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1. starFire ite PC8327 UN 31AUG04 PC8329 UN 31AUGO04 A Mounting Peg B Metal Tab C Bracket Bar D Receiver Latch 3 Position StarFire iTC on bracket Align mounting 4 Position receiver latch D around bracket bar Turn pegs A on receiver with notches in vehicle latch handle to tighten latch around bracket bar bracket Ensure pegs are firmly seated in notches Bracket bar should compress slightly and metal tab B is above bracket bar C OUO6050 0000C0C_ 19 180CT07 3 4 5 Fold latch handle upwards against receiver PC8330 UN 31AUGO04 OUO6050 0000C0C_ 19 180CT07 4 4 1 0 2 121907 PN 8 GS2 Display StarFire iTC PC8663 UN 05AUGO5 STARFIRE ITC softkey The STARFIRE ITC MAIN screen contains four tabs MENU button INFO tab PC8659 UN 05AUG05 SETUP tab 5 StarFire ACTIVATIONS tab 3 TC SERIAL PORT tab STARFIRE ITC button NOTE If StarFire TC is hooked into the CAN Bus with PC8680 UN 05AUGO5 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 ae GSD2100 or 2600 the setup and information pages are displayed through Original GreenStar Monitor MENU gt gt ORIGINAL GREENSTAR MONITOR To view or change setup information SETUP gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER To view GPS information INFO gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER
2. 35 18 PDOP Definition 2 35 19 PDOP Operating Values 35 21 StarFire Signal Monitoring System 35 23 Antenna Height socio a a a 35 25 Specific Tower Setup Information 35 26 Utilizing Both The 91 m 300 ft RTK Extension Harness And Low Loss Coax A divs 35 27 Utilizing The RTK Extension Harness 35 28 Utilizing A Repeater 00 35 28 Utilizing Just Low Loss Coax Cable 35 29 Leaving The Radio And Receiver As A Single Unit sss ic eae eee 35 29 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Accessing GREENSTAR 2 Diagnostic AddreSS S cse exe he a E ea 40 1 Accessing Original GREENSTAR Display Fault Codes 2 260026 e cence e enews es 40 3 STARFIRE iTC Diagnostic Addresses 40 4 Fault Codes StarFire TC 40 8 Diagnostic Trouble Codes StarFire TC 40 11 GreenStar Deluxe Diagnostic Readings 40 13 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 121907 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 pre
3. STARFIRE ITC softkey QUO06050 000223B_ 19 14NOVO6 1 1 15 1 121907 PN 9 GS2 Display StarFire iTC INFO tab StarFire TC Main 3Drtk O E Ditterential Mode RTK MD ES H Lon C Altitude tt E Position Mode 41738 9 73 N 93 46 32 79 W 998 855 O GPS Course 137 0 0 0 GPS Speed mph Roll Angle 2 0 StarFire TC Main Info Tab A lInfo tab E Position Mode B Setup tab F Differential Mode C Activations tab G Latitude D Serial Port tab H Longitude 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 e Position Mode Indicates whether receiver is calculating a 3D position 2D position or no position No Nav It also shows status of differential signal SF1 StarFire 1 differential SF2 StarFire 2 differential P Yaw Rate sec Accuracy 100 M GPS Signal al 56 Q Ditt Signal dB MA 6 I Altitude M GPS Signal J GPS Course N Differential Signal K GPS Speed O Roll Angle L Accuracy P Yaw Rate e 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 e Lat Displays vehicle location latitude coordinates with respect to Equ
4. 157 cm 62 in QUO6050 0002241 19 25NOV06 1 1 15 6 121907 PN 14 GS2 Display StarFire iTC Height 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 6000 Series Tractors 7000 Series Tractors 8000 Series Tractors StarFire Height cm in 280 cm 111 in 305 cm 120 in 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 v
5. 6 4 km 4 miles C Base Station 2 4 8 km 3 miles D Base Station 3 4 8 km 3 miles E 9 7 km 6 miles radius QUO6050 0002279 19 25NOV06 1 1 35 17 121907 PN 124 RTK Base Station Setup Operating Parameters StarFire TC or Gen Il Receiver Operating Parameters for ALL AutoTrac SF1 SF2 and RTK Several factors can attribute to a less than optimal performance of the GPS receiver whether it is operating in SF1 SF2 or RTK mode Any lack of performance while operating in RTK mode will display symptoms sooner then operating with SF1 and SF2 RTK operations require higher precision and many applications are in preexisting tracks so the operator will notice unsatisfactory performance sooner by visually comparing against the previous tracks When operating with RTK there are always 2 critical components that come into play 1 Base Station Setup and any possible obstructions 2 Vehicle Setup and any possible obstructions RTK vehicle operation is directly affected by the quality of the base station location and setup not just vehicle GPS receiver interferences The base station is feeding satellite correction information to the vehicle rovers at all times If any of the GPS signals being received at the base station are distorted or corrupted in any way that incorrect information will in turn be fed directly to the vehicle rover leading to a loss in accuracy and repeatability 0U0
6. Rover Access List 1 300071 gt 76 300053 z TEE 300020 s E 73 300065 gt gt 73 300036 30 300095 81 300052 gt 82 300041 E 83 300046 34 300016 E E 85 300091 3 36 300075 87 Ss 89 390 91 92 93 94 35 396 97 93 99 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 on the base station receiver will be allowed to access and use SBS RTK security When the network ID has 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 The StarFire TC Shared Base Station Security RTK 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 the RAL will be able to receive RTK corrections from base station the serial numbers of RTK vehicle the base station when RTK Network is in SECURE receivers that are allowed to access the RTK mode corrections from that base station RTK vehicle serial numbers can be added and removed at any time Only Access List button C allows operator to input the those rover serial numbers that are on the access list serial number
7. 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 PC8279 UN 16JUL04 E Calibration Procedure 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 O degree calibration value is the difference between factory calibration value and actual calibration value which was just determined Continued on next page QUO06050 0002245 19 14NOV06 3 4 1 5 1 0 121907 PN 18 GS2 Display StarFire iTC 9 Press ENTER button to return to SETUP tab OQU06050 0002245 19 14NOV06 4 4 15 11 121907 PN 19 GS2 Display StarFire iTC ACTIVATIONS tab StarFire TC Main Activations S
8. 19 170CT07 2 4 25 25 121907 PN 84 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC INFO DATA LOG PAGE 2 JOHN DEERE Screen INFO DATA LOG PAGE 2 Press INFO gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt PAGE gt gt DATA LOG gt gt 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 D Satellites Used E F G Return to GPS Info PC9587 UN O6NOVO6 INFO DATA LOG PAGE 2 Continued on next page 0U06050 0000C39 19 170CT07 3 4 25 26 121907 PN 85 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC INFO DATA LOG PAGE 3 Screen INFO DATA LOG PAGE 3 Press INFO gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt PAGE gt gt DATA LOG gt gt PAGE gt gt 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 o
9. 2 0 Ml Poor PDOP gt 40 Satellites lt 4 VDOP gt 3 0 2 3 4 5 2 7 PM Hour Satellites PC10336F UN 11SEP07 View Satellite Quality For MM excetient _ Gooa Ml Poor PDOP lt 2 5 PDOP 2 5 4 0 PDOP gt 40 Satellites gt 7 Satellites 5 6 Satellites lt 4 VDOP lt 2 0 VDOP 2 0 3 0 VDOP gt 3 0 PC10336H UN 11SEPO7 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 Continued on next page QUO6050 0000DAE 19 180CT07 1 2 15 23 PN 31 121907 GS2 Display StarFire iTC Satellite PREDICTOR uses three colors to represent levels of GPS accurancy e Yellow PDOP between 2 5 and 4 0 and VDOP between 2 0 and 3 0 with 5 to 6 satellites e Red PDOP gt 4 0 and VDOP gt 3 0 or number of e Green PDOP lt 2 5 and VDOP lt 2 0 with 7 or more satellites satellites is lt 4 OUO6050 0000DAE 19 180CT07 2 2 PC8663 UN 05AUGO5 DIAGNOSTIC softkey The StarFire TC Diagnostic screen contains three tabs PC8659 UN 05AUGO5 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 Rec
10. 2 2 15 3 121907 PN 11 GS2 Display StarFire iTC SETUP tab StarFire TC Main StarFire Correction Mode Correction freq 1545 5450 Mount Direction Forward a O y Fore Aft in Height im A Info tab B Setup tab C Activations tab D Serial Port tab Frequency The SETUP tab allows for setup of the following E Correction Mode F Default Correction Enable Optimize Shading Enable QuickStart Hours On After Shutdown StarFire iTC Main Setup tab H Fore Aft I Height J Enable QuickStart G Mount Direction e TCM Calibration e Hours ON After Shutdown N J D UN 170CT07 PC9706 K Hours On After Shutdown L TCM On Off toggle button M TCM Calibration button e Correction Mode e Correction Frequency Differential correction is the process by which GPS e Mount Direction accuracy is improved See OVERVIEW SF1 SF2 e Fore Aft Activations SF2 Subscription under Activations e Height section e QuickStart QUO6050 000223D_ 19 14NOV06 1 1 15 4 121907 PN 12 GS2 Display StarFire iTC Correction Mode 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 NOTE By selecting OFF StarFire receiver will not receive SF1 or
11. A View Deere GPS E Speed H GPS Quality K VDOP B Latitude F Altitude I PDOP L Number of Satellites C Longitude G Position Mode J HDOP M Satellite ID s D Course OUO6050 0002239 _ 19 14NOV06 1 1 40 1 3 121907 PN 149 Specifications Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values T1S1671 UN 01MAYO3 O 10165 Bolt or SAE Grade 1 SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 5 1 or 5 2 SAE Grade 8 or 8 2 Screw Lubricated Dry Lubricated Dry Lubricated Dry Lubricated Dry Size Nem Ib in Nem Ib in Nem Ib in Nem Ib in Nem Ib in Nem Ib in Nem Ib in Nem Ib in 1 4 3 7 33 4 7 42 6 53 7 5 66 9 5 84 12 106 13 5 120 17 150 Nem Ib ft Nem Ib ft 5 16 7 7 68 9 8 86 12 106 15 5 137 19 5 172 25 221 28 20 5 35 26 Nem Ib ft Nem Ib ft 3 8 13 5 120 17 5 155 22 194 27 240 35 26 44 32 5 49 36 63 46 Nem Ib ft Nem Ib ft Nem Ib ft 7 16 22 194 28 20 5 35 26 44 32 5 56 41 70 52 80 59 100 74 Nem Ib ft 1 2 34 25 42 31 53 39 67 49 85 63 110 80 120 88 155 115 9 16 48 35 5 60 45 76 56 95 70 125 92 155 115 175 130 220 165 5 8 67 49 85 63 105 77 135 100 170 125 215 160 240 175 305 225 3 4 120 88 150 110 190 140 240 175 300 220 380 280 425 315 540 400 7 8 190 140 240 175 190 140 240 175 490 360 615 455 690 510 870 640 1 285 210 360 265 285 210 360 265 730 540 92
12. Operating Mode RTk in StarFire TC Section for setup of the receiver on base station Refer to Base Station Operation and Setup in StarFire iTC Section for proper use and setup of the base station ZX1038874 ZX1038874 UN 06FEBO6 OUO6050 0000EDA 19 08NOVO7 3 4 Repeater Radio The radio can be configured to act separately as a repeater A repeater is required if obstructions i e trees hills etc exist between the base station and vehicle s or if base station is too far away from the vehicles A repeater consists of Radio configured as a repeater Harness Mounting Bracket 12 Volt Power Source Tripod or wall mount cradle IMPORTANT A repeater can only be used to repeat a signal from a base station to a vehicle Therefore a repeater cannot be used in a daisy chain repeating the signal from one repeater to another Refer to Repeater RTK in StarFire iTC Section to properly configure radio as repeater ZX1038656 ZX1038656 UN 06FEBO6 QUO6050 0000EDA _ 19 08NOV07 4 4 35 3 121907 PN 110 RTK Base Station Setup Installation of the RTK radio and antenna 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 four options currently available through John Deere e Leave the RTK radio in its original configuration attached directly behind th
13. means coated with a lubricant such as engine oil fasteners with phosphate and oil coatings or 7 8 in and larger fasteners with JDM F13C zinc flake coating Dry means plain or zinc plated without any lubrication or 1 4 to 3 4 in fasteners with JDM F13B zinc flake coating DX TORQ1 19 24APR03 1 1 45 1 121907 PN 150 Specifications Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values ise gt q 5 z 7 o amp D H Bolt or Class 4 8 Class 8 8 or 9 8 Class 10 9 Class 12 9 Screw Lubricated Dry Lubricated Dry Lubricated Dry Lubricated Dry Size Nem Ib in Nem Ib in Nem Ib in Nem Ib in Nem Ib in Nem Ib in Nem Ib in Nem Ib in M6 4 7 42 6 53 8 9 79 11 3 100 13 115 16 5 146 15 5 137 19 5 172 Nem Ib ft Nem Ib ft Nem Ib ft Nem Ib ft M8 11 5 102 14 5 128 22 194 27 5 243 32 23 5 40 29 5 37 27 5 47 35 Nem Ib ft Nem Ib ft Nem Ib ft M10 23 204 29 21 43 32 55 40 63 46 80 59 75 55 95 70 Nem lb ft M12 40 29 5 50 37 75 55 95 70 110 80 140 105 130 95 165 120 M14 63 46 80 59 120 88 150 110 175 130 220 165 205 150 260 190 M16 100 74 125 92 190 140 240 175 275 200 350 255 320 235 400 300 M18 135 100 170 125 265 195 330 245 375 275 475 350 440 325 560 410 M20 190 140 245 180 375 275 475 350 530 390 675 500 625 460 790 580 M22 265 19
14. 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 JOHN DEERE Diagnostic Trouble Codes Data Log Diagnostic Use Only Freq MHz 1545 5450 Corrections Age sec 0 Sats above Elev Mask 0 Satellites Tracked 0 Sats in Solution 0 PDOP 0 0 Roll Angle E Yaw Rate INFO GPS PAGE 2 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 PC9566 UN 06NOVO6 OQU06050 0002267 19 14NOV06 1 1 25 23 121907 PN 82 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC Data Log Screen INFO GPS PAGE 2 Press INFO gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt 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 A Diagnostic Trouble Codes B Data Log Diagnostic Use Only C Frequency Corrections Age D Satellites above Elevation Mask Satellites Tracked E Satellites in
15. 1 SETUP tab SOMKCY 5 vse eke de eh ds Lee eee a 20 1 StanFine ITO 6 eww eee od ADA A oe 15 4 Software Number 0 00005 15 24 SF1 STATUS naa ea anata nee Ah WG Catan 15 24 World Solution o o o o o 25 5 Survey SF2 ADSOlUTO gece ere a kd ea dr Rae 30 1 Activation n code dee eed ek ed dare See kat 25 5 QUICK A Geet attri Meade eae eho 30 1 30 4 LICENSE sa dics ihe ri a Boh he ear ata 25 5 System Overview 2 200005 35 2 SUDSCIPLON a1 eennitwtenta sabre 25 5 MENICE srta Se ances Ae he ala 20 3 Signal Operating e anena niin da ales 30 15 Quality s auna a Race aia 25 25 Repeater o 30 1 Signal Quality 200 2005 25 21 Vehicle Mode oooooooooomooo 30 1 Signal to Noise Ratio SNR 25 29 RTK Radi0 s icc 400 adn Eerad ao reed 35 4 SKY PELOT ta shes at atte actrees 15 19 Softkey A a a a E a a 20 1 Software S Load AUTOMATIC a sps ai e hsb bee wea ad 25 1 Satellite Manual isa coso darth dat eae eka hd 25 2 E A de iets kos 25 26 Software Part Number 15 24 Predictor eccccccccceceeeeees 15 23 Software Version 0 0 00 000 ee ues 25 28 SATELLITE INFORMATION 15 19 Software Version Number 15 24 Above Elevation Mask 15 19 SPee seie canana eae D aaa e a ia aa 25 21 In Solution cc2ccccccceeeeee 15 19 StarFireiiG casa aga ed LAR ee ek 15 1 AO GRAPH nta ec addon ag ci pda a 15 19 ACTIV
16. 19 14NOV06 1 1 25 8 121907 PN 67 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC Setup TCM JOHN DEERE Screen SETUP TCM SETUP TCM Press SETUP gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt TCM SETUP This screen allows operator to ee StarFire Height in See TCM Manual StarFire Mount Direction Manually insert fore aft l l backward Change mounting direction of receiver 3 Turn TCM ON OFF StarFire Fore Aft in e Calibrate TCM for zero degree roll angle See TCM Manual e Manually insert height of receiver e e A TCM ON OFF B Calibrate TCM C StarFire Height D StarFire Fore Aft E StarFire Mount Direction Backward Foreward E G Return to Setup PC9560 UN O6NOVO06 SETUP TCM QU06050 000225D 19 14NOV06 1 1 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 OQU06050 000225E 19 14NOVO06 1 1 25 9 121907 PN 68 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC 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 direc
17. 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 O degrees Base Battery Base Station voltage Displayed in volts Radio Data and Connection e Signal Level Level of signal which is detected at radio Press Refresh button to refresh signal level e 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 QUO6050 0000C20_ 19 170CT07 2 2 20 4 121907 PN 47 GS2 Display RTK Vehicle Repeater Press MENU button gt gt StarFire iTC button gt gt RTK Softkey Select Vehicle Repeater from Operating Mode list box In this mode the RTK vehicle radio not
