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StarFire ™ iTC and RTK OPERATOR’S MANUAL StarFire iTC ™ and RTK OMPC20964 Issue J7 (ENGLISH) CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. If this product contains a gasoline engine: WARNING The engine exhau[...]
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Contents Page Page Safety ................................ 05-1 SETUP-GPS-PAGE 1 ..................... 25-4 Overview: SF2/RTK Activations, SF2 Subscription .......................... 25-5 StarFire iTC Receiver QuickStart Setup ........................ 25-8 StarFire iTC Receiver ..................... 10-1 TCM Setup ............................... 25[...]
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Contents Page RTK using Straight, Curves or Circle ........ 35-16 Example A ............................ 35-17 Operating Parameters ................... 35-18 PDOP Definition ........................ 35-19 PDOP Operating Values .................. 35-21 StarFire Signal Monitoring System .......... 35-23 Antenna Height ......................... 35-25 [...]
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Safety DX,ALERT –19–29SEP98–1/1 Recognize Safety Information 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. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. DX,SIGNAL –19–03MAR93–1/1 Understand Signal Words TS187[...]
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Safety DX,FIRE2 –19–03MAR93–1/1 Prepare for Emergencies TS291 –UN–23AUG88 Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire department near your telephone. DX,SERV –19–17FEB99–1/1 Practice Safe Maintenance TS218 –UN–23AUG88 Un[...]
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Safety OUO6050,0000E4D –19–27SEP07–1/1 Install and Remove StarFire Receiver and Brackets Safely PC10340 –UN–27SEP07 When installing and removing the StarFire receiver, follow these guidelines to prevent potential injury from falling: • Use an appropriate ladder or platform to easily access mounting location. • Ensure sturdy and secure[...]
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StarFire iTC Receiver OUO6050,0000C0C –19–18OCT07–1/4 StarFire iTC Receiver Receiver is located on cab of machine. It receives global positioning and differential correction signal through a single receiver and integrates signal for use with system. Terrain Compensation Module (TCM) is integrated into receiver and is a navigational aid used w[...]
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StarFire iTC Receiver OUO6050,0000C0C –19–18OCT07–3/4 PC8327 –UN–31AUG04 PC8329 –UN–31AUG04 A—Mounting Peg B—Metal Tab C—Bracket Bar D—Receiver Latch 3. Position StarFire iTC on bracket. Align mounting pegs (A) on receiver with notches in vehicle bracket. Ensure pegs are firmly seated in notches and metal tab (B) is above brac[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,000223B –19–14NOV06–1/1 STARFIRE ITC softkey PC8663 –UN–05AUG05 MENU button PC8659 –UN–05AUG05 STARFIRE ITC button PC8680 –UN–05AUG05 STARFIRE ITC softkey The STARFIRE ITC - MAIN screen contains four tabs: INFO tab SETUP tab ACTIVATIONS tab SERIAL PORT tab NOTE: If StarFire iTC is hooked into the[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,000223C –19–14NOV06–1/2 INFO tab PC9705 –UN–10NOV06 StarFire iTC - Main—Info Tab A—Info tab E—Position Mode I—Altitude M—GPS Signal B—Setup tab F—Differential Mode J—GPS Course N—Differential Signal C—Activations tab G—Latitude K—GPS Speed O—Roll Angle D—Serial Port tab H—Lo[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,000223C –19–14NOV06–2/2 NOTE: TOGGLE button allows operator to change the way latitude and longitude are displayed from degrees/minutes/seconds to decimal degrees. • Altitude: displays height of receiver, measured from top of dome, in feet (meters) above sea level. • GPS course: Displays direction of tra[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,000223D –19–14NOV06–1/1 SETUP tab PC9706 –UN–17OCT07 StarFire iTC - Main—Setup tab A—Info tab E—Correction Mode H—Fore/Aft K—Hours On After Shutdown B—Setup tab F—Default Correction I—Height L—TCM On/Off toggle button C—Activations tab Frequency J—Enable QuickStart M—TCM Calibrati[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,000223E –19–14NOV06–1/1 Correction Mode Contains available StarFire corrections that the receiver is licensed for. SF1 and OFF will always appear, however, SF2 will only appear with a valid SF2 license (See Activations section). RTK appears when a RTK mode is selected from RTK softkey. NOTE: By selecting OFF[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002241 –19–25NOV06–1/1 Fore/Aft PC8278 –UN–22JUN04 Floating Front Axle Vehicles PC8277 –UN–01MAY06 Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles A—Pivot Point—Floating Front B—Pivot Point—-Fixed Axis Axle Vehicles- Wheels or Tracks Vehicles The fore/aft value is the distance that receiver is located [...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002242 –19–14NOV06–1/1 Height Height is measured from ground to top of StarFire Dome. Select input box and use numeric keypad to enter height. IMPORTANT: Under or over compensation for vehicle roll angles will occur if height is incorrectly entered during setup. Example: On a 10 degree slope with a StarFire[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002244 –19–14NOV06–1/1 Hours On After Shutdown Defines how long receiver remains powered up after ignition is turned off (0, 3, 6, 12, 24 hours). If ignition is turned on within number of hours defined, receiver will re-establish full SF1 or SF2 accuracy within a few seconds (assuming it had SF1 or SF2 when[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002245 –19–14NOV06–2/4 NOTE: Calibrate receiver when it is attached or reattached to machine. Receiver does not require recalibration until removed from machine and reattached. Positioning Machine during Calibration IMPORTANT: When calibrating, it is important that TCM is at same angle when facing either di[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002245 –19–14NOV06–3/4 PC8279 –UN–16JUL04 A—Skip B—Overlap Calibration Surface IMPORTANT: Vehicle must be on a hard, flat level surface for calibration. If TCM is not calibrated on a level surface or TCM mounting angle is not level in relation to vehicle angle (StarFire mounting bracket or vehicle c[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002245 –19–14NOV06–4/4 9. Press ENTER button to return to SETUP tab. 15-11 121907 PN=19[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002246 –19–14NOV06–1/3 ACTIVATIONS tab PC9707 –UN–10NOV06 StarFire iTC - Main—Activations tab A—Info tab C—Activations tab D—Serial Port tab E—Activation Code Enter B—Setup tab button ACTIVATIONS tab contains the following: • Valid activations for receiver: – SF1 – activated on every S[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002246 –19–14NOV06–2/3 PC9708 –UN–10NOV06 Activation Code A—Enter button B—Cancel button Activation Code NOTE: Activation Codes are needed to obtain SF2 Ready and RTK Activations, and SF2 license subscription. ENTER button is used to enter 24-digit codes for SF2 Ready and RTK Activations, SF2 licens[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002246 –19–14NOV06–3/3 NOTE: Three 24 hour Grace periods are available when current license expires. This is provided to allow sufficient time for operator to renew a license. Grace period signal will be SF2 differential correction signal. Using a Grace Period 1. Select USE 1 button from status window 2. Se[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002247 –19–14NOV06–1/1 SERIAL PORT tab PC9709 –UN–25SEP07 StarFire iTC - Main—Serial Port tab A—Info tab C—Activations tab E—Baud Rate G—Messages B—Setup tab D—Serial Port tab F—Output Rate Configure RS232 and NMEA message information. Rates: • Define Baud Rate by selecting list input [...