The iCon Wireless Control System lives on an iPad, making it intuitive and easy to use – just like the machine it controls. It features a simple interface, home screen automation, and operating enhancements like the Acres to Empty and in-field calibration features. Acres to Empty tells you instantly how many acres remain until your next product fill. The in-field calibration function confirms static calibration values while seeding, using load cell data. This information is transmitted wirelessly to the iCon Control System to ensure you are applying products at the correct rates throughout the field.
With a wide range of innovative features such as Acres to Empty, In-field Calibration, and Fit to Field, the iCon Wireless Control system provides you with more detailed real-time information, increased automation, more customisable data, and optimised prescription mapping.
Maximise product use with zero rate zones, control meters and openers to preserve precision, and optimise Rx mapping for accurate application and reduced input use.
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The newest version of the app features the ability for customers to utilise zero rate zones as part of the prescription maps. This feature ensures that customers are able to get the most out of their product and avoid needlessly applying fertiliser to low-producing areas of the field.
The system controls the meters on your Precision Delivery Air Cart and the openers on your Seed Hawk 40-84 to instantly stop roller rotation and product flow when encountering previously seeded ground. It also lifts the openers so you do not disturb the precision seed and fertiliser placement already completed.
The amount of fertiliser and seed required to achieve the desired yield will vary across the field and, most times, over the width of the toolbar. Under-applying nutrients results in yield and quality loss, while over-application can result in crop lodging.
The iCon Wireless Control System is compatible with industry-leading prescription mapping to dial in the exact amount of product desired, reducing the amount of inputs used. Every 10 feet of toolbar has its own seed and fertiliser meter to ensure greater accuracy in variable terrain. In contrast, industry standards will only apply one rate across the entire width of the machine, which can be 15 - 30 m (50’ - 100’).
Wireless control provides significant benefits for seed drill systems. Carry your iCon-controlled tablet with you to gain full seeder control and eliminate the need to go back and forth between the tractor cab and machine. The portability simplifies calibration, helps troubleshoot blockages, fills the tanks to the appropriate level, and even uses the meters to empty the air cart. Plus, you get less in-cab wiring and fewer connection points.
The Fit-to-Field function makes product changes much easier. This iCon feature automatically adjusts seed and fertiliser rates to empty the Seed Hawk air cart over the remaining acres in your field. Note that 200 lbs of product will remain in the bin at empty, and this amount of product is adjustable for customers with the newest version of the app. It’s easy and efficient, eliminating the guesswork when emptying the cart.
The iCon in-field calibration function confirms static calibration values during seeding, by using load cell data. This information is transmitted wirelessly to the iCon Control System to ensure you are applying products at the correct rates throughout the field.
Next-Gen Sectional Control Technology, SCTx, allows for more complex manoeuvring in the field and unprecedented capabilities to predict seeded/unseeded areas.
The user interface features a virtual toolbar displaying real-time information based on coverage and operator input lookahead times, showing exactly where and when the drill should turn on or off. Turn compensation allows for precise rates across the width of the machine, ensuring a more even plant count in wide arching and tight turn areas of the field.
iCon utilises a cloud-based system to download prescription maps and upload completed job reports, allowing you to access them from anywhere. The expanded capability of the cloud now offers it as the place to retrieve any feature unlocks and subscriptions purchased for your machine.
At Väderstad, we find it very important to support and service all our customers to the fullest. Therefore, all iCon software updates are easy to download free of charge.
An Ethernet connection is available to ensure you have a continuous, easy experience. With iCon, you are always sure to benefit from the latest technology and the newest innovative solutions from Väderstad.
