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Ritsi marking (Marking the tramlines into the field)
The Agrocont device includes the so-called Ritsi marking for the sowing period of
2015. This means that during sowing a track is marked into the field mechanically to
mark the spot where the furrow is. This enables precise spraying before the plant
begins to sprout. This function is needed, for example, when using certain pesticides
for Turnip rape.
In Tume, the marking is carried out in such a way that in the stage following the
stage one of furrowing (such as stage 1 / 4, 1 / 5 etc.), both coulters come down and
one coulter draws a line to the centre of the previously sown furrow stage. So the
mark works as a centre mark during spraying.
The Ritsi marking function is switched on by pressing the “STOP/OK” button and
the “+” button on the screen at the same time. The screen then shows how the line
between the furrowing stage and the furrow density starts to alternate with the letter
R. Then we know that the Ritsi marking function is in use. CAUTION! Please note
that both coulters come down at the 1st stage of furrowing and this could put the
environment at risk.
The Ritsi marking function is switched off by pressing the “STOP/OK” button and
the “-“ button on the screen at the same time. The letter R disappears from the screen
and a continuous line is shown.
Letter R showing that Ritsi marking is in use
