Seed depth based on moisture
Precision Planting developed automatic seed depth adjustment based on soil mois- ture for maize, soya and other precision- sown row crops. SmartDepth comprises new control software for the 20|20 in-cab monitor that takes soil moisture data col- lected by a sensor on the SmartFirmer fur- row bottom firming tool. It then operates electric actuators on each of the planter’s manual depth adjusters to seek the mini- mum depth at which the required moisture level is present. Growers aim for consistent planting depth to avoid germination delay caused by planting into dry soil, which can result in a yield deficit come harvest. But planting deeper than necessary also delays germination. With SmartDepth, the opera- tor starts out by entering a soil moisture tar- get on the 20|20 display and then minimum and maximum planting depth limits. The planter will make automatic adjustments within those limits to operate at the shal- lowest depth at which the required mois- ture level is available. The new system is currently in the beta phase of development.
PRODUCT SUMMARY Company: Precision Planting Name: SmartDepth Type: automatic planting depth control Key feature: adjusts planting depth for corn, soya and similar crops according to soil moisture availability. More info:
www.precisionplanting.com
Radar controls boom height
Raven Industries uses radar rather than the more common ultrasonic sensors for the AutoBoom XRT system designed to keep sprayer booms at the optimum height for effective crop treatment with minimum spray drift. The sensors mounted to the un- derside of the spray boom continuously measure the height of the boom relative to the ground and crop canopy, while the control system activates the boom’s lift/ lower cylinders to keep the nozzles at the optimum height. Pressure-based control is said to result in quicker reaction times and smooth movement of the boom sections, while optional dampers and stabilising technology for the boom mounting can also help deliver controlled boom adjust- ment, says Raven. Their AutoBoom XRT sys- tem is available as a retro-fit kit comprising expansion and boom height control mod- ules, 5 radar sensors, and the option of 2 additional sensors for the mounting frame, plus dampers and stabilising technology.
DynaTrac adjusts with aid of GPS
Laforge introduces a universal jig for farm- ing equipment with which GPS adjust- ments can be made. It is possible to adjust the position of the implement relative to the tractor based on GPS. This ‘smart’ jig is suitable for both light and heavy duty field work. The concept is basically the same as the already known ‘ploughing adjustment’, where a separate GPS system makes sure that the plough always follows a straight line, regardless of the tractor deviating from the ideal line. The same adjustment may be needed during for instance sowing or planting. For that reason, Laforge devel- oped the so-called DynaTrac precision jig. With the help of a GPS or camera signal the jig can move fully automatic 25cm to the left or right, in order to ensure that the ma- chine maintains the desired line. There are three models: a light Premium (€ 10.000), a Premium with power take-off transit (€ 13.000) and the Ultima (around € 16.000) for tractors with up to 600 hp. Both Premi- um models are suitable for tractors with up to 200 hp.
PRODUCT SUMMARY Company: Raven Applied Technology Type: AutoBoom XRT Type: sprayer boom height control Key feature: uses radar sensors unaffected by temperature or spray to maintain re- quired height above the crop. More info:
www.ravenprecision.com
PRODUCT SUMMARY Company: Laforge Name: DynaTrac Type: universal jig for GPS adjustments Key feature: makes sure the implement steers the correct line regardless whether the tractor deviates off course or not. More info:
www.laforgegroup.com/en/
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PHOTO: PRECISION PLANTING
PHOTO: RAVEN APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
PHOTO: LAFORGE
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