- Excavator
- 320 (S/N: BR61-UP; ZBN1-UP; YBP1-UP; YCP1-UP; HEX1-UP)
- 323 (S/N: BR91-UP; DWF1-UP; YBL1-UP; HDT1-UP; KTY1-UP; RAZ1-UP)
- 330 (S/N: WCH1-UP; KEL1-UP; PFN1-UP; LHW1-UP)
- 336 (S/N: SP91-UP; JHD1-UP; TPK1-UP; FEL1-UP; YBN1-UP; DKS1-UP; GDY1-UP)
- 336 GC (S/N: GSF1-UP; HFJ1-UP)
- 340 (S/N: TYH1-UP; GMJ1-UP; WDN1-UP)
- 323 (S/N: BR91-UP; DWF1-UP; YBL1-UP; HDT1-UP; KTY1-UP; RAZ1-UP)
- Motor Grader
- 120 (S/N: Y9A1-UP; Y9B1-UP)
- 140 (S/N: N941-UP; N951-UP)
- 24 (S/N: E9Z1-UP; N9Z1-UP)
- 140 (S/N: N941-UP; N951-UP)
- Track-Type Tractor
- D6 (S/N: KD51-UP; LB51-UP; WH51-UP; JJ61-UP; SG61-UP; TB61-UP; AG91-UP; GZ91-UP; HR91-UP; LF91-UP; RA91-UP; SA91-UP; RDC1-UP; HNK1-UP; RBP1-UP; KMT1-UP; KEW1-UP; KTW1-UP)
- D6 XE (S/N: B721-UP; ES91-UP; LNC1-UP; XEC1-UP; HFE1-UP; LRG1-UP; HMH1-UP; HZL1-UP; TPL1-UP; D5M1-UP; HLY1-UP; WGY1-UP)
- D6K (S/N: 6S67000-UP; 7P67000-UP; MP77000-UP; ZLJ7000-UP)
- D6K2 (S/N: EL77000-UP; MGM7000-UP; DFR7000-UP; JTR7000-UP)
- D6 XE (S/N: B721-UP; ES91-UP; LNC1-UP; XEC1-UP; HFE1-UP; LRG1-UP; HMH1-UP; HZL1-UP; TPL1-UP; D5M1-UP; HLY1-UP; WGY1-UP)
Reference: Special Instruction, M0093185, "Installing GRADE Firmware on the EC520 Controller through the Web Interface or Winflash"
Reference: Operation and Maintenance, M0082987, "Cat ® 2D and 3D GRADE System for Next Gen Hydraulic Excavators"
Reference: Special Instruction, M0082996, "GRADE System Setup and Calibration Procedure for the 2D and 3D on Next Gen Hydraulic Excavators"
Reference: Systems Operation Troubleshooting Testing and Adjusting, M0082989, "GRADE System Setup and Calibration Procedure for the 2D and 3D on Next Gen Hydraulic Excavators"
Reference: Operation and Maintenance, M0090205, "Next Gen GRADE 3D for Certain Track Type Tractors"
Reference: Special Instruction, M0089721, "Cat® GRADE 3D System Setup for D3K2 - D6K2 Track-Type Tractors"
Reference: Special Instruction, M0087656, "Procedure to Convert Design File to Cat® GRADE Compatible File Format Using File Flipper"
Reference: Special Instruction, M0087656, "Procedure to Convert Design File to Cat® GRADE Compatible File Format Using File Flipper"
Reference: Systems Operation Troubleshooting Testing and Adjusting, M0088535, "2D GRADE System for 24 Next Gen Motor Graders"
New monitor software version 1.9.1 release for 3D Cat® Grade system with improved functionality is now available for the machines that are listed above. This release may be used in place of any of the v1.7.0 or v1.8.1 3D Grade software releases.
The new and former software part numbers are listed in Table 1.
New Part Number | Part Name | Version | Former Part Number(1) | Version | Compatibility |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Monitor Software Gp | 1.9.0 | 1.7.0 | Grade on Next Generation Excavators | ||
Monitor Software Gp | 1.9.1 | 1.8.1 | Grade Slope Assist and 3D onTractors | ||
Monitor Software Gp | 1.9.1 | 1.7.0 | Grade Cross Slope onMotor Graders |
(1) | The former part number listed is for reference only and may differ. |
This is the v1.9.1 first production release of Cat GRADE software for D11 (07A) Track Type Tractors with Terrain and Blade Control. v1.9.0 continues to support the previous factory integrated Cat GRADE machines. v1.9.1 can be utilized on the following machines with EC520 systems.
