Rotor Meter

Available with single, double or triple outlets the Rotor Meters accurately and safely meter granular pesticides, fertilisers and seeds in controlled placement applications. The importance of accurately applying and effectively incorporating granular insecticides cannot be overstressed.

Stocks Rotor Meter applicators are designed to ensure application rate is uniform across the desired working width.

Where additional airflow is required a Rotor Meter Air Force version can be specified.

QUICK ENQUIRY

This versatile metered applicator is used across the agricultural, horticultural and amenity sector for mounting onto various host implements. The Rotor Meter is most commonly used to feed seed or granules into the existing pneumatic distribution circuit of a
seed drill.

With up to three gravity fed, metered outlets they can also be mounted to other planting and drilling machinery to precisely target seed/fertiliser or granules as required. In the amenity sector Rotor Meters are frequently mounted to smaller amenity machines to deliver seed or fertiliser. In each case the metering mechanism applies product down 1, 2 or 3 outlets up to 1.5m working width*. (* Dependent on mounting positions)

KEY FEATURES

Metered feed roller system
Choice of feed rollers
Gravity fed machine with 1, 2 or 3 outlets
65ltr or 130ltr semi-translucent polyethylene hopper
Optional GPS or tractor speed sensing and variable rate control

CONTROL OPTIONS

Three systems are available Vari-Speed, JACKAL or i-CON. All units are supplied with a control console, connector cable and fused battery cable.
Extension cables are available as a cost option.

VARI-SPEED CONTROL

Vari-Speed provides effective, lowcost, manually operated electric control.

Vari-Speed is not linked to forward speed so once calibrated the operator drives at a consistent forward speed to maintain the rate, or can manually increase or decrease application rates on the move using the dial.

This motor can be instantly started or stopped at headlands. A dial control sets the feed motor speed and thus the application rate.

STANDARD

Left hand switch - feed motor on/off
Centre switch - metering roller high/low speed
Right hand dial - metering roller speed control

AIR FORCE

Left hand switch - Fan on/off
Left hand dial - Fan speed
Right hand switch - Feed on/off
Right hand dial - Metering roller speed control

JACKAL CONTROL

The JACKAL is a simple compact controller which enables monitoring and adjustment of all key functions. The screen shows application rate, forward speed, hopper level alarm and fan voltage.

As standard the forward speed input is taken from the tractor 7 pin implement socket. The JACKAL can be fitted with a GPS speed input and in/out of work cut-off switch if required.

Uses the tractor 7 pin plug for forward speed signal and on/off linkage function.

Large LCD screen and robust water resistant housing
Quick easy set-up
Simple accurate calibration for precise rate control
Forward speed adjust rate control as standard with on the move adjustment
High and low alarms for fan and metering roller
Multiple trip counters and live data scrolling

i-CON CONTROL

Rates are automatically controlled in proportion to forward speed for ultimate accuracy. The machine can apply variable rates according to mapping data using a GPS based touch screen*. *subject to unlock fee

GPS sensor, hopper level sensor and on/off finger switch supplied as standard.

4.3” colour touch screen with four basic menu keys
Seed application rate kg/ha or seeds/m²
Pre-start - ensures seed delivery begins as soon as the drill enters work
Rate nudge – on the move adjustment in pre-set increments
Min/max forward speed (km/h) indicator with alarms
Metering unit status (on/off) and alarm
Electric fan status (on/off) and alarm
Hopper contents (kg) and low level alarm
Part, full job and grand totals for area (ha), product
dispensed (kg) and hours worked
ISOBUS compatibility kit available

OUTLETS

1, 2 or 3 outlets can be specified depending on usage. e.g a single outlet is used to feed into a pneumatic drill distribution system.

AUTO SHUT-OFF SWITCH

A useful cut out switch shuts off the feed roller when the machine is lifted out of work on the
headland. Standard on i-CON, optional on Jackal, manual on Vari-Speed.

METERING MECHANISM

The fluted feed rollers supplied are suitable for most products from ultra-low rate through to high rate applications. The rollers agitate the product to ensure a consistent flow. The speed of the feed roller is used to accurately control the rate at which the product is metered into the outlet(s).

Feed roller combinations:

A combination of 5mm small seed rollers, blank spacers and wide large seed rollers are used to build up the correct metering roller for the application rate required.

Calibration

An external calibration button is fitted as standard on i-CON and JACKAL models to enable the operator to start the calibration at the side of the machine.

To catch the product during calibration, remove the cover from the bottom of the outlet manifold. Place a suitably sized tub or jug underneath to collect the product as it is dispensed.

ROTOR METER AIR FORCE

The Rotor Meter Air Force has all the same features as the standard machine. However, the Air Force uses an electrically driven pneumatic fan to provide air assisted delivery of seed. A Rotor Meter air force can be used to introduce additional seed into the distribution circuit on an air drill. This requires the use of a Venturi (not supplied).

Being fan driven the unit can be mounted away from the seed inlet on the host machine, enabling easy access when calibrating and filling. The standard Rotor Meter has to be mounted directly above the inlet.

ROTOR METER SPECIFICATIONS

	ROTOR METER			ROTOR METER AIR FORCE
Control system	Vari-Speed	JACKAL	i-CON	Vari-Speed	JACKAL	i-CON
Number of outlets	1, 2 or 3	1, 2 or 3	1, 2 or 3	1	1	1
Maximum working width	1.5m	1.5m	1.5m	1.5m	1.5m	1.5m
Electric 12v fans	-	-	-	YES	YES	YES
Switch and dial controller	YES	-	-	YES	-	-
LCD display with push buttons	-	YES	-	-	YES	-
Colour touch screen control box	-	-	YES	-	-	YES
Hopper capacity (Litre)	65/130	65/130	65/130	65/130	65/130	65/130
Choice of feed blocks	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Forward speed sensor kit	-	Option		-	Option	-
Forward speed using tractor implement plug	-	YES	-	-	YES	-
Forward speed GPS	-	Option		-	Option
Precision farming/variable rate	-	-	Option	-	-	Option
In/out work sensor/switch	-	Option	YES	-	Option	YES
Hopper level sensor	-	Option	YES	-	Option	YES
Hopper cover	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option
Weight approx	44/50	44/50	44/50	44/50	44/50	44/50
Dimensions 130L - W x D x H	620 x 400 x 1070mm	620 x 400 x 1070mm	620 x 400 x 1070mm	620 x 400 x 1070mm	620 x 400 x 1070mm	620 x 400 x 1070mm
Paint to match host machine	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option	Option

Supplied with:

Vari-Speed

5m fused battery power cable and 6m connector cable are supplied as standard. Extension cables are a cost option.

Power requirement:

12 volts DC – 15 amps.

Jackal

7m fused battery power cable and 6m connector cable are supplied as standard. Extension cables are a cost option.

Power requirement:

12 volts DC – 30 amps.

i-CON

7m fused battery power cable and 6m connector cable are supplied as standard. Extension cables are a cost option.

Power requirement:

12 volts DC – 30 amps.

Due to our company policy of continual improvement we reserve the right to change specifications without notice. E & OE.

BROCHURE

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BUILT IN THE UK

Wisbech is still the home of Stocks Ag. All applicators are fabricated, assembled and painted in the Cambridgeshire factory. Precision assembly and quality control are paramount to the production process.

The R & D team work with both the factory and farmers to deliver a seeding solution that is fit for current farming practices.

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