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Auto-Guide Troubleshooting

   

GPS signal is not adequate for Auto-Guide operation

Possible Cause: Differential correction source not locked in
Solution: Wait for correction signal to be acquired (Up to 30 minutes), or Consider possible causes and corrective actions for this failure mode



Possible Cause: Correction source subscription expired or not subscribed
Solution: Contact Omnistar to renew subscription, or switch to alternate correction source. Check subscription in status screen then details and scroll down to see what subscription they have. 



Possible Cause: Local Base not communicating
Solution: Verify that there is power to the local base station



Possible Cause: Local Base lost power
Solution: Correct local base power condition



Possible Cause: Satellite based correction signal not available
Solution: Wait for correction signal to be acquired (Up to 30 minutes), orConsider possible causes and corrective actions for this failure mode. Check satellite forecast in terminal



Possible Cause: Poor constellation of GPS satellites
Solution: Wait for satellite constellation to improve (usually within 30 minutes). Check satellite forecast.



Possible Cause: GPS signal is beingobstructed by trees or buildings
Solution: Move out from beneath obstructions



Possible Cause: Out of range for base station
Solution: Operate closer to base station or move base station



Possible Cause: GPS Receiver Failure
Solution: Check harness connections, replace receiver



Possible Cause: Excessive Ionospheric activity (Unavoidable atmospheric condition)
Solution: Unavoidable - wait for conditions to improve.



Possible Cause: Radio link interference
Solution: Verify radio configuration



Possible Cause: Specified correction signal is not strong enough in the desired area
Solution: Select a different correction signal



Possible Cause: Wrong GPS antenna installed
Solution: Replace with correct antenna



Possible Cause: Loose antenna cable connection
Solution: Tighten antenna cable on both ends



Possible Cause: Antenna cable kinked, conductor damaged
Solution: Replace antenna cable



Possible Cause: GPS receiver is downloading new almanac data from satellites
Solution: GPS Receiver is downloading almanac data from satellites.  Wait for completion (maximum 60 minutes)

 

Faults:

Auto-Guide will not engage

Auto-Guide disengages during operation

GPS signal is not adequate for Auto-Guide operation

Path followed by Auto-Guide is shifted several inches from correct location, but parallel to baseline

Auto-Guide engaged lines are not straight

Auto-Guide is engaged machine or boom is not online with correct row

 


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