John Deere OMPC20964 Specifications

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StarFire™ iTC and RTK

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

StarFire iTC™ and RTK

OMPC20964 Issue J7 (ENGLISH)

DCYOMPC20964

CALIFORNIA

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known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects, and other reproductive harm.

If this product contains a gasoline engine:

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

The State of California requires the above two warnings.

John Deere Ag Management Solutions

(This manual replaces OMPC20677)

European Version

Printed in Germany

Page Page

Safety ................................05-1

SETUP-GPS-PAGE 1 .....................25-4

Overview: SF2/RTK Activations, SF2

StarFire iTC Receiver

StarFire iTC Receiver .....................10-1

Subscription ..........................25-5

QuickStart Setup ........................25-8

TCM

GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

STARFIRE ITC softkey....................15-1

INFO tab ..............................15-2

SETUP tab .............................15-4

Correction Mode .........................15-5

Correction Frequency .....................15-5

Mount Direction .........................15-5

Fore/Aft ...............................15-6

Height.................................15-7

QuickStart .............................15-7

Hours On After Shutdown..................15-8

TCM Calibration .........................15-8

ACTIVATIONS tab ......................15-12

SERIAL PORT tab ......................15-15

Setup ...............................25-9

On/Off...............................25-9

Mount Direction.......................25-10

Calibrate Level .......................25-11

Height ..............................25-16

Fore/Aft.............................25-17

Differential Correction Setup...............25-18

Serial RS232 Output ....................25-19

Hours On After Shutdown.................25-20

INFO - GPS - PAGE 1 ...................25-21

INFO - GPS - PAGE 2 ...................25-23

Data Log .............................25-24

INFO - GPS - PAGE 3 ...................25-28

Satellite Tracking .......................25-29

NMEA Strings..........................15-16

SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey .........15-19

Satellite Predictor .......................15-23

DIAGNOSTIC softkey ....................15-24

READINGS tab.........................15-25

DATA LOGS tab........................15-26

Radio Self Test.........................15-33

StarFire Signal Monitoring System ..........15-34

Original GreenStar Display—RTK

Operating Mode .........................30-1

Vehicle Repeater ........................30-3

Quick Survey Mode ......................30-4

Absolute Mode ..........................30-5

Shared Base Station RTK Security ...........30-8

Time Slot .............................30-12

Network ID ............................30-13

GS2 Display—RTK

RTK softkey ............................20-1

Vehicle ................................20-3

Vehicle Repeater ........................20-5

Quick Survey Mode ......................20-6

Repeater .............................30-14

Operating Vehicle .......................30-15

RTK

Info Pages ..........................30-17

Info Pages ..........................30-18

Absolute Base Mode .....................20-6

RTK Network Configuration ................20-9

Shared Base Station RTK Security ..........20-11

Shared Base Station Security—Setup .......20-12

RTK Vehicle Security Status...............20-16

RTK Base Station Setup

Country Use Restrictions ..................35-1

System Overview ........................35-2

Installation of the RTK radio and antenna......35-4

Attaching RTK Harness ...................35-5

Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

RTK Network Base Station Setup ...........35-6

Auto-Update ............................25-1 Multipathing ...........................35-10

Manual Software Update ..................25-2

StarFire Receiver ........................25-3

Continued on next page

All information, illustrations and specifications 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.

DEERE & COMPANY

Moline, Illinois

A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTIONManual

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Page

RTK using Straight, Curves or Circle ........35-16

Example A ............................35-17

Operating Parameters ...................35-18

PDOP Definition ........................35-19

PDOP Operating Values..................35-21

StarFire Signal Monitoring System ..........35-23

Antenna Height.........................35-25

Specific Tower Setup Information ...........35-26

Utilizing Both The 91 m (300 ft) RTK

Extension Harness And Low Loss Coax

Cable ..............................35-27

Utilizing The RTK Extension Harness ........35-28

Utilizing A Repeater .....................35-28

Utilizing Just Low Loss Coax Cable .........35-29

Leaving The Radio And Receiver As A

Single Unit ..........................35-29

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Accessing GREENSTAR 2 Diagnostic

Addresses............................40-1

Accessing Original GREENSTAR Display

Fault Codes ..........................40-3

STARFIRE iTC Diagnostic Addresses ........40-4

Fault Codes—StarFire iTC .................40-8

Diagnostic Trouble Codes—StarFire iTC .....40-11

GreenStar Deluxe - Diagnostic Readings .....40-13

Contents

Specifications

Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values ....45-1

Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values.........45-2

Declaration of Conformity ..................45-3

Safety Note Regarding the Subsequent

Installation of Electrical and Electronic

Appliances and/or Components ...........45-3

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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 identifies the most serious hazards.

DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near specific hazards. General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs. CAUTION also calls attention to safety messages in this manual.

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.

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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 modifications to the machine may impair the function and/or safety and affect machine life.

If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance, contact your John Deere dealer.

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Safety

Prepare for Emergencies

Be prepared if a fire starts.

Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.

Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire department near your telephone.

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.

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On towed implements, disconnect wiring harnesses from tractor before servicing electrical system components or welding on machine.

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Safety

Install and Remove StarFire Receiver and Brackets Safely

When installing and removing the StarFire receiver, follow these guidelines to prevent potential injury from falling:

• Use an appropriate ladder or platform to easily access mounting location.

• Ensure sturdy and secure footholds and handholds.

• Avoid installing or removing receiver in wet or icy

conditions.

The receiver mast used on implements is heavy and can be awkward to handle. If installing or removing a receiver mast on an implement, follow these guidelines:

• Use two people for mounting locations not accessible from the ground or a service platform.

• Use proper lifting techniques.

• Wear proper protective equipment.

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StarFire iTC Receiver

Receiver is located on cab of machine. It receives global positioning and differential correction signal through a single receiver and integrates signal for use with system.

Terrain Compensation Module (TCM) is integrated into receiver and is a navigational aid used with receiver to enhance vehicle position and course parameters that GPS provides. TCM corrects for vehicle dynamics such as roll on side-slopes, rough terrain or varying soil conditions.

StarFire iTC Mounting Instructions

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1. Read “Install and Remove StarFire Receiver and Brackets Safely” in the Safety section.

2. Verify that vehicle side receiver bracket bar (A) is not bent inward or outward.

A—Bracket Bar

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StarFire iTC Receiver

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A—Mounting Peg B—Metal Tab C—Bracket Bar D—Receiver Latch

3. Position StarFire iTC on bracket. Align mounting pegs (A) on receiver with notches in vehicle bracket. Ensure pegs are firmly seated in notches

4. Position receiver latch (D) around bracket bar. Turn latch handle to tighten latch around bracket bar. Bracket bar should compress slightly.

and metal tab (B) is above bracket bar (C).

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5. Fold latch handle upwards against receiver.

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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

STARFIRE ITC softkey

The STARFIRE ITC - MAIN screen contains four tabs:

INFO tab

SETUP tab

ACTIVATIONS tab

SERIAL PORT tab

NOTE: If StarFire iTC is hooked into the CAN Bus with

an Original GreenStar display and either a GSD2100 or 2600, the StarFire iTC will always be displayed on the GSD2100 or 2600.

NOTE: If an Original StarFire receiver is hooked to a

GSD2100 or 2600, the setup and information pages are displayed through Original GreenStar Monitor. MENU >> ORIGINAL GREENSTAR MONITOR. To view or change setup information, SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER. To view GPS information INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER.

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MENU button

STARFIRE ITC button

STARFIRE ITC softkey

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INFO tab

GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

StarFire iTC - Main—Info Tab

A—Info tab E—Position Mode I—Altitude M—GPS Signal B—Setup tab F—Differential Mode J—GPS Course N—Differential Signal C—Activations tab G—Latitude K—GPS Speed O—Roll Angle D—Serial Port tab H—Longitude L—Accuracy P—Yaw Rate

The INFO tab shows information and status of incoming GPS and differential correction signals. No information on this screen can be changed. It is for viewing only:

• Differential Mode: Indicates status of GPS signal:

2-D (two dimensional with latitude and longitude of vehicle) or 3-D (three dimensional with altitude, latitude, and longitude of vehicle).

• Lat: Displays vehicle location latitude coordinates

• Position Mode: Indicates whether receiver is

calculating a 3D position, 2D position, or no position (No Nav). It also shows status of differential signal:

with respect to Equator (north or south).

• Lon: Displays vehicle location longitude coordinates

with respect to Prim Meridian (east or west). SF1 (StarFire 1 differential), SF2 (StarFire 2 differential).

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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

NOTE: TOGGLE button allows operator to change the

way latitude and longitude are displayed from degrees/minutes/seconds to decimal degrees.

• Altitude: displays height of receiver, measured from top of dome, in feet (meters) above sea level.

• GPS course: Displays direction of travel, in degrees relative to true north (zero degrees) as measured by receiver. Angle is measured in clockwise direction

NOTE: Course and speed normally show small

speeds and various courses even when machine is not moving.

• GPS speed: displays ground speed of machine in miles per hour (kilometer per hour) as measured by receiver.

• GPS Accuracy Indicator (GPS AI): GPS AI gives indication of GPS position accuracy achieved by receiver, and is displayed as a percentage (0-100%)

When receiver is initially powered, GPS AI will display 0%. As receiver acquires satellites and calculates a position, GPS AI will increase as accuracy improves. Acceptable guidance performance for Parallel Tracking and AutoTrac is achieved when GPS AI displays 80% or greater. This may take up to 20 minutes. GPS accuracy is affected by many factors. If 80% accuracy or greater is not achieved within 25 minutes, consider the following possibilities:

• L1/L2 signal to noise ratio (SNR) – radio interference from 2-way radios or other sources may cause low SNR (check satellite button – Graph)

• Satellite position in sky – poor GPS satellite geometry can reduce accuracy (check satellite button – SkyPlot)

• Number of satellites above elevation mask – this is the total number of GPS satellites available to receiver that are above 7 degrees elevation mask (check satellite button – SkyPlot).

• Number of satellites in solution – this is total number of satellites that are being used by receiver to calculate a position (check satellite button– SkyPlot).

• GPS Signal Quality: Displays quality of signals being received from constellation of GPS satellites.

• Differential Signal Quality: Displays quality of differential correction signal being received by receiver.

• TCM (Terrain Compensation Module): – Roll Angle: Is both a graphical and numerical

representation of amount of roll TCM is measuring, relative to calibrated zero degree reference. A positive roll angle means vehicle is rolled to right (depicts what horizon would look like from cab).

– Yaw Rate: This gives a graphic representation

and a numeric figure for amount of rotation TCM is measuring. Positive yaw rate means vehicle is turning to right.

• Unobstructed view of sky – trees, buildings, or other structures may block receiver from receiver signals from all available satellites.

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SETUP tab

GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

StarFire iTC - Main—Setup tab

A—Info tab E—Correction Mode H—Fore/Aft K—Hours On After Shutdown B—Setup tab F—Default Correction I—Height L—TCM On/Off toggle button C—Activations tab Frequency J—Enable QuickStart M—TCM Calibration button D—Serial Port tab G—Mount Direction

The SETUP tab allows for setup of the following:

• Hours ON After Shutdown

• TCM Calibration

• Correction Mode

• Correction Frequency

• Mount Direction

• Fore/Aft

• Height

Differential correction is the process by which GPS accuracy is improved. (See OVERVIEW: SF1/SF2 Activations, SF2 Subscription under Activations section.)

• QuickStart

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Correction Mode

GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

Contains available StarFire corrections that the receiver is licensed for. SF1 and OFF will always appear, however, SF2 will only appear with a valid SF2 license (See Activations section). RTK appears when a RTK mode is selected from RTK softkey.

Correction Frequency

This is the frequency that is used to receive differential correction signals. The default frequency is a view only field when default check box is checked. By de-selecting default check box a correction frequency can be manually entered.

NOTE: By selecting OFF, StarFire receiver will not

receive SF1 or SF2 correction signals, but will receive WAAS/EGNOS correction signals.

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IMPORTANT: DO NOT change default StarFire

Correction Frequency unless instructed to do so by a John Deere Dealer or by John Deere AG Management Solutions.

