AutoFarm GPS AutoSteer Hardware Installation Guide Supported Models: Cat Challenger 65-E Track Cat Challenger 75-E Track Cat Challenger 85-E Track Cat Challenger 95-E Track PN: 602-0051-01-B i
Special Requirements Tools This list consists of special tools that are needed. A complete set of common installation tools is assumed. If you find that you are using other 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 Technician Feedback Please contact Novariant via email to Documentation@gpsfarm.com with: outdated pictures or instructions tips for other installers general comments or suggestions ii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............................................. 4 Install the User Terminal................................................. 6 Assemble and Mount the User Terminal Bracket.......................... 6 Mount and Adjust the User Terminal................................... 7 Assemble and Mount the Hydraulic Valve.................................. 11 Install the Hydraulic Valve.......................................... 11 Install the Hydraulic Hoses.............................................. 12 Assemble the Hydraulic Hoses....................................... 12 Route the Hydraulic Hoses.......................................... 12 Steering Valve Assembly........................................... 13 AutoFarm Steering Valve........................................... 14 AutoSteer High Flow Valve Port Connections........................... 14 Connecting the Pressure and Return Hydraulic Hoses to the Tractor......... 15 Return from Relief Valve........................................... 16 Attach the Pressure Transducer...................................... 17 Install the SA Module................................................... 19 Mount the SA Module Bracket....................................... 19 Mount the SA Module to the Bracket.................................. 19 Install the Main Cable Harness........................................... 21 Attach the Main Cable Harness to the User Terminal..................... 21 Attach the Cable to the Power Supply................................. 21 Attach the Main Cable Harness to the Roof Module...................... 22 Install the SA Module Cable Harness...................................... 23 Attach the Cable to the SA Module................................... 23 Connect the SA Module Harness to the Hydraulic Valve.................. 24 Attach SA Module Cable Harness to Main Cable Harness................. 25 Final Checklist......................................................... 26 iii
1. Installation Overview 1.1 Kit Overview The Cat Challenger Track Tractor Installation Kit (PN: 182-0023-01)contains the following components. (Component size is not shown to scale below.) 1
1.2 Installation Kit Components Item Component Part Number 1 Cable routing hardware 200-0121-01 2 Hydraulic Valve assembly 500-0010-02 3 Temperature Sensor kit 200-0119-01 4 Hose kit 500-0207-01 5 Installation Guide 602-0051-01 6 User Terminal Monitor bracket 200-0307-01 7 SA Module 200-0206-01 8 SA Module bracket Wheel Angle Sensor (WAS) unit 200-0190-01 9 Roof Module brackets 200-0221-02 10 Main Harness 201-0153-01 11 SAM Harness 201-0162-01 12 Hydraulic Valve bracket 200-0306-01 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. 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 cab roof bolts, align the mounting rail to mounting holes, and fasten the mounting rail to the roof. The lettered holes and the dummy cable connector must be on the left side of the tractor. 3
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 connector Make sure that the spring lock is in place. locked position 4
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.(different vehicle shown below.) locking pin Attach the radio modem antenna. Note: The antenna should be attached hand tight - do not use any tools to tighten the antenna. 5
3. Install the User Terminal 3.1 Assemble and Mount the User Terminal Bracket Mount the bracket assembly in the location shown below. bracket mounting location Mount the bracket assembly. threads for mounting bracket 6
3.2 Mount and Adjust the User Terminal Attach the mounting plate on the adjustable arm to the user terminal using four screws. mounting plate Remove the travel stop on the bracket assembly. 7
Install user terminal arm onto the cab bracket. (Different bracket shown below.) Replace the travel stop. 8
Tighten the arm onto the bracket. Adjust arm tightness. 9
Adjust user terminal viewing angle. 10
