LiteStar II Air
User Guide
Part No. 875-0103-001 Rev. B1
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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OPYRIGHT
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Hemisphere GPS Inc. Precision GPS Applications
© Copyright Hemisphere GPS Inc. (2007). All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted, tr anscribed, store d in a retr iev al
system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical , magnetic, optical, chemical , manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Hemisphere GPS Inc.
T
RADEMARKS
Hemisphere GPS and the Hemisphere GPS logo, Satloc and the Satloc logo, Mapstar, Air
Star Outback Guidance and eDrive are trademarks of Hemisphere GPS. Other trademarks
are the properties of their respective owners.
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USTOMERS
Contact your local dealer for technical assistance. To find the authorized dealer near you,
call or write us at:
Hemisphere GPS Inc.
1100 Pamela Drive Telephone number: (817) 267-3541
Euless, TX, 76040 Fax number: (817) 354-5762
E-mail address: sales@hemispheregps.com
Technical Support
Telephone number: (817) 267-3541
E-mail address: techsupport@hemispheregps.com
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OVERED
This warranty covers all products manufactured by Hemisphere GPS Inc. (the
"Products").
H
EMISPHERE
Hemisphere GPS Inc. hereby warrants solely to the end purchaser of the Products,
subject to the exclusions and procedu res set fo rth herein below, that the Products sold to
such end purchaser shall be free, under normal use and maintenance, from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from delivery to such end purchaser.
Repairs and replacement components are warranted, subject to the exclusions and
procedures set forth below, to be free, under normal use and maintenanc e, from defec ts
in material and workmanship for 90 days from performance or delivery , or for the balance
of the original warranty period, whichever is greater.
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W
ARRANTY
P
URCHASER
The end purchaser's exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or
replacement, at the option of Hemisphere GP S, of any defective Products or components
thereof. The end user shall notify Hemisphere GPS or a Hemisphere GPS approved service
center immediately of any claimed defect. Repairs shall be made through a Hemisphere
GPS approved service center only.
E
XCLUSIONS
Hemisphere GPS does not warrant damage occurring in transit or due to misuse, abuse,
improper installation, neglect, lightning (or other electrical discharge) or fresh/salt water
immersion of Products. Repair, modification or service of Hemisphere GPS products by
any party other than a Hemisphere GPS approved service center shall render this
warranty null and void. Hemisphere GPS does not warrant claims asserted after the end
of the warranty period. Hemisphere GPS does not warrant or guarantee the precision or
accuracy of positions obtained when using Products. Products are not intended for
primary navigation or for use in safety of life applications. The potential accuracy of
Products as stated in Hemisphere GPS literature and/or Product specifications serves to
provide only an estimate of achievable accuracy based on:
• Specifications provided by the US Department of Defense for GPS Positioning,
• DGPS service provider performance specifications.
Hemisphere GPS reserves the right to modify Products without any obligation to notify,
supply or install any improvements or alterations to existing Products.
'S E
XCLUSIVE
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EMEDY
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NO O
THER
W
ARRANTIES
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER
WRITTEN, ORAL, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY STATUTE, COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE
USAGE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN, SALE, INSTALLA TION, SERVICE OR USE OF
ANY PRODUCTS OR ANY COMPONENTS THEREOF, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
L
IMITATION OF
L
IABILITY
THE EXTENT OF HEMISPHERE GPS' LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE TO THE
END PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT
AND WHETHER TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY SHALL IN NO CASE EXCEED, IN THE
AGGREGATE, THE COST OF CORRECTING THE DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT OR, AT
HEMISPHERE GPS' OPTION, THE COST OF REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE ITEM. IN NO
EVENT WILL HEMISPHERE GPS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PRODUCTION, LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF USE OR FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL
OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES, EVEN IF HEMISPHERE GPS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, HEMISPHERE
GPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM
INSTALLATION, USE, QUALITY, PERFORMANCE OR ACCURACY OF ANY PRODUCTS.
G
OVERNING
L
EGISLATION
To the greatest extent possible, this warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State
of Arizona. In the event that any provision hereof is held to be invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed from this warranty and the
remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
O
BTAINING
W
ARRANTY
S
ERVICE
In order to obtain warranty service, the end purchaser must bring the Product to a
Hemisphere GPS approved service center along with the end purchaser's proof of
purchase. For any questions regarding warranty service or to obtain information
regarding the location of any of Hemisphere GPS' approved service centers, contact
Hemisphere GPS at the following address:
Hemisphere GPS Inc.
7560 East Redfield Road , Suite B
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
Phone 480.348.9919 Fax 480.348.6370
techsupport@hemisphergps.com
http://www.hemispheregps.com
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Ta b l e o f C ontents
LiteStar II Air User Guide
1: A
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Understanding Your GPS Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Components & Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing LiteStar II Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
BOUT
Available Patterns 3
Features & Benefits 4
What is GPS? 6
What is DGPS? 7
What Type of DGPS Does LiteStar II Air Use? 8
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Turning LiteStar II Air On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Operating the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ETTING
Controller Boot Up 29
Lightbar Tests 30
Turning LiteStar II Air OFF 31
What is the Controller? 32
What the Buttons and Dials Do 33
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Using the Lightbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting the Basic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
What the Display Screen Shows 34
Operating the Controller 36
Setting the System Units 38
Setting the Local Time 39
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Changing Log Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Creating a New Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Saving a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Continuing a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Reviewing Log Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Deleting Log Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5: F
Available Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Pattern Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
OGGING
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Pattern Types 58
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Flying a Basic Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
The A|B Line 58
Common Tasks for Flying a Pattern 64
Troubleshooting 67
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Setting a Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Recalling a Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Navigating to a Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Deleting a Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
SING
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Setting the Swath Number 80
Setting the Display Screen Brightness 81
Setting the Units 83
N
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M
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Setting a Guidance Delay (“Look Ahead”) 83
Turning Start-Up Help Off/On 85
Deleting Logs or Marks 86
Changing Logging Settings 86
Checking the System Status 86
Resetting Factory Defaults 87
Loading Firmware 88
Testing Hardware 92
DGPS Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Checking the Differential Source 96
Checking the Port Setup 97
Swapping SLX Applications 100
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Lightbar Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Using e-Dif 100
Setting the Lightbar Brightness 106
Setting the Lightbar Sensitivity 106
Changing the Left and Right Lightbar Displays 108
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Common Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Lightbar Error Messages 115
Controller Error Messages 116
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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
A
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Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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1: About LiteStar II Air
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LiteStar II Air is an entry-level precision guidance system that
allows you to fly accurate swaths with one of six built-in aerial
patterns. LiteStar II Air consists of a ruggedized Lightbar that
provides GPS guidance and an intuitive controller with graphic
display screen.
VERVIEW
Settings OK?
Swath Width:
60.0 M
Pat: Lft BK-BK
LiteStar II Air Controller
LiteStar II Air Lightbar
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Available Patterns
Left Back to Back
Right Back to Back
Racetrack
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Quick Racetrack
Reverse Racetrack
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Features & Benefits
LiteStar II Air is offered in both a logging and non-logging version.
LiteStar II Air allows you to:
• use a guided quick-start menu - the system prompts you to
create a job, enter a navigation option, and enter the swath
width. Then it begins providing guidance immediately.
• define sytem setup options including displa y screen
brightness, Lightbar settings and brightness, DGPS options,
and more!
• manage your jobs - create new jobs or continue jobs from
where you left off. In addition, the logging version allows you
to review jobs flown on your personal computer using
Hemisphere GPS’ MapStar software or similar mapping
application.
• mark the GPS location of signifiant spots in your field,
such as waypoints, field boundaries, etc. and navigate back to
a mark.
• stop mid-job - LiteStar will guide you back to the swath
that was active when you left a job. LiteStar II Air
automatically sets a mark on the last swath of the last job
flown before shutting down. You can also manually set a mark
on a job to return to later.