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000ED9 –19–07NOV07–1/4 NMEA Strings NMEA String Data – Utilizing a third party GPS receiver or utilizing a StarFire iTC National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has developed a specification that defines the interface between various pieces of electronic equipment. One of the most important NMEA sen[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000ED9 –19–07NOV07–2/4 GSA - GPS DOP and active satellites. This sentence provides details on the nature of the satellite constellation fix. It includes the numbers of the satellites being used in the current solution and the DOP. DOP (dilution of precision) is an indication of the effect of satellite geome[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000ED9 –19–07NOV07–3/4 RMC - NMEA has its own version of essential gps pvt (position, velocity, time) data. It is called RMC, The Recommended Minimum, which will look similar to: RMC String Example $GPRMC,123519,A,4807.038,N,01131.000, E,022.4,084.4,230394,003.1,W*6A Where: RMC Recommended Minimum sentence [...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000ED9 –19–07NOV07–4/4 where: hhmmss HrMinSec(UTC) dd,mm,yyy Day,Month,Year xx local zone hours -13..13 yy local zone minutes 0..59 *CC checksum OUO6050,0002248 –19–14NOV06–1/4 SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey PC8663 –UN–05AUG05 MENU button PC8659 –UN–05AUG05 STARFIRE ITC button PC8682 –UN–05[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002248 –19–14NOV06–2/4 PC9711 –UN–10NOV06 StarFire iTC - Satellites A—Sky Plot tab D—Satellites Above Elevation F—Corrections Age I—PDOP B—Graph tab Mask G—VDOP J—Satellites on Sky Plot C—Satellites in Solution E—Satellites Tracked H—HDOP K—Satellite Tracking SKY PLOT tab Illustrat[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002248 –19–14NOV06–3/4 Satellite Tracking Chart • SAT ID – (Satellite Identification Number) Identification number for GPS Satellite. • ELV – (Position Elevation) Elevation in degrees above horizon for GPS satellite position • AZM – (Position Azimuth) Azimuth in degrees from true North for GPS s[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002248 –19–14NOV06–4/4 PC9551 –UN–06NOV06 StarFire iTC - Satellites A—SkyPlot B—Graph C—PDOP Graph A graph illustrating L1 and L2 SNR values. • Bars are colored to satellites current status. • SNR values (colored bar) should be above dashed line that runs horizontally across bar graph. NOTE: O[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000DAE –19–18OCT07–1/2 Satellite Predictor PC10336E –UN–11SEP07 Quality PC10336F –UN–11SEP07 # Sats PC10336G –UN–11SEP07 PDOP PC10336H –UN–11SEP07 VDOP NOTE: This is an estimated prediction of your GPS coverage Satellite PREDICTOR will enable operator to plan out the day based upon the predi[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000DAE –19–18OCT07–2/2 Satellite PREDICTOR uses three colors to represent levels of GPS accurancy. • Green = PDOP < =2.5 and VDOP <=2.0 with 7 or more satellites • Yellow = PDOP between 2.5 and 4.0 and VDOP between 2.0 and 3.0 with 5 to 6 satellites • Red = PDOP > =4.0 and VDOP >=3.0 or nu[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,000224A –19–19NOV06–1/1 READINGS tab PC9712 –UN–10NOV06 StarFire iTC - Diagnostics A—Readings tab E—Switched Voltage J—Hardware Part Number N—RTK Serial Number B—Data Logs tab F—CAN High Voltage K—Hardware Serial Number O—RTK Status C—Radio Self Test tab (North G—CAN Low Voltage L—R[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000C1D –19–23SEP07–1/7 DATA LOGS tab PC9588 –UN–09NOV06 StarFire iTC - Diagnostic A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab GPS Accuracy is a relative indication of overall differential GPS performance Continued on next page 15-26 121907 PN=34[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000C1D –19–23SEP07–2/7 PC9589 –UN–09NOV06 StarFire iTC - Diagnostic A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab PDOP (Position Dilution of Precision) is a combination of vertical and horizontal error (or three dimensional). Lower PDOP is better. A value below 2 is considered optimal. Cont[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000C1D –19–23SEP07–3/7 PC9590 –UN–09NOV06 StarFire iTC - Diagnostic A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab Satellites in Solution is the number of satellites that receiver is using in current position solution. Satellites are not used in solution until they get above 7 degrees elevat[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000C1D –19–23SEP07–4/7 PC9591 –UN–09NOV06 StarFire iTC - Diagnostic A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab GPS Signal Quality shows quality of signals being received from GPS satellites. Unlike GPS Accuracy Indicator, Signal Quality doesn’t include EGNOS, SF1, SF2 or amount of time[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000C1D –19–23SEP07–5/7 PC9592 –UN–09NOV06 StarFire iTC - Diagnostic A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab Differential Signal Quality is the strength of StarFire network signal (SF2 or SF1). Normal range is from 5 to 15, but maximum reading on indicator is 10. Numerical value is dis[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000C1D –19–23SEP07–6/7 PC9593 –UN–09NOV06 StarFire iTC - Diagnostic A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab Navigation Mode is represented as three different types; No Nav, 2D and 3D. This helps determine if GPS position has been dropped in last 60 minutes. Continued on next page 15-3[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000C1D –19–23SEP07–7/7 PC9594 –UN–17OCT07 StarFire iTC - Diagnostic A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab Differential Mode shows the level of differential signal that receiver has received over past 60 minutes. Level of signal that was purchased on receiver will determine highest p[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000ED8 –19–06NOV07–1/2 Radio Self Test PC10386 –UN–06NOV07 StarFire iTC - Diagnostics PC10387 –UN–06NOV07 Radio Self Test EU Radio Self Test Page STRING SHOWN - DESCRIPTION • (A) Number of updates - Number of test cycles that the Self Test page has performed. During each cycle the test parameters [...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000ED8 –19–06NOV07–2/2 • (I) Output Power - Radio Output Power (mW) • (J) Signal level strength - Strength Level of signal detected by the radio. The signal level will range from 0 to 100 (-118 dBm to -55 dBm. Values greater than -55 dBm are reported as 100.). • (K) Data Received - Percent of correcti[...]
