Installation and operating instructions
Product: TRACK-Guide II
Document number: 30302710-02-EN
As of software version: 04.10.04
Original language: German
Switching sections and transferring target rates via ASD
67
11
File Server application
70
12
Maintenance and servicing
71
12.1
Servicing and cleaning the terminal
71
12.2
Disposing of the unit
71
12.3
Instructions on retrofitting
71
12.4
Checking the software version
72
12.5
Technical specificat io ns
72
12.5.1
Technical specifications of the terminal
72
12.5.2
Pin assignment of port A
73
12.5.3
Pin assignment of port B
74
12.5.5
Pin assignment of camera ports 1 and 2
76
13
Notes
77
Contents
12.5.4 Pin assignment of port C 75
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1
1.1
For your safety
1
Basic safety instructions
For your safety
Basic safety instructions
Please read the following safety instructions carefully before using the product for the first time.
▪ Do not operate the terminal while driving in road traffic. Come to a standstill in order to use the
unit.
▪ Before maintaining or repairing the tractor, always disconnect the connection between the tractor
and the terminal.
▪ Before charging the tractor battery, always disconnect the connection between the tractor and
the terminal.
▪ Before welding on the tractor or implement, always disconnect the power supply to the terminal.
▪ Do not make any unauthorized modifications to the product. Unauthorized modifications or use
may impair safety and reduce the service life or operability of the unit. Modifications are
considered unauthorized if they are not described in the product documentation.
▪ Follow all recognized safety, industrial and medical rules as well as all road traffic laws.
▪ The product does not include any user serviceable parts. Do not open the casing.
▪ Read the operating instructions to the agricultural device which you want to control by using the
product.
Terminals with GSM modem
If the terminal is fitted with a built-in GSM modem, this will emit radio waves when it is switched on.
These can interfere with other equipment or be harmful to human health.
You should therefore follow the instructions below when the terminal is fitted with a GSM modem:
▪ If you wear a medical device, ask your doctor or the device manufacturer how to proceed in
order to prevent risks. Medical devices such as pacemakers or hearing aids may be sensitive to
the radio signal of the built-in GSM modem.
▪ If you wear a pacemaker, keep the terminal away from the pacemaker.
▪ Switch off the terminal as soon as you are close to a gas station, chemical plant, biogas plant or
any other location where combustible gases or fumes may be present. These gases can be
ignited by a spark and explode.
▪ Always maintain a distance of at least 20 cm between the GSM antenna and your body.
▪ Never switch the terminal on in an aircraft. Make sure that it is not accidentally switched on
during flight.
▪ Never connect the terminal by means of a power supply to the mains network. Only use the
vehicle battery.
Using a camera
The camera serves solely for observing the implement functions in non-safety-related working areas
of the agricultural implement.
In certain situations, the camera image may appear on the screen with a delay. The delay depends
on the respective use of the terminal and can also be affected by external factors and devices.
For this reason, please note the following information:
▪ Do not use the camera to assist with steering the vehicle: not in road traffic, and not on private
properties.
▪ Do not use the camera to watch the road traffic or when driving into intersections.
▪ Do not use the camera as a rear view camera.
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WARNING
physical injury, if not avoided.
CAUTION
NOTICE
optimum work results.
1.2
Example
1.3
1.4
For your safety
Layout and meaning of warnings
1
▪ Do not use the camera as a visual aid for controlling the implement, especially when a delayed
reaction can lead to risks.
▪ Using a camera does not exempt you from your due diligence obligation to pay attention to
safety when operating the implement.
Layout and meaning of warnings
All safety instructions found in these Operating Instructions are composed in accordance with the
following pattern:
This signal word identifies medium-risk hazards, which could potentially cause death or serious
This signal word identifies low-risk hazards, which could potentially cause minor or moderate
physical injury or damage to property, if not avoided.
