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1 Operator's Manual VarioGuide VarioGuide Novatel VarioGuide Trimble Marktoberdorf AGCO GmbH - Johann-Georg-Fendt-Str. 4 - D Marktoberdorf FENDT is a worldwide brand of AGCO AGCO 2015 Original Operator's Manual November NA English

2 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

3 . Dear Customer Please note the following: Before using the tractor, carefully read through this operator s manual and familiarize yourself with all operating controls and their functions before you begin work. This also applies to the operator's manual for implements. Observe all the operating and maintenance instructions. If you do so, your tractor will give you many years of economic and trouble-free operation. You will find an overview of all maintenance operations in the maintenance schedule in this maintenance manual. Maintenance and repair work should only be carried out at your service workshop. Disregarding the symbols and the associated safety instructions which are divided into three hazard levels can lead to considerable damage to the tractor, the mounted implements or other property. Adhering to the safety instructions is also required in order to prevent such damage from occurring. VarioGuide

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5 . Proper use of VarioGuide This tractor is designed exclusively for normal agricultural operations or suchlike, e.g. municipal applications. Any other type of use is considered unauthorized. The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage resulting from such use, which will be entirely at the owner's risk. Authorized use also includes observing the operating, maintenance and repair conditions set out by the manufacturer in order to protect your claims under warranty if necessary. Special attention must be paid to safety instructions marked with this symbol, as well as the words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. Operation, maintenance and repair of the tractor are restricted to persons who are familiar with this equipment and aware of the inherent dangers. The relevant accident prevention regulations must be observed, as must as any generally acknowledged safety, industrial medicine and traffic regulations. The manufacturer does not accept liability for damage resulting from unauthorized modifications to the machine. Since it is working equipment, the tractor is not suitable for taking on board or transporting children and young persons. If children or young persons are nonetheless present in the tractor, the operator must be aware that they require strict supervision. It must be impossible for any children and young persons on board to operate the technical controls on the tractor or any equipment mounted on it. Under no circumstances may children or young persons remain alone in the cab when the operator leaves the tractor. Disclaimer AGCO-Fendt accepts no responsibility or liability for damage to property, injury to persons or death caused by improper or negligent use of its products, including the VarioGuide system and its components. AGCO moreover accepts no responsibility for the use of AGCO implements or of the GNSS signal for purposes other than those intended. AGCO is also unable to guarantee the accuracy, integrity, continuity or availability of the GNSS signal. When operating the VarioGuide system, it is the operator's responsibility to exercise general caution and navigation-related judgment. The following pages contain specific safety precautions that must be read before using VarioGuide products and observed during their use. NOTE: When third-party way line guidance systems are used with Fendt equipment, AGCO Fendt shall exclude any warranty or liability for damage to property, injury to persons or death. Copyright law The information contained herein is protected by copyright by AGCO. In the case of the names of companies and products specified here, these may be registered brand names or trademarks of the relevant owner. The duplication of this document, or parts thereof, in any form and in any way is forbidden without express written agreement from AGCO. No part of this document may be quoted by persons who are not employed by AGCO without written approval from AGCO. AGCO reserves the right to make changes to the information contained in this document without prior notice. Although this document has been prepared with the utmost care, AGCO shall not be held liable for any mistakes or omissions. No liability shall be accepted for damages in connection with the use of this information. VarioGuide

6 . Up-to-date at the time of going to press The high safety and quality level of the FENDT machines is ensured by constant development work on designs, equipment and accessories. We would therefore ask you to bear in mind that changes in form, equipment or technology may be required at any time. The details of delivery, appearance, technical data and functions of the machine is only correct at the time of going to press It may not be possible to deliver some of the equipment until later, or it may only be offered in certain markets. No claims may be derived from the information, illustrations or descriptions contained in this instruction sheet. VarioGuide

7 Table of contents VarioGuide 1 Introduction Delivery of VarioGuide system OPERATOR'S MANUAL FENDT VarioGuide Safety instructions Safety and accident prevention regulations Marking of places that affect your safety Advice for the operator Safe operating environment Switching off in an emergency situation VarioGuide definitions and specifications Definitions GNSS and correction signal Satellite reception Signal interruption Static and dynamic accuracy (satellite drift) Convergence time Conditions of use and application possibilities Restrictions Switch-off limits Specification Topcon accuracy specifications Trimble accuracy specifications Quick Start VarioGuide menu tree VarioGuide info Vario-Guide Main Menu Implement selection Field Settings Steering behavior Signal settings System info Map view Overview Map view menu tree Map view Display Full screen Zoom Info bar Steering status Novatel bar indicator, Trimble Functions Set markers Marker settings Worked area settings...50 VarioGuide - NA 7

8 Table of contents 6 VarioGuide components and calibrations Calibrations Calibrate steering angle sensor and steering valve Start-up Load implement Caution Load implement settings (7" terminal) Load implement settings (10.4" terminal) Create implement Call up implement settings on 7" Call up implement settings on 10.4" Front-mounted implement Install front-mounted implement Determine the working width, navigation point distance and coupling length Set the working width of the front-mounted implement Set the navigation point of the front-mounted implement Set the coupling length for the front-mounted implement Set the center of the front-mounted implement Set the trigger for the front-mounted implement Rear-mounted implement Install rear-mounted implement Determine the working width, navigation point distance and coupling length Set the navigation point of the rear-mounted implement Set the coupling length for the rear-mounted implement Set the center of the rear-mounted implement Set the trigger for the rear-mounted implement Save mounted implement data Save implement on stopping Exchange implement data and field data Plug in the USB stick and call up data exchange Insert USB stick Call up data exchange on 10.4" Transfer implement data and field data to the USB stick Select and transfer all data Transfer implement and field data from the USB stick to the terminal Select and transfer all data Correction signals Overview of correction signals depending on the receiver Submeter range with NovAtel receiver Autonomous EGNOS / WAAS Centimeter range with NovAtel receiver FENDT base station Configure the FENDT base station correction signal Fallback: FENDT base station External station Configure the external station correction signal External fallback station RTK network (internal mobile radio modem) Configure the internal mobile modem correction signal Activate/deactivate internal mobile modem fallback RTK network (external mobile radio modem) VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

9 Table of contents Configure the external mobile modem correction signal Submeter range with Trimble receiver Autonomous EGNOS / WAAS RangePoint RTX Decimeter range with Trimble receiver CenterPoint RTX Satellite Set correction signal for Centerpoint RTX Satellite Fallback for Centerpoint RTX Satellite Centimeter range with Trimble receiver FENDT base station Configure the FENDT base station correction signal Trimble AG MHz radio modem Configure the FENDT base station correction signal (Trimble 900 MHz) RTK network (internal GSM/GPRS modem) Configure the internal mobile modem correction signal (GSM/GPRS) RTK network (external mobile radio modem) Configure the external mobile modem correction signal Trimble receiver settings xfill settings Field Settings Add field Record field boundary Record/manage obstacles Way-line Create and save way line Path to path distance Check system Check system info/system status Activate VarioGuide system Switch on automatic way line guidance Adjust way line Way line offset Headland settings Headland settings Headland management TI/AutoTI Operation with the base station Brief description Scope of delivery and accessories LED and keys on the base station Initial start-up Operating modes Start-up Set the base station channel on the tractor Operate base station with external battery Faults and remedy Fault diagnostics Problems and possible remedial action Appendix Glossary Glossary VarioGuide - NA 9

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11 Table of contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Delivery of VarioGuide system OPERATOR'S MANUAL FENDT VarioGuide...14 VarioGuide - NA 11

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13 1. Introduction 1.1 Delivery of VarioGuide system Vehicle type Chassis no.... /.. /..... Service workshop OmniSTAR Serial number OSN Information to be provided at vehicle delivery Draw attention to safety instructions in the vehicle operator's manual, on the vehicle itself and in the VarioGuide operator's manual. Draw attention to country-specific compliance with regulations for the registration and use of radio signals. System delivery and instructions on the VarioGuide track guidance system. For further information and notes, refer to the appropriate sections in the operator's manual. Read safety precautions Select correction signal Implement settings in VarioGuide Configure trigger settings in VarioDoc Check system status Create way-line Switch on automatic way line guidance Delivered on Signature of mechanic Customer's signature VarioGuide - NA 13

14 1. Introduction 1.2 OPERATOR'S MANUAL FENDT VarioGuide Fendt VarioGuide This operator's manual is only valid in conjunction with the operator's manual for the tractor AGCO GmbH Maschinen und Schlepperfabrik Marktoberdorf / Bavaria / Germany PSD / AP VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

15 Table of contents 2. Safety instructions 2.1 Safety and accident prevention regulations Marking of places that affect your safety Advice for the operator Safe operating environment Switching off in an emergency situation...18 VarioGuide - NA 15

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17 2. Safety instructions 2.1 Safety and accident prevention regulations Marking of places that affect your safety Make sure that any other users have read all the safety instructions as well. The various levels of safety instructions can be distinguished as follows: DANGER: This symbol, together with the word DANGER, means there is an immediate risk of danger that must be prevented to avoid the risk of DEATH OR SEVERE INJURY. WARNING: This symbol, together with the word WARNING, means a potential risk of danger that must be prevented to avoid the risk of DEATH OR SEVERE INJURY. CAUTION: This symbol, together with the word CAUTION, means there is a potential danger that must be prevented to avoid the risk of MINOR INJURY. The operator's manual is an integral part of the vehicle package and must be passed on to any subsequent owner in the event of resale. The attention of the new owner should be drawn to this information. If this manual is lost or damaged and you need a new one, please contact your Fendt dealer, from whom you will be able to purchase a replacement Advice for the operator The purpose of VarioGuide is to assist the operator in steering the tractor. The operator must remain attentive at all times and have full control over the machine. VarioGuide cannot detect obstacles such as persons or objects that are not defined and saved in the system. While automatic steering is in operation, the operator must ensure that a suitable distance is kept from such obstacles. VarioGuide may be deactivated briefly if the GNSS or correction signal is lost. It is therefore essential that the operator is constantly aware of the position of the tractor and the conditions in the field. WARNING: Hazard due to vehicle movements Risk of injury and death! Material damage is possible. When driving on public roads or in areas where there is a risk of injury to others, the electrohydraulic steering system must not be pre-activated; automatic way-line guidance must not be activated. WARNING: Hazard due to vehicle movements Risk of injury and death! Material damage is possible. While the system is switched on, the operator must remain on the operator platform within the vehicle at all times. The operator must attentively follow all the operating conditions and be ready to intervene at any time, should this be necessary. WARNING: Hazard due to vehicle movements Risk of injury and death! Material damage is possible. Before the operator leaves the tractor, the automatic steering system must be switched off and the tractor must be parked properly. VarioGuide - NA 17

