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Contents Page Page Vehicle Repeater ................................................30-2 Quick Survey Mode ............................................30-3 Absolute Mode....................................................30-3 Shared Base Station RTK Security ....................30-6 Radio Channel....................................................30-7 Network ID..........................................................30-8 Repeater.............................................................
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Safety Recognize Safety Information Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. T81389 —UN—07DEC88 This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. DX,ALERT -19-29SEP98-1/1 Understand Signal Words DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near specific hazards. General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs. CAUTION also calls attention to safety messages in this manual.
Safety Practice Safe Maintenance Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep hands, feet , and clothing from power-driven parts. Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve pressure. Lower equipment to the ground. Stop the engine. Remove the key. Allow machine to cool. Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work. Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
Safety Prevent Electrical Shock and Fires To prevent injury from electrical shock, always disconnect power to the receiver and radio equipment before installing or servicing. Understand and follow all local codes and regulations when installing electrical equipment. PC12631 —UN—04JUN10 To prevent injury from electrical shock, always disconnect power to the receiver, antenna, and amplifier before installing or servicing.
FCC NOTIFICATIONS TO USER FCC NOTIFICATION These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. These devices may not cause harmful interference. 2. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. These devices must be operated as supplied by John Deere Ag Management Solutions.
00 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup System Overview The StarFire™ RTK system consists of a local base station placed in a field or mounted on a structure that transmits high accuracy corrections to the vehicle StarFire receiver using RTK radios. The StarFire receiver on the RTK-equipped vehicle must have a direct line of sight with the base station in order to receive the RTK signal. Performance of the RTK system is related to the operating distance from the base station.
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup Receiver—On Base Station The base station is the most critical part of an RTK system. During installation, care must be taken to ensure the base has problem-free operation. There are two issues that are responsible for most problems with a base station: Shading and Multipathing. If a base station experiences one of these problems, it could be detrimental to your RTK operation.
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup Repeater Radio The radio can be configured to act separately as a repeater. A repeater is required if obstructions (i.e. trees, hills, etc.) exist between the base station and vehicle(s) or if base station is too far away from the vehicles. A repeater consists of: • Radio (configured as a repeater) • Harness • Mounting Bracket • 12 Volt Power Source • Tripod or wall mount cradle Refer to “Repeater—RTK” in “StarFire 3000” Section to properly configure radio as repeater.
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup Installation of the RTK radio and antenna After installing the base station receiver, installing the radio in a location to best maximize the output can be a challenge. Below are four options currently available through John Deere. • Leave the RTK radio in its original configuration • attached directly behind the base station receiver. - Use a repeater as part of the base station. Install a radio with the base station receiver.
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup PC8568 —UN—14JUL05 PC8571 —UN—14JUL05 PC8569 —UN—14JUL05 PC8570 —UN—14JUL05 Attaching RTK Harness A—Rod B—Grounding Wire C—Collar CAUTION: Avoid serious injury or death to you or others. Contact your local utility companies to determine the location of gas, electric, or water lines. Placement of grounding rod must be a safe distance away from pipelines and cables.
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup PC12154 —UN—14JUL09 RTK Network Base Station Setup A—5 Degrees Off the Horizon (Mask) Installing and operation of the Base Station Receiver. The base station is the most critical part of the RTK operation. Setting up a base station correctly is vital to the operation of the RTK system. If the Base Station Receiver is setup in a questionable location, the receiver could have two separate issues; Shading and Multipathing. Shading: directions above 5 degrees off the horizon.
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup PC12104 —UN—03JUN09 When selecting a base station location, there are three main points to look for: rigidity, good view of the sky, and few reflective objects. The base station provides corrections to the vehicle receiver based on the fixed known position which is surveyed in with an absolute survey or quick survey. Any motion of the base station receiver will translate directly to the vehicle position.
