Check presence of crops before they are planted
In the agriculture it is important that all available soil is utilized to the maximum. That is why it is necessary to know if crops are located in the ground. A detection of the crops in the ground is performed to increase the efficiency of the automated crop planter. Because now you can assure that a crop is placed in every hole.
Light grids are placed on both sides of the feed gutter for a reliable detection of crops
In this application are used light curtains. The light curtains are placed on both sides of the feed gutter, so that each crop that passes is detected. When the crop is not detected, the crop planter can still place a crop in the ground.
The SS01 series light curtains from Telco Sensors are well suited for the wet and dirty environments the machines have to work in. This is because of the IP67 protection degree, which make the sensor water and dust proof. The false alignment and the accumulation of dirt is compensated, because the light curtain adapts itself to the strength and the light sensivity of the environment. The user can choose for a desired measuring range and height best matched to the application.