18 2. Safety instructions Safe operating environment WARNING: Hazard due to vehicle movements Risk of injury and death! Material damage is possible. The automatic way line guidance system may only be used if the tractor is located in an open area away from persons, buildings and other machinery:at a safe distance from persons.at a safe distance from obstacles.at a safe distance from high-voltage power lines.on private property without public access. WARNING: Hazard from operating the system outside of approved national signal areas Risk of injury and death! Material damage is possible. Do not operate VarioGuide and its base station outside the authorised national frequency ranges, to avoid interference with other systems (remote-controlled cranes, forestry cranes, etc.) Switching off in an emergency situation The operator can switch off the way line guidance system in an emergency situation by moving the steering wheel, giving him manual control over the vehicle. To switch the way line guidance system back on, the switch-on conditions must be fulfilled and the activation button must be pressed. WARNING: Hazard due to vehicle movements Risk of injury and death! Material damage is possible. While the system is switched on, the operator must remain on the operator platform within the vehicle at all times. The operator must observe all operating conditions attentively and be ready to intervene immediately whenever necessary. 18 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

19 Table of contents 3. VarioGuide definitions and specifications 3.1 Definitions GNSS and correction signal Satellite reception Signal interruption Static and dynamic accuracy (satellite drift) Convergence time Conditions of use and application possibilities Restrictions Switch-off limits Specification Topcon accuracy specifications Trimble accuracy specifications...25 VarioGuide - NA 19

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21 3. VarioGuide definitions and specifications 3.1 Definitions GNSS and correction signal GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) is a global navigation satellite system designed for position determination and navigation using satellite signals and signals received from pseudolites (terrestrial transmitters which emit signals like those of a satellite). Data for position determination is currently supplied by North America's NAVSTAR GPS and Russia's GLONASS system. Galileo, the European satellite navigation system, is currently under development. VarioGuide processes both GPS and GLONASS signals and is designed to operate with future systems. GNSS satellites communicate their exact position and time via radio. For position determination a receiver has to be supplied with signals from at least four satellites simultaneously. The four signal propagation times (from the satellites to the receiving aerial) are then calculated in the receiving device. This is used to determine the current position. Stationary receiving stations improve positional accuracy by transmitting correction signals (DGPS) to users: with geostationary satellites such as Europe's EGNOS, North America's WAAS and OmniSTAR (VarioGuide functions with VBS and HP). terrestrially with a base station or RTK network Satellite reception The GNSS signal and the correction signal may be obstructed by dense trees, copses, buildings, high-voltage power lines etc. VarioGuide loses the correction signal when the correction signal satellite is less than 5 to 8 degrees above the aerial level. NOTE: The correction signal satellite is geostationary above the equator. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 VarioGuide - NA 21

22 3. VarioGuide definitions and specifications The GNSS signal can be obstructed by dense trees, copses, buildings, high-voltage power lines etc. VarioGuide may lose the connection to certain satellites, including the correction signal satellite, if the vehicle is operated on slopes, causing the satellite to be out of the aerial's reception range. Fig. 3 VarioGuide steers the tractor, NOT the implement. If the implement does not run concentrically to the tractor because it is being pulled downhill, for example, deviations in accuracy may occur. Fig. 4 The wave angle and thus reception of the correction signal decreases as the vehicle moves further north. Hilly terrain causes reception of satellite signals to deteriorate. The GNSS system does not offer uniform availability around the clock and for every location. Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA Fig. 6

23 3. VarioGuide definitions and specifications Signal interruption Position determination takes a certain amount of time after activation before reaching the specified level of accuracy. Temporary obstruction may cause the system to lose its connection to the satellite signal. This may result in reduced levels of accuracy, the need to redetermine position, or failures depending on the system Static and dynamic accuracy (satellite drift) Satellite drift A certain amount of drift occurs on satellite-based navigation systems. The accuracy is therefore defined statistically and specified as a percentage of the operational period. Static accuracy: Measured position of the stationary tractor over 1 3 days. The average value determined states how close the measured value comes to the actual position. Dynamic accuracy: Pass-to-pass accuracy from way line to way line, which must be achieved when crossing the field within 15 minutes. If a longer period of time passes between two passes, a certain amount of drift will be noticeable Convergence time The convergence time is the time required by the system after activation to determine the position of the tractor. Satellite-supported correction signals require a certain amount of time after activation before they reach the specified level of accuracy. Signal interruptions, e.g. due to obstacles such as buildings or trees, delay this process. After an extended interruption in the correction signal, the system loses the level of accuracy already achieved and starts the signal setup again from the beginning Conditions of use and application possibilities Operating conditions Ideal for satellite signal reception: The tractor is located on level ground or the base station is perfectly horizontal. Signal reception is not obstructed. Possible applications for the system Guidance along parallel waylines in straight lines, bends and circular paths Road speed 0.1 km/h (0 mph) to 25 km/h (16 mph) forwards and reverse Parallel moving of the waylines (wayline offset) to the left and right to balance drift out, set automatically or manually. Offset of the center line of the processed area to the center of the tractor, manually adjustable, required for asymmetrical implements, e.g. mower combinations Saving of fields with waylines, obstacles and mapped areas Saving of the implement settings Display unit showing current wayline number Mapping the processed area Supply of multiple tractors via one base station Restrictions Potential loss of GNSS signal due to obstructions near copses, trees and buildings. Potential loss of correction signal due to obstructions near copses, trees and buildings. Electromagnetic interference, e.g. from overhead lines. VarioGuide - NA 23

24 3. VarioGuide definitions and specifications Number of receivable satellites restricted by the inclined position of the tractor on the terrain. The system will not be able to work in regions where the OmniSTAR satellite is too close to the horizon. This also applies for heavily undulating terrain, particularly in the case of (Northern) slopes, possibly combined with other obstacles. Use at higher latitudes (here it is better to set the waypoints on a North/South rather than on an East/ West axis). Reduced accuracy is also possible on slopes and on implements with a strong side pull. Reduced accuracy is possible where the load on the tractor's front axle is too high or too low. Reduced accuracy is possible with greasy, sandy or very uneven ground conditions. The range of the base station depends on the nature of the terrain and on the weather. Accuracy decreases as the distance increases. The tractor is too far away from the base station. After an interruption in the power supply to the base station, there may be shifts in track after restarting. It is possible to make a manual correction on the terminal Switch-off limits The automatic steering system automatically switches off for the following functions or limits: The steering wheel is operated. The accuracy indicator (bar indicator) shows fewer than three bars. Road speed is below 0.1 km/h (0 mph) or over 25 km/h (16 mph). The angle between the driving line and the wayline exceeds 75. The machine deviates from the wayline to the side: - Lateral deviation more than 0.6 m (2 ft) on the HP or RTK version. - Lateral deviation more than 1.2 m (4 ft) on the VBS version. 24 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

25 3. VarioGuide definitions and specifications 3.2 Specification Topcon accuracy specifications VarioGuide supports the following GNSS accuracy options: Correction services Correction source [1] Static accuracy Dynamic accuracy AUTONOMOUS EGNOS WAAS OmniSTAR VBS OmniSTAR HP The position is determined without correction signals, using only GPS and GLONASS satellites. Sub-meter (SM) accuracy class European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System, free satellite service for Europe Wide Area Augmentation System, free satellite service for North America OmniSTAR Virtual Reference Station, subscription satellite service OmniSTAR High Performance, subscription satellite service n/a +/- 150 cm (59.1 in) +/- 150 cm (59.1 in) +/- 80 cm (31.5 in) +/- 10 cm (3.9 in) Base station RTK corrections with a dedicated reference station +/- 2 cm (0.8 in) RTK network RTK corrections via mobile communications network (GSM/GPRS) or radio +/- 2 cm (0.8 in) n/a +/- 20 cm (7.9 in) +/- 20 cm (7.9 in) +/- 20 cm (7.9 in) +/- 5 cm (2 in) +/- 2 cm (0.8 in) +/- 2 cm (0.8 in) [1] The specifications for the VarioGuide system are subject to GNSS system features, US Department of Defense deteriorations in operation, ionospheric and tropospheric conditions, satellite geometries, length of the base line and multipath effects. OmniSTAR VBS, OmniSTAR HP, WAAS and EGNOS are independent GNSS upgrade services. AGCO accepts no responsibility for the performance of these services. Accuracy of the system in the field The achievable level of accuracy depends on various factors: Reception conditions of GNSS and correction signal Tractor conditions, e.g. implement conditions and settings Conditions in the field Ground conditions Trimble accuracy specifications VarioGuide supports the following GNSS accuracy options: Correction services Correction source [1] Static accuracy Dynamic accuracy AUTONOMOUS The position is determined without correction signals, using only GPS and GLONASS satellites. Sub-meter (SM) accuracy class n/a n/a EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System, free satellite service for Europe +/- 150 cm (59.1 in) +/- 20 cm (7.9 in) WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System, free satellite service for North America +/- 150 cm (59.1 in) +/- 20 cm (7.9 in) VarioGuide - NA 25

