AgGPS® EZ-Boom™ 2010 Automated Application Control System
The new AgGPS EZ-Boom 2010 boom switching and spray rate
control system system from Trimble is designed to help growers cut input
costs, ensure the accuracy of spray applications, and reduce stress
during peak fieldwork periods.
It works with the Trimble AgGPS Ez-Guide 500, AgGPS EZ-Guide® Plus lightbar guidance system, AgGPS EZ-Steer™ assisted steering system and AgGPS Autopilot™ automated steering system. AgGPS EZ-Boom adds value to these Trimble systems by:
- Automatically controlling up to 10 separate automated
boom sections, avoiding overspray and untreated gaps on
angled end rows, terraces, waterways and other no-spray areas
electronically "flagged" within a field. The EZ-Boom system also
calculates total applied area, automatically subtracting no-spray
areas, so the applicator knows exactly how much spray has been used.
- Delivering precise rate control field reducing the
application cost of the chemical, and maximizing the
performance of the application—no more empty tank with two rounds to
go! The EZ-boom system uses signals from the flow meter and GPS
speed to automatically adjust flow rate. By using the GPS for
accurate speed measurement, the need for ground radar is eliminated.
This reduces operator distraction and ensures the best-possible
application job.
- Simplifying installation and reduces equipment costs for
spray systems. The EZ-Boom 2010 system works in conjunction
with, or replaces most currently available rate controllers. So if
it's time to replace your "old faithful" system or upgrade it to
automatic boom section control, the AgGPS EZ-Boom 2010
system—along with an AgGPS EZ-Guide Plus system or AgGPS
EZ-Steer system—will help you do the job at a highly competitive
price.
- Producing an exact real-time summary map that shows the sprayed area that is viewable on both the EZ-Guide Plus system and the AgGPS FieldManager™ display, now an applicator can be certain that the entire field has been applied. Using the FieldManager display a summary report and map can be generated and viewed in any Web browser, making it easy to read by all customers.
The EZ-Boom system automatically performs several critical functions that help save chemicals while protecting crops and the environment—and does them far more accurately than is possible with any human operator. The new AgGPS EZ-Boom 2010 system also helps protect operators against claims of improper or incomplete application, providing peace of mind that they've done the best application job possible.
Growers have three options for installing the new EZ-Boom 2010 system to interface directly into flow meters and valves, depending on existing equipment and desired performance features. Those familiar with Trimble EZ-systems will require about 15 minutes to learn how to operate the AgGPS EZ-Boom 2010 automated application control system.
Performance highlights:
- Makes application operations more effective and economical... saves input costs by reducing over and under application of fertilizers and crop protection chemicals
- User can gain rate control performance from EZ-Guide Plus system and still make good use of existing controllers without having to buy additional equipment
- Precisely applies target rate across the entire field to ensure best-possible application job
- Works with many popular spraying systems
- Reduces operator stress by eliminating need to monitor pressure gauges outside the cab
- Easy-to-learn... in about 15 minutes for those familiar with basic GPS tools such as the AgGPS EZ-Guide Plus lightbar guidance system or AgGPS EZ-Steer assisted steering system.