DCY 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 exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Contents Page Page Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05-1 SETUP-GPS-PAGE 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-4 Overview: SF2/RTK Activations, SF2 Subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-5 QuickStart Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-8 TCM Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-9 On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-9 Mount Direction. . . . .
Contents Page RTK using Straight, Curves or Circle . . . . . . . . Example A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PDOP Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PDOP Operating Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . StarFire Signal Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . Antenna Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specific Tower Setup Information . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Recognize Safety Information –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. T81389 Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. DX,ALERT –19–29SEP98–1/1 Understand Signal Words TS187 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 Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if a fire starts. TS291 Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire department near your telephone. –UN–23AUG88 Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. DX,FIRE2 –19–03MAR93–1/1 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.
Safety Install and Remove StarFire Receiver and Brackets Safely PC10340 • Use an appropriate ladder or platform to easily access mounting location. • Ensure sturdy and secure footholds and handholds. • Avoid installing or removing receiver in wet or icy conditions. –UN–27SEP07 When installing and removing the StarFire receiver, follow these guidelines to prevent potential injury from falling: The receiver mast used on implements is heavy and can be awkward to handle.
StarFire iTC Receiver 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 with receiver to enhance vehicle position and course parameters that GPS provides. TCM corrects for vehicle dynamics such as roll on side-slopes, rough terrain or varying soil conditions.
A—Mounting Peg B—Metal Tab 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 bracket bar (C). –UN–31AUG04 PC8329 PC8327 –UN–31AUG04 StarFire iTC Receiver C—Bracket Bar D—Receiver Latch 4. Position receiver latch (D) around bracket bar. Turn latch handle to tighten latch around bracket bar. Bracket bar should compress slightly.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC PC8663 –UN–05AUG05 STARFIRE ITC softkey The STARFIRE ITC - MAIN screen contains four tabs: MENU button PC8659 –UN–05AUG05 INFO tab SETUP tab ACTIVATIONS tab SERIAL PORT tab NOTE: If StarFire iTC is hooked into the CAN Bus with an Original GreenStar display and either a GSD2100 or 2600, the StarFire iTC will always be displayed on the GSD2100 or 2600.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC PC9705 –UN–10NOV06 INFO tab StarFire iTC - Main—Info Tab A—Info tab B—Setup tab C—Activations tab D—Serial Port tab E—Position Mode F—Differential Mode G—Latitude H—Longitude The INFO tab shows information and status of incoming GPS and differential correction signals. No information on this screen can be changed. It is for viewing only: • Position Mode: Indicates whether receiver is calculating a 3D position, 2D position, or no position (No Nav).
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC 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 travel, in degrees relative to true north (zero degrees) as measured by receiver.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC PC9706 –UN–17OCT07 SETUP tab StarFire iTC - Main—Setup tab A—Info tab B—Setup tab C—Activations tab D—Serial Port tab E—Correction Mode F—Default Correction Frequency G—Mount Direction The SETUP tab allows for setup of the following: • • • • • • Correction Mode Correction Frequency Mount Direction Fore/Aft Height QuickStart H—Fore/Aft I—Height J—Enable QuickStart K—Hours On After Shutdown L—TCM On/Off toggle button M—TCM Calibration button • Hours ON After Shutdown • TCM C
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC 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, StarFire receiver will not receive SF1 or SF2 correction signals, but will receive WAAS/EGNOS correction signals.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC PC8278 PC8277 –UN–22JUN04 –UN–01MAY06 Fore/Aft Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles Floating Front Axle Vehicles A—Pivot Point—Floating Front Axle Vehicles- The fore/aft value is the distance that receiver is located from pivot point of tractor. B—Pivot Point—-Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles • Enter value using numeric keypad Recommended StarFire Fore/Aft values For John Deere Vehicles John Deere Vehicle StarFire Fore/Aft cm (in.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC Height to be entered each time TCM is installed on a different vehicle. Height is measured from ground to top of StarFire Dome. Select input box and use numeric keypad to enter height. NOTE: Use chart for example StarFire Height values. IMPORTANT: Under or over compensation for vehicle roll angles will occur if height is incorrectly entered during setup. Chart figures are approximate heights. Example: On a 10 degree slope with a StarFire height error of 30.5 cm (12 in.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC 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 ignition was turned off). Define desired number of hours by selecting drop-down box.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC location of tires on ground. When turning around use following instructions: NOTE: Calibrate receiver when it is attached or reattached to machine. Receiver does not require recalibration until removed from machine and reattached. • Floating Front Axle Vehicles (MFWD, ILS, TLS)—put rear axle/wheels in same location when performing 2 point calibration. See above diagram for Floating Front Axle Vehicles.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC Calibration Surface PC8279 –UN–16JUL04 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 cab being slightly offset, uneven tire pressures from one side to other, etc.) operator may see offset during operation. This offset could look like a consistent skip (A) or overlap (B) in pass-to-pass operation.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC 9. Press ENTER button to return to SETUP tab.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC PC9707 –UN–10NOV06 ACTIVATIONS tab StarFire iTC - Main—Activations tab A—Info tab B—Setup tab C—Activations tab ACTIVATIONS tab contains the following: • Valid activations for receiver: – SF1 – activated on every StarFire iTC. – SF2 Ready – receiver has to be ordered SF2 Ready or an upgrade to SF2 ready from SF1 World Solution must be purchased. – RTK – activated with valid RTK activation (requires receiver to be SF2 Ready).
