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2013<br />
Product Catalog
Global Precision<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> is committed to being a global leader in<br />
the precision farming industry. With an expanding<br />
network of offices, representatives and dealers<br />
across the globe, we are able to understand the<br />
specific needs of each market locally and introduce<br />
new technologies designed to work with different<br />
equipment in many markets.<br />
We’ve made it our mission to be the local “go-to”<br />
specialists in precision farming. You won’t find<br />
a more complete offering of precision farming<br />
technologies, experience and expertise from any<br />
other company in the world.<br />
North American Headquarters: Ames, Iowa USA<br />
South American Office: Curitiba, Brazil<br />
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EMEA Office: Malden, Netherlands<br />
Asia-Pacific Office: Adelaide, Australia<br />
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Precision = Productivity<br />
Precision farming is about productivity. It’s about the value<br />
of data that can be harvested from the field. It’s about using<br />
information to increase yield, reduce costs and improve<br />
profitability. That’s how we’ve looked at it ever since we helped<br />
pioneer the industry more than two decades ago.<br />
We’ve made it our mission to be the “go-to” specialists in precision<br />
farming around the world. You can see that commitment in just<br />
the past few years, as we’ve opened offices to support our growth<br />
worldwide. You won’t find a more dedicated, knowledgeable team of<br />
professionals focused on helping you improve your bottom line with<br />
precision farming.<br />
We think you’ll be impressed with the new products and features<br />
we’re introducing in 2013. In this catalog, you’ll find the key<br />
benefits – but make sure to visit with your local <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> dealer to<br />
learn more, as the benefits of many of these products are too many<br />
to list in a catalog.<br />
Most importantly, I’d like to thank you for your business. It’s<br />
innovative people like you who make our business a success. Let<br />
us know how we can help you improve your operation!<br />
Al Myers<br />
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Al Myers<br />
President
NEW FOR 2013<br />
2013<br />
Product Catalog<br />
GeoSteer TM Automated Steering<br />
Page 13<br />
GPS 2500 with RTK<br />
Page 16<br />
Hydraulic Down Force<br />
Page 20<br />
Displays PG 6-9<br />
Guidance and Steering PG 10-17<br />
SeedCommand TM PG 18-21<br />
DirectCommand TM PG 22-29<br />
OptRx TM Crop Sensors with Rate Table<br />
Page 26-29<br />
Intellislope TM Tile Controller<br />
Page 34-35<br />
Coming in 2013:<br />
Task Controller<br />
Tramlines<br />
Yield Monitoring PG 30-33<br />
Water Management PG 34-35<br />
SMS TM Software PG 36-41<br />
Training and Support PG 42-43<br />
What is the Value of Data?<br />
Throughout this catalog, you’ll see references to “The Value of Data.” These are examples of how precision technologies<br />
provide you with data that can be used as a powerful tool to improve - by both reducing costs, and more importantly,<br />
increasing yield potential. <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong>’s industry-leading SMS software is designed to help you turn your data into<br />
profitable decisions for your fields.<br />
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Displays<br />
The 30.7 cm <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Integra display features a high-definition<br />
touchscreen display. It is simply the most intuitive, full-featured display in the field,<br />
allowing you to monitor, map, record and control all of your field activities with one<br />
display – from planting through harvest.<br />
Video Camera Input<br />
The <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Integra display features<br />
the most complete visual perspective,<br />
providing up to four different camera<br />
views right from the display to:<br />
• Improve visibility and safety<br />
• Monitor equipment performance<br />
• Unload on-the-go by mounting<br />
on the auger<br />
Variety Map Integration<br />
Load crop variety maps into the <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong><br />
Integra display (regardless of the planter<br />
monitor used to record the planting<br />
information), then view variety performance<br />
in real-time during harvest. This gives you<br />
insights on:<br />
• Variety performance<br />
• Field/soil variability<br />
• Potential field issues like<br />
drainage or infestation<br />
Better management<br />
decisions start with<br />
better field data.<br />
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• The <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Integra and Versa displays work seamlessly with SMS Software.<br />
• Simplify setup by exporting grower, farm, field and boundary data<br />
as well as guidance lines and prescriptions between SMS<br />
Software and the <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> display.<br />
• Use data collected from your display to create reports for insurance<br />
and marketing partners, landlords and your own profitable decision making.
Displays<br />
2013<br />
Product Catalog<br />
Displays<br />
The Versa display with an 21.3 cm touchscreen is ideal for the<br />
grower looking for a single display that can handle the most common<br />
planting, application and harvest operations. Its flexibility also makes<br />
it a smart investment as a second display. And, because it is built<br />
on the industry-leading <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Integra display technology, it can<br />
manage both field data collection and implement control duties.<br />
Multiple Product Control<br />
Control the application of three<br />
different products – liquid or granular –<br />
at the same time, saving time and fuel,<br />
while reducing soil compaction and<br />
equipment wear.<br />
Guidance<br />
With its integrated on-screen guidance<br />
lightbar, the Versa display supports multiple<br />
guidance patterns and displays the field<br />
ahead with multiple views. Combined with<br />
ParaDyme ® or GeoSteer automated steering,<br />
or OnTrac2+ TM assisted steering, you have a<br />
high-end guidance/steering system.<br />
Field Markers<br />
Mark field borders, sub-boundaries,<br />
in-field obstacles, waterways or tile<br />
lines in real-time from the cab. The<br />
Versa display will record your marks so<br />
you can review your information along<br />
with the field data gathered from all<br />
your field operations.<br />
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Displays<br />
ISOBUS Means Plug-and-Play Simplicity<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Integra and Versa displays are ISOBUS compatible, eliminating the<br />
need for multiple displays, monitors and controller boxes in the tractor cab.<br />
Benefits of ISOBUS include:<br />
• Plug-and-play compatibility with ISOBUS implements.<br />
• Reduced cab clutter by eliminating multiple implement controllers.<br />
• Smarter investment in precision technology tools that work together.<br />
ISOBUS<br />
Compatibility<br />
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“One of our goals was to have<br />
only one monitor for the guide,<br />
seed and weeding operations.<br />
The Integra monitor joins all<br />
these operations, interfacing<br />
to SeedCommand and<br />
DirectCommand kits.”<br />
Mr. Francesco Moretto<br />
Taiedo di Chions (PN) –<br />
Veneto – Italy<br />
Virtual Terminal<br />
Virtual Terminal capability helps<br />
eliminate cab clutter from other in-cab<br />
implement controllers and gives the<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Integra display the ability to<br />
control ISOBUS-compliant implements,<br />
including:<br />
• Planters<br />
• Sprayers<br />
• Spreaders<br />
• Seeders<br />
Task Controller<br />
• Log data from ISOBUS implements<br />
• Perform variable rate product control<br />
• Automatic section control<br />
• Coming in 2013
FeaTURES<br />
Yield Monitoring<br />
Field-proven for two decades, <strong>Ag</strong><br />
<strong>Leader</strong>’s yield monitoring is the most<br />
advanced, accurate precision yield<br />
and moisture monitoring system<br />
available. View results in real-time<br />
right from your cab.<br />
