The VRA option allows the user to input a field prescription map into the EZ-Guide 500 system. The system reads the data, sends the appropriate rate information to the application controller and applies the appropriate amount of inputs to the field. The EZ-Guide 500 VRA option is compatible with the Trimble(R) EZ-Boom(R) as well as a variety of popular rate controllers, such as the Raven 400 and 600 SCS series, Hardi HC5500, Rawson ACCURATE as well as other rate controllers.
Trimble's easy-to-use and affordable VRA option means variable rate application is not just for agronomists and custom applicators. Once a user has a prescription map in an industry-standard SHP file format, loading it into the EZ-Guide 500 is simple via a USB flash drive. EZ-Guide 500's VRA easy-to-use features and price is designed specifically for farmers and custom applicators alike. Adding VRA to a farmer's existing EZ-Guide 500 is a
"In today's agricultural economy, with falling commodity prices and rising input prices, farmers need a variety of cost-efficient technological alternatives at their disposal," said
An excellent tool for individual farmers and custom applicators, the VRA option is available for the EZ-Guide 500 lightbar system only. Entry cost for the optional VRA capability is MSRP:
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in
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