Ag Leader SMS Mobile Operating Modes Quick Start Guide - Manual (Page 20)

SMS Mobile Operating Modes
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Coverage Logging Mode
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SMS Mobile allows you to log coverage data, based on a swath width that you select. This is
useful for activities such as logging tillage operations or basic hybrid/variety mapping (single
product). Coverage logging data is currently saved as the Site Verification operation only.
Coverage logging data is actually logged as points but includes attribute information for
swath, distance, and duration so accurate coverage data can be calculated and displayed.
To improve coverage logging quality, the Virtual Implement Switch (VIS) is provided as an
option for this mode. If you have a field boundary defined for your field when you enter this
mode you will be provided an option to Enable or Disable the VIS. The VIS automatically turns
off coverage logging based on whether you are inside the field boundary and also based on
area you have already covered inside the field boundary. This eliminates the need to
manually Stop or Pause logging when in a covered area or when you drive outside the field. In
addition, the VIS will also automatically reduce your swath width based on uncovered or
overlapping area. The VIS can be disabled in the operating mode at any time.
To log coverage data follow these steps:
1. Select the Field Operation bar or Main Menu item and then select Coverage Logging.
2. You will now be prompted to select either to create a new dataset or open an
existing dataset.
3. The next step depends on if you have GPS, field boundaries, and if you are close to or
within a field boundary. If you don't have GPS or a field boundary you are in or close
to then you will be prompted to manually select your Grower, Farm, Field. If you have
GPS and are within range of a Field Level boundary(s) but not inside of one you will
be prompted with a list of the closest fields or given the option to manually select a
Grower/Farm/Field. If you have GPS and are within an existing Field level boundary
then it will be automatically selected.
4. If you selected to add to or edit an existing dataset you will now be prompted with a
tree of available datasets that can be selected for the selected Field above and that
are site verification datasets.
5. You will now be prompted to select the management items for your new site verification
dataset, after which you will be taken to the Coverage Logging mode editor.