John Deere 450 User's Manual
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1. Model PFA10094 PFA10095 PFA10096 PFA10097 Number Country Russia Ukraine EU BY KZ USA AU NZ Canada Frequency 435 447 440 450 435 470 435 470 Range MHz MHz MHz MHz Bandwidth 12 5 kHz Options Modulation level 2 GFSK RF Baud 9 6 kbps at L2 12 5 kHz BW Frequency 2800 at 12 5 kHz Channels Output 0 2 2 W Power Sensitivity 108 dBm at BER 10 3 106 dBm at BER 10 6 In Out 50 ohm Impedance Operating 9 15 V DC Voltage Operating 30 to 60 C Temperature Out RF Female TNC Connectors Control 4 pin Deutsch Connector Every RTK Radio 450 radio comes standard with whip antenna that has a TNC connection John Deere RTK Radio 450 Whip Antenna Specifications Model Number PF81464 Gain 2 dBi Frequency Range 450 470 MHz Impedance 50 ohm VSWR lt 2 RF Connector Female N Type Length 13 2 in 33 5 cm Model Number PFP10612 Gain 1 dBi Frequency Range 435 450 MHz Impedance 50 ohm VSWR lt 2 1 RF Connector Female N Type Length 13 2 in 33 5 cm Continued on next page DK01672 0000145 19 25JUL11 1 2 25 3 092711 PN 14 RTK Base Station Setup John Deere RTK Radio 450 High Gain Antenna Always mount the radio antenna vertically to make sure that the RTK signal is radiating outwards If the antenna is at an angle it may cause the data received2. 25 4 Base Station Setup Dual Radi0 cccccnnnccocccccos 25 6 Main Pagerinta iink 30 2 Main Page Absolute Base oooooccccccccccccccccccanccnncccnnns 30 2 Main Page Base Station oooooocincccccnncccccnncccccnonnnnons 30 2 Main Page Quick Survey Base oooooocccccccconoccccccconno 30 2 Main Page Vehicle ooooonnncoocccnnnnccccccccccccnnnccnnccnnnns 30 2 RTK Radio 450 and Standard Common Screens 30 2 A ete ate ts acto 2 eae ee aad ee ete 30 1 System OvervieW ccccccccceescsseeeeeeesssseteeeeeeeesseeeees 25 1 Vehicle Receiver ooocccccccccocccccccnonononnnccncncnnnnnannncnnnnns 25 2 RRP KEACCUPACY Ai ea ee eaaet 40 1 RTK Configure Page cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseetsaees 30 4 RTK Main Page eseeeeesecceeeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 30 2 Index 1 092711 PN 1 Index Index 2 PN 2 John Deere Service Literature Available Technical Information Technical information can be purchased from John Deere Some of this information is available in electronic media such as CD ROM disks and in printed form There are many ways to order Contact your John Deere dealer Call 1 800 522 7448 to order using a credit card Search online from http www JohnDeere com Please have available the model number serial number and name of the product Available information includes e PARTS CATALOGS list service parts available for your machine with exploded view illustrations to
3. PN 8 Safety Sign Antenna Front View Decal AEZUON To avoid serious injury or death from electrocution Do not come into contact with electrical lines 4 DANGER 4 PELIGRO Avoid serious injury or death from electrocution Do not contact electric lines Evitar lesiones graves o muerte por electrocuci n No entrar en contacto con los cables eletricos Eviter tout risque de blessure ou de mort par suite d lectrocution Eviter tout PUPC000037 UN 10DECO9 PC13795 UN 25MAY 11 i i USA Canada Australia and New General Antenna Decal except AO Finely Vow Decal Location Zealand Antenna Decal for US CA NZ and AU DK01672 000014B 19 26JUL11 1 1 10 1 PN 9 FCC NOTIFICATIONS TO USER FCC NOTIFICATION These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation subject to the following two conditions 1 These devices may not cause harmful interference 2 These devices must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation These devices must be operated as supplied by John Deere Ag Management Solutions Any changes or modifications made to these devices without the express written approval of John Deere Ag Management Solutions may void the user s authority to operate these devices DK01672 0000136 19 22JUL11 1 1 450 MHz RTK This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digi
4. 3 26 2 4 6 5 7 18 2 2 9 3 6 11 5 0 2 6 1 7 7 NN 5 2 6 6 20 8 3 6 45 14 4 2 3 2 9 9 1 GreenStar 3System is a trademark of Deere 8 Company DK01672 000014A 19 25JUL11 1 1 25 9 PN 20 GS3 Display SF3000 John Deere RTK Radio 450 RTK SoftKey RTK Radio 450 is supported by VI displays These include GreenStar 3 2630 Display GreenStar 2 2600 Display and SDUA Configuration with the original GreenStar Display is not supported Allows for setup and display of both standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK and RTK Radio 450 information e Operating Mode e RTK Network Configuration e Base Station Data e Radio Data The RTK Radio 450 shares the same activation as standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK The receiver automatically detects which radio is connected at start up and adjusts its screens for the appropriate radio when the softkey is pressed RTK Radio 450 can be operated in three modes e Vehicle e Quick Survey Base for testing purposes only e Absolute Base IMPORTANT Any time the radio is reconfigured or changed power must be cycled at the GPS receiver before continuing Vehicle Mode Select this mode if the receiver is on a vehicle Quick Survey Base Mode Select for testing purposes only This mode can be used to test the functionality without doing the 24h measurement with Absolute Survey Base Mode Regarding your licence for each base station the usage of the Quick Survey setup is only permitted at t
5. noise level should be 26 dB or more Noise levels significantly higher than this are in indication of a high level of interference that may degrade the performance of the link Radio Self Test Number of updates 4 Radio distance m 1 10 Number of disconnects Radio temperature C 35 Antenna reflected power Average noise level 116 Average signal level 72 Overall receive rate 90 PC13867 UN 13JUL11 Radio Self Test Main e Average Signal Level The average signal level indicates the average power of the received signal for the attached radio For a reliable link the average signal level should be between 35 and 106 The difference between the average signal level and the average noise level should also be at least 26 dB DK01672 000014D 19 26JUL11 3 3 40 2 092711 PN 29 RTK Radio 450 Performance Line of Sight Line of sight is the direct path between two points free of obstacles For the RTK application this is the line between the base and vehicle antennas Typical obstructions include e Trees and foliage e Buildings or other man made objects e Terrain variation such as hills or valleys e Curvature of the Earth The higher RF power of RTK Radio 450 will reduce attenuation due to plants and small variations in terrain Blockage due to man made objects can be reduced through planning of the base antenna location Similar to analysis performed to locate the StarF