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC Activation Code –UN–10NOV06 NOTE: Activation Codes are needed to obtain SF2 Ready and RTK Activations, and SF2 license subscription. PC9708 ENTER button is used to enter 24-digit codes for SF2 Ready and RTK Activations, SF2 license subscription and deactivation codes for transferring all StarFire activations and licenses mentioned above. 1. Upon selecting ENTER button an Activation Code box appears with three input boxes.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC 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.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC PC9709 –UN–25SEP07 SERIAL PORT tab StarFire iTC - Main—Serial Port tab A—Info tab B—Setup tab C—Activations tab D—Serial Port tab E—Baud Rate F—Output Rate G—Messages Rates: • Define output rate by toggling – 1Hz or 5Hz Messages: • Define Baud Rate by selecting list input – Baud Rates: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 • Allows for output of 5 different NMEA strings: – GGA, GSA, RMC, VTG, and ZDA Configure RS232 and NMEA message information.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC 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 sentences include the GGA which provides the current Fix data, the RMC which provides the minimum GPS sentences information, and the GSA which provides the Satellite status data.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC 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 geometry on the accuracy of the fix. It is a unitless number where smaller is better. For 3D fixes using 4 satellites a 1.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC 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 C 123519 Fix taken at 12:35:19 UTC A Status A=active or V=Void. 4807.038,N Latitude 48 deg 07.038’ N 01131.000,E Longitude 11 deg 31.000’ E 022.4 Speed over the ground in knots 084.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC where: hhmmss HrMinSec(UTC) dd,mm,yyy Day,Month,Year xx local zone hours -13..13 yy local zone minutes 0..59 *CC checksum OUO6050,0000ED9 –19–07NOV07–4/4 PC8663 –UN–05AUG05 SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey Press: MENU button >> STARFIRE ITC button >> SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey. MENU button PC8659 –UN–05AUG05 The StarFire iTC - Satellite Information screen contains SKY PLOT and GRAPH tabs.
PC9711 –UN–10NOV06 GS2 Display—StarFire iTC StarFire iTC - Satellites A—Sky Plot tab B—Graph tab C—Satellites in Solution D—Satellites Above Elevation Mask E—Satellites Tracked F—Corrections Age G—VDOP H—HDOP SKY PLOT tab Illustrates where satellites are in relation to vehicles receiver. This allows operator to look at satellite geometry. • Reading Satellite Sky Plot • • Sky Plot is fixed so that North is always at top.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC Satellite Tracking Chart Satellite Tracking Information • SAT ID – (Satellite Identification Number) Identification number for GPS Satellite.
PC9551 –UN–06NOV06 GS2 Display—StarFire iTC StarFire iTC - Satellites A—SkyPlot B—Graph Graph A graph illustrating L1 and L2 SNR values. C—PDOP NOTE: ONLY GREEN bars are used in calculation of PDOP, VDOP, AND HDOP. SNR’s are considered good if above dashed line. • Bars are colored to satellites current status. • SNR values (colored bar) should be above dashed line that runs horizontally across bar graph.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC PC10336E PC10336F –UN–11SEP07 –UN–11SEP07 Satellite Predictor # Sats PC10336G PC10336H –UN–11SEP07 –UN–11SEP07 Quality VDOP PDOP NOTE: This is an estimated prediction of your GPS coverage Satellite PREDICTOR will enable operator to plan out the day based upon the prediction of GPS accuracy. This only applies to the Color GS2 display. Satellite PREDICTOR shows a prediction of GPS accuracy. for one day in the past, the current day, and one day in the future.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC • 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 number of satellites is < 4 Satellite PREDICTOR uses three colors to represent levels of GPS accurancy. • Green = PDOP < =2.5 and VDOP <=2.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC PC9712 –UN–10NOV06 READINGS tab StarFire iTC - Diagnostics A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab (North America Only) D—Unswitched Voltage E—Switched Voltage F—CAN High Voltage G—CAN Low Voltage H—Software Part Number I—Software Version Number J—Hardware Part Number K—Hardware Serial Number L—Receiver Hours M—RTK Software Version Number N—RTK Serial Number O—RTK Status P—RTK Search Time Q—RTK Satellites in Search OUO6050,000224A –19–19NOV06–1/1 15-25 121907
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC PC9588 –UN–09NOV06 DATA LOGS tab 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 OUO6050,0000C1D –19–23SEP07–1/7 121907 PN=34
PC9589 –UN–09NOV06 GS2 Display—StarFire iTC StarFire iTC - Diagnostic A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab PDOP (Position Dilution of Precision) is a combination of vertical and horizontal error (or three dimensional). C—Radio Self Test tab Lower PDOP is better. A value below 2 is considered optimal.
PC9590 –UN–09NOV06 GS2 Display—StarFire iTC StarFire iTC - Diagnostic A—Readings tab B—Data Logs 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 elevation mask for EGNOS, SF1, or SF2 (10 degrees C—Radio Self Test tab for RTK), and satellites are used until they drop below 7 degrees elevation mask for EGNOS, SF1, SF2 or RTK.
