John Deere Radio OMPC20964 User Manual
StarFire™ iTC and RTK  
OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
StarFire iTC™ and RTK  
OMPC20964 Issue J7 (ENGLISH)  
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John Deere Ag Management Solutions  
(This manual replaces OMPC20677)  
European Version  
Printed in Germany  
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Contents  
Page  
RTK using Straight, Curves or Circle . . . . . . . . 35-16  
Example A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-17  
Operating Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-18  
PDOP Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-19  
PDOP Operating Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-21  
StarFire Signal Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . 35-23  
Antenna Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-25  
Specific Tower Setup Information . . . . . . . . . . . 35-26  
Utilizing Both The 91 m (300 ft) RTK  
Extension Harness And Low Loss Coax  
Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-27  
Utilizing The RTK Extension Harness. . . . . . . . 35-28  
Utilizing A Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-28  
Utilizing Just Low Loss Coax Cable . . . . . . . . . 35-29  
Leaving The Radio And Receiver As A  
Single Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-29  
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics  
Accessing GREENSTAR 2 Diagnostic  
Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-1  
Accessing Original GREENSTAR Display  
Fault Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-3  
STARFIRE iTC Diagnostic Addresses . . . . . . . . 40-4  
Fault Codes—StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-8  
Diagnostic Trouble Codes—StarFire iTC . . . . . 40-11  
GreenStar Deluxe - Diagnostic Readings . . . . . 40-13  
Specifications  
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values . . . . 45-1  
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values. . . . . . . . . 45-2  
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-3  
Safety Note Regarding the Subsequent  
Installation of Electrical and Electronic  
Appliances and/or Components . . . . . . . . . . . 45-3  
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Safety  
Recognize Safety Information  
This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol  
on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the  
potential for personal injury.  
Follow recommended precautions and safe operating  
practices.  
DX,ALERT –19–29SEP98–1/1  
Understand Signal Words  
A signal word—DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION—is  
used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the  
most serious hazards.  
DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near  
specific hazards. General precautions are listed on  
CAUTION safety signs. CAUTION also calls attention to  
safety messages in this manual.  
DX,SIGNAL –19–03MAR93–1/1  
Follow Safety Instructions  
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on  
your machine safety signs. Keep safety signs in good  
condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be  
sure new equipment components and repair parts include  
the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are  
available from your John Deere dealer.  
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use  
controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without  
instruction.  
Keep your machine in proper working condition.  
Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair the  
function and/or safety and affect machine life.  
If you do not understand any part of this manual and need  
assistance, contact your John Deere dealer.  
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Safety  
Prepare for Emergencies  
Be prepared if a fire starts.  
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.  
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service,  
hospital, and fire department near your telephone.  
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  
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.  
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Safety  
Install and Remove StarFire Receiver and  
Brackets Safely  
When installing and removing the StarFire receiver, follow  
these guidelines to prevent potential injury from falling:  
• Use an appropriate ladder or platform to easily access  
mounting location.  
• Ensure sturdy and secure footholds and handholds.  
• Avoid installing or removing receiver in wet or icy  
conditions.  
The receiver mast used on implements is heavy and can  
be awkward to handle. If installing or removing a receiver  
mast on an implement, follow these guidelines:  
• Use two people for mounting locations not accessible  
from the ground or a service platform.  
• Use proper lifting techniques.  
• Wear proper protective equipment.  
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StarFire iTC Receiver  
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.  
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StarFire iTC 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  
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StarFire iTC Receiver  
A—Mounting Peg  
B—Metal Tab  
C—Bracket Bar  
D—Receiver Latch  
3. Position StarFire iTC on bracket. Align mounting  
pegs (A) on receiver with notches in vehicle  
bracket. Ensure pegs are firmly seated in notches  
and metal tab (B) is above bracket bar (C).  
4. Position receiver latch (D) around bracket bar. Turn  
latch handle to tighten latch around bracket bar.  
Bracket bar should compress slightly.  
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5. Fold latch handle upwards against receiver.  
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC  
PC8663 –UN–05AUG05  
STARFIRE ITC softkey  
The STARFIRE ITC - MAIN screen contains four tabs:  
MENU button  
PC8659 –UN–05AUG05  
INFO tab  
SETUP tab  
ACTIVATIONS tab  
SERIAL PORT tab  
STARFIRE ITC button  
NOTE: If StarFire iTC is hooked into the CAN Bus with  
an Original GreenStar display and either a  
GSD2100 or 2600, the StarFire iTC will always be  
displayed on the GSD2100 or 2600.  
PC8680 –UN–05AUG05  
NOTE: If an Original StarFire receiver is hooked to a  
GSD2100 or 2600, the setup and information  
pages are displayed through Original GreenStar  
Monitor. MENU >> ORIGINAL GREENSTAR  
MONITOR. To view or change setup information,  
SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER. To view GPS  
information INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER.  
STARFIRE ITC softkey  
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC  
INFO tab  
StarFire iTC - Main—Info Tab  
A—Info tab  
B—Setup tab  
C—Activations tab  
D—Serial Port tab  
E—Position Mode  
F—Differential Mode  
G—Latitude  
I—Altitude  
M—GPS Signal  
N—Differential Signal  
O—Roll Angle  
J—GPS Course  
K—GPS Speed  
L—Accuracy  
H—Longitude  
P—Yaw Rate  
The INFO tab shows information and status of  
incoming GPS and differential correction signals. No  
information on this screen can be changed. It is for  
viewing only:  
• Differential Mode: Indicates status of GPS signal:  
2-D (two dimensional with latitude and longitude of  
vehicle) or 3-D (three dimensional with altitude,  
latitude, and longitude of vehicle).  
• Lat: Displays vehicle location latitude coordinates  
• Position Mode: Indicates whether receiver is  
calculating a 3D position, 2D position, or no position  
(No Nav). It also shows status of differential signal:  
SF1 (StarFire 1 differential), SF2 (StarFire 2  
differential).  
with respect to Equator (north or south).  
• Lon: Displays vehicle location longitude coordinates  
with respect to Prim Meridian (east or west).  
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC  
NOTE: TOGGLE button allows operator to change the  
• L1/L2 signal to noise ratio (SNR) – radio interference  
from 2-way radios or other sources may cause low  
SNR (check satellite button – Graph)  
way latitude and longitude are displayed from  
degrees/minutes/seconds to decimal degrees.  
• Satellite position in sky – poor GPS satellite  
geometry can reduce accuracy (check satellite  
button – SkyPlot)  
• Altitude: displays height of receiver, measured from  
top of dome, in feet (meters) above sea level.  
• GPS course: Displays direction of travel, in degrees  
relative to true north (zero degrees) as measured by  
receiver. Angle is measured in clockwise direction  
• 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).  
NOTE: Course and speed normally show small  
speeds and various courses even when  
machine is not moving.  
• 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 speed: displays ground speed of machine in  
miles per hour (kilometer per hour) as measured by  
receiver.  
• GPS Accuracy Indicator (GPS AI): GPS AI gives  
indication of GPS position accuracy achieved by  
receiver, and is displayed as a percentage (0-100%)  
• 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).  
When receiver is initially powered, GPS AI will display  
0%. As receiver acquires satellites and calculates a  
position, GPS AI will increase as accuracy improves.  
Acceptable guidance performance for Parallel Tracking  
and AutoTrac is achieved when GPS AI displays 80%  
or greater. This may take up to 20 minutes. GPS  
accuracy is affected by many factors. If 80% accuracy  
or greater is not achieved within 25 minutes, consider  
the following possibilities:  
– Yaw Rate: This gives a graphic representation  
and a numeric figure for amount of rotation TCM  
is measuring. Positive yaw rate means vehicle is  
turning to right.  
• Unobstructed view of sky – trees, buildings, or other  
structures may block receiver from receiver signals  
from all available satellites.  
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC  
SETUP tab  
StarFire iTC - Main—Setup tab  
A—Info tab  
B—Setup tab  
C—Activations tab  
D—Serial Port tab  
E—Correction Mode  
F—Default Correction  
Frequency  
H—Fore/Aft  
I—Height  
J—Enable QuickStart  
K—Hours On After Shutdown  
L—TCM On/Off toggle button  
M—TCM Calibration button  
G—Mount Direction  
The SETUP tab allows for setup of the following:  
• Hours ON After Shutdown  
• TCM Calibration  
• Correction Mode  
• Correction Frequency  
• Mount Direction  
• Fore/Aft  
Differential correction is the process by which GPS  
accuracy is improved. (See OVERVIEW: SF1/SF2  
Activations, SF2 Subscription under Activations  
section.)  
• Height  
• QuickStart  
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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 SF2 correction signals, but will  
receive WAAS/EGNOS correction signals.  
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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.  
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Mount Direction  
NOTE: Receivers attached to tractors, sprayer, and  
combines are typically in FORWARD position.  
Receivers attached to GATORS are typically in  
BACKWARD position.  
Mounting direction options  
• FORWARD  
• BACKWARD  
Mounting direction is direction receiver is facing.  
Select desired mounting direction.  
This setting defines mounting orientation of receiver.  
TCM uses this setting to determine correct direction of  
vehicle roll.  
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC  
Fore/Aft  
Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles  
Floating Front Axle Vehicles  
A—Pivot Point—Floating Front B—Pivot Point—-Fixed Axis  
Axle Vehicles-  
Wheels or Tracks Vehicles  
The fore/aft value is the distance that receiver is  
located from pivot point of tractor.  
• Enter value using numeric keypad  
Recommended StarFire Fore/Aft values For John Deere  
Vehicles  
On some AutoTrac-equipped vehicles, fore/aft value  
will be automatically detected and entered during  
power up.  
John Deere Vehicle  
6000 Series Tractors  
7000 Series Tractors  
8000 Series Tractors  
8000T Series Tractors  
9000 Series Tractors  
9000T Series Tractors  
4700 Series Sprayers  
4900 Series Sprayers  
Combine  
StarFire Fore/Aft cm (in.)  
180 cm (71 in.)  
210 cm (82.5 in.)  
210 cm (82.5 in.)  
51 cm (20 in.)  
• Fore/Aft value is shown and input box is disabled –  
value has been automatically set and cannot be  
changed. The value shown may not be the exact  
distance that the receiver is located from pivot point  
of tractor, but the best Fore/Aft value for AutoTrac.  
• Fore/Aft value is shown and input box is enabled –  
value must be entered manually.  
-51 cm (-20 in.)  
51 cm (20 in.)  
280 cm (110 in.)  
460 cm (181 in.)  
220 cm (87 in.)  
157 cm (62 in.)  
To enter Fore/Aft value:  
Forage Harvester  
• Select FORE/AFT input box  
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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.  
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.  
IMPORTANT: Under or over compensation for  
vehicle roll angles will occur if  
height is incorrectly entered during  
setup.  
John Deere Vehicle  
6000 Series Tractors  
7000 Series Tractors  
8000 Series Tractors  
8000T Series Tractors  
9000 Series Tractors  
9000T Series Tractors  
4700 Series Sprayers  
4900 Series Sprayers  
Combine  
StarFire Height cm (in.)  
280 cm (111 in.)  
305 cm (120 in.)  
320 cm (126 in.)  
320 cm (126 in.)  
361 cm (142 in.)  
356 cm (140 in.)  
389 cm (153 in.)  
396 cm (156 in.)  
396 cm (156 in.)  
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  
NOTE: Actual height may vary depending on tire size  
or inflation.  
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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.  
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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.  
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TCM Calibration  
Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles  
Floating Front Axle Vehicles  
A—Rear Axle  
B—Vehicle Pivot Point  
TCM can be toggled ON or OFF by selecting TOGGLE  
button. When TCM is turned off, StarFire GPS  
message will not be corrected for vehicle dynamics or  
side slopes. TCM will default to ON when cycling  
power.  
NOTE: TCM must be turned on for AutoTrac to  
activate.  
TCM must be calibrated so receiver can determine  
zero degree roll angle.  
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC  
NOTE: Calibrate receiver when it is attached or  
location of tires on ground. When  
turning around use following  
instructions:  
reattached to machine. Receiver does not  
require recalibration until removed from  
machine and reattached.  
• 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.  
Positioning Machine during Calibration  
IMPORTANT: When calibrating, it is important that  
TCM is at same angle when facing  
either direction. If roll angle is a  
positive 2 degrees when facing one  
direction, vehicle needs to be a  
negative 2 degrees when facing  
opposite direction. To position TCM  
at same angle it is important when  
turning vehicle around and facing  
other direction that tires are placed  
in correct location. Once vehicle is  
parked on a hard flat surface, note  
• Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks  
Vehicles (Track Tractors, 47X0 and  
49X0 Series Sprayers, 9000, And  
9020 Series Wheel Tractors)—  
Place all in same location when  
facing either direction. See above  
diagram for Fixed-Axis Wheels Or  
Tracks Vehicles.  
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GS2 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. This offset  
could look like a consistent skip (A) or  
overlap (B) in pass-to-pass operation.  
To eliminate offset, re-calibrate on a  
level surface, drive down a pass, turn  
around and drive down same pass in  
opposite direction. If vehicle does not  
follow same pass, measure offset  
distance and enter in implement offset.  
After initial calibration of TCM, it is not  
necessary to calibrate again unless  
TCM angle in relation to vehicle has  
changed. For example, tire pressure has  
been lowered on one side of vehicle  
causing vehicle angle in relation to  
ground to change.  
A—Skip  
B—Overlap  
Calibration Procedure:  
1. Press CALIBRATION button.  
2. Park vehicle on a hard, level surface and come to a  
complete stop (cab is not rocking).  
3. Press ENTER button.  
4. Calibrating Status bar will appear. Once status reaches  
100% it will automatically advance.  
5. Turn vehicle 180 degrees to face opposite direction.  
Ensure that tires are in proper location for fixed or  
floating front axle and vehicle has come to a complete  
stop (cab is not rocking).  
6. Press ENTER CALIBRATION button.  
7. Calibrating Status bar will appear. Once status reaches  
100% it will automatically advance.  
8. Once finished, a calibration value will be displayed. 0  
degree calibration value is the difference between  
factory calibration value and actual calibration value  
which was just determined.  
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC  
9. Press ENTER button to return to SETUP tab.  
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC  
ACTIVATIONS tab  
StarFire iTC - Main—Activations tab  
A—Info tab  
B—Setup tab  
C—Activations tab  
D—Serial Port tab  
E—Activation Code Enter  
button  
ACTIVATIONS tab contains the following:  
– 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.  
• Valid activations for receiver:  
– SF1 – activated on every StarFire iTC.  
– SF2 Ready – receiver has to be ordered SF2  
Ready or an upgrade to SF2 ready from SF1  
World Solution must be purchased.  
– RTK – activated with valid RTK activation  
(requires receiver to be SF2 Ready).  
• SF2 License: Displays status of receiver’s SF2  
License.  
• StarFire SN: StarFire serial number  
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Activation Code  
NOTE: Activation Codes are needed to obtain SF2 Ready  
and RTK Activations, and SF2 license  
subscription.  
ENTER button is used to enter 24-digit codes for SF2  
Ready and RTK Activations, SF2 license subscription and  
deactivation codes for transferring all StarFire activations  
and licenses mentioned above.  
1. Upon selecting ENTER button an Activation Code box  
appears with three input boxes.  
Activation Code  
A—Enter button  
B—Cancel button  
NOTE: If more than 8 digits are entered into an input box,  
“99999999” will appear. Reselect box and type  
only 8 digits into input box.  
2. Select first input box labeled Digits 1-8 and enter first 8  
digits of 24-digit code.  
3. Select second input box labeled Digits 9-16 and enter  
second 8 digits of 24-digit code.  
4. Select third input box labeled Digits 17-24 and enter  
last 8 digits of 24 digit code.  
5. Press ENTER button.  
6. If 24-digit code is valid and entered correctly a  
confirmation message will appear.  
7.Deactivation Code input  
This input will only appear when a deactivation code has  
been entered following procedure listed above. It will  
display 6-digit deactivation codes for SF2 License, SF2  
Ready and RTK activations. These codes are needed  
when transferring the above mentioned activations or  
license to another receiver.  
Activation/License Status Window  
Displays messages when SF2 License has expired and  
provides user with option to use a Grace Period.  
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NOTE: Three 24 hour Grace periods are available when  
current license expires. This is provided to allow  
sufficient time for operator to renew a license.  
