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INTRODUCTION
The RGL 600 Smart Light Bar, connected to a DGPS receiver, provides guidance control and display
for swathing applications. The RGL 600 Smartbar receives position, speed over ground (SOG), and
course over ground (COG) from a DGPS receiver. The Smartbar compares this COG and position to
the desired swath pattern, and produces a guidance display. This enables an equipment operator to
accurately drive a desired swath pattern.
Offset error and angle error are displayed by a series of bright Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s) which
form bars on either side of the display center. Offset error is displayed as a numeric distance and as
the number of LED’s illuminated on the offset error bar in the direction the machine should travel to
reduce the offset error. Angle error is displayed as the number of LED’s illuminated on the angle error
bar in the direction to correct the machine’s swath alignment.
Smartbar features include:
* Remote button box provides operator control and selection of the Smartbar options.
* Bright LED’s ensure easy viewing even in direct sunlight.
* Housing designed to operate outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Data displayed on Smartbar includes:
DGPS receiver status display
Swath Guidance Indication
Ground Speed
Course Over Ground
* User-configurable options include:
English or Metric units to display speed and distance
Swath width
Swath type
The Smartbar monitors the GPS receiver mode, Accuracy (HDOP), and DGPS Age of Data. Should
a problem arise, a warning is displayed to the operator so appropriate action can be taken.
When the Smartbar is mounted forward on the machine’s hood, the operator can optimally view
guidance indications while looking ahead to drive.
The RGL 600 Smartbar transmits output messages to indicate position, swathing sequences and
conditions, operator button switch activity, and control setup and test information. These output mes-
sages provide for data logging and other types of external controls.
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