BB Marine Section Control and VRT software unlock

Section Control

 

The Section Control element of the software unlocks the BlackBox Marine and Stealth for implement automatic shut off and section control.

 

This a allows the system to be connected to compatible spreader controllers for automatically shutting off the spreader when turning on the headland and if utilising Patchworks ‘Dynamic Rate Adjust’ or manufacturer specific section protocols, the working width is split into sections, which automatically narrow the spread pattern by reducing the application rate when crossing headland on an angle and/or short work.

 

For Planters and Drills there is Headland Control which enables the user to create a no plant zone around the outside edge of the field. The implement will automatically turn on and off when leaving and entering this zone allowing the inner part of the field to be planted first.

 

The unlock enables Boom Section Control for sprayers, either via a proprietary protocol or in the case of the BlackBox Stealth connected to the sprayer system boom section valves. Once the headland has been sprayed each boom section will automatically shut off as it enters the worked area.

 

VRT

 

The Variable Rate (VRT) element of the software allows the BlackBox Marine and Stealth to send application map rate data to an Implement controller, to automatically adjust the amount of material that is applied within specific areas of the field.

 

BlackBox GPS systems ensure accurate application, providing a visual display of the map, allowing the operator to skip areas with no application rate. The system is compatible with all UK precision farming service providers and most application controllers.

 

Designed to be very easy to set up and use in the field, the system boasts a huge capacity for storage of maps and automatically keeps a record of what was done and where.

 

• Variable Rate Application
• Uses Shapefile, BBA and PWxml map file formats
• Automatic Shut Off
• Dynamic Rate Adjust
• Spreader Section Control
• Headland on/off Control
• Sprayer Section Control

VRT, Automatic Shut Off, Dynamic Rate Adjust

 

Amazone (Seed and Fertiliser) - Amados+, Amatron+, Amatron II, Amatron 3

APV PS (KRM) Slug pelleter

Bogballe - 2003w, Uniq, Icon, Zurf

Bredal - LH500-, TeeJet 500

Dickey John

Gustrower - TeeJet 500 (8-way telephone socket)

Hardi – 5500, 6500

Kuhn/Rauch – Quantron A/E/E2, CCI 100

Kverneland/Vicon – Focus 2, Tellus Isomatch

Lemkin – Solitaire 9 (non iso)

LH5000

LH6000

Muller/Horsch – Drillmanager ME/v24

Quantron L

Quantron M

Quantron P

Raven 400/600

RDS/Sulky – Apollo, Artemis, Artemis Lite/IsoCan, Pro Series, Vision Can

Teagle/Tulip – Centerline

Techneat – Rate control

Transpread – 2020

 

Spreader Section Control

 

Bogballe Headland/SC Dynamic – Icon, Zurf

Kuhn/Rauch Varispread (4/8 Section) – Quantron A/E2

Sulky (Stop and Go/Econov) – RDS Vision Can

 

Headland Control

 

Grimme Potato Planters – GB215/330, GL32/42 K/660

KRM Sola / Weaving Drills – RDS Artemis / Lite

Miedema Potato Planters – Structural (2011 0n)

Sulky Drill - Xeos

 

Sprayer Section Control

 

Bargam – Arag controller

Berthoud – DP/EC Tronic

Hardi – 5500/6500 controller

John Deere – EL4 controller

Spray systems using Raven 400/600, RDS or TeeJet 844e controllers

Once the order has been placed, a member of Patchwork Technology staff will contact you via the telephone number provided to issue the 'Unlock Code'.

 

You will be required to be with the BlackBox unit and have a sufficient power source to operate the unit.