System for controlling a multimachine caravan

摘要

A control system (40) is disclosed. The control system includes a first set of operator input devices (44) and a laser target (98) located on a first machine (32). The control system also includes a first laser measurement system (90) located on a second machine (30) and configured to measure a distance to the laser target. The control system further includes a communications system (54) configured to selectively communicate a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. In the first mode of operation, the second machine follows the first machine based on the measured distance. In the second mode of operation, the second machine moves based on a signal from the first set of operator input devices.