John Deere. StarFire iTC and RTK. Operator's Manual

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StarFire iTC Receiver

StarFire iTC Receiver

Receiver is located on cab of machine. It receives global

positioning and differential correction signal through a

single receiver and integrates signal for use with system.

Terrain Compensation Module (TCM) is integrated into

receiver and is a navigational aid used with receiver to

enhance vehicle position and course parameters that GPS

provides. TCM corrects for vehicle dynamics such as roll

on side-slopes, rough terrain or varying soil conditions.

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StarFire iTC Mounting Instructions

1. Read “Install and Remove StarFire Receiver and

Brackets Safely” in the Safety section.

2. Verify that vehicle side receiver bracket bar (A) is not

bent inward or outward.

A—Bracket Bar

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StarFire iTC Receiver

A—Mounting Peg

B—Metal Tab

C—Bracket Bar

D—Receiver Latch

3. Position StarFire iTC on bracket. Align mounting

4. Position receiver latch (D) around bracket bar. Turn

pegs (A) on receiver with notches in vehicle

latch handle to tighten latch around bracket bar.

bracket. Ensure pegs are firmly seated in notches

Bracket bar should compress slightly.

and metal tab (B) is above bracket bar (C).

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5. Fold latch handle upwards against receiver.

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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

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STARFIRE ITC softkey

The STARFIRE ITC - MAIN screen contains four tabs:

MENU button

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INFO tab

SETUP tab

ACTIVATIONS tab

SERIAL PORT tab

STARFIRE ITC button

NOTE: If StarFire iTC is hooked into the CAN Bus with

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an Original GreenStar display and either a

GSD2100 or 2600, the StarFire iTC will always be

displayed on the GSD2100 or 2600.

NOTE: If an Original StarFire receiver is hooked to a

GSD2100 or 2600, the setup and information

pages are displayed through Original GreenStar

STARFIRE ITC softkey

Monitor. MENU >> ORIGINAL GREENSTAR

MONITOR. To view or change setup information,

SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER. To view GPS

information INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER.

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INFO tab

StarFire iTC - Main—Info Tab

A—Info tab

E—Position Mode

I—Altitude

M—GPS Signal

B—Setup tab

F—Differential Mode

J—GPS Course

N—Differential Signal

C—Activations tab

G—Latitude

K—GPS Speed

O—Roll Angle

D—Serial Port tab

H—Longitude

L—Accuracy

P—Yaw Rate

The INFO tab shows information and status of

• Differential Mode: Indicates status of GPS signal:

incoming GPS and differential correction signals. No

2-D (two dimensional with latitude and longitude of

information on this screen can be changed. It is for

vehicle) or 3-D (three dimensional with altitude,

viewing only:

latitude, and longitude of vehicle).

• Lat: Displays vehicle location latitude coordinates

• Position Mode: Indicates whether receiver is

with respect to Equator (north or south).

calculating a 3D position, 2D position, or no position

• Lon: Displays vehicle location longitude coordinates

(No Nav). It also shows status of differential signal:

with respect to Prim Meridian (east or west).

SF1 (StarFire 1 differential), SF2 (StarFire 2

differential).

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SETUP tab

StarFire iTC - Main—Setup tab

A—Info tab

E—Correction Mode

H—Fore/Aft

K—Hours On After Shutdown

B—Setup tab

F—Default Correction

I—Height

L—TCM On/Off toggle button

C—Activations tab

Frequency

J—Enable QuickStart

M—TCM Calibration button

D—Serial Port tab

G—Mount Direction

The SETUP tab allows for setup of the following:

• Hours ON After Shutdown

• TCM Calibration

• Correction Mode

• Correction Frequency

Differential correction is the process by which GPS

• Mount Direction

accuracy is improved. (See OVERVIEW: SF1/SF2

• Fore/Aft

Activations, SF2 Subscription under Activations

• Height

section.)

• QuickStart

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Fore/Aft

Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles

Floating Front Axle Vehicles

A—Pivot Point—Floating Front B—Pivot Point—-Fixed Axis

Axle Vehicles-

Wheels or Tracks Vehicles

The fore/aft value is the distance that receiver is

• Enter value using numeric keypad

located from pivot point of tractor.

Recommended StarFire Fore/Aft values For John Deere

Vehicles

On some AutoTrac-equipped vehicles, fore/aft value

John Deere Vehicle

StarFire Fore/Aft cm (in.)

will be automatically detected and entered during

6000 Series Tractors

180 cm (71 in.)

power up.

7000 Series Tractors

210 cm (82.5 in.)

• Fore/Aft value is shown and input box is disabled -

8000 Series Tractors

210 cm (82.5 in.)

value has been automatically set and cannot be

8000T Series Tractors

51 cm (20 in.)

changed. The value shown may not be the exact

9000 Series Tractors

-51 cm (-20 in.)

distance that the receiver is located from pivot point

9000T Series Tractors

51 cm (20 in.)

of tractor, but the best Fore/Aft value for AutoTrac.

4700 Series Sprayers

280 cm (110 in.)

• Fore/Aft value is shown and input box is enabled -

value must be entered manually.

4900 Series Sprayers

460 cm (181 in.)

Combine

220 cm (87 in.)

To enter Fore/Aft value:

Forage Harvester

157 cm (62 in.)

• Select FORE/AFT input box

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Height

Height is measured from ground to top of StarFire

to be entered each time TCM is

Dome. Select input box and use numeric keypad to

installed on a different vehicle.

enter height.

NOTE: Use chart for example StarFire Height values.

IMPORTANT: Under or over compensation for

vehicle roll angles will occur if

Chart figures are approximate heights.

height is incorrectly entered during

setup.

John Deere Vehicle

StarFire Height cm (in.)

6000 Series Tractors

280 cm (111 in.)

Example: On a 10 degree slope with

7000 Series Tractors

305 cm (120 in.)

a StarFire height error of 30.5 cm (12

8000 Series Tractors

320 cm (126 in.)

in.) will result in a position offset of

8000T Series Tractors

320 cm (126 in.)

5 cm (2 in.) on ground).

9000 Series Tractors

361 cm (142 in.)

Factory default setting is “126”. On

9000T Series Tractors

356 cm (140 in.)

some AutoTrac-equipped vehicles,

4700 Series Sprayers

389 cm (153 in.)

height value will be automatically

4900 Series Sprayers

396 cm (156 in.)

detected and entered during power

Combine

396 cm (156 in.)

up. Because this dimension is

critical for proper operation of TCM

NOTE: Actual height may vary depending on tire size

and can vary due to vehicle

or inflation.

configuration and tire sizes, operator

should still measure actual distance

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QuickStart

Reduces amount of time required before full accuracy

position will be used to bypass startup warm up period

is achieved. If QuickStart is enabled (check box

that is usually required. Receiver cannot move while

checked) and receiver has SF1 or SF2 when it is

this QuickStart is taking place. It may take up to 6

powered down a position is saved for future

minutes for QuickStart to complete. User will be

QuickStart. If power is restored to receiver within time

notified on screen when it is done.

period defined under Hours On After Shutdown,

QuickStart won’t be needed since receiver power was

To enable QuickStart mode select check box so that a

never disrupted. If duration has exceeded Hours On

check appears. To disable, select check box until

After Shutdown, QuickStart will be initiated. Saved

check disappears.

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Hours On After Shutdown

Defines how long receiver remains powered up after

Define desired number of hours by selecting

ignition is turned off (0, 3, 6, 12, 24 hours). If ignition is

drop-down box.

turned on within number of hours defined, receiver will

re-establish full SF1 or SF2 accuracy within a few

seconds (assuming it had SF1 or SF2 when ignition

was turned off).

