EZ-Steer Advanced Workshop

Vehicle approval process Trimble staff must be involved for new vehicle brands/types. Install photos + vehicle settings essential Check bracket installation Determine calibration settings Verify safety and performance Warranty void if installed on non-approved vehicles

Installation Antenna placement Steering column bracket Motor placement Controller mounting Cable routing Power requirements – 7 amps

Antenna placement For good accuracy/easy calibration 2WD/MFWD tractorsRear axle 4WD articulated tractorsFront of cab Combines/swathersFront of cab Floaters/sprayers/trucksRear of cab

Configuration

Vehicle setup Copy Angle/Turn etc from approved vehicle table included in shipping box (or Enable MFWD helps get online faster Enable Difflock keeps vehicle on line better Make sure steering good condition –Freeplay should be < 2 inches –Replace worn tie-rods –Check hydraulic oil at correct level –Warm up hydraulic oil before using EZ-Steer

Maximum engage limits Note - Max speed depends on vehicle type

Rules of Engagement Bottom line of screen shows if you can engage - or if not, why not. –D = Distance too far offline –S = Too slow –F = Too fast –A = Angle too large –G = GPS position not available –O = Operator not present If users find it too hard to engage then increase engage limits Within all engage limits bottom line … OK = Engage

Optimizing Performance

Aggressiveness

Freeplay Common in many vehicles 2-4 in freeplay can stop oscillation at high speed

Override Sensitivity  – stop auto disengage over bumps  – allow disengage when turn steering wheel Need to hold wheel half a second to override More than 5 overrides on a swath => warning message

Motor speed Auto – High = best accuracy At lower speeds can use Auto-Med or Auto-Low to reduce steering wheel movement and jitter Auto-Low good for demo steering wheel

Optimizing - Support Note

Maintenance Keep motor and controller clean and dry –EZ-Steer is not waterproof –Do not mount on machines without enclosed cabs If foam wheel too worn (>1/4 inch wear) and slipping then replace it. May need to replace motor bushings after a few years?

Troubleshooting 1.Run self test 2.Check correct firmware on lightbar/controller 3.Check Vehicle Setup, Engage Limits, EZ-Steer – Faults screen 4.Go through Optimizing Performance support note 5.Check and AgPartners for new firmware upgrades and support notes. 6.Call Trimble support 7.Download lightbar error log 8.RMA

EZ-Steer self test

Upgrading Firmware

Use EZ-Toolbox