- D3K2-D5K2 Track Type Tractor utilizing Next Generation GRADE with the EC520 Controller (serial number 7000-Up).
- D6K-D6K2 Track Type Tractor utilizing Next Generation GRADE with the EC520 Controller (serial number 3000-Up).
- D6 Track Type Tractor utilizing Next Generation GRADE with the EC520 Controller (Build 20).
- D11 (Build 7) Track Type Tractor utilizing Terrain with blade control through the EC520 Controller.
- Next Generation Excavators utilizing Next Generation GRADE with the EC520 Controller.
- 140 (13A), 120 (14A), and 24 (14A) Motor Graders utilizing Next Generation GRADE with the EC520 Controller.
Improvements and Features
The new software has various features that are listed below:
General for All Factory-Integrated Models
New Guidance Tile on GRADE app Dashboard - The GRADE application dashboard now has a fifth tile for guidance. The guidance tile can allow for simplified workflow in selecting either Dual GNSS and then selecting a correction source or 2D Mode (This replaces the left GNSS receiver slider under system status for excavators to turn the system to 2D Depth and Slope, and will also quick changes from Dual GNSS to Cross Slope modes on motor graders).
VCL File Format Support - This release adds support for the VCL design file format, which is the native interchange format for Trimble Business Center (TBC). VCL files can store native Business Center objects, enabling single design file transfer from TBC to another TBC project, siteworks, or Cat GRADE. This first release supports the most common subset of information and metadata used for machine control. Not all VCL objects are supported in this version. Users will receive an error or warning message if the selected VCL surface file has an unsupported object. The full v1.9.0 release will include information on supported and unsupported objects.
Mapping - Version 1.9.0 introduces basic mapping for general availability without additional licensing.
- Basic mapping is included as part of the Infield Designs, 3D guidance module bundle. With mapping, operators can:
- Create a cut/fill map from scratch.
- Use minimum elevation mapping mode (excavators only).
- Edit mapping tolerance.
- Advanced mapping features:
- Order with Trimble part 160000-200 (same mapping license for v1.7.0 and v1.8.x)
- Load a ground surface TTM file to populate the map.
- From within the Web Interface, technicians can configure the following setting under Operation > Mapping:
- Enable/disable production reporting to VisionLink.
- Enable/disable the mapping UI presented to the operator.
- Enable/disable track mapping on cab mount dozer systems.
- Configure the mapping tolerance for cab mount dozer or excavator systems. For cab mount dozers this is the threshold distance from the track plane to consider the blade on ground. For excavator systems this is the max fill, where the bucket is still considered on ground.
- See the currently selected mapping mode on excavator systems.
- See the most recently loaded ground surface TTM (only relevant if the advanced mapping license is loaded)
- Ability to allow "Operator" profile to access the Web Interface. With the right permissions, the operator profile can add/edit excavator attachments, add/edit corrections sources, and perform HS410 heading sensor calibrations (HEX only).
- Vertical Guidance Linked to Focus and Custom Inset - Vertical Guidance can be Linked to Focus - links the vertical guidance point to the horizontal focus point, which changes the vertical guidance point automatically as the horizontal focus point changes or Custom Inset - link the vertical guidance point to a specific point on the blade or bucket, away from the selected focus point.
- Support for UDP message stream on sites that broadcast base station corrections over a local Wi-Fi network.
- Infield Design Improvements
Create Alignments from Stored Points - Operators can now create alignments from stored points - points created previously infield or in the office. When creating an alignment, points is now an option. See the Create Alignments from Stored Points in the Instructions section of this document.
Add Point Button Highlighted in Create Design - The Add Point button is highlighted in Create Alignment - before the first point is created and in Create Section - before the second point is created.
Remove Point Button Added to Alignment and Section - Use the Remove Point button to remove points from: An alignment, available when one or more points are on the drawing space or a section, available when the origin plus at least one other point are on the drawing space.
- Remove Point is unavailable when in edit mode and the origin are selected.
Confirm Cancel Message - When exciting the create or edit screen, a message requires the user to confirm the exit.
- Resolved an issue preventing TAG files from uploading to VisionLink.
- Resolved an issue where users may get locked out of the "Web Interface", when user preferences file is corrupted
Specific to Next Generation Excavators(320, 323, 330, 336)
- Resolving an issue where the "Laser Catcher" elevation reference accuracy was not maintained when accepting a laser strike manually (Prod6.0 software required).
Specific to Track Type Tractors (D3K2-D5K2, D6K2, D6 build 20, and D11 build 7)
- Terrain with blade control supports Terrain with blade control for D11-07A in mining applications using the TD520 as the operator interface. The Terrain application must be installed onto the A5N6 (Windows 10).