18. ES Sweden SE Switzerland CH United Kingdom GB IMPORTANT Please contact your local radio authorities for country specific regulations and licensing NOTE Codes of the countries follow the ISO 3166 1 Alpha 2 standard For Portugal Italy and Lithuania a licence is required For Lithuania the power is limited to 5 mW For Poland the frequencies are not allowed QUO6050 0002353 19 19NOV06 1 1 35 1 121907 PN 108 RTK Base Station Setup System Overview The StarFire RTK system consists of a local base station placed in a field or mounted on a structure that transmits high accuracy corrections to the vehicle StarFire receiver using RTK radios 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 Performance of the RTK system is related to the operating distance from the base station When operating beyond 20 km 12 miles degraded accuracy will occur and it may take longer to initially acquire the RTK signal A repeater which is simply an RTK radio supplied with 12 volts of power can be used to receive the base station signal and establish a new line of sight point However performance limitations can still be expected if trying to use the repeater to transmit the RTK signal to a vehicle that is farther than 20 km 12 miles away from the base station OUO6050 0000EDA 19 08NOVO7 1 4 R
19. INFO GPS PAGE 5 This screen allows operator to view JOHN DEERE Status Sat Corrections Location Distance km Direction Base Battery Volts Radio Data Signal Level Data Received Radio Connection REPEATER sw 3 17a SN 55000030 Absolute Survey G Software Version Serial Number E Signal Level Data Received F Radio Connection e Signal Level Level of signal that is detected at radio The signal level will range from O to 100 180 dBm to 80 dBm or above Press E button to PC9738 UN 19NOVO6 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 Direction Direction from base station location known position to location indicated by uncorrected GPS Base Battery volts Base Station voltage NOTE For Data Received Value less than 100 e SN Serial number of radio connected to receiver refresh signal level indicates an obstruction between base station radio and vehicle radio If percent of received correction is 0 and signal level is high che
20. MODIFY Current StarFire corrections O differential corrections turned off being used 1 SF1 mode 2 SF2 mode iTC 039 DISPLAY MODIFY Frequency that StarFire Shown in kilohertz corrections are received on 1525000 1560000 iTC 040 DISPLAY MODIFY Status of WAAS EGNOS 0 WAAS EGNOS differential corrections are not correction signal being used 1 WAAS EGNOS differential corrections are being used iTC 041 DISPLAY MODIFY Serial port transmission rate Shown as RS232 baud rate 4800 9600 19200 38400 iTC 042 DISPLAY MODIFY Serial port message frequency Shown in Hertz tors iTC 043 DISPLAY MODIFY GGA Output Status 0 Off 1 On iTC 44 DISPLAY MODIFY GSA Output Status 0 Off 1 On iTC 045 DISPLAY MODIFY RMC Output Status 0 Off 1 On iTC 046 DISPLAY MODIFY VTG Output Status 0 Off 1 On iTC 047 DISPLAY ZDA Output Status 0 Off 1 On iTC 048 DISPLAY Output of TCM accelerometer raw signal Shown in per cent iTC 049 DISPLAY Output of TCM accelerometer Shown as one thousandth of acceleration due to gravity iTC 053 DISPLAY Operating temperature of TCM Shown in degrees Centigrade accelerometer component iTC 054 DISPLAY Latitude as calculated by receiver Shown in degrees iTC 055 DISPLAY Longitude as calculated by receiver Shown in degrees iTC 057 DISPLAY Course as calculated by GPS receiver Shown in degrees iTC 058 DISPLAY Calibration value of TCM unit on flat surface Continued on next page OUO6050 00022
21. RTK SETUP gt gt RTK SECURE NETWORK gt gt 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 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 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 Continued on next page QUO6050 0000C40 19 23SEP07 3 5 30 1 0 121907 PN 98 Original GreenStar Display RTK 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 gt gt STARFIRE iTC gt gt DIFF CORRECTION SETUP gt gt RTK SETUP gt gt VEHICLE Original StarFire Press SETUP gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt DIFF CORRECTION SETUP gt gt RTK SETUP gt gt VEHICLE NOTE RTK vehicle can b
22. SF2 correction signals but will receive WAAS EGNOS correction signals QUO6050 000223E 19 14NOVO6 1 1 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 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 OUO6050 000223F 19 14NOV06 1 1 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 e FORWARD e BACKWARD Select desired mounting direction QU06050 0002240 19 14NOV06 1 1 15 5 121907 PN 13 GS2 Display StarFire iTC Fore Aft JO 1 U r 1 1 Fi L 4 j ae AN m a a a S AY WUC f of fet LF HE j c a i aan A ED Jelets L Mee IE roy l f 7 3 Ig Ul 3 He lool CM E Floating Front Axle Vehicles A Pivot Point Floating Front Axle Vehicles The fore aft value is the distance that receiver is located
23. 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 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 JOHN DEERE SETUP Serial Port Serial Port Baud Rate Serial Port Output Rate 1 Bl Serial Port Message GGA ON Serial Port Message GSA ON Serial Port Message RMC ON Serial Port Message VTG ON 8 9 imu ERE a TT TI TI Serial Port Message SETUP SERIAL PORT 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 PC9569 UN O6NOV06 OQU06050 0002264 19 14NOV06 1 1 25 19 121907 PN 78 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC Hours On After Shutdown Screen SETUP GPS Press SETUP gt gt 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 def
24. Setup RTK 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 QUO06050 000226E_ 19 14NOVO06 4 4 30 7 121907 PN 95 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 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
25. Solution PDOP F Roll Angle G Yaw Rate Continued on next page JOHN DEERE Diagnostic Trouble Codes Data Log Diagnostic Use Only Freq MHz 1545 5450 Corrections Age sec 0 Sats above Elev Mask 0 Satellites Tracked 0 Sats in Solution 0 PDOP 0 0 Roll Angle INFO GPS PAGE 2 PC9566 UN 06NOV06 QUO6050 0000C39_ 19 170CTO7 1 4 25 24 121907 PN 83 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC INFO DATA LOG PAGE 1 JOHN DEERE Screen INFO DATA LOG PAGE 1 Press INFO gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt PAGE gt gt 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 o o A GPS Accuracy Indicator 2 B F C GPS Signal Quality 5 D m E Differential Signal Quality 8 F A G Return to GPS Info INFO DATA LOG PAGE 1 Continued on next page OU0O6050 0000C39
26. abies ne ead Ue eek kK od 15 19 Corrections TCIM since ae A oe mane Pee id Ba 25 16 ORRON ado o 25 18 StarFire ITC 2 0 ccc ees 15 7 Country RestrictiONS o o o 35 1 Hours On After ShutdoWnN 25 20 COUIS se icon Pend ie Pd a a ew E 25 21 StatFite iW sce ven Sada te Shee eee eee 15 8 Index 1 121907 PN 1 Page Page l P Info PDOP Scotia ace eGR 15 19 25 23 25 26 AUR siria ed Ro pees aT 30 18 Position Mode rraces anane a bea aaa s 25 21 INFO Pages Data LO score E E E aes 25 27 RTK aiga iona eta Rata it dere 30 17 INFO tab Starfire Crucis Der 15 2 Q Installation vicio a a A ds 35 4 ma eng Quick Survey StarFire TC Receiver 10 1 Base Mode LLL LLL LLL 30 1 30 4 Quick Survey Mode RIK asaan eae A ici 20 6 L QuickStart SOU eaaa a Ay Eh oh bed ee a 25 4 25 8 OE shat iin creeper rapier e 25 21 StarFire ITC 61 eee eee eee 15 7 License ACUIVAMON La a deere ard ad ad has pete 25 4 Expired Warning 25 7 R A o aos pane Meee te ayaa HRS 25 5 Longitude ae itn Wed BPR okay Books Svar aya bet Guat Kehoe aoa 25 21 Radio Channel Lia L2 GRAPH sisid ito yaeta eda eka 15 19 RTK SOUPS tips nd are baleen ae eee 30 12 ROCCIVER 2 ans Gas eee ee he ead eee 35 2 M Receiver Hours 2 0000 eee eee 25 28 Receiver Hours h 200055 15 24 Mount Direction Repeater StarFire ITC o a aauiua 15 5 RIK TOM oaaae rra 25 10 UI ehate iaeia Oe he
27. 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 OU06050 0000C27_ 19 22SEP07 1 1 20 16 121907 PN 59 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC Auto Update JOHN DEERE SETUP License Activate License Left days 194 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 Hours ON after Shutdown 0 6 12 24 A License Activate License Lef
28. from pivot point of tractor On some AutoTrac equipped vehicles fore aft value will be automatically detected and entered during power up e 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 e Fore Aft value is shown and input box is enabled value must be entered manually To enter Fore Aft value e Select FORE AFT input box gt m vB BS y ZS y 2 gt A a Bx PT eS Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles B Pivot Point Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles e Enter value using numeric keypad l l KKK 3 A I i q er gt a x SN 3 G E t x 9 ALLALARI in C UUU ES man MTY III F i PC8277 UN O1MAY06 Vehicles John Deere Vehicle Recommended StarFire Fore Aft values For John Deere 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 Forage Harvester 220 cm 87 in
29. 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 OQUO6050 0000C40 19 23SEP07 5 5 Time Slot JOHN DEERE SETUP RTK NOTE 10 time slots are available The default time slot is RTK Operating Mode 1 VEHICLE Check that base station vehicle and repeat es eck that base station vehicle and repeater Channel 1 10 11 have same Frequency Network ID and Time Slot RTK Network ID 1 4000 Screen SETUP RTK Press SETUP gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt DIFF CORRECTION SETUP gt gt RTK SETUP Radio 8 Repeater Configuration The time slot may be changed if other RTK systems are Operating in area and interference is causing decreased base station communication performance Diff Correctio A RTK Operating Mode SETUP RTK B RTK Time Slot C RTK Network ID D E Radio and Repeater Configuration F G Return to Differential Corrections Setup PC9736 UN 170CT07 OUO6050 0000C41 19 06NOV07 1 1 30 12 121907 PN 100 Original GreenStar Display RTK Network ID JOHN DEERE SETUP RTK RTK Operating Mode i Check that base station vehicle and repeater i Radio have same Frequency Network ID and Time Slot Channel 1 10 E gt Screen SETUP RTK pil 1D y NOTE 4000 network ID s are
30. 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 o Oo o e 12 volt Power Source Continued on next page OU0O6050 0000C24 19 180CT07 1 2 20 9 121907 PN 52 GS2 Display RTK To configure radio as repeater Press MENU button gt gt STARFIRE ITC button gt gt RTK softkey Select RTK Operating Mode Vehicle Quick Survey Base or Absolute Base NOTE A radio can be configured as a repeater from any 1 2 NO RTK Operating Mode Disconnect original radio from receiver Connect radio to be configured to receiver RTK harness Check that the radio serial number and software version are displayed Check that base station vehicle and repeater have same Frequency Network ID and Time Slot Press START button located under Configure Repeater Radio Radio will configure as repeater Disconnect repeater radio from receiver and wiring harness Reconnect original radio OUO06050 0000C24 19 180CT07 2 2 20 10 121907 PN 53 GS2 Display RTK Sh
31. 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 PC9148 UN 20APR06 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 OU0O6050 0000DAC_ 19 23SEP07 1 1 20 5 121907 PN 48 GS2 Display RTK Quick Survey Mode 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 gt gt STARFIRE ITC button gt gt RTK softkey Select Quick Survey Base from Operating Mode list box NOTE Quick Survey B
32. oo Mountin PROM AN GIGS icc fiat a ached a Bak ww cia 25 23 gq RS232 StarFire TC Receiver 10 1 DU UE Sid 25 4 25 19 RTK eia con cape rca a eee be 20 1 Absolute Base Mode 20 6 N Absolute Survey Base Mode 30 5 ACUVALON ir eae cen Sed 25 5 Network A aise Seton Dae Desa 30 18 Network ID Setup 000000 30 13 Info Base Station oo o oo 30 17 RTK Configuration 20 9 INFO Pages eee eee eee 30 17 NMEA Strings 200000000e eee 15 16 Info VENICE 2 es eke eae sa sea es ales 30 18 Network Configuration wiii a vad wae wea 20 9 Network ID Setup 30 13 O Off Mode eiii edi ba 30 2 Operating Vehicle 0o o o o o 20 3 Off Mode Quick Survey Mode 20 6 RIK eaaa ols aa E eee ek eee 30 2 Radio Channel Operating SCIPS caida a Bowe ee 30 12 Vehicle ois ost ceded od Gace weed 20 3 30 15 Repeater Output SCP 2s eee Gs bea ee eee ed dew at 30 14 Serial AS232 0ooooooooomoommo o 25 4 Satellites in Search above 100 elevation 15 24 Index 2 121907 PN 2 Index Page Page Search Time Sec o o oooooooo 15 24 Radio Channel 00005 30 12 Serial Number 200055 15 24 Repeater 200 e eee eee 30 14 SEUD ici dace aa wey A saa ae eM ae 25 18 TOM iia oe De idad 25 4 25 9 Operating Mode 00 4 30
33. s discuss exactly what Multipathing is Each satellite sends down time coded messages for any receiver to pick up If a receiver sees multiple time coded messages from the same satellite it determines there is a problem with the satellite and discontinues using that satellite until it determines the problem is corrected This could take up to minutes before the situation corrects itself The following are some examples of what causes multipath e Metal roofs e Center pivots PC8738 UN 13SEP05 B Multipath Sources e Water towers e Pickup trucks e Grain bins e Bodies of water In the following pictures we have provided illustrations to help show how Multipathing occurs The time coded signal from the GPS satellite is being beamed down in all directions so if the same time coded signal is reflected off of an object back towards a receiver the receiver will see the same message many times If this occurs you could see A B line jumps while operating in the field Continued on next page QU06050 0002277 19 27NOV06 1 6 35 10 121907 PN 117 RTK Base Station Setup Q So a Lu 17 pi 7 z D I 2 R O a Even though the multipath signal may be reflected in below the 7 degree elevation mask the receiver may still use this message because the time coded message tell the receiver that the satellite position is above 7 degrees i e Sat 1 Elev 35 degrees Azimuth 255 degrees UN 0
34. the Rover Access List in the entry box A NOTE The six digit hardware serial number can be found on StarFire TC Activations tab Go to the display in RTK vehicle and press MENU gt gt StarFire iTC gt gt 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 Edit Rover Access List CEA Enter rover number from RAL to be edited Rover 1 99 12 PC9598 UN 10NOVO6 Edit Rover Access List Page 2 OUO6050 0002255 19 25NOV06 4 7 If the serial number is already entered on the Rover Access List Serial Number Already Exists will appear on the screen Number already Serial exists PC9599 UN 10NOV06 Duplicate Serial Number Continued on next page QUO06050 0002255 19 25NOV06 5 7 20 14 121907 PN 57 GS2 Display RTK RTK vehicle serial numbers can be deleted individually or the entire list can be deleted Delete Rover Deleting individual entries 1 Press Delete Rover button on StarFire iTC Shared Enter rover number to be deleted from the list 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 gt O NOTE Once a RTK vehicle serial number has been E d
35. 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 Base Station Setup Original GreenStar Display Only Screen SETUP RTK Press SETUP gt gt STARFIRE iTC gt gt DIFF CORRECTION SETUP gt gt 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 Continued on next page OU06050 0000C40_ 19 23SEP07 1 5 30 8 121907 PN 96 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 gt gt STARFIRE iTC gt gt 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 ACTIVATION
36. 0 680 1030 760 1300 960 1 1 8 400 300 510 375 400 300 510 375 910 670 1150 850 1450 1075 1850 1350 1 1 4 570 420 725 535 570 420 725 535 1280 945 1630 1200 2050 1500 2600 1920 1 3 8 750 550 950 700 750 550 950 700 1700 1250 2140 1580 2700 2000 3400 2500 1 1 2 990 730 1250 930 990 730 1250 930 2250 1650 2850 2100 3600 2650 4550 3350 Torque values listed are for general use only based on the strength of the Replace fasteners with the same or higher grade If higher bolt or screw DO NOT use these values if a different torque value or grade fasteners are used tighten these to the strength of the tightening procedure is given for a specific application For plastic insert or original Make sure fastener threads are clean and that you crimped steel type lock nuts for stainless steel fasteners or for nuts on properly start thread engagement When possible lubricate U bolts see the tightening instructions for the specific application Shear plain or zinc plated fasteners other than lock nuts wheel bolts bolts are designed to fail under predetermined loads Always replace shear or wheel nuts unless different instructions are given for the bolts with identical grade specific application Grade 2 applies for hex cap screws not hex bolts up to 6 in 152 mm long Grade 1 applies for hex cap screws over 6 in 152 mm long and for all other types of bolts and screws of any length Lubricated