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Mount Direction

NOTE: Receivers attached to tractors, sprayer, and

combines are typically in FORWARD position. Receivers attached to GATORS are typically in BACKWARD position.

Mounting direction is direction receiver is facing.

This setting defines mounting orientation of receiver. TCM uses this setting to determine correct direction of vehicle roll.

Mounting direction options

• FORWARD

• BACKWARD

Select desired mounting direction.

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Fore/Aft

GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

Floating Front Axle Vehicles

A—Pivot Point—Floating Front B—Pivot Point—-Fixed Axis

Axle Vehicles- Wheels or Tracks Vehicles

The fore/aft value is the distance that receiver is located from pivot point of tractor.

On some AutoTrac-equipped vehicles, fore/aft value will be automatically detected and entered during power up.

• Fore/Aft value is shown and input box is disabled – value has been automatically set and cannot be changed. The value shown may not be the exact distance that the receiver is located from pivot point of tractor, but the best Fore/Aft value for AutoTrac.

• Fore/Aft value is shown and input box is enabled – value must be entered manually.

To enter Fore/Aft value:

• Select FORE/AFT input box

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Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles

• Enter value using numeric keypad

Recommended StarFire Fore/Aft values For John Deere Vehicles John Deere Vehicle StarFire Fore/Aft cm (in.)

6000 Series Tractors 180 cm (71 in.)

7000 Series Tractors 210 cm (82.5 in.)

8000 Series Tractors 210 cm (82.5 in.)

8000T Series Tractors 51 cm (20 in.)

9000 Series Tractors -51 cm (-20 in.)

9000T Series Tractors 51 cm (20 in.)

4700 Series Sprayers 280 cm (110 in.)

4900 Series Sprayers 460 cm (181 in.)

Combine 220 cm (87 in.)

Forage Harvester 157 cm (62 in.)

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Height

GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

Height is measured from ground to top of StarFire Dome. Select input box and use numeric keypad to enter height.

IMPORTANT: Under or over compensation for

vehicle roll angles will occur if height is incorrectly entered during setup.

Example: On a 10 degree slope with a StarFire height error of 30.5 cm (12 in.) will result in a position offset of 5 cm (2 in.) on ground).

Factory default setting is “126”. On some AutoTrac-equipped vehicles, height value will be automatically detected and entered during power up. Because this dimension is critical for proper operation of TCM and can vary due to vehicle configuration and tire sizes, operator should still measure actual distance

to be entered each time TCM is installed on a different vehicle.

NOTE: Use chart for example StarFire Height values.

Chart figures are approximate heights.

John Deere Vehicle StarFire Height cm (in.)

6000 Series Tractors 280 cm (111 in.)

7000 Series Tractors 305 cm (120 in.)

8000 Series Tractors 320 cm (126 in.)

8000T Series Tractors 320 cm (126 in.)

9000 Series Tractors 361 cm (142 in.)

9000T Series Tractors 356 cm (140 in.)

4700 Series Sprayers 389 cm (153 in.)

4900 Series Sprayers 396 cm (156 in.)

Combine 396 cm (156 in.)

NOTE: Actual height may vary depending on tire size

or inflation.

QuickStart

Reduces amount of time required before full accuracy is achieved. If QuickStart is enabled (check box checked) and receiver has SF1 or SF2 when it is powered down a position is saved for future QuickStart. If power is restored to receiver within time period defined under Hours On After Shutdown, QuickStart won’t be needed since receiver power was never disrupted. If duration has exceeded Hours On After Shutdown, QuickStart will be initiated. Saved

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position will be used to bypass startup warm up period that is usually required. Receiver cannot move while this QuickStart is taking place. It may take up to 6 minutes for QuickStart to complete. User will be notified on screen when it is done.

To enable QuickStart mode select check box so that a check appears. To disable, select check box until check disappears.

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Hours On After Shutdown

GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

Defines how long receiver remains powered up after ignition is turned off (0, 3, 6, 12, 24 hours). If ignition is turned on within number of hours defined, receiver will re-establish full SF1 or SF2 accuracy within a few seconds (assuming it had SF1 or SF2 when ignition was turned off).

TCM Calibration

Define desired number of hours by selecting drop-down box.

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Floating Front Axle Vehicles

A—Rear Axle B—Vehicle Pivot Point

TCM can be toggled ON or OFF by selecting TOGGLE button. When TCM is turned off, StarFire GPS message will not be corrected for vehicle dynamics or side slopes. TCM will default to ON when cycling power.

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Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles

NOTE: TCM must be turned on for AutoTrac to

activate.

TCM must be calibrated so receiver can determine zero degree roll angle.

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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

NOTE: Calibrate receiver when it is attached or

reattached to machine. Receiver does not require recalibration until removed from machine and reattached.

Positioning Machine during Calibration

IMPORTANT: When calibrating, it is important that

TCM is at same angle when facing either direction. If roll angle is a positive 2 degrees when facing one direction, vehicle needs to be a negative 2 degrees when facing opposite direction. To position TCM at same angle it is important when turning vehicle around and facing other direction that tires are placed in correct location. Once vehicle is parked on a hard flat surface, note

location of tires on ground. When turning around use following instructions:

• Floating Front Axle Vehicles (MFWD, ILS, TLS)—put rear axle/wheels in same location when performing 2 point calibration. See above diagram for Floating Front Axle Vehicles.

• Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles (Track Tractors, 47X0 and 49X0 Series Sprayers, 9000, And 9020 Series Wheel Tractors)— Place all in same location when facing either direction. See above diagram for Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles.

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Calibration Surface

IMPORTANT: Vehicle must be on a hard, flat level

surface for calibration. If TCM is not calibrated on a level surface or TCM mounting angle is not level in relation to vehicle angle (StarFire mounting bracket or vehicle cab being slightly offset, uneven tire pressures from one side to other, etc.) operator may see offset during operation. This offset could look like a consistent skip (A) or overlap (B) in pass-to-pass operation. To eliminate offset, re-calibrate on a level surface, drive down a pass, turn around and drive down same pass in opposite direction. If vehicle does not follow same pass, measure offset distance and enter in implement offset. After initial calibration of TCM, it is not necessary to calibrate again unless TCM angle in relation to vehicle has changed. For example, tire pressure has been lowered on one side of vehicle causing vehicle angle in relation to ground to change.

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A—Skip B—Overlap

Calibration Procedure:

1. Press CALIBRATION button.

2. Park vehicle on a hard, level surface and come to a complete stop (cab is not rocking).

3. Press ENTER button.

4. Calibrating Status bar will appear. Once status reaches 100% it will automatically advance.

5. Turn vehicle 180 degrees to face opposite direction. Ensure that tires are in proper location for fixed or floating front axle and vehicle has come to a complete stop (cab is not rocking).

6. Press ENTER CALIBRATION button.

7. Calibrating Status bar will appear. Once status reaches 100% it will automatically advance.

8. Once finished, a calibration value will be displayed. 0 degree calibration value is the difference between factory calibration value and actual calibration value which was just determined.

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9. Press ENTER button to return to SETUP tab.

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ACTIVATIONS tab

GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

StarFire iTC - Main—Activations tab

A—Info tab C—Activations tab D—Serial Port tab E—Activation Code Enter B—Setup tab button

ACTIVATIONS tab contains the following:

– Yes-Enabled – A valid SF2 license exists and SF2

is the differential correction mode selected.

• Valid activations for receiver:

– SF1 – activated on every StarFire iTC. – SF2 Ready – receiver has to be ordered SF2

Ready or an upgrade to SF2 ready from SF1 World Solution must be purchased.

– RTK – activated with valid RTK activation

(requires receiver to be SF2 Ready).

• SF2 License: Displays status of receiver’s SF2

– Yes-Disabled – A valid SF2 license exists, but

SF2 is not the differential correction mode selected.

– No – Appears when no valid SF2 license exists or

SF2 license has expired.

• SF2 End Date: Displays date at which SF2 License will expire.

• StarFire SN: StarFire serial number

License.

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Activation Code

NOTE: Activation Codes are needed to obtain SF2 Ready

and RTK Activations, and SF2 license subscription.

ENTER button is used to enter 24-digit codes for SF2 Ready and RTK Activations, SF2 license subscription and deactivation codes for transferring all StarFire activations and licenses mentioned above.

1. Upon selecting ENTER button an Activation Code box appears with three input boxes.

NOTE: If more than 8 digits are entered into an input box,

“99999999” will appear. Reselect box and type only 8 digits into input box.

2. Select first input box labeled Digits 1-8 and enter first 8 digits of 24-digit code.

3. Select second input box labeled Digits 9-16 and enter second 8 digits of 24-digit code.

4. Select third input box labeled Digits 17-24 and enter last 8 digits of 24 digit code.

5. Press ENTER button.

6. If 24-digit code is valid and entered correctly a confirmation message will appear.

Activation Code

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A—Enter button B—Cancel button

7.Deactivation Code input

This input will only appear when a deactivation code has been entered following procedure listed above. It will display 6-digit deactivation codes for SF2 License, SF2 Ready and RTK activations. These codes are needed when transferring the above mentioned activations or license to another receiver.

Activation/License Status Window

Displays messages when SF2 License has expired and provides user with option to use a Grace Period.

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NOTE: Three 24 hour Grace periods are available when

current license expires. This is provided to allow sufficient time for operator to renew a license. Grace period signal will be SF2 differential correction signal.

Using a Grace Period

1. Select USE 1 button from status window

2. Select YES button

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SERIAL PORT tab

GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

StarFire iTC - Main—Serial Port tab

A—Info tab C—Activations tab E—Baud Rate G—Messages B—Setup tab D—Serial Port tab F—Output Rate

Configure RS232 and NMEA message information.

• Define output rate by toggling – 1Hz or 5Hz

Rates:

• Define Baud Rate by selecting list input – Baud Rates: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400

Messages:

• Allows for output of 5 different NMEA strings: – GGA, GSA, RMC, VTG, and ZDA

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NMEA Strings

NMEA String Data – Utilizing a third party GPS receiver or utilizing a StarFire iTC

National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has developed a specification that defines the interface between various pieces of electronic equipment.

One of the most important NMEA sentences include the GGA which provides the current Fix data, the RMC which provides the minimum GPS sentences information, and the GSA which provides the Satellite status data.

GGA - essential fix data which provide 3D location and accuracy data.

GGA STRING EXAMPLE:

$GPGGA,123519,4807.038,N,01131.000,E,

1,08,0.9,545.4,M,46.9,M,,*47

Where:

GGA Global Positioning System Fix Data

123519 Fix taken at 12:35:19 UTC

4807.038,N Latitude 48 deg 07.038’ N

01131.000,E Longitude 11 deg 31.000’ E

1 Fix quality:

08 Number of satellites being tracked

0.9 Horizontal dilution of position

545.4,M Altitude, Meters, above mean sea level

46.9,M Height of geoid (mean sea level) above WGS84

0 = invalid 1 = GPS fix (SPS) 2 = DGPS fix 3 = PPS fix 4 = Real Time Kinematic 5 = Float RTK 6 = estimated (dead reckoning) 7 = Manual input mode 8 = Simulation mode

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GSA - GPS DOP and active satellites. This sentence provides details on the nature of the satellite constellation fix. It includes the numbers of the satellites being used in the current solution and the DOP. DOP (dilution of precision) is an indication of the effect of satellite geometry on the accuracy of the fix. It is a unitless number where smaller is better. For 3D fixes using 4 satellites a 1.0 would be considered to be a perfect number, however for overdetermined solutions it is possible to see numbers below 1.0.

There are differences in the way the PRN’s are presented which can effect the ability of some programs to display this data. For example, in the example shown below there are 5 satellites in the solution and the null fields are scattered indicating that the almanac would show satellites in the null positions that are not being used as part of this solution. Other receivers might output all of the satellites used at the beginning of the sentence with the null field all stacked up at the end. This difference accounts for some satellite display programs not always being able to display the satellites being tracked. Some units may show all satellites that have ephemeris data without regard to their use as part of the solution but this is non-standard.

