TeeJet Technologies MATRIX PRO940gs, MATRIX PRO570gs Setup Manual
MATRIX® PRO GS
ASSISTED/AUTO STEERING
SETUP GUIDE
For use with software version 3.0x
TeeJet Technologies
1801 Business Park Drive
Springeld, Illinois 62703 USA
www.teejet.com
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Safety Information
TeeJet Technologies is not responsible for damage or physical harm caused by failure to adhere to the following safety requirements.
As the operator of the vehicle, you are responsible for its safe operation.
Assisted/Auto Steering is not designed to replace the vehicle’s operator.
Do not leave a vehicle while the Assisted/Auto Steering is engaged.
Be sure that the area around the vehicle is clear of people and obstacles before and during engagement.
The Assisted/Auto Steering is designed to support and improve efciency while working in the eld. The driver has full responsibility for the quality
and work related results.
Disengage Assisted/Auto Steering before operating on public roads or when not in use to prevent loss of vehicle control.
WARNING: PINCH POINT HAZARD! To prevent serious injury or death, avoid unsafe practice while manually operating hydraulic
steering circuits. Keep others away and stay clear of mechanical steering linkages.
Matrix® Pro GS
Table of Contents
GENERAL MATRIX® PRO INFORMATION 2
Unavailable Options When Job is Active ....................................................................................................................2
Warnings and Information Pop-ups ............................................................................................................................2
Drop Down Menu Selections .....................................................................................................................................2
Scrolling Screens ......................................................................................................................................................2
Setup Option Information...........................................................................................................................................3
Keyboard Entry Screen .............................................................................................................................................3
Unit Setup Mode Availability ............................................................................................................................................3
GPS is Required .......................................................................................................................................................4
PRN Not Shown ...............................................................................................................................................................4
ASSISTED/AUTO STEERING CONFIGURATION 5
AUTOSTEER 6
Assisted/Auto Steering Unavailable .................................................................................................................................6
Enable/Disable Assisted/Auto Steering ..................................................................................................................................................6
Valve Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Valve Type ...............................................................................................................................................................7
Valve Frequency .......................................................................................................................................................7
Minimum/Maximum Duty Cycle Tests ........................................................................................................................8
Minimum Duty Cycle Left Test .........................................................................................................................................8
Minimum Duty Cycle Right Test .......................................................................................................................................9
Maximum Duty Cycle Test ...............................................................................................................................................9
Steering Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Coarse Steering Adjustment ...................................................................................................................................11
Fine Steering Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................11
Deadband ...............................................................................................................................................................12
Lookahead ..............................................................................................................................................................12
Valve Test ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Valve Diagnostics ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Steering Valve – No Master Solenoid ............................................................................................................................14
Steering Valve – With Master Solenoid .......................................................................................................................... 14
Options: Steering Wheel Sensor ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Steering Angle Sensor ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Enable/Disable Steering Angle Sensor ...................................................................................................................16
Sensor Calibration ...................................................................................................................................................16
On Line Calibration ................................................................................................................................................17
TILT CORRECTION 18
Field Level Unavailable ..................................................................................................................................................18
Tilt Correction Unavailable .............................................................................................................................................18
Enable/Disable Tilt ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Field Level ..............................................................................................................................................................19
AUTO/ASSISTED STEERING OPERATION 20
APPENDIX FACTORY SETTINGS & RANGES 21
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Assisted/Auto Steering
GENERAL MATRIX® PRO INFORMATION
The Matrix Pro GS is used to congure the vehicle and its implements including assisted/auto steering and tilt correction.
Unavailable Options When Job is Active
When a job is active some setup options are unavailable. See the Unit
Setup Mode Availability Chart for indication of which options are not
accessible.
Figure GS-1: Example of Unavailable Options
Warnings and Information Pop-ups
A pop-up warning or information box will be displayed for approximately
ve (5) seconds. To remove the information box, tap anywhere on the
screen.
Figure GS-2: Information screens
Drop Down Menu Selections
Press DOWN arrow to access the options. Use the UP/DOWN
arrows or slide bar if necessary to scroll through the extended
list. Select the appropriate option. To close the list without selecting an
option, tap anywhere on the screen outside the drop down menu.
Figure GS-3: Example of Drop Down Menu
Backward
Forward
Scrolling Screens
Some screens have more information or options that are visible beyond
the current screen. Use the UP/DOWN arrows or slide bar to
access additional options or information not currently visible on the
screen.
