Universal Planter Module

The Universal Planter Module can be used to lay out plots for use on any planter or drill. The module makes it very easy to create the size of plot and alleyway, as well as lay out the whole field. You can rotate the plot to make it fit in any field and line up with whatever planting orientation.

Features

• You can create buffers around your plots. This makes it easy to put your plot exactly where you want it from the comfort of your office. You have, at your fingertips, all of the markings that were done in general mapping. You can turn these on and off with the click of the mouse.
• The Universal Planter Module is then connected to any planter and can be used to plant your plots exactly where you had them laid out.
  • The gray area is the alleyway.
  • The blue lines show the tractor path on each pass.
  • The red lines are the center of your alleyway.
  • Plots are numbered by range and plot, so you always know where you are in the field while planting.

Application Module

The Application Module takes the guesswork out of spraying plots, building on the mapping that has already been done. Fields are laid out ahead of time, saving valuable time in the field and allowing for more trials to be done in a day.

Details

• Since the Application Module is GPS-controlled, it won’t spray the wrong plot by accident. It only sprays what you set up, and only in the plot you set it to spray. If you are not in the plot or in the wrong place, it won’t spray.
• With the Application Module, you can be assured of uniform spray application across all treatments, which makes your data more consistent.
• Adding the Application Module to your equipment will add to your bottom line in two ways: faster, more accurate spraying and better, more consistent data.

Step 4 Control Module

The Step 4 Control Module takes your research into the future today. The module is the most technologically advanced yet simple research planter control package on the market. All of this is done and controlled on any basic Windows computer.

General Mapping Module

The General Mapping Module is the foundation for your plots. Satellite images can be downloaded free from the Internet to get a starting field. Any shape file or GIS map can be used to discover where your plots will be. It is a full-blown GPS mapping system that is easy to use and very powerful. The module can also be used to go out and map points and boundaries in the field using GPS. You can log paths or simple points.

Certified Harvest Data Module

The Certified Harvest Data Module is a new harvest data collection system that allows you to use the same map for planting, spraying and harvesting. It is compatible with any brand of research combine and is USDA GIPSA/FGIS certified as UGMA compatible. The module allows you to harvest with or without GPS.

Specifications

• Total Weight Accuracy: +/- 0.1 lbs.
• Test Weight: +/- 0.8 lb./bu.
• Moisture: +/- 0.5%
• Calibration Requirements: None (USDA certified downloadable curves)
• Minimum Capacity: 1.5 lbs. (Minimum quantity may change based on combined and crop.)
• Total Capacity: Standard is 50 lbs. (Extended capacity add-ons available.)
• Cycle Time: 10 seconds
• Crops: Corn, soybeans, sorghum, wheat, sunflowers and more