37. 00000000 00000000 2 00000000 ENTER button is used to enter 24 digit codes for SF2 Dike ts 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 Activation Code appears with three input boxes A Enter button NOTE If more than 8 digits are entered into an input box B cancel Dutton 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 Press ENTER button If 24 digit code is valid and entered correctly a confirmation message will appear ou 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 Continued on next page Digits 9 16 Digits 17 24 PC9708 UN 10NOVO6 OU060
38. 07NOVO7 4 4 SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey Press MENU button gt gt STARFIRE ITC button gt gt SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey The StarFire TC Satellite Information screen contains SKY PLOT and GRAPH tabs PC8663 UN 05AUGO5 MENU button PC8659 UN 05AUGO5 StarFire iTC STARFIRE ITC button PC8682 UN 05AUGO5 SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey Continued on next page OUO6050 0002248 19 14NOV06 1 4 1 5 1 9 121907 PN 27 GS2 Display StarFire iTC Starfire TC Satellites O Sky Plot O Satellite Tracking L1 L2 SNR SNR 40 gt Satellites in Solution 9 gt Corrections Age sec gt Satellites Above Elev Mask 9 gt vpoP 1 2 gt PpoP gt Satellites Tracked 11 H gt HDOP 1 2 StarFire TC Satellites A Sky Plot tab D Satellites Above Elevation B Graph tab Mask C Satellites in Solution E Satellites Tracked SKY PLOT tab Illustrates where satellites are in relation to vehicles receiver This allows operator to look at satellite geometry Reading Satellite Sky Plot e Sky Plot is fixed so that North is always at top e 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 F Corrections Age I PDOP G VDOP J Satellites on Sky Plot H HDOP K Satel
39. 1907 PN 140 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Control Unit Add Description Details iTC 020 DISPLAY Angle of side to side receiver tilt Shown in degrees iTC 021 DISPLAY Degrees per second of heading change Shown in degrees second iTC 022 DISPLAY Current differential license 0 StarFire license not processed 1 StarFire factory license valid 2 StarFire license valid 3 StarFire license expired 4 StarFire license pending 5 StarFire license grace period valid 6 StarFire license validation error 7 StarFire license out of sequence 8 StarFire license duration invalid 9 StarFire license type invalid 10 StarFire receiver needs position 11 StarFire license grace period empty 12 StarFire current license is already authentic 13 StarFire license is retrograded 14 StarFire license disabled 15 StarFire license disabled is cancelled 16 StarFire license is currently disabled unable to disable 17 Invalid StarFire receiver 18 StarFire correction license has invalid level 19 StarFire correction numbers already entered 20 StarFire correction license cancelled 21 No StarFire correction license unable to cancel 22 StarFire differential correction license needs activation 23 StarFire differential license requires activation 24 StarFire license process out of sequence iTC 023 DISPLAY Deactivation date of corrections license Shown in
40. 1SEP05 PC8744 Both the roof of the car and the building are causing multipath to occur at the base station receiver The signals is bounce along the car or building and enter the receiver at a slight delay from when the direct satellite message is received Continued on next page QUO06050 0002277 19 27NOV06 2 6 35 1 1 121907 PN 118 RTK Base Station Setup A Receiver Picture on the Left The base station with receiver attached 1 foot off the top of the tower was being affected by multipath from the dome of the water tower The vehicle receiver running off this base station experienced different symptoms e Two vehicles would be operating at the same time One vehicle would go from RTK into RTK X and see a line jump of up to 6 inches for a couple of minutes while the other vehicle would be operating without incident e Ata later time the situation would reverse and the vehicle without incident earlier would go into RTK X PC8745 UN 01SEPO5 and experience a line jump while the other vehicle wouldn t The reason the vehicles behaved differently was because each vehicle may have been using a different set of satellites at a given time due to shading and vehicle location Picture on the Right Base station was elevated 5 feet off the top of the tower Raising the receiver greatly reduced the multipath effects observed on this RTK system Continued on next page QUO6050 0002277 19 2
41. 25 17 Mount Direction 2e 2e eee 15 5 Differential Correction Setup 25 18 o en 15 6 Serial RS232 Output 62 6 eee 25 19 Bee citeesonag annaa arenar 15 7 Hours On After Shutdown 25 20 QuickStart ssi size iiag i na ea a oa E 15 7 INFO GPS PAGE 1 5 25 21 Hours On After Shutdown 15 8 INFO GPS PAGE 2 5 25 23 TCM Calibration o ooooooooo 15 8 Data Log 1 1 eee eee eee eee 25 24 ACTIVATIONS tab 0 0002 0s eee 15 12 INFO GPS PAGE 3 05 000 25 28 SERIAL PORT tab ee 15 15 Satellite Tracking ooooooooo o 25 29 NMEA SINGS s sica io rs aa 15 16 SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey 15 19 Original GreenStar Display RTK Satellite Predictor oo o o 15 23 Operating Mode oo oooooooooo 30 1 DIAGNOSTIC softkey 15 24 Vehicle Repeater ooooooooooooo 30 3 READINGS tab 2 22005 15 25 Quick Survey Mode 0 5 30 4 DATA LOGS tab 2005 15 26 Absolute Mode 20222000 eee 30 5 Radio Self Test 2000005 15 33 Shared Base Station RTK Security 30 8 StarFire Signal Monitoring System 15 34 TOO MO ica a ad ea ane 30 12 Network ID coca tao 30 13 GS2 Display RTK Repeater cain cca de e a Ra 30 14 RTK SOROS A 20 1 Operating Vehicle 6 1 cece eee 30 1
42. 30 1 Ww WAAS Activation sxc eas ede ee dle be bee we 25 18 Index 4 121907 PN 4 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job John Deere Parts We help minimize downtime by putting genuine John Deere parts in your hands in a hurry That s why we maintain a large and varied inventory to stay a jump ahead of your needs TS100 UN 23AUG88 DX IBC A 19 04JUN90 1 1 The Right Tools Precision tools and testing equipment enable our Service Department to locate and correct troubles quickly to save you time and money TS101 UN 23AUG88 DX IBC B 19 04JUN90 1 1 Well Trained Technicians School is never out for John Deere service technicians Training schools are held regularly to be sure our personnel know your equipment and how to maintain it Result Experience you can count on TS102 UN 23AUG88 DX IBC C_ 19 04JUN90 1 1 Prompt Service Our goal is to provide prompt efficient care when you want it and where you want it We can make repairs at your place or at ours depending on the circumstances see us depend on us JOHN DEERE SERVICE SUPERIORITY We ll be around when you need us TS103 UN 23AUG88 DX IBC D_ 19 04JUN90 1 1 121907 PN 155 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job 2 121907 PN 156
43. 36_ 19 25NOV06 3 5 40 6 121907 PN 142 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Control Unit Add Description Details iTC 059 DISPLAY Number of CAN messages received by the GPS receiver iTC 060 DISPLAY Sensitivity of gyroscope Shown in millivolts degree second iTC 061 DISPLAY Output of gyroscope while vehicle is Shown in millivolts stationary iTC 062 DISPLAY Source address of receiver on the CAN Shown in hexadecimal bus iTC 063 DISPLAY Temperature sensitivity of Y axis PWM Shown in counts Kelvin degree iTC 064 DISPLAY Measured X axis sensitivity Shown in per cent change modulation centimeter seconds iTC 065 DISPLAY X axis zero modulation at 25 degrees Shown in centimeter seconds Centigrade iTC 074 DISPLAY Time left for base station survey Shown in hours minutes seconds iTC 075 DISPLAY Distance of rover from base station Shown in kilometers iTC 076 DISPLAY RTK signal level Shown in per cent iTC 077 DISPLAY Amount of noise affecting reception of Shown in decibels signal iTC 078 DISPLAY Base station identification number 1 to 4095 iTC 079 DISPLAY RTK radio identification number Shown as channels 1 14 iTC 080 DISPLAY Percentage of packets received Shown in per cent iTC 081 DISPLAY The voltage level of the 12V switched Shown in VDC power supply to the Base Station receiver iTC 082 DISPLAY Serial number of RTK r
44. 41 Info 523441 3 Not Available or Condition Exists 31 No StarFire Height Dimension CAN High line 523773 No Lamp 523773 3 Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source 3 CAN HI voltage too high CAN High line 523773 523773 4 Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source 4 No Lamp CAN Low line 523774 No Lamp 523774 3 Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source 3 CAN LO voltage too high CAN Low line 523774 No Lamp 523774 4 Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source 4 CAN HI voltage too low Communications Carrier 2854 No Lamp 2854 31 Not Available or Condition Exists 31 RTK Rover loss of radio link DGPS Differential Correction 232 Info 232 2 Data Erratic Intermittent or Incorrect 2 Corrected GPS position is not available DGPS Differential Correction 232 NA 232 14 Special Instructions 14 RTK Extend will be lost in minutes ECU power shutdown error 523572 Info 523572 3 Not Available or Condition Exists 31 Unsafe Shutdown parameters not stored ECU Power Supply Voltage 1 523792 Data Valid but Below Normal Operating Range Moderately Severe Level Info 523792 2 18 Low Unswitched Voltage ECU Power Supply Voltage 1 Switched 523319 Data Valid but Below Normal Operating Range Moderately Severe Level Info 523319 2 18 Low Switched Voltage Electrical Potential Voltage 168 Data Valid but Below Normal Operating Range Moderately Severe Level NA 168 18 18 RTK Base Station Low Voltage
45. 5 A a aia oa Coach ead 20 3 RTK Vehicle Repeater ooooooooomm o o 20 5 Info Pages 2 66 scene eee ipie eee ees 30 17 Quick Survey Mode oooooocoo oo 20 6 Info Pages 2 e seen eee eee ees 30 18 Absolute Base Mode 20 6 RTK Network Configuration 20 9 RTK Base Station Setup Shared Base Station RTK Security 20 11 Country Use Restrictions 35 1 Shared Base Station Security Setup 20 12 System Overview 00 00 cee eee aee 35 2 RTK Vehicle Security Status 20 16 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 0 00 eee 25 1 Multipathing 0020 E 35 10 Manual Software Update 25 2 StarFire Receiver 000005 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 COPYRIGHT 2007 DEERE amp COMPANY Moline Illinois All rights reserved A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTION Manual 121907 PN 1 Contents Page RTK using Straight Curves or Circle 35 16 Example A cacoiei eh eg ee ee ee ee 35 17 Operating Parameters
46. 5 330 245 510 375 650 480 725 535 920 680 850 625 1080 800 M24 330 245 425 315 650 480 820 600 920 680 1150 850 1080 800 1350 1000 M27 490 360 625 460 950 700 1200 885 1350 1000 1700 1250 1580 1160 2000 1475 M30 660 490 850 625 1290 950 1630 1200 1850 1350 2300 1700 2140 1580 2700 2000 M33 900 665 1150 850 1750 1300 2200 1625 2500 1850 3150 2325 2900 2150 3700 2730 M36 1150 850 1450 1075 2250 1650 2850 2100 3200 2350 4050 3000 3750 2770 4750 3500 Torque values listed are for general use only based on the strength Shear bolts are designed to fail under predetermined loads Always of the bolt or screw DO NOT use these values if a different torque replace shear bolts with identical property class Replace fasteners value or tightening procedure is given for a specific application For with the same or higher property class If higher property class stainless steel fasteners or for nuts on U bolts see the tightening fasteners are used tighten these to the strength of the original Make instructions for the specific application Tighten plastic insert or sure fastener threads are clean and that you properly start thread crimped steel type lock nuts by turning the nut to the dry torque engagement When possible lubricate plain or zinc plated fasteners shown in the chart unless different instructions are given for the other than lock nuts wheel bolts or whee
47. 50 0002246 19 14NOV06 2 3 15 13 121907 PN 21 GS2 Display StarFire iTC 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 OQU06050 0002246 19 14NOV06 3 3 15 14 121907 PN 22 GS2 Display StarFire iTC SERIAL PORT tab Starfire TC Main Baud Rate 19200 Output rate Hz 1 5 Messages 6 StarFire TC 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 e Define output rate by toggling 1Hz or 5Hz Rates Messages e Define Baud Rate by selecting list input e Allows for output of 5 different NMEA strings Baud Rates 4800 9600 19200 38400 GGA GSA RMC VTG and ZDA QUO06050 0002247 19 14NOV06 1 1 15 15 121907 PN 23 GS2 Display StarFire iTC 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 inclu
48. 6050 000227A 19 25NOVO06 1 1 35 18 121907 PN 125 RTK Base Station Setup PDOP Definition A Horizontal Precision m The Position Dilution of Precision PDOP is likely one of the most critical GPS AutoTrac values to monitor As the PDOP value increases both the horizontal and vertical precision guidance accuracy of your data points decreases To help illustrate this relationship please review the graph which plots the PDOP value against the horizontal precision points collected on and around the University of Montana campus Ten locations were collected to serve as ground control points to register B Maximum PDOP Value UN 06NOV06 an April 4 1999 aerial photograph of the University area You can see that as the PDOP value climbs from a minimum of 1 15 to a maximum of approximately 4 5 the horizontal precision and accuracy decreases from about 1 15 meters to about 1 9 meters PDOP values below 7 are generally required to collect data at a 1 meter accuracy range as determined by the PDOP mask set on your data logger and any value below 3 5 is considered in range for AutoTrac applications Continued on next page OU06050 000227B__ 19 14NOV06 1 2 35 1 9 121907 PN 126 RTK Base Station Setup PC9550 UN O6NOVO6 GOOD Keep in mind that PDOP Position Dilution of Precision is the measure of the geometrical strength of the GPS satellite configuration As
49. 7NOV06 3 6 35 12 PN 119 121907 RTK Base Station Setup A Receiver To reduce both multipathing and shading elevate the base station receiver above any structure to which it is attached For best results two meters or more from the highest point of the structure is recommended The higher the better but you must also ensure that the base station receiver is attached solidly so there is no movement of the receiver Movement of the base PC8746 UN 01SEPO5 station receiver will result in the same movement in your vehicle The two base stations shown above are examples of good base station locations because the trees are below the 7 degrees elevation mask and the roof is not made of metal which helps to reduce multipathing Continued on next page QUO6050 0002277 19 27NOV06 4 6 35 13 PN 120 121907 RTK Base Station Setup When setting up a tower network ensure that the receiver A is 9 1 m 30 ft away from the base of the tower B to protect your system from multipath A Receiver B Tower Continued on next page OUO6050 0002277 19 27NOVO06 5 6 o E Q oO ay z D I i Q 52 o O a 35 14 121907 PN 121 RTK Base Station Setup When installing a receiver A on a shed grain leg water tower or other tall structure ensure the receiver is 2 m 6 ft above the peak of the structure This placement will help
50. ATIONS tab 000 15 12 SKY PLOT cece aLaaa aLaaa 15 19 Correction Frequency 045 15 5 TRACKING CHART 222cc0eee 15 19 Correction Mode o oooooo o 15 5 TRACKING INFORMATION 15 19 Diagnostic Trouble Codes 40 11 Satellites Fault Codes 0 0 000 cee eee 40 8 Above Elevation Mask 2 25 23 For Afi sssr sra rapida rs ad 15 6 oler irradia toda 25 29 Height 6 eee 15 7 Elevation 0 00 00 ccc cece eee eee 25 29 Hours On After Shutdown 15 8 WD dosage te tne te Bes 8 sada de 25 29 INFO tabs scarico 15 2 In Solution 0cc cece eeeeae 25 23 Mount Directi0N 15 5 Signal to Noise Ratio SNR 25 29 Quick Saler airada idad ir 15 7 A kin tee scsi aea o heeds a 25 29 RECCIVE s ocre a wana 10 1 Tracked doma at 25 23 rl AAA aca ae ew te don was 10 1 TPACKING cit a Beye eon 25 29 INStAlING ee een po ee Chats Oe ea en a 10 1 Serial Number 000 0c eee eae 25 28 Mounting cio cios ca a ee ek A 10 1 Serial Port SERIAL PORT tab 15 15 OUTPUT 2 6 5 ceca tara see tad wigs aa tae 25 4 25 19 SETUP AD ac ccc thence ed Lae ee Vale 15 4 SERIAL PORT tab TCM Calibration o oo o o o 15 8 StarFire iTO 6 sds cx tia eek aw 15 15 Trouble Codes 00005 40 11 Setup StarFire Receiver Differential Correction 25 4 SF2 Corre
51. 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 e Use two people for mounting locations not accessible from the ground or a service platform e Use proper lifting techniques e Wear proper protective equipment PC10340 UN 27SEP07 QUO06050 0000E4D _ 19 27SEP07 1 1 05 3 121907 PN 6 StarFire TC Receiver 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 OU0O6050 0000C0C_ 19 180CT07 1 4 StarFire TC Mounting Instructions 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 o a Lu n A T r4 fo N a foo O a Continued on next page OUO6050 0000C0C_ 19 180CT07 2 4 1 0 1 121907 PN 7 StarFire iTC Receiver