Grace period signal will be SF2 differential  
correction signal.  
Using a Grace Period  
1. Select USE 1 button from status window  
2. Select YES button  
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC  
SERIAL PORT tab  
StarFire iTC - Main—Serial Port tab  
A—Info tab  
B—Setup tab  
C—Activations tab  
D—Serial Port tab  
E—Baud Rate  
F—Output Rate  
G—Messages  
Configure RS232 and NMEA message information.  
Rates:  
• Define output rate by toggling  
– 1Hz or 5Hz  
Messages:  
• Define Baud Rate by selecting list input  
– Baud Rates: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400  
• Allows for output of 5 different NMEA strings:  
– GGA, GSA, RMC, VTG, and ZDA  
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NMEA Strings  
NMEA String Data – Utilizing a third party GPS receiver or  
utilizing a StarFire iTC  
National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has  
developed a specification that defines the interface  
between various pieces of electronic equipment.  
One of the most important NMEA sentences include the  
GGA which provides the current Fix data, the RMC which  
provides the minimum GPS sentences information, and  
the GSA which provides the Satellite status data.  
GGA - essential fix data which provide 3D location and  
accuracy data.  
GGA STRING EXAMPLE:  
$GPGGA,123519,4807.038,N,01131.000,E,  
1,08,0.9,545.4,M,46.9,M,,*47  
Where:  
GGA  
Global Positioning System Fix Data  
Fix taken at 12:35:19 UTC  
Latitude 48 deg 07.038’ N  
123519  
4807.038,N  
01131.000,E  
1
Longitude 11 deg 31.000’ E  
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  
Horizontal dilution of position  
0.9  
545.4,M  
46.9,M  
Altitude, Meters, above mean sea level  
Height of geoid (mean sea level) above WGS84  
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GSA - GPS DOP and active satellites. This sentence  
provides details on the nature of the satellite constellation  
fix. It includes the numbers of the satellites being used in  
the current solution and the DOP. DOP (dilution of  
precision) is an indication of the effect of satellite  
geometry on the accuracy of the fix. It is a unitless  
number where smaller is better. For 3D fixes using 4  
satellites a 1.0 would be considered to be a perfect  
number, however for overdetermined solutions it is  
possible to see numbers below 1.0.  
There are differences in the way the PRN’s are presented  
which can effect the ability of some programs to display  
this data. For example, in the example shown below there  
are 5 satellites in the solution and the null fields are  
scattered indicating that the almanac would show  
satellites in the null positions that are not being used as  
part of this solution. Other receivers might output all of the  
satellites used at the beginning of the sentence with the  
null field all stacked up at the end. This difference  
accounts for some satellite display programs not always  
being able to display the satellites being tracked. Some  
units may show all satellites that have ephemeris data  
without regard to their use as part of the solution but this  
is non-standard.  
GSA String Example  
$GPGSA,A,3,04,05,,09,12,,,24,,,,,2.5,1.3,2.1*39  
Where:  
GSA  
A
Satellite status  
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  
2.5  
PRNs of satellites used for fix (space for 12)  
PDOP (dilution of precision)  
1.3  
Horizontal dilution of precision (HDOP)  
Vertical dilution of precision (VDOP)  
the checksum data, always begins with *  
2.1  
*39  
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RMC - NMEA has its own version of essential gps pvt  
(position, velocity, time) data. It is called RMC, The  
Recommended Minimum, which will look similar to:  
RMC String Example  
$GPRMC,123519,A,4807.038,N,01131.000,  
E,022.4,084.4,230394,003.1,W*6A  
Where:  
RMC  
Recommended Minimum sentence C  
Fix taken at 12:35:19 UTC  
Status A=active or V=Void.  
Latitude 48 deg 07.038’ N  
123519  
A
4807.038,N  
01131.000,E  
022.4  
Longitude 11 deg 31.000’ E  
Speed over the ground in knots  
Track angle in degrees True  
Date - 23rd of March 1994  
Magnetic Variation  
084.4  
230394  
003.1,W  
*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  
True track made good (degrees)  
Magnetic track made good  
Ground speed, knots  
054.7,T  
034.4,M  
005.5,N  
010.2,K  
*33  
Ground speed, Kilometers per hour  
Checksum  
ZDA - Data and Time  
ZDA String Example  
$GPZDA,hhmmss.ss,dd,mm,yyyy,xx,yy*CC  
$GPZDA,201530.00,04,07,2002,00,00*6E  
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where:  
hhmmss  
dd,mm,yyy  
xx  
HrMinSec(UTC)  
Day,Month,Year  
local zone hours -13..13  
local zone minutes 0..59  
checksum  
yy  
*CC  
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SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey  
Press: MENU button >> STARFIRE ITC button >>  
SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey.  
MENU button  
PC8659 –UN–05AUG05  
The StarFire iTC - Satellite Information screen contains  
SKY PLOT and GRAPH tabs.  
STARFIRE ITC button  
PC8682 –UN–05AUG05  
SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey  
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StarFire iTC - Satellites  
A—Sky Plot tab  
B—Graph tab  
C—Satellites in Solution  
D—Satellites Above Elevation  
F—Corrections Age  
G—VDOP  
H—HDOP  
I—PDOP  
J—Satellites on Sky Plot  
K—Satellite Tracking  
Mask  
E—Satellites Tracked  
SKY PLOT tab  
– Green – indicates satellite is OK (being used for  
corrections)  
Illustrates where satellites are in relation to vehicles  
receiver. This allows operator to look at satellite  
geometry.  
• Sky Plot consists of 3 concentric rings depicting 0,  
30, and 60 degrees of elevation with directional  
crossbar intersection representing 90 degrees of  
elevation.  
Reading Satellite Sky Plot  
• Grey radial lines extending from center of Sky Plot  
represent azimuth. They are spaced 30 degrees  
apart and represent 30 and 60 degrees.  
• Directional crossbar representing North, South, East,  
and West also represent azimuth at 0, 90, 180, and  
270 degrees.  
• Sky Plot is fixed so that North is always at top.  
• Satellites are displayed as their satellite ID number  
that correspond to Satellite Tracking Chart located  
right of Sky Plot  
– Red – indicates satellite is in search mode  
– Blue – indicates satellite is being tracked  
• W1 and W2 (WAAS/EGNOS) satellites and inmarsat  
satellites are not shown in Sky Plot.  
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Satellite Tracking Chart  
Satellite Tracking Information  
• SAT ID – (Satellite Identification Number)  
Identification number for GPS Satellite.  
• ELV – (Position Elevation) Elevation in degrees  
above horizon for GPS satellite position  
• AZM – (Position Azimuth) Azimuth in degrees from  
true North for GPS satellite  
• L1 SNR – (L1 Signal to Noise Ratio) Signal strength  
for L1 GPS signal (signal to noise ratio)  
• L2 SNR – (L2 Signal to Noise Ratio) Signal strength  
for L2 GPS signal (signal to noise ratio)  
• Status – (GPS Signal Status) Status of GPS signal  
– Search – searching for satellite signal  
– Track – tracking satellite signal and using it for  
positioning  
– OK – tracking satellite signal and using it for  
positioning  
– OK SF1 – Tracking satellite signal and using it for  
positioning with STARFIRE single frequency  
– OK SF2 – Tracking satellite signal and using it for  
positioning with STARFIRE dual frequency  
Satellite Tracking information is displayed at bottom of  
SKY PLOT and GRAPH tabs.  
• Satellites in Solution – number of satellites used to  
compute position.  
• Satellites Above Elevation Mask – total number of  
GPS satellites available to receiver that are above 7  
degree elevation mask.  
• Satellites Tracked – total number of GPS satellites  
tracked by receiver.  
• Corrections Age (sec) – age of differential correction  
signal to GPS (normally less than 10 seconds)  
• VDOP – Vertical Dilution of Precision  
• HDOP – Horizontal Dilution of Precision  
• PDOP – Positional Dilution of Precision is an  
indicator of GPS satellite geometry as viewed by  
receiver. A lower PDOP indicates better satellite  
geometry for calculating both horizontal and vertical  
position.  
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StarFire iTC - Satellites  
A—SkyPlot  
B—Graph  
C—PDOP  
Graph  
NOTE: ONLY GREEN bars are used in calculation of  
PDOP, VDOP, AND HDOP. SNR’s are  
A graph illustrating L1 and L2 SNR values.  
considered good if above dashed line.  
• Bars are colored to satellites current status.  
• SNR values (colored bar) should be above dashed  
line that runs horizontally across bar graph.  
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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC  
Satellite Predictor  
# Sats  
Quality  
VDOP  
PDOP  
NOTE: This is an estimated prediction of your GPS  
coverage  
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.  
Satellite PREDICTOR will enable operator to plan out  
the day based upon the prediction of GPS accuracy.  
This only applies to the Color GS2 display.  
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Satellite PREDICTOR uses three colors to represent  
levels of GPS accurancy.  
• Yellow = PDOP between 2.5 and 4.0 and VDOP  
between 2.0 and 3.0 with 5 to 6 satellites  
• Red = PDOP > =4.0 and VDOP >=3.0 or number of  
satellites is < 4  
• Green = PDOP < =2.5 and VDOP <=2.0 with 7 or  
more satellites  
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DIAGNOSTIC softkey  
The StarFire iTC - Diagnostic screen contains three tabs:  
READINGS tab  
MENU button  
PC8659 –UN–05AUG05  
DATA LOGS tab  
READINGS tab has detailed information about receiver.  
• Unswitched voltage  
• Switched voltage  
STARFIRE ITC button  
• CAN High voltage (Vehicle Bus)  
• CAN Low voltage (Vehicle Bus)  
• Software Part Number  
• Software Version Number  
• Hardware Part Number  
• Hardware Serial Number  
• Receiver Hours (h)  
PC8683 –UN–05AUG05  
DIAGNOSTIC softkey  
The following reading will only appear when receiver has  
a RTK activation.  
• RTK Software Number (RTK Radio Software Version)  
• RTK Serial Number (RTK Radio Serial Number)  
• RTK Status  
• RTK Search Time (sec)  
• RTK Satellites in Search (above 10 degrees elevation)  
DATA LOGS tab has graphed GPS data, logged over the  
previous 60 minutes.  
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READINGS tab  
StarFire iTC - Diagnostics  
A—Readings tab  
B—Data Logs tab  
C—Radio Self Test tab (North  
America Only)  
D—Unswitched Voltage  
E—Switched Voltage  
F—CAN High Voltage  
G—CAN Low Voltage  
H—Software Part Number  
I—Software Version Number  
J—Hardware Part Number  
K—Hardware Serial Number  
L—Receiver Hours  
M—RTK Software Version  
Number  
N—RTK Serial Number  
O—RTK Status  
P—RTK Search Time  
Q—RTK Satellites in Search  
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DATA LOGS tab  
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  
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StarFire iTC - Diagnostic  
A—Readings tab  
B—Data Logs tab  
C—Radio Self Test tab  
PDOP (Position Dilution of Precision) is a combination  
of vertical and horizontal error (or three dimensional).  
Lower PDOP is better. A value below 2 is considered  
optimal.  
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StarFire iTC - Diagnostic  
A—Readings tab  
B—Data Logs tab  
C—Radio Self Test tab  
Satellites in Solution is the number of satellites that  
receiver is using in current position solution. Satellites  
are not used in solution until they get above 7 degrees  
elevation mask for EGNOS, SF1, or SF2 (10 degrees  
for RTK), and satellites are used until they drop below  
7 degrees elevation mask for EGNOS, SF1, SF2 or  
RTK.  
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StarFire iTC - Diagnostic  
A—Readings tab  
B—Data Logs tab  
C—Radio Self Test tab  
GPS Signal Quality shows quality of signals being  
received from GPS satellites. Unlike GPS Accuracy  
Indicator, Signal Quality doesn’t include EGNOS, SF1,  
SF2 or amount of time signal is received.  
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StarFire iTC - Diagnostic  
A—Readings tab  
B—Data Logs tab  
C—Radio Self Test tab  
Differential Signal Quality is the strength of StarFire  
network signal (SF2 or SF1). Normal range is from 5  
to 15, but maximum reading on indicator is 10.  
Numerical value is displayed to right of indicator. Any  
value above 5 is normal.  
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StarFire iTC - Diagnostic  
A—Readings tab  
B—Data Logs tab  
C—Radio Self Test tab  
Navigation Mode is represented as three different  
types; No Nav, 2D and 3D. This helps determine if  
GPS position has been dropped in last 60 minutes.  
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StarFire iTC - Diagnostic  
A—Readings tab  
B—Data Logs tab  
C—Radio Self Test tab  
Differential Mode shows the level of differential signal  
that receiver has received over past 60 minutes. Level  
of signal that was purchased on receiver will determine  
highest point on bar graph that operator will see.  
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Radio Self Test  
StarFire iTC - Diagnostics  
EU Radio Self Test Page STRING SHOWN -  
DESCRIPTION  
• (A) Number of updates - Number of test cycles that  
the Self Test page has performed. During each cycle  
the test parameters are requested and updated from the  
radio.  
• (B) Frequency - Radio Frequency (MHz)  
• (C) Serial Number - Radio Serial Number  
• (D) Part Number - Part number that identifies an RTK  
radio type: “JD3AS869" is a 869 MHz radio with 0.5  
Watt power  
• (E) Software Version - Radio Software Version  
• (F) Time Slot - Radio Time Slot  
• (G) Repeater Mode - ON indicates an RTK Vehicle  
operated in Vehicle Repeater Mode. OFF indicates an  
RTK vehicle operated in Vehicle Mode or a Base  
Station  
• (H) Network ID - Network Identification (ID) for a  
system of RTK radios. The Network ID permits  
communication between a Base Station, Vehicle  
receivers and potential repeaters.  
Radio Self Test  
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• (I) Output Power - Radio Output Power (mW)  
• (J) Signal level strength - Strength Level of signal  
detected by the radio. The signal level will range from 0  
to 100 (-118 dBm to -55 dBm. Values greater than -55  
dBm are reported as 100.).  
• (K) Data Received - Percent of correction messages  
recognized by the vehicle from the base station or  
repeater.  
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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.  
PC9387 –UN–17OCT06  
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  
Normal  
• Green Bar  
• Normal Operating Range  
• Acceptable range for high accuracy operations  
• PDOP value: 0 - 3.5  
• 6 or more satellites in solution  
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Marginal  
• Orange Bar with Permanent Caution Sign  
• Marginal Operating Range  
• Moderate risk of accuracy degradation - caution is  
advised  
• PDOP value: 3.5 - 4.5  
• 5 satellites in solution  
Marginal  
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Poor  
• Red Bar and Flashing Caution Sign  
• Poor Operating Range  
• Significant risk of accuracy degradation - high accuracy  
operations are not advised  
• PDOP value greater than 4.6  
• 4 satellites or less in solution  
Poor  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
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RTK softkey  
Allows for setup and display of RTK information  
MENU button  
PC8659 –UN–05AUG05  
• Operating Mode  
• RTK Network Configuration  
• Base Station Data  
• Radio Data  
RTK can be operated in five modes  
• Vehicle  
STARFIRE ITC button  
• Vehicle Repeater  
• Quick Survey Base  
• Absolute Base  
• OFF  
PC8681 –UN–05AUG05  
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 0 must be stored using Current Track 0  
in Guidance Setup – Set Track 0. When Track 0 is  
recalled, a one-time use of Shift Track feature will be  
needed to align vehicle on previous tracks. See Setup  
Quick Survey Base Mode section.  
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Absolute Survey Base Mode Select if exact location of  
guidance tracks need to be stored for future guidance  
applications without relying on visual reference for track  
position to align using Shift Track feature. Track 0 must  
be stored using Current Track 0 in Guidance Setup – Set  
Track 0 in order to follow previously used tracks. Absolute  
Base Mode requires 24-hour self survey to be conducted  
on location before first use. After survey is completed,  
base station will then transmit corrections. If base station  
is moved to another position and then returned to original  
surveyed position, it is very important that base station is  
mounted in exact same position. Any difference between  
original surveyed position and mounted position will result  
in offset of corrected position. For this reason, it is  
important to mount receiver to a fixed position like a  
building or post mounted in concrete.  
