| Item |
Abbreviation |
Description |
| Guidance System |
|
Refers to both Parallel Tracking and AutoTrac assisted steering. |
| Global Positioning System |
GPS |
24 Orbiting Satellites that broadcast global positioning signals to ground based receivers. |
| Differential Correction |
|
A second signal that corrects for inaccuracies such as timing errors, ionospheric interference or system errors. |
| STARFIRE™ 1 |
SF1 |
John Deere's proprietary differential correction signal - requires a subscription to receive this signal. |
| StarFire 2 |
SF2 |
John Deere's proprietary differential correction signal - requires a subscription to receive this signal. |
| Wide-Area Augmentation System |
WAAS |
U.S. Government differential correction signal |
| Static Accuracy |
|
Position accuracy of a stationary receiver over a 24-hour time period |
| A-B Lines |
|
Points A and B are set by operator from display. A straight line is calculated through those two points - this line is path guidance system will use to guide operator/vehicle through field. |
| Shift Track |
|
Allows position of machine track to be corrected due to satellite drift |
| Mark Point |
|
Storage for up to five positioning points that you can return to later. |
| Mobile Processor |
|
Information processor that attaches to display and can be moved from machine to machine. |
| KeyCard |
|
Information card that loads data to mobile processor for a particular function. |
| PC Card |
|
Computer card that you can save field information on. |
| Track 0 |
|
First machine path through a field |
| CAN Bus |
CAN |
Controller Area Network is a vehicle system that allows on-board computers to communicate with each other. |