6. to the 0 to 2 W input from RTK Radio 450 It covers a frequency range from 450 MHz to 470 MHz This higher signal strength provides greater range from the base and increased coverage in areas with dense foliage and trees This amplifier is inserted between the radio and the base antenna The amplifier has been designed to function outdoors attached to its mounting plate with sun shade Mount the amplifier in an area where air can freely circulate around it If possible mount in a location shaded from direct sunlight Operation of the amplifier inside an enclosure is not recommended Poor ventilation within the box can cause the amplifier to overheat While this would not PUPC000027 UN 06DECO9 Amplifier Assembly permanently damage the amplifier it would cause it to stop amplification The output signal would no longer be strong enough for the vehicles in the field to receive Continued on next page DK01672 0000139 19 22JUL11 1 2 25 4 092711 PN 15 RTK Base Station Setup 450 MHz Amplifier Specifications USA and Canada only Model Number PF81443 Frequency Range 450 470 MHz Input Power 0 2 W Output Power 0 50 W Current During Transmission 8 amp Nominal Voltage 13 8 V DC Internal fuse 15 amp In Out Impedance 50 ohm Operating Voltage 11 15 V DC Max Duty Cycle 100 Operating Temperature 30 to 60 C In RF Connector Female
7. 1dBi 2 dBi 7 dBi Power Whip Whip Base Whip Whip Base Whip Whip Base Whip Whip Base Watts 2 0 2 5 3 1 _ 2 1 2 6 8 3 1 4 1 8 5 8 0 9 1 2 3 6 1 6 2 0 2 5 1 7 2 1 6 6 1 2 1 4 4 6 0 7 0 9 2 9 1 3 1 6 2 0 1 3 1 7 5 3 0 9 1 2 3 6 0 6 0 7 2 3 1 0 1 2 1 6 E 1 0 1 3 4 2 0 7 0 9 2 9 0 5 0 6 1 8 0 8 1 0 1 2 S 0 8 1 0 3 3 0 6 0 7 2 3 0 4 0 5 1 4 0 6 0 8 1 0 i 0 7 0 8 2 6 0 5 0 6 1 8 0 3 0 4 1 2 0 5 0 6 0 8 0 5 0 7 2 1 0 4 0 5 1 4 0 2 0 3 0 9 0 4 0 5 0 6 a 0 4 0 5 1 7 0 3 0 4 1 2 0 2 0 2 0 7 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 3 0 4 1 3 0 2 0 3 0 9 0 1 0 2 0 6 0 3 0 3 0 4 0 3 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 7 0 1 0 1 0 5 0 2 0 2 0 3 A 0 2 0 3 0 8 0 1 0 2 0 6 0 1 0 1 0 4 Radio and Amplifier Power Output USA and Canada only No Coax 15 ft 4 6 m 100 ft 30 5 m 200 ft 61 m Radio Output 1 dBi 2 dBi 7 dBi 1dBi 2 dBi 7 dBi 1dBi 2 dBi 7 dBi 1 dBi 2 dBi 7 dBi Power Whip Whip Base Whip Whip Base Whip Whip Base Whip Whip Base Watts 2 0 61 5 77 4 ree 52 4 65 9 208 4 36 2 45 6 144 2 22 9 28 8 91 0 1 6 48 9 61 5 E 41 6 52 4 165 6 28 8 36 2 114 5 18 2 22 9 72 3 1 3 38 8 48 9 33 0 41 6 131 5 22 9 28 8 91 0 14 4 18 2 57 4 1 0 30 8 38 8 26 2 33 0 104 5 18 2 22 9 72 3 11 5 14 4 45 6 0 8 24 5 30 8 20 8 26 2 83 0 14 4 18 2 57 4 9 1 11 5 36 2 0 6 19 5 24 5 F 16 6 20 8 65 9 11 5 14 4 45 6 7 2 9 1 28 8 0 5 15 5 19 5 E 13 2 16 6 52 4 9 1 11 5 36 2 5 7 7 2 22 9 0 4 12 3 15 5 TA 10 4 13 2 41 6 7 2 9 1 28 8 4 6 5 7 18 2 0 3 9 7 12 3 8 3 10 4 33 0 5 7 7 2 22 9 3 6 4 6 14 4 0 3 7 7 9 7 NN 6 6 8
8. 20 km line of sight with the base station assuming unobstructed view of the sky favorable PDOP and correct base station setup DK01672 00000F7 19 13JUL11 1 1 Radio Self Test A Radio Self Test can be performed in the StarFire 3000 Diagnostics menu Select MENU Button A gt gt StarFire 3000 Button gt gt Diagnostics Softkey B gt gt Radio Softkey C gt gt Start Button D A Menu Button B Diagnostics Softkey C Radio Selftest tab D Start StarFire is a trademark of Deere amp Company StarFire 3000 Diagnostics Radio Self Test Number of updates O Radio distance m O Number of disconnects O Radio temperature C O Antenna reflected power b pal 2 fe Average noise level O i Zz Average signal level O F Overall receive rate 0 to 3 22pm Rel e Gel o a DK01672 000014D 19 26JUL11 1 3 When the test is running the screen changes Number of updates shows how many times the test is performing The other values show the distance from the radio to the base or repeater station where it s receiving the signal the number of disconnects radio temperature antenna reflected power average noise and signal level and the overall receive rate In order to stop the Radio Self Test press the End button A A End Button Radio Self Test in Progress Radio Self Test in progress System is no longer in RTK mode Press END butto
9. CISION FARMING AGRICULTURISTS has TS224 UN 17JAN89 TS191 UN 02DEC88 TS189 UN 17JAN89 TS1663 UN 100CT97 DX SERVLIT 19 31JUL03 1 1 SERVLIT 1 092711 PN 35 John Deere Service Literature Available SERVLIT 2 T8 PN 36 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job John Deere Is At Your Service CUSTOMER SATISFACTION is important to John Deere Our dealers strive to provide you with prompt efficient parts and service DO Maintenance and service parts to support your equipment Trained service technicians and the necessary diagnostic and repair tools to service your equipment TS201 UN 23AUG88 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROBLEM RESOLUTION PROCESS 2 Discuss problem with dealer service manager 3 If unable to resolve explain problem to dealership Your John Deere dealer is dedicated to supporting your manager and request assistance equipment and resolving any problem you may experience 4 If you have a persistent problem your dealership is unable to resolve ask your dealer to contact John Deere for assistance Or contact the Ag Customer Assistance Machine model and product identification number Center at 1 866 99DEERE 866 993 3373 or e mail us at www deere com en_US ag contactus 1 When contacting your dealer be prepared with the following information Date of purchase Nature of problem DX IBC 2 19 02APR02 1 1 092711
10. Configure RTK Network invalid a pop up screen will appear to communicate this NOTE Configuration Unsuccessful Configuration Unsuccessful PC13861 UN 13JUL11 Configuration Unsuccessful DK01672 000013C 19 22JUL11 3 3 30 5 aoe PN 25 Diagnostic LEDs Diagnostic LEDs and the in line amplifier USA and Canada only These A key aid to gain insight into the working state of the RTK Radio 450 system are ihe LEDs on boih iha RTKradio gt aa O diagnostic lights can be used during setup maintenance DK01672 00000F2 19 13JUL11 1 1 RTK Radio 450 LEDs There are three radio LEDs They can be seen after the radio has been powered They are viewed through a small window on the front of the radio 3 A a Ea The LEDs can be used to determine JOHN DEERE O ls the radio powered RTK Radio Is the radio configured as a Base Station or a vehicle PO O Is the radio searching or linked O Is the radio in configuration mode The radio enters configuration mode when parameters are being read set or when diagnostics are being retrieved While in configure mode the radio does not transmit or receive communications LED Window A LED Window The meanings of the radio LED states are provided in the table below PC13863 UN 13JUL11 DK01672 0000174 19 09AUG11 1 2 o Jonu Derse I ARa Base Station TX Vehicle RX Repeater RX TX 450 Solid Red Off Slo
11. IBC 1 PN 37 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job IBC 2 092711 PN 38 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job IBC 3 092711 PN 39 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job IBC 4 092711 PN 40
