Variable rate with Griffith Elder Spreader Monitor WS4.

[FBain4532]

Looking into making a lime spreader variable rate with live weight cells with the Griffith Elder system, Is anyone running this system with Trimble or Greenstar?? Or is there any other options I need to investigate?

 

[drifter]

Looking at the spec sheets i would say it is not possible. Best option would be to contact Griffith Elder direct. In 13 years of precision farming i have never come across any of there products doing variable rate..

 

[FBain4532]

Have been intouch with them, initially to make a lime spreader on the move auto rate calibrate from weigh cells as I spread alot of low rate products. For not alot extra they can upgrade to the WS4 indicator which is compatible with trimble, ISOYL and LH5000 to allow me to to VR. From what I can find the GPS terminal whatever make it is connects to the implement controller via RS232 connection. After that I'm stumped.

 

[HCC]

RDS Athene system could do exactly what you require, complete with load cell interface etc. Fully ISOBUS with on the move calibration and variable rate via ISO task controller. Could be worth a call!

 

[FBain4532]

RDS Athene system could do exactly what you require, complete with load cell interface etc. Fully ISOBUS with on the move calibration and variable rate via ISO task controller. Could be worth a call!

Already tried that.. RDS wont sell the controller direct as its developed for manufacturers. Awaying to here if some of the spreader companies would be willing to sell me one out the side door with cells and valves

 

[HCC]

Perhaps LH Agro may supply?

 

[FBain4532]

Perhaps LH Agro may supply?

I run alot of Greenstar stuff so if I could integrate that it would be useful.. Looked at at JD Greenstar Dry rate controller but as far as I can make out it doesn't work with load cells.