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Auto-Guidance

Auto-Guidance. Michael Buschermohle Precision Agriculture Specialist UT Extension. Auto-Guidance. What can auto-guidance do for you. more accurate planting, cultivating, spraying and fertilizer application reduced skips and overlaps ability to use equipment with varying row configurations

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Auto-Guidance

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  1. Auto-Guidance • Michael Buschermohle • Precision Agriculture Specialist • UT Extension

  2. Auto-Guidance What can auto-guidance do for you more accurate planting, cultivating, spraying and fertilizer application reduced skips and overlaps ability to use equipment with varying row configurations keeps implements in the same traffic patterns year-to-year (controlled traffic) extends hours of operation reduced operator stress and fatigue allows the use of less-experienced labor

  3. Auto-Guidance Planting Within the Window

  4. Auto-Guidance Planting Within the Window

  5. Auto-Guidance Spraying Within the Window

  6. Auto-Guidance Acres Sprayed in a 10 Hour Day

  7. Auto-Guidance Extending the day equals more acres sprayed

  8. Required Auto-Guidance Components

  9. Case Examples – RTK Auto-Guidance • Deere AutoTrac with SF 3000 RTK • $21,440 • Display with AutoTrac Unlock • StarFire 3000 with RTK Activation • Yearly Subscription to a Deere Network

  10. Case Examples - RTK Autosteering • Topcon System 150 with RTK Option • $16,500 includes: • GNSS Receiver • Autosteering Activation • RTK Module for Traditional or CORS Data • Plug-n-Play Capabilities with “Guidance-Ready” Tractors • Subscription fee + cellular data plan

  11. Case Examples - RTK Auto-Guidance Trimble CFX AutoPilot • $19,800 • FMX Display • GNSS Receiver • Wiring Harness + Brackets • RTX or Cell Phone modem • Subscription fee + cellular data plan • Application control capabilities

  12. What you need to know • Select the right guidance system for your operation • Lightbar vs. Autoguidance • Determine required accuracy (WAAS vs. RTK) • Source of GPS correction • GNSS receivers • Terrain Compensation • Add-on component • Included with purchase • Capabilities beyond guidance (application control) • System easily upgradeable with new firmware • Documentation data (as-applied maps + reports) • System service or support

  13. What’s the Take Home Message? • Field shape and size impact ASC savings • Consult your dealer to learn about your options • Purchase a display that allows for technology upgrades • For better results use higher accuracy GPS/GNSS correction service • Maximizing productivity should be your overall management goal

  14. Questions

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