Leica Geosystems AS400 Auto Section Controller Installation Manual

Leica AS400
Installation Manual
Version 1.0
English
Leica AS400
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Introduction
Purchase
Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica AS400 system.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up
the product and operating it. Refer to Chapter 4, Safety Directions on page 14 for
further information. Read carefully through this Installation Manual before you switch
on the product.
The AS400 is to be used solely in combination with a Leica Geosystems auto–guidance system such as the mojo3D. Therefore it is mandatory to also observe the directions and instructions contained in the corresponding User Manual.
To ensure safety when using the system, please also observe the directions and
instructions contained in the User Manual and Safety Handbook issued by the:
• Agricultural machinery manufacturer.
Product
identification
The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. Enter the
type and serial number in your manual and always refer to this information when you
need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorized service workshop.
Type:
_______________
Serial No.:
_______________
Symbols used in
this manual
The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings.
Type
 Danger
 Warning
 Caution

Description
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious personal injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious personal
injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate personal
injury, appreciable material, financial and environmental damage,
or all of these.
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as
they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and
efficient manner.
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Chapter
Page
1
System Description................................................................................................................... 6
2
Leica AS400 Installation and Operation ................................................................................... 8
1.1
2.1
2.2
3
Leica AS400 Installation Instructions......................................................................................... 8
2.1.1
Data Port Connection ................................................................................................ 9
2.1.2
Data Port Connection with Leica Twist.....................................................................10
Leica AS400 Operating Instructions ......................................................................................... 11
Care and Transport.................................................................................................................. 12
3.1
3.2
3.3
4
Components .............................................................................................................................. 7
Transport ..................................................................................................................................12
Storage .....................................................................................................................................12
Cleaning and Drying .................................................................................................................. 13
Safety Directions .....................................................................................................................14
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
General .....................................................................................................................................14
Intended Use ............................................................................................................................15
Limits of Use .............................................................................................................................16
Responsibilities.........................................................................................................................16
Hazards of Use .........................................................................................................................18
Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC.......................................................................................... 20
FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S............................................................................................. 23
ICES-003 Statement, Applicable in Canada .............................................................................. 23
4.9
5
6
Labelling................................................................................................................................... 24
Technical Data ........................................................................................................................ 26
International Limited Warranty, Software License Agreement .............................................. 30
Table of Contents
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System Description
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1
System Description
To understand the
installation manual
All pictures and schematics are for reference purposes only, and there may be slight
deviations from the actual look of the AS400. These deviations are caused by individual applications, and have no effect on the functional capabilities of the AS400.
Use only genuine
replacement parts
Leica Geosystems’ genuine replacement parts are especially designed for the Leica
AS400, and meet high standards for safety and reliability. We advise you that components or parts not provided by Leica Geosystems for the AS400 should not be used,
because their use may jeopardise the safety and function of the AS400. Leica Geosystems accepts no responsibility for any such redesigns or adaptions. Any unauthorised
changes to the Leica AS400 voids the company warranty. In addition, conformity
declarations could be voided, and local authority regulations violated, by unauthorised
changes. These statements also apply to the removal of factory–applied seals.

The Leica AS400 supports you and improves your efficiency, while working in the field.
The responsibility for quality and work–related results rests as always with the driver.
As is the case with all machinery, basic rules apply. The more precisely the system is
adjusted, calibrated, and operated, the higher will be the quality of the results.
 Caution
The Leica AS400 is designed to assist the machinery operator to use the equipment
more efficiently.
Precautions:
Even when relying on the functions of the Leica AS400, the driver is still responsible
for observation of the machinery and the surrounding area. In dangerous situations,
the driver should shut down or assume manual control.
1.1
Components
Leica AS400
components
The Leica AS400 comprises the following parts.
a) Voltage Port
b) Data Port
System Description
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Leica AS400 Installation and Operation
2.1
Leica AS400 Installation Instructions
Installation
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1. Mount the Leica AS400 in a suitable out–of–the–way location.
2. Connect the data cable to the data port on the Leica AS400. It may be necessary
to twist the connectors until the locating tabs in the connectors align. Push the
connectors firmly together, while twisting the locking ring.
3. Using the same twisting action, connect the required automatic section control
cable to the voltage port on the Leica AS400.
The following sections illustrate methods of connecting the Leica AS400 to the
mojo3D and other devices.
