What is new in the precision ag world? Well, it has been quite a while since my last post, as it seems like the distraction list from posting some useful information continues to grow. I will say that my lack of recent posts does not mean that there hasn't been anything happening in the precision ag world. I will say though, that there has been nearly an overload of new products and information as of late. The good news is, that myself and the rest of the HTS Precision Ag team has been busy learning all of the new products in several weeks of training from our vendors. We have had people in training for the last three weeks straight! I just finished a round of training and certification from Ag Leader, and there is no end in sight to the learning for all of us!
I will wrap up this post with one final comment - the new announcements aren't over for the season!!! For those of you close to the Iowa Power Farming show, I would encourage you to take a stroll through and look up HTS. We will have some new information to share with you at that time!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Thursday, November 19, 2009
New products explained - INTEGRA
With all the new products released from Ag Leader at the beginning of the month it has been quite a whirlwind of excitement and many questions have surfaced. I have decided to take one product at a time and try to explain what they can do. This also allows you to get questions asked and answered as well.
The Integra is the newest display on the market, and packed full of features. It has a 12.1" HD touchscreen making it easy to read and allowing a great deal of real estate on screen to show you exactly what is going on. You can perform several tasks at the same time, and can see planter monitoring and planter shutoffs from the same screen without having to change tabs.
It also features four video camera inputs, allowing you to see more accurately what is going on around you.
With full screen guidance built into this big screen, you can see very clearly where you need to be if you are just using the manual guidance feature, or you can hook into a ParaDyme Steering system for an additional set of features. (I will discuss more about the ParaDyme in a future post)
Don't forget it also offers a whole slew of features that we have become used to from its predecessor, the Insight. Data logging, field boundaries, Hybrid logging with split planter, Multiple product control, Rawson Accurate Direct Drive, planter population monitoring, smart reports, and boom height control is just the short list.
The Integra also uses a USB drive for data transfer, which speeds up the process considerably.
The one thing missing from the Insight is the ability to hook into a Trimble Autopilot. Since Ag Leader has aligned itself with AutoFarm, they have worked together to come up with the ParaDyme steering solution, so there is still potential to work with an autosteer system, and even upgrade if you have one already.
Feel free to post questions here or call me if you would like more information about the Integra.
The Integra is the newest display on the market, and packed full of features. It has a 12.1" HD touchscreen making it easy to read and allowing a great deal of real estate on screen to show you exactly what is going on. You can perform several tasks at the same time, and can see planter monitoring and planter shutoffs from the same screen without having to change tabs.
It also features four video camera inputs, allowing you to see more accurately what is going on around you.
With full screen guidance built into this big screen, you can see very clearly where you need to be if you are just using the manual guidance feature, or you can hook into a ParaDyme Steering system for an additional set of features. (I will discuss more about the ParaDyme in a future post)
Don't forget it also offers a whole slew of features that we have become used to from its predecessor, the Insight. Data logging, field boundaries, Hybrid logging with split planter, Multiple product control, Rawson Accurate Direct Drive, planter population monitoring, smart reports, and boom height control is just the short list.
The Integra also uses a USB drive for data transfer, which speeds up the process considerably.
The one thing missing from the Insight is the ability to hook into a Trimble Autopilot. Since Ag Leader has aligned itself with AutoFarm, they have worked together to come up with the ParaDyme steering solution, so there is still potential to work with an autosteer system, and even upgrade if you have one already.
Feel free to post questions here or call me if you would like more information about the Integra.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Agriculture Evolved
Ag Leader has made a whole bunch of new product annoucements today!
ParaDyme - This is the roof array that allows for autosteering, built in cell modem for CORS network support, and this also allows for remote support, as it allows the user of the system to request support and us to remotely troubleshoot the problem.
Edge 2.0 - The Edge display will have a new update and a whole bunch of new features, including on screen guidance, steering, auto boom height control with the Norac UC5
OnTrac 2 - This is Ag Leader's new assisted steering solution, which will run through the Edge display. The positive drive motor eliminates slippage against the steering wheel, and doesn't require removing the steering wheel to install.
I am also proud to announce that HTS is a Blue Delta Dealer for Ag Leader Technology, meaning that we are the highest level of service available. This doesn't completely cover everything new, but simply scratches the surface. Feel free to post or contact me with any questions.
Intregra - This is the new display packed full of new features - bigger HD screen, camera input, on screen guidance, and autosteering
ParaDyme - This is the roof array that allows for autosteering, built in cell modem for CORS network support, and this also allows for remote support, as it allows the user of the system to request support and us to remotely troubleshoot the problem.
Edge 2.0 - The Edge display will have a new update and a whole bunch of new features, including on screen guidance, steering, auto boom height control with the Norac UC5OnTrac 2 - This is Ag Leader's new assisted steering solution, which will run through the Edge display. The positive drive motor eliminates slippage against the steering wheel, and doesn't require removing the steering wheel to install.I am also proud to announce that HTS is a Blue Delta Dealer for Ag Leader Technology, meaning that we are the highest level of service available. This doesn't completely cover everything new, but simply scratches the surface. Feel free to post or contact me with any questions.
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