Mid-Tech's Swath XL is the result of several generations of lightbar design improvements. Its tremendous flexibility and multitude of features sets a new standard in ground-based GPS guidance.
Guiding an operator along straight lines of a pre-set width, Swath XL is more effective than foam markers and just as accurate. It compensates for the limitations of human vision as toolbars and booms become larger, safely extending the hours of application work to twilight or even night when wind conditions improve.
A weatherproof case encloses Swath XL's lightbar allowing it to be mounted on the hood of a vehicle, or in the cab.
High-intensity lights on the lightbar are easily seen in peripheral vision. Brightness/contrast control adjustments made on the hand-held Smartpad takes the stress out of running in low light conditions
Drive it Your Way
Set-up is simple with as few as two (2) keystrokes needed to begin a day's work. When setting up Swath XL for the first time, detailed information is entered and stored such as GPS antenna position, drive sensitivity, measurements in US or Metric units, and whether to steer towards the center line (swath mode) or towards the flashing lights (vehicle mode).
When spraying the headlands, Swath XL doesn't require the operator to specify the number of passes, but automatically adjusts for whatever border pattern the operator creates. At the same time, a field boundary can be made which is displayed on the Smartpad as you build your "where applied" map. Swath XL allows you to create multiple guidelines in fields with irregular boundaries. When running lanes, Swath XL automatically snaps to the next guideline without pushing any buttons.
Choose What's Reported
A text display above the guidance lights instantly reports information that's important to you, cycling from one report to the next. At set-up, you can choose up to three messages from the following options:
- Cross Track Number
- Swath Number
- Heading error
- Ground Speed
- Applied Area
- Off (no message)
Swath XL reports system failures such as loss of DGPS signal, and
approaching hazards, which have been marked ahead of time. These critical
messages are reported in the lightbar LED display, the red lights on the
lightbar flash, and an audible alarm on the Smartpad sounds.
Smartpad Marks a Point, Saves a Map
Swath XL's new, color touch-screen Smartpad II displays total field area and
area completed as you drive, updating instantly. If hazards have been mapped
ahead of time, these also show on the backlit display. You can mark and name
points and hazards in the field that become part of your "where applied"
file to be used later in other tasks like variable rate application.
The Smartpad II houses a CompactFlash slot and can record and save your work
to a data card. At the end of the day, download it to an office computer and
view a "where applied" map in Mid-Tech's Fieldware Tools software. Saving
these fields on an office computer completes a permanent record that can be
incorporated into a GIS program for future analysis.
The Smartpad II can run from internal batteries. When connected to a GPS receiver, battery operation provides a convenient field scouting and mapping tool. The rugged design of the Smartpad is perfect for in-field use. And a convenient mount for this handheld computer makes it even more versatile.
Warranty
Mid-Tech supports Swath XL with technical support, and a warranty on parts
and labor for one year. An extended 3year warranty is also available.
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