Integrated Guidance<br />
Stretch working hours, improve steering<br />
accuracy and view your field even in darkness<br />
with an integrated lightbar. Supports multiple<br />
guidance patterns and RTK.<br />
Data Logging/Mapping<br />
Record all of your field activities. Mark field borders or<br />
obstructions. View maps in real-time from your cab.<br />
Display Benefits:<br />
• Displays work with any color of equipment and are easy to switch between vehicles.<br />
• Color touchscreen is intuitive and easy to view in daylight.<br />
• Field borders, boundaries, obstacles marked in real-time from the cab.<br />
• Year-round display means less cab clutter.<br />
• Input costs can be reduced, improving profitability.<br />
• Integrated guidance helps extend working hours beyond daylight.<br />
2013<br />
Product Catalog<br />
The <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong><br />
Features for firmware 3.5 and newer<br />
®<br />
Versa<br />
Integra<br />
AutoSwath TM<br />
Hybrid/Variety Logging<br />
Multiple Product Control<br />
Variable Rate Planting<br />
PWM, Hydraulic Servo Control Valves<br />
(Case IH, John Deere, Kinze and White planters)<br />
Rawson ACCU-RATE Direct Drive<br />
Split-Planter Logging<br />
Planter Population Monitoring<br />
Advanced Seed Monitoring<br />
Hydraulic Down Force Control<br />
Guidance<br />
Autosteer<br />
Air Seeder Support<br />
Coverage Mapping<br />
Data Logging<br />
Liquid and Dry Product Application Control<br />
Multiple Product Application (Liquid or Granular) Up to 8 Up to 3<br />
Variable Rate Application<br />
Closed Loop Spinner Speed Control<br />
Smart Report TM<br />
Strip-Till<br />
Chemical Injection<br />
Boom Height Control<br />
External Switchbox<br />
OEM Switch Input Support<br />
OptRx TM Crop Sensors<br />
Grain Harvest<br />
Hybrid Background Map<br />
Harvest Variety Tracking<br />
Load Variety Maps<br />
Survey Collection<br />
Intellislope TM Plow Control<br />
ISOBUS<br />
Task Controller<br />
Tramlines<br />
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Displays<br />
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Guidance<br />
and Steering<br />
FeaTURES<br />
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“The ParaDyme and <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong><br />
Integra display have allowed me<br />
to consistently plant potatoes in<br />
uniform beds, increasing productivity<br />
whilst reducing the workload<br />
throughout the day. It allows my four<br />
tractors to work as one, as it is so<br />
easy to share AB lines.”<br />
David Park, Northumberland, UK<br />
Guidance and Steering Benefits:<br />
• Reduce fatigue and increase field working windows.<br />
• Reduce gaps and overlaps that can increase input costs and reduce yield potential.<br />
• More accurately deliver fertilizer directly to the seed trench.<br />
• Works with any color of equipment and can easily be switched between vehicles.<br />
• Choose your required level of accuracy.
Integrated Display Guidance<br />
2013<br />
Product Catalog<br />
Guidance and Steering<br />
Both the <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Integra and Versa displays feature<br />
an advanced, integrated guidance system with on-screen lightbar, capable<br />
of multiple guidance patterns. So, even if you only want guidance, both the<br />
displays give you that – plus plenty of room to grow.<br />
Perspective View<br />
Perspective view gives you a view of<br />
your field to the horizon – even in poor<br />
visibility caused by weather conditions or<br />
nighttime operations.<br />
Pattern Control<br />
Save, load, reset, pause, resume,<br />
nudge and shift patterns from the<br />
in-cab display.<br />
Import/Export Patterns<br />
Easily load saved patterns to the display<br />
or to your precision farming software so<br />
you can easily match your path for later<br />
field operations.<br />
SmartPath Pattern<br />
Simply drive one pass through the<br />
field. A guidance pattern is created<br />
automatically. No button to press.<br />
Integrated Lightbar<br />
On-screen lightbar also includes<br />
cross-track error and pass number.<br />
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Guidance and<br />
Steering<br />
Not all automated steering systems are created equal. In fact, if you want<br />
centimeter accuracy, simple setup and technical support troubleshooting<br />
from a remote location, you won’t find a system that is ParaDyme’s equal.<br />
And, if your field operations require high accuracy at very low operating<br />
speeds (for example, specialty crops), you won’t find a better option.<br />
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“ParaDyme is not only<br />
highly accurate; it is also easy<br />
to switch between vehicles. I’m<br />
able to move it from my JD8100,<br />
CLAAS AXION 810 and then also<br />
use it with my combine at harvest<br />
time. It allows me to get more<br />
done every day.”<br />
Juan Ignacio Labiano. Pamplona,<br />
Navarra, Spain.<br />
High Accuracy<br />
Even at Low Speed<br />
ParaDyme is the choice for operations<br />
that require ultra-low speed operation<br />
(as slow as 40 m/hr). Its dual-antenna<br />
GNSS steering solution provides accuracy<br />
within 1/10th of a degree – even when not<br />
moving. This makes it the ideal steering<br />
system for hipping, planting or harvesting<br />
bedded crops, installing drip tape or<br />
planting and harvesting specialty crops.<br />
Proven <strong>Technology</strong><br />
ParaDyme’s field-proven<br />
technology supports more<br />
than 700 different vehicles,<br />
including floaters, sprayers,<br />
tile plows and other<br />
specialty equipment.
PARADYME / GEOSTEER<br />
FeaTURES<br />
2013<br />
Product Catalog<br />
Guidance and Steering<br />
Advanced Guidance Patterns<br />
Supports the most common and advanced<br />
guidance patterns, including SmartPath (see<br />
page 15 for guidance patterns supported).<br />
Flex Mode<br />
Maintain accurate steering with Flex Mode –<br />
even when your signal is temporarily lost – by<br />
automatically transitioning to a differential<br />
signal. When the better signal is restored,<br />
the system will transition back to the higher<br />
accuracy mode.<br />
Auto-Calibration<br />
Auto-calibration through the <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong><br />
Integra and Versa displays makes ParaDyme<br />
or GeoSteer installation simple – even when<br />
moving it from vehicle to vehicle.<br />
Remote Technical Service<br />
Get customer service from any location. When<br />
you use the remote service feature, ParaDyme or<br />
GeoSteer can be accessed remotely to diagnose<br />
the situation in real-time so that you can achieve<br />
maximum efficiency in the field.<br />
This feature is only available in the US, Canada, EU and Australia.<br />
High Accuracy<br />
Access to RTK, with either RTK radio or built-in<br />
GSM modem, allows easy access to NTRIP and<br />
other RTK networks.<br />
Compatibility<br />
ParaDyme and GeoSteer support WAAS/EGNOS,<br />
OmniSTAR XP/HP, RTK and GLONASS satellites.<br />
Simple. Economical. Accurate. Designed to meet the steering<br />
needs required for small grain crops and emerging markets,<br />
GeoSteer bridges the gap between expensive, full-featured<br />
systems and less costly systems that don’t provide the<br />
necessary functionality or level of precision desired.<br />
GPS Differential Correction GEOSTEER PARADYME<br />
WAAS/EGNOS<br />
OmniSTAR XP/HP/VBS<br />
RTK<br />
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Guidance and Steering<br />
Assisted Steering<br />
Reduce fatigue and improve pass-to-pass accuracy<br />
when you add OnTrac2+ assisted steering to any<br />
modern tractor, combine, application rig or other<br />
vehicle – without hooking into hydraulics.<br />
• Quick, easy “Lock-n’-Roll” installation.<br />
• Easily transfer between vehicles.<br />
• Gear-driven motor is superior to friction-design<br />
steering systems – eliminates slippage.<br />
• Easy to engage/disengage from the display or<br />
optional foot switch.<br />
• Controlled by either the <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Integra or<br />
Versa display.<br />
• Quiet operation.<br />
• Terrain Compensation components accommodate<br />
for rolling ground and going through waterways,<br />
ditches and over terraces.<br />
• Custom install kits available on over 700 vehicles.<br />
Lock-n’-Roll Installation<br />
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Mount ring gear<br />
