AutoFarm GPS AutoSteer Hardware Installation Guide Supported Models: Deutz 130 Agrotron, 140 Agrotron, 150 Agrotron, 165 Agrotron PN: 602-0046-01-A
Special Requirements Tools This list consists of special tools required to complete the installation. A complete set of common installation tools are also required. If you find that you are using special tools, please notify Documentation@gpsfarm.com. Metric open wrenches Metric socket wrenches up to 24mm Soft brush Clean rags Oil collection pan (for collecting oil when hose connections are opened) Attention Tighten all screws, bolts, nuts, hose connections and cable connections after the final assembly of the AutoFarm Steering System on the vehicle. Technician Feedback Please contact Novariant via email to Documentation@gpsfarm.com with: outdated pictures or instructions tips for other installers general comments or suggestions ii
Table of Contents Special Requirements.................................................... ii Tools............................................................ ii Attention......................................................... ii Technician Feedback............................................... ii Installation Overview................................................... 1 Kit Overview...................................................... 1 Installation Kit Components.......................................... 2 Install Roof Module..................................................... 3 Safety Notes...................................................... 3 Install the Mounting Rail............................................ 3 Mount the Roof Module............................................. 5 Install the Wheel Angle Sensor (WAS)...................................... 7 Wheel Angle Sensor Overview........................................ 7 Mount Linkage Arm and Sensor Brackets............................... 8 Mount the Sensor.................................................. 9 Mount the Sensor and Connect the Linkage Arms........................ 10 Adjust the Sensor and Linkage Arms.................................. 10 Install the User Terminal................................................ 11 Assemble and Mount the User Terminal Bracket......................... 11 Mount and Adjust the User Terminal.................................. 13 Install the SA Module................................................... 18 Mount the SA Module Bracket....................................... 18 Assemble and Mount the Hydraulic Valve.................................. 19 Install the Hydraulic Valve.......................................... 19 Install the Hydraulic Hoses.............................................. 21 Assemble the Hydraulic Hoses....................................... 21 Route the Hydraulic Hoses.......................................... 22 AutoSteer Valve Port Connections.................................... 22 AutoFarm Steering Valve........................................... 23 Connect Pressure and Return Lines to Tractor........................... 24 Connect the AutoFarm Steering Lines to Tractor......................... 25 Attach the Pressure Transducer...................................... 26 Install the Main Cable Harness........................................... 27 Attach the Main Cable Harness to the User Terminal..................... 27 Attach the AutoFarm Power Cable to the Power Supply Outlet Inside Cab.... 27 Installing Optional Battery Power Cable............................... 28 Attach the Main Cable Harness to the Roof Module...................... 29 iii
Install the SA Module Cable Harness...................................... 31 Attach the Cable to the SA Module................................... 31 Connect the SA Module Harness to the Hydraulic Valve.................. 32 Connect the SA Module Harness to the Wheel Angle Sensor............... 33 Attach SA Module Cable Harness to Main Cable Harness................. 34 Final Checklist......................................................... 35 iv
1. Installation Overview 1.1 Kit Overview The Deutz 165 Agrotron Tractor AutoSteer Kit contains the components shown below. (Note: Component size is not shown to scale.) 1
1.2 Installation Kit Components Item Number Component 1 Valve bracket 2 Hydraulic valve 3 Mounting hardware 4 Wheel Angle Sensor (WAS) unit 5 Hose kit 6 User Terminal Monitor bracket 7 Installation Guide 8 SA Module 9 Main harness 10 SAM harness 11 Roof bracket 12 SA Module bracket 13 Roof Module bolts 14 Cable power adapter battery 2