12. John Deere RTK Radio 450 OPERATOR S MANUAL John Deere RTK Radio 450 OMPFP10922 ISSUE J1 ENGLISH CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm If this product contains a gasoline engine A 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 Additional Proposition 65 Warnings can be found in this manual John Deere Werke Zweibrucken Worldwide Version PRINTED IN U S A DCY OMPFP10922 Introduction www StellarSupport com NOTE Product functionality may not be fully represented in this document due to product changes occurring after the time of printing Read the latest Operator s Manual and Quick Reference Guide prior to operation To obtain a copy see your dealer or visit www StellarSupport com OUO06050 0000FB1 19 10AUG10 1 1 092711 PN 2 Contents Page Safety Recognize Safety Information oooococccccnnnccn 05 1 Understand Signal WordS ooccccooooocccnncccnnnncnnos 05 1 Follow Safety INStruCtiONS oooooniccinnocccnnnncccccnno 05 1 Practice Safe Maintenance 05 2 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely cccccceseeeees
13. RTK R dio 4 JO i 0s dais tai 30 2 Base Station Setup ocooccoccncnncnncoocnncnoonconcnanonncnnnnnos 25 3 Setting to Meet Licensed ERB w comooooomm 25 9 Amplifier Option cats DRA SILS A E E TT 40 3 Dual Radio sien cei ke EE Eee ay 25 6 SOPKCY sss eeseessenserseeees A ET AEE A Sealey 30 1 Base Station Setup Amplifier Option 25 4 Standard and RTK Radio 450 Common Screens 30 2 Base Station Setup Dual Radio 0 25 6 System OVeIVieW oooococconnnnononeniccccncnrancnnnnaranonannnos 25 1 Base Station RTK Main ccce 30 2 V Cc Vehicle Next to Base oooooococcccccnccocccccnccccnnncnanccncnnnnnnnno 40 4 COMMON SCrOONS iitcnaiaid a daain 30 2 Vehicle Page RTK Main 30 2 Configure Page RTK ccccsssssessessessessessesetsessesseeseeseees 30 4 Vehicle Receiver oocccocccncccccnccconcccnncnnnaconacononacinuninnnos 25 2 D Detali mrnei mer een ile rra 10 1 E eee in iiaeaa 35 1 Diagnostic LEDS iia la 35 1 L Line of Sight ccccccceeecceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeenees 40 3 O Operation of Vehicle Next to BaS oo occccccconococccccnnno 40 4 Q Quick Survey Base Page RTK Main 0008 30 2 R Radio Power Settidg oooooococccocooccccnccccnnonononnnnnnonnnos 25 9 Radio Power Setting to Meet Licensed ERB 25 9 RTK Base Station Setup ooooooccconnncccnnocccnnococcconancccnnnnnnnns 25 3 Base Station Setup Amplifier Option
14. RTK is in the OFF mode the main pages are common between the two systems The details of these particular pages are provided in the StarFire 3000 and RTK Operator s Manual This manual was provided with the purchase on an SF3000 receiver When in VEHICLE or BASE mode the pages for RTK Radio 450 system vary slightly from the pages for standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK system There is single RTK activation that provides access to both standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK and RTK Radio 450 The difference between the two systems is the radio hardware After power is supplied the receiver links up to the attached radio and shows the relevant screens The Rover Access List currently used for standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK is unchanged When upgrading to RTK Radio 450 previous lists remained stored in the receiver The methods of adding editing and deleting Rover receiver serial numbers remains unchanged Several other features in standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK are also provided unchanged in the RTK Radio 450 e RTK x e Optimized shading e Radio self test page e Absolute Base Coordinate Setup e TCM Calibration NOTE The John Deere RTK Radio 450 is accessible for configuration when the StarFire has GPS reception DK01672 00000EA 19 12JUL11 1 1 RTK Main Page IMPORTANT Base station receiver and vehicle receiver must be setup before operating RTK See RTK Base Station Setup Section NOTE Check that base station and vehicle
15. TNC Out RF Connectors Female N Type Power Connector Amphenol EcoMate C016 20D003 110 12 There are 3 connections located at the bottom of the power amplifier 1 12 VDC power input 2 RF input via TNC connector 3 RF output via N Type connector The connectors should only be finger tight Using tools can over tighten and damage the RF and power connectors A 13 8 V power supply capable of providing a constant 10 amp to the amplifier is required Amplifier operation with insufficient voltage can lead to higher amplifier operating temperatures Insufficient current can cause the amplifier to not amplify or only partially amplify the RF signal These conditions result in incomplete or no RTK transmissions being received by the vehicle IMPORTANT Make sure the antenna and coax are attached before the amplifier module is powered ON or damage to the amplifier could PUPC000028 UN 06DECO9 Amplifier Connection Ports occur Do not remove the coax or antenna while the amplifier is powered ON Avoid water intrusion by keeping the connections attached whenever possible Make sure the power connector is attached and unpowered when handling the RF IN and RF OUT connectors The ground provided by the power connector protects the amplifier against possible electrostatic discharge DK01672 0000139 19 22JUL11 2 2 25 5 092711 PN 16 RTK Base Station Setup Base Station Setup Dual Radio USA and C
16. adio and Telecommunications Terminal 1999 5 EC Equipment Directive R amp TTE Annex IV Notified body The product is in conformity with the following standards and or other normative documents EN 60950 1 2006 EN 60950 22 2006 ETSI EN 301 489 1 2008 v 1 8 1 ETSI EN 300 113 1 2009 v 1 6 2 ETSI EN 300 113 2 2009 v 1 4 2 Nemko AS Gasevikveien 8 2027 Kjeller Norway Identification mark 0470 Notified body involved Name and address of the person in the European Community authorized to compile the technical construction file Brigitte Birk Deere amp Company European Office John Deere Strasse 70 Mannheim Germany D 68163 EUConformity JohnDeere com Place of declaration Kaiserslautern Germany Date of declaration 18 May 2011 Manufacturing unit John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group C 04700 PC14001 UN 24AUG11 Name Aaron M Senneff Title Engineering Manager John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group JS56696 0000A51 19 24AUG11 1 1 40 4 092711 PN 31 RTK Radio 450 Performance 40 5 092711 PN 32 Index Page Page A ASA 30 1 RTK Vehicle Page ccconcononccconcconocccnnccnnnnannncccnnnnanannns 30 2 Absolute Base Page RTK Main occccccncccncncccnccnnnnos 30 2 ANGCUTAC atado ica 40 1 S Antenna Front View Decal oocoooooccccccccnccccccccccccnannns 10 1 Safety Sigmi e estes Dt O 10 1 B Screens Common to Standard and
17. anada only Dual Base Radio Cartoon A 900MHz RTK Radio B RTK Radio 450 with Amplifier PC13761 UN 17MAY11 A single base station receiver can be used to support the RS232 correction stream from the StarFire receiver both the standard 900MHz RTK and the RTK Radio 450 into two concurrently An additional harness is required that splits StarFire is a trademark of Deere amp Company Continued on next page DK01672 00000E7 19 12JUL11 1 3 25 6 092711 PN 17 RTK Base Station Setup A StarFire Receiver Dual Base RTK Harness Schematic Configure B RTK Radio 450 Receiver and C 900MHz Radio Receiver Only PUPC000030 UN 07DEC09 A StarFire Receiver C 900 MHz Radio Receiver Only Terminal Detail Terminal Detail 1 12 V Power 1 12 V Power 2 Tx From SF 2 Tx From SF 3 Rx To SF 3 None 4 Gnd 4 Gnd B RTK Radio 450 Receiver and Configure Terminal Detail 1 12 V Power 2 Tx From SF 3 Rx To SF 4 Gnd Continued on next page DK01672 00000E7 19 12JUL11 2 3 25 7 092711 PN 18 RTK Base Station Setup The ability to use a single base station is a substantial reduction in cost and maintenance The drawback to this method is that only one radio can be configured at a time A single RS232 port is used by the StarFire receiver to communicate with an RTK radio Two radios can si
