Trimble GCS900 - Selecting or creating a guidance model; Selecting a 2 D guidance method

Using 2D Guidance in the Field 4
4.4 Selecting or creating a guidance model
A guidance method consists of guidance models stored in system memory. Once
you have selected a guidance method and created guidance models, you can then
use a guidance screen softkey to switch between stored guidance models.
Guidance models are stored as Depth Memories, Slope Memories, Profiles, or
Alignments and are accessed from the Guidance Method dialog.
A guidance method needs to be selected before you can receive cutting edge
guidance. You can select a saved guidance method already stored in the system, or
you can create a guidance method while you are working in the field.
Available guidance methods are listed in the following table:
Guidance
Method
Description For more
information, see ...
Depth Depth specifies the elevation of the design surface. Positive values of depth
place the design surface above the benched elevation. If depth is combined
with slope, then the depth specifies the elevation of the design surface
directly above or below the benching point.
4.4.2 Depth and
slope models
Depth Slope Slope specifies the grade of a design surface. Positive values of slope
cause the design surface to slope upwards away from the front of the
machine. Slope is always used in combination with depth.
4.4.2 Depth and
slope models
Depth Dual
Slope
Reach and elevation guidance to a dual slope.
Note – Depth Dual Slope is only available when Cab Rotation or GNSS
Receiver Support is installed and configured.
4.4.3 Depth dual
slope models
Profile Profiles specify a linked sequence of line segments. The segments must be
vertical or less than vertical.
4.4.4 Profile models
Alignments with
Profiles
Elevation and slope guidance to an alignment and profile.
Note – Alignments with Profiles is only available when GNSS Receiver
Support is installed and configured.
4.4.5 Alignments
with Profiles
4.4.1 Selecting a 2D guidance method
To check and/or select a guidance method:
1.
From any guidance screen, press M.
2. Select Guidance Method.
3. Press Change Method.
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