AccuGrade® Site Reference System (SRS) and Laser Reference System (LRS) Caterpillar

AccuGrade

The AccuGrade Site Reference and Laser Reference Systems use a reference point. The reference point is set by the operator in order to provide a starting elevation to work from. The reference point is used as guidance to dig a desired grade.

The operator must first position the bucket at the reference point. Then, the operator must enter the elevation of the desired grade from the reference point.

The elevation from the reference point is also known as a cut or fill.

The following sections explain the procedures that are required to customize the AccuGrade system during operation. During the start-up procedure, after the key switch is turned from the OFF position to the ON position, the procedures will follow a different order. Refer to the "Getting Started - Site Reference System" and the "Getting Started - Laser Reference System" for further information.

The following procedures are similar for the "Site Reference System" and "Laser Reference System". However, the differences are noted.

Set Benchmark and Cut Depth

1. Use the "Cursor up" or "Cursor down" buttons in order to highlight "Ref Point" in the menu list.

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2. Press "OK" button. After the "OK" button is pressed, the "Reference Point - SRS" screen will appear. Refer to illustration 2.

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Ref Point Screen

3. Use the "Cursor up" or "Cursor down" buttons in order to highlight "Benchmark" (31) .

   Note: If the reference point "Benchmark" (31) has not been set, the display will provide a message at the bottom of the screen (30). The display will prompt the user (32) to position the bucket on the "Benchmark". The display will prompt the user to press "OK" in order to select the position of the bucket as the "Benchmark" location.

4. Move the bucket to the desired "Benchmark" location. Press "OK" in order to accept the current position of the bucket teeth as the reference point. Refer to illustration 3.

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(35) Curb Reference Point. (36) BHL Bucket Teeth Positioned on a Reference Point

5. Once the "Benchmark" is set, the display screen will change to the "Cut" screen. Refer to illustration 4.

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6. Use the "Up/Left, Down/Right" buttons that are on the right side of the display or the buttons that are on the left side of the display in order to set the value to the desired amount.

   Note: A "Plus" value above the reference point is referred to as "Fill". A "Minus" value is referred to as "Cut" which is below the reference point. Therefore, if the display units are set to "Feet" with a value of "-001.55", then the designated depth of the trench will be 0.47 m (1.55 ft) below the reference point. Refer to illustration 5.

   Note: "Feet" are represented in tenths of feet.

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7. The display will return to the AccuGrade screen. The screen will have a dynamic graphic of the backhoe bucket (33). The screen will show a line (34) that represents the grade level target. The line that represents the grade level target is displayed once the bucket is near the designated depth. Refer to illustration 6.

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(33) Dynamic Bucket Graphic (34) Dynamic Line for Designated Trench Depth

8. After the "Cut" or "Fill" value is set, the operator can start digging. The display will provide information in order to help the operator be informed of the depth of the bucket.

Note: When the Site Reference System is used, the "Benchmark" must be reset any time the machine is repositioned.

Set On Grade

The "On Grade" option allows the operator to select a reference point that is at the same elevation as the desired grade.

The "On Grade" option is useful with the Site Reference System for applications that involve digging a long trench when the backhoe must be moved or repositioned in order to continue digging the same trench.

The depth of the trench can then be used as the new reference point.

1. As needed, reposition the machine in order to continue digging the same trench.

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(37) BHL In Trench at On-Grade Level

2. Place the bucket of the BHL on the desired grade that is to be continued. Refer to illustration 7.

3. At the "AccuGrade" screen, use the "Cursor up" or "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the "Ref Point" option. Refer to illustration 6.

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4. Press "OK". The "Reference Point" screen that is shown in illustration 8 will appear.

5. At the "Ref Point" screen, use the "Cursor up" or "Cursor down" buttons in order to highlight the "On Grade" option.

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6. Press "OK". The operator can continue digging.

   Note: The status light (12), that is shown in "Display" section of this document, should change to green.

