Using the AEF standard labelling that makes it easy to match ISOBUS implement to terminal , until now the S10 terminal has been ISO UT ( Universal Terminal ) and ISO AUX ( ability to allocate actions to F keys in the tractor ) compatible . For any other ISO functions , such as section boom control on a sprayer , this has required a separate screen in the tractor .

For 2017 , the new S10 incorporates all the latest ISO functions , so doing away with the need for additional terminals . Particularly useful will be the integration of task management using TC Basic , which will be standard on all S10 terminals , with TC Geo and TC SC functions being optional additions .

The screen layout has been redesigned so that multiple windows can be displayed simultaneously . Implements are identified automatically and field lists are sorted automatically ( requires TC GEO ) so that the current field is at the top with the next five closest fields listed after that .

TC Basic allows task data from ISOBUS machines to be stored on the S10 and then transferred to farm management software in the office ( e . g . Gatekeeper ) via a USB stick

The TC Geo option allows the S10 to be used for Precision

Farming applications and implements , such as CROP SENSOR . This enables variable rate applications to be carried out and allows a number of mapping options to be used .

The TC SC ( section control ) option allows the S10 to be used for section control with compatible ISOBUS devices . It can control multiple booms ( up to 5 different booms / 50 sections on implements with multiple booms / up to 32 sections on a single boom eg sprayer ) New RTK FIELD BASE For users looking to use RTK to achieve high levels of steering accuracy , until now this has meant having to either install their own static mast or source a signal from a 3rd party .

However , the new tripod mounted CLAAS RTK FIELD BASE now means that farmers and contractors no longer have to rely on picking up a consistent RTK signal from a static mast , but can take their own mast with them from field to field . But for complete flexibility , if required the transmitter can be detached and used as a static mast . New RTK network for Ireland From the middle of 2017 , farmers and contractors will be able to access a new RTK network established by CLAAS .

This new network uses a dual SIM card mobile modem to receive a correction signal which has the benefit that the unit will always look for the strongest signal available in areas of poor network coverage . This means that the user will always have access to a consistent , strong signal so that steering accuracy is maintained .

Unlike some other providers , the CLAAS RTK network uses an open signal , so can be used with

any RTK steering system , regardless of manufacturer , making it extremely flexible . Implement output data recording using iBeacons

Originally introduced on the LEXION combine range , TELEMATICS is now available on all CLAAS combines , JAGUAR foragers and CLAAS tractors from the XERION down to the ARION 400 and the data accessed via computer or on a tablet or smart phone via the app .

While TELEMATICS provides a wealth of data on the power unit , the only implement data available has been from machines fitted with TONI ( TELEMATICS on Implement ), such as the QUADRANT baler .

Now , however , using the TELEMATICS App it ’ s possible to quickly and easily obtain information data from a whole range of non-ISOBUS implements and attachments using an iBeacon . New CLAAS specific Gatekeeper

Gathering all this output data

using TELEMATICS , ISOBUS and iBeacons is only half the story , it ’ s what you then do with it and how you record , store and analyse that information .

For 2017 , the new S10 incorporates all the latest ISO functions

This is fine where the farmer carries out all field operations , but information can be missing from where a contractor is used for operations such as spraying or combining .

To get around this , FarmPlan has introduced a new CLAAS specific version of its popular Gatekeeper management software . Called Gatekeeper CLAAS Essentials , this is basically a cut-down version of Gatekeeper that , for instance a contractor can use in order to save field data , such as yield maps , etc from their CLAAS machines and then enable full transfer between them and the farmer .