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Case IH ActiveDrive 8 User Manual

Case IH ActiveDrive 8
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Quick Instruction
This booklet gives a brief overview of the
most important controls.
The quick instruction is not a substitute
for the operator´s manual! To operate
the vehicle follow the instructions in the
operator´s manual!
Case IH
Date:
07.2018
Language:
English
ActiveDrive 8
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Case IH ActiveDrive 8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCase IH
ModelActiveDrive 8
CategoryTractor Accessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Starting the Engine

Armrest Overview

Multicontroller

A-Pillar

Controls

Intuitive Control Panel - ICP

Constant Engine Speed

Saves and adjusts actual engine speed for constant speed operation. Fine adjustment with arrow keys.

HMC Headland Management

Control system for recording, automatic or sequential replay of headland maneuvers.

Front Axle Suspension Control

Locks suspension below 12km/h; allows switching between suspension stiffness settings.

Traction Management

Enables automatic or permanent engagement of 4WD and differential lock.

Hitch Ride Control

Absorbs shock for heavy equipment on rear three point linkage.

Driving Essentials

Monitor for Driving Information

Displays driving direction, actual gear, and actual speed on the monitor.

Parking Break & Direction Lever

Lever for engaging parking brake and selecting driving direction.

Multicontroller/Foot Pedal Operation

Controls engine speed via MC or foot pedal, reaching rated speed when fully engaged.

Shiftpoint Adjustment

Allows adjustment of gear shift points for optimal performance.

Start Driving

Clutch Pedal & Shuttle Lever Use

Depress clutch, select direction with shuttle lever, release pedal to begin movement.

Gear Shifting with Multicontroller

Change gears using buttons on the Multicontroller for optimal speed.

Engine Speed Control Methods

Control engine speed via MC or foot pedal for desired acceleration.

ActiveDrive 8 Operation Logic

Display Indicators Explained

Shows actual gear, speed, reverse gear, and rated/idle engine speed on display.

Gear Shifting and APM Integration

Explains gear shifting using buttons and APM scroll wheel for speed adjustment.

Speed Range Selection Guidance

Guidance on choosing the appropriate speed range for field and transport.

Transmission Settings

Smooth Shift Functionality

Provides smooth transition between powershift gears with variable engine speed adjustments.

Memory Shuttle Feature

Automatically selects last manually shifted gear for forward and reverse travel.

ActiveClutch II System

Enables braking/declutching via brake pedal with three effort levels.

Field Automatic

Field Automatic Gear Bandwidth

Defines active gear range, extendable up to 8 gears or reducible to 2 gears.

Transport Automatic

Transport Automatic Bandwidth & LAG

Covers 16 gears, lowest auto gear (LAG), and LAG adjustment for transport operations.

APM (Automatic Productivity Management)

APM Target Speed Control

Manages target speed, engine speed, and transmission ratio for fuel economy.

APM Field Setting Mode

Sets a minimum gear with continuously adjustable ground speed in field mode.

Shuttle Sensitivity

Shuttle Sensitivity Adjustment Levels

Allows selection between soft, medium, and high shuttle sensitivity levels.

Standard Gear Setting Procedure

Sets the default gear for ignition start and stop situations.

EcoDrive Settings

Shiftpoint & Engine Droop Adjustment

Adjusts automatic shift points and engine droop (5-25%) in PTO mode.

Smart Range Shift

Automatic Gear Selection on Range Shift

Ensures automatic selection of appropriate gear upon range shift for speed matching.

Constant Engine Speed

ICP Gear & Speed Adjustment

Adjust gears and speed using ICP buttons and UP/DOWN controls.

AFS 700 CRPM Settings

Configure CRPM settings via AFS 700 'work conditions' for speed adjustment.

Eco Drive and CRPM Interaction

Set maximum droop with Eco Drive when using CRPM in PTO mode.

Safe Trailer Brake Function

Trailer Stability Control Mechanism

Applies trailer brakes to maintain tractor/trailer stability, preventing jack-knifing.

