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Hemisphere GPS LiteStar II User Manual

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LiteStar II
User Guide
Part No. 875-0077-003

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Hemisphere GPS LiteStar II Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHemisphere GPS
ModelLiteStar II
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Terms

Details the warranty coverage, remedies, and exclusions for Hemisphere GPS products.

Obtaining Warranty Service

Provides contact information and procedures for obtaining warranty service for the LiteStar II system.

Product Overview and GPS Basics

System Components and Function

Describes the main components of the LiteStar II GPS guidance system with automated steering.

Understanding GPS and DGPS Accuracy

Explains GPS, DGPS, and factors influencing accuracy, including loss of GPS warnings.

Installation Guide

Installation Steps and Tools

Outlines the five-step installation process and lists required tools.

Installing the Lightbar and MiniBar

Covers mounting the standard lightbar and optional MiniBar using various methods.

Installing Controller, CPU, and Cables

Details the installation of the controller, automated steering CPU, and connecting all system cables.

Getting Started with LiteStar II

Powering On and Initial Setup

Guides on turning on the controller, checking connections, and understanding initial system tests.

Job Start-Up and Lightbar Interpretation

Explains the job start-up menu and how to interpret lightbar indicators during system initialization.

Operating the Controller

Controller Modes and Status Information

Details controller modes (Menu/Run) and explains various status screens for guidance and system data.

Straight and Contour Guidance

Covers using straight guidance by setting A|B lines and contour guidance for field shapes.

Job Management and Area Calculation

Guides on creating, managing, and deleting jobs, including calculating field area.

Navigating to Marks and Using e-Dif

Explains how to set and navigate to marks, and use e-Dif for enhanced differential GPS accuracy.

Automated Steering Features

Engaging and Adjusting Automated Steering

Provides instructions for engaging automated steering and adjusting position using Skew and Offset.

Advanced System Setup

Controller Configuration Options

Covers customizing controller settings like display, units, alarms, and startup help.

DGPS and Differential Source Setup

Details DGPS setup, antenna/lateral offsets, status checks, and differential source selection.

Lightbar Settings and Testing

Explains adjusting lightbar brightness, sensitivity, display options, and running diagnostic tests.

FAQs and Error Message Solutions

Guidance, Job, and Steering FAQs

Answers common questions regarding guidance modes, job creation, and steering operation.

Troubleshooting Error Messages

Lists common lightbar and controller error messages with their meanings and troubleshooting solutions.

Technical Specifications

System Power, Mechanical, and GPS Specs

Provides detailed specifications for power consumption, dimensions, weight, and GPS receiver compatibility.

Components and Parts List

System Component Identification

Lists the various components of the LiteStar II system, including lightbar, controller, CPU, and cables.

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