52. ETUP STARFIRE LICENSE A SF1 SF2 Subscription B Digits 1 8 C Digits 9 16 D Digits 17 24 E Submit FE G Return to GPS 0U0O6050 000225B_ 19 19NOV06 3 3 PC9567 UN 06NOVO6 25 7 121907 PN 66 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC QuickStart Setup JOHN DEERE ee i ee ES cs StarFire Receiver Press SETUP gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt QuickStart Mode AUTOMATIC OFF 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 D E F G Return to GPS Setup SETUP GPS PC9561 UN O6NOVO6 OUO6050 000225C_
53. F2 License Yes SF2 End Date 10 17 2114 Receiver Hours Switched Volt Unswitched Volt CAN High Volt CAN Low Volt Hardware PN1234567890 Hardware SN 200500 SW App Ver 1 00A SW Loader Ver 000 XXX INFO GPS PAGE 3 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 QU06050 0002269 19 14NOV06 1 1 PC9573 UN 06NOVO6 25 28 121907 PN 87 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC Satellite Tracking Screen INFO GPS PAGE 4 Press INFO gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt PAGE gt gt PAGE gt gt 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 e Search searching for satellite signal Track tracking satellite signal and using it for
54. FIGURE REPEATER RADIO Radio will configure as repeater Disconnect repeater from receiver and wiring harness Reconnect original radio Radio configured as a repeater RTK Network ID 1 4000 Radio amp Repeater Configuration Diff Correction PC9736 UN 170CT07 SETUP RTK A RTK Operating Mode B RTK Time Slot C RTK Network ID p E Radio and Repeater Configuration G Return to Differential Corrections Setup OU0O6050 0002272 19 25NOV06 1 1 30 1 4 121907 PN 102 Original GreenStar Display RTK Operating Vehicle IMPORTANT The base station receiver and vehicle JOHN DEERE receiver must be setup before operating RTK See Setup sections for setup procedures When vehicle receiver is powered up No GPS No Diff will be displayed on RUN TRACKING PAGE screen until an initial position is determined When base station transmits correction signal 3D RTK will be displayed on RUN TRACKING PAGE screen A B s 5 a 10 EN CJ E Number Error RTK A ED 5 N G 3D RTK Shift Track Mark Point 8 O a RUN Tracking PAGE 3 Continued on next page QUO06050 0000C44 19 170CT07 1 2 30 1 5 121907 PN 103 Original GreenStar 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 oper
55. Global Positioning System GPS 841 Service Alert 841 31 Not Available or Condition Exists 31 Signal interference from jammer GPS differential corrections license 522339 Info 522339 3 Not Available or Condition Exists 31 GPS corrections license has expired Navigation Bus 1 522552 Service Alert 522552 1 Root Cause not Known 11 StarFire Network Problem Navigational system position data 701558 Info 701558 2 Data Erratic Intermittent or Incorrect 2 GPS position is not available Non volatile memory read write 523310 Info 523310 2 Data Erratic Intermittent or Incorrect 2 Non volatile Memory Read Write Failure Number of Satellites Visible 524210 Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range Moderately Severe Level No Lamp 524210 2 16 RTK Base Station not using visible satellites Receiver secondary differential correction source 522338 Service Alert 522338 1 Out of Calibration 13 Receiver not receiving on alternate frequency Continued on next page 0U06050 0002238_ 19 14NOV06 1 2 40 11 121907 PN 147 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics SPN FMI SPN Name Tractor Warning Light FMI Description Level 1 Text Rollover Sensor 956 Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range Moderately Severe Level Service Alert 956 16 16 Roll Accelerometer out of range RTK base station location 524257 No Lamp 524257 1 Special Instructions 14 RT
56. H SF2 Ready RTK SF2 License YeS Enabled SF2 End Date 10 01 2007 StarFire SN 328578 Activation License Status Window StarFire TC A Info tab B Setup tab C Activations tab ACTIVATIONS tab contains the following e 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 e SF2 License Displays status of receiver s SF2 License F Activation Code 8 44am PC9707 UN 10NOVO6 fr E Activation Code Enter button Main Activations tab D Serial Port tab Yes Enabled A valid SF2 license exists and SF2 is the differential correction mode selected 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 Continued on next page QUO6050 0002246 19 14NOV06 1 3 15 12 121907 PN 20 GS2 Display StarFire iTC Activation Cod i i ctivation Code Activation Code Enter Activations NOTE Activation Codes are needed to obtain SF2 Ready and RTK Activations and SF2 license subscription
57. ID MA 00 pl i y h lbt ft EA N 4 A E q ZN ZAS RES A S BAN a A Sa L el NA a RICA A A om y hg ea l Ti Pr eS NY AZ a a ee ae 5 oe on LL E gt EQ gt e 1 YE j efh onn Al SA Dye SP Aun ESTA S e s nna ee Y PC8278 UN 22JUNO4 Floating Front Axle Vehicles A Rear Axle 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 A d ii Fixed Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles PC8277 UN 01MAYO6 B Vehicle Pivot Point NOTE TCM must be turned on for AutoTrac to activate TCM must be calibrated so receiver can determine zero degree roll angle Continued on next page QUO06050 0002245 19 14NOVO6 1 4 15 8 121907 PN 16 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 direct
58. K Base Station Position Survey in progress RTK base station location 524257 Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range Moderately Severe Level Service Alert 524257 2 16 RTK Base Station relocation RTK Rover relative distance 524209 Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range Moderately Severe Level No Lamp 524209 2 16 RTK Rover too far from Base Station Source Address 146 2146 Info 2146 13 Out of Calibration 13 TCM not calibrated Source Address 146 2146 Service Alert 2146 14 Special Instructions 14 Temp sensor out of range Yaw Gyro 523309 Service Alert 523309 7 Mechanical System not Responding or Out of Adjustment 7 Yaw Gyro not responding Yaw Gyro 523309 Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range Moderately Severe Level Service Alert 523309 2 16 Yaw Gyro out of range OUO6050 0002238_ 19 14NOVO6 2 2 40 1 2 121907 PN 148 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics GreenStar Deluxe Diagnostic Readings GreenStar Deluxe Diagnostic Readings Deere GPS View Latitude gt Longitude O Course Speed mi h O Altitude ft Position Mode GPS Quality O PDOP Q Hop gt voop o gt Number of Satellites M gt Satellite ID s o 41 339 72 N 93 46 32 79 W 23 67 0 992 220 3D Fix Differential 1 70 1 20 1 20 3 3 7 13 16 19 20 23 25 27 GreenStar Deluxe Diagnostic Readings
59. N1234567890 Hardware SN 200500 SW App Ver 1 00A SW Loader Ver 000 XXX INFO GPS PAGE 3 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 Continued on next page OUO6050 000225B_ 19 19NOV06 1 3 PC9573 UN 06NOVO6 25 5 121907 PN 64 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC 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 gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt PAGE gt gt 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 Continued on next page OUO6050 000225B__ 19 19NOV06 2 3 25 6 121907 PN 65 Origina
60. O6NOVO6 Setup TCM OUO6050 0002260_ 19 14NOVO06 5 5 25 15 121907 PN 74 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC Height TCM IMPORTANT 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 Under or over compensation for vehicle roll angles will occur if height is incorrectly entered during setup i e on a 10 slope with a StarFire height error of 12 inches will result in a position offset of 2 inches 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 Height is measured from ground to top of StarFire Dome 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 Spray
61. OTRAC OPERATIONS especially experienced for upwards of 15 minutes under normal RTK high precision operations As the value of PDOP conditions rises above 3 5 position accuracy will be compromised It is important to monitor PDOP along with GPS signal quality while performing field operations As a rule when the GPS receiver is warming up from being in a powered off state and gathering satellite QUO06050 000227C_ 19 14NOVO06 2 2 35 22 121907 PN 129 RTK Base Station Setup StarFire Signal Monitoring System Starfire TC Main Accuracy Differential Mode 100 Position Mode GPS Signal Late 41 389 52 N CY EE RJ 60 Lon 93 46 32 80 W Altitude m 304 869 Diff Signal dB 10 GPS Course 342 GPS Speed kph 0 0 Roll Angle 0 5 StarFire TC Main A Info C Activations D Serial Port B Setup Continued on next page E Accuracy GPS Signal Diff Signal dB OUO6050 000227D_ 19 25NOV06 1 5 35 23 121907 PN 130 RTK Base Station Setup GreenStar 2 Pro Guidance setascuve 30 000 ft Elias Sensitiv ity GreenStar2 Pro Guidance A View B Guidance Settings C ShiftTrack Settings D Signal Quality The GS2 alerts the operator when the current StarFire tracked It is recommend that if the StarFire receiver is signal is not accurate There are three levels of this being used in high acc
62. RTK e SW Version of radio software e SN Serial number of radio connected to receiver OUO6050 0000C46_ 19 08NOVO7 2 2 30 1 9 121907 PN 107 RTK Base Station Setup Country Use Restrictions The John Deere SF 869 MHz RTK Radio Modem 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 The John Deere SF 869 MHz RTK Radio Modem is designed to operate in the following countries listed below on the license free frequency band of 869 400 869 650 MHz not incorporating the band 869 300 869 400 MHz according to recommendation CEPT ERC REC 70 03 This recommendation has been drawn up by the European Radio communications Committee ERC under CEPT NOTE The CEPT regulates effectively radiated power output ERP from the radio at 27 dBm 500 mW The usage of an antenna other then the one supplied might lead to violation of the above license free regulation Countries Austria AT Belgium BE Czech Republic CZ Estonia EE Finland Fl France FR Germany DE Hungary HU Iceland IS Ireland IE Luxembourg LU Malta MT Netherlands NL Norway NO Portugal PT Slovakia SK Slovenia Sl Spain
63. S tab Go to display in RTK vehicle Press MENU gt gt STARFIRE iTC gt gt ACTIVATIONS tab Rover Access List RAL Screen SETUP RAL Press SETUP gt gt STARFIRE iTC gt gt DIFF CORRECTION SETUP gt gt RTK SETUP gt gt RTK SECURE NETWORK gt gt 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 gt gt STARFIRE iTC gt gt DIFF CORRECTION SETUP gt gt RTK SETUP gt gt RTK SECURE NETWORK gt gt RTK NETWORK IS CURRENTLY Continued on next page O0U06050 0000C40_ 19 23SEP07 2 5 30 9 121907 PN 97 Original GreenStar Display RTK SBS Security can be operated in a Public or Secure mode e 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 gt gt STARFIRE iTC gt gt DIFF CORRECTION SETUP gt gt
64. StarFire iTC and RTK OPERATOR S MANUAL StarFire iTC and RTK OMPC20964 Issue J7 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 John Deere Ag Management Solutions This manual replaces OMPC20677 European Version Printed in Germany DCY OMPC20964 Contents Page Page Safety Lo 05 1 SETUP GPS PAGE ld 25 4 Overview SF2 RTK Activations SF2 StarFire iTC Receiver Subscription oooooooooooooooo 25 5 StarFire TC Receiver 00 10 1 QuickStart Setup 0 dirce niwa 25 8 TCM GS2 Display StarFire iTC SOU is ha tee wn Oh 25 9 STARFIRE ITC softkey 0 0 000 15 1 On Off cen iia Ris oe eae BG 25 9 INFO tab ccc cece ccc cece ce eeeee 15 2 Mount Direction 0000 25 10 SETUP tab cc ccc ccc cecceecee 15 4 Calibrate Level o o o 25 11 Correction Mode oo ooooooonooooo 15 5 Height 2 eee eee eee eee eee 25 16 Correction Frequency 00 ee eee 15 5 FOMAN 2 tose cd nate bade rcetes ied
65. TK Network ID 1 4000 Configure Repeater Radio Edit Stored RTK Base Locations 1 20 SETUP RTK RTK Operating Mode gt PC9579 UN 06NOVO6 OUO6050 000226E 19 14NOV06 1 4 30 5 121907 PN 93 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 JOHN DEERE SETUP Edit Stored RTK Base Locations 1 20 Base Lat deg Base Lon deg Base Alt ft Survey SETUP For Negative PC9580 UN O6NOV06 RTK Base Location 0 0000000 0 0000000 0 0000 SETUP RTK OQU06050 000226E 19 14NOV06 2 4 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 JOHN DEERE SETUP Edit Stored RTK Base Locatio
66. a general rule any PDOP value below 3 5 is acceptable to use while operating AutoTrac but the lower the number the more precise the steering accuracy will be PC9549 UN O6NOVO6 BAD During vehicle operation the PDOP can be viewed under the StarFire information pages in both the Original GreenStar Display and GS2 Display QUO6050 000227B_ 19 14NOV06 2 2 35 20 121907 PN 127 RTK Base Station Setup PDOP Operating Values StarFire TC Satellites 1 6 7 13 16 20 23 25 31 3 27 wi 1 6 7 13 16 20 23 25 31 3 27 wi Ok E Track E Search LJ Lock Satellites in Solution 9 Corrections Age sec amp Satellites Above Elev Mask 10 VDOP 1 8 gt PbDoP 2 1 Satellites Tracked 11 HDOP 1 1 StarFire iTC Satellites A SkyPlot B Graph C PDOP Continued on next page EE fe UN 000 NDAD PC9551 QU06050 000227C 7 i H gt I Pa 19 14NOV06 1 2 35 21 121907 PN 128 RTK Base Station Setup Starfire TC Satellites Sky Plot Satellite Tracking Position L1 L2 Elv Azm SNR SNR 0 4 Satellites in Solution 9 Corrections Age sec Y 11 29am Satellites Above Elev Mask 10 VDoP 1 8 C PDoP 2 1 Satellites Tracked 11 HDOP 1 1 A a PC9552__ UN O6NOV06 StarFire iTC Satellites A SkyPlot B Graph C PDOP PDOP operating values should remain BELOW 3 5 signals high PDOP values 4 to 20 will be DURING ALL AUT
67. adio unit Last 6 numeric digits of the RTK radio serial number iTC 083 DISPLAY Software version of RTK radio unit iTC 084 DISPLAY Difference between TCM calculated Shown in degrees heading and actual heading iTC 085 DISPLAY Lateral distance from established parallel Shown in millimeters tracking A B line iTC 086 DISPLAY Roll induced by high speed acceleration Shown in millimeters iTC 087 DISPLAY Roll induced by low speed acceleration Shown in millimeters iTC 088 DISPLAY Radial acceleration of receiver Shown in millimeters seconds iTC 090 DISPLAY MODIFY RTK Base Station survey enable iTC 091 RTK Selected Base ID iTC 092 Absolute Survey Latitude iTC 093 Absolute Survey Longitude iTC 094 Absolute Survey Altitude iTC 190 DISPLAY Part number of receiver digital board Shown as numeric digits iTC 191 DISPLAY Serial number receiver digital board iTC 192 DISPLAY Part number of receiver RF board Shown as numeric digits iTC 193 DISPLAY Serial number of receiver RF board iTC 228 DISPLAY iTC boot loader software version iTC 233 DISPLAY Part number for iTC application software Shows the last seven digits of the part number Continued on next page QU06050 0002236 19 25NOV06 4 5 40 7 121907 PN 143 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Control Unit Add Description Details iTC 234 DISPLAY iTC application software version number Shown in ascii iTC 236 DISPLAY Serial Number of iTC receiver assemb
68. ared Base Station RTK Security 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 QUO6050 0002254 19 25NOV06 1 1 20 11 121907 PN 54 GS2 Display RTK Shared Base Station Security Setup Starfire TC Shared Base Station Security
69. ary depending on tire size or inflation QU06050 0002242 19 14NOV06 1 1 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 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 QU06050 0002243 19 14NOV06 1 1 15 7 121907 PN 15 GS2 Display StarFire iTC Hours On After Shutdown 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 Define desired number of hours by selecting drop down box 0U06050 0002244 19 14NOVO6 1 1 TCM Calibration AM
70. ase 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 O 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 O on previous vehicle track OUO6050 0002251 19 19NOVO06 1 1 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 gt gt STARFIRE ITC button gt gt 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 Continued on next page OUO6050 0000C23 19 180CT07 1 3 20 6 121907 PN 49 GS2 Display RTK Survey RTK Base Location A RTK Base Station Base Location Survey RTK Base Location Base Latitude Base Longitude Base Altitude ft ZAIE g 3 3
71. asured from top of dome in meters feet above sea level 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 JOHN DEERE 00 35 179 8 22 1999 Lat NoNav Lon Altitude ft GPS Course GPS Speed mph Position Mode Differential Mode GPS peral aleator GPS Signal Quality Diff Stone Span INFO GPS PAGE 1 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 Continued on next page PC9576 UN O6NOVO6 OUO6050 0002266_ 19 14NOV06 1 2 25 21 121907 PN 80 Original GreenStar D
