ARAG Precision - Bargam UK

ISOBUS is the international standardised system set by ISO11783 that defines the information exchange protocols forfarming machines. Thanks to this standard protocol, all the electronic devices available on a farming machine, regardless oftheir manufacturer, can exchange information and communicate with each other.It will then be possible to use just one monitor in the cabin to view data and output controls to any connected device. Thisallows for improved tractor cabin ergonomic design, due to the deletion of the many control units connected to each singledevice, and ensures time-efficient servicing.Principle of operationISOBUS system is equipped with a Tractor ECU (TECU) that controls communication among the control units connectedon the bus and makes available all tractor operating information. The Virtual Terminal (VT) is installed inside tractor's cabinand it is used to view, control and set all machine parameters, while at the rear is a standard socket that allows user topower and take communication signals to any equipment the user decides to connect.Such equipment will fit a suitable connector allowing the ISOBUS JOB COMPUTER control unit to output information to theVirtual Terminal and receive operator's controls.The Virtual Terminal keyboard is not suitable for some kind of equipment, so the standard has provided for connection offurther control devices (push-button boards, joysticks, etc.) to the ISOBUS network in order to help machine control. Thesecontrol devices are called Auxiliary Inputs.5