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Bucket Calibration

Attachments
Bucket Calibration
Dig Assist - Bucket Measurement

Bucket Calibration
Bucket Calibration
• Tap SETTINGS
• Tap MACHINE
• Tap ATTACHMENTS

Bucket Calibration
Bucketattachment
Select Calibration
• Tap on the “+” symbol to add a new

attachment
• Or tap on an existing attachment to edit

the values
• Tap on the values for changing them
Settings
Bucket Calibration
Bucketattachment
Select Calibration
• Enter a proper name for the bucket
• Select “Bucket” as attachment type for

standard buckets
Settings
Bucket Calibration
Bucket Height Calibration
• Measurement for height as shown on

the screen
• Note:
Check this value regularly to compensate wear

Bucket Calibration
Bucket Angle Calibration
1. Stored angle value
2. Current angle value

1
2 3 3. Copy button
• Place the bucket with aid of a plumb

line in the position shown on the screen
• Press copy button or enter the value
manually
Note:

Bucket Calibration
Bucket Width Calibration
• Measure the width of the bucket

Bucket Calibration
Bucket Width Calibration
• Different possibilities to measure the

width of the bucket:
 Overall Width
 Width on outer edge of bucket tooth
 With on center of bucket tooth
• Bucket with is important when creating

touch points or using the bucket as
reference

Bucket Calibration
Bottom Offset Calibration

1
2 3 3. Copy Button
• Place the bucket in the position shown

in the image

manually

Bucket Calibration
Bottom Offset Calibration
• When the bucket offset is used, a

standard formula will be used to
calculate the rear shape of the bucket.

Bucket Calibration
Attachment Outline
• Alternative to Bottom offset is to define

the Attachment outline
• A more detailed shape of the bucket can

be programmed
• Needed for boundary control and

backward grading in Volvo Active
Control

Bucket Calibration
Attachment Outline
• The angle indicator helps positioning

the bucket for the measurement
• Press on “+” to add taps for measured

points

Bucket Calibration
Attachment Outline
• Enter the dimensions for each point
• Positive and negative dimensions

possible

Bucket Calibration
Attachment Outline
Without attachment outline With attachment outline
• Press “Save” to continue

Bucket Calibration
Editing Bucket
• All values can be edited later on
1. De-/ activate attachment
2. Define attachment outline
3. Start tool weight calibration (only

visible when bucket is active)
2
1
3

Bucket Name

Switch Buckets Variant 1
Bucket Selection
• Easy and fast way to switch between

buckets
1. Tap on the top bar
2. Select the new bucket

Switch Buckets Variant 2
Bucket Selection
• Selection tap opens automatically when

quick coupler gets locked
• Then select the new bucket
+ CONFIRM QUICK
COUPLER IS LOCKED
=

Tooth Selection
Tooth Selection
Keep always in mind which bucket tooth is selected for reference!
• 2 indicators for selected bucket tooth

1. Marking on bucket
2. Marking on the top bar

Switch Bucket Reference
Bucket Tooth Selection
• Two easy and fast ways to switch

between bucket teeth
• Tap directly on the bucket tooth
• Tap on the top bar

– Select the new reference

Tilt Bucket
Tilt Bucket, Installation and Calibration

Tilt Bucket
Position of Tilt Bucket IMU
1. Tilt bucket IMU
2. Tilt bucket Gateway

Tilt Bucket
• IMU must be mounted in parallel with

swivel axis

Tilt Bucket

swivel axis

Tilt Bucket
Installation
• After connecting a tilt bucket for the

first time, a firmware update (from the
additional IMU) and an IMU
identification needs to be done
• From 3.0 Version its not necessary to

shut off the machine to switch tilt
buckets

Tilt Bucket
Calibration
• Tap on “+” to add an new bucket to the

attachment menu
• Enter a name to the bucket

Tilt Bucket
Calibration
• Tilt bucket must be selected as

attachment type
Settings
Tilt Bucket
Calibration
• Start the sensor orientation

Tilt Bucket
Calibration
• Follow the steps as described on the

screen
• Important:
The bucket must be tilted to the right before
tap on start

Tilt Bucket
Calibration

screen
• The yellow bar at the bottom shows the

progress

Tilt Bucket
Calibration

screen
• Use spirit level to check the position

Tilt Bucket
Measurements
• 2 additional columns
 Tilt height
 Tilt angle
+
+

Tilt Bucket
Tilt Bucket- Height
• Measure the described distance and

enter the value
• Note:

Tilt Bucket
Tilt Bucket- Angle

1
2 3 3. Copy button
• Place the bucket with aid of a plumb line

in the position shown in the image

manually
• Note:
Competence Development & Delivery/ Dig Assist 4.0 Technical Training Check this value regularly to compensate wear
Tilt Bucket
Tilt Bucket- Width
• Measure the width and enter the result

Tilt Bucket
Tilt Bucket- Bottom Offset

1
2 3 3. Copy button
• Place the bucket in the position shown

in the image.

