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# [Panel Reader - automatic gauge reading (Machine Vision)](https://help.vineyardelf.com/panel-reader-automatic-gauge-reading-machine-vision.md)

## Why do I need a vineyard map?

The map is the visual command center for managing your vineyard. At a glance you can see:
- Where each grape variety is planted
- The location of weather sensors
- Irrigation zones
- Issues detected by Machine Vision

Click on any element to see its details and statistics.

## What does the map look like?

### Base layer
You can choose from:
- **Satellite** - aerial/satellite imagery
- **Map** - a classic road map
- **Custom** - upload your own drone orthophoto

### Layers
The map displays several types of elements:
- **Blocks** - colored polygons representing grape varieties
- **Sensors** - weather station icons
- **Sprinklers** - OpenSprinkler zones
- **Issues** - pins marking detected diseases

## Blocks - the backbone of organization

### What is a block?
A block is a defined planting unit - usually a single variety of a single vintage. For example, "Riesling 2018 - Sector A".

### What information does a block hold?
- **Variety** - Riesling, Chardonnay, etc.
- **Rootstock** - the rootstock type
- **Planting year**
- **Area** - in hectares
- **Number of vines**
- **Training system** - Guyot, VSP, etc.

### How do I add a block?

1. Go to **Map > Edit**
2. Click "Draw block"
3. Draw a polygon by clicking on its corners
4. Close the polygon (click on the starting point)
5. Fill in the details in the form
6. Save

## Sensors on the map

### What do they show?
A sensor icon shows:
- **Color** - status (green = OK, red = problem)
- **Tooltip** - the current temperature on hover

### How do I add a sensor?
1. Configure the sensor in **Settings > Integrations**
2. Go to **Map > Edit > Sensors**
3. Click "Add sensor"
4. Click a spot on the map
5. Pick the sensor from the list
6. Save

## Irrigation zones

If you use OpenSprinkler, you can assign zones to areas on the map:
1. Go to **Map > Edit > Zones**
2. Draw the zone area
3. Assign it to an OpenSprinkler zone
4. Now the map shows which area is watered by which zone

## Information layers

In the "Layers" menu you can turn on additional information:

### Disease risk
Blocks are colored by their risk level:
- Green - low
- Yellow - moderate
- Red - high

### Temperature (interpolation)
If you have several sensors, the system estimates the temperature at any point. This is useful for finding "cold pockets" during frost events.

### Issue history
Pins show where Machine Vision has detected diseases.

## Interacting with the map

### Clicking on a block
Opens a panel with:
- Block details
- Current disease risk
- Recent calendar entries
- Action buttons

### Clicking on a sensor
Shows:
- Current readings
- A 24h mini-chart
- A link to full details

## Tips

- **Update your data after changes** - vine removal, replanting, variety changes
- **Name blocks meaningfully** - "Riesling A" is better than "Block 7"
- **Enable thematic layers** - you will spot problem areas at a glance

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## Related articles

- [Zone control (OpenSprinkler)](/kb/vineyard-elf/sterowanie-strefami-opensprinkler-i-nawadnianie-5sgL4pKJ)
- [Work calendar](/kb/vineyard-elf/kalendarz-prac-winiarskich-planowanie-i-dokumentacja-SExVXQLi)
- [Weather station](/kb/vineyard-elf/stacja-pogodowa-monitorowanie-warunkow-atmosferycznych-6n6BaSzX)