Program the Increment and Decrement Button Values

This section provides the information that is required in order to program the increment and decrement buttons that are shown on the "Cut" screen. The user may also program the increment and decrement buttons that are on the "Slope" screen.

1. At the "AccuGrade" screen, use the "Cursor up" or "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Ref Point".

2. Press "OK". The "Reference Point" screen will appear.

3. Use the "Cursor up" or "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Benchmark".

4. Press "OK". The "Cut" screen will appear.

5. Use the "Up/Left, Down/Right" buttons that are on the right side of the display or the buttons that are on the left side of the display in order to to enter a desired value.

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6. Press the button that is on the left side of the display that is to be programmed and hold the button that is to be programmed for three seconds.

   Note: After 3 seconds have passed, a confirmation screen will appear to ask the user to confirm the programming of the button. An arrow will appear in the soft key portion of the display that confirms which button is to be programmed.

7. The confirmation screen will appear. The arrow that is on the display indicates which button the user is trying to program.

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Reset the Cut Depth

1. At the "AccuGrade" screen, use the "Cursor up" or "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Ref Point".

2. Press "OK". The "Reference Point" screen will appear.

3. Use the "Cursor up" or "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Benchmark".

4. Press "OK". The "Cut" screen will appear.

5. Press the button that is located on the left side of the display in the middle of the display. The button corresponds to the soft key that is displaying "0.00". A confirmation screen will appear in order to confirm that the edit field has been reset to zero (0).

6. Press the middle, left hand button a second time to confirm and reset the value or press the "Back" button to cancel and retain the value in the edit field.

7. Press the same button, that is mentioned in the previous step, a second time in order to confirm and in order to reset the value. Press the "Back" button in order to cancel and in order to retain the current value in the edit field.

Slope

The "Slope" option allows the operator to set the AccuGrade system to dig a sloped trench. A "Positive" or a "Negative" slope can be designated. A "Positive" slope is down and away from the backhoe. A "Negative" slope is up and away from the backhoe. Refer to illustration 12.

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1. At the "AccuGrade" screen, use the "Cursor up" or "Cursor down" buttons in order to highlight the "Slope" option. Refer to illustration 13.

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2. Press "OK".

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3. The "Slope" screen will appear appear after the reference point has been set. Use the "Up/Left, Down/Right" buttons that are on the right side of the display or the buttons that are on the left side of the display in order to "Increment" or "Decrement" the elevation value. The value is set to the desired grade relative to the reference point. Refer to illustration 14.

   Note: If the slope is zero percent, then the trench will be a flat trench.

4. Press "OK".

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5. The "AccuGrade" screen will appear with a dynamic graphic of the backhoe bucket and the grade level target line, if the bucket is near the grade level. Refer to illustration 15 for an example of a slope.

   Note: In order to dig a sloped trench with the Laser Reference System, the laser transmitter must be configured to slope the laser plane parallel to the desired grade. The machine must be positioned in order to allow the axis of the machine to be parallel to the alignment of the transmitter.

Cut Option

The "Cut" option allows the operator the option in order to adjust the amount of material that is to be removed or the amount of fill that is to be added.

1. At the "AccuGrade" screen, use the "Cursor up" or "Cursor down" buttons in order to highlight the "Setup" option. Refer to illustration 16.

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2. Press "OK".

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3. The "Cut Screen" will appear after the reference point has been set. Use the "Up/Left, Down/Right" buttons that are on the right side of the display or the buttons that are on the left side of the display in order to "Increment" or "Decrement" the elevation value. The value is set to the desired grade relative to the reference point. Refer to illustration 18.

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4. Press "OK" in order to accept the value or press the "Back" button in order to cancel the entry and return to the "Setup" menu.