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000C1E –19–17OCT07–3/4 PC9388 –UN–17OCT07 Marginal Marginal • Orange Bar with Permanent Caution Sign • Marginal Operating Range • Moderate risk of accuracy degradation - caution is advised • PDOP value: 3.5 - 4.5 • 5 satellites in solution OUO6050,0000C1E –19–17OCT07–4/4 PC10384 –UN–[...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C1F –19–18OCT07–1/2 RTK softkey PC8663 –UN–05AUG05 MENU button PC8659 –UN–05AUG05 STARFIRE ITC button PC8681 –UN–05AUG05 RTK softkey Allows for setup and display of RTK information • Operating Mode • RTK Network Configuration • Base Station Data • Radio Data RTK can be operated in five modes ?[...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C1F –19–18OCT07–2/2 Absolute Survey Base Mode Select if exact location of guidance tracks need to be stored for future guidance applications without relying on visual reference for track position to align using Shift Track feature. Track 0 must be stored using Current Track 0 in Guidance Setup – Set Track 0 in [...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C20 –19–17OCT07–1/2 Vehicle PC9595 –UN–09NOV06 StarFire - RTK A—Operating Mode Vehicle C—Network ID D—Radio/Repeater E—Status B—Radio Channel IMPORTANT: Base station receiver and vehicle receiver must be setup before operating RTK. See RTK Setup sections. NOTE: Check that base station, vehicle, and [...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C20 –19–17OCT07–2/2 NOTE: If communication loss is WITHIN first hour of base station operation, Extend Mode will provide RTK accuracy for two minutes. Communication loss AFTER first hour of base station operation, Extend Mode will provide RTK accuracy for 15 minutes. Extend Mode (RTK-X) If communication between b[...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0000DAC –19–23SEP07–1/1 Vehicle Repeater PC9148 –UN–20APR06 Press: MENU button >> StarFire iTC button >> RTK Softkey 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[...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0002251 –19–19NOV06–1/1 Quick Survey Mode NOTE: Display is not required after base station receiver has been configured to operate in Quick Survey Mode and RTK Radio Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot have been set. Connect display to base station Press: MENU button >> STARFIRE ITC button >> RTK softkey [...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C23 –19–18OCT07–2/3 PC9765 –UN–12DEC06 Survey RTK Base Location A—RTK Base Station D—Base Longitude F—Survey RTK Base Location H—Cancel B—Base Location E—Base Altitude G—Start I—Enter C—Base Latitude NOTE: Enter unique location number each time base station is moved to new mounting location [...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C23 –19–18OCT07–3/3 NOTE: Display can be removed while survey is in progress. 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. These coordinates may be u[...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C24 –19–18OCT07–1/2 RTK Network Configuration IMPORTANT: Anytime the radio is reconfigured or changed, power must be cycled at the GPS receiver before continuing. Time Slot - RTK NOTE: 10 Time Slots are available. The default time slot is 1. Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have same Frequency, Netw[...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C24 –19–18OCT07–2/2 To configure radio as repeater: Press: MENU button >> STARFIRE ITC button >> RTK softkey Select RTK Operating Mode (Vehicle, Quick Survey Base or Absolute Base) NOTE: A radio can be configured as a repeater from any RTK Operating Mode. 1. Disconnect original radio from receiver 2. [...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0002254 –19–25NOV06–1/1 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 ac[...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0002255 –19–25NOV06–1/7 Shared Base Station Security—Setup PC9596 –UN–10NOV06 StarFire iTC - Shared Base Station Security A—Rover Access List Setup D—Delete Rover F—Network Status H—Secure B—Rover Access List E—Delete List G—Toggle Button I—Public C—Access List Network ID must be set between 4[...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0002255 –19–25NOV06–2/7 Delete Rover button (D) allows operator to remove a receiver from the Access List. Delete List button (E) allows operator to clear all inputted receiver serial numbers from the Access List. SBS Security can be operated in a Public or Secure mode. • Public – This mode does not restrict RTK [...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0002255 –19–25NOV06–4/7 PC9598 –UN–10NOV06 Edit Rover Access List — Page 2 A—Serial Number B—Enter button C—Cancel button 3. Enter the serial number of the vehicle receiver to be added to the Rover Access List in the entry box (A). NOTE: The six digit hardware serial number can be found on StarFire iTC - [...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0002255 –19–25NOV06–6/7 PC9703 –UN–10NOV06 Delete Rover A—Rover Number (1-99) B—Cancel button C—Delete button RTK vehicle serial numbers can be deleted individually or the entire list can be deleted. Deleting individual entries: 1. Press Delete Rover button on StarFire iTC - Shared Base Station Security scr[...]
