Before proceeding with the installation, make sure to check out location requirements.
Upon reception, the owner must inspect all components for errors and transport
damages. Therefore, the Base Station cabinet, cable insolation etc. must all be inspected.
A complete Base Station kit contains:
- 1 x FD Base Station v3.0
- 1 x GNSS-antenna
- 1 x Antenna cable, 10m
- 1 x Bracket for the GNSS-antenna including bolts for mounting the antenna on the bracket.
NOTE 🙂
Bolts and/or screws for fastening the antenna bracket on the chosen surface are not included. It is the owner’s responsibility to purchase and apply the means for fastening, fit for the purpose and desired mounting location.
1) Enable battery backup (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
The Base Station v3.0 support battery backup in case of unstable grid power. Continued operation before controlled shutdown is between 30-90 minutes.
Enabling of UPS functionality requires SW version where supported.
During storage and transportation from factory, the battery compartment is fitted with Battery Isolator Strips (no. "1" in image below) to prevent discharge and damage to the batteries. All 4 strips need to be removed in order to activate UPS functionality.
2) Mounting wall brackets
For wall mounting, please use the provided wall mount kit. Stand-offs needs to be attached to back of Base Station with the provided screws prior to wall-installation.
Next step is the use appropriate screws to fix to wall, based upon type of wall material. (not provided in box).
3) Mounting the GPS-antenna Cable
The position for installation of the antenna cable is illustrated in the picture below point . It is important to tighten the connection firmly, to avoid poor connection and signal interference.
STATUS LED (no. 5 in image above)
|
Use case |
LED color |
LED pattern |
|
STM in bootloader mode |
🔴 |
Constant on |
|
STM crashed |
🔴 |
Fast flashing (0.5s on, 0.5s off) |
|
STM starting up |
Off |
|
|
STM OK, waiting for APP |
🟡 |
Fast flashing (0.5s on, 0.5s off) |
|
Powering down |
🟡 |
Constant on |
|
No connection to Internet |
🟢 + 🔵 |
Slow flashing (1s on, 1s off) |
|
STM and APP OK, active alarm |
🟢 + 🔴 |
Slow flashing (1s on, 1s off) |
|
STM and APP OK, active warning |
🟢 + 🟡 |
Slow flashing (1s on, 1s off) |
|
STM and APP OK, no Ntrip clients |
🟢 |
Fading (1s on, 1s off) |
|
STM and APP OK, connected Ntrip clients |
🟢 |
Constant on |
4) Mounting the External GSM-antenna (Optional)
In areas with poor GSM signal, it is possible to fit an external GSM-antenna. Using the pre-installed gland under the Base Station, point "3" in the image above.
When the cable has been installed, it is important to ensure that the gland is tightened sufficiently in order to prevent water ingress.
5) Connecting Power to the Base Station
- Keep the area clear and stand at minimum 0.5m to the Base Station. If local legislation for work on or near live low voltage equipment requires a greater safety distance, one must adhere to this.
Plug in the 230 V power supply and remain at the required safety distance. - Wait for LED 5 to turn green. (normal 3-5 min, but up to 45 min in difficult GSM and GNSS conditions)
- Now, contact your distributor in order to register the position of the Base Station and establish the tunnel to the robot.
6) Setup of Base Station GPS position
When the Base Station has been mounted and powered up, the station will have to be locked to a fixed GPS coordinate.
This service is provided by the distributor, thus contact your distributor at this stage.