John Deere Isteer User Manual
iSteer™
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
iSteer™
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Foreword
Introduction
This Operator's Manual contains information specic to
the operation of the iSteer Plough, iSteer Side-Shift and
iSteer Steerable Drawbar systems.
Machines equipped with the iSteer system are
accompanied by a manual containing standard machine
operations. READ THIS MANUAL carefully to understand
how to operate and service the iSteer system and the
machine properly. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury and equipment damage.
Pay special attention to the safety information. This is
important for the safe operation of the vehicle.
Trademarks
List of trademarks used through out this Operator’s
Manual.
AutoTrac™
AutoTrac is a trademark of Deere & Company
GreenStar is a trademark of Deere & Company
StarFire is a trademark of Deere & Company
iSteer is a trademark of Deere & Company
IMPORTANT: Use this supplement together with
the StarFire™ iTC and RTK, StarFire™ 3000
and RTK, StarFire™ Mobile RTK and GS3
Guidance Operator's Manuals.
NOTE: For further information, contact your approved
John Deere Dealer.
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GreenStar™ 3 2630 Display
StarFire™ iTC
iSteer™
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Contents
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Safety
Recognize Safety Information ............................05-1
Understand Signal Words...................................05-1
Follow Safety Instructions...................................05-1
Practice Safe Maintenance.................................05-2
Handle Electronic Components and
Brackets Safely ..............................................05-2
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids ................................05-3
Operate Implement Automation
Systems Safely .............................................. 05-3
Read the Operator's Manual ..............................05-3
Maintain a Safety Area Around the Implement...05-3
Introduction
Theory of Operation............................................10-1
iSteer™ Basic Requirements .............................10-1
iSteer™ System Basic Operation ....................... 10-2
Connect the iSteer™ System .............................10-3
GS3 Display - iSteer™ Plough
Access iSteer™ Plough......................................15-1
Calibrate the Plough Working Width...................15-2
iSteer™ Plough - RUN Page ..............................15-4
iSteer™ Plough - SETUP Page ..........................15-6
iSteer™ Plough - GPS SETUP Page .................15-9
iSteer™ Plough - Diagnostic Page ...................15-10
GS3 Display - iSteer™ Side-Shift
Access iSteer™ Side-Shift .................................20-1
iSteer™ Side-Shift - RUN Page..........................20-2
iSteer™ Side-Shift - SETUP Page ..................... 20-3
iSteer™ Side-Shift - GPS SETUP Page.............20-5
iSteer™ Side-Shift - Diagnostic Page.................20-6
GS3 Display - iSteer™ Steerable Drawbar
Operate iSteer™ Steerable Drawbar System.....25-1
Sensor Calibration ..............................................25-2
Service
iSteer™ System Service.....................................30-1
Implement Service..............................................30-1
Specications
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values .................35-1
EC Declaration of Conformity ............................. 35-2
Original Instructions. All information, illustrations and specications in this
manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
COPYRIGHT © 2011
DEERE & COMPANY
Moline, Illinois
A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTION ® Manual
All rights reserved.
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Safety
Recognize Safety Information
This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol
on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential
for personal injury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe operating
practices.
Understand Signal Words
A signal word—DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION—is
used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identies the
most serious hazards.
DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near
specic hazards. General precautions are listed on
CAUTION safety signs. CAUTION also calls attention to
safety messages in this manual.
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Follow Safety Instructions
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on
your machine safety signs. Keep safety signs in good
condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be
sure new equipment components and repair parts include
the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are
available from your John Deere dealer.
There can be additional safety information contained on
parts and components sourced from suppliers that is not
reproduced in this operator's manual.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls
properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
Keep your machine in proper working condition.
Unauthorized modications to the machine may impair the
function and/or safety and affect machine life.
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If you do not understand any part of this manual and need
assistance, contact your John Deere dealer.
