Trimble Agricultural Correction Services Multiple Choices for your
Trimble Agricultural Correction Services
Multiple Choices for your Customers § § § § Center. Point RTKTM <1” (2. 5 cm) Center. Point VRSTM <1” (2. 5 cm) Center. Point RTXTM <1. 5” (4 cm) OMNISTAR® HP 2 -4” (5 -10 cm) OMNISTAR XP 3 -4” (8 -10 cm) OMNISTAR G 2 3 -4” (8 -10 cm) OMNISTAR VBS < 1 meter New! § Range. Point™ RTX™ 6” (15 cm) PTP/ 20” (50 cm) Repeatable § x. Fill Technology (3 -15 cm) Time Dependent
Sub 4 cm Accuracy § Center. Point RTK – Accuracy < 1” (2. 5 cm) – Initialization/Convergence < 1 min – Delivered via CORS, DOT Networks, Fixed or Mobile Base § Center. Point VRS – Accuracy < 1” (2. 5 cm) – Initialization/Convergence < 1 min – Delivered via Cell Modem § Center. Point RTX – – Accuracy < 1. 5” (4 cm) Fast Convergence < 1 min Standard Convergence < 30 min Delivered via Satellite or Cell Modem
Sub 10 cm Accuracy § OMNISTAR HP – Accuracy 2 -4” (5 -10 cm) – Standard Convergence < 45 min – Delivered via Satellite § OMNISTAR XP – Accuracy 3 -4” (8 -10 cm) – Standard Convergence < 45 min – Delivered via Satellite § OMNISTAR G 2 – – Accuracy 3 -4” (8 -10 cm) Standard Convergence < 45 min Omni. STAR XP with GLONASS Delivered via Satellite
Sub Meter Accuracy § OMNISTAR VBS – Accuracy < 1 Meter – Initialization/Convergence < 1 min – Delivered via Satellite § Range. Point RTX – Accuracy 6” (15 cm) PTP/ 20” (50 cm) Repeatable – Initialization/Convergence 1 – 5 min – Delivered via Satellite § Other sub meter options: – WAAS (N. America), EGNOS (Europe) & MSAS (Japan)
GLONASS • Corrections Services that utilize GLONASS • Center. Point RTK • When enabled at the base and rover • Center. Point VRS • With appropriate subscription • Center. Point RTX • Standard • Fast • Omni. STAR G 2 • Range. Point RTX • GLONASS included with Subscription
Why add GLONASS? § Increases satellite visibility § Lowers HDOP and VDOP values § Less down time for users near obstacle laden fields
Center. Point RTK • Reseller or customer owned and operated solution • Premier source for the best horizontal and vertical positioning
Center. Point RTK is best suited for… § Use with row crops, strip tilling, and other applications requiring sub inch (sub 2. 5 cm) accuracy § Implement steering § Water management applications § Farms within 8 miles of an established RTK base station or network § Farms without line-of-sight obstructions
Why Purchase Center. Point RTK? § Fast initialization/convergence times § Reliable repeatability year after year § Increase positional accuracy over other sources § Located in an area with existing network § Vertical accuracy for water management
Center. Point RTK Pricing* *additional network subscription cost may apply § CFX-750 TM – DGPS to RTK - $4000 – OMNISTAR XP/HP to RTK - $2000 – Enabling GLONASS - $2000 § Fm. X® – DGPS to RTK - $4000 – OMNISTAR XP/HP to RTK - $2000 – Enabling GLONASS - $2000
Center. Point VRS
Center. Point VRS is best suited for… § Farms in areas with robust cellular coverage § Operations spread out over a large geographic area § Use with row crops, strip tilling, and other applications requiring sub-inch (sub 2. 5 cm) accuracy
Why purchase Center. Point VRS… § In area without RTK radio coverage but needs sub-inch accuracy § Looking to incorporate Information Management now or in the future § Leverages use of the DCM-300 modem and data plan
Center. Point VRS Pricing § § Unlock display to RTK level VRS Subscription GPS - $1200 VRS Subscription GNSS - $1500 Cellular Data Plan (if purchased via Trimble) - $600 § DCM-300 Modem - $1895
Center. Point RTX
Center. Point RTX is best suited for… § Farms located anywhere in the world § Farms outside of RTK base station coverage areas § Use with the Trimble Fm. X or CFX-750 displays as well as Ag. GPS 372 GNSS receiver § Use with row crops and other applications requiring 1. 5” (3. 8 cm) repeatable accuracy
Supported Receivers Trimble RTX™ technologies are exclusive to these Trimble receivers: CFX-750™ display FM-750 display AG-372 GNSS receiver AFS 372 GNSS receiver Fm. X® integrated display FM-1000 display
Convergence Times § Two types: – Fast Convergence < 1 min – Standard Convergence < 30 min § Standard Convergence • Standard receiver convergence time varies based on: • GNSS constellation health • Multipath • Proximity to obstructions • Receivers can converge to: • • 30 cm position in ~10 minutes 20 cm in 15 minutes 10 cm in 30 minutes Full accuracy in < 30 minutes
Coverage Map for DCM-300 Modem
Coverage Map via Satellite
RTX Beams
Fm. X RTX Setup § Frequency and baud default to RTX CN beam § Can be manually changed if needed
CFX-750 Setup § Frequency and baud default to RTX CN beam § Can be manually changed if needed § Located under RTX setup wizard
Why purchase Center. Point RTX… § § § High accuracy – 1. 5” repeatable corrections GLONASS satellite access INCLUDED Works during signal loss up to two minutes Accuracy over a large geographic area Low start up cost - works with receiver already built into the display § Radio not needed § Contains Fast Restart § No base station needed
