On-Combine Grain Sampler Provides Real-Time Data

On-Combine Grain Sampler Provides Real-Time Data COMBINES Accessories In 2019 CropScanAg an Australian agricultural company launched the 3300H On-Combine Grain Analyzer and N-Gauge app Over the last 3 years this innovation has entered North America The 3300H is an after-market solution compatible with all combine models except Case NH It uses near-infrared transmission technology shining a light through grain samples to measure moisture protein oil fiber and starch levels Calibrations for up to 30 grains include wheat barley canola lentils chickpeas lupins rice oats corn and soybeans The sample head mounts to the combine’s clean grain elevator A small door opens and closes taking seeds from the “up” side and dumping them back into the “down” elevator after completing a reading The rugged sampling unit and chamber are designed for rough field conditions “Grain continuously comes in fills the unit and the spectrometer which mounts in or under the cab samples it ” says Dean Scrivens Technical Sales Specialist “It’s all solid-state with no moving parts other than the small door ” The system is fast and accurate analyzing samples every 8 seconds on average depending on speed and header width It uses GPS for in-field mapping providing immediate knowledge for the operator using its integrated Windows Surface Go 10-in display screen All data syncs directly to the N-Gauge app and server “The high spatial density data maps and the different moisture and protein readings help the operator see the overall grain quality and make real-time starting and stopping decisions ” Scrivens says The 3300H analyzer is factory-set for all masses including algorithms for the complete list of grains North American dealers install the units and offer support for inquiries and troubleshooting Once installed CropScanAg distributors use certified grain from qualified labs to test and calibrate the machine The On-Combine analyzer costs roughly $30 000 CAD including taxes and S&H Contact: FARM SHOW Followup CropScanAg Camrose Alberta Canada ph 587-322-6979; dean scrivens@cropscanag com; www cropscanag com

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