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The WeedSeeker® Sensor
The sensor, which is at the heart of the WeedSeeker®
system, is a chlorophyll identifying selective spray system. The unique
patented optical system allows the unit to detect and spray weeds while
not spraying bare ground. The sensor is a self
contained unit that has optical and electronic components needed to detect
and spray weeds. It's a system designed to dramatically reduce herbicide
usage.
A complete
system includes sensor units, a controller,
tank, pump, filters and the attendant plumbing. Kits are available to
make your own system using 4, 6, or 8 sensors.
These kits provide sensor units, the controller
and cables. Larger systems are available. For complete information, contact
NTech Industries, Inc.
While
the standard sensor triggers an individual nozzle,
the same technology can be used to trigger a row of nozzles, or a nozzle
some distance from the sensor. That is possible with the optional VDC
05, a valve driver cartridge that can be used instead of the standard
valve cartridge in the sensor. When the
sensor detects a weed, the VDC 05 outputs
an electronic signal to a solenoid valve supplied by the user. This solenoid
valve then activates an external system, such as a spray nozzle or bank
of spray nozzles. The VDC 05 is a replaceable
cartridge unit.
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