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®
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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. |
