Ag-leader GPS 5100 User Guide User Manual

AVersion 1.00Revision APart Number 55510-45-ENGJanuary 2005GPS 5100 ReceiverUser Guide

2 Overview4 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide2.1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the GPS 5100 receiver and gives an overview of GPS, DGPS, and r

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 5Overview 2• Two ports that support both CAN 2.0B and RS-232:CAN– J1939 and NMEA 2000 messagesNote – The GPS 5100

2 Overview6 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideThe two connectors (Port A and Port B) can perform the following functions:• accept power• accept TSIP

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 7Overview 2NMEA is output when the receiver is exporting GPS position information to an external device, such as

2 Overview8 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuidePosition output formatThe GPS 5100 receiver outputs positions in Degrees, Minutes, and Decimal Minutes

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 9Overview 2Table 2.2 LED sequences with RTK positioningLED color LED flash StatusOff Off No powerGreen Solid Norm

2 Overview10 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide2.6 GPS Positioning MethodsGPS positioning systems are used in different ways to provide different le

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 11Overview 2The rover receiver uses RTK corrections from the base station to calculate its position to centimeter

2 Overview12 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideSubscription-based correctionsThe GPS 5100 receiver uses OmniSTAR HP or OmniSTAR VBS differential cor

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 13Overview 22.7 Sources of Error in GPS PositioningThe GPS positioning method influences the accuracy of the GPS

ii GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideContact InformationAg Leader Technology2202 South Riverside DriveP.O.Box 2348Ames, Iowa 50010+1-515-232-5363 Phones

2 Overview14 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideSignal-to-noise ratio> 6 Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is a measure of the signal strength against e

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 15Overview 227.1 Coordinate systemsGeographic data obtained from different sources must be referenced to the same

2 Overview16 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide

CHAPTER3GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 17Installing the Receiver 3In this chapter: Introduction System Components Mounting the Receiver Connecti

3 Installing the Receiver18 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide3.1 IntroductionThis chapter describes how to check the equipment that you have receiv

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 19Installing the Receiver 33.3 Mounting the ReceiverSecure the GPS 5100 with the mounting solution provided. Moun

3 Installing the Receiver20 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideNote – A metal combine grain tank extension can block satellites.33.2 Environmental co

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 21Installing the Receiver 33.4 Connecting to an External DeviceAfter installing the receiver and connecting the a

3 Installing the Receiver22 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideFigure 3.1 shows how to connect the receiver to an external device using the system le

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 23Installing the Receiver 3When routing the cable from the receiver to the external device, avoid:• sharp objects

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide iiiFOR THE OPERATION OR FAILURE OF OPERATION OF GPS SATELLITES OR THE AVAILABILITY OF GPS SATELLITE SIGNALS.Limitatio

3 Installing the Receiver24 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide3.5 Connectors and PinoutsUse the following pinout information if you need to wire a c

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 25Installing the Receiver 335.1 Port APort A on the receiver has a 12-pin Deutsch DTM connector. For cables, use

3 Installing the Receiver26 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide35.2 Port BThis port has the same connector as Port A, see above. Viewed from outside

CHAPTER4GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 27Configuring the Receiver 4In this chapter: Introduction AgRemote Home Screen Configuring Differential GP

4 Configuring the Receiver28 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide4.1 IntroductionUse either the Autopilot interface or the AgRemote utility to change

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 29Configuring the Receiver 44.2 AgRemote Home ScreenFigure 4.1 shows the AgRemote Home screen when WAAS correctio

4 Configuring the Receiver30 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide4.3 Configuring Differential GPSFor the receiver to output GPS position coordinates o

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 31Configuring the Receiver 443.1 OmniSTARThe GPS 5100 receiver can use OmniSTAR corrections. To do this, you need

4 Configuring the Receiver32 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide40.1WAAS/EGNOSWAAS is a free satellite-based DGPS service that is available only in N

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 33Configuring the Receiver 44.1 Configuring the GPS 5100 Receiver to Operate in RTK ModeUse the AgRemote utility

iv GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideDeclaration of ConformityThis product conforms to the following standards, and therefore complies with the requirem

4 Configuring the Receiver34 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide40.1 Configuring input/output communicationThe port input and output settings appear

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 35Configuring the Receiver 4The default port settings are:Note – The AgRemote utility, when connected to an GPS 5

4 Configuring the Receiver36 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideWhen using a Trimble SiteNet 900 radio, make sure that the communication settings are