OFF Mode This mode disables all RTK functionality in  
receiver. RTK Operating Mode must be OFF for normal  
SF1 or SF2 operation on SF2-licensed receiver.  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
Vehicle  
StarFire - RTK  
A—Operating Mode Vehicle  
B—Radio Channel  
C—Network ID  
D—Radio/Repeater  
E—Status  
IMPORTANT: Base station receiver and vehicle  
receiver must be setup before  
operating RTK. See RTK Setup  
sections.  
When vehicle receiver is powered-up, No GPS, No Diff  
will be displayed on Guidance View or home page  
screen until an initial position is determined. When  
base station transmits correction signal, 3D RTK will  
be displayed.  
NOTE: Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater  
have same Frequency, Network ID and Time  
Slot.  
Press: MENU button >> STARFIRE iTC button >>  
RTK softkey >> OPERATING MODE drop down  
box >> VEHICLE  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
NOTE: If communication loss is WITHIN first hour of  
• Direction – Direction from base station location  
(known position) to location indicated by uncorrected  
GPS. Displayed in degrees with true North as 0  
degrees.  
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.  
• Base Battery – Base Station voltage. Displayed in  
volts.  
Vehicle Mode – Base Station Data  
Extend Mode (RTK-X)  
NOTE: Information that will be displayed when in  
Vehicle Mode.  
If communication between base station and vehicle  
radio is lost for more than 10 seconds, vehicle receiver  
will automatically switch to Extend Mode and will  
maintain RTK accuracy for a period of time. If base  
station has been powered for less than one hour,  
Extend Mode will be available for 2 minutes. If base  
station receiver has been powered for more than one  
hour, 15 minutes of Extend Mode will be available. If  
base station communication is not re-established after  
Extend period, receiver will default to EGNOS, or NO  
DIFF where EGNOS is not available. To re-establish  
communication move vehicle to a location where line  
of sight to base station can be established.  
• 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.  
Base Station Data (Information)  
• Distance – Difference from base station to vehicle  
receiver. Displayed in miles (kilometers).  
• Direction – Direction in degrees to base station.  
Displayed in degrees with true North as 0 degrees.  
• Base Battery – Base Station voltage. Displayed in  
volts.  
NOTE: Information that will be displayed when in  
Quick Survey Base or Absolute Base Mode.  
Operator can view the following:  
• Status  
Radio Data and Connection  
– 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.  
• Signal Level – Level of signal which is detected at  
radio. Press Refresh button to refresh signal level.  
• Data Received (%) – Percent of received correction  
to vehicle from base station.  
– 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).  
Indicates source of correction. If there is no correction,  
this will toggle between base and repeater. There is  
also a TOGGLE button for manual toggle between two  
sources.  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
Vehicle Repeater  
Press: MENU button >> StarFire iTC button >> RTK  
Softkey  
transmitting the base correction signal to another RTK  
vehicle that does not have line-of-sight to the base  
station.  
Select “Vehicle Repeater” from Operating Mode list  
box.  
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’.  
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.  
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  
The Vehicle Repeater mode allows an RTK vehicle to  
function normally as an RTK vehicle while also  
signal from one repeater to another.  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
Quick Survey Mode  
NOTE: Display is not required after base station  
If power is removed from base station (but not moved)  
power can be restored and same base station position  
will be used for corrections. If previously used Track 0  
is recalled, Shift Track may not be needed.  
receiver has been configured to operate in  
Quick Survey Mode and RTK Radio  
Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot have  
been set.  
If power is removed and base station is moved a new  
position will be calculated when power is restored. If  
previously used Track 0 is recalled, Shift Track will  
have to be used to center Track 0 on previous vehicle  
track.  
Connect display to base station  
Press: MENU button >> STARFIRE ITC button >>  
RTK softkey  
Select Quick Survey Base from Operating Mode list  
box.  
NOTE: Quick Survey Base Mode allows base station  
to broadcast corrections after receiver  
calculates GPS position.  
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Absolute Base Mode  
IMPORTANT: Absolute Base Mode requires base  
receiver to be mounted in a rigid  
position. Tripod is not  
Press: MENU >> STARFIRE ITC button >> RTK  
softkey  
recommended.  
Select Absolute Base from Operating Mode drop-down  
box.  
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.  
A 24-hour survey has to be performed and saved to a  
RTK Base Location (1-200). See Edit Stored Base  
Station Section.  
Connect Display to Base Station  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
Survey RTK Base Location  
A—RTK Base Station  
B—Base Location  
C—Base Latitude  
D—Base Longitude  
E—Base Altitude  
F—Survey RTK Base Location H—Cancel  
G—Start  
I—Enter  
NOTE: Enter unique location number each time base  
station is moved to new mounting location (i.e.  
location 1 = West 40, location 2 = Farm Shop).  
Edit Stored RTK Base: Allows operator to  
setup Absolute Base Station Locations and  
conduct 24-hour survey or enter in known  
location coordinates. Unknown Coordinates:  
Press START button located under Edit Stored  
RTK Base.  
20). Verify base station coordinates, Press  
START button located under Edit Stored RTK  
Base while in Absolute Base operating mode  
and choose base location from base location  
drop-down box.  
Start 24 hour Self Survey  
1. Press START button located under Survey RTK  
Base Location.  
After (24 hour) self survey is complete, base  
station coordinates will automatically be stored  
and associated with base location number (1 -  
2. Select Storage location from drop-down box (1 - 20)  
3. Press START button (Starts 24 hour survey)  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
NOTE: Display can be removed while survey is in  
Known Location  
progress.  
Press START button located under Edit Stored RTK  
Base.  
After 24 hour survey is complete, base station will  
automatically store surveyed coordinates and begin  
transmitting corrections.  
1. Select desired Base Location from drop-down box  
(1-20)  
IMPORTANT: Manually record coordinates and  
elevation and store in safe location.  
These coordinates may be used to  
enter previously surveyed base  
station location into different  
receiver.  
2. Select Base Latitude – enter value (deg)  
3. Select Base Longitude – enter value (deg)  
4. Select Base Altitude – enter value (ft)  
5. Press ENTER button  
NOTE: Absolute Base Mode, coordinates may be  
manually entered, if known from previous  
survey. See Known Location section below.  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
RTK Network Configuration  
IMPORTANT: Anytime the radio is reconfigured or  
changed, power must be cycled at the  
GPS receiver before continuing.  
Time Slot - RTK  
NOTE: 10 Time Slots are available. The default time slot  
is 1.  
Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater  
have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.  
Press input box and enter value (1 - 10)  
The time slot may be changed if other RTK systems are  
operating in area interference is causing decreased base  
station communication performance.  
Network ID – RTK  
NOTE: 4001 network ID’s are available, default ID is 1.  
Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater  
have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.  
Press input box and enter value (1 - 4000)  
Network ID for base station and vehicle receiver must  
match. If more than one base station with same Network  
ID numbers are within range, vehicle may lock on to either  
one of the base stations. To prevent this from happening,  
be sure to use unique network ID.  
Repeater – RTK  
NOTE: Radio can be configured to act separately as  
repeater. A repeater is required if obstructions (i.e.  
trees, hills, etc) exist between base station and  
vehicle(s).  
A repeater consists of  
• Radio (configured as a repeater)  
• Harness  
• Mounting Bracket  
• 12 volt Power Source  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
To configure radio as repeater:  
Press: MENU button >> STARFIRE ITC button >> RTK  
softkey  
Select RTK Operating Mode (Vehicle, Quick Survey Base  
or Absolute Base)  
NOTE: A radio can be configured as a repeater from any  
RTK Operating Mode.  
1. Disconnect original radio from receiver  
2. Connect radio to be configured to receiver RTK  
harness.  
3. Check that the radio serial number and software  
version are displayed.  
4. Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have  
same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.  
5. Press START button located under Configure Repeater  
Radio  
6. Radio will configure as repeater  
7. Disconnect repeater radio from receiver and wiring  
harness  
8. Reconnect original radio  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
Shared 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.  
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.  
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 –  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
Shared Base Station Security—Setup  
StarFire iTC - Shared Base Station Security  
A—Rover Access List Setup  
B—Rover Access List  
C—Access List  
D—Delete Rover  
E—Delete List  
F—Network Status  
G—Toggle Button  
H—Secure  
I—Public  
Network ID must be set between 4000 - 4096 to setup  
and use SBS RTK security. When the network ID has  
been set between 4001 - 4096, the SBS RTK Security  
softkey will appear. Select this softkey to setup SBS  
RTK Security.  
on the base station receiver will be allowed to access  
the RTK corrections from the base station.  
The StarFire iTC - Shared Base Station Security  
screen displays the RTK vehicle receiver serial number  
and location it is stored. Only the serial numbers on  
the RAL will be able to receive RTK corrections from  
the base station when RTK Network is in SECURE  
mode.  
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. Only  
those rover serial numbers that are on the access list  
Access List button (C) allows operator to input the  
serial number of a receiver into the Access List.  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
Delete Rover button (D) allows operator to remove a  
receiver from the Access List.  
the same Network ID and Frequency as the base  
station. This mode can be used when conducting a  
RTK demo for potential customers or field days.  
• Secure – This mode restricts RTK vehicles from  
receiving RTK corrections if their serial numbers are  
not entered into the RAL  
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.  
Network Status (F) can be toggle between secure  
status (H) and public status (I) using button (G).  
• Public – This mode does not restrict RTK vehicles  
from receiving RTK corrections as long as they have  
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Edit Rover Access List  
1. Press Access List button on StarFire iTC - Shared  
Base Station Security screen.  
2. Enter a rover number from the Rover Access List in  
the entry box.  
A—Rover Number (1-99)  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
3. Enter the serial number of the vehicle receiver to be  
added to the Rover Access List in the entry box (A).  
NOTE: The six digit hardware serial number can be found  
on StarFire iTC - Activations tab. Go to the  
display in RTK vehicle and press MENU >>  
StarFire iTC >> Activations tab.  
4. Press Enter button (B) to put receiver on the Rover  
Access List.  
5. Press Cancel button (C) to return to Rover Access List  
without adding receiver to list.  
A—Serial Number  
B—Enter button  
C—Cancel button  
Edit Rover Access List — Page 2  
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If the serial number is already entered on the Rover  
Access List, “Serial Number Already Exists.” will appear  
on the screen.  
Duplicate Serial Number  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
RTK vehicle serial numbers can be deleted individually or  
the entire list can be deleted.  
Deleting individual entries:  
1. Press Delete Rover button on StarFire iTC - Shared  
Base Station Security screen.  
2. Enter rover number to be deleted from the list.  
3. Press Delete button (C) to delete the rover from the  
list.  
NOTE: Once a RTK vehicle serial number has been  
deleted from the RAL, it will take approximately 18  
minutes before the RTK vehicle will not longer be  
able to operate off of that base station. During this  
time the vehicle will transition into RTK extend.  
Delete Rover  
A—Rover Number (1-99)  
NOTE: Verify RAL has been deleted by viewing RAL list .  
B—Cancel button  
C—Delete button  
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Deleting All Entries:  
1. Press Delete List button on StarFire iTC - Shared Base  
Station Security screen.  
2. Press Yes button (C) to delete all receivers from the  
list..  
NOTE: Press No button (B) to return to StarFire iTC -  
Shared Base Station Security screen without  
deleting all the receivers from the list.  
Delete Rover Access List  
A—Are you sure you want to delete entire Rover  
Access List?  
B—No  
C—Yes  
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GS2 Display—RTK  
RTK Vehicle Security Status  
The RTK Vehicle (when operating off of a Secure Network  
ID) will exist in one of the three following RTK  
authorization states: Unknown, Authorized, or Not  
Authorized.  
Unknown – The RTK Vehicle StarFire upon power up is  
in an “unknown” RTK authorization state. It will exist in  
this state until communication with the base station is  
established. No message will be displayed in cell G of the  
GreenStar Monitor.  
Authorized – On power-up of a RTK Vehicle StarFire that  
is properly configured and on the authorization list , the  
message “RTK Network: Authorized” will be displayed in  
cell G as soon as it establishes communication with the  
secure RTK base station and it determines that it is  
authorized to receive RTK corrections.  
Unauthorized – On power-up of a RTK Vehicle StarFire  
that is properly configured, but the serial number has not  
been entered into the base station RAL, the message  
“RTK Network: Not Authorized” will be displayed in cell G  
as soon as it establishes communication with the secure  
RTK base station and it determines that it is not  
authorized to receiver RTK corrections.  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
Auto-Update  
JOHN DEERE  
GPS  
SETUP  
NOTE: To acquire latest version of software visit  
www.StellarSupport.com or contact your John  
Deere dealer.  
License/Activate  
License Left (days) 194  
A
B
C
D
E
F
QuickStart Setup  
TCM Setup  
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).  
Diff Correction Setup  
Serial RS232 Output  
Hours ON after Shutdown  
0
3
6
12 24  
A—License/Activate License Left (days)  
B—Quick Start Setup  
C—TCM Setup  
G
D—Diff Correction Setup  
E—Serial RS232 Output  
F—Hours ON after Shutdown  
G——  
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
2
3
6
9
4
7
5
8
0
CLR  
.
RUN  
ORIGINAL GREENSTAR DISPLAY  
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Manual Software Update  
JOHN DEERE  
Products  
NOTE: Whenever new or revised software programs are  
available, it will be necessary to load new  
software to system.  
SETUP  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Auto Trac  
Field Doc Basic  
Use this procedure if automatic software load  
does not work.  
Field Doc Planter  
(JD VRD Planter Only)  
To acquire latest version of software, visit  
www.stellarsupport.com or contact your John  
Deere dealer.  
Map Based Planter  
(JD VRD Planter Only)  
Yield Mapping  
1. Install KeyCard containing new software in top slot of  
mobile processor.  
SETUP  
Setup  
2. Turn ignition key to RUN position.  
NOTE: To cancel new software load press G.  
3. Press: SETUP >> KEYCARD  
G
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Press letter button next to desired selection on SETUP  
- PRODUCTS screen.  
9
CLR  
.
RUN  
4. Wait until WARNING PROGRAMMING screen appears  
and follow directions on screen.  
DO NOT REMOVE PC CARD  
DO NOT REMOVE POWER  
SETUP - PRODUCTS  
A—Auto Track  
B—Field Doc Basic  
C—Field Doc Planter  
D—Map Based Planter  
E—Yield Mapping  
F——  
5. Press letter button next to OK.  
6. You may proceed as usual.  
G—Setup Return  
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StarFire Receiver  
IMPORTANT: If a SF2 correction signal is being used,  
accuracy of system may continue to  
increase after SF2 is verified on screen.  
There may be a slight shift in position  
between two modes. If machine was  
receiving SF2 when it was shut down,  
warm-up period will not occur unless it  
has been shut down for longer that time  
specified for HOURS ON AFTER  
SHUTDOWN.  
IMPORTANT: The first time StarFire iTC is powered  
up, it may take up to 15 minutes for  
receiver to acquire updated GPS  
almanac.  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
SETUP-GPS-PAGE 1  
JOHN DEERE  
SETUP  
GPS  
Screen: SETUP - GPS  
License/Activate  
A
B
C
D
E
F
License Left (days) 194  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER  
The following items can be setup in SETUP - GPS  
QuickStart Setup  
TCM Setup  
• License/Activate  
• QuickStart Setup  
Diff Correction Setup  
• TCM Setup  
• Differential Correction Setup  
• Hours on after shutdown  
Serial RS232 Output  
Hours ON after Shutdown  
0
3
6
12 24  
Press corresponding button to access option being  
changed.  
G
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——  
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
2
3
6
9
4
7
5
8
0
CLR  
.
RUN  
SETUP - GPS  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
Overview:  
SF2/RTK Activations,  
SF2 Subscription  
JOHN DEERE  
GPS  
Activations SF1, SF2 Ready, RTK  
INFO  
PAGE 3  
A
B
C
D
E
F
SF2 License  
Yes  
StarFire iTC is offered in 2 configurations: SF1 World  
Solution and SF2 Ready.  
SF2 End Date  
Receiver Hours  
10/17/2114  
2016.7  
Switched Volt  
Unswitched Volt  
12.6  
12.6  
SF1 World Solution: SF1 is a no-charge satellite-based  
differential correction signal offered exclusively by John  
Deere, delivering accuracy adequate for non row crop  
applications. SF1 StarFire iTC can be upgraded to  
SF2-Ready by visiting your John Deere dealer, calling  
Customer Care Center, or visiting StellarSupport and  
purchasing SF2 Ready activation.  
