E-Stops

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The Lockout Switch and E-StopClosed Emergency stop button or switch.s are critical safety components of the OMNiDRIVE™ system. Be sure to test each mounted or hand-held switch individually prior to starting autonomous operations.

Controlling E-Stop

Note:  The status LED on the controlling E-Stop will be solid where all other E-Stop LEDs will be flashing. The controlling E-Stop must be mounted in the controlling combineClosed The combine that may assign paths to, and may sync with, the OMNiDRIVE™ tractor. One controlling combine is required for all OMNiDRIVE™ locations. during OMNiDRIVE™ operation.

Reassign the Controlling E-Stop:

Complete the following steps to reassign a hand-held E-Stop as the controlling E-Stop:

  1. Press an hold the power button on the E-Stop for 12 seconds.
  2. Confirm that the status LED changes to solid.

    Note:  The following status LED colors will be the same between the controlling E-Stop and all other E-Stops within range.

Tractor E-Stop

An E-Stop is required to be mounted in the tractor cab. This E-Stop is required for the OMNiDRIVE™ system to function.

Note:  The E-Stop mounted in the tractor cab must be configured as a non-controlling E-Stop.

Hand-held and Non-controlling E-Stops

Note:  The controlling E-Stop must be mounted in the controlling combine during OMNiDRIVE™ operation. The status LED on the controlling E-Stop will be solid where all other E-Stop LEDs will be flashing.

The hand-held E-Stops are battery powered a will need to be charged periodically via the supplied USB-C charging cable (P/N 420-2002-099). Also note that hand-held E-Stops will automatically power down after 30 minutes to conserve battery. When working in the vicinity of the OMNiDRIVE™ tractor, press the power button to wake the hand-held E-Stop and confirm that the status LED indicates that Tractor Interface Board (TIB) communication is detected.

E-Stop Status LED

Color Description Autonomous Operation

Green

 E-Stop is on and receiving TIB communication.

Ready or Active

Yellow

Tractor E-Stop is functional and receiving messages via the radio.

Ready or Active

Red

Indicates that this E-Stop is active.

Disabled

Blue

Another E-Stop has been activated.

Disabled

Purple

No communication with the TIB

Not Shown

Off

E-Stop is in sleep mode or the battery is depleted.

  • Press the power button on the E-Stop to wake up the device.
  • Charge the E-Stop to restore normal operation.

Not Shown

Last Revised: Jul 2024