Sittelsdorf / Aisne (France).

ROPA presents new wizard systems and additional, optional ISOBUS functions for the Keiler potato harvester at Potato Europe in Aisne (France). Additional attachments for the fully hydraulic drive enable the user to save user-defined machine settings for adjustment to specific field conditions or when switching between ware potatoes and starch potatoes. The optional automatic sieve conveyor controls the cleaning elements based on speed. A minimum and maximum speed can be set and the ratio between minimum and maximum can be adjusted. The intelligent automatic overload system is derived from the Tiger sugar beet harvester and reliably prevents the potato harvester from overrunning. The AUX-N function allows harvesting functions to be actuated with the tractor joystick or by additional controls. The Basic task controller records the field documentation for output to the field file in the ISO-XML file format.

 

Wizard systems - additional attachments of the fully hydraulic drive:

New: harvesting programs can be saved with wizard systems

  • six programming buttons for fast saving and calling various machine settings
  • individually configurable and can be saved with names
  • ideal for repeating harvesting conditions or when switching from ware potatoes to starch potatoes

New: Automatic sieve conveyor wizard system

  • sieve conveyor is actuated depending on travel speed
  • minimum and maximum speed of sieve conveyor are preset
  • ratio between sieve conveyor speed and travel speed is adjustable

New: automatic overload wizard system

  • if a blockage occurs the upstream cleaning units are automatically shut off
  • this prevents overrunning or damage due to overloading the harvester

 

Extended ISOBUS functions:

New: auxiliary control (AUX-N):

  • defined machine functions can be actuated with additional controls
  • additional controls can include external ISOBUS joysticks, buttons from the AUX, tractor joystick, etc.  
  • Control functions can be assigned as desired

New: basic task controller for ISOBUS order processing:

  • Documentation of total values: area (ha), distance (km) and time (h),…
  • Data exchange between field file and task controller in ISO-XML file format
  • Orders can imported to the task controller
  • completed documentation can be easily exported

 

German premiere at ROPA on Sunday, 20. November in 84097 Sittelsdorf

ROPA Keiler – If the weather is good, potatoes will be harvested as part of the demonstration. Visitors will experience a comprehensive range of activities for the 30th anniversary of the company. New developments and the latest sugar-beet and potato harvesting technology from ROPA will be demonstrated in the field. Field demonstrations and agricultural technology will be open for inspection, and there will be a comprehensive entertainment programme.