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GS2 Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C27 –19–22SEP07–1/1 RTK Vehicle Security Status The RTK Vehicle (when operating off of a Secure Network ID) will exist in one of the three following RTK authorization states: Unknown, Authorized, or Not Authorized. Unknown – The RTK Vehicle StarFire upon power up is in an “unknown” RTK authorization state. [...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002257 –19–14NOV06–1/1 Auto-Update 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PAGE RUN INFO SETUP JOHN DEERE License/Activate License Left (days) 194 GPS A B C D E F G QuickStart Setup TCM Setup Diff Correction Setup Serial RS232 Output Hours ON after Shutdown 0 3 6 12 24 PC9570 –UN–06NOV06 ORIGINAL[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002258 –19–14NOV06–1/1 Manual Software Update 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PAGE RUN INFO SETUP SETUP JOHN DEERE Auto Trac Products A B C D E F G Field Doc Basic Field Doc Planter (JD VRD Planter Only) Map Based Planter (JD VRD Planter Only) Yield Mapping Setup PC9559 –UN–06NOV06 SETUP [...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002259 –19–14NOV06–1/1 StarFire Receiver IMPORTANT: If a SF2 correction signal is being used, accuracy of system may continue to increase after SF2 is verified on screen. There may be a slight shift in position between two modes. If machine was receiving SF2 when it was shut down, warm-up per[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,000225A –19–14NOV06–1/1 SETUP-GPS-PAGE 1 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PAGE RUN INFO SETUP JOHN DEERE License/Activate License Left (days) 194 GPS A B C D E F G QuickStart Setup TCM Setup Diff Correction Setup Serial RS232 Output Hours ON after Shutdown 0 3 6 12 24 PC9570 –UN–06NOV06 SET[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,000225B –19–19NOV06–1/3 Overview: SF2/RTK Activations, SF2 Subscription 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PAGE RUN INFO INFO JOHN DEERE Activations SF1, SF2 Ready, RTK SF2 License Yes SF2 End Date 10/17/2114 GPS A B C D E F G Receiver Hours 2016.7 Switched Volt Unswitched Volt CAN High Volt CAN [...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,000225B –19–19NOV06–2/3 Obtaining and Entering SF2 or RTK activation and SF2 license NOTE: Receiver serial number is required to obtain SF2 Ready or RTK activation codes. SF2 Ready and RTK also require corresponding COMAR order number if purchased from your John Deere dealer. 1. Press: INFO &g[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,000225B –19–19NOV06–3/3 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PAGE RUN INFO SETUP SETUP JOHN DEERE A B C D E F G Submit SF1/SF2 Subscription StarFire License Digits 1 - 8 Digits 9 - 16 Digits 17 - 24 GPS 00000000 00000000 00000000 PC9567 –UN–06NOV06 SETUP - STARFIRE LICENSE A—SF1/SF2 Subscript[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,000225C –19–14NOV06–1/1 QuickStart Setup JOHN DEERE 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PAGE RUN INFO SETUP JOHN DEERE QuickStart Mode AUTOMATIC OFF StarFire Receiver QuickStart Setup A B C D E F G GPS GPS SETUP PC9561 –UN–06NOV06 SETUP - GPS A—StarFire Receiver QuickStart Setup B—QuickSta[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,000225D –19–14NOV06–1/1 Setup—TCM 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PAGE RUN INFO SETUP SETUP JOHN DEERE TCM off ON A B C D E F G Calibrate TCM StarFire Height (in.) (See TCM Manual) PAGE 1 StarFire Mount Direction backward FORWARD Setup TCM 126 1 StarFire Fore/Aft (in.) (See TCM Manual) PC956[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,000225F –19–14NOV06–1/1 Mounting Direction—TCM NOTE: Receivers attached to tractors, sprayers, and combines are typically in FORWARD position. Receivers attached to GATORS are typically in BACKWARD position. Mounting direction is direction receiver is facing. This setting defines mounting or[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002260 –19–14NOV06–1/5 Calibrate Level—TCM PC8278 –UN–22JUN04 Floating Front Axle Vehicles PC8277 –UN–01MAY06 Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles A—Rear Axle B—Vehicle Pivot Point NOTE: Calibrate receiver when it is attached or reattached to machine. Receiver does not require r[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002260 –19–14NOV06–2/5 PC8279 –UN–16JUL04 A—Skip B—Overlap Calibration Surface IMPORTANT: Vehicle must be on a hard, flat level surface for calibration. If TCM is not calibrated on a level surface or TCM mounting angle is not level in relation to vehicle angle (StarFire mounting brack[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002260 –19–14NOV06–3/5 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PA G E RUN INFO JOHN DEERE A B C D E F G SETUP TCM Cancel Continue Park Vehicle on level surface. Press continue to calibrate the TCM. PC9568 –UN–06NOV06 SETUP - TCM A—— B—Park Vehicle on level surface. C—Press Continue to cal[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002260 –19–14NOV06–4/5 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PAGE RUN INFO SETUP JOHN DEERE Position vehicle in the opposite direction at the same location. Press continue when ready. TCM A B C D E F G Cancel Continue PC9563 –UN–06NOV06 TCM calibration complete A—— B—Position Vehicle in t[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002260 –19–14NOV06–5/5 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PAGE RUN INFO SETUP JOHN DEERE TCM calibration complete. 0˚ Calibration Value 1.4 TCM A B C D E F G PC9564 –UN–06NOV06 Setup - TCM A—— B—— C—— D—TCM calibration complete. E—0 degree Calibration Value F—— G—OK 4.[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002261 –19–14NOV06–1/1 Height—TCM IMPORTANT: Under or over compensation for vehicle roll angles will occur if height is incorrectly entered during setup (i.e. on a1 0 ° slope with a StarFire height error of 12 inches will result in a position offset of 2 inches on ground). Factory default [...