GSA String Example

$GPGSA,A,3,04,05,,09,12,,,24,,,,,2.5,1.3,2.1*39

Where:

GSA Satellite status

A Auto selection of 2D or 3D fix (M = manual)

3 3D fix - values include::

04,05 PRNs of satellites used for fix (space for 12)

2.5 PDOP (dilution of precision)

1.3 Horizontal dilution of precision (HDOP)

2.1 Vertical dilution of precision (VDOP)

*39 the checksum data, always begins with *

1=nofix 2=2Dfix 3=3Dfix

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RMC - NMEA has its own version of essential gps pvt (position, velocity, time) data. It is called RMC, The Recommended Minimum, which will look similar to:

RMC String Example

$GPRMC,123519,A,4807.038,N,01131.000,

E,022.4,084.4,230394,003.1,W*6A

Where:

RMC Recommended Minimum sentence C

123519 Fix taken at 12:35:19 UTC

A Status A=active or V=Void.

4807.038,N Latitude 48 deg 07.038’ N

01131.000,E Longitude 11 deg 31.000’ E

022.4 Speed over the ground in knots

084.4 Track angle in degrees True

230394 Date - 23rd of March 1994

003.1,W Magnetic Variation

*6A The checksum data, always begins with *

VTG - Velocity made good. The gps receiver may use the LC prefix instead of GP if it is emulating Loran output.

VTG String Example

$GPVTG,054.7,T,034.4,M,005.5,N,010.2,K*33

where:

VTG Track made good and ground speed

054.7,T True track made good (degrees)

034.4,M Magnetic track made good

005.5,N Ground speed, knots

010.2,K Ground speed, Kilometers per hour

*33 Checksum

ZDA - Data and Time

ZDA String Example

$GPZDA,hhmmss.ss,dd,mm,yyyy,xx,yy*CC

$GPZDA,201530.00,04,07,2002,00,00*6E

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where:

hhmmss HrMinSec(UTC)

dd,mm,yyy Day,Month,Year

xx local zone hours -13..13

yy local zone minutes 0..59

*CC checksum

SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey

Press: MENU button >> STARFIRE ITC button >>

SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey.

The StarFire iTC - Satellite Information screen contains SKY PLOT and GRAPH tabs.

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MENU button

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STARFIRE ITC button

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StarFire iTC - Satellites

A—Sky Plot tab D—Satellites Above Elevation F—Corrections Age I—PDOP B—Graph tab Mask G—VDOP J—Satellites on Sky Plot C—Satellites in Solution E—Satellites Tracked H—HDOP K—Satellite Tracking

SKY PLOT tab

– Green – indicates satellite is OK (being used for

corrections) Illustrates where satellites are in relation to vehicles receiver. This allows operator to look at satellite geometry.

• Sky Plot consists of 3 concentric rings depicting 0, 30, and 60 degrees of elevation with directional crossbar intersection representing 90 degrees of elevation.

Reading Satellite Sky Plot

• Grey radial lines extending from center of Sky Plot represent azimuth. They are spaced 30 degrees

• Sky Plot is fixed so that North is always at top.

• Satellites are displayed as their satellite ID number

that correspond to Satellite Tracking Chart located right of Sky Plot – Red – indicates satellite is in search mode – Blue – indicates satellite is being tracked

apart and represent 30 and 60 degrees.

• Directional crossbar representing North, South, East, and West also represent azimuth at 0, 90, 180, and 270 degrees.

• W1 and W2 (WAAS/EGNOS) satellites and inmarsat satellites are not shown in Sky Plot.

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Satellite Tracking Chart

• SAT ID – (Satellite Identification Number) Identification number for GPS Satellite.

• ELV – (Position Elevation) Elevation in degrees above horizon for GPS satellite position

• AZM – (Position Azimuth) Azimuth in degrees from true North for GPS satellite

• L1 SNR – (L1 Signal to Noise Ratio) Signal strength for L1 GPS signal (signal to noise ratio)

• L2 SNR – (L2 Signal to Noise Ratio) Signal strength for L2 GPS signal (signal to noise ratio)

• Status – (GPS Signal Status) Status of GPS signal – Search – searching for satellite signal – Track – tracking satellite signal and using it for

positioning

– OK – tracking satellite signal and using it for

positioning

– OK SF1 – Tracking satellite signal and using it for

positioning with STARFIRE single frequency

– OK SF2 – Tracking satellite signal and using it for

positioning with STARFIRE dual frequency

Satellite Tracking Information

Satellite Tracking information is displayed at bottom of SKY PLOT and GRAPH tabs.

• Satellites in Solution – number of satellites used to compute position.

• Satellites Above Elevation Mask – total number of GPS satellites available to receiver that are above 7 degree elevation mask.

• Satellites Tracked – total number of GPS satellites tracked by receiver.

• Corrections Age (sec) – age of differential correction signal to GPS (normally less than 10 seconds)

• VDOP – Vertical Dilution of Precision

• HDOP – Horizontal Dilution of Precision

• PDOP – Positional Dilution of Precision is an

indicator of GPS satellite geometry as viewed by receiver. A lower PDOP indicates better satellite geometry for calculating both horizontal and vertical position.

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StarFire iTC - Satellites

A—SkyPlot B—Graph C—PDOP

Graph

A graph illustrating L1 and L2 SNR values.

• Bars are colored to satellites current status.

• SNR values (colored bar) should be above dashed

line that runs horizontally across bar graph.

NOTE: ONLY GREEN bars are used in calculation of

PDOP, VDOP, AND HDOP. SNR’s are considered good if above dashed line.

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Satellite Predictor

GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

Quality

PDOP

NOTE: This is an estimated prediction of your GPS

coverage

Satellite PREDICTOR will enable operator to plan out the day based upon the prediction of GPS accuracy. This only applies to the Color GS2 display.

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VDOP

Satellite PREDICTOR shows a prediction of GPS accuracy. for one day in the past, the current day, and one day in the future. The current location will be used for the prediction.

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Satellite PREDICTOR uses three colors to represent levels of GPS accurancy.

• Green = PDOP < =2.5 and VDOP <=2.0 with 7 or more satellites

DIAGNOSTIC softkey

The StarFire iTC - Diagnostic screen contains three tabs:

READINGS tab

DATA LOGS tab

READINGS tab has detailed information about receiver.

• Unswitched voltage

• Switched voltage

• CAN High voltage (Vehicle Bus)

• CAN Low voltage (Vehicle Bus)

• Software Part Number

• Software Version Number

• Hardware Part Number

• Hardware Serial Number

• Receiver Hours (h)

• Yellow = PDOP between 2.5 and 4.0 and VDOP

between 2.0 and 3.0 with 5 to 6 satellites

• Red = PDOP > =4.0 and VDOP >=3.0 or number of satellites is < 4

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MENU button

STARFIRE ITC button

The following reading will only appear when receiver has a RTK activation.

• RTK Software Number (RTK Radio Software Version)

• RTK Serial Number (RTK Radio Serial Number)

• RTK Status

• RTK Search Time (sec)

• RTK Satellites in Search (above 10 degrees elevation)

DATA LOGS tab has graphed GPS data, logged over the previous 60 minutes.

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READINGS tab

GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

StarFire iTC - Diagnostics

A—Readings tab E—Switched Voltage J—Hardware Part Number N—RTK Serial Number B—Data Logs tab F—CAN High Voltage K—Hardware Serial Number O—RTK Status C—Radio Self Test tab (North G—CAN Low Voltage L—Receiver Hours P—RTK Search Time

America Only) H—Software Part Number M—RTK Software Version Q—RTK Satellites in Search

D—Unswitched Voltage I—Software Version Number Number

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DATA LOGS tab

GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab

GPS Accuracy is a relative indication of overall differential GPS performance

StarFire iTC - Diagnostic

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StarFire iTC - Diagnostic

A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab

PDOP (Position Dilution of Precision) is a combination of vertical and horizontal error (or three dimensional).

Lower PDOP is better. A value below 2 is considered optimal.

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StarFire iTC - Diagnostic

A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab

Satellites in Solution is the number of satellites that receiver is using in current position solution. Satellites are not used in solution until they get above 7 degrees elevation mask for EGNOS, SF1, or SF2 (10 degrees

for RTK), and satellites are used until they drop below 7 degrees elevation mask for EGNOS, SF1, SF2 or RTK.

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StarFire iTC - Diagnostic

A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab

GPS Signal Quality shows quality of signals being received from GPS satellites. Unlike GPS Accuracy

Indicator, Signal Quality doesn’t include EGNOS, SF1, SF2 or amount of time signal is received.

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StarFire iTC - Diagnostic

A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab

Differential Signal Quality is the strength of StarFire network signal (SF2 or SF1). Normal range is from 5 to 15, but maximum reading on indicator is 10.

Numerical value is displayed to right of indicator. Any value above 5 is normal.

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StarFire iTC - Diagnostic

A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab

Navigation Mode is represented as three different types; No Nav, 2D and 3D. This helps determine if GPS position has been dropped in last 60 minutes.

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StarFire iTC - Diagnostic

A—Readings tab B—Data Logs tab C—Radio Self Test tab

Differential Mode shows the level of differential signal that receiver has received over past 60 minutes. Level

of signal that was purchased on receiver will determine highest point on bar graph that operator will see.

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Radio Self Test

GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

StarFire iTC - Diagnostics

EU Radio Self Test Page STRING SHOWN DESCRIPTION

• (A) Number of updates - Number of test cycles that

the Self Test page has performed. During each cycle the test parameters are requested and updated from the radio.

• (B) Frequency - Radio Frequency (MHz)

• (C) Serial Number - Radio Serial Number

• (D) Part Number - Part number that identifies an RTK

radio type: “JD3AS869" is a 869 MHz radio with 0.5 Watt power

• (E) Software Version - Radio Software Version

• (F) Time Slot - Radio Time Slot

• (G) Repeater Mode - ON indicates an RTK Vehicle

operated in Vehicle Repeater Mode. OFF indicates an RTK vehicle operated in Vehicle Mode or a Base Station

• (H) Network ID - Network Identification (ID) for a

system of RTK radios. The Network ID permits communication between a Base Station, Vehicle receivers and potential repeaters.

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• (I) Output Power - Radio Output Power (mW)

• (J) Signal level strength - Strength Level of signal

detected by the radio. The signal level will range from 0 to 100 (-118 dBm to -55 dBm. Values greater than -55 dBm are reported as 100.).

• (K) Data Received - Percent of correction messages

recognized by the vehicle from the base station or repeater.

StarFire Signal Monitoring System

The GS2 alerts the operator when the current StarFire signal is not optimal for high accuracy operations. There are three levels of this warning system (Normal, Marginal, and Poor). The levels are determined both by the StarFire Receiver’s PDOP value and the number of satellites being tracked. It is recommend that if the StarFire receiver is being used in high accuracy operations that care be taken when the StarFire Signal Monitoring system indicates that the current status is Marginal or Poor, as accuracy degradation may occur.

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NOTE: Operating in RTK or RTK-X, both PDOP and

“Number of Satellites” are used to determine the level of warning.

Operating at a signal level less than RTK (SF2, SF1, EGNOS, ect.) only PDOP will be used to determine the level of warning.

Normal

• Green Bar

• Normal Operating Range

• Acceptable range for high accuracy operations

• PDOP value:0-3.5

• 6 or more satellites in solution

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Marginal

• Orange Bar with Permanent Caution Sign

• Marginal Operating Range

• Moderate risk of accuracy degradation - caution is

advised

• PDOP value: 3.5 - 4.5

• 5 satellites in solution

Poor

• Red Bar and Flashing Caution Sign

• Poor Operating Range

• Significant risk of accuracy degradation - high accuracy

operations are not advised

• PDOP value greater than 4.6

• 4 satellites or less in solution

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GS2 Display—RTK

RTK softkey

Allows for setup and display of RTK information

• Operating Mode

• RTK Network Configuration

• Base Station Data

• Radio Data

RTK can be operated in five modes

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MENU button

• Vehicle

• Vehicle Repeater

• Quick Survey Base

• Absolute Base

• OFF

IMPORTANT: Anytime the radio is reconfigured or

changed, power must be cycled at the GPS receiver before continuing.

