FAQs
System
F100 Auto Steer System
1. What are the main components of this Auto Steer System for tractors?
It has 4 main components: a control terminal, electric steering wheel, GNSS receiver, and angle sensor. Plus some accessories and wires. You can refer to the manual for details.
2. Do I have to change the steering wheel?
Yes, all of the components have to work together.
3. What is the difference between the F100 Auto Steer System and F100 Auto Steer System with Advanced Mode?
The difference between the F100 Auto Steer System and F100 with Advanced Mode is mainly in the functions.
Both of them can achieve 2.5cm high precision navigation and the setting of the guidance line (straight line and curve line).
Therefore, the F100 Auto Steer System can meet farmers' daily needs for farming.
When you have higher demands for the functions, such as U-turn auto drive and filed management, then you can purchase the F100 Advanced Mode (software upgrade) or the package of F100 Auto Steer System with Advanced Mode directly.
4. Can the F100 Auto Steer System be used in irregular fields, such as triangles?
Yes, our kits can be used on regular or irregular fields. Like triangular or polygonal fields, you can plan your route in areas.
5. Does it require internet access? Or what is needed to keep it working?
If you want to upgrade your system, you will need to connect to a network (4G wireless network or mobile hotspot, etc.).
The ability to upgrade without a network will be available soon. If you are farming in a field, then the system will need to be used with the NTRIP network protocol or RTK base station for proper use.
6. Can the system achieve 2.5cm high accuracy without using RTK base stations or NTRIP network protocols?
No, F100 system operates with an accuracy of about meter-level when no RTK base station or NTRIP network protocol is used. When you use an SBAS signal source, F100 system can achieve 30cm accuracy.
7. How do I perform a version update of the F100 Auto Steer System?
Step 1: Contact us via sales@apsayengineering.co.uk and send us the SN of your control terminal through [System Setting - About - SN];
Step 2: Tap [System Upgrade - Detect] after confirmation with our AE team;
Step 3: Upgrade the system when network coverage is available.
8. Do I have to use RTK?
It depends on your needs. RTK is recommended if you need high-precision operations.
If not, you can choose the SBAS function (coming soon). Services including WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, and SDCM are provided for free.
9. Does the system have to be connected to the hydraulic system?
No, the system uses a high-torque electric steering wheel and works with a GNSS receiver.
10. What languages does your system support?
Currently 29 languages are available: English, Turkish, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Hungarian, Finnish, Swedish, French, German, Czech, Portuguese, Serbian (Latin), Polish, Romanian，Ukrainian，Bulgarian，Lithuanian，Dutch，Slovak，Italian，Japanese，Danish，Croatian，Slovenian，Greek，Norwegian.
11. What is displayed on the screen besides steering the tractor?
The control terminal is a valuable HMI that displays real-time operation information of auto steering, such as the history, running speed, offset, and area metering for advanced mode ...
12. Can I switch to manual mode by turning the steering wheel?
Yes, you can click the auto mode button on the screen to switch to manual mode. If you can't touch the screen, you can turn or hold it steady for 2-3s to switch to manual mode.
13. What correction signals does your Auto Steer System use?
1. For RTK, we provide correction signals through NTRIP and Base Station;
2. For SBAS, we provide correction signals through WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, and SDCM.
Funtions
F100 Auto Steer System
1. Does the F100 Auto Steer System calculate the total acres when using the system?
The F100 Auto Steer System will calculate the working area in real time while you are farming.
If you want to calculate the total area of the field, you need to upgrade to F100 Advanced Mode, which unlocks field management. This function calculates the size of the field, manages the field boundaries, manages the guidance line of the field, etc.
2. What is the difference between the guidance line of the F100 Auto Steer System and F100 with advanced mode?
The F100 Auto Steer System includes two guidance line modes, straight and curved. And the F100 with Advanced Mode has three guidance line modes: straight, curved, and pivoted.
3. Are there any upcoming functions?
Sure, we're always working on improving our products. Headland, A+ guidance line modes, equal-interval prompt, ISOBUS, etc. You just need to upgrade the system online if we only update the software.
However, if there are any other changes or updates on the hardware, please purchase a part as needed.
4. Do I need to pay for the new functions?
Some new functions will be free. While some of them, such as the upcoming ISOBUS VT/TC, need to be paid.
5. Can I transfer NMEA data?
Yes, NMEA cable is optional and you can buy one as needed.
Adaptability
F100 Auto Steer System
1. Is F100 Auto Steer System compatible with my equipment?
Our system is compatible with 90% of all tractor, transplanter, sprayer, and harvester brands and models on the market.
Whether your equipment is a front-drive, or rear-drive type, you can first check yourself in the F100 compatibility table.
If you don't find the make and model of your equipment on the table, you can contact us via info@apsayengineering.co.uk. Leave your equipment brand and model and we will have our technicians do the compatibility test.
After-sale
F100 Auto Steer System
1. Is there a warranty?
Yes, 1 year for all parts and complete machines.
