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Assisted/Auto Steering

assisted/auto steering Configuration

The Matrix Pro is used to configure the vehicle and its implements 

including assisted/auto steering and tilt.  For recommendations and 

factory settings for the FieldPilot or UniPilot setup values, see chart 

on page 20.
To access Matrix Pro AutoSteer and Tilt configuration options:
1.  Press UNIT SETUP bottom tab  .
2.  Press CONFIGURATION side tab  .
3.  Select from:

►AutoSteer – used to enable/disable assisted/auto steering as 

well as establish valve setup settings, steering settings and 

steering angle sensor settings; and preform valve tests and 

valve diagnostics.

►Tilt – used to enable/disable and calibrate the tilt function, 

allowing for tilt correction for application on hilly or sloped 

terrain.

Figure 1-9: Configuration Options

Configuration

Vehicle

Implement

AutoSteer

Tilt

Lightbar

GPS

Video

Config-> AutoSteer

Enabled

Valve Setup

Steering Settings

Valve Test

Valve Diagnostics

Angle Sensor

Options

On

Config-> Tilt

Field Level

Enabled

On

autosteer

When a Steering Control Module (SCM) is present, Assisted/Auto 

Steering options will be available 

NOTE:  An update of your SCM software will also be required when 

updating an existing Matrix console to Matrix Pro.

AutoSteer setup is used to Enable/Disable Assisted/Auto Steering 

and configure Valve Setup, Steering Settings, Valve Test, Valve 

Diagnostics and Angle Sensor. For recommendations and factory 

settings for the FieldPilot or UniPilot setup values, see chart on 

page 20.
1.  Press CONFIGURATION side tab   .
2.  Press 

 AutoSteer 

.

3.  Select if auto steering is 

►On – enabled 

►Off – disabled.

4.  Select from:

►Valve Setup – used to configure Valve Type, Valve Frequency, 

Minimum Duty Cycle Left, Minimum Duty Cycle Right and 

Maximum Duty Cycle

►Steering Settings – used to establish Coarse Adjustment, Fine 

Adjustment, Deadband and Lookahead

►Valve Test – used to verify if steering is directed correctly

►Valve Diagnostics – used to test the valves to see if they are 

connected properly

►Options: Steering Wheel Sensor – used to select whether the 

sensor is magnetic or pressure based 

►Angle Sensor – used to establish the Steering Angle Sensor 

(SAS) as the primary feedback sensor for auto steering, 

calibrate the SAS and set an offset adjustment.

5.  Press RETURN arrow   or CONFIGURATION side tab   to 

return to the main Configuration screen.

Figure 1-10: AutoSteer

Configuration

Vehicle

Implement

AutoSteer

Tilt

Lightbar

GPS

Video

Config-> AutoSteer

Enabled

Valve Setup

Steering Settings

Valve Test

Valve Diagnostics

Angle Sensor

Options

On

Summary of Contents for Boompilot Matrix Pro 570G

Page 1: ...Matrix Pro Assisted Auto Steering Setup Guide For use with software version 2 0x...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...able Disable Assisted Auto Steering 7 Valve Setup 7 Valve Type 8 Valve Frequency 8 Minimum Maximum Duty Cycle Tests 8 Steering Settings 11 Coarse Steering Adjustment 11 Fine Steering Adjustment 11 Dea...

Page 4: ...icle is clear of people and obstacles before and during engagement The Assisted Auto Steering is designed to support and improve efficiency while working in the field The driver has full responsibilit...

Page 5: ...Unavailable Options Config AutoSteer Enabled Valve Setup Steering Settings Valve Test Valve Diagnostics Angle Sensor Options On Config Vehicle 2 50 m 0 00 m Front Wheel Backward Vehicle Type Ant Heigh...

Page 6: ...S Type Information Internal GPS DGPS GPS Type GPS Type customizes the system to accept GPS source or DGPS source transmissions 1 Press DOWN arrow to access the list of options 2 Select GPS Only uncorr...

