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USER MANUAL

FIELDBEE AND RTK BEE STATION

VERSION 1.0.

WE PROVIDE ONLINE SUPPORT: support@efarmer.mobi info@efarmer.mobi

FULL VERSION

INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

3 WAYS OF USING FIELDBEE................................................................................................................................. 4

QUICK START ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 6

CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

General requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 7

FieldBee as standalone sensor..................................................................................................................8

FieldBee with RTK correction provider ............................................................................................ 10

FieldBee with RTK Bee Station in Radio (LoRa) mode ........................................................... 12

FieldBee with RTK Bee Station in Wi-Fi mode ............................................................................. 14

INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 16

FieldBee installation ...................................................................................................................................... 16

RTK Bee Station Fixed installation ....................................................................................................... 17

RTK Bee Station portable installation ............................................................................................... 18

CHARGING ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20

LEDINDICATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 21

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................22

CONTACTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS

Dear customer, we are very happy that you have ordered FieldBee tractor navigation system. We hope that it will become a real helper for you. This is the user guide and installation manual for the FieldBee tractor navigation system. We did our best to make it simple and easy-to-use, however in case you have any questions you are welcome to contact us via chat in the app or on our website

www.efarmer.mobi or write to us at support@efarmer.mobi.

WHAT IS THIS

FieldBee tractor navigation system - it provides high accuracy (0-4 cm), it is easy to install and change between tractors, it is used on your smartphone/tablet and can be upgraded to the automatic steering system.

The FieldBee sensor works with eFarmer smartphone app for tractor navigation, tracking, mapping and record keeping.

The FieldBee sensor may be used with other applications and systems, such as automatic steering and variable rate application. In such cases, it needs a special version of the software that can be ordered by contacting at info@efarmer.mobi.

WHAT DOES IT DO

The FieldBee is a smart sensor that improves accuracy of GPS signal so that tractor operations or eld measurements are done with high accuracy.

HOW TO USE IT

There are 3 ways to use the FieldBee:

1. FieldBee as standalone sensor. Accuracy 0-1 m

2. With RTK correction provider. Accuracy 0-4 cm

3. With RTK Bee Station. Accuracy 0-4 cm a. in Radio (LoRa) mode b. in Wi-Fi mode

INTRODUCTION

3 WAYS OF USING FIELDBEE

FieldBee rover antenna

on your tractor

FieldBee as standalone sensor

eFarmer app on your

smartphone/tablet

Navigation system with submeter accuracy (30-50 cm)

FieldBee with rtk bee station

FieldBee rover antenna

on your tractor

RTK Bee Station

on your house

eFarmer app on your

smartphone/tablet

in Radio (LoRa) mode

in Wi-Fi mode

Improve the accuracy of your navigation system to 0-4 centimeters

FieldBee rover antenna

on your tractor

eFarmer app on your

smartphone/tablet

PROVIDER

OF RTK

Access to the provider

of RTK correction signal

FieldBee WITH correction network

Improve the accuracy of your navigation system to 0-4 centimeters

RADIO

2 KM

WIFI

10 KM

Attach radio antenna

to the RTK Bee station.

Open FieldBee app and follow

on-screen instructions. First congure base station by answering «Yes, I do» to «Do You have an RTK Bee Station?» question.

For 10+km range connect 2 separate

Wi-Fi access points for FieldBee

and RTK Bee Station (you can use Hotspot on your phone).

Mount FieldBee rover and RTK Bee Station.

In eFarmer app select

FieldBee as external GPS source: Settings  Gps Source.

Start using navigation

Open the eFarmer app Enter Licence key (if rst time):

Shop  Enter Subscription Key

Press Start Navigation.

Open FieldBee app and follow

on-screen instructions. Skip Base station conguration by answering «I only have a FieldBee» to «Do You have RTK Bee Station?» question.

Mount FieldBee sensor

on your tractor.

In eFarmer app select FieldBee as

external GPS source: Settings  Gps Source.

Start using navigation

Open the eFarmer app Enter Licence key (if rst time):

Shop  Enter Subscription Key

Press Start Navigation.

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE AWESOME!

FieldBee app -

for FieldBee sensors conguration

https://goo.gl/yL9hGf

eFarmer app -

for navigation

https://goo.gl/KAiFtD

QUICK START

STEP 1

Download our apps

on Google Play

STEP 2 Choose one of 3 ways of using the FieldBee

FieldBee as standalone sensor

FieldBee with RTK correction provider

FieldBee with RTK Bee Station

the following information:

Domain or IP address and port Login and Password Nearest mount point or

correction stream name.

