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Find below some Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Original GreenStar System.
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How do I know when AMS has released a new software version?
Software updates are announced in the “What’s New” section of StellarSupport. Please check regularly to find out about new announcements and updates that are available.
Where can I find step-by-step instructions and the latest software enhancements to help me with my AMS products, components, and applications?
If you visit the “Support” section on StellarSupport you will find instructions that you can read and print off that are valuable to your specific applications. Besides the software updates, the “Download” page provides step-by-step instructions on how to load a new software version onto your components. The “Operator Manual & Quick Reference Guides” page contains product specific information and “Best Practice Guides”.
What is Parallel Tracking?
Parallel Tracking (PT) is a manual, entry-level guidance solution. It can be used with the Original GreenStar Display or the GreenStar 2 Displays. Both systems work with the scalable StarFire position receiver. By viewing the display or listening to audible tones, PT assists you in driving straight lines, contours, or to count rows. It reduces skips and overlaps while applying fertilizer, chemicals, and working with larger tillage implements which saves you money and time.
Which differential correction subscription is required for the StarFire position receiver to operate Parallel Tracking?
Parallel Tracking will operate with 3 differential correction frequencies. All John Deere StarFire receivers come with a free-of-charge SF1 correction signal, providing +/- 30 cm accuracy on the receiver. With flexible activation periods you can easily upgrade from the SF1 signal to the SF2 signal for when you need +/-10 cm of receiver accuracy. And if that’s not enough, you can benefit from an RTK system and +/-2 cm of repeatable accuracy. If your receiver is SF2 Ready, you can print out the fax form to order a SF2 license (click on StarFire activation in the “Products” section). If you need SF2 Ready or RTK, visit your John Deere dealer.
What is Field Doc?
Field Doc utilizes the three GreenStar common components (Original GreenStar Display, Mobile Processor, and StarFire position receiver). Field Doc is a simple way to collect and record notes electronically while operating in the field. Customers can record items such as tillage practices, seed varieties, populations, and weather conditions. It is tied to the GPS satellites so every time you make a note, the system recognizes and records your location to create a map or a layer on your computer through desktop software.
What is required to operate Field Doc?
Field Doc requires: GreenStar Ready Wiring Kit, GreenStar common components (Original GreenStar Display, Mobile Processor, and StarFire Position Receiver), Field Doc KeyCard, PCMCIA Data Storage Card, desktop computer software, and mounting brackets.
Which differential correction subscription is required for the StarFire position receiver to operate Field Doc?
Like Parallel Tracking (see above), Field Doc works with all 3 accuracy levels: SF1, SF2 and RTK. Choose the accuracy that fits your needs.
What is the difference between a KeyCard and a PCMCIA Data Storage Card?
A KeyCard contains software that allows customers to move from application to application by reprogramming components. A KeyCard is a card that contains keys to specific software needed to operate AutoTrac, Field Doc, and Field Doc Prescription. Parallel Tracking does not anymore require a KeyCard. A KeyCard must be in the mobile processor to perform an application and cannot be used as a data storage card. A PCMCIA Data Storage Card stores data. Customers that have Field Doc or a Combine Yield Mapping system must have a PC Data Storage card. The PC Data Storage card transfers information between the machine and a computer. It can also be used to update combine yield mapping software, yield monitoring software, and position receiver software. It cannot be used to update AutoTrac, Parallel Tracking, or Field Doc software.
Can I buy a PC Storage Data Card from other sources outside of John Deere?
There are many different types of PC Cards, we discourage the use of PC Cards purchases from other sources. All GreenStar Products require the use of an ATA Type II PC Card. You can order PC storage cards through your dealer.
I used my PCMCIA Data Storage card last year with my Combine Yield Mapping System and/or Field Doc System and need to know how to get rid of last year’s data.
Insert the PC DataCard into the PCMCIA card reader and open your desktop software capable of unloading John Deere data (e.g. JDOffice). Unload the data to the relevant fields. Perform a backup and/or save the files of the DataCard to an external medium (e.g. CD, ZIP). Close your office software. Open Microsoft Explorer to view the content on your DataCard. Open the “pfdata”-folder. If it still contains files, you can delete them.
If a customer wants to operate AutoTrac and Field Doc at the same time, should they purchase the applications on separate KeyCards or on the same KeyCard?
There can only be one KeyCard in the mobile processor at a time. If a customer wants to operate AutoTrac and Field Doc simultaneously, they will need to order both applications on the same KeyCard. If a customer has purchased the AutoTrac KeyCard and wants to add Field Doc or vice versa, please see your local John Deere dealer.
Do other antennas or radios affect the StarFire position receiver when used in the same area?
Dish, horn, Yagi or helix antennas can transmit some signals on the same frequencies as the StarFire receiver. This can affect reception of both GPS and differential signals.
CB and business band radios operate on a different frequency to the StarFire receiver but the antennas of these systems should be mounted away from the StarFire receiver. The radio field strength in the direct neighborhood of the transmission antennas could indeed be strong enough to be picked up by the StarFire receiver.
Disturbances from any sources (both inside and outside the GPS frequency band) can be detected by closely observing L1 and L2 values on INFO page 4.
How do I calibrate my combine Yield Mapping, Yield Monitoring, Harvest Monitor and Harvest Doc system to have better yield or moisture sensor accuracy?
In the “Support” section on Stellar Support you will find some “Quick Reference Guides” that will help you step-by-step to calibrate your yield mapping, yield monitoring, Harvest Monitor or Harvest Doc system. John Deere recommends making minimum one calibration per crop and per season.
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