Machine Automation

ISOBUS Connectivity

ISOBUS is an open communication network technology for connecting electronic devices on agriculture equipment. This technology allows displays, implements, and controllers to be compatible and operate on a machine. The technology includes support for a common display device, a virtual terminal, and a standardised hitch connector. ISOBUS implementation allows control and data communications that complies to the ISO 11783 standard.

Requirements

John Deere Universal Display and StarFire 3000, 6000 or 7000 receiver
Appropriate generic ISOBUS harness or Autotrac ready tractor
ISOBUS capable implement

Benefits

One implement electrical connection ensures the implement is connected correctly with the tractor or universal display screen
Collection of all work documentation including applied maps
All machine offsets are automatically entered in the display for increased product application accuracy
Only one display with Autotrac and section control activations are required for all implements

Section Control

John Deere Section Control automatically controls the sections on an implement and when enabled it utilises global positioning system (GPS) information to turn implement sections on and off and reduce overlap in previously applied areas. It also can be used to reference interior and exterior field boundaries. John Deere Section Control automatically controls the implement sections as the implement passes through defined boundaries. It can be used on a variety of John Deere and competitive equipment to provide producers with the benefits throughout multiple operations and seasons.

Requirements

John Deere Gen 4 or G5 Command centres or Universal Displays
StarFire 6000 or 7000 Receiver (SF1, SF-RTK, or M-RTK)
John Deere Section Control Activation

Benefits

Automatically control implement sections
Improve efficiency by reducing overlap, input costs, and operator stress
ISOBUS implement compatibility
Versatile with different equipment and operations
Reduce operator fatigue

Machine Sync

Machine Sync automation makes on-the-go unloading more efficient. Combine productivity relies on keeping the machine running and never stopping to unload. John Deere Machine Sync enhances the harvesting experience for even the most experienced operators. It allows both operators to focus on the key tasks of harvesting and unloading while minimising the additional tasks created by on-the-go unloading. This results in operators who are more relaxed, productive, and alert while farming.

Requirements

John Deere Tractor and Combine fitted with JDLink telematics
MachineSync radio pack
MachineSync activation

Benefits

Maximise benefits with on-the-go unloading
Capitalise on coverage map and guidance line sharing
Increase efficiency with logistics information
Set up with ease
Enhance machine optimization
Shared signal improves performance and lowers investment cost for precision agriculture systems

Tractor Implement Automation

Tractor Implement Automation (TIA) enables automated adjustments of electronically-controlled tractor functions. The implement communicates with the tractor via the ISOBUS. Currently implements supporting TIA are available from John Deere, Grimme, Krone and Horsch.

Requirements

ISOBUS equipped John Deere R Series tractor
Tractor Implement Activation (TIA)
Compatible implements

Benefits

Automated adjustment of all ISOBUS connected functions
Tractor Implement Automation (TIA) offers a new baling experience

GreenStar Rate Controller

The GreenStar Rate Controller allows the John Deere Universal Display to integrate with self-propelled sprayers, liquid manure applicators, liquid fertilizer applicators, and many pull-type sprayers to accomplish; Automatic rate control, Field documentation, Map-based prescriptions and John Deere Section Control (activation required)

Requirements

Rate controller
Harness
Section control activation

Benefits

Provides integration
Enables John Deere Section Control
Allows multiple operations simultaneously
Reduces cab clutter
Allows control of dual-boom systems
Reduced input costs
Increased machine & operator efficiency

HarvestLab 3000

The HarvestLab 3000 sensor enables an accurate measurement and documentation of dry matter, starch, protein, neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber in different crop types. For better fertilization planning in the next season, operators can use the HarvestLab 3000 sensor to determine and document the nutrient level which was taken off the field during harvest. It also helps to achieve higher quality forage by enabling automatic length-of–cut adjustments on-the-go to ensure optimal bunker compaction and conservation. In addition, the smart use of additives ultimately leads to higher milk yields and more efficient use of feed.

Requirements

Compatible John Deere forage harvester (i ready) fitted with yield monitoring capability
HarvestLab 3000
Activation for required constituents

Benefits

Yield measurements while harvesting
Moisture, dry matter, protein, starch, fiber, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, ash and sugar analysis on-the-go
Inoculant dosing based on current dry matter level
Automatic length-of-cut adjustment on-the-go
Supports daily feed ration calculation

Manure Sensing

John Deere Manure Sensing records all relevant manure nutrient levels. It enables significant improvements on nutrient application accuracy and documentation in liquid manure compared to taking one off samples per load. With John Deere Manure Sensing, ingredients can be applied based on a target rate for one nutrient and a limit rate for a second ingredient.