Mount anti-rotation bracket<br />
Attach steering component
GUIDance PATTERNS<br />
Center Pivot<br />
L160 Lightbar<br />
2013<br />
Product Catalog<br />
Guidance and Steering<br />
A-B Pattern<br />
By mounting the L160 Lightbar on the windshield or<br />
dash, operators can monitor guidance by looking straight<br />
ahead while keeping their display easy to reach.<br />
Adaptive Curve<br />
SmartPath Pattern<br />
L160 Lightbar<br />
The L160 CAN bus Lightbar features an easy-to-read display<br />
and configurable LED spacing. A companion guidance system<br />
to either the <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Integra or Versa displays, the compact<br />
design makes it the ideal guidance tool for dash or<br />
windshield mounting.<br />
Identical Curve<br />
• Choose between “chase” or “pull” LED modes.<br />
• Adjustable brightness is ideal for daylight or night use.<br />
• Displays cross-track error, pass number and degree heading.<br />
Tramline Support<br />
• Tramline for A-B and<br />
identical curve patterns.<br />
• Audible and visual<br />
indication when<br />
on Tramline.<br />
• Coming in 2013.<br />
A+ Pattern<br />
Data from your field is an invaluable<br />
resource to help you make better<br />
management decisions.<br />
• Generate A-B guidance lines.<br />
• Archive guidance lines from the field for future use.<br />
• Import/export guidance lines to and from multiple<br />
brands of guidance systems.<br />
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GPS 1500 and<br />
GPS 2500<br />
The GPS 1500 and GPS 2500 are both all-in-one antenna/<br />
receiver systems. These compact, low-profile units feature fixed or<br />
magnetic mounting options and offer an affordable solution for submeter<br />
accuracy with fast startup and reacquisition times. The GPS<br />
2500 features a dual frequency receiver making it ideal for operations<br />
that require a high level of accuracy in the field.<br />
• RTK and GLONASS capable (GPS 2500).<br />
• Outputs simulated radar speed.<br />
• Up to 10 Hz output.<br />
• Dual ports for output of NMEA position data to other equipment.<br />
• Diagnostic LEDs.<br />
• Ideal for AutoSwath in SeedCommand and DirectCommand applications.<br />
• Differential correction options include WAAS/EGNOS, HP/XP/G2/VBS.<br />
See chart below.<br />
• e-Dif ® technology provides accuracy without the need for a<br />
subscription to a differential signal.<br />
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“The GPS 1500 unit and Versa<br />
display pick up a signal quickly,<br />
which allows us to move into a<br />
paddock and begin working without<br />
delays. With the GPS system and<br />
OnTrac2+ assisted steering, we’re<br />
able to have greater precision of our<br />
farming operations without having to<br />
upgrade to new machinery.”<br />
Paul Rudolph, Australia<br />
GPS Differential Correction GPS 1500 GPS 2500<br />
WAAS/EGNOS<br />
XP/HP/G2/VBS<br />
RTK
FeaTURES<br />
2013<br />
Product Catalog<br />
Guidance and Steering<br />
GPS Differential Correction<br />
RTK<br />
2.5 cm<br />
OmniSTAR XP<br />
OmniSTAR HP<br />
5-10 cm<br />
WAAS/EGNOS<br />
Applications GPS 1500 GPS 2500<br />
Guidance<br />
Tillage<br />
Harvesting<br />
Field Preparation<br />
Mapping (Point, Line, Area)<br />
Variable Rate Controllers<br />
Spreading<br />
Spraying<br />
Seeding<br />
Log Hybrid/Variety<br />
Strip-Tilling<br />
Intellislope (Tile Plow)<br />
7.5-12.5 cm<br />
15-20 cm<br />
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Precision Farming Starts Here.<br />
Today’s high-tech seed isn’t cheap. If you’re not controlling where and how<br />
much of each type of seed you plant, you’re probably sacrificing yield potential<br />
and bottom line performance. SeedCommand helps you manage all of your<br />
planting operations, including seed population, hybrid/variety mapping, split<br />
planting, swath control, seed meter performance, variable rates and planter/air<br />
cart seeder performance.<br />
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“We have been using<br />
SeedCommand for three years.<br />
Our fields are irregular shaped<br />
and we calculated that we<br />
were over-seeding at a rate of<br />
10 - 20%. With seed prices<br />
high, we can save a lot of money<br />
using SeedCommand. I also<br />
like that the line begins and<br />
ends accurately right there,<br />
where it needs, at the internal<br />
side of headland. This is a huge<br />
advantage for lease-work too.”<br />
Gábor Forrá, Hungary
FeaTURES<br />
2013<br />
Product Catalog<br />
SeedCommand <br />
Air Cart seeder control<br />
Hybrid/Variety Mapping<br />
SeedCommand records planting<br />
operations in real-time, mapping<br />
the location of each hybrid/variety<br />
planted. Compare observed planting<br />
maps/data with yield maps to make<br />
accurate, reliable decisions to<br />
improve seed selection and increase<br />
future profitability.<br />
Variable Rate Planting<br />
Control seed costs and improve yield<br />
potential across the entire field with variable<br />
rate planting. SeedCommand varies the<br />
seeding rate based on prescription maps to<br />
match seeding rates to soil potential.<br />
AutoSwath<br />
Automatically turn planter clutches or vacuum meters on/off based on field<br />
maps and already-planted areas. On air seeder carts, AutoSwath controls the<br />
metering circuit, automatically turning both seed and fertilizer on/off.<br />
Data Logging<br />
Record variable seeding rates, variable fertilizer application and generate<br />
field maps that can be used to provide better post planting analysis.<br />
SeedCommand Benefits:<br />
• Elimination of overplanting means lower seed costs and improved yields.<br />
• Night planting lengthens planting windows.<br />
• Reduced skips and doubles – especially with variable seed shapes and sizes.<br />
• Documented planting data for simple reporting requirements.<br />
• Maximized yield through variable rate planting.<br />
SureStop TM and SureVac TM<br />
Automatic Shutoff<br />
Control planting rates and turn row<br />
units on/off for both chain-driven or<br />
vacuum planters. SureStop electric<br />
clutches are designed for chain-drive<br />
seed meters. SureVac electric row<br />
shutoffs are compatible with John Deere<br />
vacuum planters.<br />
SureVac<br />
SureStop<br />
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FOR PLANTERS<br />
Hydraulic Down Force<br />
Controlling a planter’s down force is a proven way to improve consistent emergence across the field and increase<br />
yield. <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Hydraulic Down Force system drastically improves on air bag down force systems, providing<br />
instant response to changing soil and field conditions that can’t be accomplished with air bag systems.<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong>’s Hydraulic Down Force system ensures seeds are planted at the proper<br />
depth by instantly adjusting to changes in soil types.<br />
Advanced Seed Monitoring<br />
SeedCommand offers complete planter<br />
monitoring functions, eliminating the need<br />
for an additional planter monitor. View data<br />
and graphs on population, singulation,<br />
skips/doubles and spacing in real-time on a<br />
row-by-row basis. A virtual seed trench view<br />
shows the placement of each seed in a row,<br />
helping you determine if a problem exists<br />
in the seed meter or the row unit.<br />
MULTIPLE CHANNELS OF CONTROL<br />
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CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1<br />
Two channels allow the<br />
down force to be adjusted<br />
separately on the planter<br />
wings compared to the<br />
center section of the<br />
planter where there is<br />
more soil compaction. This<br />
is a big advantage over air<br />
bag systems that average<br />
downforce across the<br />
entire toolbar.<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong>’s Hydraulic Down Force<br />
system adjusts pressure instantly<br />
in changing soil types without the<br />
inconsistency created by pneumatic<br />
systems that respond over a longer<br />
period of time (and land). It could take<br />
a air bag system up to 20 seconds to<br />
inflate enough to create the proper<br />
down force, compared to one second<br />
with <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong>’s Hydraulic Down Force<br />
system. The difference? 1300 m 2<br />
using a 24-row planter.
