Tablet app approved for in-cab machinery control

The Claas EASY on board app was developed to provide a lower-cost alternative to dedicated ISOBUS terminals – and a means of adding new functionality to iPad Air or newer tablet computers running iOS 9.0 or later that farmers and contractors may already own.

A wireless local area network adapter plugged into the tractor’s in-cab ISOBUS socket provides a data connection, as well as a power supply. A mount holds the tablet.

With the implement and tractor connected, the iPad and EASY on board app provide the same functionality as a “conventional” ISOBUS universal terminal.

Claas EASY app

It is this functionality, together with the ability to allocate machine functions to buttons on a compatible multi-function joystick that has successfully passed the certification process devised by the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF).

As a result, the app is now listed in the AEF ISOBUS database of compliant control devices, implements and tractors.