Position Sensor Input
These analogue sensors provide feedback of side shift and/or disc steer position.
Linear position sensor (PN: SEN002)
Non contact rotary position sensor (PN: SEN005)
Hydraulic Valve For Steering
Our implement modules can drive both proportional (PN: HYD004) and non-proportional (PN: HYD001) hydraulic valves. We can supply either ourselves as part of a complete package or customers can source their own. Other valves for levelling, dump / unload and centre and retract are normally provided by our customers.
E Rotor
We manufacture an electrically driven in-row rotor unit to provide a complete package for in-row weeding.
Electric rotor (PN: ROT001-E)
Camera (PN: BOX003-<lens option>) Bracket (PN: BKT001)
Camera
CMOS Ethernet cameras with high dynamic range for robust performance in high contrast lighting. Packaged in an aluminium waterproof case with O-ring seals, they are designed to withstand the agricultural environment.
They are available with two alternative lens focal lengths. The normal 6mm lens is appropriate for most inter-row and spot spray applications. The wider angle 4mm lens option is used to achieve a wider view where camera height is limited, typically but not exclusively in-row applications.
Our standard camera produces conventional RGB images. We also offer a special camera with sensitivity in the near infra-red that can be used to track crops of a colour that can sometimes be difficult to located in RGB images. These include dark coloured brassicas and crops with mixed colouration.
Cameras are pre-programmed with their parameters so that our software will automatically identify camera and lens type, and process images appropriately.
Odometer Sensor Input
Speed data can be provided in a variety of ways. The module has an input to count pulses from a ground wheel or an incremental encoder. Alternatively, speed can be derived from the tractors 7 pin ISO socket or via ISOBUS. If none of those signals are provided speed can be estimated from the flow of features through image sequences.
Proximity sensor (PN: SEN001)
ISO11786 Tractor lift and odometer input (PN: CBL016-<LENGTH>)
Non contact incremental encoder odometer sensor (PN: SEN006)
LED Light
Our modules have an additional output that can be used to drive night working lights. Customers are welcome to provide their own lights, but we offer an array of two LED lights that provide symmetric illumination over a camera field of view.
Night operation light bracket (PN: BKT002-2LED)
Reciprocating Blades
User supplied reciprocating blade in-row weeding devices can be controlled through our CAN bus connected control units.
User supplied reciprocating blade.
Reciprocating blade control module (PN: BOX014)
Spot spraying nozzle
We also manufacture our own spot spraying nozzle assembly that provides the small very well-defined spray pattern required for this application.
Spotspray Nozzle Assembly (PN: NOZ001)
Nozzle control module (PN: BOX013)
In-row / Spotspray Module
A waterproof robust implement mounted control module with multiple connectors to sensors and outputs for simple installation and maintenance. Modules contain an ethernet switch and a proprietary circuit board that communicates with the console via ethernet. That board provides an interface to all sensors and valves with short circuit protection and diagnostic tools. Extra features for more complex applications such as in-row weeding and spot spraying include levelling, precision speed measurement and disc steering. It also includes a bridge to our proprietary CAN network for a variety of auxiliary devices. For in-row operation these are most likely to be in-row weeding mechanisms (rotary brushless motor drives or reciprocating blade valves) or spray nozzle solenoids. As standard modules have two camera sockets, though up to four are available on request.
As an option an ISOBUS interface can be added which is currently used to provide 12V power, tractor speed and hitch position. Other function will be added in the future.
Standard In-row module (PN: BOX006)
Lift / Fold Input
Vision guidance is automatically stopped when the implement is lifted. This can be detected directly using proximity detectors or mechanical switches. Alternatively the tractors 7pin ISO socket or ISOBUS can be used to get this data from the tractor without need for additional sensors.
Proximity sensor (PN: SEN001)
Snap action lift sensor (PN: SEN004)
ISO11786 Tractor lift and odometer input (PN: CBL016-<LENGTH>)
Console
A showerproof compact console with bright high contrast 9” touchscreen and single cable connection for a clutter free cab and clear information presentation including live video.
The console contains a powerful fanless PC that does all image processing and plant tracking. The case acts as a heat sink so it should be mounted in a way that allows free movement of air around the case.
A waterproof USB connector in the base provides a means of getting data in and out for the purpose of software updates, taking backups/restoring and exporting data such as images.
Console (PN: BOX001)
12v Power Input
12V power can be supplied directly from the tractor’s battery, via a D plug or via ISOBUS
Female D plug power cable (PN: CBL004-<length>)
Levelling Input
Our integrated levelling control system is a simple one based on two proximity sensors each side of the machine which detect if level is too high or low activating depth control valves.
Levelling using two proximity sensors.
