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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Cow care along with maximizing nutrition plays a crucial role in achieving milk production targets. One of the things in cow care is the hoof-trimming. Experience shows that hoof-trimming has positive effects on the milk production.
The foot care of the cow known as hoof-trimming is done with a hoof-trimming crusher. Tyro Remotes has played an important role in the revolutionary development of controlling these crushers with a radio remote control. The wireless radio remote provides the hoof-trimmer all the functions on his fingertips.
Outsourcing the hoof-trimming
Due to the expansion of the livestock, farmers are increasingly outsourcing some activities and hoof-trimming is one such activity. It is done by a full-time hoof-trimmer.
Efficiency and comfort
As the hoof-trimmer has a specialized client base with multiple farms, it is of crucial importance that he has an effectively working crusher. A crusher with a remote control is very efficient and effective in its use. The hoof-trimming crusher can be adjusted as required in order to take care of the Cow comfort. Such hydraulically driven functions can be done within minutes by using a Pyxis radio remote.
Cleaning with a high pressure cleaner
Also, in this application the sturdiness and high moisture-resistance of the Tyro radio remotes plays an important role as the machine should remain suitable for cleaning using jetting equipment. Thus, a perfect application for 100% waterproof Aquarius receiver.
As chickens age, feeding lines need to be adjusted to prevent excess spillage. Feed consumption needs to be monitored to detect problems with the feeding lines’ operation. One of our customers uses a remote control set, Cetus/Norma, to manage this.
The customer manages 18 drinking lines and 9 feeding lines at a poultry farm which otherwise would be a very labour-intensive process.
Time saver
Tyro’s remote control set adjusts these feeding and drinking lines, which saves the farm owner a lot of time. As the farm owner has other things to do, such as tillage, this saved time is crucial for his business.
High range
The system’s high range ensures that the transmitter can always reach the controller and function without problems.
Display with menu
The entire complex consists of three identical halls. In each hall, there is a Norma controller which is controlled by the Cetus transmitter. The owner uses the ‘menu-button’ to switch through the different halls. The bright LCD display informs the user about the current menu/hall being managed by him.
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