Intuicom RTK Bridge-X User manual

Intuicom, Inc.
4900 Nautilus Ct. Ste. 100
Boulder, CO 80301
[phone]
.intuicom.com
RTK Bridge
®
-X
Integration with:
Ag Leader® GeoSteer®
Installation Guide

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Section 1: Installation Requirements
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Overview
The Ag Leader GeoSteer is typically configured to accept CMR or RTCM format RTK
corrections from an Intuicom RTK Bridge
®
-X, which in turn has been configured to connect to a
GPS/GNSS reference network. The intended audience for this document is a dealer or integrator
familiar with the Ag Leader GeoSteer and generally familiar with the Intuicom RTK Bridge-X.
The Intuicom RTK Bridge-X User Guide covers the steps necessary for its configuration.
1 Requirements for Installation
1.1 Required Information
In order to operate an Intuicom RTK Bridge–X, you are required to have the necessary
information to access and log in to the Real-Time Network. This information is entered
into the RTK Bridge–X and stored in a profile. More details on setting up an RTK
Bridge–X is available in the RTK Bridge-X manual.
• IP address,
• TCP port,
• NTRIP mountpoint name,
• username and password for access to the real-time GPS/GNSS network
1.2 Required Equipment
1.2.1 Intuicom Equipment and Accessories
1. Intuicom RTK Bridge–X with activated data provider account (Verizon, AT&T, etc…)
2. Intuicom RTK Bridge–X to Ag Leader GeoSteer data/power cable:
[P/N: XRTKCAB-AGGEO]
3. Intuicom RTK Bridge–X Cellular/GPS antenna/cable:
[P/N: FIP4-MMDM-MM (magnetic mount)]
1.2.2 Other Equipment and Accessories
1. Ag Leader GeoSteer with RTK Unlocked
2. Ag Leader GeoSteer Main Harness [P/N: 201-0530-03]

Section 2: Installation Instructions
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2 Installation Instructions
Below is the Installation Diagram for the recommended installation of the Intuicom RTK
Bridge–X utilizing the equipment noted above.
Diagram 1
2.1 Configuration
• Configure the Intuicom RTK Bridge–X to connect to GPS/GNSS Reference network
and obtain CMR/CMR+ correction data stream from an appropriate single reference
station, or as a VRS.
• Configure the resulting RTK correction data to be output at a known baud rate (a
baud rate of 38400 is recommended).
• Confirm GPS and cellular antenna (typically a combined antenna with two coaxial
cables with TNC connectors) are connected and placed where they have good sky
view and good cellular signal.

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• Configure the pinout on the Deutsch connector on the RTK Bridge–X to GeoSteer
data/power cable to match the appropriate pin-out. See Pin-out Diagram 1
Pin-out Diagram 1
Deutsch Cable Color Signal GeoSteer
3
Red Power
SAE
connector
6
Green
Receive (from RTK Bridge-X to
remote device) 1
1
White
Xmit (to RTK Bridge-X from
remote device) 2
4 Black Power Ground SAE
Connector
4 Brown Signal Ground 3
• Using the Intuicom RTK Bridge–X to GeoSteer data/power cable (XRTKCAB-
AGGEO), connect the RTK Bridge–X data port to the NMEA A & Radio port on the
GeoSteer.
• Connect the SAE power connector to the supplied DC power adapter which is
connected to Battery power.
• The RTK Bridge-X should be configured to receive the GPS position from the data
port. In the Profiles page, in the profile that is to be used, under GPS Source, select
Serial. The RTK Bridge-X is now ready to receive the GPS position from the
GeoSteer.
• Apply power and connect to the GeoSteer.

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• Configure the GeoSteer according to the following screens: From the Integra Home
Screen – Press the wrench button:
• Integra Setup – Press the wrench next to “GeoSteer Steering”:

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• GeoSteer Steering – Press the “GPS” button and then “RTK”:
• RTK Connection Type – Set to “External Radio” – Press the back arrow to return to
GPS setup:

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• GPS Setup – Press the “NMEA Out” button – set GGA to 1 Hz – press back arrow to
go to GPS Setup or press the “Port A Configuration” to access Baud Rate
configuration:
• GPS Setup–Port A Configuration–Baud Rate Setup–Press the back arrow to return to
GPS setup:

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• GPS Setup – Press the “Precision Settings” button to change the Precision Mode.
“Flex High” or “RTK only” are recommended for best accuracy:
• Diagnostics – Under RTK button in GPS Setup:

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• Diagnostics – Under RTK button in GPS Setup:
• Diagnostics – Under RTK button in GPS Setup:
• The GeoSteer should now be configured to send the GGA string to the RTK Bridge–X
and receive an RTK correction stream.

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For Technical Support of the RTK Bridge-X, Intuicom recommends
“Intuicom Remote Support”, please contact Intuicom for details on this real-
time support program.
For general technical support, please contact us at support intuicom.com or
call us at 303.449.4330.