2. Install Roof Module 2.1 Safety Notes The AutoFarm system must be powered OFF when installing or removing the roof module. The supplied locking pin or a padlock must be in place whenever the vehicle is in operation. The roof module must be removed when transporting the vehicle at speeds above 30 mph (50 kph.) Make sure that you are in a stable position on the tractor platform when removing the roof module, so that you do not fall or drop the roof module. 2.2 Install the Mounting Rail Remove the two rear lights and install the roof bracket over the two mounting holes as shown in the photo below. bracket hole locations 3
Align the mounting rail to mounting holes and fasten the mounting rail to the roof using the two steel bushings and longer bolts provided. The lettered holes and the dummy cable connector must be on the left side of the tractor. left side of tractor longer bolts bushing The two bolts that secure the mounting rail will be used to secure the rear lights. Reinstall the rear lights to the original position. roof mounting rail hole 4
2.3 Mount the Roof Module Slide the roof module into locked position. The cable connection must be on the left side of the tractor, facing the rear. cable connection Make sure that the spring lock is in place. locked position 5
Insert and close the locking pin through the holes in the roof module and the mounting rail. Note that a padlock can replace the locking pin. locking pin Attach the radio modem antenna. Note: The antenna should be attached hand tight. Do not use any tools to tighten the antenna. (Different vehicle shown below.) Note: The antenna is provided with the radio modem kit on AutoSteer systems using an external radio modem. Refer to the radio modem kit instructions for details. 6
3. Install the Wheel Angle Sensor (WAS) 3.1 Wheel Angle Sensor Overview The Wheel Angle Sensor is shown in the diagram below. cable connector linkage arms linkage arm bracket sensor sensor bracket 7
3.2 Mount Linkage Arm and Sensor Brackets Install the wheel angle sensor assembly on the left side of the front axle as shown below. The sensor bracket will be secured with an existing bolt on differential housing. linkage arm bracket (front view) sensor bracket 8
3.3 Mount the Sensor Install the Wheel Angle Sensor assembly on the left side of the front axle as shown below. The sensor bracket will be secured with existing bolts on differential housing. sensor 9
3.4 Mount the Sensor and Connect the Linkage Arms Secure the linkage bracket to the tie rod in the position shown below using the U-bolt supplied in the installation kit. linkage bracket sensor linkage arm 3.5 Adjust the Sensor and Linkage Arms Adjust linkage arm length and/or linkage bracket position to obtain between 3200 and 3800 counts during steering calibration. Turn the tractor all the way right and left to make sure the linkage arms can move without interference. Note: This step is done during the calibration and tuning steps. 10
4. Install the User Terminal 4.1 Assemble and Mount the User Terminal Bracket Mount the bracket to the steel door handle. mounting position 11
Mount the bracket assembly as shown in the figures below. The bracket can also be mounted behind the door handle as shown in the figure below if desired. 12
4.2 Mount and Adjust the User Terminal Attach the adjustable arm and mounting plate to the user terminal using the four small screws provided. mounting plate Remove the travel stop on the bracket assembly. 13
Install user terminal arm on to the cab bracket. Replace the travel stop. 14
Tighten the arm onto the bracket. (Different vehicle shown below.) Remove adjustment bolt caps. 15
Adjust user terminal arm tightness. Replace adjustment bolt caps and adjust user terminal viewing angle. 16
The complete User Terminal installation is shown in the figure below. 17
5. Install the SA Module 5.1 Mount the SA Module Bracket Mount the SA module bracket in a protected position under the rear of the cab. Secure the bracket using existing bolts on the tractor or the bolts and screws provided in the installation kit. Note: It is essential that the SA Module is NOT mounted so that the cable connection is on the top or on the side with the cable going up. SA Module mounting bolts bracket 18
6. Assemble and Mount the Hydraulic Valve 6.1 Install the Hydraulic Valve Remove ladder and tool box on right side of the tractor to gain access to valve mounting position. Mount valve bracket to the two bolts shown in the figure below. bolts 19
Mount the valve bracket as shown in the figure below. hydraulic valve hydraulic valve bracket 20
7. Install the Hydraulic Hoses 7.1 Assemble the Hydraulic Hoses Assemble hoses as shown (Hose length is not shown to scale below.) valve pressure port (P) pressure line valve return port (T) return lines valve load sense port (LS) load sense line valve right/left steer in port right/left on lines from tractor steering unit valve right/left steer out port tractor steering cylinder lines 1/4 NPT elbow for pressure transducer load sense line to priority valve teflon tape for NPT threads load sense line from Autofarm valve load sense line from steering unit valve shuttle adaptors adaptor 21
