Get FinancingLiebherr Cameras Provide Monitoring For AVR Potato Harvester
There’s a lot going on outside the view from the cab of Belgian agricultural machinery manufacturer AVR’s Puma 4.0 potato harvester. But thanks to as many as 16 digital smart cameras and two 12-inch display controllers from Liebherr, operators can monitor of the harvest process from start to finish in real time, even in low-light areas.
Smoother Harvest Operations
As many farmers have learned the hard way, any machine going down during harvest season is a major setback. The ability to monitor each step of the harvest process helps ensure that any issues that arise can be handled quickly. Liebherr’s MDC3 digital smart camera, DC5 display controller, and other electronic components filled the bill for AVR, providing a high-resolution view of the harvest from inside the cab. And although the cameras encounter continual changes in lighting conditions as the harvester moves, they are designed to readjust quickly and use integrated HDR to produce high-contrast images.
“AVR has been manufacturing machines for potato harvesting for over 170 years,” says AVR Application Engineer Steven Jonckheere. “To ensure high availability and the smooth operation of our machines, we rely on high-quality components. With Liebherr’s electronic components, we are taking another step forward. The MDC3 digital smart camera with its high-performance imager delivers detailed images even in very dark environments. In addition, the camera is impressive in terms of its ability to adapt quickly to constantly changing lighting conditions. The DC5 display controller ensures good readability of the camera images in the cabin, even in strong sunlight.”
About The MDC3
Liebherr’s MDC3 camera meets the IP6K9K standard for dust and water protection, making it durable enough to tackle a variety of environmental conditions. It is equipped with a lens correction function that eliminates fisheye distortion and integrated lens heating for clear images in any temperature. The camera has a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels with an imager illuminance level of one millilux for optimal visibility even in dark locations. Using High Dynamic Range (HDR), the MDC3 can take multiple pictures at once and combine them into one high-quality image, and can produce up to 40 high-contrast images per second. A fiberglass-reinforced housing protects the camera during machine operation.
About The Puma 4.0
The 469-horsepower (350-kilowatt) AVR Puma 4.0 can process up to 110 tons (100 metric tons) of potatoes an hour. The four-row self-propelled harvester has side shift on the front axle, automatic hydraulic level control, and two independent, oscillating digging units. The 35-inch (900-millimeter) picking-off table has a top that can be lowered into the bunker automatically. The harvester also has an 8.8-t (8-mt) bunker with an elevator for unloading while in operation.
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Source: Liebherr