A sprinkler system generally consists of a powerful pump – for example, the pump that pumps out the water from a ditch. When the computer indicates that the spray gun has finished with its program, the pump is expected to stop immediately.
This is done with the help of an Aquarius transmitter and an Aquarius receiver.
Aquarius M2M system
The Aquarius is programmed as a transmitter that receives a signal from the spray gun and sends it to the pump (at a distance of 700 meters!) which then directly shuts down. All this without human intervention, without the touch of a button.
This solution comes from the demand for a stable communication signal that the user can always trust. Tyro Remotes offers this guarantee with the M2M control systems based on the latest radiographic technology.
Machine-to-machine
The term ‘M2M’ or ‘Machine to Machine’ stands for the communication between machines without any human intervention.
Wrapping grass into bales is a commonly used method to preserve it from nutrient loss. The bales are compressed with a round or square baler. A bale wrapper wraps a tight layer of plastic foil around the bale to turn it into silage.
Baling is a relatively new technique, introduced just over a decade ago. This means there are still major opportunities to increase its value to the farmer. Wireless control of the bale wrapping machinery has made the process a ‘one-man job. ’
Wrapping of the hay bales
The baler lets the compressed bale lie untouched on the land. Then the bale loader picks up the bale and puts it on the wrapping table of the bale wrapper. The driver of the loader activates the wrapping process using a wireless remote control from its cabin. When the bale is wrapped, it is dropped on the ground with the help of a remote control. Afterward, the next bale can be loaded on the wrapping table, and the above-mentioned cycle of wrapping and dropping the bale on the ground repeats itself.
Work more efficiently with a wireless radio remote
Before, without the wireless radio remote, the driver needed to get off the loader and had to step in the tractor that drives the wrapper to manage the functions of the wrapper, such as loading a new bale, wrapping, and then dropping it on the ground. Getting in and out of the tractor again and again was very inefficient for the driver.
The system that has been used in this project is called Pyxis/Aquarius. This system is very suitable for such applications. The fine particles released mainly from the straw harvest can not penetrate the Aquarius receiver casing.
Limited range
Also, to make the bale wrapping process as safe as possible, the remote has an out-of-range signal with a limited radius. When the loader is more than 75m away from the wrapping machine, the machine stops immediately. This is done to avoid running of the machine without any supervision.
Slurry mixing, pumping, filling-in, and separation (e.g. of stones), all this happens on the farm premises before the pump is disconnected and the slurry tank is taken to the fields. A specialized German machine manufacturer decided to make a filling station for the above-mentioned process.
Automated filling process with radio remote control
The filling station is both stationary and as well as mobile. Due to the help of a wireless M2M remote control, the filling process is fully automated.
Remotely activated slurry pump
The filling station comprises a pump that pumps out the slurry from the pit and a separator that filters it. After filtration, the pump fills the slurry in the tank. When the farmer or the contractor comes with the empty tank to the filling station, he docks the suction arm of the slurry tank to the pump. Thereafter, he activates the slurry pump with the compact hand-held transmitter. The pump starts filling the slurry into the tank.
Communication between the radio control receiver and transmitter
Once the slurry tank is full, a sensor sends an input signal to the M2M transmitter mounted on the slurry tank. This M2M transmitter then automatically with the help of wireless communication sends a signal to the M2M wireless receiver that is mounted on the pump. Once the signal is received, the pump gets turned off automatically.
No maintenance requiring cables
Without cumbersome and fragile cables, the whole filling process is wirelessly managed. This provides the user of the slurry tank the necessary time savings as he need not to monitor the filling process himself. This gives him the flexibility to go away from the pump with complete peace of mind!
Aquarius M2M system
The Aquarius/Aquarius M2M system is especially suitable for this application since the electronics of the receivers are 100% waterproof and are protected against the effects of dirt, moisture, and strong ammonia vapors. It is, therefore, an industrial wireless system that is perfect for this application.
The research station for vegetable cultivation (PSKW) in Belgium is a test facility focused on research, development, and innovation in the agricultural sector. The organization has recently provided a Tyro wireless remote control on a New Holland tractor. In combination with a GPS system, one person is less required for leek cultivation. This is not only during harvesting but for all tasks at the testing facility.
The GPS with which a preset line is followed.
Leek cultivation with the assistance of a remote control.
The New Holland tractor is operated by a GPS in the tractor. This system steers the wheels of the tractor automatically. A preset line is followed, which is also followed when planting the leeks. By applying the necessary safety measures no one is required to sit in the tractor. The GPS system, combined with our wireless Pyxis remote control, allows the tractor to carry out all types of actions.
Operate a tractor with a remote control
Due to the 8 functions of the remote control, the driver can stop the tractor, drive it in reverse, and then drive forward. When the ground is wet the tractor must be driven slower and when on dry ground the driving speed can be increased. Next to that, the drives of the machine can be switched on or off, and with the assistance of the remote control the machine is lowered and then raised again.
Tyro remote controls are used in very tough applications.
Safety
By pressing the stop button on the top side of the controls everything switches off immediately. The tractor is provided with an obstacle safety provision that stops the tractor if a part breaks down. As an extra safety measure, the range is set to +/- 30 meters; the system immediately cuts out as soon as there is no contact between the remote control and the receiver.
List of functions
- Forward drive, reverse drive
- Start, stop
- Speeding up, slowing down
- Pto shaft in/out
- Stop button: The motor of the tractor completely shut down
- Out-of-range protection
Video of application
Below is a short video in which the remote control is used for harvesting leeks. Here you can see that the leek falls onto a conveyor belt. The leek is then taken from here and placed in a metal box. As soon as this is full a new box will be loaded and can be driven further.
The wireless control is not only used for harvesting but also when planting, sowing, and hoeing of the leek. In the meantime, the PSKW has also provided their other tractors with a Tyro remote control.
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