*DCY* *OMPFP12436* John Deere Machine Communication Radio OPERATOR'S MANUAL John Deere Machine Communication Radio OMPFP12436 ISSUE E2 (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.
Introduction www.StellarSupport.com NOTE: Product functionality may not be fully represented in this document due to product changes occurring after the time of printing. Read the latest Operator's Manual and Quick Reference Guide prior to operation. To obtain a copy, see your dealer or visit www.StellarSupport.com OUO6050,0000FB1 -19-10AUG10-1/1 Read This Manual Before operating display/software, familiarize yourself with components and procedures required for safe and proper operation.
Contents Page Safety Recognize Safety Information ............................05-1 Understand Signal Words...................................05-1 Follow Safety Instructions...................................05-1 Practice Safe Maintenance.................................05-2 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely ..............................................05-2 Avoid Electrical Power Lines ..............................05-3 Regulatory Notifications to User Information to User ..................
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Safety Recognize Safety Information 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 —UN—07DEC88 Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. DX,ALERT -19-29SEP98-1/1 Understand Signal Words A signal word—DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION—is used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.
Safety Practice Safe Maintenance Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep hands, feet , and clothing from power-driven parts. Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve pressure. Lower equipment to the ground. Stop the engine. Remove the key. Allow machine to cool. Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work. Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
Safety Avoid Electrical Power Lines On some machines, the antenna may be high enough to come in contact with low-hanging electrical lines. This can result in severe electrical shock to the operator. PC13658 —UN—08NOV11 Avoid all low-hanging electrical lines while operating the machine.
Regulatory Notifications to User Information to User This device must be operated as supplied by John Deere Ag Management Solutions. Any changes or modifications made to these devices without the express written approval of John Deere Ag Management Solutions may void the user’s authority to operate this device. CZ76372,00003A2 -19-12DEC11-1/1 United States This device complies with FCC Part 15.
System Overview Theory of Operation The John Deere Machine Communications Radio is a 2.4GHz radio which provides networking capability to machines located in a field. At least two radios, or nodes, are required within range of each other to form a network. Additional nodes may spontaneously join or drop out without disrupting the network architecture.
Configuring Radio Create Network 1. Ensure that Power/Data cable is properly installed (A). The LED (C) on radio will be green when radio has power. NOTE: MCR LED will blink until a network connection has been established. C—LED PC14281 —UN—05DEC11 A—Power/Data (Ethernet) B—Antenna (Coax) CZ76372,00003A8 -19-12DEC11-1/10 PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 2. On GS3 display, press Menu button and select GS3 button. 3. Select Equipment softkey on the right side of main menu.
Configuring Radio 4. From Equipment screen, select Network tab. PC14286 —UN—06DEC11 A—Network Tab CZ76372,00003A8 -19-12DEC11-3/10 5. Select View Networks.
Configuring Radio 6. Select Manage Networks button. PC14288 —UN—06DEC11 A—Manage Networks CZ76372,00003A8 -19-12DEC11-5/10 7. Select Add New on manage networks screen.
Configuring Radio 8. Select Network Name box and use keyboard to type name of new network. Once network name is entered press Accept button. NOTE: Network Name must be 6-20 characters in length and can contain lower case letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), spaces, hyphens or dashes, and underscores. 9. Select a Channel on Edit Network Information screen NOTE: For more details regarding channel selection see the Radio Specifications section.
Configuring Radio 10. Select Accept button once Network Name and Channel are set. The new network now exists on Manage Networks screen. C—Accept PC14292 —UN—06DEC11 A—Network Name B—Channel CZ76372,00003A8 -19-12DEC11-8/10 11. Select Accept button on the Manage Networks screen. The new network now exists on View Networks screen.
Configuring Radio 12. Next to the network name, select Connect button to join. A status symbol with three arrows in a circular formation will appear. This can take up to 90 seconds to complete. Press Accept button to return to Network tab during (or after) this time. NOTE: While connecting, Data Transfer (Import/Export Data) feature is disabled. C—Accept Button PC14295 —UN—06DEC11 A—Connect B—Status PC14300 —UN—06DEC11 NOTE: Each display must add each network to its network list.
Configuring Radio PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Set My Name on Network My Name on Network is the name for this vehicle on other vehicles’ displays. This name is shown on the ‘Others in Network’ list and in the On-Screen maps. MENU button PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 1. Select Menu button and select GS3 button. 2. Select Equipment softkey on the right side of main menu.
Configuring Radio 3. From Equipment screen, select Network tab. 4. Select My Name on Network box and use keyboard to type a name to identify vehicle. NOTE: My Name on Network can be 0-3 characters in length and can contain upper case letters (A-Z), lower case letters (a-z), and numbers (0-9). 5. Enter name and select Accept button.
