S3 User Guide 8 PN 875-0196-000 Rev C1
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup
Overview
Before using the Outback S3 for the first time, complete the following tasks:
• Install the Outback S3 and related components (see below)
• Power the Outback S3 and related components (see page 11)
• Configure the system (see page 17)
Installing the Outback S3
Proper installation is critical for safe and correct S3 operation and includes locating,
routing, and installing the antenna, antenna cable, main cable, and floor switch.
Determining Antenna Location
You should install the GPS antenna:
• On the vehicle in a location that will optimize its performance
In most cases (with the exception of high-speed self-propelled sprayers) you
should mount the antenna on the leading edge of the vehicle cab. This
usually provides an open view of the sky and prevents multipath reflections
and signal masking from nearby vertical obstructions.
For high-speed self-propelled sprayers, install the GPS antenna on the back
edge of the vehicle cab for more stable control.
• In the center (left and right) of the vehicle
This prevents swath offsets resulting in skips and overlaps. If the center of
the working implement is not in line with the center of the guided vehicle,
enter an appropriate left/right offset into the S3 during setup (see “Vehicle
Tab” on page 81 for more information on entering offsets).
Mounting the Antenna
Do not place the antenna within 2 feet of a transmitting radio antenna (such as for a
2-way or business band radio). If you cannot place the antenna on the vehicle’s
centerline, you must enter a swath offset in the Vehicle screen (see “Configuring
Vehicle Settings” on page 21).
1. Clean and dry the surface where you will attach the antenna mounting plate.
2. Remove the paper backing from the
adhesive strips on the back of the
mounting plate.
3. Position the mounting plate and press
down hard for proper adhesion.
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