Page 7: ...1 8 GPS Status Config GPS GPS Status GPS Port GPS Type Information Internal GPS DGPS Config GPS GPS Status GPS Port GPS Type Information Internal GPS DGPS GPS Information GGA Rate 5 Hz VTG Rate 5 Hz N...

Page 8: ...lso be required when updating an existing Matrix console to Matrix Pro AutoSteer setup is used to Enable Disable Assisted Auto Steering and configure Valve Setup Steering Settings Valve Test Valve Dia...

Page 9: ...p Steering Settings Valve Test Valve Diagnostics Angle Sensor Options Off Valve Setup Valve Setup is used to configure Valve Type Valve Frequency Minimum Duty Cycle Left Minimum Duty Cycle Right and M...

Page 10: ...Frequency Config AutoSteer Valve Setup Valve Type Frequency Min DC Left Max DC Min DC Right 175 Hz 20 20 50 Standard PWM Valve Frequency Hz 1 2 3 175 Clear 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Minimum Maximum Duty Cycle Tes...

Page 11: ...g AutoSteer Min Duty Cycle Note Press foot switch to activate valve test Test Left Test Right 10 3 10 3 20 10 3 Minimum Duty Cycle Right Test Minimum Duty Cycle Right sets the minimum amount of drive...

Page 12: ...ING When using a UniPilot the UniPilot will move the steering wheel very quickly Keep loose clothing hair and hands away from the steering wheel while preforming this test 5 When the wheels are all th...

Page 13: ...ng Coarse Adjustment Fine Adjustment Deadband Lookahead 1 25 0 4 0 s 25 0 Coarse Steering Adjustment Coarse Adjustment adjusts how aggressively the vehicle maintains a guideline in Straight AB Guidanc...

Page 14: ...fig AutoSteer Steering Setting Coarse Adjustment Fine Adjustment Deadband Lookahead 1 25 0 4 0 s 25 0 Lookahead Lookahead used during Straight AB Guidance mode to adjust the vehicle s approach to the...

Page 15: ...lock time 6 While the vehicle is moving in a slow forward motion turn the wheels all the way to the right 7 Press LEFT arrow 8 Press the engage disengage switch or foot switch to activate the test Thi...

Page 16: ...ft Left and right connections to valve are reversed Steering Valve With Master Solenoid 1 Select Valve Diagnostics 2 Activate the Master check box 3 Activate the Left or Right check boxes associated w...

Page 17: ...Valve Test Valve Diagnostics Angle Sensor Options On Config AutoSteer Options Steering Wheel Sensor Magnetic Magnetic Pressure Angle Sensor Angle Sensor is used establish the Steering Angle Sensor SA...

Page 18: ...1 Select Calibrate Sensor 2 Slowly move the vehicle in a slow forward motion so the center two calibration boxes fill to 100 3 While still moving slowly turn to the right or left until the appropriate...

Page 19: ...o steering guidance on established straight AB guideline 4 While the vehicle is moving in a slow forward straight line motion at typlical operating speed on the established guideline press Start 5 All...

Page 20: ...Pilot or UniPilot is being used tilt correction is built into the SCM NOTE Antenna Height must be entered prior to Tilt Calibration Figure 1 32 Tilt Configuration Vehicle Implement AutoSteer Tilt Ligh...

Page 21: ...icle to mark on the ground the exact position of the vehicle use paint sticks or something similar 6 Turn the vehicle 180 degrees and reposition the vehicle in exactly the same location the front whee...

Page 22: ...auto steering No icon no assisted auto steering system installed on system Appendix Factory Settings Ranges AutoSteer Setup Settings Description Factory Setting Range FieldPilot Recommended Setting U...

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Page 24: ...lation kits have been developed to work in conjunction with our assisted steering and auto steering systems This guide contains the instructions to setup the assisted steering systems on the vehicle t...

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