72. ation 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 NOTE Check that base station vehicle and repeater have same Frequency Network ID and Time Slot JOHN DEERE 3D lg Shift Track RTK X l A E RUN Tracking PAGE 3 A B C D E Track Number Error G 3D RTK Shift Track Mark Point OUO6050 0000C44 PC9565 UN 06NOVO6 19 170CT07 2 2 30 16 121907 PN 104 Original GreenStar Display RTK INFO Pages Base Station JOHN DEERE RTK Base Station Data Status Sat Corrections Location Distance meters Direction Base Battery Volts E sw SN OK 7 Quick Survey 1 41 137 13 5 PC9737 UN 19NOV06 Quick Survey A RTK Base Station Data Status B Satellite Corrections Location Number C Distance Direction D Base Battery Radio Data Screen
73. ator north or south e Lon Displays vehicle location longitude coordinates with respect to Prim Meridian east or west Continued on next page OU06050 000223C_ 19 14NOV06 1 2 121907 PN 10 15 2 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 e Altitude displays height of receiver measured from top of dome in feet meters above sea level e 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 e GPS speed displays ground speed of machine in miles per hour kilometer per hour as measured by receiver e GPS Accuracy Indicator GPS Al GPS Al gives indication of GPS position accuracy achieved by receiver and is displayed as a percentage 0 100 When receiver is initially powered GPS Al will display 0 As receiver acquires satellites and calculates a position GPS Al will increase as accuracy improves Acceptable guidance performance for Parallel Tracking and AutoTrac is achieved when GPS Al 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 possib
74. available default ID is 1 Press SETUP gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt DIFF CORRECTION SETUP gt gt RTK SETUP Radio amp Repeater Configuration 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 base stations To prevent this from happening be sure to use unique network ID Dit Correction PC9736 UN 170CT07 SETUP RTK A RTK Operating Mode B RTK Time Slot C RTK Network ID D E Radio and Repeater Configuration F G Return to Differential Corrections Setup QUO6050 0000C42 19 180CT07 1 1 30 1 3 121907 PN 101 Original GreenStar Display RTK Repeater JOHN DEERE SETUP RTK NOTE The radio can be configured to act separately as RTK Operating Mode repeater A repeater is required if obstructions i e VEHICLE trees hills etc exist between base station and z hal Radio Ee vehicle s Channel 1 10 A repeater consists of Harness Mounting Bracket 12 Volt Power Source To configure radio as repeater Screen SETUP RTK Press SETUP gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt DIFF CORRECTION SETUP gt gt RTK SETUP 1 2 Connect radio to receiver RTK harness Check that receiver has GPS position calculated F Check that base station vehicle and repeater have same Frequency Network ID and Time Slot Press letter button next to CON
75. base station or repeater OUO6050 0000ED8 19 06NOVO7 2 2 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 OUO6050 0000C1E_ 19 170CT07 1 4 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 e Green Bar e Normal Operating Range e Acceptable range for high accuracy operations e PDOP value O 3 5 e 6 or more satellites in solution PC9387 UN 170CT06 Continued on next page Normal OUO6050 0000C1E_ 19 170CT07 2 4 15 34 121907 PN 42 GS2 Display StarFire TC Marginal e Orange Bar with Permanent Caution Sign Marginal Operating Range Moderate risk of accuracy degradation caution is advised e PDOP value 3 5 4 5 5 satellites in solution cS Es SF2 E Margina
76. can be reached by pressing MESSAGE CENTER button showing time or MENU button then MESSAGE CENTER button With Info Icon Message Center MESSAGE CENTER button With Info Icon OUO6050 0002234 19 14NOVO06 1 4 PC8668 UN 05AUGO5 Select Diagnostic Address icon soft key G Message center will display all active warning alert messages and icons DIAGNOSTIC ADDRESSES soft key G Continued on next page OU06050 0002234 19 14NOV06 2 4 40 1 121907 PN 137 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Diagnostic Addresses NOTE Diagnostic addresses are available to access specific diagnostic information This information can assist the John Deere Dealer in diagnosing problems Different device controllers can be selected from drop down box as shown Select DIAGNOSTIC ADDRESS button A The number of devices available will depend upon machine configuration The list of addresses can be scrolled up or down with the input device Selecting an address will show data for that address Some addresses are not shown until display is in technician mode Technician Mode Procedure to get display into Diagnostic Technician Mode Read all steps before attempting to get display in Technician mode The steps are time dependent therefore need to be done in order and timed for successful completion of obtaining technician mode e Go to gt Menu gt Message Center gt Diagnostic Address icon s
77. cautions and safe operating practices 781389 UN 07DEC88 DX ALERT 19 29SEP98 1 Understand Signal Words A DANGER 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 A WARNING specific hazards General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs CAUTION also calls attention to safety messages in this manual A CAUTION DX SIGNAL 19 03MAR93 1 1 TS187 19 30SEP88 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 Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly Do not let anyone operate without instruction TS201 UN 23AUG88 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 03MAR93 1 1 05 1 121907 PN 4 Safety Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if a fire starts Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy Ke
78. ck for potential radio interference sources such as two way radios radio towers etc Data Received Percent of received correction to base station from vehicle Radio Connection Indicates source of correction If there is no connection this will toggle between base and repeater SW Version of radio software OU06050 0002351 19 19NOV06 1 1 30 17 121907 PN 105 Original GreenStar Display RTK INFO Pages Vehicle JOHN DEERE Sat Corrections Location Distance km Direction Base Battery Volts 0 0 Signal Level 2 Data Received 0 P Radio Connection 1 REPEATER w 3 17a N 55000030 p S S A RTK Base Station Data C Distance Status Direction B Satellite Corrections D Base Battery Location Number Radio Data Screen INFO GPS PAGE 5 This screen allows operator to view e 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 at base station No Signal Vehicle radio is not receiving signal from base station e Sat Corrections Indicates number of GPS satellites for which base station is transmitting correction e Distance Distance from base station to vehicle receiver e Direction Direction in degrees to base station e Base Batte
79. ction Signal 25 3 QuickStart sueldo ghee caca ed da a sere 25 4 25 8 Status EM tea bn de ate a ee 25 18 Satellites sone but ok a ok wh ean 25 29 Network ID ooo oooooooo 30 13 Subscription Operating Mode 0 30 1 OR ce ee POW EA Cd as 25 5 Index 3 121907 PN 3 Index Page Page Survey Y ADSOIULC usara a ea ead wate we oo 30 1 QUICK 2 00 0 a wk ea pe 30 1 30 4 Yaw Rate conosco tad eee ead ele leew 25 23 Switched voltage oooooooooooo o 15 24 System Overview 0 00 c cee eee eee 35 2 T TCM Calibration wes eas ee ea eee da 25 11 Machine Position 15 9 25 11 SUMTACO 230 00 ed eae ea oe 15 10 25 12 Fore Aft 2 ees 25 17 HOla cota dias aes Mla ae eae ee Seg 25 16 Mount Direction 505 25 10 ON OFF racen tet hdd ine ew Bed ated 25 9 SOUP itt ee chee Ghee adbeast whee oe 25 4 25 9 TCM Calibrati0N o oooooooo 15 8 MIMO ir ae a eee eae E 25 21 TWACKING 3 i eis ad ra 25 29 TRACKING CHART 220000 0 eee 15 19 TRACKING INFORMATION 15 19 Trouble Codes SI nFire 1G orenian aa o os ney exes 40 11 U Unswitched voltage o o ooooo 15 24 Update Software ooooocccooooooo 25 1 V MDOP ete eenia e a sa 15 19 Vehicle Info Pages se carpenter ae wale ean iad aw 30 18 Operating ices eee daa oka eee 30 15 Repeater 000 cee 30 1 RDK dots cd sis declare wie
80. d on this page with a short description following the code To clear these Fault Codes press the button next to the words Clear Parallel Tracking Fault Codes Parallel Tracking Fault Codes can be viewed by pressing the INFO button on the GREENSTAR Display Then pressing the button next to the entry Tracking followed by pressing the button next to the words Fault Codes The codes will be displayed on this page with a short description following the code To clear these Fault Codes press the button next to the words Clear QU06050 0002235 19 14NOV06 1 1 40 3 121907 PN 139 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics STARFIRE iTC Diagnostic Addresses NOTE Invalid address values will be noted as all 9 s 99999999 Control Unit Add Description Details iTC 000 Controller unit identifier iTC 001 Diagnostic Trouble Codes Has Codes Select entry to display Diagnostic Trouble Codes iTC 002 System Beep iTC system beep mode iTC 003 GPS time in Universal Time Coordinate format Shown in hours minutes seconds iTC 004 DISPLAY GPS Date based off universal time Shown in days months years iTC 005 DISPLAY Latitude value with TCM corrections Shown in degrees iTC 006 DISPLAY Longitude value with TCM corrections Shown in degrees iTC 007 DISPLAY Altitude above sea level Shown in meters iTC 008 DISPLAY GPS heading with TCM corrections Shown in degree
81. days months years iTC 024 DISPLAY Remaining GPS days of corrections Shown in number of license days left before license deactivation of correction signal iTC 025 DISPLAY The voltage level of the 12V switched Shown in VDC power supply to the unit iTC 026 DISPLAY The voltage level of the 12V unswitched Shown in VDC power supply to the unit iTC 027 DISPLAY The voltage level of CAN HIGH line Shown in VDC iTC 028 DISPLAY The voltage level of CAN LOW line Shown in VDC iTC 029 DISPLAY Hours of operation Shown in number of hours iTC 30 DISPLAY MODIFY Hours of navigation after key off O hours 3 hours 6 hours 12 hours 24 hours TC 32 DISPLAY MODIFY Continue navigation from last 0 No known position 1 Yes iTC 034 DISPLAY MODIFY Distance from top of receiver Shown in centimeters dome to ground Continued on next page OU0O6050 0002236 19 25NOV06 2 5 40 5 121907 PN 141 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Control Unit Add Description Details iTC 035 DISPLAY MODIFY Distance from pivot point of Shown in cm vehicle to center of receiver Range 508 to 508 iTC 036 DISPLAY MODIFY Direction that receiver faces 0 Backward during normal operation 1 Forward iTC 037 DISPLAY MODIFY RTK search algorithm status 0 Off 1 vehicle 2 vehicle repeater 3 base station quick survey 4 base station absolute base iTC 038 DISPLAY
82. de 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 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 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 Continued on next page OUO6050 0000ED9 19 07NOVO7 1 4 1 5 1 6 121907 PN 24 GS2 Display StarFire iTC 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 pe
83. e base station receiver Use a repeater as part of the base station Install a radio with the base station receiver Then install a Repeater radio available through whole goods or parts in an elevated location The base station will then send the RTK data to the repeater and the repeater will then transmit that data out to the vehicle on the network This will eliminate other repeaters in the system Use PF80821 extension harness 92 m 300 foot in length moving the radio from the back of the base station receiver to an elevated position and running the harness in between NOTE It is important to use the PF80821 harness 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 a 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 NOTE When using this option it may be necessary to install a higher gain antenna to compensate for loss Always mount the radio antenna vertically to make and grounding wire properly according to the installation instructions This harness has built in protection for both your radio and receiver for unwanted static electricity developed on the harness sure that the RTK signal is radiating outwards If the antenna
84. e 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 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 Display 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 Continued on next page OU06050 0000C40_ 19 23SEP07 4 5 30 1 1 121907 PN 99 Original GreenStar Display RTK 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
85. eceiver On Vehicle Position receiver with integrated RTK radio module is located on top of machine Position receiver receives global positioning and differential correction signal through a single receiver and integrates signal for use with system The receiver has a dedicated operating mode Vehicle Mode Refer to Operating Mode RTK in StarFire TC Section 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 transmitting may damage the radio StarFire rc module ZX1038873 Continued on next page OUO6050 0000EDA _ 19 08NOV07 2 4 ZX1038873 UN 06FEB06 35 2 121907 PN 109 RTK Base Station Setup Receiver On Base Station The base station is the most critical part of an 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 Although it may not be possible to locate a base station in an ideal location this guide is aimed at helping to define the best option available Base station operating mode can be either Absolute Survey Base Mode or Quick survey Base Mode Refer to
86. ections F 3 Location Absolute 2 Network ID ai Distance mi 1 0 00 o mic Configure Direction O 1 1 6 Base Battery mu 13 1 Radio Data Radio Connection Data received 100 Repeater Noise Level 35 3 LE jo StarFire RTK A Operating Mode Vehicle C Network ID D Radio Repeater E Status B Radio Channel IMPORTANT Base station receiver and vehicle When vehicle receiver is powered up No GPS No Diff receiver must be setup before will be displayed on Guidance View or home page operating RTK See RTK Setup screen until an initial position is determined When sections 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 gt gt STARFIRE iTC button gt gt RTK softkey gt gt OPERATING MODE drop down box gt gt VEHICLE Continued on next page OUO6050 0000C20_ 19 170CT07 1 2 20 3 121907 PN 46 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 E
87. ed Contact your John Deere dealer 523442 31 No StarFire Fore Aft setting StarFire Fore Aft setting has not been See FORE AFT in TCM or StarFire iTC entered for this vehicle Please go to section SETUP TCM 523441 31 No StarFire Height setting StarFire Height setting has not been entered See HEIGHT in TCM or StarFire iTC for this vehicle Go to SETUP TCM section Continued on next page 0U06050 0002237 _ 19 14NOV06 2 3 40 9 121907 PN 145 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Fault Code Description Problem Solution 2146 13 TCM not calibrated TCM has not been calibrated for this See Calibrating in TCM or StarFire iTC vehicle Please go to SETUP TCM to section calibrate 523572 31 Unsafe TCM was unable to save SETUP changes Check battery voltage at TCM with key off Shutdown parameters not stored when key was turned off Must have unswitched battery voltage after key off to save changes check harness Contact John Deere dealer OUO6050 0002237 19 14NOV06 3 3 40 10 121907 PN 146 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Diagnostic Trouble Codes StarFire iTC SPN FMI SPN Name Tractor Warning Light FMI Description Level 1 Text antenna location X axis 523442 Info 523442 3 Not Available or Condition Exists 31 No StarFire Fore Aft Set antenna location Z axis 5234
88. ed oe wk Pore ha a 40 3 Sie coe ee erro cee ate a etn ee eects od 25 5 Engine Control Unit 40 4 WAAS 62 eiaa Sarees hee ed A bes 25 18 Diagnostic Codes ACTIVATIONS tab ACCESSING nas ee rr a Ei a i 40 3 StarFire iTC snan aan eee 15 12 Diagnostic Trouble Codes Altit de rs la Ra ARO a 25 21 StarFire ITC 000000 ooo 40 11 A Hd ead OA oe eed eee sd 35 4 Differential Attaching Data LOG ins 24 he cre Sh ae eee oe 25 27 StarFire TC Receiver o o o o 10 1 Differential Correction AZIMU cu a aa Lape kaa eee ida 25 29 SGUP dai rad dies Peal ces 25 4 B E Base Station Elevation Sins Seay iene Co SS ld aid ri ete ane 25 29 Info Pages 0 cece eee ceeeeeeeeeees 30 17 Satellites a wae ade berets iod 25 29 Baud Rate Elevation Mask 002000e eee 25 23 Serial RS232 Output 000 25 19 E EO O08 c F OORE Fault Codes calibration S E TEE T 40 8 WOM ains see poi 25 11 rica dara 25 17 co POSMON ces ia 159 2511 StarFire ITC l i eiere ereere 15 6 CAN High voltage Vehicle Bus 15 24 CAN Low voltage Vehicle Bus 15 24 Correction Age 0 ee eee eee eee 25 23 Correction Frequency H StarFire iTC 2 ee eee 15 5 Correction Mode Hardware Part Number 15 24 StarFire ITC iros debe ei eee as 15 5 Hardware Serial Number 15 24 Correction Signal Hardware VersiON o ooooooooccocooooo 25 28 SFZ a SoA we Eat n 25 3 ADOP ai