Note: A "Positive" value is above the reference point. A "Positive" is referred to as "Fill". A "Negative" value is referred to as "Cut", which is below the reference point. Refer to Illustration 17. Therefore, if the display units are set to "Feet", with a value of "-001.55" as shown in illustration 5, then the designated depth of the trench will be 0.47 m (1.55 ft) below the reference point.

Layer Menu Option

The "Layer" option allows the operator to create a layer. The layer is based on the depth of the fill or additional cut that would be needed in a trench. That is, once the operator selects the depth of the fill, the AccuGrade system will inform the operator when the correct level has been reached.

The operator can select between guidance to the original grade target line or guidance to the layered target line.

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1. At the "AccuGrade" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the "Setup" option.

2. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Layer Menu".

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(38) Fill Level (39) Cut Level

3. Press "OK". The "Layer Menu" screen will appear.

Set Layer Depth

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1. In the "Layer Menu", use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Layer Depth". Refer to illustration 21.

2. Press "OK".

   The "Layer Depth" screen will appear.

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3. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the desired depth of the fill or cut in relation to the grade layer.

4. Press "OK" in order to have the system accept the value that is displayed or press the "Back" button to cancel the entry and return to the "Setup" menu.

Selecting Layer Mode

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1. In the "Layer Menu", use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Grade/Layer".

2. Press "OK".

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3. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Layer Mode".

4. Press "OK".

   If the reference point needs to be set, then refer to the "Set On Grade" section of this document. Once the grade is designated, the layer line will become the elevation that the system will target as the grade.

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5. The AccuGrade screen will now include the layered target line. The target line will appear as a dashed line (50). Guidance to the layered target line is indicated by a dashed line in the "Reference" box (51). The delta cut value is shown in the "Delta Cut " box (52) .

Selecting Grade Mode

1. In the "Layer Menu", use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Grade/Layer" .

2. Press "OK".

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3. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Grade Mode".

4. Press "OK".

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The "Display" will return to providing guidance to the grade level target line. Guidance to the grade level target line is indicated by a solid line in the reference box (57). The delta cut value is shown in the "Delta Cut " box (56) .

Note: The layered target line will appear in the AccuGrade screen until the layer depth has been set to zero.

Alarm Mode

The "Alarm Mode" option allows the operator to set an audible alarm to be turned on at specified tolerances. The alarm can be set to sound when the bucket is on grade, near grade, or below grade. The alarm can also be shut off.

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1. At the "AccuGrade" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to highlight the "Setup" option.

2. Press "OK". The "Setup" screen will appear.

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3. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Alarm Mode". Refer to illustration 29.

4. Press "OK".

5. The "Alarm Mode" screen will appear.

No Alarm

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the "No Alarm" option that is on the "Alarm Mode" screen.

2. Press "OK".

3. This screen will provide information about the alarm. In illustration 30, the alarm is set to "No Alarm". Therefore, there will be no alarm at any time.

On Grade

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(40) Continuous Alarm-On Graphic

The "On Grade" option allows the alarm to sound continuously when the bucket reaches the designated grade. Illustration 31 shows a graphic of the alarm that is on continuously (40) when the grade level is reached.

1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the "On Grade" option.

2. Press "OK".

3. The "Alarm Mode" screen will appear similar to illustration 31. The screen will show that the alarm is active.

On Grade 2

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(40) Alarm on Constantly (41) Slower Alarm Pulses (42) On Grade Line

The "On Grade 2" option allows the alarm to sound continuously when the bucket is on grade. Also, the alarm will sound at a slower pulse when the bucket is below grade.

1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the "On Grade 2" option.

2. Press "OK".

3. The "On Grade 2" screen will appear. Refer to illustration 32.

Proximity

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(40) Alarm on Constantly (41) Slower Alarm Pulses (42) On Grade Line (45) Quickly Repeating Alarm Pulses

The "Proximity" option allows the user to set the display to begin sounding the alarm when the bucket is in the proximity of the designated trench depth. As the bucket approaches the proximity of the designated trench depth, the alarm starts with quickly repeating pulses (45). The alarm will sound continuously (40) when the bucket reaches the designated grade level. The alarm will provide slower repeating pulses (41) if the bucket is below grade level (42) .

