Controls, joysticks and HMI interfaces for agricultural vehicles

Agriculture is a demanding environment that requires precision and a high degree of productivity. Farmers spend many hours on tractors, working in harsh environments both from a human point of view and from a machinery point of view. Agricultural machinery manufacturers must therefore build machines with intuitive controls and robust ones. This needs for better ergonomics is developing with great force following the trend of digitalization of the cabins with slow and gradual growth of autonomous vehicles and the replacement of steering wheels with joysticks.

The collaboration between Digimax and APEM allows constant support in the design and customization phases of the best HMI solutions created with buttons, switches, indicators, and control panels. Typical applications include tractors, harvesters, combines, sprayers, front loaders, hedge trimmers, forestry machines, feed mixers, mowers, and balers.

The characteristics of the best joysticks and controls recommended by Digimax

The products recommended by Digimax are designed to withstand even the most demanding operations, thanks to the most stringent and liquid-resistant, shock, temperature, and vibration certifications such as IP68 and IP69K.

From switches to joysticks, standard products can be adapted and customized to most agricultural machinery applications, with different shapes, materials, tactile effects, mounting options, and colors.

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HMI control devices for smart farms

One of the biggest trends in agriculture over the past decade has been the growth of the smart farm. Concerns about our impact on the environment, combined with competition for resources, mean the agricultural industry is turning to advanced technologies to streamline the entire industry.

The agricultural machinery design uses the latest sensor, processing, and control technologies to create the smart farm. Data is gathered from a wide variety of sources and helps make important decisions, from identifying optimal soil conditions to the most effective use of agricultural machinery. Although the amount of data collected is vast, smart farm technology can provide detailed analysis and develop strategies.

This modernization of smart farms requires sophisticated and interconnected IoT devices, to be operated for long periods in difficult conditions. The farm is an unforgiving environment for electronics and equipment to be exposed to the full force of the natural environment. Devices, therefore, have to withstand extreme temperatures, wind, rain, and even sunlight for long periods of time. Furthermore, farmers require high levels of functionality and reliability from their machinery and it is for this reason that over the years increasingly versatile solutions have been developed such as the Hall-Effect technology.

Operating the smart farm's advanced technology requires adaptive and reliable controls. APEM has developed an ideal solution for the latest high-performance agricultural machines. The XP Series Mid-Size Joysticks features a compact design that fits well in the user's palm and provides a more comfortable experience for operators with smaller hands. With the functionality of a full-sized joystick and robust metal construction, the XP is a modern control solution for the latest agricultural applications.

In addition to the advanced features, safety is also of primary importance for the operators. The EC Compact Series of Emergency Stop Switches features a low profile for installation in confined spaces and a rugged IP65 design, making it ideal for the latest generation of smart farm equipment.

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