Center. Point RTX Pricing Region Currency Sat- Price North America USD $1, 650. 00 South America USD $1, 295. 00 Europe EUR € 1, 450 Russia & CIS USD $1, 950 United Kingdom GBP £ 1, 150 Africa 1 (South Africa) ZAR 13, 200 Africa 2 (rest of Africa) USD $1, 650 Australia AUS China USD East Asia USD $1, 295 $1, 875 India USD $1, 295 Japan USD $1, 875 AUD 1, 875 § The Fm. X or CFX-750 must be unlocked to XP/HP accuracy level for standard convergence and to RTK level for Fast convergence. § Orderable date is November 26 th, 2012
Range. Point™ RTX™
What is Range. Point™ RTX™ ? § Range. Point™ RTX™ is a global, satellite-delivered correction service for broad-accuracy applications exclusive to Trimble GNSS receivers § Features – 15 cm (6 -inch) pass-to-pass accuracy – 50 cm (20 -inch) repeatable accuracy – Supports GPS, GLONASS – Global coverage area – 1 -5 minute convergence
Why Purchase Range. Point™ RTX™ ? § Consistent 15 cm pass-to-pass accuracy § Unmatched reliability & “uptime” from: – Multiple GNSS constellations (GPS & GLONASS) – 120 second correction age timeout § No unlocks required, free GLONASS unlock with active subscription § Available globally § Easy to activate on the Online Customer Portal
Target Market § Precision Agriculture customers that require reliable 6”/15 cm pass-to-pass accuracy § Entry-level customers that are interested in more positioning reliability from extra satellite constellations § Customers currently using WAAS, EGNOS, or Autonomous corrections § Customer-types currently buying competitor DGPS-level guidance in regions where no other entry-level, “free” service exists § Customers located across the globe
How to Activate Range. Point™ RTX™ § Starting in April 2013, compatible receivers and displays come with ability to receive 12 months of Range. Point™ RTX™ service at no charge. (CFX and Fm. X 04/13, Ag-372 Fall 2013) § Activation is processed via a new online self-service portal: http: //start. trimblertx. com § Upon expiration of free or purchased 12 -month Range. Point™ RTX™ service, customers will need to renew. Region Price/Year N. America 250$ Australia 350$ S. America 250$ Middle East 350$ Europe 250€ Russia 350$ UK 220£ China 250$
Resources/FAQ § Full FAQ available online, including Positioning Services information § Do I have to change my frequency manually? – Yes, to adjust to your specific region § What FW versions are required for the compatible receivers? Ø Fm. X Integrated Display ~ 7. 2 firmware Ø CFX-750 Display ~ 4. 0 firmware Ø AG-372 GNSS smart antenna ~ to be announced
x. Fill Technology
What is x. Fill Technology? § x. Fill is a new service that extends RTK positioning for several minutes when the RTK correction stream is not available. § x. Fill technology uses the last known RTK position and, along with RTX precision satellite correction data, adjusts to obtain sub-decimeter accuracy for up to 20 minutes. § Features: – – Up to 20 minutes extended coverage Global coverage area No convergence time/ seamless transition 3 -15 cm accuracy over time with RTK Single Baseline
Trimble x. Fill™ § RTX™ technology used to extend RTK fixed state for up to 20 minutes § Designed to keep users operating during times of RTK communication interruptions Radio Link Blockage Weak Radio Link Busy Cellular Network Poor Cellular Signal
Customer Benefits of using x. Fill™ § Unmatched reliability & “uptime” § Available globally- anywhere the RTX satellites can be tracked § Transitions seamlessly if RTK connections are fluctuating § Available to all customers with an RTX compatible receiver with just a FW upgrade § Ideal for customers who have RTK base stations or are using VRS/CORS, but farm in areas where they may have signal loss
x. Fill Example
Accuracy in x. Fill Mode § This technology can maintain a relatively high level of horizontal accuracy throughout the RTK outage period. § Accuracy will degrade the longer that x. Fill is active; § Designed to keep RTK user operating in the field, even if overall accuracy will slowly decrease over time. – If user is concerned with maintaining utmost precision, disable x. Fill § Estimated accuracy over time while the x. Fill function has been active is as follows: x. Fill runtime: No RTK corrections Estimated error 1 -5 minutes 1 -5 cm (0. 4 -2 in) 6 -10 minutes 5 -9 cm (2 -3. 5 in) 11 -20 minutes 10 -15 cm (4 -6 in)
Activation x. Fill is a new Trimble RTK feature, and comes standard with all RTX compatible receivers at no additional charge To activate x. Fill: § Download and install the firmware version from Trimble Partners web site § Ensure the system is unlocked to the RTK accuracy level § Under RTK configuration setup, verify that x. Fill is switched on and that the correct frequency and baud rate are set.