1. At the "Alarm Mode" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the "Proximity" option.

2. Press "OK".

3. The "Proximity" option will be active. Refer to illustration 33.

Over Cut

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(42) Specified Grade Level (46) Specified Over Cut Level

The "Over Cut" option allows the user to set the display in order to begin sounding the alarm when the bucket begins to cut the trench below the designated grade. The alarm will produce a slow audible pulse (46) if the bucket is below the designated grade (42) .

1. At the "Alarm Mode" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the "Over Cut" option.

2. Press "OK".

3. The "Over Cut" option will be active. Refer to illustration 34.

Tolerance

The "Tolerance" option provides the operator with the ability in order to adjust the value at which point the alarm and status light will be activated.

The "Tolerance" option provides two tolerance ranges that can be adjusted.

The "Good" tolerance option is used in order to set the elevation tolerance for the work tool to be "On Grade". The "Good" tolerance can be set from 0.01 m (0.03 ft) to 1 m (3.3 ft) away from the desired grade level.

The "Near" tolerance option is used in order to set the elevation tolerance for the work tool in the proximity of the designated grade level. The "Near" tolerance range is used in order to set the upper limit for the alarm and solid status lights. The "Near" tolerance can be set from 0.03 m (0.1 ft) to 1 m (3.3 ft) away from the desired grade level.

Refer to following illustrations for adjusting the tolerance ranges.

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Setup".

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2. At the "Setup" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the "Tolerance" option.

3. Press "OK".

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4. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Near" or "Good". The appropriate screen will appear for either "Near" or "Good".

   Note: Keep in mind that an increase in the "Good" tolerance will result in a less accurate result.

5. Press "OK".

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6. Once the appropriate screen appears, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the desired value.

7. Press "OK" in order to accept the value that has been selected or press the "Back" button to cancel the entry and return to the previous screen.

Roll/Pitch

The roll and pitch values of the machine are determined by the inclinometer. The inclinometer is located on the machine frame.

The "Roll/Pitch" option allows the operator to view the present pitch value and the present roll value of the machine.

Note: The operator must reposition the machine in order to change the values that are generated by the inclinometer. There is no other process that will change the values that are generated by the inclinometer.

Refer to the "System Components" section of this document for further information about the inclinometer.

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Setup".

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2. At the "Setup Menu", use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the "Pitch/Roll" option.

3. Press "OK".

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4. The "Pitch/Roll" screen will appear. The screen displays the current pitch value and the current roll value of the machine. Refer to illustration 42.

5. Press "OK" or the "Back" button in order to return to the previous screen.

   Note: If the current "Pitch and Roll" values are believed to be incorrect, contact your local Caterpillar dealer.

Site Reference System Only (Laser Reference System Access)

If the "Laser Reference" system has been installed on the machine, then the operator can enable the Laser Reference System.

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1. At the "AccuGrade Site Ref System" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the "Setup" option.

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2. At the "Setup - SRS" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to highlight the "Laser Ref" option.

3. Press "OK".

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4. A confirmation screen will appear. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" button in order to select "Yes" or "No". If "Yes" is selected, then the AccuGrade system will proceed to the LRS. If "No" is selected, then AccuGrade system will return to the "Site Reference System".

5. Press "OK". If "Yes" was selected, then the "Reference Point - LRS" screen will appear.

Laser Reference System Only (Access Laser Receiver Control Option)

The Laser Reference System offers access to the "Laser Receiver Control" screen. The "Laser Receiver Control" screen provides the operator with the ability to adjust the position of the laser receiver or to access the "AccuGrade Site Reference System".

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1. At the "AccuGrade Laser Ref System" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the "Setup" option.

