Farm Sync
The days of downloading or uploading data from a mobile device using a sync cable are over. Farm Sync, links the field to the office by transferring data through a wireless network.
Since most farmers own, or could easily add, a wireless hub to their office computer, any farmer or consultant can benefit. This refreshing new technology will improve data collection in the field, bypassing memory cards, while reducing the time needed to update records in the office.
How It Works:
Simply enter the field record using a mobile device with WIFI capabilities. Farm Works' mobile solutions make it easy to enter records with quick drop-down lists of names for fields, equipment, personnel and supplies. Other jobs for mapping field boundaries, soil sample locations, drains or variable rate can also be accomplished using GPS.
Once the jobs are completed, Farm Sync does the rest for you. Simply drive within your wireless network range and all the data, such as field records and maps, automatically synchronize to the office computer. It's just as easy when more than one mobile device is used in the field. When the wireless network detects each mobile device, all completed jobs will download automatically into one project.
In order to boost your wireless range, antennas can be purchased from various retailers to extend the range another 1000 feet or more.
Farm Sync settings are simply entered in Site Mate (Agronomy level and upwards) on the mobile device, with regards to ISP address. When the device is within range of the wireless router it then knows where to send the data.
SCREENSHOTS
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AVL/ISP Option |
AVL/ISP Settings |
Farm Sync Requirements:
- Farm Works office software - at least Farm Trac
- Farm Works field software - Trac Mate or Site Mate
- Mobile Device with WIFI capabilities
- Wireless Network (Internet is not required)
- Antenna (optional) for wireless network to boost wireless signal
Instructions for Installing a Wireless Antenna (PDF) - Boosting the range of your wireless network
Click on the graphic link above to hear the radio interview about Farm Sync (3.5MB download)
