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Summary of Contents for Slingshot Base Station 2.0

  • Page 1 Installation Manual Slingshot® Base Station 2.0...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document, Raven Industries assumes no responsibility for omissions and errors. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. Raven Industries shall not be responsible or liable for incidental or consequential damages or a loss of anticipated benefits or profits, work stoppage or loss, or impairment of data arising out of the use, or inability to use, this system or any of its components.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Base Station 2.0 Installation ...................... 3 Site Requirements ....................... 3 Installing the Base Station 2.0 ..................... 3 Chapter 3 Base Station 2.0 Installation & Start Up........ 7 Base Station 2.0 Connections ....................7 Startup ............................8 Fixing the Base Station Location ....................8...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Slingshot® Base Station 2.0 Installation Manual...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    CHAPTER C h a p t e r 1 Information NOTICE ® Read this manual and the safety information provided within before installing the Slingshot base station 2.0. • Follow all safety information presented within this manual. • Be sure to review local building codes prior to erecting or modifying any structure for mounting the base station antenna.
  • Page 6 • Make sure the entry point into any building or structure is properly sealed to prevent moisture from migrating into the building and causing damage to the Slingshot base station or other property. • Ensure that the power cable is the last cable to be connected.
  • Page 7: Introduction & Preparation

    Navigation Satellite System) corrections via a cellular service provider. Correction information is sent from the Slingshot base station 2.0 to the Raven Slingshot server and back to a field hub to supply the guidance correction information to the guidance device.
  • Page 8 (i.e. tree lines, power lines, etc.). • If obstructions or reflective surfaces are within 100’ [30 m], mount the Slingshot base station as high as possible to minimize interference and/or multipath reflections. If no obstructions or reflective surfaces are within this range, mount the antenna as low as possible.
  • Page 9 0.5 ft.-lb. [0.68 N-m] Base Station Antenna Mounting To install the Slingshot base station antenna: Verify that the thread on the antenna mount does not extend more than 7/8” [22 mm] to ensure the plastic inside the antenna receptacle is not damaged when the mount is inserted. If the thread length is longer than 7/8”...
  • Page 10 Chapter 2 Slingshot® Base Station 2.0 Installation Manual...
  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Base Station 2.0 Installation & Start Up

    Base Station 2.0 Connections Setup the Slingshot base station 2.0 unit in the prepared location. Note: The base station tray is compatible with a 1U 19” [48 cm] server rack for optional mounting.
  • Page 12: Startup

    RTK guidance from the Slingshot base station 2.0 immediately. To provide the best possible corrections over time, the Slingshot base station 2.0 position should be surveyed and set to a fixed operation mode. The Raven Network Operations Center will assist with this transition to process the base station location, fix the position and permanently program the location into the base station 2.0.
  • Page 13 Index Base Station 2.0 Installation and Startup 7 Base Station 2.0 Connections Fixing the Base Station Location Startup Introduction and Preparation 3 Base Station 2.0 Installation Site Requirements Introduction Safety Information 1 Manual No. 016-0171-528 Rev. A...
  • Page 14 Index Slingshot® Base Station 2.0 Installation Manual...
  • Page 15 Limited Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your Raven Applied Technology Division product under normal use, maintenance, and service when used for intended purpose. How Long is the Coverage Period? Raven Applied Technology products are covered by this warranty for 12 months from the date of retail sale.
  • Page 16 Extended Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your Raven Applied Technology Division product under normal use, maintenance, and service when used for intended purpose. Do I Need to Register My Product to Qualify for the Extended Warranty? Yes.
  • Page 18 Slingshot® Base Station 2.0 Installation Manual (P/N 016-0171-528 Rev A 01/14 E22563) Raven Industries Toll Free (U.S. and Canada): (800)-243-5435 Applied Technology Division or Outside the U.S. :1 605-575-0722 P.O. Box 5107 Fax: 605-331-0426 Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5107 www.ravenprecision.com www.ravenhelp.com Notice: This document and the information provided are the property of Raven Industries, Inc.

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