PC9591 –UN–09NOV06 GS2 Display—StarFire iTC StarFire iTC - Diagnostic A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab GPS Signal Quality shows quality of signals being received from GPS satellites. Unlike GPS Accuracy C—Radio Self Test tab Indicator, Signal Quality doesn’t include EGNOS, SF1, SF2 or amount of time signal is received.
PC9592 –UN–09NOV06 GS2 Display—StarFire iTC StarFire iTC - Diagnostic A—Readings tab B—Data Logs 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. C—Radio Self Test tab Numerical value is displayed to right of indicator. Any value above 5 is normal.
PC9593 –UN–09NOV06 GS2 Display—StarFire iTC 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.
PC9594 –UN–17OCT07 GS2 Display—StarFire iTC StarFire iTC - Diagnostic A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab Differential Mode shows the level of differential signal that receiver has received over past 60 minutes. Level C—Radio Self Test tab of signal that was purchased on receiver will determine highest point on bar graph that operator will see.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC PC10386 –UN–06NOV07 Radio Self Test StarFire iTC - Diagnostics EU Radio Self Test Page STRING SHOWN DESCRIPTION PC10387 –UN–06NOV07 • (A) Number of updates - Number of test cycles that the Self Test page has performed. During each cycle the test parameters are requested and updated from the radio.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC • (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 correction messages recognized by the vehicle from the base station or repeater.
GS2 Display—StarFire iTC PC9388 –UN–17OCT07 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 Marginal OUO6050,0000C1E –19–17OCT07–3/4 PC10384 –UN–17OCT07 Poor • Red Bar and Flashing Caution Sign • Poor Operating Range • Significant risk of accuracy degradation - high accuracy operations are not advised • PDOP value greater than 4.
GS2 Display—RTK PC8663 –UN–05AUG05 RTK softkey Allows for setup and display of RTK information MENU button • • • • PC8659 –UN–05AUG05 Operating Mode RTK Network Configuration Base Station Data Radio Data RTK can be operated in five modes • • • • • Vehicle Vehicle Repeater Quick Survey Base Absolute Base OFF STARFIRE ITC button PC8681 –UN–05AUG05 IMPORTANT: Anytime the radio is reconfigured or changed, power must be cycled at the GPS receiver before continuing.
GS2 Display—RTK 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 order to follow previously used tracks. Absolute Base Mode requires 24-hour self survey to be conducted on location before first use.
GS2 Display—RTK PC9595 –UN–09NOV06 Vehicle StarFire - RTK A—Operating Mode Vehicle B—Radio Channel C—Network ID IMPORTANT: Base station receiver and vehicle receiver must be setup before operating RTK. See RTK Setup sections. D—Radio/Repeater E—Status When vehicle receiver is powered-up, No GPS, No Diff will be displayed on Guidance View or home page screen until an initial position is determined. When base station transmits correction signal, 3D RTK will be displayed.
GS2 Display—RTK 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. • Direction – Direction from base station location (known position) to location indicated by uncorrected GPS. Displayed in degrees with true North as 0 degrees. • Base Battery – Base Station voltage. Displayed in volts.
GS2 Display—RTK PC9148 –UN–20APR06 Vehicle Repeater 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 RTK vehicles in close proximity. NOTE: Vehicle Repeater is identical to the Vehicle mode with the addition of having the radio rebroadcast the RTK messages.
GS2 Display—RTK 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 If power is removed from base station (but not moved) power can be restored and same base station position will be used for corrections. If previously used Track 0 is recalled, Shift Track may not be needed.
PC9765 –UN–12DEC06 GS2 Display—RTK Survey RTK Base Location A—RTK Base Station B—Base Location C—Base Latitude D—Base Longitude E—Base Altitude NOTE: Enter unique location number each time base station is moved to new mounting location (i.e. location 1 = West 40, location 2 = Farm Shop). Edit Stored RTK Base: Allows operator to setup Absolute Base Station Locations and conduct 24-hour survey or enter in known location coordinates.
GS2 Display—RTK 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 used to enter previously surveyed base station location into different receiver. Known Location Press START button located under Edit Stored RTK Base. 1.
GS2 Display—RTK 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, Network ID and Time Slot.
GS2 Display—RTK 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. Connect radio to be configured to receiver RTK harness. 3. Check that the radio serial number and software version are displayed. 4.
GS2 Display—RTK 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 will only be available on StarFire iTC base stations. It will not work on original StarFire receivers being used as base stations.
GS2 Display—RTK PC9596 –UN–10NOV06 Shared Base Station Security—Setup StarFire iTC - Shared Base Station Security A—Rover Access List Setup B—Rover Access List C—Access List D—Delete Rover E—Delete List F—Network Status G—Toggle Button Network ID must be set between 4000 - 4096 to setup and use SBS RTK security. When the network ID has been set between 4001 - 4096, the SBS RTK Security softkey will appear. Select this softkey to setup SBS RTK Security.
GS2 Display—RTK Delete Rover button (D) allows operator to remove a receiver from the Access List. the same Network ID and Frequency as the base station. This mode can be used when conducting a RTK demo for potential customers or field days. • Secure – This mode restricts RTK vehicles from receiving RTK corrections if their serial numbers are not entered into the RAL Delete List button (E) allows operator to clear all inputted receiver serial numbers from the Access List.