Open FieldBee app and follow

on-screen instructions to congure the FieldBee. Tap «Connect to NTRIP network»button. Enter the information from the Step 1.

Select Wi-Fi access point for FieldBee.

Mount FieldBee sensor on your tractor.

In eFarmer app select FieldBee as

external GPS source: Settings  Gps Source.

Start using navigation

Open the eFarmer app Enter Licence key (if rst time):

Shop  Enter Subscription Key

Press Start Navigation.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

1. FieldBee GPS GNSS Antenna ..................

2. User manual ...................................................

3. Antenna 868/915Mhz ...............................

4. Cable 5m ...............................................

5. Metal plate ..........................................

6. Charger 220v/12v 2A ......................

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

For initial conguration and all subsequent changes you will need:

1. Android smartphone or tablet with OS version 4.2 Jelly Bean or greater.

2. FieldBee application. You can install it from Google Play Store, follow the link or

simply search «FieldBee».

https://goo.gl/yL9hGf

3. FieldBee antenna.

4. RTK Bee Station (if applicable).

5. Registration with the local RTK correction signal provider (if applicable)

It is recommended to charge a battery to at least 20% before changing congurations. Refer to the Charging section.

CONFIGURATION

REAR PANEL DIAGRAM BOTTOM ELEMENTS

1. Antenna socket

915/868 Mhz

2. Power & data socket

3. PowerOn

4. Led Indicator

5. Washer for

mounting on tripod

6. Holes for xing

on a metal plate

7. Magnets for mounting

on metal plates

8. Battery compartment

FIELDBEE AS STANDALONE SENSOR

The accuracy of the system will be below 1 meter and approximately 20-50 cm pass-to-pass. The system can be used for tracking and performing operations that do not require high accuracy, for example spraying, or parallel driving with wide implements.

Conguration

1. On your Android device turn on the Bluetooth .

2. Open the FieldBee app .

3. Skip Base station conguration by answering «I only have a FieldBee» to «Do You

have RTK Bee Station?» question.

4. Turn On FieldBee by pressing the Power button.

5. Wait until the antenna name will appear on the screen if it is not found - press

refresh button to restart the scan.

a. You may see a prompt requesting to turn on the Bluetooth, answer «Yes/OK» to

continue.

b. You may see a prompt requesting Location Permission, it is required to make

Bluetooth device scan, answer «Yes/OK» to continue.

c. If you have more than one FieldBee or RTK Bee Station you can look at the serial

number marked on the sticker on the bottom of the antenna and match it with the name that appears on the screen.

6. Choose the antenna from the list. a. When doing this rst time you will see pairing request, answer «Yes/OK» to

continue.

7. You will see a screen with antenna status:

Antenna name, connection status

(Connecting... / Connected / Disconnected)

Serial number and version, use this information

when contacting eFarmer support.

Battery level and charger status.

Working mode status.

Positioning quality: type of GPS x and

accuracy in meters, lower value - greater accuracy.

Distance to base station: not relevant

Satellite count: number of visible GPS and

GLONASS satellites, more satellites - better conditions, the value can vary from the amount of satellites used for calculating location.

CONFIGURATION

Screen from FieldBee

app with antenna status

8. Perform system test. Go outside to receive a satellite signal, make sure that your

device is connected to the FieldBee (7a value: Connected) all the time.

How to know that the system works? Check the values on the screen with antenna status:

a. 7d should display accuracy >1 meter for GPS (normal) x and <1 m for DGPS

(with satellite based correction)

b. 7f value should show 15-20 satellites.

9. If you receive poor or no result in 10 minutes, please refer to the troubleshooting

chapter.

10. Conguration is complete, close the app.

WHAT’S NEXT?

1. Install FieldBee on the tractor - see the chapter about installation

2. Connect your FieldBee to the eFarmer app and start using the system for your

fieldwork.

FIELDBEE AS STANDALONE SENSOR

Navigation system with submeter accuracy (30-50 cm)

FieldBee rover antenna

on your tractor

eFarmer app on your

smartphone/tablet

FIELDBEE WITH RTK CORRECTION PROVIDER

In this mode, FieldBee connects to RTK correction network that is available in your area. The accuracy of the system in such case is 0-4 centimetres. Correction networks typically have paid access, but in some countries, they are provided for free by the government. For example FLEPOS network in Belgium.

