Hexagon Agronavigators: How to Work Precisely, Without Stress and Extra Costs

Imagine working in a field with complete confidence: the equipment moves along a clearly defined route, without any overlaps or gaps, each row is as if under a ruler. And even if there is fog outside, at night or a field with forest belts - everything remains under control. No overlaps, no gaps and no unnecessary expenses. This is the main essence of course indicators - they help not only to "see" the field, but to work smarter and with precision, because it is already difficult to imagine a modern one without them.

Why does a farmer need tractor course indicators?

In agricultural production, many processes depend on precision: sowing, fertilizing, processing crops. Mistakes here are expensive - you will have to pay both in money and in the harvest. The course indicator allows you to avoid these mistakes. The field navigator shows the exact trajectory, helps the equipment move without overlapping, calculates the processed area, saves data for analysis, makes it possible to work even in difficult conditions - when it is difficult to see something "by eye".

What is Hexagon and what else is interesting about it?

Hexagon is an international company that has been developing precision positioning systems for over 20 years. Back in 2005, the company merged with Leica Geosystems, a Swiss brand that is widely known in geodesy. In Ukraine, these agricultural navigators have been used for many years at various sites - from family farms to large agricultural holdings. And now Hexagon is not just a brand, but a whole philosophy of precision in agriculture.

Hexagon Field Navigators: How to Make a Choice?

Hexagon offers its customers three main models: Ti5, Ti7 and Ti10. They differ in screen size, number of functions and internal "stuffing". Brief information on how they differ:

•   Ti5 is a basic model with a 5-inch screen. Suitable for those who are just starting to learn what an agricultural navigator is or for those who have a small farm. Easy to use, reliable and without "unnecessary" complications.
•   Ti7 is the middle option. It has a larger screen (7 inches), a brighter picture, better protection from dust and moisture. It is suitable for those who seek greater flexibility: connecting additional modules, working with cards, compatibility with other systems.
•   Ti10 is the most powerful model. 10-inch screen, more RAM, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G support, full ISOBUS compatibility, ability to work in the most difficult conditions. A good choice for large enterprises or equipment with autopilot.

Hexagon Agricultural Navigation with a full description of its characteristics is presented in the table:

Agronavigator Hexagon	Ti5	Ti7	Ti10
Screen size	5" LCD	7" LCD	10.1" LCD
Processor	Single-core 800 MHz, 1× ARM Cortex-A9	Single-core 800 MHz, 1× ARM Cortex-A9	Quad-core 1.2 GHz, 4× ARM Cortex-A35
Memory capacity	RAM: 1 GB DDR3 FLASH: 4 ГБ eMMC	RAM: 1 GB DDR3 FLASH: 4 ГБ eMMC	RAM: 2 GB DDR3 FLASH: 32 ГБ eMMC
Screen configuration	16 million colors, 600 cd/m² brightness, 600:1 contrast	265 thousand colors, brightness 1000 cd/m², contrast 400:1	16 million colors, 1000 cd/m² brightness, 800:1 contrast
Permission	800×480	800×480	1280×800 (HD)
Dimensions of the device	162 mm (W) × 125 mm (H) × 45 mm (D)	208 mm (W) × 159 mm (H) × 57 mm (D)	177 mm (W) × 250 mm (H) × 47 mm (D)
Durable aluminum housing	Included in the package	Included in the package	Included in the package
High contrast and adjustable backlighting for different viewing conditions	Available	Available	Available
Adjusting screen brightness	Manual	Manual	Automatic
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz*	Absent	Optional	Included in the package
Digital radio 900 MHz or 433 MHz*	Absent	Optional	Optional
4G+ cellular communications with support for band 28 (700 MHz)*	Absent	Optional	Optional
Bluetooth	Absent	Optional	Bluetooth 5.0
ISOBUS	Absent	Optional	Optional
Number of products on one device	Until 3	No restrictions	No restrictions
Reading external shape (.shp) maps prepared in the office	Available	Available	Available
Protection class (IP)	IP67	IP67	IP67
Nutrition	12Vdc	12Vdc	12Vdc
Operating temperature	from -20°C to +60°C	from -20°C to +60°C	from -20°C to +70°C
Storage temperature	from -30°C to +80°C	from -30°C to +80°C	from -30°C to +80°C
Interfaces	USB (x1), CAN (x1) and RS-232 (x1)	USB (x1), CAN (x2) and RS-232 (x2)	USB (x2), CAN (x3) and RS-232 (x2)
Certification	CE, RCM, RoHS, WEEE	ANATEL, CE, RED, RCM, RoHS, WEEE	ANATEL, CE, RED, RCM, RoHS, WEEE

What other features do Hexagon agricultural navigators have?

Simply put, the course indicator is the “eyes” of your tractor. And also its “brains”. Navigators help to keep the course straight, without leaving the boundaries of the desired row, without overlapping or leaving gaps. This is especially important when working at night, in fog or if the field shape is uneven.But the Hexagon parallel driving agronavigator is not only about navigation, it is also:

•   Automatic shutdown of sprayer sections (without unnecessary expenses);
•   Control of seeding rates and application of plant protection products;
•   Saving passes (convenient for analysis and re-processing);
•   Working with maps in .shp format;
•   Compatible with other smart precision farming systems.

How do agricultural navigators work?

For example, a machine operator sows corn, and the navigator guides him precisely between the rows. As a result, the entire field is processed efficiently and evenly. All this reduces the load on people and equipment, saves resources, and most importantly, reduces the number of stressful decisions "by eye".With Hexagon you:

•   Save fuel, grain, fertilizers;
•   Reduce wear and tear on equipment;
•   Simplify the work of machine operators;
•   Increase your crop yield.

An investment in a navigator pays off in 1-2 seasons, and it works for years. Depending on the configuration, Hexagon navigators provide accuracy of up to 2 cm between passes. This means that even in difficult areas the field will be processed accurately - without gaps and overlaps.

When is it worth buying a Hexagon agricultural GPS navigator?

If you have a tractor, sprayer or seeder – the field processing navigator will help you in most field work. If you are thinking about automation, planning to analyze data better and plan the season – you need it.Today, this is no longer “equipment for large holdings,” but a useful tool for those who want to make fewer mistakes, earn more, and work in peace.

Hexagon Course Indicator: A Price That Pays for Itself Quickly and Works for You for a Long Time

The price of a parallel driving agronavigator depends on the model and configuration: screen, type of communication, support for correction signals, compatibility with additional modules. It is important not just to look at the price, but to choose the option that really meets the needs of your farm - both in terms of area and type of work.The Hexagon field guidance indicator can be easily purchased from FRENDT. FRENDT is the official and only representative of Hexagon on the Ukrainian market. With us you will find all available models of agronavigators – with a guarantee and service support throughout the country.We don't just sell equipment - we help integrate it into your work processes.Our specialists:

•   They select a model based on the needs of a specific farm;
•   Setting up the equipment;
•   They train machine operators to work with the navigator confidently and without stress.

For almost 12 years we have been working side by side with farmers and we know very well how to make innovations bring real benefits in the field.An agronavigator or parallel driving system is not a magic wand, but it is definitely an assistant with which there will be fewer mistakes and more confidence in the field. It will not replace the farmer's experience, but it will provide a modern tool that helps to work better.