TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION Auto sprayer boom height control has always been a nice-to-have feature. Especially in rolling fields, auto height control helps maintain an optimal spray pattern with less drift, and at the same time reduces the chance of the boom striking the ground or getting tangled with the crop. With increasing boom widths, far more expensive nozzle bodies, higher ground speeds and today’s features like section control and vision-based nozzle control, correct and automatically controlled target height is more important than ever. Enter Greentronics. Since 2006, Greentronics manufactures an excellent quality automatic sprayer boom height controller called RiteHeight™. RiteHeight™ is designed to work with the original hydraulic solenoid valves on the sprayer. No extra hydraulics are needed. RiteHeight™ works with both open and closed hydraulic systems. During self-calibration, RiteHeight™ learns how to optimize boom control on the sprayer. This means that RiteHeight™ will work on any used or new, trailed or self-propelled sprayer on the market. The only requirement is that the sprayer must have solenoid operated valves. This is a huge plus and also means you can move the system from one sprayer to another when you decide to trade. Another advantage to RiteHeight™ is that it is easy to connect, install, and configure. There are no hydraulics to change. Only the RiteHeight™ ECU needs to be installed and then connected 1) to power; 2) to the valve bank; and 3) to a display in the cab. All harnesses are included in each kit. Many customers decide to self-install. A little history. Greentronics started during the 90s and continues as a multigenerational family business, based in the rural towns of Clifford and Elmira in South Western Ontario. The founding family has strong roots in agriculture. We have been blessed with good progress and we are grateful to our many resellers and customers for continuing to help our business grow. BEST VALUE AUTO SPRAYER BOOM HEIGHT CONTROL. Better spray job, less drift, less chance of damage, easier on the operator. TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION HOW DOES IT WORK? The Greentronics RiteHeight® system uses from two to five ultrasonic sensors to measure the distance from the sprayer boom to the target. With simple electrical connections to the solenoid valves, it raises and lowers booms as needed. WHAT COMES IN A KIT? There are just four main items: (1) Console with display and keypad, (2) Junction Box, (3) Sensors and (4) Cables. Users find it very straightforward to install. In fact, more than 75 per cent of end-users install their own systems. WILL IT WORK ON MY SPRAYER? RiteHeight® works on any type of new or used trailed or self-propelled sprayer with electric-over-hydraulic solenoid valves. It works with all common hydraulic designs and requires no additional hydraulics. HOW DO I USE IT? Once installed, use the TEST menu to check connections. Then, run the auto SELF-CALIBRATION step. This allows the computer to learn your sprayer’s behaviour. At spray time, set target height and choose the operating mode: Bare Ground, Partial Canopy or Full Canopy. The system is easy to override and constantly monitors for operator input. Headland Mode allows for quick and safe turns. ANY OPTIONS? You can choose how many sensors you want. We offer 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-sensor systems. Green-tronics offers optional ISOBUS compatibility to operate RiteHeight® directly from the Universal Terminal screen on many tractor and sprayer displays. CAN I UPGRADE MY OLDER SYSTEM? Yes, you can. Customer input has driven many improvements over the years and operators with older systems are advised to contact Greentronics about upgrade options. MOST AFFORDABLE SPRAYER BOOM HEIGHT CONTROL BETTER SPRAY JOB, LESS DRIFT, LESS CHANCE OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, MUCH EASIER ON THE OPERATOR. Bill & Andy Menkveld 47 Promotional Supplement Technology & Innovation | February 2024
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