26 3. VarioGuide definitions and specifications Correction services Correction source [1] Static accuracy RangePoint RTX Trimble Correction Service +/- 50 cm (19.7 in) CenterPoint RTX Standard CenterPoint RTX Fast Trimble Correction Service Trimble Correction Service +/- 4 cm (1.6 in) +/- 4 cm (1.6 in) Base station RTK corrections with a dedicated reference station +/- 2 cm (0.8 in) RTK network RTK corrections via mobile communications network (GSM/GPRS) or radio +/- 2 cm (0.8 in) Dynamic accuracy +/- 15 cm (5.9 in) +/- 4 cm (1.6 in) +/- 4 cm (1.6 in) +/- 2 cm (0.8 in) +/- 2 cm (0.8 in) [1] The specifications for the VarioGuide system are subject to GNSS system features, US Department of Defense deteriorations in operation, ionospheric and tropospheric conditions, satellite geometries, length of the base line and multipath effects. RangePoint RTX, CenterPoint RTX, WAAS and EGNOS are independent GNSS expansion services. AGCO accepts no responsibility for the performance of these services. Accuracy of the system in the field The achievable level of accuracy depends on various factors: Reception conditions of GNSS and correction signal Tractor conditions, e.g. implement conditions and settings Conditions in the field Ground conditions 26 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

27 Table of contents 4. Quick Start 4.1 VarioGuide menu tree VarioGuide info Vario-Guide Main Menu Implement selection Field Settings Steering behavior Signal settings System info...40 VarioGuide - NA 27

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29 4. Quick Start 4.1 VarioGuide menu tree Fig. 1 VarioGuide - NA 29

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31 4. Quick Start 4.2 VarioGuide info (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) H Display and input of wayline distance Number of GNSS satellites used Steering behavior for joining wayline Current steering status Steering behavior on wayline Correction signal and accuracy Field Settings AutoTI status Press each icon to move directly ("Quick Jump") to the following pages: (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) H Implement Settings Signal settings Steering behavior for joining wayline System info Steering behavior on wayline Correction signal Create wayline Headland settings Fig. 3 VarioGuide - NA 31

32 4. Quick Start 4.3 Vario-Guide Main Menu Softkeys (A) Open "Field settings" page (B) Open "Implement selection/settings" page (C) Open "Steering settings" page (D) Open "Signal settings" page (E) Open "Headland settings" page F AutoTI activation (H) Jump back one menu level (I) Wayline adjustment (J) Manual offset to the left or right in the direction of travel (K) Reset values Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

33 4. Quick Start Display (A) Current offset display (B) Display offset value for manual wayline offset (C) Overall offset display Fig. 5 VarioGuide - NA 33

34 4. Quick Start 4.4 Implement selection Softkeys (A) Create new implement (D) Change front-mounted implement settings (F) Change rear-mounted implement settings (G) Change implement settings on second rearmounted implement (H) Jump back one menu level Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

35 4. Quick Start Display (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) Working width display: actual determined/ measured working width Overlap display: required overlap (affects the map display and the wayline distance) Calculated wayline distance display Symbol: Implement determines wayline guidance Front-mounted implement selection field Symbol: Implement is used for processed area Rear-mounted implement selection field Second rear-mounted implement selection field Implement offset (calculated) Fig. 7 VarioGuide - NA 35

36 4. Quick Start 4.5 Field Settings Softkeys (A) Add field (C) Add boundary (E) Create way-line (G) Add obstacle (H) Jump back one menu level (I) Popup wayline information Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

37 4. Quick Start Display (A) Manage fields pull-down menu (B) Field boundary available yes/no (C) Way-line pull-down menu (D) Obstacles pull-down menu Fig. 9 VarioGuide - NA 37

38 4. Quick Start 4.6 Steering behavior (H) Back Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

39 4. Quick Start 4.7 Signal settings (A) (B) (C) (D) Correction signal System info Gyro compass NMEA data interface NOTE: Press the respective softkey to access the required page. Fig. 11 VarioGuide - NA 39

40 4. Quick Start 4.8 System info (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) GNSS position: The green tick will appear whenever a valid GNSS position has been successfully determined from the GNSS data and the correction signal data. The number of GNSS satellites is also displayed. Correction signal: The green tick will appear whenever a correction signal can be received. In addition, you will see the time in s taken to receive the correction signal update. If 999 is shown here, the correction signal cannot be currently updated or received. Gyro compass initialisation: The green tick will appear once initialisation has been successful. Whenever the receiver has been switched on, a short distance exceeding 1.5 km/h (1 mph) must be driven to initialise the gyro compass (see Note below). Steering system: The green tick will appear whenever the self-test was successful. The EHL is ready for operation and can be preactivated. Distance to wayline: The distance to the wayline must be less than 10 m (33 ft). Joining angle to wayline: The wayline joining angle must be less than 75. Speed: The speed must be between 0.1 km/ h (0 mph) and 25 km/h (16 mph). Gyro compass calibration: The green tick will appear whenever the self-test of the gyro compass was successful. GNSS receiver: The green tick will appear whenever the self-test was successful. Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

41 Table of contents 5. Map view 5.1 Overview Map view menu tree Map view Display Full screen Zoom Info bar Steering status Novatel bar indicator, Trimble Functions Set markers Marker settings Worked area settings...50 VarioGuide - NA 41

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43 5. Map view 5.1 Overview Map view menu tree Map view menu tree Fig. 1 NOTE: Depending on the equipment version, the description and images in the Operator's Manual may differ from the system installed in the tractor. NOTE: To navigate to the main page, press the softkey in the map view Map view The map view shows the display functions from VarioDoc and VarioGuide. VarioDoc: Mapping the processed area Markers NOTE: May only be set in map view Obstacles NOTE: Values from VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA 43

44 5. Map view Boundaries NOTE: Values from VarioGuide Background NOTE: Only with VariableRateControl VarioGuide: Mapping the processed area Position of the machine Target way-line Way-line distance Correction signal info Steering status NOTE: Set trigger functions and implement width for area marker in VarioDoc. NOTE: See also the VarioDoc operator s manual. 44 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

45 5. Map view 5.2 Display Full screen Fig. 2 (C) (D) (F) Marker settings Worked area settings Road/field mode (G) (H) (I) (K) NOTE: In road mode, the implement is not shown. Set markers Change display size Switch between 2D and 3D Zoom VarioGuide - NA 45

46 5. Map view Zoom Configure zoom Press soft key (K), zoom will change gradually. NOTE: In 2D mode, 4 levels of magnification are possible. In 3D mode, 3 levels of magnification are possible. Fig Info bar The Info bar shows all information which is permanently visible to the operator for safety reasons and to keep him informed. Fig. 4 Fig. 4 Way line number Way line numbers are displayed at fixed positions in the status bar, depending on the track width. The current way line number is always shown on an extended line in front of the representation of the tractor. Way line deviation There are two modes for displaying the current way line deviation. Mode 1 shows two direction arrows above the current way line (orange arrow = minor deviation; orange and red arrow = major deviation. 0,00 Mode 2 is activated by selecting the tractor icon between the arrows. The tractor icon will also be replaced by a number box showing the current deviation in meters. Press again to show the tractor icon. Arrows are positioned to the right of the tractor icon and point to the left: As the tractor is to the right of the target way line, the activated way line guidance system will steer the tractor to the left. Arrows are positioned to the left of the tractor icon and point to the right: As the tractor is to the left of the target way line, the activated way line guidance system will steer the tractor to the right. 46 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

47 5. Map view Steering status Steering status information Steering status is shown in map view and on the VarioGuide information page as a steering wheel icon which varies in appearance. Steering icon struck through on a white background: Not ready for operation. The activation conditions have not been satisfied, and the automatic steering system cannot be enabled. Steering icon on a white background: Ready for operation. The automatic steering system can be activated. Steering icon on an orange background: The automatic steering system has been activated but not all activation conditions are satisfied (distance to way line too great, etc.). Steering icon on a green background: Automatic steering is active. Steering icon with a warning triangle on a white background: A system fault has occurred Novatel bar indicator, Trimble NOTE: Automatic wayline guidance can only be activated when at least three bars are displayed. The accuracy of positioning is dependent upon the positions of the satellites relative to each other and the position of the receiver, as well as the accuracy of time measurement and the runtime. At favourable angles (~ 90 ), the accuracy of measurement will be greater than at acute angles or angles of approx HDOP (Horizontal Dilution of Precision) The HDOP value is a measure of measured value scatter; the lower the value, the lower the degree of measurement error. SV SV indicates the number of satellites used. Bar indicato r GNSS Correction signal HDOP SV NOK NOK OK NOK only if fallback is deactivated OK OK VarioGuide - NA 47

48 5. Map view Bar indicato r GNSS Correction signal HDOP SV OK OK every over 3 bars OK OK every =< 1.5 >= 6 OK OK every =< 1.3 >= 7 48 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

49 5. Map view 5.3 Functions Set markers Procedure 1. Press soft key, current position will be saved and the pop-up shown below will appear Fig Select marker color NOTE: A number ID starting at 1 is also assigned for each individual marker color. The name of the marker can be changed in the marker settings menu. 3. Confirm with. The pop-up will close Fig. 6 VarioGuide - NA 49

50 5. Map view Marker settings Marker selection Press the softkey (C) in full-screen mode to open a selection list featuring the markers set for the field. You can change the names of existing markers and delete existing markers in this list. Fig Worked area settings Fig. 8 (A) Worked areas Activate/Deactivate The area colored green on the map shows the processed area. This processed area is linked to the Trigger Settings page in VarioDoc/VarioGuide. The processed area is displayed on the map depending on the way in which the settings have been set and if they have been set at all. 50 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

51 5. Map view Procedure 1. Press soft key (D) and a pop-up appears. Color settings for processed area. 2. Press soft key (A) or (B) to activate manual or automatic color selection. (A) (B) (C) MAN/AUTO softkey Manual color selection softkey Delete the area marker in the current field Fig. 9 Delete the area marker in the current field 3. Press soft key (C) and a pop-up appears. Fig. 10 Fig. 11 VarioGuide - NA 51

