9 Rate Controllers For Every Application Equipment Need

AGCO Falcon VT

Falcon VT, AGCO ATS

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The Falcon VT is the latest Falcon system designed specifically for control of product application equipment in the field and for recording data. It can be installed in the AGCO TerraGator and is capable of up to seven functions at the same time. Connected to the vehicle’s system via the CAN-BUS wiring network, Falcon VT operates by monitoring forward speeds and adjusting the flow of product to automatically match pre-determined application rates. All information and commands — from application rates to datalogging — are displayed on a single, easy-to-read touchscreen.

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ProPlant Seed Rate Controller, Micro-Trak Systems

Proplant Seed Rate Controller | Micro-Trak Systems

The ProPlant Seed Rate Controller turns a planter into a precision machine. The most cost-effective system available, it offers performance, reliability and versatility — as well as the easiest set-up and operation, says Micro-Trak. Features include three pre-set seed rates (user programmable), on-the-go seed rate adjustment, VRA seeding capability, auto section control and much more. Micro-Trak Seed Rate Drives are also compatible with systems from Ag Leader, Trimble, John Deere, Topcon and Raven.

Greenstar, John Deere

John Deere Greenstar

The John Deere GreenStar Rate Controller allows GreenStar displays to integrate with NH3 applicators, self-propelled and trailed sprayers, liquid manure applicators and liquid fertilizer applicators. The benefit to the operator is an integrated solution that can be used on many different brands of equipment and is easily transferred among machines to provide automatic rate control, field documentation, map-based prescriptions and Section Control. GreenStar Rate Controller can also be utilized to control row shut off on planters. Utilize John Deere GreenStar Rate Controller Dry to integrate with non-John Deere self-propelled and pull-type dry box spinner spreaders and single tank air carts.

Viper Pro, Raven Industries

Raven Viper Pro

The Viper Pro multi-function field computer is the best in its field with extra power and capability to drive even the most advanced system functions with ease, says Raven. It is equipped to handle more than five different product applications at the same time, each with its own variable application rate, and handles liquid and granular product equally well. As the industry’s first field computer to be agX compliant, Viper Pro gives you the ability to manage data from multiple programs without extra handling, reorganization or reformatting. Use Slingshot with Viper Pro to manage precision ag equipment software via wireless data transfer, remote support, fleet management and more.

Radion 8140, Teejet Technologies

TeeJet Radion 8140

The Radion 8140 is the next generation in standalone sprayer rate control from TeeJet. A 4.3-inch color touchscreen display allows for easy programming and operation with integral toggle switches for up to nine-section control. Radion 8140 also features TeeJet’s exclusive real-time droplet size monitoring capability. The console is designed for direct connection to TeeJet Matrix guidance systems for automatic boom section control without any extra devices and the communications port allows for easy connection to external variable rate controls. Radion 8140 utilizes TeeJet 800 series wiring harness for easy upgrading of sprayers fitted with previous generation TeeJet rate controls.

AI-120, DICKEY-JOHN

Dickey-John AI-120

The AI-120 virtual terminal provides all-in-one control of planting, spraying and spreading applications. Its multi-touch display offers icon-based management of multiple simultaneous precision farming tasks for variable-rate application, auto section control, data logging, mapping and implement setup. The terminal is ISO11783-compliant, providing plug-and-play functionality with connection to most implements. Features include 12.1-inch display, icon-based user interface, autosteering capability with Topcon receiver, coverage mapping with as-applied maps and import of XML prescription maps.

Field-IQ, Trimble

Trimble Field-IQ

The Trimble Field-IQ crop input control system is a section control and variable-rate application control system. It prevents seed and fertilizer overlap, controls the rate of material applications, and monitors up to 96 seed sensors or fertilizer blockage in real time. With Field-IQ, growers can increase yields and save input costs when planting, spraying, spreading or fertilizing.

System 350, Topcon Precision Agriculture

X30 Console, System 350 | Topcon

The Topcon System 350, featuring the all new X30 Console, is a complete all-in-one precision farming platform. In addition to auto steering with accuracy from WAAS to RTK, the X30 provides visibility of multiple control loops and sensors from its customizable “on screen” dashboard and drag-and-drop or sliding “mini view” windows. The X30 is compatible with selected Topcon and DICKEY-john ECU’s for rate and section control, performing variable rate control of up to eight products. The X30 can import prescription maps and generate real-time as-applied log maps in both .shp and ISO-XML formats.

DirectCommand, Ag Leader

Ag Leader DirectCommand

Achieve better control of your application operations with DIRECTCOMMAND from Ag Leader. Available with the Ag Leader Integra or Versa displays, this multi-functional application system boasts the ability to apply multiple liquid or granular products in a single pass. That means less compaction, less fuel and less time sitting in the cab. DIRECTCOMMAND’S AutoSwath feature reduces overapplication and product waste by automatically turning the applicator on/off based on field boundaries and already applied areas as it passes over the field. DIRECTCOMMAND allows for complete product operation on sprayers, spreaders, strip-till, NH3 and other fertilizer toolbars. In addition, Ag Leader Integra and Versa displays support the NORAC UC5 boom height control system.

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