Level COMMAND Manual (EN)
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1 | Introduction
1.1 | Title
Operation & User Manual 2026
1.2 | About Level COMMAND
Level COMMAND (LC) is a GNSS-based machine control software operating environment developed by T3...
1.3 | Intended Use
Level COMMAND is intended for use on supported construction, landforming, and earthmoving machine...
1.4 | Important Notices
Level COMMAND Operators Manual © 2026 T3RRA Notice of Rights No part of this publication may be r...
1.5 | Operator Responsibilities
System Usage The COMMAND hardware platform and Level COMMAND operating environment must only be i...
1.6 | Important Safety Information
General Safety Guidelines Read and Understand Instructions Operators must read this manual in ful...
1.7 | Terminology & Definitions
Armed Automatic control is enabled and ready to assume implement control when engagement conditio...
2 | System Overview
Level COMMAND is an integrated machine guidance and control system designed to provide real-time ...
2.1 | System Architecture
Level COMMAND continuously determines the machine's position, compares it to the design surface a...
2.2 | Supported Machine Configurations (Profiles)
Level COMMAND supports multiple machine configurations depending on machine type, hydraulic capab...
2.3 | Positioning & Sensor Requirements
Level COMMAND uses GNSS positioning data, machine geometry information, and implement orientation...
2.4 | Hydraulic & Vehicle Interfaces
The COMMAND hardware platform supports multiple hydraulic and vehicle interface methods depending...
2.5 | System Components
A Level COMMAND system consists of multiple hardware and software components depending on machine...
3 | Dealer Installation & Commissioning
The purpose of dealer commissioning is to verify that all machine sensors, hydraulic outputs, GNS...
3.1 | Connecting to the COMMAND ECU
To access COMMAND ECU settings from the Apply View, press "More" at the right side of the screen,...
3.2 | Checking for Software & Firmware Updates
Before proceeding with machine configuration and calibration, ensure both the Level COMMAND appli...
3.3 | Selecting A Machine Profile
Profile The profile is used to select the type of implement being used, for detailed information...
3.4 | Configuring GNSS
The Inputs/Offsets page is used for selection of input sensors, such as GNSS receivers for heigh...
3.5 | Configuring Valve Outputs
The Valve Configs page is used to set up the control output interface for each control function....
3.6 | Valve Threshold Calibration
Valve Threshold Calibration establishes the minimum and maximum hydraulic outputs used by Automat...
3.7 | Cylinder Ratio Calibration
Overview Cylinder Ratio Calibration compensates for differences in implement movement speeds bet...
3.8 | Tuning Automatic Implement Control
The purpose of tuning is to achieve stable, accurate Automatic Control that follows the design su...
3.9 | Validating System Operation
Status Validation Checks ItemExpected ResultECU StatusConnected and operating normallyGNSS Status...
4 | Operator Quick Start
The purpose of this chapter is to guide operators through the basic workflow of using Level COMMA...
4.1 | System Startup
When Level COMMAND is first started, the Apply View will be displayed. Before loading a project o...
4.2 | Understanding COMMAND Status
The COMMAND Status area is shown at the bottom-right of the Apply View and provides a quick indi...
4.3 | Loading or Creating a Project
Loading a Design File To load a design file, press Done at the top-right to return to the Level C...
4.4 | Setting Zero
What is Zeroing? Zeroing aligns the machine to the design surface so that Level COMMAND can guide...
4.5 | Engaging Automatic Control
Before Engaging Automatic Control Before engaging Automatic Control, verify that: ✓ A project is ...
4.6 | Performing Your First Pass
Understanding the Operator's Role Level COMMAND automatically controls the implement to follow th...
4.7 | Closing Level COMMAND
Before Closing Level COMMAND Before closing Level COMMAND, verify that: ✓ Automatic Control has b...
5 | Operational Workflows
This chapter introduces the workflows used throughout normal grading operations. It explains how ...
5.1 | Apply View Overview
The Apply View is the primary operating screen used while grading. It combines machine guidance, ...
5.2 | Apply View Layout
The Layout page allows the Apply View to be customised to suit different machines, grading tasks ...
5.3 | Widget Customisation
The widgets along the bottom of the Apply View provide quick access to important machine, GNSS an...
5.4 | Plane Projects & Surface Creation
Plane Projects allow simple design surfaces to be created without first surveying the entire work...
5.5 | Pre-designed Projects & Data
Pre-designed Projects allow Level COMMAND to grade using surfaces that have been created outside ...
5.6 | Surveying & Field Data Collection
The Survey tool records terrain data for design creation, project verification and archival purpo...
5.7 | Markers & Benchmarks
Level COMMAND allows important locations within a project to be recorded using Markers and Bench...
5.8 | Choosing a Zeroing Method
Selecting the correct zeroing method depends on how the current project was created and whether a...
6 | Automatic Control & Surface Behaviour
This chapter explains how Level COMMAND interprets terrain and controls the implement during Auto...
6.1 | Understanding Surface Layers
Every grading operation performed by Level COMMAND is based on one or more surface layers. Althou...
6.2 | Automatic Blade Control
Automatic Blade Control is the process Level COMMAND uses to guide the implement towards the requ...
6.3 | Blade Control Modes
Blade Control Modes determine how Level COMMAND interprets the design surface beneath the blade w...
6.4 | Blade Shift & Target Adjustment
Blade Shift allows the operator to temporarily adjust the Target Position during grading. This pr...
6.5 | Reliable Positioning
The accuracy of Automatic Control depends directly on the quality of the positioning information ...
6.6 | Automatic Control Tuning
The quality of Automatic Control is determined by several systems working together. Poor grading ...
6.7 | Look Ahead
Hydraulic systems require a short amount of time to respond after a control command is issued. O...
6.8 | Tandem Blade Behaviour
The Tandem Scraper profile allows Level COMMAND to control two trailing scrapers independently du...
7 | Settings & Preferences
This chapter describes the application settings used to customise the Level COMMAND user experien...
7.1 | Appearance
The Appearance page allows you to customise how Level COMMAND is displayed. These settings only a...
7.2 | Units
The Units page allows you to select the measurement units used throughout Level COMMAND. The ava...
7.3 | Language & Accessibility
The Language & Accessibility page allows you to customise the interface language and on-screen ke...
7.4 | Updates & Release Management
The Update/Changelog page allows you to keep Level COMMAND up to date and review changes introduc...
7.5 | Licensing
The Licensing page is used to activate Level COMMAND and register the software for normal operati...
7.6 | Support & Error Reporting
The Support & Error Reporting tools allow operators and dealers to receive remote assistance and ...
7.7 | Diagnostics / Advanced
The Diagnostics & Advanced page provides access to advanced application settings, diagnostic tool...
Appendix A | COMMAND Settings Reference
Introduction The COMMAND Settings pages provide access to the configuration and diagnostic functi...