Scout Feature Setup

To configure ROS to record a field feature boundary, line, or place flags to mark various positions in a field during an operation:

  1. Select the Scout Group widget on the Guidance View or Mode.

  2. Select an existing scouting group or add a new group.

    Note:  Refer to Scout Group Manager for more information on scout groups.

  3. Select the Scout Feature Type drop-down field and select the desired feature. Review Scouting Features for more information on the features available for use with ROS.

  4. Select the Name drop-down field to select a feature name previously recorded using the ROS device. Selecting a name used previously for a new feature will not affect the previous feature.

    Note:  If needed, modify the name to assist with feature selection during future field operations.

  5. Select the Color Indicator and select the desired color for the feature to be recorded or location to be marked.

  6. Select the desired point recording mode. The following options are available:

    Select this option to allow ROS to automatically record the vehicle path while recording the feature boundary.

    To begin recording a field feature using the automatic point capture mode:

    1. Select the Start Recording button shown on the scouting widget to begin recording the field feature.

      ROS will automatically capture points along the path driven by the equipment.

    2. Select the Pause Recording button at any time to momentarily stop recording the current equipment path for the feature being recorded. Select Resume Recording to resume recording the field feature boundary.

    3. Select the Save and End Recording button to stop recording the field feature and save the current boundary to the scout group.

    Select this option to manually selects points for the feature or area.

    To begin recording a field feature using the automatic point capture mode:

    1. Select the Start Recording button shown on the scouting widget to begin recording the field feature.

    2. Select the Add Point button on the scouting widget to plot the first point.

    3. Continue driving the field feature boundary, selecting Add Point button as necessary to record the outline of the field feature.

    4. Select the Save and End Recording button to stop recording the field feature and save the current boundary to the scout group.

    Note:  If the feature provides any features for automatic section control systems enabled for the field operation, ROS will begin controlling sections after the feature is saved to the scout group. Refer to the calibration and operation documentation for the optional section control feature for additional information on setting up and using the section control system.

  7. Select the left, center, or right position for recording points on the feature boundary. ROS will record points at the left, center, or right of the configured equipment width.

  8. Enable the Override Shift Distance option to enter a custom left or right offset distance if desired.

  9. When creating a spray/plant zone for automatic section control features, select the following options to configure section control features:

    Select this option to allow ROS to use an optional section control system to enable application sections to cover or apply product to the designated area.

    Select this option to designate the area within the completed boundary as a non-application area. ROS will use any optional automated section control features to shut off application sections in these areas.

    Select this option to allow ROS to use an optional section control system to enable seeding or row crop planting sections to input crops in the designated area.

    Select this option to designate the area within the completed boundary as a non-input area. ROS will use any optional automated section control features to shut off input sections in these areas.

  10. Select ready to start recording in the lower, right corner of the prompt to finish set up and to begin recording the boundary or plotting points for future reference. Refer to Auto Point Capture or Manual Point Capture for assistance with starting to record a zone boundary or plotting points for scout features.

Last Revised: Jul 2024