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002262 –19–19NOV06–1/1 Fore/Aft—TCM PC8278 –UN–22JUN04 Floating Front Axle Vehicles PC8277 –UN–01MAY06 Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles A—Pivot Point—Floating Front B—Pivot Point—-Fixed Axis Axle Vehicles- Wheels or Tracks Vehicles TCM Fore/Aft value is distance that rec[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002263 –19–14NOV06–1/1 Differential Correction Setup PC9735 –UN–19NOV06 SETUP - DIFF CORRECTION A—RTK Setup B—StarFire Correction Frequency, Default, Below C—Frequency D—StarFire Corrections, Off, SF1 SF2 E—WAAS Correction, Off, On F—— G—Return to GPS Setup Differential co[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002264 –19–14NOV06–1/1 Serial RS232 Output 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PA G E RUN INFO JOHN DEERE A B C D E F G SETUP Serial Port Serial Port Baud Rate 19200 Serial Port Output Rate 1 5 Serial Port Message OFF GGA ON Serial Port Message OFF GSA ON Serial Port Message OFF RMC ON Serial Por[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002265 –19–14NOV06–1/1 Hours On After Shutdown 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PAGE RUN INFO SETUP JOHN DEERE License/Activate License Left (days) 194 GPS A B C D E F G QuickStart Setup TCM Setup Diff Correction Setup Serial RS232 Output Hours ON after Shutdown 0 3 6 12 24 PC9570 –UN–06NO[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002266 –19–14NOV06–1/2 INFO - GPS - PAGE 1 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PA G E RUN INFO JOHN DEERE A B C D E F G GPS 00:35:17 GMT Lat NoNav Lon NoNav Altitude (ft) NoNav GPS Course GPS Speed (mph) Position Mode Differential Mode GPS Accuracy Indicator GPS Signal Quality Diff Signal Quality[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002266 –19–14NOV06–2/2 GPS Accuracy Indicator: StarFire iTC includes GPS Accuracy Indicator (GPS AI). GPS AI gives indication of GPS position accuracy achieved by receiver, and is displayed as a percentage (0-100%). GPS AI is displayed on RUN Page of Parallel Tracking (Figure 1), AutoTrac, an[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002267 –19–14NOV06–1/1 INFO - GPS - PAGE 2 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PA G E RUN INFO JOHN DEERE A B C D E F G GPS Diagnostic Trouble Codes INFO PAGE 2 Data Log (Diagnostic Use Only) Freq (MHz) Corrections Age(sec) 1545.5450 0 Sats above Elev Mask Satellites Tracked 0 0 Sats in Solution [...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000C39 –19–17OCT07–1/4 Data Log 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PA G E RUN INFO JOHN DEERE A B C D E F G GPS Diagnostic Trouble Codes INFO PAGE 2 Data Log (Diagnostic Use Only) Freq (MHz) Corrections Age(sec) 1545.5450 0 Sats above Elev Mask Satellites Tracked 0 0 Sats in Solution PDOP 0 0.0 [...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000C39 –19–17OCT07–2/4 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PAGE RUN INFO JOHN DEERE A B C D E F G INFO INFO Data Log PAGE 1 GPS 0 0 -60 min 0 Differential Signal Quality 10 100 GPS Signal Quality 0 100 GPS Accuracy Indicator PC9571 –UN–06NOV06 INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 1 A—GPS Accuracy Indicat[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000C39 –19–17OCT07–3/4 PC9587 –UN–06NOV06 INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 2 A—PDOP B—— C—— D—Satellites Used E—— F—— G—Return to GPS Info INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 2 Screen: INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 2 Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >> DATA LOG >> [...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0000C39 –19–17OCT07–4/4 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PAGE RUN INFO INFO INFO JOHN DEERE Data Log A B C D E F G PAGE 3 GPS Nav Mode 3D 2D 0 -60 min 0 Differential Mode rk rg wt ws no -60 min 0 PC9572 –UN–06NOV06 INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 3 A—Navigation Mode B—— C—— D—Differentia[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,0002269 –19–14NOV06–1/1 INFO - GPS - PAGE 3 7 4 1 0 5 2 9 6 3 . 8 CLR SETUP PAGE RUN INFO INFO JOHN DEERE Activations SF1, SF2 Ready, RTK SF2 License Yes SF2 End Date 10/17/2114 GPS A B C D E F G Receiver Hours 2016.7 Switched Volt Unswitched Volt CAN High Volt CAN Low Volt PAGE 3 Hardware P N[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC OUO6050,000226A –19–14NOV06–1/1 Satellite Tracking PC9585 –UN–06NOV06 INFO - GPS - PAGE 4 A—Satellite Tracking B—Satellite ID, Elevation, Azimuth, L1 SNR, L2 SNR, Status C—— D—— E—— F—— G—— Screen: INFO- GPS - PAGE 4 Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C3C –19–17OCT07–1/2 Operating Mode SETUP JOHN DEERE RTK Operating Mode VEHICLE RTK A B C D E F G RTK Radio Channel (1-14) RTK Network ID (1-4000) Configure Repeater Radio 1 1 PC9577 –UN–06NOV06 SETUP - RTK A—RTK Operating Mode B—RTK Radio Channel C—RTK Network ID D—— E—Configure Rep[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C3C –19–17OCT07–2/2 Quick Survey Base Mode: Select if exact location of guidance tracks do not need to be stored for future applications. If Quick Survey Base Mode is used to establish rows or paths that will be used at a later date, location of Track 0 must be saved using Current Field setting in [...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C3D –19–24SEP07–1/1 Vehicle Repeater PC9148 –UN–20APR06 Press: SETUP button >> StarFire iTC >> Differential Correction Setup (D) >> RTK Setup (A) Toggle (A) button next to RTK Operating Mode until “VEHICLE REPEATER” appears in the cell. In this mode the RTK vehicle radio n[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C3E –19–17OCT07–1/1 Quick Survey Mode SETUP JOHN DEERE RTK Operating Mode VEHICLE RTK A B C D E F G RTK Radio Channel (1-14) RTK Network ID (1-4000) Configure Repeater Radio 1 1 PC9578 –UN–06NOV06 SETUP - RTK A—RTK Operating Mode B—RTK Radio Channel C—RTK Network ID D—— E—Configure [...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,000226E –19–14NOV06–1/4 Absolute Mode SETUP JOHN DEERE RTK Operating Mode ABSOLUTE BASE RTK A B C D E F G RTK Radio Channel (1-14) RTK Network ID (1-4000) Configure Repeater Radio Edit Stored RTK Base Locations (1-20) 1 1 PC9579 –UN–06NOV06 SETUP - RTK A—RTK Operating Mode B—RTK Radio Channel C[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,000226E –19–14NOV06–2/4 SETUP SETUP JOHN DEERE Edit Stored RTK Base Locations (1-20) RTK A B C D E F G Base Lat (deg) Base Lon (deg) Base Alt (ft) CLR For Negative Survey RTK Base Location GPS 1 0.0000000 0.0000000 0.0000 PC9580 –UN–06NOV06 SETUP - RTK A—Edit Stored RTK Base Locations B—Base La[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,000226E –19–14NOV06–4/4 SETUP SETUP JOHN DEERE Survey RTK Base Location RTK A B C D E F G 1. Select Storage Location (Current location is 1) 2. Position StarFire Receiver 3. Press Start Survey Below 4. Wait 24 Hours 5. Base Location Will Be Stored Automatically GPS PC9581 –UN–06NOV06 Setup - RTK A?