Autopilot system 8 Vehicle guidance setup
Row Guidance
Note – The Autopilot system with a supported vehicle is required for Row Guidance. For the list of supported
vehicles, please refer to the RG-100 Supported platforms list.
When Row Guidance has been activated on the FM-1000 integrated display, the Autopilot system
will follow curved or hillside corn rows that do not exactly match the guidance line.
Row Guidance setup
Before setup, make sure you have activated Row Guidance for use. See Activate features/plugins for
use (page 47).
1.
At the Configuration screen, select Row Guidance and then tap Setup.
2.
The Row Guidance Configuration screen displays. Complete the settings and tap OK.
Note – Verify the measurements are accurate for your vehicle. Measurements can differ due to vehicle
variations. Measure distances with the header at the approximate operation height. Inaccurate
measurements will result in a degraded performance.
Setting Explanation
Header
Header model attached to your combine.
Feeler to Axle Offset
Distance from the pivot point of the feeler to the front
axle. This measurement must be accurate to within an
inch, otherwise the performance will be degraded.
Cutter Bar to Axle Distance Distance from the front of the cutter bar or point
where the crop enters the snapper rollers to the center
of the front axle. This measurement must be accurate,
otherwise the performance will be degraded.
Feeler Left/Right Offset Distance of the center of the row crop feelers to the
centerline of the vehicle.
Engage Delay This delay in seconds (0 - 10) will be used when the
system is engaged. The system will wait the entered
time until inputs are recognized to start row guidance.
Use this setting to keep the system from mistaking
random stalk strikes on headlands as inputs for
steering.
Clear Nudge When Disengaged
Yes: Clears the AutoPilot nudges when the system is
disengaged.
No: Keep the AutoPilot nudges when the system is
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