Overview

ISOBUS AND AEF
» Cross-manufacturer compatibility

FUNCTIONALITY CONCEPT
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FUNCTIONALITIES
» UT / AUX / TECU
» ISB / TIM / FS
» TC-BAS / TC-GEO / TC-SC

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ISOBUS and AEF

For cross-manufacturer compatibility

ISOBUS is a data bus for agricultural applications. It is based on international ISO standard 11783 and defines the "language" between implements, tractors and terminals from different manufacturers. However, even though agricultural technology manufacturers have agreed on a global ISOBUS standard, not all machines are compatible. In practice, "plug and play" is still some way off in a number of areas.

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  Universal Terminal

  This functionality can be used to operate an ISOBUS implement on any display. Or an individual display controls different ISOBUS implements. This allows one ISOBUS terminal to replace multiple implement specific displays.

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  Auxiliary Control

  This is used to connect additional elements, such as a joystick or switchbox to the ISOBUS, making it easier to operate the implement. Once connected, the functions of the implement can be operated by the AUX device instead of having to use the ISOBUS Universal Terminal.

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  Tractor ECU

  The TECU represents the "job computer" of the tractor on the ISOBUS. As a gateway, it provides tractor data for the other ISOBUS participants, such as forward speed or PTO speed or rear hitch position. In this way, for example, an implement can apply fertiliser or crop protection products depending on the driving speed signal provided by the TECU.

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  ISOBUS Shortcut Button

  ISB can be used to deactivate functions of an implement that have been activated via an ISOBUS display. This can be helpful when the operator has navigated away from the Universal Terminal page in the display to monitor another tractor operation. The implement manufacturer defines which functions can be deactivated by the ISB.

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  Tractor Implement Management

  TIM is a cross-product and cross-manufacturer ISOBUS solution where the implement controls certain tractor functions and optimizes the working process. The implement sends information to the tractor via standardized and secure communication which leads to an optimization of the overall system.

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  File Server

  The File Server enables data exchange with external instances (e.g. USB drive or cloud connection) and ISOBUS devices. The File Server acts as a central place to store or retrieve data. It standardizes the data transfer method, but the data content can, in fact, be proprietary.

If you're interested to learn more about TIM:

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  Task-Controller basic

  This functionality documents specific values of the work that has been carried out by the ISOBUS implement. Documentation can then be exported from the Task Controller and imported into the farm management information system thanks to the ISO-XML data standard.

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  Task-Controller geo-based

  TC-GEO can additionally be used to collect location-dependent data, such as an as-applied map. This functionality also includes the use of a variable rate prescription map when the field has been devided into management zones which require different application rates.

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  Task-Controller Section Control

  This controls automatic activation of sections on the implement, for example when spraying fertiliser, based on the GPS position and the desired degree of overlap.