Key Takeaways
- Topcon Agriculture introduces the UC7 Plus, its next-generation boom height control system
- New sensors improve accuracy, terrain response, and equipment durability
- Designed to reduce input use, operator fatigue, and equipment maintenance costs
- Compatible with a broad range of self-propelled and pull-type sprayers
- UC7 Plus aims to improve overall spraying performance by up to 30%
Topcon Agriculture Releases Upgraded Boom Height Control Technology
Topcon Agriculture has launched the UC7 Plus, the latest evolution of its boom height control technology for agricultural sprayers. Building on the foundation of its Norac system, the UC7 Plus is designed to offer greater precision, durability, and cost efficiency for farmers and crop service providers.
The system is engineered to help users reduce input usage, protect equipment from wear, and optimize crop performance. It also supports automation features that ease the operator workload during spraying operations.
Improved Sensor Technology for Greater Reliability
The UC7 Plus introduces new sensor components aimed at boosting reliability and responsiveness in varied terrain:
- Dynamic Chassis Sensor (DCS-1): Enhances stability and boom responsiveness
- MAX Sense MS-1 Ultrasonic Sensors: Improve terrain detection with multi-axis vents and protective housing
These components are built with durability in mind, using corrosion-resistant materials to withstand harsh field conditions. According to Topcon Agriculture, these enhancements make the system more reliable across a wide range of applications and weather environments.
Compatibility and Practical Benefits
Topcon Agriculture designed the UC7 Plus to be compatible with most self-propelled and pull-type sprayers, allowing for both retrofitting and new installations. The system automates boom height adjustments to match land contours, reducing the need for manual monitoring and minimizing operator fatigue.
“This is a simple and powerful example of intelligent technology evolution for the greater good of all farms and systems,” said Nick Townsend, vice president and segment leader for smart implements at Topcon Agriculture. “The UC7 Plus directly drives savings through reduced input and repair costs, while also improving sustainability and compliance.”
Topcon Agriculture Performance and Sustainability Outcomes
Topcon Agriculture estimates that the UC7 Plus system can improve overall spraying performance by up to 30% when factoring in fuel, input efficiency, and time savings. By applying spray more precisely and only where needed, the system supports both crop health and environmental stewardship.
In addition to economic and sustainability advantages, the UC7 Plus enhances usability across various crops, terrains, and operator preferences—positioning it as a flexible tool for long-term agricultural equipment optimization.
Topcon Agriculture
Topcon Agriculture delivers IoT-connected field and farm management solutions for both aftermarket and OEM customers. The company integrates high-precision hardware, software, and data systems to enhance productivity and efficiency across all stages of farm operations.
With more than 40 years of combined expertise from brands like Digi-Star, Norac, RDS Technology, and Wachendorff Elektronik, Topcon Agriculture provides a modular, full-season precision farming platform. The company’s mission is to use IoT technology to make sustainable agriculture more productive and profitable.
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