[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C40 –19–23SEP07–1/5 Shared Base Station RTK Security 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 li[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C40 –19–23SEP07–2/5 RTK SECURE NETWORK will appear in cell “F”. Select letter button “F” Entering RTK vehicle (rover) serial numbers Press letter button next to ROVER # (1-99) and enter desired location number to store the RTK vehicle receiver serial number. There are 99 slots available. Pr[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C40 –19–23SEP07–3/5 SBS Security can be operated in a Public or Secure mode. • Public – This mode does not restrict RTK vehicles from receiving RTK corrections as long as they have the same Network ID as the base station. This mode can be used when conducting a RTK demo for potential customers [...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C40 –19–23SEP07–4/5 NOTE: Verify RAL has been deleted by viewing RAL list (See Rover Access List section above). RTK Vehicle Setup Original GreenStar Display Screen: SETUP – RTK StarFire iTC Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE iTC >> DIFF CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> VEHICLE Orig[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C40 –19–23SEP07–5/5 Unauthorized – On power-up of a RTK Vehicle StarFire that is properly configured, but the serial number has not been entered into the base station RAL, the message “RTK Network: Not Authorized” will be displayed in cell G as soon as it establishes communication with the se[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C42 –19–18OCT07–1/1 Network ID PC9736 –UN–17OCT07 SETUP - RTK A—RTK Operating Mode B—RTK Time Slot C—RTK Network ID D—— E—Radio and Repeater Configuration F—— G—Return to Differential Corrections Setup NOTE: 4000 network ID’s are available, default ID is 1. Check that base s[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0002272 –19–25NOV06–1/1 Repeater PC9736 –UN–17OCT07 SETUP - RTK A—RTK Operating Mode B—RTK Time Slot C—RTK Network ID D—— E—Radio and Repeater Configuration F—— G—Return to Differential Corrections Setup NOTE: The radio can be configured to act separately as repeater. A repeater i[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C44 –19–17OCT07–1/2 Operating Vehicle RUN JOHN DEERE Tracking A B C D E F G PAGE 3 Track No. 356-W Error (ft) 0.0 Mark Point Shift Track 3D RTK 3 2 1 PC9562 –UN–06NOV06 RUN - Tracking - PAGE 3 A—— B—— C—— D—— E—Track Number, Error F—— G—3D RTK, Shift Track, Mark Point IM[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C44 –19–17OCT07–2/2 RUN JOHN DEERE Tracking A B C D E F G PAGE 3 Track No. 356-W Error (ft) 0.0 Mark Point Shift Track 3D RTK-X 3 2 1 PC9565 –UN–06NOV06 RUN - Tracking - PAGE 3 A—— B—— C—— D—— E—Track Number, Error F—— G—3D RTK, Shift Track, Mark Point NOTE: If communica[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0002351 –19–19NOV06–1/1 INFO Pages, Base Station PC9737 –UN–19NOV06 Quick Survey PC9738 –UN–19NOV06 Absolute Survey A—RTK Base Station Data C—Distance E—Signal Level G—Software Version Status Direction Data Received Serial Number B—Satellite Corrections D—Base Battery F—Radio Conn[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C46 –19–08NOV07–1/2 INFO Pages, Vehicle PC9739 –UN–19NOV06 PC9738 –UN–19NOV06 Absolute Survey A—RTK Base Station Data C—Distance E—Signal Level G—Software Version Status Direction Data Received Serial Number B—Satellite Corrections D—Base Battery F—Radio Connection Location Nu[...]
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK OUO6050,0000C46 –19–08NOV07–2/2 • SW - Version of radio software. • SN - Serial number of radio connected to receiver. 30-19 121907 PN=107[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002353 –19–19NOV06–1/1 Country Use Restrictions The John Deere SF 869 MHz RTK Radio Modem is designed to operate on frequency ranges, the exact use of which differs from one region and/or country to another. The user of the radio modem must take care that the said device is not operated without permission of th[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0000EDA –19–08NOV07–1/4 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[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0000EDA –19–08NOV07–3/4 ZX1038874 –UN–06FEB06 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[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002355 –19–19NOV06–1/1 Installation of the RTK radio and antenna Once you have installed 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 configura[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002356 –19–19NOV06–1/1 Attaching RTK Harness PC8570 –UN–14JUL05 PC8568 –UN–14JUL05 PC8571 –UN–14JUL05 PC8569 –UN–14JUL05 A—Rod B—Grounding Wire C—Collar D—Screw CAUTION: Avoid serious injury or death to you or others. Contact your local utility companies to determine the location of gas,[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002276 –19–14NOV06–1/4 RTK Network Base Station Setup PC8734 –UN–01SEP05 A—7 ° Off the Horizon (Mask) Installing and operation of the Base Station Receiver. The base station is the most critical part of the RTK operation, so setting up a base station correctly is vital to the operation of the RTK system.[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002276 –19–14NOV06–2/4 PC8735 –UN–01SEP05 A—Receiver NOTE: The closer the receiver is to the tower, the more it will be shaded. In the pictures above, the base stations are shaded by the surrounding objects. Picture on the left—the towers in the background and the pole behind the receiver will block GPS[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002276 –19–14NOV06–3/4 PC8736 –UN–01SEP05 A—Receiver This receiver could be affected by both Multipathing and by shading. All the grain legs in the picture will shade the receiver from satellites. Continued on next page 35-8 121907 PN=115[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002276 –19–14NOV06–4/4 PC8737 –UN–01SEP05 A—Receiver In the pictures above, both receivers will experience shading. Picture on the left—Shaded by the tower Picture on the right—Shaded by the pole. The receiver on the right will have more shading issues than the receiver on the left because the pole is[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002277 –19–27NOV06–1/6 Multipathing PC8738 –UN–13SEP05 A—Good Sources B—Multipath Sources Before explaining how to protect against Multipathing, let’s discuss exactly what Multipathing is: Each satellite sends down time coded messages for any receiver to pick up. If a receiver sees multiple time coded[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002277 –19–27NOV06–2/6 PC8743 –UN–01SEP05 PC8744 –UN–01SEP05 Even though the multipath signal may be reflected in below the 7 degree elevation mask, the receiver may still use this message because the time coded message tell the receiver that the satellite position is above 7 degrees (i.e. Sat 1; Elev. [...