The LiteStar II Air is sold with Hemisphere GPS’ SLXg3 receiver - a
high-performance, 12-channel GPS engine with a selection of
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differential options. The SLXg3 gives you several options for
choosing a differential source: WAAS, *Beacon, L-Band, and e-Dif.
*Available with SLXg3 Combo model only.
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1: About LiteStar II Air
U
NDERSTANDING
What is GPS?
GPS stands for Global Positioning System. This worldwide radionavigation system is formed by 24 dedicated NAVSTAR satellites
(plus active spares) orbiting the earth approximately 11,000 miles
away. Initially developed in the early 1970s for precise navigation
and weapons guidance by the U.S. military, it is now used
extensively by other governments, agencies, businesses, and
individuals.
While we mostly use GPS to determine our position, a GPS receiver
is actually a highly accurate timing device. Since the speed of light
is essentially constant (186,000 miles per second), a GPS receiver
determines the length of time it takes for a signal to tra vel from the
satellite. By trilaterating the signals from many satellites (using, of
course, very sophisticated mathematical formulas), a precise
location is determined.
Y
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GPS D
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The accuracy of the GPS signal can be affected by atmospheric
interference, timing errors, and satellite orbit errors. So, the basic
GPS signal provided by the military provides accuracy on the order
of 10 - 20 meters, depending on the sophistication of the GPS
engine.
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What is DGPS?
Differential GPS ( DGPS) is GPS with an additional correction signal
added. This signal, called “Differential Correction,” provides
corrections to improve the accuracy over GPS alone.
The accuracy of this correction signal depends on the type of DGPS
your receiver supports:
• Beacon DGPS uses a single reference station at a known point
(also called a base station) to calculate and correct bias errors.
The beacon reference station is ground-based and computes
corrections for each satellite signal. It then broadcasts these
corrections from a radio tower to the remote, or field, GPS
receiver. The remote receiver then applies the corrections to
each satellite used to compute its position.
With Beacon DGPS, the closer you are to a reference station,
the more accurate your signal will be - so Beacon DGPS is good
for local area coverage.
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• WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) DGPS uses GPS
data from a network of reference stations spanning a wide
geographic area to compute corrections. WAAS broadcasts
corrections from two satellites.
WAAS DGPS provides for a wider coverage area because it
uses data from multiple reference stations. Furthermore, the
effects of noise are averaged out across the network of
reference stations.
• Private satellite-based DGPS services. For example,
OmniSTAR, a subscription-based service with worldwide
coverage, also uses the network model to compute real-time
corrections. OmniST AR also broadcasts correct ion signals from
multiple satellites around the globe.
• Relative DGPS services. For example, Hemisphere GPS’
patented e-Dif service provides relative DGPS accuracy. e-Dif
selects the GPS coordinates of a known point to serve as an
internal “reference station” and computes accurate positions.
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This is done by gathering continuous data from satellites for 5
to 8 minutes and then computing a matching differential
corrector for that specific location - a process called calibration.
Once e-Dif is running, it is continually adjusted to match
changing conditions on the GPS signals caused by the
atmosphere. e-Dif is designed to minimize position drift and
prevent spiking or jumping. Typically, position drift is below 1
to 2 meters during the first hour of operation.
e-Dif should be used when you don’t need absolute positioning
data.
What Type of DGPS Does LiteStar II Air Use?
LiteStar II Air is sold with Hemisphere GPS’ SLXg3 receiver. The SLXg3
is a 12-channel GPS engine with 4 differential options:
• 300 KHz Beacon : ~ < 3 feet (1 meter) accuracy, depending
on the distance from the beacon site
300 KHz radio beacon DGPS is a differential service available
throughout the world. Redundant coverage is planned
throughout the entire U.S. Contact your Hemisphere GPS
dealer for more information on availability.
• WAAS/EGNOS: ~ < 3 feet (1 meter) accuracy (WAAS)/
~ < 16 feet (5 meter) accuracy (EGNOS - still in test mode)
WAAS is a free service of the FAA dev eloped by Ra ytheon. It is
available everywhere in the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, and
Puerto Rico. It can also be picked up in the border areas of
Canada and Mexico.
EGNOS, a service similar to WAAS, is available in Europe and
Western Russia. H owever, EGNOS is still in test mode. It is
planned to be fully operational in 2004. EGNOS is a precursor
to Galileo, the full global satellite navigation system under
development in Europe.
• OmniSTAR: ~ < 3 feet (1 meter) accuracy
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OmniSTAR L-Band is a subscription-based differential signal.
An SLX receiver using OmniSTAR can operate throughout 95%
of the world, wherever OmniSTAR coverage is available. An
SLX receiver with an active OmniSTAR subscription will
automatically lock onto the differential satellites necessary to
improve accuracy to within one meter, and will automatically
choose the correct frequency, depending on what part of the
world you are operating in. Different parts of the world may
have different OmniSTAR subscriptions.
• e-Dif: ~ < 6 feet (2 meter) accuracy
e-Dif is a differential correction, designed by Hemisphere GPS
for use with the SLX receiver. Hemisphere GPS developed e-Dif
for our customers who are not able to receive other types of
differential signals due to location or budget.
e-Dif can be used anywhere on the globe where a GPS lock can
be achieved. Once you receive e-Dif differential, you can
operate for 1 hour or longer using the initial corrector. During
the first hour, position accuracy is typically within 2 meters,
relative to the original location. See
http://www.h emispheregps.com for more information on e-Dif.
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C
OMPONENTS
Please look over the contents of your LiteStar II Air purchase to
ensure the components are not damaged. The con t en ts will vary if
you are using LiteStar II Air for the first time or are upgr ading your
existing system. The basic components include:
Component Part Number Quantity
Controller, Lightbar, and Receiver
& P
ARTS
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LiteStar II Air controller 806-3017 (non-
logging) or
806-3016 (logging)
Lightbar 806-2009 1
SLXg3 receiver 802-1008 1
SLXg3 antenna 804-0008 1
Mounting Hardware
Controller Mounting
Hardware: Includes
Gimbal and U-Bolt
mounting options
Lightbar Mounting Kit 710-0029 1
Cables and Switches
Power/spray cable (7
feet)
Swath advance button 075-4002
604-0003 1
054-0040 1
1
Battery terminal power
cable (12 feet)
Spray leaf-spring
switch
054-0043 1
075-4001 1
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Component Part Number Quantity
Controller, Lightbar, and Receiver
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Lightbar-to-controller
054-0042 1
cable (25 feet)
DGPS receiver to
051-0053 or 051-0056 1
controller cable (10
feet)
Remote swath advance
051-0094 1
cable (15 feet)
SLX antenna cable (15
050-0026 1
feet)
Documentation
User guide 875-0103 1
Quick reference guide 875-0104 1
Warranty statement 875-0066 1
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2: Installing LiteStar II Air
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Before You Begin
Please read over all installation instructions and warnings
BEFORE beginning installation. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO YOUR SYSTEM.
Required Tools - Installing Your System
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Tool Used For
Electric drill mounting Lightbar and antenna
1/4 “ (6mm) drill bit mounting Lightbar and antenna
Standard Phillips/slotted
screw drivers
Crescent wrench or wrench
set
3/16” Allen wrench assembling Lightbar brackets
3/8” wrench assembling Lightbar brackets
Marker pen marking mounting holes on
Installing LiteStar II Air is a four-step process:
• Step 1: Install the Lightbar
• Step 2: Install the Controller
• Step 3: Install the Receiver/Antenna
assembling Lightbar brackets
installing Lightbar and controller
tightening installation bolts on
Lightbar and controller
vehicle
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• Step 4: Connect the Cables
Please install LiteStar II Air in the following order and READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING. Failure to read the
warnings in this section may cause damage to your system.
Step 1: Install the Lightbar - To install the Lightbar, you must
first assemble the Lightbar mounting brackets.
