John Deere Isteer User Manual

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iSteer™

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

iSteer™

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Introduction

Foreword

This Operator's Manual contains information specific 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.

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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Trademarks

List of trademarks used through out this Operator’s Manual.

AutoTrac™

GreenStar™ 3 2630 Display

StarFire™ iTC

iSteer™

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

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Contents

 

 

 

Page

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

Specifications

 

Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values.................

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EC Declaration of Conformity.............................

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Original Instructions. All information, illustrations and specifications 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

All rights reserved.

A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTION ® Manual

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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 identifies the most serious hazards.

DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near specific 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 modifications 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 certified 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 fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin

 

causing serious injury.

 

Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before

 

disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all

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connections before applying pressure.

 

Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands

 

and body from high-pressure fluids.

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If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid

 

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

Moline, Illinois, U.S.A., by calling 1-800-822-8262 or +1

medical source. Such information is available in

309-748-5636.

English from Deere & Company Medical Department in

 

 

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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 field operations more efficiently.

 

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

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Guidance.

 

To prevent injury to the operator and bystanders:

 

Verify the machine, Implement, and automation systems

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Remain alert and pay attention to the surrounding

are set up correctly.

 

environment.

 

Take control of the implement when necessary to

Stop operation if poor visibility conditions impair your

avoid field hazards, bystanders, equipment, or other

obstacles.

ability to operate the machine or identify people or

 

obstacles in the machine path.

 

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Read the Operator's Manual

components and procedures required for safe and

Before attempting to operate iSteer™ or AutoTrac™,

proper operation.

 

fully read the Operator's Manual to understand

 

 

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Maintain a Safety Area Around the Implement

Do not, under any circumstances, operate the implement

Implement movement and parts in motion can cause

with iSteer system when people are in the vicinity.

serious injury.

The transport lock must be engaged.

 

 

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Theory of Operation

The following items need to be included:

iSteer™ is an active implement guidance system which

Hardware:

keeps the implement on track in case the tractor leaves

Implement harness(es) for receiver (quantity may vary)

its predefined track. This is done via a StarFire™ GPS

receiver on the tractor or the implement.

Implement GPS bracket and receiver

The following criteria are required:

Compatible with GreenStar™3 2630 display

Software and Settings:

For iSteer™ Plough System

Always use components with the latest software

Receiver on tractor. StarFire™ SF1, SF2 or RTK

(StarFire™ iTC or StarFire™ 3000)

versions (i.e. StarFire™ receiver, control unit).

For iSteer™ Side-Shift/Steerable Drawbar System

Receiver setup including offsets and TCM calibration

Receiver on tractor and implement. RTK signal

NOTE: For highest accuracy and repeatability

(StarFire™ iTC or StarFire™ 3000)

RTK signal is required.

 

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iSteer™ Basic Requirements

Update all components with latest software version

iSteer™ provides implement steering for vario ploughs,

available.

iSteer™ control unit installed on implement.

implements mounted on the three-point hitch and drawbar

Implement mounted steering angle sensor.

steered implements (including offset implements).

Hydraulic steering mechanism mounted to implement.

For iSteer™ Plough, the plough mounted on the

For iSteer™ Plough System Only: A John Deere

three-point hitch should have some freedom of lateral

GPS receiver is mounted on the tractor.

movement.

For iSteer™ Side-Shift System Only: A John Deere

For iSteer™ Side-Shift, the cylinder must be mounted on

GPS receiver is mounted on the implement and tractor.

IMPORTANT: The GPS receiver should be installed

the three-point hitch.

iSteer™ Functional Requirements:

directly above the cylinder in most cases.

Also, avoid areas of excessive vibration

GS3 2630 display mounted in machine.

such as above the PTO.

 

iSteer™ activation.

NOTE: Do not mount implement receiver higher than

AutoTrac™ activation (AutoTrac™ straight track support

4.0 m (13.1 ft.) off the ground.

with Side-Shift, steerable implement drawbar and

 

Plough steering).

NOTE: iSteer™ steering mode: Straight Track

iSteer™ setup complete (incomplete iSteer™ setup

guidance mode.

would prevent operator from activating guidance).

 

 

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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

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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.

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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).

 

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6.

The entire procedure is repeated from the first 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 defined AB line.

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A—Steering Angle Sensor

C—Hydraulic Cylinder

 

 

 

B—Control Valve

 

 

 

 

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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 first 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

C—Control Valve

B—GPS Receiver

 

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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).

A—ISOBUS Connector

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Access iSteer™ Plough

Before accessing iSteer™ Plough, make sure that:

The iSteer™ licence activation is done.

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, field, and client setup is done.

The initial path (AB line) has been set.

The plough working width has been calculated correctly (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,

iSteer™ Plough - SETUP Page or

iSteer™ Plough - GPS SETUP Page in this Section.

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GreenStar 3 Pro Button

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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).

Two equally thick slats (C).

Two clamps (D).

A measuring tape (E).

1.Mounting the bar to the plough:

Put the plough on a flat surface. Clamp the bar (B) to the side cap (G) of the plough element and let the bar extend to the front.

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.

 

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A—Sensor

E—Measuring Tape

B—Bar

F—Share

C—Slat

G—Side Cap

D—Clamp

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

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A—Actual Width

D—Broaden - element maximum

G—Manual Broaden Button

J— iSteer™ Status Pie

B—Calculated Width

limit when broadened

H—Enable iSteer™ Button

K—Desired Working Width

C—Contract - element minimum

E—Manual Contract Button

I— Activate iSteer™ Button

Cursor

limit when contracted

F—Manual Set to Working Width

 

 

 

Button

 

 

The RUN page allows the operator to:

Visually check the plough width by referencing the bar 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 (E), Set to Working Width button (F) or Broaden button

(G).

Enable the iSteer™ Plough system using Enable button

(H).

Activate the iSteer™ Plough system when ploughing using Activate button (I).

Visually check iSteer™ Plough status by referencing 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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