STARFIRE Real Time Kinematic (RTK) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STARFIRE Real Time Kinematic (RTK) PC20235 18DEC03 (ENGLISH) John Deere Ag Management Solutions PC20235 (18DEC03) COPYRIGHT 2003 DEERE & COMPANY Moline, Illinois All rights reserved A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTION Manual PC20235-19-18DEC03
Installation Instructions Introduction IMPORTANT: Read through this instruction thoroughly and familiarize yourself with process before performing procedure. This instruction covers installation of Real Time Kinematic (RTK) on your STARFIRE system. OUO6084,0001B83 –19–08SEP03–1/1 Installation Time Installation time of Real Time Kinematic (RTK) varies considerably depending on what receiver is being mounted to. Installation time will typically take between 1—3 hours with an average installation time of 1.
Installation Instructions Parts List PF90258 Vehicle Bundle • • • • • • PF11579 PF80608 PF80611 PF80623 PF80631 PF80677 PF90260 Base Station with Universal Mounting Bracket and STARFIRE Screws, Phillips #8-32, 7/16 in.
Installation Instructions –UN–12DEC03 N64436 N64437 –UN–12DEC03 Radio Installation Without TCM With TCM A—Screws (Four Used) B—Shroud 1. Remove four screws (A) and lower shroud (B). N64438 –UN–12DEC03 –UN–12DEC03 OUO6050,0000501 –19–16DEC03–1/11 N64439 Without TCM With TCM A—Screws (Two Used) B—TCM C—Harness 2. Remove screws (A). 4. Disconnect harness (C). 3. Remove TCM (B)—if equipped. 5. Discard harness and bracket.
–UN–16DEC03 N64447 N64441 –UN–18DEC03 Installation Instructions Radio 6. Attach radio (A) to new bracket (B) with 7/16 in. screws (C). N64449 –UN–16DEC03 A—Radio B—New Bracket C—Screw, Phillips, 7/16 in.
Installation Instructions 7. Connect RTK harness (A) to receiver (B). N64448 –UN–16DEC03 A—RTK Harness B—Receiver OUO6050,0000501 –19–16DEC03–4/11 8. Connect RTK harness (A) to radio harness (B).
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT: If base station does not have a TCM, a cap is required on TCM connector on harness or STARFIRE will not function. NOTE: RTK Vehicles REQUIRE a TCM. Base stations DO NOT REQUIRE a TCM. 9. Receivers without TCM: Connect RTK harness to TCM cap (A) and position section of harness in upper receiver shroud as shown. –UN–18DEC03 10. Position radio harness (B) in upper receiver shroud as shown. 11. Position harness (C) as shown. N64462 12.
Installation Instructions 14. Receivers with TCM:Attach receiver (A), bracket (B), and TCM (C) with screws (D). 15. Route radio harness (E) in upper receiver shroud as shown. 16. Route harness (F) over bracket as shown. N64453 –UN–16DEC03 A—Receiver B—Bracket C—TCM D—Screw (2 Used) E—Radio Harness F—Harness OUO6050,0000501 –19–16DEC03–8/11 IMPORTANT: System failure can occur if harness is pinched. Ensure harness is routed properly. 17.
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT: System failure can occur if harness is pinched. Ensure harness is routed properly prior to tightening hardware. 20. Attach shroud (A) with previously removed screws (B). N64464 –UN–18DEC03 A—Shroud B—Screws (Four Used) OUO6050,0000501 –19–16DEC03–10/11 21. Attach extension (A) and antenna (B) to radio (C).
Installation Instructions Vehicle 1. Attach radio to receiver. (See RADIO INSTALLATION section.) –UN–26SEP03 2. Attach bracket on receiver to bracket on vehicle. PC7866 3. Connect STARFIRE harness to GREENSTAR harness. N64444 –UN–12DEC03 4. Calibrate TCM. See AutoTrac Operator’s manual. GREENSTAR is a trademark of Deere & Company OUO6050,00004F6 –19–03DEC03–1/2 5. Enter RTK activation. See RTK Operator’s manual. 6. Go to SETUP/STARFIRE/PAGE3. SETUP • Set RTK Operating Mode to VEHICLE.
Installation Instructions N64457 CAUTION: Mounting location should be fixed firmly so movement of receiver is not possible. If base station receiver is allowed to move it will result in warnings and could result in vehicle movement. Mounting receiver on tall towers or grain legs, which can shift in wind, is not recommended.
Installation Instructions N64444 –UN–12DEC03 CAUTION: Always attach harness to power source before connecting STARFIRE receiver harness. Make sure power inverter has a minimum capacity of 3 amps. A smaller inverter could overheat or cause operational problems. If a battery is used, it is recommended to permanently attach eyelet terminals to 12V battery. Use of alligator type clips is not recommended as they can expose operators to sparks. 4. Connect receiver harness to power harness. 5.
Installation Instructions N64460 N64459 –UN–16DEC03 –UN–16DEC03 Quick Survey Base Station A—Tripod B—Latch 2. Position tripod (A) ensuring lever (B) is pushed down to fully lock each leg. CAUTION: If tripod latches are loose, tighten hardware to ensure positive locking of tripod legs. Movement of tripod can cause unexpected vehicle motion. 1. Attach radio to receiver. (See RADIO INSTALLATION section.
Installation Instructions 3. Attach bracket (A) to tripod (B).
Installation Instructions 4. Attach receiver to bracket. 5. Connect STARFIRE harness to power harness. CAUTION: Always attach harness to power source before connecting STARFIRE receiver harness. It is recommended to permanently attach eyelet terminals to 12V battery. Use of alligator type clips is not recommended as they can expose operators to sparks. –UN–18DEC03 6. Install battery harness to battery. 7. Attach GREENSTAR Display to harness. N64466 8. Connect power harness to battery harness.
Installation Instructions Repeater 1. Go to either RTK vehicle or base station. 2. Program Network ID and Radio channel as shown above. 3. Disconnect radio on vehicle (or base station). 4. Connect repeater radio. –UN–18DEC03 5. Go to SETUP/STARFIRE/PAGE 3. 6. Press button next to “Configure Repeater Radio”. N64465 7. Wait for radio to configure. 8. Disconnect repeater radio. 9. Reconnect radio on vehicle (or base station). 10. Attach repeater to mounting location. SETUP JOHN DEERE GPS PAGE 3 11.
Installation Instructions PC20235 (18DEC03) 16 Installation Instructions 121803 PN=18
