Data management

The CropControl yield metering feature on the ­KRONE BiG X computes the yield by measuring the crop flow. The crop flow is measured by using the speed and the distance between the two leading pre-compression rollers. Thanks to the six pre-compression rollers and regular calibration, the yield recording always works accurately, even under changing harvesting conditions.

On the ­KRONE loading and forage transport wagons, the electronic weighing device is measured via gauging pins on the drawbar as well as on the tandem or tridem unit with hydraulic compensation. The weight of the load is equivalent to the accumulated drawbar tongue load and axle load. The weight is recorded and evaluated by job and displayed on the display screen.

On the ­KRONE BiG Packs the bale chute and the ­KRONE BaleCollect can be equipped with an integrated scale. The bale weights are displayed directly on the terminal. In addition, further data such as moisture, bale length and position are recorded for each individual bale.

On the ­KRONE ComPack round balers, the bale weights can be determined via four weighing pins in the wrapping table. The bale weights are displayed directly on the terminal. In addition, further data such as moisture, bale size and position are recorded for each individual bale.

KRONE NIR Control dual

• Sensor for near-infrared spectroscopy
• Recording the contents of forage and slurry
• Cross-machine use on forage harvester and slurry tanker

With the ­KRONE NIR Control dual sensor, your BiG X can automatically record the yield, moisture and contents of your crops. The sensor can also be used across manufacturers for determining the contents of the slurry tanker. The data collected enables precise fertiliser application according to the yield potential of your area, thereby increasing the efficiency of your fertilisers.

With ­KRONE NIR Control dual, data on the moisture and contents (see table) of the crops are recorded when harvesting maize, grass and whole crop silage.

In addition to use on the forage harvester, this sensor can also be used on your slurry tanker. Here, the analysis of the contents enables the organic fertilisers to be applied on the basis of an application map. This enables you to use your fertilisers with maximum efficiency.

• Settlement of the contract work on the basis of the machine data
• Settlement of the crops on the basis of the quality parameters
• Application according to need (e.g. farm manure)
• Recording of yield data for control and optimisation of arable farming
• Feed according to need on the basis of the quality parameters

The moisture measurement on ­KRONE round balers informs the driver about the properties of the crops so the operator can choose the baling pressure to suit. At the same time, you are free to choose wrapping or not wrapping.

The moisture measuring device installed in the bale channel of the ­KRONE BiG Pack always informs you about the properties of the crops. The information is read out on a cab-based monitor. An alarm is issued automatically whenever a preset parameter is exceeded. In combination with a metering system, silage additives can be metered depending on the bale moisture.

By recording the material properties, the BiG X, the BiG Pack and the loading and forage transport wagons can automatically add silage additives as required. Therefore, the silage additives are used with maximum efficiency. This saves costs and optimises the quality of the harvested forage.

• Telemetry unit integrated into the BUS system
• Automatic data acquisition in real time
• Mobile radio, WLAN, GPS
• ­KRONE SmartControl order management
• Data transmission to ­KRONE Smart Telematics
• Manufacturer-independent data exchange thanks to the agrirouter

The ­KRONE SmartConnect telemetry unit is integrated into the machine's BUS system. The machine data is recorded in real time and automatically transmitted to ­KRONE Smart Telematics or the agrirouter. The ­KRONE SmartControl order management system provides direct order management in the cab.

The machine data is automatically recorded when the machine is started. In this way, position, work output, diesel consumption and yield data, as well as all other data, are recorded in real time. With the aid of the integrated multi-network SIM card, the box always dials into the mobile radio network which offers the best signal strength. If there is no network coverage, the data is temporarily stored in the SmartConnect for reliable, loss-free data communication.

