Ag Leader GPS 3100 Operators Manual
ADD-ON GPS
3000/3050/3100
INSTALLATION
AND
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Contents
Important Notices
Before beginning installation of your Add-On GPS 3000/3050/3100,
please take the time to thoroughly read these instructions. Signal
words (CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE) are provided to draw
attention to information that is important for the safe/correct
installation and operation of this product.
• CAUTION--will alert you to situations that will impact the
physical safety of you or others.
• IMPORTANT—will alert you to the potential for damage to the
product or loss of data.
• NOTE--will provide you with additional information to simplify a
procedure or clarify a process.
After completing installation of the Add-On GPS we recommend that
you place these instructions in the Options Section of your PF3000
Operator’s Manual to prevent their loss.
To receive upgrade/update information of this product you must send
in or fax the Registration Form. Refer to the Registration Form for
address and fax number.
Item Page
Installing Add-On GPS 2
Updating Operating Program 4
Install Window –Mount PF3000 Bracket 5
Antenna Installation 6
Parts, Tools for Antenna Installation 7
Installing the Antenna Bracket 7
Installing the Antenna 8
Routing the Cable to the Cab 9
General Instructions 10
Overview 10
General Information 10
Beacon Selection 10
Satellite Selection 13
Optional WAAS Selection 20
Diagnostic Screen 21
NMEA Messages 24
GPS Output/Input 24
Troubleshooting 25
Parts List 27
Beacon Information 28
WAAS Information 32
Satellite Information 33
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Installing Add-On GPS
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Installing AddOn GPS
Window Mounting
U-bracket
L-bracket with Velcro
The following parts and tools are needed to install the Add-On GPS
3000/3050/3100 in the combine cab or another vehicle:
• Add-On GPS • Phillips screw driver
• Bottom cover plate • Window scraper
• L-bracket with Velcro • Two alcohol swabs
• Connector cable • Clean, unused paper towels
• Mounting U-bracket NOTE: The type of U-bracket will
depend on your installation requirements.
Mounting U-bracket
Add-On GPS
Connector Cable
Perform the following steps to install the GPS in your vehicle:
NOTE: It is recommended that installation of Add-On GPS be done in a
shop environment.
Bottom Cover Plate
Step Action
1 Remove 25-pin connector from PF3000.
2 Remove PF3000 from mounting bracket.
3 Where the PF3000 ports are located, remove and retain
eight-bottom cover plate screw.
• Four screws in each corner, two screws in the middle and
two screws for the covers on Ports 2 and 3.
4 Remove and discard cover plate.
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New bottom cover plate
Step Action
5 Position new bottom cover plate on PF3000 (as shown) so
the 25-pin connector and Ports 1, 2 and 3 are aligned with
their slots on the cover plate.
6 Re-install eight bottom screws.
NOTE: Ensure covers for Ports 2 and 3 are re-installed
also.
7 Position Add-On GPS to bottom cover plate so the GPS
and AUX ports are aligned with GPS and AUX slots on
cover plate.
8 Install six additional bottom cover plate screws.
9 Remove and retain top center screw on PF3000.
10 Position L-bracket slot over screw hole with solid part of
bracket with Velcro strip on back of GPS. Squeeze L-
bracket, GPS and PF3000 together and re-install screw.
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Top center screw
11 Attach connector cable to Port 1 and GPS.
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Connector Cable
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Step Action
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NOTE: The mounting U-bracket that came with
yourPF3000 will not work with the Add-On GPS, you
must install the new bracket.
12 For U-brackets other than window mount brackets:
• Remove existing U-bracket and retain fasteners.
• Install new U-bracket with fasteners from old bracket
• Attach PF3000 to the U-bracket and attach 25-pin
connector.
13 For window mounted brackets:
• Remove window mounting bracket and discard.
• Completely remove old adhesive from window.
Updating
Operating
Program
The version of operating program that the monitor is using is displayed
when you turn on the PF3000. You MUST have the 3.1 or later
operating program for the PF3000 to use the Add-On GPS3000/3100.
For the Add-On GPS 3050 you must have version 3.13 operating system
installed. To determine if version 3.13 is installed, press the MENU key
until DIAG is displayed. Press the SYSTEM key. Look on the Program
version line to determine the current program.
If you do not have the 3.1 or 3.13 or later version, contact Ag Leader
Technology at 515-232-5363 to obtain an update.
