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UPG16 V2.0-2.4 - SEEDING AND WEEDING CONVERSION BRACKET

UPG16 includes a bracket designed to enable the operator to accurately switch the robot between seeding and weeding configurations. This is particularly beneficial for robots with custom mechanical setups as usually they cannot rely on the SOW and WEED markings on the frame.

The kit contains the following components:

  • 2 x 109012110 Special configuration plate
  • 4 x AP200105R01 Tube Clamp
  • 8 x nuts

 

Image 1: part 109012110 , special configuration plate

 

STEP 1: move tool beam to correct SEEDING marking

The tool beam should be precisely aligned with the engraved line corresponding to the specified row distance. Make sure to check both tool beams.

Image 2: precise positioning of tool beams

The bracket positioned behind the actuator serves as the indicator for the accurate SEEDING/WEEDING position. The images below illustrate examples for the RIGHT side of the robot (image 3) and the LEFT side of the robot (image 4).

Image 3: RIGHT tool beam Image 4: LEFT tool beam

 

 

STEP 2: install the conversion bracket

The correct SOW face of the conversion bracket must be firmly secured next to the interior of the tool beam's vertical bracket while in seeding position. Ensure that the nuts are properly tightened. Optionally, thread glue may be applied to prevent the bracket from loosening. Make sure to install the the bracket on both the LEFT and RIGHT tool beams.

Detailed installation views of the bracket are provided in the subsequent images.

The bracket is provided with two different markings. To determine which is the correct SOW face of the bracket, please use the information below as reference:

  • SOW 112.5 MM and WEED 112.5 MM - to be used for a row spacing of 450 mm (see image 5)
  • SOW 125 MM and WEED 125 MM - to be utilized for all other robot mechanical configurations, unless otherwise specified in the configuration sheet (see image 6)
Image 5: Row spacing 450 mm, conversion bracket installed with the face "SOW 112.5 MM" next to the tool beam Image 6: Row spacing 500 mm, conversion bracket installed with the face "SOW 125 MM" next to the tool beam

 STEP 3: convert the robot from seeding to weeding

To convert from seeding to weeding, follow the standard procedure which can be found in these two articles:

The advantage of using the conversion bracket is that you do not need to focus on aligning the tool beam with the engraved SOW or WEED marking. Instead, you can simply shift the tool beam until the conversion bracket prevents moving it further. See images below as reference:

Image 7: the tool beam is in SEEDING position.
Image 8: move the tool beam, until it touches the end of the bracket marked with "WEED"
Image 9: the tool beam is in WEEDING position now.