Trimble CFX 750 EZ Pilot Remote engage switch

Andy26 · Apr 25, 2022

I'm going to use a spare Sonalert cable that has 12 pin Deutcsh DTM connector on one end, then will use pins 8 and 11 for the remote switch.

I want an armrest mounted switch, I understand I need a momentary switch, anyone any clues as to exactly which one I need?

I'd like a button ideally!

Vantage ASC - Richard · Apr 25, 2022

We have a Heavy Duty push button which is £14, can get cheaper but they dont last long

jorgenbg · Apr 30, 2022

I just did this with my EZ Steer. Made a little bracket on the armrest.

Bought a random push button of 2,5pounds, guess its NO style. Works a treat. Makes a live connection when pushed, and cuts when released.

Badshot · Apr 30, 2022

My sprayer has a NH gearshift button for the engagement.

I bought a bag of similar switches off Amazon for less than a tenner , replaced the buttons in my t6 that had got intermittent in operation.
Used red for down, green for up.

Andy26 · Apr 30, 2022

Moved the pins on a Sonalert cable (using Pins 10 & 11 for switch as don't plan to use Sonalert again).

Hadn't realised how easy Deutsch connectors are to work with!

Badshot · Apr 30, 2022

£8 for the 7

Humble Village Farmer · Apr 30, 2022

Sounds like a good idea, how often do you miss that tiny button on the screen, especially if you are bouncing over the headland tramline?

I have heard of a foot switch being an option as you have enough to do with your hands when turning round. Obviously that would have to be quite heavy duty and not get in the way of the other pedals. Anyone got one?

Andy26 · Apr 30, 2022

Humble Village Farmer said:
Sounds like a good idea, how often do you miss that tiny button on the screen, especially if you are bouncing over the headland tramline?

Lots! Wish I'd put a switch on from the start.

clbarclay · Apr 30, 2022

I do wonder why a foot switch and remote button are not more common in the platform kits.

jorgenbg · Apr 30, 2022

Here is mine. Its on my thumb all the time. After 10 min its all natural, and 100 times better than trying to hit the button on the screen.

Andy26 · Apr 30, 2022

clbarclay said:
I do wonder why a foot switch and remote button are not more common in the platform kits.

Certainly a remote button which seems to be standard especially for OEM kits.

Would certainly of prefered a switch to the annoying Sonalert which is to wake you in American Praires when you reach the headland.

Badshot · Apr 30, 2022

Andy26 said:
I'm going to use a spare Sonalert cable that has 12 pin Deutcsh DTM connector on one end, then will use pins 8 and 11 for the remote switch.

I want an armrest mounted switch, I understand I need a momentary switch, anyone any clues as to exactly which one I need?

I'd like a button ideally!

So it's pin 8 and 11 for remote engage? Never looked at mine, but I do want to set one up on the combine

Andy26 · Apr 30, 2022

Badshot said:
So it's pin 8 and 11 for remote engage? Never looked at mine, but I do want to set one up on the combine

Sonalert uses Pin 2 and 10, so the remote switch then has to use pin 8 and 11.

If you don't use Sonalert then Pins 10 and 11 for the switch.

Tractor Boy · May 1, 2022

Humble Village Farmer said:
Sounds like a good idea, how often do you miss that tiny button on the screen, especially if you are bouncing over the headland tramline?

I have heard of a foot switch being an option as you have enough to do with your hands when turning round. Obviously that would have to be quite heavy duty and not get in the way of the other pedals. Anyone got one?

I’ve made a foot switch for the EZ steer and CFX on both my combine and one tractor. Far easier than trying to push the button on the CFX

e3120 · May 1, 2022

Treadle switch a fiver off ebay. Very intuitive and leaves hands free. No reason why you couldn't have a push button as well, wire them in parallel.

Humble Village Farmer · May 1, 2022

Tractor Boy said:
I’ve made a foot switch for the EZ steer and CFX on both my combine and one tractor. Far easier than trying to push the button on the CFX

Is it fixed and where do you have it without it getting in the way?

Flatlander · May 1, 2022

Andy26 said:
Certainly a remote button which seems to be standard especially for OEM kits.

Would certainly of prefered a switch to the annoying Sonalert which is to wake you in American Praires when you reach the headland.

The sonalert doesn’t make much of an alarm. I’ve slept right thru it and across the headland of 160 ft and into the ditch at an angle. Drill being 42 ft wide had drilled down the bank up the other side and about to start on the road by the time I’d woke up. Yes. I’m a heavy sleeper.

Flatlander · May 1, 2022

Any one ever figured out how to get past the 15 minute time limit on pulling a straight line. My fields are long and I need 17 minutes fir drilling or I have to touch a function on the screen to start the timer again.

Slick · May 2, 2022

Flatlander said:
Any one ever figured out how to get past the 15 minute time limit on pulling a straight line. My fields are long and I need 17 minutes fir drilling or I have to touch a function on the screen to start the timer again.

Go faster.

Andy26 · May 2, 2022

Flatlander said:
Any one ever figured out how to get past the 15 minute time limit on pulling a straight line. My fields are long and I need 17 minutes fir drilling or I have to touch a function on the screen to start the timer again.

You can enter a timeout period between 1min-60minutes. Its an option in the EZ-Pilot settings.

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