VRS Systems and DCM-300
VRS: S How o itt works? o s Reference stations continuously y transmits GNSS information to the VRS central server Position Power your Ag receiver and cell modem and connect to the VRS Network
VRS: How it works? VRS Provider delivers RTK corrections tailored for your geographic location Complete your farming and precision agriculture project VRS
VRS Pros and Cons Benefits of VRS: May offer better signal coverage in rough terrain if the local l cellular l network is robust and provides good data coverage. May provide correction solutions to a geographic region currently not serviced by Trimble RTK Network Offers an alternative correction source agricultural applications. Better accuracy that SBAS (i.e: Omnistar XP/HP) correction. Drawbacks of VRS: Signal (Time) latency may vary due to cellular network congestion. Dependant on third parties for maintenance and service of cellular network and VRS Data servers. ers VRS is not FREE. The data is available to the public for free, but end-users will need to pay for a cellular data plan. Cellular Data coverage / service is limited in rural regions.
Example: GSM Data Coverage For use with Ag3000 or DCM-300
Trimble VRS Now availability Great Britain Germany Ireland Madrid (Spain) Estonia Czech Republic 6
VRS Technology Business Model This is a service available, no direct investment from the dealer Trimble VRS Now business model Each CNH Dealers can be a VRS Now Partner Each dealer will support and service the solution Dealers commission per signal 20 % commission i the 1st year (to include sales cost, subscription and installation services) 5% the second year SIM card not always included, additional GPRS cost Other VRS provider (Leica, Geo ++, ) 7 To check in each country individually Can they provide CMR correction format Price and commission up to the provider, SIM card included? We can be compatible but can t guaranty the accuracy
VRS Technology Services You pay for the below access information which you enter into your display for activation, example below: From your GPRS provider - APN: web.vodafone.de - User name: vodafone - Password: vofafone - CPIN: **** From the VRS provider - Network details: IP address: Port: 2190 Mount Point: - User details: Username: Password: www.vrsnow.eu TVN_VRS florent test 8
VRS Accuracy Range Horizontal Accuracy 0 8 Km RTK 8 14 Km RTK / VRS > 14 Km VRS 9
2. Different modems Ag 3000 VRS Only modem, GSM/GPRS DCM-300 Modem GPRS/EDGE and 3G modem Enhanced feature: Vehicle Tracking and Connecting farm 10
Ag3000 modem This quad-band GSM/GPRS cellular modem GSM/GPRS Supports bidirectional Communication with Trimble Receivers only y( (Transcend technology) Fully automatic configuration through receivers interface for EZG500, Ag262 and FM-750/1000 No SIM card included d 11
Ag3000 g Modem display p y compatibility p y 262 EZ-Guide 500 FM-750 FM 750 FM-1000 FM 1000 With the above receiver RTK Latency improvement, improvement up to 40s f Utility in areas of low RTK coverage to keep RTK Fix f Utility for VRS Applications 12
Configuring Ag3000 EZ Guide 500 v4.05 or later directly from display interface (connect P2) FM-750 V1.00 or later directly from display interface FM-1000 V2.00 or later directly from display interface Ag262 V.2.15 or later. RDI or directly from CNH display interface Ag252 Ivo to confirm 13
Ag3000 cabling Ag3000 Modem Kit EU P/N ZTN68820-10 Shipped with: Ag3000 Modem CAN/SERIAL Interface Cable for EZ-Guide 500 GSM/GPRS quad antenna 3dB SIM Card NOT included Cable Options Ag3000 to 262 Ag3000 to FM-750/1000 P/N ZTN75448 P/N ZTN77273 14
Ag3000 EZ-Guide 500 Connect P2 to DCOL for auto configuration from the display 15
Ag3000 262 Receiver 262 Port B 16
Ag3000 FM-750 17
Ag3000 FM-1000 18
Ag3000 Config FM-750/1000 Automatic Ag3000 Configuration with FM-750/1000 interface 19
DCM-300 Modem Quad-band cellular modem GSM/GPRS/EDGE/3G Supports bidirectional Communication with Trimble Receivers only (Transcend technology) Fully automatic configuration through receivers interface for Ag262, FM-750 and FM-1000 Capable of Asset Tracking, SIM card always included which doesn t support VRS Data transfer Connected farm capability: Wifi or GPRS/3G 20
