GCS400 Lift & Tilt Dozer Control System

Configuration Guide

August 2003

Table of ContentsGCS400 Features

GCS400 Components

Component Features

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GCS400 – Key System Features

• Dual Laser Control System• Controls Lift & Tilt for the blade of bulldozers• CAN System Architecture

Plug & Play System Configuration

Modular

Can be adapted to suit application

• Independent & Linked Mode OperationRapid Setup on benchmark

Simultaneous drive of Laser Receivers on both masts into the beam

GCS400 System Components

EM400

EM400

LR400LR400

M2-T

M2-T

CB420

VM410

PM400

Control Valve

CB420 Control Box

Key Features• Rugged• Computer Area Network (CAN) based• Dual Laser Control• Simple operation• Toggle and push button switches• Dual LED grade displays• Day or Night operation• Display compensates for varying light

conditions• Display compensates for temperature

maintaining sharp contrast• Built in Audio Signals to warn of grade

errors, switch activation, and system health. • Can be quickly removed for storage when not

in use.

LR400 Linear Laser Receiver

Key Features• Combined laser detector and grade

display unit• Linear Receiver – Accurate over the

full detection range• 360 laser detection• 100% Weatherproof• Grade display uses auto-dimming

LEDs that can be viewed comfortably in any conditions, including bright sunlight.

• Selectable on-grade accuracy allows configuration of the LR400 to match the job site tolerances.

• Industry standard CAN (SAE J1939) interface makes for reliable communication between components

EM400 Electric Mast

Key Features• Electric motor operated lead screw for

positioning the height of the LR400 laser receiver

• The EM400 is used with the M2-T heavy-duty shock mount for mounting over the cutting edge of the blade

• In cab, elevation adjustments provide safe and accurate methods for benching the machine’s blade to finish grade

• Fine elevation adjustments

• Elevation offsets for rough cuts / material balancing

• While moving or stationary.

M4 Mast Shock Mount

Key Features:

Heavy duty to handle jobsite conditions

Protects electric and manual masts from heavy shock and vibration

PM400 Power Module

Key Features• Delivers clean filtered power

from 12 or 24 volt machines• Delivers reliability to the

GCS400 in rugged / tough conditions.

VM410 Valve Drive Module

Key Features• Dual control channels for

driving Danfoss proportional voltage reference valves

• Industry standard J1939 CAN interface means that system communication has never been more reliable.