DCY John Deere RTK Radio 450 OPERATOR'S MANUAL John Deere RTK Radio 450 OMPFP10922 ISSUE J1 (ENGLISH) CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. If this product contains a gasoline engine: WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Contents Page Page Safety RTK Radio 450 Performance Recognize Safety Information ............................05-1 Understand Signal Words...................................05-1 Follow Safety Instructions...................................05-1 Practice Safe Maintenance.................................05-2 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely ..............................................05-2 Prevent Electrical Shock and Fires.....................
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Safety Recognize Safety Information Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. T81389 —UN—07DEC88 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. DX,ALERT -19-29SEP98-1/1 Understand Signal Words 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.
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.
Safety Prevent Electrical Shock and Fires If installing with the power amplifier option, prevent electrical shock or fire by using a 14 AWG heavy-duty electrical cord with 15 amp rating suitable for outdoor use. Understand and follow all local codes and regulations when installing electrical equipment. PC12631 —UN—04JUN10 To prevent injury from electrical shock, always disconnect power to the receiver, antenna, and amplifier before installing or servicing.
Safety Avoid Electrical Power Lines PUPC000036 —UN—09DEC09 Watch for wires. Do not install the base antenna near power lines. It may come into contact with low-hanging electrical cables. This would result in the installer suffering serious injury or death from electrocution.
Safety Sign Antenna Front View Decal PC13795 —UN—25MAY11 PUPC000037 —UN—10DEC09 CAUTION: To avoid serious injury or death from electrocution. Do not come into contact with electrical lines.
FCC NOTIFICATIONS TO USER FCC NOTIFICATION These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation subject to the following two conditions. 1. These devices may not cause harmful interference. 2. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. These devices must be operated as supplied by John Deere Ag Management Solutions.
Licensing of John Deere RTK Radio 450 Licensing of John Deere RTK Radio 450 The standard (869MHz, 900MHz) RTK product sold by John Deere uses ISM band radios. These radios do not require licensing by the end user. The radios are limited to a specific frequency range and 1W/ 0.5W maximum output power. While this system works for the majority of applications, the reliability of the RTK link may become limited when passing through trees and dense foliage.
RTK Base Station Setup System Overview The John Deere RTK Radio 450 system consists of a local base station permanently mounted on a structure that transmits high accuracy corrections to the vehicle’s StarFire™ receiver using RTK Radio 450 and an optional amplifier (only available in USA and Canada). The StarFire™ receiver on the RTK equipped vehicle must have a direct line of sight with the base station in order to receive the RTK signal.
RTK Base Station Setup PC13760 —UN—17MAY11 PUPC000003 —UN—03DEC09 Vehicle Receiver Wire Bracket on Top of Cab RTK Receiver on Top of Cab Position receiver with integrated RTK radio module is located on top of machine. Position receiver combines the global positioning signals it receives with the RTK differential correction via the radio link to provide accurate position information to the GreenStar™ system. PC13782 —UN—19MAY11 The receiver has a dedicated operating mode (Vehicle Mode).
RTK Base Station Setup Base Station Setup The base station is the most critical part of RTK system. During installation, care must be taken to ensure the base has problem-free operation. There are two issues that are responsible for most problems with a base station: Shading and Multipathing. If a base station experiences one of these problems, it could be detrimental to your RTK operation. These issues are shared with the standard (869MHz, 900MHz) RTK system.
RTK Base Station Setup John Deere RTK Radio 450 High Gain Antenna Always mount the radio antenna vertically to make sure that the RTK signal is radiating outwards. If the antenna is at an angle, it may cause the data received at the vehicle to be lower than expected. Model Number PF81452 Gain 7 dBi Frequency Range 435-470 MHz Max Power 200 W (UHF) Impedance 50 OHMS VSWR < 1.7:1 RF Connector N-FEMALE Length 81 in (2 m).
RTK Base Station Setup Model Number PF81443 Frequency Range 450-470 MHz Input Power 0-2 W Output Power 0-50 W Current During Transmission 8 amp Nominal Voltage 13.
RTK Base Station Setup PC13761 —UN—17MAY11 Base Station Setup—Dual Radio (USA and Canada only) Dual Base Radio Cartoon A—900MHz RTK Radio B—RTK Radio 450 with Amplifier A single base station receiver can be used to support both the standard 900MHz RTK and the RTK Radio 450 concurrently. An additional harness is required that splits the RS232 correction stream from the StarFire™ receiver into two.
PUPC000030 —UN—07DEC09 RTK Base Station Setup Dual Base RTK Harness Schematic A—StarFire™ Receiver B—RTK Radio 450 Receiver and Configure C—900MHz Radio Receiver Only A - StarFire™ Receiver C - 900 MHz Radio Receiver Only Terminal Detail Terminal Detail 1 12 V Power 1 12 V Power 2 Tx (From SF) 2 Tx (From SF) 3 Rx (To SF) 3 None 4 Gnd 4 Gnd B - RTK Radio 450 Receiver and Configure Terminal Detail 1 12 V Power 2 Tx (From SF) 3 Rx (To SF) 4 Gnd Continued on next page 25-7
RTK Base Station Setup PUPC000007 —UN—03DEC09 The ability to use a single base station is a substantial reduction in cost and maintenance. The drawback to this method is that only one radio can be configured at a time. A single RS232 port is used by the StarFire™ receiver to communicate with an RTK radio. Two radios can simultaneously receive RTK corrections from the receiver. Unfortunately, the receiver can not process simultaneous messages sent from the radios.
