Ag Leader GeoSteer OmniSTAR Demodulator Installation Manual

200-0653-01 Kit

GeoSteer OmniSTAR Demodulator Kit

Item Component Part Number Qty Notes

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Assembly, OmniSTAR Demodulator 200-0634-01 1

Cable, RF OmniSTAR 201-0536-01 1

Cable, Power and Data Extension 201-0535-01 1

Washer, Split Lock M6 SS 517-0031-01 2

Screw, Pan-head M6 x 25mm SS 515-0120-01 2

Cable Tie, 5-1/2" x 0.13" Black
Nylon

Installation Instructions 602-0304-01 1

510-0078-01 30

OmniSTAR Demodulator Kit Installation Instructions 602-0304-01 Rev A

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage or injury that results from failure to follow the instructions and
warnings set forth herein.

Note: The installation procedures must be performed by an authorized, fully trained and certified dealer technician.

Note: Read and follow ALL instructions in this guide carefully before installing any hardware or operating the steering system.

Note: Take careful note of the information in the Safety Information section and throughout this guide.

Special Requirements

Tools

This list consists of the tools required to complete the installation. The installer is assumed to have a complete set of common
installation tools.

#1 Phillips screwdriver #3 Phillips screwdriver Cleaning rags

Wire cutter small Ladder, 10 ft (3 m)

Technical Support

Refer to your Display user manual for technical support information.

Contact Information

Refer to your Display user manual for contact information.

Trademark Information

OmniSTAR is a registered trademark of Trimble Navigation Limited.

Copyright © 2012 All Rights Reserved

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Safety and Regulatory Requirements

The GeoSteer system installer and manufacturer disclaim any responsibility for damage or physical harm caused by failure to
adhere to the following requirements:

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• The GeoSteer system must be operated by a trained and qualified operator.

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• The operator must never leave the vehicle while the GeoSteer system is engaged.

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• The GeoSteer system is not designed to replace the vehicle operator.

Regulatory Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device shall be professionally installed and maintained by a trained
technician as directed by FCC regulations. Use of an antenna other than that outlined in the FCC and IC certification filings for
each of the radio products may violate FCC regulations. This device operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. It may not cause harmful interference.

2. It must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Overview

The OmniSTAR Demodulator Kit provides a link between the GeoSteer system and the OmniSTAR correction satellite for
your region. This manual provides the instructions for installing the OmniSTAR Demodulator Kit onto the GeoDock of the
GeoSteer system. Follow the instructions provided to install this kit.

Procedure

1. Turn off the GeoSteer system, disconnect the RF cables

from the GeoDock and remove the GeoDock from the
vehicle.

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Note: The GeoSteer system must always be turned off
before connecting or disconnecting cables.
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2. Remove the GeoDock cover by removing the eight Phillips

screws from the bottom of the GeoDock using a #1 Phillips
screwdriver

3. Locate cable ties on the bottom of the GeoDock and cut

them using the small wire cutter.

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4. Locate the GPS cable (201-0540-01) attached to the front

of the GPS antenna. Unscrew the connector and remove
the cable

Note: If necessary, the GPS antenna can be loosened and
rotated by loosening the bolt in the center of the GeoDock
magnet with a 7/16" wrench.

5. Replace the cable you have just removed with the

OmniSTAR RF cable (201-0536-01) provided with the
installation kit.

Note: Hand tighten only. Do not overtighten.

6. Route the OmniSTAR RF cable on the side opposite of the

Cell Modem cable (201-0538-01) and secure both cables
with cable ties.

7. Reinstall GeoDock cover removed in Step 1 with the eight

Phillips screws and a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

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Note: To insert the screws on the plastic cover, slowly
rotate the screw counterclockwise until the screw thread
drops into the existing threads on the cover, then turn the
screw clockwise to tighten. Do not over tighten the screws.
Do not exceed 10 in-lbs (1.1 Nm) torque.

