John Deere Radio OMPFP11348 User Manual

StarFire RTK  
900 MHz Radio  
OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
StarFire RTK  
900 MHz Radio  
OMPFP11348 ISSUE L1 (ENGLISH)  
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Contents  
Page  
Shared Base Station RTK Security ....................30-6  
Operating Vehicle ...............................................30-9  
Info Pages  
Safety  
Recognize Safety Information ............................05-1  
Understand Signal Words...................................05-1  
Follow Safety Instructions...................................05-1  
Practice Safe Maintenance.................................05-2  
Handle Electronic Components and  
Prevent Electrical Shock and Fires.....................05-3  
Vehicle.......................................................... 30-11  
FCC NOTIFICATIONS TO USER  
900 MHz RTK Power source..............................15-1  
Specifications  
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values........40-1  
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values.................40-2  
900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup  
Installation of the RTK radio and antenna ..........20-4  
Attaching RTK Harness......................................20-5  
RTK Network Base Station Setup .....................20-6  
PDOP Operating Values................................... 20-11  
StarFire Signal Monitoring System...................20-12  
Specific Tower Setup Information.....................20-15  
Utilizing The RTK Extension Harness ..............20-15  
Utilizing Just Low Loss Coax Cable .................20-15  
Utilizing Both The 91 m (300 ft) RTK  
Extension Harness And Low Loss  
Utilizing A Repeater..........................................20-17  
Leaving The Radio And Receiver As A  
900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display  
RTK Network Configuration................................25-7  
Shared Base Station RTK Security ....................25-8  
Shared Base Station Security—Setup................25-9  
RTK Vehicle Security Status.............................25-12  
900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display  
Operating Mode..................................................30-1  
Original Instructions. All information, illustrations and specifications in this  
manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication.  
The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.  
COPYRIGHT © 2010  
DEERE & COMPANY  
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All rights reserved.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
There can be additional safety information contained on  
parts and components sourced from suppliers that is not  
reproduced in this operator's manual.  
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  
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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Handle Electronic Components and Brackets  
Safely  
Falling while installing or removing electronic components  
mounted on equipment can cause serious injury. Use a  
ladder or platform to easily reach each mounting location.  
Use sturdy and secure footholds and handholds. Do not  
install or remove components in wet or icy conditions.  
If installing or servicing a RTK base station on a tower or  
other tall structure, use a certified climber.  
If installing or servicing a global positioning receiver mast  
used on an implement, use proper lifting techniques and  
wear proper protective equipment. The mast is heavy and  
can be awkward to handle. Two people are required when  
mounting locations are not accessible from the ground  
or from a service platform.  
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Safety  
Prevent Electrical Shock and Fires  
To prevent injury from electrical shock, always disconnect  
power to the receiver, antenna, and amplifier before  
installing or servicing.  
To prevent injury from electrical shock, always disconnect  
power to the receiver and radio equipment before  
installing or servicing.  
Understand and follow all local codes and regulations  
when installing electrical equipment.  
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FCC NOTIFICATIONS TO USER  
FCC NOTIFICATION  
These devices must be operated as supplied by John  
Deere Ag Management Solutions. Any changes or  
modifications made to these devices without the express  
written approval of John Deere Ag Management Solutions  
may void the user's authority to operate these devices.  
These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1. These devices may not cause harmful interference.  
2. These devices must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
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harmful interference to radio or television reception, which  
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by  
one or more of the following measures:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with  
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15  
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
no guarantee shall be made that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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900 MHz RTK Power source  
A battery backup is recommended to keep  
the base station running in the case of power  
outages for dependable operation.  
A Base Station should have a continuous 12V power  
source such as an AC/DC converter to power the base  
station.  
NOTE: The AC/DC converter is NOT supplied  
by John Deere.  
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900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup  
System Overview  
The StarFire™ RTK system consists of a local base  
station placed in a field or mounted on a structure that  
transmits high accuracy corrections to the vehicle StarFire  
receiver using RTK radios. The StarFire receiver on the  
RTK-equipped vehicle must have a direct line of sight with  
the base station in order to receive the RTK signal.  
Performance of the RTK system is related to the operating  
distance from the base station. When operating beyond  
20 km (12 miles), degraded accuracy will occur and it may  
take longer to initially acquire the RTK signal.  
A repeater, which is simply an RTK radio supplied with 12  
volts of power, can be used to receive the base station  
signal and establish a new line of sight point. However,  
performance limitations can still be expected if trying to use  
the repeater to transmit the RTK signal to a vehicle that is  
farther than 20 km (12 miles) away from the base station.  
NOTE: Old antennas from past receivers are not  
compatible with the StarFire 3000 receiver.  
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  
3000” Section for setup of the receiver on vehicle.  
Removing the antenna while transmitting  
may damage the radio module.  
IMPORTANT: The antenna must be installed before  
the radio module is powered ON.  
NOTE: Actual receiver position may vary with the use of  
an Original Shroud or Deluxe Shroud bracket.  
Avoid water intrusion by keeping the antenna  
attached whenever possible.  
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900 MHz 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 3000” Section for  
setup of the receiver on base station.  
Refer to “Base Station Operation and Setup” in “StarFire  
3000” Section for proper use and setup of the base station.  
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900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup  
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 3000” Section to  
properly configure radio as repeater.  
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900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup  
Installation of the RTK radio and antenna  
After installing 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.  
Attach the RTK radio in a safe and unobstructed  
location, Connect radio and antenna using coaxial cable.  
IMPORTANT: The antenna must be installed before  
the radio module is powered ON.  
Leave the RTK radio in its original configuration  
Avoid water intrusion by keeping the antenna  
attached to the radio whenever possible.  
attached directly behind the base station receiver.  
- Use a repeater as part of the base station. Install a  
radio with the base station receiver.  
- Install a Repeater radio (available through whole  
goods or parts) in an elevated location.  
Removing the antenna while transmitting  
may damage the radio module.  
The base station will then send the RTK data to the  
IMPORTANT: If using a coaxial cable between the  
radio and antenna, use the lowest-loss cable  
available to avoid RTK radio link range issues.  
repeater and the repeater will then transmit that data  
out to the repeater , and vehicle on the network. This  
will eliminate other repeaters in the system.  
NOTE: When using this option, it may be  
necessary to install a higher-gain antenna  
to compensate for loss.  