To install the Lightbar:
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WARNING!
1. Assemble the Lightbar mounting brackets.
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a. Secure the left and right flat panel plates to the lightbar
using the enclosed captive screws.
Left
Left and right flat
panel plates
Notice the capitve screw holes are offset to the outside edge of
the plate. Also notice that the front of the lightbar should face
the thin edge of the plate; the rear of the lightbar rests on the
thick edge of the plate.
If you have the left and right plates reversed, it is still
possible to line up the plates so the arrows are pointing
“outside.” However, the screw holes on the lightbar and the
flat panel plate will not line up if you have them reversed.
b. Tighten the captive screws using a 3/16” Allen wrench.
c. Assemble the 2 sets of 1” brackets using the #10-32 x
5/8” bolt, nut, and washer sets. You can substitute the
Right
Front of lightbar faces thin
edge of plate (plates are
sloped)
WARNING!
Front Rear
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d. Attach the leftt and right brackets to the lightbar plates
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included 3” brackets for the 1” brackets for added height if
needed.
using the 4 #10-32x 3/4” screw, nut, and washer sets, as
shown below.
2. Position the assembled lightbar and brackets on the desired
location on the hood of the aircraft within the line-of-sight of
the pilot.
WARNING!
DO NOT block the pilot’s view of the field.
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3. Using the assembled lightbar and brackets as a template, mark
the 4 mounting hole locations on the surface of the aircraft.
Consider using existing hardware and hardware locations.
Avoid drilling holes that may cause damage to other
equipment (structural frame members, electrical cables, or
fluid lines).
4. Using a 1/4” drill bit, carefully drill the 4 holes.
5. Secure the lightbar to the aircraft using the #10-32 bolt,
washer, and nut sets. Two lengths of bolts are enclosed: 1 3/4”
or 3/4” depending on whether you are mounting the lightbar to
a thick or thin surface.
WARNING!
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Note: Attach the enclosed backing plates to the underside
of the mounting surface for additional reinforcement if
desired (see below). The backing plates provide additional
support to prevent the bolts from pulling through the
surface under vibration.
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Step 2: Install the Controller - 1.Determine the desired
controller location. It should be located inside the cab, within
easy reach and visibility of the driver.
2. Use either the supplied Gimbal mount or the U-Bolt mounting
base to secure the controller to the cab.
Note: Use the Gimbal mount to attach the controller to a
flat surface. Use the U-Bolt to attach the controller t o a rail.
Note: The ball mount on the controller must be grounded.
The controller is sensitive to ESD at 4k.
Step 3: Install the GPS Receiver/Antenna - Please refer to the
user guide included with the re ceiver you’ve purchased for
complete installation instructions
.
Step 4: Connect the Cables - The bottom of the controller
contains a series of plugs to connect the cables to the Lightbar,
GPS receiver/antenna, power/spray cable, swath advance cable,
and auxiliary cable.
Each cable is sized differently and labeled so you’ll always make
the right connections. The connector cables are designed to be
installed by hand, no tools required.
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The following diagram shows the correct installation of the cables.
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Terminal Connection
Receiver
GPS Cable
Lightbar Cable
Lightbar
Power CableSwath Advance Cable
Spray Cable
Power must be
between
10-30 Volts DC
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• Never connect or disconnect the antenna cable with the power
on.
• Do not route cables alongside power generator wire and other
high-noise electric sources. This will cause interference.
• Do not kink or force cables into sharp bands. This will destroy
the cable.
• Excess cable length should be stored with at least a 6-inch bend
radius.
WARNING!
CABLE INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
• Do not coil the cables. This will introduce noise in the system.
• Avoid high-temperature exposure (exhaust, manifold, etc.)
when routing cables.
• Do not route the antenna cable with any other radio system
cables. This will cause interference. Keep12 inches apart.
• If you must cross the antenna cable with others, do so at a
90-degree angle. This will prevent interference between
systems.
To connect the Lightbar cable:
1. Find the cable labeled, “Lightbar.”
2. Measure the distance between the Lightbar and the location of
the controller inside the cab.
Note: The cable is designed to withstand all types of
conditions and can be installed inside or outside the vehicle.
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3. Use the length taken in Step 2 and tie-off excess cable length if
required.
4. Connect one end of the cable to the Lightbar.
Tip! To connect the cable: plug the cable into the outlet and
turn the ring on the plug connector to tighten.
Finger-tighten the cable connectors. Do not use any tools.
5. Run the cable from the Lightbar to the controller.
6. Connect the other end of the cable to the outlet on the
controller labeled “Ligh tbar.”
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WARNING!
To install the power cable:
1. Find the cable labeled “Power: Input.”
Note: The Power cable and Spray cable are combined
together into one cable at the end that plugs into the
controller. At the opposite end, they are two separate
cables.
2. Connect the Power/Spray cable to th e controller.
Tip! To connect the cable: plug the cable into the outlet and
turn the ring on the plug connector to tighten.
WARNING!
Finger-tighten the cable connectors. Do not use any tools.
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3. Connect the other end of the Power cable to the power source.
The power source must be able to supply uninterrupted
power between 10-30 volts DC. Your system must be wellgrounded.
Note: The Power cable can either be plugged into a
Cigarette Lighter Adapter cable or hardwired to your
battery. Use the cables labeled “054-0034” (Cigarette
Lighter Adapter) or “054-0043” (Battery Terminal) to
connect the main Power cable to the power source.
WARNING!
4. Select either the Cigarette Lighter Adapter cable or the Battery
Terminal cable (recommended).
5. Connect the selected cable to the main Power cable. Plug the
end of the selected cable into the connector at the end of the
Power cable.
6. Connect the other end of the cable to the power source. If
hardwiring to your battery, attach the ring terminal connector s
to the battery posts (the Battery Terminal cable connectors are
color-coded red for positive and black for negative). Secure the
connectors by tightening the wingnuts on the battery.
To connect the spray cable (part of the Power cable):
1. Find the cable labeled, “Spray ON/OFF”
Reminder! The Spray cable is attached to the Power cable at
the end of the cable that plugs into the controller. So, the
Spray cable should already be plugged into the controller.
2. Measure the distance between the vehicle spray system and
the location of the controller inside the cab.
Note: The cable is designed to withstand all types of
conditions and can be installed inside or outside the vehicle.
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3. Use the length taken in Step 2 and tie-off excess cable length if
required.
4. Run the cable from the controller to the spray system.
5. Connect the end of the cable to the vehicle spray system using
the supplied spray leaf-spring switch (Part No. 075-4001).
closed connection means spray is ON and an open connection
means the spray is OFF.
To connect the GPS receiver/antenna cable:
1. Find the cable labeled either “051-0056” or “051-0053,”
depending on your receiver type.
2. Measure the distance between the receiver and the location of
the controller inside the cab.
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A
Note: The cable is designed to withstand all types of
conditions and can be installed inside or outside the vehicle.
3. Use the length taken in Step 2 and tie-off excess cable length if
required.
4. Connect one end of the cable to the receiver.
5. Run the cable from the receiver to the controller.
6. Connect the other end of the cable to the outlet on the
controller lab eled “GPS.”
Tip! To connect the cable: plug the cable into the outlet and
turn the ring on the plug connector to tighten.
WARNING!
Finger-tighten the cable connectors. Do not use any tools.
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3: G
ETTING
S
TARTED
Turning LiteStar II Air On/Off
Operating the Controller
Using the Lightbar
Setting Basic Features
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T
URNING
L
Before you get started using LiteStar II Air, you need to know the
basics: how to turn LiteStar II Air on and off, how to operate the
controller, and how to read the Lightbar.
Turning LiteStar II Air On
After you turn on LiteStar II Air, it will go through a controller boot
up and Lightbar test to make sure your system is working correctly.
