ROS Machine Configuration Panel Overview

Note:  Refer to Machine Configuration Overview for additional information on selecting and modifying machine configurations.

Select the Machine Panel icon in the bottom left corner of the Street Maps view to display the available machine configurations.

The Machine Panel displays the selected machine configuration and provides access to the following settings which make up the machine configurations:

  • Machine (e.g. self-propelled or tractor) profiles

  • Implement profiles (used with tractor profiles)

  • Equipment section groups

  • Machine device configurations

The Machine Panel contains the following utilities for selecting and configuring the various types of vehicles and equipment with which the ROS device will be operated:

Note:  On initial start up, ROS will require a machine configuration before other system features may be accessible. Refer to Viper® 4+ Initial Setup, for an overview of the initial settings required and the recommended procedure to complete setup of the ROS device.

A machine configuration saves vehicle or tractor calibration information, implement geometry for each configured implement, and CANbus system information. If a configuration is completed for a specific implement, the ROS device will automatically identify and select the matching configuration on start up. The ROS device will also alert the operator if a CAN component in the saved profile is not detected.

Refer to Machine Configuration Overview for detailed information on setting up machine configurations for the various implement types available with ROS.

In some instances, a machine configuration may match more than one equipment set up such as a tractor used with a plow, swather, hay rake, or a rock picker. If desired, create profiles for each of these implements to allow the ROS device to save geometry and guidance settings for each specific implement. When ROS detects a set up matching these configurations, the device allows the operator to select the saved machine configuration to quickly set up the field computer for the days operations.

ROS also allows a system administrator or operator to access other saved configurations via the machine or implement “garage” to modify or remove profiles to keep the ROS device updated for the equipment currently in the fleet or machine shed.

Note:  Refer to Machine Configuration Overview for additional information on selecting and modifying machine configurations.

If desired, select the Edit button to easily change machine settings and configurations.

If desired, select the Delete button to easily remove machine that are no longer needed.

Automatic Machine Configuration Detection

Machine configurations allow an administrator or equipment owner to set up specific configurations for various implements in a fleet or in the machine shed. With completed machine configurations, ROS will attempt to detect and select the machine configuration to which the device is connected. Specific machine configurations also allow an operator to select various tractor/implement combinations and quickly “reconfigure” ROS for operation on various equipment throughout the season.

If a machine configuration does not exist for the detected system, ROS will select the closest compatible match. Refer to Create a New Machine Configuration for more information on machine profiles and configurations created using ROS.

Note:  A compatible match must have the same active nodes, or defined but not currently active, as the previous machine configuration.

Filter Machine Configuration

Use the filter button in the Machine Configuration panel to toggle the panel view.

Toggle the Machine Panel display between all available machine configurations, Show All or only machine configurations compatible with the current machine configuration, Show Matching.

Last Revised: Jul 2024