Perform the following steps to install the new operating program:
Step Action
1 Using a computer card reader, copy the file “upgrade.pld”
to the memory card. Delete all other files off the card.
2 Install the card in the monitor and turn on the monitor.
3 The monitor will automatically detect a new operating
program on the card. The monitor will display the version
number of the current program and new program. Press
the ACCEPT key to install the new version.
4 The monitor will erase the old program and install the
new program.
5 Check some of the field and load information and settings
to double check that the new programs is operating
correctly
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Installing Add-On GPS
Install Window
Mount PF3000
Bracket
The window mount bracket for the Add-On GPS 3000/3050/3100, will
provide a very secure mounting for the PF3000 ONLY IF the window
glass surface is chemically cleaned. Some installers have reported
problems with the adhesive strips coming off the glass. This is a
problem only if the glass was not properly cleaned and dry. Follow
Steps 1 through 6 to ensure the glass is clean and dry for installation:
Step Action
1 In humid conditions where moisture may condense on the
glass, run the air conditioner on a medium to warm
temperature setting to fill the cab with dry air. Run air
conditioner until the glass is dry.
2 Determine the position for the window bracket on the
window.
3 Using a clean, unused paper towel, wipe off an area of the
window larger than where you have determined is proper
position for the bracket.
4 When the glass is visually clean, use one of the provided
alcohol swabs to wipe a slightly smaller area.
5 Before the alcohol dries, use a clean, unused paper towel
to wipe off the area.
6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5, so the glass has been cleaned twice
with alcohol swabs.
7 Carefully remove the peel-off strips from the adhesive
strips on the back of the PF3000. Do not touch the
adhesive surface of the strips.
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9 When bracket is properly aligned, push the bracket firmly
10 Use the heel of your hand or fist to gently pound on the
11 Attach PF 3000 to the bracket and attach 25-pin
IMPORTANT: Once the adhesive strip contacts the
glass the bracket cannot be moved without damage to
adhesive strips.
Without touching the strips to the glass, align the window
bracket with the position you determined in Step 2.
against the glass to bond the adhesive strips.
bracket to ensure that the adhesive is fully bonded to the
glass.
connector.
NOTE: The adhesive strips cannot be re-installed if they
have pulled off the glass. Call Ag Leader Technology
(515-232-5363) if you need new adhesive.
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Antenna Installation
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Antenna
Installation
Before mounting the Add-On GPS 3000/3050/3100 on your vehicle, the
user should test the system in the planned installation location. Turn on
all accessories or features of the vehicle that use electrical power,
examples being lights, air-conditioners, etc. In order to determine your
signal-to-noise-ratio (SNR) while installing your antenna, you must be on
the GPS Diagnostic screen of the PF3000. To view this screen:
Step Action
1 Plug antenna jack into GPS unit.
2 Press the Menu key until DIAG is displayed and press DIAG
Key.
3 Press GPS key. NOTE: An example of the GPS Diagnostic
screen (Figure 1) is shown below.
4 If the SNR drops below 6 or is lost completely, move the
antenna to a location where the signal is not as affected by
the interference. Moving the antenna horizontally or
vertically between 1 to 3 ft will usually eliminate the
problem.
5 Once you have completed positioning your antenna push
EXIT key.
GPS DIAGNOSTICS
UTC TIME 00:00:00
Latitude 0000.0000 S
Longitude 0000.0000 E
Elevation 0 ft
GPS speed 0.0 MPH
Number of satellites 0
Differential Status OFF
Beacon/Sat. Frequency 0.000
Differential SNR 0.0
HDOP/PDOP 0.00/0.00
Antenna/Rcvr Voltage 5.00/13.73
ADD-ON
GPS
Figure 1. GPS Diagnostic screen
FORMAT
CARD
COPY TO
CARD
EXIT
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Antenna Installation
Parts, Tools for
Antenna
Installation
Installing the
Antenna Bracket
The following parts and tools are needed to install the antenna and its
bracket:
• 5/16 in. self tapping bolts • L-bracket
or 5/16 in. bolts with serrated nuts • Antenna
• ¼ in. drill bit for thin metal • Marker
or 9/32 in. for thicker metal • Punch
• 15 ft coaxial cable • Hand drill
• Three white cable tie-downs
with self tapping screws
• Three white cable tie-downs
Follow these steps to attach the L-bracket to the grain tank or bin
extension (whichever is on your combine).
