Rinex GA8500, User Manual

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2.3 The AS300 Hub
The AS300 Hub is used for connecting all peripheral components to the
GA8500 system. The AS300 Hub is also used to supply DC power to
the GA8500 console. The AS300 Hub is shown in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4 The AS300 Hub
The AS300 Hub specifications are provided in Appendix 1.
GPS receivers should be connected to Port B of the AS300 Hub, should
the GPS receiver be configured for CANbus operations it will be
necessary to connect the receiver to the CANbus port and not Port B.
Peripheral spray rate controllers and the RINEX GPSteer controller
should be connected to Port A.
It should be noted that CANbus devices are not all standard pinouts and
users should seek confirmation that device they wish to connect with the
AS300 Hub is compatible.
The Control Port is used for detecting status of peripheral switches (such
as spreader On / Off switch) which will then activate the treatment
recording on the GA8500, see Section 3.2 for further details.
The AMP 16pin plug on the AS300 Hub is for connection to AutoSPRAY
cables. The AS300 Hub connector port is compatible with existing
RINEX AutoSPRAY devices.