Ag Leader GPS 5100 User Guide - Manual (Page 37)

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Configuring the Receiver 4
43.1
OmniSTAR
The GPS 5100 receiver can use OmniSTAR corrections. To do this,
you need to configure the receiver and purchase an OmniSTAR
subscription.
Note – To track the OmniSTAR satellite, the receiver must be outside
with a clear view of the sky, turned on, and configured to receive
OmniSTAR VBS or HP corrections.
To use the AgRemote utility to activate an OmniSTAR subscription:
1. Connect the GPS 5100 receiver to the computer. Turn on the
receiver and start the AgRemote utility. For instructions on how
to use AgRemote, refer to the AgRemote documentation.
2. In AgRemote, select Configuration / DGPS Config.
3. Set the Source Select field to one of the following:
– Omnistar HP
– Omnistar VBS
4. Set the EZ Sat: Omni* field to the area you are operating in. For
example, if you are working in California, select N. America
West.
5. Press 4 then 5 to complete the procedure.
6. Obtain an OmniSTAR licence from OmniSTAR. All licenses
are activated over the air. Contact OmniSTAR on
1-888-883-8476 (USA or Canada) and provide the following
details:
– your billing information
– serial number
– satellite beam name
OmniSTAR will activate the receiver. Activation can take
5–30 minutes.