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TCM Calibration

Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles

Floating Front Axle Vehicles

A—Rear Axle

B—Vehicle Pivot Point

TCM can be toggled ON or OFF by selecting TOGGLE

NOTE: TCM must be turned on for AutoTrac to

button. When TCM is turned off, StarFire GPS

activate.

message will not be corrected for vehicle dynamics or

side slopes. TCM will default to ON when cycling

TCM must be calibrated so receiver can determine

power.

zero degree roll angle.

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Calibration Surface

IMPORTANT: Vehicle must be on a hard, flat level

surface for calibration. If TCM is not

calibrated on a level surface or TCM

mounting angle is not level in relation

to vehicle angle (StarFire mounting

bracket or vehicle cab being slightly

offset, uneven tire pressures from one

side to other, etc.) operator may see

offset during operation. This offset

could look like a consistent skip (A) or

A—Skip

overlap (B) in pass-to-pass operation.

B—Overlap

To eliminate offset, re-calibrate on a

level surface, drive down a pass, turn

around and drive down same pass in

opposite direction. If vehicle does not

follow same pass, measure offset

distance and enter in implement offset.

After initial calibration of TCM, it is not

necessary to calibrate again unless

TCM angle in relation to vehicle has

changed. For example, tire pressure has

been lowered on one side of vehicle

causing vehicle angle in relation to

ground to change.

Calibration Procedure:

1. Press CALIBRATION button.

2. Park vehicle on a hard, level surface and come to a

complete stop (cab is not rocking).

3. Press ENTER button.

4. Calibrating Status bar will appear. Once status reaches

100% it will automatically advance.

5. Turn vehicle 180 degrees to face opposite direction.

Ensure that tires are in proper location for fixed or

floating front axle and vehicle has come to a complete

stop (cab is not rocking).

6. Press ENTER CALIBRATION button.

7. Calibrating Status bar will appear. Once status reaches

100% it will automatically advance.

8. Once finished, a calibration value will be displayed. 0

degree calibration value is the difference between

factory calibration value and actual calibration value

which was just determined.

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ACTIVATIONS tab

StarFire iTC - Main—Activations tab

A—Info tab

C—Activations tab

D—Serial Port tab

E—Activation Code Enter

B—Setup tab

button

ACTIVATIONS tab contains the following:

- Yes-Enabled - A valid SF2 license exists and SF2

is the differential correction mode selected.

• Valid activations for receiver:

- Yes-Disabled - A valid SF2 license exists, but

- SF1 - activated on every StarFire iTC.

SF2 is not the differential correction mode

- SF2 Ready - receiver has to be ordered SF2

selected.

Ready or an upgrade to SF2 ready from SF1

- No - Appears when no valid SF2 license exists or

World Solution must be purchased.

SF2 license has expired.

- RTK - activated with valid RTK activation

• SF2 End Date: Displays date at which SF2 License

(requires receiver to be SF2 Ready).

will expire.

• SF2 License: Displays status of receiver’s SF2

• StarFire SN: StarFire serial number

License.

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Activation Code

NOTE: Activation Codes are needed to obtain SF2 Ready

and RTK Activations, and SF2 license

subscription.

ENTER button is used to enter 24-digit codes for SF2

Ready and RTK Activations, SF2 license subscription and

deactivation codes for transferring all StarFire activations

and licenses mentioned above.

1. Upon selecting ENTER button an Activation Code box

Activation Code

appears with three input boxes.

A—Enter button

B—Cancel button

NOTE: If more than 8 digits are entered into an input box,

“99999999” will appear. Reselect box and type

only 8 digits into input box.

2. Select first input box labeled Digits 1-8 and enter first 8

digits of 24-digit code.

3. Select second input box labeled Digits 9-16 and enter

second 8 digits of 24-digit code.

4. Select third input box labeled Digits 17-24 and enter

last 8 digits of 24 digit code.

5. Press ENTER button.

6. If 24-digit code is valid and entered correctly a

confirmation message will appear.

7.Deactivation Code input

This input will only appear when a deactivation code has

been entered following procedure listed above. It will

display 6-digit deactivation codes for SF2 License, SF2

Ready and RTK activations. These codes are needed

when transferring the above mentioned activations or

license to another receiver.

Activation/License Status Window

Displays messages when SF2 License has expired and

provides user with option to use a Grace Period.

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SERIAL PORT tab

StarFire iTC - Main—Serial Port tab

A—Info tab

C—Activations tab

E—Baud Rate

G—Messages

B—Setup tab

D—Serial Port tab

F—Output Rate

Configure RS232 and NMEA message information.

• Define output rate by toggling

- 1Hz or 5Hz

Rates:

Messages:

• Define Baud Rate by selecting list input

• Allows for output of 5 different NMEA strings:

- Baud Rates: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400

- GGA, GSA, RMC, VTG, and ZDA

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NMEA Strings

NMEA String Data - Utilizing a third party GPS receiver or

utilizing a StarFire iTC

National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has

developed a specification that defines the interface

between various pieces of electronic equipment.

One of the most important NMEA sentences include the

GGA which provides the current Fix data, the RMC which

provides the minimum GPS sentences information, and

the GSA which provides the Satellite status data.

GGA - essential fix data which provide 3D location and

accuracy data.

GGA STRING EXAMPLE:

$GPGGA,123519,4807.038,N,01131.000,E,

1,08,0.9,545.4,M,46.9,M,,*47

Where:

GGA

Global Positioning System Fix Data

123519

Fix taken at 12:35:19 UTC

4807.038,N

Latitude 48 deg 07.038’ N

01131.000,E

Longitude 11 deg 31.000’ E

1

Fix quality:

0 = invalid

1 = GPS fix (SPS)

2 = DGPS fix

3 = PPS fix

4 = Real Time Kinematic

5 = Float RTK

6 = estimated (dead reckoning)

7 = Manual input mode

8 = Simulation mode

08

Number of satellites being tracked

0.9

Horizontal dilution of position

545.4,M

Altitude, Meters, above mean sea level

46.9,M

Height of geoid (mean sea level) above WGS84

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GSA - GPS DOP and active satellites. This sentence

provides details on the nature of the satellite constellation

fix. It includes the numbers of the satellites being used in

the current solution and the DOP. DOP (dilution of

precision) is an indication of the effect of satellite

geometry on the accuracy of the fix. It is a unitless

number where smaller is better. For 3D fixes using 4

satellites a 1.0 would be considered to be a perfect

number, however for overdetermined solutions it is

possible to see numbers below 1.0.

There are differences in the way the PRN’s are presented

which can effect the ability of some programs to display

this data. For example, in the example shown below there

are 5 satellites in the solution and the null fields are

scattered indicating that the almanac would show

satellites in the null positions that are not being used as

part of this solution. Other receivers might output all of the

satellites used at the beginning of the sentence with the

null field all stacked up at the end. This difference

accounts for some satellite display programs not always

being able to display the satellites being tracked. Some

units may show all satellites that have ephemeris data

without regard to their use as part of the solution but this

is non-standard.

GSA String Example

$GPGSA,A,3,04,05,,09,12,,,24,,,,,2.5,1.3,2.1*39

Where:

GSA

Satellite status

A

Auto selection of 2D or 3D fix (M = manual)

3

3D fix - values include::

1 = no fix

2 = 2D fix

3 = 3D fix

04,05

PRNs of satellites used for fix (space for 12)

2.5

PDOP (dilution of precision)

1.3

Horizontal dilution of precision (HDOP)

2.1

Vertical dilution of precision (VDOP)

*39

the checksum data, always begins with *

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RMC - NMEA has its own version of essential gps pvt

(position, velocity, time) data. It is called RMC, The

Recommended Minimum, which will look similar to:

RMC String Example

$GPRMC,123519,A,4807.038,N,01131.000,

E,022.4,084.4,230394,003.1,W*6A

Where:

RMC

Recommended Minimum sentence C

123519

Fix taken at 12:35:19 UTC

A

Status A=active or V=Void.