manually
Settings
Tilt Bucket
Tilt Bucket- Tilt height
• Measure the described distance and

enter the value

Tilt Bucket
Tilt Bucket- Tilt angle

1
2 3 3. Copy button

manually
• The current value is measured from the
tilt bucket IMU
• Remember that the angle can be
positive or negative

Tilt Bucket
Result
• Creating an attachment outline is also

possible for tilt buckets
• After entering all values press “Save” to

continue
• Note: Tilt angle is overwritten with a new

sensor orientation calibration

Tilt Bucket
Editing Bucket
1. De-/ activate attachment
2. Define attachment outline
3. Re-detect sensor orientation
4. Start tool weight calibration
1
Note!
2
• Scroll down to see the full screen
3
4

Tilt Bucket
Exchange Tilt Bucket
• Connecting the tilt IMU with power on

may cause failures in the system
• Restart of tilt bucket IMU and tilt
bucket gateway necessary when
attaching a new tilt IMU
• 2-Ways for restart:

 Automatically when power up the machine
 Manual when setting the new attachment as

“Active”
• Improvement with DA 4.0: System

knows by QF-Switch when
disconnecting Tilt IMU ->yoke don’t
rotate anymore, no restart needed

Additional tools
Grapple and free-hanging grapple
• Attachements Grapple and free-hanging

grapple are part of the option
“additional Tools”
• Select “Grapple” as attachment type for
fixed a sorting grapple

Grapple
Grapple

attachment
• Select “Grapple” as attachment type for
fixed a sorting grapple

Grapple
Grapple
• Enter a proper name for the grapple
• Enter the required dimensions of the

grapple
• Angle M4 can be positive or negative

Free-hanging grapple
attachment
• Select “Free-hanging-grapple” as
attachment type for a free-hanging-
grapple

• Enter a proper name
• Enter the required dimensions of the

grapple

• Take care that M1 and M2 can have

positive or negative values

• Grapple mounted with M1 negative

• Grapple mounted with M1 positive

value

• Grapple mounted with M1 positive

value
• Check if graphic fits to real installation

Tiltrotator
Steelwrist Tiltrotator

Tiltrotator
Installation
• Tap SETTINGS
• Tap MACHINE
• Tap Tiltrotator

Tiltrotator
Installation
• Tap on “+” to add a new Tiltrotator

Tiltrotator
Installation
• Select suitable Tiltrotator

(e.g.: X20-S60-S60)
• There are predefined dimensions in the

database for each Tiltrotator in the list
• Possible to change the dimensions for a

specific type

Tiltrotator
Installation
• If necessary, compare the dimensions to

your Tiltrotator
• Press “OK” to continue

Tiltrotator
Installation
• Press on “Details” to check the

dimensions
• Internal tilt Sensor is the only selection

if no tilt IMU is installed
• Press “Save” to continue

Tiltrotator
Installation
• Proceed with the calibration when

attaching a new Tiltrotator

Tiltrotator
Calibration Step 1

screen
• When both angles are in position press

“NEXT”

Tiltrotator
Calibration Step 2

screen
• When both angles are in position press

“NEXT”

Tiltrotator
Steelwrist Custom
• Possible to use Steelwrist tiltrotators

which are not predefined in the list
• Press on
“SteelWrist-Custom” to define an own
Tiltrotator

Tiltrotator Steelwrist Custom with 2nd Gen Tiltrotator
Control
• Enter the dimensions for the Tiltrotator
• Dimensions for Steelwrist tiltrotators

can be requested from Steelwrist
support
• Press “Create” to continue

Tiltrotator
Steelwrist Custom
• All future steps are same as all the other

Tiltrotators. Press “Save” to continue

Tiltrotator with smart connect
Brands
• Easier installation of other tiltrotator

brands:
 Steelwrist (factory fit)
 Engcon
 Rototilt
 Oilquick
 SMP
 Others with SVAB of the shelf electronics
• Ask local tiltrotator supplier for support

Tiltrotator with Smart connect Steelwrist with 3rd Gen Tiltrotator
Control
• Dimension get imported automatically

Type from Tiltrotator Controller into the Co-
Pilot
• Tiltrotator and controller must support

Volvo Smart Connect. Ask local
supplier for support
Dimensions
• Press “Create” to continue
Dimensions

Installation
• 3rd Gen Tiltrotator control must be

installed
• “Smart Connect” option for Dig Assist
must be installed (only Software)
2 1 1.
2.
Smart Connect Gateway
Tiltrotator Controller

Communication
• CAN Communication between ECUs
Data transfer of:

• Angle sensor information
• Tiltrotator Dimensions
• Error messages
• Setups
• Joystick lever Information
• Quick Coupler Operation

