Raven OMNiDRIVE, Installation And Operation Manual

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Autonomous Operation Overview
Stage Point
The stage point
1
is used to bring the grain cart to the area where the combine is working. It
is recommended to move this point as the harvest map is filled in to minimize the route to
sync with the combine and to sync with the combine in an effective manner.
Unload Point
Set the unload point
2
at the field location which the combine operator will send the grain
cart to be unloaded.
After the tractor arrives at the unload point:
1. An operator will activate the Lockout Switch, board the tractor, and disable the
autonomous arm rest switch.
2. Manually unload the grain cart.
3. Move the tractor back into the operation area.
4. Enable the autonomous armrest switch, dismount the tractor, and deactivate the Lock-
out Switch.
Note: Once the Lockout Switch is deactivated, the combine operator may re-arm the
OMNiDRIVE™ system and command the tractor back to the stage point in preparation
for syncing with the tractor.
Mid-point
Mid-points are points through which the cart must pass on the way to the stage or unload
points.
Mid-points may be used to adjust a planned route as necessary or desired during
autonomous operations. For example, use a mid-point
3
to direct the tractor away from a
1
Location where the grain cart will stop and wait to sync with the combine. During
harvesting, move the stage point to ensure the tractor is positioned conveniently for efficient
syncing with the combine.
2
Location where the grain cart will stop and wait to be unloaded into a grain truck. Move the
unload point if the location where trucks will access the field changes.
3
Mid-points are points through which the cart must pass on the way to the stage or unload
points. Mid-points may be used during route planning to adjust the route to keep the cart
away from obstacles or to help point the tractor in the desired direction at the stage or
unload points.
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