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup Multipathing Signal reflections are another important error source for base stations that should be minimized. Reflected signals also reach the base station receiver and make the satellite range measurement longer. Reflections can even interfere with the direct signal enough so that the receiver will temporarily lose lock on the satellite. Metal buildings, chain-link fences, and bodies of water are all good reflectors that can make a base station less reliable.
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup PC9548 —UN—06NOV06 PDOP Definition A—Horizontal Precision (m) B—Maximum PDOP Value The Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP) is likely one of the most critical GPS AutoTrac values to monitor. As the PDOP value increases, both the horizontal and vertical precision (guidance accuracy) of your data points decreases.
GOOD PC9549 —UN—06NOV06 PC9550 —UN—06NOV06 900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup BAD Keep in mind that PDOP (Position Dilution of Precision) is the measure of the geometrical strength of the GPS satellite configuration. As a general rule, any PDOP value below 3.5 is acceptable to use while operating AutoTrac but, the lower the number, the more precise the steering accuracy will be.
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup PC12061 —UN—12MAY09 PDOP Operating Values StarFire 3000 - Satellites A—SkyPlot tab B—Graph tab C—PDOP PDOP operating values should remain BELOW 3.5 DURING ALL AUTOTRAC OPERATIONS, especially RTK high precision operations. As the value of PDOP rises above 3.5, position accuracy will be compromised. high PDOP values (4 to 20+) will be experienced for upwards of 15 minutes (under normal conditions).
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup PC12043 —UN—08MAY09 StarFire Signal Monitoring System StarFire 3000 Main A—Info tab B—Setup tab C—Activations tab D—Serial Port tab E—Position Mode F— Degrees/Minutes/Seconds to Decimal Toggle G—Latitude H—Longitude I— Altitude J— GPS Course K—GPS Speed L— Accuracy M—GPS Signal N—Differential Signal O—Roll Angle Continued on next page 20-12 P—Pitch Angle Q—Yaw Rate JS56696,0000806 -19-15APR10-1/5 121511 PN=20
PC9554 —UN—10OCT07 900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup GreenStar2 Pro - Guidance A—View B—Guidance Settings C—ShiftTrack Settings The GS2 alerts the operator when the current StarFire signal is not accurate. There are three levels of this alarm system (Normal, Marginal, and Poor). The levels are determined both by the StarFire Receiver's PDOP value and the number of satellites being tracked.
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup PC9387 —UN—17OCT06 Normal • Green Bar • Normal Operating Range • Acceptable range for high accuracy operations • PDOP value: 0 - 3.5 • 6 or more satellites in solution Normal JS56696,0000806 -19-15APR10-3/5 PC9388 —UN—17OCT07 Marginal • Orange bar with permanent operator alert sign • Marginal operating range • Moderate risk of accuracy degradation • PDOP value: 3.5 - 4.
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup Specific Tower Setup Information It is recommended that the receiver be, at minimum, 9.1 m (30 ft) away from the tower to prevent both Shading and Multipathing. This distance may vary depending on the frame design of the tower or structure that you are mounting it around. When using the 91 m (300 ft) extension harness, do not cut the harness to the length needed. This harness has built in voltage protection and is shielded.
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup A—91.4 m (300 ft) RS232 Cable from receiver B—Coax cable connection from antenna PC9556 —UN—06NOV06 PC9555 —UN—06NOV06 Utilizing Both The 91 m (300 ft) RTK Extension Harness And Low Loss Coax Cable C—Coax running up tower to antenna D—Coax looped under electrical box This base station setup allows the placement of the receiver to be up to 91.4 m (300 ft) away from the radio, giving the base station an absolute clear view of the sky.
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup Utilizing A Repeater This base station setup allows the placement of the receiver and radio in a location with no obstructions. A repeater, with its own power source, is placed at an elevated location. The base station radio sends its signal up to the repeater and the repeater then sends out the signal. PC8761 —UN—16SEP05 NOTE: With this type of base station setup, no other repeaters can be used with the base station.