GS2 Display—RTK 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 - Activations tab. Go to the display in RTK vehicle and press MENU >> StarFire iTC >> Activations tab. 4. Press Enter button (B) to put receiver on the Rover Access List. –UN–10NOV06 5. Press Cancel button (C) to return to Rover Access List without adding receiver to list.
GS2 Display—RTK 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 screen. 2. Enter rover number to be deleted from the list. NOTE: Verify RAL has been deleted by viewing RAL list .
GS2 Display—RTK 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. It will exist in this state until communication with the base station is established. No message will be displayed in cell G of the GreenStar Monitor.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC Auto-Update JOHN DEERE SETUP NOTE: To acquire latest version of software visit www.StellarSupport.com or contact your John Deere dealer. GPS License/Activate License Left (days) When KeyCard is installed in mobile processor and power is ON, system will check version of software on mobile processor, display, and receiver. If KeyCard contains a more recent version of software, system will ask if operator wants to update with most recent version.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC Manual Software Update JOHN DEERE Use this procedure if automatic software load does not work. To acquire latest version of software, visit www.stellarsupport.com or contact your John Deere dealer. SETUP Products Auto Trac A Field Doc Basic B Field Doc Planter (JD VRD Planter Only) C Map Based Planter (JD VRD Planter Only) D Yield Mapping E 1. Install KeyCard containing new software in top slot of mobile processor. F SETUP 2.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC 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 period will not occur unless it has been shut down for longer that time specified for HOURS ON AFTER SHUTDOWN.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC SETUP-GPS-PAGE 1 JOHN DEERE SETUP Screen: SETUP - GPS GPS License/Activate License Left (days) Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER 194 A QuickStart Setup B TCM Setup C Diff Correction Setup D Serial RS232 Output E Hours ON after Shutdown 6 12 24 3 0 F The following items can be setup in SETUP - GPS License/Activate QuickStart Setup TCM Setup Differential Correction Setup Hours on after shutdown Press corresponding button to access option being change
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC Overview: SF2/RTK Activations, SF2 Subscription JOHN DEERE INFO StarFire iTC is offered in 2 configurations: SF1 World Solution and SF2 Ready. GPS PAGE 3 Activations SF1, SF2 Ready, RTK Yes SF2 License A 10/17/2114 2016.7 B 12.6 12.6 C 2.4 2.6 D Hardware P N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 200500 Hardware SN E 1.00A 000.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC 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 >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >> PAGE Locate serial number (Hardware SN). NOTE: A 24-digit activation code will be provided by www.StellarSupport.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC NOTE: Enter 24 digit activation code number in three cells that have eight zero digits. SETUP JOHN DEERE StarFire License SF1/SF2 Subscription 3. Screen: SETUP - STARFIRE LICENSE Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> LICENSE/ACTIVATE Press letter button next to DIGITS 1—8 and enter first eight digits of activation code. Press letter button next to DIGITS 1—8 again to enter value. 4.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC QuickStart Setup DEERE JOHN DEERE JOHN SETUP GPS StarFire Receiver QuickStart Setup Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> QUICKSTART SETUP QuickStart reduces amount of time required before full accuracy is achieved. If QuickStart is activated (automatic mode) and receiver has SF2 when it is powered down, a position is saved for future QuickStart.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC Setup—TCM JOHN DEERE Screen: SETUP - TCM SETUP PAGE 1 TCM TCM Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> TCM SETUP A ON off B Calibrate TCM This screen allows operator to: • • • • • StarFire Height (in.) (See TCM Manual) Turn TCM ON/OFF Calibrate TCM for zero degree roll angle Manually insert height of receiver Manually insert fore/aft Change mounting direction of receiver StarFire Fore/Aft (in.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC 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 orientation of receiver. TCM uses this setting to determine correct direction of vehicle roll.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC PC8278 PC8277 –UN–22JUN04 –UN–01MAY06 Calibrate Level—TCM Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles Floating Front Axle Vehicles A—Rear Axle B—Vehicle Pivot Point location of tires on ground. When turning around use following instructions: NOTE: Calibrate receiver when it is attached or reattached to machine. Receiver does not require recalibration until removed from machine and reattached.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC Calibration Surface PC8279 –UN–16JUL04 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 cab being slightly offset, uneven tire pressures from one side to other, etc.) operator may see offset during operation.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC Screen: SETUP - TCM JOHN DEERE TCM SETUP Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> TCM SETUP >> CALIBRATE LEVEL A Park Vehicle on level surface. Press continue to calibrate the TCM. 1. Once vehicle is on a hard, level surface and has come to a complete stop (cab is not rocking), Press letter button next to CONTINUE. B C D A—— B—Park Vehicle on level surface.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC NOTE: While calibrating, TCM will provide a warning if it detects vehicle roll angle is greater than 10° relative to internal axis of TCM. If vehicle is on a level surface and yet warning is displayed, check mounting orientation of TCM and verify it is aligned within 10° of vehicle axis. JOHN DEERE SETUP TCM A Position vehicle in the opposite direction at the same location. 2. Turn vehicle 180° to face opposite direction.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC 4. Press letter button next to OK. JOHN DEERE 5. Once finished, a calibration value will be displayed. The 0° calibration value is the difference between the factory calibration value and actual calibration value which was just determined. SETUP TCM A B A—— B—— C—— D—TCM calibration complete. E—0 degree Calibration Value F—— G—OK C TCM calibration complete. D 0˚ Calibration Value E 1.4 F G 2 3 4 5 6 SETUP 7 8 9 INFO .