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002277 –19–27NOV06–3/6 PC8745 –UN–01SEP05 A—Receiver Picture on the Left: The base station, with receiver attached 1 foot off the top of the tower, was being affected by multipath from the dome of the water tower. The vehicle receiver running off this base station experienced different symptoms: • Two v[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002277 –19–27NOV06–4/6 PC8746 –UN–01SEP05 A—Receiver To reduce both multipathing and shading, elevate the base station receiver above any structure to which it is attached. For best results, two meters or more from the highest point of the structure is recommended. The higher the better, but you must also[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002277 –19–27NOV06–5/6 PC9391 –UN–23OCT06 A—Receiver B—Tower When setting up a tower network, ensure that the receiver (A) is 9.1 m (30 ft) away from the base of the tower (B) to protect your system from multipath. Continued on next page 35-14 121907 PN=121[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002277 –19–27NOV06–6/6 PC9392 –UN–23OCT06 A—Receiver When installing a receiver (A) on a shed, grain leg, water tower, or other tall structure, ensure the receiver i s2m( 6 ft) above the peak of the structure. This placement will help prevent multipathing of the receiver. 35-15 121907 PN=122[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002278 –19–25NOV06–1/1 RTK using Straight, Curves or Circle RTK Base Station Network Areas Utilizing Straight, Curves or Circle AutoTrac Symptoms: • Customer changes base stations and/or fields and the vehicle does not align to the previous track or bed. • Customer utilizes multiple base stations for the sa[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002279 –19–25NOV06–1/1 Example A PC9394 –UN–30OCT06 A—Field A B—Base Station 1 — 6.4 km (4 miles) C—Base Station 2 — 4.8 km (3 miles) D—Base Station 3 — 4.8 km (3 miles) E—9.7 km (6 miles) radius As you see in the picture, Field A (A) has 3 base stations located within a 9.7 km (6 miles) rad[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,000227A –19–25NOV06–1/1 Operating Parameters StarFire iTC or Gen II Receiver Operating Parameters for ALL AutoTrac, SF1, SF2, and RTK Several factors can attribute to a less than optimal performance of the GPS receiver, whether it is operating in SF1, SF2 or RTK mode. Any lack of performance while operating in R[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,000227B –19–14NOV06–1/2 PDOP Definition PC9548 –UN–06NOV06 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 accurac[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,000227B –19–14NOV06–2/2 PC9550 –UN–06NOV06 GOOD PC9549 –UN–06NOV06 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 [...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,000227C –19–14NOV06–1/2 PDOP Operating Values PC9551 –UN–06NOV06 StarFire iTC - Satellites A—SkyPlot B—Graph C—PDOP Continued on next page 35-21 121907 PN=128[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,000227C –19–14NOV06–2/2 PC9552 –UN–06NOV06 StarFire iTC - Satellites A—SkyPlot B—Graph 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. As a rule, w[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,000227D –19–25NOV06–1/5 StarFire Signal Monitoring System PC9553 –UN–06NOV06 StarFire iTC Main A—Info C—Activations D—Serial Port E—Accuracy (%), GPS Signal B—Setup (%), Diff Signal (dB) Continued on next page 35-23 121907 PN=130[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,000227D –19–25NOV06–2/5 PC9554 –UN–10OCT07 GreenStar2 Pro - Guidance A—View B—Guidance Settings C—ShiftTrack Settings D—Signal Quality The GS2 alerts the operator when the current StarFire signal is not accurate. There are three levels of this warning system (Normal, Marginal, and Poor). The levels a[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,000227D –19–25NOV06–3/5 PC9387 –UN–17OCT06 Normal Normal • Green Bar • Normal Operating Range • Acceptable range for high accuracy operations • PDOP value :0-3 . 5 • Greater than or equal to 7 satellites being tracked OUO6050,000227D –19–25NOV06–4/5 PC9388 –UN–17OCT07 Marginal Marginal ?[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002280 –19–25NOV06–1/1 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 9[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002281 –19–25NOV06–1/2 Utilizing Both The 91 m (300 ft) RTK Extension Harness And Low Loss Coax Cable PC9555 –UN–06NOV06 PC9556 –UN–06NOV06 A—91.4 m (300 ft) RS232 B—Coax cable connection C—Coax running up tower to D—Coax looped under Cable from receiver from antenna antenna electrical box This [...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002282 –19–25NOV06–1/1 Utilizing The RTK Extension Harness PC8762 –UN–16SEP05 A—Radio mounted on tower B—Base Station Receiver This base station setup allows you to mount the receiver at a secure location and mounting the radio, with antenna, to an elevated position, and utilizing 91 m (300 ft) of RS232[...]
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RTK Base Station Setup OUO6050,0002284 –19–14NOV06–1/1 Utilizing Just Low Loss Coax Cable PC8763 –UN–16SEP05 A—Receiver and Radio B—Coax Cable This base station set up leaves the receiver and radio in a secure location and using low loss coax cable running to the antenna at an elevated position. OUO6050,0002285 –19–14NOV06–1/1 L[...]
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics OUO6050,0002234 –19–14NOV06–1/4 Accessing GREENSTAR 2 Diagnostic Addresses PC8664 –UN–05AUG05 MESSAGE CENTER button (showing time) PC8663 –UN–05AUG05 MENU button PC8655 –UN–05AUG05 MESSAGE CENTER button (With Info Icon) Message Center screen can be reached by pressing MESSAGE CENTER button (showing [...]
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics OUO6050,0002234 –19–14NOV06–3/4 PC8643 –UN–07DEC05 Diagnostic Address Main Screen A—Diagnostic Address icon (soft-key G) Diagnostic Addresses NOTE: Diagnostic addresses are available to access specific diagnostic information. This information can assist the John Deere Dealer in diagnosing problems. Differ[...]
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics OUO6050,0002234 –19–14NOV06–4/4 Select Diagnostic Address icon (soft-key G) button (A) for 4 seconds and release. This action will take the display out of technician mode. OUO6050,0002235 –19–14NOV06–1/1 Accessing Original GREENSTAR Display Fault Codes GREENSTAR Display IV Fault Codes Select Menu ->[...]
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics OUO6050,0002236 –19–25NOV06–1/5 STARFIRE iTC Diagnostic Addresses NOTE: Invalid address values will be noted as all 9’s (99999999). Control Unit Add. Description Details iTC 000 Controller unit identifier iTC 001 Diagnostic Trouble Codes Has Codes - Select entry to display Diagnostic Trouble Codes iTC 002 Sys[...]