4807.038,N

Latitude 48 deg 07.038’ N

01131.000,E

Longitude 11 deg 31.000’ E

022.4

Speed over the ground in knots

084.4

Track angle in degrees True

230394

Date - 23rd of March 1994

003.1,W

Magnetic Variation

*6A

The checksum data, always begins with *

VTG - Velocity made good. The gps receiver may use the

LC prefix instead of GP if it is emulating Loran output.

VTG String Example

$GPVTG,054.7,T,034.4,M,005.5,N,010.2,K*33

where:

VTG

Track made good and ground speed

054.7,T

True track made good (degrees)

034.4,M

Magnetic track made good

005.5,N

Ground speed, knots

010.2,K

Ground speed, Kilometers per hour

*33

Checksum

ZDA - Data and Time

ZDA String Example

$GPZDA,hhmmss.ss,dd,mm,yyyy,xx,yy*CC

$GPZDA,201530.00,04,07,2002,00,00*6E

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where:

hhmmss

HrMinSec(UTC)

dd,mm,yyy

Day,Month,Year

xx

local zone hours -13..13

yy

local zone minutes 0..59

*CC

checksum

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SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey

Press: MENU button >> STARFIRE ITC button >>

SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey.

MENU button

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The StarFire iTC - Satellite Information screen contains

SKY PLOT and GRAPH tabs.

STARFIRE ITC button

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SATELLITE INFORMATION softkey

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StarFire iTC - Satellites

A—Sky Plot tab

D—Satellites Above Elevation F—Corrections Age

I—PDOP

B—Graph tab

Mask

G—VDOP

J—Satellites on Sky Plot

C—Satellites in Solution

E—Satellites Tracked

H—HDOP

K—Satellite Tracking

SKY PLOT tab

- Green - indicates satellite is OK (being used for

corrections)

Illustrates where satellites are in relation to vehicles

• Sky Plot consists of 3 concentric rings depicting 0,

receiver. This allows operator to look at satellite

30, and 60 degrees of elevation with directional

geometry.

crossbar intersection representing 90 degrees of

elevation.

Reading Satellite Sky Plot

• Grey radial lines extending from center of Sky Plot

represent azimuth. They are spaced 30 degrees

• Sky Plot is fixed so that North is always at top.

apart and represent 30 and 60 degrees.

• Satellites are displayed as their satellite ID number

• Directional crossbar representing North, South, East,

that correspond to Satellite Tracking Chart located

and West also represent azimuth at 0, 90, 180, and

right of Sky Plot

270 degrees.

- Red - indicates satellite is in search mode

• W1 and W2 (WAAS/EGNOS) satellites and inmarsat

– Blue - indicates satellite is being tracked

satellites are not shown in Sky Plot.

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StarFire iTC - Satellites

A—SkyPlot

B—Graph

C—PDOP

Graph

NOTE: ONLY GREEN bars are used in calculation of

PDOP, VDOP, AND HDOP. SNR’s are

A graph illustrating L1 and L2 SNR values.

considered good if above dashed line.

• Bars are colored to satellites current status.

• SNR values (colored bar) should be above dashed

line that runs horizontally across bar graph.

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Satellite Predictor

Quality

# Sats

PDOP

VDOP

NOTE: This is an estimated prediction of your GPS

Satellite PREDICTOR shows a prediction of GPS

coverage

accuracy. for one day in the past, the current day, and

one day in the future. The current location will be used

Satellite PREDICTOR will enable operator to plan out

for the prediction.

the day based upon the prediction of GPS accuracy.

This only applies to the Color GS2 display.

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Satellite PREDICTOR uses three colors to represent

• Yellow = PDOP between 2.5 and 4.0 and VDOP

levels of GPS accurancy.

between 2.0 and 3.0 with 5 to 6 satellites

• Red = PDOP > =4.0 and VDOP >=3.0 or number of

• Green = PDOP < =2.5 and VDOP <=2.0 with 7 or

satellites is < 4

more satellites

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DIAGNOSTIC softkey

The StarFire iTC - Diagnostic screen contains three tabs:

MENU button

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READINGS tab

DATA LOGS tab

READINGS tab has detailed information about receiver.

• Unswitched voltage

• Switched voltage

STARFIRE ITC button

• CAN High voltage (Vehicle Bus)

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• CAN Low voltage (Vehicle Bus)

• Software Part Number

• Software Version Number

• Hardware Part Number

• Hardware Serial Number

• Receiver Hours (h)

DIAGNOSTIC softkey

The following reading will only appear when receiver has

a RTK activation.

• RTK Software Number (RTK Radio Software Version)

• RTK Serial Number (RTK Radio Serial Number)

• RTK Status

• RTK Search Time (sec)

• RTK Satellites in Search (above 10 degrees elevation)

DATA LOGS tab has graphed GPS data, logged over the

previous 60 minutes.

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READINGS tab

StarFire iTC - Diagnostics

A—Readings tab

E—Switched Voltage

J—Hardware Part Number

N—RTK Serial Number

B—Data Logs tab

F—CAN High Voltage

K—Hardware Serial Number

O—RTK Status

C—Radio Self Test tab (North

G—CAN Low Voltage

L—Receiver Hours

P—RTK Search Time

America Only)

H—Software Part Number

M—RTK Software Version

Q—RTK Satellites in Search

D—Unswitched Voltage

I—Software Version Number

Number

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DATA LOGS tab

StarFire iTC - Diagnostic

A—Readings tab

B—Data Logs tab

C—Radio Self Test tab

GPS Accuracy is a relative indication of overall

differential GPS performance

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StarFire iTC - Diagnostic

A—Readings tab

B—Data Logs tab

C—Radio Self Test tab

PDOP (Position Dilution of Precision) is a combination

Lower PDOP is better. A value below 2 is considered

of vertical and horizontal error (or three dimensional).

optimal.

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StarFire iTC - Diagnostic

A—Readings tab

B—Data Logs tab

C—Radio Self Test tab

Satellites in Solution is the number of satellites that

for RTK), and satellites are used until they drop below

receiver is using in current position solution. Satellites

7 degrees elevation mask for EGNOS, SF1, SF2 or

are not used in solution until they get above 7 degrees

RTK.

elevation mask for EGNOS, SF1, or SF2 (10 degrees

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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

StarFire iTC - Diagnostic

A—Readings tab

B—Data Logs tab

C—Radio Self Test tab

GPS Signal Quality shows quality of signals being

Indicator, Signal Quality doesn’t include EGNOS, SF1,

received from GPS satellites. Unlike GPS Accuracy

SF2 or amount of time signal is received.

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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

StarFire iTC - Diagnostic

A—Readings tab

B—Data Logs tab

C—Radio Self Test tab

Differential Signal Quality is the strength of StarFire

Numerical value is displayed to right of indicator. Any

network signal (SF2 or SF1). Normal range is from 5

value above 5 is normal.

to 15, but maximum reading on indicator is 10.

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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

StarFire iTC - Diagnostic

A—Readings tab

B—Data Logs tab

C—Radio Self Test tab

Navigation Mode is represented as three different

types; No Nav, 2D and 3D. This helps determine if

GPS position has been dropped in last 60 minutes.

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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

StarFire iTC - Diagnostic

A—Readings tab

B—Data Logs tab

C—Radio Self Test tab

Differential Mode shows the level of differential signal

of signal that was purchased on receiver will determine

that receiver has received over past 60 minutes. Level

highest point on bar graph that operator will see.

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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

Radio Self Test

StarFire iTC - Diagnostics

EU Radio Self Test Page STRING SHOWN -

DESCRIPTION

• (A) Number of updates - Number of test cycles that

the Self Test page has performed. During each cycle

the test parameters are requested and updated from the

radio.