52 5. Map view 4. Press the soft key, the area marker in the current field is deleted and the pop-up closes. Manual color selection 5. Press soft key (B) and a pop-up appears. Fig. 12 Fig Select the setting option: Soft key (A) to change between manual and automatic color display (I) is the setting for the number of normalcolored waylines between two contrasting waylines Soft key (J) for contrast color selection (K) is the setting for the wayline number; starts from color change NOTE: Using these setting options, you can highlight the area that contains tramlines in a different color. Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

53 Table of contents 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations 6.1 Calibrations Calibrate steering angle sensor and steering valve...55 VarioGuide - NA 53

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55 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations 6.1 Calibrations Calibrate steering angle sensor and steering valve WARNING: Hazard from automatic deflection of the front wheels Risk of injury and death! Material damage is possible. During calibration check that there are no people or objects within the steering area! NOTE: The steering angle sensor and steering valve must be calibrated before being used for the first time and whenever the E-box is replaced. NOTE: It is recommended that the steering angle sensor and steering valve are calibrated when: The tractor does not drive straight along the way-lines Other steering problems (e.g. tractor begins to sway) occur NOTE: If required, calibrate the front axle suspension (please speak to your Fendt dealer). Calibrating the steering angle sensor (2401) NOTE: To operate the automatic track guidance, it is essential that the steering angle sensor is calibrated. Proceed as follows: Operate the hand brake. Start engine. Confirm the warning and fault messages displayed on the instrument panel with ESC. Press RETURN; the first main menu level appears on the multiple display. Press one of the buttons repeatedly until symbol (A) flashes. Fig. 1 Press RETURN; the second main menu level appears on the multiple display. Fig. 2 VarioGuide - NA 55

56 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations Press one of the buttons repeatedly until the symbol (A) flashes. Confirm with RETURN. Press one of the buttons repeatedly until the symbol (A) flashes. Fig. 3 Confirm with RETURN. Input code Press one of the buttons until the desired number is displayed. Fig. 4 Confirm with RETURN. Turn steering wheel against the left steering lock and hold. Confirm with RETURN. Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA Fig. 6

57 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations Turn steering wheel against the right steering lock and hold. Confirm with RETURN. Release hand brake and drive the tractor forwards slowly, keeping the wheels straight. NOTE: This calibration is an important requirement for ensuring correct way-line guidance. Confirm with RETURN. Fig. 7 If calibration is completed without errors, O.K. appears and the new sensor settings are saved. NOTE: Settings are only stored when ignition key has been turned to "0" position. Wait for at least 30 seconds before switching on ignition again! Fig. 8 If incorrect values are detected or the conditions are not met, the message ERROR appears = calibration code FXX = fault code Fig. 9 Fig. 10 VarioGuide - NA 57

58 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations Fault code F01 F08 F09 F10 F11 F12 F13 Cause Preliminary conditions not satisfied Calibration taking too long (more than 30 seconds) User terminated calibration with ESC Plausibility: "Center position" signal Plausibility: "Left stop" signal Plausibility: "Right stop" signal Plausibility: Calibrated values match NOTE: If incorrect values are found, contact your Fendt dealer. Calibrating VarioGuide steering valve (2403) WARNING: Hazard from automatic deflection of the front wheels Risk of injury and death! Material damage is possible. During calibration check that there are no people or objects within the steering area! NOTE: During calibration, the valve slider free travel is determined. NOTE: To operate the automatic track guidance, it is essential to calibrate the steering valve. Please note: Do not leave operator's seat (seat contact switch). Start engine. Tractor stationary. Point wheels straight ahead. Do not move the steering wheel. Confirm the warning and fault messages displayed on the instrument panel with ESC. Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

59 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations Press RETURN; the first main menu level appears on the multiple display. Press one of the buttons repeatedly until symbol (A) flashes. Press RETURN; the second main menu level appears on the multiple display. Press one of the buttons repeatedly until the symbol (A) flashes. Fig. 12 Confirm with RETURN. Press one of the buttons repeatedly until the symbol (A) flashes. Fig. 13 Confirm with RETURN. Input code Press one of the buttons until the desired number is displayed. Fig. 14 Confirm with RETURN. Fig. 15 VarioGuide - NA 59

60 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations The image shown opposite is displayed. NOTE: The calibration runs automatically (approx. 5 minutes max.) Do not actuate steering. Do not leave operator's seat (seat contact switch). The image shown opposite is displayed. Fig. 16 If calibration is completed without errors, O.K. appears and the new sensor settings are saved. NOTE: Settings are only stored when ignition key has been turned to "0" position. Wait for at least 30 seconds before switching on ignition again! Fig. 17 If incorrect values are detected or the conditions are not met, the message ERROR appears = calibration code FXX = fault code Fig. 18 Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

61 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations Fault code F01 F02 F03 F06 F07 F08 F09 F11 F12 Cause Preliminary conditions not satisfied Front wheels are not straight Manual steering wheel actuation during calibration No movement in direction "steering to left" No movement in direction "steering to right" Calibration taking too long User terminated calibration with ESC Plausibility: Signal in direction "steering to left" Plausibility: Signal in direction "steering to right" NOTE: If incorrect values are found, contact your FENDT dealer. VarioGuide - NA 61

62 6. VarioGuide components and calibrations 62 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

63 Table of contents 7. Start-up 7.1 Load implement Caution Load implement settings (7" terminal) Load implement settings (10.4" terminal) Create implement Call up implement settings on 7" Call up implement settings on 10.4" Front-mounted implement Install front-mounted implement Determine the working width, navigation point distance and coupling length Set the working width of the front-mounted implement Set the navigation point of the front-mounted implement Set the coupling length for the front-mounted implement Set the center of the front-mounted implement Set the trigger for the front-mounted implement Rear-mounted implement Install rear-mounted implement Determine the working width, navigation point distance and coupling length Set the navigation point of the rear-mounted implement Set the coupling length for the rear-mounted implement Set the center of the rear-mounted implement Set the trigger for the rear-mounted implement Save mounted implement data Save implement on stopping Exchange implement data and field data Plug in the USB stick and call up data exchange Insert USB stick Call up data exchange on 10.4" Transfer implement data and field data to the USB stick Select and transfer all data Transfer implement and field data from the USB stick to the terminal Select and transfer all data Correction signals Overview of correction signals depending on the receiver Submeter range with NovAtel receiver Autonomous EGNOS / WAAS Centimeter range with NovAtel receiver FENDT base station Configure the FENDT base station correction signal Fallback: FENDT base station External station Configure the external station correction signal External fallback station RTK network (internal mobile radio modem) Configure the internal mobile modem correction signal Activate/deactivate internal mobile modem fallback RTK network (external mobile radio modem) Configure the external mobile modem correction signal...98 VarioGuide - NA 63

64 Table of contents 7.8 Submeter range with Trimble receiver Autonomous EGNOS / WAAS RangePoint RTX Decimeter range with Trimble receiver CenterPoint RTX Satellite Set correction signal for Centerpoint RTX Satellite Fallback for Centerpoint RTX Satellite Centimeter range with Trimble receiver FENDT base station Configure the FENDT base station correction signal Trimble AG MHz radio modem Configure the FENDT base station correction signal (Trimble 900 MHz) RTK network (internal GSM/GPRS modem) Configure the internal mobile modem correction signal (GSM/GPRS) RTK network (external mobile radio modem) Configure the external mobile modem correction signal Trimble receiver settings xfill settings Field Settings Add field Record field boundary Record/manage obstacles Way-line Create and save way line Path to path distance Check system Check system info/system status Activate VarioGuide system Switch on automatic way line guidance Adjust way line Way line offset Headland settings Headland settings Headland management TI/AutoTI Operation with the base station Brief description Scope of delivery and accessories LED and keys on the base station Initial start-up Operating modes Start-up Set the base station channel on the tractor Operate base station with external battery VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

65 7. Start-up 7.1 Load implement Caution WARNING: The tractor should only be operated with the automatic steering system when it is used in an area well away from buildings, other machinery and people. TEXT NEEDED TEXT NEEDED NOTE: A quick turn of the steering wheel de-activates automatic steering Load implement settings (7" terminal) NOTE: This function can be used to load settings for an implement that has already been created, and to add the settings in the VarioGuide (implement settings and way-line distance). A new implement can also be created. Call up the management main menu (7") Applications main menu The view shown opposite appears once button (D) has been pressed on the external control panel. Select management (softkey G). (D) (G) Application selection control panel Management softkey Fig. 1 Load implement settings When softkey (A, see #unique_42/ unique_42_connect_42_t fie910) is pressed, the pop-up shown opposite appears. Select implement and confirm. Fig. 3 VarioGuide - NA 65

66 7. Start-up Load implement settings (10.4" terminal) NOTE: This function can be used to load settings for an implement that has already been created, and to add the settings in the VarioGuide (implement settings and way-line distance). A new implement can also be created. Call up the management main menu (10.4" terminal) Information management (D) Management Verwaltung Info D Fig. 4 Load implement settings When softkey (A, see #unique_42/ unique_42_connect_42_t fie910) is pressed, the pop-up shown opposite appears. Select implement and confirm. Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

67 7. Start-up 7.2 Create implement Call up implement settings on 7" Procedure Fig Press the positioning button on the external control panel. 2. Under "Management info", press the soft key for the on-board computer; "On-board computer" page is displayed. 3. On the "On-board computer" page, press the soft key for the trigger settings; "Trigger settings" page is displayed. 4. On the "Trigger settings" page, press the "Front-mounted implement" soft key; the "Implement settings" page is displayed. VarioGuide - NA 67