KRONE SmartConnect is installed as standard on the BiG X and BiG M self-propelled machines as well as on the BiG Pack HDP II and Pro models and Premos 5000. The telemetry unit is optionally available on all ISOBUS machines: EasyCut B 880 CV/CR Collect, B 950 Collect, B 1050 CV (Collect), B 1250 Fold, B 1250 CV Fold, Swadro TC 1250/1370/1570/2000, Swativo, Comprima, VariPack (Pro), ComPack Pro, CombiPack Pro, EasyWrap 165 T, BiG Pack Plus models, MX, RX, ZX, TX and GX.

­KRONE Smart Telematics in the my­KRONE.green portal allows the machine data to be viewed and evaluated in real time as well as retrospectively. In addition, the data can be sent directly to a farm management system via the universal data hub agrirouter.

­KRONE SmartControl allows jobs to be received, started, stopped and sent via the X-Touch terminal or mobile terminals in conjunction with SmartConnect. This means that orders can be enriched with information such as customer and field names directly in the cab and evaluated by Smart Telematics. In addition, orders can also be pre-planned and field boundaries imported via farm management systems connected to the agrirouter.

The ­KRONE E-Solutions Shop allows you to quickly and easily book digital function activations for your machine. These are activated wirelessly via the ­KRONE SmartConnect unit on your machine and are directly available.

• Autonomous telemetry unit thanks to solar panel and rechargeable battery
• Automatic data acquisition in real time
• Data transmission to ­KRONE Smart Telematics and agrirouter
• Can be used flexibly on all machines (regardless of the manufacturer)
• Especially for machines without own electronics as well as rental machines

The ­KRONE SmartConnect Solar telemetry unit is completely autonomous thanks to the solar panel and rechargeable battery. This means that the box can be used flexibly on all machines, regardless of the manufacturer. The following data is sent by the SmartConnect Solar in real time: the position, the speed, active and inactive operating hours, the distance travelled, the working and transport position, the number of loads or the worked area and the charge status of the rechargeable battery. The machine data is recorded in real time and automatically transmitted to ­KRONE Smart Telematics or the agrirouter.

With this autonomous telemetry unit, even simple machines such as mowers, tedders, rakes and other implements without their own electronics can be integrated into a digital data management system.

As the ­KRONE SmartConnect Solar has an autonomous power supply and can be mounted regardless of the manufacturer, it is ideal for use on rental machines. In this way, you always know where your rented machine is. The precisely documented working hours and acreage output enable transparent and accurate invoicing of the rental machines.

The position sensor automatically detects the working (active) and transport (inactive) positions based on the alignment of the SmartConnect Solar. With a stored working width, the SmartConnect Solar can also be used as a hectare counter. In the case of transport vehicles, opening and closing the tailgate allows individual loads to be recorded and analysed in detail, including times and distances travelled.

­KRONE Smart Telematics in the my­KRONE.green portal allows the machine data to be viewed and evaluated in real time as well as retrospectively. In Smart Telematics, the telemetry unit is linked to the respective machines for this purpose. The automatic data transmission saves manual entries. In this way, the working time and the acreage output are precisely documented.

The data automatically transmitted to the connected agricultural software can also be evaluated at a later date and used for accounting and documentation of the activities. This means that programs such as contractor software can be used on the basis of the machine data for the automated preparation of invoices and economic analyses.

• From the machine in real time to smartphone, tablet and PC
• Efficient coordination of the machines
• Transparent basis for preparation of invoicing
• Yield maps – knowing what grows
• Accurate evaluation of your own machines

­KRONE Smart Telematics offer fleet managers a bird’s-eye view of all machines and their data, keeping them on top of what’s going on in the harvest chain without having to make a single phone call. Tractor drivers know exactly where the forage harvester is and cross talk on the phone is history. ­KRONE SmartTelematics is characterised by an outstanding unique selling point: Thanks to the analysis of satellite data, data from a field can be selected without having to draw field boundaries beforehand.

The ­KRONE SmartConnect telemetry unit integrated into the machine's BUS system automatically transmits the machine data to ­KRONE Smart Telematics. With the aid of the autonomous ­KRONE SmartConnect Solar telemetry unit, machines without their own electronics or rental machines can also be connected to Smart Telematics, regardless of the manufacturer.

