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SID-specific messages

The messages that are specified for SID describe the 3D-MC software interface in the 3D Excavator Mode. The Fault Isolation column gives the information to help repair the warnings or errors.
Message Type
Message
Description
Status Bar Interaction
Fault Isolation
GNSS
GPS Receiver not Connected
No GNSS.
The message shows with red background.
Connection failure to Volvo controller.
Power failure to Volvo controller.
CAN data not received from Volvo controller.
  • Do a check of the CAN cables and the CAN termination.
The GPS receiver does not operate correctly.
  1. Do a check of the connection to GPS receiver.
  2. Make sure that the receiver has power.
GNSS
Low Precisions
In GNSS fix, or in Differential GNSS fix.
In Differential GNSS fix.
The message shows with yellow background.
The message shows with yellow background.
Unsatisfactory SVS configuration.
  • Move the machine to an open area to help SVS reception.
The RTK radio is not stable.
  • Do a check of the radio message.
GNSS
Connecting to GPS
Making a connection to the GPS.
N/A in the Volvo System since Volvo API does not supply a status for this step.
The message shows with red background.
GNSS
Configuring GPS
The software is setting up the GPS and radio.
N/A in the Volvo System since Volvo API does not supply a status for this step.
The message shows with red background.
GNSS
Waiting to Initialize...
Waiting to get a standalone fix.
N/A in the Volvo System since Volvo API does not supply a status for this step.
The message shows with red background.
GNSS
Waiting for Radio Link...
When it has a standalone fix but does not have the RTK corrections.
N/A in the Volvo System since Volvo API does not supply a status for this step.
The message shows with red background.
GNSS
RTK Float
The message shows with red background.
Unsatisfactory SVS configuration.
  • Move the machine to an open area to help SVS reception.
RTK radio not stable.
  • Do a check of the age of the radio message.
Incorrect machine location.
  • Do a check that the active Site file is applicable for the location and no other region.
Precise GNSS
The message shows with green background only.
RTK Fixed Integer
The message shows with green background only.
Error
The message shows with red background only.
An error occurred that was not expected.
  • Restart all Excavator system parts. This includes the Volvo controller, GPS, and Volvo SID.
Heading
Invalid Heading Input
When a heading sent from the Volvo API becomes invalid.
The message shows with red background.
GNSS connection.
  • Do a check of the second GNSS antenna connection and the connection to the receiver.
GNSS location.
  • Move to a location to help SVS coverage.
Sensor
Slope Sensor not Connected
When any Tilt sensor is offline.
The message shows with red background.
CAN connection.
  1. Do a check of the CAN bus cables and the connection to the Volvo SID.
  2. Do a check of the CAN bus voltage.
Unsatisfactory sensor.
  • If the sensors on the bus behind the sensor that is not working stay active, the sensor can be at fault. The usual cause is the CAN bus cable.
The following SID-specific messages describe the 3D-MC software interface in the 2D Excavator Mode. The Fault Isolation column supplies the information to help correct warning or error problems.
Message Type
Message
Description
Status Bar Interaction
Fault Isolation
GNSS
No GNSS
Not necessary.
Low Accuracy GNSS
In GNSS fix.
Not necessary.
Low Accuracy DGNSS
In differential GNSS fix.
Not necessary.
Precise GNSS
Not necessary.
RTK Fixed Integer
Not necessary.
RTK Float
Not necessary.
Error
Not necessary.
Heading
Invalid Heading Input
When the heading sent from Volvo API becomes invalid.
The message shows with red background Known Dual slope.
If not, the message shows with green background.
GNSS connection.
  • Do a check of the second GNSS antenna connection and connection to receiver.
Sensor
The Slope Sensor not Connected
When a Tilt sensor is offline.
The message shows with red background.
CAN connection.
  1. Do a check of the CAN bus cables and connection into the Volvo SID.
  2. Do a check of the CAN bus voltage.
Defective sensor.
  • If the sensors on the bus behind the sensor that is not working are active, the sensor can be at fault. The CAN bus cable can also be the problem.
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