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Position Sensor Input
These analogue sensors provide feedback of side shift and/or disc steer position.
Linear position sensor (PN: SEN002)
Non contact rotary position sensor (PN: SEN005)
Hydraulic Valve For Steering
Our implement modules can drive both proportional (PN: HYD004) and non-proportional (PN: HYD001) hydraulic valves. We can supply either ourselves as part of a complete package or customers can source their own. Other valves for levelling, dump / unload and centre and retract are normally provided by our customers.
E Rotor
We manufacture an electrically driven in-row rotor unit to provide a complete package for in-row weeding.
Electric rotor (PN: ROT001-E)
Camera (PN: BOX003-<lens option>) Bracket (PN: BKT001)
Camera
CMOS Ethernet cameras with high dynamic range for robust performance in high contrast lighting. Packaged in an aluminium waterproof case with O-ring seals, they are designed to withstand the agricultural environment. They are available with two alternative lens focal lengths. The normal 6mm lens is appropriate for most inter-row and spot spray applications. The wider angle 4mm lens option is used to achieve a wider view where camera height is limited, typically but not exclusively in-row applications. Our standard camera produces conventional RGB images. We also offer a special camera with sensitivity in the near infra-red that can be used to track crops of a colour that can sometimes be difficult to located in RGB images. These include dark coloured brassicas and crops with mixed colouration. Cameras are pre-programmed with their parameters so that our software will automatically identify camera and lens type, and process images appropriately.
Odometer Sensor Input
Speed data can be provided in a variety of ways. The module has an input to count pulses from a ground wheel or an incremental encoder. Alternatively, speed can be derived from the tractors 7 pin ISO socket or via ISOBUS. If none of those signals are provided speed can be estimated from the flow of features through image sequences.
Proximity sensor (PN: SEN001)
ISO11786 Tractor lift and odometer input (PN: CBL016-<LENGTH>)
Non contact incremental encoder odometer sensor (PN: SEN006)
LED Light
Our modules have an additional output that can be used to drive night working lights. Customers are welcome to provide their own lights, but we offer an array of two LED lights that provide symmetric illumination over a camera field of view.
Night operation light bracket (PN: BKT002-2LED)
Reciprocating Blades
User supplied reciprocating blade in-row weeding devices can be controlled through our CAN bus connected control units.
User supplied reciprocating blade.
Reciprocating blade control module (PN: BOX014)
Spot spraying nozzle
We also manufacture our own spot spraying nozzle assembly that provides the small very well-defined spray pattern required for this application.
Spotspray Nozzle Assembly (PN: NOZ001)
Nozzle control module (PN: BOX013)
In-row / Spotspray Module
A waterproof robust implement mounted control module with multiple connectors to sensors and outputs for simple installation and maintenance. Modules contain an ethernet switch and a proprietary circuit board that communicates with the console via ethernet. That board provides an interface to all sensors and valves with short circuit protection and diagnostic tools. Extra features for more complex applications such as in-row weeding and spot spraying include levelling, precision speed measurement and disc steering. It also includes a bridge to our proprietary CAN network for a variety of auxiliary devices. For in-row operation these are most likely to be in-row weeding mechanisms (rotary brushless motor drives or reciprocating blade valves) or spray nozzle solenoids. As standard modules have two camera sockets, though up to four are available on request. As an option an ISOBUS interface can be added which is currently used to provide 12V power, tractor speed and hitch position. Other function will be added in the future.
Standard In-row module (PN: BOX006)
Lift / Fold Input
Vision guidance is automatically stopped when the implement is lifted. This can be detected directly using proximity detectors or mechanical switches. Alternatively the tractors 7pin ISO socket or ISOBUS can be used to get this data from the tractor without need for additional sensors.
Proximity sensor (PN: SEN001)
Snap action lift sensor (PN: SEN004)
ISO11786 Tractor lift and odometer input (PN: CBL016-<LENGTH>)
Console
A showerproof compact console with bright high contrast 9” touchscreen and single cable connection for a clutter free cab and clear information presentation including live video. The console contains a powerful fanless PC that does all image processing and plant tracking. The case acts as a heat sink so it should be mounted in a way that allows free movement of air around the case. A waterproof USB connector in the base provides a means of getting data in and out for the purpose of software updates, taking backups/restoring and exporting data such as images.
Console (PN: BOX001)
12v Power Input
12V power can be supplied directly from the tractor’s battery, via a D plug or via ISOBUS
Female D plug power cable (PN: CBL004-<length>)
Levelling Input
Our integrated levelling control system is a simple one based on two proximity sensors each side of the machine which detect if level is too high or low activating depth control valves.
Levelling using two proximity sensors.