John Deere 450 OPERATOR'S MANUAL
John Deere RTK Radio 450
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
John Deere RTK Radio 450
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Contents
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Safety
Recognize Safety Information ............................ 05-1
Understand Signal Words...................................05-1
Follow Safety Instructions...................................05-1
Practice Safe Maintenance.................................05-2
Handle Electronic Components and
Brackets Safely ..............................................05-2
Prevent Electrical Shock and Fires..................... 05-3
Avoid Exposure to High Radio
Frequency Fields............................................05-3
Avoid Electrical Power Lines ..............................05-4
Safety Sign
Antenna Front View Decal..................................10-1
FCC NOTIFICATIONS TO USER
FCC NOTIFICATION ..........................................15-1
450 MHz RTK .....................................................15-1
COUNTRY USE RESTRICTIONS......................15-1
Licensing of John Deere RTK Radio 450
Licensing of John Deere RTK Radio 450 ........... 20-1
John Deere RTK Radio 450 Compatability.........20-1
RTK Base Station Setup
System Overview................................................25-1
Vehicle Receiver.................................................25-2
Base Station Setup.............................................25-3
Base Station Setup—Amplier Option
(USA and Canada only) .................................25-4
Base Station Setup—Dual Radio (USA
and Canada only)...........................................25-6
Radio Power Setting to Meet Licensed ERP...... 25-9
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RTK Radio 450 Performance
RTK Radio 450 Accuracy ...................................40-1
Radio Self Test ................................................... 40-1
Line of Sight........................................................40-3
Operation of Vehicle Next to Base......................40-4
EC Declaration of Conformity.............................40-4
GS3 Display SF3000—John Deere RTK Radio 450
RTK SoftKey .......................................................30-1
Screens Common to Standard
(869MHz, 900MHz) and RTK Radio 450 ....... 30-2
RTK Main Page ..................................................30-2
RTK Congure Page .......................................... 30-4
Diagnostic LEDs
Diagnostic LEDs................................................. 35-1
RTK Radio 450 LEDs .........................................35-1
Amplier LEDs (USA and Canada only)............. 35-2
Original Instructions. All information, illustrations and specications in this
manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
COPYRIGHT © 2011
DEERE & COMPANY
Moline, Illinois
A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTION ® Manual
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Safety
Recognize Safety Information
This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol
on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential
for personal injury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe operating
practices.
Understand Signal Words
A signal word—DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION—is
used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identies the
most serious hazards.
DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near
specic hazards. General precautions are listed on
CAUTION safety signs. CAUTION also calls attention to
safety messages in this manual.
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Follow Safety Instructions
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on
your machine safety signs. Keep safety signs in good
condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be
sure new equipment components and repair parts include
the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are
available from your John Deere dealer.
There can be additional safety information contained on
parts and components sourced from suppliers that is not
reproduced in this operator's manual.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls
properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
Keep your machine in proper working condition.
Unauthorized modications to the machine may impair the
function and/or safety and affect machine life.
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If you do not understand any part of this manual and need
assistance, contact your John Deere dealer.
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Safety
Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep
area clean and dry.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is
moving. Keep hands, feet , and clothing from power-driven
parts. Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve
pressure. Lower equipment to the ground. Stop the
engine. Remove the key. Allow machine to cool.
Securely support any machine elements that must be
raised for service work.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts.
Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
On self-propelled equipment, disconnect battery ground
cable (-) before making adjustments on electrical systems
or welding on machine.
On towed implements, disconnect wiring harnesses from
tractor before servicing electrical system components or
welding on machine.
Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
Falling while installing or removing electronic components
mounted on equipment can cause serious injury. Use a
ladder or platform to easily reach each mounting location.
Use sturdy and secure footholds and handholds. Do not
install or remove components in wet or icy conditions.
If installing or servicing a RTK base station on a tower or
other tall structure, use a certied climber.
If installing or servicing a global positioning receiver mast
used on an implement, use proper lifting techniques and
wear proper protective equipment. The mast is heavy and
can be awkward to handle. Two people are required when
mounting locations are not accessible from the ground
or from a service platform.
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Prevent Electrical Shock and Fires
To prevent injury from electrical shock, always disconnect
power to the receiver, antenna, and amplier before
installing or servicing.
If installing with the power amplier option, prevent
electrical shock or re by using a 14 AWG heavy-duty
electrical cord with 15 amp rating suitable for outdoor use.
Understand and follow all local codes and regulations
when installing electrical equipment.
Avoid Exposure to High Radio Frequency Fields
Prevent injury from exposure to high radio frequency elds
at an RTK base station. Do not touch the antenna while
the system is transmitting. Always disconnect power to the
receiver, radio, and amplier before installing or servicing.
Safety
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While the RTK base station amplier and radio are
operating together, stay at least 3.6 m (12 ft.) away from
the base antenna.
While using the base station radio without the amplier
option, stay at least 40 cm (16 in.) away from the radio
antenna.
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Safety
Avoid Electrical Power Lines
Watch for wires. Do not install the base antenna near
power lines. It may come into contact with low-hanging
electrical cables. This would result in the installer suffering
serious injury or death from electrocution.
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Antenna Front View Decal
CAUTION: To avoid serious injury or death
from electrocution. Do not come into contact
with electrical lines.