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8. Attach the OmniSTAR Demodulator Assembly to the

bottom of the GeoDock assembly using two M6 x 25mm
screws with two M6 split washers.

9. Tighten the screws with a #3 Philips screwdriver.

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10. Attach the OmniSTAR RF cable to the TNC connector on

the OmniSTAR demodulator as shown in photo.

Note: Connector only fits on one side of the OmniSTAR
demodulator despite the two ports looking similar. Do not
force connector, if connector does not engage, check to see
it is the proper port.

Note: Hand tighten only. Do not over tighten.

11. Attach the GeoDock assembly to the GeoDock Mounting

Plate on top of the vehicle.

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Note: The GeoSteer system must always be turned off
before connecting or disconnecting cables.
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Note: If this is the initial GeoSteer install, refer to the
GeoSteer installation manual for proper installation
procedures.

12. Attach the 7M Coax GPS Cable (201-0516-01) to the rear

of the OmniSTAR Demodulator.

13. Attach the 7M Cell Modem cable (201-0539-02) to the

GeoDock Cell Modem cable (201-0538-01)

Note: Hand tighten only. Do not overtighten.

14. Attach the Power and Data Extension Cable (PN 201-0535-

01) to the rear of the OmniSTAR Demodulator. The
connectors have keys and will only engage in the correct
orientation. If the connector does not engage, check the
orientation. To avoid possible damage, never force the
connector.

Note: To disconnect the cable from the radio, press the two
side latches on the cable connector and pull away from the
radio.

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15. Route Power and Data Extension Cable with the GeoSteer

coaxial cables running to the GeoSteer Control Unit.

16. Bundle the cables together every 12” (30cm) using the

cable ties provided. Use a wire cutter to trim.

17. Attach the Power and Data Extension Cable to the

EXPANSION connector of the GeoSteer Main Cable

Harness.

18. Refer to your GeoSteer User Manual for the OmniSTAR

setup instructions.

Note: In order for the OmniSTAR Demodulator to receive a correction signal, a subscription to the OmniSTAR service must
be purchased and the Demodulator must be set to the proper frequency for the region it is operating in. Refer to the GeoSteer
User Manual for instructions on setting the radio frequency. For region frequencies, see reference table below. For
OmniSTAR subscription information, contact your OmniSTAR service representative.

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OmniSTAR Frequency Data

Note: Table 1 below is provided for reference only. For further information and latest updates, visit the OmniSTAR website at
www.omnistar.com.

Table 1: OmniSTAR Frequency Data

OmniSTAR Satellites and Regional Coverage (as of December 14, 2011)

Coverage Area Satellite Name Frequency Data Rate

Americas Region:

Eastern U.S. MSV-E 1557.845 1200

Central U.S. MSV-C 1557.835 1200

Western U.S. MSV-W 1557.855 1200

North, Central and South
America including the Caribbean ASAT 1539.9325 1200

Atlantic Ocean West AORW 1539.9625 600

Europe / Africa Region:

Atlantic Ocean East AORE 1539.9725 600

Europe, Africa & Middle-East ESAT 1539.9125 1200

India, CIS, Middle-East IOR 1539.9325 600

Asia Pacific Region:

Asia PASAT 1539.9225 1200

Australia & Pacific Rim AUSAT 1539.9625 1200

Source: http://www.omnistar.com

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LED Diagnostics

The OmniSTAR Demodulator Kit has an onboard LED light that can assist with troubleshooting in the event of a malfunction.

Figure 1 OmniSTAR Demodulator Diagnostic LEDs

Normal Operation

During normal operation, the LED will be illuminated green with an orange LED blinking rapidly (1-2 times/second). If the
LED is steady green with only one blink every 4-5 seconds, it means the unit is powered up but is not receiving data from the
OmniSTAR satellite. If the unit is not receiving data, verify the OmniSTAR Demodulator is set to the proper frequency for the
region of operation. Refer to your GeoSteer user manual for instructions on how to change the frequency as well as Table 1 in
this manual and the OmniSTAR website for regional frequencies.

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