89. ed in calculation of PDOP VDOP AND HDOP SNR s are A graph illustrating L1 and L2 SNR values considered good if above dashed line e Bars are colored to satellites current status e SNR values colored bar should be above dashed line that runs horizontally across bar graph OUO6050 0002248 19 14NOVO06 4 4 15 22 121907 PN 30 GS2 Display StarFire iTC Satellite Predictor Sky Plot lt Predictor View ro Quality Pepee I Excenent _ Gooa I Poor PDOP lt 2 5 PDOP 25 40 PDOP gt 4 0 Satellites gt 7 Satellites 5 6 Satellites lt 4 VDOP lt 2 0 VDOP 2 0 3 0 VDOP gt 3 0 amp 10 14 EZ 9 Le vices Overall Quality E E is an estimated prediction of your GPS coverage Quality View Satellite Quality For i Poor PDOP gt 4 0 Satellites lt 4 VDOP gt 3 0 Excelent PDOP lt 2 5 Satellites gt 7 VDOP lt 2 0 C Good PDOP 25 40 Satellites 5 6 VDOP 2 0 3 0 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 PC10336E UN 11SEPO7 UN 11SEP07 PC10336G ar cmm rn View air Quality a _ Good PDOP 25 40 Satellites 56 VDOP 2 0 3 0 Excellent PDOP lt 2 5 Satellites gt 7 VDOP lt
90. eing received from constellation of GPS satellites Differential Signal Quality This cell shows quality of differential correction signal being received by receiver QUO6050 0002266 19 14NOV06 2 2 25 22 121907 PN 81 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC INFO GPS PAGE 2 Screen INFO GPS PAGE 2 Press INFO gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt 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 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
91. eiver Hours h PC8683 UN 05AUGO5 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 MENU button StarFire TC STARFIRE ITC button DIAGNOSTIC softkey QUO6050 0002249 19 14NOVO6 1 1 15 24 121907 PN 32 GS2 Display StarFire iTC READINGS tab StarFire TC Diagnostics Data Logs Radio Self Test Unswitched Voltage 13 06 gt Switched Voltage 13 32 2 26 2 26 1 gt Software Part Number PF373260F gt Software Version Number 2 60F Q gt Hardware Part Number PF30860 K gt Hardware Serial Number 328578 L gt gt Receiver Hours h 799 4 M RTK Software Version Number 2 32C 10 04 2006 M RTK Serial Number PCSRO9A233682 gt RTK Status Complete PH RTK Search Time sec 1 Q gt RTK Satellites in Search 7 above 10 elevation PC9712 UN 10NOVO6 StarFire TC 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 On
92. eleted from the RAL it will take approximately 18 Y Delete 5 minutes before the RTK vehicle will not longer be Yj 2 able to operate off of that base station During this 3 time the vehicle will transition into RTK extend D E elete Rover NOTE Verify RAL has been deleted by viewing RAL list A Rover Number 1 99 B Cancel button C Delete button OUO6050 0002255 19 25NOV06 6 7 Deleting All Entries Delete Rover Access List Are you sure you want to delete entire Rover Access List 1 Press Delete List button on StarFire TC 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 PC9704 UN 10NOV06 Delete Rover Access List A Are you sure you want to delete entire Rover Access List B No C Yes OUO6050 0002255 19 25NOV0O6 7 7 20 1 5 121907 PN 58 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
93. ep emergency numbers for doctors ambulance service hospital and fire department near your telephone TS291 UN 23AUG88 DX FIRE2 19 03MAR93 1 1 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 l controls to relieve pressure Lower equipment to the ground Stop the engine Remove the key Allow machine to cool Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed Fix damage immediately Replace worn or broken parts Remove any buildup of grease oil or debris On self propelled equipment disconnect battery ground cable before making adjustments on electrical systems or welding on machine On towed implements disconnect wiring harnesses from tractor before servicing electrical system components or welding on machine TS218 UN 23AUG88 DX SERV 19 17FEB99 1 1 05 2 121907 PN 5 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 e Use an appropriate ladder or platform to easily access mounting location e Ensure sturdy and secure footholds and handholds e
94. er appliances Such influences may be hazardous so take the following safety instructions Subsequently installed electrical electronic components into account must comply with all relevant EMC directives and be CE marked If electrical and electronic appliances are subsequently installed on the machine and connected to the onboard Wiring installation and maximum permissible current system the user must verify whether the installation supply must be as stated in the installation instructions affects the electronics or other components This of the machine manufacturer applies particularly to OUO6050 0000D9C_ 19 040CT07 1 1 45 3 121907 PN 152 Index Page Page A D Absolute Base Mode 0005 20 6 Data Log Absolute Survey Accuracy Indicator o o o 25 25 Base Mode 0000e eee eee 30 1 Differential Mode 25 27 Absolute Survey Base Mode PDOP citrato 25 26 A A A ated ected 30 5 Position M0Ode o o oooococoooocooo 25 27 Accessing Diagnostic Addresses 40 3 Satellites Used ooooooooooo 25 26 Accessing Diagnostic Codes 40 3 Signal Quality ooooooooooo o 25 25 Accuracy Indicator 25 21 25 25 Dina da A 25 21 Activation Default Channel 200055 25 18 LICENSE 225 hive ei Gerd Fae bead hae Paar 25 4 Diagnostic Addresses POs eras da da bean td artes 25 5 ACCOSSING sig Fhe he
95. ers 396 cm 156 in Combine 396 cm 156 in O0U06050 0002261 19 14NOV06 1 1 25 16 121907 PN 75 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC Fore Aft TCM JO 00 U a y DA 7 a 0 A Lo 1 sy i S Or Mm s Bin z lr j A lo CM E Floating Front Axle Vehicles A Pivot Point Floating Front Axle 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 e 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 e 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 Y y SA a gt JO aman Hl BS S PES ae BS SL ke y s A A 2 AAA PEA BS X WA S Sal AW BS SA A EZ a P Tata A TTT ATTA Ti BS mn Se BS E PC8277 UN 01MAY06 Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles B Pivot Point Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles Press letter button next to STARFIRE FORE AFT and enter va
96. for each components fault codes Press the INFO button on the GREENSTAR Display Then press the button next to the entry GreenStar Display followed by pressing the button next to the words Recent Problems The codes will be displayed on this page with a short description following the code To clear these Fault Codes press the button next to the words Clear Messages generated by a problem controllers are sent to the GREENSTAR Display over the CAN Bus network STARFIRE TC Diagnostic Trouble Codes STARFIRE TC Diagnostic Trouble Codes can be viewed by pressing the INFO button on the GREENSTAR Display Then pressing the button next to the entry StarFire Receiver Then press the Page button once to get to Page 2 Then press the button next to Diagnostic Trouble Codes This page will show the Active and Previously Active codes GREENSTAR is a trademark of Deere amp Company Pressing the button next to a code will supply the operator or technician more information about the code lt will give a detailed description time of last occurrence and occurrence count To clear the codes go back to previous page and press button next to Clear All Codes Terrain Compensation Module Fault Codes Terrain Compensation Module Fault Codes can be viewed by pressing the INFO button on the GREENSTAR Display Then pressing the button next to the entry TCM followed by pressing the button next to the words Fault Codes The codes will be displaye
97. g g 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 20 Verify base station coordinates Press station is moved to new mounting location i e START button located under Edit Stored RTK location 1 West 40 location 2 Farm Shop Base while in Absolute Base operating mode Edit Stored RTK Base Allows operator to and choose base location from base location setup Absolute Base Station Locations and 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 2 Select Storage location from drop down box 1 20 station coordinates will automatically be stored 3 Press START button Starts 24 hour survey and associated with base location number 1 Continued on next page OU0O6050 0000C23_ 19 180CT07 2 3 20 7 121907 PN 50 GS2 Display RTK 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 locat
98. hin a 9 7 km 6 miles radius of the field Although 3 base stations could be used to operate vehicles within this field one base station must be selected to perform all field operations for that season and assigned created AB lines In this instance the customer selected base station 1 as it was centrally located to other farms This means that when AB lines are being created all vehicles and operations for that cropping season MUST use the same base station and location Also if AB lines were set up during subsequent seasons the same original base station that was utilized in subsequent seasons must be used again at the same base location AB lines must be assigned and associated to a specific base station in order to achieve absolute accuracy and repeatability This absolute accuracy and repeatability is obtained during the base stations 24 hour absolute survey Any time a base station is used to perform a field operation and it IS NOT the base station that was used to create that original AB line errors will exist in the AB line position These errors will vary from location to location but may be as much as 3 to 5 inches off A recommended practice is to assign every field to a specific base station This will ensure that every operation performed in that field including AB line creation is utilizing the most accurate and repeatable correction signal possible PC9394 UN 300CT06 A Field A B Base Station 1
99. his 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 lt a A Mea a ava A Skip B Overlap Continued on next page Y PC8279 UN 16JULO4 g QU06050 0002260 19 14NOV06 2 5 25 12 121907 PN 71 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC Screen SETUP TCM JOHN DEERE Press SETUP gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt TCM SETUP gt gt CALIBRATE LEVEL Park Vehicle on level 1 Once vehicle is on a hard level surface and has come surface Press continue to to a complete stop cab is not rocking Press letter calibrate the TCM button next to CONTINUE A B Park Vehicle on level surface C Press Continue to calibrate the TCM D E F Continue G Cancel Cancel SETUP TCM PC9568 UN 06NOVO6 Continued on next page OQUO06050 0002260 19 14NOV06 3 5 25 13 121907 PN 72 Origi
100. ick Survey Base Mode section Continued on next page QUO06050 0000C1F 19 18OCT07 1 2 20 1 121907 PN 44 GS2 Display RTK 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 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 OQUO6050 0000C1F 19 18OCT07 2 2 20 2 121907 PN 45 GS2 Display RTK Vehicle Starfire TC RTK Operating Mode Vehicle y O gt RTK Network Configuration Base Station Data Status OK Radio Channel B 1 14 Sat Corr
101. igurations 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 TC 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 TC 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 Activations SF1 SF2 Ready RTK SF2 License Yes SF2 End Date 10 17 2114 Receiver Hours Unswitched Volt CAN High Volt CAN Low Volt Hardware P
102. ilities e Unobstructed view of sky trees buildings or other structures may block receiver from receiver 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 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 OQU06050 000223C _ 19 14NOV06
103. ined 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 JOHN DEERE SETUP License Activate License Left days 194 Hours ON after Shutdown PC9570 UN 06NOVO6 SETUP GPS QUO06050 0002265 19 14NOV06 1 1 25 20 121907 PN 79 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC INFO GPS PAGE 1 Screen INFO GPS PAGE 1 Press INFO gt gt 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 me
104. ing 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 e HDOP Horizontal Dilution of Precision e 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 Continued on next page OUO6050 0002248 19 14NOV06 3 4 15 21 121907 PN 29 GS2 Display StarFire iTC Starfire TC Satellites 7 13 18 20 23 25 31 3 27 wi 6 7 13 16 20 23 25 31 3 27 wi okii racki search tock Satellites in Solution 9 Corrections Age sec amp Satellites Above Elev Mask 10 VDOP 1 8 gt PDoP 2 1 Satellites Tracked 11 HDOP 1 1 StarFire iTC Satellites A SkyPlot B Graph C PDOP Graph NOTE ONLY GREEN bars are us
105. ion 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 4 5 Select Base Longitude enter value deg Select Base Altitude enter value ft Press ENTER button OU06050 0000C23 19 180CT07 3 3 20 8 121907 PN 51 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
106. ion 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 01 131 000 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 Continued on next page QUO6050 0000ED9_ 19 07NOV07 3 4 1 5 1 8 121907 PN 26 GS2 Display StarFire iTC where hhmmss HrMinSec UTC dd mm yyy Day Month Year XX local zone hours 13 13 yy local zone minutes 0 59 CC checksum OUO6050 0000ED9 19
107. ion 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 e 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 e 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 Continued on next page 0U06050 0002245 19 14NOVO6 2 4 15 9 121907 PN 17 GS2 Display StarFire iTC Calibration Surface am eo IMPORTANT Vehicle must be on a hard flat level surface for calibration If TCM is not B bo Gallbratedtonalevel eurtace or TEM VELL EEL ELL EEE mounting angle is not level in relation ms Le NJ 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 A Skip overlap B in pass to pass operation B Overlap 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
108. is at an angle it may cause the data received at the vehicle to be lower than expected e Attach the RTK radio in a secured location and run coaxial cable between the radio and the antenna OQU06050 0002355 19 19NOV06 1 1 35 4 121907 PN 111 RTK Base Station Setup Attaching RTK Harness PC8570 UN 14JULO5 PC8571 UN 14JULO5 B Grounding Wire CAUTION Avoid serious injury or death to you or others Contact your local utility companies to determine the location of gas electric or water lines Placement of C Collar D Screw 2 PC8568 UN 14JULO5 PC8569 UN 14JULO5 Carefully determine placement of rod A a safe distance away from pipelines and cables Drive into ground leaving one end above surface E 3 Route grounding wire B from harness to rod grounding rod must be a safe distance away 4 Heer Grounding wire may be extended if necessary to from pipelines and cables reach rod IMPORTANT carelully ciones ICON ated hi 4 Remove insulation from end of grounding wire that it is away from paths where it could damage equipment orbe 5 Place collar C over end of rod damaged by equipment DO NOT route RTK Extension 6 Place grounding wire between rod and screw D harness along any other power sources Keep harness at least 2m 6 ls MINEN SETEN cod poneny oiler AG power 8 Restrain harness to supporting structures as i necessary to keep them away from eq
109. 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 Continued on next page Fixed Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles PC8277 UN 01MAYO6 t location of tires on ground When turning around use following instructions e 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 e 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 QUO06050 0002260 19 14NOV06 1 5 25 11 121907 PN 70 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC 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 T
110. isplay StarFire iTC GPS Accuracy Indicator StarFire iTC includes GPS Accuracy Indicator GPS Al GPS Al gives indication of GPS position accuracy achieved by receiver and is displayed as a percentage 0 100 GPS Al is displayed on RUN Page of Parallel Tracking Figure 1 AutoTrac and Field Doc and INFO GPS Page 1 Figure 2 When receiver is initially powered GPS Al will display 0 As receiver acquires satellites and calculates a position GPS Al 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 following possibilities e 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 b
