Muller Elektronik TRACK-Guide III Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Installation and operating instructions
TRACK-Guide III
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Installation and operating instructions
Product: TRACK-Guide III
Document number: 31302713-02-EN
As of software version: V02.15.12
Original language: German
Müller-Elektronik GmbH & Co.KG
Franz-Kleine-Straße 18
33154 Salzkotten
Germany
Phone: ++49 (0) 5258 / 9834 - 0
Fax: ++49 (0) 5258 / 9834 - 90
Email: info@mueller-elektronik.de
Homepage: http://www.mueller-elektronik.de
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For your safety
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1.1
Basic safety instructions
7
1.2
Intended use
7
1.3
Layout and meaning of warnings
8
1.4
Disposal
8
1.5
Instructions on retrofitting
8
2
About these Operating Instructions
10
2.1
Target group of these Operating Instructions
10
2.2
Layout of operating instructions
10
2.3
Layout of references
10
2.4
Directional information in these instructions
10
2.5
Current version
10
3
Product description
11
3.1
Scope of delivery
11
3.2
Terminal buttons
11
3.3
Terminal ports
11
3.4
Applications on the terminal
12
3.5
Information on the nameplate
14
3.6
EC declaration of conformity
14
4
Mounting and installation
15
4.1
Mounting the terminal in the vehicle cab
15
4.1.1
Mounting the standard bracket
15
4.1.2
Mounting the optional bracket
16
4.1.3
Mounting the optional adaptor
16
4.2
Connecting the terminal to voltage supply
17
4.3
Connecting the terminal to the ISOBUS
17
4.4
Inserting a Micro-SD card
18
4.5
Using two terminals
18
5
Basic control principles
20
5.1
Switching on the terminal
20
5.2
Initial start-up
20
5.2.1
Using the terminal for parallel guidance
20
5.2.2
Operating an ISOBUS implement
21
5.2.3
Terminal for automatic section control
21
5.2.4
Terminal for task processing
22
5.3
Switching off the terminal
23
5.4
Terminal screen layout
23
5.5
Opening applications
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5.6
Moving an application
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5.7
Saving and loading window arrangements
25
5.8
Hiding an application
26
5.9
Using the keyboard
26
5.10
Using a memory device
27
5.10.1
Using a SD card
27
5.10.2
Folders on the USB memory device
27
5.10.3
Displaying the content of the memory device on the terminal
28
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Connecting and configuring external devices
29
6.1
GPS receiver
29
6.1.1
Connecting the GPS receiver to the terminal
29
6.1.2
Changing the driver for the GPS receiver
29
6.1.3
Configuring the GPS receiver
31
Parameters for the GPS receiver
31 RTK or L band licence for SMART-6L
34
GSM modem for SMART-6L
34
Configuring the GPS receiver for the steering system
35
6.1.4
Recording GPS positions
36
6.1.5
Configuring the "GPS TILT-Module" terrain compensation
37
6.2
Configuring the joystick button allocations
37
6.3
Connecting sensors to the terminal
38
6.4
Camera
39
6.4.1
Connecting the camera to the terminal
39
Connecting the camera HQ2
39
Connecting the camera NQ
40
6.4.2
Activating a camera
40
6.4.3
Operating the camera
41
6.5
External lightbar
41
6.5.1
Connecting the external lightbar to the terminal
41
6.5.2
Activating an external LightBar
42
6.6
Connecting the on-board integrated display/controller to the terminal
42
6.7
ISO printer
43
6.7.1
Connecting the ISO printer to the terminal
43
6.7.2
Activating the ISO printer
44
6.8
Configuring the Bluetooth connection in the Connection Center
44
6.9
Crop protection sensors
44
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Configuring the terminal in the Service application
46
7.1
Changing the language
46
7.2
Basic settings
46
7.3
Enabling and disabling applications
48
7.4
Unlocking licenses for full versions
49
7.5
Creating screenshots
50
7.6
Deleting pools
50
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Tractor-ECU application
51
8.1
Work screen
51
8.2
Managing the tractor profiles
51
8.3
Parameters
53
8.3.1
Calibrating the speed sensor
55
8.3.2
Calibrating an analog working position sensor
56
8.3.3
Tractor geometry
56
8.4
Results
57
8.4.1
Trip counter
57
8.4.2
Task-related counter
58
9
Virtual ECU application
59
9.1
Managing virtual job computers
59
9.2
Parameters
60
9.3
Work screen
62
10
ISOBUS-TC task processing
63
10.1
Configuring ISOBUS-TC
63
10.1.1
The "farmpilot" parameter
63
10.1.2
“Operating Mode” parameter
63
10.1.3
“TC number” parameter
64
10.1.4
“Prefer internal Tractor-ECU?” parameter
64
10.1.5
"Save finished tasks as a file?" parameter
65
10.1.6
“Validation of the device description” parameter
65
10.2
Configuring the list of connections
65
10.3
Using fields and shp data
66
10.3.1
What is field data for?