ITE
S
TAR
II A
IR
O
N
/O
FF
Note: If you have purchased the logging version, a 16MB or 32
MB multimedia card must be inserted (label side up) in the
controller before start up. If your system is not recognizing the
card, turn off the system, re-insert the card, and reboot.
To turn LiteStar II Air ON:
1. Insert the multimedia card into the slot on top of the
controller.
Cover
Memory card
ON button
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Note: If you have purchased the non-logging version, skip
Step 1. The memory card slot shown will be covered because
the non-logging version uses internal memory rather than a
memory card.
2. Press the ON/OFF button located on the top of the controller
(shown in Step 1).
3. LiteStar II Air will start up as follows:
• the controller will display th e Satloc logo
• the Lightbar will flash and begin a boot-up sequence,
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which includes:
• Lightbar tests
• software and GPS source tests
• controller connection tests (checks the controller for
connections)
Controller Boot Up
The controller’s buttons and display screen are the brains of
LiteStar II Air; everything you see and do is entered in the
controller.
You c annot enter field details or spray patterns un til the controller’s
boot up is complete. The controller goes through the following
boot-up sequence:
1. The display screen flashes the Satloc logo.
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2. A quick start menu appears on the display screen.
Note: You have the option to turn off start-up help, but we
recommend you keep it running until you are comfortable
operating LiteStar II Air. See “Chapter 7: Setting Advanced
Features” for more information.
SETTINGS OK?
Swath Width 60.0 Ft
Pat: LFT BK TO BK
Logging is: ON
Lightbar Tests
The Lightbar tests take about 15 seconds to complete and follow
this sequence.
Step 1 - All LEDs and
digital displays flash and
light up.
Step 2 - The Lightbar
displays the guidance
type and swath width last
used. If you are using
LiteStar II Air for the first
time, it displays default
settings.
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The example in Step 3 shows 8 satellites are tracked and 0
satellites are used. When 4 or more satellites are used in a
solution, the system is ready and the start-up sequence is
complete.
Turning LiteStar II Air OFF
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Step 3 - The Lightbar
shows how many satellites
are tracked and how many
satellites are used.
Turn LiteStar II Air off before turning off the aircraft or main power
supply source. This ensures your data is saved.
To turn LiteStar II Air OFF:
1. Press the ON/OFF button located on the top of the controller.
• The controller’s display will go dark.
• The Lightbar will flash and the lights will turn off.
Note: LiteStar II Air automatically turns off the receiver
when you turn off the system.
2. Turn off your aircraft’s ignition or power source.
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O
PERATING
Once the controller and Lightbar have completed their boot-up
sequences, the system is ready for entering data.
Every piece of information you enter in the controller affects the
entire performance of LiteStar II Air. For example, if you are
changing the swath width on the controller, the numbers on the
Lightbar will change simultaneously.
What is the Controller?
The controller is a graphic menu with push button and rotary dial
controls that allow you to quickly and easily change LiteStar II Air’s
settings. The controller is mounted inside the cab within reach of
the pilot.
THE
C
ONTROLLER
Display
screen
General
function
buttons
Connector Cables
The controller is capable of monitoring the Lightbar and the DGPS
receiver for the pattern guidance and navigation to marks.
The screen displays data for the activit y selected . F or exam ple, if i t
says, “Swath Width,” you will be prompted to enter a number.
Settings OK?
Swath Width 60M
Pat: Lft Bk-Bk
Logging is: ON
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The bottom of the controller has a series of connectors that
connects the controller to the receiver, Lightbar, and power source.
What the Buttons and Dials Do
The lower part of the controller has an assortment of buttons and a
rotary dial.
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Rotary Dial - The rotary dial allows you to scroll up
and down the display screen to select a menu or to
toggle between display screens. The dial also allows you
to change numbers and letters in certain screens.
Menu/Run - Menu/Run switches between Menu mode
(where you input data) and Run mode (where you use
guidance during an active job).
New Job - New Job allows you to begin a new job.
Mark - Mark allows you to set a mark to identify
navigation marks and waypoints or return to a mark or
waypoint.
Escape/No - Escape/No closes a menu on the display
screen without saving any information. Escape/No also
returns you to the main screen options. During pattern
guidance, Escape/No decrements swaths.
Enter/Yes - Enter/Yes accepts and saves information.
During pattern guidance, Enter/Yes increments swaths.
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What the Display Screen Shows
The controller’s display screen consists of a Menu mode and a Run
mode.
Menu Mode - In Menu mode, the display screen consists of a
series of menus where you can change system settings, view or
change DGPS status and settings, and change Lightbar settings.
Arrow indicates
you can scroll
for more options
MAIN
Setup >
DGPS >
Lightbar >
Sub-menus
A small down arrow icon appearing on the left indicates that you
can scroll down the menu to view more options.
Note: Turn the rotary dial to move up or down the list. A
selected item will highlight as shown above.
An arrow appearing to the right of a menu item indicates a submenu. For example, selecting the Light Bar menu opens a submenu that allows you to set the lightbar’s left and right displays
and adjust the brightness and sensitivity settings.
Advanced menu setup options for the system, Lightbar, and DGPS
are covered in this guide under “Chapter 7: Setting Advanced
Features”.
In Run mode, the display screen shows your status while actively
spraying a field. In Run mode, you can toggle between three status
screens by turning the rotary dial once for each screen:
•the Guidance status screen provides basic job and guidance
information, such as your current pattern, steering guide, job
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number, time, if your spray is on/off, and if you have DGPS
reception.
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Job number
GPS Data Good
(thumbs down = bad)
•the DGPS status screen shows whether or not you are
receiving good DGPS data during your job.
Date
GPS
coordinates
Speed
Time (in seconds)
since last DGPS update
•the Navigation status screen provides the direction and
distance to a mark.
03122201 12:57:38
NO XTRACK
0.00 Ha
R 3
SQUEZ
0.00 M
DGPS STATUS 3D
12-17-03 12:49:10
N 33° 36.8367’ 250.0 M
W111°54.9640’
226.8 KPH Hdg:149
Diff. Age 2 WAAS
Time
Lightbar
guidance
Cross-track
distance
Swath Number
Pattern
Status
Time
Heading angle
(Off True
North)
Differential Type
Tip! To switch between Menu and Run mode press .
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Brg 360°
123.5 M
Heading
(relative to
True North)
Distance to mark
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Operating the Controller
As noted in the previous section, the rotary dial and controller
buttons control what you see on the display screen.
In Menu mode, you can select menu options us ing the rotary dial to
scroll up or down a menu and highlight a selection. Press
Note: In Menu mode, you may be prompted to change a
number or letter on the screen. To do so:
1. Press to select the character you want to change.
to open the selection.
2. Turn the rotary dial:
clockwise to increase the
number or letter, or
counter clockwise to decrease the number or letter.
3. Press to save the change.
In Run mode, you can toggle through the three status screens
using your rotary dial. In Run mode you can also:
• press at any time to access your menu options,
• press at any time to start a new job
• press at any time to set a mark (GPS location) to
return to at a later point or to navigate back to a mark
See “Chapter 4: Logging Job Data” and “Chapter 6: Using
Navigation Marks & Waypoints” for additional information on
creating jobs and using marks for navigation with LiteStar II Air.
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U
SING
THE
The Lightbar is mounted on the front of the vehicle, outside of the
cockpit but in clear view of the operator. It displays all the
information you need for guidance, like cross-track distance, GPS
status, speed, heading, steering, and navigation cues.
L
IGHTBAR
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The LiteStar II Air uses the CAN (Controlled Area Network)
Lightbar . What makes the CAN Lightbar different from other models
are:
• guidance Arrow LEDs
• four additional status LEDs
• detailed left and right displays
• the ability to set a wide range of brightness levels
The improved LED read outs can be customized for any level of
brightness.
Please see “Chapter 5: Flying a Pattern” for help with reading the
Lightbar guidance queues and warnings.
