CNH FM-1000 Administrator Guide

The 'FM-1000' “How To Guide”

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Contents
Title Section/Page
FM-1000 "How To Guide" Table of contents
1. Administration Password.................................................................................... 1/3
2. Firmware
2.1 Check the Firmware Version................................................................... 2/3
2.2 Check USB stick compatibility................................................................. 2/3
2.3 Downloading firmware........................................................................... 2/4
2.4 Unzipping firmware and placing firmware onto USB Stick..................... 2/5
2.5 Updating the Screen............................................................................... 2/5
3. Upgrading features & Unlock codes
3.1 FM1000 Receiver/Screen Unlocks.......................................................... 3/6
3.2 Upgrading to OmniSTAR......................................................................... 3/6
3.3 Upgrading to RTK.................................................................................... 3/7
3.4 Installing Rover Radio............................................................................. 3/8
3.5 Unlocking Features ................................................................................ 3/9
4. Configuring the Receiver
4.1 EGNOS..................................................................................................... 4/10
4.2 OmniSTAR............................................................................................... 4/10
i. OmniSTAR ID.............................................................................. 4/10
ii. Convergence Time..................................................................... 4/11
4.3 RTK.......................................................................................................... 4/11
4.4 VRS.......................................................................................................... 4/11
5. Installation of Equipment
5.1 Correctly Mounting the Antenna............................................................ 5/12
5.2 Upgrading the Antenna.......................................................................... 5/12
5.3 Mounting the Screen.............................................................................. 5/13
6. Screen Add On's
6.1 Connecting EZ Steer................................................................................ 6/14
6.2 Coverage Switch..................................................................................... 6/14
6.3 Radar Out................................................................................................ 6/15
6.4 NMEA Out............................................................................................... 6/17
7. Data Management
7.1 Field Management.................................................................................. 7/18
7.3 Summary Reports................................................................................... 7/20

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1. Administration Password
The FM-1000 Administration password is
2009, this password will have to be
entered when trying to change any of the
'Configuration' menu settings.
2 - Firmware
Note: Firmware is the software that runs the
EZ Guide screen. Firmware/Software must be
up to date to ensure satellite configurations
and the latest features are installed on the
screen.
2.1 Firmware Version
On the home screen choose the 'system
information' tab. The software version is
displayed on the left hand side of the
screen as shown in figure 2.1.
2.2 Check USB stick compatibility
Please note that not all USB sticks are
compatible with the FM-1000 screen.
Some (Not all) FAT/FAT32 USB sticks are
compatible with the screen.
The colour of the USB stick icon will show
the status of the USB stick as shown in
Figure 2.3.
Compatible USB sticks can be ordered
through CNH Parts. Part No 73321221
Figure 1.1
Figure 2.1
Figure 2.2
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2.3 Downloading firmware
FM-1000 firmware can be got from
the CNH Trimble Support Page, this
can be accessed through the assist
home page.
When logged into assist home page,
choose 'Auto-guidance support files,
download equipment and advice'
shown in [Figure 2.6]. Click on the
'Auto-guidance' link.
From the link that opens chose the
'Trimble AutoPilot and EZ Support
files'.
This opens the 'Trimble Support Page'.
Under the product listing drop down
box choose FM-1000. From the
'File/Document Type' choose the
'Firmware' option and click the
search icon
[Figure 2.4]
[Figure 2.5]
[Figure 2.6]
Figure 2.7

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2.4 Unzipping firmware/Preparing USB stick
Once downloaded the ZIP file should then
be copied to the root (first) folder of a
compatible USB stick.
The file must then be Unzipped before it
can be used. This can be done by right
clicking on the file and selecting 'extract
here' as shown in [Figure 2.8].
Note: The computer programme WinZip is
needed to Unzip the file before the USB stick
can be inserted into the FM-1000.
2.5 Updating the Screen
To upgrade the fm FM-1000, on the
support tab on the home screen press the
'Upgrade' button.
In the new window, the newer level of
firmware will appear in the 'Firmware'
box, the upgrade icon will become active
and pressing this will allow the firmware
to be updated.
Note: For an AutoPilot steering system
please ensure the Trimble NAVII controller
has been updated with the latest level of
software also.
Figure 2.8
Figure 2.9
Figure 2.10