Ten good reasons for investing.
A fully automated parallel steering system from CLAAS:
- Reduces fuel, labour, seed, spray and fertiliser costs
- Improves the efficiency and productivity of every pass
- Maximises capacity utilisation and increases service life
- Reduces stress and strain on the driver
- Makes optimum use of the machine’s full working width
- Significantly improves work quality
- Allows consistent work quality around the clock – even at night and in bad weather
- Can be retrofitted to any hydraulically steered machine
- Gives the operator more time to optimise implement settings
- Boosts your profitability
Benefits for the operator.
Nowadays, steering systems are an essential tool used by many drivers in their daily work. Thanks to them, precision to the nearest centimetre is no longer an art. The CLAAS GPS PILOT assists you in the field or on grassland by:
- Make every track exactly the same as the previous one
- Make full use of the working width
- Reduce overlapping
- Giving you more time to optimise your implement settings
What does a 5% improvement in accuracy mean?
A 5% improvement in accuracy means that with production costs of 700 euros per hectare of wheat, for example, GPS steering can cut your overall costs by 5%, reducing your outlay by as much as 35 euros per hectare. At this rate, your investment often pays for itself in two to three years.
Automatic steering systems. GPS PILOT.
- Actively control the vehicle’s steering hydraulics
- Permanently installed in the machine
- Steering system terminal and navigation controller can be used flexibly on different machines
- CLAAS range of correction signals covers all accuracy requirements
- Offer the highest level of convenience and accuracy
The right speed for every job.
GPS PILOT.
For field work, the CLAAS GPS PILOT covers a speed range which caters for all requirements (25 km/h to 400 m/h). Ideal for all types of work, from rotary cultivation tasks which move a lot of soil to planting, the GPS PILOT acts as a virtual string which ensures that your rows are completely straight. When working with modern seed drills, speeds of up to 20 km/h are the norm. Even at these speeds, the GPS PILOT guides the tractor and implement across the field in a perfectly straight line while still maintaining the required accuracy.
Fully automatic turning. AUTO TURN.
The driver does not need to steer – AUTO TURN turns the machine at the headland in one sweep and guides it precisely into the next pass. This function is factory-integrated into the S10 and S7 terminals and is activated by means of a licence code. The AUTO TURN function can be activated at the boundary line or on the worked headland (S7 terminal). With the S10 terminal, it is also possible to define a headland with a specified width. When the tractor reaches this headland line, AUTO TURN automatically triggers the turning manoeuvre.
Benefits of AUTO TURN:
- Automatically turns the machine at headlands
- Available for all machine types (tractors, forage harvesters and combine harvesters)
- Reduces the driver’s workload considerably
- Blocks can also be worked automatically (S10 terminal)
- Line up precisely after turning
- Protects the soil by turning in one sweep
- Minimises crop damage when lining up in row crops
Automatic line acquisition. TURN IN.
TURN IN takes account of machine alignment, steering lock and current speed to identify the best parallel track and then guides the machine automatically into it. The driver can influence track choice at all times by changing the parameters or actively intervening in the steering. Starting at an angle of up to 120° to the track, TURN IN automatically identifies the new line to take after the turning manoeuvre and displays the optimum track. TURN IN is available for all CLAAS GPS PILOT steering systems with an S10 or S7 terminal.
Benefits of TURN IN:
- Advance track selection, taking account of speed, steering lock, etc.
- Steering system is activated in good time
- Activated at an angle of up to 120° to the track
- Driver is more relaxed during work at the headland, more time for the attached implement / implement settings
- Route for lining up with the next track is displayed
- Driver can influence the TURN IN route
Manual steering systems. GPS COPILOT.
- Parallel guidance by means of a lightbar or LED display
- Display shows the steering lock angle to be applied
- Corrects the direction of travel
- Accuracy depends on display and driver’s skill
- Ideal when working without tramlines (fertiliser spreading, herbicide application)
GPS COPILOT.
The GPS COPILOT from CLAAS is the ideal entry-level model for satellite-based steering systems and offers a rich range of functions.
The driver – guided by the EGNOS satellite signal (with no licence fee) – can steer the machine safely and securely in parallel lines or along variable contours with a GPS accuracy of +/– 15 to 30 cm.
