FAQ

FAQ

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.

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.

9. 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.

10. Can the system achieve 2,,5cm high accuracy without using RTK Base Station or NTRIP network protocols?

No, the system operates with an accuracy of about 30 cm when no RTK base station or NTRIP network protocol is used.

11. 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.

12. What languages does the system support?

Currently, 18 languages are available: English, Turkish, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Hungarian, Finnish, Swedish, French, German, Czech, Portuguese, Serbian (Latin), Polish and Romanian.