Water Management functionality 18 Operations
Installation/ditch cleaning
Autoslope mode
You can use the Autoslope mode for:
l For tile applications:The system runs on both self-propelled tile machines and pull-type plows
towed behind a tractor.
l For ditching applications: You can use any type of scraper or ditching machine supported by
the WM-Drain system.
Note – When the system is not running in Autoslope mode, the on-screen or LB25 lightbar will guide to any
existing A-B line. This means you can use manual guidance for surveying in section lines to be tiled at a
consistent spacing.
1.
At the Run screen, tap to open the WM-Drain panel.
2.
Go to the Install tab of the panel. Use the controls for installation or ditch cleaning.
Control Explanation
Survey
Tap to open the Survey screen where you can survey the
section line you will design.
Design
Tap to open the Design screen where you can select a
section line and then edit the design.
Note –
A white cross displays on the Run screen to show both the
horizontal and vertical location.
Mode
ll Autoslope: Creates sloped tile or surface drainage
targeting the optimal depth defined on the Design tab.
l Slope:Creates consistently sloped tile or surface
drainage. From the starting point, the vehicle leves at a
constant slope, regardless of direction.
l
Constant Depth: Use to collect a live, rolling survey of
the ground surface. This survey is passed in real time
to the control system, which enables it to run at the
specified depth above or below the ground surface.
The constant depth mode can only be accessed when
you have properly configured manual guidance,
Autopilot or EZ-Pilot.
This mode requires two RTK-enabled receivers are
available and assigned on the system. One of the RTK-
enabled receivers:
466 FM-1000 Integrated Display User Guide Version 9.25, Revision B