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.
