Tillage Height Controller
i4M Depth Command has been developed to enable more efficient deep ripping based on soil types. The system consists of a tablet running the i4M Map command app that connects to an electronics module over Wi-Fi.
The system operates in three modes – using a prescription map to control the depth, using manual presets to control the depth and logging to just record the depth. In logging mode, a sensor on the deep ripper records the height of the machine in operation. These passive height measurements can be used to infer soil types and to understand compaction based on the load placed on the deep ripper bar.
In control mode, the height of the ripper is hydraulically adjusted on the run based on a prescription height map. The prescription height map is sent to the tablet in the tractor cab via the i4M web server in the same way a prescription fertiliser map is transferred.
The machine reacts to engine-load and wheel-slip. It uses isobus to monitor the tractor, it will raise to reduce overload. The user can adjust these options.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Runs on Android Devices
i4M Tracer GPS Integration
Download Maps from i4M Cloud server
Stores Machine Setup Data
Monitors and Controls Depth
Operator Alarms
PRODUCT BENEFITS
– Save Fuel and Labour costs
– Tackle soil compaction more efficiently
– Simple transfer of prescription height map and
operational data
– Optimise Yields
– Accurate height monitoring and control