- The Terrain application is available at the below mentioned address:
- An RDP app must be loaded on the TD520 via USB stick. The RDP app is available at the below mentioned address. The operator will use the RDP app on the TD520 to log on to the Terrain application to access the "Terrain Blade Control" features.
- Improved EC520's notification to machine ECM, when going off-line for various valid reasons (flashing new software).
- Resolved an issue where users may get locked out of the Web Interface, when user preferences file is corrupted.
- Resolved an issue where horizontal alignments from a previously loaded design are selectable in the current design.
- Improved notification to operator when trying to engage autos while the park brake is set.
- Improved messaging during sensor initialization time at startup.
Specific to Motor Graders (140 13A, 120 14A, and 24 14A)
- Support for 3D configurations in the aftermarket on (140 13A and 120 14A Motor Graders
- 3D UTS and Cross Slope Control Configuration.
- 3D Dual GNSS Control Configuration.
- Performance improvements to enhance system accuracy.
Known Information
- Guidance view will show an auto/manual status indicator for side shift, even though auto side shift is not yet supported on 120 14A joystick machines.
- Side shift is not yet supported for any 140 13A and 120 14A Lever machines (Base, ARO, or Cat GRADE).
- If Cat GRADE 3D is installed onto a 140 13A or 120 14A in the aftermarket, then the TD520 must be configured for cross slope mode prior to shutting down the machine and removing the display. Otherwise, integrated cross slope will not be available on the machine display.
- Each field in the interface depends on values entered in previous fields and field validation takes about 30 seconds after a value is entered. To ensure field validation, enter a value into a field and then wait about 30 seconds before populating the next field. If all fields are populated without waiting 30 seconds in between each field, the values appear to be valid but will be marked invalid when submitted, even when the values are valid.
- Within the GRADE app, the start button may take a few minutes to become available. This may occur when the SNM94x needs to configure on startup, the GNSS slider is enabled or disabled or attachments are changed.
- In infield designs, when the user selects a point and then change views, the selected point is not highlighted in the current view, but still selected in the previous view. Edits made on the current view are applied to the point selected, which may be highlighted in another view. To edit a point on the current view, select it before editing.
- A currently loaded Infield Design cannot be deleted.
- Dozer Body Sensor Calibration Clarification - The dozer blade and ripper, if installed, must be raised just above the ground when body sensor calibration readings are taken.
- For machines with 3D sensors configured, the Web Interface > Monitor > Machine Positions page does not display any information when there is no design loaded. To enable the system to calculate and display the 3D position information, load a design.
- The unlock button (the technician request access button) in the Web Interface may stop working. If this occurs, refresh the Web Interface page of the browser.
- For some languages, the length of the text describing the state of Web Interface toggle switches exceeds the space available. The full text displays when the user hovers over the toggle with a mouse pointer.
- When changing guidance modes, all alerts are cleared from the notification bar. To reactivate the alerts, restart the system.
- The EM400 electric mast is unsupported in Cat® GRADE. Instead, either use an EM410 electric mast or upgrade your EM400 electric mast to EM410, which your SITECH dealer can do.
- When a machine is in Autos and a system snap is captured from within either the Web Interface or the Terrain operator interface, Autos will stop. Turn Autos back on to continue using.
- After using the Web Interface to install an MDF file downloaded from Partners, repeat the Setup section of the install assistant to apply the new MDF file.
- When switching from using internet corrections to using radio corrections, power cycle the system to ensure that the switch to radio corrections is complete. Power cycle the system, even if the user received a success message after switching from internet corrections to radio corrections.
- When selecting a new master alignment, clear the lane sides first. After the user select the master alignment, user can reselect the lane sides in the "Lane Guidance" screen and apply the changes to ensure line work updates correctly.
- When using a UTS or GNSS positioning source on a motor grader and after selecting cross slope mode in the job setup, the northings, eastings, and elevation text items display invalid coordinates.
- When two UTS devices are tracking a machine and the UTS that is used for guidance is lost, the lost UTS is not automatically stopped. The operator must open the UTS Management screen, stop the lost UTS, and then select another tracking UTS to use for guidance.
- When a machine is configured with UTS, the work screen incorrectly shows GNSS text items on the ribbon. Ignore these text items.
- When doing a blade rotation calibration through the Web Interface, if the blade is not started square, an error message may display. Before starting a blade rotation calibration, ensure that the blade is square and aligned with the square blade marks on the circle.
- After installing aftermarket 3D on 140 13A and 120 14A machines, the factory display will be inactive if cross slope is unconfigured. To ensure that the factory display is active, configure cross slope on the TD520 before turning off the EC520.
