DirectCommand continuously controls, adjusts and records field application based on manually entered target rates or by using rates from a variable rate prescription file.  The system uses a flow meter signal and speed input from a radar gun or GPS receiver.  DirectCommand can read up to three optional pressure sensors, eliminating the need to monitor pressure gauges outside the cab.

DirectCommand allows the variable rate application of single or multiple products.  The system controls application rates of liquid and granular products based on geo-referenced prescription maps.  Variable rate application is available for spinner spreaders, self-propelled and pull-type sprayers, anhydrous applicators and strip-till toolbars.

DirectCommand uses GPS and prescription maps to adjust application rates.  The system can read most common prescription files.  Multiple product prescriptions can be viewed as either a single map showing all areas to be applied or as individual maps with one product each.

Real-life benefits of DirectCommand include:

• Lower application costs by eliminating product waste caused by overlap

• Improves environmental stewardship.

• Reduced operator fatigue.

• Lessen crop damage potential from over-application.

• Allows operator to monitor other functions.

• Increased overall application accuracy.

• Reduce Skips due to forgetting to turn boom sections back on.

• Better decision making on products and rates.

• Easier government reporting.

Smart Report

• Reports provide location, product information, applied totals, field areas, as-applied maps and field boundaries
• Requires no additional software.

• Enter basic information about weather, soil conditions, products used, etc.
• Reports can be printed, emailed, or stored in PDF format.

• Reduce operator fatigue and alleviate stress with no need to move your head back and forth to monitor field terrain changes.
• Rugged, moisture-resistant ultrasonic sensors are used to control boom height, eliminating potential crop damage from gauge wheels or "feelers."

• Boom height is controlled by sensing either the soil surface or crop height.
• CAN-system design uses a single cable connection between Ag Leader and NORAC equipment.
• Severe Terrain option is available utilizing two additional height sensors for improved accuracy in rougher terrain.

• Supports up to four Raven Sidekick injection pumps plus liquid carrier.
• Interfaces to chemical injection pump without any wiring modifications.
• Automated prime and calibration routines.

• Advanced sensor diagnostics.
• Can be used for herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, and N-Serve injection applications.
• Liquid control module required for operation.

Strip-Till Granular Control Module

• Up to three channels of granular product control.
• Supports PWM or hydraulic valve product control.
• Supports bin-level and fan speed sensors with user-defined high/low limits.
• Product shut off option if fan speed falls below a minimum setting.
• Apply NH3 liquid and dry products simultaneously with the addition of a liquid control module.

Spinner Spreaders

OptRx^TM Crop Sensor

Variable Rate Nitrogen Application

Using OptRx and a compatible Ag Leader display operators can create a nitrogen prescription that adjusts the rate of application on-the-go.  Nitrogen is applied at a rate that maximizes yield potential in all areas of the field while avoiding excessive nitrogen rates common to flat rate applications.  This technology allows the operator to put nitrogen where the crop needs it, leading to input cost efficiency as well as less environmental impact.

OptRx shines light on the growing plant, and then reads the light reflected back at the sensor.  The data is logged and mapped to be used in further analysis - or for real-time variable rate applications.  For example, the sensor tells the applicator to apply less nitrogen on healthy corn plants and more nitrogen on weaker, unhealthy corn plants, according to a calibration specific to that field.  OptRx's patent-pending advanced light-sensing technology is not dependent on ambient light - offering maximum flexibility to be used day or night.