Machine Measur
ements and Configuration
Entering Sensor Information
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Excavator Indicate System
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Entering
S
ensor Information
Power up the system and allow several minutes for the 3D-MC software to detect the sensors.
Before calibrating the sensors on the excavator systems, set up each sensor in 3D-MC. You will need
the following information:
•
the last two digits of the sensor’s serial number
•
the physical orientation of the sensor mounting
Step 1: Configure the Machine File and the excavator options.
1. In the GX Series display, tap the
Power Button
Control
Machine setup
.
2. Select a current machine file and tap
Edit
,
or tap
New
to create a new machine file.
3. On the
Configuration name/type
screen, enter or select the appropriate data as needed
(Figure 49).
Figure 49: Configuration name/type
4. Tap
Next
to navigate to the
Excavator Options
screen and select
None
as the
Position
Input
(Figure 50 on page 39).
5. Enter 3D/2D excavator options:
a. For 3D systems, choose
MC-X1
for
Position Input
and
Sensor Input.
b. For 2D systems, select
MC-X1
for
Sensor Input
.