111. l OU06050 0000C1E 19 170CT07 3 4 Poor e Red Bar and Flashing Caution Sign e Poor Operating Range Significant risk of accuracy degradation high accuracy operations are not advised e PDOP value greater than 4 6 4 satellites or less in solution cy Es SF2 EH Poor OUO6050 0000C1E_ 19 170CT07 4 4 15 35 121907 PN 43 GS2 Display RTK PC8663 UN 05AUGO5 RTK softkey Allows for setup and display of RTK information MENU button Operating Mode PC8659 UN 0O5AUGO5 e RTK Network Configuration e Base Station Data a e Radio Data StarFire RTK can be operated in five modes Vehicle Vehicle Repeater PC8681 UN 05AUG05 Quick Survey Base Absolute Base OFF STARFIRE ITC button IMPORTANT Anytime the radio is reconfigured or changed power must be cycled at the GPS receiver before continuing RTK softkey 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 O must be stored using Current Track O 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 Qu
112. l GreenStar Display StarFire iTC NOTE Enter 24 digit activation code number in three cells that have eight zero digits 3 Screen SETUP STARFIRE LICENSE Press SETUP gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt 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 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 JOHN DEERE SETUP StarFire License SF1 SF2 Subscription Digits 1 8 Digits 9 16 Digits 17 24 S
113. l nuts unless different specific application instructions are given for the specific application Lubricated means coated with a lubricant such as engine oil fasteners with phosphate and oil coatings or M20 and larger fasteners with JDM F13C zinc flake coating Dry means plain or zinc plated without any lubrication or M6 to M18 fasteners with JDM F13B zinc flake coating DX TORQ2 19 24APR03 1 1 45 2 121907 PN 151 Specifications Declaration of Conformity John Deere Ag Management Solutions 4140 NW 114th Street Urbandale IA 50322 The following GREENSTAR System Components comply with the EU electromagnetic compatibility provisions in directive 2004 108 EC These components were assessed using the acceptance criteria defined in the harmonized standard ISO 14982 1998 Original GreenStar Display O L i dt Mobile Processor GreenStar Display 2100 amp 2600 Display Control John H Leinart StarFire iTC Receiver Manager AMS RTK Radio AutoTrac Universal Steering Kit GS2 Rate Controller iTC Power Module e o o o o o o o PC7072B UN 050CT07 26 September 2007 OUO6050 0000D9B_ 19 170CT07 1 1 Safety Note Regarding the Subsequent Installation of Electrical and Electronic Appliances and or Components The machine is equipped with electronic components e Personal Computer whose function may be influenced by electromagnetic e GPS Global Positioning System receiver radiation from oth
114. lay StarFire iTC 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 OUO6050 0002259 19 14NOV06 1 1 25 3 121907 PN 62 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC SETUP GPS PAGE 1 JOHN DEERE SETUP License Activate License Left days 194 Screen SETUP GPS Press SETUP gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER QuickStart Setup 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 PC9570 UN 06NOVO6 SETUP GPS QUO6050 000225A_ 19 14NOVO6 1 1 25 4 121907 PN 63 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC Overview SF2 RTK Activations SF2 Subscription StarFire iTC is offered in 2 conf
115. lite Tracking Green indicates satellite is OK being used for corrections e Sky Plot consists of 3 concentric rings depicting 0 30 and 60 degrees of elevation with directional crossbar intersection representing 90 degrees of elevation e Grey radial lines extending from center of Sky Plot represent azimuth They are spaced 30 degrees apart and represent 30 and 60 degrees e Directional crossbar representing North South East and West also represent azimuth at 0 90 180 and 270 degrees e W1 and W2 WAAS EGNOS satellites and inmarsat satellites are not shown in Sky Plot Continued on next page QUO6050 0002248 19 14NOVO06 2 4 1 5 20 121907 PN 28 GS2 Display StarFire iTC 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 Track
116. llel PC9578 UN O6NOVO06 SETUP RTK A RTK Operating Mode B RTK Radio Channel C RTK Network ID p E Configure Repeater Radio FE G Tracking Auto Trac no Shift Track will 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 O 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 OUO6050 0000C3E 19 170CT07 1 1 30 4 121907 PN 92 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 gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt DIFF CORRECTION SETUP gt gt 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 Continued on next page JOHN DEERE SETUP ABSOLUTE BASE RTK Radio Channel 1 14 R
117. lue 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 6000 Series Tractors 7000 Series Tractors 8000 Series Tractors StarFire Fore Aft cm in 180 cm 71 in 210 cm 82 5 in 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 460 cm 181 in 220 cm 87 in 157 cm 62 in 4900 Series Sprayers Combine Forage Harvester OU06050 0002262 19 19NOV06 1 1 25 17 121907 PN 76 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 gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt 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 let
118. ly H Software Part Number M RTK Software Version Q RTK Satellites in Search D Unswitched Voltage I Software Version Number Number QUO6050 000224A 19 19NOV06 1 1 15 25 121907 PN 33 GS2 Display StarFire iTC DATA LOGS tab StarFire TC Diagnostics Data Logs Radio Self Test GPS Accuracy StarFire iTC Diagnostic A Readings tab B Data Logs tab C Radio Self Test tab GPS Accuracy is a relative indication of overall differential GPS performance Continued on next page OUO6050 0000C1D_ 19 23SEP07 1 7 1 5 26 121907 PN 34 GS2 Display StarFire iTC StarFire TC Diagnostics StarFire iTC Diagnostic A Readings tab B Data Logs tab C Radio Self Test tab PDOP Position Dilution of Precision is a combination Lower PDOP is better A value below 2 is considered of vertical and horizontal error or three dimensional optimal Continued on next page QUO06050 0000C1D 19 23SEP07 2 7 1 5 27 121907 PN 35 GS2 Display StarFire iTC StarFire TC Diagnostics Data Logs e Self Test Satellites Used StarFire iTC Diagnostic A Readings tab B Data Logs tab C Radio Self Test tab Satellites in Solution is the number of satellites that for RTK and satellites are used until they drop below receiver is using in current position solution Satellites 7 degrees elevation mask for EGNOS SF1 SF2 or are not used in solu
119. ly Shown as 6 digits or less OQUO06050 0002236 19 25NOV06 5 5 Fault Codes StarFire iTC Stored fault codes indicate that a problem has been detected Stored fault codes will remain in memory until they are cleared by operator It is possible that fault condition is no longer active Continued on next page 0U06050 0002237 19 14NOV06 1 3 40 8 121907 PN 144 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Fault Code Description Problem Solution 523319 18 Low switched voltage low voltage on key switched power supply Check battery voltage check grounds check harness Contact dealer if problem persists 523792 18 Low unswitched voltage TCM has detected low voltage on Check battery voltage check grounds unswitched battery power supply check harness Contact dealer if problem persists 523792 1 No unswitched voltage TCM has detected no voltage on unswitched Check battery voltage check grounds battery power supply TCM is unable to check fuses and harness Contact your save setup changes when key is turned off John Deere dealer 2028 12 No STARFIRE TCM has lost communication with Check TCM harness to ensure proper communication STARFIRE receiver connection between STARFIRE Receiver and TCM Check CAN voltages Contact your John Deere dealer 523773 3 StarFire CAN voltage out of StarFire CAN High signal voltage is out of Check TCM harness to ensu
120. 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 QUO06050 000227E_ 19 25NOVO06 1 1 35 25 121907 PN 132 RTK Base Station Setup Specific Tower Setup Information It is recommended that the receiver be at minimum 9 1 m 30 ft away from the tower to prevent both Shading and Multipathing This distance may vary depending on the frame design of the tower or structure that you are mounting it around When using the 91 m 300 ft extension harness do not cut the harness to the length needed This harness has built in voltage protection and is shielded Cutting the harness will limit the effectiveness of the harness and will cause failures of either the radio or the receiver due to static electricity build up on the harness This harness was built to be buried underground so it is suggested to bury all extra harness underground to protect the harness After deciding what structure that you will be mounting your base station on there are five different ways to set up your base station e Utilizing Both The 91 m 300 ft RTK Extension Harness And Low Loss Coax Cable Utilizing The RTK Extension Harness Utilizing A Repeater Utilizing Just Low Loss Coax Cable Leaving The Radio And Receive
121. nal GreenStar Display StarFire iTC NOTE While calibrating TCM will provide a warning if it detects vehicle roll angle is greater than 10 JOHN DEERE 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 Position vehicle in the opposite direction at 2 Turn vehicle 180 to face opposite direction Ensure thesamelocation that tires are in proper location for fixed or floating front axle Press continue when ready 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 te o gt e e o T o Ke wo o O A TCM calibration complete Continued on next page 0U06050 0002260_ 19 14NOV06 4 5 25 1 4 121907 PN 73 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC 4 Press letter button next to OK JOHN DEERE 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 B Cc D TCM calibration complete TCM calibration complete E 0 degree Calibration Value 0 Calibration Value G OK PC9564 UN
122. ns 1 20 Base Lat deg Base Lon deg Base Alt ft For Negative Survey RTK Base Location SETUP PC9580 UN O6NOVO6 Continued on next page 0 0000000 0 0000000 0 0000 SETUP RTK OQU06050 000226E 19 14NOV06 3 4 30 6 121907 PN 94 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 e Base Lat deg e Base Lon deg e Base Alt ft JOHN DEERE Survey 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 PC9581 UN O6NOVO6
123. o obstructions A repeater with its own power source is placed at an elevated location The base station radio sends its signal up to the repeater and the repeater then sends out the signal NOTE With this type of base station setup no other repeaters can be used with the base station PC8761 UN 16SEPO5 QU06050 0002283 19 25NOV06 1 1 35 28 121907 PN 135 RTK Base Station Setup Utilizing Just Low Loss Coax Cable This base station set up leaves the receiver and radio in a secure location and using low loss coax cable running to the antenna at an elevated position A Receiver and Radio B Coax Cable Lo o o uy YN T Zz 2 1 5 Ro N eo O a QUO6050 0002284 19 14NOV06 1 1 Leaving The Radio And Receiver As A Single Unit This base station setup keeps the receiver and radio as a single unit usually mounted in an elevated location IMPORTANT receiver must have a clear view of the sky and must be free of Multipathing The receiver must not move Any movement of the receiver will result in movement of the vehicle receivers PC9558 UN 06NOVO6 QUO6050 0002285 19 14NOV06 1 1 35 29 121907 PN 136 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Accessing GREENSTAR 2 Diagnostic Addresses PC8664 UN 05AUG05 PC8663 UN 05AUG05 10 26 am MESSAGE CENTER button showing time MENU button PC8655 UN 05AUGO5 Message Center screen
124. of a receiver into the Access List Continued on next page QU06050 0002255 19 25NOV06 1 7 20 12 121907 PN 55 GS2 Display RTK 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 e Public This mode does not restrict RTK vehicles from receiving RTK corrections as long as they have 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 e 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 Il using button G OUO6050 0002255 19 25NOV06 2 7 Edit Rover Access List 1 Press Access List button on StarFire TC Shared Base Station Security screen 2 Enter a rover number from the Rover Access List in the entry box A Rover Number 1 99 Edit Rover Access List EE Enter rover number from RAL to be edited Rover PC9597 UN 10NOV06 Edit Rover Access List Page 1 Continued on next page OU06050 0002255 19 25NOV06 3 7 20 1 3 121907 PN 56 GS2 Display RTK 3 Enter the serial number of the vehicle receiver to be added to
125. oft key G button A e A hour glass icon will appear when on page Message Center Diagnostic Addresses When hour glass icon disappears select Diagnostic Address icon soft key G button A for 4 seconds e Release Diagnostic Address icon soft key G button A and immediately within 2 seconds select the Diagnostic Address icon soft key G button A again for 4 seconds e Release Diagnostic Address icon soft key G button A and display should now be in technician mode There will be a white capital T inside a black box on the right side of the Device drop down box if display is in technician mode Repeat above procedure if attempt was unsuccessful Cancelling Technician Mode Message Center Diagnostic Addresses F Device A00 001 Vehicle CAN EN PC8643 UN 07DECO5 4 ELI Diagnostic Address Main Screen A Diagnostic Address icon soft key G Continued on next page QUO06050 0002234 19 14NOV06 3 4 40 2 121907 PN 138 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Select Diagnostic Address icon soft key G button A for 4 seconds and release This action will take the display out of technician mode OUO6050 0002234 19 14NOV06 4 4 Accessing Original GREENSTAR Display Fault Codes GREENSTAR Display IV Fault Codes Select Menu gt Original GreenStar Display con soft key H The 2100 2600 display now is emulating the GreenStar IV display Then follow directions
126. positioning OK tracking satellite signal and using it for positioning e 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 JOHN DEERE GPS Satellite Tracking 7 12 7 Sua 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000000000000 D INFO GPS PAGE 4 A Satellite Tracking B Satellite ID Elevation Azimuth L1 SNR L2 SNR Status G D E FE G OU06050 000226A_ 19 14NOVO06 1 1 PC9585 UN 06NOVO6 25 29 121907 PN 88 Original GreenStar Display RTK Operating Mode JOHN DEERE SETUP IMPORTANT Before starting SETUP procedures RTK Operating Mode enter RTK activation number see Enter gt RTK Activation section RTK Radio Channel 1 14 RTK Network ID NOTE Radio can function in four different modes 1 4000 e Vehicle e Quick Survey Base Mode e Absolute Base Mode conau e Off g Repeater Radio Check that base station vehicle and repeater have same Frequency Network ID and Time Slot Screen SETUP RTK Press SETUP gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt DIFF IES CORRECTION SETUP gt gt RTK SETUP A RTK Operating Mode B RTK Radio Channel Press letter button next to RTK OPERATION MODE and C RTK Network ID toggle to desired selection Suggested Base Station Mode For Operation az Quick S
127. prevent multipathing of the receiver A Receiver PC9392 UN 230CT06 OQUO6050 0002277 19 27NOV06 6 6 35 15 121907 PN 122 RTK Base Station Setup RTK using Straight Curves or Circle RTK Base Station Network Areas Utilizing Straight Curves or Circle AutoTrac Symptoms e Customer changes base stations and or fields and the vehicle does not align to the previous track or bed e Customer utilizes multiple base stations for the same field and does not see the desired AB line repeatability among vehicles or field passes NOTE When the term AB line is used it also encompasses Circle track and Curve track lines Solution RTK is designed to provide repeatability pass after pass and from season to season This repeatability is a function of the Base Station location and it s correlation to a field specific AB line driven by the vehicle AB lines and field operations must be linked to the specific base station that they were originally created with Every AB line in the field is created while utilizing a specific RTK base station Every pass in that field for a particular season or set of beds must utilize the same original base station and location that was used to create that specific AB line s OQU06050 0002278 19 25NOV06 1 1 35 16 121907 PN 123 RTK Base Station Setup Example A As you see in the picture Field A A has 3 base stations located wit
