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FENDT varioguide User Manual

FENDT varioguide
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Operator's Manual
VarioGuide
VarioGuide Novatel
VarioGuide Trimble
Marktoberdorf
AGCO GmbH - Johann-Georg-Fendt-Str. 4 - D-87616
Marktoberdorf
FENDT is a worldwide brand of AGCO
© AGCO 2015
Original Operator's Manual
November 2015
438.020.070.012
4832
EAME
English

Table of Contents

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FENDT varioguide Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFENDT
Modelvarioguide
CategoryTractor Accessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. Introduction

1.1 Delivery of VarioGuide system

Details on the system delivery, checks, and required information for proper handover.

1.2 OPERATOR'S MANUAL FENDT VarioGuide

Information on the validity and usage of the operator's manual in conjunction with the tractor manual.

2. Safety instructions

2.1 Safety and accident prevention regulations

Guidelines and warnings for safe operation, hazard identification, and accident prevention.

3. VarioGuide definitions and specifications

3.1 Definitions

Explains key terms like GNSS, correction signals, satellite reception, and signal interruption.

3.2 Specification

Details accuracy specifications for Topcon and Trimble receivers under various correction services.

4. Quick Start

4.1 VarioGuide menu tree

Visual representation of the VarioGuide system's menu structure and navigation paths.

4.2 VarioGuide info

Overview of the information displayed on the VarioGuide screen, including system status and settings.

4.3 Vario-Guide Main Menu

Description of the main menu screen and available softkeys for system operation.

4.4 Implement selection

Procedure for selecting and configuring implements for use with the VarioGuide system.

4.5 Field Settings

How to manage field boundaries, waylines, and obstacles within the VarioGuide system.

4.6 Steering behavior

Configuration options for adjusting the tractor's steering response and sensitivity.

4.7 Signal settings

Configuration and monitoring of GNSS correction signals and system information.

4.8 System info

Displays the status of GNSS, correction signal, steering system, and other key components.

5. Map view

5.1 Overview

Introduction to the map view functionality, including menu trees and general map display.

5.2 Display

Details on screen elements like full screen mode, zoom, info bar, and steering status indicators.

5.3 Functions

How to set and manage markers and worked areas within the map view interface.

6. VarioGuide components and calibrations

6.1 Calibrations

Step-by-step guide for calibrating the steering angle sensor and steering valve for accurate guidance.

7. Start-up

7.1 Load implement

Procedures for loading existing implement settings or creating new ones for the system.

7.2 Create implement

Step-by-step guide to defining and configuring new implement settings on different terminal types.

7.3 Save mounted implement data

How to save current implement settings, either with the same or a new name, before stopping.

7.4 Exchange implement data and field data

Instructions for transferring implement and field data to and from a USB stick for backup or sharing.

7.5 Correction signals

Overview of available correction signal types (Sub-meter, Decimeter, Centimeter) for different receivers.

7.6 Submeter range with NovAtel receiver

Configuration for sub-meter accuracy using NovAtel receivers, including Autonomous and EGNOS/WAAS.

7.7 Centimeter range with NovAtel receiver

Setup for centimeter accuracy with NovAtel, covering FENDT base station, external stations, and RTK networks.

7.8 Submeter range with Trimble receiver

Configuration for sub-meter accuracy with Trimble receivers, including Autonomous, EGNOS/WAAS, and RangePoint RTX.

7.9 Decimeter range with Trimble receiver

Setup for decimeter accuracy with Trimble, focusing on CenterPoint RTX Satellite correction signals.

7.10 Centimeter range with Trimble receiver

Setup for centimeter accuracy with Trimble, covering base stations, RTK networks (internal/external modems), and receiver settings.

7.11 Field Settings

Procedures for adding fields, recording boundaries, and managing obstacles within the system.

7.12 Way-line

Instructions on creating and saving different types of waylines (A/B, A+ angle, Contour, Pivot) for guidance.

7.13 Check system

How to verify system status, GNSS position, correction signal, and other critical components.

7.14 Activate VarioGuide system

Steps to switch on the automatic way line guidance system and its operational indicators.

7.15 Adjust way line

Methods for adjusting the wayline offset, including Auto Offset and Manual Offset.

7.16 Headland settings

Configuration of headland management functions like AutoTI for automated turns at field edges.

7.17 Operation with the base station

Details on setting up and operating the base station for centimeter-accurate guidance.

8. Faults and remedy

8.1 Fault diagnostics

A guide to identifying common faults, their possible causes, indications, and recommended remedies.

9. Appendix

9.1 Glossary

Definitions of technical terms and acronyms used throughout the VarioGuide manual.