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Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep
area clean and dry.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is
moving. Keep hands, feet , and clothing from power-driven
parts. Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve
pressure. Lower equipment to the ground. Stop the
engine. Remove the key. Allow machine to cool.
Securely support any machine elements that must be
raised for service work.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts.
Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
On self-propelled equipment, disconnect battery ground
cable (-) before making adjustments on electrical systems
or welding on machine.
On towed implements, disconnect wiring harnesses from
tractor before servicing electrical system components or
welding on machine.
Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
Falling while installing or removing electronic components
mounted on equipment can cause serious injury. Use a
ladder or platform to easily reach each mounting location.
Use sturdy and secure footholds and handholds. Do not
install or remove components in wet or icy conditions.
If installing or servicing a RTK base station on a tower or
other tall structure, use a certied climber.
If installing or servicing a global positioning receiver mast
used on an implement, use proper lifting techniques and
wear proper protective equipment. The mast is heavy and
can be awkward to handle. Two people are required when
mounting locations are not accessible from the ground
or from a service platform.
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Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Escaping uid under pressure can penetrate the skin
causing serious injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all
connections before applying pressure.
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands
and body from high-pressure uids.
Safety
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any uid
injected into the skin must be surgically removed within
a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar
with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable
medical source. Such information is available in
English from Deere & Company Medical Department in
Operate Implement Automation Systems Safely
Do not use implement automation systems on roadways.
Always turn off (disable) implement automation systems
before entering a roadway. Do not attempt to turn
on (activate) an implement automation system while
transporting on a roadway.
Implement automation systems are intended to aid the
operator in performing eld operations more efciently.
The operator is always responsible for the machine path.
Implement automation systems include any application
that automates implement movement. This includes
but may not be limited to iGrade and Active Implement
Guidance.
To prevent injury to the operator and bystanders:
Verify the machine, Implement, and automation systems
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are set up correctly.
Remain alert and pay attention to the surrounding
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environment.
Take control of the implement when necessary to
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avoid eld hazards, bystanders, equipment, or other
obstacles.
Moline, Illinois, U.S.A., by calling 1-800-822-8262 or +1
309-748-5636.
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Stop operation if poor visibility conditions impair your
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ability to operate the machine or identify people or
obstacles in the machine path.
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Read the Operator's Manual
Before attempting to operate iSteer™ or AutoTrac™,
fully read the Operator's Manual to understand
Maintain a Safety Area Around the Implement
Implement movement and parts in motion can cause
serious injury.
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components and procedures required for safe and
proper operation.
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Do not, under any circumstances, operate the implement
with iSteer system when people are in the vicinity.
The transport lock must be engaged.
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Theory of Operation
iSteer™ is an active implement guidance system which
keeps the implement on track in case the tractor leaves
its predened track. This is done via a StarFire™ GPS
receiver on the tractor or the implement.
The following criteria are required:
For iSteer™ Plough System
Receiver on tractor. StarFire™ SF1, SF2 or RTK
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(StarFire™ iTC or StarFire™ 3000)
For iSteer™ Side-Shift/Steerable Drawbar System
Receiver on tractor and implement. RTK signal
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(StarFire™ iTC or StarFire™ 3000)
iSteer™ Basic Requirements
iSteer™ provides implement steering for vario ploughs,
implements mounted on the three-point hitch and drawbar
steered implements (including offset implements).
For iSteer™ Plough, the plough mounted on the
three-point hitch should have some freedom of lateral
movement.
For iSteer™ Side-Shift, the cylinder must be mounted on
the three-point hitch.
iSteer™ Functional Requirements:
GS3 2630 display mounted in machine.
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iSteer™ activation.
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AutoTrac™ activation (AutoTrac™ straight track support
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with Side-Shift, steerable implement drawbar and
Plough steering).
iSteer™ setup complete (incomplete iSteer™ setup
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would prevent operator from activating guidance).
The following items need to be included:
Hardware:
Implement harness(es) for receiver (quantity may vary)
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Implement GPS bracket and receiver
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Compatible with GreenStar™3 2630 display
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Software and Settings:
Always use components with the latest software
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versions (i.e. StarFire™ receiver, control unit).
