Narrower row spacings require tramlines enabling the application of phosphate or other fertilisers in the growing crop without damaging the plants.

Thanks to their electronic control EDX precision air seeders can be equipped with the relevant tramline control. At the same time, using the individual row shut-offs, for example, when sowing in wedges, the individual rows can be switched off and on where appropriate.

The operator terminal for all machine functions

Even the control of the EDX precision air seeders offers noticeably more comfort. Apart from the comprehensive monitoring, the machine‘s many functions can be operated comfortably and easily via the AMATRON 3 operator terminal. This is an additional relief of the strain on the driver.

By the way, when the season is over, one can use the AMATRON 3 also for operating other AMAZONE equipment without any problem.

Initially the machine and job specific data is entered via the AMATRON 3 operator terminal, for instance the setting of seed and fertiliser application rates. Also, during the sowing operation, one can change the seed rate or switch over the hydraulic functions.

The display of the AMATRON 3 informs of the operational speed, the seed rates, the amount remaining in the seed and fertiliser hoppers or the remaining distance to run until the seed or fertiliser hoppers will be completely empty.

The correct setting of the stripper fingers in the singling drums can also be seen on the operator terminal. Signals are sent from the sensors which detect doubles or misses on the holes of the singling drums.

In case the holes are not covered with seeds due to a wrong adjustment of the air pressure or whether a sowing coulter is blocked up with soil residues an audible alarm and visual is received via the AMATRON 3.

In order that one is kept fully informed, the seed and fertiliser hoppers are equipped each with one fill level sensor. As soon as the fill level in the seed or fertiliser hopper falls below the critical limits, an alarm is emitted and displayed.

The computer includes a job management set-up (Task Controller) and the ability to download to the automatic field related documentation (ASD).

When starting a new job, the AMATRON 3 stores the applied seed and fertiliser rates, the size of the worked fields, the sowing time and the average work rate per hour.

Camera systems help in enclosed situations and contribute to the safety of the machine. This applies both to road traffic and also when manoeuvring. The camera system offered by AMAZONE features, as standard, high quality components. The monitor is sufficiently large and offers a clear, anti-glare picture.