18. anies involved usually identify if the company is relevant DK01672 0000140 19 25JUL11 1 1 John Deere RTK Radio 450 Compatability Base Station Vehicle Vehicle StarFire StarFire iTC 3000 StarFire iTC YES YES StarFire 3000 Glonass YES YES StarFire 3000 Glonass Repeaters NO YES IMPORTANT If a Repeater is used in the John Deere RTK Radio 450 network it s recommended to use StarFire 3000 receivers only for Base Station and Vehicles Also uncheck the Repeater in Network function in the StarFire setup Configure RTK Network menu if a StarFire iTC is in the network DK01672 0000141 19 25JUL11 1 1 20 1 092711 PN 11 RTK Base Station Setup System Overview The John Deere RTK Radio 450 system consists of a local base station permanently mounted on a structure that transmits high accuracy corrections to the vehicle s StarFire receiver using RTK Radio 450 and an optional amplifier only available in USA and Canada The StarFire receiver on the RTK equipped vehicle must have a direct line of sight with the base station in order to receive the RTK signal While the higher transmission power and longer wavelength of RTK Radio 450 aids in the transmission through trees and foliage it will not penetrate through earth in hilly terrains Performance of the RTK correction is related to the operating distance from the base station When operating beyond 20
19. at the vehicle to be lower than expected NOTE The RTK Radio 450 whip antenna PF81464 Model Number PF81452 Gain 7 dBi Frequency Range 435 470 MHz Max Power 200 W UHF Impedance 50 OHMS VSWR lt 1 7 1 RF Connector N FEMALE Length 81 in 2 m Fiberglass Tube dia 2 in 5 cm Base Pipe 11 in 28 cm long 2 3 8 in 6 cm dia Wind Survival 100 MPH 161 km h 450 470 MHz and PFP10612 435 450 MHz looks similar to 900 MHz and 869 MHz RTK whip antennas To differentiate it has a white or green stripe near its tip The white stripe labels the 450 470 MHz antenna and the green stripe labels the 435 450 MHz antenna DK01672 0000145 19 25JUL11 2 2 Base Station Setup Amplifier Option USA and Canada only Acaution Install and operate the amplifier safely Read and follow PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRES and AVOID EXPOSURE TO HIGH RADIO FREQUENCY FIELDS in the SAFETY section The primary reason for RTK Radio 450 is to provide a more robust RTK data link Signal strength is the dominant factor in the link reliability and range For areas where there are trees and other foliage John Deere offers an optional in line amplifier The PF81443 amplifier is a UHF RF power amplifier intended for use in RTK Radio 450 system It is not intended to be used with standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK or any other applications The amplifier can deliver RF power from 0 to 50 W proportional
20. eeeeeeeeetees 05 2 Prevent Electrical Shock and Fires 05 3 Avoid Exposure to High Radio Frequency Fields cc cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 05 3 Avoid Electrical Power Lines eeeeeees 05 4 Safety Sign Antenna Front View Decal 10 1 FCC NOTIFICATIONS TO USER FCC NOTIFICATION 0 ceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 15 1 450 MHZ RIK accio ther pco dee ene ee ee 15 1 COUNTRY USE RESTRICTIONG 5 15 1 Licensing of John Deere RTK Radio 450 Licensing of John Deere RTK Radio 450 20 1 John Deere RTK Radio 450 Compatability 20 1 RTK Base Station Setup System OVErView ccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 25 1 Vehicle ReceiVer oooocccnococccccccccononcccncconananancnnnnn 25 2 Base Station Setup cccecceeeeseeeeeeeeteeetees 25 3 Base Station Setup Amplifier Option USA and Canada only eeeeeees 25 4 Base Station Setup Dual Radio USA and Canada Only c ccccccccccsssseeeeeesssssseeees 25 6 Radio Power Setting to Meet Licensed ERP 25 9 GS3 Display SF3000 John Deere RTK Radio 450 RTK SoftKey coooooooococcccccooocoooccnnnonononnnnnncccnanann nos 30 1 Screens Common to Standard 869MHz 900MHz and RTK Radio 450 30 2 RTK Main Pajea tnei ennienni 30 2 RTK Configure Page ccccconcoocccccnonooooncnnncccnnnnannns 30 4 Diagnostic LEDs Diagnostic LEDS ien epre eonan 35 1 RTK Radio 450 LEDS 0
21. ensing by the end user The radios are limited to a specific frequency range and 1W 0 5W maximum output power While this system works for the majority of applications the reliability of the RTK link may become limited when passing through trees and dense foliage The intent of RTK Radio 450 is to increase the range and reliability of the RTK link To overcome the attenuation of adverse field conditions transmission power greater than standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK is needed While there is some added benefit from using a radio with lower frequency and longer wavelength the signal strength is the dominant factor in the radio link reliability To legally transmit at a higher power RTK Radio 450 uses a licensed band radio The end user of the licensed band transmitting radio is responsible for obtaining and maintaining a valid site license from the local spectrum authorities In RTK Radio 450 system this requires a license for each base station and repeater Vehicle radios in RTK Radio 450 system are not transmitters Since they only receive corrections from the base or repeater RTK Radio 450 vehicle radios do not require a site license An end user can apply for the license by applying directly to the local spectrum authority NOTE Visit www StellarSupport com for license request examples and links to Authority for different countries An end user can also apply with the aid of a frequency coordinator A frequency coordinator is a
22. ere e Leave the RTK radio in its original configuration attached directly behind the base station receiver e Use PF80821 extension harness 92 m 300 ft in length or PFP10549 MRTK and Guide harness 5 m or PFP10540 MRTK and Guide harness 10 m or PFP10541 MRTK and Guide harness 20 m moving the radio from the back of the base station receiver to an elevated position and running the harness in between NOTE lt is important to use the PF80821 harness and grounding wire properly according to the installation instructions This harness has built in protection for both your radio and receiver for unwanted electrical transients developed on the harness The Maximum recommended harness length is 92m 300ft IMPORTANT The antenna must be installed before the radio module is powered ON Avoid water intrusion by keeping the antenna attached whenever possible Removing the antenna while transmitting may damage the radio module IMPORTANT If using coaxial cable between the radio and the antenna you need to use the lowest loss cable available or you may suffer RTK radio link range issues e Attach the RTK radio in a secured location and run low loss coaxial cable between the radio and the antenna NOTE When using this option it may be necessary to install a higher gain antenna and or the optional amplifier USA and Canada only to compensate for loss John Deere RTK Radio 450 Specifications