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 RTK softkey Allows for setup and display of RTK information • Operating Mode • RTK Network Configuration • Base Station Data • Radio Data MENU button PC12042 —UN—08MAY09 RTK can be operated in six modes • OFF • Vehicle • Vehicle Repeater • Repeater • Quick Survey Base • Absolute Base StarFire 3000 button PC8681 —UN—05AUG05 IMPORTANT: Anytime the radio is disconnected, power must be cycled at the GPS receiver before continuing.
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display 4. Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have same Frequency, Network ID and Radio Channel. 5. Select START button located under Configure Repeater Radio. 6. Radio will configure as repeater. 7. Disconnect repeater radio from receiver and wiring harness. 8. Reconnect original radio.
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display PC12058 —UN—12MAY09 Vehicle StarFire - RTK A—RTK Network Configuration B—Configure button C—Operating Mode D—Radio Channel E—Network ID F— Base Station Data G—Status H—Satellite Corrections I— Location Number K—Distance L— Direction (degrees) M—Base Battery (V) N—Radio Data O—Percent Received P—Noise Level IMPORTANT: Base station receiver and vehicle receiver must be setup before operating RTK. See RTK Setup sections.
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display NOTE: Information that will be displayed when in Vehicle Mode. Base Station Data (Information) • Status Operator can view the following: Base Station Data in information that will be displayed when in Quick survey Base or Absolute Base Mode. • Status - OK—Base Station is transmitting correction. - No Stored Base—24 hour self survey is required for current location. - Initializing—Receiver is initializing radio, acquiring GPS signal. - Self Survey—24 hour self survey in progress.
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display PC9148 —UN—20APR06 Vehicle Repeater Press: MENU button >> StarFire 3000 button >> RTK Softkey transmitting the base correction signal to another RTK vehicle that does not have line-of-sight to the base station. Select “Vehicle Repeater” from Operating Mode list box. In this mode the RTK vehicle radio not only receives messages but also rebroadcasts them (similar to a RTK repeater) to other RTK vehicles in close proximity.
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display Absolute Base Mode IMPORTANT: Absolute Base Mode requires base receiver to be mounted in a rigid position. Tripod is not recommended. NOTE: Display is not required after base station receiver has been configured to operate in Absolute Survey Base Mode and RTK Radio Frequency, Network ID and Radio Channel have been set. Connect Display to Base Station. Press: MENU >> StarFire 3000 button >> RTK softkey Select Configure button.
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display Start 24 hour Self Survey 1. Press START button located under Survey RTK Base Location. 2. Select Storage location from drop-down box (1 - 200) 3. Press START button (Starts 24 hour survey) NOTE: Display can be removed while survey is in progress. PC12060 —UN—12MAY09 After 24 hour survey is complete, base station will automatically store surveyed coordinates and begin transmitting corrections. IMPORTANT: Manually record coordinates and elevation and store in safe location.
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display Shared Base Station RTK Security Shared Base Station (SBS) RTK Security is security from unwanted users accessing a SBS RTK Network. This security feature keeps unauthorized RTK vehicles from accessing RTK corrections from the base station by granting access to only those RTK vehicles on an access list. Compatibility Base Station This security feature is not available on original StarFire receivers being used as base stations.
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display A—Rover Access List Setup B—Rover Access List C—Access List D—Delete Rover E—Delete List F— Network Status PC11634 —UN—02FEB09 PC11633 —UN—02FEB09 Shared Base Station Security—Setup G—Toggle Button H—Secure I— Public Network ID must be set between 4001 - 4090 to setup and use SBS RTK security. When the network ID has been set between 4001 - 4090, the SBS RTK Security softkey will appear. Select this softkey to setup SBS RTK Security.
