Note: Changes to the items in the "Setup Menu" dialogs take effect as soon as you exit the "Setup Menu".
All of the AccuGrade System setup parameters are reset to defaults whenever you load a new version of the Display firmware.
Perform the following steps in order to access the "Setup Menu" dialogs.
- Press the "MENU" key until the "Setup Menu" soft key is displayed.
- Press "Setup Menu"soft key.
Two setup menus are available in Service Mode ("Setup Menu - Configuration" and "Setup Menu - Installation")
"Setup Menu - Configuration"
Items in the "Setup Menu – Configuration" dialog include troubleshooting items as well as system variables and settings. By default, some of these items are visible in Service Mode only, while others are visible in all modes. The options are as shown in Table 1.
| This Setup Menu Item | In These Modes, (By Default) | For More Information, Refer To |
|---|---|---|
| Blade Wear | All Modes | Systems Operation, "Blade Wear" |
| Increment Switch Adjustment | Service Mode | Systems Operation, "Increment Switch" |
| Lightbar Scales | All Modes | Testing and Adjusting, "Light Bar Scale" |
| Display and Lightbar Brightness Setting | Service Mode | Systems Operation, "Brightness (Display and Light Bar)" |
| Calibrate Sensors | All Modes | Testing and Adjusting, "Full Sensor - Calibrate" |
| Map Recording | Service Mode | Systems Operation, "Map Recording" |
| Valve Speed | Normal and Service Mode | Testing and Adjusting, "Blade Reaction Time -Adjust" |
| Adjust Bolt Hole | All Modes | Systems Operation, "Mast Tilt (Adjust Bolt Hole)" |
| Avoidance Zone | Service Mode | Systems Operation, "Avoidance Zone" |
| Text Items | Service Mode | Systems Operation, "Text Items" |
| Plan View Rotation | Service Mode | Systems Operation, "Plan View Rotation" |
| Beeper | Service Mode | Systems Operation, "Beeper" |
| Save Settings | Service Mode | Systems Operation, "Display Settings" |
| Restore Settings | All Modes | Systems Operation, "Display Settings" |
| GPS Receiver Configuration | All Modes | Systems Operation, "Receiver Configuration" |
| Diagnostics | Normal and Service Mode | Troubleshooting, "Diagnostic Capabilities" |
"Setup Menu - Installation"
Items listed under the "Setup Menu - Installation" dialog include items used when you install or reinstall a AccuGrade System, or to update the device firmware. In order to access the "Setup Menu - Installation" dialog, press the soft key (Installation). By default the "Setup Menu - Installation" dialog is only available in Service Mode. However the operator configuration can be customized so that some or all of the "Setup Menu - Installation" dialog is available in Normal mode.
Depending on the current machine configuration, different options are available from the "Setup Menu - Installation" dialog. The options are shown in table 2.
| This Setup Menu Item | In These Modes, (By Default) | For More Information, Refer To |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Settings | Service Mode | Testing and Adjusting, "Machine Type - Configure" |
| Units | Service Mode |
Systems Operation, "Display Units" |
| Machine Dimensions | Service Mode | Testing and Adjusting, "Machine Dimensions - Configuret" |
| Lightbar Connections | Service Mode | Testing and Adjusting, "Light Bar - Configure" |
| Valve Calibration | Service Mode | Testing and Adjusting, "Bank Valve (Grade Control) - Calibrate" |
| Upgrade Firmware | Service Mode | Systems Operation, "Receiver Firmware Upgrade, Display Firmware Upgrade, Angle Sensor Firmware Upgrade" |
| Software Support Option | Service Mode | Systems Operation, "Software Support Option" |
| Guidance Hours | Service Mode | |
| Operator Configuration | Service Mode | Systems Operation, "Operator Access" |
| Wireless Communication Support | Service Mode | Systems Operation, "Wireless Communication Support" |
| Launch Radio Link (GPS Only) | All Modes | Systems Operation, "Launch Radio Link" |
| Machine Radio Configuration (ATS only) | All Modes | Systems Operation, "Machine Radio Configuration" |
| CD550A Radio Port (Third Party Radio) | All Modes | Systems Operation, "CD550A Radio Port" |
Working with the "Setup Menu"
You can do the following within any of the "Setup Menu" items.
- Press the "OK" key in order to save any setup changes.
- Press the "ESC" key in order to close the dialog without changing any setup options. The Display shows a warning.
- Do one of the following:
Press the "OK" key in order to confirm that you want to abandon your changes.
Press the "ESC" key in order to return to the dialog.
You can do the following within the "Setup Menu".
- In Service Mode, press the "Config." soft key in order to list the items under the "Setup Menu - Configuration" dialog.
- In Service Mode, press the "Installation" soft key in order to list the items under "Setup Menu - Installation" dialog.
- When all of your changes are made to the items in either "Setup Menu" dialog, press the "ESC" key in order to exit from the "Setup Menu". The changes will automatically take effect.