Gps 1500
Gps 1500
PN 2005906 Rev. C
Table of Contents
Overview 1
Introduction 2
GPS Overview 3
GPS Operation 3
Automatic Tracking 3
Receiver Performance 3
Differential Operation 4
SBAS 4
WAAS and EGNOS explained 4
Automatic SBAS tracking 4
Setup 5
Utility Setup Procedure 6
Installation 12
Installation 13
Deutsch Connector Receptacle 13
DB-9 Connection Tables 13
DB-9 Connection for Cable 4001508-18 13
HDB-15 Connection for Cable 4001509-18 14
DB-9 Connection for Cable 4001510-18 14
Cable Interface 15
Extension Power/Data Cable 15
When choosing a route for the GPS 1500 extension cable: 15
Routing the Cable to the Cab 16
Cable Part Numbers 16
Mounting the GPS 1500 17
GPS 1500 Placement on Vehicle 17
To place the GPS 1500 17
Radar Speed Output 18
Radar Speed Compatibility 18
Radar Speed Default Settings 18
Radar Speed Adaptor Cables 18
Connections to External Devices 19
Factory parameters 19
Troubleshooting 20
LED Status Indicators 21
Verifying Differential GPS Signal 21
Troubleshooting Table 22
Appendix 23
Specifications 24
Power Specifications 24
Mechanical Specifications 24
Environmental Specifications 24
GPS 1500 Accessories 25
GPS 1500 25
GPS 1500 Documentation Accessories 25
GPS 1500 Cable Accessories 25
Company Warranty Statement 26
Product Registration 29
OVERVIEW
Introduction
GPS Overview
GPS Operation
Differential Operation
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on buying the Ag Leader GPS 1500. The GPS 1500 is a smart
antenna that tracks GPS and SBAS (WAAS and EGNOS) signals. This chapter provides
information on the following:
• “GPS Overview” on page 3
• “GPS Operation” on page 3
• “Differential Operation” on page 4
GPS OVERVIEW
This chapter describes the various modes of operation and features of your GPS
1500 receiver and internal sensors.
For your convenience, both the GPS and differential correction of the GPS 1500 are
preconfigured. The receiver will work out of the box, and for most applications,
little user set up is necessary. When powered for the first time, the GPS 1500 will
perform a “cold start,” which involves acquiring the available GPS satellites in view
and the SBAS differential service.
GPS Operation
The GPS engine is always operating, regardless of the DGPS mode of operation. The
following sections describe the general operation of the GPS 1500 ’s internal GPS
engine.
Automatic Tracking
The GPS engine within the GPS 1500 automatically searches for GPS satellites,
acquires the signals and manages the navigation information required for
positioning and tracking.
Receiver Performance
The GPS 1500 works by finding four or more GPS satellites in the visible sky and uses
the information those satellites provide to compute an appropriate position
(typically within 2-3 meters). Since there is some error in the GPS data calculations,
the GPS 1500 also tracks a differential correction. The GPS 1500 uses these
corrections to improve its position to less than 1 meter (3 feet)
There are two main aspects of GPS receiver performance:
• Positioning
• Satellite acquisition quality
When the GPS 1500 is properly positioned on your vehicle, the satellites transmit
coded information to the antenna in a specific frequency that allows the receiver to
calculate a range to each satellite. GPS is essentially a timing system. The ranges are
calculated by timing how long it takes for the GPS signal to reach the GPS antenna.
The GPS receiver uses a complex algorithm incorporating satellite locations and
ranges to each satellite to calculate the geographic location. Reception of any four
or more of these signals allows a GPS receiver to compute three-dimensional
coordinates.
Differential Operation
The Radio Technical Commission of Marine services (RTCM) has a differential service
intended for correction services. This includes the Space Based Augmentation
Systems (SBAS), such as the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) and the
European Geo-stationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS). The GPS 1500 is
compatible with each of these differential services.
SBAS
A SBAS-enabled GPS 1500 operates automatically anywhere within the coverage
areas of the WAAS, EGNOS or other SBAS programs.
SETUP
Utility Setup Procedure
4. Press the Search button. The utility then searches for the correct GPS receiver.
Note: If the utility cannot find the correct GPS receiver, use a
different COM port and repeat. Also, make sure that the
GPS is powered.
5. Once the utility finds the correct GPS receiver, the OK button appears at the
bottom of the window. Press the OK button.
8. At the bottom of the drop-down menu, select the correct baud rate. These range
between 4800 and 115,200.
• Ag Leader’s PF series monitors require a 4800 baud rate.
• Ag Leader’s InSightdisplays cannot use a baud rate higher than 38400.
9. When setup is complete, press on the Exit button, which is the red X located
in the right-hand corner of the window.
10. The Exit Options window appears, asking you to choose one of the following
options. Always press Exit and Save.