23. have same Frequency and Network ID RTK Main Vehicle The majority of the diagnostics and controls are the same as standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK on the RTK Main vehicle screen Three items have been modified on the RTK Main Page for RTK Radio 450 Select MENU Button gt gt StarFire 3000 Button gt gt RTK Softkey gt gt OPERATING MODE drop down box gt gt VEHICLE A The Radio ID control has been replaced with the Radio Frequency MHz StarFire iTC is a trademark of Deere amp Company Continued on next page StarFire 3000 RTK RTK Network Configuration SM XXXXXX Base Station Data Status OK 14 Operating Mode Sat Corrections Vehicle ocation Number Quick Survey Distance mi 0 03 Pos A5 Pirection 43 Base Battery V 12 2 Radio Frequency MHz d 447 01250 Radio Data Received 100 Noise Level 73 PC13856 UN 10AUG11 RTK Main Vehicle DK01672 000013B 19 22JUL11 1 2 30 2 092711 PN 22 GS3 Display SF3000 John Deere RTK Radio 450 RTK Main Base Station The Quick Survey Base and Absolute Base versions of the RTK Main screens also display the frequency of the radio link NOTE The Quick Survey Base Mode is for testing purposes only This mode can be used to test the functionality without doing the 24h measurement with Absolute Survey Base Mode Regarding your licence for each base station the usage of the Quick Sur
24. he dedicated location as per licence agreement stated 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 GreenStar is a trademark of Deere amp Company PC8663 UN 05AUGO5 MENU Button PC13006 UN 08NOV10 PC8681 UN O5AUG05 RTK Softkey position to align using Shift Track feature Track 0 must be stored using Current Track O in Guidance Setup Set Track O 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 DK01672 000014C 19 26JUL11 1 1 30 1 092711 PN 21 GS3 Display SF3000 John Deere RTK Radio 450 Screens Common to Standard 869MHz 900MHz and RTK Radio 450 When
25. help you identify the correct parts It is also useful in assembling and disassembling OPERATOR S MANUALS providing safety operating maintenance and service information These manuals and safety signs on your machine may also be available in other languages OPERATOR S VIDEO TAPES showing highlights of safety operating maintenance and service information These tapes may be available in multiple languages and formats TECHNICAL MANUALS outlining service information for your machine Included are specifications illustrated assembly and disassembly procedures hydraulic oil flow diagrams and wiring diagrams Some products have separate manuals for repair and diagnostic information Some components such as engines are available in separate component technical manuals FUNDAMENTAL MANUALS detailing basic information regardless of manufacturer Agricultural Primer series covers technology in farming and ranching featuring subjects like computers the Internet and precision farming Farm Business Management series examines real world problems and offers practical solutions in the areas of marketing financing equipment selection and compliance Fundamentals of Services manuals show you how to repair and maintain off road equipment Fundamentals of Machine Operation manuals explain machine capacities and adjustments how to improve machine performance and how to eliminate unnecessary field operations TMEPRE
26. id set of parameters is entered a confirmation screen will pop up reminding the user not to vary from the parameters designated in the license The RTK Radio 450 system is capable of operating over a wide range of frequency and power settings Since the final license parameters granted to the customer is unknown to the manufacturer this system flexibility exists to enable use by a large range of customers and markets The end user has the responsibility of configuring the system parameters to meet the license granted them by the local spectrum authority Frequency and output power if a base or repeater will be designated by the local license and the base must be set to comply with these specifications NOTE See Operator s manual regarding radio frequency and power settings Ensure radio settings are consistent with local licensing requirements See users manual regarding radio frequency and power settings Continued on next page QA StarFire 3000 gt Changing Network Settings Ensure radio settings are consistent with local licensing requirements See Operator s Manual regarding radio frequency and power settings ZZ PC13862 UN 12JUL11 DK01672 000013C 19 22JUL11 2 3 30 4 092711 PN 24 GS3 Display SF3000 John Deere RTK Radio 450 When the return button is pressed verification is made on Configure RTK Network the input radio parameters If the combination inputs are
27. ire receiver installation the transmitting antenna should be located away from nearby obstructions To deal with obstructions away from the base small terrain variations and the curvature of the Earth the antenna should be placed as high as possible The local spectrum authority will limit the range and potential interference of the base station signal by setting a maximum power and maximum antenna height End users should install their base antenna to the maximum height allowed for best performance StarFire RTK retains its published accuracy to 12 mi 20 km If consistent with the granted site license it is recommended that antennas are mounted gt 30 m 100 ft to ensure the full range of coverage The table below relates the base antenna height to the line of sight to the base radio horizon Base Base Base Heiaht Station Base Station Line of 9 Radio Height Radio Sight Horizon Horizon ft mi m km 148 16 3 45 26 3 131 15 4 40 24 8 Strong 125 15 0 38 24 2 115 14 4 35 23 2 98 13 4 30 21 5 Good 82 12 2 25 19 6 66 10 9 20 17 6 Marginal 49 9 4 15 15 2 33 7 7 10 12 4 20 6 0 6 9 6 Poor 10 4 2 3 6 8 5 3 0 1 5 4 8 Antenna Height RTK Shared Base Station Antenna Height StarFire is a trademark of Deere amp Company StarFire RTK is a trademark of Deere amp Company Continued on next page PC9393 UN 230CT06 A enc ee In order to maintai