Ideal for:
- Tillage
- Fertiliser application
- Slurry application
- Manure application
- Lime application
- All tasks with no orientation points (tramlines)
In addition to the GPS COPILOT terminal*, the S10 or S7 terminal with COPILOT function can be used if the machine does not have a built-in automatic steering system.
*COPILOT terminal not available in all markets
GPS COPILOT terminal with a wealth of functions.
- LED lightbar for guidance
- EGNOS correction signal
- Automatic reference track offset
- Integrated area calculation
- Headland alarm
- RS-232 interface for outputting correction data
- Can be used flexibly on any machine
- Short set-up times
Correction signals for CLAAS steering systems.
± 30 cm*
EGNOS / EDIF.
– No licence fee
– Basic accuracy
– Single-frequency signal (EGNOS / WAAS)
– Algorithmic calculation of the correction signal from GPS data (E-DIF)
EGNOS.
EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) is available to users free of licence fees in many parts of Europe. It supplements GPS and uses 34 ground stations to generate the correction signal.
EGNOS is available for all machines. With an accuracy of ± 15 to 30 cm, it is ideal for many crop spraying, fertilising and soil cultivation applications.
WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) offers the same functionality as EGNOS in many regions outside Europe and can be processed by CLAAS receivers.
E-DIF.
E-DIF is an algorithmic calculation of the correction signal using only the GPS data. During the initialisation period it calculates how the current satellite constellation will change over the next few hours. The signal is available worldwide.
It must be receiving at least four satellites in order to work. This signal then provides the same accuracy as EGNOS ( ± 15 to 30 cm) and is therefore ideal for use in crop spraying, fertiliser spreading and tillage applications. When working in the field, it is only possible to drive from pass to pass; E-DIF cannot be used to establish blocks.
± 15 cm (SATCOR 15); ± 5 cm (SATCOR 5)*
NEW: SATCOR 15 / SATCOR 5.
– Satellite-based correction signal from CLAAS
– Improved basic accuracy
– Subject to licence
– Virtually worldwide coverage
NEW: SATCOR 15 / SATCOR 5.
SATCOR – the very first CLAAS satellite-based correction signal – is the result of the systematic development of CLAAS GPS PILOT steering systems. SATCOR operates in much the same way as EGNOS and is available virtually worldwide. However, this system is equipped with a dual-frequency GPS receiver, enabling it to achieve a far higher level of GPS accuracy. The correction signal receiver is particularly quick to respond and supplies accurate position data following an initialisation period.
There are two licence models to choose from: SATCOR 15 has a basic accuracy of < ± 15 cm, which is a significant improvement on EGNOS / E-DIF. The correction signal is suitable for a wide range of agricultural applications and achieves the specified accuracy after only a short initialisation period.
SATCOR 5 with an accuracy of ± 5 cm is particularly recommended in areas where RTK or mobile phone coverage is patchy or non-existant. SATCOR can easily be retrofitted to CLAAS GPS PILOT steering systems since no additional hardware is required in most cases.
± 2-3 cm*
RTK FIELD BASE
– Mobile reference station
– Range 3-5 km
– No licence fee
– Proprietary correction signal
– RTCM 3.1 transmission standard
RTK FIELD BASE.
RTK FIELD BASE is a mobile reference station for flexible use. Thanks to the integrated dual-frequency receiver, the typical positioning accuracy with RTK is 2 to 3 cm. With three different radio units in the frequency ranges 403-450 MHz, 860 MHz and 900 MHz, the RTK FIELD BASE can be adapted to comply with radio communication authority guidelines. For use in fleets with machinery from different manufacturers, the standardised RTCM 3.1 correction data format is the logical choice when using RTK FIELD BASE. The range is between 3 and 6 km, depending on topography, transmitter power and frequency.
± 2-3 cm*
RTK FARM BASE.
– Base station with digital and analog radio can be used
– Range up to 15 km
– Licence also available via CLAAS dealership
– Absolute accuracy
– RTCM 3.1 transmission standard
RTK FARM BASE.
The RTK FARM BASE is the right technology when every centimetre counts, e.g. for drilling or harvesting. The reference station is stationary and comes equipped with dual-frequency reception technology. From its fixed site, it sends the correction signal to any number of machines. It has a range of up to 15 km, depending on the topography and transmitter power, enabling all machines within the reception range to work simultaneously with a high level of precision.