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S
ETTING
THE
LiteStar II Air comes equipped with default factory settings. While
these settings will meet most people’s needs, th ere are a couple of
basic options you need to set. Before starting, you’ll need to:
• set the system units
• set the local time
Once you have set these options, you are ready to begin using
LiteStar II Air. See “Chapter 4: Logging Job Data” and “Chapter 5:
Flying a Pattern.”
B
ASIC
F
EATURES
Note: Please see “Chapter 7: Setting Advanced Features” for
advanced setup options as needed.
Setting the System Units
By default, your LiteStar II Air comes pre-set with U.S. units. If
using metric units, you will need to change this setting.
To set units:
1. Select to access the main menu.
2. Select the Setup > sub-menu.
3. Select Units.
4. Press to toggle between U.S. and metric.
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Setting the Local Time
LiteStar II Air is set to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). GMT is based
on a 24-hour clock representing the time at the zero degr ee
meridian (Prime Meridian).
To convert to local time, you must set your local time in LiteStar II
Air.
Note: If you live in an area that observes daylight savings, you
will need to set the local time twice a year.
To set the local time:
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1. Select to access the main menu.
2. Select the DGPS > sub-menu.
3. Select Time Setup.
4. Enter your local time.
5. Select to save.
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4: L
OGGING
Changing Log Settings
J
OB
D
ATA
Overview
Creating a New Job
Continuing a Job
Reviewing Log Data
Deleting a Job
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4: Logging Job Data
O
VERVIEW
LiteStar II Air is available in a logging and a non-logging version.
The logging version of LiteStar II Air comes pre-set and ready to
log your important job data.
Data logged includes both general log data and spray activity data.
General Log Data: Spray Activity Data:
• Current Time and Date • Swath Number
•Swath Width • Start/End Time (Seconds -
Logged Every 2 seconds)
• Log Interval & GPS
Coordinates
• Minimum Log Speed • Sprayed Area (Acres -
• DGPS Information • Spray Rate (Gallons/
• Pattern • Spray Volume (Gallons/
•Spray Status •Spray Application Rate
• Spray Activity Data
Totals (See right
column)
LiteStar II Air records information in the log any time you are
above a pre-designated flight speed. Your log data is stored in a file
which you can transfer to a computer for printing and viewing.
• Spray Distance (Feet -
Logged Every 2 seconds)
Logged Every 2 seconds)
Minute)
Swath)
(Gallons/Acre)
• Average Speed (MPH)
• Average Heading (Degrees)
• Average Cross-Track
Distance (Feet)
• Average Differential Age
(Seconds)
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LiteStar II Air can typically hold up to 80 hours of logging time on a
16MB memory card, depending on the activities performed.
You can choose to turn logging on or off with each new job at the
Settings OK? screen.
Simply press to change the settings and turn logging on
or off.
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SETTINGS OK?
Swath Width 60.0M
Pat: Lft BK-BK
Logging is ON
Our companion software, MapStar, allows you to then view the log
file of a spray job in an at-a-glance graphical display on your
computer. MapStar allows you to zoom in on a job for precise
measurements and import custom digital background maps.
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C
HANGING
Logging is automatically enabled in LiteStar II Air (if you have
purchased the logging version).
However, there are three log settings that can affect the log data
logged:
• Log speed - the speed at or above which logging is ON.
• Log interval - the frequency that spray activity data is
L
OG
By default, the log speed is 20 m.p.h. The log speed can
be toggled between the default of 20 and 0.
logged. By default, the log interval is set to 2 (means that
position and spray information is logged every 2 seconds).
Log interval options are: 0.2, 1, 2, 5, and 60 seconds.
S
ETTINGS
• Log per job - this allows you to either begin a new log
with each new job, or to log continuously. By default, this
is set to log continuously.
To change log settings:
1. Select to access the Main menu.
2. Select Setup > from the Main menu.
SYSTEM
Start-up Help Y
Delete
Logging >
Utilities >
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3. Scroll down the System menu until you reach the Logging >
sub-menu.
4. Change any of the settings as desired. See the introduction to
this section for available options.
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LOGGING
Log Speed 20
Log Interval 2
Log per Job N
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C
REATING A
Creating a job is your first task in using LiteStar II Air. That’s why
when you first turn on your LiteStar II Air system, you will see the
following start-up help screen.
When you create a job, LiteStar II Air automatically assigns a log
name to the job as follows: YYMMDDNN, where NN starts at “01”
with the first log of the day, and each subsequent log is numbered
in the order worked.
N
EW
J
OB
SETTINGS OK?
Swath Width 60.0 Ft
Pat: LFT BK TO BK
Logging is: ON
For example, log # 03022411 means the job was created on
February 24, 2003 and it was the 11th job of the day.
To create a new job:
1. Press . You will see the following screen:
SETTINGS OK?
Swath Width 60.0 Ft
Pat: LFT BK TO BK
Logging is: ON
2. Review the current settings shown on the screen.
• If they are satisfactory, press to begin your
new job.
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• If they are not, press to change the settings. If
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you select NO:
a. You will see the Swath Width entry screen. Enter the
swath width.
Tip! Menu reminder! To change a number, use your
rotary dial to scroll through numbers 0 - 9. To make a
selection and move to the next character, press
. Press to highlight the OK
button on the Swath Width screen. Press
again to confirm the swath width.
b. You will then see the Guidance selection screen. Select
a guidance option (Left or Right Back-to-Back, Racetrack,
Quick Racetrack, Reverse Racetrack, or Squeeze pattern)
and press
Note: For an explanation of the different guidance
options, please see “Chapter 5: Flying a Pattern.”
.
c. Next, LiteStar will prompt you to select a logging
option. Press
for logging or no
to turn logging off.
d. Finally, LiteStar will prompt you to set your A, B, and if
applicable, C points for your selected guidance
pattern. Press
on the controller or use the
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remote Swath Advance button on your aircraft to set
your A, B, and C points at the prompts.
Note: For further instructions on how to follow
pattern guidance and fly a basic pattern, see
“Chapter 5: Flying a Pattern”.
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S
AVING
A J
LiteStar II Air saves job data associated with each job in the
system log, if you have purchased the logging version. Simply
review the LiteStar II Air log in MapStar, or other mapping
application, to review your work.
To save an incomplete job, you can set a mark in LiteStar II Air.
LiteStar II Air automatically stores job information as a mark -
including your swath number, swath width, pattern, direction,
acreage, and spray information - at the last point sprayed on your
last job flown before turning off LiteStar II Air.
This mark will be overwritten with each new job flown.
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OB
If you wish to save a job permanently, you can set up to three marks in
addition to the last swath mark automatically saved by the system.
See “Chapter 6: Using Navigation Marks & Waypoints” for more
information.
Tip! Make sure to save the mark as type, “Save Last Swath” to
store job information. See “Chapter 5: Flying a Pattern” for more
information on setting, recalling, and deleting marks.
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C
ONTINUING
LiteStar II Air automatically stores a mark - including your swath
number, swath width, pattern, direction, acreage, and spray
information - at the last point sprayed on your last j ob flown before
turning off LiteStar II Air.
This mark will be overwritten with each new job flown.
Note: If you wish to save a mark permanently, you can set up
to three marks in addition to the last swath mark automatically
saved by the system. Make sure to save the mark as type,
“Save Last Swath”. See “Chapter 6: Using Navigation Marks &
Waypoints” for more information on setting, recalling, and
deleting marks.
A J
OB
To continue a job:
1. Press and select Return. Y ou will see the following
screen:
RETURN TO MARK...
M1
M2
M3
Last Swath
Select the Last Swath option.
2. LiteStar II Air will load your most recent job and provide
guidance from the last sprayed point.
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R
EVIEWING
You cannot reveiw log data from the controller. You must transfer
the multimedia card to your personal computer.
You ca n then view the log files on your computer in text format or
in a graphic using MapStar.