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC Height—TCM IMPORTANT: Under or over compensation for vehicle roll angles will occur if height is incorrectly entered during setup (i.e. on a 10° slope with a StarFire height error of 12 inches will result in a position offset of 2 inches on ground). Factory default setting is “126”. On some AutoTrac-equipped vehicles, height value will be automatically detected and entered during power up.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC PC8278 PC8277 –UN–22JUN04 –UN–01MAY06 Fore/Aft—TCM Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles Floating Front Axle Vehicles A—Pivot Point—Floating Front Axle Vehicles- B—Pivot Point—-Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles TCM Fore/Aft value is distance that receiver is located from pivot point of tractor. Press letter button next to STARFIRE FORE/AFT and enter value using numeric keypad.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC Differential Correction Setup Differential correction is the process by which GPS accuracy is improved. (See OVERVIEW: SF1/SF2 ACTIVATIONS, SF2 SUBSCRIPTION in this section.) Screen: SETUP - DIFF CORRECTION Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF CORRECTION SETUP (See RTK section for RTK Setup.) IMPORTANT: DO NOT change default StarFire Correction Frequency unless instructed to do so by your John Deere Dealer or by John Deere Ag Management Solutions.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC Serial RS232 Output JOHN DEERE Screen: SETUP - SERIAL PORT Serial Port Serial Port Baud Rate 19200 Serial Port Output Rate 5 1 Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> SERIAL RS232 OUTPUT A B Serial Port Message NOTE: NMEA serial port data is outputted for SF1 only when connected to a GreenStar system. NMEA serial port data is always outputted for SF2 and RTK.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC Hours On After Shutdown JOHN DEERE SETUP GPS License/Activate License Left (days) Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER Button next to HOURS ON AFTER SHUTDOWN defines how long receiver remains powered after ignition is turned off (0, 3, 6, 12 or 24 hours). If ignition is turned on within number of hours defined, receiver will re-establish full SF2 accuracy within a few seconds (assuming it had SF2 when ignition was turned off).
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC INFO - GPS - PAGE 1 JOHN DEERE Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 1 INFO Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER 00:35:17GMT Lat 8/22/1999 NoNav A Lon Altitude (ft) NoNav NoNav B 00 0.0 C NoNav None D This screen shows information and status of incoming GPS and differential correction signals. No information on this screen can be changed. It is for viewing only.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC 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, and Field Doc and INFO – GPS – Page 1 (Figure 2). When receiver is initially powered, GPS AI will display 0%.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC INFO - GPS - PAGE 2 JOHN DEERE Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 2 Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE Diagnostic Trouble Codes: (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES in Troubleshooting section.) Data Log: Three data log pages consist of graphs showing GPS information for up to previous 60 minutes. Graphs can be used to show user any variation that has occurred in last 60 minutes.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC Data Log JOHN DEERE Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 2 Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE Press letter button next to DATA LOG to access three data log pages. These pages consist of graphs showing GPS information for up to previous 60 minutes. Graphs can be used to show user any variation that has occurred in last 60 minutes. PAGE 2 GPS Diagnostic Trouble Codes A Data Log (Diagnostic Use Only) B Freq (MHz) 1545.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 1 JOHN DEERE Data Log PAGE 1 INFO Screen: INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 1 GPS Accuracy Indicator A 100 Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >> DATA LOG B 0 GPS Signal Quality GPS Accuracy Indicator: GPS Accuracy Indicator is a relative indication of overall differential GPS performance.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 2 Screen: INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 2 Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >> DATA LOG >> PAGE 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. Satellites in Solution: Number of satellites that receiver is using in current position solution. Maximum is 12.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 3 JOHN DEERE INFO Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >> DATA LOG >> PAGE >> PAGE Position Mode: Position 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. Differential Mode: This shows level of differential signal that you have been receiving over past 60 minutes.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC INFO - GPS - PAGE 3 JOHN DEERE INFO Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >> PAGE GPS PAGE 3 Activations SF1, SF2 Ready, RTK Yes SF2 License A 10/17/2114 2016.7 B 12.6 12.6 C SF2 End Date Receiver Hours This page shows detailed information about receiver. This information will help troubleshoot receiver if a problem occurs. Switched Volt Unswitched Volt 2.4 2.
Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC Satellite Tracking Screen: INFO- GPS - PAGE 4 Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >> PAGE >> PAGE This page shows satellites being tracked by GPS receiver and associated information.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK Operating Mode JOHN DEERE SETUP IMPORTANT: Before starting SETUP procedures, enter RTK activation number, see Enter RTK Activation section. NOTE: Radio can function in four different modes: Vehicle Quick Survey Base Mode Absolute Base Mode Off A RTK Radio Channel (1-14) 1 B RTK Network ID (1-4000) 1 C Configure Repeater Radio E Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK 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 Tracking Setup (see AutoTrac Operator’s Manual). When Current Field is recalled, a one-time use of Shift Track feature will be needed to align vehicle on previous tracks.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK PC9148 –UN–20APR06 Vehicle Repeater 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. transmitting the base correction signal to another RTK vehicle that does not have line-of-sight to the base station.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK Quick Survey Mode JOHN DEERE SETUP 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. Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK Absolute Mode JOHN DEERE NOTE: Display is not required after base station receiver has been configured to operate in Absolute Survey Base Mode and RTK Radio Channel/Network ID have been set. Connect display to base station.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK Press letter button next to EDIT STORED RTK BASE LOCATION (1-20) and SETUP - RTK screen will be displayed. JOHN DEERE SETUP 1 A Base Lat (deg) 0.0000000 B Base Lon (deg) 0.0000000 C 0.0000 D Base Alt (ft) Press letter button next to EDIT STORED RTK BASE LOCATION (1-20) and enter desired location number.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK After 24 hour survey is complete, base station will automatically store surveyed coordinates and begin transmitting corrections. Manually record coordinates and elevation and store in safe location. These coordinates may be used to enter previously surveyed base station location into different receiver. NOTE: Absolute Base Mode, coordinates may be manually entered, if known from previous survey.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK 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 list. Compatibility Base Station This security feature will only be available on StarFire iTC base stations. It will not work on original StarFire receivers being used as base stations.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK 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. Press letter button next to ROVER HARDWARE SN and enter serial number of RTK vehicle StarFire receiver. NOTE: Original GreenStar Display - The six digit hardware serial number can be found on INFO – GPS – PAGE 3.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK 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 or field days.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK 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 Original StarFire Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> VEHICLE NOTE: RTK vehicle can be operated in either Vehicle or Vehicle Repeater Mode.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK 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 secure RTK base station and it determines that it is not authorized to receiver RTK corrections. OUO6050,0000C40 –19–23SEP07–5/5 Time Slot NOTE: 10 time slots are available. The default time slot is 1.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK Network ID NOTE: 4000 network ID’s are available, default ID is 1. Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot. Screen: SETUP - RTK –UN–17OCT07 Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP PC9736 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.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK Repeater NOTE: The radio can be configured to act separately as repeater. A repeater is required if obstructions (i.e. trees, hills, etc.) exist between base station and vehicle(s).
Original GreenStar Display—RTK Operating Vehicle JOHN DEERE IMPORTANT: The base station receiver and vehicle receiver must be setup before operating RTK. See Setup sections for setup procedures. Tracking RUN PAGE 3 A B 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.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK NOTE: If communication loss is WITHIN first hour of base station operation, Extend Mode will provide RTK accuracy for two minutes. JOHN DEERE Tracking RUN PAGE 3 Communication loss AFTER first hour of base station operation, Extend Mode will provide RTK accuracy for 15 minutes. NOTE: Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot. B C D Error (ft) 0.0 E F 3D RTK-X Shift Track Mark 1 2 3 Point G –UN–06NOV06 Track No.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK –UN–19NOV06 PC9738 PC9737 –UN–19NOV06 INFO Pages, Base Station Quick Survey A—RTK Base Station Data Status B—Satellite Corrections Location Number Absolute Survey C—Distance Direction D—Base Battery E—Signal Level Data Received F—Radio Connection G—Software Version Serial Number Radio Data • Signal Level - Level of signal that is detected at radio. The signal level will range from 0 to 100 (-180 dBm to -80 dBm or above). Press E button to refresh signal level.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK –UN–19NOV06 PC9738 PC9739 –UN–19NOV06 INFO Pages, Vehicle Absolute Survey A—RTK Base Station Data Status B—Satellite Corrections Location Number C—Distance Direction D—Base Battery E—Signal Level Data Received F—Radio Connection G—Software Version Serial Number Radio Data dBm to -55 dBm. Values greater than -55 dBm are reported as 100.). Press E button to refresh signal level.
Original GreenStar Display—RTK • SW - Version of radio software. • SN - Serial number of radio connected to receiver.
RTK Base Station Setup 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 the local authorities on frequencies other than those specifically reserved and intended for use without a specific permit.
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.
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.
RTK Base Station Setup 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 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.
RTK Base Station Setup –UN–14JUL05 PC8568 PC8571 –UN–14JUL05 PC8569 –UN–14JUL05 PC8570 –UN–14JUL05 Attaching RTK Harness A—Rod B—Grounding Wire 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.
RTK Base Station Setup PC8734 –UN–01SEP05 RTK Network Base Station Setup 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. If the Base Station Receiver is setup in a questionable location, the receiver could have two separate issues; Shading and Multipathing the sky in all directions above 7 degrees off the horizon.
PC8735 –UN–01SEP05 RTK Base Station Setup A—Receiver NOTE: The closer the receiver is to the tower, the more it will be shaded. Picture on the right—the base station will be shaded by both the grain tubes and bins on the right. 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 satellites as they pass behind it.
PC8736 –UN–01SEP05 RTK Base Station Setup 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.
PC8737 –UN–01SEP05 RTK Base Station Setup A—Receiver In the pictures above, both receivers will experience shading. Picture on the left—Shaded by the tower The receiver on the right will have more shading issues than the receiver on the left because the pole is right up against the receiver shading a large portion of the sky. The receiver on the left has been moved further away from the tower to reduce shading issues. Picture on the right—Shaded by the pole.
