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STARFIRE Real Time
Kinematic (RTK)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARFIRE Real Time Kinematic
(RTK)
PC20235 18DEC03 (ENGLISH)
John Deere Ag Management Solutions
PC20235 (18DEC03)
COPYRIGHT ª 2003
DEERE & COMPANY
Moline, Illinois
All rights reserved
A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTION Manual
PC20235-19-18DEC03
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Installation Instructions Introduction IMPORTANT: Read through this instruction thoroughly and familiarize yourself with process before performing procedure. This instruction covers installation of Real Time Kinematic (RTK) on your STARFIRE system. OUO6084,0001B83 –19–08SEP03–1/1 Installation Time Installation time of Real Time Kinematic (RTK) varies considerably depending on what receiver is being mounted to. Installation time will typically take between 1—3 hours with an average installation t
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Installation Instructions Parts List PF90258 Vehicle Bundle PF90260 Base Station with Universal Mounting Bracket and STARFIRE • PF11579 Screws, Phillips #8-32, 7/16 in. (2 Used) • PF80608 Radio • PF11621 Bracket, RTK Base Station Mount • PF80611 Harness, STARFIRE RTK Rover • PF11622 Bracket, RTK Base Station Quick Tach • PF80623 Bracket STARFIRE • PF80610 Harness, STARFIRE RTK Base Station • PF80631 Antenna, Low Gain • PF80647 Harness, STARFIRE RTK Base Receiver • PF80677 Cable, Antenna Extensio
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Installation Instructions Radio Installation Without TCM With TCM A—Screws (Four Used) B—Shroud 1. Remove four screws (A) and lower shroud (B). OUO6050,0000501 –19–16DEC03–1/11 Without TCM With TCM A—Screws (Two Used) B—TCM C—Harness 2. Remove screws (A). 4. Disconnect harness (C). 3. Remove TCM (B)—if equipped. 5. Discard harness and bracket. Continued on next page OUO6050,0000501 –19–16DEC03–2/11 PC20235 (18DEC03) 3 Installation Instructions 121803 PN=5 N64438 –UN–12DEC03 N64437 –UN–12DEC03 N6
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Installation Instructions Radio 6. Attach radio (A) to new bracket (B) with 7/16 in. screws (C). A—Radio B—New Bracket C—Screw, Phillips, 7/16 in. (2 Used) Continued on next page OUO6050,0000501 –19–16DEC03–3/11 PC20235 (18DEC03) 4 Installation Instructions 121803 PN=6 N64441 –UN–18DEC03 N64449 –UN–16DEC03 N64447 –UN–16DEC03
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Installation Instructions 7. Connect RTK harness (A) to receiver (B). A—RTK Harness B—Receiver OUO6050,0000501 –19–16DEC03–4/11 8. Connect RTK harness (A) to radio harness (B). A—RTK Harness B—Radio Harness Continued on next page OUO6050,0000501 –19–16DEC03–5/11 PC20235 (18DEC03) 5 Installation Instructions 121803 PN=7 N64450 –UN–16DEC03 N64448 –UN–16DEC03
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Installation Instructions IMPORTANT: If base station does not have a TCM, a cap is required on TCM connector on harness or STARFIRE will not function. NOTE: RTK Vehicles REQUIRE a TCM. Base stations DO NOT REQUIRE a TCM. 9. Receivers without TCM: Connect RTK harness to TCM cap (A) and position section of harness in upper receiver shroud as shown. 10. Position radio harness (B) in upper receiver shroud as shown. 11. Position harness (C) as shown. 12. Attach receiver (D) and bracket (E) with screw
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Installation Instructions 14. Receivers with TCM:Attach receiver (A), bracket (B), and TCM (C) with screws (D). 15. Route radio harness (E) in upper receiver shroud as shown. 16. Route harness (F) over bracket as shown. A—Receiver B—Bracket C—TCM D—Screw (2 Used) E—Radio Harness F—Harness OUO6050,0000501 –19–16DEC03–8/11 IMPORTANT: System failure can occur if harness is pinched. Ensure harness is routed properly. 17. Position lower shroud (A) and upper shroud (B) together using care not to pinch