2.1.1
Data Port Connection
Data port
connection
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2.2
Leica AS400 Operating Instructions
Operation
Operation of the AS400 is completely controlled by a Leica Geosystems guidance
system, such as the mojo3D. The configuration of the AS400 is carried out from the
user interface of the Leica Geosystems guidance system. For details, refer to the user
manual for the guidance system.
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Leica AS400
Care and Transport
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Care and Transport
3.1
Transport
Transport in the
field
When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you carry the
product in its original transport container.
Transport in a road
vehicle
Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock and
vibration. Always carry the product in its transport container and secure it.
Shipping
When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original
Leica Geosystems packaging, transport container or cardboard box, or an equivalent,
in order to protect against shock and vibration.
3.2
Storage
Temperature limits
Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if
the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to Chapter 5, Technical Data on page 26 for
information on temperature limits.
Operation and
storage conditions
Electronic components of the Leica AS400 are designed for rough environmental
conditions like agricultural applications. However, the Leica AS400 should always be
installed inside the cab of the vehicle.
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3.3
Cleaning and Drying
Product and
accessories
Use only a clean, soft, lint–free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth with
water or pure alcohol. Do not use other liquids: they may attack the polymer components of the Leica AS400.
Damp products
Dry the product, the transport container, the foam inserts and the accessories at a
temperature not greater than 40°C/104°F and clean them. Do not repack until everything is completely dry. Always close the transport container when using in the field.
Cables and plugs
Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting
cables.
Care and Transport
Never use a pressure washer to clean the Leica AS400. If necessary, wipe with a
moist cloth.
• Do not allow the Leica AS400 to fall onto a hard surface. Internal damage may
result.
The life expectancy of the Leica AS400 can be extended by storing it under optimal
conditions. Do not store the Leica AS400 in locations with high humidity or high
temperatures, in direct sunlight, or near radiators or electrical generators.
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Leica AS400
Safety Directions
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Safety Directions
4.1
General

•
•
Description
•
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The Leica AS400 Auto Section Controller is to be used solely in combination with
a Leica Geosystems auto–guidance system, such as the mojo3D. It is therefore
mandatory to observe the directions and instructions contained in the appropriate
user manual.
Within the Leica AS400 user manual, only specific hazards of use are stated.
The following directions should enable the person responsible for the product,
and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand
these directions and adhere to them.
4.2
Intended Use
Permitted use
•
•
Adverse use
The following activities are considered adverse uses:
• use of the product without instruction
• use outside of the intended limits
• disabling safety systems
• removal of hazard notices
• opening the product using tools
• modification or conversion of the product
• use after misappropriation
• use of products with obviously recognizable damage or defects
• use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval
of Leica Geosystems
• inadequate safeguards at a work site.
 Warning
Safety Directions
The Leica AS400 is intended for agricultural and forestry use only.
The Leica AS400 is intended to be fitted to agricultural tractors only. It is not
permitted to install this product in any other vehicles.
Adverse use can lead to injury, malfunction and damage.
It is the task of the person responsible for the equipment to inform the user about
hazards and how to counteract them. The product is not to be operated until the user
has been instructed on how to work with it.
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Leica AS400
Safety Directions
 Warning
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Unauthorised modification of agricultural machinery by mounting or installing the
product may alter the function and safety of that agricultural machinery.
Precautions:
Follow the instructions of the machinery manufacturer. If no appropriate instruction is
available, ask the machinery manufacturer for instructions before mounting or
installing the product.
4.3
Limits of Use
Environment
Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not
suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments.
 Danger
Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in
hazardous areas, or in close proximity to electrical installations or similar situations by
the person in charge of the product.
4.4
Responsibilities
Manufacturer of
the product
Leica Geosystems AG, CH–9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosystems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original
accessories, in a completely safe condition.
Manufacturers of
non–
Leica Geosystems
accessories
The manufacturers of non–Leica Geosystems accessories for the product are responsible for developing, implementing and communicating safety concepts for their products, and are also responsible for the effectiveness of those safety concepts in combination with the Leica Geosystems product.
Person in charge of
the product
The person in charge of the product has the following duties:
• To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the
user manual.
• To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention.
• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application
becomes unsafe.
• To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of
radio transmitters are respected.