RTK Base Station Setup PC8738 –UN–13SEP05 Multipathing 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 messages from the same satellite, it determines there is a problem with the satellite and discontinues using that satellite until it determines the problem is corrected.
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. 35 degrees, Azimuth 255 degrees). –UN–01SEP05 PC8744 PC8743 –UN–01SEP05 RTK Base Station Setup Both the roof of the car and the building are causing multipath to occur at the base station receiver.
PC8745 –UN–01SEP05 RTK Base Station Setup 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: and experience a line jump, while the other vehicle wouldn’t.
PC8746 –UN–01SEP05 RTK Base Station Setup 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 ensure that the base station receiver is attached solidly so there is no movement of the receiver. Movement of the base station receiver will result in the same movement in your vehicle.
RTK Base Station Setup 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.
RTK Base Station Setup When installing a receiver (A) on a shed, grain leg, water tower, or other tall structure, ensure the receiver is 2 m (6 ft) above the peak of the structure. This placement will help prevent multipathing of the receiver.
RTK Base Station Setup 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 same field and does not see the desired AB line repeatability among vehicles or field passes. NOTE: When the term AB line is used, it also encompasses Circle track and Curve track lines.
RTK Base Station Setup Example A PC9394 This means that when AB lines are being created, all vehicles and operations for that cropping season MUST use the same base station and location. Also, if AB lines were set up during subsequent seasons, the same original base station that was utilized in subsequent seasons must be used again at the same base location. –UN–30OCT06 As you see in the picture, Field A (A) has 3 base stations located within a 9.7 km (6 miles) radius of the field.
RTK Base Station Setup 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 RTK mode will display symptoms sooner then operating with SF1 and SF2.
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.
–UN–06NOV06 PC9549 PC9550 –UN–06NOV06 RTK Base Station Setup GOOD 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.
RTK Base Station Setup PC9551 –UN–06NOV06 PDOP Operating Values StarFire iTC - Satellites A—SkyPlot B—Graph C—PDOP Continued on next page 35-21 OUO6050,000227C –19–14NOV06–1/2 121907 PN=128
PC9552 –UN–06NOV06 RTK Base Station Setup StarFire iTC - Satellites A—SkyPlot B—Graph 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. C—PDOP signals high PDOP values (4 to 20+) will be experienced for upwards of 15 minutes (under normal conditions). It is important to monitor PDOP along with GPS signal quality while performing field operations.
RTK Base Station Setup PC9553 –UN–06NOV06 StarFire Signal Monitoring System StarFire iTC Main A—Info B—Setup C—Activations D—Serial Port Continued on next page 35-23 E—Accuracy (%), GPS Signal (%), Diff Signal (dB) OUO6050,000227D –19–25NOV06–1/5 121907 PN=130
PC9554 –UN–10OCT07 RTK Base Station Setup GreenStar2 Pro - Guidance A—View B—Guidance Settings 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 are determined both by the StarFire Receiver’s PDOP value and the number of satellites being C—ShiftTrack Settings D—Signal Quality tracked.
RTK Base Station Setup PC9387 –UN–17OCT06 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 Normal OUO6050,000227D –19–25NOV06–3/5 PC9388 –UN–17OCT07 Marginal • Orange Bar with Permanent Caution Sign • Marginal Operating Range • Moderate risk of accuracy degradation - caution is advised • PDOP value: 3.5 - 4.
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.
RTK Base Station Setup A—91.4 m (300 ft) RS232 Cable from receiver B—Coax cable connection from antenna –UN–06NOV06 PC9556 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 This base station setup allows the placement of the receiver to be up to 91.4 m (300 ft) away from the D—Coax looped under electrical box radio, giving the base station an absolute clear view of the sky.
RTK Base Station Setup Utilizing The RTK Extension Harness 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 cable between the receiver and radio. PC8762 –UN–16SEP05 A—Radio mounted on tower B—Base Station Receiver OUO6050,0002282 –19–25NOV06–1/1 Utilizing A Repeater This base station setup allows the placement of the receiver and radio in a location with no obstructions.
RTK Base Station Setup Utilizing Just Low Loss 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. PC8763 –UN–16SEP05 A—Receiver and Radio B—Coax Cable OUO6050,0002284 –19–14NOV06–1/1 Leaving The Radio And Receiver As A Single Unit This base station setup keeps the receiver and radio as a single unit usually mounted in an elevated location. PC9558 The receiver must not move.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Accessing GREENSTAR 2 Diagnostic Addresses PC8664 –UN–05AUG05 PC8663 –UN–05AUG05 MESSAGE CENTER button (showing time) MENU button PC8655 –UN–05AUG05 Message Center screen can be reached by pressing MESSAGE CENTER button (showing time) or MENU button then MESSAGE CENTER button (With Info Icon).