FOR AIR CART SEEDERS<br />
2013<br />
Product Catalog<br />
SeedCommand <br />
Multiple Product Control<br />
Control up to three granular products, including two<br />
seed and one fertilizer products. Paired with a liquid<br />
control module, the system supports simultaneous<br />
application of NH3 and nitrogen stabilizer.<br />
Enhanced Calibration<br />
Automated calibration routines and stored<br />
calibrations make setup easy and seamless – even<br />
when using multiple products.<br />
Compatibility/Drive<br />
Types Supported<br />
Supports bin-level and fan speed sensors<br />
as well as main and individual meter circuit<br />
clutches on ground drive air seeder carts<br />
with linear actuator control.<br />
Drive Types Supported<br />
• Ground Drive<br />
- Clutches<br />
- Linear Actuator<br />
• Hydraulic Drive<br />
- PWM Valve<br />
- Servo Valve<br />
• Electric Drive<br />
-Selected models<br />
Select models of electric drives<br />
are supported, as well.<br />
Data from your field is an invaluable<br />
resource to help you make better<br />
management decisions.<br />
• Choose higher-yielding seed based on historical yield performance.<br />
• Generate variable rate seed prescriptions.<br />
• Layer planting and harvest maps to easily compare seed performance.<br />
• Map seed varieties, planting rates, planting dates and other items recorded during planting or seeding.<br />
SeedCommand Features<br />
AutoSwath<br />
Data Logging of Seed and Nutrient Inputs<br />
The <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> ®<br />
Integra<br />
Versa<br />
Multiple Product Control Up to 8 Up to 3<br />
Variable Rate Seeding and Fertilizing<br />
Automated Calibration Routines<br />
Meter Prime Feature<br />
Advanced Fan Monitoring<br />
Hydraulic PWM and Servo Drive Support<br />
Ground Drive Linear Actuator and Meter Clutch Support<br />
Hydraulic Down Force<br />
Advanced Seed Monitoring<br />
www.agleader.com<br />
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DirectCommand has simply revolutionized application.<br />
The unique AutoSwath feature decreases overapplication –<br />
saving input costs and improving environmental stewardship.<br />
DirectCommand offers complete control over liquid or granular<br />
applications, while at the same time logging data and providing<br />
real-time application mapping capabilities.<br />
2013 <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> | 22<br />
“We have developed a simple and<br />
highly adaptable Precision Farming<br />
System based around the two<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> displays, which has<br />
allowed us to tailor all our inputs to<br />
meet the crops and the soils specific<br />
requirements. This has given us an<br />
overall saving on inputs and a slight<br />
increase in yields by producing<br />
more even crops through site<br />
specific application.”<br />
Alistair Nelson, East Yorkshire, UK<br />
Serial Connection<br />
The following spreaders are compatible with <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> through serial control:<br />
RDS<br />
RECO/Sulky<br />
Amazone+<br />
Bogballe<br />
Kuhn<br />
LH5000<br />
Vaderstad<br />
Kverneland<br />
Raven
FeaTURES<br />
2013<br />
Product Catalog<br />
DirectCommand <br />
AutoSwath for Sprayers<br />
DirectCommand’s AutoSwath feature reduces overapplication and product waste by<br />
automatically turning the applicator (liquid or granular) on/off based on field boundaries<br />
and already-applied areas as it passes over the field. The system reduces input costs and<br />
increases application accuracy by minimizing skips and overlaps at end rows, fence rows and<br />
along waterways.<br />
AutoSwath for Spreaders<br />
DirectCommand’s AutoSwath feature simplifies spreader control by controlling the conveyor<br />
spinner speed, in addition to monitoring the bin level. The system reads ground speed and<br />
automatically adjusts product flow to match target application rate. DirectCommand control<br />
modules support PWM, motorized servo, Mark IV.2, Mark IV.4 and Mark V hydraulic control<br />
valves. DirectCommand supports application control of multiple bin spinner spreaders.<br />
Rate Control<br />
DirectCommand continuously controls,<br />
adjusts and records field application<br />
based on manually entered target rates<br />
or by using rates from a variable rate<br />
prescription file. The system uses a flow<br />
meter signal and speed input from a<br />
radar or GPS receiver. DirectCommand<br />
can read up to three optional pressure<br />
sensors, eliminating the need to monitor<br />
pressure gauges outside the cab.<br />
Data Logging<br />
DirectCommand automatically records<br />
application activities, including applied<br />
areas, product volume and more. This<br />
information can be easily downloaded<br />
into SMS software for analysis. Using<br />
this information can help accurately<br />
calculate input needs for the<br />
following year.<br />
DirectCommand Benefits:<br />
• Eliminate overapplication, overlap, spray drift and application<br />
gaps that increase input costs and decrease yield potential.<br />
• Lengthen application windows during application operations.<br />
• Reduce fuel costs and field compaction by applying multiple products at one time.<br />
• Increase yield potential and better target product application through crop sensing<br />
and prescription application strategies.<br />
• Document all field application data and provide simple reporting.<br />
Variable Rate Application<br />
DirectCommand allows the variable rate<br />
application of single or multiple products.<br />
The system controls application rates of liquid<br />
and granular products automatically based on<br />
geo-referenced prescription maps. Variable<br />
rate application is available for all supported<br />
equipment types including spinner spreaders,<br />
self-propelled and pull-type sprayers, anhydrous<br />
applicators and strip-till toolbars.<br />
www.agleader.com<br />
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Additional Features<br />
Strip-Till Fertilizer Control<br />
Control up to three channels of<br />
granular product using your striptill<br />
applicator while also controlling<br />
anhydrous and nitrogen stabilizer with<br />
the addition of liquid and chemical<br />
injection control modules.<br />
Chemical Injection<br />
Reduce potential crop damage and your<br />
exposure to chemicals and simplify system<br />
flushes. DirectCommand interfaces with<br />
Raven SCS Sidekick for complete control<br />
over chemical injection applications.<br />
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NORAC UC5 Boom Height Control<br />
Both the <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Integra and Versa displays feature<br />
complete support of the NORAC UC5 boom height control<br />
system – ensuring ideal crop coverage without drift or wasted<br />
product. All setup, calibration and run-time operation of the<br />
UC5 is controlled using an <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> compatible display with<br />
your choice of <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong>’s proprietary interface or through the<br />
ISOBUS virtual terminal screen.<br />
Enhanced Calibration<br />
Simplify setup time by creating<br />
and storing calibration routines,<br />
eliminating the need to recalibrate<br />
equipment each time it’s used.<br />
New <strong>Leader</strong> ® Fan Frame and Feed Gate<br />
Automatically adjust Fan Frame position and Feed<br />
Gate opening from the cab. Automatically position<br />
spinner Fan Frame and Feed Gate based upon<br />
previously calibrated and stored values.
