Using prescription maps
Prescription maps are maps that contain information on the quantity of a product (fertilizer, seed, pesticide) to be spread/applied on each area of the field.
When the prescription map has been loaded, the terminal checks via GPS coordinates of the vehicle what application rates are needed according to the prescription map and transfers this information to the appropriate ISOBUS job computer.
The terminal can open prescription maps in two formats:
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- Shape format (*.shp)
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- The ISOBUS-TC app is used to open a prescription map in shape format.
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- Multiple prescription maps can be imported.
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- Only one prescription map can be used at a time. If you want to use more than one prescription map, you need a license for MULTI-Control. This way, for implements that have more than one metering unit, you can use a prescription map for each metering unit. The procedure is described in the MULTI-Control II instructions.
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- ISO-XML format
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- The prescription map must be added to an ISO-XML task on a PC.
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- The prescription map can only be used in combination with an ISO-XML task through the ISOBUS-TC application.
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- The format is supported by all ISOBUS job computers, regardless of their manufacturer.
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- Several prescription maps can be used simultaneously in one task. This way, for implements that have more than one metering unit, you can use a prescription map for each metering unit. To do so, you need the MULTI-Control license. The procedure is described in the MULTI-Control II instructions.
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