CAN High Volt  
CAN Low Volt  
2.4  
2.6  
Hardware P N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0  
Hardware SN  
200500  
SW App Ver  
SW Loader Ver  
1.00A  
000.XXX  
G
NOTE: Serial port GPS information (NMEA) is only  
outputted for SF1 when connected to a GreenStar  
system.  
PAGE  
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INFO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
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.  
9
CLR  
.
RUN  
INFO - GPS - PAGE 3  
A—Activations SF1, SF2 Ready, TRK  
SF2 License  
B—SF2 End Date  
Receiver Hours  
C—Switched Volt  
NOTE: StarFire iTC must be SF2 Ready prior to  
upgrading receiver to RTK.  
Unswitched Volt  
D—CAN High Volt  
CAN Low Volt  
E—Hardware Part Number  
Hardware Serial Number  
F—Software Application Version  
Software Loader Version  
G——  
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.  
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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 >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >>  
PAGE  
Locate serial number (Hardware SN).  
NOTE: A 24-digit activation code will be provided by  
www.StellarSupport.com or Customer Care  
Center, either through postal service or E-mail.  
For RTK customers only: RTK activation is  
purchased as part of each RTK base station and  
vehicle bundle. To obtain 24 digit RTK activation  
code, visit StellarSupport.com and provide  
COMAR order number for RTK system and  
receiver serial numbers.  
2. Login to www.stellarsupport.com to obtain activation  
code.  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
NOTE: Enter 24 digit activation code number in three  
JOHN DEERE  
cells that have eight zero digits.  
StarFire License  
SETUP  
SF1/SF2 Subscription  
A
B
C
D
E
F
3. Screen: SETUP - STARFIRE LICENSE  
Digits  
00000000  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >>  
LICENSE/ACTIVATE  
1
-
8
Digits  
00000000  
00000000  
Submit  
9
-
16  
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.  
Digits  
17  
-
24  
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.  
SETUP  
G
GPS  
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.  
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
6. Press letter button next to SUBMIT.  
9
7. Press letter button next to SETUP to return or SETUP  
button to continue setup operations.  
CLR  
.
RUN  
License Expired Warning  
SETUP - STARFIRE LICENSE  
A—SF1/SF2 Subscription  
B—Digits 1-8  
C—Digits 9-16  
D—Digits 17-24  
E—Submit  
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.  
F——  
G—Return to GPS  
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.  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
QuickStart Setup  
JOHN DEERE  
Screen: SETUP - GPS  
SETUP  
GPS  
StarFire Receiver  
QuickStart Setup  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >>  
QUICKSTART SETUP  
QuickStart Mode  
AUTOMATIC OFF  
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.  
SETUP  
GPS  
G
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
To activate automatic mode Press letter button next to  
QUICKSTART MODE to toggle between AUTOMATIC  
and OFF.  
9
CLR  
.
RUN  
A—StarFire Receiver QuickStart Setup  
B—QuickStart Mode, Automatic, Off  
C——  
D——  
E——  
SETUP - GPS  
F——  
G—Return to GPS Setup  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
Setup—TCM  
JOHN DEERE  
Screen: SETUP - TCM  
SETUP  
TCM  
TCM  
PAGE 1  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> TCM  
off  
ON  
SETUP  
Calibrate TCM  
This screen allows operator to:  
StarFire Height (in.)  
(See TCM Manual)  
126  
1
• Turn TCM ON/OFF  
StarFire Fore/Aft (in.)  
(See TCM Manual)  
• Calibrate TCM for zero degree roll angle  
• Manually insert height of receiver  
• Manually insert fore/aft  
StarFire Mount Direction  
backward  
FORWARD  
• Change mounting direction of receiver  
A—TCM ON, OFF  
B—Calibrate TCM  
C—StarFire Height  
SETUP  
G
Setup  
D—StarFire Fore/Aft  
E—StarFire Mount Direction, Backward, Foreward  
F——  
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
G—Return to Setup  
9
CLR  
.
RUN  
SETUP - TCM  
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ON/OFF—TCM  
NOTE: There is no indication on Run Pages if TCM is ON  
or OFF.  
TCM will default to ON when cycling power.  
Press letter button A to toggle between ON and OFF  
selection will appear boxed and in capital letters.  
When TCM is turned off , StarFire GPS messages will not  
be corrected for vehicle dynamics or side slopes.  
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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 direction is direction receiver is facing.  
This setting defines mounting orientation of receiver. TCM  
uses this setting to determine correct direction of vehicle  
roll.  
A StarFire receiver that extends forward from attaching  
bracket in direction of vehicle travel is in FORWARD  
mounting direction.  
A StarFire receiver that extends backward from attaching  
bracket away from direction of vehicle travel is in  
BACKWARD mounting direction.  
Desired selection will appear boxed and in capital letters.  
Press letter button next to STARFIRE MOUNT  
DIRECTION and select desired mounting direction,  
backward or forward.  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
Calibrate Level—TCM  
Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles  
Floating Front Axle Vehicles  
A—Rear Axle  
B—Vehicle Pivot Point  
NOTE: Calibrate receiver when it is attached or  
reattached to machine. Receiver does not  
require recalibration until removed from  
machine and reattached.  
location of tires on ground. When  
turning around use following  
instructions:  
• Floating Front Axle Vehicles  
(MFWD, ILS, TLS)—put rear  
axle/wheels in same location when  
performing 2 point calibration. See  
above diagram for Floating Front  
Axle Vehicles.  
• Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks  
Vehicles (Track Tractors, 9000 and  
9020 Series Wheel Tractors, 4700  
and 4900 Series Sprayers, )—Place  
all in same location when facing  
either direction. See above  
Positioning Machine during Calibration  
IMPORTANT: When calibrating, it is important that  
TCM is at same angle when facing  
either direction. If roll angle is a  
positive 2° when facing one  
direction, vehicle needs to be a  
negative 2° when facing opposite  
direction. To position TCM at same  
angle it is important when turning  
vehicle around and facing other  
direction that tires are placed in  
correct location. Once vehicle is  
parked on a hard flat surface, note  
diagram for Fixed-Axis Wheels Or  
Tracks Vehicles.  
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Calibration Surface  
IMPORTANT: Vehicle must be on a hard, flat level  
surface for calibration. If TCM is not  
calibrated on a level surface or TCM  
mounting angle is not level in relation  
to vehicle angle (StarFire mounting  
bracket or vehicle cab being slightly  
offset, uneven tire pressures from one  
side to other, etc.) operator may see  
offset during operation. This offset  
could look like a consistent skip (A) or  
overlap (B) in pass-to-pass operation.  
To eliminate offset, re-calibrate on a  
level surface, drive down a pass, turn  
around and drive down same pass in  
opposite direction. If vehicle does not  
follow same pass, measure offset  
distance and enter in implement offset  
in SETUP - TRACKING - PAGE 2. See  
implement offset section. After initial  
calibration of TCM, it is not necessary  
to calibrate again unless TCM angle in  
relation to vehicle has changed. For  
example, tire pressure has been  
A—Skip  
B—Overlap  
lowered on one side of vehicle causing  
vehicle angle in relation to ground to  
change.  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
Screen: SETUP - TCM  
JOHN DEERE  
TCM  
SETUP  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> TCM  
SETUP >> CALIBRATE LEVEL  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Park Vehicle on level  
surface. Press continue to  
calibrate the TCM.  
1. Once vehicle is on a hard, level surface and has come  
to a complete stop (cab is not rocking), Press letter  
button next to CONTINUE.  
A——  
B—Park Vehicle on level surface.  
C—Press Continue to calibrate the TCM  
D——  
E——  
F—Continue  
G—Cancel  
Continue  
Cancel  
G
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CLR  
.
RUN  
SETUP - TCM  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
NOTE: While calibrating, TCM will provide a warning if it  
detects vehicle roll angle is greater than 10°  
relative to internal axis of TCM. If vehicle is on a  
level surface and yet warning is displayed, check  
mounting orientation of TCM and verify it is  
aligned within 10° of vehicle axis.  
JOHN DEERE  
TCM  
SETUP  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Position vehicle in the  
opposite direction at  
the same location.  
2. Turn vehicle 180° to face opposite direction. Ensure  
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.  
Continue  
Cancel  
A——  
G
B—Position Vehicle in the opposite direction at the  
same location.  
C—Press continue when ready.  
D——  
E——  
F—Continue  
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
G—Cancel  
9
CLR  
.
RUN  
TCM calibration complete  
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4. Press letter button next to OK.  
JOHN DEERE  
TCM  
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.  
SETUP  
A
B
C
D
E
F
A——  
B——  
C——  
D—TCM calibration complete.  
E—0 degree Calibration Value  
F——  
G—OK  
TCM calibration complete.  
0˚ Calibration Value  
1.4  
G
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CLR  
.
RUN  
Setup - TCM  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
Height—TCM  
IMPORTANT: 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.  
NOTE: Use chart for example StarFire Height values.  
Press letter button next to STARFIRE HEIGHT and enter  
height using numeric keypad.  
Press letter button next to STARFIRE HEIGHT again to  
save number.  
NOTE: Chart figures are approximate heights.  
John Deere Vehicle  
6000 Series Tractors  
7000 Series Tractors  
8000 Series Tractors  
8000T Series Tractors  
9000 Series Tractors  
9000T Series Tractors  
4700 Series Sprayers  
4900 Series Sprayers  
Combine  
StarFire Height cm (in.)  
280 cm (111 in.)  
305 cm (120 in.)  
320 cm (126 in.)  
320 cm (126 in.)  
361 cm (142 in.)  
356 cm (140 in.)  
389 cm (153 in.)  
396 cm (156 in.)  
396 cm (156 in.)  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
Fore/Aft—TCM  
Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles  
Floating Front Axle Vehicles  
A—Pivot Point—Floating Front B—Pivot Point—-Fixed Axis  
Axle Vehicles-  
Wheels or Tracks Vehicles  
TCM Fore/Aft value is distance that receiver is located  
from pivot point of tractor.  
Press letter button next to STARFIRE FORE/AFT and  
enter value using numeric keypad.  
On some AutoTrac-equipped vehicles, fore/aft value  
will be automatically detected and entered during  
power up.  
Press letter button next to STARFIRE FORE/AFT  
again to save entered value.  
Recommended StarFire Fore/Aft values For John Deere  
Vehicles  
• 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.  
John Deere Vehicle  
6000 Series Tractors  
7000 Series Tractors  
8000 Series Tractors  
8000T Series Tractors  
9000 Series Tractors  
9000T Series Tractors  
4700 Series Sprayers  
4900 Series Sprayers  
Combine  
StarFire Fore/Aft cm (in.)  
180 cm (71 in.)  
210 cm (82.5 in.)  
210 cm (82.5 in.)  
51 cm (20 in.)  
• Fore/Aft value is shown with black text box—Must  
be entered manually.  
-51 cm (-20 in.)  
51 cm (20 in.)  
Perform following procedure to select and manually  
enter value. Use chart to select StarFire Fore/Aft  
values if necessary.  
280 cm (110 in.)  
460 cm (181 in.)  
220 cm (87 in.)  
157 cm (62 in.)  
If using TCM for Parallel Tracking on a vehicle not  
listed in chart, then enter "1" for fore/aft setting.  
Forage Harvester  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
Differential Correction Setup  
Differential correction is the process by which GPS  
accuracy is improved. (See OVERVIEW: SF1/SF2  
ACTIVATIONS, SF2 SUBSCRIPTION in this section.)  
Screen: SETUP - DIFF CORRECTION  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF  
CORRECTION SETUP  
(See RTK section for RTK Setup.)  
IMPORTANT: DO NOT change default StarFire  
Correction Frequency unless instructed  
to do so by your John Deere Dealer or  
by John Deere Ag Management  
Solutions.  
NOTE: Some information will only appear when receiver  
has a license.  
Press letter button next to STARFIRE CORRECT FREQ  
to toggle between DEFAULT and BELOW.  
When STARFIRE CORRECT FREQ is set to BELOW—  
press letter button next to FREQ (MHz) then input a  
frequency.  
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  
F——  
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.  
G—Return to GPS Setup  
Press letter button next to WAAS CORRECTION to toggle  
between OFF and ON. If toggled to OFF, StarFire will not  
receive WAAS correction signals.  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
Serial RS232 Output  
JOHN DEERE  
Serial Port  
SETUP  
Screen: SETUP - SERIAL PORT  
Serial Port Baud Rate  
19200  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> SERIAL  
RS232 OUTPUT  
Serial Port Output Rate  
1
5
Serial Port Message  
GGA OFF ON  
Serial Port Message  
GSA OFF ON  
Serial Port Message  
RMC OFF ON  
Serial Port Message  
VTG OFF ON  
Serial Port Message  
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.  
G
ZDA  
OFF  
ON  
Serial port baud output rates are: 4800, 9600,  
19200 and 38400.  
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
4
7
2
3
6
The following items can be setup in SETUP - SERIAL  
PORT screen:  
5
8
0
9
• Serial Port Baud Rate  
• Serial Port Output Rate  
• GGA Port Message  
• GSA Port Message  
• RMC Port Message  
• VTG Port Message  
• ZDA Port Message  
CLR  
.
RUN  
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  
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.  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
Hours On After Shutdown  
JOHN DEERE  
SETUP  
GPS  
Screen: SETUP - GPS  
License/Activate  
A
B
C
D
E
F
License Left (days) 194  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER  
QuickStart Setup  
TCM Setup  
Button next to HOURS ON AFTER SHUTDOWN defines  
how long receiver remains powered after ignition is turned  
off (0, 3, 6, 12 or 24 hours). If ignition is turned on within  
number of hours defined, receiver will re-establish full SF2  
accuracy within a few seconds (assuming it had SF2  
when ignition was turned off).  
Diff Correction Setup  
Serial RS232 Output  
Hours ON after Shutdown  
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.  
0
3
6
12 24  
G
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
2
3
6
9
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——  
4
7
5
8
0
CLR  
.
RUN  
SETUP - GPS  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
INFO - GPS - PAGE 1  
JOHN DEERE  
GPS  
Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 1  
PAGE 1  
INFO  
00:35:17GMT  
Lat  
8/22/1999  
NoNav  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER  
Lon  
Altitude (ft)  
NoNav  
NoNav  
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.  
00  
0.0  
GPS Course  
GPS Speed (mph)  
Position Mode  
Differential Mode  
NoNav  
None  
Date and Time: This cell shows date and time for  
Greenwich Mean time.  
GPS Accuracy Indicator  
0%  
0%  
0
Lat: This cell displays vehicle location latitude coordinates  
with respect to Equator (north or south).  
GPS Signal Quality  
Diff Signal Quality  
G
Lon: This cell shows vehicle location longitude  
coordinates with respect to Prime Meridian (east or west).  
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
NOTE: Toggle button allows operator to change the way  
latitude and longitude are displayed between  
degrees, minutes, seconds and decimal degrees.  
9
Altitude: This cell shows height of receiver, measured  
from top of dome, in meters (feet) above sea level.  
CLR  
.
RUN  
GPS Course: This cell displays direction of travel, in  
degrees, relative to true north (zero degrees) as  
measured by receiver. Angle is measured in clockwise  
direction.  
INFO - GPS - PAGE 1  
A—Latitude  
B—Longitude  
Altitude  
NOTE: Course and speed normally show small speeds  
and various courses even when machine is not  
moving.  
C—GPS Course  
GPS Speed  
D—Position Mode  
Differential Mode  
GPS Speed: This cell shows ground speed of machine in  
kilometers per hour (mile per hour) as measured by  
receiver.  
E—GPS Accuracy Indicator  
F—GPS Signal Quality  
G—Differential Signal Quality  
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).  
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GPS Accuracy Indicator: StarFire iTC includes GPS  
Accuracy Indicator (GPS AI). GPS AI gives indication of  
GPS position accuracy achieved by receiver, and is  
displayed as a percentage (0-100%). GPS AI is displayed  
on RUN Page of Parallel Tracking (Figure 1), AutoTrac,  
and Field Doc and INFO – GPS – Page 1 (Figure 2).  
When receiver is initially powered, GPS AI will display 0%.  