67
10.3.2
Creating fields
67
10.3.3
Activating and deactivating fields
68
10.3.4
Importing field data (*.shp)
69
10.3.5
Exporting field data
70
10.3.6
Data on the memory device
70
10.3.7
Transferring field data to a different terminal
70
10.4
Using prescription maps
71
10.4.1
Importing shape prescription maps
71
10.4.2
Selecting shape prescription maps
72
10.4.3
Editing shape prescription maps
72
10.4.4
ISO-XML prescription maps
73
10.5
MULTI-Control
73
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File Server application
75
12
Technical specifications
76
12.1
Technical specifications of the terminal
76
12.2
Assignment plans
77
12.2.1
Port A (CAN bus)
77
12.2.2
Port B
77
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Port C
78
12.2.4
CAM port
79
12.2.5
ETH (Ethernet) port
80
12.3
Licence conditions
80
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History
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For your safety
Basic safety instructions
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1.1
1.2
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. If the casing is
opened, its imperviousness can be changed.
▪ Read the operating instructions to the agricultural device which you want to control by using the
product.
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.
▪ 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.
Intended use
The terminal is used to operate agricultural machinery equipped with ISOBUS job computers.
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.
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Layout and meaning of warnings
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WARNING
This signal word identifies medium-risk hazards, which could potentially cause death or serious
physical injury, if not avoided.
CAUTION
This signal word identifies hazards that could potentially cause minor or moderate physical injury or
damage to property, if not avoided.
NOTICE
This signal word identifies hazards that could potentially cause damage to property, if not avoided.
When it has reached the end of its service life, please dispose of this product as
electronic scrap in accordance with all applicable waste management laws.
1.3
Example
1.4
1.5
Selecting components
Layout and meaning of warnings
All safety instructions found in these Operating Instructions are composed in accordance with the
following pattern:
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.
Disposal
Instructions on retrofitting
Instructions on how to retrofit electrical and electronic farm equipment and/or
components
Agricultural equipment used today features electronic components and parts whose function can be
affected by other farm equipment which emits electromagnetic waves. Such effects could lead to
personnel being put in danger, if the following safety instructions are not adhered to.
When selecting components, make sure first of all that the retrofitted electrical and electronic
components comply with the current version of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and carry the CE
marking.
For your safety
Instructions on retrofitting
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User responsibility
Additional requirements
When retrofitting a machine with electrical and electronic farm equipment and/or components
connected to the vehicle's electrical system, it is your own responsibility to check whether the
installation causes interference with the vehicle's electronic system or other components. This
applies, in particular, to the electronic control of:
▪ electronic hitch control (EHR),
▪ front linkage,
▪ power take off (PTO),
▪ engine,
▪ gear.
The following requirements must be met in order to retrofit mobile communication systems (e.g. radio,
phone):
▪ All farm equipment must be approved and installed in accordance with the regulations applicable
in the respective country.
▪ The equipment must be installed as a fixed installation.
▪ The operation of portable or mobile farm equipment in the interior of the vehicle is only permitted
via a connection to a permanently installed exterior antenna.
▪ The transmitting part must be spatially separated from the vehicle's electronic system.
▪ When attaching the antenna, pay attention to proper installation, including a sound ground
connection between the antenna and the vehicle's ground wire.
For information on wiring and installation as well as the maximum allowable current consumption,
please also refer to the installation guide provided by the machine manufacturer.
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About these Operating Instructions
Target group of these Operating Instructions
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Type of depiction
Meaning
1.
2.
Actions that must be performed in succession.
⇨
Result of the action.
This will happen when you perform an action.
⇨
Result of an operating instruction.
This will happen when you have completed all
steps.