RTK Base Station Setup Radio Power Setting to Meet Licensed ERP The RTK Radio 450 system has been designed to meet a wide range of possible configurations. This gives the end user the ability to optimize the system for their specific location and application. The end user must obtain a site license from the local spectrum authorities. It is the end user’s responsibility to ensure that RTK Radio 450 system parameters are configured correctly.
GS3 Display SF3000—John Deere RTK Radio 450 PC8663 —UN—05AUG05 RTK SoftKey RTK Radio 450 is supported by VI displays. These include GreenStar™ 3 2630 Display, GreenStar™ 2 2600 Display and SDUA. Configuration with the original GreenStar™ Display is not supported.
GS3 Display SF3000—John Deere RTK Radio 450 Screens Common to Standard (869MHz, 900MHz) and RTK Radio 450 When RTK is in the OFF mode, the main pages are common between the two systems. The details of these particular pages are provided in the StarFire 3000 and RTK Operator’s Manual. This manual was provided with the purchase on an SF3000 receiver. When in VEHICLE or BASE mode, the pages for RTK Radio 450 system vary slightly from the pages for standard (869MHz, 900MHz) RTK system.
GS3 Display SF3000—John Deere RTK Radio 450 RTK Main—Base Station The Quick Survey Base and Absolute Base versions of the RTK Main screens also display the frequency of the radio link. PC13857 —UN—13JUL11 NOTE: The Quick Survey Base Mode is for testing purposes only. This mode can be used to test the functionality without doing the 24h measurement with Absolute Survey Base Mode.
GS3 Display SF3000—John Deere RTK Radio 450 RTK Configure Page The frequency and power settings for standard (869MHz, 900MHz) RTK are fixed to comply with ISM band requirements. For RTK Radio 450, these settings can be controlled and are the responsibility of the end user. Besides the Network ID on the RTK Main screen, there are four parameters that manage the radio link between the vehicle and Base: Radio Frequency, Bandwidth, Data Rate and Power.
GS3 Display SF3000—John Deere RTK Radio 450 When the return button is pressed, verification is made on the input radio parameters. If the combination inputs are invalid, a pop-up screen will appear to communicate this. PC13861 —UN—13JUL11 NOTE: Configuration Unsuccessful.
Diagnostic LEDs Diagnostic LEDs A key aid to gain insight into the working state of the RTK Radio 450 system are the LEDs on both the RTK radio and the in-line amplifier (USA and Canada only). These diagnostic lights can be used during setup, maintenance and troubleshooting. DK01672,00000F2 -19-13JUL11-1/1 RTK Radio 450 LEDs There are three radio LEDs. They can be seen after the radio has been powered. They are viewed through a small window on the front of the radio.
Diagnostic LEDs Amplifier LEDs (USA and Canada only) There are four amplifier LEDs. They are located on the side of the amplifier. The LEDs can be used to determine □ Is the amplifier powered? □ Is there an internal failure? □ Is the radio signal being amplified? □ Is the amplifier setup causing it to overheat? □ Is the antenna or its connection path faulty? The LEDs operate in two states: Start Up and Operation.
RTK Radio 450 Performance RTK Radio 450 Accuracy because RTK performance is not subject to GPS drift over time. RTK accuracy levels are described on a static basis measured at the vehicle receiver, 68 percent of the time, within 12 mi. (20 km) line of sight with the base station, assuming unobstructed view of the sky, favorable PDOP, and correct base station setup. The accuracy of RTK Radio 450 is the same as standard (869MHz, 900MHz) RTK.
RTK Radio 450 Performance The result of the last performed test is shown on the Radio Self Test main screen. • • • • • Indicates how many times the Radio Self Test was performed. Radio Distance: Indicates the distance in meters between the selected radio (vehicle) and the radio to which the selected radio is directly linked (Base/Repeater). It is typically accurate to within 30 meters for distances over one Km (0.6 miles). This calculation is performed by the radios independent of the GPS receivers.
RTK Radio 450 Performance PC9393 —UN—23OCT06 Line of Sight Line of sight is the direct path between two points, free of obstacles. For the RTK application, this is the line between the base and vehicle antennas.
RTK Radio 450 Performance Operation of Vehicle Next to Base Depending on the base station setup, operation of vehicles directly under or next to the base may be limited. The RTK Radio 450 system has both higher power and higher signal sensitivity than standard (869MHz, 900MHz) RTK. A consequence of this is that radio signals in the immediate vicinity of the transmitter may be too strong for the receiving radios.
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Index Page Page A RTK Softkey ............................................................... 30-1 RTK Vehicle Page ...................................................... 30-2 Absolute Base Page, RTK Main ................................. 30-2 Accuracy..................................................................... 40-1 Antenna Front View Decal.......................................... 10-1 S B Base Station Setup..................................................... 25-3 Amplifier Option .........
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John Deere Service Literature Available • PARTS CATALOGS list service parts available for your • • • TS1663 —UN—10OCT97 • 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.
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John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job John Deere Is At Your Service CUSTOMER SATISFACTION is important to John Deere. Our dealers strive to provide you with prompt, efficient parts and service: TS201 —UN—23AUG88 –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.
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