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics OUO6050,0002236 –19–25NOV06–2/5 Control Unit Add. Description Details iTC 020 DISPLAY: Angle of side to side receiver tilt. Shown in degrees. iTC 021 DISPLAY: Degrees per second of heading change. Shown in degrees/second iTC 022 DISPLAY: Current differential license 0 = StarFire license not processed 1 = StarFi[...]
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics OUO6050,0002236 –19–25NOV06–3/5 Control Unit Add. Description Details iTC 035 DISPLAY/MODIFY: Distance from pivot point of Shown in cm. vehicle to center of receiver. Range -508 to +508 iTC 036 DISPLAY/MODIFY: Direction that receiver faces 0 = Backward during normal operation 1 = Forward iTC 037 DISPLAY/MODIFY:[...]
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics OUO6050,0002236 –19–25NOV06–4/5 Control Unit Add. Description Details iTC 059 DISPLAY: Number of CAN messages received by the GPS receiver. iTC 060 DISPLAY: Sensitivity of gyroscope. Shown in millivolts/degree/second iTC 061 DISPLAY: Output of gyroscope while vehicle is Shown in millivolts stationary iTC 062 DI[...]
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics OUO6050,0002236 –19–25NOV06–5/5 Control Unit Add. Description Details iTC 234 DISPLAY: iTC application software version number Shown in ascii iTC 236 DISPLAY: Serial Number of iTC receiver assembly Shown as 6 digits or less OUO6050,0002237 –19–14NOV06–1/3 Fault Codes—StarFire iTC Stored fault codes indi[...]
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics OUO6050,0002237 –19–14NOV06–2/3 Fault Code Description Problem Solution 523319.18 Low switched voltage low voltage on key switched power supply. Check battery voltage, check grounds, check harness. Contact dealer if problem persists. 523792.18 Low unswitched voltage TCM has detected low voltage on Check battery[...]
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics OUO6050,0002237 –19–14NOV06–3/3 Fault Code Description Problem Solution 2146.13 TCM not calibrated TCM has not been calibrated for this See Calibrating in TCM or StarFire iTC vehicle. Please go to SETUP TCM to section. calibrate. 523572.31 Unsafe TCM was unable to save SETUP changes Check battery voltage at TCM[...]
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics OUO6050,0002238 –19–14NOV06–1/2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes—StarFire iTC SPN.FMI SPN Name Tractor Warning Light FMI Description Level 1 Text antenna location (X axis) (523442) Info 523442.3 Not Available or Condition Exists (31) No StarFire Fore/Aft Set antenna location (Z axis) (523441) Info 523441.3 Not Availa[...]
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics OUO6050,0002238 –19–14NOV06–2/2 SPN.FMI SPN Name Tractor Warning Light FMI Description Level 1 Text Rollover Sensor (956) Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range - Moderately Severe Level Service Alert 956.16 (16) Roll Accelerometer out of range RTK base station location (524257) No Lamp 524257.1 Special In[...]
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics OUO6050,0002239 –19–14NOV06–1/1 GreenStar Deluxe - Diagnostic Readings PC9710 –UN–10NOV06 GreenStar Deluxe - Diagnostic Readings A—View- Deere GPS E—Speed H—GPS Quality K—VDOP B—Latitude F—Altitude I—PDOP L—Number of Satellites C—Longitude G—Position Mode J—HDOP M—Satellite ID’s D?[...]
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Specifications DX,TORQ1 –19–24APR03–1/1 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values TS1671 –UN–01MAY03 Bolt or SAE Grade 1 SAE Grade 2 a SAE Grade 5, 5.1 or 5.2 SAE Grade 8 or 8.2 Screw Lubricated b Dry c Lubricated b Dry c Lubricated b Dry c Lubricated b Dry c Size N • m lb-in N • m lb-in N • m lb-in N • m lb-in N • m lb-in N •[...]
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Specifications DX,TORQ2 –19–24APR03–1/1 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 4.8 4.8 8.8 9.8 10.9 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.9 10.9 9.8 8.8 4.8 TS1670 –UN–01MAY03 Bolt or Class 4.8 Class 8.8 or 9.8 Class 10.9 Class 12.9 Screw Lubricated a Dry b Lubricated a Dry b Lubricated a Dry b Lubricated a Dry b Size N • m lb-in N • m lb-in N • m lb-in N[...]
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Specifications OUO6050,0000D9B –19–17OCT07–1/1 Declaration of Conformity PC7072B –UN–05OCT07 John Deere Ag Management Solutions 4140 NW 114th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 The following GREENSTAR System Components comply with the EU electromagnetic compatibility provisions in directive 2004/108/EC. These components were assessed using the ac[...]
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Index Page Page AD Data Log Absolute Base Mode ..................... 20-6 Accuracy Indicator .................... 25-25 Absolute Survey Differential Mode ...................... 25-27 Base Mode ........................... 30-1 PDOP .............................. 25-26 Absolute Survey Base Mode Position Mode ........................ 25-27 R T K .....[...]
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Index Page Page IP PDOP ..................... 15-19, 25-23, 25-26 Info Position Mode ......................... 25-21 R T K ............................... 30-18 Data Log ............................ 25-27 INFO Pages R T K ............................... 30-17 INFO tab StarFire iTC .......................... 15-2 Q Installation .....................[...]
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Index Page Page Search Time (sec) .................... 15-24 Radio Channel ...................... 30-12 Repeater .......................... 30-14 Serial Number ........................ 15-24 Setup .............................. 25-18 TCM ............................ 25-4, 25-9 SETUP tab Operating Mode ...................... 30-1 Softkey ...........[...]
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Index Page Page Survey Y Absolute ............................. 30-1 Quick ........................... 30-1, 30-4 Yaw Rate ............................. 25-23 Switched voltage ....................... 15-24 System Overview ........................ 35-2 T TCM Calibration ........................... 25-11 Machine Position ................ 15-9, 25-11 [...]
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John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job DX,IBC,A –19–04JUN90–1/1 John Deere Parts TS100 –UN–23AUG88 We help minimize downtime by putting genuine John Deere parts in your hands in a hurry. That’s why we maintain a large and varied inventory—to stay a jump ahead of your needs. DX,IBC,B –19–04JUN90–1/1 The Right Tools TS101 –UN?[...]
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John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job 2 121907 PN=156[...]