11. A series of messages appears, after which a Configuration Report will appear. At
the configuration report, you can view your saved settings. However, you cannot
make changes to these settings at this window
INSTALLATION
Cable Attachment Information
Mounting the GPS 1500
Powering the GPS 1500
Connecting GPS 1500 to External Devices
INSTALLATION
The GPS 1500 is a smart antenna that tracks GPS and SBAS (WAAS and EGNOS).
Deutsch
Signal GPS Wire Color DB-9
Receptacle
Manual Mark In 1 Violet 6
TXB 2 White
RXB 3 Gray
Can High 4 Pink
Signal Ground 5 Brown
TXA 6 Green 3
One PPS 7 Orange
RXA 8 Blue 2
Can Low 9 Tan
Power In (12V) 10 Red 4
Power Ground 11 Black 5 2 (Black)
Speed Out 12 Yellow 1 (White)
Deutsch
Signal GPS Wire Color HDB 15
Receptacle
Manual Mark In 1 Violet 5
TXB 2 White
RXB 3 Gray
Can High 4 Pink
Signal Ground 5 Brown
TXA 6 Green 14
One PPS 7 Orange
RXA 8 Blue 13
Can Low 9 Tan
Power In (12V) 10 Red 10
Power Ground 11 Black 11 2 (Black)
Speed Out 12 Yellow 1 (White)
Deutsch
Signal GPS Wire Color DB-9 Cigarette Plug
Receptacle
Manual Mark In 1 Violet
TXB 2 White
RXB 3 Gray
Can High 4 Pink
Signal Ground 5 Brown
TXA 6 Green 2
One PPS 7 Orange
RXA 8 Blue 3
Can Low 9 Tan
Power In (12V) 10 Red 1 (White)
Power Ground 11 Black 5 2 (Black) 2 (Black)
Speed Out 12 Yellow 1 (White)
CABLE INTERFACE
The cable options include:
• DB9 serial
• Speed
• Power
Additional extension cables may be purchased, as necessary, for other installations.
This allows the GPS 1500 to be quickly and easily moved from one installation to
another. If an extension cable is damaged in the field, it can be replaced without
returning the complete GPS 1500 system.
Other power cables are available as accessories to fit a wide variety of applications.
For a list of GPS 1500 accessories, see “GPS 1500 Accessories” on page 25.
2. Attach the GPS cable from the antenna to Port 1 of the PF3000, Port 1 on the YM
2000, or the GPS port on the InSight display.
• If you are attaching the GPS1500 to a PF Advantage or PF 3000 Pro without
GPS, attach the GPS cable to AUX. 1 Port.
• If you are connecting your GPS1500 to an alternative logging or mapping
device (i.e. handheld or laptop computer), refer to your Operator's Manual
for that particular unit for correct cable connection.
InSight 4001508-18
PF 3000
YM 2000
PF Advantage 4001509-18
Mobile Logging 4001510-18
• Laptop
• Handheld
The picture below displays the numbering for the extension cable’s DB-9 socket
connector (female). The associated numbering for the plug connector (male) is a
mirror reflection of the scheme shown below.
Factory parameters
Serial Port Settings
This table identifies default settings for the GPS 1500 configuration.
TROUBLESHOOTING
LED Status Indicators
Verifying Differential GPS Signal
Troubleshooting Table
You should periodically check the monitor to ensure that you are receiving a
Differential GPS signal, as this could affect the quality of the data you are logging.
As an example, your GPS receiver must track four or more satellites to get an
elevation reading.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
The following table provides a checklist to troubleshoot common problems and
their solutions for the GPS 1500.
APPENDIX
GPS 1500 Specifications
GPS 1500 Accessories
Warranty
SPECIFICATIONS
The following three tables provide the power, mechanical, communication,
environmental and DGPS specifications for the GPS 1500.
Power Specifications
Item Specification
Mechanical Specifications
Item Specification
Environmental Specifications
Item Specification
GPS 1500
Ag LeaderPart
Item
Number
Ag
LeaderPart Documentation
Number
Ag Leader
Cables
Part Number
For more information on cable attachments, see “Routing the Cable to the Cab” on
page 16 in the Installation chapter.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Ag Leader Technology has copyrighted (© 2007) the contents of this manual. No
reproductions may be made without first obtaining the consent of Ag Leader
Technology.
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radar pulse output rate 18
radar speed adaptor cables 18
radar speed compatibility 18
radar speed default settings 18
radar speed output 18
receiver
not powered 22
receiver performance 3
positioning 3
satellite acquisition 3
RS-232C 19
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SBAS 4
no lock 22
tracking 4
visibility map 22
serial port settings 19
setup 5
specifications 24
environmental 24
mechanical 24
power 24
storage temperature 24
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troubleshooting 22
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utility setup 6
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WAAS 4, 4
warranty 26
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product is shipped from Ag Leader Technology.
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