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2. At the "Setup - LRS" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to highlight the "Laser Ref" option.

3. Press "OK". The "Laser Receiver Control" screen will appear.

Position the Laser Receiver

The "Position Recv" option allows the operator to access the "Receiver Position Control" screen. The "Receiver Position Control" screen will allow the operator to adjust the height of the electric mast and the laser receiver. The "Receiver Position Control" screen will also provide access to the "Site Reference System".

The operator can manually control the mast. The operator can command the mast to move up, down, or stop.

The "Up" and "Down" options will allow the laser receiver to automatically center on the laser beam.

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1. At the "Laser Receiver Control - LRS" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Position Recv".

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2. Press "OK". The "Receiver Position Control - LRS" screen will appear.

3. Press the "Cursor up" button in order to raise the electric mast or press the "Cursor down" button in order to lower the electric mast.

   Note: If the laser receiver does not detect the laser beam after moving through the entire range of motion, the status line on the display will indicate "Stopped - Laser Not Found". Check the settings of the laser transmitter. Verify that the laser beam is not obstructed. Verify that the laser beam is within the elevation range of the mast.

Park the Laser Receiver

The "Park Receiver" option fully retracts the laser receiver. The "Park Receiver" option allows the machine to safely move on the job site. The "Park Receiver" option should be used any time that the machine will travel from one location on the job site to different location on the job site. If the machine needs to be repositioned in order to continue a dig, then refer to the "Pause Mode" section of this document.

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1. At the "Laser Receiver Control" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Park Recv".

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2. Press "OK". After the "OK" button is pressed, the electric mast will lower the laser receiver into the parked position. The "Laser Receiver Parked" screen will appear.

3. Press "OK" in order to return to the "Laser Receiver Control" screen.

Switch to the Site Reference System (LRS Only)

The "Site Ref Sys" option allows the operator to quickly switch from the LRS to the "SRS" in the event that a laser transmitter is not available. The "Site Ref Sys" option disables the laser receiver, parks the "Laser Reference System" components, and the display changes to the "SRS" reference point screen.

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1. At the "Laser Receiver Control" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Site Ref Sys".

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2. A confirmation screen will appear. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Yes" in order to proceed to the Site Reference System or in order to select "No" to cancel.

3. Press "OK".

Pause Mode (Laser Reference Only)

The "Pause" option temporarily disables the automatic repositioning of the laser receiver which will allow the operator to reposition the machine.

Note: The "Park Receiver" option should be used any time the machine will need to travel to a different location. Refer to the "Park Receiver" section of this document.

After the machine is stabilized, the" Pause" mode can be deactivated. The laser receiver will automatically seek the laser beam. The "Pause" mode should be used any time the machine is reposition.

Note: If the laser beam does not strike the receiver within ten seconds after the "Pause" mode has been deactivated, then a message will appear on the display. The message will inform the operator that the laser signal is not detected.

Note: The laser receiver will not automatically retract when "Pause" is activated. Be aware of overhead objects that could bump the laser receiver.

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the " Pause" option.

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2. Press "OK". The "Pause Activated" screen will appear.

3. In order to deactivate the pause and return to the guidance screen, stabilize the machine and press "OK".

   Note: On machines that are equipped with an autoshift transmission, " Pause" mode will automatically activate when the machine is placed in gear. Upon returning to neutral, the laser receiver will automatically seek the laser beam.

"System OFF"

The "System OFF" option allows the operator to disable the AccuGrade system. The "Laser Reference System" equipment will be "parked" and benchmark information will be cleared.

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1. At the "AccuGrade" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "System OFF". Refer to illustration 56.

2. Press "OK".

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3. A confirmation screen will appear. Press "OK" in order to continue or press the "Back" button in order to cancel.

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4. The "System Off" screen will appear. Press "OK" to return to the "AccuGrade Main Menu".

Measure Points

The "Measure Points" option allows the operator to use the backhoe in order to make a measurement.