• (B) Frequency - Radio Frequency (MHz)

• (C) Serial Number - Radio Serial Number

• (D) Part Number - Part number that identifies an RTK

radio type: “JD3AS869" is a 869 MHz radio with 0.5

Watt power

• (E) Software Version - Radio Software Version

• (F) Time Slot - Radio Time Slot

• (G) Repeater Mode - ON indicates an RTK Vehicle

operated in Vehicle Repeater Mode. OFF indicates an

RTK vehicle operated in Vehicle Mode or a Base

Station

• (H) Network ID - Network Identification (ID) for a

Radio Self Test

system of RTK radios. The Network ID permits

communication between a Base Station, Vehicle

receivers and potential repeaters.

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• (I) Output Power - Radio Output Power (mW)

• (J) Signal level strength - Strength Level of signal

detected by the radio. The signal level will range from 0

to 100 (-118 dBm to -55 dBm. Values greater than -55

dBm are reported as 100.).

• (K) Data Received - Percent of correction messages

recognized by the vehicle from the base station or

repeater.

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StarFire Signal Monitoring System

The GS2 alerts the operator when the current StarFire

signal is not optimal for high accuracy operations. There

are three levels of this warning system (Normal, Marginal,

and Poor). The levels are determined both by the StarFire

Receiver’s PDOP value and the number of satellites being

tracked. It is recommend that if the StarFire receiver is

being used in high accuracy operations that care be taken

when the StarFire Signal Monitoring system indicates that

the current status is Marginal or Poor, as accuracy

degradation may occur.

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NOTE: Operating in RTK or RTK-X, both PDOP and

“Number of Satellites” are used to determine the

level of warning.

Operating at a signal level less than RTK (SF2,

SF1, EGNOS, ect.) only PDOP will be used to

determine the level of warning.

Normal

Normal

• Green Bar

• Normal Operating Range

• Acceptable range for high accuracy operations

• PDOP value: 0 - 3.5

• 6 or more satellites in solution

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GS2 Display—StarFire iTC

PC9388

-UN-17OCT07

Marginal

• Orange Bar with Permanent Caution Sign

• Marginal Operating Range

• Moderate risk of accuracy degradation - caution is

advised

• PDOP value: 3.5 - 4.5

Marginal

• 5 satellites in solution

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Poor

• Red Bar and Flashing Caution Sign

• Poor Operating Range

• Significant risk of accuracy degradation - high accuracy

operations are not advised

• PDOP value greater than 4.6

Poor

• 4 satellites or less in solution

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GS2 Display—RTK

PC8663

-UN-05AUG05

RTK softkey

Allows for setup and display of RTK information

MENU button

PC8659

-UN-05AUG05

• Operating Mode

• RTK Network Configuration

• Base Station Data

• Radio Data

RTK can be operated in five modes

• Vehicle

STARFIRE ITC button

• Vehicle Repeater

PC8681

-UN-05AUG05

• Quick Survey Base

• Absolute Base

• OFF

IMPORTANT: Anytime the radio is reconfigured or

changed, power must be cycled at the

GPS receiver before continuing.

RTK softkey

Vehicle Mode Select for receiver on vehicle.

Vehicle Repeater Mode Allows for the vehicle to accept

and repeat RTK corrections.

Quick Survey Base Mode Select if exact location of

guidance tracks do not need to be stored for future

applications. If Quick Survey Base Mode is used to

establish rows or paths that will be used at a later date,

location or Track 0 must be stored using Current Track 0

in Guidance Setup - Set Track 0. When Track 0 is

recalled, a one-time use of Shift Track feature will be

needed to align vehicle on previous tracks. See Setup

Quick Survey Base Mode section.

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GS2 Display—RTK

Vehicle

StarFire - RTK

A—Operating Mode Vehicle

C—Network ID

D—Radio/Repeater

E—Status

B—Radio Channel

IMPORTANT: Base station receiver and vehicle

When vehicle receiver is powered-up, No GPS, No Diff

receiver must be setup before

will be displayed on Guidance View or home page

operating RTK. See RTK Setup

screen until an initial position is determined. When

sections.

base station transmits correction signal, 3D RTK will

be displayed.

NOTE: Check that base station, vehicle, and repeater

have same Frequency, Network ID and Time

Slot.

Press: MENU button >> STARFIRE iTC button >>

RTK softkey >> OPERATING MODE drop down

box >> VEHICLE

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GS2 Display—RTK

Vehicle Repeater

Press: MENU button >> StarFire iTC button >> RTK

transmitting the base correction signal to another RTK

Softkey

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

In this mode the RTK vehicle radio not only receives

be able to communicate with the base station. The

messages but also rebroadcasts them (similar to a

‘Vehicle’ must then have either line of sight

RTK repeater) to other RTK vehicles in close

communication to the base station or ‘Vehicle

proximity.

Repeater’.

NOTE: Vehicle Repeater is identical to the Vehicle

IMPORTANT: There should be only ONE Vehicle

mode with the addition of having the radio

Repeater or Repeater in the same

rebroadcast the RTK messages.

vicinity with the same Network ID.

Therefore, a repeater cannot be used

The Vehicle Repeater mode allows an RTK vehicle to

in a ’’daisy chain,’’ repeating the

function normally as an RTK vehicle while also

signal from one repeater to another.

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GS2 Display—RTK

Survey RTK Base Location

A—RTK Base Station

D—Base Longitude

F—Survey RTK Base Location H—Cancel

B—Base Location

E—Base Altitude

G—Start

I—Enter

C—Base Latitude

NOTE: Enter unique location number each time base

20). Verify base station coordinates, Press

station is moved to new mounting location (i.e.

START button located under Edit Stored RTK

location 1 = West 40, location 2 = Farm Shop).

Base while in Absolute Base operating mode

Edit Stored RTK Base: Allows operator to

and choose base location from base location

setup Absolute Base Station Locations and

drop-down box.

conduct 24-hour survey or enter in known

location coordinates. Unknown Coordinates:

Start 24 hour Self Survey

Press START button located under Edit Stored

RTK Base.

1. Press START button located under Survey RTK

Base Location.

After (24 hour) self survey is complete, base

2. Select Storage location from drop-down box (1 - 20)

station coordinates will automatically be stored

3. Press START button (Starts 24 hour survey)

and associated with base location number (1 -

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GS2 Display—RTK

Shared Base Station Security—Setup

StarFire iTC - Shared Base Station Security

A—Rover Access List Setup

D—Delete Rover

F—Network Status

H—Secure

B—Rover Access List

E—Delete List

G—Toggle Button

I—Public

C—Access List

Network ID must be set between 4000 - 4096 to setup

on the base station receiver will be allowed to access

and use SBS RTK security. When the network ID has

the RTK corrections from the base station.

been set between 4001 - 4096, the SBS RTK Security

softkey will appear. Select this softkey to setup SBS

The StarFire iTC - Shared Base Station Security

RTK Security.

screen displays the RTK vehicle receiver serial number

and location it is stored. Only the serial numbers on

The SBS RTK Network operator will enter into the

the RAL will be able to receive RTK corrections from

base station the serial numbers of RTK vehicle

the base station when RTK Network is in SECURE

receivers that are allowed to access the RTK

mode.

corrections from that base station. RTK vehicle serial

numbers can be added and removed at any time. Only

Access List button (C) allows operator to input the

those rover serial numbers that are on the access list

serial number of a receiver into the Access List.

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GS2 Display—RTK

Delete Rover button (D) allows operator to remove a

the same Network ID and Frequency as the base

receiver from the Access List.

station. This mode can be used when conducting a

RTK demo for potential customers or field days.

Delete List button (E) allows operator to clear all

• Secure - This mode restricts RTK vehicles from

inputted receiver serial numbers from the Access List.

receiving RTK corrections if their serial numbers are

not entered into the RAL

SBS Security can be operated in a Public or Secure

mode.

Network Status (F) can be toggle between secure

status (H) and public status (I) using button (G).

• Public - This mode does not restrict RTK vehicles

from receiving RTK corrections as long as they have

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Edit Rover Access List

1. Press Access List button on StarFire iTC - Shared

Base Station Security screen.

2. Enter a rover number from the Rover Access List in

the entry box.

