Tool control system having configuration detection

A computer readable medium for use by a tool control system, the computer readable medium having executable instructions for performing a method of tool configuration detection and control comprising:

• receiving a first input indicative of a position of a tool;
• receiving a second input indicative of a position of a tool member connectable to the tool in a plurality of connection configurations;
• making a comparison of the first and second inputs;
• and
• determining a current connection configuration of the plurality of connection configurations between the tool member and a tool member actuator based on the comparison.

A scraper, comprising:

• a tractor;
• a bowl having a blade at a leading edge;
• an arm having a first end pivotally connected to the tractor and a second end pivotally connected to the bowl;
• a bowl cylinder connected at a first end to the tractor and at a second end to the arm, the bowl cylinder being configured to pivot the arm about the first end and thereby raise and lower the bowl;
• a first sensor associated with the bowl cylinder and configured to generate a first signal indicative of a position of the bowl;
• an apron pivotally connected to the bowl and having first and second pins spaced apart from each other;
• an apron cylinder connected at a first end to the tractor and connectable at a second end to the first and second pins;
• a second sensor associated with the apron cylinder and configured to generate a second signal indicative of a position of the apron;
• and
• a controller in communication with the first and second sensors, the controller being configured to:
• make a comparison of the first signal with the second signal;
• determine if a current connection of the apron cylinder is with the first pin or the second pin based on the comparison;
• and
• control movement of the bowl and apron cylinders differently based on the current connection.