Trimble FmX or TMX

Midlands Ben · Mar 15, 2016

We are looking at putting autosteer on our 2 main machines, a NH T7 and a Bateman RB25. I'm the main operator of both, so screen and receiver will need to be moved easily between them. We are looking at adding a NAV controller to the NH T7 (as it is already intellisteer ready) so that it's fully integrated, then put an EZ-Steer on the Bateman. Going to use RangePoint RTX, but undecided on the best screen option, we've narrowed it down to either the FmX (or FM-1000) and TMX-2050 (or XCN-2050) but the "lite" version which doesn't include the full FmX software. Looking for advice on whether the newer TMX lite is a better option than the older FmX?

Rob Holmes · Mar 15, 2016

Went to a meeting with AS Communications last week, he said that he thought the FmX would be phased out this year and replaced by the TMX

Slick · Mar 15, 2016

It's a proper pain in the arse to swap the TMX between vehicles unless you buy a second TM200.

Midlands Ben · Mar 15, 2016

Hi Slick, the dealer suggested that the TM200 could be mounted somewhere behind the screen or cab pillar to make it easier to move. Would that work or is there more to it than just an extra box and cable to move? Aside from that, how do you find the TMX to use?

Slick · Mar 15, 2016

Midlands Ben said:
Hi Slick, the dealer suggested that the TM200 could be mounted somewhere behind the screen or cab pillar to make it easier to move. Would that work or is there more to it than just an extra box and cable to move? Aside from that, how do you find the TMX to use?

You could mount the TM200 like that but it would be an unsightly install, the TM200 would have four cables running to it.
Haven't used a TMX on PrecisionIQ since FMX+ came out.
I like it on FMX+.

BLG · Mar 16, 2016

I have both on JD's on RTK auto steer and I'm the same as Midlands Ben only using the FMX + but it is future proofing and comes with Glonass which helps offset the extra cost

Matt L · Mar 19, 2016

FMX will be redundant with no updates made available for it after a year or so.
We have just bitten the bullet and gone f two tmx screen and they are far superior superior the fmx screens!

Midlands Ben · Mar 19, 2016

Thanks Matt, are you using the precision iq software or the fmx software? What correction signal and steering system are you using if you don't mind me asking?

Matt L · Mar 19, 2016

Precision IQ. We run it on our mastenbroek field trenchers using the WM DRAIN programme. There are lots more features available to the TMX than the FMX which allows us to increase productivity of our drainage teams while maintaining maximum output.

Have used fmx on our machines in the past and also for guidance in my previous job and can confirm that the tmx is the better operating system for both uses.

Matt L · Mar 19, 2016

We run our own trimble mobile Base stations with my survey equipment and both trencher teams as most farm Base stations are not suitable for the precice elevation control that trenching needs.
And we are not reliant on our clients being RTK enabled to allow us to drain the most effecient way.

Slick · Mar 19, 2016

Precision IQ can't run FieldIQ on the latest version of firmware (it can on older versions).
Precision IQ can't run NextSwath (headland turns).
FMX+ can do both of the above.

I'm sure Precision IQ will get all the functionality eventually but it's a long, slow and painfull process.

Si85 · Mar 19, 2016

@topless_matt I can see why you have your own mobile base stations, but if you don't mind me asking, why aren't most farm base stations suitable for trenching. is there any difference between your mobile station to a stand base station.

Matt L · Mar 19, 2016

Once you get more than 2000m from a Base station, fixed or mobile you lose your elevation accuracy.
On your tmx or fmx screen if you look at the elevation reports it will most likely show it in 200mm changes which isn't a lot of good when trying to lay drains at a 0.13 percent grade or even flatter if needed.
Having the mobile Base makes us accurate to 10mm within a 4000m circle of the Base station

Hope that helps.

Rob Holmes · Mar 19, 2016

So, dare i ask, how much is a TMX terminal?

Midlands Ben · Mar 21, 2016

Rob Holmes said:
So, dare i ask, how much is a TMX terminal?

NH flavour (XCN-2050) running Precision IQ only (no FMX s/w) £3k3 for the screen, plus £3k for a NH nav controller, that's fitted. Having the FMX s/w adds over £1k to the screen cost. The Trimble flavour quote was more expensive

Robt · Mar 21, 2016

Why would you choose Nh flavour over Trimble flavour?

Midlands Ben · Mar 21, 2016

Robt said:
Why would you choose Nh flavour over Trimble flavour?

The Trimble quote is £1800 more expensive than the NH quote, for the same hardware. To be fair, the Trimble quote includes a *free* DCM modem which wouldn't come with the NH package but even then, it's still a big cost difference.

Niteforce · Mar 21, 2016

Can you have split screen on the 2050 as I find the iso screen on fmx a pain when you can't see the map and iso screen at once

BLG · Mar 23, 2016

To my knowledge you can't split the screen which is why I still use the Vaderstad Control Station

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