Benefits:
- Highest possible repeatable accuracy (± 2-3 cm)
- Fastest signal availability
- Lower operating costs in the long term
- RTCM 3.1 transmission standard for multi-manufacturer fleets
± 2-3 cm*
NEW: RTK FARM BASE LINK.
– Base station
– Station data transmitted via the mobile phone network (NTRIP)
– 30 km (± 2-3 cm) range, up to 50 km with loss of accuracy
– Licence also available via CLAAS dealership
– Absolute accuracy
– RTCM 3.1 transmission standard
NEW: RTK FARM BASE LINK.
As well as transmitting the correction signal via radio signal, the RTK FARM BASE LINK can supply the correction signal from the base station to the mobile phone network via NTRIP. With good mobile phone coverage, this can increase your operating radius around the station to 30 km with full RTK accuracy.
± 2-3 cm*
RTK NET
– Correction signal via mobile phone network
– Unrestricted operating radius
– Absolute accuracy
– Subject to licence
– RTCM 3.1 transmission standard
Correction signals.
Please note that some variants are not available in every country. Please contact your distributor for further information.
EGNOS is a service which is available free of charge in Europe. WAAS is a comparable service for North America. Please note that in both systems track lines may shift over time (satellite drift). These systems are not suitable for use in machine fleets (e.g. combine harvesting). The accuracy data given relates to the accuracy of the GPS receiver on the machine under perfect conditions. All data are expressed as maximum values. A distinction is made between pass-to-pass accuracy and absolute accuracy. Pass-to-pass accuracy defines the accuracy of the subsequent pass in 95% of cases within 15 minutes in relation to the reference track. Absolute accuracy indicates the level of accuracy with which a certain position can be found again at a later point in time. The actual accuracy of the overall system may deviate from the abovementioned accuracy data. It depends on various influential factors such as vehicle factors (wheelbase, ballasting, calibration, etc.), attached implements (side pull, configuration, attached front implements, etc.), and field and soil conditions.
The pricing of the individual services depends upon the region and the provider. In the case of correction data services transmitted via mobile phone networks, availability is dependent on the coverage of the network provider used. CLAAS assumes no liability for circumstances or events beyond its control. These may include, for example, disturbances in the atmosphere/troposphere/ionosphere, breakdowns/disruptions or insufficient availability of satellites within global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO) and their ground reference stations or of satellites belonging to correction service providers (EGNOS, OMNISTAR, etc.). E-DIF is a patented correction algorithm which uses only standard GPS satellites to calculate a correction factor. E-DIF is therefore available worldwide as an alternative correction system in the basic accuracy segment and, within a few minutes, its accuracy is comparable with that of SBAS services (EGNOS, WAAS, etc.) for pass-to-pass applications.
Therefore E-DIF should only be used for pass-to-pass tracking. E-DIF is completely unsuitable for driving in blocks or for use in controlled traffic applications or machine fleets (e.g. combine harvesting). It is also impossible to record points for absolute positioning. Shifts in tracks (satellite drift) due to long interruptions in work can be corrected using an update function (setting a reference point).
Driving modes.
We have the answer – whichever driving strategy you choose. The GPS PILOT / GPS PILOT FLEX driving modes.
The first pass is defined by setting the points A and B. All other passes are made at a constant distance (corresponding to the set working width) from the first pass. This means that the field can be divided into blocks and worked through block by block.
The contour guidance function is normally used for headland turning or for tracking slightly curved field boundaries.
The A-B contour mode can be used, for example, to log a reference line on a slightly curved field boundary. The other passes are calculated by parallel shifting of the reference line as defined by the set working width. This means the field can be divided into blocks and worked in any sequence.
The adaptive A-B contour function makes it possible to bypass obstacles by recording a new section. This section is inserted into the existing A-B contour and is available for the rest of the field. The end of an existing track can also be extended by adding another section.
This driving mode allows adjustment of the track when several machines are working in parallel. After the A point has been set, the B point is determined by the angle information for another machine and the reference track is aligned accordingly.
The circular tracking mode is used for working in a circular pattern. You can set the first circular track and then work either side of it. All other passes are made at a constant distance (corresponding to the set working width) from the first track.