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
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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User requirements
▪ Learn how to operate the terminal correctly. The terminal may 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 terminal 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 terminal that deviates from or exceeds the scope of intended use.
1.5
For your safety
1
EC declaration of conformity
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 compliance with 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-compliance. All risk arising from improper use lies with the user.
All applicable accident prevention regulations and all other generally recognized safety, industrial,
and medical standards as well as all road traffic laws must be observed. Any unauthorized
modifications made to the equipment 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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Type of depiction
Meaning
2.
⇨
This will happen when you perform an action.
⇨
steps.
can be performed.
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
About these Ope rating Instructions
About these Operating Instructi ons
Target group of these Operating Instructions
2
Target group of thes e Ope r a t i ng Instructions
These Operating Instructions are intended for personnel entrusted with installing and operating the
terminal.
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:
1.
Actions that must be performed in succession.
Result of the action.
Result of an operating instruction.
This will happen when you have completed all
Requirements.
In the event that any requirements have been
specified, these must be met before an action
Layout of references
If any references are given in these Operating Instructions, they will appear as:
Example of a reference: [➙ 9]
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References can be identified by their square brackets and an arrow. The number following the arrow
shows you on what page the section starts where you can find further information.
3
3.1
Software
Product description
3
Performance description
Product description
Hardware
Performance description
The terminal 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 terminal version you have on the connections on the terminal rear side.
All applications of Müller-Elektronik available are installed on the terminal. But first you must activate
some of them.
See also: Activating licenses for full versions of the software [➙ 46]
The following applications are activated:
▪ SERVICE – this application configures the terminal.
▪ 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 terminal and
to input the position of the GPS receiver.
▪ File Server - This application is used to define a save location on the terminal. This save location
can be used by all ISOBUS implements which do not have their own USB interface.
▪ Serial Interface - This application enables a data exchange between the terminal and an on-
board integrated display/controller via the serial interface. In this way, you can also use the GPS
signal for machines which are not ISOBUS-compatible. You can transfer target rates to the onboard integrated display/controller or switch sections. The data is sent using the LH5000 or ASD
protocols.
– If you want to use the ASD protocol, you must activate the "ASD-Protocol" license.
You can test the following application for 50 hours free of charge:
▪ SECTION-Control – automatic boom section switching. Additional module for TRACK-Leader.
▪ VARIABLE RAT E-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 Müller Elektronik. In this
application you can use the terminal for processing all tasks previously planned on the PC.
▪ ISOBUS-UT - interface for controlling ISOBUS job computers. As soon as this application is
activated, the terminal complies with the ISOBUS standard ISO 11783. It can then be used as an
ISOBUS terminal (UT) on all implements that meet the requirements of this ISOBUS standard,
regardless of the manufacturer.
If you also want to operate ISOBUS job computers with the terminal, you must activate this
application.
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Abbreviation
Meaning
Hardware version
The terminal may only be connected to voltages within this range.
will be shown here.
3.2
3.3
Product description
Scope of delivery
3
Scope of delivery
The following items are included in delivery:
▪ Terminal
▪ Installation and Operating Instructions
▪ Operating instructions for the TRACK-Leader application - as a separate document.
▪ Bracket for mounting the terminal
▪ USB memory device
▪ Base console for mounting the terminal.
▪ Voltage supply cable.
▪ DGPS receiver
Information on the nameplate
You will find a nameplate sticker on the back of the terminal. 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.
Abbreviations on the rating plate
Software version
You can see the installed software version on the Start Screen of the
Service application:
Operating voltage
Customer number
If the terminal was manufactured for an agricultural machinery
manufacturer, the agricultural machinery manufacturer's item number
Serial number
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NOTICE
◦ Mount the terminal at least 1 m away from the radio antenna or from a radio device.
