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ISO 11783
MOBILE ELECTRONICS
ENGLISH
Easy Integration, Total Compatibility and
Non-Obsolescence are Core Components in
Our Technology Strategy
TeeJet Continues to Lead the Way In Precision Farming Through
Early Adoption and Implementation of International Standards
Growers and commercial applicators are quick to adopt new
technology when the benefits justify the investment and increased
profitability results. Advanced control and monitoring systems are now
widely used with many implements to improve accuracy, efficiency and
productivity. Most of these systems require a control or display to be
mounted in the tractor cab. This can lead to a cluttered collection of
cables, brackets and control consoles in the cab.
A new generation of implement control systems takes advantage of
modern networking capabilities to improve functionality and value
and reduce cab clutter. Our modular approach to precision farming
allows our systems to easily control multiple implements from a single
console. We are committed to this design philosophy and are taking it
one step further through ISOBUS standardization.
A Bit About ISOBUS
In 2001, farm machinery manufacturers agreed to implement standards
to enable tractors, implements and farm management systems to use
common communication interfaces. This will enable products from
different manufacturers to easily communicate with one another and
eliminate implement-specific control devices, terminals and displays.
A single monitor in the cab will control all implements – round baler,
sprayer, spreader, etc., – and communicate with the tractor and farm
management system to facilitate documentation of all field activities.
Very specific standards have been developed: ISO 11783, often referred
to as ISOBUS. The standards are quite complex and industry-wide
adoption is expected to take time. Europe is leading the way with
many equipment manufacturers offering ISOBUS implement control
and monitoring solutions. North America is moving forward as well,
although at a slightly slower pace.
As a global leader in application technology and implement control,
we are among the first to design our products to ISO 11783 standards
to ensure easy integration and compatibility with other manufacturers’
equipment now and in the future.
How You’ll Benefit from ISOBUS Standardization
Our product development teams in Europe
and North America are focused on ISOBUS
standardization. At present, we offer in-cab
consoles (also commonly referred to as
virtual terminals), GPS speed sensors
and implement control computers
that are ISOBUS compatible. In the
months and years ahead, our entire
line of electronic products will be
compliant as well.
Here’s how you’ll benefit from our
commitment to ISOBUS:
• Better value – a single terminal
for all operations means you
won’t have to purchase a control
console for each implement.
• Easier to use – just one terminal
to learn.
• Easier to install – “plug-and-play” becomes a reality through
standardized plugs, cables and software.
• More flexibility – choose the product best suited to your needs
without worrying about compatibility with other implements
and equipment.
• Better documentation – all data collection is handled from a single
point and easily transferred to your main computer.
• Investment security – the products you buy today will be usable
well into the future.
To take advantage of these benefits, consider these options:
• When you purchase your next tractor or combine, make sure
it is ISOBUS compatible or has an optional ISOBUS package.
• Purchase ISOBUS–compatible implements that come with an
ISOBUS monitor.
• Buy an ISOBUS monitor and use it with ISOBUS implements.
• It is possible to use ISOBUS-compatible implements on a non-
ISOBUS tractor, but you don’t gain the full system benefits.
See pages 152–153 for more information on our ISOBUS-compatible
products.
Even though you may not be quite ready for ISOBUS, we are. TeeJet
sprayer, spreader and implement controls are ready for the ISOBUS era.
Technological leadership: another important reason to depend on
TeeJet for all your application solutions.
For more information about ISOBUS
and ISO 11783 standards, see:
• http://www.isobus.net/
• VDMA Agricultural Machinery: http://www.vdma.org/
• Association of Equipment Manufacturers: http://www.aem.org/
• North American ISOBUS Implementation Task Force (NAIITF):
http://www.aem.org/Technical/NAIITF/