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John FultonBiosystems Engineering
Auburn University / Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Section Control Technology for Sprayers
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US Trends for Ag Equipment• Time conducting field operations is critical to farmers
• Equipment increasing in size– SPRAYERS: 90 or 120 foot wide– Planters: 60 to 80 foot wide– Harvesters: 35 to 45 foot wide
• Field speeds: 3 to 20 mph (12‐18 mph)• Machine automation
– Autoguidance– Accurate input management (maximize return)– GPS/GNSS provides the essential sensor for today’s equipment
automation
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Field Conditions• Shape: not square• Size: 20 to 200 acres• Terrain: 0% to 12%
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Precision Ag Adoption in Alabama
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AVG Savings for PA Technologies
Technology Percent Savings
GPS‐based Guidance 10%
Variable‐Rate Application 7%
Automatic Section Control (ASC) 5%
1. Quality of life (happier as day’s end)
2. Will not go back to traditional mngt
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Precision Technology and Management
• Cost Management Tools• Best Management Technologies
– On‐farm efficiency– Fertilizer use‐efficiency– Environmental stewardship
• Risk Management– Production decisions, loans, insurance, etc.– Field documentation (legal)
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BASICS OF AUTOMATIC SECTION CONTROL FOR SPRAYERS
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Manual Control – Switch Box
• Located in cab– Dash mounted– Joystick– Control box
• Switch On/Off– Individual sections– Whole boom
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Automatic Section Control• Automatic ON / OFF of sections or individual nozzles
– Controller generates field coverage files
– Sections turn off as they pass over previously treated areas
• Reduces 1) overlap and 2) application in unwanted areas (waterways, buffer strips, etc.).
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3‐Section Control
ManualShut‐Off
Manual versusAutomatic Section Control
Needed Overlap
Operator ResponseHeadland Pass
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BENEFITS OF ASC TECHNOLOGY
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Overlap Reduction Technologies
• Adjacent Passes– Overlap occurs at boom ends– Reduced with automated guidance
• Headland or Point Rows (turnaround)– Overlap occurs across the boom– Reduced with automatic section control
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Benefits of Automatic Section Control
• Overlap errors reduced during application• Input cost reduction for producers• Less fill‐ups• Improved environmental stewardship• Preservation of conservation structures
Field shape and size impact savings (overlap)
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Reduction in OverlapManual versus Automatic Section Control
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Courtesy of Luck and Shearer, University of Kentucky
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ASC Savings ‐ Equipment Size
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Alabama Case Study for Automatic Section Control
• 1 to 12% input savings per pass across field– AVG: 4.4% (7% for some operations)
• Savings:– AVG: $4.83/ac/yr (5 boom‐section sprayer & 12‐row
planter)– Savings nearly doubled if ASC used on N– $11 to $13 /ac/yr for irrigated corn
• Payback period: < 2 yrs
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Preservation of Conservation StructuresAutomatic Section Control Benefits
– Grassed waterway conservation– Establish “no‐spray” zones
Buffer Strip
Grassed Waterway
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Preservation of Conservation Structures
Buffer Strip
Nozzles OFF
ASC shines:• Irregular shaped fields• Self‐propelled sprayers (12‐18 mph)
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Additional Benefits• Application Errors
– Overlaps in blue– Skips in red
• Paint a picture!– Overlaps in blue– Eliminate skips
Images courtesy of Luck
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Improved Field Capacity and Management
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As‐applied dataAs‐applied mapsTime, area applied and amount (verification)Future management decisions (analysis)
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ASC COMPONENTS AND SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS
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Spray Control System with Automatic Section Control
Regulating Valve
Boom Shut‐off ValvesFlow Meter
Pump
Nozzles
Controller + Software
Controller + Software
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Closed‐LoopControl
GNSS Receiver
ON‐OFF Control Signal to Boom‐Valves or Nozzle
Solenoids
Tank
As‐Applied Map
1. Rate control2. Guidance3. Automatic Section Control
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ASC Components• Technology
– GPS receiver– Display/Controller ‐ proper software– Control valves– Cabling, electronic control units (ECUs), and other components
• Consult dealer about your sprayer
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Selection of GPS AccuracyPass‐to‐Pass vs. Long‐Term
GPS/GNSS AccuracyCorrection Service
Pass‐to‐Pass Accuracy*
Potential Range of Drift†
WAAS ± 6 to 13 inches ± 4.7 ftSub‐meter ± 6 to 13 inches ± 2.3 ftDecimeter ± 2 to 4 inches ± 1.7 ft
RTK ± 1 inch ± 1 inch* Based on manufacturer literature.† Based on research conducted at Auburn University.
40‐inch rows
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Displays / Control Systems• AgLeader• John Deere• Raven• TeeJet• Topcon• Trimble
1. Select what works best for your operation (cost).2. Purchase a display which allows for technology upgrades.
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Control Valves for ASCTwo Types of Valve Solutions
– Boom Shut‐Off Valves (2 or 3‐way)– Individual nozzle solenoid valves (2‐way)
Nozzle Solenoids
2‐way Boom Shut‐Off Valves
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SPRAYER SETUP CONSIDERATIONS
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Sprayer Off‐Rate Errors
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Auto‐Section Control on Sprayers
Extended time for nozzle flow to
stabilize
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1. Calibrate2. Select correct nozzle for application
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Considerations for Sprayer Setup when using ASC
Distribute boom sections evenly– Minimize overlap– Consistent response for rate controller
Place boom shut‐off valves as close to boom section as possible.
Image courtesy of Luck and Shearer, University of Kentucky
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Rate Controller Response
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Look‐ahead featureController Setup
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Setup impacts performance
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Sprayer OperatorOperator vs. Driver
– Understands the controller and sprayer functions– Properly setup controller– Potential pressure variations (gauge in cab)– Consistent acceleration and deceleration– Don’t rush
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CASE EXAMPLES: COSTS OF AUTOMATIC SECTION CONTROL
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• Guidance and rate control• Adding ASC
AgChem / AGCO RoGator
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TeeJet Spray ControlTeejet Martix Pro
– $1,758: 5.7” display– $2,500: 8.4” display
• Display• External GPS antenna• WAAS correction• Cables
– $1500: application control
– Comments:• $225 for camera kit• $860 for Tilt Module
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Adding ASC to Matrix Pro
• $1100 Boom Pilot Kit• Specify for your sprayer (valves)
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Trimble – ASC technology
• CFX 750 Display: $3000• FMX Display: $6000 ($20k for RTK AutoPilot)
• Field IQ: $2500 to $3000– Application rate control– Automatic section control
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John Deere Sprayers• 20, 30 and 40 series sprayers• Already using rate control: 1800, 2600 or 2630 display
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John Deere SprayersJohn Deere Swath Control Pro
– $5200• $2700: SF 3000 receiver (SF1 correction)• $2500: Auto‐swath activation unlock
Images courtesy of John Deere
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Purchase Considerations• Select the right company / technology for your operation– Current or new equipment– Evaluate your current technology
• GPS/GNSS receiver• Level of GPS correction (WAAS, StarFire, OmniStar, RTK, etc.)• Rate controller plus software
• No. of control channels (>5)• Capabilities beyond guidance (application control)• System easily upgradeable with new firmware• Documentation data (as‐applied maps + reports)• **System service or support
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Good benefits with happy results!
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Precision Ag Technology has improved profitability and environmental stewardship.
John [email protected]
334‐844‐3541
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