Vehicle Mode Select for receiver on vehicle.

Vehicle Repeater Mode Allows for the vehicle to accept

and repeat RTK corrections.

Quick Survey Base Mode Select if exact location of guidance tracks do not need to be stored for future applications. If Quick Survey Base Mode is used to establish rows or paths that will be used at a later date, location or Track 0 must be stored using Current Track 0 in Guidance Setup – Set Track 0. When Track 0 is recalled, a one-time use of Shift Track feature will be needed to align vehicle on previous tracks. See Setup Quick Survey Base Mode section.

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RTK softkey

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Absolute Survey Base Mode Select if exact location of guidance tracks need to be stored for future guidance applications without relying on visual reference for track position to align using Shift Track feature. Track 0 must be stored using Current Track 0 in Guidance Setup – Set Track 0 in order to follow previously used tracks. Absolute Base Mode requires 24-hour self survey to be conducted on location before first use. After survey is completed, base station will then transmit corrections. If base station is moved to another position and then returned to original surveyed position, it is very important that base station is mounted in exact same position. Any difference between original surveyed position and mounted position will result in offset of corrected position. For this reason, it is important to mount receiver to a fixed position like a building or post mounted in concrete.

OFF Mode This mode disables all RTK functionality in receiver. RTK Operating Mode must be OFF for normal SF1 or SF2 operation on SF2-licensed receiver.

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Vehicle

GS2 Display—RTK

StarFire - RTK

A—Operating Mode Vehicle C—Network ID D—Radio/Repeater E—Status B—Radio Channel

IMPORTANT: Base station receiver and vehicle

receiver must be setup before operating RTK. See RTK Setup sections.

When vehicle receiver is powered-up, No GPS, No Diff will be displayed on Guidance View or home page screen until an initial position is determined. When base station transmits correction signal, 3D RTK will be displayed.

NOTE: Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater

have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.

Press: MENU button >> STARFIRE iTC button >> RTK softkey >> OPERATING MODE drop down box >> VEHICLE

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GS2 Display—RTK

NOTE: If communication loss is WITHIN first hour of

base station operation, Extend Mode will provide RTK accuracy for two minutes.

Communication loss AFTER first hour of base station operation, Extend Mode will provide RTK accuracy for 15 minutes.

Extend Mode (RTK-X)

If communication between base station and vehicle radio is lost for more than 10 seconds, vehicle receiver will automatically switch to Extend Mode and will maintain RTK accuracy for a period of time. If base station has been powered for less than one hour, Extend Mode will be available for 2 minutes. If base station receiver has been powered for more than one hour, 15 minutes of Extend Mode will be available. If base station communication is not re-established after Extend period, receiver will default to EGNOS, or NO DIFF where EGNOS is not available. To re-establish communication move vehicle to a location where line of sight to base station can be established.

Base Station Data (Information)

NOTE: Information that will be displayed when in

Quick Survey Base or Absolute Base Mode.

Operator can view the following:

• Direction – Direction from base station location (known position) to location indicated by uncorrected GPS. Displayed in degrees with true North as 0 degrees.

• Base Battery – Base Station voltage. Displayed in volts.

Vehicle Mode – Base Station Data

NOTE: Information that will be displayed when in

Vehicle Mode.

• Status – OK – Base Station is transmitting correction. – No Stored Base – 24 hour self survey is required

for current location.

– Initializing – Receiver is initializing radio, acquiring

GPS signal. – Self Survey – 24 hour self survey in progress. – No Signal – Vehicle RTK radio is not receiving

signal from base station.

• Sat. Corrections – Indicates number of GPS satellites for which base station is transmitting correction.

• Distance – Difference from base station to vehicle receiver. Displayed in miles (kilometers).

• Direction – Direction in degrees to base station. Displayed in degrees with true North as 0 degrees.

• Base Battery – Base Station voltage. Displayed in volts.

• Status – OK – Base Station is transmitting correction. – No Stored Base – 24 hour self survey is required

for current location.

– Initializing – Receiver is initializing radio, acquiring

GPS signal.

– Self Survey – 24 hour self survey in progress.

• Sat. Corrections – Indicates number of GPS satellites for which base station is transmitting correction.

• Distance – Difference between base station location (known position) and location indicated by uncorrected GPS. Displayed in miles (kilometers).

Radio Data and Connection

• Signal Level – Level of signal which is detected at radio. Press Refresh button to refresh signal level.

• Data Received (%) – Percent of received correction to vehicle from base station.

Indicates source of correction. If there is no correction, this will toggle between base and repeater. There is also a TOGGLE button for manual toggle between two sources.

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GS2 Display—RTK

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Press: MENU button >> StarFire iTC button >> RTK Softkey

Select “Vehicle Repeater” from Operating Mode list box.

In this mode the RTK vehicle radio not only receives messages but also rebroadcasts them (similar to a RTK repeater) to other RTK vehicles in close proximity.

NOTE: Vehicle Repeater is identical to the Vehicle

mode with the addition of having the radio rebroadcast the RTK messages.

The Vehicle Repeater mode allows an RTK vehicle to function normally as an RTK vehicle while also

transmitting the base correction signal to another RTK vehicle that does not have line-of-sight to the base station.

The ‘Vehicle Repeater’ needs to be between the base station and the ‘Vehicle’. The ‘Vehicle Repeater’ must be able to communicate with the base station. The ‘Vehicle’ must then have either line of sight communication to the base station or ‘Vehicle Repeater’.

IMPORTANT: There should be only ONE Vehicle

Repeater or Repeater in the same vicinity with the same Network ID. Therefore, a repeater cannot be used in a ’’daisy chain,’’ repeating the signal from one repeater to another.

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Quick Survey Mode

GS2 Display—RTK

NOTE: Display is not required after base station

receiver has been configured to operate in Quick Survey Mode and RTK Radio Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot have been set.

Connect display to base station

Press: MENU button >> STARFIRE ITC button >> RTK softkey

Select Quick Survey Base from Operating Mode list box.

NOTE: Quick Survey Base Mode allows base station

to broadcast corrections after receiver calculates GPS position.

If power is removed from base station (but not moved) power can be restored and same base station position will be used for corrections. If previously used Track 0 is recalled, Shift Track may not be needed.

If power is removed and base station is moved a new position will be calculated when power is restored. If previously used Track 0 is recalled, Shift Track will have to be used to center Track 0 on previous vehicle track.

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Absolute Base Mode

IMPORTANT: Absolute Base Mode requires base

receiver to be mounted in a rigid position. Tripod is not recommended.

NOTE: Display is not required after base station

receiver has been configured to operate in Absolute Survey Base Mode and RTK Radio Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot have been set.

Connect Display to Base Station

Press: MENU >> STARFIRE ITC button >> RTK softkey

Select Absolute Base from Operating Mode drop-down box.

A 24-hour survey has to be performed and saved to a RTK Base Location (1-200). See Edit Stored Base Station Section.

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Survey RTK Base Location

A—RTK Base Station D—Base Longitude F—Survey RTK Base Location H—Cancel B—Base Location E—Base Altitude G—Start I—Enter C—Base Latitude

NOTE: Enter unique location number each time base

station is moved to new mounting location (i.e. location 1 = West 40, location 2 = Farm Shop). Edit Stored RTK Base: Allows operator to setup Absolute Base Station Locations and

20). Verify base station coordinates, Press

START button located under Edit Stored RTK Base while in Absolute Base operating mode and choose base location from base location

drop-down box. conduct 24-hour survey or enter in known location coordinates. Unknown Coordinates:

Start 24 hour Self Survey

Press START button located under Edit Stored RTK Base.

1. Press START button located under Survey RTK Base Location.

After (24 hour) self survey is complete, base station coordinates will automatically be stored

2. Select Storage location from drop-down box (1 - 20)

3. Press START button (Starts 24 hour survey)

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NOTE: Display can be removed while survey is in

progress.

After 24 hour survey is complete, base station will automatically store surveyed coordinates and begin transmitting corrections.

IMPORTANT: Manually record coordinates and

elevation and store in safe location. These coordinates may be used to enter previously surveyed base station location into different receiver.

NOTE: Absolute Base Mode, coordinates may be

manually entered, if known from previous survey. See Known Location section below.

Known Location

Press START button located under Edit Stored RTK Base.

1. Select desired Base Location from drop-down box (1-20)

2. Select Base Latitude – enter value (deg)

3. Select Base Longitude – enter value (deg)

4. Select Base Altitude – enter value (ft)

5. Press ENTER button

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GS2 Display—RTK

RTK Network Configuration

IMPORTANT: Anytime the radio is reconfigured or

changed, power must be cycled at the GPS receiver before continuing.

Time Slot - RTK

NOTE: 10 Time Slots are available. The default time slot

is 1.

Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.

Press input box and enter value (1 - 10)

The time slot may be changed if other RTK systems are operating in area interference is causing decreased base station communication performance.

Network ID – RTK

NOTE: 4001 network ID’s are available, default ID is 1.

Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.

Press input box and enter value (1 - 4000)

Network ID for base station and vehicle receiver must match. If more than one base station with same Network ID numbers are within range, vehicle may lock on to either one of the base stations. To prevent this from happening, be sure to use unique network ID.

Repeater – RTK

NOTE: Radio can be configured to act separately as

repeater. A repeater is required if obstructions (i.e. trees, hills, etc) exist between base station and vehicle(s).

A repeater consists of

• Radio (configured as a repeater)

• Harness

• Mounting Bracket

• 12 volt Power Source

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To configure radio as repeater:

Press: MENU button >> STARFIRE ITC button >> RTK softkey

Select RTK Operating Mode (Vehicle, Quick Survey Base or Absolute Base)

NOTE: A radio can be configured as a repeater from any

RTK Operating Mode.

1. Disconnect original radio from receiver

2. Connect radio to be configured to receiver RTK harness.

3. Check that the radio serial number and software version are displayed.

4. Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.

5. Press START button located under Configure Repeater Radio

6. Radio will configure as repeater

7. Disconnect repeater radio from receiver and wiring harness

8. Reconnect original radio

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Shared Base Station RTK Security

GS2 Display—RTK

Shared Base Station (SBS) RTK Security is security from unwanted users accessing a SBS RTK Network. This security feature keeps unauthorized RTK vehicles from accessing RTK corrections from the base station by granting access to only those RTK vehicles on an access list.

Compatibility

Base Station This security feature will only be

available on StarFire iTC base stations. It will not work on original StarFire receivers being used as base stations.

RTK Vehicle It is compatible with original StarFire and StarFire iTC receivers being used as RTK vehicles.

Locating RTK Vehicle StarFire iTC Serial Number

Software Versions Original StarFire Receiver –

requires software version of 7.50x or greater. StarFire iTC Receiver – requires software version of 2.50x or greater.

Theory of Operation

The SBS RTK Network operator will enter into the base station the serial numbers of RTK vehicle receivers that are allowed to access the RTK corrections from that base station. RTK vehicle serial numbers can be added and removed at any time with an original GreenStar Display. Only those rover serial numbers that are on the access list on the base station receiver will be allowed to access the RTK corrections from the base station.

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Shared Base Station Security—Setup

GS2 Display—RTK

StarFire iTC - Shared Base Station Security

A—Rover Access List Setup D—Delete Rover F—Network Status H—Secure B—Rover Access List E—Delete List G—Toggle Button I—Public C—Access List

Network ID must be set between 4000 - 4096 to setup and use SBS RTK security. When the network ID has

on the base station receiver will be allowed to access

the RTK corrections from the base station. been set between 4001 - 4096, the SBS RTK Security softkey will appear. Select this softkey to setup SBS RTK Security.

The StarFire iTC - Shared Base Station Security

screen displays the RTK vehicle receiver serial number

and location it is stored. Only the serial numbers on The SBS RTK Network operator will enter into the base station the serial numbers of RTK vehicle receivers that are allowed to access the RTK

the RAL will be able to receive RTK corrections from

the base station when RTK Network is in SECURE

mode. corrections from that base station. RTK vehicle serial numbers can be added and removed at any time. Only those rover serial numbers that are on the access list

Access List button (C) allows operator to input the

serial number of a receiver into the Access List.