Smart Report<br />
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DirectCommand <br />
Smart Report<br />
DirectCommand’s Smart Report simplifies application reporting (both liquid<br />
and granular), providing an easy way to generate detailed application reports for<br />
government, external and private record-keeping. Reports provide location, product<br />
information, applied totals, field areas, as-applied maps and field boundaries.<br />
• Enter basic information about weather, soil conditions, products used, etc.<br />
• Automatically generate PDF reports that can be saved, emailed or printed.<br />
• Requires no additional software.<br />
DirectCommand Features<br />
AutoSwath<br />
Coverage Mapping<br />
Data Logging<br />
Liquid and Dry Product Application Control<br />
The <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> ®<br />
Integra<br />
Versa<br />
Multiple Product Application (Liquid or Granular) Up to 8 Up to 3<br />
Variable Rate Control<br />
Closed Loop Spinner Speed Control<br />
Smart Report<br />
Strip-Till/Air Seeder<br />
Chemical Injection<br />
Boom Height Control<br />
External Switchbox<br />
OEM Switch Input Support<br />
Guidance<br />
Autosteer<br />
OptRx Crop Sensors<br />
New <strong>Leader</strong> Fan and Feed Gate Support<br />
www.agleader.com<br />
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OptRx Crop Sensor<br />
The use of crop sensing technology in grains, cereals and other<br />
production ag crops is one technique to increase plant health and<br />
yield potential. OptRx crop sensors measure the nitrogen needs of<br />
your crop and provide application rate recommendations in<br />
real-time to maximize your profit.<br />
2013 <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> | 26<br />
“Nitrogen needed for crop varies<br />
from year to year. There’s no rule<br />
to orient ourselves. This was a<br />
problem that we had when ten years<br />
ago we had started to use maps for<br />
fertilizer production in a variable<br />
dose. Thanks to OptRx sensors<br />
we can set nitrogen distribution<br />
in coverage, saving product and<br />
avoiding damage for overdose”.<br />
Mr. Roberto Sarasso<br />
Olcenengo (VC) –<br />
Piemonte – Italy<br />
How OptRx Works<br />
• OptRx crop sensors are installed on front mounted brackets or<br />
across the application boom.<br />
• Emitting their own light source, the sensors measure crop vigor based<br />
on plant mass and light reflectivity readings.<br />
• The Vegetation Index (VI) is calculated based on field data from the<br />
initial sensor calibration.<br />
• Using the VI, DirectCommand applies nitrogen at variable rates<br />
on-the-fly based on real-time crop readings.
FeaTURES<br />
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DirectCommand <br />
When to Use OptRx<br />
Wheat<br />
The ideal application window for topdressing<br />
wheat is when the crop is between tillering and<br />
stem elongation growth stages. Any equipment<br />
capable of topdressing the crop will work.<br />
Barley<br />
The ideal application window for topdressing<br />
barley starts at stem elongation and continues<br />
to boot stage. Any equipment capable of<br />
topdressing barely will work.<br />
Rapeseed<br />
The ideal application window for rapeseed is<br />
from tillering till the flower is visible on the<br />
plant. Any equipment capable of topdressing<br />
rapeseed will work.<br />
The Causes and Effects of<br />
Nitrogen Variability<br />
Organic Material<br />
Organic material is one of the most<br />
significant sources of nitrogen in the soil.<br />
The more organic matter present, the more<br />
nitrogen the soil produces. Because organic<br />
matter can vary with different soil types,<br />
nitrogen availability in the soil can vary<br />
greatly across the field.<br />
Lodging and Under-Fertilizing<br />
Under-fertilizing crops can lead to significant<br />
losses in yield. At the same time, for wheat,<br />
barley and other grass crops, over-fertilizing<br />
can lead to lodging which can cost a grower<br />
up to 60 percent of total yield.<br />
The Math:<br />
Increase in<br />
yield<br />
150kg x €0.21/kg wheat<br />
x 50 hectares<br />
€1575<br />
€1575<br />
€140<br />
Add savings from lower<br />
nitrogen rates<br />
8kg of N x 50 hectares x<br />
€0.350/kg of N<br />
€140<br />
€1715 increased profit over 50 hectares.<br />
To learn more about OptRx and see other real life<br />
examples of OptRx used in both corn and wheat,<br />
visit agleader.com/products/directcommand/optrx/<br />
OptRx Benefits:<br />
• Reduce application of nitrogen in nitrogen-rich areas.<br />
• Increase yield potential in nitrogen-poor areas of the field.<br />
• Record crop vigor variation data across the field.<br />
• Balance the affects of organic material variability across the field.<br />
• Improve yield potential for crops harmed by denitrification due to poor drainage.<br />
Rate Table<br />
OptRx crop sensors are ideal for applying fertilizers, pesticides,<br />
defoliants, growth regulators and other agrochemicals – on-the-go<br />
at the rates necessary for optimum performance. Based on your own<br />
experience or working with an agronomist or crop consultant, select a<br />
Vegetation Index range and assign the recommended rates based on the<br />
range chosen.<br />
www.agleader.com<br />
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N<br />
N<br />
The Science Behind the Sensors<br />
During photosynthesis<br />
plants reflect green light and<br />
absorb red and blue light to<br />
create energy for the plant.<br />
Three parts of the light<br />
spectrum – red, red edge<br />
and near-infrared light are<br />
used to determine<br />
plant health.<br />
GREEN LIGHT<br />
RED LIGHT<br />
BLUE LIGHT<br />
GREEN LIGHT<br />
RED LIGHT<br />
BLUE LIGHT<br />
NEAR INFRARED LIGHT<br />
NEAR INFRARED LIGHT<br />
GREEN LIGHT<br />
RED LIGHT<br />
BLUE LIGHT<br />
GREEN LIGHT<br />
RED LIGHT<br />
BLUE LIGHT<br />
NEAR INFRARED LIGHT<br />
NEAR INFRAR<br />
Depending on the plant’s biomass, near-infrared light is either<br />
reflected (meaning there is more biomass, thus a healthier plant),<br />
or passes through – indicating less biomass and a weaker plant.<br />
At the same time, healthier plants will<br />
absorb more red and red edge light for<br />
photosynthesis, so less will be reflected.<br />
Using its own light source for consistency, OptRx crop<br />
sensors analyze reflectance of both near-infrared and<br />
red edge light to determine plant health.<br />
Reflectance (%)<br />
60<br />
50<br />
40<br />
30<br />
20<br />
670 nm (Red)<br />
730 nm (Red-Edge)<br />
NIR<br />
As a plant grows light<br />
reflectance changes<br />
significantly. This chart<br />
shows that if a crop<br />
sensor only accounted<br />
for one of these<br />
three types of light,<br />
accuracy could change<br />
significantly as the<br />
plant matures.<br />
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10<br />
0<br />
0<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
Leaf Area Index(LAI)
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DirectCommand <br />
1<br />
0.9<br />
Many crop sensors use NDVI (Normalized<br />
Difference Vegetation Index) to determine the health of the<br />
plant. NDVI measures red and near infrared wavebands to<br />
detect health, which works well in early stage plant growth<br />
