A blockage in an air seeder hose can result in a skip in the field. Skips are rows of dirt where no crops emerge — meaning seed wasn’t being put in the ground. These skips aren’t just an embarrassing blemish in a grower’s field, they can mean thousands of dollars in lost yield potential. Growers have tried using different types of blockage monitors over the years, but nothing proved to work reliably. That’s why we decided to take a new approach and use acoustic technology as part of the Recon Wireless Blockage and Flow Monitor.
As the seed passes through one of our sensors, it deflects off a stainless steel membrane, which creates a pulse of sound. The sound pulses are converted to digital signals that are relayed to an iPad in the tractor cab — quickly notifying growers of a reduced flow or potential blockage, so they can address the issue before it turns into a complete blockage.
We’ve received great feedback about the system’s reliability, but what we’re most proud of is hearing about the peace of mind it gives them.
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