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Installation Instructions IMPORTANT: System failure can occur if harness is pinched. Ensure harness is routed properly prior to tightening hardware. 20. Attach shroud (A) with previously removed screws (B). A—Shroud B—Screws (Four Used) OUO6050,0000501 –19–16DEC03–10/11 21. Attach extension (A) and antenna (B) to radio (C). A—Extension B—Antenna C—Radio With TCM OUO6050,0000501 –19–16DEC03–11/11 PC20235 (18DEC03) 8 Installation Instructions 121803 PN=10 N64461 –UN–18DEC03 N64464 –UN–18DEC03
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Installation Instructions Vehicle 1. Attach radio to receiver. (See RADIO INSTALLATION section.) 2. Attach bracket on receiver to bracket on vehicle. 3. Connect STARFIRE harness to GREENSTAR harness. 4. Calibrate TCM. See AutoTrac Operator’s manual. GREENSTAR is a trademark of Deere & Company OUO6050,00004F6 –19–03DEC03–1/2 5. Enter RTK activation. See RTK Operator’s manual. JOHN DEERE 6. Go to SETUP/STARFIRE/PAGE3. GPS SETUP PAGE 3 RTK Operating Mode • Set RTK Operating Mode to VEHICLE. A VEHI
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Installation Instructions Absolute (24 Hour Survey) Base Station CAUTION: Mounting location should be fixed firmly so movement of receiver is not possible. If base station receiver is allowed to move it will result in warnings and could result in vehicle movement. Mounting receiver on tall towers or grain legs, which can shift in wind, is not recommended. Radio and antenna assembly can be mounted in a higher location with optional harness (PF80652) to improve radio line of sight but receiver sho
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Installation Instructions CAUTION: Always attach harness to power source before connecting STARFIRE receiver harness. Make sure power inverter has a minimum capacity of 3 amps. A smaller inverter could overheat or cause operational problems. If a battery is used, it is recommended to permanently attach eyelet terminals to 12V battery. Use of alligator type clips is not recommended as they can expose operators to sparks. 4. Connect receiver harness to power harness. 5. Connect power harness to po
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Installation Instructions Quick Survey Base Station A—Tripod B—Latch 2. Position tripod (A) ensuring lever (B) is pushed CAUTION: If tripod latches are loose, tighten down to fully lock each leg. hardware to ensure positive locking of tripod legs. Movement of tripod can cause unexpected vehicle motion. 1. Attach radio to receiver. (See RADIO INSTALLATION section.) Continued on next page OUO6050,00004FB –19–10DEC03–1/4 PC20235 (18DEC03) 12 Installation Instructions 121803 PN=14 N64460 –UN–16DEC03
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Installation Instructions 3. Attach bracket (A) to tripod (B). A—Bracket B—Tripod Continued on next page OUO6050,00004FB –19–10DEC03–2/4 PC20235 (18DEC03) 13 Installation Instructions 121803 PN=15 N64458 –UN–16DEC03
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Installation Instructions 4. Attach receiver to bracket. 5. Connect STARFIRE harness to power harness. CAUTION: Always attach harness to power source before connecting STARFIRE receiver harness. It is recommended to permanently attach eyelet terminals to 12V battery. Use of alligator type clips is not recommended as they can expose operators to sparks. 6. Install battery harness to battery. 7. Attach GREENSTAR Display to harness. 8. Connect power harness to battery harness. 9. Use enclosed VELCR
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Installation Instructions Repeater 1. Go to either RTK vehicle or base station. 2. Program Network ID and Radio channel as shown above. 3. Disconnect radio on vehicle (or base station). 4. Connect repeater radio. 5. Go to SETUP/STARFIRE/PAGE 3. 6. Press button next to “Configure Repeater Radio”. 7. Wait for radio to configure. 8. Disconnect repeater radio. 9. Reconnect radio on vehicle (or base station). JOHN DEERE 10. Attach repeater to mounting location. SETUP GPS PAGE 3 RTK Operating Mode 11.
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