Overheat Protection
Dimming backlight brightness to
reduce heat. Previous backlight
brightness will be restored when
unit reaches a safe temperature.
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Figure GS-4: Example of Scrolling Screen
Matrix® Pro GS
Setup Option Information
Press the option’s icon or option’s name of any menu item to display a
denition and range values of that item. To remove the information box,
press anywhere on the screen.
Figure GS-5: Example of Information Text Box
Keyboard Entry Screen
Press the KEYPAD icon . Use the numeric keypad to enter a
value.
Press the ACCEPT icon to save the settings or the CANCEL
icon to leave the keypad without saving.
Figure GS-6: Example of Keyboard
Antenna to Boom (ft)
14.50
1 2 3
4 5 6 <--
7 8 9
Clear
Unit Setup Mode Availability
Conguration
Machine Type
GPS Antenna Height
Implement Type
Symmetric Implement Layout
Implement Offset Distance
–
Implement Offset Direction
Number of Implement Sections
Guidance Width
Application/Working Width
Applied Area Alarm
Boom Offset Direction
Antenna to Boom Distance
Overlap
Delay On/Off Times
Setup Type: TeeJet
Setup Type: OEM
Section 1 Offset Direction
Antenna to Section 1
Overlap
Delay On/Off Times
Section Offsets
Valve Type
Valve Frequency
Minimum Duty Cycle Left/ Right
Maximum Duty Cycle
Coarse Steering Adjustment
Fine Steering Adjustment
Deadband
Lookahead
Enable
Sensor Calibration
On Line Calibration
Implement
AutoSteer
Tilt
Correction
GPS –
Straight
Mode
Spreader
Mode
–
Staggered
Mode
Enabled/Disabled
–
Valve
–
Setup
Steering
–
Settings
–
Valve Test
–
Valve Diagnostics
Options Steering Wheel Sensor
–
Steering
Angle
–
Sensor
Enabled/Disabled
–
Field Level
GPS Type
GPS Port
GPS Status Information
Program Receiver
PRN
• Antenna to Disks Distance
• Overlap
• Delay On/Off Times
• Spread Offset Distance
• Section Offsets
• Section Lengths
• Antenna to Disks Distance
• Start/Stop Distance
• Section Start/Stop Offsets
0 . +/-
Available during an active job
Not Available during an active job
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Assisted/Auto Steering
GPS is Required
GPS is used to congure GPS Type, GPS Port and PRN as well as to
view GPS status information. For detailed setup instructions, refer to
the GPS chapter in the Matrix Pro GS user manual.
NOTE: These settings are required for assisted/auto steering and tilt
sensor operation, as well as proper implement operation.
1. Press CONFIGURATION side tab .
2. Press GPS .
3. Select from:
►GPS Type – select GPS source transmissions
►GPS Port – sets (D)GPS communication port
►GPS Status – displays information regarding GGA/VTG (Data
Rates), Number of Satellites, HDOP, PRN, GGA Quality, GPS
Receiver, Receiver Version and UTM Zone
►Program – allows direct programming of the GPS receiver
through a command line interface
►PRN – selects the SBAS PRN that will provide GNSS differential
correction data. Set to Automatic for automatic PRN selection.
►Alternate PRN – when PRN is not automatic, a second alternate
SBAS PRN will provide a second set of GNSS differential
correction data.
4. Press RETURN arrow or CONFIGURATION side tab to
return to the main Conguration screen.
Figure GS-7: GPS
PRN Not Shown
When GPS Type is set to “GPS+GLONASS”, PRN options are not
available, nor shown on screen.
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ASSISTED/AUTO STEERING CONFIGURATION
Matrix® Pro GS
The Matrix Pro GS is used to congure the vehicle and its implements
including assisted/auto steering and tilt. For recommendations and
factory settings for the FieldPilot or UniPilot setup values, see chart on
page 21.
To access Matrix Pro GS AutoSteer and Tilt conguration options:
1. Press UNIT SETUP bottom tab .
2. Press CONFIGURATION side tab .
3. Select from:
►AutoSteer – used to enable/disable assisted/auto steering as
well as establish valve setup settings, steering settings and
steering angle sensor settings; and perform valve tests, or valve
diagnostics
►Tilt Correction – used to enable/disable and calibrate the tilt
gyro module, allowing for tilt correction for application on hilly or
sloped terrain
Figure GS-8: Configuration Options - AutoSteer
Figure GS-9: Configuration Options - Tilt Correction
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