Additional requirements

You will need to register with your local RTK correction provider (NTRIP provider) and obtain the following parameters needed for connection:

a. Domain or IP address and port b. Login and Password c. Nearest mount point name or Correction stream name

When asking the information above, tell your provider that RTCM 3.x format is required. (We do not support RTCM 2.x format).

IMPORTANT! You will need to have Wi-Fi access point with the Internet access or share Internet from your Android device by enabling mobile Hotspot in Android Settings.

Conguration

1. Perform steps 1-7 from FieldBee in autonomous mode conguration.

2. Tap «Connect to NTRIP network» button.

3. Select Wi-Fi access point you want to use for FieldBee Internet connection. You will need to

use shared mobile internet (Hotspot) and/or portable hotspot. Icon on each item will show Wi-Fi strength and if a network is protected.

a. If you select protected network a password prompt will appear. Enter network password.

You can always change the preferred Wi-Fi access point and enter a new password in the Settings using FieldBee app.

4. Enter information from your correction provider: domain or

IP address and port separated by «:», log in and password. A connection will be established to the server provided and the list of streams or mount points will be loaded. Select your stream/mount point from the list.

TIP: RTCM 3 and SkyTraq Raw formats are supported, we recommend using «nearest» mount point with GPS+GLONASS correction.

5. Antenna conguration update will start. If it doesn’t nish well, tap «Try again».

6. You will see the screen with the antenna status:

Antenna name, connection status

Serial number and version, use this information when contacting eFarmer support.

CONFIGURATION

Screen from FieldBee

app with antenna status

Battery level and charger status.

Positioning quality: type of GPS x and accuracy in meters, lower value - greater accuracy.

Distance to base station: not relevant

Satellite count: number of visible GPS and GLONASS satellites, more satellites - better conditions, the value can vary from the amount of satellites used for calculating location.

7. Perform system test. Go outside to receive a satellite signal, make sure that your device

is connected to the FieldBee at all times and Wi-Fi connection is established. You will see the status (6 a) changing from «Wi-Fi disconnected» to «Wi-Fi connected» and «NTRIP connected». Make sure «NTRIP connected» status is maintained otherwise it means you have problems with Wi-Fi connection or correction provider. Check the values 6d and 6f, in a short time you should receive accuracy >1 meter for the GPS (normal) x and 15-20 visible satellites. Wait some time, x type (6d) should change to Float RTK or RTK, now you have congured antenna for centimetre level accuracy.

a. If you receive poor or no result within 10 minutes, please refer to the troubleshooting

chapter.

8. Conguration is complete, close the app.

Make sure that Wi-Fi access point is in the eective range from the FieldBee during work, otherwise precision will degrade.

WHAT’S NEXT?

1. Install FieldBee on a tractor - see the chapter about installation

2. Connect the FieldBee to eFarmer app - and start using it for eld work and mapping.

FieldBee rover antenna

on your tractor

eFarmer app on your

smartphone/tablet

PROVIDER

OF RTK

Access to the provider

of RTK correction signal

FIELDBEE WITH CORRECTION NETWORK

Improve the accuracy of your navigation system to 0-4 centimeters

FIELDBEE WITH RTK BEE STATION IN RADIO LORA MODE

Using the FieldBee with RTK Bee Station in LoRa mode will allow you to receive centimetre level accuracy in 2 km range from the base station.

Conguration

1. On your Android device turn on the Bluetooth .

2. Open the FieldBee app .

3. Start Base station conguration by answering «Yes, I do» to «Do You have an RTK Bee

Station?» question.

4. Attach radio antenna to the RTK Bee station.

NEVER use RTK Bee Station without radio antenna, failing to follow this rule may result in unrecoverable antenna damage.

5. Turn On RTK Bee Station by pressing the Power button.

6. Wait until the antenna name will appear on the screen if it is not found - press refresh

button to restart the scan.

a. You may see a prompt requesting to turn on the Bluetooth, answer «Yes/OK» to

continue.

b. You may see a prompt requesting Location Permission, it is required to make Bluetooth

device scan, answer «Yes/OK» to continue.

c. If you have more than one FieldBee or RTK Bee Station you can look at the serial number

marked on the sticker on the bottom of the antenna and match it with the name that appears on the screen.

7. Tap antenna name. a. When doing this rst time you will see pairing request, answer «Yes/OK» to continue.

8. You will see a screen with base station status:

Antenna name, connection status

Serial number and version, use this information when

contacting eFarmer support.

