StarFire™ 6000 Receiver Theory of Operation

StarFire™ 6000 Receiver is a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver with integrated 3-axis terrain compensation. StarFire™ 6000 Receiver provides three different levels of accuracy. It can be upgraded to higher levels of accuracy as farming needs change without buying a new receiver.

A terrain compensation module (TCM) is integrated into the receiver. The TCM is a navigational aid used with the receiver to enhance machine position and course data. TCM corrects for machine dynamics, such as roll and pitch on side-slopes, rough terrain, or varying soil conditions.

The StarFire™ network is made up of a global network of reference stations and seven differential correction satellites that provide corrections to StarFire™ Receivers. There are three signal levels: SF1, SF3, and real time kinematics (RTK). SF3 provides in-season repeatability as long as the Accuracy Indicator shows 100%. StarFire™ 6000 is capable of viewing and monitoring up to three differential correction satellites. If the current satellite is blocked from view, the receiver monitors information from the other satellites and selects the one with the best performance. The satellite performance is checked several times a minute before a switch is made to ensure the best possible accuracy.

The receiver can track global positioning system (GPS) and global navigation satellite system (GLONASS) signals. The receiver has a USB port for faster software updates and on-board event data logging.