1. Trimble® GCS900 Grade Control System Cat® AccuGrade™ v12
Trimble® GCS900 Grade Control System Cat® AccuGrade™ v12.4 January 2013

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3. Agenda Remote Assistant Lane Guidance Diagnostics.txt
Miscellaneous Features
Installation Notes
Support and Availability
Marketing Material
Spectra Precision GL612/622 Grade Lasers
Trimble AS456 Angle Sensor

4. Remote Assistant

5. What is Remote Assistant?
New support feature enabling remote access to machine CB450 or CB460 display
Standard feature in Configuration menu
Phone support person can now see and interact with operator display

6. How Does Remote Assistant Work?
Machine display and remote support person connect through TCC
Remote support person can see operator-initiated changes on display
Remote support person can also operate display using MCGSim-like interface
Voice support through standard mobile phones

7. What’s Required for Remote Assistant?
On the machine:
Internet connection – enabled by SNM940 (cellular or Wi-Fi)
GCS900 / AccuGrade v12.4
Application that downloads and installs on CB450/CB460 automatically
Note: any machine with CB450/CB460 display and v12.4 can run Remote Assistant
On the office side:
CB450 or CB460 registered in TCC
Computer with Internet connection to TCC
And phone connection
on each end to talk

8. Configuration on Machine
Installation Settings / Connectivity Settings
Connected Community Settings
Remote Assistant Configuration

9. Connected Community Settings
Enter password for CB450/CB460 that was set up in TCC
Tip: keep it short (easier to enter on display)
Test connection after entering info

10. Remote Assistant Configuration
Enter phone number for Product Support
This number appears on machine display for operator
Note: Use “Force Upgrade” to delete any existing version of client application on display
System will download and install new app on next startup

11. Office Setup in TCC Create new control box Enter device serial number
Enter login ID and password
Note: keep this password short – it must be entered directly on CB450/CB460 display also!
Ensure device appears in Manage Devices window
Refer to the Trimble GCS900 v12.4 Release Notes for detailed TCC Setup Instructions

12. Remote Assistant
Adding the Device Monitor to a Connected Community Page
Add HCC - Device Monitor Gizmo in TCC

13. Remote Assistant
There are 3 different icons available to inform you the device connection state

14. Remote Assistant Operation
Basic sequence:
Machine Operator starts Remote Assistant
Display connects to TCC
After machine connects to TCC, icon in TCC turns yellow to show live connection
Office support person logs into TCC
Office support selects yellow icon and establishes connection
Machine display appears on office computer

15. On the Machine – Starting Remote Assistant
Operator selects Remote Assistant from Configuration menu directly above Diagnostics
Operator selects Start
Connection Status changes to Connected

16. TCC Shows Connection
Icon next to device name turns yellow when machine connects to TCC
Office support person selects this icon to establish connection
Note: If icon is greyed out, the device is not currently online. Make sure the operator starts the Remote Assistant session from the display.

17. During a Live Session Both office and operator can select menu options
Office cannot execute commands to drive the blade
Office cannot put machine into Auto
Office cannot drive blade for diagnostic tests
Operator must execute these commands while office side observes
Office can execute command that will take machine out of Auto – Do not surprise the operator!

18. Office Display

19. Office Display Icons

20. Using the Office Display
Mouse pointer must be in live (active) portion of display
Mouse does not operate emulated display buttons
Use computer keyboard alternates noted on each button
Example: To access the display menus, press PC -keyboard Alt

21. Using the Office Display
Select grey screen icon in upper left to view display in black/white
Faster refresh rate on office side
Color vs. black/white does not affect operator refresh
CTRL + m on PC-keyboard: toggles machine display to Manager mode or back to Operator mode
ALT + g on PC-keyboard: generates Zsnap on machine
Note: Be sure to synchronize display
(Installation / Connectivity Settings / Wireless Data Sync / Start) to send Zsnap to TCC, then pull file directly from TCC

22. Ending a Remote Assistant Session
Press Stop in CB450/CB460 Remote Assistant dialog
Office side closes application

23. Remote Assistant on 2D-only System
2D-only system requires a special MCH file for Remote Assistant
This MCH file will enable the settings for an SNM940, which in turn will make Remote Assistant Support available on these machines

24. Remote Assistant on 2D-only System
MCH files for CB450 and CB460 will be added to the USB Flash Drives shipping with v12.4 and is available for download on Partners
Details on the use of these files will be included in the v12.4 Release Notes