To transfer the multimedia card:
1. Remove the multimedia card into the slot on top of the
controller.
L
Cover
OG
D
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ATA
Memory card
ON button
2. Insert the multimedia card into a card reader on your
computer to view the files in the desired application.
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D
ELETING
To delete a log:
1. Select to access the main menu.
L
OG
D
ATA
MAIN
Setup >
DGPS >
Light Bar >
2. Select the Setup menu. You will see the Sy stem Setup submenu:
SETUP
Flip Pattern
Swath Number A
Brightness 9
Contrast 6
Units U.S.
3. Scroll down and select the Delete option. You will see a list of
existing marks (M1-M3) and log names:
DELETE
M1
M2
621157
621158
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4. Select the item you wish to delete and press .
LiteStar II Air will ask you if you are sure you wish to delete
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the selection - press
delete or to cancel.
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5: F
LYING
P
ATTERN
Available Patterns
Pattern Guidance
Flying a Basic Pattern
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A
VAILABLE
LiteStar II Air supports six patterns, providing complete flexibility
to fly the shape of any field.
P
ATTERNS
Back-to-Back (BK-BK) -
Left or Right
Fly consecutive swaths
parallel to the A|B line. BKBK can be flown in two
different directions: Left or
Right.
Racetrack (RCTRK)
Fly each side of a field, then
alternately work from Swath
#2 to the middle, and from the
middle toward the other end of
the field. This pattern is useful
for flying wide, smooth turns.
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Quick Racetrack (QKRTK)
Fly a pattern similar to the
Racetrack - however, in the
Quick Racetrack pattern, you
set your C point in the middle
of the field.
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Reverse Racetrack (RVTRK)
Fly a pattern similar to the
Racetrack. This is called the
“Reverse” Racetrack because
you are flying in one direction,
but swaths are incrementing in
the opposite direction. In this
pattern, you set your A|B line
in the center of the field. This
pattern is useful for flying
circular fields or other fields
where the center line is clearly
visible.
Squeeze (SQUEZ)
Fly loops of decreasing size,
from the outside of the field
to the middle of the field.
This pattern allows you to
make wide turns at the
beginning of a job when
carrying a heavy load, and
narrower turns as your load
becomes lighter.
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P
ATTERN
G
Pattern Types
There are two basic types of patterns - open patterns and closed
patterns. In an open pattern, you can fly an unlimited, or “open”
number of swaths because the pattern is not dependent on the size
of the field.
In a closed pattern, the number of swaths you can fly is limited, or
“closed.” The number of swaths you can fly is limited, because in
closed patterns you define the width of the field.
UIDANCE
The A|B Line
Both open and closed patterns need an initial guideline on which to
base the pattern’s GPS coordinates. This initial guideline is called
the A|B line.
In an open pattern, point A of the A|B line is the beginning of the
line; point B is the end of the line. All swaths you fly will then be
parallel to this initial A|B line.
Note: The A|B line may be inside or outside of the field. Points A
and B should be as far apart as possible to ensure the accur acy of
the line. Establishing A and B points too close together can result
in a small error that will create a large divergence over a long
distance.
In a closed pattern, you also set points A and B to define your A|B
line. However, in a closed pattern, you define the width of your
field by setting a third point - the “C” point.
LiteStar will automatically prompt you to set your A, B, and if
applicable, C points according to the pattern you select.
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F
LYING
A B
Once you have set your job options (see Chapter 2), yo u are ready
to begin flying with LiteStar II Air. In the example below, we have
chosen to fly a Back-to-Back (BK-BK) pattern.
Note: The example below uses your default settings set at the
factory. If you choose to change your default setup, you may
see different data in your Lightbar displays.
To fly a basic pattern:
1. Begin flying. Notice that your Lightbar prompts you to set point
A of the A|B line (notice “SET A” in the left LED display).
ASIC
P
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ATTERN
Tip! Once you have reached an airspeed at or above 20
meters/second (as set in System > Logging > Log Speed),
logging begins (if you have purchased the logging version of
LiteStar II Air).
2. Fly to the beginning of your A|B line and press the remote
swath advance button to set your A point.
3. Turn on your spray as you enter the field.
4. Notice that after you set your A point, the Lightbar then
prompts you to set your B --notice the “SET B” in the left LED
display.
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5: Flying a Pattern
Press the remote swath advance button to set your B point.
Note: If flying a closed pattern, the Lightbar will next
prompt you to set your C point. Press the remote swath
advance button to set your C point.
5. Turn off the spray as you leave the field.
6. Press the remote swath advance button to advance to Swath
#2.
7. Make the turn onto your next swath using the Lightbar for
guidance (see the following figure).
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find Swath #2
a. Press
Swath
Advance
at
beginnin
g of turn
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ance to
c. Turn on spray
d. Fly Swath #2
e. Turn off spray
Lightbar guidance: the top row of LEDs shows
cross-track distance and direction to target
swath; the bottom row of LEDs shows the
heading (angle of intercept) to your target swath.
LEDs lined up in the center (c.) means you’re
8. Turn the spray on as you enter the field.
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5: Flying a Pattern
9. Fly Swath #2 using Lightbar guidance.
The top row of LEDs will show you the
distance and direction (right or left)
you need to fly to get to the target
swath line. The default left display tells
you the exact cross-track distance.
LiteStar II Air will show up to 999 (feet
or meters depending on units
selected); if you are farther out than
999 feet/meters, the display will
switch to miles or kilometers (again,
depending on the units selected). So,
for example, if you are 1000 meters out, the display will show
R1 (1 Km = 1000 m).
The bottom row of LEDs will tell you the direction to steer your
aircraft in order to intercept the target swath line. The default
right display tells you the current swath number - the display
will show a “-” in front of the swath number if it is a negative
swath number.
ross-trac
Swath
Headin
g
Cross-track direction
(left (L) or right (R)
and
Cross-track distance
Swath
number
Heading
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Note: Each cross-track (top row) LED represents a certain
distance. For example, the farther you are off-track, the
more LEDs will light up. When you are closer to your target,
fewer LEDs will light up.
The bottom row of LEDs (heading) however will appear as a
solid bar of lights to the left or right of the center line.
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When the center vertical row of Lightbar
LEDs is lit, you are on the target swath.
10. Continue to fly the rest of your swaths
using the Lightbar for guidance.
11. When you are finished flying a *closed
pattern, the Lightbar will display the word
“DONE” and all guidance cues will turn off.
Note: With the exception of the Quick Racetrack pattern
when the system switches to Back-to-Back guidance.
Swath line
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5: Flying a Pattern
Common Tasks for Flying a Pattern
Common tasks you may need to perform when flying a pattern
include:
• flipping a pattern to the opposite side of the A|B line - this
allows you to repeat your pattern on the opposite side of the
A|B line without having to redefine the A|B line
• advancing/decrementing swaths using the remote swath
advance switch or the controller
• resetting the current pattern
Flipping a Pattern to the Opposite Side of the A|B Line - You
may wish to repeat a pattern on the opposite side of the A|B line
you define. For cl osed patte rn s (patterns with a “C” point), point C
is flipped to the opposite side of the A|B line and you will receive
swath guidance according to your selected pattern. For open
patterns (Bk-Bk), your pattern will begin with swa th -1 on the
opposite side of the A|B line.
To flip a pattern to the opposite side of the A|B line:
1. Press to access the main menu.
2. Select Setup.
SYSTEM
Swath Number 1
Flip Pattern
Brightness 9
Contrast 6
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3. Select Flip Pattern. A message will appear on the screen:
4. Press to flip the pattern, or to cancel.
Advancing/Decrementing Swaths - You can adv ance swaths by
using the remote swath advance switch, advance/decrement
swaths by entering the exact swath number in the controller, or
advance/decrement swaths while flying a pattern on the
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“Are you sure you
want to flip the
pattern?”
controller using the
(swath advance) or
(swath decrement) buttons.
