Hemisphere GPS Announces New Centimeter-Level Auto-Steering for Precision
Farming with Outback eDriveX(TM) and A220(TM)
"We are very excited about taking our new auto-steering technology to market as it takes our product portfolio to a completely new level of precision steering and control performance," said
Outback eDriveX is the latest addition to Hemisphere GPS' portfolio of best selling aftermarket guidance and steering systems. It automatically steers agricultural machines using GPS technology providing the exceptional accuracy and performance required for precision applications. As a result, it provides more uniform treatments, reduces waste, conserves fuel, and reduces driver fatigue; all of which reduce cost and extend time in the field. Outback eDriveX operates from 1 mph to 25 mph, features six-axis inertial compensation and integrated wheel angle sensing, and has proportional hydraulics for precise control and line acquisition. The company offers several vehicle-specific installation kits complete with all the necessary hoses, fittings, brackets and detailed installation instructions, which make Outback eDriveX immediately compatible with over 145 agricultural vehicle models. Additional installation kits will also be made available over the coming months. When teamed with Outback S3(TM), and Outback A220, Outback eDriveX offers centimeter level automated steering in Straight, Free Form Contour, and Circle Pivot Guidance modes.
The Outback A220 smart antenna is an easy to install GPS receiver and antenna in an all-in-one, rugged enclosure making it the perfect choice for both aftermarket and OEM applications. Powered by Hemisphere GPS' dual-frequency Eclipse(TM) GPS receiver technology, it provides fast, portable, sub-meter and decimeter differential GPS (DGPS) as well as centimeter real time kinematic (RTK) positioning accuracy. With the optional internal radio, Outback A220 works in RTK mode as either a base or rover. It also supports Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) signals and OmniSTAR(R) HP/XP corrections, and offers Hemisphere GPS' exclusive COAST(TM) technology, allowing it to maintain an accurate solution for up to 40 minutes, even when a differential signal is lost. Outback A220 operates within RTK networks and with base stations from other manufacturers as it supports the most common open architecture formats RTCM 3.1, CMR and CMR+. It also has the ability to communicate with a variety of external data loggers, navigation, and CAN systems using NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, binary and USB communication protocols.
"Hemisphere GPS is proud to introduce Outback eDriveX and the Outback A220 smart antenna," said
About Hemisphere GPS
Hemisphere GPS designs and manufactures innovative, cost-effective GPS products for positioning, guidance, and machine control applications in agriculture, marine and other markets. The Company holds numerous patents and other intellectual property and owns leading brand names including Outback Guidance(R) in precision agriculture. The Company is headquartered in
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For further information: For further information: Jeff Farrar, Director of Marketing & Customer Service, Ground Ag, Hemisphere GPS, Phone: (785) 742-5131, E-mail: [email protected], www.hemispheregps.com; Cory Pala, Investor Relations, E.vestor Communications Inc., Phone: (416) 657-2400, [email protected]
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