Safety Sign
Antenna Front View Decal Location
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USA, Canada, Australia and New
Zealand Antenna Decal
General Antenna Decal (except
for US, CA, NZ and AU)
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FCC NOTIFICATIONS TO USER
FCC NOTIFICATION
These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
Operation subject to the following two conditions.
1. These devices may not cause harmful interference.
2. These devices must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
450 MHz RTK
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
COUNTRY USE RESTRICTIONS
The John Deere RTK Radio 450 is designed to operate
on frequency ranges, the exact use of which differs from
one region and/or country to another. The user of the
radio modem must take care that the said device is not
operated without permission of the local authorities on
These devices must be operated as supplied by John
Deere Ag Management Solutions. Any changes or
modications made to these devices without the express
written approval of John Deere Ag Management Solutions
may void the user’s authority to operate these devices.
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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at the user’s expense.
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frequencies other than those specically reserved and
intended for use without a specic permit. Refer to table
Radio Power Setting to Meet Licensed ERP in this OM.
IMPORTANT: Please contact your local radio
authorities for country specic regulations
and licensing
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Licensing of John Deere RTK Radio 450
Licensing of John Deere RTK Radio 450
The standard (869MHz, 900MHz) RTK product sold by
John Deere uses ISM band radios. These radios do not
require licensing by the end user. The radios are limited
to a specic frequency range and 1W/ 0.5W maximum
output power. While this system works for the majority of
applications, the reliability of the RTK link may become
limited when passing through trees and dense foliage.
The intent of RTK Radio 450 is to increase the range and
reliability of the RTK link. To overcome the attenuation
of adverse eld conditions, transmission power greater
than standard (869MHz, 900MHz) RTK is needed. While
there is some added benet from using a radio with lower
frequency and longer wavelength, the signal strength
is the dominant factor in the radio link reliability. To
legally transmit at a higher power, RTK Radio 450 uses
a licensed band radio. The end user of the licensed
band transmitting radio is responsible for obtaining and
maintaining a valid site license from the local spectrum
authorities. In RTK Radio 450 system, this requires a
license for each base station and repeater.
Vehicle radios in RTK Radio 450 system are not
transmitters. Since they only receive corrections from the
base or repeater, RTK Radio 450 vehicle radios do not
require a site license.
An end user can apply for the license by applying directly
to the local spectrum authority:
NOTE: Visit www.StellarSupport.com for license
request examples and links to Authority for
different countries.
that has been certied by the local frequency spectrum
authority to recommend and aid in the application for a
licenses. For a fee, these third party coordinators will
reduce the complexity and confusion of the application
process. However, the nal responsibility of the license
still resides with the end user.
Check www.StellarSupport.com for country specic
instructions on how to obtain a site license.
IMPORTANT: Please contact your local radio
authorities or partnering frequency coordinator
for region specic regulations and licensing.
License Renewal Scams
After being granted a license for RTK Radio 450 radio,
base station operators should be aware of license
renewal scams. Spectrum licenses are public record.
Other companies could retrieve licensee information
and then mail current license holders offers to prepare
applications for license renewal. The letters contain
warnings that there will be monetary penalties if the
licensee does not comply. These companies are not
afliated with government spectrum authorities. They are
taking advantage of the public record and the licensee’s
desire to comply with the law. Their intention is to charge
a “processing” fee on top of the actual amount that a
licensee would pay for renewal. While it is important to
not let your license expire, licensees should work directly
with their local spectrum authority or a certied frequency
coordinator. Internet searches of the companies involved
usually identify if the company is relevant.
An end user can also apply with the aid of a frequency
coordinator. A frequency coordinator is a private company
John Deere RTK Radio 450 Compatability
Base Station
StarFire iTC YES YES
StarFire 3000 + Glonass YES YES
StarFire 3000 + Glonass + Repeaters NO YES
IMPORTANT: If a Repeater is used in the John Deere
RTK Radio 450 network it’s recommended
to use StarFire 3000 receivers only for Base
Vehicle
StarFire
iTC
“Repeater in Network” function in the StarFire
setup - Congure RTK Network menu if a
StarFire iTC is in the network.
Station and Vehicles. Also uncheck the
Vehicle
StarFire
3000
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RTK Base Station Setup
System Overview
The John Deere RTK Radio 450 system consists of a
local base station permanently mounted on a structure
that transmits high accuracy corrections to the vehicle’s
StarFire™ receiver using RTK Radio 450 and an optional
amplier (only available in USA and Canada). The
StarFire™ receiver on the RTK equipped vehicle must
have a direct line of sight with the base station in order to
receive the RTK signal. While the higher transmission
power and longer wavelength of RTK Radio 450 aids
in the transmission through trees and foliage, it will not
penetrate through earth in hilly terrains.
Performance of the RTK correction is related to the
operating distance from the base station. When operating
beyond 20 km (12 mi.), degraded accuracy will occur and
it may take longer to initially acquire the RTK signal.
IMPORTANT: The standard (869MHz, 900MHz) RTK
system and RTK Radio 450 systems are not
compatible. Vehicles with RTK Radio 450
must receive corrections from a RTK Radio
450 attached to the base. Likewise, vehicles
with standard (869MHz, 900MHz) radios
installed must receive there corrections from
a base with a standard (869MHz, 900MHz)
radio installed. Different radio models can
not communicate with each other since they
transmit on different frequencies.
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