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After configuring the mission, go to Maintenance > Images and check that weeds are correctly detected in real time.
INFORMATION
Incorrect mission settings may result in incorrect detection and unintended spraying.
Nozzle priming and spray activation
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Ensure that the valves are in Spraying position mode.
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Activate Priming mode to prime the nozzles. Priming stops automatically.
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Activate AutoBar and AutoSpray.
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Click on Spraying. The autonomous detection system is now activated and sprays automatically when the machine moves forward.
INFORMATION
During an active mission, tap Spraying to pause spraying.
Live monitoring
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Adjust the speed of the tractor according to the required l/ha ().
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Ensure that the pressure indicated on the user interface is correct.
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The operator must monitor speed and pressure throughout the job.
Headland turning
If AutoSpray is activated:
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Raise the two lift arms
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Change line
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Lower the two lift arms
If AutoSpray is deactivated:
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Click on Spraying
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Raise the two lift arms
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Change line
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Lower the two lift arms
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Click on Spraying
On-field spray mixture preparation
INFORMATION
The amount of spray mixture is determined by the operator's visual inspection.
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Pause the treatment by clicking on Spraying.
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Calculate the volume of spray mixture needed to continue the treatment: V = (A - CA) × LHA
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V = volume of mixture to be sprayed
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A = total surface of the field
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CA = surface already treated (covered area)
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LHA = consumption (l/ha)
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Prepare the calculated mixture volume according to the instructions in the following chapter Mixture preparation.
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Resume treatment.
Mission completion
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Click Spraying to stop the treatment.
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Click Stop mission to end the treatment and save the data.
Machine cleaning
The residual volume of the spray mixture can be drained in two different ways. These two cases are described in separate chapters below:
CAUTION
Comply with all local, state/provincial, and federal/national requirements applicable to the waste disposal of any spray liquid residues or leftover chemicals.