With the Calibrator Totz, Bogballe shows that precision agriculture is also their specialty. The Totz computer is aimed at farmers who want to use all disciplines within precision agriculture. Fully automatic calibration, section control via GPS and use of application maps are therefore obvious features in the package. According to Bogballe, this new computer makes spreading even better to optimize the crop.
Fully automatic calibration
The fully automatic amount calibration function ensures that the desired amount to be scattered in the field is actually scattered. Previously, a uniform quantity over the entire field was the requirement. Nowadays it is a bit more nuanced. In precision agriculture, the quantities are rather uneven than evenly distributed across the field. This means that dosing has to be done differently than before. An application card or a crop sensor now indicates that the amount of fertilizer needs to be varied. The weighing technique is perfect for this, as it measures kilos and translates into kg / ha. The right and left side of the spreader can even work separately with different amounts, says Bogballe.
Faster response and greater precision
With new algorithms, Calibrator Totz offers a faster response and greater precision right into the corners of the field. The monitor software includes new control algorithms for fully automatic quantity and section control. It offers unprecedented precision and is thus able to meet the requirements for modern crop production. The advantages are an even faster calibration than before. Even better and more precise spreading in the gutters and headlands in combination with border spreading. And if the spreader is equipped with the optional Section Control Dynamic equipment, the spreading system can spread in the corners of the field with finely tuned overlap. It also gives a more uniform crop in the corners of the field.
Advanced diagnostics checks the spreader
Calibrator Totz contains an advanced monitoring system that can diagnose the spreader’s electronic functions. The diagnosis is carried out continuously, both when the Totz is switched on and during spreading. For example, if the system detects an operating error, the Totz informs the user directly on the display. Any error codes are stored in the computer’s memory. This allows the user to read a list of errors that have occurred. The error can be described in detail with a subsequent service and thus enables fast and efficient service.
Thorough testing before launch
Calibrator Totz was thoroughly field tested for nine months prior to launch. At the same time, the monitor has undergone intensive laboratory tests, including vibration, cold and heat load tests. After a successful test period, he is ready to be a reliable partner for fertilizer spreading. The first spreaders with Calibrator Totz have already been produced and are ready for delivery for the 2021 season. For customers who prefer Isobus solutions, Bogballe can also supply such spreaders with comparable functionality.