Requirements.
In the event that any requirements have been
specified, these must be met before an action
can be performed.
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
About these Operating Instructions
Target group of these Operating 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:
Layout of references
If any references are given in these Operating Instructions, they will appear as:
Example of a reference: [➙ 10]
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.
Directional information in these instructions
All directional information in these instructions, such as "left", "right", "forward", "back", is relative to
the movement direction of the vehicle.
Current version
The current version of these instructions can be found on our website: www.mueller-elektronik.de.
Product description
Scope of delivery
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Terminal buttons
Switches the terminal on and off.
Creates screenshots.
Saves the window layout.
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3.1
3.2
3.3
Product description
Scope of delivery
The following items are included in delivery:
▪ TRACK-Guide III terminal
▪ VESA holder and screws
▪ Bracket for mounting the terminal
▪ USB memory device
▪ Installation and Operating Instructions
▪ Operating instructions for the TRACK-Leader application - as a separate document.
Terminal buttons
You will find a number of buttons on the housing of the terminal that are used to operate the terminal.
Function of the buttons
Terminal ports
Terminal ports
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Applications on the terminal
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USB port for:
- USB memory device [➙ 27]
Port A
CAN bus port for:
- ISOBUS basic vehicle harness [➙ 17]
- Connection to the tractor CAN bus
Port C
Serial port for:
- GPS receiver [➙ 29]
- GPS TILT-Module
- Lightbar [➙ 41]
Port B
See section: Pin assignment Port B [➙ 77]
ETH port
M12 port for:
- Ethernet
CAM port
Port for an analog camera
Slot with the SD card
3.4
Full versions
Applications on the terminal
The terminal is delivered with a range of installed application (apps). Most of these can be used
immediately. Even the non-activated applications can generally be tested for 50 hours. If a specific
application works well for you, a license can be ordered from Müller-Elektronik to activate the full
version of the application.
The full versions of the following applications are installed on the terminal:
▪ - Service application.
The Service application allows you to:
– Configure the terminal.
– Enable and disable other applications.
– Enter license activation codes.
– Enable drivers for connected devices.
– Configure the GPS settings.
▪ - TRACK-Leader application.
The TRACK-Leader application allows you to work the field on exact parallel tracks.
The app contains several modules for which a license can also be activated:
– SECTION-Control: Automatic section control in order to minimize overlaps.
– TRACK-Leader AUTO: Automatic vehicle steering on the field.
– TRACK-Leader TOP: Automatic vehicle steering on the field.
▪ - Tractor-ECU application
The Tractor-ECU application is used to record all settings around the tractor.
Here, you can e.g.:
– Enter the position of the GPS receiver.
– Set the GPS receiver as the speed signal source.
– Select which sensor signals are received by the terminal.
– View the speed and PTO shaft rotational speed on the screen.
Product description
Applications on the terminal
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Test versions
Optional software
More about this in section: Tractor-ECU application [➙ 51]
▪ - Virtual ECU application
The Virtual ECU application is a central hub where virtual job computers can be created for
machines and devices that do not communicate through ISOBUS.
The Virtual ECU enables the use of apps such as TRACK-Leader, ISOBUS-TC and SECTION-
Control with non-ISO machines.
More about this in section: Virtual ECU application [➙ 59]
▪ File Server application
This application is used to define a storage location on the terminal. This storage location can be
used by ISOBUS job computers that support the File Server functionality. The options for use
depend on the ISOBUS job computer.
▪ - Camera.
The Camera application displays on the screen the image from the camera which is connected
to the terminal.
▪ ME ODI
The application is used to connect the terminal with the Internet via Ethernet or Bluetooth.
You can use the test versions of the following applications:
▪ ISOBUS interface (ISOBUS-UT)
The terminal enables you to operate ISOBUS job computers which are ISO 11783 compliant.
The user interfaces for operating a job computer are shown on the terminal screen if this is
connected to the ISOBUS connector of the vehicle.
The ISOBUS interface has no icon of its own. The icon for the connected job computer will
always be displayed in the selection menu.
▪ - ISOBUS-TC application (ISOBUS task controller)
The ISOBUS-TC application serves as an interface between the terminal applications
(SECTION-Control, TECU, VECU) and ISOBUS devices (job computers, crop protection
sensors). Moreover, the app enables data transfer between the terminal and electronic Farm
Management Information Systems.