Step Action
1 Center the L-bracket on the combine making sure that it is
in the center of header. If you are installing on a vehicle
other than a combine, you may or may not be able to use
the L-bracket. Make sure, though, that the antenna is in the
center of the swath.
2 Place the top surface of the bracket about ¼ in. above the
top of the highest metal surface of the vehicle so that the
antenna is the highest point of the vehicle and can slide off
if struck.
3 After you site this position, place the L-bracket against the
metal surface, mark and punch the places you will be
drilling.
4
Drill the holes in the surface and attach brackets as
follows:
If the metal is … Then use a…
Thin ¼ in. drill bit and 5/16 in.
bolts with serrated nuts.
Thick (1/8 in. or more) 9/32 in. bit and self-tapping
bolt.
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Installing
Antenna
Follow these steps to install the antenna:
Step Action
1 Center the antenna on the top the top surface of the
bracket, placing the antenna so the cable connector is
pointing towards the right side of combine or vehicle.
2 Attach the 15 ft cable to antenna, connecting the end with
the plug to antenna.
3 Attach a white cable tie-down to metal surface 1 or 2 ft
below and 6 in. to right of the L-bracket.
NOTE: you may need to increase the above distances,
depending on the type of grain extension you are using.
4 Place another white tie-down 3 to 5 ft. to the right of the
first tie-down.
5 Use a cable tie and attach the coaxial cable to the first
white tie-down leaving some slack in cable between
antenna connection and tie down to allow for strain relief if
the antenna is knocked off the L-bracket.
6 Use another cable tie to attach the cable to the second tie-
down.
7 Route cable to cab using cable tie-downs to secure cable.
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Antenna Instructions
Routing the Cable
to the Cab
You will need the following parts and tools to route the coaxial cable into
the combine:
• Bulkhead connector (threaded on both ends)
• ½ in. drill bit
• Power drill
Follow these steps to route cable to the cab:
Step Action
1 Find a place on the right side or bottom of the cab to route
coaxial cable into cab (the point of entry is up to you).
IMPORTANT: Do NOT route cable through a door or
window because this will crimp the cable and ruin it.
2 Find a sit to drill where you will not drill into any cabling
or hoes; then drill a hole with the 1/2 in. bit.
NOTE: Make sure before you drill that:
•
The coaxial cable will reach to the site you have
chosen.
•
That you do not bend the cable at a 90-degree
angle.
3 Thread bulkhead connector through hole, so that the
threaded end to which you attach the lock washer and jam
nut is inside cab.
NOTE: For JD9000 series combines, a rubber grommet is
included to mount the bulkhead connector through cab
wall plate. Use auxiliary hole in the plate or drill a new
hole if the auxiliary hole is in use.
4 Attach the coaxial cable from the antenna to the outside
end of the connector.
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General Instructions
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Overview
General
Information
The Add-On GPS 3000/3050/3100 requires no initial setup to begin
fieldwork. The PF3000 will display a “D” or “G” on the top right hand
corner of the display to indicate a GPS signal. A “D” indicates that you
have a differential signal. A “G” indicates that you have a GPS signal
and your GPS receiver is tracking four or more satellites. A lower case
“g” indicates that you have a GPS signal but your GPS receiver is
tracking only three satellites. Your GPS receiver must track four or more
satellites to get an elevation reading. You may wish to use the GPS to
show your ground speed, which requires changing the ground speed
sensor settings. Refer to Primary and Secondary Speed Sensor under
Vehicle Setup in the PF3000 Operator’s manual for instructions.
NOTE: WAAS is an optional feature now available for use with
the Add-On GPS. Contact Ag Leader Technical Support at 515232-5363 for more information on this capability.
The following provides information to change factory settings on the
Add-On GPS 3000/3050/3100:
Beacon Selection
The settings for beacon selection are Auto range, Auto Power and
Manual.
• Auto Range: This is the default setting. In this setting the receiver
keeps a record of the closest three beacons within the receivers
range. It then selects a beacon based on the ranking of the beacon
in memory.
• Auto Power: The receiver keeps a record of the three strongest
beacons in its range. It then selects a beacon based on the ranking
of the available beacons.
• Manual: Allows you to input frequencies for two beacons.
To change Beacon Selection complete the following steps:
Step Action
1 Press Menu key on PF3000 until SETUP is displayed and
press SETUP.
2 Press bottom left or right arrow key until GPS is
displayed and press GPS key.
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