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Diagnostic Addresses –UN–07DEC05 NOTE: Diagnostic addresses are available to access specific diagnostic information. This information can assist the John Deere Dealer in diagnosing problems. Different device controllers can be selected from drop-down box, as shown. PC8643 Select DIAGNOSTIC ADDRESS button (A). The number of devices available will depend upon machine configuration. The list of addresses can be scrolled up or down with the input device.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Select Diagnostic Address icon (soft-key G) button (A) for 4 seconds and release. This action will take the display out of technician mode. OUO6050,0002234 –19–14NOV06–4/4 Accessing Original GREENSTAR Display Fault Codes GREENSTAR Display IV Fault Codes Select Menu -> Original GreenStar Display icon (soft-key H). The 2100/2600 display now is emulating the GreenStar IV display. Then follow directions for each components’ fault codes.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics STARFIRE iTC Diagnostic Addresses NOTE: Invalid address values will be noted as all 9’s (99999999). Control Unit Add. iTC 000 Controller unit identifier Description Details iTC 001 Diagnostic Trouble Codes iTC 002 System Beep: iTC system beep mode iTC 003 GPS time in Universal Time Coordinate format. Shown in hours:minutes:seconds iTC 004 DISPLAY: GPS Date based off universal time.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 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.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Control Unit Add. Description Details iTC 035 DISPLAY/MODIFY: Distance from pivot point of vehicle to center of receiver. Shown in cm. Range -508 to +508 iTC 036 DISPLAY/MODIFY: Direction that receiver faces during normal operation 0 = Backward 1 = Forward iTC 037 DISPLAY/MODIFY: RTK search algorithm status 0 1 2 3 4 iTC 038 DISPLAY/MODIFY: Current StarFire corrections being used.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 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 stationary Shown in millivolts iTC 062 DISPLAY: Source address of receiver on the CAN bus. Shown in hexadecimal iTC 063 DISPLAY: Temperature sensitivity of Y - axis PWM.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 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 OUO6050,0002236 –19–25NOV06–5/5 Fault Codes—StarFire iTC Stored fault codes indicate that a problem has been detected. Stored fault codes will remain in memory until they are cleared by operator. It is possible that fault condition is no longer active.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 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 unswitched battery power supply. Check battery voltage, check grounds, check harness. Contact dealer if problem persists. 523792.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Fault Code Description Problem Solution 2146.13 TCM not calibrated TCM has not been calibrated for this vehicle. Please go to SETUP TCM to calibrate. See Calibrating in TCM or StarFire iTC section. 523572.31 Unsafe Shutdown-parameters not stored TCM was unable to save SETUP changes when key was turned off. Must have unswitched battery voltage after key off to save changes. Check battery voltage at TCM with key off, check harness. Contact John Deere dealer.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Diagnostic Trouble Codes—StarFire iTC SPN.FMI SPN Name FMI Description Tractor Warning Light Level 1 Text 523442.3 antenna location (X axis) (523442) Not Available or Condition Exists (31) Info No StarFire Fore/Aft Set 523441.3 antenna location (Z axis) (523441) Not Available or Condition Exists (31) Info No StarFire Height Dimension 523773.3 CAN High line (523773) Voltage Above Normal, or Shorted to High Source (3) No Lamp CAN HI voltage too high 523773.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics SPN.FMI 956.16 524257.1 SPN Name FMI Description Tractor Warning Light Level 1 Text Rollover Sensor (956) Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range - Moderately Severe Level (16) RTK base station location (524257) Special Instructions (14) Service Alert Roll Accelerometer out of range No Lamp RTK Base Station Position Survey in progress 524257.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics PC9710 –UN–10NOV06 GreenStar Deluxe - Diagnostic Readings GreenStar Deluxe - Diagnostic Readings A—View- Deere GPS B—Latitude C—Longitude D—Course E—Speed F—Altitude G—Position Mode H—GPS Quality I—PDOP J—HDOP K—VDOP L—Number of Satellites M—Satellite ID’s OUO6050,0002239 –19–14NOV06–1/1 40-13 121907 PN=149
Specifications Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values TS1671 –UN–01MAY03 Bolt or SAE Grade 2a SAE Grade 1 b Screw Lubricated Size c b Dry Lubricated SAE Grade 5, 5.1 or 5.2 c b Dry Lubricated c SAE Grade 8 or 8.2 Lubricatedb Dry 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 lb-in 1/4 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 5/16 7.7 68 9.8 86 12 106 15.5 137 19.
Specifications 8.8 9.8 10.9 12.9 12.9 4.8 8.8 9.8 10.9 12.9 12.9 TS1670 4.8 –UN–01MAY03 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values Bolt or Screw Class 4.8 a Lubricated Class 8.8 or 9.8 b a Dry Class 10.9 b Lubricated a Dry Lubricated Class 12.9 b Lubricateda Dry Dryb Size 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 lb-in M6 4.7 42 6 53 8.9 79 11.3 100 13 115 16.5 146 15.5 137 19.5 172 M8 11.5 102 14.
Specifications Declaration of Conformity 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 acceptance criteria defined in the harmonized standard ISO 14982:1998.
Index Page Page A D Absolute Base Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-6 Absolute Survey Base Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1 Absolute Survey Base Mode RTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-5 Accessing Diagnostic Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-3 Accessing Diagnostic Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-3 Accuracy Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-21, 25-25 Activation License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index Page Page I P Info RTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-18 INFO Pages RTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-17 INFO tab StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-4 Installing StarFire iTC Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 PDOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19, 25-23, 25-26 Position Mode . . . . . . . .
Index Page Page Search Time (sec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24 Serial Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-18 Operating Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1 Softkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1 Software Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24 Survey Absolute .
Index Page Survey Absolute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1 Quick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-1, 30-4 Switched voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-2 Page Y Yaw Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-23 T TCM Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-11 Machine Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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