68 7. Start-up Call up implement settings on 10.4" Procedure Fig On the "Tractor Info" page, press the softkey for VarioDoc, and "VarioDoc Info" is displayed In "VarioDoc Info", press the VarioDoc softkey, and the "VarioDoc Main Page" appears. 2. In "VarioDoc Main Page", press the soft key for the on-board computer; the "On-board computer" page is displayed 3. On the "On-board computer" page, press the trigger settings; the "Trigger settings" page is displayed 4. On the "Trigger settings" page, press the "Front-mounted implement" soft key; the "Implement settings" page is displayed. 68 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

69 7. Start-up Front-mounted implement Install front-mounted implement Procedure 1. Press softkey (A). A pop-up appears. Fig Select front-mounted implement. Geräteanbauposition auswählen Heck Fig. 10 VarioGuide - NA 69

70 7. Start-up 3. Assign a name and press to confirm. Fig Determine the working width, navigation point distance and coupling length Working width Center Navigation point Coupling length Actual working width of the implement Movement of the implement from the center (e.g. for mowers) Distance of the horizontal rotational axis of the implement from the lower link hooks Distance of the processing area of the implement from the lower link hooks Procedure 1. Start work and drive approx. 10 m (33 ft). 2. Measure the processed width (working width). 3. Measure the length between the navigation point of the implement and the attachment hook NOTE: The navigation point is the point on the implement that follows the wayline. 4. Measure the length between the start of the processed area and the attachment hook of the front power lift NOTE: If the mark is to be created at the end of the implement, measure from this point to the end of the implement. 70 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

71 7. Start-up Set the working width of the front-mounted implement Procedure 1. Select the working width field (A) by touch or via the external control panel. 2. Set the processed width value via the external control panel. Fig. 12 VarioGuide - NA 71

72 7. Start-up Set the navigation point of the front-mounted implement Procedure 1. Select the navigation point field (A) by touch or via the external control panel. 2. Set the navigation point distance via the external control panel. Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

73 7. Start-up Set the coupling length for the front-mounted implement Procedure 1. Select the coupling length field (A) by touch or with the external control panel. 2. Set the coupling length distance via the external control panel. Fig. 14 VarioGuide - NA 73

74 7. Start-up Set the center of the front-mounted implement Procedure 1. Select the center field (A) by touch or via the external control panel. 2. Set the center via the external control panel. NOTE: Only set the center if the mounted implement deviates from the center. Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

75 7. Start-up Set the trigger for the front-mounted implement Procedure Select and activate the trigger by touch or via the external control panel. NOTE: Measurement takes place once all activated trigger conditions are fulfilled simultaneously. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (H) Toggle switch Auto/I (ON) NOTE: If toggle switch (A) is set to I, the distance and area are always measured, except when the on-board computer is paused. The other buttons are grayed out. If toggle switch (A) is set to AUTO, the distance and area measurement depends on triggers (B) to (F). Front power lift trigger OFF/ON Front PTO trigger OFF/ON EHS valve trigger OFF/ON External counter trigger OFF/ON VarioGuide trigger OFF/ON Jump back one menu level Fig. 16 VarioGuide - NA 75

76 7. Start-up Rear-mounted implement Install rear-mounted implement Procedure 1. Press softkey (A). A pop-up appears. Fig Select the rear-mounted implement. Geräteanbauposition auswählen Heck Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

77 7. Start-up 3. Select the trailer type. Heckgeräteanbauposition auswählen Heckkraftheber Gezogenes Gerät Fig Assign a name and press to confirm. Fig Determine the working width, navigation point distance and coupling length Working width Center Navigation point Coupling length Actual working width of the implement Movement of the implement from the center (e.g. for mowers) Distance of the horizontal rotational axis of the implement from the lower link hooks Distance of the processing area of the implement from the lower link hooks VarioGuide - NA 77

78 7. Start-up Procedure 1. Start work and drive approx. 10 m (33 ft). 2. Measure the processed width (working width). 3. Measure the length between the navigation point of the implement and the attachment hook NOTE: The navigation point is the point on the implement that follows the wayline. 4. Measure the length between the start of the processed area and the attachment hook of the front power lift NOTE: If the mark is to be created at the end of the implement, measure from this point to the end of the implement Set the navigation point of the rear-mounted implement Procedure 1. Select the navigation point field (A) by touch or via the external control panel. 2. Set the navigation point distance via the external control panel. Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

79 7. Start-up Set the coupling length for the rear-mounted implement Procedure 1. Select the coupling length field (A) by touch or with the external control panel. 2. Set the coupling length distance via the external control panel. Fig. 22 VarioGuide - NA 79

80 7. Start-up Set the center of the rear-mounted implement Procedure 1. Select the center field (A) by touch or via the external control panel. 2. Set the center via the external control panel. NOTE: Only set the center if the mounted implement deviates from the center. Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

81 7. Start-up Set the trigger for the rear-mounted implement Procedure Select and activate the trigger by touch or via the external control panel. NOTE: Measurement takes place once all activated trigger conditions are fulfilled simultaneously. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (H) Toggle switch Auto/I (ON) NOTE: If toggle switch (A) is set to I, the distance and area are always measured, except when the on-board computer is paused. The other buttons are grayed out. If toggle switch (A) is set to AUTO, the distance and area measurement depends on triggers (B) to (F). Rear power lift trigger OFF/ON Rear PTO trigger OFF/ON EHS valve trigger OFF/ON External counter trigger OFF/ON VarioGuide trigger OFF/ON Jump back one menu level Fig. 24 VarioGuide - NA 81

82 7. Start-up 7.3 Save mounted implement data Save implement on stopping NOTE: This function can be used to save the current settings for an implement (incl. the implement settings and the track distance from VarioGuide). Save the current implement settings with the same name If an implement has been loaded and one or more settings then changed, the page shown opposite appears when the engine is switched off. The current settings are saved under the same name with the key. The terminal then switches off. Fig. 25 Save the current settings with a different name Press softkey. Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

83 7. Start-up The pop-up shown opposite appears. To save the current implement settings under an existing name, select name and confirm. To save the current implement settings with a new name, select a blank line, specify a name using the keyboard and confirm. The terminal then switches off. NOTE: This procedure is used to create a new implement; the original implement remains unchanged. Fig. 27 Fig. 28 VarioGuide - NA 83

84 7. Start-up 7.4 Exchange implement data and field data Plug in the USB stick and call up data exchange Implement data and field data can be transferred from tractor to tractor using a USB stick (when using VarioGuide). The USB stick can also be used to back up the implement data and field data, e.g. before replacing the terminal Insert USB stick Procedure 1. Pull flap (A) open to reveal the USB ports. 2. Insert USB stick into the appropriate port. Fig Call up data exchange on 10.4" Fig Press the "Management main menu" soft key on the "Management info" page, the "Management main menu" page is displayed 2. On the "Management main menu" page, press the soft key for the data exchange; the "Data exchange" page is displayed. 84 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

85 7. Start-up Transfer implement data and field data to the USB stick Select and transfer individual data Procedure 1. Using the soft key, select the data to be transferred: (A) Field data (B) Implement data 2. Select field data or implement data by touch or with the external control panel. A B H Fig. 31 VarioGuide - NA 85

86 7. Start-up 3. Press the soft key (I); individual data is transferred to the USB stick. NOTE: If there is identical data on the USB stick, a popup appears and asks whether the existing file should be replaced or renamed. NOTE: Before the transfer of field data, a popup appears and asks whether processed areas should be transferred as well. If so, the transfer process may take a few minutes. NOTE: The transferred data can then be seen in the bottom display. I Fig Select and transfer all data Procedure 1. Using the soft key, select the data to be transferred: (A) (B) Field data Implement data A B H Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

87 7. Start-up 2. Press the soft key (K); all data is transferred to the USB stick. NOTE: If there is identical data on the USB stick, a popup appears and asks whether the existing file should be replaced or renamed. NOTE: Before the transfer of field data, a popup appears and asks whether processed areas should be transferred as well. If so, the transfer process may take a few minutes. NOTE: The transferred data can then be seen in the bottom display. K Fig Transfer implement and field data from the USB stick to the terminal Select and transfer individual data VarioGuide - NA 87

88 7. Start-up Procedure 1. Using the soft key, select the data to be transferred: (A) Field data (B) Implement data 2. Select field data or implement data by touch or with the external control panel. A B H 3. Press the soft key (J), individual data is transferred from the USB stick to the terminal. NOTE: If there is identical data on the terminal, a popup appears and asks whether the existing file should be replaced or renamed. NOTE: The transferred data can then be seen in the bottom display. Fig. 35 J Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

89 7. Start-up Select and transfer all data Procedure 1. Using the soft key, select the data to be transferred: (A) (B) Field data Implement data A B H Fig Press the soft key (L); all data is transferred from the USB stick to the terminal. NOTE: If there is identical data on the terminal, a popup appears and asks whether the existing file should be replaced or renamed. NOTE: The transferred data can then be seen in the bottom display. L Fig. 38 VarioGuide - NA 89

90 7. Start-up 7.5 Correction signals Overview of correction signals depending on the receiver Receiver type Accuracy Supported correction signal Topcon AGI-4 Sub-meter Autonomous Decimetre Centimeter EGNOS / WAAS OMNISTAR VBS OMNISTAR HP /G2 / XP RTK base SATEL 3AS radio modem Topcon FH915 radio modem External radio modem RTK network Internal GSM/GPRS modem External mobile radio modem NovAtel SMART6-L Sub-meter Autonomous EGNOS / WAAS Centimeter RTK base SATEL EASy-Proof radio modem External radio modem RTK network Internal GSM/GPRS modem External mobile radio modem Trimble AG382 Sub-meter Autonomous EGNOS / WAAS RangePoint RTX Decimetre Centerpoint RTX Satellite Centimeter RTK base Trimble AG MHz radio modem Trimble AG MHz radio modem SATEL EASy-Proof radio modem External radio modem RTK network Internal GSM/GPRS modem External mobile radio modem 90 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

91 7. Start-up 7.6 Submeter range with NovAtel receiver Autonomous NOTE: The position is determined without correction signals, using only GPS and GLONASS satellites (for regions in which there is no correction signal or none can be received). Fig. 39 VarioGuide - NA 91

