at the end of installation to prevent any risk of electrical damage.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 –Components .............................................................. 1
1.1. System outline....................................................................... 1
1.2. Mounting overview................................................................. 2
1.3. Required components ........................................................... 2
1.3.1. Supplied components...................................................... 2
1.3.2. Additional components.................................................... 2
1.4. Parts list................................................................................. 3
1.4.1. 1006341-01 KIT, Yield Monitor Claas Quant Upgd......... 3
1.4.2. 1006353-01 KIT, ISO Yield Claas Upgd Base ................ 4
Chapter 2 –Hardware Installation................................................ 5
2.1. Grain yield & moisture harness installation............................ 5
2.2. Header position harness installation...................................... 7
2.3. YieldTrakk YM-1 ECU ........................................................... 8
2.3.1. Mounting position............................................................ 8
2.3.2. Wiring connections........................................................ 10
2.4. Interface to X30 Console..................................................... 11
Chapter 3 –Calibration Data....................................................... 14

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Chapter 1 –Components
This section lists the kits and components required to set up
YieldTrakk monitoring. It also provides a system outline and
overview of mounting positions.
1.1. System outline
The system consists of an ECU and a number of harnesses which
interface with the factory installed Quantimeter sensors on the Claas
Lexion combine.

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1.2. Mounting overview
1.3. Required components
1.3.1. Supplied components
1006341-01 KIT, Yield Monitor Claas Quantimeter Upgrade
1.3.2. Additional components
AGA4477 X30 TPA Comp W/Software Release
AGA4700 Gen2lite generic cab harness
YieldTrakk YM-1 ECU
Console
Header Height Harness
Yield/Moisture Harness

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1.4. Parts list
1.4.1. 1006341-01 KIT, Yield Monitor Claas Quant Upgd
Part Number
Description
Quantity
1006353-01
KIT, ISO Yield Claas Upgd Base
1
1005427-01
HARNESS, YieldTrakk ISO Coms Active Termination
1
1006430-01
INSTALL GUIDE, Yield Monitor Claas Quantimeter
Upgrade
1
1006428-01
MANUAL, User Yield Monitor
1
AGW289
WARRANTY CARD
1
1009492-01
CABLE TIE 8" UV BLACK NYLON
20
2170-0129
TY-WRAP, ADHESIVE MOUNT
10
1007901-01
PSWD-CG,X30 YIELD TRAKK CODE
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1.4.2. 1006353-01 KIT, ISO Yield Claas Upgd Base
Part Number
Description
Quantity
1006429-01
HARNESS, YM Claas Grain Moist Y Adapter
1
1006355-01
SUBKIT, YM Test Weight
1
1006363-01
HARNESS YM Claas Head Height Y Adapter
1
1006313-01
ECU YM ISO Module
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Chapter 2 –Hardware Installation
This chapter explains the installation of YieldTrakk YM-1 Claas
Upgrade hardware on a Claas Lexion combine harvester.
2.1. Grain yield & moisture harness installation
On the Claas Quantimeter system, grain yield is measured by an
optical sensor installed near the top of the clean grain elevator. An
infrared (non-visible) light beam is transmitted across the elevator
paddles from one side to the other. A receiver detects when the light
beam is broken and when it is clear. As each paddle passes the sensor,
the beam is broken. The more grain there is on the paddle, the longer
the time that the beam is broken. (This is measured as % darkness.)
Grain moisture is measured by the Quantimeter system by a sensor
mounted in a sampling unit mounted on the side of the clean grain
elevator, which takes a sample of grain over time and repeats this
sampling process.
The YieldTrakk YM-1 Claas upgrade kit uses the signals from the
Quantimeter sensors to measure the yield and moisture of grain
flowing through the combine.
1. Locate the factory installed yield and moisture sensors under the
side panel of the combine.
Yield Sensor
Moisture Sensor

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2. The YieldTrakk harness 1006354-01 connects into the factory
harnessing on the combine. Disconnect both the yield and
moisture sensors from the factory looms and connect in the
YieldTrakk harness.
3. Secure the harness and connectors with cable ties and route
forward to the ECU. Cable-tie where possible to an existing
wiring loom or hydraulic lines.

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2.2. Header position harness installation
The YieldTrakk yield monitoring utilizes the header position to
determine when the combine is in/out of work. The upgrade kit
interfaces to the factory installed header height potentiometer.
1. Locate the factory installed header height potentiometer on the
side of the feed house trunking under the cab.
2. The YieldTrakk harness 1006363-01 connects into the factory
harnessing on the combine. Disconnect the header height position
sensor from the factory loom and connect in the YieldTrakk
harness.
3. Route the harness up to the ECU. Cable-tie where possible to an
existing wiring loom or hydraulic lines.

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2.3. YieldTrakk YM-1 ECU
2.3.1. Mounting position
The recommended mounting position for the YM-1 ECU on the Claas
Lexion combine is below the cab on the same side as the header
height sensor.
To enable correct operation of the integral angle sensors, the ECU
must be mounted VERTICALLY and oriented as shown below.
FRONT

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1. Locate the cross member under the cab to install the ECU.
2. Mark out mounting holes for the ECU on the cross member. Drill
2x 5mm holes and then tap with M6 thread.
3. Mount the ECU on the cross member using the two M6x25mm
bolts supplied in the kit.

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2.3.2. Wiring connections
All wiring harnesses are to be routed back to the YieldTrakk ECU. All
harnesses are to be cable tied to existing harnessing or fixtures, to
ensure a clean fit and prevent interference with moving parts.
All connections at the ECU and on external harnesses are labeled and
color coded. Connect each of the harness to their corresponding ECU
connector and tie up neatly.

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2.4. Interface to X30 Console
Harness 1005427-01 connects between the YieldTrakk YM-1 ECU
and X30 console harness (AGA4700), via the YieldTrakk Comms
four pin Deutsch connector. The YieldTrakk ISO Comms Termination
harness must be run up into the cabin.
Pre 700 series Lexions:
1. The YieldTrakk comms harness can be routed up through cable
access grommets in the bottom of the cab. Remove one of the
grommets, drill and slot and feed cable up into cab replacing
grommet. Secure the harness with cable ties to existing
harnessing and hydraulic pipework.
700 series Lexions:
1. Open the access door above the platform on the side of the cab
to gain access to the cab cable entry plates.

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2. Remove the cable entry plate securing panel and slide one of the
removable plates out.
3. Drill a 10mm hole in the cable plate and slot with a hacksaw.
4. From inside the cab, remove the panel under the side console
and locate the cable entry plate.