Ag3000 g Modem display p y compatibility p y 262 only y FM-750 FM-1000 With the above receiver RTK Latency improvement, improvement up to 40s f Utility in areas of low RTK coverage to keep RTK Fix f Utility for VRS Applications 21
Configuring the DCM-300 FM-1000 V5.00 or later directly from display interface Ag262 V2.15 or later. RDI or directly from CNH display interface FM-750 V1.05 or later directly from display interface 22
DCM-300: Product Tour Internal Components GPS receiver Cell modem Wi-Fi Card Rugged Aluminum Housing SIM card - Interchangeable External Wi-Fi Antenna External GPS Antenna External Cellular Antenna Single JAE Data connector
DCM- 300 Installation Kit 262 Receiver installations
DCM-300 Installation Kit 262 Receiver installations Uses same protocol as Ag3000 modem No firmware update required on Pro600 displays 262 Receiver Modem Future Expansion Fuse Power
DCM-300 kit FM-750 FM-1000 installations
DCM-300 Installation Kit FM-750 or FM-1000 installations ti USB Hub provided Provides open port for jump drives Do not hot swap modem when system is powered To Modem To Display
DCM-300 Installation Kit 262, FM-750 or FM-1000 installations Two sources of power Based on function: VRS or Vehicle tracking Switch Power Autopilot Harness Power to Power Bus cable
DCM-300 Installation Kit 262, FM-750 or FM-1000 installations High gain cell antenna Magnetic mount 20 of coaxial cable
DCM-300 Installation Kit 262, FM-750 or FM-1000 installations GPS patch antenna Magnetic mount 20 of coaxial cable
DCM-300 Installation FM-750 or FM-1000 installations Do not forget the Hub!
Purchase Hardware and unlock DCM-300 Modem Kit EU - DCM-300 for FM-750/1000 P/N ZTN83500-10 - DCM-300 262 Receiver P/N ZTN83500-15 Free of charge unlock procedure for VRS: - DCM-300 for 262 already unlocked for VRS - DCM-300 for FM-750/1000 needs to be unlocked Send the DCM-300 P/N, S/N and Order number to eugpsreceiverupgrade@cnh.com in order to receive e the unlock
Applying DCM-300 Passcodes using FM-750 Connect and power on, go to the Settings > Unlocks/Upgrade and select Unlock DCM300
Applying DCM-300 Passcodes using FM-750 The FM-750 will pop-up a message indicating when the DCM-300 is unlocked successfully. After the passcode is received choose the option to reboot the DCM-300 this will take about 3 minutes.
FM-750 With DCM-300 locked for VRS To navigate to unlock status go to: Settings > Status > Upgrade Options
FM-750 with DCM-300 unlocked
Applying DCM-300 Passcodes using FM-1000 With the DCM-300 connected and powered on, go to With the DCM 300 connected and powered on, go to the FM-1000 home screen and select Unlocks
Applying DCM-300 Passcodes using FM-1000 The FM-1000 will pop-up a message indicating when the DCM-300 is The FM 1000 will pop up a message indicating when the DCM 300 is unlocked successfully. After the passcode is received choose the option to reboot the DCM-300 this will take about 3 minutes.
FM-1000 Setup Add the VRS Plug-in s
FM-1000 GPS configuration for VRS In the GPS configuration the correction type must be set to In the GPS configuration the correction type must be set to Trimble VRS in order to use internet corrections
VRS Plug-in Setup With the VRS plug in added click the VRS Setup Menu
DCM-300 VRS Configuration Set the VRS device type to DCM300
DCM-300 VRS Configuration VRS Server Setup enter the NTRIP settings from the VRS provider
DCM-300 VRS Configuration Enter SIM card data (not all data are always necessary)
Troubleshooting Get proper p communication between the Modem and the display/receiver. Installation, Hub, power Enter the correct settings (Server address, Mouting point, GPRS Setting IMPT!: Capital letters are very important to respect Check LEDs and diagnostic screens, GPRS communication issue or VRS provider issue Check correction age to know if you receive correction data every seconds. A long delay (>20s) often equals to a poor GPRS coverage (up to 40s) 45
VRS Diagnostics Screen The diagnostics screen shows the wireless signal strength as well as the VRS service status
Ag3000 LED status -The modem has three LEDs on the front panel: PWR, GPS, and GSM. -They show the modem s current operating status. 47
DCM-300 LED Status Fast blink is 200ms on/200ms off. Slow blink is 3s on/3s off. Blink is 1s on/1s off.