CC-Isobus A3 aux-n controller

The CCI A3 has been developed by the agricultural electronics association CC-Isobus for member companies to offer as original or optional equipment. Unlike other Isobus auxiliary controls – such as handgrips, joysticks and switch boxes – that are unlabelled or have generic function symbols, the A3 has an adaptable touch screen displaying bespoke function symbols. To cater for different types of implement and the number of control functions required, the screen is divided by clip-on frames in a choice of shapes, sizes and layouts.

Clip-on frames that divide the A3 auxiliary controller’s touch screen into segments can be exchanged to suit different implements. Photo: CC-Isobus

The screen automatically responds to whichever frame is attached and operators have some control over which segments control which functions to suit individual preferences and priorities. To mimic the tactile response of a mechanical switch or button, the controller vibrates when one of the screen segments is touched and an audible signal is emitted.

The A3 Isobus AUX-N controller can be used upright or horizontally, whichever the operator prefers. Photo: CC-Isobus

CC-Isobus member companies are expected to adopt the new auxiliary controller across a range of machines from fertiliser spreaders and crop sprayers to balers and potato or sugar beet harvesters. The organisation was formed by a group of European farm machinery manufacturers to develop innovative agricultural electronics and help create and advance the Isobus data standard.

Machinery manufacturers including founding members of the CC-Isobus association, are expected to adopt the A3 controller for a wide range of implements. Photo: CC-Isobus

They have since been joined by a number of other farm equipment and software businesses.