Kverneland equips ISOBUS machines with proprietary telemetry
The Norwegian machinery manufacturer Kverneland is now equipping ISOBUS machines with a Sync box. This connects machine data to the cloud.
ISOBUS machines from Kverneland, Vicon and Kubota have been fitted with a so-called Sync box since this year, enabling machine data to be connected to the cloud. The ‘Sync’ is connected to the diagnostic port of the ECU (computer) of the ISOBUS machine. This allows machine data to be viewed within Kverneland’s farm management system, IsoMatch FarmCentre.
Remote service
This makes it possible for dealers to read sensor values remotely in the event of a malfunction. It also prepares the manufacturer for the use of implements in combination with an autonomous tractor or field robot. In the latter case, the implement can be monitored remotely via ISOBUS data.
Some functions of the Sync box are the same as those of Kverneland’s Tellus ISOBUS terminal. The difference is that this machine data is now also available when the ISOBUS machine is operated using the tractor’s ISOBUS terminal.
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Equipped with Bluetooth connectivity
The Sync is also equipped with Bluetooth connectivity. This allows you to connect with your phone to synchronise data for implement apps. For example, users of a spreading chart app no longer need to manually input various data into the app – the data is transferred automatically via the Bluetooth connection.
Finally, the Sync features tracking and geofencing. This means you will receive a notification if the machine moves outside a designated area. It also helps prevent theft.
The Sync is fitted as standard on ISOBUS machines manufactured after 1 January 2025. Those who do not wish to share their data can opt out. Alternatively, the plug can simply be disconnected.
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