NOTE: Additional repeaters cannot be run off of the  
central repeater. In areas with heavy foliage or  
uneven terrain, this setup method is not advised.  
NOTE: Old antennas from past receivers are not  
compatible with the StarFire 3000 receiver.  
Use 92 m (300 ft) extension harness PF80821 to move  
the radio from the back of the base station receiver to  
an elevated position.  
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.  
NOTE: Use extension harness PF80821.  
Use installation instructions provided with  
extension harness PF80821 to ensure proper  
grounding and wiring according to the installation  
instructions. This harness has built in protection  
for both the radio and receiver for unwanted static  
electricity developed on the harness.  
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900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup  
Attaching RTK Harness  
A—Rod  
B—Grounding Wire  
C—Collar  
D—Screw  
3. Route grounding wire (B) from harness to rod.  
Grounding wire may be extended if necessary to  
reach rod.  
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.  
4. Remove insulation from end of grounding wire.  
5. Place collar (C) over end of rod.  
6. Place grounding wire between rod and screw (D).  
7. Tighten screw.  
IMPORTANT: Carefully choose location of rod so that  
it is away from paths where it could damage  
equipment or be damaged by equipment.  
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.  
2. Carefully determine placement of rod (A) a safe  
distance away from pipelines and cables. Drive into  
ground leaving one end above surface.  
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900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup  
RTK Network Base Station Setup  
A—5 Degrees Off the Horizon  
(Mask)  
Installing and operation of the Base Station Receiver.  
directions above 5 degrees off the horizon. Both the base  
receiver and the vehicle receiver will use any satellites  
that are above 5 degrees off the horizon. If a base station  
receiver cannot use a satellite above 5 degrees, then all  
vehicles operating on that base station also cannot use  
that blocked satellite. This is called Shading of the base  
station. If enough shading occurs, the RTK system may  
become 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. 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:  
To ensure proper operation of a RTK base station, the  
GPS Receiver must have a clear view of the sky in all  
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900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup  
When selecting a base station location, there are three  
main points to look for: rigidity, good view of the sky,  
and few reflective objects. The base station provides  
corrections to the vehicle receiver based on the fixed  
known position which is surveyed in with an absolute  
survey or quick survey. Any motion of the base station  
receiver will translate directly to the vehicle position.  
Mount the base station on a rigid structure, such as the  
pole in the photo. When mounting on a structure such as  
a building, the receiver should generally be installed 2  
meters above the highest point.  
Receiver on Rigid Pole  
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Receiver Next to Trees  
Since GPS satellites orbit the earth, the base station  
needs to have a clear view of the sky in all directions  
above a 5 degree mask angle. Base stations with a good  
view of the sky are much more reliable than those with  
shading. Installing the receiver on the side of radio towers  
or next to trees is not recommended.  
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Multipathing  
Signal reflections are another important error source  
for base stations that should be minimized. Reflected  
signals also reach the base station receiver and make  
the satellite range measurement longer. Reflections can  
even interfere with the direct signal enough so that the  
receiver will temporarily lose lock on the satellite. Metal  
buildings, chain-link fences, and bodies of water are all  
good reflectors that can make a base station less reliable.  
Take care to place your base station receiver far away  
from strong reflectors for reliable base station operation.  
A base station should have a continuous 12V power  
source such as an AC/DC converter to power the base  
station. A battery back-up is recommended to keep the  
base station running in the case of power outages for  
dependable operation.  
NOTE: The AC/DC converter is not supplied  
by John Deere.  
Reflection off Metal Building  
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900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup  
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.  
as ground control points to register 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  
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GOOD  
BAD  
Keep in mind that PDOP (Position Dilution of 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.  
During vehicle operation, the PDOP can be viewed  
under the StarFire information pages in both the Original  
GreenStar Display, 2600 Display, and 2630 Display.  
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PDOP Operating Values  
StarFire 3000 - Satellites  
A—SkyPlot tab  
B—Graph tab  
C—PDOP  
PDOP operating values should remain BELOW 3.5  
high PDOP values (4 to 20+) will be experienced for  
DURING ALL AUTOTRAC OPERATIONS, especially RTK upwards of 15 minutes (under normal conditions).  
high precision operations. As the value of PDOP rises  
It is important to monitor PDOP along with GPS signal  
above 3.5, position accuracy will be compromised.  
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 signals  
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900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup  
StarFire Signal Monitoring System  
StarFire 3000 Main  
A—Info tab  
B—Setup tab  
C—Activations tab  
D—Serial Port tab  
E—Position Mode  
FDegrees/Minutes/Seconds to K—GPS Speed  
P—Pitch Angle  
Q—Yaw Rate  
Decimal Toggle  
G—Latitude  
LAccuracy  
M—GPS Signal  
N—Differential Signal  
O—Roll Angle  
H—Longitude  
I— Altitude  
J— GPS Course  
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900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup  
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  
alarm 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.  
NOTE: Operating in RTK or RTK-X, both PDOP and  
“Number of Satellites” are used to determine  
the level of alarm.  
Operating at a signal level less than RTK (SF2,  
SF1, WAAS, ect.) only PDOP will be used to  
determine the level of alarm.  
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PC9387 —UN—17OCT06  
Normal  
Green Bar  
Normal Operating Range  
Acceptable range for high accuracy operations  
PDOP value: 0 - 3.5  
6 or more satellites in solution  
Normal  
Marginal  
Poor  
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Marginal  
Orange bar with permanent operator alert sign  
Marginal operating range  
Moderate risk of accuracy degradation  
PDOP value: 3.5 - 4.5  
5 satellites in solution  
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PC9388 —UN—17OCT07  
Poor  
Red bar and flashing operator alert sign  
Poor operating range  
Significant risk of accuracy degradation - high accuracy  
operations are not advised  
PDOP value greater than 4.6  
4 satellites or less in solution  
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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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900 MHz RTK—Base Station Setup  
Specific Tower Setup Information  
was built to be buried underground, so it is suggested to  
bury all extra harness underground to protect the harness.  
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.  