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 37Configuring the Receiver 4NMEA settingsThree screens (NMEA1, NMEA2, and NMEA3) show what NMEA messages are outp

4 Configuring the Receiver38 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide

CHAPTER5GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 39Troubleshooting 5In this chapter: Introduction Problems and Solutions Troubleshooting Flowcharts

5 Troubleshooting40 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide5.1 IntroductionThis chapter describes some problems that can arise and explains how to solve

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 41Troubleshooting 5Global Positioning System (GPS)Problem Possible solutionPoor accuracyThe accuracy of GPS posit

5 Troubleshooting42 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideTracking but not receiving a differential signalThe receiver is tracking satellites and tracki

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 43Troubleshooting 5No GPS position output from the receiver after connecting to AgRemoteWhen the receiver is conn

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide vContents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Warnings .

5 Troubleshooting44 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideInterferenceNot tracking RTK correctionsThe radio link is down or intermittent. • Ensure that

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 45Troubleshooting 5GPS receiverAn alternator can cause noise that interferes with a differential signal. Use bypa

5 Troubleshooting46 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideAgRemote utilityReal-time clock batteryA lithium-ion battery in the receiver powers the intern

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 47Troubleshooting 5FlashLoader 200 upgrade utilityProblem Possible solutionThe FlashLoader 200 upgrade utility ca

5 Troubleshooting48 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide5.1 Troubleshooting FlowchartsThese flowcharts describe how to troubleshoot problems in the fo

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 49Troubleshooting 5Figure 5.1 Troubleshooting system hardware and powerSTART HEREThe receiver is connected and ha

5 Troubleshooting50 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideFigure 5.2 Using AgRemote to troubleshoot GPS reception (no third-party device attached)START

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 51Troubleshooting 5Figure 5.3 Using AgRemote to troubleshoot GPS reception (third-party device attached)START HER

5 Troubleshooting52 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideFigure 5.4 Using AgRemote to troubleshoot OmniSTAR positioningSTART HEREYe sNoNoYe sYe sNoYe s

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 53Troubleshooting 5Figure 5.5 Using AgRemote to troubleshoot RTKSTART HERECheck that there are no other base stat

Contentsvi GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideConnecting to an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Connect

5 Troubleshooting54 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide

APPENDIXAGPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 55Specifications AA.1GPS 5100 ReceiverTable A.1 lists the physical characteristics of the GPS 5100 combined

A Specifications56 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideA.2 GPS ChannelsTable A.2 lists the performance characteristics of GPS channels.Connectors 12-p

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 57Specifications ADifferential position accuracy Less than 1 m (3.28 ft) horizontal if all of the following crite

A Specifications58 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideA.3 L-Band Satellite Differential Correction ReceiverTable A.3 lists the characteristics of the

APPENDIXBGPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 59Additional Equipment Interface RequirementsBB.1Ag Leader HardwareTable B.1 lists the interface requirement

B Additional Equipment Interface Requirements60 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideB.2 Third-Party SoftwareTable B.2 lists the interface requirements

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 61Additional Equipment Interface Requirements BB.3 Third-Party HardwareTable B.3 lists the interface requirements

B Additional Equipment Interface Requirements62 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideAFS Yield MonitorCase-IH (Ag Leader YM2000)NMEA GGA, VTG 4800 8-N-

GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 63IndexNumerics1 PPS output 7Aaccuracy 4, 10adapter cable 21AFS Yield Monitor 62Ag Leader website 1Ag Navigator 61AGC

CHAPTER1GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 1Introduction 1Welcome to the GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide. This manual:• Describes how to install and config

Index64 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuideCMRcorrections for RTK 10, 35, 56input 6LED sequences 9COM port 46compliance, specification 56components 18con

IndexGPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 65device) 51GreenStar Yield Monitor 61Hhardwareadditional Ag Leader 59third-party 61troubleshooting 49HGIS 60Hom

Index66 GPS 5100 Receiver User GuidePP-clip 21PDOP 13PDOP Mask 41performance of GPS channels 56PF3000 Yield Monitor 59physical characteristics 55p

IndexGPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 67SSAE International website 7Satellite Differential GPS positioning method 8accuracy 10satellite history (ephem

Index68 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guidefuse to be provided 19websitesAg Leader 1European Space Agency 11Federal Aviation Administration 11for EGNOS 1

1 Introduction2 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide1.1 WarningsAlways follow the instructions that accompany a warning.CWarning – Indicates a potenti

CHAPTER2GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide 3Overview 2In this chapter: Introduction Standard Features of the GPS 5100 Receiver Receiver Connections