
Components
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Required Components
System is composed of several on-board components.
Gateway is primary component, which houses data
processing and communications equipment. Antennas,
soil moisture probe, and environmental sensors connect
to gateway through external communication ports.
Field Connect™ Gateway
Gateway contains:
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Main processor
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Cellular and satellite modem
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Cellular and GPS antenna
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Satellite antenna
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Solar panel
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Battery
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Communications ports
Gateway acquires measurement data from soil moisture
probe and environmental sensors. Data is collected at 30
min. intervals and stored until data is uploaded.
Gateway transmits data to a central, web-based
management tool using cellular or satellite
communications. Data calls occur every 2 hr. If data
communication fails, data is stored until next successful
call.
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GSM Cellular and GPS Antenna
NOTE: Without clear view of sky at installation site,
GPS accuracy is degraded. Follow installation
guidelines provided in John Deere Field Connect™
Installation Instructions.
A single antenna serves GSM cellular data transmission
and GPS signal reception.
Two coaxial cables, one for GSM cellular and one for GPS,
connect to antenna within a single mounting enclosure.
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