Technology Update: Ag Leader

New Products For 2008
Today’s Topics
• Insight
– Population Monitoring
– Seed Rate Control
– Direct Injection Control
– Boom Height Control
• GPS/Guidance
– GPS 1500
– EZ Guide 250
• SMS
– SMS Mobile
SeedCommand Family
• 2007 SeedCommand = Clutch Control
• 2008 SeedCommand
– Variety/Hybrid Logging
– Clutch Control w/ AutoSwath
•Air Clutches
•Electric Clutches
– Planter Monitoring
•Kinze KPM I,II, & III monitors
–Insight display with Planter monitor module (PMM)
*2009 - Dickey-john Seed Sensors
– (John Deere, White & Case)
– Seed Rate Control
•Kinze 3600V series planter
•Rawson Drive (Limited Release)
•Possible Full Release Mid-March 2008
•Serial Control of Rawson & Veris
SeedCommand Breakdown
• Variety/Hybrid Logging
– Record area & map planting locations of
seed hybrids for fall yield comparison
• Using SMS you can analyze this data and
compare variety‟s by planting date, soil type,
planting population, planting speed and more
– Split planter up to 3 sections to log 3
variety‟s with Multi-Product Unlock
(Optional $750)
New for 2008
• Support for John Deere Clutches
– Newer clutches use a Weather-Pak connector.
• Use 4001185-x Cable - JD Electric Clutch Ext.
– Earlier clutches used a ring terminal connector.
• Use PN 4001042-x Cable; Standard Electric Tru-Count
• New clutch control module
– Implement switch input on the module
SeedCommand Breakdown
• Planter Clutch Control
– Automatic section control with
AutoSwath
• Air Clutch – Up to 12 sections
• Electric Clutches – Up to 4 sections
– Tru-count (Kinze & White)
– John Deere
• The SeedCommand System automatically
turns individual planter sections on-and-off
based on coverage and boundary.
SeedCommand Breakdown
• Population Monitoring
– Color population bar graph
– Record Planting population
• Insight with Planter Monitor Module (PMM)
replaces Kinze KPM I, II, or III
– PMM performs all KPM functions
• Seed population and spacing reported in realtime; row by row or planter average
– Population is logged and displayed, however the
Insight will not show an as applied map
– Other monitored functions include:
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Drill shaft RPM
EdgeVac® vacuum Pressure
Pneumatic down pressure
Seed Delivery System shaft speed monitoring
SeedCommand Breakdown
• Hydraulic Seed Rate Control
– Direct control with Kinze 3600V (2008)
• PWM Valve with hydraulic motor and encoder
• Hydraulic Seed Rate Control module
– Two population maps logged; one shown
» Target Rate – actual shaft speed – Seed drive mod
» Rate Applied – seed tube sensed - PMM
• Drive shaft stops when Implement switch is triggered
or ground speed is 0
– Drive shaft runs when clutches are off and planter is
down
– Easy access „Seed Prime‟ button on „Run‟ screen
– Seed meter calibration wizard
– Motion detect sensor on wheel to trigger preset rate
until GPS speed is sensed
SeedCommand Breakdown
• Stepper Seed Rate Control
– Rawson Direct Drive (Mid-March 2008)
• Direct control of Rawson Accu-rate w/o control box
• Stepper Seed Rate Control Module will control three
Rawson motors
• Independent rate control of three motors (Industry
First!)
• Independent hybrid/variety logging of each motor
• Seed meter prime feature
• Seed meter calibration wizard
• Implement switch input on the module
Seed Rate Control only for 2008
no direct liquid control of Rawson w/ piston pump
2008 Planting Run Screen
Direct Chemical
Injection
Chemical Injection
• Direct control of liquid chemical injection
– Support up to 4 Injection pumps
– An injection module is required for each pump
– Remove Sidekick console
• Advantages over competition
– Automated prime routine
– Automated calibration routine
• Will not calibration
– Will not calibrate w/o receiving healthy readings from
sensors.
– Operator warning if any sensor detects a
malfunction
Chemical Injection
• Injection control requires
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Direct Command Kit
Injection Kit
Multi-Product
AutoSwath (optional)
Individual power supply
required for each pump
• Available Spring ‟08 pending field tests
NORAC UC5
Interface
NORAC Interface
• Insight interface with UC5 Boom
Height Control System
• The Insight will support Setup,
Calibration, and Operation of the
UC5
• Boom height tab on run screen
showing height of boom at each
sensor
• Auto/Manual button always
present on run screen
• At this time the UC5 is only
available with Insight
• Ultrasonic Sensor measures the distance from the
ground (no gage wheels)
• Dual Mode
– Crop mode – Sensors read off of canopy
– Soil mode – Sensors read off the ground
• Center Section Height Control is standard on all
platforms
• “Passive” role – allows for aggressive boom
corrections without losing control of center pivot
• “Active” roll – Center section roll control
– Not available on all models yet
• Payback
– More accurate chemical application
– Spray at faster speeds to achieve better productivity
Norac Screen Shot
GPS 1500
GPS 1500
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All in one antenna and receiver
Compact and low profile design
SBAS differential (WAAS/EGNOS )
Up to 10 Hertz output
Sub half-meter accurate
Radar speed output
Multi colored LED for GPS status
– Red – GPS position not available
– Orange – GPS position, but no differential
– Green – GPS position with differential
– Fast DGPS acquisition time, usually under 3
minutes
EZ Guide 250
EZ-Guide 250
Features
• 4.3 inch color display
• 15 bright LED’s for guidance
• Integrated WAAS/EGNOS receiver
• Standard Patch antenna (sub meter)
• Optional high accuracy AG15 antenna (6 – 8” accuracy)
• USB file transfer
• Radar speed output
• NMEA position data output
• RAM mount
• EZ-Steer capable
• No EZ-Boom, Omnistar or Autopilot support
• Power on/off by holding F1
EZ-Guide 250
Antenna Options
• Standard Patch Antenna
• Sub meter accurate
• For EZ Guide 250 only
• Ag 15 Antenna
• 6-8” pass to pass
• Recommended for Auto Swath and Assisted Steering
• Same antenna as the 500
FreeForm Guidance
• FreeForm creates curved and straight lines for
guidance in fields of any shape
• FreeForm record the exact path you have driven, to
generate the next pass
• Record your path manually or enable the system to
record it automatically when coverage or steering is
engaged
• Automatically detects the nearest swath and guides you
right beside it
• When more than one guidance line it available, use
“Next AB line” icon to toggle between them
SMS Mobile
NEW
Dedicated Software Support Group
SMS Mobile
• Available Now!
• Handheld management tool for in field
documentation
• Modes of Operation
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Boundary Mode
General Logging
Coverage Mode
Soil Sampling Mode
• Integrated Yet Flexible- sync to desktopwith ability to export/import shp
• Durable Field PC
– Weather Proof and Shock Proof
SMS Mobile
• Purchasing Options
• Field PC Kit $2295
• Ruggedized PDA
– Shock resistant; made for
outdoor use
• SD 1 GB Memory Card
• Bluetooth GPS
• Weatherproof End Cap (used
w/ Flashcard GPS)
• SMS Mobile Software –
preloaded
• One year warranty
• Transflective screen
• 12+ hour battery life
• Software Only $495
• Must have Windows Mobile
5.0 or later
Ag Leader Support Team
515-232-5363 ext. 1