Camera steering system
ROW-GUARD

• Highest level of quality and excellent construction of the sideshift frame
• Smooth and consistent movement because of the high-quality proportional valve
• Millimetre-accurate control of the linear sideshift frame
• State-of-the-art and intuitively operated touch-screen terminal
• 100 % control of functionality before leaving the factory
• Spare connection for manual control like feeler or hand steering

Simple and quick coupling and uncoupling of the Einböck sideshift frame allows to use different row-crop cultivators with only one sideshift frame.

Because of the narrow construction of the Einböck-linear-sideshift frame the centre of gravity remains very closely to the tractor. This construction offers the following advantages:

• Reduced axle load on the tractor and therefore reduced soil compaction
• The wider the construction of the sideshift frame, the higher the load on the rear axle and the lifting power requirement of the tractor increases
• The extremely narrow construction of the ROW-GUARD moves the centre of gravity only 20 cm / 7.90″ to the rear. Machines with parallelogram shifting extend the position of row-crop cultivator up to 80 cm / 31.50″ and more to the rear.
• Especially when fields are not straight or in hilly conditions the short construction is a big advantage.

The system can be used in various (row) crops (standard, vegetables or special crops) with the following color modes: green/blue, green/yellow and red. From row spacing 12.5 cm / 4.90″ and applicable from a plant size of 1 cm / 0.40″ (depending on the crop).

The software recognizes the plant rows even in case of heavy weed infestations and/or small plants. The settings can be adjusted easily on the conditions.

Stabilising wheels made from rubber or metal gauge wheels (e.g. hilly conditions) help to guide the hoe precisely along the row. They are standard equipment. It is easy to adapt them to different tractor track width.

A row crop cultivator can be controlled by two cameras simultaneously. Especially for very small crops, an additional camera, by looking on additional plant rows, ensures a great result. Especially for hoes with hydraulic lifting “SECTION-CONTROL”: For example, on pointy rows at the headlands a row of plants always remains within the camera’s field of view. This ensures hoeing until the last unworked row and guarantees a weed control on the full surface of the field.

In case the operator needs help to correctly set the machine, a phone-hotline is available during the season of hoeing. Its number can be found in the operating instructions.

• Proportional hydr. valve: dynamic control of the valve for smooth operation of the sideshift frame
• 3D-mode: the machine recognizes the row because of the difference in height between crops and weeds
• Automatic recognition of height and angle position of the camera: comfortable adjustment of camera height
• Color options in the 2D-mode (green/yellow, green/blue, red)
• Automatic switching of offset
• High camera resolution
• Recognition of different row structures (single or multiple rows)
• Integrated chart for recommended camera height
• Saving of settings
• Cutting of the image

• Number of rows 1-5
• Row distance up to 1.5 m / 4.90 ft
• Quickly adjustable to different crop dimensions

The camera setting can be adjusted to suit the color or height of the crop. You can choose between green/yellow (e.g. corn), green/blue (e.g. soybeans, vegetables) or red (vegetables e.g. beetroot) in 2D mode. The 3D mode can be used for corn, soybeans, sunflowers etc., if the plant rows have a clear growth advance (approx. 10 cm / 4″) over the weed. Correct adjustment to the crop further increases the accuracy & precision of row guidance.

When ordering an Einböck row-crop cultivator height-adjustable stabilising wheels are included. The wheels can be adjusted to the track width of the tractor and the row distance. Depending on the type of soil you can choose between different rubber or metal gauge wheels.

Rows can also be detected on the basis of the height difference. Especially in heavy weed-infested fields this additional option ensures additional precision.

A second camera is as an option available. Especially for row crop cultivators with hydraulic lifting “SECTION-CONTROL” the second camera guarantees a weed control on the full surface of the field.

For sensing a crop row (row-distance > 35 cm; 13.8”)
Supports the ROW-GUARD shortly before or after row closure
Called cat-whiskers in the US

For working at night or at dusk

The optionally available swivel-in camera holder automatically swivels upwards when folding the machine and thus prevents a possible collision of the camera with the sideshift frame. Especially for smaller machines (e.g. 6-row, 70 cm), this practical accessory provides further convenience and operating safety.

When retrofitting a ROW-GUARD to an existing row crop cultivator stabilising wheels with high gauge wheel or rubber should be ordered to achieve a better track guidance on slopes.

The monitoring camera with a special lens for a narrow field of vision is designed for row crop cultivators. It ensures convenient observation and control of the operation and the hoeing belt via a monitor in the tractor cab. The camera is mounted with a holder on the frame of the hoe.