Hardware manual for the Trimble Autopilot steering system with NavController III, covering installation, components, operating parameters, and mechanical…
The Trimble Autopilot steering system with NavController III automatically steers agricultural vehicles on-line with maximum precision using internal sensors and GPS data to correct roll, pitch, and yaw. Key features include precision guidance, reduced operator fatigue, increased safety, and compatibility with TMX-2050, FmX, CFX-750, and EZ-Guide 500 displays.
The manual details safety warnings, installation components (platform kit, hydraulic components, NavController III, GNSS antenna/receiver, cables, display), and a seven-step basic installation procedure. It also provides the NavController III datasheet with specifications such as size, temperature ranges, voltage, current, valve drive output, and IP66 rating, along with a mechanical drawing and resource links.
| Size | 200 mm (wide) x 225 mm (long) x 60 mm (deep) |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F) |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
| Input voltage range | +10 to +16 VDC |
| Operational current | ~10 A peak, <2.5 A average |
| Valve drive output | 12 VDC, 6 max, 3 A continuous |
The NavController III operates from -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F).
The Autopilot system is compatible with TMX-2050, FmX, CFX-750, and EZ-Guide 500 displays.
Prepare the vehicle, install hydraulic components, install AutoSense steering if applicable, install GNSS antenna/receiver, install power cables, install NavController III, then install any optional components.