2. Is it difficult to learn the system?
No, it is easy to use! We will provide several helpful videos and files once you buy our system to help you.
3. How can I get aftersale support if I buy your system?
After you purchase, we will pair you with 1v1 AE staff to provide online installation, upgrades, and guidance on how to use it. If you need on-site after-sales service, you can contact us to apply. (Please note that on-site service requires payment.)
Shipping
F100 Auto Steer System
1. When will the order be shipped?
Orders paid on working days will be processed for shipment within 48 hours, and in case of special situations, we will notify you via email the first time. Orders placed on holidays or weekends will be processed with high priority when we resume work.
2. Where are you shipping from and how long does it take?
For European orders, we ship from our Swedish warehouse. For US orders, we ship from our US warehouse. The expected delivery time will normally be 7-20 days, and the actual arrival date will be based on the estimated time shown on the tracking number.
3. What countries are available for sale and shipping?
We support online trading in Europe, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia countries.
F100 Advanced Mode
1. If I buy an F100 auto steer system, can I upgrade to the F100 advanced mode later?
Sure, if you need to have an advanced mode, please purchase the F100 Advanced Mode. Our AE team will help you with the upgrade.
2. If I want to upgrade to the F100 advanced mode later, do I need to buy another system?
No, there is no need to change your hardware. If you don't have F100 Auto Steer System yet, then F100 with Advanced Mode will be your best choice.
F100 Advanced Package
1. Is the F100 Auto Steer System with Advanced Mode compatible with my equipment?
Our system is compatible with 90% of all tractor, transplanter, sprayer, and harvester brands and models on the market. Whether your equipment is a front-drive, or rear-drive type, you can first check yourself in the F100 compatibility table. If you don't find the make and model of your equipment on the table, you can contact us via info@apsayengineering.co.uk. Leave your equipment brand and model and we will have our technicians do the compatibility test.
2. What are the main components of the F100 Auto Steer System with Advanced Mode?
It contains both hardware and software.
The hardware has 4 main components: a control terminal, electric steering wheel, GNSS receiver, and angle sensor. Plus some accessories and wires. You can refer to the manual.
For the software part, we will send you the software activation code by email after you finish the payment for F100 with advanced mode.
3. Can you switch off the U-turn in a task? Or do you need to close the task before switching?
It is impossible to turn the U-turn on/off in a task, you have to exit the task and enter advanced mode to do so; However, it is possible to change the driving direction of the U-turn or manual/automatic during the task.
4. How do I activate the features of the advanced mode?
Step 1: Purchase the F100 Advanced Mode to get the activation code.
Step 2: Open the system > Tap Settings > System Settings > Mode Selection > Activate
Step 3: Enter the activation code in the pop-up dialog, and tap OK.
Step 4: After the activation code is verified, an Information Confirmation dialog pops up. If the code is correct, click confirm to activate.
Step 5: After the mode is activated, the user can view its status and the advanced mode interface, and the functions including field task, U-turn, and so on can be used.
5. Can this system also keep field records etc, and if so, what is saved?
When you tap the record button on the screen, the system will start counting acres; the historical data will keep information on each operation (time, which field, which baseline, operation length, operation track).
6. How do you mount it on a plastic bonnet?
We will provide screws. You can fix it by screwing it or with 3M adhesive stickers.
7. How would it work in bad conditions?
The waterproof rating of the GNSS receiver is IP66, and the steering wheel and control terminal are both IP65. Therefore, the 2.5cm high precision system supports your operation at night, in rain and snow.
8. How to use coverage area recording?
You can click on the record button at the bottom right of the screen.
V1 RTK Base Station
1. How does the controller connect to the V1 receiver via Bluetooth？
(1) Search for available Bluetooth devices again or clear the list of paired devices and connect again.
(2) Restart RTK Assistant app and connect again.
(3) Restart the Sveaverken V1 receiver and the controller/Android phone and connect again.
2. Sveaverken V1 can't track satellites, or the number of satellites is not normal, what should I do?
(1) Go to an open place, and restart the receiver.
(2) Restart the receiver, and wait 10 min to check the satellite communication again. Because it takes a while for the receiver to load the ephemeris data again after long distance transportation or long downtime.
(3) Check the V1 firmware version and upgrade the firmware to the latest version. Please ask our technician for help.
3. Sveaverken V1 RTK Base Station Setup Guidelines
(1) Place the base station at the center of the jobsite.
(2) Place the base station in a location that has a clear line of sight to the sky in all directions. Ensure that there are no large areas of obstructions in the overhead space with an angle larger than 5°-15° to the receiver antenna.
(3) Set up the base station at least 200 m away from overhead power lines or other sources of electromagnetic waves to avoid interference with GNSS receiver operation.
(4) Do not set up the base station in a location having strong reflection of electromagnetic waves, to reduce multipath from the surrounding area such as a large expanse of water.
(5) Place the base station as high as practical to facilitate transmission of radio signals.
(6) Set up the base station in an easily accessible area.
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