With the possibility of connecting up to four machines to work synchronized, Stara's Syncro system can be used in planting, distributing fertilizers and also in spraying
Operating machines in the same field requires a lot of planning and precision. But Stara launched an exclusive system, called Syncro, which allows up to four machines with the same function to be synchronized through radio data transmission. The technology can be used for planting, distribution and now spraying. More productivity and profitability for the producer, always with precision, efficiency and agility.
Syncro was launched in 2019, during Agrishow (Ribeirão Preto/SP), initially for planting lines. In 2020 for the line of self-propelled distributors and this year for the line of self-propelled sprayers.
In Syncro, information is exchanged through the Stara controller, the Topper 5500, and a radio connected to the machines, without the need for an internet connection. The Topper of a machine connects with the Topper of other machines within radio range. Syncro synchronizes the machines over a distance of up to 1,5km, and can have a greater range depending on the terrain conditions, especially flatter terrain and without obstacles between the machines. The operator will be able to view and monitor the status of the Syncro signal for each machine on the Topper screen.
Due to difficulties connecting to the internet on rural properties, Syncro transmits data via radio. The system uses a frequency authorized by the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), avoiding interference from other equipment in the operation of Syncro.
Through the Topper 5500, machines can share fields, jobs, borders, AB lines, flags and variable rate maps. This information can be exchanged when the machines start working, making it possible to monitor in real time where they are operating and what work they are performing.
An example is the variable rate map. It is possible for a machine to have the variable rate map and share it with the other Toppers, without having to manually transfer it to the other machines.
In addition to the ease of operating Syncro, using the Topper 5500, installation is simple. The Syncro kit consists of a Syncro radio, radio antenna, power cable and installation brackets.
The Syncro radio is installed inside the cabin of self-propelled vehicles, in the machine's electrical center. In the planting line, it is installed behind the tractor driver's seat. The Syncro radio is connected to the Topper via a power cable that is already pre-arranged in the equipment. Also connected to the Syncro radio, the antenna is fixed to a support with a magnetic base and must be installed on the top of the cabin, always at a distance of 1,5 m from the other antennas.
With the physical structure installed, simply enable Syncro on each Topper, make the settings and synchronize them. When enabling Syncro on Topper, the machines available to synchronize will appear on the screen, with the user identification (operator), the machine model and the controller serial number. After this procedure, Syncro will be ready to work.
In Topper, each machine's work is represented by a different color. On the screen it is also possible to view the machine identification, operating speed and distance between machines.
In operation, the Syncro radio has a diagnostic LED which, when lit, indicates the search for other machines and, when blinking, informs the transmission of data to the other radios.
Syncro does not require any type of maintenance or updating, bringing even more practicality and agility to operations.
In Syncro for planting lines, the Topper 5500 is connected to a radio and antenna in the tractor cabin, which are powered by energy from the same harness that connects the planter to the tractor. The whip has a coating and a strategic location in the planter, aiming for safety and efficiency.
On the planting line, Syncro allows you to connect up to four planters in real time and up to ten paired machines saved in the Topper's memory for possible work with different machines in the same field.
Syncro allows Stara planters to work in synchronization, generating seed savings, as it avoids overlapping and overlapping plants. This is due to the Row by Row Shutdown System, which automatically switches off the planting lines at the exact moment the Topper detects an area where planting was previously carried out, avoiding seed waste and competition between plants, increasing productivity. In addition to superior quality in the planting finish.
Another advantage is that, with Syncro, Line by Line Shutdown will also consider the areas already planted by the other synchronized machines, all in real time.
According to data from the Aquarius Project, the Stara Line by Line generates an average productivity increase of 9,2% in soybeans and 11,1% in corn, avoiding competition between plants, for example. In addition to generating seed savings of up to 5,03%.
With planters working in the same field, supply teams can be reduced, providing more operational practicality and saving time and fuel. Syncro also guarantees a homogeneous crop in a plant stand in the same field, standardizing the harvest.
Also available for Stara's line of self-propelled distributors, Syncro provides better operational planning, facilitating fertilizer supply logistics, reducing time and fuel required.
Syncro for distribution works with the Double Gate system, which allows the closure of one side of the reservoir, avoiding distribution in areas already applied and resulting in savings of up to 2,58% of fertilizers, reducing transfer.
The big news this year is Syncro for spraying. Stara self-propelled sprayers (Imperador line) with an electronic motor can operate this system.
In the sprayer line, the system provides greater work planning and agility in operations, as well as fuel and time savings. With sprayers working together in the same field, it makes it possible to have just one supply and support team.
When spraying, Syncro also allows standardized management with application at the right time, which helps control pests and diseases, avoiding unexpected weather conditions.
Another technology that works with Syncro is the Nozzle to Nozzle System, which automatically turns off each spray nozzle in areas where the application has already been carried out, avoiding overlap and eliminating the waste of phytosanitary products.
Studies that compare areas sprayed with conventional system machines/sections and machines with the Stara Nozzle to Nozzle Shutoff System show that the transfer, on average, with Nozzle to Nozzle is 0,32%, whereas with sectional shutdown, 3,59 .34.686%. These averages are the result of the assessment of the transfer of 3 hectares throughout Brazil and vary according to the region and relief. For example, in the Central-West region, the average transfer rate is approximately 6% and in the South region it is around XNUMX%.
Syncro also facilitates operation in nighttime applications, enabling greater control of pests and diseases, since at certain times of the year or periods of the day, weather conditions impair the use of the applied pesticides, such as high temperatures, low relative humidity or wind gusts. Furthermore, some types of pesticides are influenced by the weather, compromising their effectiveness.
A simple technology that is easy to operate and install, Syncro provides better use, productivity and performance of machines, as well as helping to plan operations. Communication between machines prevents them from carrying out the same operation in the same field, enabling better control over the area covered by each one. This reduces the transfer and waste of seeds, inputs and pesticides, providing more productivity and profitability.
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