Use TerrainCommand Pro spray boom automation even with reduced boom width
Sensor with hybrid mode capabilities
A stable boom ride is one of the basics for a successful spray application.
TerrainCommand Pro automatically maintains a constant spray height above the crop per wing on uneven ground and in changing crop conditions, resulting in an effective deposition of spray liquid, less dissipated chemicals, better crop penetration, and reduced spray drift.
TerrainCommand Pro can be offered with three sensors (one sensor per wing and one sensor next to the center frame) or five sensors (two sensors per wing and one sensor for the center frame). The five-sensor system is only available for 27-m (88.6-ft) booms or wider.
Ultrasonic sensors mounted at each end of the boom measure the height of the boom wings above the target, the integrated IMU sensors the measure the inertia. If the slope of the field changes and the spray boom is no longer at the desired distance to the ground or crop surface, TerrainCommand Pro controls the boom variable geometry, tilt, and height automatically.
Benefits of TerrainCommand Pro include:
- More operator comfort due to boom positioning automation
- Increased spraying accuracy with optimum boom height above crop
- Hybrid mode finds the balance between soil and crop prevents dipping
- Automatic boom control enables faster spraying
- Ability to spray in low light conditions (night)
- Possibility to use wider booms, resulting in fewer passes
- Works with full or symmetric boom folded position
TerrainCommand Pro in combination with AutoTrac™ automatic guidance system and Section Control offers better machine utilization. It enables spraying at night when spraying conditions are often much better (less wind and drift).
TerrainCommand Pro uses a dedicated proportional hydraulic valve to control the variable geometry on each boom wing. Proportional hydraulics offer both faster and smoother operation, with response modulated to the amount of boom movement necessary. The proportional hydraulic valve is also equipped with a temperature sensor that measures oil temperature. This feature provides compensation for the flow difference of the oil in different temperatures, enabling accurate variable geometry adjustments.