3.4 INFOCENTER 2 or 3 3. INTRODUCTION TO THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM OF THE TRACTOR 3.4 INFOCENTER 2 or 3 The Infocenter control unit is designed and programmed to manage and display the essential information needed by the operator to control the machine under different conditions of use, to show performance data in real time, and to activate an indicator light warning of faults detected by the engine control unit. The Infocenter appears as a single module incorporating one or two displays (according to the type of Infocenter installed) which provide digital information, and analog instruments indicating items such as engine revolutions, fuel level, etc.
The instrument panel also incorporates indicator lights showing the operating status of various tractor systems, or the presence of faults (e.g. clogged oil filter, etc.). Some of these lights are replaced on the Infocenter 3 by a digital display showing the same alarms or items of information in the form of text messages. The display used in both types of Infocenter provides information relating to the operation of the machine (ground speed, wheelslip, rear and front PTO shaft speeds) and hour meter reading.
Connecting a portable computer and using the EDS program, the technician can enter basic parameters for the Infocenter (language, etc.), test the operation of the panel indicator lights and check the inputs and outputs. 20-18