Autopilot system 8 Vehicle guidance setup
Automated Deadzone calibration
WARNING – During the Automated Deadzone calibration, the system moves the wheels that steer the vehicle. To
avoid injury, be prepared for sudden vehicle movement and that the area around the vehicle (and implement, if
applicable)are clear.
WARNING – Obstacles in the field can cause collisions, which may injure you and damage the vehicle. If an
obstacle in the field makes it unsafe to continue the Automated Deadzone calibration, stop the vehicle and turn
the steering wheel to disengage the system.
1) Wait until the display prompts you that the phase is ready to begin.
2) Look at the screen to determine whether the next phase will require a left or right turn.
3) Reposition the vehicle so that the turn will use the space that you have available.
4) Tap the button to begin the next phase.
The Automated Deadzone calibration runs a series of tests on the valve and steering hydraulics to
determine the point at which steering movement occurs.
In this test, the system independently opens and closes each side of the steering system while
determining the point at which wheel movement occurs.
l You must complete the Steering Angle procedure before you run this procedure.
l To ensure optimal system performance, the hydraulic fluid must be at normal operating
temperature when you run this procedure. On some vehicles with large reservoirs, it may take
several hours for the fluid to reach operating level, especially if the implement circuit is lightly
loaded. Consult the vehicle documentation to determine if the hydraulic fluid temperature can
be shown on a vehicle console.
l If you perform the calibration while the system is still cold, repeat both the Deadzone and the
Proportional gain calibration procedures after the system is at operating temperature.
Calibration steps
Place the vehicle in a large field that is free of hazards. To minimize the effect of the ground
conditions, the field should have smooth soil that is loose but firm.
At the Vehicle Controller Setup screen, select Automated Steering Deadzone and tap OK. The Autopilot
Automated Deadzone Calibration screen displays.
1. Tap Next.
2. Tap Next in the two screens that display.
3. Follow all instructions. Tap the Test Right and Test Left buttons to perform the Deadzone
calibration.
4.
As ground conditions affect the results of this calibration, it is recommended that you perform
the calibration at least three times, or until the average deadzone values change by less than
176 FM-1000 Integrated Display User Guide Version 9.25, Revision B
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