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display Edit Rover Access List 1. Press Access List button on StarFire 3000 - Shared Base Station Security screen. 2. Enter a rover number from the Rover Access List in the entry box. PC11635 —UN—02FEB09 A—Rover Number (1-200) Edit Rover Access List — Page 1 JS56696,00007F2 -19-15APR10-2/4 3. Enter the serial number of the vehicle receiver to be added to the Rover Access List in the entry box (A).
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display If the serial number is already entered on the Rover Access List, “Serial Number Already Exists.” will appear on the screen. RTK vehicle serial numbers can be deleted individually or the entire list can be deleted. Deleting individual entries: PC9599 —UN—10NOV06 1. Press Delete Rover button on StarFire 3000 - Shared Base Station Security screen. 2. Enter rover number to be deleted from the list. 3. Press Delete button (C) to delete the rover from the list.
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display RTK Vehicle Security Status The RTK Vehicle (when operating off of a Secure Network ID) will exist in one of the following RTK authorization states: Unknown, Authorized, or Not Authorized. Unknown – The RTK Vehicle StarFire upon power up is in an “unknown” RTK authorization state. It will exist in this state until communication with the base station is established. Authorized – Satellite Corrections on the RTK screen will become greater than 0 when authorized.
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display PC12048 —UN—11JUN09 Radio Self Test A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Over the Air tab D—Radio Self Test tab I— Radio Temperature J— Antenna Reflected Power K—Transmit Current (mA) L— Average Noise Level E—Radio Self Test Start button F— Number of Updates G—Radio Distance (m) H—Number of Disconnects IMPORTANT: The Radio Self Test needs to be performed while the vehicle is not moving.
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display (M) Average signal level — Level of received signal that this radio is seeing from the other radio transmitting to it. This value should be at least a value of 15 higher than the noise. If it is not, the link between the two radios is probably not stable and reliable. (N) Overall receive rate —Percentage of data that was successfully transmitted from master to slave radio on the first attempt. Values higher than 75 indicate a good radio link.
900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display Operating Mode IMPORTANT: Before starting SETUP procedures, enter RTK activation number, see Enter RTK Activation section. NOTE: Radio can function in six different modes: PC12080 —UN—13MAY09 • Vehicle • Quick Survey Base Mode • Absolute Base Mode • Vehicle Repeater • Repeater • Off Screen: SETUP - RTK Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> DIFF CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP Press letter button next to RTK OPERATION MODE and toggle to desired selection.
900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display PC9148 —UN—20APR06 Vehicle Repeater Press: SETUP button >> StarFire 3000 >> Differential Correction Setup (D) >> RTK Setup (A) transmitting the base correction signal to another RTK vehicle that does not have line-of-sight to the base station. Toggle (A) button next to RTK Operating Mode until “VEHICLE REPEATER” appears in the cell. The ‘Vehicle Repeater’ needs to be between the base station and the ‘Vehicle’.
900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display Quick Survey Mode NOTE: Display is not required after base station receiver has been configured to operate in Quick Survey Base Mode and RTK Frequency, Radio Channel/Network ID have been set. Connect display to base station.. Screen: SETUP - RTK PC12081 —UN—13MAY09 Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> DIFF CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP NOTE: Quick Survey Base Mode allows base station to broadcast corrections after receiver calculates GPS position.
900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display Press letter button next to EDIT STORED RTK BASE LOCATION (1-200) and SETUP - RTK screen will be displayed. NOTE: Enter unique location number each time base station is moved to new mounting location (i.e. location 1 = West 40, Field location 2 = North 80, Field location 3 = Farm shop).
900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display Not known coordinates: Press letter button next to SURVEY RTK BASE LOCATION. NOTE: After (24 hour) self survey is complete, base station coordinates will automatically be stored and associated with base location number (1-200). Verify base station coordinates, see RTK INFO Pages. Press letter button next to START SELF SURVEY. Display can be removed while survey is in progress.
