FARMDROID BASE STATION
ORIGINAL USER MANUAL
Version 1.3
– effective from December 2021
Страница 1: ...FARMDROID BASE STATION ORIGINAL USER MANUAL Version 1 3 effective from December 2021 ...
Страница 2: ...ion 8 4 1 Test of Internet Performance 8 4 2 SIM card from FarmDroid 8 4 3 SIM card from Third party Provider 8 5 Installation 10 5 1 Mounting the GPS antenna Cable 11 5 2 Mounting the External GSM antenna Optional 11 5 3 Connecting Power to the Base Station 11 5 4 Setup of Base Station GPS position 12 5 5 Replacement of the SIM card in the Base Station if required 12 6 Service and Maintenance 14 ...
Страница 3: ...he user Used to draw special attention to important operational related information Used to draw special attention to important safety related information For more detailed guidance and support please refer to the FarmDroid Guidelines which can be found in the knowledge base or contact your local distributor FarmDroid Knowledge Base https knowledge farmdroid io Manufacturer contact information Far...
Страница 4: ...User Manual Base Station V2 0 Version 1 3 Dec 2021 2 1 1 EU Declaration of Conformity ...
Страница 5: ...odel FD Base Station V2 0 Part No 103010000R00 Power supply 220 230 VAC 2 Pin euro plug Power cable length 1 5 m Power consumption 10W GPS antenna cable length 4 m RTK GPS reach Radius of 10 km SIM card type Standard SIM Provided by FarmDroid GPS antenna and bracket weight 1550g Base Station weight 1650g Base Station size LxWxH 240x190x90mm Ingress Protection IP65 ...
Страница 6: ... Station dedicated to that specific field for an entire season A change between Base Stations will cause a deviation that cannot be compensated for thus the precision and accuracy of the operation will be significantly impaired Equally if the GPS antenna for the Base Station is moved during the season intentionally or unintentionally the Robot s reference point and run pattern is moved equally Sce...
Страница 7: ...more than 25km The farmer needs two Base Stations one dedicated to each field When moving from one field to another the farmer has to select the current field in the HMI but also ensure that the Robot is connected to the correct Base Station which is the Base Station that was used to set up the specific field The robot does not know which Base Station it is connected to it only knows whether it ha...
Страница 8: ...nd power connection of the Base Station must be installed with sufficient protection to prevent any risk to people and animals receiving electrical shock 2 1 IT Communications Safety The robot is equipped with an internet gateway to support messaging to and from the operator RTK positioning signals and online support functions All communications to and from the robot to a cloud based server is don...
Страница 9: ...on etc must all be inspected A complete Base Station kit contains 1 x FD Base Station V2 0 1 x GPS antenna 1 x Antenna cable 4m 1 x Bracket for the GPS antenna including bolts for mounting the antenna on the bracket Bolts and or screws for fastening the antenna bracket on the chosen surface are not included It is the owner s responsibility to purchase and apply the means for fastening fit for the ...
Страница 10: ... tests at the field Note The Base Station can be connected to an Ethernet internet connection For more information on this topic please contact your local FarmDroid distributor If the Base Station is mounted indoor the internet speed has to be tested indoor as well as the GSM antenna is located inside the Base Station cabinet unless an external antenna is mounted 4 2 SIM card from FarmDroid The Ba...
Страница 11: ...data consumption related to use of the remote HMI and camera Activity Robot Base Station Normal Operation Download 5GB per month 0 5GB per month Normal Operation Upload 0 5GB per month 5GB per month Use of Remote HMI and Camera Upload 10GB for 15 5 22 Hours of use N A FarmDroid cannot be held accountable for any additional or unexpected data use It is highly recommended to include some leeway in t...
Страница 12: ... intentionally or unintentionally the robot s reference point and run pattern is moved equally on the field The GPS antenna bracket must be secured with sufficient means in order to prevent any movement caused by high wind and adverse weather This also sets requirements for the mounting surface to be firm and in good condition After the installation of the bracket it is recommended to mark the loc...
Страница 13: ...k for any loose items or wires that could be damaged Remove loose items if any and drill carefully in order to avoid any damages When the cable has been installed it is important to ensure that the gland is tightened sufficiently in order to prevent water ingress 5 3 Connecting Power to the Base Station 1 Keep the area clear and stand at minimum 0 5m to the Base Station If local legislation for wo...
Страница 14: ... updated by connecting a laptop via a LAN cable A guide for this can be found on the FarmDroid knowledge base knowledge farmdroid io To replace the SIM card the cover of the Base Station has to be removed Before doing this make sure that the power is not connected In order to install the SIM card follow the instructions below 1 Arrange for Distributor to update the APN settings prior to commencing...
Страница 15: ...lustrated above It is important to press the SIM card fully into the slot until a mechanical click is heard After re powering the Base Station it can take up to several hours for the modem to reconnect to the server after replacement of the SIM Card In this period the RTK signal will be unavailable ...
Страница 16: ...on where a clear sky view is guaranteed and restart the Robot by turning the power off wait 10 seconds and then repower the Robot If this does not resolve the problem within five minutes continue to next step 2 Confirm that the power supply is plugged in 3 Check whether the power indicator on the underside of the Base Station is turned on If this is off it either indicates no power supplied from t...
