Autos Optimization

TIP – For information on how to use Autos, see Autos Setup.

Optimize the Autos performance

NOTE – Check that your technician has calibrated the valves before you try to adjust the values in the Autos Optimization screen.

You may need to adjust the Autos Optimization settings when, for example, you work with a different type of material (such as sand, dirt, or gravel), or change your operating speed. An indication that Autos optimization may be needed is if the graded surface has either long slow or short choppy waves in it.

If there are waves in the graded surface, adjusting the values in the Autos Optimization screen may improve the performance of Autos. When optimizing you need to define what the upper and lower limits are, so that you can find the best performance. You need to tune past what you think is good, until it starts to get worse so that you can accurately determine when you reach best performance. This will require making multiple test passes.

TIP – As you cut a test pass, keep your ground speed and your material load constant.

To optimize Autos:

NOTE – If you need to return to the default Autos settings, you can select Default from the Preset drop-down list in the Autos Optimization screen.

  1. Make sure the machine’s hydraulic oil is at its normal operating temperature.
  2. Using Autos, cut a test pass in the material you are working, so that you can judge the current performance of Autos.
  3. To make any changes to the Autos settings, access the Autos Optimization screen via the Work Settings menu.

  4. Move the slider(s) to increase or decrease the values. Change only one Autos parameter at a time.

    TIP – Initially, make adjustments of approximately 2 units at a time.

    The options available are described in the following table.

    Option Description and examples
    Elevation Speed

    Increase the speed if you want the bowl to move faster.

    NOTE – This is only available when in Design mode.
  5. Tap Apply.

  6. Cut another test pass and compare the results. Repeat the process, if necessary, until you get the results you desire. If you notice that the performance degrades, take a step back and readjust the setting by a smaller amount until you find the setting that provides peak performance.

    You may need to enlist the help of your technician. Further fine tuning and a precise check of the machine measure‑up can be done via the Web Interface.

Presets

Presets allow you to save Autos Optimization settings so that you can restore them later. This is useful when there is a change in application or material.

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.

Add a new preset

NOTE – When you add a new preset the Autos Optimization sliders are set to their default values.

  1. In the Autos Optimization screen, tap Create. The Add New Preset screen opens.
  2. Tap inside the Preset Name field and enter a descriptive name for the preset.
  3. Tap Apply. You are returned to the Autos Optimization screen.
  4. In the Autos Optimization screen, use the Autos sliders or the arrows to increase () or decrease () the values. For more information, see the section on optimizing the Autos performance.
  5. The preset changes to a customized or temporary state (as indicated by the * next to the preset name and the italicized text).

  6. Tap Apply to save the preset in its customized state.

    NOTE – All changes will be discarded if you select the original unmodified preset or a different preset. To save the customized preset permanently, tap Save As. See Save an edited preset with a new name.

Edit a preset

NOTE – If you try to switch to another preset while editing, the Discard All Changes? confirmation message displays. Any unsaved changes you made will be lost if you tap Yes.

  1. In the Autos Optimization screen, select and apply a preset.

  2. Use the Autos sliders or the arrows to increase () or decrease () any of the values.

    Any edit you make to a preset puts it into a customized and temporary state (as indicated by the * next to the preset name and the italicized text) .

  3. To save the changes, tap Save As. The Save Preset As screen opens.
  4. Turn on the Replace Existing slider. It will auto populate the Preset Name field with the name of the active preset. Tap Apply. You are returned to the Autos Optimization screen. The Preset Overwritten notification message displays.

TIP – To save the customized preset with a new name, see Save an edited preset with a new name.

Save an edited preset with a new name

Any active preset that is in a customized and temporary state (as indicated by the * next to the preset name and the italicized text) can be permanently saved as a new preset with a different name.

  1. In the Autos Optimization screen, tap Save As. The Save Preset As screen opens.
  2. Tap inside the Preset Name field and enter a descriptive name for the preset.
  3. Tap Apply. You are returned to the Autos Optimization screen. The Preset Saved Successfully notification message displays.

TIP – If you turn on the Replace Existing slider, it will auto populate the Preset Name field with the name of the active preset. Tap Apply. You are returned to the Autos Optimization screen. The Preset Overwritten notification message displays.

Delete a preset

NOTE – You cannot delete the Default preset.

  1. In the Autos Optimization screen, select a preset and tap the delete icon () on the right‑hand side of the preset.
  2. A Delete confirmation message displays.
  3. Tap Yes to confirm the deletion.