DirectCommand has simply revolutionized application. The unique AutoSwath application control system eliminates overapplication – saving input costs and improving environmental stewardship. DirectCommand offers complete control over liquid or granular applications, while at the same time logging data and providing real-time application mapping capabilites.
AutoSwath™ DirectCommand’s AutoSwath system reduces overapplication and waste by automatically turning the applicator (liquid or granular) on/off based on the field map and already applied areas as it passes over the field. The system reduces input costs and increases application accuracy by minimizing skips and overlaps at end rows, fence rows and along waterways.

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 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. The system can read up to three optional pressure sensors, eliminating the need to monitor pressure gauges outside the cab.

Rate Control

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By importing a prescription map from the desktop software, DirectCommand controls application rates of liquid and granular products automatically based on the field prescription. Variable rate application is available for spinner spreaders, self-propelled and pull-type sprayers and anhydrous applicators.

Variable Rate Application

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DirectCommand automatically records application activities, including applied areas, product volume and more. This information can be easily downloaded into SMS software for analysis. Using this information can help accurately calculate input needs for the following year.

Data Logging

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Using GPS, DirectCommand allows the variable rate application of single or multiple products. The system reads 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.
Prescription Maps
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DirectCommand simplifies spreader control by controlling the conveyor and spinner speed in addition to monitoring the bin-level. The system reads ground speed and automatically adjusts product flow to match target application rate. DirectCommand control modules support PWM and motorized servo hydraulic control valves.
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Real Life Benefits

Lower application costs by eliminating product waste caused by overlap.

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

  • Lessen crop damage potential from overapplication.

  • Reduced operator fatigue.

  • Allows operator to monitor other functions.

  • Increased overall application accuracy.

  • Improves environmental stewardship.

  • Better decision making on products and rates.

  • Easier government reporting.