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Delete Rover button (D) allows operator to remove a receiver from the Access List.

Delete List button (E) allows operator to clear all inputted receiver serial numbers from the Access List.

SBS Security can be operated in a Public or Secure mode.

• Public – This mode does not restrict RTK vehicles from receiving RTK corrections as long as they have

Edit Rover Access List

1. Press Access List button on StarFire iTC - Shared

Base Station Security screen.

the same Network ID and Frequency as the base station. This mode can be used when conducting a RTK demo for potential customers or field days.

• Secure – This mode restricts RTK vehicles from receiving RTK corrections if their serial numbers are not entered into the RAL

Network Status (F) can be toggle between secure status (H) and public status (I) using button (G).

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2. Enter a rover number from the Rover Access List in the entry box.

A—Rover Number (1-99)

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GS2 Display—RTK

3. Enter the serial number of the vehicle receiver to be added to the Rover Access List in the entry box (A).

NOTE: The six digit hardware serial number can be found

on StarFire iTC - Activations tab. Go to the display in RTK vehicle and press MENU >> StarFire iTC >> Activations tab.

4. Press Enter button (B) to put receiver on the Rover Access List.

5. Press Cancel button (C) to return to Rover Access List without adding receiver to list.

A—Serial Number B—Enter button C—Cancel button

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If the serial number is already entered on the Rover Access List, “Serial Number Already Exists.” will appear on the screen.

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Duplicate Serial Number

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GS2 Display—RTK

RTK vehicle serial numbers can be deleted individually or the entire list can be deleted.

Deleting individual entries:

1. Press Delete Rover button on StarFire iTC - Shared Base Station Security screen.

2. Enter rover number to be deleted from the list.

3. Press Delete button (C) to delete the rover from the list.

NOTE: Once a RTK vehicle serial number has been

deleted from the RAL, it will take approximately 18 minutes before the RTK vehicle will not longer be able to operate off of that base station. During this time the vehicle will transition into RTK extend.

Delete Rover

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NOTE: Verify RAL has been deleted by viewing RAL list .

Deleting All Entries:

1. Press Delete List button on StarFire iTC - Shared Base Station Security screen.

2. Press Yes button (C) to delete all receivers from the list..

NOTE: Press No button (B) to return to StarFire iTC -

Shared Base Station Security screen without deleting all the receivers from the list.

A—Rover Number (1-99) B—Cancel button C—Delete button

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Delete Rover Access List

A—Are you sure you want to delete entire Rover

Access List? B—No C—Yes

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GS2 Display—RTK

RTK Vehicle Security Status

The RTK Vehicle (when operating off of a Secure Network ID) will exist in one of the three following RTK authorization states: Unknown, Authorized, or Not Authorized.

Unknown – The RTK Vehicle StarFire upon power up is in an “unknown” RTK authorization state. It will exist in this state until communication with the base station is established. No message will be displayed in cell G of the GreenStar Monitor.

Authorized – On power-up of a RTK Vehicle StarFire that is properly configured and on the authorization list , the message “RTK Network: Authorized” will be displayed in cell G as soon as it establishes communication with the secure RTK base station and it determines that it is authorized to receive RTK corrections.

Unauthorized – On power-up of a RTK Vehicle StarFire that is properly configured, but the serial number has not been entered into the base station RAL, the message “RTK Network: Not Authorized” will be displayed in cell G as soon as it establishes communication with the secure RTK base station and it determines that it is not authorized to receiver RTK corrections.

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Auto-Update

NOTE: To acquire latest version of software visit

www.StellarSupport.com or contact your John Deere dealer.

When KeyCard is installed in mobile processor and power is ON, system will check version of software on mobile processor, display, and receiver. If KeyCard contains a more recent version of software, system will ask if operator wants to update with most recent version. Follow on screen procedures to update software. (See Automatic Software Load).

A—License/Activate License Left (days) B—Quick Start Setup C—TCM Setup D—Diff Correction Setup E—Serial RS232 Output F—Hours ON after Shutdown G——

JOHN DEERE

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QuickStart Setup

TCM Setup

Diff Correction Setup

Serial RS232 Output

Hours ON after Shutdown 0 3 6 12 24

GPS

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Manual Software Update

NOTE: Whenever new or revised software programs are

available, it will be necessary to load new software to system.

SETUP

Auto Trac

JOHN DEERE

Products

Use this procedure if automatic software load does not work.

To acquire latest version of software, visit www.stellarsupport.com or contact your John Deere dealer.

1. Install KeyCard containing new software in top slot of mobile processor.

2. Turn ignition key to RUN position.

NOTE: To cancel new software load press G.

3. Press: SETUP >> KEYCARD

Press letter button next to desired selection on SETUP

- PRODUCTS screen.

4. Wait until WARNING PROGRAMMING screen appears and follow directions on screen.

DO NOT REMOVE PC CARD

DO NOT REMOVE POWER

5. Press letter button next to OK.

6. You may proceed as usual.

Field Doc Basic

Field Doc Planter (JD VRD Planter Only)

Map Based Planter (JD VRD Planter Only)

Yield Mapping

SETUP

Setup

A—Auto Track B—Field Doc Basic C—Field Doc Planter D—Map Based Planter E—Yield Mapping F—— G—Setup Return

SETUP - PRODUCTS

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StarFire Receiver

IMPORTANT: If a SF2 correction signal is being used,

accuracy of system may continue to increase after SF2 is verified on screen. There may be a slight shift in position between two modes. If machine was receiving SF2 when it was shut down, warm-up period will not occur unless it has been shut down for longer that time specified for HOURS ON AFTER SHUTDOWN.

IMPORTANT: The first time StarFire iTC is powered

up, it may take up to 15 minutes for receiver to acquire updated GPS almanac.

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SETUP-GPS-PAGE 1

Screen: SETUP - GPS

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER

The following items can be setup in SETUP - GPS

• License/Activate

• QuickStart Setup

• TCM Setup

• Differential Correction Setup

• Hours on after shutdown

Press corresponding button to access option being changed.

A—License/Activate License Left (days) B—Quick Start Setup C—TCM Setup D—Diff Correction Setup E—Serial RS232 Output F—Hours ON after Shutdown G——

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QuickStart Setup

TCM Setup

Diff Correction Setup

Serial RS232 Output

Hours ON after Shutdown 0 3 6 12 24

GPS

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Overview: SF2/RTK Activations, SF2 Subscription

StarFire iTC is offered in 2 configurations: SF1 World Solution and SF2 Ready.

SF1 World Solution: SF1 is a no-charge satellite-based differential correction signal offered exclusively by John Deere, delivering accuracy adequate for non row crop applications. SF1 StarFire iTC can be upgraded to SF2-Ready by visiting your John Deere dealer, calling Customer Care Center, or visiting StellarSupport and purchasing SF2 Ready activation.

NOTE: Serial port GPS information (NMEA) is only

outputted for SF1 when connected to a GreenStar system.

SF2 Ready: SF2 is a +/- 10 cm (4 in.) pass to pass differential correction signal provided exclusively by John Deere. While StarFire iTC can be ordered SF2 Ready, SF2 Ready activation must be obtained by visiting www.StellarSupport.com (COMAR order number and receiver serial number are needed) and manually entered into receiver. Once activation has been entered, SF2 license can be purchased for either a 3, 6, 12, 24, or 36 month period.

NOTE: StarFire iTC must be SF2 Ready prior to

upgrading receiver to RTK.

RTK: RTK is the highest accuracy correction signal. It requires use of a local base station and radio communication equipment. Each receiver used in the RTK system must be activated for RTK. This activation exists for the life of the receiver and can be transferred.

JOHN DEERE

INFO

Activations SF1, SF2 Ready, RTK SF2 License Yes

SF2 End Date 10/17/2114 Receiver Hours 2016.7

Switched Volt Unswitched Volt

CAN High Volt CAN Low Volt

Hardware P N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Hardware SN 200500

SW App Ver 1.00A SW Loader Ver 000.XXX

A—Activations SF1, SF2 Ready, TRK SF2 License B—SF2 End Date Receiver Hours C—Switched Volt Unswitched Volt D—CAN High Volt CAN Low Volt E—Hardware Part Number Hardware Serial Number F—Software Application Version Software Loader Version G——

GPS

INFO - GPS - PAGE 3

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2.4

2.6

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Obtaining and Entering SF2 or RTK activation and SF2 license

NOTE: Receiver serial number is required to obtain SF2

Ready or RTK activation codes. SF2 Ready and RTK also require corresponding COMAR order number if purchased from your John Deere dealer.

1. Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >> PAGE

Locate serial number (Hardware SN).

NOTE: A 24-digit activation code will be provided by

www.StellarSupport.com or Customer Care Center, either through postal service or E-mail.

For RTK customers only: RTK activation is purchased as part of each RTK base station and vehicle bundle. To obtain 24 digit RTK activation code, visit StellarSupport.com and provide COMAR order number for RTK system and receiver serial numbers.

2. Login to www.stellarsupport.com to obtain activation code.

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NOTE: Enter 24 digit activation code number in three

cells that have eight zero digits.

3. Screen: SETUP - STARFIRE LICENSE

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >>

LICENSE/ACTIVATE

Press letter button next to DIGITS 1—8 and enter first eight digits of activation code. Press letter button next to DIGITS 1—8 again to enter value.

4. Press letter button next to DIGITS 9—16 and enter second eight digits of activation code. Press letter button next to DIGITS 9—16 again to enter value.

5. Press letter button next to DIGITS 17—24 and enter last eight digits of activation code. Press letter button next to DIGITS 17—24 again to enter value.

6. Press letter button next to SUBMIT.

7. Press letter button next to SETUP to return or SETUP button to continue setup operations.

License Expired Warning

NOTE: Three 24 hour grace periods are available when

current license expires. This is provided to allow sufficient time for customer to renew a license. Grace period signal will be SF 2 differential correction signal.

If license expires while operating or since last operated, a warning screen will appear.

JOHN DEERE

SETUP

SF1/SF2 Subscription

1 - 8

9 - 16

17 - 24

SETUP

A—SF1/SF2 Subscription B—Digits 1-8 C—Digits 9-16 D—Digits 17-24 E—Submit F—— G—Return to GPS

StarFire License

Digits

00000000

Submit

GPS

SETUP - STARFIRE LICENSE

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Warning screen can be cleared by pressing letter button next to CONTINUE or a grace period can be activated by pressing letter button next to USE 1 if needed.

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QuickStart Setup

Screen: SETUP - GPS

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >>

QUICKSTART SETUP

QuickStart reduces amount of time required before full accuracy is achieved. If QuickStart is activated (automatic mode) and receiver has SF2 when it is powered down, a position is saved for future QuickStart. If power is restored to receiver within time period defined under HOURS ON AFTER SHUTDOWN, QuickStart won’t be needed since receiver power was never disrupted. If duration has exceeded HOURS ON AFTER SHUTDOWN, QuickStart will be initiated. Saved position will be used to bypass startup warm up period that is usually required. Receiver cannot move while this QuickStart is taking place. It may take up 6 minutes for QuickStart to complete. User will be notified on screen when it’s done.

To activate automatic mode Press letter button next to QUICKSTART MODE to toggle between AUTOMATIC and OFF.

A—StarFire Receiver QuickStart Setup B—QuickStart Mode, Automatic, Off C—— D—— E—— F—— G—Return to GPS Setup

JOHN DEERE

SETUP

StarFire Receiver QuickStart Setup

GPS

QuickStart Mode

AUTOMATIC

SETUP

GPS

SETUP - GPS

OFF

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Setup—TCM

Screen: SETUP - TCM

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> TCM

SETUP

This screen allows operator to:

• Turn TCM ON/OFF

• Calibrate TCM for zero degree roll angle

• Manually insert height of receiver

• Manually insert fore/aft

• Change mounting direction of receiver

A—TCM ON, OFF B—Calibrate TCM C—StarFire Height D—StarFire Fore/Aft E—StarFire Mount Direction, Backward, Foreward F—— G—Return to Setup

JOHN DEERE

SETUP

TCM off ON

Calibrate TCM

StarFire Height (in.) (See TCM Manual)

StarFire Fore/Aft (in.) (See TCM Manual)

StarFire Mount Direction

backward FORWARD

SETUP

TCM

Setup

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ON/OFF—TCM

NOTE: There is no indication on Run Pages if TCM is ON

or OFF.

