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200-0652-01 Kit
200-0652-02 Kit
GeoSteer GS-900 Radio Kit
Item Component Part Number Qty Notes
200-0642-01 (North
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Assembly, Radio GS-900
200-0642-02 (Australia)
Cable, RF Radio NMO 10" 201-0537-01 1
Antenna, 896-970 MHz 5DB NGP 500-0262-01 1
Cable, Power and Data Extension 201-0535-01 1
Screw, Pan-head M6 x 25mm SS 515-0120-01 2
Washer, Split Lock M6 517-0031-01 2
Cable Tie, 5-1/2" x 0.13" Black
Nylon
Installation Instructions 602-0303-01 1
510-0078-01 20
America)
1
Radio assembly in kit is region
specific
GS-900 Radio Kit Installation Instructions 602-0303-01 Rev A
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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.
15/16” open wrench #3 Phillips screwdriver Cleaning rags
10mm open wrench Ladder, 10 ft (3 m) Wire cutter small
Flat screwdriver
Technical Support
Refer to your Display user manual for technical support information.
Contact Information
Refer to your Display user manual for contact information.
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.
RF Exposure Information
FCC RF Exposure Requirements
The antennas connected to the radio must be mounted at
least 26.6 cm away from nearby persons to comply to FCC
RF exposure requirements
Configurations using radio modules not described above or which use antennas not qualified for the radio modules above
require further equipment authorization.
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.
It is your responsibility to certify that your radio transmitter is operating legally on an authorized frequency in your country
and locality. Contact your local government telecommunications authority to obtain information on licensing requirements and
request an operating license. Failure to operate on an authorized frequency will cause harmful radio interference to other radio
users and possible disruptions of important radio services. Failure to operate a radio transmitting device such as a base station
with the appropriate license may result in prosecution and severe penalties.
Table 1 Regulatory Information for this Radio Device
Manufacturer Description Regulation ID
Freewave1 900MHz Radio Modem, MM2
Control Synergy 900 MHz Radio Modem, MM2 (C-Tick)
KNY-42182112519 (FCC ID)
2329B-FGR2 (CANADA IC)
1
Whenever any Novariant Radio Module is mounted inside an enclosure, the enclosure must have a visual label on the
outside featuring the module FCC ID.
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Overview
The GS-900 Radio Modem provided a RTK radio link between the GeoSteer system on the rover and a local Base Station
transmitting on the same channel. This manual provides the instructions for installing the GS-900 Radio Kit onto the GeoDock
of the GeoSteer system. Follow the instructions provided to install this kit.
Procedure
1. Remove the black, plastic plug from rear of the GeoDock
assembly with a flat screwdriver.
2. Remove outer steel threaded ring from the RF Radio NMO
10"cable (PN 201-0537-01).
Note: There is an o-ring on the bottom side of the steel
ring. Verify that the o-ring is not lost.
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3. Feed the RF Radio NMO 10" cable through the top of the
GeoDock assembly and then out the rear next the existing
cables.
4. Secure the RF Radio NMO 10" cable with the threaded
ring removed earlier.
5. Tighten with a 15/16" wrench.
6. Attach the GS-900 Radio Assembly to the bottom of the
GeoDock assembly using two M6 x 25mm screws.
7. Tighten the screws with a #3 Philips screwdriver.
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8. Attach the RF Radio NMO 10" cable assembly to the TNC
connector on the GS-900 radio.
Note: Hand tighten only. Do not over tighten.
9. Attach antenna to RF Radio NMO 10" cable assembly’s
threaded base.
Note: Hand tighten only. Do not over tighten.
10. Attach the GeoDock assembly to the GeoDock Mounting
Plate on top of the vehicle.
Note: If this is the initial GeoSteer install, refer to the
GeoSteer installation manual for proper installation
procedures.
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11. Attach the Power and Data Extension Cable (PN 201-0535-
01) to the rear of the GS-900 radio assembly. 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.
12. Route Power and Data Extension Cable with the GeoSteer
coaxial cables running to the GeoSteer Control Unit.
13. Bundle the cables together every 12” (30cm) using the
cable ties provided. Use a wire cutter to trim.
14. Attach the Power and Data Extension Cable to the
EXPANSION connector of the GeoSteer Main Cable
Harness.
Note: In order for the GS-900 Radio to receive a correction signal, it must be set to the matching channel of its intended base
station. Refer to the GeoSteer User Manual for instructions on setting the radio channel.
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LED Diagnostics
The GS-900 Radio Kit has onboard LED lights that can assist with troubleshooting in the event of a malfunction.
Figure 1 GS-900 Diagnostic LEDs
LED 1
LED 3
LED 4
Note: LED2 is located between LED1 and LED3 but should never be illuminated during normal operation.
LEDs 1, 2, and 3 are on a small, raised circuit board mounted on the main circuit board. LED 4 is on the main circuit board.
Table 2 GS-900 LED Definitions
LED FUNCTION ON, Normal Operation ON, No Base Reception OFF
1
2
3
4
CD
TX
CTS
Power/Data
Steady Green Steady Red Off
Off Off Off
Steady Red Blinking Red Off
Green + Blinks Orange Steady Green Off
Normal Operation
During normal operation LED #4 should be steady green and blink orange about once every second. If LED #4 is steady green
but not blinking orange, it means that the unit is powered up but is not communicating with the Base Station. If the unit is not
communicating with the Base Station, check the channel number of both the GS-900 radio and the radio modem on the Base
Station which should be the same number. Refer to your GeoSteer user manual and Base Station user manual for instructions
on how to verify and, if necessary, change the channel number.
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