When the display is set to the "Measure Points"mode, the bucket can be placed at a specified location. Once the bucket is set at the specified location, the values on the display screen can be zeroed.

After the values that are shown on the display are zeroed, the operator can move the bucket to another location. The operator can observe the values on the display screen in order to know the distance that the bucket has moved.

Note: Remember, as stated in the "General Information" section of this document, the AccuGrade system is programmed in order to use the center line of the bucket and the end of the teeth on the bucket as the measuring point.

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1. At the "Main Menu" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Measure Points" option.

2. Press "OK".

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3. The "Measure Points" screen will appear with the present position of the bucket teeth. Refer to illustration 60 for an example.

4. If the "Set Pt" option is not highlighted, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Set Pt".

5. Press "OK" in order to select the current bucket position as the starting point.

   Note: Each of the values for Rise, Run, Slope, Distance and Swing will zero out.

6. Move the bucket to the desired location. Refer to the "Measure Points" screen in order to see the distance that the bucket teeth have moved from the previous position.

Machine Linkage

The "Machine Linkage" option allows the user to update the information for the AccuGrade system whenever a backhoe coupler or work tool is changed.

A library of Cat work tools and couplers allows the selection of the correct machine linkage information for accurate system operation.

Note: The machine linkage information must be updated each time that a work tool or coupler is changed.

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Machine Linkage".

2. Press "OK".

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3. A warning screen will appear. THIS WARNING MUST BE UNDERSTOOD.

Work Tools

The "Work Tools" option allows a user to view a work tool, to activate a work tool, or to modify a work tool that is used by the "AccuGrade" system.

Work Tool Activation

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Work Tools".

2. Press "OK".

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Full Tool List" or the "Most Recent Tools" list.

   The "Full Tool List" will allow the operator to view all available work tools for the AccuGrade system.

   The "Most Recent Tools" list will allow the operator to view a list of the ten most recently used tools.

2. Press "OK".

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3. The work tools list will appear with the part number of the work tool or the name of the work tool and the status of the work tool. Refer to illustration 65.

4. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the desired work tool.

5. Press "OK" in order to view the details of the work tool.

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6. Press "OK " in order to edit the status of the desired work tool.

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7. Press "OK" in order to activate the tool or press the "Back" button in order to cancel.

Customize Work Tools

Work tools that are not included in the "Full Tool List" can be used with AccuGrade through the use of "User Defined" work tools. The operator can customize the type, dimensions, and the name of the work tool to be used.

Note: The dimensions of a "User Defined" work tool must be correctly entered or the system accuracy may be reduced.

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Work Tools".

2. Press "OK".

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3. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Full Tool List".

4. Press "OK".

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5. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select any of the "USR DEFINE" work tools.

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6. Press "OK" in order to view the details of the work tool.

Select the Type of Work Tool

1. Press "OK" in order to select the options menu.

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2. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order choose "Select Type".

3. Press "OK".

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4. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the type of work tool that will be used.

5. Press "OK" in order to select the desired work tool or press the "Back" button in order to return to the options screen.

Modifying the Dimensions of a Work Tool

1. Press the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" button in order to select the options menu.

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2. Use the"Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Edit Length".

3. Press "OK".

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4. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the dimension that must be changed.

5. Press "OK".

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6. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to adjust the length of the dimension.

7. Press "OK" in order to accept the value or press the "Back" button in order to cancel.

8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 for each dimension that is to be modified.

Modify the Width of a Work Tool

1. Press "OK" in order to access the "Options" menu.

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2. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Edit Width".

3. Press "OK".

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4. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to adjust the width of the work tool.

5. Press "OK" in order to accept the value or press the "Back" button in order to return to the options menu.

Modifying the Name of a Work Tool

1. Press "OK" in order to access the "Options" menu.

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2. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Edit Name".

