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Exciting WEED-IT Quadro Firmware Upgrade: Version 8 is Here!

Posted By Mark Sloan  
Friday January 10 2025
13:00 PM

What's New in Version 8?

  • Spot in Crop (SiC) Formerly known as Green on Green, our global weed detection solution has been rebranded as Spot in Crop (SiC). With this update, WEED-IT continues to lead the way in innovative weed management. The detection mode works in several crops and circumstances, some use cases
    include:

    • Bigger weeds and corn in soybeans

    • Volunteer potatoes and big weeds in sugar beets

    • Wild radish in cereals

    • Spot spraying on larger, resistant weed types like Feathertop grass

    • Bigger weeds in cotton - see image

    • Post harvest application on hard to kill, more resistant weeds like kochia, while ignoring
      volunteer cereals

The functioning of the SiC mode relies on chlorophyll fluorescence technology. This means that for a weed
to be detected it must emit in a significantly higher fluorescence measurement within a detection channel than the crop.

  • Invert Detection Mode Say hello to the new 'Invert' mode! Now, WEED-IT can spray on bare soil while avoiding all detected plants. This functionality allows for precise soil herbicide application in areas where no crops have emerged.

  • Measure Crop Height Our height sensor option just got smarter. With this upgrade, WEED-IT can now accurately detect crop height, offering even more valuable data for your farming operations.

  • AQrate Module Introducing the AQrate PWM standalone product, launching in Q1 2025! This module runs on the same firmware as a Quadro detection sensor and can operate independently with Section Communicator, ISOBUS, and extended functionalities when paired with WEED-IT Dash. Stay tuned for more updates!

  • Bugfixes We've improved the system by disabling height sensors during user menu 102 cleaning functions or detection test mode ('Bleeding'), ensuring these functions work as expected every time.

How to Access the Upgrade

The Service Tool for this upgrade, along with extensive release notes are available via your Dealer Login on the WEED-IT website: weedit.com.au/dealers-login-portal

Stay ahead with WEED-IT Quadro Version 8 and experience the next level of precision agriculture. For any support or inquiries, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.