when soil can be seen between the crops. The graph above<br />
shows that NDVI changes significantly between healthy and<br />
weak crops in early growth states.<br />
However, as the crop reaches complete cover,<br />
NDVI is no longer effective in determining the weaker crops<br />
from the healthier crops. The graph above shows that NDRE<br />
(Normalized Difference Red Edge) is a better indicator of<br />
differences between stronger and weaker crops at later<br />
growth stages. Because OptRx uses both NDVI and NDRE,<br />
it provides a more accurate view of plant vigor at all of the<br />
crops stages of growth.<br />
Vegetation Index<br />
0.8<br />
0.7<br />
0.6<br />
0.5<br />
0.4<br />
0.3<br />
0.2<br />
0.1<br />
0<br />
NDVI<br />
NDRE<br />
0<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
Leaf Area Index(LAI)<br />
Three years use of OptRx, with its unique dualsensing<br />
technology, in European wheat fields have proven<br />
its approach to adjust nitrogen rates on-the-go have shown<br />
an average decrease of nitrogen rates near 2 kilograms<br />
per hectare while increasing yields by an average of 200<br />
kilograms per hectare.<br />
The Math:<br />
1<br />
Estimated nitrogen<br />
savings per hectare 0.9<br />
Number of hectares 0.8<br />
X<br />
Estimated wheat yield<br />
increase per hectare<br />
Number of hectares<br />
X<br />
Total ROI<br />
If you estimate nitrogen to cost €0.50 and<br />
wheat is sold at €250.00/ton, OptRx averaged €51.00<br />
per hectare profits. For a 2 sensor system, that is a ROI<br />
in less than 250 hectares. Do your own math. In the table<br />
provided add up your total in nitrogen savings and total<br />
in yield savings. How long before you are getting profits<br />
from OptRx?<br />
Vegetation Index<br />
0.7<br />
0.6<br />
0.5<br />
0.4<br />
0.3<br />
0.2<br />
+ =<br />
NDRE<br />
NDVI<br />
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Yield Monitoring<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> provides the most widely used grain yield<br />
monitoring technology in the world. Create and view yield and<br />
moisture maps while harvesting and instantly observe how field<br />
conditions affect yield.<br />
“In my opinion, the best thing about<br />
this system is that it is very simple<br />
to use. It can easily be moved from<br />
one piece of equipment to another.<br />
We use it for yield monitoring on our<br />
combines which is very important<br />
if you want to save money using<br />
precision farming technology.”<br />
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Vladimir Bubnov<br />
<strong>Ag</strong>rokultura-Zahid LLC<br />
Ukraine
FeaTURES<br />
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Yield Monitoring<br />
Grain is fed into the harvester’s elevator where sensors<br />
read the moisture content of the grain.<br />
As the grain is delivered to the holding tank, the<br />
mass flow sensor monitors yield.<br />
Information on both yield and moisture from the<br />
sensors is recorded by the <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Integra or<br />
Versa display mounted in the cab.<br />
Yield Monitoring Benefits:<br />
• Improve understanding of seed types and other field activities on yield.<br />
• Collect more accurate yield data.<br />
• View real-time yield comparisons.<br />
• Improve hybrid/variety selections based on field yield data.<br />
• Make storage decisions based on moisture readings in the field.<br />
www.agleader.com<br />
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Yield Monitoring<br />
Field-Proven Accuracy<br />
AutoSwath for Harvest<br />
Harvest data is recorded based on the<br />
number of rows being harvested, providing<br />
accurate data when harvesting point rows or<br />
partial swaths.<br />
Yield and Moisture Mapping<br />
View yield and moisture maps in realtime<br />
for instant feedback on yield<br />
performance across the field.<br />
Hybrid/Variety<br />
Yield Mapping<br />
Overlay planting maps with<br />
real-time harvest maps to view<br />
instant yield and moisture<br />
variations by hybrid/variety in<br />
the field. This provides better<br />
seed selection data for next<br />
planting season.<br />
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Yield Monitoring<br />
Summary Screen<br />
Harvest summary screen<br />
provides at-a-glance<br />
information about number<br />
of acres harvested, total and<br />
average bushels harvested<br />
and more.<br />
Harvest Features<br />
AutoSwath<br />
Grain Harvest<br />
Hybrid<br />
Background Map<br />
The <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> ®<br />
Integra<br />
Versa<br />
Harvest Variety<br />
Tracking<br />
Variety Map Integration<br />
Yield monitoring with the <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Integra display now<br />
allows an operator to load crop variety maps recorded by<br />
another Integra, Versa or other brand of planter monitor.<br />
Data can be read into the software to create a reference<br />
file that can then be loaded onto the<br />
Integra display. This allows the operator to<br />
view variety performance in real-time during harvest.<br />
Guidance<br />
Autosteer<br />
Load Variety Maps<br />
Data from your field is an invaluable resource to<br />
help you make better management decisions.<br />
• Overlay hybrid/variety maps with harvest maps to determine yield performance.<br />
• Since SMS stores every year of information, you can see the history of yield trends.<br />
• SMS turns your data into a “Report Card” for evaluating your performance in the past year. Use the reports<br />
to provide totals and averages for each field, while using the query tools to analyze specific areas.<br />
www.agleader.com<br />
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TM<br />
Intellislope<br />
Water management is an important part of maximizing yield.<br />
Properly-tiled fields can lengthen planting windows, promote better root<br />
development, reduce field compaction, increase nutrient accessibility<br />
and improve consistency of crop emergence. The Intellislope tile plow<br />
control system makes installing tile easy, eliminating the need for<br />
complicated laser surveying equipment. If you can drive a tractor, you<br />
can install drainage tile with Intellislope.<br />
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“For more than 50 years, we have<br />
had tile installed on our farm. We<br />
started doing the tiling ourselves<br />
in 2002 after purchasing the tile<br />
plow. In March 2011, we added the<br />
Intellislope and since have used it<br />
on several thousand meters. With<br />
the ability to survey ahead of time<br />
with the Intellislope, the tiling<br />
process is more efficient. We can tile<br />
so much more and do a better job of<br />
installing with the Intellislope. It has<br />
been one of the better purchases we<br />
have made in some time.”<br />
Steve Berger, Wellman, IA<br />
Intellislope Benefits<br />
• Increase field operation windows and reduce field compaction.<br />
• Reduce yield-robbing affects of denitrification due to poor drainage.<br />
• Provide deeper root zone and earlier soil warm up for better crop development.<br />
• Eliminate hassles associated with laser surveying equipment/services.<br />
• Do-it-yourself tile planning, recording and installation.<br />
• Tile on your schedule with equipment you already own.
