Jacto competes for the Afubra/Nimeq Award with the Jacto DJB-20S backpack

In line with the theme of digital agriculture, Jacto presents the company's new development in the backpack equipment line: the Jacto DJB-20S battery-powered backpack sprayer and doser. 

The equipment can be connected via Bluetooth and controlled by a cell phone. It is precisely this equipment that represents the brand in the Afubra/Nimeq 2019 award.

The Jacto DJB-20S is from the line of battery-powered backpack sprayers and dosers. With this pre-launch, due to its sale taking place at the end of 2019, the company reinforces its position in the knapsack sprayer market and begins a new era in the segment.

“Using the cell phone, the operator can configure the entire operation, standardizing the dosages, pressure and flow of the product to be applied, in addition to selecting the application speed considering the spacing between the plants. At the end of the work, a report is generated with operation data, similar to the management reports that are offered on large machines”, explains Jacto product specialist, Iago Reis de Oliveira, portable products unit.

The backpack equipment, used mainly in crops such as tobacco, coffee, vegetables, bananas, herbicide applications in industrial crops such as eucalyptus and pine and sugar cane, among others, can communicate with a cell phone through an application. 

Throughout the operation, the equipment records information on the number of doses applied and total volume applied, in addition to an operational map of the application carried out when connected to a cell phone with GPS location enabled, generating a traceability report of the individual plants. 

Differences and characteristics of the DJB-20S Jet 

The Jacto DJB-20S serves rural producers who seek technology and precision in application. 

Using the squirt-shaped dosing function, it is possible to apply the product directly to the target with a controlled dose. Furthermore, through calibration carried out with the help of the application on the cell phone, it is possible to spray the desired dose on the target with precision of one decimal place for greater uniformity in droplet coverage.

This calibration configured by cell phone can be carried out for more than one machine, streamlining and standardizing the work process. In timed dosing mode, the Jacto DJB-20S has a system that applies doses of 5 to 300 ml in 5 time intervals - depending on the spacing between plants and the time the operator needs to move between them, he chooses the best interval.

Just leave the trigger activated and the equipment shoots the chosen dose automatically. As for the dosing function for localized application, the Jacto DJB-20S has an electronic trigger connected directly to the hydraulic pump which, only when activated, triggers the desired dose. This function is generally used for heterogeneous spacing, such as in banana farming applications, where shoot tillering occurs by varying the distance between plants.

In spray mode, in addition to the equipment having four different spray nozzles, it is also possible to adjust the spray to 5 levels of constant pressure, covering an area uniformly and with less drift. It also has a step marker, a system that helps control the operator's walking speed so that the uniformity of the application is guaranteed. A sound beep dictates the pace of the steps, which can be adjusted from 1 to 4 km/h. 

The DJB-20S Jacto is powered by a long-life Lithium-ion battery. Lightweight and detachable, it allows quick charging by just bringing the battery and charger close to the socket. The battery autonomy allows for extensive working hours, such as applying more than 10.000 doses of 50 ml or spraying more than 200 liters. 

Enabling comfort and safety, the operator stops carrying out the pumping effort and focuses on locating the targets, thus having a more precise application.

The Jacto DJB-20S displays on its control panel, made of LCD, the name of the equipment, battery charge indicator, working pressure and desired dose, for example. Through the panel, it is possible to control the equipment without using a cell phone.

In the interface with the application, the hours worked since the equipment was purchased are recorded, facilitating maintenance and warranty scheduling, which is valid for 3 years.