Commissioning the GPS application
AMATRON 3 BAG0094.6 02.15
10 Commissioning the GPS application
10.1 Initial commissioning
• When a new GPS receiver is used for the first time, it needs a
few minutes to initialise. Only then does the GPS-Switch receive
signals.
• When it is used later, it takes approximately 30 seconds for the
GPS-Switch to receive DGPS signals.
10.1.1 Connection to a third-party GPS system
If using a third-party GPS system instead of the AMAZONE GPS
receiver, the following entries must be made on the GPS system:
• Serial interface must be present, Connection via 9-pin sub-D
RS232 connector
ο Speed: 19200 baud
ο Data: 8 data bits
ο Parity: No parity
ο Stop bits: 1 stop bit
(8N1)
• Compatible data records (NMEA protocol)
ο GPGGA, GPVTG(in 5 Hz), GPGSA (in 5Hz or 1 Hz) data
records
• Correction signal (DGPS) must be present
10.1.2 Basic state
Basic state is the state that the machine is to be in after it is switched
on and before functions are actuated.
After the entire system is switched on, the system is in manual mode.
The machine is in the basic state.
Sprayer:
• Part width section valves closed
Spreader:
• Spreader discs off
• Shutter closed