As receiver acquires satellites and calculates a position,  
GPS AI will increase as accuracy improves. Acceptable  
guidance performance for Parallel Tracking and AutoTrac  
is achieved when GPS AI displays 80% or greater. This  
may take up to 20 minutes. GPS accuracy is affected by  
many factors. If 80% accuracy or greater is not achieved  
within 25 minutes, consider following possibilities:  
• Unobstructed view of sky – trees, buildings, or other  
structures may block receiver from receiving signals  
from all available satellites  
• L1/L2 signal to noise ratio (SNR) – radio interference  
from 2-way radios or other sources may cause low SNR  
• Satellite position in sky – poor GPS satellite geometry  
can reduce accuracy  
• Number of satellites above elevation mask – this is total  
number of GPS satellites available to your receiver that  
are above 7° elevation mask  
• Number of satellites in solution – this is total number of  
satellites that are being used by receiver to calculate a  
position  
GPS Signal Quality: This cell shows quality of signals  
being received from constellation of GPS satellites.  
Differential Signal Quality: This cell shows quality of  
differential correction signal being received by receiver.  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
INFO - GPS - PAGE 2  
JOHN DEERE  
INFO  
PAGE 2  
GPS  
Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 2  
Diagnostic  
Trouble Codes  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE  
Data Log  
(Diagnostic Use Only)  
Diagnostic Trouble Codes: (See DIAGNOSTIC  
TROUBLE CODES in Troubleshooting section.)  
Freq (MHz)  
Corrections Age(sec)  
1545.5450  
0
Sats above Elev Mask  
Satellites Tracked  
0
0
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.  
Sats in Solution  
PDOP  
0
0.0  
Roll Angle  
-15.5˚  
Freq (MHz): This cell shows frequency of differential  
correction signal that receiver is set to receive.  
Yaw Rate  
+30 deg/s  
G
Corrections Age (SEC): This cell shows age of  
differential correction signal to GPS (normally less than 10  
seconds).  
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Sats Above Elev Mask: This is total number of GPS  
satellites available to your receiver that are above 7°  
elevation mask.  
9
CLR  
.
RUN  
Satellites Tracked: This is total number of GPS satellites  
tracked by your receiver.  
INFO - GPS - PAGE 2  
A—Diagnostic Trouble Codes  
B—Data Log (Diagnostic Use Only)  
C—Frequency  
Satellites in Solution: This cell shows number of  
satellites actively used to compute position.  
Corrections Age  
D—Satellites above Elevation Mask  
Satellites Tracked  
E—Satellites in Solution  
PDOP  
F—Roll Angle  
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.  
G—Yaw Rate  
Roll Angle: Is both graphical and numerical  
representation of amount of roll TCM is measuring,  
relative to calibrated zero degree reference. A positive roll  
angle means vehicle is rolled to right.  
Yaw Rate: This gives a graphic representation and a  
numeric figure for amount of rotation TCM is measuring.  
Positive yaw rate means vehicle is turning to right.  
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Data Log  
JOHN DEERE  
INFO  
PAGE 2  
GPS  
Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 2  
Diagnostic  
Trouble Codes  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE  
Data Log  
(Diagnostic Use Only)  
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.  
Freq (MHz)  
Corrections Age(sec)  
1545.5450  
0
Sats above Elev Mask  
Satellites Tracked  
0
0
Sats in Solution  
PDOP  
0
0.0  
A—Diagnostic Trouble Codes  
B—Data Log (Diagnostic Use Only)  
C—Frequency  
Roll Angle  
-15.5˚  
Yaw Rate  
+30 deg/s  
Corrections Age  
G
D—Satellites above Elevation Mask  
Satellites Tracked  
E—Satellites in Solution  
PDOP  
F—Roll Angle  
G—Yaw Rate  
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CLR  
.
RUN  
INFO - GPS - PAGE 2  
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INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 1  
JOHN DEERE  
Data Log  
INFO  
PAGE 1  
Screen: INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 1  
GPS Accuracy Indicator  
A
B
C
D
E
F
100  
Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >>  
DATA LOG  
0
GPS Signal Quality  
100  
GPS Accuracy Indicator: GPS Accuracy Indicator is a  
relative indication of overall differential GPS performance.  
0
GPS Signal Quality: GPS signal quality shows quality of  
signals being received from GPS satellites. Unlike GPS  
Accuracy Indicator, Signal Quality doesn’t include  
Differential Signal Quality  
10  
EGNOS, SF1, SF2, or amount of time signal is received.  
0
-60 min  
0
INFO  
GPS  
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.  
G
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
A—GPS Accuracy Indicator  
B——  
C—GPS Signal Quality  
D——  
9
CLR  
.
RUN  
E—Differential Signal Quality  
F——  
G—Return to GPS Info  
INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 1  
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INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 2  
Screen: INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 2  
Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >>  
DATA LOG >> PAGE  
PDOP: (Position Dilution Of Precision) is a combination of  
vertical and horizontal error (or three dimensional). Lower  
PDOP is better. A value below 2 is considered optimal.  
Satellites in Solution: Number of satellites that receiver  
is using in current position solution. Maximum is 12.  
Satellites in solution are not tracked until they get above  
7° elevation mask.  
A—PDOP  
B——  
C——  
D—Satellites Used  
E——  
F——  
G—Return to GPS Info  
INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 2  
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INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 3  
JOHN DEERE  
Data Log  
INFO  
PAGE 3  
Screen: INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 3  
Nav Mode  
3D  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >>  
DATA LOG >> PAGE >> PAGE  
2D  
0
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.  
0
0
-60 min  
Differential Mode  
rk  
rg  
wt  
ws  
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  
no  
-60 min  
determine highest point on bar graph that you will see.  
INFO  
GPS  
G
• RK - RTK  
• RG - current SF2  
• WT - original SF2  
• WS - EGNOS  
• NO - none  
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
A—Navigation Mode  
B——  
C——  
CLR  
.
RUN  
D—Differential Mode  
E——  
F——  
INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 3  
G—Return to GPS Info  
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INFO - GPS - PAGE 3  
JOHN DEERE  
GPS  
Activations SF1, SF2 Ready, RTK  
INFO  
PAGE 3  
Screen: INFO- GPS - PAGE 3  
A
B
C
D
E
F
SF2 License  
Yes  
Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >>  
PAGE  
SF2 End Date  
Receiver Hours  
10/17/2114  
2016.7  
Switched Volt  
Unswitched Volt  
12.6  
12.6  
This page shows detailed information about receiver. This  
information will help troubleshoot receiver if a problem  
occurs.  
CAN High Volt  
CAN Low Volt  
2.4  
2.6  
Hardware P N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0  
Activations: Activations displays all activation codes that  
have been entered into receiver. SF1, SF2, and/or RTK.  
Visit www.StellarSupport.com for additional activations.  
Hardware SN  
200500  
SW App Ver  
SW Loader Ver  
1.00A  
000.XXX  
SF2 License: If receiver currently has active SF2 license,  
G
YES will be displayed. If not, NO will be displayed.  
PAGE  
SETUP  
INFO  
SF2 End Date: Date SF2 license will expire.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Receiver Hours: This cell displays number of hours on  
receiver.  
9
CLR  
Serial Number: This cell shows receiver serial number.  
This is required to obtain a StarFire signal license.  
.
RUN  
Hardware Version: This cell shows part number of  
INFO - GPS - PAGE 3  
receiver.  
A—Activations SF1, SF2 Ready, TRK  
SF2 License  
B—SF2 End Date  
Software Version: This cell displays version of software  
being used by receiver.  
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——  
NOTE: To acquire the latest version of software, visit  
www.stellarsupport.com or contact your John  
Deere dealer.  
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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC  
Satellite Tracking  
Screen: INFO- GPS - PAGE 4  
Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >>  
PAGE >> PAGE  
This page shows satellites being tracked by GPS receiver  
and associated information.  
SAT ID: (Satellite Identification Number): Identification  
number for GPS satellite  
ELV: (Position Elevation): Elevation in degrees above  
horizon for GPS satellite position  
AZM: (Position Azimuth): Azimuth in degrees from true  
North for GPS satellite  
L1 SNR: (L1 Signal to Noise Ratio): Signal strength for L1  
GPS signal (signal to noise ratio)  
L2 SNR: (L2 Signal to Noise Ratio): Signal strength for L2  
GPS signal (signal to noise ratio)  
Status: (GPS Signal Status): Status of GPS signal  
INFO - GPS - PAGE 4  
A—Satellite Tracking  
B—Satellite ID, Elevation, Azimuth, L1 SNR, L2  
SNR, Status  
C——  
D——  
E——  
F——  
G——  
• Search: searching for satellite signal  
• Track: tracking satellite signal and using it for  
positioning  
• OK: tracking satellite signal and using it for positioning  
• OK SF1: tracking satellite signal and using it for  
positioning with STARFIRE signal frequency  
• OK SF2: tracking satellite signal and using it for  
positioning with STARFIRE dual frequency  
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK  
Operating Mode  
JOHN DEERE  
RTK  
SETUP  
IMPORTANT: Before starting SETUP procedures,  
enter RTK activation number, see Enter  
RTK Activation section.  
RTK Operating Mode  
VEHICLE  
A
B
C
D
E
F
RTK Radio  
Channel (1-14)  
1
1
NOTE: Radio can function in four different modes:  
RTK Network ID  
(1-4000)  
• Vehicle  
• Quick Survey Base Mode  
• Absolute Base Mode  
• Off  
Configure  
Repeater Radio  
Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater  
have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.  
G
Screen: SETUP - RTK  
SETUP - RTK  
A—RTK Operating Mode  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF  
CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP  
B—RTK Radio Channel  
C—RTK Network ID  
D——  
E—Configure Repeater Radio  
Press letter button next to RTK OPERATION MODE and  
toggle to desired selection.  
F——  
G——  
Suggested Base Station Mode For Operation  
Quick Survey Base Mode  
Custom Operations  
Tillage  
Absolute Base Mode  
Drip Tape  
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.  
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Quick Survey Base Mode: Select if exact location of  
guidance tracks do not need to be stored for future  
applications. If Quick Survey Base Mode is used to  
establish rows or paths that will be used at a later date,  
location of Track 0 must be saved using Current Field  
setting in Tracking Setup (see AutoTrac Operator’s  
Manual). When Current Field is recalled, a one-time use  
of Shift Track feature will be needed to align vehicle on  
previous tracks. See Setup Quick Survey Base Mode  
section.  
Absolute Survey Base Mode: Select if exact location of  
guidance tracks need to be stored for future guidance  
applications without relying on visual reference for track  
position to align using Shift Track feature. Track 0 must  
be stored using Current Field in Tracking Setup in order to  
follow previously used tracks. Absolute Base Mode  
requires 24-hour self survey to be conducted on location  
before first use. After survey is completed, base station  
will then transmit corrections. If base station is moved to  
another position and then returned to original surveyed  
position, it is very important that base station is mounted  
in exact same position. Any difference between original  
surveyed position and mounted position will result in offset  
of corrected position. For this reason, it is important to  
mount receiver to a fixed position like building or post  
mounted in concrete.  
OFF Mode:This mode disables all RTK functionality in  
receiver. RTK Operating Mode must be OFF for normal  
SF2 operation on SF2-licensed receiver.  
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK  
Vehicle Repeater  
Press: SETUP button >> StarFire iTC >> Differential  
Correction Setup (D) >> RTK Setup (A)  
transmitting the base correction signal to another RTK  
vehicle that does not have line-of-sight to the base  
station.  
Toggle (A) button next to RTK Operating Mode until  
“VEHICLE REPEATER” appears in the cell.  
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’.  
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.  
IMPORTANT: There should be only ONE Vehicle  
Repeater or Repeater in the same  
vicinity with the same Network ID.  
The Vehicle Repeater mode allows an RTK vehicle to  
function normally as an RTK vehicle while also  
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK  
Quick Survey Mode  
JOHN DEERE  
RTK  
SETUP  
NOTE: Display is not required after base station receiver  
has been configured to operate in Quick Survey  
Base Mode and RTK Frequency, Radio  
RTK Operating Mode  
VEHICLE  
A
B
C
D
E
F
RTK Radio  
Channel (1-14)  
1
1
Channel/Network ID have been set.  
RTK Network ID  
(1-4000)  
Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater  
have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.  
Connect display to base station.  
Configure  
Repeater Radio  
Screen: SETUP - RTK  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF  
CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP  
G
NOTE: Quick Survey Base Mode allows base station to  
broadcast corrections after receiver calculates  
GPS position.  
SETUP - RTK  
A—RTK Operating Mode  
B—RTK Radio Channel  
C—RTK Network ID  
D——  
E—Configure Repeater Radio  
F——  
G——  
If power is removed from base station (but not  
moved) power can be restored and same base  
station position will be used for corrections. If  
previously used Track 0 is recalled in Parallel  
Tracking/Auto Trac no Shift Track will be needed.  
If power is removed and base station is moved, a  
new position will be calculated when power is  
restored. If previously used Track 0 is recalled in  
Parallel Tracking/Auto Trac, use Shift Track. (See  
AutoTrac Operator’s Manual for Shift Track  
procedures.)  
Press letter button next to RTK OPERATING MODE and  
toggle to QUICK SURVEY BASE MODE.  
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK  
Absolute Mode  
JOHN DEERE  
RTK  
SETUP  
IMPORTANT: Absolute Base Mode requires base  
receiver to be mounted in a rigid  
RTK Operating Mode  
ABSOLUTE BASE  
A
B
C
D
E
F
position. Tripod is not recommended.  
RTK Radio  
Channel (1-14)  
1
NOTE: Display is not required after base station receiver  
has been configured to operate in Absolute  
Survey Base Mode and RTK Radio  
RTK Network ID  
(1-4000)  
1
Configure  
Repeater Radio  
Channel/Network ID have been set.  
Edit Stored RTK Base  
Locations (1-20)  
Connect display to base station.  
Screen: SETUP - RTK  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF  
G
CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP  
SETUP - RTK  
Press letter button next to RTK OPERATING MODE and  
toggle to ABSOLUTE SURVEY BASE MODE.  
A—RTK Operating Mode  
B—RTK Radio Channel  
C—RTK Network ID  
D—Configure Repeater Radio  
E—Edit Stored RTK Base Locations  
F——  
G——  
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK  
Press letter button next to EDIT STORED RTK BASE  
LOCATION (1-20) and SETUP - RTK screen will be  
displayed.  
JOHN DEERE  
RTK  
SETUP  
Edit Stored RTK Base  
Locations (1-20)  
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
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).  
Base Lat  
(deg)  
0.0000000  
0.0000000  
0.0000  
Base Lon  
(deg)  
Base Alt  
(ft)  
Press letter button next to EDIT STORED RTK BASE  
LOCATION (1-20) and enter desired location number.  
CLR For Negative  
A—Edit Stored RTK Base Locations  
B—Base Latitude  
C—Base Longitude  
D—Base Altitude  
E—CLR for Negative  
Survey  
RTK Base Location  
SETUP  
GPS  
G
F—Survey RTK Base Location  
G—Return to GPS Setup  
SETUP - RTK  
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JOHN DEERE  
SURVEY RTK BASE LOCATION.  
SETUP  
RTK  
Edit Stored RTK Base  
Locations (1-20)  
A
1
A—Edit Stored RTK Base Locations  
B—Base Latitude  
C—Base Longitude  
D—Base Altitude  
E—CLR for Negative  
Base Lat  
(deg)  
B
C
0.0000000  
0.0000000  
0.0000  
Base Lon  
(deg)  
F—Survey RTK Base Location  
G—Return to GPS Setup  
Base Alt  
(ft)  
D
E
F
CLR For Negative  
Survey  
RTK Base Location  
SETUP  
GPS  
G
SETUP - RTK  
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NOTE: After (24 hour) self survey is complete, base  
JOHN DEERE  
RTK  
station coordinates will automatically be stored  
and associated with base location number (1-20).  
Verify base station coordinates, see RTK INFO  
Pages.  
SETUP  
Survey  
RTK Base Location  
A
B
C
D
E
F
1. Select Storage Location  
(Current location is 1)  
2. Position StarFire Receiver  
3. Press Start Survey Below  
4. Wait 24 Hours  
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.  
5. Base Location Will Be  
Stored Automatically  
SETUP  
GPS  
G
NOTE: Absolute Base Mode, coordinates may be  
manually entered, if known from previous survey.  
