RiteHeight Sprayer Boom Controller

RiteHeight
Sprayer Boom Controller

Features

Easy to install. Only requires the installation of two sensors and simple electrical connections. No hydraulic plumbing required.
Safeguards booms. Minimizes the chance of booms hitting the ground.
Reduces operator fatigue. Automates boom height adjustments.
Better spray quality. Reduces spray drift and improves spray coverage.
Versatile. Maintains consistent boom height above ground or crop canopy (selectable).
Adaptable. Can be installed on almost any pull type or self-propelled sprayer. Service menus are easily accessed on the controller to manually fine-tune calibration settings if needed.
Electric-over-hydraulic. Works with standard electric-over-hydraulic controls, using open-centre or closed-centre hydraulics, and independent or shuttle type solenoid valves.
Easy to use. Engage automatic mode with a single button push.
Simple manual over-ride. Manaul over-ride immediately disengages automatic operation.
Reliable. Components are durable and require little maintenance.
Can be customized for special applications. Please contact us with your questions.

Specifications

Supply voltage:

+12VDC, 1.0A (plus solenoid drive current)

Boom Height Sensors:

Two ultrasonic range sensors, environmentally sealed, mounted in protective casing

Solenoid Control Outputs:

Normally open, +12VDC when activated, 4A max. current

Controller Case:

L x H x D: 160 x 90 x 65 mm (6.3 x 3.5 x 2.5 inches)

Made of impact resistant and flame retardant polycarbonate

Gasketed to keep out moisture and dirt, but must be mounted in dry location

Integral mounting holes, or mount using self-adhesive velcro

Interface Box Case:

L x H x D: 160 x 160 x 65 mm (6.3 x 6.3 x 2.5 inches)

Made of impact resistant and flame retardant ABS

Gasketed to seal out moisture and dirt

Liquid tight cable glands for all cable entries

Integral mounting holes

Reduce spray drift, improve spray coverage, do a better, more even job with a lot less headache, especially in hilly fields and at night.

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Interface Box
Usually mounted near solenoid bank for easy electrical connections. The ultrasonic sensors and solenoid wiring are all connected to the Interface Box, which connects to the Controller with a single cable.

The RiteHeight Sprayer Boom Controller automatically keeps your sprayer's booms at a consistent height above the ground, eliminating the need for manual height adjustments in hilly terrain, and minimizing the risk of boom contact with the ground.

The RiteHeight Controller uses rugged ultrasonic range sensors mounted near the boom tips to continually monitor the height of the booms above the ground (or crop canopy). When the boom height deviates from the desired height, the controller moves the boom up or down as necessary. The RiteHeight Controller automatically moves the boom up or down as necessary, providing a more consistent boom height. That has obvious advantages with respect to improving spray coverage and reducing drift. At the same time, the sprayer operator can be more relaxed while actually doing a better job in hilly terrain..

Because the RiteHeight Controller uses the sprayer's existing electric-over-hydraulic controls, it can easily be installed on almost any type of sprayer. Connections are made to the solenoid valves that control the boom lift cylinders. Sonar sensors are mounted near the tip of each boom.

"Wonderful. The booms simply follow the contours in the field. Offers great basic functionality. After a while you wonder how you got along without it." (John Vandenberghe, Montague, PEI)

The RiteHeight Controller is designed to make the operator's job easier on any sprayer. It is especially helpful in hilly or uneven fields, allowing the operator to focus on other aspects of spraying, and enabling faster operating speeds.

Controller
Mounted in cab for easy operator access. Simple controls allow engaging and disengaging automatic mode, as well as adjusting the boom height on the go. The same controls are used to navigate the simple menu system to configure and calibrate the system.

"Just works!
No complaints whatsoever."
(Pierre Vak,
Ridge Lawn Farm,
St. Agatha, ON)

Price $4590.00

Order before June 1, 2009 and get a 15% early bird discount!

Price includes controller, sensors, mounting brackets, cables, and complete instruction manual for installing and operating the system.