TCM will default to ON when cycling power.

Press letter button A to toggle between ON and OFF selection will appear boxed and in capital letters.

When TCM is turned off , StarFire GPS messages will not be corrected for vehicle dynamics or side slopes.

SETUP - TCM

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Mounting Direction—TCM

NOTE: Receivers attached to tractors, sprayers, and

combines are typically in FORWARD position.

Receivers attached to GATORS are typically in BACKWARD position.

Mounting direction is direction receiver is facing.

This setting defines mounting orientation of receiver. TCM uses this setting to determine correct direction of vehicle roll.

A StarFire receiver that extends forward from attaching bracket in direction of vehicle travel is in FORWARD mounting direction.

A StarFire receiver that extends backward from attaching bracket away from direction of vehicle travel is in BACKWARD mounting direction.

Desired selection will appear boxed and in capital letters.

Press letter button next to STARFIRE MOUNT DIRECTION and select desired mounting direction, backward or forward.

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Calibrate Level—TCM

Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Floating Front Axle Vehicles

A—Rear Axle B—Vehicle Pivot Point

NOTE: Calibrate receiver when it is attached or

reattached to machine. Receiver does not require recalibration until removed from machine and reattached.

Positioning Machine during Calibration

IMPORTANT: When calibrating, it is important that

TCM is at same angle when facing either direction. If roll angle is a positive 2° when facing one direction, vehicle needs to be a negative 2° when facing opposite direction. To position TCM at same angle it is important when turning vehicle around and facing other direction that tires are placed in correct location. Once vehicle is parked on a hard flat surface, note

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location of tires on ground. When turning around use following instructions:

• Floating Front Axle Vehicles (MFWD, ILS, TLS)—put rear axle/wheels in same location when performing 2 point calibration. See above diagram for Floating Front Axle Vehicles.

• Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles (Track Tractors, 9000 and 9020 Series Wheel Tractors, 4700 and 4900 Series Sprayers, )—Place all in same location when facing either direction. See above diagram for Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles.

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Calibration Surface

IMPORTANT: Vehicle must be on a hard, flat level

surface for calibration. If TCM is not calibrated on a level surface or TCM mounting angle is not level in relation to vehicle angle (StarFire mounting bracket or vehicle cab being slightly offset, uneven tire pressures from one side to other, etc.) operator may see offset during operation. This offset could look like a consistent skip (A) or overlap (B) in pass-to-pass operation. To eliminate offset, re-calibrate on a level surface, drive down a pass, turn around and drive down same pass in opposite direction. If vehicle does not follow same pass, measure offset distance and enter in implement offset in SETUP - TRACKING - PAGE 2. See implement offset section. After initial calibration of TCM, it is not necessary to calibrate again unless TCM angle in relation to vehicle has changed. For example, tire pressure has been lowered on one side of vehicle causing vehicle angle in relation to ground to change.

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Screen: SETUP - TCM

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> TCM

SETUP >> CALIBRATE LEVEL

1. Once vehicle is on a hard, level surface and has come to a complete stop (cab is not rocking), Press letter button next to CONTINUE.

A—— B—Park Vehicle on level surface. C—Press Continue to calibrate the TCM D—— E—— F—Continue G—Cancel

JOHN DEERE

SETUP

Park Vehicle on level surface. Press continue to calibrate the TCM.

TCM

Continue

Cancel

SETUP - TCM

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NOTE: While calibrating, TCM will provide a warning if it

detects vehicle roll angle is greater than 10° relative to internal axis of TCM. If vehicle is on a level surface and yet warning is displayed, check mounting orientation of TCM and verify it is aligned within 10° of vehicle axis.

2. Turn vehicle 180° to face opposite direction. Ensure that tires are in proper location for fixed or floating front axle.

3. Ensure vehicle has come to a complete stop (cab is not rocking) and Press letter button next to CONTINUE.

A—— B—Position Vehicle in the opposite direction at the

same location. C—Press continue when ready. D—— E—— F—Continue G—Cancel

JOHN DEERE

SETUP

Position vehicle in the opposite direction at the same location.

Press continue when ready.

TCM

Continue

Cancel

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4. Press letter button next to OK.

5. Once finished, a calibration value will be displayed. The 0° calibration value is the difference between the factory calibration value and actual calibration value which was just determined.

A—— B—— C—— D—TCM calibration complete. E—0 degree Calibration Value F—— G—OK

JOHN DEERE

SETUP

TCM calibration complete.

0˚ Calibration Value

TCM

1.4

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Height—TCM

IMPORTANT: Under or over compensation for vehicle

roll angles will occur if height is incorrectly entered during setup (i.e. on a10° slope with a StarFire height error of 12 inches will result in a position offset of 2 inches on ground).

Height is measured from ground to top of StarFire Dome.

NOTE: Use chart for example StarFire Height values.

Press letter button next to STARFIRE HEIGHT and enter height using numeric keypad.

Press letter button next to STARFIRE HEIGHT again to save number.

NOTE: Chart figures are approximate heights.

John Deere Vehicle StarFire Height cm (in.)

6000 Series Tractors 280 cm (111 in.)

7000 Series Tractors 305 cm (120 in.)

8000 Series Tractors 320 cm (126 in.)

8000T Series Tractors 320 cm (126 in.)

9000 Series Tractors 361 cm (142 in.)

9000T Series Tractors 356 cm (140 in.)

4700 Series Sprayers 389 cm (153 in.)

4900 Series Sprayers 396 cm (156 in.)

Combine 396 cm (156 in.)

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Fore/Aft—TCM

Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Floating Front Axle Vehicles

A—Pivot Point—Floating Front B—Pivot Point—-Fixed Axis

Axle Vehicles- Wheels or Tracks Vehicles

TCM Fore/Aft value is distance that receiver is located from pivot point of tractor.

On some AutoTrac-equipped vehicles, fore/aft value will be automatically detected and entered during power up.

• Fore/Aft value is shown without black text box—

Automatically detected and cannot be changed. The value shown may not be the exact distance that the receiver is located from pivot point of tractor, but the best value for AutoTrac.

• Fore/Aft value is shown with black text box—Must

be entered manually.

Perform following procedure to select and manually enter value. Use chart to select StarFire Fore/Aft values if necessary.

If using TCM for Parallel Tracking on a vehicle not listed in chart, then enter "1" for fore/aft setting.

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Press letter button next to STARFIRE FORE/AFT and enter value using numeric keypad.

Press letter button next to STARFIRE FORE/AFT again to save entered value.

Recommended StarFire Fore/Aft values For John Deere Vehicles John Deere Vehicle StarFire Fore/Aft cm (in.)

6000 Series Tractors 180 cm (71 in.)

7000 Series Tractors 210 cm (82.5 in.)

8000 Series Tractors 210 cm (82.5 in.)

8000T Series Tractors 51 cm (20 in.)

9000 Series Tractors -51 cm (-20 in.)

9000T Series Tractors 51 cm (20 in.)

4700 Series Sprayers 280 cm (110 in.)

4900 Series Sprayers 460 cm (181 in.)

Combine 220 cm (87 in.)

Forage Harvester 157 cm (62 in.)

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Differential Correction Setup

Differential correction is the process by which GPS accuracy is improved. (See OVERVIEW: SF1/SF2 ACTIVATIONS, SF2 SUBSCRIPTION in this section.)

Screen: SETUP - DIFF CORRECTION

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF

CORRECTION SETUP

(See RTK section for RTK Setup.)

IMPORTANT: DO NOT change default StarFire

Correction Frequency unless instructed to do so by your John Deere Dealer or by John Deere Ag Management Solutions.

NOTE: Some information will only appear when receiver

has a license.

Press letter button next to STARFIRE CORRECT FREQ to toggle between DEFAULT and BELOW.

When STARFIRE CORRECT FREQ is set to BELOW— press letter button next to FREQ (MHz) then input a frequency.

Press letter button next to STARFIRE CORRECTION to toggle between OFF, SF1, and SF2. If toggled to OFF, StarFire will not receive SF1 or SF2 correction signals. If receiver does not have a valid SF2 license then SF2 will not appear on screen.

Press letter button next to WAAS CORRECTION to toggle between OFF and ON. If toggled to OFF, StarFire will not receive WAAS correction signals.

SETUP - DIFF CORRECTION

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A—RTK Setup B—StarFire Correction Frequency, Default, Below C—Frequency D—StarFire Corrections, Off, SF1 SF2 E—WAAS Correction, Off, On F—— G—Return to GPS Setup

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Serial RS232 Output

Screen: SETUP - SERIAL PORT

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> SERIAL

RS232 OUTPUT

NOTE: NMEA serial port data is outputted for SF1 only

when connected to a GreenStar system. NMEA serial port data is always outputted for SF2 and RTK.

These settings are only for NMEA serial port messages for communication with non-GREENSTAR systems.

Serial port baud output rates are: 4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400.

The following items can be setup in SETUP - SERIAL PORT screen:

• Serial Port Baud Rate

• Serial Port Output Rate

• GGA Port Message

• GSA Port Message

• RMC Port Message

• VTG Port Message

• ZDA Port Message

Press letter button next to desired cell, toggle to desired selection.

Serial Port Output Rate

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SETUP

Serial Port Baud Rate

Serial Port Output Rate

Serial Port Message

GGA Serial Port Message

GSA Serial Port Message

RMC Serial Port Message

VTG Serial Port Message

ZDA

A—Serial Port Baud Rate B—Serial Port Output Rate, 1, 5 C—Serial Port Message, GGA, OFF, ON D—Serial Port Message, GSA, OFF, ON E—Serial Port Message, RMC, OFF, ON F—Serial Port Message, VTG, OFF, ON G—Serial Port Message, ZDA, OFF, ON

Serial Port

19200

OFF

SETUP - SERIAL PORT

CLR

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SETUP

INFO

RUN

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NOTE: Serial port settings do not affect GreenStar

applications.

Press letter button next to SERIAL PORT OUTPUT RATE to toggle/select from 1 to 5 Hz.

Serial Port Messages

Press letter button next to SERIAL PORT MESSAGE to toggle/select between ON and OFF.

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Hours On After Shutdown

Screen: SETUP - GPS

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER

Button next to HOURS ON AFTER SHUTDOWN defines how long receiver remains powered after ignition is turned off (0, 3, 6, 12 or 24 hours). If ignition is turned on within number of hours defined, receiver will re-establish full SF2 accuracy within a few seconds (assuming it had SF2 when ignition was turned off).

Operator can select amount time in hours system will stay on. Press letter button next to HOURS ON AFTER SHUTDOWN to toggle between settings. Setting from factory is 3 hours.

A—License/Activate License Left (days) B—Quick Start Setup C—TCM Setup D—Diff Correction Setup E—Serial RS232 Output F—Hours ON after Shutdown G——

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SETUP

License/Activate License Left (days) 194

QuickStart Setup

TCM Setup

Diff Correction Setup

Serial RS232 Output

Hours ON after Shutdown 0 3 6 12 24

GPS

CLR

PAGE

SETUP

INFO

RUN

SETUP - GPS

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

INFO - GPS - PAGE 1

Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 1

Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER

This screen shows information and status of incoming GPS and differential correction signals. No information on this screen can be changed. It is for viewing only.

Date and Time: This cell shows date and time for Greenwich Mean time.

Lat: This cell displays vehicle location latitude coordinates with respect to Equator (north or south).

Lon: This cell shows vehicle location longitude coordinates with respect to Prime Meridian (east or west).

NOTE: Toggle button allows operator to change the way

latitude and longitude are displayed between degrees, minutes, seconds and decimal degrees.

Altitude: This cell shows height of receiver, measured from top of dome, in meters (feet) above sea level.

