ZA-TS mounted spreader

One language, many benefits!
Each ISOBUS-enabled machine from AMAZONE comes with the latest technology and almost unlimited possibilities. It makes no difference whether you use an operator terminal from AMAZONE or an ISOBUS terminal fitted directly in the tractor. ISOBUS is an internationally recognised standard for communication between the operator terminal, tractors and connected implements on the one hand and Farm Management Information Systems on the other.

Operation with a wide variety of ISOBUS terminals

Which means that ISOBUS enables you to take control of all your ISOBUS compatible equipment. You only have to connect the machine to the respective ISOBUS terminal and the usual operator interface appears on the monitor in your tractor cab.

Benefits of ISOBUS at a glance:

• International standardisation provides uniform interfaces and data formats, meaning that compatibility with other manufacturers is ensured
• Plug and Play between the machine, tractor and other ISOBUS equipment

AMAZONE machinery and operator terminals offer a range of functions which are very easy and safe to operate:

• Highest compatibility and safety function of your ISOBUS equipment 
• No additional modules on the machine side. All ISOBUS machines from AMAZONE come ready-equipped with the necessary ISOBUS functions as standard 
• Practice-oriented machine software and logical menu structure 
• MiniView display with all AMAZONE terminals and additional ISOBUS terminals. See, for example, the machine data in the map view. 
• Possibility of operating the machine via the tractor terminal or a twin terminal solution 
• Flexible assignment of the map and machine view between the tractor terminal and the operator terminal 
• Unique operation concept. Freely configurable displays and individual user interfaces for each driver 
• Functions such as HeadlandControl and parabolic part-width section control 
• Integrated Task Controller data logger function

Advantages of the AMAZONE machine software:

• User-oriented and intuitive
• Tailored to the machine
• Function scope above and beyond the ISOBUS standard

More precision, more efficiency!

In view of the very large working widths used now, the matching of the spread patterns is very important. Thanks to the electric delivery system adjustment on the TS spreading system, it is able to react precisely and sensitively in these cases. So even outer part-width sections can be easily controlled. In addition, due to the individual speed adjustment of the left and right hand side discs, the spreading width can be reduced from the far outside to the centre, so that, even at large working widths, long and shallow-shaped wedges and short work are optimally spread. This means part-width section control. In the simplest configuration, 8 part-width sections can be easily controlled manually (via the operator terminal). Up to 128 part-width sections can be controlled with the appropriate Section Control licence for the terminal.

• Individual outlying part-width sections can also be controlled with DynamicSpread.

Automatic part-width section control

If the terminal is equipped with Section Control functionality, i.e. GPS-Switch part-width section control by AMAZONE, the part-width sections can be switched completely automatically depending on the GPS position. Once a field has been created, the driver can concentrate fully on operating the vehicle in automatic mode, since the part-width sections are switched automatically in wedge shaped fields and on headlands.

Benefits of automatic part-width section control:

• Stress relief on the driver
• Increase in precision especially at night or at higher speeds
• Fewer overlaps and gaps
• Saving on input costs
• Less crop damage and less environmental pollution

GPS-Switch

If the operating terminal facilitates Section Control, such as GPS-Switch part-width section control from AMAZONE, the part-width sections are activated completely automatically and in relation to the GPS position. Once a field has been created, and then in automatic mode, the driver can concentrate fully on the operation of the towing vehicle, since the part-width sections are switched automatically in wedge shaped fields and on headlands.

Benefits of automatic part-width section control: 

• Stress relief on the driver 
• Increase in precision especially at night or at higher speeds 
• Fewer overlaps and gaps 
• Saving on input costs 
• Less crop damage and less environmental pollution

With GPS-Switch, AMAZONE offers GPS-based, fully automatic, part-width section control for all AMAZONE operator terminals and ISOBUS-compatible fertiliser spreaders, crop protection sprayers or seed drills.

GPS-Switch basic

• Automatic part-width section control of up to 16 part-width sections
• Creation of virtual headlands
• Automated boom lowering on AMAZONE crop protection sprayers
• Standard with AmaPad 2
• Optional with AmaTron 4

GPS-Switch pro (as an extension of GPS-Switch basic)

• Automatic part-width section control with up to 128 part-width sections, in particular for crop protection sprayers with individual nozzle control
• Marking obstacles (e.g. water holes, pylons)
• Auto-zoom when approaching the headland
• Standard with AmaPad 2
• Optional with AmaTron 4

1. Overlap zones
2. 8 part-width sections
3. ZA-TS Tronic with manual delivery system
4. 16 part-width sections
5. ZA-TS Tronic with electric delivery system
6. 32 part-width sections
7. ZA-TS Hydro *depending on the terminal
8. with 64 part-width sections
9. with 128 part-width sections

When utilising GPS-Switch, SwitchPoint means the adjustment of the switch on and switch off points depending on fertiliser type and working width. Both values can be taken from the spreading chart and entered into the relevant operator terminal.