- Avoid using spaces in project names. Within the GRADE app, when a new project name has a space and the project is saved, synchronizing could take a long time. Avoid using spaces in project names to ensure optimal synchronizing time.
- Deleting the currently loaded infield design. User cannot delete an infield design that is currently being used. To delete the current design, load a new design and then the user can delete the previous design that was being used.
- "Navigate to Point" may display a black box instead of a point icon. When using "Navigate to Point", user may see a black box instead of a point icon. Open any Op UI menu item screen and then go back to the main screen. The point icon will display correctly.
- Machine Positions and Points of Interest information is not displayed under certain conditions. For machines with 3D sensors configured, the Web Interface > Monitor > Machine Positions page does not display any information, when there is no design loaded. To enable the system to calculate and display the 3D position information, load a design.
- The Web Interface unlock button may stop working. The unlock button (the Technician Request access button) in the Web Interface may stop working. If this occurs, refresh the Web Interface page of the browser.
- For some languages, the Web Interface toggle text exceeds the available space. For some languages, the length of the text describing the state of Web Interface toggle switches exceeds the space available. The full text displays when the user hovers over the toggle with a mouse pointer.
- Upgrading from v1.5 to v1.6 gives the upgrade an unusual name. When upgrading from v1.5 to v1.6 on the TD520, the upgrade name may begin with "com.trimble.ctct.darkcity". User can ignore this name. It has no effect on the upgrade and v1.6 will be installed.
- Vertical adjustments defined in coordinate systems are not applied. In Business Center - HCE, when a plane projection coordinate system is entered and the project is transferred to the GRADE app, any vertical adjustment defined in the coordinate system is not applied. Consider using a local site calibration if sufficient control is available.
- The file extension for license files is case-sensitive. License files have the form "<EC520 or TD520 serial number>.txt". The ".txt" extension must be lower case. Attempting to load a license file with an upper case extension fails and the following error is logged in the program log "Device Serial Number incorrect".
- When upgrading to v1.6.0, user will press fewer buttons compared to previous versions. Also the installation progress messages are now more informative.
- On the UTS Management screen, if you select an instrument that does not have a name an error message displays and the instrument cannot be used. Wait for the instrument's name to appear in the "Available Instruments" list and then select it.
- Avoid using spaces in project names. Within the GRADE app, when a new project name has a space and the project is saved, synchronizing could take a long time. Avoid using spaces in project names to ensure optimal synchronizing time.
- Deleting the currently loaded infield design. user cannot delete an infield design that is currently being used. To delete the current design, load a new design and then the user can delete the previous design that was being used.
- When using a third-party radio to receive RTCM v3.x, enable bandwidth limiting at the base station. Third-party radios may cause receivers not to receive corrections. Enable bandwidth limiting at the base station.
- The TD520 and the AVS display use different guidance points. The TD520 reports cut/fill based on the vertical guidance point while the AVS display reports cut/fill based on the bucket focus point.
- Upgrading some machines from GRADE v1.2.0 to a later version may cause measure-up issues. If the user reconfigures an EC520 system ECM from a CGC excavator to a generic excavator, user may experience excavator front linkage measure-up issues after upgrading from v1.2.0. To prevent measure-up issues.
- Visual representations of a tilting attachment may be misleading. When using a tilting attachment, the cross section and profile views can provide misleading visual guidance due to the way the views are drawn. Cut / Fill text items and lightbar guidance are correct.
- Laser elevation reference data is lost, when the system shuts down. Laser elevation reference data is not saved to non-volatile memory, and is lost when the EC520 system ECM is shut down. When the EC520 system ECM is restarted, the operator must re-bench the laser reference elevation before moving the machine.
- Repeating the Installation Assistant - Setup section may be necessary after installing an updated MDF in the Web Interface.
- No alert in GRADE app when selected attachment is invalid on AVSpare NGH series 07 excavators, the start button will be greyed out, and a "Guidance Lost" message displayed when the selected attachment shows "None" for an unmeasured worktool/bucket.
- After updating the Web Interface configuration, Cat GRADE may display "SENSOR INVALID" alerts on initial GRADE app startup. This alert may be ignored and will not occur with subsequent startup.
- Laser bench reference using the auto laser accept causes the system to provide inaccurate guidance, but using manual method works as expected.
- When creating Infield Designs, do not overlap points. Guidance cannot be provided to overlapping points.
- Configuring the system through the Web Interface or SNM94x webpage may not be possible while connected to multiple networks. (e.g. connected to the machine network and an office network).
- Alarms and alerts may not display correctly on the TD520, if the EC520 system ECM is restarted with an operator connected to the GRADE app.