Application Information

KELK Crop Optimization systems are available in three levels:

• Imaging: The head and tail ends of each transfer bar are mapped but the rest of the optimization processes are performed by the host control system (*)



• Open Loop Crop Optimization: Head and tail ends are imaged, cut lines determined and tracked to the shear, but control of the shear is handled by the host control system(*)



• Closed Loop Crop Optimization: Imaging, tracking and shear control are all by KELK

(*Can be upgraded to a higher level in future).

For each application KELK application specialists will work with the customer to determine the level of Crop Optimization required, and the best location and mounting arrangement for each sensor. The scope of supply will include components such as the Accuband Strip Width Gage, the Accuspeed Laser Velocimeter, the KELK Hot Metal Detector, and the KELK Accucrop Crop Shear Controller. A complete documentation package including detailed installation drawings and a spreadsheet for calculation of guaranteed savings will be provided for customer consideration.

In the case of an upgrade to a KELK Crop Optimization system means can be provided to allow the end user to switch back and forth between old and KELK systems to demonstrate improvements realized.