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This manual is an integral part of the equipment to which it refers and must accompany the equipment in
case of sale or change of ownership. Keep it for future reference; ARAG reserves the right to modify the
specications and instructions regarding the product at any time and without prior notice.
Contents
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1 Product description .........................................................................................................4
1.1 Intended use ............................................................................................................4
2 Precautions ......................................................................................................................4
3 Contents of the package .................................................................................................4
4 Installation ........................................................................................................................ 5
4.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................................5
4.2 System configuration ...............................................................................................5
4.3 General precautions for locating the SKIPPER LT and cable runs ..........................6
4.4 Overall dimensions ..................................................................................................7
4.5 SKIPPER LT navigator position ...............................................................................7
4.6 Locating the antenna ...............................................................................................8
4.7 Electrical connections - general diagram ............................................................... 10
4.8 Connection to the GPS antenna ............................................................................ 10
4.9 Treatment status signal .......................................................................................... 11
4.10 Connection to the power source ............................................................................ 11
5 Maintenance / diagnostics / repairs .............................................................................12
5.1 Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................12
6 Technical data ...............................................................................................................12
7 Disposal at the end of service ...................................................................................... 12
8 Use of the enclosed CD-ROM (Appendix) ...................................................................13
9 Guarantee terms.............................................................................................................14
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1 Product descriPtion
SKIPPER LT is a satellite navigation system that can be used for agricultural spraying and navigation
applications, once connected to the external GPS antenna.
1.1 Intended use
This device is designed to work on agricultural machinery for crop spraying
applications.
The machine is designed and built in compliance with EN ISO 14982 standard
(Electromagnetic compatibility - Forestry and farming machines), harmonized with
2004/108/EC Directive.
SKIPPER LT is not a road navigator and should only be used for eld mapping.
2 Precautions
• Do not expose the device to jets of water.
• Do not use solvents or benzene for cleaning the exterior of the housing.
• Do not use direct jets of water for cleaning the device.
• Make sure the power voltage meets the device’s rated power requirement (12 Vdc).
• If doing arc-welding, disconnect the three connectors from the back of the SKIPPER
LT device and disconnect its power cable.
• Only use original ARAG accessories and spare parts.
3 contents of the Package
The following table lists the components contained in the SKIPPER LT GPS guidance system
package:
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1 SKIPPER LT satellite navigator
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2 Mounting bracket kit
3 Power supply cable
4 Instruction manual and CD-ROM
5 GPS Antenna
6 Antenna base
7 Both sides adhesive tape for
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4 installation
4.1 Introduction
Installation of the SKIPPER LT system does not require specialist knowledge.
We recommend however that this be done by a qualied technician in as much as the installation
also requires electrical connections to be made.
ARAG IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CONSEQUENT ON INSTALLATION BY
UNQUALIFIED PERSONS.
IF CASE OF DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM CAUSED BY INCORRECT INSTALLATION OR
CONNECTIONS, THE WARRANTY IS AUTOMATICALLY VOIDED.
CAUTION! DO NOT CONNECT ANY ANTENNA DIFFERING FROM THE RECOMMENDED ONE (art. no. 520110.600).
ARAG WILL BE HELD HARMLESS FROM ANY LIABILITY IN CASE OF PRODUCT
DAMAGES, FAULTS AND RISKS OF ANY KIND CAUSED BY THE CONNECTION OF
THE MODULE WITH NON-ORIGINAL ANTENNAS OR ANTENNAS NOT SUPPLIED BY
ARAG.
4.2 System conguration
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a SKIPPER LT satellite navigator
B GPS antenna
c Battery
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d Treatment status signal +12 Vdc
(from main control valve)
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