128. r As A Single Unit QUO6050 0002280 19 25NOV06 1 1 35 26 121907 PN 133 RTK Base Station Setup Utilizing Both The 91 m 300 ft RTK Extension Harness And Low Loss Coax Cable PC9555 UN 06NOVO6 PC9556 UN 06NOVO6 A 91 4 m 300 ft RS232 B Coax cable connection C Coax running up tower to D Coax looped under Cable from receiver from antenna antenna electrical box This base station setup allows the placement of the radio giving the base station an absolute clear view of receiver to be up to 91 4 m 300 ft away from the the sky QUO6050 0002281 19 25NOV06 1 2 The radio usually installed in a secure location at the bottom of a tower is then connected to low loss coax that is ran up the tower to the antenna A Antenna B Low Loss Coax Cable C 91 4 m 300 ft RS232 Cable PC9557 UN 06NOVO6 QUO6050 0002281 19 25NOV06 2 2 35 27 121907 PN 134 RTK Base Station Setup Utilizing The RTK Extension Harness This base station setup allows you to mount the receiver at a secure location and mounting the radio with antenna to an elevated position and utilizing 91 m 300 ft of RS232 cable between the receiver and radio A Radio mounted on tower B Base Station Receiver PC8762 UN 16SEPO5 OUO6050 0002282 19 25NOV06 1 1 Utilizing A Repeater This base station setup allows the placement of the receiver and radio in a location with n
129. re proper range range high connection between STARFIRE Receiver and TCM Check CAN STARFIRE voltages Contact your John Deere dealer 523773 4 StarFire CAN voltage out of StarFire CAN High signal voltage is out of Check TCM harness to ensure proper range range low connection between Receiver and TCM Check CAN voltages Contact your John Deere dealer 523774 3 StarFire CAN voltage out of StarFire CAN Low signal voltage is out of Check TCM harness to ensure proper range range high connection between STARFIRE Receiver and TCM Check CAN voltages Contact dealer 523774 4 StarFire CAN voltage out of StarFire CAN Low signal voltage is out of Check TCM harness to ensure proper range range low connection between STARFIRE Receiver and TCM Check CAN voltage Contact your John Deere dealer 956 16 Roll Sensor out of range Internal Roll Sensor is out of normal Contact your John Deere dealer operating range TCM cannot correct position for roll angles 2146 14 Temp Sensor out of range Internal Temperature Sensor is out of Contact your John Deere dealer normal operating range 523309 7 Yaw Sensor not responding Internal Yaw Sensor is not responding TCM Contact your John Deere dealer cannot compensate for terrain changes 523309 16 Yaw Sensor out of range Internal Yaw Sensor is out of normal Contact your John Deere dealer operating range TCM cannot compensate for terrain changes 523310 2 Memory Error An internal memory error has occurr
130. rfect 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 1 no fix 2 2D fix 3 3D fix 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 Continued on next page OUO6050 0000ED9 19 07NOVO7 2 4 15 17 121907 PN 25 GS2 Display StarFire iTC RMC NMEA has its own vers
131. riginal SF2 WS EGNOS NO none A Navigation Mode B D Differential Mode P G Return to GPS Info JOHN DEERE INFO DataLog Log PAGE 3 Nav Mode 3D 2D 0 min 0 Differential Mode PC9572 UN 06NOVO6 INFO DATA LOG PAGE 3 OUO6050 0000C39 19 170CT07 4 4 25 27 121907 PN 86 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC INFO GPS PAGE 3 Screen INFO GPS PAGE 3 Press INFO gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt PAGE gt gt 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 JOHN DEERE Activations SF1 SF2 Ready RTK S
132. ry volts Base Station voltage e Signal Level Level of signal that is detected at PC9739 UN 19NOVO6 E Signal Level G Software Version Data Received Serial Number F Radio Connection NOTE For Data Received Value less than 100 e Data Received Percent of received correction to vehicle from base station e Radio Connection Indicates source of correction If there is no connection this will toggle between radio The signal level will range from O to 100 118 Continued on next page 0OU06050 0000C46_ 19 08NOVO7 1 2 dBm to 55 dBm Values greater than 55 dBm are reported as 100 Press E button to refresh signal base and repeater JOHN DEERE RTK Base Station Data Status Sat Corrections Location Distance km Direction Base Battery Volts 0 0 Signal Level 2 Data Received 0 P Radio Connection 1 REPEATER Ww 3 17a N 55000030 _ LJ E Lo Le pe Es S S PC9738 UN 19NOV06 Absolute Survey indicates an obstruction between base station radio and vehicle radio If percent of received correction is O and signal level is high check for potential radio interference sources such as two way radios radio towers etc If percent of received correction is 0 and signal level is low check for potential obstructions of line of sight conditions such as hills buildings trees etc 30 18 121907 PN 106 Original GreenStar Display
133. s iTC 009 DISPLAY GPS speed Shown in kph iTC 010 DISPLAY GPS position status 0 none No GPS position 1 2D GPS position 2 dimensional 2 3D GPS position 3 dimensional iTC 011 DISPLAY Current differential corrections being 0 No differential correction signal used 1 Other differential correction signal 3 Government differential correction signal EGNOS 6 Form of RTK differential correction signal 7 RTK differential correction signal 9 Dual signal no external differential correction signal 10 Dual channel mode receiving EGNOS differential correction signal 11 Dual channel mode receiving experimental EGNOS differential correction signal 12 STARFIRE corrections RTG 13 Receiver in dual channel mode receiving STARFIRE correction iTC 012 DISPLAY Estimated Quality of receiver position 1 to 10 coordinates iTC 013 DISPLAY Estimated Quality of received GPS signal Shown in per cent iTC 14 DISPLAY Quality of received StarFire corrections 1 to 10 signal iTC 015 DISPLAY Age of correction data received Shown in seconds iTC 016 DISPLAY Angle above horizon which satellites are Shown in degrees included in navigational solution iTC 017 DISPLAY Number of satellites being tracked 1 to 12 iTC 018 DISPLAY Number of satellites used for navigation 1 to 12 solution iTC 19 DISPLAY Positional Dilution of Precision Continued on next page OUO6050 0002236_ 19 25NOV06 1 5 40 4 12
134. 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 0U06050 0000C3C_ 19 170CT07 2 2 30 2 121907 PN 90 Original GreenStar Display RTK Vehicle Repeater Press SETUP button gt gt StarFire iTC gt gt Differential Correction Setup D gt gt 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 PC9148 UN 20APR06 transmitting the base correction signal
135. t days B Quick Start Setup C TCM Setup D Diff Correction Setup E Serial RS232 Output F Hours ON after Shutdown G PC9570 UN 06NOVO6 ORIGINAL GREENSTAR DISPLAY 0OU0O6050 0002257 19 14NOVO06 1 1 25 1 121907 PN 60 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC Manual Software Update NOTE Whenever new or revised software programs are available it will be necessary to load new software to system Use this procedure if automatic software load does not work To acquire latest version of software visit JOHN DEERE Field Doc Planter JD VRD Planter Only Map Based Planter www stellarsupport com or contact your John JD VRD Planter Only 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 gt gt 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 SETUP PRODUCTS A Auto Track B Field Doc Basic C Field Doc Planter D Map Based Planter E Yield Mapping F G Setup Return PC9559 UN 06NOV06 OU0O6050 0002258 19 14NOV06 1 1 25 2 121907 PN 61 Original GreenStar Disp
136. ter 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 JOHN DEERE SETUP Diff Correction RTK Setup StarFire Correct Freq DEFAULT StarFire Corrections WAAS Correction La a CJ CJ CJ CJ PC9735 UN 19NOV06 SETUP DIFF CORRECTION A RTK Setup B StarFire Correction Frequency Default Below C Frequency D StarFire Corrections Off SF1 SF2 E WAAS Correction Off On E G Return to GPS Setup QU06050 0002263 19 14NOV06 1 1 25 18 121907 PN 77 Original GreenStar Display StarFire iTC Serial RS232 Output Screen SETUP SERIAL PORT Press SETUP gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt 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
137. the right the base station will be shaded more it will be shaded by both the grain tubes and bins on the right In the pictures above the base stations are shaded by the surrounding objects Picture on the left the towers in the background and the pole behind the receiver will block GPS satellites as they pass behind it Continued on next page QUO6050 0002276 19 14NOV06 2 4 35 7 121907 PN 114 RTK Base Station Setup A Receiver This receiver could be affected by both Multipathing and by shading All the grain legs in the picture will shade the receiver from satellites Continued on next page Lo o o Lu 17 7 A 2 1 o oO N eo O a OQUO6050 0002276 19 14NOV06 3 4 35 8 121907 PN 115 RTK Base Station Setup A Receiver In the pictures above both receivers will experience shading Picture on the left Shaded by the tower Picture on the right Shaded by the pole The receiver on the right will have more shading issues than the receiver on the left because the pole is right up against the receiver shading a large portion of the sky The receiver on the left has been moved further away from the tower to reduce shading issues QU06050 0002276 19 14NOVO06 4 4 35 9 121907 PN 116 RTK Base Station Setup Multipathing A Good Sources Before explaining how to protect against Multipathing let
138. tion 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 Continued on next page QUO6050 0000C1D 19 23SEP07 6 7 1 5 31 121907 PN 39 GS2 Display StarFire iTC StarFire TC Diagnostics Data Logs e Self Test Differential Mode PC9594 UN 170CT07 StarFire TC Diagnostic A Readings tab B Data Logs tab C Radio Self Test tab Differential Mode shows the level of differential signal of signal that was purchased on receiver will determine that receiver has received over past 60 minutes Level highest point on bar graph that operator will see QUO6050 0000C1D _ 19 23SEP07 7 7 1 5 32 121907 PN 40 GS2 Display StarFire TC Radio Self Test Starfire TC Diagnostics sighs Radio Self Test Oras Number of updates 5 Frequency MHz Serial Number Part Number O Software Version 3 21 Time Slot 1 Oo Repeater Mode OFF NetWorkID 4006 Q Output Power mW 0 Qe Signal level strength 0 K Data Received 0 StarFire TC Diagnostics EU Radio Self Test Page STRING SHOWN DESCRIPTION e 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 e B Frequency Radio Frequency MHz C Serial Number Radio Serial Number e D Part Number Part n
139. tion 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 OUO6050 000225F 19 14NOVO06 1 1 25 10 121907 PN 69 Original GreenStar Display StarFire i TC Calibrate Level TCM AO 00 4 y t H H E Y L ES s Sa gare NI AR apa e ZO Zm ZS c E ii NY gt i A Se ba oe cre a gt A Y SS S17 baa o dt Bs _R_XY RA 4 ah h gt e Or AN S Ra i jo faon An Pl A JES SH J t 0 Por po E D 0 AN SZ i nar SES 771 38 ra Bes Bai is r aT t Vr p y po J PC8278 UN 22JUNO4 Floating Front Axle Vehicles A Rear Axle B Vehicle Pivot Poin 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
140. tion until they get above 7 degrees RTK elevation mask for EGNOS SF1 or SF2 10 degrees Continued on next page QUO6050 0000C1D 19 23SEP07 3 7 15 28 121907 PN 36 GS2 Display StarFire iTC Radio Self Test GPS Signal Quality StarFire TC Diagnostics Pam if Data Logs StarFire iTC Diagnostic A Readings tab B Data Logs tab C Radio Self Test tab GPS Signal Quality shows quality of signals being Indicator Signal Quality doesn t include EGNOS SF1 received from GPS satellites Unlike GPS Accuracy SF2 or amount of time signal is received Continued on next page OUO06050 0000C1D_ 19 23SEP07 4 7 15 29 121907 PN 37 GS2 Display StarFire iTC StarFire TC Diagnostics Data Logs e Self Test Diff Signal Quality StarFire iTC Diagnostic A Readings tab B Data Logs tab C Radio Self Test tab Differential Signal Quality is the strength of StarFire Numerical value is displayed to right of indicator Any network signal SF2 or SF1 Normal range is from 5 value above 5 is normal to 15 but maximum reading on indicator is 10 Continued on next page QUO6050 0000C1D _ 19 23SEP07 5 7 1 5 30 121907 PN 38 GS2 Display StarFire iTC StarFire TC Diagnostics Data Logs Radio Self Test Nav Mode StarFire iTC Diagnostic A Readings tab B Data Logs tab C Radio Self Test tab Naviga
141. 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 QUO6050 0000C3D_ 19 24SEP07 1 1 30 3 121907 PN 91 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 JOHN DEERE SETUP RTK Operating Mode VEHICLE RTK Radio Channel 1 14 RTK Network ID 1 4000 Configure Repeater Radio Screen SETUP RTK Press SETUP gt gt STARFIRE RECEIVER gt gt DIFF CORRECTION SETUP gt gt 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 Para
142. uipment 1 Attach harness between radio and receiver damage and tored ce wire train QU06050 0002356 19 19NOV06 1 1 35 5 121907 PN 112 RTK Base Station Setup RTK Network Base Station Setup gt A 7 Off the Horizon Mask Installing and operation of the Base Station Receiver The base station is the most critical part of the RTK operation so setting up a base station correctly is vital to the operation of the RTK system If the Base Station Receiver is setup in a questionable location the receiver could have two separate issues Shading and Multipathing Shading In order to insure proper operation of a RTK base station the GPS Receiver must have a clear view of PC8734 UN 01SFP05 the sky in all directions above 7 degrees off the horizon Both the base receiver and the vehicle receiver will use any satellites that are above 7 degrees off the horizon If a base station receiver can t use a Satellite above 7 degrees then all vehicles operating on that base station also can t use that blocked satellite This is call Shading of the base station If enough of this occurs your RTK system could be inaccurate Many things can cause shading such as buildings towers poles and grain legs Continued on next page QUO6050 0002276 19 14NOVO06 1 4 35 6 121907 PN 113 RTK Base Station Setup A Receiver NOTE The closer the receiver is to the tower the Picture on
143. umber 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 869 4125 63342645 JD3AS5869 PC10386 UN 06NOVO7 Radio Self Test in Progress Radio Self Test in progress System is no longer in RTK mode Press END button to stop test O Number of updates 2 Frequency MHz 869 4125 gt SerialNumber 63342645 O Part Number JD3AS869 O Software Version 3 21 Time Slot 1 O epa Mode OFF ai NetWorkip 4006 O Output PowertmW 0 O Signal level strength 0 G e Data Received PC10387 UN 06NOVO7 Radio Self Test Continued on next page OUO6050 0000ED8_ 19 06NOVO7 1 2 15 33 121907 PN 41 GS2 Display StarFire iTC e 1 Output Power Radio Output Power mW e 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 e K Data Received Percent of correction messages recognized by the vehicle from the
144. uracy operations that care be warning system Normal Marginal and Poor The taken when the StarFire Signal Monitoring system levels are determined both by the StarFire Receiver s indicates that the current status is Marginal or Poor as PDOP value and the number of satellites being accuracy degradation may occur Continued on next page QU06050 000227D 19 25NOV06 2 5 35 24 121907 PN 131 RTK Base Station Setup PC9387 UN 170CT06 Normal Green Bar Normal Operating Range Acceptable range for high accuracy operations PDOP value 0 3 5 Greater than or equal to 7 satellites being tracked Normal OUO06050 000227D 19 25NOV06 3 5 PC9388 UN 170CT07 Marginal 3D e Orange Bar with Permanent Caution Sign A SF2 e Marginal Operating Range e Moderate risk of accuracy degradation caution is yy advised e PDOP value 3 5 4 5 e Less than or equal to 6 satellites being tracked Marginal OU0O6050 000227D __ 19 25NOV06 4 5 PC9388 UN 170CT07 Poor e Red Bar and Flashing Caution Sign A e Poor Operating Range SF2 e Significant risk of accuracy degradation high accuracy operations are not advised e PDOP value greater than 4 6 e Less than or equal to 5 satellites being tracked Foor OU0O6050 000227D __ 19 25NOV06 5 5 PC9393 UN 230CT06 Antenna Height o ee RTK Shared Base Station Antenna Height In order to maintain a good RTK Radio link the antenna must be
145. urvey Base Mode Absolute Base Mode Custom Operations Drip Tape Tillage Strip Till Broad acre Seeding Controlled Traffic Row Crop 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 Continued on next page E Configure Repeater Radio PC9577 UN 06NOVO6 QUO6050 0000C3C 19 170CT07 1 2 30 1 121907 PN 89 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 O 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
146. xtend 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 e 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 e Direction Direction from base station location known position to location indicated by uncorrected GPS Displayed in degrees with true North as O degrees e Base Battery Base Station voltage Displayed in volts Vehicle Mode Base Station

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