Setup
• Tap SETTINGS
• Tap MACHINE
• Tap Tiltrotator

Setup
• The system recognizes automatically,

which Tiltrotator brand is attached
• Tap on it to continue

Setup
• Dimensions are automatically imported
• Still possible to modify them

Setup
• When set as active you must perform

two calibrations
1. Calibration of angle sensor
2. Calibrate tiltrotator weight for OBW

Setup
• The color of the tiltrotator changes

depending on the brand

Tiltrotator
Editing
1. Tilt Sensor selection

1
2. Change Dimensions
2
3. Recalibrate Tiltrotator
3 4. Start tool weight calibration
4 5. De-/ activate Tiltrotator

Tiltrotator
Volvo IMU for Tilt
• Required for Volvo Active Control
• An additional Volvo IMU can be

installed on the Tiltrotator for improved
response time in the tilt function
• The IMU measures only the tilt angle

Tiltrotator
Installation
1. Swivel Axle
2. IMU
1
• The IMU must be mounted in parallel to
the swivel axle (same as tilt bucket)

Tiltrotator
Volvo IMU for Tilt
• The IMU must be connected to the tilt

bucket gateway
• The IMU will be recognized by the

system when connected

Tiltrotator
Volvo IMU for Tilt
• A second choice as tilt sensor is now

available

Tiltrotator
Volvo IMU for Tilt
• Proceed with the calibration when

attaching a new Tiltrotator or IMU

Tiltrotator
Volvo IMU for Tilt
• The calibration procedure is now the

same as for a tilt bucket

screen

Tilt Coupler
Tilt Coupler Attached

Tilt Coupler
Settings
Tilt Coupler
Tilt Coupler Attached
• Possible to set up a tilt coupler in Dig

Assist
• An IMU must be mounted on the

coupler, same as on a tilt bucket

Tilt Coupler
IMU Installation

swivel axis
• Same as for a tilt bucket

Tilt Coupler
IMU Installation
1. Swivel Axis
2. IMU
3. IMU (alternative position)

3 swivel axis
1 • Same as for a tilt bucket
2
Tilt Coupler
Setup
• Tap SETTINGS
• Tap MACHINE
• Tap Tilt coupler

Tilt Coupler
Setup
• Tap on “+” to add a new tilt coupler

Tilt Coupler
Setup
• Insert the dimensions of the tilt coupler

here

Tilt Coupler
Setup
• The system will recognize the new tilt

sensor as soon as get connected
• Confirm, that the connected IMU shall

be used for the tilt coupler
• When confirmed, the system will

continue with the calibration of the
sensor

Tilt Coupler
Calibration
• The calibration procedure is now the

same as for a tilt bucket

screen

Tilt Coupler
Editing

1
2 1. Change Dimensions
3 2. Recalibrate Tilt Coupler
3. Start tool weight calibration
• Press on “Save” to continue

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• Tap on the “+” symbol to add a new

• Or tap on an existing attachment to edit

• Tap on the values for changing them

• Enter a proper name for the bucket

• Select “Bucket” as attachment type for

• Measurement for height as shown on

Competence Development & Delivery/ Dig Assist 4.0 Technical Training

1. Stored angle value

2. Current angle value

• Place the bucket with aid of a plumb

Competence Development & Delivery/ Dig Assist 4.0 Technical Training

• Measure the width of the bucket

Competence Development & Delivery/ Dig Assist 4.0 Technical Training

• Different possibilities to measure the

 Width on outer edge of bucket tooth

 With on center of bucket tooth

• Bucket with is important when creating

Competence Development & Delivery/ Dig Assist 4.0 Technical Training

1. Stored angle value

2. Current angle value

• Place the bucket in the position shown

• Press copy button or enter the value

Competence Development & Delivery/ Dig Assist 4.0 Technical Training

• When the bucket offset is used, a

Competence Development & Delivery/ Dig Assist 4.0 Technical Training

• Alternative to Bottom offset is to define

• A more detailed shape of the bucket can

• Needed for boundary control and

Competence Development & Delivery/ Dig Assist 4.0 Technical Training

• The angle indicator helps positioning

• Press on “+” to add taps for measured

Competence Development & Delivery/ Dig Assist 4.0 Technical Training

• Enter the dimensions for each point

• Positive and negative dimensions

Competence Development & Delivery/ Dig Assist 4.0 Technical Training

• Press “Save” to continue

Competence Development & Delivery/ Dig Assist 4.0 Technical Training

• All values can be edited later on

1. De-/ activate attachment

2. Define attachment outline

3. Start tool weight calibration (only

Competence Development & Delivery/ Dig Assist 4.0 Technical Training

Competence Development & Delivery/ Dig Assist 4.0 Technical Training

• Easy and fast way to switch between

1. Tap on the top bar

2. Select the new bucket

Competence Development & Delivery/ Dig Assist 4.0 Technical Training

• Selection tap opens automatically when

• Then select the new bucket

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• 2 indicators for selected bucket tooth

2. Marking on the top bar

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• Two easy and fast ways to switch

• Tap on the top bar

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1. Tilt bucket IMU