HD Tech Portable Base Station Overview - HD408 Autosteer

Watch this video for an overview and setup tutorial on the HD Tech RTK Portable Base Station

 

Effective Range: 1 mile

 

More information can be found on the Agri Spray Drones website:

https://shop.agrispraydrones.com/products/hd-tech-rtk-mobile-base-station

 

How to Use the portable base station

 

1. Set Up Portable Base Station 0:48

  • Unbox the portable base station from the hard case, install the antenna, and set up on the tripod.
  • Set the tripod as high as possible on a level surface.

2. Power On the Base Station 1:00

  • Connect the USB power cable to a power bank or use the 12-volt battery cable.
  • Press the 'On' button to boot up the unit.

3. Check Connection and Channel 1:42

  • Wait for the unit to boot and connect (indicated by a red light).
  • Note the displayed channel - you will input this on the tractor screen. 
  • Use arrow buttons to switch channels - Use channels 10-18 for the Autosteer system!

 

4. Access Settings Menu 2:26

  • Press the 'OK' button three times to enter the settings menu.

5. Set Radio Tower Option 3:24

  • Navigate to radio tower icon
  • Press 'OK'
  • Ensure the selection box is around the radio tower option and press 'OK'.
  • Press the back button to exit 

5. Configure HD-408 Monitor 4:03
  • On the HD-408 monitor, go to the gray radio station tab in the top left of the screen
  • Select 'Manual Selection' for connection type.
  • Select 'Radio Station' check box on the left side 

6. Input Frequency and Protocol 4:32

  • Enter the frequency displayed on the base station into the monitor.
  • Set the Air Baud Rate to 9600.
  • Change the protocol type from 'TRIMTALK' to 'TRANSEOT'.

 

7. Reset GNSS and Confirm Connection 5:18

  • Press 'Reset GNSS' and then 'OK'.
  • Wait for the system to switch RTK data source (indicated by success message).

 

8. Verify RTK Fix 5:31

  • Monitor the status until it shows 'Fixed RTK' and has adequate satellites.

9. Enable Auto Steering 6:11

  • Drive forward to allow the tractor to determine its position.
  • If connected to Wi-Fi, press the globe button to load Google Maps.
  • You can enable auto steering once 'Fixed RTK' is confirmed.