Battery level and charger status.

Radio (LoRa) mode status.

9. You will see a message that antenna conguration is being

updated if it doesn’t nish successfully tap the message to try again.

10. Tap «Connect a Rover» button.

11. Repeat steps 4-6 for FieldBee rover.

12. Along with base station status, you will see FieldBee status: a. Antenna name, connection status b. Serial number and version, use this information when

contacting eFarmer support.

CONFIGURATION

Screen from FieldBee

app with antenna status

c. Battery level and charger status. d. LoRa mode status. e. Positioning quality: type of GPS x and accuracy in meters, lower value - greater

accuracy.

f. The distance between rover and base station. g. Satellite count: number of visible GPS and GLONASS satellites, more satellites - better

conditions, the value can vary from the amount of satellites used for calculating location.

13. Perform system test. Take RTK Bee Station and FIeldBee outside and place them above

ground level on an open sky leaving at least 1 meter in between. Make sure that your device (smartphone/tablet) is connected to the FieldBee (12a) all the time and the Radio (LoRa) connection is established (12d). Check the values 12e and 12g, in a short time you should receive accuracy >1 meter for the GPS (normal) x and 15-20 satellites. Wait some time, x type should change to Float RTK or RTK, now you have congured antenna for centimetre level accuracy. If you move far away from the base station (12f) a correction may be lost (more than 2 km).

a. If you receive poor or no result in 10 minutes, please refer to the troubleshooting

chapter.

14. Conguration is complete, close the app.

WHAT’S NEXT?

1. Install FieldBee on the tractor - see the chapter on installation

2. Connect your FieldBee to eFarmer app and start using it for eld work.

FIELDBEE WITH RTK BEE STATION

FieldBee rover antenna

on your tractor

RTK Bee Station

on your house

eFarmer app on your

smartphone/tablet

Improve the accuracy of your navigation system to 0-4 centimeters

RADIO

2 KM

FIELDBEE WITH RTK BEE STATION IN WIFI MODE

This mode uses Wi-Fi and Internet to deliver RTK correction to the FieldBee and can be used in 10 km+ range from the base station

Additional requirements

Wi-Fi access point with Internet access or Android device with shared Internet (Hotspot). You will need separate Wi-Fi points for RTK Bee Station and FieldBee rover antenna, however, you can use same access point for initial system testing.

Configuration

1. Perform steps 1-11 from FieldBee with RTK Bee Station in Radio (LoRa) mode

configuration.

2. Tap «Connect to Wi-Fi» button.

3. Select Wi-Fi access point you want to use for RTK Bee Station Internet

connection. Icon on each item will show Wi-Fi strength and if network is protected.

4. If you select protected network a password prompt will appear. Enter network

password. You can always change the preferred Wi-Fi access point and enter new password in the Settings using FieldBee app.

5. You will see a screen with RTK Bee station status: a. Antenna name, connection status b. Serial number and version, use this information when contacting eFarmer

support.

c. Battery level and charger status. d. Wi-Fi mode status.

6. Along with base station status you will

see FieldBee rover status:

Antenna name, connection status

Serial number and version, use this information

when contacting eFarmer support.

Battery level and charger status.

Wi-Fi mode status.

Positioning quality: type of GPS fix and accuracy

in meters, lower value - greater accuracy.

Distance between rover and base station.

Satellite count: number of visible GPS and

GLONASS satellites, more satellites - better conditions, value can vary from amount of satellites used for calculating location.

CONFIGURATION

Screen from FieldBee

app with antenna status

7. Perform system test. Take RTK Bee Station and FieldBee outside and place

them above ground level on a open sky leaving at least 1 meter in between. Make sure that your device is connected to the RTK Bee Station (6a) and FieldBee (7a) all the time and the Wi-Fi connection is established by both antennas (6d, 7d). Check the values 7e and 7g, in a short time you should receive accuracy >1 meter for GPS (normal) fix and 15-20 satellites. Wait some time, fix type should change to Float RTK or RTK, now you have configured antenna for centimeter level accuracy.

8. If you receive poor or no result within 10 minutes, please refer to the

troubleshooting chapter.

9. Configuration is complete, close the app.

WHAT’S NEXT?