4
4.1
Procedure
Mounting and installation
4
Mounting the terminal in the tractor cab
Mounting and installation
Mount the terminal and all additional components in the following order:
1. Mount the terminal in the tractor cab.
2. Connect the terminal to the voltage supply (port A).
3. Connect the terminal to the GPS receiver (port C).
4. Connect the working position sensor (optional, port B).
Mounting the terminal in the tractor cab
Electromagnetic interference
The operation of the terminal may be impaired by electromagnetic waves emitted by other farm
equipment.
1. Screw the bracket to the terminal.
2. Mount the terminal with the bracket installed inside the tractor cab.
For instance, you can use the ME mounting bracket for this purpose.
Base console
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installed.
installed.
- LightBar
voltage supply with TRACK-Guide II.
installed.
WARNING
4.1.1
Mounting and installation
Mounting the terminal in the tractor cab
4
Terminal ports
Rear of the terminal. Version with a GSM modem and camera connections
GSM antenna port
Only for terminals with a GSM modem
Port for analog camera
Only for terminals with a GSM modem
4.1.2
Port C
Serial port RS232 for:
USB port
USB 1.1
- GPS receiver
- Terrain Compensation "GPS TILT-Module"
Port A
CAN bus port
Covering cap for USB port
Prevents dust from entering the USB socket.
For connection of ISOBUS basic equipment or
Port B
See section: Pin assignment of port B [➙ 74]
Port for analog camera
Only for terminals with a GSM modem
SIM card slot
Mounting the GSM antenna
Electromagnetic waves
These can interfere with other equipment. This also affects medical devices such as pacemakers
and hearing aids.
◦ Mount the GSM antenna at least 1 meter away from other devices.
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◦ Mount the GSM antenna in such a way that there is always a distance of at least 20 cm
between the driver and the GSM antenna.
NOTICE
outward. Never glue the unit to the terminal or other electronic components.
4.2
4.3
Mounting and installation
4
Connecting the terminal to voltage supply
Electromagnetic waves
Damage to the terminal
◦ Glue the GSM antenna from the inside onto a window pane so that its emissions are directed
The terminal has a GSM connector.
The vehicle and the terminal are switched off.
1. Screw the cable of the GSM antenna to the GSM connector of the terminal.
2. NOTICE! Once glued to the disk, the GSM antenna cannot be removed from the window
pane without destroying the adhesive layer. If you also want to use the GSM antenna in a
second vehicle, stick a piece of Velcro between the GSM antenna and the window pane.
Otherwise, mount a separate GSM antenna in each vehicle.
3. Remove the adhesive film from the rear of the GSM antenna.
Procedure
4. Stick the GSM antenna to the inner side of the window pane on the vehicle cab. The antenna
must be glued at least 20 cm away from the driver and 1 meter from other devices.
Connecting the terminal to voltage suppl y
This is how you connect the terminal to voltage supply:
1. Connect the power cable included in the delivery to port A of the terminal.
2. Connect the power cable on the other side to (10V - 30V) the vehicle's electrical system.
Connecting the terminal to the ISOBUS
If you purchase the ISOBUS-UT app in order to be able to also operate ISOBUS job computers with a
terminal, you must connect this to the ISOBUS.
You will need a different connection cable for this, depending on the model of your tractor.
▪ In tractors which have been subsequently upgraded with an ISOBUS-basic vehicle harness from
Müller-Elektronik, use connector cable A from the ISOBUS-basic vehicle harness.
▪ In tractors which are equipped as standard with ISOBUS and which have an ISOBUS In Cab
Connector, you will need the following connector cable:
– D-Sub <-> CPC connector cable, item no. 30322541
▪ In tractors which are fitted with their own ISOBUS terminal, but in which there is however no
ISOBUS In Cab Connector, you can ask for the ISOBUS In Cab Connector to be retrofitted.
– You can order the appropriate cable from Müller-Elektronik. Our sales team will be glad to
advise you.
– For certain tractors, you can retrofit the connector cable without the ISOBUS In Cab
Connector.