900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display Shared Base Station RTK Security Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> DIFF CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> RTK SECURE NETWORK >> DISPLAY AUTHORIZED LIST. SBS RTK Security is security from unwanted users accessing a SBS RTK Network. This security feature keeps unauthorized RTK vehicles from accessing RTK corrections from the base station by granting access to only those RTK vehicles on an access list.
900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display (Displayed on INFO – GPS – PAGE 3 (StarFire 3000) or PAGE 5 (Original StarFire) or Cell G on GSD or on Cell G of the Original GreenStar Monitor on a GS2 display).
900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display Network ID NOTE: 4000 network ID's are available (default ID is 1). Screen: SETUP - RTK Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> DIFF CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP A—RTK Operating Mode B—RTK Radio Channel C—RTK Network ID D—— PC12085 —UN—13MAY09 Network ID for base station and vehicle receiver must match. If more than one base station with same Network ID numbers are within range, vehicle may lock on to either one of base stations.
900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display Operating Vehicle IMPORTANT: The base station receiver and vehicle receiver must be setup before operating RTK. See Setup sections for setup procedures. When vehicle receiver is powered-up, No GPS, No Diff will be displayed on RUN - TRACKING - PAGE screen until an initial position is determined. When base station transmits correction signal, 3D RTK will be displayed on RUN - TRACKING - PAGE screen.
900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display INFO Pages, Base Station Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 5 This screen allows operator to view: • • • • • - OK - Base Station is transmitting correction. - No Stored Base - 24 hour self survey is required for current location. - Initializing - Receiver is initializing radio, acquiring GPS signal. - Self Survey - 24 hour self survey in progress. Sat Corrections - Indicates number of GPS satellites for which base station is transmitting correction.
900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display INFO Pages, Vehicle Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 5 This screen allows operator to view: • Status • • • • PC12087 —UN—13MAY09 • - OK - Base Station is transmitting correction. - No Stored Base - 24 hour self survey is required for current location. - Initializing - Receiver is initializing radio, acquiring GPS signal. - Self Survey - 24 hour self survey in progress at base station. - No Signal - Vehicle radio is not receiving signal from base station.
Specifications Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values TS1671 —UN—01MAY03 Bolt or Screw Size 1/4 5/16 SAE Grade 2a SAE Grade 1 Lubricatedb Dryc Lubricatedb SAE Grade 5, 5.1 or 5.2 Dryc Lubricatedb Dryc SAE Grade 8 or 8.2 Lubricatedb Dryc N·m lb.-in. N·m lb.-in. N·m lb.-in. N·m lb.-in. N·m lb.-in. N·m lb.-in. N·m lb.-in. N·m 3.7 33 4.7 42 6 53 7.5 66 9.5 84 12 106 13.5 120 17 150 N·m lb.-ft. N·m lb.-ft. 28 20.5 35 26 7.7 68 3/8 13.
Specifications Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values TS1670 —UN—01MAY03 Bolt or Screw Size M6 M8 M10 4.8 8.8 9.8 10.9 12.9 12.9 4.8 8.8 9.8 10.9 12.9 12.9 Class 4.8 Lubricateda Class 8.8 or 9.8 Dryb Lubricateda Class 10.9 Dryb Lubricateda Class 12.9 Dryb Lubricateda Dryb N·m lb.-in. N·m lb.-in. N·m lb.-in. N·m lb.-in. N·m lb.-in. N·m lb.-in. N·m lb.-in. N·m 4.7 42 6 53 8.9 79 11.3 100 13 115 16.5 146 15.5 137 19.5 172 N·m lb.-ft. N·m lb.-ft. N·m lb.
Index Page Page A R Absolute Base Mode RTK......................................................................... 25-6 Absolute Survey Base Mode RTK................................................................ 30-1, 30-3 Antenna ...................................................................... 20-4 Metric bolt and screw torque values ........................... 40-2 Radio Channel RTK Setup ................................................................... 30-7 Receiver .....................
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