Receiver setup including offsets and TCM calibration
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NOTE: For highest accuracy and repeatability
RTK signal is required.
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Update all components with latest software version
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available.
iSteer™ control unit installed on implement.
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Implement mounted steering angle sensor.
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Hydraulic steering mechanism mounted to implement.
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For iSteer™ Plough System Only: A John Deere
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GPS receiver is mounted on the tractor.
For iSteer™ Side-Shift System Only: A John Deere
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GPS receiver is mounted on the implement and tractor.
IMPORTANT: The GPS receiver should be installed
directly above the cylinder in most cases.
Also, avoid areas of excessive vibration
such as above the PTO.
NOTE: Do not mount implement receiver higher than
4.0 m (13.1 ft.) off the ground.
NOTE: iSteer™ steering mode: Straight Track
guidance mode.
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iSteer™ System Basic Operation
iSteer™ Plough System
Basic operation of the iSteer™ Plough system:
1. A steering angle sensor (A) transmits the current
working width to the iSteer™ Plough control unit.
2. The operator calibrates the iSteer™ Plough control
unit with the information regarding the actual working
width by using the buttons on the display.
3. The StarFire™ 3000 receiver is located on the tractor.
The iSteer™ Plough control unit calculates implement
working width using GPS and AB line values set in the
Guidance screen on the GS3 display.
4. When iSteer™ is enabled and activated and when an
offset of the current AB line is detected, a signal is
sent to the plough control valve (B).
5. The control valve (B) directs hydraulic oil to the plough
hydraulic cylinder (C).
6. The entire procedure is repeated from the rst step
to continually monitor any off-track errors. Constant
adjustments of the variable working width are made to
keep the furrow as straight as the dened AB line.
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A—Steering Angle Sensor
B—Control Valve
C—Hydraulic Cylinder
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iSteer™ Side-Shift System
Basic operation of the iSteer™ Side-Shift system:
1. A steering angle sensor transmits the location of the
implement to the iSteer™ Side-Shift control unit (A).
2. The operator calibrates the iSteer™ Side-Shift control
unit with this implement information by using the
buttons on the display.
3. The iSteer™ Side-Shift control unit calculates the
implement off-track error using GPS (B) and the AB
line values set in Guidance screen on the GS3 display.
4. When iSteer™ is enabled and activated, and if
implement requires steering adjustment to bring it back
onto AB line, a signal is sent from iSteer™ Side-Shift
control unit to the implement control valve (C).
5. The control valve directs hydraulic oil to the implement
side-shift hydraulic cylinder.
6. The entire procedure is repeated from the rst step
to continually monitor any off-track errors. Constant
adjustments are made to keep the implement steering
towards the currently active AB line.
A—Control Unit
B—GPS Receiver
C—Control Valve
Connect the iSteer™ System
Connect iSteer™ control unit wiring harness to the
ISOBUS connector (A).
Connect all hydraulic hoses to their relevant tractor quick
couplers (see iSteer™ installation instructions).
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Access iSteer™ Plough
Before accessing iSteer™ Plough, make sure that:
The iSteer™ licence activation is done.
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NOTE: When iSteer™ control unit is connected, the
Straight Track guidance mode is automatically
preselected. This mode in the GS3 Guidance
settings is then grayed out.
The farm, eld, and client setup is done.
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The initial path (AB line) has been set.
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The plough working width has been calculated correctly
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(sensor calibrated). See Calibrate the Plough Working
Width in this Section.
Press GreenStar 3 Pro button and refer to 2630
GreenStar Display Operator's Manual to proceed .
Press iSteer™ button to operate the iSteer™ Plough
system. The iSteer™ main page appears and displays
three tabs.
Refer to:
iSteer™ Plough - RUN Page,
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iSteer™ Plough - SETUP Page or
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iSteer™ Plough - GPS SETUP Page in this Section.