25. Factors Affecting Performance
Color vs. monochrome (faster) on office side
Solid, high speed Internet connection on both ends
Latest Java install required on office side prior to running Remote Assistant
Ensure display box is registered in TCC

26. Benefits of Remote Assistant
Reduced support costs
Wirelessly connect to machine operator display
Resolve issues from any location – without travel
Reduced customer downtime
Help is a phone call away
Support tech sees what the operator or grade checker sees
Reduced operator or grade checker training time
Instructor – on site or virtual – sees what the operater sees
Increase operator or grade checker performance
Supports remote training on any feature – from basic to specialized

27. Video on YouTube

28. Review Need SNM940 and display firmware v12.4 on machine
Control box registered in TCC
Established connection to TCC from machine, configuring with TCC control box password
Off-machine: connection to Internet for TCC
Latest Java build
Configure machine display:
Enter phone number
Enter TCC settings
Establish phone connection to talk
Select black/white on office display for faster refresh rate in office
Office cannot drive blade directly
System relies on good Internet connection on both ends

29. Questions

30. Lane Guidance

31. What is Lane Guidance? New feature for road designs
Provides guidance to surface of a specific lane, with guidance active to the right and left of the lane

32. How Does It Work?
Surface of selected lane is extended right and left, perpendicular to HAL master alignment
Guidance is to surface of selected lane – even if machine is beyond right/left sides (limits) of lane (up to 1000m beyond limits)
So, as long as machine is within the start / stop points of the master alignment (within the stationing / chainage limits), operator has guidance
Significantly reduces incidence of “OFF DESIGN” condition

33. Example: Machine Off Design
Exaggerated view to show feature
Machine is far left of road design
Cut/fill to surface of selected lane is still possible

34. How Does It Work? New icon on main screen – toggles to select or
de-select lane guidance
System automatically selects lane under blade tip with focus
Operator can also manually select lane sides
Press and hold icon to access manual lane definition
Grey line highlights direction of extended surface

35. How Does It Work? Extends the selected surface out to 1 km
Effectively overrides Vertical Guidance method selected
Extended guidance plane effectively becomes temporary working surface
Selected Lane

36. Cross Section Comparison
Lane Guidance SELECTED:
Lane surface extended both right and left
Lane Guidance DE-SELECTED

37. Benefits of Lane Guidance
Facilitates operations in early stages of road construction
Allows operator to build primary lane(s) without being directly over the lanes
Easier to blend current surface to existing ground –
useful in early layers
Excellent for cutting out narrow surfaces, such as V-ditches, with guidance focused on ditch walls
Enables more productivity
across entire work area
No interruptions in
guidance as Off-Design
Situation is reduced

38. Selecting Lanes
System automatically selects lane under blade tip with focus
To manually select: (similar to selecting lines for horizontal guidance)
Hold icon down for 2 seconds for manual Select Lane
Specify left and right sides
Can select any alignment in design
“Select Lane” – uses nearest lines to left and right of cursor

39. Colors and Lane Selection
Selecting Lanes:
Blue – master alignment
Green – one side
Red – other side
No computational meaning to red and green
In Plan View:
Blue for master alignment – may be hidden if this is one of the lane sides
Green for both sides of selected lane

40. Types of Designs Primarily for road design Requires SVD / SVL files
Does NOT work with DC road file
Can also be used with some Site designs, where practical
In all cases, a horizontal master alignment (HAL) is required
If master alignment is built into design, then this is used
If no master alignment built into design, then user specifies

41. When Using Site Design
Operator warned to first select master alignment – need reference line to ensure repeatable surface is used
Operator then selects lines to define the sides of the “lane”
Note: Unlikely to be common application

42. Limits of Lane Guidance
Lane must be 300mm / 12in wide
Lane must not turn more than 90 degrees away from MA
Guidance starts only when all three lines have started
Guidance ends when first line ends

43. Review
Lane Guidance provides vertical guidance beyond right / left sides of selected lane
Surface is extended out in a direction perpendicular to Master Alignment
Optimal for road designs
Requires SVD / SVL designs
Does not support DC file road format

44. Video on YouTube

45. Questions

46. Diagnostics.txt

47. Improved Format for System Info
Zsnap (Menu + F4) now creates additional *.txt file
Date_Time.diag.txt
Reformats from Program Log important status and configuration settings to help diagnose system issues

