Dutch sugar beet harvester and self-propelled slurry applicator manufacturer Vervaet has introduced a backward compatible version of its Vervaet Connect telematics system.
Suitable for machines built after 2011 to 2016 (depending upon specification), this allows users to retrofit their existing product with the latest efficiency-increasing technology for precision farming, management and remote-diagnostics.
All Vervaet self-propelled machines have been equipped with Vervaet Connect as standard since 2022. This allows managers and operators to view real-time and historical machine data remotely through the MyVervaet online portal. Application maps can be created for slurry spreading, while additional optional equipment makes yield mapping possible on sugar beet harvesters.
This new introduction allows Vervaet Connect to be added to Vervaet Beet Eater 617, 625 and Q-616 beet harvesters manufactured from 2011 onwards, and Hydro Trike machines made from 2016 to 2019. Fitment requires additional wiring and a new touchscreen control terminal.
“By also offering Vervaet Connect for existing machines, we’re providing customers the opportunity to experience the system and gain the benefits for their business,” Vervaet sales manager Jonathan Hoekman said. “We envisage Vervaet Connect as an addition suitable for every machine and every user. This year we’re working hard to further improve the system with premium features accessible to everyone in 2023.”
The updated Vervaet Connect will be available with two license levels – Connect Essential and Connect Premium. The basic level provides real-time machine tracking and remote access to operational data, service information and warnings. Premium allows field-specific data to be exported to farm management software including retrieval of historic data to allow customer- and field-specific reports to be generated.
Vervaet Connect can also be used for remote diagnostics, when enabled, allowing technicians to swiftly read error codes and sensor values, potentially reducing downtime.