1. Tramline within the headland
2. Track middle
3. SwitchPoint on (switch-on time)
4. SwitchPoint on (switch-on time)

All standard ISOBUS terminals from AMAZONE can collect and save machine and site-specific data using Task Controller. Part-area, site-specific operation via application maps in either Shape file or ISO-XML formats is also possible.

• Easy creation, loading and processing of jobs
• Start a new task straight away and decide later whether the data is saved or not
• Import and export of jobs in ISO-XML format
• Job summary via PDF export
• Intuitive system for processing application maps in the Shape file format and ISO-XML format
• Automatic part-area, site-specific regulation of the application rate
• Indication of inactive field boundaries and automatic field detection when approaching the area
• Optimum crop management through needs-based application

Simple and convenient operation as intuitive as your tablet

Why not handle a terminal as intuitively as a tablet or a smartphone? With this in mind, AMAZONE has developed the operator-friendly AmaTron 4 which offers a noticeably smoother operational procedure, especially when it comes to job management. The AmaTron 4, with its 8"multi-touch colour display meets the highest expectations and offers maximum user-friendliness. A swipe of the finger or use of the App carousel allows quick changes between applications and the simple and clearly structured operating menu. A useful MiniView, a freely configurable status bar as well as a virtual light bar make the use of the AmaTron 4 particularly clear and convenient.

Benefits of AmaTron 4: 

• Automatic full screen mode when not in use 
• Automatic control button display via a proximity sensor 
• Practical MiniView concept 
• Actuation via multi-touch colour display or soft keys 
• Especially intuitive and user-friendly 
• Field-related documentation 
• Practice oriented and intelligent menu navigation 
• Practical quick-start menu with import and export of job data, help windows, day/night mode and the AUX-N assignment 
• One camera input and automatic reversing detection 
• Free trial period for all chargeable licences 
• AmaTron Connect – for yet more access to the digital age

Thanks to the AUX-N feature, you can operate multiple functions on the machine via AmaPilot⁺ or any other ISOBUS multi-function joysticks.

The benefits of AmaPilot⁺:

• Almost all the functions directly to hand via the 3 levels
• Adjustable palm rest
• Freely available key assignment

New ways of comfortable networked operation

With AmaTron Connect, AMAZONE provides a digital interface to a smartphone or tablet. The mobile device is simply connected to the AmaTron 4 as a hotspot. AmaTron Connect enables use of the AmaTron Twin App.

AmaTron Twin App – Clear display enhancement

The AmaTron Twin App offers the driver even more comfort in work, as GPS functions in the map view can also be operated via a mobile device, such as a tablet, in parallel with machine operation in AmaTron 4.

Advantages of the AmaTron Twin display enhancement: 

• Use of an existing mobile device  
• Greater clarity – all applications in view 
• Comfortable control of GPS functions in the map view in parallel via the mobile device 
• Clear, authentic representation of the working machine and its part-width sections

Support for needs-based fertilisation
When applying fertiliser, drivers have to juggle various tasks. Firstly, they need to ensure optimal lateral distribution of the material to be spread, as well as maintaining the desired application rate of the fertiliser. Secondly, they must ensure that the most appropriate border spreading mode is used alongside ditches, footpaths or field boundaries, to guarantee legally compliant and precise fertilisation. This can lead to operator errors, especially when changing drivers, as the right border spreading procedure is not activated or deactivated in the right place. Lack of driver knowledge can also lead to non-compliance when applying fertilisers.

Automation of complex switching processes and reduced driver workload
In the following application, the driver only needs to activate the previously plotted scenario and the fertiliser spreader will automatically perform the saved switching processes. GPS ScenarioControl enables the precise, resource-efficient use of fertiliser, as the various spreading procedures are performed in exactly the right places. This ensures that any subsequent applications by other drivers are legally compliant. In addition, drivers can use the pre-plotted, optimised field route as a guide.

Recording and storing the right driving strategy
When crossing the field for the first time with the fertiliser spreader, all the switching points, driving route and driving direction can be automatically plotted by an experienced driver via GPS ScenarioControl by pushing the record button. The switching points are clearly marked on the map and the driving direction is visualised with arrows. GPS ScenarioControl is integrated in the AmaTron 4 ISOBUS operator terminal and can be viewed and operated via the AmaTron Twin display extension.

The advantages at a glance:

• Always the same switching processes with different fertiliser applications 
  – Prevention of operator errors 
  – Legally compliant and resource-efficient fertiliser application guaranteed  
  – Correct application in poor visibility, e.g. darkness or fog 
• No flattening of crops because routes in the field are always optimised
  – Supports inexperienced drivers

GPS ScenarioControl can be used in conjunction with the AmaTron 4 ISOBUS operator terminal and the AmaTron Twin App.