7.2 Route the Hydraulic Hoses Summary: Steer IN and OUT hoses are routed from the hydraulic valve, under the cab, to the vehicle s steering lines. Note: Secure the hoses with cable ties and be sure they are clear of moving parts and heat sources. 7.3 AutoSteer Valve Port Connections Hydraulic Hose Steer In (Right) Steer In (Left) Steer Out (Right) Steer Out (Left) Pressure Return Load Sense Pressure Transducer Valve Port Label SR SL R L P T LS Trans 22
7.4 AutoFarm Steering Valve The valve is shown in the figure below. steer out left steer out right steer in left steer in right return load sense pressure 23
7.5 Connect Pressure and Return Lines to Tractor Identify the hose connections for the pressure and return lines on the tractor as shown in the figure below. pressure line (P) return line (T) Install a tee adapter to the pressure line and connect the AutoFarm pressure hose to this tee. Install a tee adapter on the return line and connect the AutoFarm return hose to this tee as shown in the figure below. tee adapter on the pressure line tee adaptor on the return line 24
7.6 Connect the AutoFarm Steering Lines to Tractor Identify the hose connections for right and left steering lines on the tractor as shown in the figure below. hose from manual steering unit steel lines going to steering cylinders on front axle Open the two hose connections shown above. 1. Move the two rubber hoses shown above toward the AutoFarm steering valve and connect to the two short steer in steering hoses to the AutoFarm valve. 2. Connect the two steer out hoses from the AutoFarm valve to the two steel lines shown above. 3. Note: The steer in hoses connect the manual steering unit to the AutoFarm valve. The steer out hoses connect the AutoFarm valve to the steering cylinders. 25
7.7 Attach the Pressure Transducer Attach the 90 degree fitting to the port marked trans on the AutoSteer valve. Note: Use teflon tape to ensure a good seal. Attach the pressure transducer to the 90 degree fitting. Note: Use teflon tape to ensure a good seal. 26
8. Install the Main Cable Harness 8.1 Attach the Main Cable Harness to the User Terminal 8.2 Attach the AutoFarm Power Cable to the Power Supply Outlet Inside Cab Use an adapter cable to connect the AutoFarm power cable to the power outlet in the cab. If an adapter cable is not available, connect using and adapter plug as shown in the next section. 27
8.3 Installing Optional Battery Power Cable There is an option to use the AutoFarm battery adapter power cable to connect your AutoFarm system to the vehicle s 12 volt electrical system. connect to AutoFarm Power cable connect to 12 volts on the vehicle Connect both the red and white wires to 12 volt power on the vehicle protected by a 20 amp fuse. You can also connect a three pin European power connector (COBO part # 25.036.200 or similar) to the end of the cable and plug directly into the power outlet located in the tractor cab. Wire Color Red White Black 12 Volt Function 12 V unswitched power 12 V switched power Ground 28
8.4 Attach the Main Cable Harness to the Roof Module Route the cable out of the cab through an existing rubber plug under the left side of rear window. Attach the cable to the roof module. 29
Secure the cable to the roof using the eye clamp. (Different vehicle shown below.) Route the cable down the left side of the cab and secure with cable ties. 30
9. Install the SA Module Cable Harness 9.1 Attach the Cable to the SA Module Connect the cable to the SA Module. (Different vehicle shown below.) bottom of SA module cable connector locking mechanism in open position Close the cable connector locking mechanism. locked position 31
Note: To disconnect the cable from the SA module, the connector must first be unlocked as shown. pinch here pull upwards 9.2 Connect the SA Module Harness to the Hydraulic Valve Route and secure the steering cable from the SA Module to the hydraulic valve. (Different vehicle shown below.). valve cable connectors 32
9.3 Connect the SA Module Harness to the Wheel Angle Sensor Route and secure the WAS cable from the SA Module beneath the cab to the WAS. Attach the cable to the WAS. cable connection to wheel angle sensor 33
9.4 Attach SA Module Cable Harness to Main Cable Harness Route the SA Module cable into the cab through the rubber plug under the right side of rear window. Attach the harnesses with two connectors between the SA module and the main harness. Connect the two connectors on the SA module cable to the monitor cable inside the cab. 34
10. Final Checklist Check all hose connections. Check all cable connections. Power up the vehicle and check for hydraulic leaks. Check manual steering. Power up the AutoSteer system and begin the calibration and tuning process. 35