Setup - RTK  
Known Location: Press letter button next to BASE  
(LATITUDE, LONGITUDE AND ALTITUDE) and enter  
values for;  
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  
• Base Lat (deg)  
• Base Lon (deg)  
• Base Alt (ft)  
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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 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 >> STARFIRE iTC >> DIFF  
CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP  
NOTE: RTK base station must be operating in either  
Quick Survey Base or Absolute Base Mode.  
Enter a RTK Network ID between 4001 – 4090 (secure  
Network ID range) in cell “C”.  
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RTK SECURE NETWORK will appear in cell “F”. Select  
letter button “F”  
Entering RTK vehicle (rover) serial numbers  
Press letter button next to ROVER # (1-99) and enter  
desired location number to store the RTK vehicle receiver  
serial number. There are 99 slots available.  
Press letter button next to ROVER HARDWARE SN and  
enter serial number of RTK vehicle StarFire receiver.  
NOTE: Original GreenStar Display - The six digit  
hardware serial number can be found on INFO –  
GPS – PAGE 3. Go to display in RTK vehicle:  
Press INFO >> STARFIRE iTC >> press PAGE  
button until you reach PAGE 3.  
NOTE: GreenStar 2100/2600 Display – The six digit  
hardware serial number can be found on  
STARFIRE iTC - ACTIVATIONS tab. Go to  
display in RTK vehicle: Press MENU >>  
STARFIRE iTC >> ACTIVATIONS tab.  
Rover Access List (RAL)  
Screen: SETUP – RAL  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE iTC >> DIFF  
CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> RTK SECURE  
NETWORK >> DISPLAY AUTHORIZED LIST.  
This displays the RTK vehicle receiver serial number and  
location it is stored. Only the serial numbers on the RAL  
will be able to receive RTK corrections from the base  
station when RTK Network is in SECURE mode (see  
Security Mode section below).  
Press PAGE button to view subsequent pages of the RAL.  
RTK Network Operating Mode  
Screen: SETUP - RTK  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE iTC >> DIFF  
CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> RTK SECURE  
NETWORK >> RTK NETWORK IS CURRENTLY.  
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SBS Security can be operated in a Public or Secure  
mode.  
• Public – This mode does not restrict RTK vehicles from  
receiving RTK corrections as long as they have the  
same Network ID as the base station. This mode can  
be used when conducting a RTK demo for potential  
customers or field days.  
• Secure – This mode restricts RTK vehicles from  
receiving RTK corrections if their serial numbers are not  
entered into the RAL  
Deleting RAL  
Screen: SETUP – RTK  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE iTC >> DIFF  
CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> RTK SECURE  
NETWORK >> DELETE ENTIRE LIST  
RTK vehicle serial numbers can be deleted individually or  
the entire list can be deleted.  
Deleting individual entries:  
Press letter button next to ROVER # (1-99). Enter the  
vehicle receiver stored number that will be deleted (1-99).  
Press letter button next to ROVER HARDWARE SN.  
Enter a non-zero number (example: “1”) in place of the  
serial number. The serial number has been removed from  
the RAL.  
NOTE: Once a RTK vehicle serial number has been  
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.  
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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 >> STARFIRE iTC >> DIFF  
CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> VEHICLE  
Original StarFire  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF  
CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> VEHICLE  
NOTE: RTK vehicle can be operated in either Vehicle or  
Vehicle Repeater Mode.  
Enter the same RTK Network ID that the base station is  
configured too.  
RTK Vehicle Security Status  
The RTK Vehicle (when operating off of a Secure Network  
ID) will exist in one of the three following RTK  
authorization states: Unknown, Authorized, or Not  
Authorized.  
These states are displayed in one or more of the following  
locations depending on display and receiver used:  
(Displayed on INFO – GPS – PAGE 3 (StarFire iTC) or  
PAGE 5 (Original StarFire) or Cell G on GSD or on Cell G  
of the Original GreenStar Monitor on a GS2 display).  
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.  
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Unauthorized – On power-up of a RTK Vehicle StarFire  
that is properly configured, but the serial number has not  
been entered into the base station RAL, the message  
“RTK Network: Not Authorized” will be displayed in cell G  
as soon as it establishes communication with the secure  
RTK base station and it determines that it is not  
authorized to receiver RTK corrections.  
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Time Slot  
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.  
Screen: SETUP - RTK  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF  
CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP  
The time slot may be changed if other RTK systems are  
operating in area and interference is causing decreased  
base station communication performance.  
A—RTK Operating Mode  
B—RTK Time Slot  
SETUP - RTK  
C—RTK Network ID  
D——  
E—Radio and Repeater Configuration  
F——  
G—Return to Differential Corrections Setup  
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Network ID  
NOTE: 4000 network ID’s are available, default ID is 1.  
Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater  
have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.  
Screen: SETUP - RTK  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF  
CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP  
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.  
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  
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Repeater  
NOTE: The radio can be configured to act separately as  
repeater. A repeater is required if obstructions (i.e.  
trees, hills, etc.) exist between base station and  
vehicle(s).  
A repeater consists of:  
• Radio (configured as a repeater)  
• Harness  
• Mounting Bracket  
• 12 Volt Power Source  
To configure radio as repeater:  
Screen: SETUP - RTK  
SETUP - RTK  
A—RTK Operating Mode  
Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF  
CORRECTION SETUP >> RTK SETUP  
B—RTK Time Slot  
C—RTK Network ID  
D——  
1. Connect radio to receiver RTK harness.  
E—Radio and Repeater Configuration  
F——  
2. Check that receiver has GPS position calculated.  
G—Return to Differential Corrections Setup  
3. Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have  
same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.  
4. Press letter button next to CONFIGURE REPEATER  
RADIO.  
5. Radio will configure as repeater.  
6. Disconnect repeater from receiver and wiring harness.  
7. Reconnect original radio.  
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK  
Operating Vehicle  
JOHN DEERE  
Tracking  
IMPORTANT: The base station receiver and vehicle  
receiver must be setup before operating  
RTK. See Setup sections for setup  
procedures.  
RUN  
PAGE 3  
A
B
C
D
E
F
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.  
Track  
No.  
356-W  
Error  
(ft)  
0.0  
A——  
B——  
C——  
D——  
Shift Track  
Mark  
Point  
3D  
RTK  
G
E—Track Number, Error  
F——  
2
1
3
G—3D RTK, Shift Track, Mark Point  
RUN - Tracking - PAGE 3  
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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.  
JOHN DEERE  
Tracking  
RUN  
PAGE 3  
Communication loss AFTER first hour of base  
station operation, Extend Mode will provide RTK  
accuracy for 15 minutes.  
A
B
C
D
E
F
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.  
Track  
No.  
356-W  
Error  
(ft)  
0.0  
Shift Track  
Mark  
Point  
3D  
RTK-X  
G
2
1
3
NOTE: Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater  
have same Frequency, Network ID and Time Slot.  
RUN - Tracking - PAGE 3  
A——  
B——  
C——  
D——  
E—Track Number, Error  
F——  
G—3D RTK, Shift Track, Mark Point  
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Original GreenStar Display—RTK  
INFO Pages, Base Station  
Quick Survey  
Absolute Survey  
A—RTK Base Station Data  
Status  
C—Distance  
Direction  
E—Signal Level  
Data Received  
G—Software Version  
Serial Number  
B—Satellite Corrections  
Location Number  
D—Base Battery  
F—Radio Connection  
Radio Data  
Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 5  
• Signal Level - Level of signal that is detected at  
radio. The signal level will range from 0 to 100 (-180  
dBm to -80 dBm or above). Press E button to  
refresh signal level.  
This screen allows operator to view:  
• Status  
– OK - Base Station is transmitting correction.  
– No Stored Base - 24 hour self survey is required  
for current location.  
NOTE: For Data Received (%): Value less than 100 %  
indicates an obstruction between base station  
radio and vehicle radio.  
– 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.  
If percent of received correction is 0, and  
signal level is high, check for potential radio  
interference sources such as two-way radios,  
radio towers, etc.  
• 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.  
• 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  
• SN - Serial number of radio connected to receiver.  
• Base Battery (volts) - Base Station voltage.  
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INFO Pages, Vehicle  
Absolute Survey  
A—RTK Base Station Data  
Status  
C—Distance  
Direction  
E—Signal Level  
Data Received  
G—Software Version  
Serial Number  
B—Satellite Corrections  
Location Number  
D—Base Battery  
F—Radio Connection  
Radio Data  
Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 5  
dBm to -55 dBm. Values greater than -55 dBm are  
reported as 100.). Press E button to refresh signal  
level.  
This screen allows operator to view:  
• Status  
NOTE: For Data Received (%): Value less than 100 %  
indicates an obstruction between base station  
radio and vehicle radio.  
– 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.  
If percent of received correction is 0, and  
signal level is high, check for potential radio  
interference sources such as two-way radios,  
radio towers, etc.  
– No Signal - Vehicle radio is not receiving signal  
from base station.  
• Sat Corrections - Indicates number of GPS  
satellites for which base station is transmitting  
correction.  
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.  
• Distance - Distance from base station to vehicle  
receiver.  
• Data Received (%) - Percent of received correction  
to vehicle from base station.  
• Radio Connection - Indicates source of correction.  
If there is no connection, this will toggle between  
base and repeater.  
• Direction - Direction in degrees to base station.  
• Base Battery (volts) - Base Station voltage.  
• Signal Level - Level of signal that is detected at  
radio. The signal level will range from 0 to 100 (-118  
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• SW - Version of radio software.  
• SN - Serial number of radio connected to receiver.  
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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  
• Germany, DE  
• Hungary, HU  
• Iceland, IS  
• Ireland, IE  
• Luxembourg, LU  
• Malta, MT  
• Netherlands, NL  
• Norway, NO  
• Portugal, PT  
• Slovakia, SK  
• Slovenia, SI  
• Spain, ES  
• Sweden, SE  
• Switzerland, CH  
• United Kingdom, GB  
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.  
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  
Countries:  
For Portugal, Italy and Lithuania a licence is  
required.  
• Austria, AT  
• Belgium, BE  
• Czech Republic, CZ  
• Estonia, EE  
• Finland, FI  
For Lithuania, the power is limited to 5 mW.  
For Poland the frequencies are not allowed.  
• France, FR  
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RTK Base Station Setup  
System Overview  
The StarFireRTK system consists of a local base  
station placed in a field or mounted on a structure that  
transmits high accuracy corrections to the vehicle  
StarFirereceiver 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.  
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Receiver—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 iTC”  
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  
module.  
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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  
“Operating Mode—RTK” in “StarFire iTC” 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.  
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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.  
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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.  
IMPORTANT: The antenna must be installed before  
the radio module is powered ON.  
Avoid water intrusion by keeping the  
antenna attached whenever possible.  
• Leave the RTK radio in its original configuration  
attached directly behind the 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.  
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.  
• 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: When using this option, it may be necessary to  
install a higher-gain antenna to compensate for  
loss.  
NOTE: It is important to use the PF80821 harness  
and grounding wire properly according to the  
installation instructions. This harness has built  
in protection for both your radio and receiver  
for unwanted static electricity developed on the  
harness.  
Always mount the radio antenna vertically to make  
sure that the RTK signal is radiating outwards. If the  
antenna is at an angle, it may cause the data received  
at the vehicle to be lower than expected.  
• Attach the RTK radio in a secured location and run  
coaxial cable between the radio and the antenna.  
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RTK Base Station Setup  
Attaching RTK Harness  
A—Rod  
B—Grounding Wire  
C—Collar  
D—Screw  
2. Carefully determine placement of rod (A) a safe  
distance away from pipelines and cables. Drive into  
ground leaving one end above surface.  
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  
grounding rod must be a safe distance away  
from pipelines and cables.  
3. Route grounding wire (B) from harness to rod.  
Grounding wire may be extended if necessary to  
reach rod.  
IMPORTANT: Carefully choose location of rod so  
that it is away from paths where it  
could damage equipment or be  
4. Remove insulation from end of grounding wire.  
5. Place collar (C) over end of rod.  
damaged by equipment.  
6. Place grounding wire between rod and screw (D).  
7. Tighten screw.  
DO NOT route RTK Extension  
harness along any other power  
sources. Keep harness at least 2m (6  
ft) away from any other AC power  
lines.  
8. Restrain harness to supporting structures as  
necessary to keep them away from equipment,  
damage, and to reduce wire strain.  
1. Attach harness between radio and receiver.  
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RTK Network Base Station Setup  
A—7° Off the Horizon (Mask)  
Installing and operation of the Base Station  
Receiver.  
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.  
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  
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A—Receiver  
NOTE: The closer the receiver is to the tower, the  
more it will be shaded.  
Picture on the right—the base station 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.  
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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.  
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A—Receiver  
In the pictures above, both receivers will experience  
shading.  
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.  
Picture on the left—Shaded by the tower  
Picture on the right—Shaded by the pole.  
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Multipathing  
A—Good Sources  
B—Multipath Sources  
Before explaining how to protect against Multipathing,  
let’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.  
• Water towers  
• Pickup trucks  
• Grain bins  
• 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  
• Metal roofs  
• Center pivots  
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Even though the multipath signal may be reflected in  
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.  
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).  
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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:  
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.  
• 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.  
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.  
• At a later time, the situation would reverse, and the  
vehicle without incident earlier would go into RTK-X  
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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  
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.  
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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  
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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 prevent multipathing of the receiver.  
A—Receiver  
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RTK using Straight, Curves or Circle  
RTK Base Station Network Areas Utilizing Straight,  
Curves or Circle AutoTrac  
Symptoms:  
• Customer changes base stations and/or fields and the  
vehicle does not align to the previous track or bed.  
• 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).  
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Example A  
As you see in the picture, Field A (A) has 3 base stations  
located within 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.  
A—Field A  
B—Base Station 1 — 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  
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.  
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Operating Parameters  
StarFire iTC or Gen II 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.  
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PDOP Definition  
A—Horizontal Precision (m)  
B—Maximum PDOP Value  
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.  
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.  
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  
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GOOD  
BAD  
Keep in mind that PDOP (Position Dilution of  
During vehicle operation, the PDOP can be viewed  
under the StarFire information pages in both the  
Original GreenStar Display and GS2 Display  
Precision) is the measure of the geometrical strength  
of the GPS satellite configuration. As 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.  
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PDOP Operating Values  
StarFire iTC - Satellites  
A—SkyPlot  
B—Graph  
C—PDOP  
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StarFire iTC - Satellites  
A—SkyPlot  
B—Graph  
C—PDOP  
PDOP operating values should remain BELOW 3.5  
DURING ALL AUTOTRAC OPERATIONS, especially  
RTK high precision operations. As the value of PDOP  
rises above 3.5, position accuracy will be  
compromised.  
signals high PDOP values (4 to 20+) will be  
experienced for upwards of 15 minutes (under normal  
conditions).  
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  
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RTK Base Station Setup  
StarFire Signal Monitoring System  
StarFire iTC Main  
A—Info  
B—Setup  
C—Activations  
D—Serial Port  
E—Accuracy (%), GPS Signal  
(%), Diff Signal (dB)  
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GreenStar2 Pro - Guidance  
A—View  
B—Guidance Settings  
C—ShiftTrack Settings  
D—Signal Quality  
The GS2 alerts the operator when the current StarFire  
signal is not accurate. There are three levels of this  
warning system (Normal, Marginal, and Poor). The  
levels are determined both by the StarFire Receiver’s  
PDOP value and the number of satellites being  
tracked. It is recommend that if the StarFire receiver is  
being used in high accuracy operations that care be  
taken when the StarFire Signal Monitoring system  
indicates that the current status is Marginal or Poor, as  
accuracy degradation may occur.  
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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  
Marginal  
Poor  
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Marginal  
• Orange Bar with Permanent Caution Sign  
• Marginal Operating Range  
• Moderate risk of accuracy degradation - caution is  
advised  
• PDOP value: 3.5 - 4.5  
• Less than or equal to 6 satellites being tracked  
Poor  
• Red Bar and Flashing Caution Sign  
• Poor Operating Range  
• Significant risk of accuracy degradation - high accuracy  
operations are not advised  
• PDOP value greater than 4.6  
• Less than or equal to 5 satellites being tracked  
Antenna Height  
RTK Shared Base Station: Antenna Height  
In order to maintain a good RTK Radio link, the antenna  
must be mounted high enough to radiate over the earth’s  
curvature and any obstacles. As shown in the figure, the  
curve of the earth can block the signal from the RTK link.  