92 7. Start-up EGNOS / WAAS Set correction signal Select the correction signal via the "Signal Type" selection field. Fig. 40 Display Satellite receiver Signal type Accuracy Signal lag Connection status Authorisation level Designation of the installed receiver The correction signal source can be selected here Bar indicator and decimal value of static accuracy Specifies the time in s taken to receive the correction signal update. If 999 is shown here, the correction signal cannot be currently received. Specifies the connection status of the GNSS receiver to the source of the correction data (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) 92 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

93 7. Start-up 7.7 Centimeter range with NovAtel receiver FENDT base station Configure the FENDT base station correction signal Procedure 1. Select the correction signal via the "Signal Type" selection field. NOTE: Correction signal activation can only be received if a green tick appears in the connection status. Where applicable, verify channel, frequency and signal format. 2. Select 'Fendt Station' under station type 3. Set the frequency 4. Set the channel spacing 5. Set the error correction 6. Select signal format. Fig. 41 Display Satellite receiver Signal type Base Type Accuracy Signal lag Connection status Authorisation level Distance to Base Designation of the installed receiver The correction signal source can be selected here Fendt Base Bar indicator and decimal value of static accuracy Specifies the time in s taken to receive the correction signal update. If 999 is shown here, the correction signal cannot be currently received. Specifies the connection status of the GNSS receiver to the source of the correction data (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) Distance in m VarioGuide - NA 93

94 7. Start-up Display Frequency Channel spacing Set the frequency assigned to you by your country's regulatory authority. Set the channel spacing here: 25 khz with 6.25 khz spacing/205 khz with 10 khz spacing/12.5 khz with 6.25 khz spacing Error correction Set the error correction here: ON/OFF Signal format Select the signal format: CMR/RTCM 2.3/RTCM Fallback: FENDT base station Procedure Press toggle switch (A), the fallback option will either be activated or deactivated NOTE: Enabling this function allows wayline guidance to a lower degree of accuracy. Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

95 7. Start-up External station Configure the external station correction signal Procedure 1. Select the correction signal via the "Signal Type" selection field. NOTE: Correction signal activation can only be received if a green tick appears in the connection status. Where applicable, verify channel, frequency and signal format. 2. Select 'External Station' under station type 3. Configure baud rate 4. Select parity 5. Select signal format Fig. 43 Display Satellite receiver Signal type Base Type Accuracy Signal lag Connection status Authorisation level Distance to Base Designation of the installed receiver The correction signal source can be selected here External station Bar indicator and decimal value of static accuracy Specifies the time in s taken to receive the correction signal update. If 999 is shown here, the correction signal cannot be currently received. Specifies the connection status of the GNSS receiver to the source of the correction data (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) Distance in m VarioGuide - NA 95

96 7. Start-up Display Baud rate Parity Signal format Setting data for external radio modem Setting data for external radio modem Setting data for external radio modem External fallback station Procedure Press toggle switch (A), the fallback option will either be activated or deactivated NOTE: Enabling this function allows wayline guidance to a lower degree of accuracy. Fig RTK network (internal mobile radio modem) Configure the internal mobile modem correction signal NOTE: After the ignition has been switched OFF/ON, the system connects to the GSM/GPRS network automatically and without further notice, provided that a connection was established before the ignition was switched off. Please note that this action may result in data charges. 96 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

97 7. Start-up Set correction signal 1. Select the correction signal via the "Signal Type" selection field. 2. Select 'Internal Modem' as the modem type 3. Select "Dial connection (GSM)" or "Data connection" as the connection type 4. Select signal format Fig. 45 Display Satellite receiver Signal type Modem type Connection type Signal strength Accuracy Signal lag Connection status Authorisation level Signal format Designation of the installed receiver The correction signal source can be selected here Internal modem Dial connection (GSM) / Data connection Mobile communications signal strength Bar indicator and decimal value of static accuracy Specifies the time in s taken to receive the correction signal update. If 999 is shown here, the correction signal cannot be currently received. Specifies the connection status of the GNSS receiver to the source of the correction data (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) from the correction signal provider VarioGuide - NA 97

98 7. Start-up Activate/deactivate internal mobile modem fallback Procedure Press toggle switch (A), the fallback option will either be activated or deactivated NOTE: Enabling this function allows wayline guidance to a lower degree of accuracy. Fig RTK network (external mobile radio modem) Configure the external mobile modem correction signal NOTE: After the ignition has been switched OFF/ON, the system connects to the GSM/GPRS network automatically and without further notice, provided that a connection was established before the ignition was switched off. Please note that this action may result in data charges. 98 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

99 7. Start-up Procedure 1. Select the RTK Network correction signal under 'Signal Type'. 2. Select the modem type "External modem" 3. Enter the baud rate 4. Select parity 5. Select signal format Fig. 47 Display Satellite receiver Signal type Modem type Signal strength Accuracy Signal lag Connection status Authorisation level Designation of the installed receiver The correction signal source can be selected here External modem Mobile communications signal strength Bar indicator and decimal value of static accuracy Specifies the time in s taken to receive the correction signal update. If 999 is shown here, the correction signal cannot be currently received. Specifies the connection status of the GNSS receiver to the source of the correction data (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) Baud rate 9600 / / / / Parity Invalid/none/even/odd Signal format CMR/RTCM 2.3/RTCM 3.1 VarioGuide - NA 99

100 7. Start-up 7.8 Submeter range with Trimble receiver Autonomous Autonomous Trimble AG-382 NOTE: The position is determined without correction signals, using only GPS and GLONASS satellites (for regions in which there is no correction signal or none can be received). Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

101 7. Start-up EGNOS / WAAS Set correction signal Select the correction signal via the "Signal Type" selection field. Fig. 49 Display Satellite receiver Signal type Accuracy Signal lag Connection status Authorisation level Designation of the installed receiver The correction signal source can be selected here Bar indicator and decimal value of static accuracy Specifies the time in s taken to receive the correction signal update. If 999 is shown here, the correction signal cannot be currently received. Specifies the connection status of the GNSS receiver to the source of the correction data (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) VarioGuide - NA 101

102 7. Start-up RangePoint RTX Set correction signal 1. Select the correction signal via the "Signal Type" selection field. 2. Set the frequency. 3. Select the service ID. 4. Select the baud rate. Fig. 50 Display Satellite receiver Frequency Baud rate Accuracy Signal lag Connection status Authorisation level Serial no. Expiry date Designation of the installed receiver Bar indicator and decimal value of static accuracy Specifies the time in s taken to receive the correction signal update. If 999 is shown here, the correction signal cannot be currently received. Specifies the connection status of the GNSS receiver to the source of the correction data (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) Trimble AG-382 serial number (6-digit) Expiration date for RangePoint RTX license 102 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

103 7. Start-up 7.9 Decimeter range with Trimble receiver CenterPoint RTX Satellite Set correction signal for Centerpoint RTX Satellite Set correction signal 1. Select the correction signal via the "Signal Type" selection field. NOTE: OmniSTAR correction signal activation can only be received if a green tick appears in the connection status. If necessary, check frequency and baud rate. 2. Select the RTX type. 3. Set the frequency. 4. Select the baud rate. Fig. 51 Display Satellite receiver Signal type RTX type Frequency Baud rate Accuracy Signal lag Connection status Designation of the installed receiver The correction signal source can be selected here The RTX type can be selected here: RTX Standard, RTX Fast EU, RTX Fast US Bar indicator and decimal value of static accuracy Specifies the time in s taken to receive the correction signal update. If 999 is shown here, the correction signal cannot be currently received. Specifies the connection status of the GNSS receiver to the source of the correction data (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. VarioGuide - NA 103

104 7. Start-up Display Authorisation level Serial no. Expiry date Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) Serial number (6-digit) Expiration date for Centerpoint RTX Satellite license Regional RTX settings Region Frequency Baud rate West USA RTXWN MHz 600 Baud Central USA RTXCN MHz 2400 Baud East USA RTXEN MHz 600 Baud Canada and South/ Central America RTXSA MHz 600 Baud Europe (RTX Fast) RTXEU MHz 2400 Baud Europe/Africa RTXEA MHz 600 Baud Asia-Pacific region RTXAP MHz 600 Baud Fallback for Centerpoint RTX Satellite Procedure Press toggle switch (A); fallback is enabled or disabled NOTE: Enabling this function allows wayline guidance with lower accuracy. Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

105 7. Start-up 7.10 Centimeter range with Trimble receiver FENDT base station Configure the FENDT base station correction signal Trimble AG MHz radio modem Procedure 1. Select the correction signal via the "Signal Type" selection field. NOTE: Correction signal activation can only be received if a green tick appears in the connection status. Where applicable, verify channel, frequency and signal format. 2. Select 'Fendt Station' under station type 3. Set the mode 4. Set the frequency Fig. 53 Display Satellite receiver Signal type Base Type Accuracy Signal lag Connection status Authorisation level Distance to Base Designation of the installed receiver The correction signal source can be selected here Fendt Base Bar indicator and decimal value of static accuracy Specifies the time in s taken to receive the correction signal update. If 999 is shown here, the correction signal cannot be currently received. Specifies the connection status of the GNSS receiver to the source of the correction data (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) Distance in m VarioGuide - NA 105

106 7. Start-up Display Mode Frequency Signal format Set here: TT450s 4800 bps or TT450s 9600bps Set the frequency assigned to you by your country's regulatory authority. The signal format is displayed Configure the FENDT base station correction signal (Trimble 900 MHz) Procedure 1. Select the correction signal via the "Signal Type" selection field. NOTE: Correction signal activation can only be received if a green tick appears in the connection status. Where applicable, verify channel, frequency and signal format. 2. Select 'Fendt Station' under station type 3. Set the network ID Fig. 54 Display Satellite receiver Signal type Base Type Accuracy Signal lag Connection status Authorisation level Designation of the installed receiver The correction signal source can be selected here Fendt Base Bar indicator and decimal value of static accuracy Specifies the time in s taken to receive the correction signal update. If 999 is shown here, the correction signal cannot be currently received. Specifies the connection status of the GNSS receiver to the source of the correction data (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) 106 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

