Arrow - RTC
Extending Arrow's capability now includes the ability to control a tractor and trailer combination in reverse travel direction.
Steering is controlled by tractor front axle only - no steering on trailer axle. Initial application was for Sugar Cane Haul-out where the ability to travel in reverse direction improves harvesting efficiency and reduces headland impacts caused by turning haul-out vehicles.
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Without Arrow-RTC, operators would take significant time to be proficient in steering a tractor and trailer in reverse direction, Arrow-RTC takes the stress out of this, providing control performance precision hour after hour. With Arrow-RTC the driver is freed up to manage speed for improved efficiency in bin filling
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Haul out vehicle impact on Ratoons is virtually eliminated with Arrow-RTC, because the trailer and tractor run neatly in the furrow – not riding up onto the beds
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Features
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Builds on proven performance and reliability of Arrow and augments trailer position with the RTC ECU
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RTC is a full 3D position measurement ECU mounted on the trailer.
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Uses the same robust dual multi constellation RTK GNSS receiver solution as Arrow.
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RTK correction shared from Arrow ECU to trailer ECU - no additional radio antenna.
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Uses the same advanced terrain compensation algorithms from Arrow.
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In forward travel direction the tractors position is controlled (as in Arrow)​
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In reverse travel direction the trailers position is controlled.
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Limitations
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Straight A-B paths only.
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No coverage map or worked area.
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Steering kit and Base Station sold separately
What's In the Box?
The Arrow-RTC package includes both ECU's and GNSS components mounted to tractor and trailer.
