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AutoPath

AutoPath uses recorded operation data, machine offsets, and track spacing to create guidance lines for subsequent operations in that field. AutoPath reduces guesswork and operator input needed to accurately navigate through standing crops. AutoPath lines reduce setup time, wrong guess rows, and crop damage from inaccurate guidance setup.

Before using AutoPath, confirm machine, implement, and display setups are complete.

Source Operation Requirements

The source operation is the recorded operation that is used to generate AutoPath lines.

NOTE: The accuracy of AutoPath lines depends on the accuracy of the source operation data. When recording the source operation, an implement receiver is required, and it is recommended to use either active implement guidance or AutoTrac implement guidance.

NOTE: Verify that the TCM is calibrated on all receivers (machine and implement).

Compatible source operations are planting, tillage, and product application.

NOTE: In order to use product application as the source operation, product application must be performed using an implement equipped with an implement receiver.

If the source operation does not include row data, any subsequent operation in that field, such as planting, product application, or harvesting, must contain defined rows in order for AutoPath to generate guidance lines.

Source operation data sent to John Deere Operations Center must be recorded using:

• Machine StarFire Receiver using SF3 signal level or greater.

• Implement StarFire Receiver using SF3 signal level or greater.

NOTE: Shared signal can be used to record data.

• A 4640, 4600, 4240, 4200, or G5 Display.

NOTE: Display must have software version 10.10.xxx or newer.

Compatible implements:

• John Deere planter with a SeedStar 2 control unit or newer

• Non John Deere ISOBUS planter

  • Working width must be set as rows.

  • If row width is greater than 254 cm (100 in), subsequent operations require defined rows.

• Virtual planter (implement without a control unit)

  • Working width must be set as rows.

• John Deere tillage implement with control unit

  • Subsequent operations require defined rows.

• Virtual tillage implement (without control unit)

  • It is recommended to set the working width as rows.

  • If the working width is not set as rows, or if the row width is greater than 254 cm (100 in), subsequent operations require defined rows.

AutoPath Usage Requirements

• Setup file from John Deere Operations Center contains AutoPath data.

• 4600, 4640, or G5 Display must have software version 10.18.xxx or newer.

• Display must have an AutoPath activation or license.

• Machine is equipped with a StarFire Receiver using SF3 signal level or greater.

NOTE: For optimal performance, use the same signal level that was used to record the source operation.

• Machine is equipped with integrated AutoTrac.

NOTE: AutoPath does not support perennial crops.

• Crop type must be an annually planted row crop.

Machine-Specific Requirements

• Tractor

  • Compatible operations are planting and product application.

  • Compatible tractors are John Deere models equipped with integrated AutoTrac.

• Sprayer

  NOTE: For optimal performance, use RowSense with AutoPath.

  • When using 38 cm (15 in) nozzle spacing, set track spacing to the physical width of the boom.

  • Compatible sprayers are John Deere and Hagie models equipped with integrated AutoTrac.

• Harvester

  NOTE: For optimal performance, use RowSense with AutoPath.

  • Compatible harvesters are John Deere models equipped with integrated AutoTrac.

Generating AutoPath

NOTE: Only one AutoPath file can be imported per field. If a second AutoPath file is imported, the older file is overwritten.

NOTE: AutoPath files cannot be exported from the display.

NOTE: In order for AutoTrac Turn Automation to generate a turn when using AutoPath, the next path must be within 45° of the current path, and both the current path and the next path must intersect with a headland boundary.

Before using AutoPath guidance lines, import AutoPath line data from John Deere Operations Center. AutoPath line data is included in the setup file.

From the Guidance Track List, select AutoPath to create guidance lines. Once the AutoPath lines are generated, the date and type of the source operation are displayed. On the map, guidance lines are displayed in blue and rows are displayed in yellow.

AutoPath lines extend 20 m (66 ft) past the end of the row and connect across waterways up to 50 m (164 ft).