The scope of functions depends on the activated licenses and the configuration.
More about this in section: ISOBUS-TC task processing [➙ 63]
▪ ME ODI
The application is used to connect the terminal with the Internet via Ethernet or Bluetooth.
▪ ASD protocol – The license enables communication between the terminal and a serially
connected on-board integrated display/controller. The terminal knows the position of the machine
on the field (GPS) and can transmit the target application rate of a product (from the prescription
map) or the section status to the on-board integrated display/controller. In this way, you can use
the SECTION-Control app for section control, among other things.
More about this in section: Connecting the on-board integrated display/controller to the terminal [
➙ 42]
Optionally you can activate the following software:
▪ - FIELD-Nav application.
FIELD-Nav – Road navigation for agricultural purposes. The map material can be edited with the
corresponding PC software FIELD-Nav Desktop. All field tracks, small bridges and other
restrictions can then be integrated in the map material and be considered when mapping the
route.
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Information on the nameplate
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Abbreviation
Meaning
Software version
You can see the installed software version on the Start Screen of the
Service application:
Hardware version
Operating voltage
The terminal may only be connected to voltages within this range.
Customer number
If the terminal was manufactured for an agricultural machinery
manufacturer, the agricultural machinery manufacturer's item number
will be shown here.
Serial number
3.5
3.6
You will find the operating instructions on the Müller-Elektronik website.
▪ - Agricon plugin
Enables coupling with crop protection sensors (Yara-N, P3US, P3ALS etc.) manufactured by
Agricon.
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
EC declaration of conformity
This product is manufactured in conformity with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC using the following
harmonized standards:
▪ EN ISO 14982
Mounting and installation
Mounting the terminal in the vehicle cab
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Item number
Type
Scope of
delivery?
Properties
31322506
Standard bracket
Yes
31322507
Optional bracket
No
▪ For a more sturdy attachment of the
terminal.
31322508
Optional adaptor
No
▪ Is mounted on bracket 31322507.
▪ Suitable for vehicles without a B
column.
▪ Is mounted around a pipe.
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4.1
4.1.1
Procedure
Mounting and installation
Mounting the terminal in the vehicle cab
You need a bracket to mount the terminal in the vehicle cab. The following brackets are available.
Mounting the standard bracket
You have the VESA bracket assembly kit within reach.
1. Assemble the bracket together.
2. Secure the bracket with the four screws on the back side of the terminal.
3. Secure the terminal in the vehicle cab. You can, for example, use the ME mounting bracket for
this purpose. It is included in the scope of delivery of the ISOBUS basic equipment.
⇨ Your terminal should be mounted as follows:
4. Check that your terminal is firmly mounted.
⇨ You can now connect cables to the terminal. [➙ 11]
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Mounting the terminal in the vehicle cab
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4.1.2
Procedure
4.1.3
Mounting the optional bracket
You have the bracket assembly kit within reach.
1. Assemble the bracket together.
2. Secure the bracket with the four screws on the back side of the terminal.
3. Put the bracket into the desired position. See below:
4. Secure the terminal in the vehicle cab. You can, for example, use the ME mounting bracket for
this purpose. It is included in the scope of delivery of the ISOBUS basic equipment.
5. Check that your terminal is firmly mounted.
Mounting the optional adaptor
If you want to mount your terminal in a vehicle that does not have a B column, you can install an
adaptor onto bracket 31322507. This adaptor can be mounted around a pipe.
Mounting and installation
Connecting the terminal to voltage supply
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9-pin Sub-D on socket A in the terminal
Plug for vehicle power supply (cigarette
lighter)
Procedure
4.2
Procedure
4.3
▪ Adaptor for round pipe systems, for pipes with a diameter of 20, 25 or 30 mm, item number:
31322508
1. Assemble the adaptor together.
2. Connect the adaptor with the bracket.
3. Put the bracket and the adaptor in the desired position.
4. Check that everything is firmly mounted.
Connecting the terminal to voltage supply
Cable for the power supply - Item no. 31302495
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
Connection to the ISOBUS serves to:
▪ supply the terminal with power,
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Inserting a Micro-SD card
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Possible purpose
TRACK-Guide settings
Setting of the in-cab terminal
TRACK-Leader and SECTION-Control on
the ME terminal.
Operation of the job computer on the incab terminal.
