Stocks Ag have responded to growing interest from customers wanting the ability to control multiple applications of product and seed in one pass by extending the capabilities of its ISObus compatible i-CON control system.
The new ISObus bridge module allows users to deploy up to four applicators at the same time (includes the Turbo Jet, Fan Jet Plus, Fan Jet Mini and Rotor Meter). Connected through the tractor’s own screen simplifies operation as the system can also rely on the tractor’s own GPS and task controller unit. Should the tractor’s own screen not be available, an additional terminal can be supplied. Each applicator’s i-CON control automatically maintains a pre-set target application rate as the forward speed varies, with on-the-move adjustment of the rate applied as required.
The bridge module with operating control screen will be on display at LAMMA next month.
“A growing number of customers are looking for precisely metered, accurate application of more than one product in a single pass as part of the cultivation process,” comments technical director for Stocks Ag, Tim Farrow. “For example, a combination of OSR, fertiliser and slug pellets; or cover crops drilled with at least two seeding units, to account for different seed sizes. This reduces the number of passes, saving on fuel, time and labour.”
Typically, for a seeding operation, the drill would use two of the four channels. This leaves two available channels for a pair of supplementary applicators. On a stand-alone machine up to four Stocks i-CON applicators can be controlled via the bridge unit.
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