107 7. Start-up Display Distance to Base Network ID Signal format Distance in m The signal format is displayed RTK network (internal GSM/GPRS modem) Configure the internal mobile modem correction signal (GSM/GPRS) NOTE: After the ignition has been switched OFF/ON, the system connects to the GSM/GPRS network automatically and without further notice, provided that a connection was established before the ignition was switched off. Please note that this action may result in data charges. Set correction signal 1. Select the correction signal via the "Signal Type" selection field. 2. Select 'Internal Modem' as the modem type 3. Select either 'GSM' or 'GPRS' as the connection type Fig. 55 Display Satellite receiver Signal type Modem type Connection type Signal strength Accuracy Designation of the installed receiver The correction signal source can be selected here Internal modem Dial connection (GSM) / Data connection GPRS Mobile communications signal strength Bar indicator and decimal value of static accuracy VarioGuide - NA 107

108 7. Start-up Display Signal lag Connection status Authorisation level Signal format Specifies the time in s taken to receive the correction signal update. If 999 is shown here, the correction signal cannot be currently received. Specifies the connection status of the GNSS receiver to the source of the correction data (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) w RTK network (external mobile radio modem) Configure the external mobile modem correction signal NOTE: After the ignition has been switched OFF/ON, the system connects to the GSM/GPRS network automatically and without further notice, provided that a connection was established before the ignition was switched off. Please note that this action may result in data charges. Procedure 1. Select the RTK Network correction signal under 'Signal Type'. 2. Select the modem type "External modem" 3. Enter the baud rate 4. Select parity 5. Select signal format Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

109 7. Start-up Display Satellite receiver Signal type Modem type Signal strength Accuracy Signal lag Connection status Authorisation level Designation of the installed receiver The correction signal source can be selected here External modem Mobile communications signal strength Bar indicator and decimal value of static accuracy Specifies the time in s taken to receive the correction signal update. If 999 is shown here, the correction signal cannot be currently received. Specifies the connection status of the GNSS receiver to the source of the correction data (e.g. connected, update required, expired). The tick shows whether the GNSS receiver is currently connected to the correction data source. Specifies the accuracy level of the GNSS receiver (depending on the hardware modules installed in the receiver) Baud rate 9600 / / / / Parity Invalid/none/even/odd Signal format CMR/RTCM 2.3/RTCM Trimble receiver settings xfill settings Before starting the procedure xfill is effective only in fallback mode. VarioGuide - NA 109

110 7. Start-up Procedure 1. Select the base data. 2. Set the frequency. 3. Select the baud rate. Fig. 57 Display Satellite receiver Base data Frequency Baud rate Designation of the installed receiver WGS84/ITRF2008 NAD83 ETRS89 GDA94 The RTX type can be selected here: RTX Standard, RTX Fast EU, RTX Fast US Regional settings Region Frequency Baud rate West USA MHz 600 Baud Central USA MHz 2400 Baud East USA MHz 600 Baud Canada and South/Central America MHz 600 Baud Europe (RTX Fast) MHz 2400 Baud Europe/Africa MHz 600 Baud Asia-Pacific region MHz 600 Baud 110 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

111 7. Start-up 7.11 Field Settings Add field Procedure 1. Press the soft key (A), the pop-up for inputting the field name appears Fig Input the field name and confirm with, the pop-up will then close Fig. 59 VarioGuide - NA 111

112 7. Start-up Record field boundary Add boundary 1. Press soft key (C) NOTE: If a field boundary is detected within the selected field, the pop-up below will appear: Fig Overwrite field boundary or abandon operation: Press soft key, current field boundary will be overwritten Press soft key, pop-up will be closed and the field boundary will no longer be indicated. Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

113 7. Start-up 3. Select recording page 4. Confirm using, pop-up will close Fig. 62 Start boundary recording 5. Press soft key (C), boundary recording will be activated Fig. 63 VarioGuide - NA 113

114 7. Start-up Stop boundary recording 6. Press soft key (C), boundary recording will be paused NOTE: In order to be able to position the tractor differently in the corners for a more accurate approximation of the boundaries, recording may be paused and later restarted. 7. Press soft key (C) once more, boundary recording will resume Quit boundary recording 8. Press soft key (D), the boundary recording function will close Fig. 64 Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

115 7. Start-up 9. Select field name and confirm with. Fig Record/manage obstacles Small obstacle The obstacle is created once "small obstacle" has been selected in the pop-up above. In addition, a field can be selected and the obstacle name assigned. Fig. 67 Large obstacle Select the recording page The image shown opposite appears once "large obstacle" has been selected in the pop-up above. You can now select the recording page. Fig. 68 VarioGuide - NA 115

116 7. Start-up Start area recording To start area recording, press softkey (G). The image shown opposite appears with modified softkey (G); drive around the large obstacle. NOTE: Large obstacles are recorded in the same way as boundaries. End and save the area recording To end the area recording, press softkey (G); the image shown opposite appears. Fig. 69 Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

117 7. Start-up A field can be selected and the obstacle name assigned. Manage obstacles The pop-up shown opposite appears once softkey (K) has been pressed. Fig. 71 VarioGuide - NA 117

118 7. Start-up From this pop-up, obstacles can be selected, renamed and deleted. 118 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

119 7. Start-up 7.12 Way-line Create and save way line Way line type selection can be accessed from the VarioGuide information page, the VarioGuide main page and the Field settings page, see chapter 4.1 VarioGuide menu tree, page 29. NOTE: Before creating a wayline, specify a field name and record a boundary if necessary. Select wayline (E) Add way-line softkey Fig. 72 VarioGuide - NA 119

120 7. Start-up A/B line After you have selected way line A/B, straight way lines will be created between two points A and B. Button A will appear in the terminal. If you press this, a value will appear indicating the minimum distance that must be driven before button B appears and can be pressed. The wayline can be saved with a freely selectable name. More than one way line can be saved for each field. (E) START softkey and specify starting point A Fig. 74 Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

121 7. Start-up A+ angle After you have entered and confirmed the angle, the page shown opposite appears. Press the softkey (E) to specify the position of the starting point. (E) Softkey to specify starting point A Fig. 78 Contour After you have selected Contour, the START button will appear in the terminal, followed by PAUSE and STOP after START has been pressed. Recording is interrupted by pressing PAUSE and resumed by pressing CONTINUE. "Recording" flashes to indicate that the system is recording the track currently in progress. If recording is interrupted, it will be hidden. Once a sufficient distance has been driven, you will see the STOP button, which then stops the recording process. (E) START softkey Fig. 79 VarioGuide - NA 121

122 7. Start-up Fig. 80 Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

123 7. Start-up Pivot The circuit way line is created in the same manner as the contour. The circular arc driven is used to calculate the theoretical accuracy of the center of the circle. If this is less than m (33 ft), the STOP button will appear. (E) START softkey Fig. 83 Fig. 84 VarioGuide - NA 123

124 7. Start-up Path to path distance The way line distance can be set on the Implement Settings page. Set the way line distance Procedure 1. Set working width of the implement in (A). 2. Set overlap (B). NOTE: Way line distance (C) is calculated: Way line distance = implement width minus overlap Fig. 86 (A) (B) (C) Working width display Overlap input field Calculated way line distance 124 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

125 7. Start-up 7.13 Check system Check system info/system status NOTE: To activate automatic way line guidance, a way line must be created and a green tick displayed in every system info box. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) GNSS position: The green tick will appear whenever a valid GNSS position has been successfully determined from the GNSS data and the correction signal data. The number of GNSS satellites is also displayed. Correction signal: The green tick will appear whenever a correction signal can be received. In addition, you will see the time in s taken to receive the correction signal update. If 999 is shown here, the correction signal cannot be currently updated or received. Gyro compass initialisation: The green tick will appear once initialisation has been successful. Whenever the receiver has been switched on, a short distance exceeding 1.5 km/h (1 mph) must be driven to initialise the gyro compass (see Note below). Steering system: The green tick will appear whenever the self-test was successful. The EHL is ready for operation and can be preactivated (button (K) on the MFA). Distance to wayline: The distance to the wayline must be less than 10 m (33 ft). Joining angle to wayline: The wayline joining angle must be less than 75. Speed: The speed must be between 0.1 km/ h (0 mph) and 25 km/h (16 mph). NOTE: If the system info is requested while stationary, a cross appears here. Gyro compass calibration: The green tick will appear whenever the self-test of the gyro compass was successful. GNSS receiver: The green tick will appear whenever the self-test was successful. Stand-by time: This feature can be used to specify how long the GNSS receiver remains switched on after the ignition is switched off and thus retains the position data, reception and calibration of the gyro compass. Fig. 87 VarioGuide - NA 125

126 7. Start-up NOTE: If the ignition is switched off while working (e.g. to perform maintenance and adjustments on the implement) and no stand-by time has been set (thus resulting in the receiver being switched off), a short distance must be driven at a speed exceeding 1.5 km/h (1 mph) (until the green tick appears at C) to initialize the gyro compass. Tip: Make sure the stand-by time is not too short. 126 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

127 7. Start-up 7.14 Activate VarioGuide system Switch on automatic way line guidance (K) (J) Button with ON/OFF LED, Steering preactivation (EHL) Press button: The LED will light up if the self-test was successful. Button with ON/OFF LED, Automatic wayline guidance Press button briefly: If all activation conditions are satisfied (see above: System info), the LED will change from a flashing to a steady light. The steering status icon in map view and on the VarioGuide information page will also turn green. You can now release the steering wheel. The operator can try to bring about all activation conditions while the LED is flashing. If the switch-on attempt fails, the LED will go out. The button then has to be pressed again for activation. Fig. 88 VarioGuide - NA 127