A—Rover Number (1-99)

Edit Rover Access List — Page 1

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GS2 Display—RTK

3. Enter the serial number of the vehicle receiver to be

added to the Rover Access List in the entry box (A).

NOTE: The six digit hardware serial number can be found

on StarFire iTC - Activations tab. Go to the

display in RTK vehicle and press MENU >>

StarFire iTC >> Activations tab.

4. Press Enter button (B) to put receiver on the Rover

Access List.

5. Press Cancel button (C) to return to Rover Access List

without adding receiver to list.

A—Serial Number

B—Enter button

C—Cancel button

Edit Rover Access List — Page 2

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If the serial number is already entered on the Rover

Access List, “Serial Number Already Exists.” will appear

on the screen.

Duplicate Serial Number

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GS2 Display—RTK

RTK vehicle serial numbers can be deleted individually or

the entire list can be deleted.

Deleting individual entries:

1. Press Delete Rover button on StarFire iTC - Shared

Base Station Security screen.

2. Enter rover number to be deleted from the list.

3. Press Delete button (C) to delete the rover from the

list.

NOTE: Once a RTK vehicle serial number has been

deleted from the RAL, it will take approximately 18

minutes before the RTK vehicle will not longer be

able to operate off of that base station. During this

time the vehicle will transition into RTK extend.

Delete Rover

NOTE: Verify RAL has been deleted by viewing RAL list .

A—Rover Number (1-99)

B—Cancel button

C—Delete button

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Deleting All Entries:

1. Press Delete List button on StarFire iTC - Shared Base

Station Security screen.

2. Press Yes button (C) to delete all receivers from the

list..

NOTE: Press No button (B) to return to StarFire iTC -

Shared Base Station Security screen without

deleting all the receivers from the list.

Delete Rover Access List

A—Are you sure you want to delete entire Rover

Access List?

B—No

C—Yes

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Auto-Update

JOHN DEERE

SETUP

GPS

NOTE: To acquire latest version of software visit

License/Activate

www.StellarSupport.com or contact your John

A

License Left (days)

194

Deere dealer.

QuickStart Setup

B

When KeyCard is installed in mobile processor and power

is ON, system will check version of software on mobile

TCM Setup

C

processor, display, and receiver. If KeyCard contains a

more recent version of software, system will ask if

Diff Correction Setup

D

operator wants to update with most recent version. Follow

on screen procedures to update software. (See Automatic

Serial RS232 Output

E

Software Load).

Hours ON after Shutdown

F

0

3

6

12

24

A—License/Activate License Left (days)

B—Quick Start Setup

G

C—TCM Setup

D—Diff Correction Setup

E—Serial RS232 Output

PAGE

1

2

3

F—Hours ON after Shutdown

G——

SETUP

4

5

6

7

8

9

INFO

0

CLR

RUN

ORIGINAL GREENSTAR DISPLAY

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Manual Software Update

JOHN DEERE

NOTE: Whenever new or revised software programs are

SETUP

Products

available, it will be necessary to load new

software to system.

Auto Trac

A

Use this procedure if automatic software load

Field Doc Basic

B

does not work.

Field Doc Planter

C

(JD VRD Planter Only)

To acquire latest version of software, visit

Map Based Planter

www.stellarsupport.com or contact your John

D

(JD VRD Planter Only)

Deere dealer.

Yield Mapping

E

1. Install KeyCard containing new software in top slot of

mobile processor.

F

SETUP

2. Turn ignition key to RUN position.

G

Setup

NOTE: To cancel new software load press G.

PAGE

1

2

3

3. Press: SETUP >> KEYCARD

SETUP

4

5

6

Press letter button next to desired selection on SETUP

7

8

9

INFO

- PRODUCTS screen.

0

CLR

RUN

4. Wait until WARNING PROGRAMMING screen appears

and follow directions on screen.

DO NOT REMOVE PC CARD

SETUP - PRODUCTS

A—Auto Track

DO NOT REMOVE POWER

B—Field Doc Basic

C—Field Doc Planter

5. Press letter button next to OK.

D—Map Based Planter

E—Yield Mapping

6. You may proceed as usual.

F——

G—Setup Return

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SETUP-GPS-PAGE 1

JOHN DEERE

SETUP

GPS

Screen: SETUP - GPS

License/Activate

A

License Left (days)

194

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER

QuickStart Setup

B

The following items can be setup in SETUP - GPS

TCM Setup

C

• License/Activate

• QuickStart Setup

Diff Correction Setup

D

• TCM Setup

• Differential Correction Setup

Serial RS232 Output

E

• Hours on after shutdown

Hours ON after Shutdown

F

0

3

6

12

24

Press corresponding button to access option being

changed.

G

A—License/Activate License Left (days)

PAGE

B—Quick Start Setup

1

2

3

C—TCM Setup

SETUP

D—Diff Correction Setup

4

5

6

E—Serial RS232 Output

7

8

9

INFO

F—Hours ON after Shutdown

G——

0

CLR

RUN

SETUP - GPS

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Overview:

JOHN DEERE

SF2/RTK Activations,

INFO

GPS

PAGE 3

SF2 Subscription

Activations SF1, SF2 Ready, RTK

A

SF2 License

Yes

StarFire iTC is offered in 2 configurations: SF1 World

SF2 End Date

10/17/2114

B

Solution and SF2 Ready.

Receiver Hours

2016.7

Switched Volt

12.6

C

SF1 World Solution: SF1 is a no-charge satellite-based

Unswitched Volt

12.6

differential correction signal offered exclusively by John

CAN High Volt

2.4

D

Deere, delivering accuracy adequate for non row crop

CAN Low Volt

2.6

applications. SF1 StarFire iTC can be upgraded to

Hardware P N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

E

SF2-Ready by visiting your John Deere dealer, calling

Hardware SN

200500

Customer Care Center, or visiting StellarSupport and

SW App Ver

1.00A

F

purchasing SF2 Ready activation.

SW Loader Ver

000.XXX

G

NOTE: Serial port GPS information (NMEA) is only

outputted for SF1 when connected to a GreenStar

system.

PAGE

1

2

3

SF2 Ready: SF2 is a +/- 10 cm (4 in.) pass to pass

SETUP

4

5

6

differential correction signal provided exclusively by John

Deere. While StarFire iTC can be ordered SF2 Ready,

7

8

9

INFO

SF2 Ready activation must be obtained by visiting

0

CLR

www.StellarSupport.com (COMAR order number and

RUN

receiver serial number are needed) and manually entered

into receiver. Once activation has been entered, SF2

license can be purchased for either a 3, 6, 12, 24, or 36

INFO - GPS - PAGE 3

month period.

A—Activations SF1, SF2 Ready, TRK

SF2 License

NOTE: StarFire iTC must be SF2 Ready prior to

B—SF2 End Date

upgrading receiver to RTK.

Receiver Hours

C—Switched Volt

Unswitched Volt

RTK: RTK is the highest accuracy correction signal. It

D—CAN High Volt

requires use of a local base station and radio

CAN Low Volt

communication equipment. Each receiver used in the RTK

E—Hardware Part Number

system must be activated for RTK. This activation exists

Hardware Serial Number

for the life of the receiver and can be transferred.

F—Software Application Version

Software Loader Version

G——

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NOTE: Enter 24 digit activation code number in three

JOHN DEERE

cells that have eight zero digits.

SETUP

StarFire License

SF1/SF2 Subscription

3. Screen: SETUP - STARFIRE LICENSE

A

Digits

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >>

00000000

B

1

-

8

LICENSE/ACTIVATE

Digits

00000000

C

9

-

16

Press letter button next to DIGITS 1—8 and enter first

Digits

eight digits of activation code. Press letter button next

00000000

D

17

-

24

to DIGITS 1—8 again to enter value.

Submit

E

4. Press letter button next to DIGITS 9—16 and enter

second eight digits of activation code. Press letter

F

button next to DIGITS 9—16 again to enter value.

