Depth Autos Setup, Tilt Autos Setup with a Non‑Integrated Tiltrotator, or Both – Trimble Autos on Cat NGH series 07 machines

For Tilt Autos, the following information is relevant for a non-integrated tiltrotator. For a tilt bucket, tilting hitch or an integrated tiltrotator, see Depth Autos Setup, Tilt Autos Setup, or Both – Trimble Autos on Cat NGH series 07 machines

Autos performs best when grading a finish surface. After you finish bulk excavating and approach final grade, engage Autos.

Autos status indicators

The Autos status indicators at the bottom left (Tilt) and right–hand corner (Depth) of the work screen show you what state Autos are currently in.

Enable and Engage Autos

To use Depth Autos, Tilt Autos or both:

1. If you are in Depth and Slope mode, bench the machine before you use Autos.

   If you are in Design mode, load a design before you use Autos.

2. Position the machine on solid, stable ground to prevent rocking.

3. Make sure the machine’s hydraulic oil reaches its normal operating temperature.

4. Select High Power mode and turn the throttle up to maximum revs.

   NOTE – It is okay to use the auto idle function on your machine.

5. Position the attachment within the control range.

   TIP – Use the lightbars, cut/fills and buzzer to guide the attachment.

6. For Tilt Autos, enable the Auto function on the non-integrated tiltrotator controller.

   NOTE – For information on Tilt Autos with a tilt bucket, tilting hitch or an integrated tiltrotator, see Depth Autos Setup, Tilt Autos Setup, or Both – Trimble Autos on Cat NGH series 07 machines.

7. On the Cat Machine Display, configure the joystick buttons for Depth Autos. This is a one-off setup task and will depend on the activation mode you select for Autos. This may be Assist on Demand or Toggle Autos.

   There may be applications where you want Autos functionality without having to use stick in or out joystick input. An example would be holding grade while slewing the machine with the attachment rotated at 90 degrees. In these situations, set the Autos mode to Assist on Demand.

   Autos activation mode	Assign Autos to joystick button
   Assist on Demand	If required, assign Grade Activation (Depth Autos) to a joystick button via the Cat Machine Display. Assign Assist On Demand to a joystick button via the Cat Machine Display.
   Toggle Autos	If required, assign Grade Activation (Depth Autos) to a joystick button via the Cat Machine Display.

8. Enable Autos: For Depth Autos toggle on Grade Assist, either via the Cat Machine Display or the joystick buttons. For Tilt Autos toggle on Arm Tilt Autos in the Autos Setup screen. You can access the Autos Setup screen via the Work Settings menu.

9. Engage Autos: For Tilt Autos press and hold the tilt auto switch (as per your tiltrotator manufacturer instructions) as the attachment cutting edge approaches the design elevation. If the attachment is in the controls range it will start automatic tilt movement of the attachment. For Depth Autos:

   Autos activation mode	Instructions to engage Depth Autos
   Assist on Demand	Press and hold the Assist on Demand button as the attachment cutting edge approaches the design elevation. If the attachment is in the controls range it will start the automatic movement of the boom and attachment.
   Toggle Autos	If the attachment is in the controls range and you move the stick it will start the automatic movement of the boom and attachment. Move the stick lever slowly to start the automatic movement of the boom. Once the attachment engages with the design and Depth Autos engages and the boom is in motion, you can increase the velocity of the stick.

   To temporarily disengage Tilt Autos, let go of the tilt auto switch. Press the tilt auto switch again to re‑engage Tilt Autos. For Depth Autos:

   Autos activation mode	Instruction to disengage and re-engage Depth Autos
   Assist on Demand	Let go of the Assist on Demand button. Press and hold the Assist on Demand button again to re‑engage Depth Autos.
   Toggle Autos	Stop moving the stick. Move the stick again to re-engage Depth Autos. OR Toggle Autos off via the Grade button. Toggle the Grade Activation button again to re‑engage Depth Autos.

Be aware that while Autos is disengaged you can cut beneath the design. Sometimes you may purposefully want to dig below design, however if this is not the case make sure that you monitor your cut/fills and lightbars.

You can manually override Autos at any time by moving the boom or attachment.

Select and Apply a Preset

You can select and apply the active preset via the Autos Setup or Autos Optimization screen. You can access these screens via the Work Settings menu. There is always at least one preset stored which is the Default preset set by your technician in the Web Interface. This cannot be edited or deleted.

Select the active preset that you require and tap Apply.

You can create, edit or delete a preset via the Autos Optimization screen. For more information, see Depth Autos Optimization, Tilt Autos Optimization with a Non‑Integrated Tiltrotator, or Both – Trimble Autos on Cat NGH series 07 machines.

Troubleshooting

The table below lists some of the error messages that may appear when you use Autos. You may need to enlist the help of your technician to resolve the error states.