- To advance swaths using the remote swath advance
switch:
Press the remote swath advance switch at the beginning of each
swath.
To advance/decrement swaths using the controller:
1. Advance/decrement swaths on the controller:
• Press the (swath advance) or
(swath decrement) buttons on the controller
to advance/decrement swaths manually,
- OR -
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• Press to access the main menu and enter a
specific swath number.
a. Select Setup.
SYSTEM
Swath Number 1
Flip Pattern
Brightness 9
Contrast 6
b. Select Swath Number.
SWATH NUMBER
1
c. Turn the rotary dial left or right to increment or
decrement swath numbers as needed.
Tip! If not using the Swath Advance Switch on your aircraft, keep
this screen open while flying your pattern to easily increment
swaths and use the Lightbar for guidance.
Resetting the Current Pattern - To reset the current pattern:
1. Press .
2. Press to re-use the current settings. Notice that
you will see “SET A” on the Lightbar.
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Troubleshooting
When flying a pattern, you may encounter a Lightbar warning.
Warnings may include spraying a previously sprayed swath
(double-spray warning) or invalid or poor DGPS reception.
The Lightbar will flash a warning in this case. Your active guidance
will disappear from the Lightbar; you will see flashing LEDs and/or
additional error information in the left and right display screen in
its place.
Table 5-1: Lightbar Warnings
Lightbar Display Warning Message
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Swath Double Spray
When spray on is detected on a previously spraye d
swath the display will blink and you will see an
underscore in front of the swath number.
DGPS Signal Lost
Center yellow LED flashes - system will use
extrapolated GPS signal from last signal. Reboot
system and check for receiver and power status
lights. Refer to your receiver manual for more
information on status indicators.
GPS Signal Lost
LED displays will show GPS - 00 if you lose the GPS
signal. Reboot system and check for receiver and
power status lights. Refer to your receiver manual for
more information on status indicators.
Poor DOP (Dilution of Precision)
Lower center yellow LED flashes. Check status
lights on receiver. Reboot and wait up to 5
minutes for a better solution. Increasing or
decreasing your mask angle may also improve
DOP. To change your mask angle, see your
receiver owner’s manual.
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N
AVIGATION
& W
6: U
M
SING
ARKS
AYPOINTS
Setting a Mark
Recalling a Mark
Navigating to a Mark
Deleting a Mark
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6: Using Navigation Marks & Waypoints
S
ETTING
A M
In LiteStar II Air you can mark a location while flying and sav e it as
a Last Swath or a Waypoint.
Saving a mark as “Last Swath” saves your current job and
swathing information:
•swath number
• A|B line
•swath width
• pattern
ARK
•direction
•acreage
• spray information
Note: LiteStar II Air automatically saves your last spray ed point
as the “Last Swath” mark under the Mark menu. However, this
mark is overwritten each time the spray is turned off.
Saving a mark as a “Waypoint” only saves the GPS coordinates of
the mark - not the swathing information associated with the mark.
You can store up to 3 marks or waypoints in LiteStar II Air.
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To set a mark:
1. Press .
2. Press M1, M2, or M3 to mark a return point. You will see the
following screen:
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CHOOSE MARK
M1
M2
M3
Return >
SAVE AS TYPE...
Save Last Swath
Save Waypoint
Note: You can set up to three marks (M1, M2, and M3) in
addition to the Last Swath mark automatically set by
LiteStar II Air at the last swath flown on the last spray job
flown before shutting down LiteStar II Air.
Tip! To quickly set a mark for “M1”, press
. This quick key sequence only works to
set a mark at “M1”. Pressing this quick key sequence will
overwrite any previous M1.
3. Select Save Last Swath to save a mark (current swath/job
information). Select Save Waypoint to save only the GPS
coordinates (a waypoint is the GPS coordinates of a specific
location).
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R
ECALLING
When you return to a Last Swath mark, LiteStar will guide you
back to the swath that was active when you made the mark.
When you return to a Waypoint, LiteStar II Air calculates the
shortest distance between where you recalled the waypoint and
provides guidance back to the point where you saved the waypoint.
To return to a Last Swath mark or Waypoint:
1. Press .
A M
ARK
CHOOSE MARK
M1
M2
M3
Return >
2. Select Return >.
RETURN TO MARK...
M1
M2
M3
Last Swath
3. Select the desired mark.
Reminder! LiteStar II Air automatically saves your last
sprayed point as a mark. This mark is overwritten each time
you turn off your spray. To return to your last sprayed mark,
select Last Swath.
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4. Use Lightbar guidance to fly to the swath that was activ e when
you made the mark.
Note: When receiving guidance to a waypoint, LiteStar II
Air provides guidance to the exact GPS coordinates of the
waypoint. However, when receiving guidance to a mark,
LiteStar II Air provides guidance to the swath that was
active when you made the mark. See “Navigating to a Mark”
on the following page for more information.
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N
AVIGATING
- When navigating to a waypoint, LiteStar II Air provides guidance
to the exact GPS coordinates. However, when navigating to a mark,
LiteStar II Air provides guidance to the swath that was active when
you made the mark.
Waypoint Guidance - When navigating to a waypoint, LiteStar II
Air calculates the shortest distance between where you recalled the
waypoint and the point where you saved it - a straight line of
course!
TO A
M
ARK
Waypoint (M1)
Recall the Waypoint
(Mark > Return > M1)
In addition to Lightbar guidance, the controller’s Navigation
screen will show the bearing (heading angle relative to True North)
and exact cross-track distance to the point to which you are
navigating.
Brg 360°
123.5 M
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Mark Guidance - When navigating to a mark, LiteStar II Air
provides guidance to the swath that was active when you made the
mark.
Follow your Lightbar guidance cues to find the swath.
Note: The Navigation screen will not show Brg or distance it will remain blank - when navigating to a mark. Use your
Lightbar guidance cues instead.
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D
ELETING
The Delete screen allows you to delete marks and/or logs.
To delete a mark:
1. Press to access the main menu.
A M
ARK
Setup >
DGPS >
Lightbar >
MAIN
2. Select the Setup menu. You will see the System Setup
sub-menu:
SYSTEM
Swath Number A
Brightness 9
Contrast 6
Units U.S.
3. Scroll down and select the Delete option.
4. Select the mark number the mark or waypoint is stored under
(M1, M2, or M3).
5. Press . LiteStar II Air will ask you to confirm that
you wish to delete the mark. Press to confirm or
to cancel.
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7: S
A
DVANCED
F
EATURES
ETTING
System Option s
DGPS Options
Lightbar Options
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7: Setting Advanced Features
O
VERVIEW
Advanced setup options include:
• System setup: manually adjust the swath number, adjust
display screen brightness and contrast, set units, flip pattern,
restore start-up help or factory defaults, set logging options,
• Differential GPS (DGPS) setup: check the status of the
DGPS being used by the receiver, check the port setup, and set
the local time, or switch receiver applications
• Lightbar setup: adjust the Lightbar’s brightness, LED
sensitivity, set the left and right displays, and test the Lightbar
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S
YSTEM
O
PTIONS
After using LiteStar II Air for awhile, you may wish to change the
system settings or reset the entire system to factory defaults.
The System menu allows you to:
• increment/decrement the Swath Number
• flip closed patterns (patterns with a fixed r adius determined by
a “C” point) around the A|B line
• set the Brightness and Contrast of the controll er displ ay screen
•set the Units of measurement to either U.S. or metric
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• set a Look Ahead’ value - the delay in seconds between when
the system displays a guidance prompt and when you have to
react
•turn the Start-Up Help on or off
• reset the Factory Defaults
• load new Lightbar/controller firmware (Firmware Load)
• format a replacement memory card (Format Card)
• perform a Hardware Test
•view the Status of the current system
• Delete jobs or marks
•change Logging settings
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7: Setting Advanced Features
Setting the Swath Number
If you choose not to install the remote Swath Advance switch, you
can manually increment/decrement swaths using the controller.
