Overview:
SF2/RTK Activations,
SF2 Subscription

StarFire iTC is offered in 2 configurations: SF1 World Solution and SF2 Ready.

SF1 World Solution: SF1 is a no-charge satellite-based differential correction signal offered exclusively by John Deere, delivering accuracy adequate for non row crop applications. SF1 StarFire iTC can be upgraded to SF2-Ready by visiting your John Deere dealer or www.StellarSupport.com and purchasing SF2 Ready activation.

NOTE: Serial port GPS information (NMEA) is only outputted for SF1 when connected to a GreenStar system.

SF2 Ready: SF2 is a +/- 10 cm (4 in.) pass to pass differential correction signal provided exclusively by John Deere. While StarFire iTC can be ordered SF2 Ready, SF2 Ready activation must be obtained by visiting www.StellarSupport.com (COMAR order number and receiver serial number are needed) and manually entered into receiver. Once activation has been entered, SF2 license can be purchased for either a 3, 6, 12, 24, or 36 month period.

NOTE: StarFire iTC must be SF2 Ready prior to upgrading receiver to RTK.

RTK: RTK us the highest accuracy correction signal. It requires use of a local base station and radio communication equipment. Each receiver used in the RTK system must be activated for RTK. This activation exists for the life of the receiver and can be transferred.

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A-Activations SF1, SF2 Ready, TRK
SF2 License
B-SF2 End Date
Receiver Hours
C-Switched Volt
Unswitched Volt
D-CAN High Volt
CAN Low Volt
E-Hardware Part Number
Hardware Serial Number
F-Software Application Version
Software Loader Version
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NOTE: Receiver serial number is required to obtain SF2 Ready or RTK activation codes. SF2 Ready and RTK also require corresponding COMAR order number if purchased from your John Deere dealer.

1. Press: INFO >> STARFIRE ITC >> PAGE >> PAGE

Locate serial number (Hardware SN).

NOTE: A 24-digit activation code will be provided by www.StellarSupport.com either through postal service or E-mail.

For RTK customers only: RTK activation is purchased as part of each RTK base station and vehicle bundle. To obtain 24 digit RTK activation code, visit StellarSupport.com and provide COMAR order number for RTK system and receiver serial numbers.

2. Login to www.stellarsupport.com to obtain activation code.

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NOTE: Enter 24 digit activation code number in three cells that have eight zero digits.

3. Screen: SETUP - STARFIRE LICENSE

Press: SETUP >> STARFIRE ITC >> LICENSE/ACTIVATE

Press letter button next to DIGITS 1-8 and enter first eight digits of activation code. Press letter button next to DIGITS 1-8 again to enter value.

4. Press letter button next to DIGITS 9-16 and enter second eight digits of activation code. Press letter button next to DIGITS 9-16 again to enter value.

5. Press letter button next to DIGITS 17-24 and enter last eight digits of activation code. Press letter button next to DIGITS 17-24 again to enter value.

6. Press letter button next to SUBMIT.

7. Press letter button next to SETUP to return or SETUP button to continue setup operations.

NOTE: Three 24 hour grace periods are available when current license expires. This is provided to allow sufficient time for customer to renew a license. Grace period signal will be SF 2 differential correction signal.

If license expires while operating or since last operated, a warning screen will appear.

Warning screen can be cleared by pressing letter button next to CONTINUE or a grace period can be activated by pressing letter button next to USE 1 if needed.

A-SF1/SF2 Subscription
B-Digits 1-8
C-Digits 9-16
D-Digits 17-24
E-Submit
F--
G-Return to GPS

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