Increased Precision Farming for Outback Guidance

Hemisphere GPS introduces two advancements in eDriveX with eTurns functionality for customers seeking precision steering and control performance: reverse steering and slow speed control. Reverse steering provides customers with the ability to reverse course under certain circumstances. Slow speed control allows eDriveX users to operate their equipment in demanding, slow speed conditions down to 0.25mph. EDriveX also supports 35 installation kits covering 335 vehicle models.

The A320/A321 RTK smart antennas offer affordable, versatile, and portable positioning solutions with centimetre-level accuracy. They are powered by Hemisphere GPS' Eclipse II GNSS (GPS and GLONASS) receiver technology and combine the receiver, antenna, and optional radio modems, all in one rugged package. With dual-serial, CAN, and pulse output options and support for GPS and GLONASS RTK, L-band HP/XP/VBS/G2, and SBAS, A320 and A321 are ideal for all types of precision farming applications. The performance is upgradable through authorisation codes so users can choose an entry-level version A320 and upgrade the performance in the future. A320 is compatible with nearly all types of network RTK systems including most CORS networks. With Hemisphere GPS' patent pending SureTrack technology A320/A321 improve GNSS performance, particularly with RTK and GLONASS applications. Benefits include extended and more robust RTK solutions as the rover RTK receiver will process all available signals even if they are not common with the base receiver.

Users have the option of a 900MHz radio portable base solution, a 5W 400MHz radio fixed base solution or a cellular data modem. The 400MHz long-range radio allows farmers to expand their areas of operation of up to 18 miles or more and complete more work in less time. For even greater range the optional cellular modem can be configured to receive RTK corrections from the internet - from a single base station or a network of base stations. For larger farms, these options result in less time spent moving equipment and subsequently less time in the field completing the same amount of work. A320 is designed to be mounted on a variety of farm machinery for kinematic positioning and navigation applications, while A321 can be used as a portable base station mounted on a tripod or riser.