­KRONE Smart Telematics puts live machine data at your fingertips. As the machine data is stored, the historical performance of the machines can also be displayed and analysed.

The ­KRONE Smart Telematics application works equally well on a PC, smartphone or tablet Also on Android and iOS. so you’ve always got your machine data in your pocket.

The machine data is visualised in the evaluation. The yield mapping of the forage harvester reveals the potential of the field and at the same time is used to check the success of the agronomic measures. The bale map enables the dispatcher to plan the collection logistics perfectly, as the locations and information of the bales can be viewed. In addition, this data can be made available to the customer transparently in an individual PDF report.

• Yield and content maps help achieve accurate evaluations
• Reports can be exported as Excel and ISOXML files multiple times
• Shape files ensure seamless integration in the farm management system
• Geofencing ensuring safety and operating analysis
• Live bale data from the SmartBale app
• Master data can be managed centrally via CCI.Maps

­KRONE SmartTelematics Plus enables you to get more from your machines. Detailed evaluations, maps and reports help you to make well-informed decisions. Geofencing, the SmartBale app and CCI.Maps provide an overview, ensure efficient bale management and seamless data synchronisation between the machine and office. The ­KRONE SmartTelematics Plus licence can be purchased from the ­KRONE E-Solutions shop. A free test licence can also be activated for 4 weeks. Existing ­KRONE SmartTelematics functions will continue to be available free of charge.

­KRONE SmartTelematics Plus includes extended export functions: reports can be collated as Excel or ISOXML files – perfect for the full season. You thus always have a well-structured and efficient overview of all of your machine activities that can be accessed at any time.

Export accurate yield and content maps in Shape format directly into the farm management system. Parameters, such as raw protein and crude ash, can be displayed in graphics – the perfect solution for making specific decisions when harvesting and fertilising. Prerequisite: BiG X with CropControl and NIR Control dual.

Define virtual areas (geofences) and monitor your live machine movements. Automatic messages when entering and exiting, theft protection and the evaluation of operating times make ­KRONE SmartTelematics Plus the perfect tool for fleet managers and leasing companies.

­KRONE SmartBale displays all of the deposited square and round bales on a bale map. Depending on the baler equipment, the SmartBale app provides additional information such as moisture, weight, dimensions and whether the crops have been cut. Moist bales are colour-coded so that they can be easily identified and stored separately.

Centrally manage customer data, field contours and lanes via CCI.Maps. The automatic synchronisation between the office and machine ensures that everyone is working with the same information – saving time and working consistently and efficiently.

Farming 4.0 with ­KRONE When it comes to data management, ­KRONE offers you various solutions tailored to your needs. These include the ­KRONE SmartTelematics machine monitoring system and the universal data management platform agrirouter to which you connect via ­KRONE SmartConnect and SmartConnect Solar – our telemetrics units.

Data are evaluated by a farm management software of your choice, e.g. AgForce. You can also download software applications and flexibly book extra engine output on demand and in real-time via the E-Solutions shop.

• All machine data digitally saved in one place
• Analysing and evaluating machine data – for maximum efficiency
• Exclusive performance upgrades for your machine
• Independent ordering of spare parts from your dealer's parts shop

All digital services relating to your ­KRONE machine can be found in our customer portal mykrone.green. Maintain an overview and get the best out of your machines. Simply create a user account, register your business and get started: track telemetry data in real-time, have technical documents to hand at all times or book digital function extensions. Everything centralised, everything digital – always with you. If you have any questions, please contact our my­krone.green team at support@my­krone.green.

­KRONE SmartTelematics Plus not only enables you to access your machine's performance data but also many other practical functions for evaluating the data, e.g.

• a geofencing function
• export of machine & yield data as Excel and ISOXML files
• visualisation of all ingredient values measured by the NIR sensor as a yield map
• export of the yield maps as a shape file

­KRONE SmartTelematics Plus is available in our E-Solutions Shop.