Configuring Radio PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Verify Network Functionality In order to communicate, all nodes in the network must: • connect to the same Network, having IDENTICAL MENU button Network Name and Channel • be within communication range and have clear PC12685 —UN—14JUL10 line-of-sight between vehicles • have the same display software version • have the same radio firmware version 1. Once connected to a network, select Menu button and select GS3 button. 2.
Configuring Radio 4. All other vehicles in network will be displayed in Others in Network list (A). The name shown in this list is the name entered for My Name on Network (B) on other displays. Other vehicles will appear in the list as they come into range or join the network. 5. There will be 5 bars (C) next to each node in the list. These will be filled in with color based on strength of signal between your node and that vehicle.
Reprogram Radio PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 Update Radio Software 1. Plug radio into display with Ethernet cable and make sure radio is powered. MENU button 2. Insert USB drive with new radio software in to GS3 display. Power up display. PC12868 —UN—16SEP10 3. Select Main Menu button. Select Message Center. Select Reprogram softkey. A—Controller List B—Reprogram Device MESSAGE CENTER button (With Info Icon) PC8665 —UN—05AUG05 COMPONENTS AND SOFTWARE VERSIONS button CZ76372,00003AB -19-12DEC11-1/3 4.
Reprogram Radio 5. Select the new software version in Change To Version (A) drop down box. 6. Select Accept (B) button to start update.
Network Information PC13678 —UN—12DEC11 Network Tab Network Tab A—My Name on Network B—Network Name E—View Networks F— Others in Network list C—Channel D—Wireless Status My Name on Network • The name shown on neighbors’ Others in Network list. See Set My Name on Network for more information. Network Name • The name of the currently connected network. Shows “----“ if not connected. See Create Network for more information. Channel • The communication channel of the currently connected network.
Network Information PC13679 —UN—12DEC11 Network Diagnostics GS3 Network Diagnostics Page 1 A—My Name on Network B—Ethernet Status F— NAT Address G—Network Application Version C—Speed D—Duplex E—MAC Address My Name on Network MAC Address • The name shown on neighbors’ “Others in Network” list. See Set My Name on Network for more details. have unique MAC Address. Ethernet Status • • Unique identifier for 2630 on Network.
PC13680 —UN—12DEC11 Network Information GS3 Network Diagnostics Page 3 A—NAT Address B—Uptime C—Firmware Version NAT Address • Unique identifier for MCR on the network. vehicle keying, there may be a wiring harness fault or configuration failure. All MCRs must have a unique NAT address. Firmware Version • Software installed on MCR. All MCR’s in the network Uptime must have the same firmware version. See Update Radio Software for MCR reprogramming instructions.
PC13681 —UN—12DEC11 Network Information GS3 Network Diagnostics Page 4 A—Network Name B—Channel E—Packet Rx F— MAC Addres C—Connection Status D—Packet Tx Network Name • The name of the currently connected network. Shows “----“ if not connected. See Create Network for more information. Packet Tx • Number of messages transmitted from MCR. Packet Rx Channel • Number of messages received from other MCR’s. • The communication channel of the currently connected MAC Address network.
Troubleshooting Radio Troubleshooting Symptom Problem Solution The radio does not show up on the The radio does not have power display The radio does not show up on OTHER displays Configuration Check Connection Status on page 1 of diagnostics. Status should be Enabled when radio is powered and joined to a network. Ensure display software is updated. Network set up incorrectly All radios must have an IDENTICAL Network Name and Channel in order to communicate with each other.
Troubleshooting Symptom Problem Solution User cannot disassociate from a network Loss of communication with display Check Ethernet cable to ensure solid connections. MCR LED is blinking Radio is not connected to a network. Led will blink until the radio is connected to a network. If the radio loses connection to a network, the LED will stay solid until power is cycled on the radio.
Specifications Radio Specifications Frequency: 2.4 GHz Range of Operation: 3 mile radius (line-of-sight) Channel ID A B Channel # 1 5 9 2412 2432 2452 Center frequencies (MHz) C CZ76372,00003AE -19-12DEC11-1/1 EC Declaration of Conformity Deere & Company Moline, Illinois U.S.A.
Index Page C Components ............................................................... 15-1 Configure Radio Create Network ....................................................... 20-1 Set My Name on Network ....................................... 20-7 Verify Network Functionality.................................... 20-9 Create Network........................................................... 20-1 M Machine Communication Radio Components............................................................
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John Deere Service Literature Available • PARTS CATALOGS list service parts available for your • • • TS1663 —UN—10OCT97 • machine with exploded view illustrations to help you identify the correct parts. It is also useful in assembling and disassembling. OPERATOR’S MANUALS providing safety, operating, maintenance, and service information. These manuals and safety signs on your machine may also be available in other languages.
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