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  
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  
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 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 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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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 C—Coax running up tower to  
antenna 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  
C—91.4 m (300 ft) RS232 Cable  
B—Low-Loss Coax Cable  
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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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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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PC8663 —UN—05AUG05  
RTK softkey  
Allows for setup and display of RTK information  
Operating Mode  
RTK Network Configuration  
Base Station Data  
Radio Data  
MENU button  
PC12042 —UN—08MAY09  
RTK can be operated in six modes  
OFF  
Vehicle  
Vehicle Repeater  
Repeater  
Quick Survey Base  
Absolute Base  
StarFire 3000 button  
PC8681 —UN—05AUG05  
IMPORTANT: Anytime the radio is disconnected,  
power must be cycled at the GPS receiver  
before continuing.  
Vehicle Mode Select for receiver on vehicle.  
RTK softkey  
of corrected position. For this reason, it is important to  
mount receiver to a fixed position like a building or post  
mounted in concrete.  
Vehicle Repeater Mode Allows for the vehicle to accept  
and repeat RTK corrections.  
Repeater Mode A repeater is required if obstructions (i.e  
trees, hill, etc.) exist between base station and vehicle(s).  
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.  
Quick Survey Base Mode Select Quick Survey Base  
Mode if exact location of guidance tracks will not be used  
for future applications. If Quick Survey Base Mode is used  
to establish rows or paths 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 is needed to align vehicle on  
previous tracks. See Setup Quick Survey Base Mode  
section.  
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  
NOTE: Quick Survey Base Mode requires a 15 minute self  
survey to be conducted on location before first use.  
To configure radio as repeater:  
Select: MENU button >> StarFire 3000 button >> RTK  
softkey  
Absolute Survey Base Mode Select Absolute Survey  
Base Mode 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 important that base station is mounted in  
exact same position. Any difference between original  
surveyed position and mounted position will result in offset  
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.  
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4. Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have  
6. Radio will configure as repeater.  
7. Disconnect repeater radio from receiver and wiring  
harness.  
same Frequency, Network ID and Radio Channel.  
5. Select START button located under Configure  
Repeater Radio.  
8. Reconnect original radio.  
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Vehicle  
StarFire - RTK  
A—RTK Network Configuration  
B—Configure button  
C—Operating Mode  
D—Radio Channel  
FBase Station Data  
G—Status  
H—Satellite Corrections  
I— Location Number  
K—Distance  
LDirection (degrees)  
M—Base Battery (V)  
N—Radio Data  
O—Percent Received  
P—Noise Level  
Q—Refresh button  
R—Radio Connection  
S—Radio Connection Toggle  
button  
E—Network ID  
IMPORTANT: Base station receiver and vehicle  
receiver must be setup before operating  
RTK. See RTK Setup sections.  
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 the  
base station has been navigating in SF2 for less than 1  
hour, the RTK-X timeout can vary from 2 minutes to 15  
minutes depending on the accuracy of the base station’s  
SF2 solution. As the base station solution pulls in, more  
RTK-X time will be allowed. After the base station has  
been navigating in SF2 mode for 1 hour, the vehicle  
receiver will have 15 minutes of RTK-X after the radio  
communication is lost. If base station communication is  
not re-established after Extend period, receiver will default  
to WAAS in North America, or NO DIFF where WAAS  
is not available. To re-establish communication, move  
vehicle to a location where line of sight to base station can  
be established.  
Select: MENU button >> StarFire 3000 button >> RTK  
softkey >> CONFIGURE button >> OPERATING MODE  
drop down box >> VEHICLE  
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: If communication loss occurs WITHIN first  
hour of base station operation, Extend Mode will  
provide RTK accuracy for two minutes.  
If Communication loss occurs AFTER first hour of  
base station operation, Extend Mode will provide  
RTK accuracy for 15 minutes.  
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NOTE: Information that will be displayed when  
in Vehicle Mode.  
Base Station Data (Information)  
Status  
Operator can view the following:  
- OK – Base Station is transmitting correction.  
- No Stored Base – 24 hour self survey is required for  
current location.  
- Initializing – Receiver is initializing radio, acquiring  
GPS signal.  
- Self Survey – 24 hour self survey in progress.  
- No Signal – Vehicle RTK radio is not receiving signal  
from base station.  
Sat. Corrections – Indicates number of GPS satellites  
for which base station is transmitting correction.  
Distance – Difference from base station to vehicle  
receiver. Displayed in miles (kilometers).  
Direction – Direction in degrees to base station.  
Displayed in degrees with true North as 0 degrees.  
Base Battery – Base Station voltage. Displayed in volts.  
Base Station Data in information that will be displayed  
when in Quick survey Base or Absolute Base Mode.  
Status  
- OK—Base Station is transmitting correction.  
- No Stored Base—24 hour self survey is required for  
current location.  
- Initializing—Receiver is initializing radio, acquiring  
GPS signal.  
- Self Survey—24 hour self survey in progress.  
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).  
Direction – Direction from base station location (known  
position) to location indicated by uncorrected GPS.  
Displayed in degrees with true North as 0 degrees.  
Radio Data and Connection  
Signal Level – Level of signal which is detected at radio.  
Press Refresh button to refresh signal level.  
Data Received (%) – Percent of received correction to  
vehicle from base station.  
Base Battery – Base Station voltage. Displayed in volts.  
Radio Data and Connection  
Signal Level – Level of signal which is detected at radio.  
Select Refresh button to refresh signal level.  
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.  
Vehicle Mode – Base Station Data  
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Vehicle Repeater  
Press: MENU button >> StarFire 3000 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.  
The Vehicle Repeater mode allows an RTK vehicle  
to function normally as an RTK vehicle while also  
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Quick Survey Mode  
NOTE: Display is not required after base station receiver  
has been configured to operate in Quick Survey  
Mode and RTK Radio Frequency, Network ID  
and Radio Channel have been set.  
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.  
Connect display to base station.  
Press: MENU button >> StarFire 3000 button >> RTK  
softkey  
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.  
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 recommended.  
NOTE: Display is not required after base station receiver  
has been configured to operate in Absolute Survey  
Base Mode and RTK Radio Frequency, Network  
ID and Radio Channel have been set.  
Connect Display to Base Station.  
Press: MENU >> StarFire 3000 button >> RTK softkey  
Select Configure button.  
Select Absolute Base from Operating Mode drop-down  
and set other settings.  
After radio is configured, select the Edit Store RTK Base  
button on lower right.  
A 24-hour survey has to be performed and saved to a  
RTK Base Location (1-200).  