3. Press "OK".

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4. Use the "Cursor Left" or the "Cursor Right" buttons in order to select a letter or a number.

5. Press "OK" in order to proceed to the next character.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the work tool name has been entered.

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7. In order to save the work tool name, use the "Cursor Left" or the "Cursor Right" buttons in order to select "Save". In order to cease without saving the name, use the "Cursor Left" or the "Cursor Right" buttons in order to select "Cancel".

8. Press "OK".

Saving Changes Made to a Custom Work Tool

Note: Changes to the work tool dimensions and the name must be saved before returning to the tool list.

1. Press "OK" in order to access the options menu.

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2. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Save".

3. Press the "OK" button in order to save all of the changes that have been made to the work tool.

Couplers

The "Machine Linkage - Couplers" allows a user to view or modify coupler information that is used by the AccuGrade system.

Coupler Activation

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1. From the "Machine Linkage" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Couplers".

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2. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" button in order to select a coupler.

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3. Press "OK" in order to view the details and the status of the coupler.

4. Press "OK" in order to edit the status of the coupler.

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5. Press "OK" in order to activate the selected coupler.

Customize Couplers

Couplers that are not included in the list can be used with AccuGrade through the use of "User Defined" couplers. The operator can customize the dimensions and the name of the coupler that is to be used.

Note: The dimensions of a "User Defined" coupler must be correctly entered or the system accuracy may be reduced.

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Couplers".

2. Press "OK".

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3. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select any of the "USR DEFINE" couplers.

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4. Press "OK" in order to view the details of the coupler.

Modify the Dimensions of a "User Defined" Coupler

1. Press "OK" in order to enter the "Edit" menu.

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2. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Edit Length".

3. Press "OK".

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4. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select the dimension that must be changed.

5. Press "OK".

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6. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to adjust the length of the dimension.

7. Press "OK" in order to accept the value or press the "Back" button to return to the "Edit" menu.

8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 for each dimension that is to be modified.

Modify the Name of a "User Defined" Coupler

1. Press "OK" in order to access the "Edit" menu.

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2. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Edit Name".

3. Press "OK".

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4. Use the "Cursor Left" or the "Cursor Right" buttons in order to select a letter or a number.

5. Press "OK" in order to proceed to the next character.

6. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the work tool name has been entered.

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7. Use the "Cursor Left" or the "Cursor Right" buttons in order to select "Save" in order to save the work tool name. If you do not wish to save the work tool name, then use the "Cursor Left" or the "Cursor Right" buttons in order to select "Cancel". The display will not save the name of the work tool.

8. Press "OK".

Saving Changes Made to a "User Defined" Coupler

Note: Changes to the coupler dimensions and the coupler name must be saved before returning to the coupler list.

1. Press "OK" in order to access the "Edit" menu.

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2. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Save".

3. Press "OK" in order to save all of the changes that have been made for the coupler.

Service

The Service option allows access to other options that are for the service of a machine.

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Service".

2. Press "OK".

3. The service menu will appear. Refer to Illustration 98.

Events

The "Events" screen allows the user to view information about one or more diagnostic events that has occurred.

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Events".

2. Press "OK" in order to view the events.

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3. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select an event.

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4. Press "OK" in order to view the details of the event.

5. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to scroll through details of the events.

6. Press the "Return" button or the "Home" button in order to exit.

Installation

The "Installation" option is used to configure the installation status of the AccuGrade Laser Reference System (LRS) in the software. The "Installation" option should only be used if LRS hardware is installed on the machine.

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Installation".

2. Press "OK".

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3. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Laser Ref Sys".

4. Press "OK".

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5. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select either "Install" or "Uninstall". The "Install" option is used in order to activate the LRS. "Uninstall" is used in order to deactivate the LRS.

6. Press "OK" in order to confirm the selection.

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7. A screen will appear that indicates the installation status. Press "OK" in order to continue.

   Note: The machine must be restarted in order for the changes to take effect.

ECM Information

The "ECM Information" option allows the user to view the current information of the ECM that is being used for the machine and the display.

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "ECM Information".

2. Press "OK".

ECM Information

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select an ECM.

2. Press "OK".

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3. The selected ECM information screen will appear. The information screen will display the hardware and software part numbers for the selected ECM. Refer to illustration 107.

ECM Information - Model

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Model".

2. Press "OK".

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3. The "Machine Model" information screen will appear.

Calibrations

The "Calibration" option only appears if the Laser Reference System has been installed on the machine. The "Calibration" option allows the electric mast to be calibrated. The electric mast may need to be calibrated if the automatic calibration fails at start-up.

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1. From the "Service" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Calibrations".

2. Press "OK". The "Calibrations" screen will appear.

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3. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Mast Calibration".

4. Press "OK".

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5. The "Mast Calibration" screen will appear. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Yes" in order to continue with the mast calibration or select "No" in order to exit mast calibration.

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6. The "Mast Calibration in Progress" screen will appear during the calibration. When the mast calibration is complete, the "Mast Calibration Complete" screen will appear. Press "OK" in order to return to the "Calibrations" menu.

Note: If the "Mast Calibration Failed" screen appears, repeat the calibration procedure. If the calibration continues to fail, check the connections to the laser mast and contact a service technician.

Settings

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The "Settings" option allows the user to alter the contrast, language, measurement units of the system, and auto dimming of the "Display" screen and status lights.

1. From the "Service" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Settings".

2. Press "OK".

3. The "Settings" screen will appear.

Alarm Volume

1. At the "Settings" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Alarm Volume".

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2. Press "OK". The "Alarm Volume" screen will appear.

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3. Use the "Cursor right" or the "Cursor left" buttons in order to adjust the volume of the AccuGrade audible alarm.

4. Press "OK" in order to accept the volume adjustment.

Contrast

1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Contrast".

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2. Press "OK".

3. Use the "Cursor Right" or the "Cursor Left" buttons in order to select the desired level of contrast.

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4. Press "OK" in order to accept the contrast adjustment.

Language

The "Language" option allows the user to select a different language for the AccuGrade system.

1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Language".

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2. Press "OK".

3. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select one of the languages.

4. Press "OK".

Measurement

The "Measurement" option allows the user to select the measurement units for the system. The system offers either "Metric" or "English".

Note: "Metric" measurements are displayed in meters and "English" measurements are displayed in tenths of feet.

1. At the "Settings" screen, use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Measurement".

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2. Press "OK" in order to display the measurement unit options.

3. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select either "Metric" or "English".

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4. Press "OK" in order to select the desired measurement units.

Auto Dimming

The "Auto Dimming" option allows the user to set the level of brightness of the display and the LEDs. The brightness of the display and the LEDs will change automatically when the working lights for the machine are turned on or turned off.

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Auto Dimming".

2. Press "OK".

Button Brightness

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Buttons".

2. Press "OK".

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3. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Lights ON" or "Lights OFF". Refer to Illustration 124.

4. Press "OK".

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5. Use the "Cursor Right" or the "Cursor Left" buttons in order to select the level of brightness. Select the desired level of brightness with the machine lights on and with the machine lights off. Refer to Illustration 125.

   Note: If the brightness value is set to "0%", then the LED's will turn OFF.

6. Press "OK" in order to accept the brightness level.

Screen Brightness

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1. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Screen".

2. Press "OK".

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3. Use the "Cursor up" or the "Cursor down" buttons in order to select "Lights ON" or "Lights OFF". Refer to Illustration 127.

4. Press "OK".

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5. Use the "Cursor Right" or the "Cursor Left" buttons in order to select the level of brightness. Select the desired level of brightness with the machine lights on and with the machine lights off. Refer to Illustration 128 or Illustration 129.

6. Press "OK" in order to accept the brightness level.