128 7. Start-up 7.15 Adjust way line Way line offset Display (A) Way line distance input field (B) Auto Offset (C) Way-line deviation display (D) Manual way line offset input field (E) Overall offset display (F) Overall offset Reset button Auto Offset (B): If the overlap/under lap becomes too great while working in the field, the tractor can be guided precisely onto the way-line manually and then the AUTO OFFSET (softkey field in front of the tractor) can be pressed The way-lines are moved to the center of the tractor. Automatic steering then has to be re-activated from the MFA. This function cannot be selected while automatic way-line guidance is active. Manual way-line offset (D): If the tractor diverges too far from the way-line (e.g. on a slope), the waylines can be moved to the right or left while the tractor is moving and without interrupting guidance, by entering a decimal value (D) and pressing the softkey to the right or left of the entered value. This will move the track by the value entered here. The machine moves in the direction of the arrow. Overall offset (E, F): Overall offset is the sum of Auto Offset and manual way-line offset. Press the softkey (F) to reset the value to 0. A B C D E F Fig. 89 VarioGuide Hauptseite Spurlinienabstand 5,90 m Spurabweichung 0,00 m Manueller Spurlinienversatz 0,20 m Gesamtversatz 0,00 m 128 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

129 7. Start-up 7.16 Headland settings Headland settings NOTE: Due to satellite drift, a field boundary recording and therefore the headland settings are only appropriate from decimetre (DM) accuracy or with RTK (CM) accuracy. Softkeys (E) Headland settings (F) AutoTI pre-activation (only possible within a field boundary) NOTE: Only possible with the Variotronic TI automatic option and within a field boundary Fig. 90 VarioGuide - NA 129

130 7. Start-up Headland settings softkeys (A) Headland alarm ON/OFF NOTE: When you use AutoTI, the alarm automatically switches on. Fig. 91 Select Variotronic TI sequence Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

131 7. Start-up Functions and displays (C) Headland length in meters (D) Calculated number of headland way-lines, dependent on the way-line distance (no setting!) (E) Setting (in meters) for "Driving into the field": Distance to the headland boundary, where the AutoTI/headland alarm is triggered (F) Setting (in meters) for "Driving out of the field": Distance to the headland boundary, where the AutoTI/headland alarm is triggered (G) Select the TeachIn sequence for "Driving into the field" (H) Select the TeachIn sequence for "Driving out of the field" Here, the: Length of the headland, Desired TI sequence, Position at which the TI sequence or headland alarm is triggered is set. NOTE: Set before entering the values for the headland, the working width and the way line distance. Fig Headland management TI/AutoTI NOTE: Due to satellite drift, a field boundary recording and therefore the headland management/autoti are only expedient from decimetre (DM) accuracy or with RTK (CM) accuracy. VarioGuide - NA 131

132 7. Start-up Softkeys (E) Headland settings (F) AutoTI pre-activation (only possible within a field boundary) NOTE: The AutoTI headland management starts a TI sequence dependent on the distance between the tractor and the headland boundary. Fig. 94 Preliminary conditions 1. A field boundary is recorded, see GUID-7743E6C E4-9D92- CE410FA850B3#GUID-7743E6C E4-9D92-CE410FA850B3. 2. The headland settings are set, see chapter Headland settings, page A TI sequence is recorded, activated on the Variotronic TI page and selected in the headland settings. 4. The tractor is located within the recorded field boundary. 5. AutoTI pre-activation softkey (F) is activated (can only be activated within the recorded field boundary). Driving into the field 1. Drive the tractor as close to the designated way line as possible. 2. Activate the automatic steering (button J on the membrane keypad of the MFA). 3. Vehicle uses automated steering system. 4. The selected TI sequence will then start, depending on the selected distance to the headland boundary. Driving out of the field 1. The TI sequence will start automatically, depending on the selected distance to the headland boundary. An alarm will sound before the TI sequence starts. 132 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

133 7. Start-up 7.17 Operation with the base station Brief description The VarioGuide system can be used with a reference station for centimeter accuracy. The operation of the system is identical, irrespective of whether the correction is received from a reference station or from a satellite. This section gives an overview of the additional steps required for reference station management. The reference station is an integrated unit comprising a radio module, a GNSS receiver, a GNSS aerial and a radio aerial. The reference station is mounted on a tripod. Using an internal radio aerial, the reference station delivers correction signals to mobile units within a radius of between 3 and 5 km (3.1 mile). GNSS satellites transmit position signals. The base station compares this data with its actual position. Correction signals are transmitted from the base station (transmitter) to the tractor (receiver) using a modem. The VarioGuide receiver processes both signals (position signal and correction signal), so determining very precise location data. NOTE: A base station with a radio modem that is suitable for the specific country should be used here. Contact your AGCO Fendt dealer. NOTE: The operation of radio systems is subject to the regulations of national authorities. NOTE: A radio license must be applied for from the relevant network operator. The user of the base station is responsible for making this application. Operation of a base station without a radio license is prohibited and may lead to prosecution. WARNING: Operation of the VarioGuide system with the base station outside the authorized national frequency ranges may cause serious damage to property, injury or death of persons due to interference with other systems (e.g. radio remote-controlled building cranes, forestry cable winches etc.)! Scope of delivery and accessories HiPer AG base station UHF aerial Fig. 95 Fig. 96 VarioGuide - NA 133

134 7. Start-up Mains cable Power supply unit Fig. 97 SAE connecting cable - current supply to base station Fig. 98 SAE connecting cable - alligator clips Fig. 99 Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

135 7. Start-up SAE connecting cable - cigarette lighter SAE extension cord Fig. 101 Serial connecting cable Fig. 102 Null modem DB9 M-M adapter Fig. 103 Fig. 104 VarioGuide - NA 135

136 7. Start-up Tripod Carrying case Fig. 105 Fig LED and keys on the base station Base station with radio module (A) ON/OFF button (B) Function button (C) RS 232 communication interface A (D) RS 232 communication interface D (E) USB communication interface (F) Current supply connector Input: Operation: 6-28 VDC; Load: 9-28 VDC (power consumption < 2A) (G) Modem status LED (H) Battery status LED (I) Reset button (J) Recording status LED (K) Implement status LED Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

137 7. Start-up (L) (M) Aerial port for radio modem Port for external GNSS aerial Fig. 108 LED functions Battery status LED (H): Green: > 85% Orange: Medium Red: < 15% The LED also indicates the following: Flashing once a second: External current supply is connected, internal battery is being charged. Flashing every five seconds: Receiver is using the internal battery and no external current supply is connected. Off: Receiver is in "OFF" mode or internal battery is discharged and no external current supply is connected. NOTE: If the internal battery is flat and no external current supply is connected, the receiver will switch to "OFF" mode to protect the battery from deep discharge. Implement status LED (K): Flashing red: Receiver is on but cannot receive satellites. Flashing green: Receiver is switched on and receiving satellites; one flash per received GPS satellite. Flashing orange: Receiver is switched on and receiving satellites; one flash per received GLONASS satellite. Modem status LED (G) Flashing red/green alternately: Base station sending correction data Initial start-up On delivery the base station is in "OFF" mode; the internal battery is not charged. Connect an external current supply or charge internal battery. To charge the battery: 1. Connect charging cable to port F. 2. Press Reset (I) button. The base station switches to "ON" mode. If necessary, switch to Standby mode (see below). The base station cannot be charged in "OFF" mode. After 9 hours the battery will be 90% charged, and in 10 hours fully charged. It is not possible to overcharge the battery. The charge level of the battery is indicated by the Battery status LED (H). VarioGuide - NA 137

138 7. Start-up NOTE: To minimize battery discharge, store the base station in "OFF" mode Operating modes "OFF" mode: The base station is switched off completely. No LEDs are lit up, and the internal battery cannot be charged in this mode! "STAND-BY" mode: The base station is switched on and the receiver switched off. This mode should be used to charge the internal battery. "ON" mode: The base station, the receiver and the radio modem are switched on, and the GPS and GLONASS satellites can be received. - Implement status LED (K) flashing. - Modem status LED (G) flashing. - Battery status LED (H): Depending on charge level and external/internal current supply. In this mode the base station is used for automatic track guidance. Switch between modes To switch from "OFF" mode to "ON" mode, press Reset button (I). To switch from "ON" mode to "STAND-BY" mode: 1. Press and hold down ON/OFF button (A). 2. LEDs (K) and (J) will turn green and then go out. 3. Release ON/OFF button (A). To switch from "STAND-BY" mode to "ON" mode, press the ON/OFF button (A) for approx. one second. To switch from "ON" mode to "OFF" mode: 1. Press and hold down ON/OFF button (A). 2. LEDs (K) and (J) will turn green and then go out. 3. LEDs (K) and (J) will turn orange. 4. LEDs (K) and (J) will turn red. 5. Release ON/OFF button (A). NOTE: It is not possible to switch directly from "OFF" mode to "STAND-BY" mode. NOTE: It is not possible to switch directly from "STAND-BY" mode to "OFF" mode Start-up Set up base station 1. Set the base station up on the tripod supplied or ordered separately. NOTE: Alternatively, fixed installation is also possible. NOTE: For the best possible signal transmission, the base station should be located at the highest possible point in the landscape. Switch on base station 2. Switch on 138 VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA

139 7. Start-up Fig. 109 Switch on from STAND-BY mode Press ON/OFF key (A) for about a second Switch on from OFF mode Press Reset button (I) Set the base station channel on the tractor Procedure 1. Press soft key (B) 2. Follow on-screen instructions 3. Connect cable on the base station (communication A or D, connect to port (C) or (D)) to X4219 on the tractor (use null modem DB9 M-M adapter) and confirm. Fig. 110 Fig. 111 VarioGuide - NA 139

140 7. Start-up 4. Connect cable to tractor at X4219 top-right C-pillar serial interface (use null modem DB9 M-M adapter) Fig Confirm connection Fig Transmission of base station configuration to the tractor 7. Close window using Fig VarioGuide VarioGuide - NA