48. Tour Through Diagnostics File
System Information
Software Options installed
Machine Info (what’s installed, and firmware versions)
Machine Status
Mast Measureup
Blade Dimensions
Machine Measureup
Valve Calibration Table
Coordinates of Blade Tip with Focus
Radio settings
GPS diagnostics
Sample diagnostics file

49. Questions

50. Miscellaneous

51. Changes to Offset Icons

52. Changes to Offset Entry
Horizontal and Vertical Offsets combined to single softkey
F6 toggles Horizontal / Vertical

53. Changes in GCS / xCS Splash Screen
Now says “© Trimble Navigation Limited and/or its licensors”
No reference to Caterpillar for versions going to OEMs

54. Questions

55. Support and Availability

56.   Supported Platforms
GCS900 / AccuGrade v12.4 is supported on the following Control Box platforms:
GCS900 / AccuGrade v12.4 is NOT supported on the following Control Box platforms:
Current CB430 / CD700 control software: Version 11.41 
CB460
CB450 
CB430 / CD700

57. Upgrades Version 12.4 on-machine software
Download and Upgrade if control box was purchased in the last year or on Extended Warranty (after January 28, 2012)
For those outside of 1 year (prior to January 28, 2012) and not on Extended Warranty, purchase new Control Box Extended Warranty

58. Upgrade Notes
If machine display has v12.3 installed, upgrade *.sg3 (CB450) or *.sg4 (CB460) only
If machine display running < v12.3, then O/S upgrade also required
See Release Notes for detailed instructions
Note: v12.4 required for Remote Assistant and Lane Guidance

59. Release Material v12.4 Product Bulletin v12.4 Release Notes This PPT
YouTube Videos
Lane Guidance
Setting up Remote Assistant on the Machine
Training Bulletins
Using Trimble Remote Assistant with GCS900 and Trimble CB450 and CB460 Control Boxes
Remote Assistant Troubleshooting Guide and Known Issues

60. Questions

61. Spectra Precision Laser GL612/622 Grade Lasers

62. GL612/622 Grade Laser
HCC is pleased to announce the addition of the GL612/622 Grade Lasers to its portfolio

63. GL612/622 Key Features Large, intuitive, graphic display
Large 400m Operating Radius
Multi purpose laser
10 arc second Level Accuracy
20 arc second Grade Accuracy
±25% Grade Range
Flexible alignment axis features
Grade Match / Grade Reverse / PlaneLok
Temperature control
Anti-Vibration Filter for all jobsite conditions
100m Radio Remote Control
Mask Mode
Rugged design
Flexible battery options

64. Universal Battery Charger
GL612/622 Configurations
Contents
GL612
GL612-14
GL622
GL622-14
Single Slope Laser 1
Dual Slope Laser
RC602 Remote
Universal Battery Charger
Grade Laser User Guide
HL750
HL750 Receiver Clamp
HL750 User's Guide
CR600
CR600 Magnetic Mount
CR600 Rod Clamp
CR600 Operator Manual

65. GL612/622 Grade Laser Benefits
Multi purpose laser
Intuitive key pad and graphic display
Unlimited Automatic Axis Features
Radio remote control
Unmatched beam stability and temperature control
Anti-Vibration Filter for all jobsite conditions
Mask Mode
Rugged design
Flexible battery options

66. Marketing Materials GL612 / GL622 Data Sheet
GL612 / GL612 Product Bulletin

67. Questions

68. AS456

69. New AS456 Replaces the AS455 (PN 79937-00) by mid February
High-accuracy, compact, gravity-referenced rugged sensor
Measuring angles in a full ±180° range
Operates over a wide temperature range (-40°C/F to +80°C/176F)
Overall sensor dimensions are 109 x 57 x 37 mm
Control Interface - J1939 CAN

70. Unchanged between AS455 & AS456
The new AS456 uses the same firmware as the AS455
The AS456 will continue to use the internal gyro for compensation of the angle output when the conditions are met
The mounting footprint and housing size are unchanged

71. What´s Changed with the AS456
New molded strain relief on the sensor housing improves durability at the cable exit
The connector backshell is now molded with the cable and will not unscrew when un-mating the connector
The cable is jacketed instead of over-braid for better durability
The individual wires in the AS456 cable is now color coded (the AS455 wires were all black and used heat-shrink labels)
The AS456 now has function instance lines in the cable, where as the AS455 did not. This is a future proofing feature to bring the sensor in line with existing AS4xx sensors
New Part Number FRU – ANGLE SENSOR AS456

72. Questions