Introducing a new product to the FarmTRX harvest monitoring suite, the Header Height Sensor.
The Header Height Sensor significantly improves the in-cab calculation of harvested area and provides real-time cut height feedback to the operator.
The Sensor uses two inertial measurement units (IMU) to determine its orientation relative to the ground.
A Master sensor (Sensor A) is mounted to the combine frame and a Remote sensor (Sensor B) is mounted to the feeder house, allowing for accurate header height results whether the combine is harvesting uphill, downhill or tilted on sidehills.
The Header Height Sensor is a low-cost add-on component that delivers better in-field area accuracy at harvest.
Addition of the Header Height Sensor greatly improves on-the-go yield calculations, especially in smaller, irregular shaped fields with many turns.
Cut height (2-3 cm accuracy) is displayed on the Live Harvesting Screen of the FarmTRX mobile app.
Tired of wrestling with the factory monitor? FarmTRX is an affordable, retrofit yield monitor that installs on any combine with a clean grain elevator.
Installation—FarmTRX sensors use optical technology to measure grain volume in the elevator. Installation of the system is a 2–4 hour process completed by the end-user.
Harvest—Once powered, yield data collection on the combine is fully automated. The monitor is always recording relative yield difference during harvest.
Sync—Data transfer from the yield monitor is completely wireless. Sync data from the ECU to your mobile device using the free FarmTRX app and upload over WiFi or by using mobile data.
Review—Evaluate yield data online with multiple map types and reports. The Web App automatically sorts, cleans and corrects yield data and processes it into agronomy-ready yield maps. If you don’t want maps, access to your raw yield data is free and unlimited.
Included, Not Pictured:
External Antenna—The external antenna is connected to the Yield Monitor via an SMA connector and mounts on the roof of the cab in the centerline of the combine.
Yield Monitor ECU—The Yield Monitor installs in the cab of the combine and needs to be wired into switched 12V power.
Wiring Harness—CAN capable wiring connects the Yield Monitor in the cab to the optical sensors and Moisture Sensor installed on the clean grain elevator.
Optical Sensors—QuickConnect™ mounting technology allows the installer to quickly and easily drill holes of equal height on the clean grain elevator for correct installation of the optical sensors.
Moisture Sensor—The Moisture Sensor installs on the elevator clean-out hatch door and records live and average grain moisture.
A transmitter and receiver sensor are installed across from each other on the up-side of the clean grain elevator. An optical beam is transmitted between them. Sensor blocked time is used to measure yield volume during harvest.
Perform a pre-harvest sensor calibration to measure the elevator paddle width of the combine. During harvest, perform a crop calibration for each new crop type using a volume or weight measurement.
The FarmTRX system uses optical sensing technology to track grain flow in real time. The sensors are mounted on the clean grain elevator and calibrated to match the paddle width and crop type. This ensures accurate yield data collection throughout harvest.
The Moisture Sensor features an ultra-durable ceramic sensor face and stainless steel flange. It installs in the hatch door of the clean grain elevator where grain flow is consistent without buildup. The Moisture Sensor is powered by the Yield Monitor and delivers instant and average moisture measurements viewable in the mobile app during harvest.
Designed for durability and precision, the Moisture Sensor integrates seamlessly with the FarmTRX system. Its placement ensures consistent readings, and its data is instantly accessible via the mobile app—helping farmers make real-time decisions during harvest.
Automated yield data correction and map processing is included for every customer for the first year after initial purchase. After one year, the farmer chooses whether to renew automated mapping or use the free version. The cost to renew is based on the number of harvested acres in the account and is paid annually.
Raw Yield Points, Trend of Yield Map and Swath Map (soybean field)
Harvest Pass GPS Accuracy
Future developments coming to the Yield Monitor Pro: