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      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.