Remote Valve Control

Multicontroller Setup for Remotes

Standard setting for remote control buttons and options for configurable remote valves.

Configurable Remotes

Electro-hydraulic Remotes

Remote Valves on Joystick

Front Hitch Management Setup

Front Hitch Setup and Connection

Connect implement and use manual leveling button for front hitch operation.

Hitch Height & Throttle Adjustment

Adjust lift height; throttle in 'off' locks FHM; joystick operates front hitch.

AUTO FLOAT Operation

PTO Operation

PTO Control Switch Location

Front and rear PTO controlled by a switch on the right hand armrest.

Auto PTO Functionality

Engages/disengages PTO automatically based on three point linkage position.

PTO Intention Switch

Switch pressed before operator leaves tractor for stationary PTO work.

AUTO PTO Settings Adjustment

Draft Control System

Setting Draft Control Parameters

Steps to set draft control wheel for implement penetration and draft force reaction.

Lower Limit and Response Adjustment

Set lower limit to stop lowering and adjust draft response sensitivity.

Draft Control Sensitivity

Work Condition Settings

Auto EDC Functionality

Configures counting points for worked area or fuel consumption in manual EDC.

Hydraulic Stabilizers Operation

Centres and stabilizes implements; allows locking/unlocking linkage for height control.

Slip Control for Traction

Raises linkage when slip exceeds limit to transfer weight; returns linkage when slip decreases.

Ride Control System

Implement Bounce Minimization

Counters implement bounce during transport by reacting to front wheel impacts.

Operational Speed and Functionality

Operates above 8 km/h; lowers implement at higher speeds.

HMC II Advanced System

Sequence Recording and Playback

Covers sequence saving rules, playback requirements, and live/manual recording.

Sequence Playback Requirements

No minimum engine RPM or speed required for playback. Supports live or manual recording.

HMC Layer and Function Management

HMC II System Functions: Engine, Transmission, PTO, Remotes

HMC II System: Hitch, Suspension, Guidance

Accuturn PRO and GPS Trigger

Accuturn PRO Unlock Code Requirement

Requires unlock code and field/headland for Accuturn PRO functionality.

Live Recording Logic

Explains live recording using triggers for accurate path recording.

Accuguide Steering System

Accuguide Activation Requirements

Requires main switch activation, signal availability, and driver presence.

Swath Types for Accuguide

Details straight, heading, curve, spiral, and multi swath types for guidance.

Swath Recording

Recording New Swaths (A-B Straight)

Steps to select swath type, mark points A and B, and record the path.

Creating Curves and Headlands

Procedure for creating curves instead of A&B, and activating Accuguide.

Field Recording for Accuturn PRO

Recording a New Field Path

Steps to select field swath type, name field, and record path using START/PAUSE.

Field Management and Boundary Creation

Adjusting fields via EDIT, switching interior/headland, and creating outer boundary.

Headland Creation

Headland Setup Requirements

Requires field recording; follows steps to add and adjust headland swathes.

Adjusting Headland Lines

Use arrows to jump between lines and fingers to adjust position of points A or B.

ISOBUS AUX-N Connectivity

ISOBUS AUX-N Operation

Comfortable operation of ISOBus implements with known control elements via AUX-N.

Learn Function for Control Assignment

Choose a function and assign a dedicated button for control on the MC.

ASC - Adaptive Steering Control

Adaptive Steering Ratio Selection

Select different steering ratios for forward/reverse applications on headland and field.

Steering Wheel Turn Ratios

Illustrates steering wheel turns from fully left to right for various ratios (4.5, 3.5, 2.5, 1.5).

Single Wheel Brake System

Independent Brake Operation Below 40 km/h

Pedals apply rear brakes below 12km/h; trailer brakes engage between 12-40 km/h.

Brake Logic at Higher Speeds

Above 40 km/h, pedal latch detection requires locking for all brakes; 50km/h requires latched pedals.