1. Install FieldBee on the tractor - see the chapter on installation

2. Install RTK Bee Station

3. Connect your FieldBee to the eFarmer app and start using it for eldwork.

FIELDBEE WITH RTK BEE STATION

FieldBee rover antenna

on your tractor

RTK Bee Station

on your house

eFarmer app on your

smartphone/tablet

Improve the accuracy of your navigation system to 0-4 centimeters

RADIO

10 KM

This chapter provides recommendations on installing FieldBee and RTK Bee Station. Most of them are required for proper work and to achieve maximal accuracy.

FIELDBEE INSTALLATION

Requirements

For tractors with plastic roof you will need a metal plate, you can order one at

www.efarmer.mobi/shop

Guide

1. Connect the power cable to FieldBee power socket.

2. If Radio (LoRa) mode is being used - screw in radio

antenna.

3. Install FieldBee on the tractor’s roof as close as

possible to the rear axis on the center line. (See the picture) For plastic roof use a metal plate to provide magnetic surface. Antenna back panel with power button and sockets should face towards the rear end of the tractor.

4. Lay down the wire through the rear window or

sunroof.

5. Insert power cable to cigarette lighter socket -

FieldBee will power on automatically.

INSTALLATION

DO NOT’S

 Do not put

antenna on the tractor hood

 Do not change

orientation of antenna

 Do not put power

cable through the door

INSTALLATION

RTK BEE STATION FIXED INSTALLATION

This installation is preferred when your elds t inside a circle with 10 km radius with its centre near the house or other structure where the mounting can be made and Wi-Fi Internet connection is possible.

Requirements

Flat metal surface or pole mount with 1/4-20 UNC thread (also used in most consumer grade cameras). You can use a metal plate from our store

www.efarmer.mobi/shop

Additional tools and materials are required based on individual parameters of installation. For operation in Wi-Fi mode you will need Wi-Fi access point connected to the Internet. We recommend to use one with external antenna(s).

Guide

1. Find a place for mounting that suites following parameters: a. at surface b. above the ground level c. with open sky view d. away from sources of electromagnetic radiation (generators, power lines, etc.) e. away from large metal constructions

House or barn roof is a most common mounting place.

2. If using RTK Bee Station in Radio (LoRa) mode always connect radio antenna

before turning it on.

3. If using RTK Bee Station in Wi-Fi mode it is required to supply Wi-Fi access with

enough signal strength.

a. put your access point as close as possible to the mounting place, probably on

the last oor or under the roof.

b. turn on RTK Bee Station and congure it to use this

access point

c. go to the desired installation place and check the

Wi-Fi signal strength using the FieldBee app.

d. if signal strength is good you may continue

installation, if not you may require to move either access point or base station. Using Wi-Fi repeater for increasing signal strength is also an option.

4. Connect and lay down the power cable, otherwise,

remember to turn o antenna when not in use and charge batteries when they are discharged.

RTK BEE STATION PORTABLE INSTALLATION

This method suits best when you have elds scattered on a territory

signicantly bigger than 10 km in any dimension, there is no mobile Internet

coverage and you don’t want to use additional RTK Bee Stations. Also this is

primary method for initial testing.

Requirements

Tripod mount with at metal head or with 1/4-20 UNC thread (also used

in most consumer grade cameras).

Additional tools and materials are required based on individual

parameters of installation. For operation in Wi-Fi mode you will need Wi-Fi access point connected to the Internet.

DO NOT’S

 Do not change

orientation of antenna

 Do not make

holes in antenna enclosure

 Do not use wire

to tie antenna in place

INSTALLATION

Guide

1. Find a place to mount that suites following

parameters:

a. at surface b. with open sky view (away from mountains, big

rocks, forest)

c. away from sources of electromagnetic radiation

(generators, power lines, etc.)

d. away from large metal constructions e. if possible, consider installing base station higher

than the eld you are performing operation on (e.g. on the hill where the eld is under that hill)

2. If using RTK Bee Station in Radio (LoRa) mode always

connect radio antenna before turning it on.

3. If using RTK Bee Station in Wi-Fi mode it is required

to supply Wi-Fi access with Internet connection. If stationary access point is being used, please follow point 3 from RTK Bee Station stationary installation. If portable access point is used - keep it as close as possible to the base station but no closer than 30cm.

4. Install tripod mount, use level bubble (if any) to achieve horizontal position

5. Mount RTK Bee Station by magnets or thread mount.

6. If base station is required to operate for more than 24 hours you may provide an

external battery, keep it no closer than 30cm to the RTK Bee Station, connect and lay down the power cable. Otherwise, remember to turn o antenna when not in use and charge batteries when they are discharged.