If the radiating base station radio antenna is mounted too  
low, the broadcasting range will be drastically reduced.  
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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.  
• 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 Receiver As A Single Unit  
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Utilizing Both The 91 m (300 ft) RTK Extension Harness And Low Loss Coax Cable  
A—91.4 m (300 ft) RS232  
Cable from receiver  
B—Coax cable connection  
from antenna  
C—Coax running up tower to  
antenna  
D—Coax looped under  
electrical box  
This base station setup allows the placement of the  
receiver to be up to 91.4 m (300 ft) away from the  
radio, giving the base station an absolute clear view of  
the sky.  
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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  
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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  
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Utilizing A Repeater  
This base station setup allows the placement of the  
receiver and radio in a location with no 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.  
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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  
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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.  
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics  
Accessing GREENSTAR 2 Diagnostic Addresses  
PC8664 –UN–05AUG05  
PC8663 –UN–05AUG05  
MESSAGE CENTER button (showing time)  
MENU button  
PC8655 –UN–05AUG05  
Message Center screen can be reached by pressing  
MESSAGE CENTER button (showing time) or MENU  
button then MESSAGE CENTER button (With Info Icon).  
MESSAGE CENTER button (With Info Icon)  
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Select Diagnostic Address icon (soft-key G)  
Message center will display all active warning, alert  
messages and icons.  
DIAGNOSTIC ADDRESSES soft-key (G)  
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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.  
Diagnostic Address Main Screen  
Some addresses are not shown until display is in  
technician mode.  
A—Diagnostic Address icon (soft-key G)  
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.  
• Go to -> Menu -> Message Center -> Diagnostic  
Address icon (soft-key G) button (A) .  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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:  
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Select Diagnostic Address icon (soft-key G) button (A)  
for 4 seconds and release.  
This action will take the display out of technician mode.  
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Accessing Original GREENSTAR Display Fault Codes  
GREENSTARDisplay IV Fault Codes  
Pressing the button next to a code will supply the  
operator or technician more information about the  
code. It 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.  
Select Menu -> Original GreenStar Display icon  
(soft-key H). The 2100/2600 display now is emulating  
the GreenStar IV display. Then follow directions 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.  
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  
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.  
Parallel Tracking Fault Codes  
STARFIRE iTC Diagnostic Trouble 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.  
STARFIRE iTC 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.  
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OUO6050,0002235 –19–14NOV06–1/1  
40-3  
121907  
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STARFIRE iTC Diagnostic Addresses  
NOTE: Invalid address values will be noted as all 9’s  
(99999999).  
Control Unit  
Add.  
000  
Description  
Controller unit identifier  
Details  
iTC  
iTC  
001  
Diagnostic Trouble Codes  
Has Codes - Select entry to display Diagnostic  
Trouble Codes  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
002  
003  
004  
005  
006  
007  
008  
009  
010  
System Beep: iTC system beep mode  
GPS time in Universal Time Coordinate format.  
DISPLAY: GPS Date based off universal time.  
DISPLAY: Latitude value with TCM corrections.  
DISPLAY: Longitude value with TCM corrections.  
DISPLAY: Altitude above sea level  
Shown in hours:minutes:seconds  
Shown in days, months, years  
Shown in degrees  
Shown in degrees  
Shown in meters  
DISPLAY: GPS heading with TCM corrections.  
DISPLAY: GPS speed.  
Shown in degrees  
Shown in kph  
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  
used.  
0 = No differential correction signal  
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  
coordinates.  
1 to 10  
iTC  
iTC  
013  
14  
DISPLAY: Estimated Quality of received GPS signal. Shown in per cent  
DISPLAY: Quality of received StarFire corrections  
signal.  
1 to 10  
iTC  
iTC  
015  
016  
DISPLAY: Age of correction data received.  
Shown in seconds  
Shown in degrees  
DISPLAY: Angle above horizon which satellites are  
included in navigational solution.  
iTC  
iTC  
017  
018  
DISPLAY: Number of satellites being tracked  
1 to 12  
1 to 12  
DISPLAY: Number of satellites used for navigation  
solution.  
iTC  
19  
DISPLAY: Positional Dilution of Precision  
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40-4  
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Control Unit  
Add.  
020  
021  
022  
Description  
Details  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
DISPLAY: Angle of side to side receiver tilt.  
Shown in degrees.  
Shown in degrees/second  
DISPLAY: Degrees per second of heading change.  
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  
iTC  
023  
024  
DISPLAY: Deactivation date of corrections license  
Shown in days, months, years  
DISPLAY: Remaining GPS days of corrections  
license  
Shown in number of license days left before  
deactivation of correction signal  
iTC  
iTC  
025  
026  
DISPLAY: The voltage level of the 12V switched  
power supply to the unit.  
Shown in VDC  
DISPLAY: The voltage level of the 12V unswitched  
power supply to the unit.  
Shown in VDC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
027  
028  
029  
30  
DISPLAY: The voltage level of CAN HIGH line.  
DISPLAY: The voltage level of CAN LOW line.  
DISPLAY: Hours of operation  
Shown in VDC  
Shown in VDC  
Shown in number of hours  
DISPLAY/MODIFY: Hours of navigation after key off  
0 hours  
3 hours  
6 hours  
12 hours  
24 hours  
iTC  
iTC  
32  
DISPLAY/MODIFY: Continue navigation from last  
known position.  
0 = No  
1 = Yes  
034  
DISPLAY/MODIFY: Distance from top of receiver  
dome to ground.  
Shown in centimeters  
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121907  
40-5  
PN=141  
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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  
iTC  
036  
037  
DISPLAY/MODIFY: Direction that receiver faces  
during normal operation  
0 = Backward  
1 = Forward  
DISPLAY/MODIFY: RTK search algorithm status  
0 = Off  
1 = vehicle  
2 = vehicle/repeater  
3 = base station (quick survey)  
4 = base station (absolute base)  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
038  
039  
040  
DISPLAY/MODIFY: Current StarFire corrections  
being used.  
0 = differential corrections turned off  
1 = SF1 mode  
2 = SF2 mode  
DISPLAY/MODIFY: Frequency that StarFire  
corrections are received on.  
Shown in kilohertz  
1525000  
1560000  
DISPLAY/MODIFY: Status of WAAS/EGNOS  
correction signal  
0 = WAAS/EGNOS differential corrections are not  
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  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
042  
043  
44  
DISPLAY/MODIFY: Serial port message frequency.  
DISPLAY/MODIFY: GGA Output Status  
DISPLAY/MODIFY: GSA Output Status  
DISPLAY/MODIFY: RMC Output Status  
DISPLAY/MODIFY: VTG Output Status  
DISPLAY: ZDA Output Status  
Shown in Hertz.  
1 or 5  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
045  
046  
047  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
iTC  
iTC  
048  
049  
DISPLAY: Output of TCM accelerometer raw signal.  
DISPLAY: Output of TCM accelerometer  
Shown in per cent  
Shown as one thousandth of acceleration due to  
gravity  
iTC  
053  
DISPLAY: Operating temperature of TCM  
accelerometer component.  
Shown in degrees Centigrade  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
054  
055  
057  
058  
DISPLAY: Latitude as calculated by receiver  
DISPLAY: Longitude as calculated by receiver  
DISPLAY: Course as calculated by GPS receiver.  
Shown in degrees  
Shown in degrees  
Shown in degrees  
DISPLAY: Calibration value of TCM unit on flat  
surface.  
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121907  
40-6  
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Control Unit  
Add.  
Description  
Details  
iTC  
059  
DISPLAY: Number of CAN messages received by  
the GPS receiver.  
iTC  
iTC  
060  
061  
DISPLAY: Sensitivity of gyroscope.  
Shown in millivolts/degree/second  
Shown in millivolts  
DISPLAY: Output of gyroscope while vehicle is  
stationary  
iTC  
062  
DISPLAY: Source address of receiver on the CAN  
bus.  
Shown in hexadecimal  
iTC  
iTC  
063  
064  
DISPLAY: Temperature sensitivity of Y - axis PWM.  
DISPLAY: Measured X- axis sensitivity  
Shown in counts/Kelvin degree  
Shown in per cent change  
modulation/centimeter/seconds2  
iTC  
065  
DISPLAY: X-axis zero modulation at 25 degrees  
Centigrade.  
Shown in centimeter/seconds2.  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
074  
075  
076  
077  
DISPLAY: Time left for base station survey.  
DISPLAY: Distance of rover from base station  
DISPLAY: RTK signal level  
Shown in hours:minutes:seconds  
Shown in kilometers  
Shown in per cent  
DISPLAY: Amount of noise affecting reception of  
signal  
Shown in decibels  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
078  
079  
080  
081  
DISPLAY: Base station identification number  
DISPLAY: RTK radio identification number  
DISPLAY: Percentage of packets received  
1 to 4095  
Shown as channels 1 - 14  
Shown in per cent  
Shown in VDC  
DISPLAY: The voltage level of the 12V switched  
power supply to the Base Station receiver  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
082  
083  
084  
DISPLAY: Serial number of RTK radio unit  
DISPLAY: Software version of RTK radio unit  
Last 6 numeric digits of the RTK radio serial number  
DISPLAY: Difference between TCM calculated  
heading and actual heading  
Shown in degrees  
iTC  
085  
DISPLAY: Lateral distance from established parallel  
tracking A-B line  
Shown in millimeters  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
086  
087  
088  
090  
DISPLAY: Roll induced by high speed acceleration  
DISPLAY: Roll induced by low speed acceleration  
DISPLAY: Radial acceleration of receiver  
Shown in millimeters  
Shown in millimeters  
Shown in millimeters/seconds2  
DISPLAY/MODIFY: RTK Base Station survey  
enable.  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
iTC  
091  
092  
093  
094  
190  
191  
192  
193  
228  
233  
RTK Selected Base ID  
Absolute Survey Latitude  
Absolute Survey Longitude  
Absolute Survey Altitude  
DISPLAY: Part number of receiver digital board  
DISPLAY: Serial number receiver digital board  
DISPLAY: Part number of receiver RF board  
DISPLAY: Serial number of receiver RF board  
DISPLAY: iTC boot loader software version  
DISPLAY: Part number for iTC application software  
Shown as numeric digits  
Shown as numeric digits  
Shows the last seven digits of the part number.  
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121907  
40-7  
PN=143  
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Control Unit  
Add.  
234  
Description  
Details  
iTC  
iTC  
DISPLAY: iTC application software version number  
DISPLAY: Serial Number of iTC receiver assembly  
Shown in ascii  
Shown as 6 digits or less  
236  
OUO6050,0002236 –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.  
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OUO6050,0002237 –19–14NOV06–1/3  
40-8  
121907  
PN=144  
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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  
523792.1  
2028.12  
Low unswitched voltage  
No unswitched voltage  
TCM has detected low voltage on  
unswitched battery power supply.  
Check battery voltage, check grounds,  
check harness. Contact dealer if problem  
persists.  
TCM has detected no voltage on unswitched Check battery voltage, check grounds,  
battery power supply. TCM is unable to  
save setup changes when key is turned off.  
check fuses and harness. Contact your  
John Deere dealer.  
No STARFIRE  
communication  
TCM has lost communication with  
STARFIRE receiver  
Check TCM harness to ensure proper  
connection between STARFIRE Receiver  
and TCM. Check CAN voltages. Contact  
your John Deere dealer.  
523773.3  
523773.4  
523774.3  
523774.4  
956.16  
StarFire CAN voltage out of StarFire CAN High signal voltage is out of  
range range high.  
Check TCM harness to ensure proper  
connection between STARFIRE Receiver  
and TCM. Check CAN STARFIRE voltages.  
Contact your John Deere dealer.  
StarFire CAN voltage out of StarFire CAN High signal voltage is out of  
range range low.  
Check TCM harness to ensure proper  
connection between Receiver and TCM.  
Check CAN voltages. Contact your John  
Deere dealer.  
StarFire CAN voltage out of StarFire CAN Low signal voltage is out of  
range range high.  
Check TCM harness to ensure proper  
connection between STARFIRE Receiver  
and TCM. Check CAN voltages. Contact  
dealer.  
StarFire CAN voltage out of StarFire CAN Low signal voltage is out of  
Check TCM harness to ensure proper  
connection between STARFIRE Receiver  
and TCM. Check CAN voltage. Contact  
your John Deere dealer.  
range  
range low.  
Roll Sensor out of range  
Temp Sensor out of range  
Internal Roll Sensor is out of normal  
operating range. TCM cannot correct  
position for roll angles.  
Contact your John Deere dealer.  
2146.14  
Internal Temperature Sensor is out of  
normal operating range.  
Contact your John Deere dealer.  
523309.7  
523309.16  
Yaw Sensor not responding Internal Yaw Sensor is not responding. TCM Contact your John Deere dealer.  
cannot compensate for terrain changes.  
Yaw Sensor out of range  
Internal Yaw Sensor is out of normal  
operating range. TCM cannot compensate  
for terrain changes.  
Contact your John Deere dealer.  
523310.2  
Memory Error  
An internal memory error has occurred.  
Contact your John Deere dealer.  
523442.31  
No StarFire Fore/Aft setting StarFire Fore/Aft setting has not been  
entered for this vehicle. Please go to  
SETUP TCM.  
See FORE/AFT in TCM or StarFire iTC  
section.  
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.  
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121907  
40-9  
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Fault Code  
Description  
Problem  
Solution  
2146.13  
TCM not calibrated  
TCM has not been calibrated for this  
vehicle. Please go to SETUP TCM to  
calibrate.  
See Calibrating in TCM or StarFire iTC  
section.  
523572.31  
Unsafe  
Shutdown-parameters not  
stored  
TCM was unable to save SETUP changes  
when key was turned off. Must have  
unswitched battery voltage after key off to  
save changes.  
Check battery voltage at TCM with key off,  
check harness. Contact John Deere dealer.  