28. km 12 mi degraded accuracy will occur and it may take longer to initially acquire the RTK signal IMPORTANT The standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK system and RTK Radio 450 systems are not compatible Vehicles with RTK Radio 450 must receive corrections from a RTK Radio 450 attached to the base Likewise vehicles with standard 869MHz 900MHz radios installed must receive there corrections from a base with a standard 869MHz 900MHz radio installed Different radio models can not communicate with each other since they transmit on different frequencies BA31779 00001CE 19 23MAY11 1 1 25 1 092711 PN 12 RTK Base Station Setup Vehicle Receiver RTK Receiver on Top of Cab Position receiver with integrated RTK radio module is located on top of machine Position receiver combines the global positioning signals it receives with the RTK differential correction via the radio link to provide accurate position information to the GreenStar system The receiver has a dedicated operating mode Vehicle Mode Refer to Operating Mode RTK in Section StarFire 3000 for setup of the receiver on vehicle IMPORTANT The antenna must be installed before the radio module is powered ON Avoid water intrusion by keeping the antenna attached whenever possible Removing the antenna while powered may damage the radio module The RTK Radio 450 system is only compatible with the deluxe shroud This may require a co
29. multaneously receive RTK corrections from the receiver Unfortunately the receiver can not process simultaneous messages sent from the radios The two radios send different messages and interfere To ensure that this interference does not occur the dual radio harness has the radio send wire in only one branch To prevent network connection errors a specific procedure must be followed when configuring a base station supporting two radios 1 Connect the Dual Radio Harness to the StarFire Receiver 2 Power the base station StarFire Receiver with only standard 900MHz RTK radio connected to 4 wire Deutsch connector The receiver must have clear view of the sky 3 Once the receiver determines its position configure standard RTK radio Network ID and Radio Channel 4 Power down the base station StarFire Receiver 5 Disconnect standard 900MHz RTK radio and then connect RTK Radio 450 to the 4 wire Deutsch connector 6 Once the receiver determines its position and recognizes the radio configure RTK Radio 450 to comply with the site license 7 Power down the receiver 8 With RTK Radio 450 still attached to the 4 Wire Deutsch connector connect the standard 90MHz RTK radio to the 3 wire Deutsch connector 9 Power the base station IMPORTANT Do not attempt to change the radio parameters while both radios are attached This can corrupt the configuration of 900 MHz radio and may cause problems with rovers liking t
30. n a good RTK Radio link the antenna must be mounted high enough to radiate over the earth s curvature and any obstacles As shown in the figure the curve of the earth can block the signal from the RTK link If the radiating base station radio antenna is mounted too low the broadcasting range will be drastically reduced BA31779 00001BF 19 18MAY11 1 2 40 3 PN 092711 30 RTK Radio 450 Performance Operation of Vehicle Next to Base Depending on the base station setup operation of vehicles directly under or next to the base may be limited The RTK Radio 450 system has both higher power and higher signal sensitivity than standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK A consequence of this is that radio signals in the immediate vicinity of the transmitter may be too strong for the receiving radios For base stations that serve vehicles at both 220 km and lt 1 km from the base it may be necessary to add inline RF attenuators to the rovers operating directly under the base Attenuator specifications RF load of 15 dBm capable of 2W inline female TNC to male TNC BA31779 00001D7 19 23MAY11 1 1 EC Declaration of Conformity Deere 8 C ompany Moline Illinois U S A The undersigned hereby declares that Product John Deere RTK Radio 450 Part Number PFA10096 fulfills all relevant provisions and essential requirements of the following directive s Directive Number Certification Method R
31. n to stop test AA Number of updates 1 Radio distance m 1 Number of disconnects O Radio temperature C Antenna reflected power Average noise level Average signal level Overall receive rate PC13866 UN 13JUL 11 Radio Self Test Continued on next page DK01672 000014D 19 26JUL11 2 3 40 1 092711 PN 28 RTK Radio 450 Performance The result of the last performed test is shown on the Radio Self Test main screen e Number of Updates Indicates how many times the Radio Self Test was performed e Radio Distance Indicates the distance in meters between the selected radio vehicle and the radio to which the selected radio is directly linked Base Repeater It is typically accurate to within 30 meters for distances over one Km 0 6 miles This calculation is performed by the radios independent of the GPS receivers Number of Disconnects Indicates how many times a disconnect occurred during this test Radio Temperature Shows the radio temperature Antenna Reflected Power A measurement of the transmitted power reflected back into the transceiver from mismatched antennas or cables or loose connections between the transceiver and antenna Average Noise Level The average noise level indicates the average power of background noise and interference at the transceiver Ideally noise level value should be greater than 120 and the difference between the average signal level and average
32. nt injury from electrical shock always disconnect power to the receiver antenna and amplifier before installing or servicing If installing with the power amplifier option prevent electrical shock or fire by using a 14 AWG heavy duty electrical cord with 15 amp rating suitable for outdoor use Understand and follow all local codes and regulations when installing electrical equipment PC12631 UN 04JUN10 JS56696 0000A47 19 27JUL11 1 1 Avoid Exposure to High Radio Frequency Fields Prevent injury from exposure to high radio frequency fields at an RTK base station Do not touch the antenna while the system is transmitting Always disconnect power to the receiver radio and amplifier before installing or servicing While the RTK base station amplifier and radio are operating together stay at least 3 6 m 12 ft away from the base antenna PC12632 UN 04JUN10 While using the base station radio without the amplifier option stay at least 40 cm 16 in away from the radio antenna JS56696 0000A46 19 27JUL11 1 1 05 3 092711 PN 7 Safety Avoid Electrical Power Lines Watch for wires Do not install the base antenna near power lines It may come into contact with low hanging electrical cables This would result in the installer suffering serious injury or death from electrocution PUPC000036 UN 09DECO9 JS56696 00008AC 19 03JUN10 1 1 05 4 092711
