Remote control as part of innovation in leek cultivation [video]

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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.

Mobile Equipment

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Unleashing Efficiency and Safety for Your Operations  

When it comes to system design and integration for mobile equipment, we are the industry leader. We take a comprehensive approach, partnering with the Engine OEM and the Machine OEM to enhance productivity, maximize uptime, and prioritize safety.

Our integrated solutions cater to the needs of both the machine OEM and the end user. For instance, we offer durable plug-and-play subsystems, including engine control panels with variable speed capabilities, wireless machine control, and cloud-based remote monitoring and diagnostics. Our CANbus-based hardware seamlessly ties it all together with optimized wire harnesses, sensors, and HMI products.

No matter your mobile equipment application, we’ve got you covered. We start by thoroughly understanding your requirements, specifications, and scope of work. Next, our team of experienced application engineers, project managers, and product experts will collaborate with you throughout the development process.

Mobile Equipment Applications

TRAILER MOUNTED EQUIPMENT

Airport ground support

Cable reels

Concrete line pumps

Generators

Industrial cleaning

Light towers and signs

Road maintenance

Water pumps

Wood chippers

WORK TRUCKS

Aerial work platforms

Bulk feed trailers

Car transport

Concrete mixers

Concrete volumetric mixers

Digger derricks

Fire apparatus

Hook lifts

Knuckle boom cranes

Service truck cranes

Tow recovery

Trailer axle steering

Vacuum trucks

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Excavators

Mobile conveyors

Paving equipment

Rock crushers and screeners

Wheel loaders

MINI CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY

Forwarders

Harvesters

Horizontal boring

Skid steer loaders

Stump grinders

Trenching

mobile wood chipper cutting logs

AGRICULTURE

Bale wrappers

Frost protection

Harvesters

Mobile conveyors

Mulchers

Planters

Seed tenders

Sprayers

Turf placement

 

MINING

Conveyors

Drills

Feeder breakers

General dewatering

Generators

LHDs and Light towers

Network/Communications

Rock breakers

Roof bolters

Shotcrete sprayer

Wheel dozers

Hoof-Trimming with wireless 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.

Remote control for chicken feeding lines

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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.

Mobile Conveyor Control Systems

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Learn how DynaGen controllers, Tyro radio remote control and Messenger telemetry products can be used to create an integrated control solution.

Mobile Conveyors Provide Flexibility and Efficiency

rock crusher mobile conveyor with a rock pile

Mobile conveyors are widely used in agriculture, aggregate production, construction, and mining and offer a range of benefits that can be greatly enhanced with wireless automation and tight integration to engine and machine control. Combined with engine and machine control solutions, mobile conveyors become easily adjustable, allowing for quick adaptation to changing process needs. A mobile conveyor enabled with wireless automation can improve production capacity while providing a wider field of view, enhancing safety for operators when transporting hazardous materials.

Integrated Controls Can Boost Productivity and Safety

Operating mobile conveyors efficiently requires intelligent machine control systems to effectively control and regulate movement and overall performance while enhancing operator safety. Utilizing Cattron’s application engineering expertise and an integrated controls approach will result in optimized control over the conveyor’s speed, direction, and material-carrying capacity. The system architecture can be set up to enable a radio remote control option. Wireless remote controls allow operators to interact with the conveyor without any physical interface, boosting safety and efficiency. Incorporating our cloud-based telematics solutions can add another level of intelligence, enabling real-time monitoring, remote diagnostics, and machine tracking.

The integrated controls approach can add significant value to your business.  Machine operators will benefit from our market-leading technology and system expertise:

remoteIQ on desktop computer with dynagen and tyro industrial remote controls
  • Integrated DynaGen™ engine controllers offer end users reliable control over engine performance in extremely harsh environments. They are a central point of monitoring for warnings and failures, providing seamless engine and conveyor control integration. DynaGen controllers can transform mechanical systems into a J1939 gateway and enhance the communication interfaces to other devices and systems.
  • Tyro™radio remote control solutions offer end users a way of controlling speed, direction, height, and on/off functions without being at the control panel, increasing operator safety.
  • Cloud-based monitoring with RemoteIQ™ allows end users to track high-value equipment through GPS location monitoring and provides remote equipment visibility and oversight through intuitive dashboards and alarm notifications.

Choosing the Right Engine Control Partner

Our integrated solutions are designed to meet the needs of both machine OEMs and end users. We offer durable plug-and-play engine controllers and panels, including rapid prototyping, variable speed capabilities, wireless remote control modules, cloud-based remote monitoring and diagnostics. In addition, our CANbus-based hardware seamlessly connects everything, using optimized wire harnesses, sensors, and HMI products.

Our comprehensive approach means we work closely with the Engine OEM and the Machine OEM to boost productivity, ensure maximum uptime, and prioritize safety.

Contact us for a consultation.

Integrated Mobile Conveyor Control

A comprehensive solution incorporating DynaGen engine controllers with a Tyro wireless remote control for safety.