Data from your field is an invaluable resource to<br />
help you make better management decisions.<br />
• Utilize your existing yield maps to determine where tile is needed on your farm.<br />
• Take advantage of automated soil survey downloads to have additional reference layers for planning your tile installation.<br />
• Track yield improvements where tile has been installed.<br />
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Water Management<br />
Survey<br />
Can be done ahead of time with an ATV, or<br />
at the time of installation with the tile plow<br />
utilizing RTK GPS. Collect surveys by driving<br />
over the path where tile needs to be placed to<br />
collect the surface elevation.<br />
Plan<br />
Enter the desired minimum/maximum and<br />
target depths, as well as the minimum grade<br />
to drain excess water from the field. This<br />
can be done in the field or with the SMS<br />
Advanced Water Management Module.<br />
Install<br />
Use the plan you created to install tile using<br />
AutoTile to adjust the depth of the plow<br />
automatically. You can also use Grade control or<br />
Pitch control modes as needed.<br />
AutoTile<br />
Millions of meters of installed tile prove how well<br />
AutoTile works to keep tile on grade. A three-step<br />
process to Survey, Plan, and Install the tile is<br />
as simple as it sounds. The system now has the<br />
added benefit of Roll correction to keep the tile<br />
depth at the desired level on side slopes.<br />
Tile Line Recording<br />
Importing survey and installed tile data<br />
from the <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Integra to SMS software<br />
provides a seamless way to manage and track<br />
improvements in crop yield where tile has been<br />
installed. Track main, sub-main and laterals,<br />
as well as the amount of tile installed.<br />
Guidance<br />
As surveys are collected, a guidance line is created with the survey.<br />
When the survey is loaded for installation, manual guidance is<br />
automatically provided to ensure that the tile is placed where the<br />
survey was recorded.<br />
Well-drained soils encourage deeper root<br />
development and healthier crops.<br />
Saturated soils lead to shallow root<br />
growth and poor plant development.<br />
www.agleader.com<br />
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SMS <br />
Software<br />
Data from your field is an invaluable resource<br />
to help you make better management decisions.<br />
These management decisions must be based on “real-life”<br />
questions you have about improving your operation, driven<br />
by your collected data. The data you collect has tremendous<br />
value beyond the benefits you see in the cab. So how do<br />
you begin the process of getting more answers from your<br />
precision ag data?<br />
“I’m an agronomist and I use SMS<br />
Advanced for advanced processing<br />
of production data and creating VRT<br />
maps of fertilization. SMS Advanced<br />
makes it easy to manage information<br />
from thousands of hectares covering<br />
several years.”<br />
SMS Benefits<br />
• Organize, plan and manage precision ag data from field operations.<br />
• View and print maps, reports and operation summaries.<br />
• Layer maps of field applications/data (such as tillage,<br />
planting, spraying, harvest, soil type).<br />
• Track and store multi-year trends in your fields.<br />
• Analyze data to determine areas of improvement and<br />
make more profitable decisions.<br />
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Mr. Giuseppe Sarasso<br />
Vercelli –<br />
Piemonte – Italy
SMS <br />
Software<br />
Benefits for You and Your Partners<br />
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SMS Software<br />
When shared with trusted partners, the value of your data is even greater. For example, using SMS TM Advanced Software, consultants<br />
can provide valuable insights based on your data and different variables such as soil types, seed selection, fertilizer practices, etc.<br />
Here are examples of how a complete precision farming software solution like SMS works within your network of partners.<br />
Growers<br />
By recording data year<br />
round from your precision<br />
farming display, you are<br />
your number-one resource.<br />
Collecting data over<br />
multiple years allows you to<br />
understand how changing<br />
variables affect yield<br />
and profit.<br />
Crop Consultants<br />
<strong>Ag</strong>ronomists can identify<br />
ways to improve yield<br />
potential for crops across<br />
your farm. By utilizing your<br />
valuable crop data, this<br />
information can be reviewed<br />
and analyzed to help make<br />
the right management<br />
decision for your fields.<br />
Soil Sampling<br />
Data provided from soil<br />
sampling can determine<br />
nutrient variations that<br />
can influence yield<br />
potential. Variable rate<br />
prescriptions can be<br />
created for precise<br />
fertilizer application<br />
based on your field’s<br />
nutrient needs.<br />
Insurance and Farm<br />
Management<br />
Field boundaries, planting,<br />
application and yield<br />
history can be stored within<br />
SMS software. Hectare<br />
and production history can<br />
easily be exported from<br />
SMS software, eliminating<br />
time-consuming paperwork<br />
and providing better<br />
insights on how inputs<br />
and other costs affect<br />
profitability.<br />
Service Providers<br />
Contractors can be<br />
provided turnkey<br />
prescription maps,<br />
eliminating the potential<br />
for miscommunication<br />
on field locations and<br />
product rates and<br />
recommendations. Field<br />
activity records can easily<br />
be imported into SMS<br />
software.<br />
Seed<br />
Working directly with<br />
seed dealers, data<br />
from precision farming<br />
assists seed partners<br />
in matching the right<br />
hybrids/varieties to<br />
different fields based<br />
on both current<br />
field conditions and<br />
historical data.<br />
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FeaTURING<br />
SMS Mobile allows you to collect in-field<br />
information such as crop scouting, soil sampling,<br />
boundaries and more. It offers flexibility to work with<br />
most desktop software solutions, as well as syncing<br />
seamlessly with SMS Basic and Advanced. Information<br />
gathered from SMS Mobile can provide the extra detail<br />
needed to make critical management decisions.<br />
SMS Basic is a powerful system that helps you take<br />
data from your field and turn it into smart management<br />
decisions, using information gathered from planting<br />
through harvest. Additionally, SMS Basic is designed<br />
to work in conjunction with SMS Advanced software in<br />
a grower/consultant relationship, providing even more<br />
sophisticated and powerful analysis tools.<br />
SMS Advanced allows a user to manage<br />
information across many hectares, fields and<br />
operations. It’s ideal for farmers looking for more<br />
sophisticated analysis tools and consultants who<br />
are working with multiple clients. It includes all<br />
of the features of SMS Basic, plus additional tools<br />
and features designed to make analysis across<br />
multiple fields and operations easy.<br />
FREE TRIAL<br />
SMS MOBILE • SMS BASIC<br />
S M S A D V A N C E D<br />
S O F T W A R E<br />
To download a free trial, visit<br />
agleader.com or call your local<br />
distributor to request a free CD.<br />
Free Introduction to SMS<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> offers free monthly online sessions to help you understand how to<br />
use the key tools provided in the SMS Basic, Advanced and Mobile software.<br />
Visit sms.agleader.com to register to attend.<br />
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FeaTURES<br />
2013<br />
Product Catalog<br />
SMS Software<br />
Mesa Rugged Notepad TM<br />
The Mesa Rugged Notepad TM is built for<br />
field use. It features a water-proof, impactresistant<br />
shell. It also features Wi-Fi,<br />
Bluetooth and built-in GPS and camera. The<br />
large 14.4 cm screen makes it easier to read,<br />
yet doesn’t comprise portability.<br />
Field Operations<br />
SMS Mobile supports the following field operations:<br />
Soil Sampling<br />
Create grid, point<br />
or zone samples.<br />
Navigate to specific<br />
sites to conduct<br />
sampling that can<br />
be replicated.<br />
Crop Scouting<br />
Scout specific field<br />
locations or navigate<br />
to previously scouted<br />
locations to log detailed<br />
information on field/<br />
crop conditions as well<br />
as insects, diseases or<br />
weeds observed.<br />
Coverage Logging<br />
Continuously log<br />
and record data for<br />
swath-based coverage<br />
operations. This<br />
allows for the logging<br />
of different hybrids/<br />
varieties, tillage<br />
operations or application<br />
rates within the field.<br />
General Logging<br />
Create and edit point,<br />
line and polygon areas<br />
in the field. Uses<br />
include basic field<br />
scouting, tile line<br />
mapping, creation of<br />
management zones<br />
and others.<br />
Boundary Logging<br />
View, record and revise<br />
field outlines and subboundaries<br />
(terraces,<br />
waterways, etc.) within<br />
the field to accurately<br />
document field areas.<br />
Other Supported Devices<br />