4. Assemble and Mount the Hydraulic Valve 4.1 Install the Hydraulic Valve Fasten the valve bracket into place on right side using the two bolts supplied. valve bracket Mount the hydraulic valve on to the bracket using the three long bolts supplied. hydraulic valve 11
5. Install the Hydraulic Hoses 5.1 Assemble the Hydraulic Hoses Assemble hoses as shown (Hose length is not shown to scale below.) pressure port return/ tank port pressure line return line steer in left AutoSteer valve steer in right AutoSteer valve left steer port on steering unit right steer port on steering unit steer out left AutoSteer valve steer out right AutoSteer valve left steer line right steer line teflon tape for NPT threads 1/4 NPT elbow for pressure transducer 5.2 Route the Hydraulic Hoses Note: Secure the hoses with cable ties and be sure they are clear of moving parts and heat sources. 12
5.3 Steering Valve Assembly Assemble the temperature sensor as shown above. temperature sensor probe adapter tee Mount the temperature sensor on the pressure port on the valve as shown above. 13
5.4 AutoFarm Steering Valve The valve is shown in the figure below. pressure transducer steer in right pressure return steer in steer out 5.5 AutoSteer High Flow Valve Port Connections Hydraulic Hose Steer In (Right) Steer In (Left) Steer Out (Right) Steer Out (Left) Pressure Return Pressure Transducer Valve Port Label STIN1 STIN2 STOUT1 STOUT2 P T PT 14
5.6 Connecting the Pressure and Return Hydraulic Hoses to the Tractor Connect the hoses as shown in the figures below. install the Tee on the tractor pressure line and connect the AutoFarm pressure hose to the Tee install the Tee on the tractor return line and connect the AutoFarm return hose to the Tee 15
Attach steer IN/OUT hoses to the hydraulic valve. 5.7 Return from Relief Valve Connect the Pressure and Return/Tank hoses to the ports on the valve as shown above. Remove the right and left steering hoses from the tractor steering unit (Orbitrol). Connect the two AutoFarm Steer In hoses between the Steering Unit (Orbitrol) on the tractor and the Steer In ports on the AutoFarm steering valve. Connect the two AutoFarm Steer Out hoses to the right and left steering hoses on the tractor that were previously disconnected from the tractor steering unit. 16
5.8 Install the Pressure Transducer Attach the pressure transducer to the port marked PT on the AutoSteer valve. Note: Cover the threads with two layers of teflon tape to ensure a good seal. pressure transducer PT port on valve To mount the pressure transducer in a vertical position, you can use the elbow adapter as shown below. The pressure transducer will work in any position as long as it clears the surrounding parts and is accessible for servicing. elbow adapter 1/4 NPT 17
Attach the cable connector from the valve harness to the pressure transducer. Install the rubber gasket and cable connector as shown below. Secure the connector with the screw. cable connector cable connector pressure transducer rubber gasket connector pins make sure to line up the connectors correctly. do not force the connection. Tighten the connector screw as shown in the photo below. 18
6. Install the SA Module 6.1 Mount the SA Module Bracket Mount the SA module bracket beneath valve bracket or in any other protected position on the tractor. SA module bracket 6.2 Mount the SA Module to the Bracket 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 19
AutoFarm recommends mounting the SA module in the positions shown below. Do NOT mount the SA module in the positions shown in the figure below. 20
7. Install the Main Cable Harness 7.1 Attach the Main Cable Harness to the User Terminal 7.2 Attach the Cable to the Power Supply 21
7.3 Attach the Main Cable Harness to the Roof Module Route the cable out of the cab under the left side of rear window. Route the cable up the back of the cab, and attach the cable to the roof module. 22
8. Install the SA Module Cable Harness 8.1 Attach the Cable to the SA Module Connect the cable to the SA Module. (Different vehicle shown.) bottom of SA module cable connector locking mechanism in open position Close the cable connector locking mechanism. locked position 23
Note: To disconnect the cable from the SA module: unlock the connector as shown below and then remove the cable. pinch here pull upwards 8.2 Connect the SA Module Harness to the Hydraulic Valve Route and attach the cable from the SA Module to the hydraulic valve. two connectors 24
8.3 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 the large connector. Note: The smaller connector shown below does not apply to this vehicle. 25
9. Final Checklist Check all cable connections. Check manual steering. Power up the AutoSteer system and begin the calibration and tuning process. 26