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Procedure
4.4
4.4.1
Procedure
Mounting and installation
SIM card
4
– In certain versions, you will also require the D-Sub <-> CPC connector cable, item no.
30322541
When there is more than one terminal in the tractor cab, you may need to change certain settings in
order to enable two-way communication. Find out more: Using two terminals [➙ 26]
1. Connect the 9-pin plug A of the basic vehicle harness to port A of the terminal.
Which SIM card?
2. Tighten the safety screws on the connector.
SIM card
The terminal 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 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 terminal and disconnect all cable connections to other equipment.
2. Unscrew the SIM card cover on the reverse of the terminal. Use a Torx TX10 screwdriver.
3. Press latch release with finger nail.
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4.5
Mounting and installation
4
Connecting the ISO printer to the terminal
⇨ 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 ISO printer to the terminal
The ISO printer is used to print out information from an ISO-XML task.
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4.6
4.7
Mounting and installation
Connecting the ME LightBar to the terminal
4
9-pin Sub-D plug for connection to ISOBUS
ISO printer
ISO printer socket
When you connect a GPS receiver to the terminal, you must activate [➙ 52] and configure it.
Plug for connection to ISO printer socket
Connector for connection to the terminal
CAN-Bus connection
Connecting the ME LightBar to the terminal
The ME LightBar is a parallel guidance display made by Müller-Elektronik, which can be mounted
near the windshield.
The ME LightBar works with position data and guidance lines that are provided by the TRACK-Leader
app. This is why you need the TRACK Leader App to be able to use the ME LightBar.
External LightBar
Plug for connecting a GPS receiver
After connecting an external LightBar to the terminal, you must activate [➙ 40] it.
Connector for connection to the terminal
Serial port RS232
Connecting the on-board integrated display/controller to the
terminal
You can connect a range of on-board integrated display/controllers (non-ISO computers), which
communicate using the LH5000 protocol or the ASD interface, to the terminal.
An appropriate connector cable for each on-board integrated display/controller which can be
connected is available from Müller-Elektronik. Our sales team will be glad to advise you.
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3032254800
Operating voltage:
Supply voltage of the terminal – 1.5 V
GPS standard
NMEA 0183
5 Hz (GPGGA, GPVTG)
1 Hz (GPGSA, GPZDA)
Transmission rate
19200 baud
4.8
Mounting and installation
4
Connecting the GPS Receiver to the terminal
You can find a list of on-board integrated display/controllers that we have tested here:
▪ Transfer target rates via LH5000 [➙ 66]
▪ Switching sections and transferring target rates via ASD [➙ 67]
For other on-board integrated display/controllers and for on-board integrated display/controllers with
other software versions, this function may not work at all or different from how it is described in these
instructions. Because the operating mode and configuration depends on the on-board integrated
display/controller, Müller-Elektronik can unfortunately not help you with their set-up. You must contact
the on-board integrated display/controller manufacturer for this.
Preconditions
On-board display/controller
Adapter cable*
Available as a set with Cable 3, item number:
Null modem cable
Port B on the terminal
*When using an Amatron3 or Amatron+ as on-board integrated display/controller, you will only need a
traditional null modem cable. (Amatron3 and Amatron+ are on-board integrated display/controller
from Amazone)
Connecting the GPS Receiver to the termin al
Each GPS receiver which is connected to the terminal must fulfil the conditions in the table below.
GPS receivers which can be purchased from Müller Elektronik fulfil these conditions.
Technical requirements for using the DGPS Receiver
Current consumption Maximum 200 mA (at 70°C)
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Refresh rates and signals
Data bits
8
Parity
no
Stop bits
1
CAUTION
devices don't differ from each other.
Procedure
4.9
Mounting and installation
Connecting sensors to the terminal
4
Flow control none
Damage to the equipment caused by short circuit
Pin 4 of port C is live. The voltage depends on the operating voltage of the terminal and is used to
supply the DGPS Receiver from Müller Elektronik.
