ISOBUS Sprayer Control Solutions

Two solutions for ISOBUS sprayer control have been introduced by TeeJet Technologies. One solution is for owners of factory-installed virtual terminals. The other solution is for operators who require a complete system including a virtual terminal.

To further explain ISOBUS, In 2001, farm machinery manufacturers agreed to implement a common standard for communication interfaces on tractors, implements, and farm management systems. The standard is called ISO 11783 and is commonly referred to as ISOBUS. The common standard enables products from different manufacturers to communicate and eliminates the need for separate terminals, displays, and controls. Once ISOBUS is fully implemented, tractors will have a single virtual terminal in the cab.

The TeeJet ISOBUS Sprayer System uses a John Deere, CASE IH,or AGCO virtual terminal. The kit includes the IC18 ISOBUS Sprayer Electronic Control Unit (ECU), BoomPilot automatic boom section control module, a switch box and all cable and connection to operate on Deere, CASE IH, or AGCO virtual terminals. The IC18 Sprayer ECU has an intuitive interface with advanced features such as multiple rate selection, section status, and task control for prescription applications. The IC18 and BoomPilot can automatically control up to nine sprayer sections.

TeeJet Technologies also offers a sprayer control solution that includes the components noted above plus the new Matrix 570VT interface. Matrix 570VT features a bright 5.7-inch touch screen suitable for daylight and nighttime viewing and can be used with other ISOBUS-compatible ECUs in addition to the IC18.

ISOBUS job computers and controls have been in the field the last two growing seasons, and product line expansion is underway.

For more information, go to www.teejet.com.