Survey RTK Base Location  
NOTE: Enter unique location number each time base  
station is moved to new mounting location  
A—RTK Base Station  
B—Base Location  
C—Base Latitude  
D—Base Longitude  
E—Base Altitude  
FSurvey RTK Base Location  
Start button  
(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.  
After (24 hour) self survey is complete, base  
station coordinates will automatically be stored  
and associated with base location number (1 -  
200). 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.  
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Start 24 hour Self Survey  
1. Press START button located under Survey RTK Base  
Location.  
2. Select Storage location from drop-down box (1 - 200)  
3. Press START button (Starts 24 hour survey)  
NOTE: Display can be removed while survey  
is in progress.  
After 24 hour survey is complete, base station will  
automatically store surveyed coordinates and begin  
transmitting corrections.  
IMPORTANT: Manually record coordinates  
and elevation and store in safe location.  
These coordinates may be used to enter  
previously surveyed base station location  
into different receiver.  
NOTE: Absolute Base Mode, coordinates may be  
manually entered, if known from previous survey.  
See Known Location section below.  
A—Select Storage Location  
Known Location  
3. Select Base Longitude – enter value (deg)  
4. Select Base Altitude – enter value (ft)  
5. Press ENTER button  
Press START button located under Edit Stored RTK Base.  
1. Select desired Base Location from drop-down box  
(1-200)  
2. Select Base Latitude – enter value (deg)  
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RTK Network Configuration  
Network ID – RTK  
Radio Channel - RTK  
NOTE: 4000 network ID’s are available, default ID is 1.  
NOTE: 14 Radio Channels are available. The  
default Radio Channel is 1.  
Press input box and enter value (1 - 4000)  
Press input box and enter value (1 - 14)  
Network ID for base station and vehicle receiver must  
match. If more than one base station with same Network  
The Radio Channel may be changed if other RTK systems ID numbers are within range, vehicle may lock on to either  
are operating in area interference is causing decreased  
base station communication performance.  
one of the base stations. To prevent this from happening,  
be sure to use unique network ID.  
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900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display  
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.  
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 is not available on  
original StarFire receivers being used as base stations.  
RTK Vehicle It is compatible with original StarFire,  
StarFire iTC, and StarFire 3000 receivers being used as  
RTK vehicles.  
Locating RTK Vehicle Receiver Serial Number  
Software Versions Original StarFire Receiver – requires  
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Shared Base Station Security—Setup  
A—Rover Access List Setup  
B—Rover Access List  
C—Access List  
D—Delete Rover  
E—Delete List  
FNetwork Status  
G—Toggle Button  
H—Secure  
I— Public  
J— Previous Page  
K—Next Page  
Network ID must be set between 4001 - 4090 to setup and  
use SBS RTK security. When the network ID has been set  
between 4001 - 4090, the SBS RTK Security softkey will  
appear. Select this softkey to setup SBS RTK Security.  
Delete Rover button (D) allows operator to remove a  
receiver from the Access List.  
Delete List button (E) allows operator to clear all inputted  
receiver serial numbers from the Access List.  
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 on the base station receiver  
will be allowed to access the RTK corrections from the  
base station.  
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 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  
The StarFire 3000 - 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.  
Network Status (F) can be toggled between secure status  
(H) and public status (I) using toggle button (G).  
Access List button (C) allows operator to input the serial  
number of a receiver into the Access List.  
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Edit Rover Access List  
1. Press Access List button on StarFire 3000 - Shared  
Base Station Security screen.  
2. Enter a rover number from the Rover Access List in  
the entry box.  
A—Rover Number (1-200)  
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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 3000 - Activations tab. Go to  
the display in RTK vehicle and press MENU >>  
StarFire 3000 >> Activations tab.  
4. Press Enter button (B) to put receiver on the Rover  
Access List.  
5. Press Cancel button (C) to return to Rover Access List  
without adding receiver to list.  
A—Serial Number  
B—Enter button  
C—Cancel button  
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If the serial number is already entered on the Rover  
Access List, “Serial Number Already Exists.” will appear  
on the screen.  
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 3000 - 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.  
Duplicate Serial Number  
A—Serial Number already  
exists  
NOTE: Verify rover has been deleted by viewing RAL list .  
Deleting All Entries:  
1. Press Delete List button on StarFire 3000 - 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 3000  
- Shared Base Station Security screen without  
deleting all the receivers from the list.  
A—Rover Number (1-200)  
B—Cancel button  
C—Delete button  
C—Yes  
A—Are you sure you want to  
delete entire Rover Access  
List?  
B—No  
Delete Rover  
Delete Rover Access List  
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RTK Vehicle Security Status  
in this state until communication with the base station is  
established.  
The RTK Vehicle (when operating off of a Secure Network  
ID) will exist in one of the following RTK authorization  
states: Unknown, Authorized, or Not Authorized.  
Authorized – Satellite Corrections on the RTK screen will  
become greater than 0 when authorized.  
Unknown – The RTK Vehicle StarFire upon power up  
is in an “unknown” RTK authorization state. It will exist  
Not Authorized – If not authorized occurs, an alarm will  
appear on the screen.  
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900 MHz RTK—GS2 Display  
Radio Self Test  
A—Readings tab  
E—Radio Self Test Start button  
I— Radio Temperature  
M—Average Signal Level  
B—Data Logs tab  
C—Over the Air tab  
D—Radio Self Test tab  
FNumber of Updates  
G—Radio Distance (m)  
H—Number of Disconnects  
J— Antenna Reflected Power  
K—Transmit Current (mA)  
LAverage Noise Level  
N—Overall Receive Rate (%)  
IMPORTANT: The Radio Self Test needs to be  
performed while the vehicle is not moving.  
75) generally indicate issues with the antenna, possibly  
an antenna that is broken.  
StarFire 3000 MUST be in RTK mode to  
perform the radio self test.  
(K) Transmit current — Amount of current consumed  
during radio transmission. Acceptable operating range  
is approximately 500 mA or less. Value can range any  
where between 400 and 1000 mA.  
NOTE: This is an average and putting the radio into  
test mode will decrease this average until it is  
put back into operational mode and allowed  
to run for several minutes.  
(L) Average Noise level — Level of background noise  
and interference seen at this radio. This is an average  
reading taken at regular intervals by the radio. Putting the  
radio in setup mode (which is what happens during the  
radio test) will affect this reading. Average noise levels  
would be somewhere between 15 and 30. Levels lower  
than 15 are ok, but levels higher than 30 may start to  
(G) Radio Distance — Distance from master to slave  
radio.  