To set the swath number:
1. Press to access the main menu.
2. Select Setup.
SYSTEM
Swath Number 1
Brightness 9
Contrast 6
Units U.S.
3. Select Swath Number.
SWATH NUMBER
1
4. Turn the rotary dial left or right to increment or decrement
swath numbers as needed.
Tip! If not using the Swath Advance Switch on your aircraft, keep
this screen open while flying your pattern to easily increment
swaths and use the Lightbar for guidance.
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Setting the Display Screen Brightness
Depending on weather conditions or the cockpi t’s envir onment, you
may need to adjust the brightness of the display screen many
times during a workday.
To set the display screen brightness:
1. Select System > Brightness from the Main m enu.
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SYSTEM
Brightness 9
Contrast 6
Units U.S.
Tip! Notice the number next to the Brightness selection - it
shows the current brightness setting (Level 3).
You will see the following screen:
Brightness
9
2. Turn the rotary dial to adjust the brightness level.
3. Press to save the desired brightness level.
Note: You can adjust the brightness level from 1 to 10.
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Setting the Display Screen Contrast
The display screen also has contrast settings. You can customize
the contrast on the display screen to meet your needs.
To set the display screen contrast:
1. Select Setup > Contrast from the Main menu.
SYSTEM
Brightness 9
Contrast 6
Units U.S.
Tip! Notice the number next to the Contrast selection - it
shows the current contrast setting (Level 6).
You will see the following screen:
Contrast
6
2. Turn the rotary dial to adjust the contrast.
3. Press to save the desired contrast level.
Note: You can adjust the contrast level from 1 to 10.
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Setting the Units
By default, your LiteStar II Air comes pre-set with U.S. units. If
using metric units, you will need to change this setting.
To set units:
1. Select Setup > Units from the Main menu.
2. Press to toggle between U.S. and metric.
Setting a Guidance Delay (“Look Ahead”)
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“Look Ahead” in LiteStar II Air is the delay in seconds between
when the system displays a guidance prompt and when you have
to move.
For example, if you set the Look Ahead value to “2.0” and you are
turning right, the Lightbar will display indications to turn right 2.0
seconds before you have to do so.
By default, the factory Look Ahead setting is 0.5 seconds.
However, if you find you need more reaction time, try increasing
the Look Ahead value in half-second increments until you find a
suitable setting (up to 3 seconds).
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To set Look Ahead timing:
1. Select System > Look Ahead from the Main menu.
Tip! Notice the number next to Look Ahead - it shows the
current setting (0.0 seconds).
SYSTEM
Units U.S.
Look Ahead 0.5
Start-up Help Y
Delete
You will see the following screen:
Look Ahead
0.5 Sec
2. Turn the rotary dial to enter a number.
3. Press to save.
Note: Y ou can adjust the Look Ahead v alue from 0 to 3 seconds
in 0.1 second increments (e.g., 0.0, 0.1, 0.2, etc.).
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Turning Start-Up Help Off/On
The LiteStar II Air comes equipped with a quick start screen that
provides a guided shortcut to starting a job. Please see “Chapter 4:
Logging Job Data” for more information on using jobs in LiteStar II
Air.
Y ou can turn the start-up help off if desired. In th is case, LiteStar II
Air will automatically begin providing guidance using your previous
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SETTINGS OK?
Swath Width 60.0 Ft
Pat: LFT BK TO BK
Logging is: ON
settings - to change them. you would have to press
To turn start-up help on or off:
1. Select Setup > Start-up Help from the Main menu.
SYSTEM
Units U.S.
Look Ahead 0.5
Start-up Help Y
Delete
2. Press to toggle between the “Y”es and “N”o.
.
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7: Setting Advanced Features
Deleting Logs or Marks
Select Setup > Delete and follow the on-s creen prompts to delete
jobs or marks in LiteStar II Air. This function is covered in “Chapter
4: Logging Job Data” and “Chapter 6: Using Navigation Marks &
Waypoints.”
Changing Logging Settings
Select System > Logging to change logging settings. Please see
“Chapter 4: Logging Job Data” for an overview of the logging
settings.
Checking the System Status
The System Status screen shows:
• Software version code
• Build (model) numbe r
• Lightbar version number
• Number of log hours used
• Number of log hours remaining
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To check the system status:
Select System > Utilities > System St atus from the Main menu.
Resetting Factory Defaults
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S/W Ver: 2.00
Build: 3 cagr
CAN Lightbar: Yes
LB Ver: 1.0.005
Log Used: 7.2 Hr
Log Left: 74.5 Hr
Factory defaults are the pre-programmed setup options that allow
you to begin using LiteStar II Air as soon as it is installed!
However, if you have customized any settings, you may wish to
restore the defaults.
To reset factory defaults:
1. Select System > Utilities > Factory Setup from the Main
menu.
You will see the following screen:
Are you sure you want
to revert to system
defaults?
2. Press to reset the system to factory defaults or
press to keep your current settings.
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Loading Firmware
Firmware is the software that controls the Lightbar and controller.
You can load new firmware by copying i t onto your multimedia card
(logging version), or directly into the LiteStar II Air via the serial
port (non-logging version).
To load the firmware by copying onto the multimedia card:
1. Turn off LiteStar II Air.
2. Disconnect the GPS receiver cable from the GPS port on the
controller.
3. Remove the multimedia card from the controller.
4. Copy the firmware file to the multimedia card using a personal
computer. Select the appropriate firmware for the controller or
the lightbar:
• Controller firmware file: LS2CONS.H86
• Lightbar firmware file: LB*.H86
5. Insert the card into the controller (make sure LiteStar II Air is
still turned OFF).
6. Press simultaneously while turning
LiteStar II Air ON.
7. Release the buttons when the controller displays the firmware
loading screen.
8. Follow the screen instructions and press to load the
firmware.
9. WAIT while LiteStar II Air rewrites the firmware .
WARNING!
Do not disrupt power during firmware load.
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10. The system will reboot when finished rewriting the firmware.
To load the firmware via the serial port:
1. Connect the LiteStar II Air Power Cable (P art No. 054-0040) to
the “Power” connector on the bottom of the LiteStar II Air
controller.
2. Attach the LiteStar II Air Powe r Adapter Cable (Part No. 054-
0034) to the end of the LiteStar II Air Power Cable (Part No.
054-0040).
3. Connect one end of the LiteStar II Air GPIO Cable (Part No.
051-0059) to the “AUX” connector on the bottom of the
LiteStar II Air controller.
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4. Connect the other end of the GPIO cable to the “COM” port on
your computer.
5. Run “CANLOADER” on your computer. You will see the
following screen:
6. Select the COM port on your computer that the serial cable is
connected to.
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7: Setting Advanced Features
7. Click “Select” and locate the *.H86 file you wish to upload
(LSCONS.H86 is the controller firmware; LB*.H86 is the
lightbar firmware). Leave this window open while you power on
the LiteStar II Air controller.
8. On the LiteStar II Air controller, press
simultaneously while turning the power on. You will see the
following screen:
LS2 Loader 020N
No Card
Start Serial
9. In the open CANLOADER window, press “3. Transmit.” The
firmware update will take approximately 12 minutes to
perform.
WARNING!
DO NOT run other applications, disconnect, or turn off your
computer while installing firmware.
10. Once completed, turn off the LiteStar II Air controller, remove
the LiteStar II Air GPIO cable, and turn on the LiteStar II Air
controller.
11. Verify that you have loaded the desired firmware version by
looking in the upper right-hand corner of the splash screen for
the new version number.Formatting a Replacement Memory
Card
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When you receive a replacement card or wish to purge your current
card of all files select the Format Card option.
Formatting a memory card is NOT reversible. You will erase any
data on the card.
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