SETUP

G

GPS

5. Press letter button next to DIGITS 17—24 and enter

last eight digits of activation code. Press letter button

PAGE

next to DIGITS 17—24 again to enter value.

1

2

3

SETUP

4

5

6

6. Press letter button next to SUBMIT.

7

8

9

INFO

7. Press letter button next to SETUP to return or SETUP

0

CLR

button to continue setup operations.

RUN

License Expired Warning

SETUP - STARFIRE LICENSE

NOTE: Three 24 hour grace periods are available when

current license expires. This is provided to allow

A—SF1/SF2 Subscription

B—Digits 1-8

sufficient time for customer to renew a license.

C—Digits 9-16

Grace period signal will be SF 2 differential

D—Digits 17-24

correction signal.

E—Submit

F——

If license expires while operating or since last operated, a

G—Return to GPS

warning screen will appear.

Warning screen can be cleared by pressing letter button

next to CONTINUE or a grace period can be activated by

pressing letter button next to USE 1 if needed.

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

QuickStart Setup

JOHN DEERE

Screen: SETUP - GPS

SETUP

GPS

StarFire Receiver

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >>

A

QuickStart Setup

QUICKSTART SETUP

QuickStart Mode

B

AUTOMATIC

OFF

QuickStart reduces amount of time required before full

accuracy is achieved. If QuickStart is activated (automatic

C

mode) and receiver has SF2 when it is powered down, a

position is saved for future QuickStart. If power is restored

D

to receiver within time period defined under HOURS ON

AFTER SHUTDOWN, QuickStart won’t be needed since

E

receiver power was never disrupted. If duration has

exceeded HOURS ON AFTER SHUTDOWN, QuickStart

F

will be initiated. Saved position will be used to bypass

startup warm up period that is usually required. Receiver

SETUP

G

GPS

cannot move while this QuickStart is taking place. It may

take up 6 minutes for QuickStart to complete. User will be

PAGE

notified on screen when it’s done.

1

2

3

SETUP

4

5

6

To activate automatic mode Press letter button next to

QUICKSTART MODE to toggle between AUTOMATIC

7

8

9

INFO

and OFF.

0

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A—StarFire Receiver QuickStart Setup

B—QuickStart Mode, Automatic, Off

C——

D——

SETUP - GPS

E——

F——

G—Return to GPS Setup

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Setup—TCM

JOHN DEERE

Screen: SETUP - TCM

SETUP

TCM

PAGE 1

TCM

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> TCM

A

off

ON

SETUP

Calibrate TCM

B

This screen allows operator to:

StarFire Height (in.)

126

C

(See TCM Manual)

• Turn TCM ON/OFF

StarFire Fore/Aft (in.)

• Calibrate TCM for zero degree roll angle

1

D

(See TCM Manual)

• Manually insert height of receiver

StarFire Mount Direction

• Manually insert fore/aft

E

backward

FORWARD

• Change mounting direction of receiver

F

A—TCM ON, OFF

SETUP

B—Calibrate TCM

G

Setup

C—StarFire Height

D—StarFire Fore/Aft

PAGE

E—StarFire Mount Direction, Backward, Foreward

1

2

3

F——

G—Return to Setup

SETUP

4

5

6

7

8

9

INFO

0

CLR

RUN

SETUP - TCM

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ON/OFF—TCM

NOTE: There is no indication on Run Pages if TCM is ON

or OFF.

TCM will default to ON when cycling power.

Press letter button A to toggle between ON and OFF

selection will appear boxed and in capital letters.

When TCM is turned off , StarFire GPS messages will not

be corrected for vehicle dynamics or side slopes.

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Calibrate Level—TCM

Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks Vehicles

Floating Front Axle Vehicles

A—Rear Axle

B—Vehicle Pivot Point

NOTE: Calibrate receiver when it is attached or

location of tires on ground. When

reattached to machine. Receiver does not

turning around use following

require recalibration until removed from

instructions:

machine and reattached.

• Floating Front Axle Vehicles

Positioning Machine during Calibration

(MFWD, ILS, TLS)—put rear

axle/wheels in same location when

IMPORTANT: When calibrating, it is important that

performing 2 point calibration. See

TCM is at same angle when facing

above diagram for Floating Front

either direction. If roll angle is a

Axle Vehicles.

positive 2° when facing one

• Fixed-Axis Wheels Or Tracks

direction, vehicle needs to be a

Vehicles (Track Tractors, 9000 and

negative 2° when facing opposite

9020 Series Wheel Tractors, 4700

direction. To position TCM at same

and 4900 Series Sprayers, )—Place

angle it is important when turning

all in same location when facing

vehicle around and facing other

either direction. See above

direction that tires are placed in

diagram for Fixed-Axis Wheels Or

correct location. Once vehicle is

Tracks Vehicles.

parked on a hard flat surface, note

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Calibration Surface

IMPORTANT: Vehicle must be on a hard, flat level

surface for calibration. If TCM is not

calibrated on a level surface or TCM

mounting angle is not level in relation

to vehicle angle (StarFire mounting

bracket or vehicle cab being slightly

offset, uneven tire pressures from one

side to other, etc.) operator may see

offset during operation. This offset

could look like a consistent skip (A) or

A—Skip

overlap (B) in pass-to-pass operation.

B—Overlap

To eliminate offset, re-calibrate on a

level surface, drive down a pass, turn

around and drive down same pass in

opposite direction. If vehicle does not

follow same pass, measure offset

distance and enter in implement offset

in SETUP - TRACKING - PAGE 2. See

implement offset section. After initial

calibration of TCM, it is not necessary

to calibrate again unless TCM angle in

relation to vehicle has changed. For

example, tire pressure has been

lowered on one side of vehicle causing

vehicle angle in relation to ground to

change.

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Screen: SETUP - TCM

JOHN DEERE

SETUP

TCM

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> TCM

A

SETUP >> CALIBRATE LEVEL

Park Vehicle on level

B

1. Once vehicle is on a hard, level surface and has come

surface. Press continue to

to a complete stop (cab is not rocking), Press letter

calibrate the TCM.

C

button next to CONTINUE.

D

A——

B—Park Vehicle on level surface.

C—Press Continue to calibrate the TCM

E

D——

E——

Continue

F

F—Continue

G—Cancel

Cancel

G

PAGE

1

2

3

SETUP

4

5

6

7

8

9

INFO

0

CLR

RUN

SETUP - TCM

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NOTE: While calibrating, TCM will provide a warning if it

detects vehicle roll angle is greater than 10°

JOHN DEERE

relative to internal axis of TCM. If vehicle is on a

SETUP

TCM

level surface and yet warning is displayed, check

mounting orientation of TCM and verify it is

A

aligned within 10° of vehicle axis.

Position vehicle in the

opposite direction at

B

the same location.

2. Turn vehicle 180° to face opposite direction. Ensure

that tires are in proper location for fixed or floating front

C

axle.

Press continue when ready.

D

3. Ensure vehicle has come to a complete stop (cab is

not rocking) and Press letter button next to

E

CONTINUE.

Continue

F

A——

B—Position Vehicle in the opposite direction at the

Cancel

G

same location.

C—Press continue when ready.

PAGE

D——

1

2

3

E——

F—Continue

SETUP

4

5

6

G—Cancel

7

8

9

INFO

0

CLR

RUN

TCM calibration complete

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4.

Press letter button next to OK.

JOHN DEERE

5.

Once finished, a calibration value will be displayed.

SETUP

TCM

The 0° calibration value is the difference between the

factory calibration value and actual calibration value

A

which was just determined.

B

A——

C

B——

C——

D—TCM calibration complete.

TCM calibration complete.