(I) Radio Temperature — Internal temperature of the  
radio, measured in degrees Celsius. Acceptable range of show signs of signal degradation.  
values: -40 to +75 degrees Celsius.  
(J) Antenna Reflected Power — A voltage ratio used to  
indicate problems with the antenna. Higher values (above  
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(M) Average signal level — Level of received signal that (N) Overall receive rate —Percentage of data that was  
this radio is seeing from the other radio transmitting to it.  
This value should be at least a value of 15 higher than  
the noise. If it is not, the link between the two radios is  
probably not stable and reliable.  
successfully transmitted from master to slave radio on  
the first attempt. Values higher than 75 indicate a good  
radio link.  
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While the test is in progress the screen will read:  
Radio Self Test in progress. . .  
System is no longer in RTK mode.  
Select END button to stop test.  
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Operating Mode  
IMPORTANT: Before starting SETUP procedures,  
enter RTK activation number, see Enter  
RTK Activation section.  
NOTE: Radio can function in six different modes:  
Vehicle  
Quick Survey Base Mode  
Absolute Base Mode  
Vehicle Repeater  
Repeater  
Off  
Screen: SETUP - RTK  
Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> DIFF CORRECTION  
SETUP >> RTK SETUP  
Press letter button next to RTK OPERATION MODE and  
toggle to desired selection.  
SETUP - RTK  
Quick Survey Base Mode  
Custom Operations  
Tillage  
Absolute Base Mode  
Drip Tape  
A—RTK Operating Mode  
B—RTK Radio Channel  
Network ID  
E——  
F—  
G—Return to Differential  
Correction  
Strip Till  
C——  
Broad-acre Seeding  
Controlled Traffic  
Row Crop  
D—Configure  
Suggested Base Station Mode For Operation  
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.  
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.  
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.  
OFF Mode: This mode disables all RTK functionality in  
receiver. RTK Operating Mode must be OFF for normal  
SF2 operation on SF2 licensed receiver.  
NOTE: Quick Survey Base Mode requires a 15 minute self  
survey to be conducted on location before first use.  
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900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display  
Vehicle Repeater  
Press: SETUP button >> StarFire 3000 >> 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.  
IMPORTANT: There should be only ONE Vehicle  
Repeater or Repeater in the same vicinity  
with the same Network ID.  
NOTE: Vehicle Repeater is identical to the Vehicle  
mode with the addition of having the radio  
rebroadcast the RTK messages.  
The Vehicle Repeater mode allows an RTK vehicle  
to function normally as an RTK vehicle while also  
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900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display  
Quick Survey Mode  
NOTE: Display is not required after base station  
receiver has been configured to operate in Quick  
Survey Base Mode and RTK Frequency, Radio  
Channel/Network ID have been set.  
Connect display to base station..  
Screen: SETUP - RTK  
Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> DIFF CORRECTION  
SETUP >> RTK SETUP  
NOTE: Quick Survey Base Mode allows base  
station to broadcast corrections after receiver  
calculates GPS position.  
If power is removed from base station (but not  
moved) power can be restored and same base  
station position will be used for corrections. If  
previously used Track 0 is recalled in Parallel  
Tracking/Auto Trac no Shift Track will be needed.  
SETUP - RTK  
A—RTK Operating Mode  
B—RTK Radio Channel  
C—RTK Network ID  
D——  
E—Submit  
F—  
G—Ruturn to RTK setup  
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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Absolute Mode  
IMPORTANT: Absolute Base Mode requires base  
receiver to be mounted in a rigid position.  
Tripod is not recommended.  
NOTE: Display is not required after base station  
receiver has been configured to operate in  
Absolute Survey Base Mode and RTK Radio  
Channel/Network ID have been set.  
Connect display to base station.  
Screen: SETUP - RTK  
Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> DIFF CORRECTION  
SETUP >> RTK SETUP  
Press letter button next to RTK OPERATING MODE and  
toggle to ABSOLUTE SURVEY BASE MODE.  
SETUP - RTK  
A—RTK Operating Mode  
B—RTK Radio Channel  
C—RTK Network ID  
D——  
E—Submit  
F—  
G—Return to RTK Setup  
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900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display  
Press letter button next to EDIT STORED RTK BASE  
LOCATION (1-200) and SETUP - RTK screen will be  
displayed.  
NOTE: Enter unique location number each time base  
station is moved to new mounting location (i.e.  
location 1 = West 40, Field location 2 = North  
80, Field location 3 = Farm shop).  
Press letter button next to EDIT STORED RTK BASE  
LOCATION (1-200) and enter desired location number.  
A—Edit Stored RTK Base  
Locations  
B—Base Latitude  
C—Base Longitude  
D—Base Altitude  
E——  
FSurvey RTK Base Location  
G—Return to RTK Setup  
SETUP - RTK  
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900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display  
Not known coordinates: Press letter button next to  
SURVEY RTK BASE LOCATION.  
NOTE: After (24 hour) self survey is complete, base  
station coordinates will automatically be stored and  
associated with base location number (1-200). Verify  
base station coordinates, see RTK INFO Pages.  
Press letter button next to START SELF SURVEY. Display  
can be removed while survey is in progress.  
After 24 hour survey is complete, base station will  
automatically store surveyed coordinates and begin  
transmitting corrections. Manually record coordinates and  
elevation and store in safe location. These coordinates  
may be used to enter previously surveyed base station  
location into different receiver.  
NOTE: Absolute Base Mode, coordinates may be  
manually entered, if known from previous survey.  
SETUP - RTK  
Known Location: Press letter button next to BASE  
(LATITUDE, LONGITUDE AND ALTITUDE) and enter  
values for;  
A—Edit Stored RTK Base  
E——  
Locations (1 - 200)  
B—Base Latitude (deg)  
C—Base Longitude (deg)  
D—Base Altitude  
FSurvey RTK Base Location  
G—Return to RTK Setup  
Base Lat (deg)  
Base Lon (deg)  
Base Alt (ft)  
A—Survey  
RTK Base Location  
B—Select Storage Location  
C—Position StarFire Receiver  
Press Start Survey Below  
D—Wait 24 hours  
E—Base Location will be  
Stored Automatically  
FStart Self Survey  
G—Return to RTK Setup  
Setup - RTK  
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900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display  
Shared Base Station RTK Security  
Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> DIFF CORRECTION  
SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> RTK SECURE NETWORK >>  
DISPLAY AUTHORIZED LIST.  
