SkyTrip GPS
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SUPPORTED PLANTERS Cone Type Seeder (CTS) ALMACO’s Patented SkyTrip GPS provides users with the ability to plant research plots in a cable free planting application. The system can be coupled with most auto steer1 systems in the GPS navigation control market place. Grain Drills (HD & LD) Precision Planters (TP2 & SP360) FIELD TESTED GPS UNITS John Deere GreenStar™ Trimble® AgGPS® Autopilot™ NavCom StarFire™ PRODUCT FEATURES System Requirements • GPS receiver capable of outputting a 5Hz or 10Hz NMEA data string (GGA). • Differential GPS corrections service or RTK base station or RTK network. Cable Free Planting Hands Free Operation Auto Steer Compatibility Easy 2 Point Baseline Setup ‘A+’ Auto Steer Headings Grab & Go Planting GPS Lat/Lon Plot Data File Benefits • Safer working environment with no moving parts. • Less operator fatigue. More flexibility on plot lengths. SERVICES AVAILABLE Technical Support Installation and Setup In-Field Orientation (IFO) Application Support Hardware Support On-Site Service Ideal for No-till farming. For more information on any of our products or services please visit us on the Web at: www.almaco.com Performance • Planting accuracy may vary dependant on GPS system being used but typically +/-2-6 inch 93% of the time • Accuracies may be influenced by physical obstructions like buildings, tree lines, high voltage power grids. Increased efficiencies of 10-40% will allow you to accomplish more in a days time. 1ALMACO recommends a minimum of 1 year of experience using auto steer system prior to purchasing SkyTrip GPS. ©2010, All Rights Reserved, Gary W. Clem, Inc., d.b.a. ALMACO, 99 M Ave., Nevada, Iowa 50201, Phone 515.382.3506