33. nversion bracket for installation GreenStar is a trademark of Deere amp Company PC13760 UN 17MAY11 PUPC000003 UN 03DECO9 Wire Bracket on Top of Cab PC13782 UN 19MAY 11 Mannheim Tractor Conversion Bracket DK01672 000012E 19 21JUL11 1 1 25 2 092711 PN 13 RTK Base Station Setup Base Station Setup The base station is the most critical part of RTK system During installation care must be taken to ensure the base has problem free operation There are two issues that are responsible for most problems with a base station Shading and Multipathing If a base station experiences one of these problems it could be detrimental to your RTK operation These issues are shared with the standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK system Mitigation techniques have already been documented in the standard StarFire 3000 RTK manual that came with the StarFire receiver This manual provides detailed recommendations to minimizing these errors Base station operating mode can be either Absolute Survey Base Mode or Quick Survey Base Mode NOTE Quick Survey Base Mode is for testing purposes only this mode can be used to test the functionality without doing the 24h measurement with Absolute Survey Base Mode Once you have installed the base station receiver installing the radio in a location to best maximize the output can be a challenge Below are several options currently available through John De
34. o it If this does occur reconfigure the radios with the process given above During normal operation ensure that RTK Radio 450 is connected to the 4 wire connector and that standard 900MHz RTK radio is connected PUPC000007 UN 03DECO9 4 Wire RTK Connector PC13762 UN 17MAY 11 3 Wire RTK connector to the 3 wire connector If the receiver detects a standard 900MHz RTK radio RTK Radio 450 link may be compromised At its lowest data speed the RTK Radio 450 does not have the capacity to transmit corrections at the Standard 900MHz RTK radio The mandatory narrow bandwidth of the licensed band radio results in a slower over the air baud rate because Vehicles using 900Mhz will see fewer messages received when using a dual radio base station as their correction source In a network with repeaters enabled the RTK message rate will be further reduced DK01672 00000E7 19 12JUL11 3 3 25 8 092711 PN 19 RTK Base Station Setup Radio Power Setting to Meet Licensed ERP The RTK Radio 450 system has been designed to meet a wide range of possible configurations This gives the end user the ability to optimize the system for their specific location and application The end user must obtain a site license from the local spectrum authorities It is the end user s responsibility to ensure that RTK Radio 450 system parameters are configured correctly Frequency bandwidth output power and antenna heigh
35. oococcococcccoccccconccccccnnnccnnonnns 35 1 Amplifier LEDs USA and Canada only 35 2 RTK Radio 450 Performance RTK Radio 450 Accuracy cooooccccccccccccnncncnnncnnnnnnnos Radio Self TeStoooooccoconcccconncccococccnnonnncnnnnnnncnnnnno Line of Sight eienenn ea ii Operation of Vehicle Next to Base EC Declaration of Conformity ooooooooccccccnnnccn nos Original Instructions 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 COPYRIGHT 2011 DEERE amp COMPANY Moline Illinois All rights reserved A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTION Manual Page 092711 PN 1 Contents 092711 PN 2 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 181389 UN 07DEC88 DX ALERT 19 29SEP98 1 1 Understand Signal Words ADANGER 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 A WARNING CAUTION safety signs CAUTION also calls attention to safe
36. private company that has been certified by the local frequency spectrum authority to recommend and aid in the application for a licenses For a fee these third party coordinators will reduce the complexity and confusion of the application process However the final responsibility of the license still resides with the end user Check www StellarSupport com for country specific instructions on how to obtain a site license IMPORTANT Please contact your local radio authorities or partnering frequency coordinator for region specific regulations and licensing License Renewal Scams After being granted a license for RTK Radio 450 radio base station operators should be aware of license renewal scams Spectrum licenses are public record Other companies could retrieve licensee information and then mail current license holders offers to prepare applications for license renewal The letters contain warnings that there will be monetary penalties if the licensee does not comply These companies are not affiliated with government spectrum authorities They are taking advantage of the public record and the licensee s desire to comply with the law Their intention is to charge a processing fee on top of the actual amount that a licensee would pay for renewal While it is important to not let your license expire licensees should work directly with their local spectrum authority or a certified frequency coordinator Internet searches of the comp
37. support any machine elements that must be raised for service work Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed Fix damage immediately Replace worn or broken parts Remove any buildup of grease oil or debris On self propelled equipment disconnect battery ground cable before making adjustments on electrical systems or welding on machine On towed implements disconnect wiring harnesses from tractor before servicing electrical system components or welding on machine TS218 UN 23AUG88 DX SERV 19 17FEB99 1 1 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely Falling while installing or removing electronic components mounted on equipment can cause serious injury Use a ladder or platform to easily reach each mounting location Use sturdy and secure footholds and handholds Do not install or remove components in wet or icy conditions If installing or servicing a RTK base station on a tower or other tall structure use a certified climber TS249 UN 23AUG88 If installing or servicing a global positioning receiver mast used on an implement use proper lifting techniques and wear proper protective equipment The mast is heavy and can be awkward to handle Two people are required when mounting locations are not accessible from the ground or from a service platform DX WW RECEIVER 19 24AUG10 1 1 05 2 092711 PN 6 Safety Prevent Electrical Shock and Fires To preve
38. t must all conform to the granted license The frequency and output power of the RTK Radio 450 are programmable by the StarFire receiver The available ranges are NOTE Cable loss measured on LMR400 Cable 0 3 dB connector loss estimate included for cables 0 1 dB connector loss estimate for direct connection of the antenna Frequency 435 470 MHz Frequency Resolution 6 25 kHz Bandwidth 12 5 kHz Radio Output Power 0 2 to 2 0 W Amplifier Output Power 5 0 to 50 0 W When installing a base station the total output power of the system must be adjusted to comply with the granted license Cable losses connection losses and the antenna gain must be considered when calculating the total system output power The radio output power is configured using GreenStar 3 System Display Equivalent Radiated Power ERP of the radio should be adjusted to ensure that the total RTK Radio 450 system output power complies with the license granted by the local spectrum authority The following tables can be used to determine the appropriate setting NOTE The use of an Amplifier is only permitted in the USA and Canada Radio Only Power Output No Coax 15 ft 4 6 m 100 ft 30 5 m 200 ft 61 m Radio Output 1dBi 2 dBi 7 dBi 1dBi 2 dBi 7 dBi 1 dBi 2 dBi 7 dBi