Other GPS Receivers may suffer damage if connected to this port.
Before connecting a different GPS Receiver:
◦ Check what voltage the terminal 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 terminal voltage to the allowable voltage for the GPS Receiver.
◦ Compare the pin assignment.
◦ Only connect the GPS Receiver to the terminal, if the voltage range and pin assignment of both
During initial start-up it can take approx. 30 minutes until the GPS Receiver has reception. 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.
1.
- Switch off the terminal.
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 terminal.
Connecting sensors to the terminal
The terminal 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 Müller Elektronik are fitted with a round 3-pole plug. In
order to connect this to the terminal, you will need an adapter cable. A different adapter cable is
needed for each hardware version of the terminal.
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terminal
pole
From 1.4.1
3-pole plug
Adapter cable, 9-pole socket to 3-pole
31302497
terminal
working position.
pole.
4.10
Mounting and installation
4
Connecting the camera to the terminal
Adapter cable by hardware version
Hardware ver-
Adapter cable Connection Item num-
sion of the
ber
From 3.0.0 3-pole plug Adapter cable, 9-pole bushing to 3-
31302499
You can also connect the terminal to the signal socket.
Cable to the signal socket
Hardware ver-
Connections Connection Item num-
sion of the
From 3.0.0 7-pole to 9-pole socket Cable direct to the signal socket
ber
30322548
Transfers the speed, PTO revolution,
All 3-pole (from the adapter
cable, dependent on the
Cable to the signal socket
Only transfers the working position.
313008
hardware version) to 7-
Connecting the camera to the terminal
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Camera with cable harness
+12V (brown) - 12V voltage
Procedure
Mounting and installation
Connection to the terminal
Connecting the camera to the terminal
Camera
4
Cable for connection to the voltage supply.
GND (blue) - Earth
Camera plug
Socket for connection to the camera plug
1. Screw the camera together with its bracket, as described in the assembly instructions of the
camera manufacturer.
2. Connect the camera to the cable harness.
3. CAUTION! When laying out the cable harness, you should ensure that no kinks form in
the cable, and that no one can trip over the laid-out cable.
4. Connect the junction of the cable harness to a power source (12V). Müller-Elektronik offers
different plugs for this purpose, which you can connect to the cable.
5. Connect the cable harness to the camera connection of the terminal.
6. Secure the camera.
7. Activate the camera. [➙ 40]
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▪ Change a parameter value.
▪ Confirm input.
5
5.1
Basic control principles
5
Getting to grips with the controls
Basic control principles
Getting to grips with the controls
Controls
Terminal controls
Rotary knob
Keys
Function keys
Rotary knob
The rotary knob is located in the top right hand corner of the terminal.
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.
Pressing the rotary knob:
▪ Click on the selected line.
▪ Activate parameter.
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Function keys
Operating the function keys is the same across all applications.
Performing the functions depicted on the display
Keys
Switch the terminal on and off
Hide warning messages and alerts
Exit the "Selection menu" application
5.2
Procedure
Basic control principles
Initial start-up
5
Has no function
Has no function
Exit screen
Cancel input
Initial start-up
Open the "Selection menu" application
This is how you start the terminal for the first time:
You have mounted and connected the terminal.
1.
- Switch on the terminal.
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.
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- Click on the "Service" line.
5.3
5.4
Basic control principles
5
Configuration sequence
⇨ The following screen will appear:
⇨ You have opened the "Service" application.
7. Configuring the terminal in the Service application [➙ 31]
Configuration sequence
Depending on the terminal that you have and which apps are activated, you will need to configure the
terminal and its accessories in different points.
You must make these settings during the initial commissioning:
▪ Activate the driver of the GPS receiver. [➙ 35]
▪ Configure the GPS receiver. [➙ 36]
▪ Input the position of the GPS receiver (only when also using SECTION-Control). [➙ 60]
Once you have made these settings, the terminal 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 terminal.
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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