Starting a session with MachineryGuide AutoSteer
After all the necessary settings had been correctly set in the “Settings” menu, start a
new session to use AutoSteer during fieldwork. Follow the steps to do so as you would
do without AutoSteer, as described in the MachineryGuide GPS Guidance System
user manual.
Once the session had been set up, the A and B points had been set,
the navigation lines had been calculated press the Activate AutoSteer
button to engage automatic steering.
Limitations in MachineryGuide version 2.0
MachineryGuide AutoSteer is a system designed for keeping the machinery on the
navigation line during field work.
Option
Comment
1
No unlock key option for automatic
headland turn
Will be available in later versions
2
Automatic steering is not supported
while reversing
Will be supported in later versions
3
Accuracy is /- 5 cm on
straight or slightly curved lines
Typically 0-4 cm
4
Accuracy is /- 20 cm on
headland line
Typically 5-10 cm
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