39. ta Rate and Power The Operation Mode provides the setup for Absolute Base Quick Survey Base Vehicle or to shut RTK off The Radio Frequency is the center frequency of the link shared between the Base and Rover The Network ID for base station and vehicle receiver must match If more than one base station with the 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 The Repeater in Network check box needs to be checked if a repeater is in the network setup Press MENU Button gt gt StarFire3000 Button gt gt RTK Softkey gt gt Radio Configure Button The output power control is only displayed when the receiver is set to Quick Survey Base or Absolute base Operating Modes When the receiver is set as a Vehicle the radio output power is not visible since it is a receiver only StarFire iTC is a trademark of Deere amp Company Configure RTK Network Operating Mode Absolute Base 2 a Network ID 1 4000 Radio Frequency MHz ro Power W Repeater in Network gt Configure Radio Screen A Operation Mode D Power B Network ID E Repeater in Network C Radio Frequency The cancel button disregards any input to the Radio PC13859 UN 12JUL 11 Configure screen and returns the user to the RTK Main page DK01672 000013C 19 22JUL11 1 3 When a val
40. tal device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user s expense DK01672 0000137 19 22JUL11 1 1 COUNTRY USE RESTRICTIONS The John Deere RTK Radio 450 is designed to operate on frequency ranges the exact use of which differs from one region and or country to another The user of the radio modem must take care that the said device is not operated without permission of the local authorities on frequencies other than those specifically reserved and intended for use without a specific permit Refer to table Radio Power Setting to Meet Licensed ERP in this OM IMPORTANT Please contact your local radio authorities for country specific regulations and licensing DK01672 0000108 19 15JUL11 1 1 15 1 092711 PN 10 Licensing of John Deere RTK Radio 450 Licensing of John Deere RTK Radio 450 The standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK product sold by John Deere uses ISM band radios These radios do not require lic
41. the red LEDs on These red LEDs indicate a failure During normal operation after a successful startup each amplifier LED has a specific meaning Power LED Indicates that the amplifier has DC power TX LED Indicates that an RF signal is being actively amplified and transmitted This light blinking indicates normal function O T LED Indicates that the unit has exceeded its internal temperature limits When this light is on the unit will cease amplification This allows the unit to cool and prevents permanent damage PUPC000031 UN 07DEC09 Amplifier LED VSWR LED Indicates that the antenna path is faulty When this light is on the unit will cease amplification This prevents the output power from being reflected back into the amplifier and causing permanent damage DK01672 000010A 19 15JUL11 1 1 35 2 092711 PN 27 RTK Radio 450 Performance RTK Radio 450 Accuracy The accuracy of RTK Radio 450 is the same as standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK The UHF link is more robust but the content sent by the StarFire RTK base to the vehicle is identical StarFire RTK delivers 1 in repeatable accuracy RTK accuracy is expressed as an absolute value without StarFire RTK is a trademark of Deere amp Company because RTK performance is not subject to GPS drift over time RTK accuracy levels are described on a static basis measured at the vehicle receiver 68 percent of the time within 12 mi
42. ty messages in this manual A CAUTION TS187 19 30SEP88 DX SIGNAL 19 O3MAR93 1 1 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 Dd There can be additional safety information contained on parts and components sourced from suppliers that is not reproduced in this operator s manual TS201 UN 23AUG88 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 DX READ 19 16JUNO09 1 1 05 1 092711 PN 5 Safety Practice Safe Maintenance Understand service procedure before doing work Keep area clean and dry Never lubricate service or adjust machine while it is moving Keep hands feet and clothing from power driven parts Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve pressure Lower equipment to the ground Stop the engine Remove the key Allow machine to cool Securely
43. vey setup is only permitted at the dedicated location as per licence agreement stated StarFire 3000 RTK SN XXXXXX RTK Network Configuration Base Station Data Status OK Operating Mode Sat Corrections 11 Quick Survey Base Location Number Quick Survey Distance ft 0 29 Network ID Direction 206 1 4000 45 Base Battery V 12 9 Radio Frequency MHz 447 01250 Radio Data Noise Level RTK Main Vehicle Quick Survey Base StarFire 3000 RTK SN XXXXXX RTK Network Configuration Base Station Data Configure No Stored Base Operating Mode Sat Corrections 0 Absolute Base lLocation Number No Stored Base Distance ft 0 00 Network ID 45 Direction 0 1 4000 Base Battery V 12 8 Status Radio Frequency MHz 447 01250 Radio Data Edit stored RTK Base ae star RTK Main Vehicle Absolute Base DK01672 000013B 19 22JUL11 2 2 PC13857 UN 13JUL11 PC13858 UN 13JUL 11 30 3 092711 PN 23 GS3 Display SF3000 John Deere RTK Radio 450 RTK Configure Page The frequency and power settings for standard 869MHz 900MHz RTK are fixed to comply with ISM band requirements For RTK Radio 450 these settings can be controlled and are the responsibility of the end user Besides the Network ID on the RTK Main screen there are four parameters that manage the radio link between the vehicle and Base Radio Frequency Bandwidth Da
44. w Blinking Red Solid Green Off Solid Red Solid Green Solid Green Solid Green Master does not search See Searching Linked and Master Transmitting SOB DO Som Linked and Solid Red Master J Fast Blinking Red Transmitting off a Solid Green Configuring Solid Green Solid Green pee sos Bee sso Radio LEDs Table Solid Green Solid Green Solid Green Solid Red Off Slow Blinking Red Solid Green Fast Blinking Red Solid Red PC13864 UN 13JUL11 DK01672 0000174 19 09AUG11 2 2 35 1 092711 PN 26 Diagnostic LEDs Amplifier LEDs USA and Canada only There are four amplifier LEDs They are located on the side of the amplifier The LEDs can be used to determine Is the amplifier powered Is there an internal failure Is the radio signal being amplified Is the amplifier setup causing it to overheat Is the antenna or its connection path faulty The LEDs operate in two states Start Up and Operation After the amplifier is initially powered the amplifier strobes through each LED sequentially This rapid flashing sequence indicates that the internal firmware test sequence is initiated It checks the power to the unit and the integrity of internal components The outcome of a successful startup test sequence results in only the PWRLED on The outcome of an unsuccessful startup sequence results in the PWR LED and any of
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