DO NOT’S

 Do not change

orientation of antenna

 Do not use wire

to tie antenna in place

 Do not put

portable hotspot directly near RTK Bee Station

 Do not use tripod

that can overturn on the wind

 Do not extend

tripod to maximum height if it makes RTK Bee Station unstable

CHARGING

The charger delivered with your FieldBee automatically checks for healthy voltages of the two cells and only attempts charging if they are within limits. The battery must be charged prior to using it for the rst time because it is delivered with an energy content as low as possible. Please, fully charge the battery with the external charger before turning on the Base Station for the rst time and if you are going to use it without external power supply. It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging.

While using FieldBee app you may check next charger information:

power source : external power, battery; charger status : full charged, charging, discharging, low battery, error.

* If you see the charger status of the battery is low, please, connect cable for charging. Please, don’t use battery with the low battery status it will negatively aect antenna's future work.

voltage ( mV)

If you will see the voltage of your batteries is less than 3,35 mV ( low battery status) connect charger. The voltage more than 3,8 mV is normal power mode. You can work with it while batteries is not discharged to the low battery status.

SoC ( state of charge - %) - displaying batteries’ charging level in the percentages.

CHARGING

LEDINDICATION

FieldBee has LED-indicators, which shows working antenna modes. The color set is the 5 signs sequence.

1. Every sequence will start with the green color.

*If there is no LED indicators sign light - check the power supply. Battery can be сompletely discharged or be in the power save mode, which means you need to charge it immediately.

2. Second light tells us about GPS status

3. Third light is static blue and divides two groups of connection parameters.

4. Fourth light tells us about Wi-Fi or Radio mode is working

5. Fifth light tells us about power supply type:

For example, the set of lights after turning on means :

RTK

FLOAT RTK

DGPS GPS

NO SIGNAL

BATTERY

EXTERNAL POWER

IS NO CONNECTION

CONNECTED TO WIFI

CONNECTED TO NTRIP

ANTENNA IS CHARGED TO THE NORMAL MODE

WITHOUT GPS SIGNAL RECEIVING

WITH NO CONNECTION TO ANY NETWORKS

DISCHARGING WHILE USING BATTERIES

The main problems can appear with Bluetooth connection and power supply while installing the FieldBee. Please, read carefully the chapter CONFIGURATION in that mode, which are you going to use FieldBee. If the problem persists after reading contact support. How to get support - read in the chapter CONTACTS (page ).

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Why my FieldBee is not shining?

Check the power supply. Connect external power to the cigarette lighter or insert the batteries. If the batteries have been already inserted - connect the antenna to the charging cable.

2. There are no antennae in the available devices list

Go to the smartphone/tablet settings > nd Bluetooth settings > unpair the FieldBee, which are you going to connect > open FieldBee app and retry search for available devices.

3. How to change RTK Bee Station working mode?

If you want to change the RTK Bee Station working mode from LoRa mode to the Wi-Fi

mode you need to connect RTK Bee Station to the Wi-Fi network.

If you want to change RTK Bee Station working mode from Wi-Fi mode to the Radio

(LoRa) mode - disconnect RTK Bee Station from the Wi-Fi network.

4. If you have some other problem?

Please, contact the support.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TIP: Restarting

your devices (phone, tablet, FieldBee, WiFi

router etc.) help to

solve 95%

of all issues.

Dear eFarmer, we provide assistance remotely. For this case, we can check the status of your antenna and help you to solve the problems.

Please, use online chat for quick access to the support, if you have any questions Press button and type your message. Our support will answer you within 24 hours. Also, you can use email: support@efarmer.mobi for describing your questions.

WARNINGS

Allowing your FieldBee to get wet can damage to its electronics and/or make it

operate incorrectly creating a hazardous condition.

Caution: to ensure regulatory compliance, use only the provided power and interface

cables.

Caution: do not open the unit. Do not perform any servicing other than that

contained in the installation and troubleshooting instructions. This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product.

Do not cover the device, or block the airow to the device with any other objects. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a risk of electric

shock from lightning.

Do not use the battery with the low battery status it will make negatively aect the

antenna's future work.

Always use proper lifting and carrying techniques when handling components,

especially when working on a ladder, roof, or another area with a fall hazard.

The exterior antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna.

Use caps for covering antenna’s output if you are going to leave FieldBee outside

without working for few days.

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