Calibrate Level—TCM

NOTE: Calibrate receiver when it is attached or reattached to machine. Receiver does not require recalibration until removed from machine and reattached.


Positioning Machine during Calibration

IMPORTANT:

PC8278
PC8278-UN-22JUN04

Floating Front Axle Vehicles

PC8277
PC8277-UN-01MAY06

Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles

A - Rear Axle

B - Vehicle Pivot Point

When calibrating, it is important that TCM is at same angle when facing either direction. If roll angle is a positive 2° when facing one direction, vehicle needs to be a negative 2° when facing opposite direction. To position TCM at same angle it is important when turning vehicle around and facing other direction that tires are placed in correct location. Once vehicle is parked on a hard flat surface, note location of tires on ground. When turning around use following instructions:
  • Floating Front Axle Vehicles (MFWD, ILS, TLS)—put rear axle/wheels in same location when performing 2 point calibration. See above diagram for Floating Front Axle Vehicles.
  • Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles (Track Tractors, 9000 and 9020 Series Wheel Tractors, 4700 and 4900 Series Sprayers, )—Place all in same location when facing either direction. See above diagram for Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles.


Calibration Surface

IMPORTANT:

PC8279
PC8279-UN-16JUL04

A - Skip

B - Overlap

Vehicle must be on a hard, flat level surface for calibration. If TCM is not calibrated on a level surface or TCM mounting angle is not level in relation to vehicle angle (StarFire mounting bracket or vehicle cab being slightly offset, uneven tire pressures from one side to other, etc.) operator may see offset during operation. This offset could look like a consistent skip (A) or overlap (B) in pass-to-pass operation. To eliminate offset, re-calibrate on a level surface, drive down a pass, turn around and drive down same pass in opposite direction. If vehicle does not follow same pass, measure offset distance and enter in implement offset in SETUP - TRACKING - PAGE 2. See implement offset section. After initial calibration of TCM, it is not necessary to calibrate again unless TCM angle in relation to vehicle has changed. For example, tire pressure has been lowered on one side of vehicle causing vehicle angle in relation to ground to change.

PC12068
PC12068-UN-12MAY09

SETUP - TCM

A - —

B - Park Vehicle on a hard flat surface.

C - —

D - Press Continue to calibrate the TCM

E - —

F - Continue

G - Cancel

Screen: SETUP - TCM

Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> TCM SETUP >> CALIBRATE LEVEL

  1. Once vehicle is on a hard, level surface and has come to a complete stop (cab is not rocking), Press letter button next to CONTINUE.

  2. NOTE: While calibrating, TCM will provide an alarm if it detects vehicle roll angle is greater than 10° relative to internal axis of TCM. If vehicle is on a level surface and yet alarm is displayed, check mounting orientation of TCM and verify it is aligned within 10° of vehicle axis.

    PC12069
    PC12069-UN-12MAY09

    TCM calibration complete

    A - —

    B - Position Vehicle in the
    opposite direction at

    C - the same location.

    D - Press continue when ready.

    E - —

    F - Continue

    G - Cancel

    Turn vehicle 180° to face opposite direction. Ensure that tires are in proper location for fixed or floating front axle.


  3. Ensure vehicle has come to a complete stop (cab is not rocking) and Press letter button next to CONTINUE.

  4. PC12117
    PC12117-UN-09JUN09

    Setup - TCM

    A - —

    B - —

    C - —

    D - TCM calibration complete.

    E - —

    F - —

    G - OK

    Press letter button next to OK.

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