Intuicom RTK Bridge-X Installation Manual

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Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 449-4330 www.intuicom.com RTK Bridge® -X Integration with: Ag Leader® GPS 2500® Installation Guide

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Section 1: Installation Requirements

Version 1.0 2 Intuicom, Inc. Overview The Ag Leader GPS 2500 smart antenna is typically configured to accept CMR or RTCM format RTK corrections from an Intuicom RTK Bridge®-X which in turn has been configured to connect to a GPS/GNSS reference network. The intended audience for this document is a dealer or integrator familiar with the GPS 2500 as well as general familiarity with the Intuicom RTK Bridge–X. The Intuicom RTK Bridge–X User Guide covers the steps necessary for its configuration. 1 Requirements for Installation 1.1 Required Information In order to operate an Intuicom RTK Bridge–X, you are required to have the necessary information to access and log in to the Real-Time Network. This information is entered into the RTK Bridge–X and stored in a profile. More details on setting up an RTK Bridge–X is available in the RTK Bridge-X manual. • IP address, • TCP port, • NTRIP mountpoint name, • username and password for access to the real-time GPS/GNSS network 1.2 Required Equipment 1.2.1 Intuicom Equipment and Accessories 1. Intuicom RTK Bridge–X with activated data provider account (Verizon, AT&T, etc…) 2. Intuicom RTK Bridge–X Serial DB-9 data/power cable: [P/N: XRTKPWDT-EZ] 3. Serial Null-Modem Adapter (Male-Male) 4. Intuicom RTK Bridge–X Cellular/GPS antenna/cable: [P/N: FIP4-MMDM-MM (magnetic mount)] 1.2.2 Other Equipment and Accessories 1. Ag Leader Integra™ or Versa™ monitor for configuration 2. Ag Leader GPS 2500 with RTK unlock 3. GPS 2500 display cable with Port B available

Section 2: Installation Instructions

Version 1.0 3 Intuicom, Inc. 2 Installation Instructions Below is the Installation Diagram for the recommended installation of the Intuicom RTK Bridge–X utilizing the equipment noted above. Diagram 1 2.1 Configuration • Configure the Intuicom RTK Bridge–X to connect to GPS/GNSS Reference network and obtain CMR or RTCM correction data stream from an appropriate single reference station, such as a VRS. • Configure the resulting RTK correction data to be output at a known baud rate (a baud rate of 38400 is recommended). • Confirm GPS and cellular antenna (typically a combined antenna with two coaxial cables with TNC connectors) are connected and placed where they have good sky view and good cellular signal. • Using the Intuicom RTK Bridge-X to GPS 2500 data/power cable and null-modem adapter, connect the RTK Bridge-X data port to Serial 2 (Port B) on the GPS 2500.

Section 2: Installation Instructions

Version 1.0 4 Intuicom, Inc. • Connect the SAE power connector to the supplied DC power adapter which is connected to Battery power. • Connect the Serial 1 (A Port) to the monitor (Integra or Versa) and configure the GPS 2500 through the monitor. For Assistance with using the Ag Leader monitor, please see the attached Ag Leader Addendum or contact Ag Leader directly. • The RTK Bridge-X should be configured to receive the GPS position from the data port. In the Profiles page, in the profile that is to be used, under GPS Source, select Serial. The RTK Bridge-X is now ready to receive the GPS position from the GPS 2500. • Configure the GPS 2500 using the monitor using the following screens: Under the GPS/Guidance Setup page, select RTK as the Differential Source

Section 2: Installation Instructions

Version 1.0 5 Intuicom, Inc. • Under the Port Settings button, select 38,400 Baud Rate, GPS Position Rate at 1 Hz, and ensure that under NMEA Messages GGA is checked. • Verify the receiver is set to the right Application Slot for RTK by viewing the diagnostics information under the Receiver Tab. The firmware version shown below should match the version you installed in Section 3.

Section 3: Ag Leader Firmware Update Instructions and

RTK Setup Guide Version 1.0 6 Intuicom, Inc. For Technical Support of the RTK Bridge-X, Intuicom recommends “Intuicom Remote Support”, please contact Intuicom for details on this real- time support program. For general technical support, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 303.449.4330. 3 Ag Leader Firmware Update Instructions and RTK Setup Guide The following pages describe how to Unlock and Upgrade the Ag Leader GPS 2500 to be able to accept an RTK correction. Please contact Ag Leader directly with additional questions. The following diagrams as well as previous screen shots are directly from Ag Leader.

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