 Warning
Safety Directions
The person responsible for the product must ensure that it is used in accordance with
the instructions. This person is also accountable for the training and the deployment
of personnel who use the product and for the safety of the equipment in use.
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Safety Directions
4.5
 Warning
Prepare for
possible
emergencies
 Warning
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Hazards of Use
The absence of instruction, or the inadequate imparting of instruction, can lead to
incorrect or adverse use, and can give rise to accidents with far–reaching human,
material, financial and environmental consequences.
Precautions:
• All users must follow the safety directions given by the manufacturer and the
directions of the person responsible for the product.
• The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the
dangers of use.
•
•
Always have a fire extinguisher and First Aid kit at hand.
Always have actual emergency phone numbers for Fire department, ambulance
and doctor handy.
If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced, which may impair
health.
• If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and cause
poisoning, burning, corrosion, environmental contamination, or all of these.
• By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorized persons
to use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves and third
parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to
contamination.
Precautions:
The product must not be disposed with household waste. Dispose of the
product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in
your country. Always prevent access to the product by unauthorized
personnel.
Product specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded
from the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/treatment or obtained from your Leica Geosystems dealer.
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Safety Directions
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4.6
Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC
Description
The term Electromagnetic Compatability is taken to mean the capability of the
product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and
electrostatic discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to other equipment.
 Warning
Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force
in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other
equipment may be disturbed.
 Caution
There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is
used in conjunction with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field
computers, personal computers, two-way radios, non-standard cables or external
batteries.
Precautions:
Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems. When
combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the
guidelines and standards. When using computers and two-way radio, pay attention
to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufacturer.
 Caution
 Warning
 Warning
Safety Directions
Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measurements. Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in
force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that
the product may be disturbed by very intense electromagnetic radiation, for example,
near radio transmitters, two-way radios or diesel generators.
Precautions:
Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.
If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two
ends, for example external supply cables, interface cables, the permitted level of
electromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other
products may be impaired.
Precautions:
While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to external
battery, product to computer, must be connected at both ends.
Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations, in medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircraft. It
can also affect humans and animals.
Precautions:
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force
in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other
equipment may be disturbed or that humans or animals may be affected.
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Leica AS400
Safety Directions
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•
•
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Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the
vicinity of filling stations or chemical installations, or in other areas where an
explosion hazard exists.
Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices near to
medical equipment.
Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in aircraft.
4.7
 Warning
FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
 Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
4.8
ICES-003 Statement, Applicable in Canada
 Warning
This Class (A) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Safety Directions
Cet appareil numérique de la classe (A) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
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4.9
Labelling
 Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Labelling Leica
AS400
The label shown below is attached to the side of the Leica AS400.
Placement of label
on Leica AS400
Safety Directions
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Leica AS400
Technical Data
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Technical Data
Dimensions and
weight
Enclosure
Electrical data
Environmental
specifications
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Height [mm]
Width [mm]
Depth [mm]
Weight [g]/[oz]
50
176
82
240 g [8.5 oz]
Power supply
Maximum current
10 V...16 V (Reverse polarity and over–voltage protected)
9 A (Input Current)
Operating and Storage Temperatures
Operating temperature
-10°C to +50°C (-14°F to +120°F)
Storage temperature
-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Protection against water, dust and sand
Protection rating
IP20
Connectors
Voltage Port
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Technical Data
Leica AS400
Unused
Unused
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Master Switch Input / Dipole ON Input
Section 9
Section 10
Section 11
Section 12
Section 13 / Dipole OFF input
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Technical Data
Section voltage
data
Item
28
Value
Nominal voltage
12 V (equal to input supply voltage)
Maximum current
8 A (Output Current)
Maximum section current
1.5 A
Maximum sections
13
Section control
Dry contact, normally open
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International Limited Warranty, Software License Agreement
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International Limited Warranty, Software License Agreement
International
limited warranty
This product is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the International Limited
Warranty which you can download from the Leica Geosystems home page at:
•
http://www.leica–geosystems.com/internationalwarranty
or collect from your Leica Geosystems distributor.
The foregoing warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties, terms or
conditions, express or implied, either in fact or by operation of law, statutory or otherwise, including warranties, terms or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, satisfactory quality and non–infringement, all of which are expressly
disclaimed.
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program.
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CH–9435 Heerbrugg
Switzerland
Phone +41 71 727 31 31
www.leica–geosystems.com
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