Login as ISOBUS terminal: No [➙ 46]
Activate the ISOBUS terminal (JohnDeere:
Implement Bus; Fendt: Fendt ISOBUS
terminal).
Deactivate Task Controller (JohnDeere:
Task Controller; Fendt: Taskcontroller).
TRACK-Leader, SECTION-Control, and
Login as ISOBUS terminal: Yes [➙ 46]
Deactivate the ISOBUS terminal
Procedure
4.4
Procedure
4.5
▪ enable communication with other ISOBUS components.
You will need a different connection cable for this, depending on the model of your tractor.
▪ In tractors that have been retroactively upgraded with an ISOBUS basic vehicle harness
manufactured by Müller-Elektronik, use connector cable A from the ISOBUS basic vehicle
harness.
▪ In tractors that are equipped as standard with ISOBUS and that have an ISOBUS in-cab
connector, you will need the following connector cable:
Sub-D <-> 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 [➙ 18]
1. Connect the 9-pin plug A of the basic vehicle harness to the CAN port of the terminal.
2. Tighten the safety screws on the connector.
Inserting a Micro-SD card
The micro-SD card serves as internal storage for the terminal.
To change the SD card:
1. Switch off the terminal and disconnect all cable connections.
2. Unscrew the cover on the rear of the terminal.
3. Use your finger to press on the SD card in the slot.
⇨ The SD card is unlocked and now protrudes by approx. 1 mm.
4. You can remove the card.
5. To lock the card again, press the card lightly into the slot until it is locked again.
6. Screw the cover back onto the rear of the terminal.
Using two terminals
The following table will tell you which settings you need to configure to be able to use two terminals,
and the chapters in which these are described. The specifications on the in-cab terminals are without
liability.
Settings for TRACK-Guide and the in-cab terminal
Mounting and installation
Using two terminals
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Possible purpose
TRACK-Guide settings
Setting of the in-cab terminal
job computer operation on the ME
terminal.
The ISOBUS terminal licence is required.
(JohnDeere: Implement Bus; Fendt: Fendt
ISOBUS terminal).
Deactivate Task Controller (JohnDeere:
Task Controller; Fendt: Taskcontroller).
For JohnDeere, also deactivate:
Greenstar, Original GreenStar Monitor
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Basic control principles
Switching on the terminal
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Setting
Where?
Purpose
Select the GPS driver.
/ Driver / GPS [➙ 29]
The standard driver works in
most cases for the receivers
sold by ME. However, to
change the correction signal, a
fitting driver for the GPS
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5.1
Procedure
5.2
5.2.1
Basic control principles
Switching on the terminal
To switch on the terminal:
The terminal is installed and connected to the power cable or the ISOBUS basic vehicle harness.
1. Press and hold the button for approx. 3 seconds.
⇨ The terminal will beep briefly.
⇨ The terminal screen remains dark for approx. 10 seconds until the applications are loaded in
the background.
⇨ The Start screen of the terminal will appear:
⇨ You have now started the terminal.
Initial start-up
The next step to perform after switching on the terminal depends on the purpose of the terminal:
▪ Parallel guidance
▪ Operation of ISOBUS implements
▪ Automatic section control
▪ Task processing and documentation
These cases will be described in the following sections.
Using the terminal for parallel guidance
If you want to use the terminal for parallel guidance, TRACK-Leader is the most important app for
you.
Most important settings
Basic control principles
Initial start-up
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Setting
Where?
Purpose
receiver must be activated.
Enter the tractor geometry and
activate the tractor profile.
/ Settings
See:
- Managing the tractor profiles [
➙ 51]
- Tractor geometry [➙ 56]
Virtual job computer
/ Settings
For the system to be able to
know the working width and
other parameters of the
machine, you must create a
virtual job computer for every
non-ISOBUS-compatible
machine that you use.
See: Virtual ECU application [
➙ 59]
Setting
Where?
Comment
Select the GPS driver
(optional).
/ Driver / GPS [➙ 29]
The standard driver works in
most cases for the receivers
sold by ME. However, to
change the correction signal, a
fitting driver for the GPS
receiver must be activated.
Enter the tractor geometry and
activate the tractor profile.
/ Settings
See:
- Managing the tractor profiles [
➙ 51]
- Tractor geometry [➙ 56]
5.2.2
Procedure
5.2.3
Other settings must be made in the TRACK-Leader application.