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.  
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).  
Compatibility  
Base Station This security feature is not available on  
original StarFire receivers being used as base stations.  
All setup must be performed with an Original GreenStar  
Display.  
Press PAGE button to view subsequent pages of the RAL.  
RTK Network Operating Mode  
Screen: SETUP - RTK  
Theory of Operation  
Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> DIFF CORRECTION  
SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> RTK SECURE NETWORK >>  
RTK NETWORK IS CURRENTLY.  
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.  
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.  
Base Station Setup (Original GreenStar Display Only)  
Secure – This mode restricts RTK vehicles from  
receiving RTK corrections if their serial numbers are  
not entered into the RAL  
Screen: SETUP – RTK  
Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> DIFF CORRECTION  
SETUP >> RTK SETUP  
Deleting RAL  
NOTE: RTK base station must be operating in either  
Quick Survey Base or Absolute Base Mode.  
Screen: SETUP – RTK  
Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> DIFF CORRECTION  
SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> RTK SECURE NETWORK  
>> DELETE ENTIRE LIST  
Enter a RTK Network ID between 4001 – 4090 (secure  
Network ID range) in cell “C”.  
RTK SECURE NETWORK will appear in cell “F”. Select  
letter button “F”  
RTK vehicle serial numbers can be deleted individually or  
the entire list can be deleted.  
Entering RTK vehicle (rover) serial numbers  
Deleting individual entries:  
Press letter button next to ROVER # (1-200) and enter  
desired location number to store the RTK vehicle receiver  
serial number. There are 200 slots available.  
Press letter button next to ROVER # (1-200). Enter the  
vehicle receiver stored number that will be deleted (1-200).  
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.  
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 3000 >> press PAGE  
button until you reach PAGE 3.  
NOTE: Once a RTK vehicle serial number has been  
deleted from the RAL, it will take approximately 18  
minutes before the RTK vehicle will no longer be  
able to operate off of that base station. During this  
time, the vehicle will transition into RTK extend.  
NOTE: GreenStar 2100/2600 Display – The six  
digit hardware serial number can be found  
on StarFire 3000 - ACTIVATIONS tab. Go to  
display in RTK vehicle: Press MENU >> StarFire  
3000 >> ACTIVATIONS tab.  
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.  
Rover Access List (RAL)  
NOTE: Verify RAL has been deleted by viewing RAL list  
(See Rover Access List section above).  
Screen: SETUP – RAL  
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900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display  
(Displayed on INFO – GPS – PAGE 3 (StarFire 3000) or  
RTK Vehicle Setup  
PAGE 5 (Original StarFire) or Cell G on GSD or on Cell G  
of the Original GreenStar Monitor on a GS2 display).  
Original GreenStar Display  
Screen: SETUP – RTK StarFire 3000  
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.  
Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> DIFF CORRECTION  
SETUP >> RTK SETUP >> VEHICLE  
Original StarFire  
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.  
Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> 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 to.  
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  
RTK Vehicle Security Status  
The RTK Vehicle (when operating off of a Secure Network G as soon as it establishes communication with the  
ID) will exist in one of the three following RTK authorization secure RTK base station, and it determines that it is not  
states: Unknown, Authorized, or Not Authorized.  
authorized to receive RTK corrections.  
These states are displayed in one or more of the following  
locations depending on display and receiver used:  
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Radio Channel  
NOTE: 14 Radio Channels are available. The  
default Radio Channel is 1  
Screen: SETUP - RTK  
Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> DIFF CORRECTION  
SETUP >> RTK SETUP  
The Radio Channel 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 Radio Channel  
C—RTK Network ID  
D——  
E—Submit  
F—  
G—Return to RTK Setup  
SETUP - RTK  
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Network ID  
NOTE: 4000 network ID's are available (default ID is 1).  
Screen: SETUP - RTK  
Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> 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.  
A—RTK Operating Mode  
B—RTK Radio Channel  
C—RTK Network ID  
D——  
E—Submit  
F—  
G—Return to RTK Setup  
SETUP - RTK  
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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  
Press: SETUP >> StarFire 3000 >> DIFF CORRECTION  
SETUP >> RTK SETUP  
1. Connect radio to receiver RTK harness.  
SETUP - RTK  
2. Check that receiver has GPS position calculated.  
A—RTK Operating Mode  
B—RTK Radio Channel  
C—RTK Network ID  
D——  
E—Submit  
F—  
G—Return to RTK Setup  
3. Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater have  
same Frequency, Network ID and Radio Channel.  
4. Toggle RTK Operating Mode to Repeater.  
5. Radio will configure as repeater.  
8. Toggle Mode to Vehicle.  
6. Disconnect repeater from receiver and wiring harness.  
7. Reconnect original radio.  
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900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display  
Operating Vehicle  
IMPORTANT: The base station receiver and vehicle  
receiver must be setup before operating RTK.  
See Setup sections for setup procedures.  
When vehicle receiver is powered-up, No GPS, No Diff  
will be displayed on RUN - TRACKING - PAGE screen  
until an initial position is determined. When base station  
transmits correction signal, 3D RTK will be displayed on  
RUN - TRACKING - PAGE screen.  
NOTE: If communication loss is WITHIN first hour of  
base station operation, Extend Mode will provide  
RTK accuracy for two minutes.  
Communication loss AFTER first hour of base  
station operation, Extend Mode will provide  
RTK accuracy for 15 minutes.  
A——  
B——  
C——  
D——  
E—Track Number, Error  
F—  
G—3D RTK, Shift Track, Mark  
Point  
RUN - Tracking - PAGE 3  
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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.  
RTK-X will be available for approximately 2 to 15 minutes  
if base station has been powered up for less than 1 hour.  
If base station communication is not re-established after  
Extend period, receiver will default to WAAS, or NO DIFF  
where WAAS is not available.  
JOHN DEERE  
Tracking  
RUN  
PAGE 3  
A
B
C
D
E
F
A——  
B——  
C——  
D——  
E—Track Number, Error  
F—  
G—3D RTK, Shift Track, Mark  
Point  
Track  
No.  