OUO6050,0002237 –19–14NOV06–3/3  
40-10  
121907  
PN=146  
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics  
Diagnostic Trouble Codes—StarFire iTC  
SPN.FMI  
SPN Name  
FMI Description  
Tractor Warning Light  
Level 1 Text  
antenna location (X axis) (523442)  
Info  
523442.3  
523441.3  
523773.3  
523773.4  
523774.3  
523774.4  
2854.31  
232.2  
Not Available or Condition Exists (31)  
No StarFire Fore/Aft Set  
antenna location (Z axis) (523441)  
Not Available or Condition Exists (31)  
Info  
No StarFire Height Dimension  
CAN High line (523773)  
Voltage Above Normal, or Shorted to High Source (3)  
No Lamp  
CAN HI voltage too high  
CAN High line (523773)  
Voltage Below Normal, or Shorted to Low Source (4)  
No Lamp  
CAN Low line (523774)  
Voltage Above Normal, or Shorted to High Source (3)  
No Lamp  
CAN LO voltage too high  
CAN Low line (523774)  
Voltage Below Normal, or Shorted to Low Source (4)  
No Lamp  
CAN HI voltage too low  
Communications Carrier (2854)  
Not Available or Condition Exists (31)  
No Lamp  
RTK Rover loss of radio link  
DGPS Differential Correction (232)  
Data Erratic, Intermittent or Incorrect (2)  
Info  
Corrected GPS position is not available  
DGPS Differential Correction (232)  
Special Instructions (14)  
NA  
232.14  
RTK Extend will be lost in # minutes  
ECU power shutdown error (523572)  
Not Available or Condition Exists (31)  
Info  
523572.3  
Unsafe Shutdown - parameters not stored  
ECU Power Supply Voltage #1 (523792)  
Data Valid but Below Normal Operating Range - Moderately Severe Level  
(18)  
Info  
523792.2  
523319.2  
Low Unswitched Voltage  
ECU Power Supply Voltage #1, Switched (523319)  
Data Valid but Below Normal Operating Range - Moderately Severe Level  
(18)  
Info  
Low Switched Voltage  
Electrical Potential (Voltage) (168)  
Data Valid but Below Normal Operating Range - Moderately Severe Level  
(18)  
NA  
168.18  
RTK Base Station Low Voltage  
Global Positioning System (GPS) (841)  
Not Available or Condition Exists (31)  
Service Alert  
Signal interference (from jammer)  
841.31  
GPS differential corrections license (522339)  
Not Available or Condition Exists (31)  
Info  
522339.3  
522552.1  
701558.2  
523310.2  
GPS corrections license has expired  
Navigation Bus 1 (522552)  
Root Cause not Known (11)  
Service Alert  
StarFire Network Problem  
Navigational system position data (701558)  
Data Erratic, Intermittent or Incorrect (2)  
Info  
GPS position is not available  
Non-volatile memory read/write (523310)  
Data Erratic, Intermittent or Incorrect (2)  
Info  
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)  
Receiver secondary differential correction source (522338)  
Out of Calibration (13)  
RTK Base Station not using visible satellites  
Service Alert  
Receiver not receiving on alternate frequency  
522338.1  
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40-11  
121907  
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SPN.FMI  
SPN Name  
FMI Description  
Tractor Warning Light  
Level 1 Text  
Rollover Sensor (956)  
Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range - Moderately Severe Level  
(16)  
Service Alert  
Roll Accelerometer out of range  
956.16  
RTK base station location (524257)  
Special Instructions (14)  
No Lamp  
524257.1  
RTK 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 Rover relative distance (524209)  
Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range - Moderately Severe Level  
524209.2 (16)  
RTK Base Station relocation  
No Lamp  
RTK Rover too far from Base Station  
Source Address 146 (2146)  
Out of Calibration (13)  
Info  
2146.13  
2146.14  
523309.7  
TCM not calibrated  
Source Address 146 (2146)  
Special Instructions (14)  
Service Alert  
Temp sensor out of range  
Yaw Gyro (523309)  
Mechanical System not Responding or Out of Adjustment (7)  
Service Alert  
Yaw Gyro not responding  
Yaw Gyro (523309)  
Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range - Moderately Severe Level  
(16)  
Service Alert  
Yaw Gyro out of range  
523309.2  
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121907  
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GreenStar Deluxe - Diagnostic Readings  
GreenStar Deluxe - Diagnostic Readings  
A—View- Deere GPS  
B—Latitude  
C—Longitude  
D—Course  
E—Speed  
F—Altitude  
G—Position Mode  
H—GPS Quality  
I—PDOP  
J—HDOP  
K—VDOP  
L—Number of Satellites  
M—Satellite ID’s  
OUO6050,0002239 –19–14NOV06–1/1  
40-13  
121907  
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Specifications  
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values  
TS1671 –UN–01MAY03  
Bolt or  
SAE Grade 1  
Lubricatedb Dryc  
SAE Grade 2a  
Lubricatedb Dryc  
SAE Grade 5, 5.1 or 5.2  
Lubricatedb Dryc  
SAE Grade 8 or 8.2  
Lubricatedb Dryc  
N•m  
Screw  
Size  
N•m  
lb-in  
N•m  
lb-in  
N•m  
lb-in  
N•m  
lb-in  
N•m  
lb-in  
N•m  
lb-in  
N•m  
13.5  
N•m  
28  
lb-in  
120  
lb-in  
150  
lb-ft  
26  
1/4  
3.7  
33  
4.7  
9.8  
42  
6
53  
7.5  
66  
9.5  
84  
12  
106  
17  
N•m  
35  
lb-ft  
20.5  
5/16  
3/8  
7.7  
68  
86  
12  
106  
15.5  
137  
19.5  
N•m  
35  
172  
lb-ft  
26  
25  
N•m  
44  
221  
lb-ft  
32.5  
13.5  
120  
17.5  
N•m  
28  
155  
lb-ft  
20.5  
22  
N•m  
35  
194  
lb-ft  
26  
27  
N•m  
44  
240  
lb-ft  
32.5  
49  
80  
36  
59  
63  
46  
74  
7/16  
22  
N•m  
34  
194  
lb-ft  
25  
56  
41  
70  
52  
100  
1/2  
9/16  
5/8  
42  
60  
31  
45  
53  
76  
39  
56  
67  
95  
49  
70  
85  
125  
170  
300  
490  
730  
910  
63  
92  
110  
155  
215  
380  
615  
920  
80  
115  
160  
280  
455  
120  
175  
240  
425  
690  
88  
130  
175  
315  
510  
155  
220  
305  
540  
870  
115  
165  
225  
400  
640  
960  
48  
35.5  
49  
67  
85  
63  
105  
190  
190  
285  
400  
570  
750  
990  
77  
135  
240  
240  
360  
510  
725  
950  
100  
175  
175  
265  
375  
125  
220  
360  
540  
3/4  
120  
190  
285  
400  
570  
750  
990  
88  
150  
240  
360  
510  
725  
950  
110  
175  
265  
375  
535  
700  
930  
140  
140  
210  
300  
420  
550  
7/8  
140  
210  
300  
420  
550  
1
680 1030  
760 1300  
1-1/8  
1-1/4  
1-3/8  
1-1/2  
670 1150  
850 1450 1075 1850 1350  
535 1280  
945 1630 1200 2050 1500 2600 1920  
700 1700 1250 2140 1580 2700 2000 3400 2500  
930 2250 1650 2850 2100 3600 2650 4550 3350  
730 1250  
730 1250  
Torque values listed are for general use only, based on the strength of the  
bolt or screw. DO NOT use these values if a different torque value or  
tightening procedure is given for a specific application. For plastic insert or  
crimped steel type lock nuts, for stainless steel fasteners, or for nuts on  
U-bolts, see the tightening instructions for the specific application. Shear  
bolts are designed to fail under predetermined loads. Always replace shear  
bolts with identical grade.  
Replace fasteners with the same or higher grade. If higher  
grade fasteners are used, tighten these to the strength of the  
original. Make sure fastener threads are clean and that you  
properly start thread engagement. When possible, lubricate  
plain or zinc plated fasteners other than lock nuts, wheel bolts  
or wheel nuts, unless different instructions are given for the  
specific application.  
aGrade 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.  
b“Lubricated” 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.  
c“Dry” means plain or zinc plated without any lubrication, or 1/4 to 3/4 in. fasteners with JDM F13B zinc flake coating.  
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Specifications  
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values  
12.9  
12.9  
4.8  
4.8  
8.8  
8.8  
9.8  
9.8  
10.9  
10.9  
12.9  
12.9  
Bolt or  
Screw  
Size  
Class 4.8  
Lubricateda  
Class 8.8 or 9.8  
Lubricateda Dryb  
Class 10.9  
Lubricateda  
Class 12.9  
Lubricateda  
Dryb  
Dryb  
N•m  
Dryb  
N•m  
lb-in  
N•m lb-in  
N•m  
lb-in  
N•m  
lb-in  
N•m  
13  
N•m  
32  
lb-in  
115  
lb-in  
146  
N•m  
15.5  
N•m  
37  
lb-in  
137  
N•m  
lb-in  
172  
lb-ft  
35  
M6  
4.7  
42  
6
53  
8.9  
79  
11.3  
100  
16.5  
N•m  
40  
19.5  
N•m  
47  
lb-ft  
23.5  
lb-ft  
29.5  
lb-ft  
27.5  
M8  
11.5  
102  
14.5  
N•m  
29  
128  
lb-ft  
21  
22  
N•m  
43  
194  
lb-ft  
32  
27.5  
N•m  
55  
243  
lb-ft  
40  
M10  
23  
N•m  
40  
204  
lb-ft  
29.5  
46  
63  
46  
80  
59  
75  
55  
95  
70  
M12  
M14  
M16  
M18  
M20  
M22  
M24  
M27  
M30  
M33  
M36  
50  
80  
37  
59  
75  
120  
190  
265  
375  
510  
650  
950  
55  
88  
95  
150  
240  
330  
475  
650  
820  
70  
110  
175  
245  
350  
480  
600  
110  
175  
275  
375  
530  
725  
920  
80  
130  
200  
275  
390  
535  
140  
220  
350  
475  
675  
920  
105  
165  
255  
350  
500  
680  
130  
205  
320  
440  
625  
850  
95  
150  
235  
325  
460  
165  
260  
400  
560  
790  
120  
190  
300  
410  
580  
800  
63  
100  
135  
190  
265  
330  
490  
660  
900  
1150  
74  
125  
170  
245  
330  
425  
625  
850  
92  
140  
195  
275  
375  
480  
100  
140  
195  
245  
360  
490  
125  
180  
245  
315  
460  
625 1080  
680 1150  
850 1080  
800 1350 1000  
700 1200  
950 1630 1200 1850 1350 2300 1700 2140 1580 2700 2000  
850 1750 1300 2200 1625 2500 1850 3150 2325 2900 2150 3700 2730  
850 1450 1075 2250 1650 2850 2100 3200 2350 4050 3000 3750 2770 4750 3500  
885 1350 1000 1700 1250 1580 1160 2000 1475  
625 1290  
665 1150  
Torque values listed are for general use only, based on the strength  
of the bolt or screw. DO NOT use these values if a different torque  
value or tightening procedure is given for a specific application. For  
stainless steel fasteners or for nuts on U-bolts, see the tightening  
instructions for the specific application. Tighten plastic insert or  
crimped steel type lock nuts by turning the nut to the dry torque  
shown in the chart, unless different instructions are given for the  
specific application.  
Shear bolts are designed to fail under predetermined loads. Always  
replace shear bolts with identical property class. Replace fasteners  
with the same or higher property class. If higher property class  
fasteners are used, tighten these to the strength of the original. Make  
sure fastener threads are clean and that you properly start thread  
engagement. When possible, lubricate plain or zinc plated fasteners  
other than lock nuts, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, unless different  
instructions are given for the specific application.  
a“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.  
b“Dry” means plain or zinc plated without any lubrication, or M6 to M18 fasteners with JDM F13B zinc flake coating.  
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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  
• Mobile Processor  
• GreenStar Display 2100 & 2600  
• Display Control  
• StarFire iTC Receiver  
• RTK Radio  
• AutoTrac Universal Steering Kit  
• GS2 Rate Controller  
• iTC Power Module  
26 September 2007  
OUO6050,0000D9B –19–17OCT07–1/1  
Safety Note Regarding the Subsequent Installation of Electrical and Electronic  
Appliances and/or Components  
The machine is equipped with electronic components  
whose function may be influenced by electromagnetic  
radiation from other appliances. Such influences may  
be hazardous, so take the following safety instructions  
into account:  
• Personal Computer  
• GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver  
Subsequently installed electrical/electronic components  
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  
system, the user must verify whether the installation  
affects the electronics or other components. This  
applies particularly to:  
Wiring, installation and maximum permissible current  
supply must be as stated in the installation instructions  
of the machine manufacturer.  
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Index  
Page  
Page  
A
D
Data Log  
Absolute Base Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-6  
Absolute Survey  
Accuracy Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-25  
Differential Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27  
PDOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26  
Position Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27  
Satellites Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26  
Signal Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-25  
Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-21  
Default Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-18  
Diagnostic Addresses  
Accessing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-3  
Engine Control Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-4  
Diagnostic Codes  
Accessing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-3  
Diagnostic Trouble Codes  
Base Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1  
Absolute Survey Base Mode  
RTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-5  
Accessing Diagnostic Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-3  
Accessing Diagnostic Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-3  
Accuracy Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-21, 25-25  
Activation  
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-4  
RTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-5  
SF2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-5  
WAAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-18  
ACTIVATIONS tab  
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-12  
Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-21  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-4  
Attaching  
StarFire iTC Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1  
Azimuth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-29  
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-11  
Differential  
Data Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27  
Differential Correction  
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-4  
E
B
Elevation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-29  
Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-29  
Elevation Mask. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-23  
Extend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-4, 30-16  
Base Station  
Info Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-17  
Baud Rate  
Serial RS232 Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-19  
F
C
Fault Codes  
Calibration  
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-8  
Fore/Aft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-17  
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-6  
TCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-11  
Machine Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-9, 25-11  
CAN High voltage (Vehicle Bus). . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24  
CAN Low voltage (Vehicle Bus) . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24  
Correction Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-23  
Correction Frequency  
H
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-5  
Correction Mode  
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-5  
Correction Signal  
SF2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-3  
Corrections  
OFF/ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-18  
Country Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-1  
Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-21  
Hardware Part Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24  
Hardware Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24  
Hardware Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-28  
HDOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19  
Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-16  
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-7  
Hours On After Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-20  
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-8  
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I
P
PDOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19, 25-23, 25-26  
Position Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-21  
Data Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27  
Info  
RTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-18  
INFO Pages  
RTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-17  
INFO tab  
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-4  
Installing  
Q
Quick Survey  
StarFire iTC Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1  
Base Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-1, 30-4  
Quick Survey Mode  
RTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-6  
QuickStart  
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-4, 25-8  
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-7  
L
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-21  
License  
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-4  
Expired Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-7  
SF2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-5  
Longitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-21  
L1/L2 GRAPH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19  
R
Radio Channel  
RTK  
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-12  
Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-2  
Receiver Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-28  
Receiver Hours (h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24  
Repeater  
M
Mount Direction  
RTK  
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-5  
TCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-10  
Mounting  
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-14  
Roll Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-23  
RS232  
StarFire iTC Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1  
Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-4, 25-19  
RTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1  
Absolute Base Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-6  
Absolute Survey Base Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-5  
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-5  
Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-18  
Info Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-17  
INFO Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-17  
Info Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-18  
Network  
N
Network  
Network ID Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-13  
RTK Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-9  
NMEA Strings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16  
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-9  
Network ID Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-13  
Off Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-2  
Operating Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-3  
Quick Survey Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-6  
Radio Channel  
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-12  
Repeater  
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-14  
Satellites in Search (above 100 elevation) . . 15-24  
O
Off Mode  
RTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-2  
Operating  
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-3, 30-15  
Output  
Serial RS232. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-4  
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Search Time (sec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24  
Serial Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24  
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-18  
Operating Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1  
Softkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1  
Software Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24  
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24  
Survey  
Radio Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-12  
Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-14  
TCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-4, 25-9  
SETUP tab  
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-4  
SF1  
World Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-5  
SF2  
Absolute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1  
Quick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-1, 30-4  
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-2  
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-3  
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-15  
Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1  
Vehicle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1  
RTK Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-4  
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-5  
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-5  
Subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-5  
Signal  
Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-25  
Signal Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-21  
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-29  
SKY PLOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19  
Softkey  
RTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1  
Software  
S
Load  
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-1  
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-2  
Software Part Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24  
Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-28  
Software Version Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24  
Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-21  
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1  
ACTIVATIONS tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-12  
Correction Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-5  
Correction Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-5  
Diagnostic Trouble Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-11  
Fault Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-8  
Fore/Aft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-6  
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-7  
Hours On After Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-8  
INFO tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2  
Mount Direction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-5  
QuickStart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-7  
Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1  
Attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1  
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1  
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1  
SERIAL PORT tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-15  
SETUP tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-4  
TCM Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-8  
Trouble Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-11  
StarFire Receiver  
Satellite  
Data Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26  
Predictor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-23  
SATELLITE INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19  
Above Elevation Mask. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19  
In Solution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19  
L1/L2 GRAPH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19  
SKY PLOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19  
TRACKING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19  
TRACKING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19  
Satellites  
Above Elevation Mask. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-23  
Azimuth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-29  
Elevation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-29  
ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-29  
In Solution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-23  
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-29  
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-29  
Tracked. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-23  
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-29  
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-28  
Serial Port  
Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-4, 25-19  
SERIAL PORT tab  
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-15  
Setup  
SF2 Correction Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-3  
Status  
Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-29  
Subscription  
Differential Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-4  
QuickStart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-4, 25-8  
RTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-18  
Network ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-13  
Operating Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1  
SF2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-5  
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Index  
Page  
Page  
Survey  
Y
Absolute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1  
Quick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-1, 30-4  
Switched voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24  
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-2  
Yaw Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-23  
T
TCM  
Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-11  
Machine Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-9, 25-11  
Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-10, 25-12  
Fore/Aft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-17  
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-16  
Mount Direction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-10  
ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-9  
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-4, 25-9  
TCM Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-8  
Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-21  
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-29  
TRACKING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19  
TRACKING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19  
Trouble Codes  
StarFire iTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-11  
U
Unswitched voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24  
Update Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-1  
V
VDOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19  
Vehicle  
Info Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-18  
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-15  
Repeater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1  
RTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1  
W
WAAS  
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-18  
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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.  
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The Right Tools  
Precision tools and testing equipment enable our Service  
Department to locate and correct troubles quickly . . . to  
save you time and money.  
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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!  
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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.  
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