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10.5 | IMU & Terrain Compensation Issues

Issue Possible Cause Recommended Action
Terrain compensation unavailable IMU not connected Verify IMU harness connections and power supply
Terrain compensation unavailable Incorrect IMU type configured Verify the correct IMU type is configured within Level COMMAND
Terrain compensation unavailable IMU communication failure Verify IMU CANBUS/serial communication and harness condition
Terrain compensation unavailable IMU not detected during startup Power cycle the system and verify IMU startup status
Cross-slope inaccurate Incorrect IMU orientation Verify IMU orientation and mounting direction
Cross-slope inaccurate IMU mounted on angled surface Mount IMU to a level reference surface aligned with the machine
Cross-slope inaccurate Incorrect machine offsets configured Verify receiver and IMU offset configuration
Cross-slope inaccurate Incorrect implement profile selected Verify the correct implement profile is configured
Terrain compensation unstable IMU mounted on flexible surface Mount IMU to a rigid surface isolated from excessive vibration
Terrain compensation unstable Loose IMU mounting hardware Verify IMU mounting hardware is secure
Terrain compensation unstable Excessive vibration Inspect machine and mounting location for excessive vibration
Terrain response erratic IMU calibration not completed Perform IMU/TCM calibration according to manufacturer instructions
Terrain response erratic Calibration performed on uneven ground Perform calibration on stable level ground
Terrain response erratic Machine moved during calibration Repeat calibration while machine remains stationary
Terrain response delayed Low IMU update rate or communication issue Verify IMU communication quality and update rate
Terrain compensation drifts over time IMU bias drift Recalibrate the IMU/TCM
Terrain compensation drifts over time Temperature stabilisation incomplete Allow the IMU sufficient warm-up time before calibration
Terrain compensation differs between passes IMU mounting shifted Inspect IMU mounting and alignment
Terrain compensation differs between passes GNSS correction quality unstable Verify RTK/DGNSS correction status
Automatic Control performance inconsistent on slopes Cross-slope compensation disabled Verify terrain compensation is enabled within Level COMMAND
Automatic Control performance inconsistent on slopes Incorrect terrain compensation source selected Verify the intended IMU/TCM source is configured
TCM calibration cannot be completed Poor satellite visibility Move machine to open sky area clear of obstructions
TCM calibration cannot be completed Incorrect GNSS receiver configuration Verify GNSS receiver operation and correction quality
TCM calibration cannot be completed Excessive machine vibration during calibration Perform calibration with machine stationary and hydraulics stable
IMU intermittently disconnects Loose connector or damaged harness Inspect IMU harnessing and connectors
IMU intermittently disconnects CANBUS communication instability Verify CANBUS network integrity and termination