Operating an ISOBUS implement
If you purchase and activate an ISOBUS terminal licence, you can operate ISOBUS implements. In
the standard version of the terminal, you can test the function for 50 hours.
The "ISOBUS-UT" licence is activated.
1. Insert the ISOBUS cable of the job computer into the ISOBUS rear socket.
2. Switch on the terminal.
3. Wait until the job computer application has copied all of the relevant data on the terminal.
4. Open the job computer application using the selection menu [➙ 24].
Terminal for automatic section control
Most important settings
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Setting
Where?
Comment
Connecting the job computer to
the ISOBUS.
Job computer profile in
SECTION-Control
/ Settings / SECTION-
Control
Search for a profile and set the
"Machine model" parameter.
For more precise operation,
configure all of the other
parameters in the profile.
Setting
Where?
Purpose
Set the operating mode to
"Extended".
/ Settings
Activates and deactivates task
management in the ISOBUSTC application.
If you do not want to create
tasks, set the operating mode to
"Standard".
Insert the USB memory device
with task data or create tasks
without a USB memory device.
Procedure
5.2.4
Procedure
The "ISOBUS-UT", "TRACK-Leader" and "SECTION-Control" licenses are activated.
1. Insert the ISOBUS cable into the ISOBUS rear socket.
2. Switch on the terminal.
3. Wait until the job computer application has copied all of the relevant data on the terminal.
4. - Open the TRACK-Leader application using the selection menu [➙ 24].
5. Configure the settings from the table above.
6. Start a new navigation.
You can read how to proceed in the operating instructions for TRACK-Leader.
Terminal for task processing
You can always use ISOBUS-TC task processing, regardless of whether you are driving in parallel,
switching sections or simply operating an ISOBUS job computer. However, the most important
settings mentioned in the previous sections must be made for each of these applications.
Important for ISOBUS-TC:
▪ Always remember to start and stop the tasks.
▪ After finishing work, you must save all of the tasks on the USB memory device (log out the USB
memory device) before you remove the USB memory device or transmit new tasks onto the
terminal.
Most important settings
The "ISOBUS-TC" licence is activated.
Basic control principles
Switching off the terminal
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Selection menu
You can open applications in the "Selection
menu" area.
Wide additional window
Main window
This area enables you to operate applications.
Touching the terminal screen in the "Main
window" area will actuate the function whose
icon you have touched.
The controls depend on the opened
applications.
System icons
Icon
Meaning
Has no function in this area.
When this icon appears in other areas, it is used for confirmation
5.3
Procedure
5.4
1. Switch on the terminal.
2. - Open the ISOBUS-TC application using the selection menu [➙ 24].
3. Insert a USB memory device with task data.
4. Start a task.
Switching off the terminal
To switch off the terminal:
1. Press and hold the button for approx. 3 seconds.
⇨ You have now switched off the terminal.
Terminal screen layout
Terminal screen layout
System icons
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Icon
Meaning
purposes.
Has no function in this area.
When this icon appears in other areas, it is used for cancellation or
deletion purposes.
Has no function in the current software version.
Has no function in the current software version.
5.5
Procedure
Opening applications
An application opens when it appears in the main window or in an additional window.
To open an application:
1. Find the function icon for the desired application in the Selection menu area. For example, the
icon:
2. Tap the function icon of the application:
⇨ The application will appear in the main window:
⇨ The function icon of the application in the Selection menu now appears darker. This tells
you that this application is already open. You will no longer be able to open it from the
Selection menu.
⇨ If the main window is occupied, the application that is already opened will be moved to a
free additional window. If this is occupied, the application that is already opened will be
moved back to the Selection menu. Their icon becomes bright again. However, it can
continue to work in the background.
Basic control principles
Moving an application
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5.6
Procedure
5.7
Procedure
Moving an application
You can move any application from the main window to one of the additional windows or to the MEHeader.
To move an application from the main window to an additional window:
You have opened an application in the main window. For example, the Service application:
1. Tap the additional window:
⇨ The application will now appear in the additional window:
2. Tap the additional window with the application.
⇨ The application will once again appear in the main window.
Saving and loading window arrangements
You can save and load the arrangement of the applications in the windows.
To save the arrangement:
1. Hold the button pressed down until the terminal beeps twice.
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