Ag Leader Base Station Hardware Manual - Manual (Page 42)

40 AutoSteer System
Hardware Component Spacing
Note: The AFLink Fixed Base Station uses an AFLink radio to transmit the radio modem information. The AFLink radio
that is used must be matched to follow the licensing laws for the region where it is installed. Before using an AFLink
radio, verify that the proper frequency has been ordered and that it matches the license held by the owner.
Note: The Base Station Receiver and AFLink radio modem are protected by a weatherproof enclosure supplied with the
kit. Though this enclosure is weatherproof, it should be mounted in a location where it is protected from direct sunlight -
this helps keep the component cool. This enclosure should be mounted near the ground for easy access for service and
maintenance of the equipment inside.
Hardware Component Spacing
This installation kit comes standard with a 30 feet (9.1 Meter) GPS Antenna cable, a 50 feet (15.2 Meter) Radio Modem
Antenna, and a 3dBi Radio Modem Antenna. Longer coax cables and a higher gain antenna can be substituted in the kit to
provide more flexibility and additional range in the installation. Contact your AutoSteer dealer to customize the order if the
installation requires it. The spacing of hardware components is described below:
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The Radio Modem Antenna can be separated from the AFLink radio by up to 50 feet (15.3 meters) of LMR 400 antenna
cable. It is best to have this cable as short as possible for maximum signal range.
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The Base Station GPS Antenna and Receiver can be separated by up to 100 feet (30.5 meters) of LMR400 antenna cable.
Figure 4-1 shows a typical permanently-mounted Base Station installation.
Figure 4-1 Permanent Base Station Positioning
Modem Antenna
GPS Antenna
12v Power
Supply
Standard Wall Outlet
GPS Receiver