How to mount it?
- Take the antenna and place it on the threaded pin at the back of the Base Station.
- Screw the antenna firmly to the Base Station.
- Take the plug to be inserted into the Base Station.
- Insert the plug into the socket and screw it firmly.
Where to position it?
- There are two ways of installing the equipment.
- One is portable. You can either place it on a tripod or carry it with yourself in the tractor.
- The other one is fixed - house or barn roof is the most common mounting place.
- To enable a strong Wi-Fi signal put your access point (WiFi router) as close as possible to the mounting place, probably on the last floor or under the roof.
- Use WiFi signal amplifier (repeater) to ensure the strength and stability of WiFi signal.
Requirements for a mounting place
- flat surface;
- above ground;
- with open sky view;
- away from the sources of electromagnetic radiation (generators, power lines, etc.);
- far away from large metal constructions and high buildings;
- in the center of your fields with max 25 km radius;
- with WiFi access connected to the Internet with enough signal strength.
Important
- Be sure that nothing creates interference for the signal!
- Secure FieldBee Base station at the flat metal surface or pole mount with 1/4-20 UNC thread (also used in most consumer-grade cameras). You can use a metal plate from our online store.
Do not’s
- Do not change the antenna’s orientation
- Do not make holes in the antenna enclosure
- Do not use a wire to tie the antenna in place.
Signal strength
FieldBee Base Station transmits a correction signal to the Steering Controller over WiFi or Radio (optional) with the following radiuses:
- 20+ km via WiFi
- 2,5 km via Radio (LoRa) (optional functionality)
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