Flexible Row Sensors Auto-Steer Implements

Flexible Row Sensors Auto-Steer Implements COMBINES Accessories A new generation of pinpoint steering accuracy from a Minnesota company eliminates many of the problems associated with traditional GPS systems that triangulate off satellites towers and equipment antennas Tactile Row Guidance PSR TAC from Reichhardt Electronics operates much like a traditional blind-navigation cane used by a visually impaired person On a self-propelled sprayer or applicator for example 2 durable synthetic sensors hang between rows of growing crops on each side of the machine As the sensor bends when striking growing crops in the row a digital signal is sent to the steering system keeping the machine on course The system also works on combines where sensors are mounted between two snouts on four rows for harvesting row crops Reichhardt’s Carol Paquin says the PSR TAC system guides a sprayer tractor or combine exactly where the rows are not where a traditional GPS system thinks they might be It works on 20 22 or 30-in rows Paquin says the system allows equipment to follow rows on contours around corners or in whatever configuration they’re planted regardless if a GPS system was used for planting In field spraying or fertilizer applications the machine stays between the rows to reduce crop damage Paquin says the PSR TAC allows the operator to focus on application or harvesting activity while reducing fatigue and equipment errors due to inattentiveness or accidental mis-steering Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Reichhardt Electronic Innovations 12 First Street South Sabin Minn 56580 ph 218 677-1001; www reichhardt com

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