356-W  
Error  
(ft)  
0.0  
Shift Track  
Mark  
Point  
3D  
RTK-X  
G
2
1
3
RUN - Tracking - PAGE 3  
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900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display  
INFO Pages, Base Station  
Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 5  
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.  
- Initializing - Receiver is initializing radio, acquiring  
GPS signal.  
- Self Survey - 24 hour self survey in progress.  
Sat Corrections - Indicates number of GPS satellites  
for which base station is transmitting correction.  
Distance - Difference between base station location  
(known position) and location indicated by uncorrected  
GPS.  
Direction - Direction from base station location (known  
position) to location indicated by uncorrected GPS.  
Base Battery (volts) - Base Station voltage.  
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.  
A—RTK Base Station Data  
Status  
B—Satellite Corrections  
Location Number  
C—Distance  
E—Signal Level  
Data Received  
FRadio Connection  
G—Software Version  
Serial Number  
NOTE: For Data Received (%): Value less than  
100 % indicates an obstruction between base  
station radio and vehicle radio.  
Direction  
D—Base Battery  
Radio Data  
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.  
SW - Version of radio software  
SN - Serial number of radio connected to receiver.  
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.  
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900 MHz RTK—Original GreenStar Display  
INFO Pages, Vehicle  
Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 5  
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.  
- Initializing - Receiver is initializing radio, acquiring  
GPS signal.  
- Self Survey - 24 hour self survey in progress at base  
station.  
- No Signal - Vehicle radio is not receiving signal from  
base station.  
Sat Corrections - Indicates number of GPS satellites  
for which base station is transmitting correction.  
Distance - Distance from base station to vehicle  
receiver.  
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 (-180 dBm to -80  
dBm or above). Press E button to refresh signal level.  
Vehicle connected to Absolute Base  
A—RTK Base Station Data  
E—Signal Level  
Data Received  
Status  
NOTE: For Data Received (%): Value less than  
100 % indicates an obstruction between base  
station radio and vehicle radio.  
B—Satellite Corrections  
Location Number  
C—Distance  
FRadio Connection  
G—Software Version  
Serial Number  
Direction  
D—Base Battery  
Radio Data  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Data Received (%) - Percent of received correction to  
vehicle from base station.  
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Specifications  
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values  
TS1671 —UN—01MAY03  
SAE Grade 1  
Lubricatedb Dryc  
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 lb.-in. N·m lb.-in.  
SAE Grade 2a  
Lubricatedb Dryc  
SAE Grade 5, 5.1 or 5.2  
Lubricatedb Dryc  
SAE Grade 8 or 8.2  
Lubricatedb Dryc  
Bolt or Screw  
Size  
3.7  
7.7  
13.5  
22  
33  
4.7  
42  
6
53  
7.5  
15.5  
27  
66  
9.5  
84  
12  
106  
13.5  
N·m lb.-ft. N·m lb.-ft.  
120  
17  
150  
1/4  
5/16  
3/8  
68  
9.8  
86  
12  
22  
106  
194  
137  
240  
19.5  
172  
25  
221  
28  
49  
80  
20.5  
35  
26  
46  
74  
N·m lb.-ft. N·m lb.-ft.  
120  
194  
17.5  
155  
35  
56  
26  
41  
44  
32.5  
36  
63  
N·m lb.-ft. N·m lb.-ft. N·m lb.-ft.  
7/16  
28  
20.5  
35  
26  
44  
32.5  
70  
52  
59  
100  
N·m lb.-ft.  
1/2  
9/16  
5/8  
34  
48  
25  
35.5  
49  
42  
60  
31  
45  
53  
39  
56  
67  
95  
49  
85  
125  
170  
300  
490  
730  
910  
1280  
63  
110  
155  
215  
380  
615  
920  
1150  
80  
120  
175  
240  
425  
690  
1030  
88  
155  
220  
305  
540  
870  
1300  
115  
165  
225  
400  
640  
960  
76  
70  
92  
115  
160  
280  
455  
680  
850  
130  
175  
315  
510  
760  
67  
85  
63  
105  
190  
190  
285  
400  
570  
750  
990  
77  
135  
240  
240  
360  
510  
725  
950  
1250  
100  
175  
175  
265  
375  
535  
700  
930  
125  
220  
360  
540  
670  
945  
3/4  
120  
190  
285  
400  
570  
750  
990  
88  
150  
240  
360  
510  
725  
950  
1250  
110  
175  
265  
375  
535  
700  
930  
140  
140  
210  
300  
420  
550  
730  
7/8  
140  
210  
300  
420  
550  
730  
1
1-1/8  
1-1/4  
1-3/8  
1-1/2  
1450 1075 1850 1350  
1630 1200 2050 1500 2600 1920  
1700 1250 2140 1580 2700 2000 3400 2500  
2250 1650 2850 2100 3600 2650 4550 3350  
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  
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  
tightening instructions for the specific application. Shear bolts are designed to fail plain or zinc plated fasteners other than lock nuts, wheel bolts  
under predetermined loads. Always replace shear bolts with identical grade.  
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, F13F or F13J zinc flake coating.  
c“Dry” means plain or zinc plated without any lubrication, or 1/4 to 3/4 in. fasteners with JDM F13B, F13E or F13H zinc flake coating.  
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Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values  
TS1670 —UN—01MAY03  
12.9  
12.9  
4.8  
4.8  
8.8  
8.8  
9.8  
9.8  
10.9  
10.9  
12.9  
12.9  
Class 4.8  
Lubricateda  
Class 8.8 or 9.8  
Lubricateda Dryb  
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 lb.-in. N·m lb.-in.  
Class 10.9  
Lubricateda  
Class 12.9  
Lubricateda  
Bolt or Screw  
Size  
Dryb  
Dryb  
Dryb  
M6  
M8  
4.7  
11.5  
23  
42  
6
53  
8.9  
79  
11.3  
100  
13  
115  
16.5  
146  
15.5  
137  
19.5  
172  
N·m lb.-ft. N·m lb.-ft. N·m lb.-ft. N·m lb.-ft.  
102  
204  
14.5  
128  
22  
194  
27.5  
243  
32  
63  
23.5  
46  
40  
80  
29.5  
59  
37  
75  
27.5  
55  
47  
95  
35  
70  
N·m lb.-ft. N·m lb.-ft. N·m lb.-ft.  
