FAQ
Product or Dealer Information
Q. How can I get brochures on Topcon systems I am interested in?
A. Links to download brochures are found on each product page in the Topcon Precision Ag website under the ”Literature and Software” tab.
Q. How can I find the nearest Topcon ag distributor?
A. On the TPA website home page, click the “Dealer Locator” tab in the blue bar at the top and enter your information.
Q. How can I get product manuals and technical information for my Topcon precision ag system?
A. Online pdf manuals are readily available for download, All that is required is to register.
Follow the links at the very top edge of the TPA website homepage in order to login (existing account) or register for access. From the menu, choose Manuals/Agriculture and navigate to your specific product.
Precision Application
Q. Does Topcon offer automatic section control?
A. Yes. With System 110,150, or 350, simply add the ASC-10 ECU in order to perform 10 section control. With a System 350 (X30), direct control is also available via the ISO virtual terminal interface for compatible controllers such as Dickey-john. In addition, the ASC-10 provides liquid rate control. Topcon offers kits for connecting to a variety of controllers and sprayers. A generic harness is also available. Please contact your dealer with questions about how to do auto section control.
Q. I want the ability to avoid double application of product to areas that have already been covered?
A. Using coverage maps, Topcon systems have the ability to automatically turn of sections when they pass over areas already applied. This results in a great saving to the farmer.
Q. Can you do variable rate control?
A. Yes, With System 110 or System 150 and the ASC-10, you can perform liquid variable rate control for 2 products using imported variable rate application maps (.shp file format). An as-applied map is saved during application.
Using System 350, variable rate control can be performed with either the ASC-10 or via ISO integration. Contact your local Topcon dealer with questions about adding variable rate control.
Q. Can I apply product at different rates in my field to match requirements?
A . Yes, based on prescription maps as layers, Topcon VRC provides the ability to apply at different rates and control up to 8 different products at once.
Q. Do Topcon systems let you perform in-field mapping?
A. Both System 150 and System 350 have the ability to collect and save field boundaries with specific jobs. With System 350, you can log coverage and add flag points (with custom naming and Icons) as part of a job (such as trees or a gate location) to the map. Coverage maps and as-applied maps can be saved and can be exported as *.shp files or as pdf reports.
Q: What type of mapping will the X30 perform?
A: The X30 generates coverage and as-applied maps that can be exported as shape files, which are compatible with most mapping software suites. The X30 system can also create convenient job reports in pdf format that can be exported for your records without the need for “back office” software.
Q: Can the X30 console flag points in a field?
A: Yes the X30 has the ability to flag points in a field. In addition to preset options such as rocks, danger, weeds, etc., flags can be completely customized by the user with names, colors and icons. Flag points are stored in the field database and recalled each time you return to that field.
Q: Do Topcon systems support GLONAAS? Is there an unlock fee?
A: Yes the AGI-3 receiver for System 150 and System 350 supports GLONAAS and there is NO unlock fee!
Q: Are self-propelled windrowers supported by Topcon systems?
A: Yes both System 150 and System 350 with AES-25 electronic steering system are supported with kits for many makes and models of windrowers. Growers typically see windrower performance increased dramatically with improved efficiency, less overlap, less driver fatigue, and longer hours cutting hay in critical times.