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GreenStar 3 Pro Button
iSteer™ Button
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Calibrate the Plough Working Width
CAUTION: Ensure there are no bystanders near
the implement during calibration.
To obtain accurate working width measurement results
from the plough control unit, it is essential to calibrate
the working width sensor (A) after its installation on the
plough frame.
NOTE: Inaccurate measurement causes the ploughing
width to be wider or narrower than calculated by
the control unit. As a result, the tractor always
drives beside its line on the GS3 display.
To calibrate the sensor (A), proceed as follows :
Requirements:
A +/- 3 m (10 ft.) straight iron bar (B).
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Two equally thick slats (C).
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Two clamps (D).
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A measuring tape (E).
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1. Mounting the bar to the plough:
Put the plough on a at surface. Clamp the bar (B) to
the side cap (G) of the plough element and let the bar
extend to the front.
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IMPORTANT: The bar (B) must be mounted exactly
parallel to the side cap of the plough element.
Because the edge of the share (F) is wider
than the side cap (G), the bar (B) must be
mounted with a slat (C) in between .
2. Measuring the plough:
Adjust the width of the plough to its narrowest
(contract) position.
3. Measure the distance (X) between the side cap (G)
and the second slat (C) which is clamped to the bar (B).
4. Convert the measured width (X) to the total ploughing
width. To do this, divide the measured width (X) by the
number of measured elements. Multiply the result with
the total number of elements.
Example for a three-element plough: Adjust the
plough to its minimum width.
a. Measure the working width of two elements.
b. To calculate the total ploughing width, the measured
width is divided by 2 and the value obtained is then
multiplied by 3. If the measured width is for instance
58 cm (23 in.), the minimum total ploughing width
is: 58 / 2 x 3 = 87 cm (34 in.).
5. Measure and calculate the maximum ploughing width
in the same way.
IMPORTANT: If the plough has four elements or more,
it is recommended to measure the distance
between at least three elements.
A—Sensor
B—Bar
C—Slat
D—Clamp
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E—Measuring Tape
F— Share
G—Side Cap
X—Distance to measure
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Check if measured widths (X) (narrow and wide) are equal
to those displayed in the graph on the iSteer™ Plough
- RUN Page on the GS3 display (see iSteer™ Plough -
RUN Page). If they are not equal, the sensor (A) must
be readjusted accordingly.
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iSteer™ Plough - RUN Page
GS3 Display - iSteer™ Plough
A—Actual Width
B—Calculated Width
C—Contract - element minimum
limit when contracted
D—Broaden - element maximum
limit when broadened
E—Manual Contract Button
F— Manual Set to Working Width
Button
The RUN page allows the operator to:
Visually check the plough width by referencing the bar
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graph actual width display (A) and calculated width
display (B) between the plough contract position (C),
broaden position (D) and desired working width (K), as
shown.
NOTE: In case of erratic movements of the bar
graph, check sensor.
NOTE: Desired working width cursor (K) position
corresponds to the value entered in the
implement setup on the GS3 display.
Manually control the plough width using Contract button
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(E), Set to Working Width button (F) or Broaden button
(G).
G—Manual Broaden Button
H—Enable iSteer™ Button
I— Activate iSteer™ Button
Enable the iSteer™ Plough system using Enable button
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J— iSteer™ Status Pie
K—Desired Working Width
Cursor
(H).
Activate the iSteer™ Plough system when ploughing
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using Activate button (I).
Visually check iSteer™ Plough status by referencing
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status pie (J). Press Diagnostic softkey G to display the
diagnostic page. Refer to iSteer™ Plough - Diagnostic
Page in this Section.
Prior to operating the plough with iSteer™ Plough system,
make sure:
1. All required plough settings and sensor calibration
were performed correctly. Refer to iSteer™ Plough SETUP Page in this Section.
2. GPS settings have been checked. Refer to iSteer™
Plough - GPS SETUP Page in this Section.
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