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016-0171-595 Rev. C
06/16 E28059
Copyright 2016
Slingshot® Field
Hub 2.0 Installation
Manual
Page 1: ...1 016 0171 595 Rev C 06 16 E28059 Copyright 2016 Slingshot Field Hub 2 0 Installation Manual ...
Page 2: ...y modifications or repairs made outside our facilities nor damages resulting from inadequate maintenance of this system As with all wireless and satellite signals several factors may affect the availability and accuracy of wireless and satellite navigation and correction services e g GPS GNSS SBAS etc Therefore Raven Industries cannot guarantee the accuracy integrity continuity or availability of ...
Page 3: ...cordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause 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...
Page 4: ...tion the Field Hub s LEDs will flash When the installation is complete the Field Hub will automatically reset and begin normal operation Installation Best Installation Practices The Field Hub is not weatherproof Mount the Field Hub inside of the vehicle cab or operator s compartment Mount the Field Hub in a location where it will not be kicked or jarred during normal equipment operation and ensure...
Page 5: ...nstallation Practices on page 2 and refer to the alternative mounting methods if a suitable magnetic location is not available 6 Route the patch antenna cable to the port labeled GPS on the back of the Field Hub 7 Wi Fi Field Hub Option Only Connect the Wi Fi antenna to the Wi Fi port on the front of the Field Hub 8 Connect the lead wires on the supplied Field Hub power cable Warning To prevent da...
Page 6: ...e to the Ethernet port on the back of the Field Hub and route to a web compatible device such as a Raven field computer Note If a Viper 4 is being used a different Ethernet cable P N 115 0172 090 2 meters or 115 0172 210 4 meters other than the cable provided in the kit is required This cable is sold separately Contact your Slingshot dealer for ordering information 12 Place the Field Hub informati...
Page 7: ...232 Displays the activity over the WAN connection and serial port Flashing yellow Data is being transmitted or received over the serial port and WAN interface at the same time Flashing red Data is being transmitted or received over the serial port Flashing green Data is being transmitted or received over the WAN interface Flashing yellow or red green Data is being transmitted or received over the ...
Page 8: ...er to accept corrections Note Depending on your receiver this may require an unlock code Contact your receiver dealer or manufacturer for more information Wi Fi Field Hub Models Personal mobile devices may be used to connect to the Internet via the Wi Fi Field Hub Search for the Field Hub s SSID printed on the Field Hub information sticker on the mobile device being connected The Wi Fi password is...
Page 9: ...rom the vehicle and store in a dry temperature controlled environment Installing the SIM Card Note The SIM card type must be MiniSIM 2FF 1 Use a nut driver to remove the nut and washer from the Field Hub Wi Fi antenna fitting Skip this step for non Wi Fi model 2 Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the top cover of the Field Hub 3 If applicable remove the existing SIM card by pulling it straig...
Page 10: ...ower up power indicator not lit Power cable not connected Verify 4 pin power cable is connected to Field Hub Power cable is damaged or broken Check cable for crimping fraying or breakage Fuse s broken Check fuses Replace as needed DGPS receiver not receiving RTK corrections No RTK unlock key or code Check with your DGPS receiver dealer or manufacturer and verify the receiver has been unlocked or i...
Page 11: ...le s damaged or broken Check antenna cables for crimping fraying or breakage Wrong antenna band i e radio connected to Field Hub Remove the antenna currently connected to the Field Hub and replace with the supplied antenna or a suitable replacement cellular antenna No cellular signal at current location Check with your service provider for area coverage Coverage may vary depending upon usage and p...
Page 12: ...1 0 System Diagrams Additional diagrams are available on the Raven website www ravenhelp com FIGURE 1 Field Hub 2 0 Connections Example ...
Page 13: ... Industries Do Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer If the dealer approves with the warranty claim the dealer will process the claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval The freight cost to Raven Industries will be the customer s responsibility The Return Materials Authorization RMA number must appear on the box and all documentation including proof of ...
Page 14: ...ociated equipment or products and will not be liable for loss of profit labor or other damages Cables hoses software enhancements and remanufactured items are not covered by this Extended Warranty The obligation of this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and no person or organization is authorized to assume any liability for Raven Industries Damages caused by normal w...