SMS Mobile is designed to be installed<br />
on any devices running Windows Mobile<br />
5.x - 6.5, as well as Windows XP,<br />
Vista, Win7 machines, Windows 8 and<br />
Windows 8 Pro.<br />
Supported External Sensors<br />
Supported sensors include:<br />
• <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> OptRx Crop Sensor<br />
• VERIS EC Sensors<br />
• Geonics EM Model Sensors<br />
• Minolta 502 SPAD Meters<br />
• Dualem EC Sensor<br />
• GreenSeeker<br />
• Holland Scientific 430<br />
• Custom Sensor – Log data from user-defined sensor<br />
Key Features<br />
• Log edit points, lines or polygons manually or with GPS<br />
• Display up to 4 real-time stats<br />
• Image download<br />
• Seamless data transfer to SMS desktop software<br />
• Import/export shape files<br />
• View up to 4 layers simultaneously<br />
Navigation View<br />
SMS Mobile features<br />
a Navigation View that<br />
allows the operator<br />
to quickly and easily<br />
navigate to locations in<br />
the field. Split screen<br />
view only available in<br />
Mobile PC.<br />
Toggle statistic<br />
between meters or<br />
estimated time to<br />
reach site.<br />
Toggle<br />
between<br />
navigation<br />
view or<br />
traditional<br />
field view.<br />
Toggle between current traveling<br />
heading or direction.<br />
Toggle statistic between degree<br />
of heading needed to navigate or<br />
latitude and longitude of target site.<br />
Navigate towards<br />
the target circle.<br />
When in line with<br />
target site, the<br />
target circle will<br />
move towards the<br />
top center of the<br />
compass circle.<br />
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FeaTURES<br />
Guidance Planning/Support<br />
Generate A-B guidance lines. Archive<br />
guidance lines from the field for future use.<br />
Import/export guidance lines to and from<br />
multiple brands of guidance systems.<br />
Create Prescriptions<br />
Generate simple variable rate<br />
prescriptions for seed or liquid or<br />
granular applications based on<br />
yield history, soil test results or any<br />
other map.<br />
Soil Sampling Tools<br />
Create and manage soil sampling<br />
points, grids and regions. Easily<br />
sync lab soil test results with sample<br />
locations in the field.<br />
3D View<br />
View your field using 3D maps to<br />
help analyze drainage, tiling and<br />
terracing needs.<br />
Query Tools<br />
Overlay yield maps with other field<br />
operations to determine how field<br />
activities affected yield across the field.<br />
Government Reporting<br />
Create reports and maps that can be<br />
generated to satisfy government reporting<br />
needs. This can include crop insurance<br />
reporting with AIPs or regulatory<br />
compliance for application documentation.<br />
Simple Expense/Income Entries<br />
Easily track operation expenses and incomes<br />
which can be included in financial reports and<br />
print layouts.<br />
Print Maps, Charts and Reports<br />
Print your harvest, planting, spraying and other<br />
maps to share with landlords, consultants,<br />
insurance specialists and others. Build charts and<br />
reports to show hectares planted, planting/harvest<br />
dates, bags planted and total harvest production.<br />
SMS Software Supports<br />
• <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong><br />
• AGCO<br />
• AutoFarm<br />
• Case IH<br />
• CLAAS<br />
• Flexi-Coil<br />
• HARDI<br />
• Hemisphere GPS (Outback)<br />
• ISO 11783<br />
• John Deere<br />
• KINZE<br />
• Mid-Tech<br />
• New Holland<br />
• Precision Planting<br />
• Raven<br />
• RDS<br />
• Trimble<br />
• Shape, Image, Text Files<br />
• Gradient<br />
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Visit agleader.com or call our support line for questions about other<br />
formats or specific files from each of these companies.
FeaTURES<br />
2013<br />
Product Catalog<br />
SMS Features Basic Advanced<br />
File Processing from Most<br />
Precision <strong>Ag</strong> Displays<br />
Sort Data by Geography<br />
Generate Crop Plans<br />
Create, Manage and Export<br />
Guidance Lines<br />
Print Summary Maps, Charts<br />
and Reports<br />
Write Simple Prescriptions<br />
SMS Software<br />
Aerial/Road Backgrounds<br />
Query Tools to Analyze Specific<br />
Areas<br />
Booklet Printing<br />
An optional feature that allows you<br />
to create personalized booklets<br />
for each client including charts,<br />
graphs, maps and analysis results.<br />
Booklets can be saved electronically<br />
for upload, email or web.<br />
Multi-Year Averaging<br />
See field trends based on layers<br />
of annual field data in one map,<br />
giving you strategies on creating<br />
management zones.<br />
Equation Writing<br />
Build an equation to generate a<br />
variable rate prescription based on<br />
mapped layers, such as soil sampling<br />
and/or grain harvest results. Run these<br />
equations for a specific field or across<br />
an entire project.<br />
Check for Updates<br />
Soil Survey Import (U.S. ONLY)<br />
Project Management<br />
Equation Writing<br />
Calendar View<br />
(limited)<br />
3D Plotting and Terrain Viewing<br />
Project Management<br />
Manage up to five projects with<br />
SMS Basic or setup an unlimited<br />
number of projects with SMS<br />
Advanced. Setting up projects<br />
will allow you to analyze data by<br />
individual field or across the entire<br />
client base while keeping data<br />
completely separate.<br />
Plot Prescription<br />
An optional feature that allows you to<br />
strategically place and define in-field<br />
research plot in the office and use the<br />
plot prescriptions to plant in the field.<br />
Calendar View<br />
View all field activities in a<br />
chronological calendar format.<br />
Customized Reporting<br />
Easily generate customized reports,<br />
maps, charts and more based on<br />
individual client needs.<br />
Comparison Analysis<br />
Easily compare how different field or<br />
operation variables (moisture, soil type,<br />
fertilizer rates, etc.) affect results.<br />
Batch Analysis<br />
Reduce time and develop consistent<br />
reports by analyzing data across<br />
multiple clients at one time.<br />
Water Management<br />
An optional feature that includes a<br />
tile plan editor allowing users to map<br />
out and plan where tile lines should<br />
be installed.<br />
Comparison Analysis<br />
Correlation Analysis<br />
Multi-Year Averaging<br />
Multiple Data Storage Locations<br />
Dataset Playback<br />
Booklet Printing<br />
Water Management<br />
Plot Prescription<br />
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Training, Support and<br />
Communications<br />
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“The service we get from our <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong><br />
representatives is excellent. It is part of<br />
the reason why we chose to invest in<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> products - and we have not<br />
been disappointed.”<br />
Luis Carlos Tremiño.<br />
Palencia, Castilla y León, Spain<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> Dealers<br />
You won’t find a more highly trained, dedicated<br />
group of precision farming specialists. Your <strong>Ag</strong><br />
<strong>Leader</strong> dealer is 100 percent dedicated to helping<br />
you get the most from your precision farming<br />
investment.
2013<br />
Product Catalog<br />
Technical Support<br />
Your representative can help with virtually<br />
any question you have. Plus, because they<br />
have direct access to <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong>’s industryleading<br />
support team, you can rest assured<br />
your precision equipment has the best<br />
support in the field.<br />
Online Tutorials<br />
Access online video tutorials on <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong><br />
hardware and software products by visiting the<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> website at www.agleader.com.<br />
Keep up with the Latest Product<br />
and company news from <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> using<br />
Twitter and Facebook.<br />
Visit twitter.com/agleadertech or<br />
facebook.com/agleader.<br />
SMS Introduction<br />
Free “Introduction to SMS” online sessions;<br />
sms.agleader.com.<br />
SMS Training<br />
Attend one of our classroom trainings or learn<br />
about your SMS software through a virtual<br />
training from the leisure of your home, office<br />
or other Internet location.<br />
Visit sms.agleader.com.<br />
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THE Complete Precision Farming Solution<br />
Who you partner with for your precision farming technologies is an<br />
important decision. <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> has been a pioneer in precision farming<br />
since the very beginning. In fact, <strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong> has the most complete lineup<br />
of precision farming technology available – both hardware and software.<br />
<strong>Ag</strong> <strong>Leader</strong>’s network of precision farming dealers and its team of dedicated<br />
support and training specialists are behind you, granting you access to the<br />
best precision farming support in the industry.<br />
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