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INFO

00:35:17 Lat NoNav

Lon NoNav Altitude (ft) NoNav

GPS Course GPS Speed (mph)

Position Mode Differential Mode

GPS Accuracy Indicator

GPS Signal Quality

Diff Signal Quality

GPS

GMT

PAGE 1

8/22/1999

0.0

NoNav

None

CLR

PAG E

SETUP

INFO

RUN

GPS Course: This cell displays direction of travel, in

degrees, relative to true north (zero degrees) as measured by receiver. Angle is measured in clockwise direction.

NOTE: Course and speed normally show small speeds

and various courses even when machine is not moving.

GPS Speed: This cell shows ground speed of machine in kilometers per hour (mile per hour) as measured by receiver.

Position Mode: This cell indicates whether receiver is calculating a 3D position, 2D position, or no position (no nav). It also shows status of differential signal: SF 1 (StarFire 1 differential), SF 2 (StarFire 2 differential).

Differential Mode: This cell shows status of GPS signal: 2-D (two dimensional with latitude and longitude of vehicle) or 3-D (three dimensional with altitude, latitude, and longitude of vehicle).

INFO - GPS - PAGE 1

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A—Latitude B—Longitude Altitude C—GPS Course GPS Speed D—Position Mode Differential Mode E—GPS Accuracy Indicator F—GPS Signal Quality G—Differential Signal Quality

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

GPS Accuracy Indicator: StarFire iTC includes GPS Accuracy Indicator (GPS AI). GPS AI gives indication of GPS position accuracy achieved by receiver, and is displayed as a percentage (0-100%). GPS AI is displayed on RUN Page of Parallel Tracking (Figure 1), AutoTrac, and Field Doc and INFO – GPS – Page 1 (Figure 2).

• Unobstructed view of sky – trees, buildings, or other structures may block receiver from receiving signals from all available satellites

• L1/L2 signal to noise ratio (SNR) – radio interference from 2-way radios or other sources may cause low SNR

• Satellite position in sky – poor GPS satellite geometry can reduce accuracy

• Number of satellites above elevation mask – this is total number of GPS satellites available to your receiver that are above 7° elevation mask

• Number of satellites in solution – this is total number of satellites that are being used by receiver to calculate a position

GPS Signal Quality: This cell shows quality of signals being received from constellation of GPS satellites.

Differential Signal Quality: This cell shows quality of differential correction signal being received by receiver.

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

INFO - GPS - PAGE 2

Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 2

Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE

Diagnostic Trouble Codes: (See DIAGNOSTIC

TROUBLE CODES in Troubleshooting section.)

Data Log: Three data log pages consist of graphs showing GPS information for up to previous 60 minutes. Graphs can be used to show user any variation that has occurred in last 60 minutes.

Freq (MHz): This cell shows frequency of differential correction signal that receiver is set to receive.

Corrections Age (SEC): This cell shows age of differential correction signal to GPS (normally less than 10 seconds).

Sats Above Elev Mask: This is total number of GPS satellites available to your receiver that are above 7° elevation mask.

Satellites Tracked: This is total number of GPS satellites tracked by your receiver.

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INFO

Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Data Log (Diagnostic Use Only)

Freq (MHz) Corrections Age(sec)

Sats above Elev Mask Satellites Tracked

Sats in Solution PDOP

Roll Angle

Yaw Rate

GPS

INFO - GPS - PAGE 2

PAGE 2

1545.5450

0.0

-15.5˚

+30 deg/s

CLR

PAG E

SETUP

INFO

RUN

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Satellites in Solution: This cell shows number of satellites actively used to compute position.

PDOP: PDOP (Position Dilution of Precision) is an indicator of GPS satellite geometry as viewed by receiver. A lower PDOP indicates better satellite geometry for calculating both a horizontal and vertical position.

Roll Angle: Is both graphical and numerical representation of amount of roll TCM is measuring, relative to calibrated zero degree reference. A positive roll angle means vehicle is rolled to right.

Yaw Rate: This gives a graphic representation and a numeric figure for amount of rotation TCM is measuring. Positive yaw rate means vehicle is turning to right.

A—Diagnostic Trouble Codes B—Data Log (Diagnostic Use Only) C—Frequency Corrections Age D—Satellites above Elevation Mask Satellites Tracked E—Satellites in Solution PDOP F—Roll Angle G—Yaw Rate

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PN=82

Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Data Log

Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 2

Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE

Press letter button next to DATA LOG to access three data log pages. These pages consist of graphs showing GPS information for up to previous 60 minutes. Graphs can be used to show user any variation that has occurred in last 60 minutes.

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INFO

Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Data Log (Diagnostic Use Only)

Freq (MHz) Corrections Age(sec)

Sats above Elev Mask Satellites Tracked

Sats in Solution PDOP

Roll Angle

Yaw Rate

GPS

INFO - GPS - PAGE 2

PAGE 2

1545.5450

0.0

-15.5˚

+30 deg/s

CLR

PAG E

SETUP

INFO

RUN

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 1

Screen: INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 1

Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >>

DATA LOG

GPS Accuracy Indicator: GPS Accuracy Indicator is a relative indication of overall differential GPS performance.

GPS Signal Quality: GPS signal quality shows quality of signals being received from GPS satellites. Unlike GPS Accuracy Indicator, Signal Quality doesn’t include EGNOS, SF1, SF2, or amount of time signal is received.

Differential Signal Quality: Differential signal quality is strength of StarFire network signal (SF2 or SF1). Normal range is from 5 to 15, but maximum reading on indicator is 10. Numerical value is displayed to right of indicator. Any value above 5 is normal.

A—GPS Accuracy Indicator B—— C—GPS Signal Quality D—— E—Differential Signal Quality F—— G—Return to GPS Info

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INFO

GPS Accuracy Indicator

100

Data Log

PAGE 1

GPS Signal Quality

100

Differential Signal Quality

-60 min

INFO

GPS

INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 1

CLR

PAGE

SETUP

INFO

RUN

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 2

Screen: INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 2

Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >>

DATA LOG >> PAGE

PDOP: (Position Dilution Of Precision) is a combination of vertical and horizontal error (or three dimensional). Lower PDOP is better. A value below 2 is considered optimal.

Satellites in Solution: Number of satellites that receiver is using in current position solution. Maximum is 12. Satellites in solution are not tracked until they get above 7° elevation mask.

A—PDOP B—— C—— D—Satellites Used E—— F—— G—Return to GPS Info

Continued on next page

INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 2

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 3

Screen: INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 3

Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >>

DATA LOG >> PAGE >> PAGE

Position Mode: Position mode is represented as three different types; No Nav, 2D and 3D. This helps determine if GPS position has been dropped in last 60 minutes.

Differential Mode: This shows level of differential signal that you have been receiving over past 60 minutes. Level of signal that you purchased on your receiver will determine highest point on bar graph that you will see.

• RK - RTK

• RG - current SF2

• WT - original SF2

• WS - EGNOS

• NO - none

A—Navigation Mode B—— C—— D—Differential Mode E—— F—— G—Return to GPS Info

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INFO

Nav Mode

-60 min

Data Log

Differential Mode

rk rg

wt ws no

-60 min

INFO

GPS

INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 3

PAGE 3

CLR

PAGE

SETUP

INFO

RUN

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

INFO - GPS - PAGE 3

Screen: INFO- GPS - PAGE 3

Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >>

PAGE

This page shows detailed information about receiver. This information will help troubleshoot receiver if a problem occurs.

Activations: Activations displays all activation codes that have been entered into receiver. SF1, SF2, and/or RTK. Visit www.StellarSupport.com for additional activations.

SF2 License: If receiver currently has active SF2 license, YES will be displayed. If not, NO will be displayed.

SF2 End Date: Date SF2 license will expire.

Receiver Hours: This cell displays number of hours on

receiver.

Serial Number: This cell shows receiver serial number. This is required to obtain a StarFire signal license.

Hardware Version: This cell shows part number of receiver.

Software Version: This cell displays version of software being used by receiver.

NOTE: To acquire the latest version of software, visit

www.stellarsupport.com or contact your John Deere dealer.

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INFO

Activations SF1, SF2 Ready, RTK SF2 License Yes

SF2 End Date 10/17/2114 Receiver Hours 2016.7

Switched Volt Unswitched Volt

CAN High Volt CAN Low Volt

Hardware P N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Hardware SN 200500

SW App Ver 1.00A SW Loader Ver 000.XXX

GPS

INFO - GPS - PAGE 3

PAGE 3

12.6

2.4

2.6

CLR

PAGE

SETUP

INFO

RUN

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Satellite Tracking

Screen: INFO- GPS - PAGE 4

Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >>

PAGE >> PAGE

This page shows satellites being tracked by GPS receiver and associated information.

SAT ID: (Satellite Identification Number): Identification number for GPS satellite

ELV: (Position Elevation): Elevation in degrees above horizon for GPS satellite position

AZM: (Position Azimuth): Azimuth in degrees from true North for GPS satellite

L1 SNR: (L1 Signal to Noise Ratio): Signal strength for L1 GPS signal (signal to noise ratio)

L2 SNR: (L2 Signal to Noise Ratio): Signal strength for L2 GPS signal (signal to noise ratio)

Status: (GPS Signal Status): Status of GPS signal

• Search: searching for satellite signal

• Track: tracking satellite signal and using it for

positioning

• OK: tracking satellite signal and using it for positioning

• OK SF1: tracking satellite signal and using it for

positioning with STARFIRE signal frequency

• OK SF2: tracking satellite signal and using it for

positioning with STARFIRE dual frequency

INFO - GPS - PAGE 4

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A—Satellite Tracking B—Satellite ID, Elevation, Azimuth, L1 SNR, L2

SNR, Status C—— D—— E—— F—— G——

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Original GreenStar Display—RTK

Operating Mode

IMPORTANT: Before starting SETUP procedures,

enter RTK activation number, see Enter RTK Activation section.

NOTE: Radio can function in four different modes:

• Vehicle

• Quick Survey Base Mode

• Absolute Base Mode

• Off

Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.

Screen: SETUP - RTK

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF

CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP

Press letter button next to RTK OPERATION MODE and toggle to desired selection.

Suggested Base Station Mode For Operation Quick Survey Base Mode Absolute Base Mode

Custom Operations Drip Tape

Tillage Strip Till

Broad-acre Seeding Controlled Traffic

Row Crop

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SETUP

RTK Operating Mode VEHICLE

RTK Radio Channel (1-14)

RTK Network ID (1-4000)

Configure Repeater Radio

A—RTK Operating Mode B—RTK Radio Channel C—RTK Network ID D—— E—Configure Repeater Radio F—— G——

RTK

SETUP - RTK

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Vehicle Mode:Select for receiver on vehicle.

Vehicle Repeater Mode:This mode should only be used

in situations where multiple RTK vehicles are operating in the same field and due to the terrain, line-of-sight is obstructed between one of the vehicles and the base station.

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Original GreenStar Display—RTK

Quick Survey Base Mode: Select if exact location of guidance tracks do not need to be stored for future applications. If Quick Survey Base Mode is used to establish rows or paths that will be used at a later date, location of Track 0 must be saved using Current Field setting in Tracking Setup (see AutoTrac Operator’s Manual). When Current Field is recalled, a one-time use of Shift Track feature will be needed to align vehicle on previous tracks. See Setup Quick Survey Base Mode section.

Absolute Survey Base Mode: Select if exact location of guidance tracks need to be stored for future guidance applications without relying on visual reference for track position to align using Shift Track feature. Track 0 must be stored using Current Field in Tracking Setup in order to follow previously used tracks. Absolute Base Mode requires 24-hour self survey to be conducted on location before first use. After survey is completed, base station will then transmit corrections. If base station is moved to another position and then returned to original surveyed position, it is very important that base station is mounted in exact same position. Any difference between original surveyed position and mounted position will result in offset of corrected position. For this reason, it is important to mount receiver to a fixed position like building or post mounted in concrete.

OFF Mode:This mode disables all RTK functionality in receiver. RTK Operating Mode must be OFF for normal SF2 operation on SF2-licensed receiver.