Resources/FAQ § Full FAQ available online § Do I have to change into x. Fill mode? Ø Yes, x. Fill is disabled by default, so customer will need to turn on in RTK Settings § Can I turn the x. Fill feature off? Ø Yes, the feature can be turned off in the receiver’s RTK setup menu system § How long can I be in x. Fill mode? Ø Up to 20 minutes § What FW versions are recommended for the RTX compatible receivers? Ø Fm. X Integrated Display ~ 7. 2 firmware Ø CFX-750 Display ~ 4. 0 firmware Ø AG-372 GNSS smart antenna ~ to be announced
Resources/FAQ § Is x. Fill technology available for RTK corrections that are delivered over a cellular network? Ø Yes. The x. Fill technology works with corrections from both VRS and CORS systems. § What are the antenna requirements? Ø Displays should use an appropriate dual-frequency GNSS-compatible antenna such as the AG 25 or Zephyr™ Model 2 antenna. These antenna types are shipped as original equipment on Fm. X and CFX-750 displays. Ø The AG-372 GNSS receiver has a compatible antenna integrated into its enclosure. § Is x. Fill operation recommended for land leveling and drainage applications? Ø No. Field leveling and water management applications require consistent accuracy that would be reduced during the x. Fill elapsed time.
OMNISTAR Subscriptions § Multiple subscription options § Available in annual and quarterly subscription packages § § OMNISTAR HP 2 -4” (5 -10 cm) OMNISTAR XP 3 -4” (8 -10 cm) OMNISTAR G 2 3 -4” (8 -10 cm) OMNISTAR VBS < 1 meter
How OMNISTAR works § OMNISTAR is dual frequency (L 1/L 2) GPS augmentation service § Measures true Ionospheric error at reference station and user location § Substantially eliminates ionospheric effects in position accuracy § Utilizes convergence process to develop positional solution. – Requires 10 -20 minutes to reach 30 cm (11. 8”) estimated accuracy – Requires at least 30 -45 minutes to full convergence – First convergence after new subscription may take 45 minutes – Convergence starts over after power cycle
OMNISTAR HP
OMNISTAR HP is best suited for… § High-performance broadacre seeding, spraying and harvesting applications § Operations in areas with open views of the sky at all times
OMNISTAR XP
OMNISTAR XP is best suited for… § High-performance broadacre spraying and land-tillage applications § Operations in areas with open views of the sky at all times
OMNISTAR G 2
OMNISTAR G 2 is best suited for… § When more reliable coverage time is necessary, due to the use of GLONASS satellites – Low GPS visibility – Obstacle laden fields – High DOP values
Why purchase OMNISTAR HP/XP/G 2 § G 2 uses both GPS and GLONASS satellites for better coverage and faster convergence § G 2 provides more reliability around obstructions § Cheaper startup costs – radio/modem not needed § Contains fast restart § Easy to upgrade from XP/G 2 to HP
OMNISTAR HP/XP/G 2 Pricing § Fm. X/CFX-750 Unlock – DGPS to OMNISTAR - $2000 § OMNISTAR G 2 – Displays must be enabled for GLONASS - $2000 § Subscriptions – OMNISTAR HP - $1500/year or $850 for 3 months – OMNISTAR G 2 - $800/year or $480 for 3 months – OMNISTAR XP - $800/year or $480 for 3 months
OMNISTAR VBS
OMNISTAR VBS is best suited for… § Quick start-up time § When high level of accuracy is not needed § Broadacre crop spraying, tillage applications where accuracy isn’t of highest concern § Areas where EGNOS/WAAS signals are not available
VBS Pricing § OMNISTAR VBS - $800/year or $480 for 3 months
Correction Services Portfolio Center. Point RTK/VRS <1”/2. 5 cm Center. Point RTK/VRS Center. Point RTX <1”/2. 5 cm <1. 5”/3. 8 cm Center. Point RTX Omni. STAR XP, G 2, HP 3 -4”/ <1. 5”/3. 8 cm 8 -10 cm Omni. STAR XP, G 2, HP Range. Point RTX 3 -4”/ 6”/15 cm 8 -10 cm pass-topass SBAS/WAAS/EGNOS/Omni. STAR VBS 40”/1 m A c c u r a c y
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