D

E—0 degree Calibration Value

F——

0˚ Calibration Value

E

G—OK

1.4

F

G

PAGE

1

2

3

SETUP

4

5

6

7

8

9

INFO

0

CLR

RUN

Setup - TCM

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Height—TCM

IMPORTANT: Under or over compensation for vehicle

roll angles will occur if height is

incorrectly entered during setup (i.e. on

a 10° slope with a StarFire height error

of 12 inches will result in a position

offset of 2 inches on ground).

Factory default setting is “126”. On

some AutoTrac-equipped vehicles,

height value will be automatically

detected and entered during power up.

Because this dimension is critical for

proper operation of TCM and can vary

due to vehicle configuration and tire

sizes, operator should still measure

actual distance to be entered each time

TCM is installed on a different vehicle.

Height is measured from ground to top

of StarFire Dome.

NOTE: Use chart for example StarFire Height values.

Press letter button next to STARFIRE HEIGHT and enter

height using numeric keypad.

Press letter button next to STARFIRE HEIGHT again to

save number.

NOTE: Chart figures are approximate heights.

John Deere Vehicle

StarFire Height cm (in.)

6000 Series Tractors

280 cm (111 in.)

7000 Series Tractors

305 cm (120 in.)

8000 Series Tractors

320 cm (126 in.)

8000T Series Tractors

320 cm (126 in.)

9000 Series Tractors

361 cm (142 in.)

9000T Series Tractors

356 cm (140 in.)

4700 Series Sprayers

389 cm (153 in.)

4900 Series Sprayers

396 cm (156 in.)

Combine

396 cm (156 in.)

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Fore/Aft—TCM

Fixed Axis Wheels or Tracks Vehicles

Floating Front Axle Vehicles

A—Pivot Point—Floating Front

B—Pivot Point—-Fixed Axis

Axle Vehicles-

Wheels or Tracks Vehicles

TCM Fore/Aft value is distance that receiver is located

Press letter button next to STARFIRE FORE/AFT and

from pivot point of tractor.

enter value using numeric keypad.

On some AutoTrac-equipped vehicles, fore/aft value

Press letter button next to STARFIRE FORE/AFT

will be automatically detected and entered during

again to save entered value.

power up.

Recommended StarFire Fore/Aft values For John Deere

Vehicles

• Fore/Aft value is shown without black text box—

John Deere Vehicle

StarFire Fore/Aft cm (in.)

Automatically detected and cannot be changed. The

6000 Series Tractors

180 cm (71 in.)

value shown may not be the exact distance that the

receiver is located from pivot point of tractor, but the

7000 Series Tractors

210 cm (82.5 in.)

best value for AutoTrac.

8000 Series Tractors

210 cm (82.5 in.)

• Fore/Aft value is shown with black text box—Must

8000T Series Tractors

51 cm (20 in.)

be entered manually.

9000 Series Tractors

-51 cm (-20 in.)

9000T Series Tractors

51 cm (20 in.)

Perform following procedure to select and manually

4700 Series Sprayers

280 cm (110 in.)

enter value. Use chart to select StarFire Fore/Aft

values if necessary.

4900 Series Sprayers

460 cm (181 in.)

Combine

220 cm (87 in.)

If using TCM for Parallel Tracking on a vehicle not

Forage Harvester

157 cm (62 in.)

listed in chart, then enter "1" for fore/aft setting.

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Differential Correction Setup

Differential correction is the process by which GPS

accuracy is improved. (See OVERVIEW: SF1/SF2

ACTIVATIONS, SF2 SUBSCRIPTION in this section.)

Screen: SETUP - DIFF CORRECTION

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> DIFF

CORRECTION SETUP

(See RTK section for RTK Setup.)

IMPORTANT: DO NOT change default StarFire

Correction Frequency unless instructed

to do so by your John Deere Dealer or

by John Deere Ag Management

Solutions.

NOTE: Some information will only appear when receiver

has a license.

Press letter button next to STARFIRE CORRECT FREQ

to toggle between DEFAULT and BELOW.

When STARFIRE CORRECT FREQ is set to BELOW—

SETUP - DIFF CORRECTION

press letter button next to FREQ (MHz) then input a

frequency.

A—RTK Setup

B—StarFire Correction Frequency, Default, Below

Press letter button next to STARFIRE CORRECTION to

C—Frequency

toggle between OFF, SF1, and SF2. If toggled to OFF,

D—StarFire Corrections, Off, SF1 SF2

StarFire will not receive SF1 or SF2 correction signals. If

E—WAAS Correction, Off, On

F——

receiver does not have a valid SF2 license then SF2 will

G—Return to GPS Setup

not appear on screen.

Press letter button next to WAAS CORRECTION to toggle

between OFF and ON. If toggled to OFF, StarFire will not

receive WAAS correction signals.

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Serial RS232 Output

JOHN DEERE

SETUP

Serial Port

Screen: SETUP - SERIAL PORT

Serial Port Baud Rate

A

19200

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> SERIAL

Serial Port Output Rate

B

RS232 OUTPUT

1

5

Serial Port Message

C

NOTE: NMEA serial port data is outputted for SF1 only

GGA

OFF

ON

when connected to a GreenStar system. NMEA

Serial Port Message

D

serial port data is always outputted for SF2 and

GSA

OFF

ON

RTK.

Serial Port Message

E

RMC

OFF

ON

These settings are only for NMEA serial port

Serial Port Message

messages for communication with

F

VTG

OFF

ON

non-GREENSTAR systems.

Serial Port Message

G

ZDA

OFF

ON

Serial port baud output rates are: 4800, 9600,

19200 and 38400.

PAGE

1

2

3

The following items can be setup in SETUP - SERIAL

SETUP

4

5

6

PORT screen:

7

8

9

INFO

• Serial Port Baud Rate

0

CLR

• Serial Port Output Rate

RUN

• GGA Port Message

• GSA Port Message

• RMC Port Message

SETUP - SERIAL PORT

• VTG Port Message

• ZDA Port Message

A—Serial Port Baud Rate

B—Serial Port Output Rate, 1, 5

C—Serial Port Message, GGA, OFF, ON

Press letter button next to desired cell, toggle to desired

D—Serial Port Message, GSA, OFF, ON

selection.

E—Serial Port Message, RMC, OFF, ON

F—Serial Port Message, VTG, OFF, ON

G—Serial Port Message, ZDA, OFF, ON

Serial Port Output Rate

NOTE: Serial port settings do not affect GreenStar

applications.

Press letter button next to SERIAL PORT OUTPUT RATE

to toggle/select from 1 to 5 Hz.

Serial Port Messages

Press letter button next to SERIAL PORT MESSAGE to

toggle/select between ON and OFF.

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Original GreenStar Display—StarFire iTC

Hours On After Shutdown

JOHN DEERE

SETUP

GPS

Screen: SETUP - GPS

License/Activate

A

License Left (days)

194

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE RECEIVER

QuickStart Setup

B

Button next to HOURS ON AFTER SHUTDOWN defines

how long receiver remains powered after ignition is turned

TCM Setup

C

off (0, 3, 6, 12 or 24 hours). If ignition is turned on within

number of hours defined, receiver will re-establish full SF2

Diff Correction Setup

D

accuracy within a few seconds (assuming it had SF2

when ignition was turned off).

Serial RS232 Output

E

Hours ON after Shutdown

Operator can select amount time in hours system will stay

F

0

3

6

12

24

on. Press letter button next to HOURS ON AFTER

SHUTDOWN to toggle between settings. Setting from

G

factory is 3 hours.

PAGE

1

2

3

A—License/Activate License Left (days)

B—Quick Start Setup

SETUP

4

5

6

C—TCM Setup

D—Diff Correction Setup

7

8

9

INFO

E—Serial RS232 Output

F—Hours ON after Shutdown

0

CLR

G——

RUN

SETUP - GPS

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INFO - GPS - PAGE 1

JOHN DEERE

Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 1

INFO

GPS

PAGE 1

00:35:17^GMT

8/22/1999

A

Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER

Lat

NoNav

Lon

NoNav

This screen shows information and status of incoming

B

Altitude (ft)

NoNav

GPS and differential correction signals. No information on

GPS Course

0⁰

this screen can be changed. It is for viewing only.