M10  
29  
21  
43  
32  
55  
40  
N·m lb.-ft.  
M12  
M14  
M16  
M18  
M20  
M22  
M24  
M27  
M30  
M33  
M36  
40  
63  
29.5  
46  
50  
80  
37  
59  
75  
120  
190  
265  
375  
510  
650  
950  
1290  
55  
95  
150  
240  
330  
475  
650  
820  
1200  
70  
110  
175  
275  
375  
530  
725  
920  
80  
140  
220  
350  
475  
675  
920  
1150  
105  
165  
255  
350  
500  
680  
850  
130  
205  
320  
440  
625  
850  
1080  
95  
165  
260  
400  
560  
790  
1080  
120  
190  
300  
410  
580  
800  
88  
110  
175  
245  
350  
480  
600  
885  
130  
200  
275  
390  
535  
680  
150  
235  
325  
460  
625  
800  
100  
135  
190  
265  
330  
490  
660  
900  
1150  
74  
125  
170  
245  
330  
425  
625  
850  
1150  
92  
140  
195  
275  
375  
480  
700  
950  
100  
140  
195  
245  
360  
490  
665  
850  
125  
180  
245  
315  
460  
625  
850  
1350 1000  
1350 1000 1700 1250 1580 1160 2000 1475  
1630 1200 1850 1350 2300 1700 2140 1580 2700 2000  
1750 1300 2200 1625 2500 1850 3150 2325 2900 2150 3700 2730  
1450 1075 2250 1650 2850 2100 3200 2350 4050 3000 3750 2770 4750 3500  
Torque values listed are for general use only, based on the strength of  
Shear bolts are designed to fail under predetermined loads. Always  
the bolt or screw. DO NOT use these values if a different torque value or replace shear bolts with identical property class. Replace fasteners with  
tightening procedure is given for a specific application. For stainless steel the same or higher property class. If higher property class fasteners are  
fasteners or for nuts on U-bolts, see the tightening instructions for the  
used, tighten these to the strength of the original. Make sure fastener  
specific application. Tighten plastic insert or crimped steel type lock nuts threads are clean and that you properly start thread engagement. When  
by turning the nut to the dry torque shown in the chart, unless different  
instructions are given for the specific application.  
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, F13F or F13J zinc flake coating.  
b“Dry” means plain or zinc plated without any lubrication, or M6 to M18 fasteners with JDM F13B, F13E or F13H zinc flake coating.  
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Page  
Page  
A
R
Absolute Base Mode  
RTK......................................................................... 25-6  
Absolute Survey Base Mode  
Radio Channel  
Setup................................................................... 30-7  
Receiver ..................................................................... 20-1  
RTK................................................................ 30-1, 30-3  
Antenna ...................................................................... 20-4  
B
Setup................................................................... 30-8  
Absolute Survey Base Mode.......................... 30-1, 30-3  
INFO Pages ............................................... 30-10, 30-11  
Info Vehicle ............................................................30-11  
Setup................................................................... 30-8  
Setup................................................................... 30-7  
Setup................................................................... 30-8  
Base Station  
Bolt and screw torque values  
Unified inch ............................................................. 40-1  
H
I
INFO Pages  
M
N
S
RTK  
RTK  
Setup................................................................... 30-8  
Network ID........................................................... 30-8  
O
Off Mode  
RTK......................................................................... 30-1  
Operating  
RTK  
T
Vehicle................................................................. 30-9  
Operating Vehicle  
Torque charts  
Metric ...................................................................... 40-2  
Q
U
Quick Survey Base Mode  
Unified inch bolt and screw torque values.................. 40-1  
RTK................................................................ 30-1, 30-3  
Quick Survey Mode  
V
Vehicle  
Info Pages..............................................................30-11  
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RTK......................................................................... 30-1  
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Technical Information  
Technical information can be purchased from John Deere.  
Some of this information is available in electronic media,  
such as CD-ROM disks, and in printed form. There are  
many ways to order. Contact your John Deere dealer.  
Call 1-800-522-7448 to order using a credit card. Search  
available the model number, serial number, and name of  
the product.  
Available information includes:  
PARTS CATALOGS list service parts available for your  
machine with exploded view illustrations to help you  
identify the correct parts. It is also useful in assembling  
and disassembling.  
OPERATOR’S MANUALS providing safety, operating,  
maintenance, and service information. These manuals  
and safety signs on your machine may also be available  
in other languages.  
OPERATOR’S VIDEO TAPES showing highlights of  
safety, operating, maintenance, and service information.  
These tapes may be available in multiple languages  
and formats.  
TECHNICAL MANUALS outlining service information  
for your machine. Included are specifications, illustrated  
assembly and disassembly procedures, hydraulic oil  
flow diagrams, and wiring diagrams. Some products  
have separate manuals for repair and diagnostic  
information. Some components, such as engines, are  
available in separate component technical manuals  
FUNDAMENTAL MANUALS detailing basic information  
regardless of manufacturer:  
- Agricultural Primer series covers technology in farming  
and ranching, featuring subjects like computers, the  
Internet, and precision farming.  
- Farm Business Management series examines  
“real-world” problems and offers practical solutions  
in the areas of marketing, financing, equipment  
selection, and compliance.  
- Fundamentals of Services manuals show you how to  
repair and maintain off-road equipment.  
- Fundamentals of Machine Operation manuals  
explain machine capacities and adjustments, how to  
improve machine performance, and how to eliminate  
unnecessary field operations.  
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John Deere Is At Your Service  
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION is important to John Deere.  
Our dealers strive to provide you with prompt, efficient  
parts and service:  
–Maintenance and service parts to support your  
equipment.  
–Trained service technicians and the necessary diagnostic  
and repair tools to service your equipment.  
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROBLEM RESOLUTION  
PROCESS  
2. Discuss problem with dealer service manager.  
3. If unable to resolve, explain problem to dealership  
manager and request assistance.  
Your John Deere dealer is dedicated to supporting your  
equipment and resolving any problem you may experience.  
4. If you have a persistent problem your dealership is  
unable to resolve, ask your dealer to contact John Deere  
for assistance. Or contact the Ag Customer Assistance  
Center at 1-866-99DEERE (866-993-3373) or e-mail us at  
1. When contacting your dealer, be prepared with the  
following information:  
–Machine model and product identification number  
–Date of purchase  
–Nature of problem  
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