Arag, the news of Agritechnica

Prominent innovation at the Arag stand in Hanover. It starts with IBX100 ISOBUS SPRAYER technology, used to control crop protection machines. Based on ISOBUS technology, the system presented at Agritechnica by the Reggio Emilia-based company integrates the IBX100 control unit and the Flowtron valve, already awarded at EIMA 2022 as a “Technical Novelty”. The connection to the Flowtron ECU control units – explains the manufacturer in a technical note – allows the IBX100 ISOBUS SPRAYER to manage the pulse width modulation (PWM) of the Flowtron valve to maintain constant both pressure and droplet size. Thanks to the solution developed by Arag, the distribution of phytosanitary treatments is always targeted as position and quantity, since the flow and flow rate of each nozzle is adjusted with extreme precision, thus avoiding over and under dosages. IBX100 ISOBUS SPRAYER is also characterized by the modular architecture of the wiring, which facilitates its installation on board mechanical means for spraying, weeding or for the distribution of liquid fertilizers. Remaining in the phytosanitary treatment software segment, in Hanover Arag presented the new features of the IBX100 ISOBUS MULTIROW platform for controlling multi-row sprayers. The most significant innovation is the introduction of the automatic row width management system during treatment which, in addition to new operating modes related to fan control management, also provides a specific function for end-of-field maneuvers. Another novelty signed by the company from Rubiera (Reggio Emilia) is the mechanical position indicator for Canbus electric valves. The Canbus gear motors for valves series 863/873/862 have been designed to facilitate valve diagnostics through an external mechanical indicator that – adds the manufacturer from Reggio Emilia – verifies the position of the valve pin, thus facilitating the related operations and reducing machine downtime and costs. Finally, the spotlight is on the Uni Stream Ceramic nozzle, used by seed drills for the distribution of liquid fertilizers. The new Arag nozzle, equipped with a single hole, keeps the jet constant as the pressure changes, thus ensuring a homogeneous and effective dispensing of the product.