GeoSteer®
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PN 2006410—ENG Rev. B
GPS TAB
MENU OPERATIONS
The GPS tab allows the operator a way to configure,
troubleshoot, and manage all the settings and equipment
related to determining the GeoSteer system's location. This
includes the GPS correction source, radio modem options, and
exporting NMEA data.
To access the GPS tab, refer to your Display Operator’s Manual for
instructions on accessing the AutoSteer Setup screens. Once
there, press the GPS tab.
The buttons that can be available in the GPS tab are listed below
and are explained in more detail in this chapter:
RTK
—Enables the operator to set all the settings related to RTK
correction source (Requires an RTK Feature Code to be enabled).
OmniSTAR
—Enables operator to view information about their OmniSTAR subscription and configure the OmniSTAR
settings (Requires an OmniSTAR demodulator to be installed and a subscription to the OmniSTAR service).
WAAS (EGNOS)
—The button will be labeled EGNOS if the GeoSteer system detects it is in an area it can use EGNOS
otherwise it will be labeled WAAS. The button enables the operator to configure the WAAS/EGNOS settings in those
locations where that signal is available.
Precision Settings
—Enables the operator to set the desired operational precision level while AutoSteering.
NTRIP
—Enables operator to manage and configure the settings required to connect to NTRIP based GPS correction
sources via the internal cell modem (Requires an NTRIP Feature Code to be enabled).
Planning Tool
—Provides the operator a tool to plan field operations based on satellites availability and estimated
position quality.
GPS Diagnostics
—Provides tools to diagnose GPS quality and troubleshoot reception errors.
NMEA Out
—Enables operator to export GPS data to other 3rd party precision agriculture applications.
RTK
Real Time Kinematic (RTK) is a position location process using a
GPS receiver and a base station to provide highly accurate
positions. Under optimal conditions, sub- inch position
accuracies are possible. The RTK screen allows the operator to
configure and monitor the parameters related to RTK
positioning. The RTK screen can contain the following options:
To access the RTK screen, select the GPS tab from the main
AutoSteer Setup screen and then press the RTK button.
The options that can be available in the RTK screens are:
General
—Provides the basic information about the RTK link.
RTK Connection Type
—Allows the operator to configure
where the RTK link is coming from (internal radio, external data port, cell modem, etc.).
Channel (Frequency)
—If a 900 MHz, 450 MHz, or 160 MHz internal radio modem is installed in the GeoSteer Roof
Module, this screen allows the operator to set the channel or frequency on the radio modem to match the base station
being used.
Throughput
—This shows the throughput of the data coming from the base station.
Base Satellites
—This shows the satellite information that is being received at the base station.
Base Station Location
—This allows an operator to manage the base station location stored on the GeoSteer system.