C

GPS Speed (mph)

0.0

Position Mode

NoNav

Date and Time: This cell shows date and time for

D

Differential Mode

None

Greenwich Mean time.

GPS Accuracy Indicator

E

0%

Lat: This cell displays vehicle location latitude coordinates

with respect to Equator (north or south).

GPS Signal Quality

F

0%

Diff Signal Quality

Lon: This cell shows vehicle location longitude

G

0

coordinates with respect to Prime Meridian (east or west).

PAGE

NOTE: Toggle button allows operator to change the way

1

2

3

latitude and longitude are displayed between

SETUP

4

5

6

degrees, minutes, seconds and decimal degrees.

7

8

9

INFO

Altitude: This cell shows height of receiver, measured

0

CLR

from top of dome, in meters (feet) above sea level.

RUN

GPS Course: This cell displays direction of travel, in

degrees, relative to true north (zero degrees) as

measured by receiver. Angle is measured in clockwise

INFO - GPS - PAGE

1

direction.

A—Latitude

B—Longitude

NOTE: Course and speed normally show small speeds

Altitude

and various courses even when machine is not

C—GPS Course

moving.

GPS Speed

D—Position Mode

GPS Speed: This cell shows ground speed of machine in

Differential Mode

E—GPS Accuracy Indicator

kilometers per hour (mile per hour) as measured by

F—GPS Signal Quality

receiver.

G—Differential Signal Quality

Position Mode: This cell indicates whether receiver is

calculating a 3D position, 2D position, or no position (no

nav). It also shows status of differential signal: SF 1

(StarFire 1 differential), SF 2 (StarFire 2 differential).

Differential Mode: This cell shows status of GPS signal:

2-D (two dimensional with latitude and longitude of

vehicle) or 3-D (three dimensional with altitude, latitude,

and longitude of vehicle).

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INFO - GPS - PAGE 2

JOHN DEERE

INFO

GPS

PAGE 2

Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 2

Diagnostic

A

Trouble Codes

Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE

Data Log

B

(Diagnostic Use Only)

Diagnostic Trouble Codes: (See DIAGNOSTIC

Freq (MHz)

1545.5450

C

TROUBLE CODES in Troubleshooting section.)

Corrections Age(sec)

0

Sats above Elev Mask

0

D

Data Log: Three data log pages consist of graphs

Satellites Tracked

0

showing GPS information for up to previous 60 minutes.

Sats in Solution

0

Graphs can be used to show user any variation that has

E

PDOP

0.0

occurred in last 60 minutes.

Roll Angle

-15.5˚

F

Freq (MHz): This cell shows frequency of differential

Yaw Rate

+30 deg/s

correction signal that receiver is set to receive.

G

Corrections Age (SEC): This cell shows age of

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differential correction signal to GPS (normally less than 10

1

2

3

seconds).

SETUP

4

5

6

Sats Above Elev Mask: This is total number of GPS

7

8

9

INFO

satellites available to your receiver that are above 7°

0

CLR

elevation mask.

RUN

Satellites Tracked: This is total number of GPS satellites

tracked by your receiver.

INFO - GPS - PAGE 2

Satellites in Solution: This cell shows number of

A—Diagnostic Trouble Codes

B—Data Log (Diagnostic Use Only)

satellites actively used to compute position.

C—Frequency

Corrections Age

PDOP: PDOP (Position Dilution of Precision) is an

D—Satellites above Elevation Mask

indicator of GPS satellite geometry as viewed by receiver.

Satellites Tracked

E—Satellites in Solution

A lower PDOP indicates better satellite geometry for

PDOP

calculating both a horizontal and vertical position.

F—Roll Angle

G—Yaw Rate

Roll Angle: Is both graphical and numerical

representation of amount of roll TCM is measuring,

relative to calibrated zero degree reference. A positive roll

angle means vehicle is rolled to right.

Yaw Rate: This gives a graphic representation and a

numeric figure for amount of rotation TCM is measuring.

Positive yaw rate means vehicle is turning to right.

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Data Log

JOHN DEERE

INFO

GPS

PAGE 2

Screen: INFO - GPS - PAGE 2

Diagnostic

A

Trouble Codes

Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE

Data Log

B

(Diagnostic Use Only)

Press letter button next to DATA LOG to access three

Freq (MHz)

1545.5450

C

data log pages. These pages consist of graphs showing

Corrections Age(sec)

0

GPS information for up to previous 60 minutes. Graphs

Sats above Elev Mask

0

D

can be used to show user any variation that has occurred

Satellites Tracked

0

in last 60 minutes.

Sats in Solution

0

E

PDOP

0.0

A—Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Roll Angle

-15.5˚

F

B—Data Log (Diagnostic Use Only)

C—Frequency

Yaw Rate

+30 deg/s

Corrections Age

G

D—Satellites above Elevation Mask

Satellites Tracked

E—Satellites in Solution

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1

2

3

PDOP

F—Roll Angle

SETUP

4

5

6

G—Yaw Rate

7

8

9

INFO

0

CLR

RUN

INFO - GPS - PAGE 2

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INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 1

JOHN DEERE

INFO

Data Log PAGE 1

Screen: INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 1

GPS Accuracy Indicator

A

100

Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >>

DATA LOG

0

B

GPS Accuracy Indicator: GPS Accuracy Indicator is a

GPS Signal Quality

C

100

relative indication of overall differential GPS performance.

D

0

GPS Signal Quality: GPS signal quality shows quality of

signals being received from GPS satellites. Unlike GPS

Differential Signal Quality

E

10

Accuracy Indicator, Signal Quality doesn’t include

EGNOS, SF1, SF2, or amount of time signal is received.

F

0

-60 min

0

INFO

Differential Signal Quality: Differential signal quality is

G

GPS

strength of StarFire network signal (SF2 or SF1). Normal

range is from 5 to 15, but maximum reading on indicator

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is 10. Numerical value is displayed to right of indicator.

1

2

3

Any value above 5 is normal.

SETUP

4

5

6

A—GPS Accuracy Indicator

7

8

9

INFO

B——

C—GPS Signal Quality

0

CLR

RUN

D——

E—Differential Signal Quality

F——

G—Return to GPS Info

INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE

1

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INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 2

Screen: INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 2

Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >>

DATA LOG >> PAGE

PDOP: (Position Dilution Of Precision) is a combination of

vertical and horizontal error (or three dimensional). Lower

PDOP is better. A value below 2 is considered optimal.

Satellites in Solution: Number of satellites that receiver

is using in current position solution. Maximum is 12.

Satellites in solution are not tracked until they get above

7° elevation mask.

A—PDOP

B——

C——

D—Satellites Used

E——

F——

G—Return to GPS Info

INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 2

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INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 3

JOHN DEERE

INFO

Data Log

PAGE 3

Screen: INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 3

Nav Mode

A

3D

Press: INFO >> STARFIRE RECEIVER >> PAGE >>

DATA LOG >> PAGE >> PAGE

2D

B

0

Position Mode: Position mode is represented as three

C

-60 min

0

different types; No Nav, 2D and 3D. This helps determine

Differential Mode

if GPS position has been dropped in last 60 minutes.

rk

D

rg

Differential Mode: This shows level of differential signal

wt

E

that you have been receiving over past 60 minutes. Level

ws

no

of signal that you purchased on your receiver will

-60 min

0

F

determine highest point on bar graph that you will see.

INFO

G

GPS

• RK - RTK

• RG - current SF2

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• WT - original SF2

1

2

3

• WS - EGNOS

SETUP

4

5

6

• NO - none

7

8

9

INFO

A—Navigation Mode

0

CLR

B——

RUN

C——

D—Differential Mode

E——

INFO - DATA LOG - PAGE 3

F——

G—Return to GPS Info

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