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Vehicle Repeater

Original GreenStar Display—RTK

PC9148 –UN–20APR06

Press: SETUP button >> StarFire iTC >> Differential Correction Setup (D) >> RTK Setup (A)

Toggle (A) button next to RTK Operating Mode until “VEHICLE REPEATER” appears in the cell.

In this mode the RTK vehicle radio not only receives messages but also rebroadcasts them (similar to a RTK repeater) to other RTK vehicles in close proximity.

NOTE: Vehicle Repeater is identical to the Vehicle

mode with the addition of having the radio rebroadcast the RTK messages.

The Vehicle Repeater mode allows an RTK vehicle to function normally as an RTK vehicle while also

transmitting the base correction signal to another RTK vehicle that does not have line-of-sight to the base station.

IMPORTANT: There should be only ONE Vehicle

Repeater or Repeater in the same vicinity with the same Network ID.

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Original GreenStar Display—RTK

Quick Survey Mode

NOTE: Display is not required after base station receiver

has been configured to operate in Quick Survey Base Mode and RTK Frequency, Radio Channel/Network ID have been set.

Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.

Connect display to base station.

Screen: SETUP - RTK

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF

CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP

NOTE: Quick Survey Base Mode allows base station to

broadcast corrections after receiver calculates GPS position.

If power is removed from base station (but not moved) power can be restored and same base station position will be used for corrections. If previously used Track 0 is recalled in Parallel Tracking/Auto Trac no Shift Track will be needed.

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SETUP

RTK Operating Mode VEHICLE

RTK Radio Channel (1-14)

RTK Network ID (1-4000)

Configure Repeater Radio

A—RTK Operating Mode B—RTK Radio Channel C—RTK Network ID D—— E—Configure Repeater Radio F—— G——

RTK

SETUP - RTK

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If power is removed and base station is moved, a new position will be calculated when power is restored. If previously used Track 0 is recalled in Parallel Tracking/Auto Trac, use Shift Track. (See AutoTrac Operator’s Manual for Shift Track procedures.)

Press letter button next to RTK OPERATING MODE and toggle to QUICK SURVEY BASE MODE.

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Original GreenStar Display—RTK

Absolute Mode

IMPORTANT: Absolute Base Mode requires base

receiver to be mounted in a rigid position. Tripod is not recommended.

NOTE: Display is not required after base station receiver

has been configured to operate in Absolute Survey Base Mode and RTK Radio Channel/Network ID have been set.

Connect display to base station.

Screen: SETUP - RTK

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF

CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP

Press letter button next to RTK OPERATING MODE and toggle to ABSOLUTE SURVEY BASE MODE.

A—RTK Operating Mode B—RTK Radio Channel C—RTK Network ID D—Configure Repeater Radio E—Edit Stored RTK Base Locations F—— G——

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SETUP

RTK Operating Mode ABSOLUTE BASE

RTK Radio Channel (1-14)

RTK Network ID (1-4000)

Configure Repeater Radio

Edit Stored RTK Base Locations (1-20)

RTK

SETUP - RTK

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Original GreenStar Display—RTK

Press letter button next to EDIT STORED RTK BASE LOCATION (1-20) and SETUP - RTK screen will be displayed.

NOTE: Enter unique location number each time base

station is moved to new mounting location (i.e. location 1 = West 40, Field location 2 = North 80, Field location 3 = Farm shop).

Press letter button next to EDIT STORED RTK BASE LOCATION (1-20) and enter desired location number.

A—Edit Stored RTK Base Locations B—Base Latitude C—Base Longitude D—Base Altitude E—CLR for Negative F—Survey RTK Base Location G—Return to GPS Setup

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SETUP

Edit Stored RTK Base Locations (1-20)

Base Lat (deg)

Base Lon (deg)

Base Alt (ft)

CLR For Negative

Survey RTK Base Location

SETUP

RTK

0.0000000

0.0000

GPS

SETUP - RTK

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Not known coordinates: Press letter button next to SURVEY RTK BASE LOCATION.

A—Edit Stored RTK Base Locations B—Base Latitude C—Base Longitude D—Base Altitude E—CLR for Negative F—Survey RTK Base Location G—Return to GPS Setup

SETUP

Edit Stored RTK Base Locations (1-20)

Base Lat (deg)

Base Lon (deg)

Base Alt (ft)

CLR For Negative

Survey RTK Base Location

SETUP

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RTK

0.0000000

0.0000

GPS

SETUP - RTK

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Original GreenStar Display—RTK

NOTE: After (24 hour) self survey is complete, base

station coordinates will automatically be stored and associated with base location number (1-20). Verify base station coordinates, see RTK INFO Pages.

Press letter button next to START SELF SURVEY. Display can be removed while survey is in progress.

After 24 hour survey is complete, base station will automatically store surveyed coordinates and begin transmitting corrections. Manually record coordinates and elevation and store in safe location. These coordinates may be used to enter previously surveyed base station location into different receiver.

NOTE: Absolute Base Mode, coordinates may be

manually entered, if known from previous survey.

Known Location: Press letter button next to BASE (LATITUDE, LONGITUDE AND ALTITUDE) and enter values for;

• Base Lat (deg)

• Base Lon (deg)

• Base Alt (ft)

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SETUP

RTK Base Location

1. Select Storage Location (Current location is 1)

2. Position StarFire Receiver

3. Press Start Survey Below

4. Wait 24 Hours

5. Base Location Will Be Stored Automatically

SETUP

A—Survey, RTK Base Location B—Locate Storage Location C—Position StarFire Receiver Press Start Survey Below D—Wait 24 hours E—Base Location will be Stored Automatically F—Start Self Survey G—Return to GPS Setup

RTK

Survey

GPS

Setup - RTK

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Original GreenStar Display—RTK

Shared Base Station RTK Security

SBS RTK Security is security from unwanted users accessing a SBS RTK Network. This security feature keeps unauthorized RTK vehicles from accessing RTK corrections from the base station by granting access to only those RTK vehicles on an access list.

Compatibility

Base Station This security feature will only be available

on StarFire iTC base stations. It will not work on original StarFire receivers being used as base stations. All setup has to be performed with an Original GreenStar Display.

RTK Vehicle It is compatible with original StarFire and StarFire iTC receivers being used as RTK vehicles. Setup can be performed with an Original GreenStar Display or a GSD 2100 or 2600.

Software Versions Original StarFire Receiver – requires software version of 7.50x or greater. StarFire iTC Receiver – requires software version of 2.50x or greater.

Theory of Operation

Base Station Setup (Original GreenStar Display Only)

Screen: SETUP – RTK

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE iTC >> DIFF

CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP

NOTE: RTK base station must be operating in either

Quick Survey Base or Absolute Base Mode.

Enter a RTK Network ID between 4001 – 4090 (secure Network ID range) in cell “C”.

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Original GreenStar Display—RTK

RTK SECURE NETWORK will appear in cell “F”. Select letter button “F”

Entering RTK vehicle (rover) serial numbers

Press letter button next to ROVER # (1-99) and enter desired location number to store the RTK vehicle receiver serial number. There are 99 slots available.

Press letter button next to ROVER HARDWARE SN and enter serial number of RTK vehicle StarFire receiver.

NOTE: Original GreenStar Display - The six digit

hardware serial number can be found on INFO – GPS – PAGE 3. Go to display in RTK vehicle: Press INFO >> STARFIRE iTC >> press PAGE button until you reach PAGE 3.

NOTE: GreenStar 2100/2600 Display – The six digit

hardware serial number can be found on STARFIRE iTC - ACTIVATIONS tab. Go to display in RTK vehicle: Press MENU >> STARFIRE iTC >> ACTIVATIONS tab.

Rover Access List (RAL)

Screen: SETUP – RAL

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE iTC >> DIFF

CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> RTK SECURE NETWORK >> DISPLAY AUTHORIZED LIST.

This displays the RTK vehicle receiver serial number and location it is stored. Only the serial numbers on the RAL will be able to receive RTK corrections from the base station when RTK Network is in SECURE mode (see Security Mode section below).

Press PAGE button to view subsequent pages of the RAL.

RTK Network Operating Mode

Screen: SETUP - RTK

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE iTC >> DIFF

CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> RTK SECURE NETWORK >> RTK NETWORK IS CURRENTLY.

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SBS Security can be operated in a Public or Secure mode.

• Public – This mode does not restrict RTK vehicles from receiving RTK corrections as long as they have the same Network ID as the base station. This mode can be used when conducting a RTK demo for potential customers or field days.

• Secure – This mode restricts RTK vehicles from receiving RTK corrections if their serial numbers are not entered into the RAL

Deleting RAL

Screen: SETUP – RTK

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE iTC >> DIFF

CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> RTK SECURE NETWORK >> DELETE ENTIRE LIST

RTK vehicle serial numbers can be deleted individually or the entire list can be deleted.

Deleting individual entries:

Press letter button next to ROVER # (1-99). Enter the vehicle receiver stored number that will be deleted (1-99).

Press letter button next to ROVER HARDWARE SN. Enter a non-zero number (example: “1”) in place of the serial number. The serial number has been removed from the RAL.

NOTE: Once a RTK vehicle serial number has been

Deleting entire list

Press letter button next to DELETE ENTIRE LIST.

Press letter button next to SUBMIT. It will change to DELETED once the RAL has been deleted.

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NOTE: Verify RAL has been deleted by viewing RAL list

(See Rover Access List section above).

RTK Vehicle Setup

Original GreenStar Display

Screen: SETUP – RTK StarFire iTC

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE iTC >> DIFF

CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> VEHICLE

Original StarFire

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> VEHICLE

NOTE: RTK vehicle can be operated in either Vehicle or

Vehicle Repeater Mode.

Enter the same RTK Network ID that the base station is configured too.

RTK Vehicle Security Status

The RTK Vehicle (when operating off of a Secure Network ID) will exist in one of the three following RTK authorization states: Unknown, Authorized, or Not Authorized.

These states are displayed in one or more of the following locations depending on display and receiver used: (Displayed on INFO – GPS – PAGE 3 (StarFire iTC) or PAGE 5 (Original StarFire) or Cell G on GSD or on Cell G of the Original GreenStar Monitor on a GS2 display).

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Time Slot

NOTE: 10 time slots are available. The default time slot is

Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.

Screen: SETUP - RTK

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Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP

The time slot may be changed if other RTK systems are operating in area and interference is causing decreased base station communication performance.

B—RTK Time Slot C—RTK Network ID D—— E—Radio and Repeater Configuration F—— G—Return to Differential Corrections Setup

SETUP - RTKA—RTK Operating Mode

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John Deere OMPC20964 Specifications

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Safety

Recognize Safety Information

Understand Signal Words

Follow Safety Instructions

Prepare for Emergencies

Practice Safe Maintenance

Install and Remove StarFire Receiver and Brackets Safely

StarFire iTC Receiver

StarFire iTC Receiver

GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

STARFIRE ITC softkey

INFO tab

SETUP tab

Correction Mode

Correction Frequency

Mount Direction

Fore/Aft

Height

QuickStart

Hours On After Shutdown

TCM Calibration

ACTIVATIONS tab

SERIAL PORT tab

NMEA Strings

SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey

Satellite Predictor

DIAGNOSTIC softkey

READINGS tab

DATA LOGS tab

Radio Self Test

StarFire Signal Monitoring System

GS2 Display—RTK

RTK softkey

Vehicle

Vehicle Repeater

Quick Survey Mode

Absolute Base Mode

RTK Network Configuration

Shared Base Station RTK Security

Shared Base Station Security—Setup

RTK Vehicle Security Status

Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Auto-Update

Manual Software Update

StarFire Receiver

SETUP-GPS-PAGE 1

Overview: SF2/RTK Activations, SF2 Subscription

QuickStart Setup

SETUP

Differential Correction Setup

Serial RS232 Output

Hours On After Shutdown

INFO - GPS - PAGE 1

INFO - GPS - PAGE 2

Data Log

INFO - GPS - PAGE 3

Satellite Tracking

Original GreenStar Display—RTK

Operating Mode

Vehicle Repeater

Quick Survey Mode

Absolute Mode

Shared Base Station RTK Security

Time Slot