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Kverneland Adds Cloud Connectivity to ISOBUS Machines
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The Norwegian machinery manufacturer Kverneland is now equipping ISOBUS machines with a Sync box to connect machine data to the cloud.
By Amelia Hunt | OSLO – 2025/05/26 14:44:14
ISOBUS machines from Kverneland, Vicon and kubota are being fitted with a ‘Sync’ box, enabling machine data to be connected to the cloud.
The ‘Sync’ connects to the diagnostic port of the ECU (computer) of the ISOBUS machine, allowing machine data to be viewed within Kverneland’s farm management system, IsoMatch FarmCentre.
Remote diagnostics
The new system allows dealers to remotely read sensor values in the event of a malfunction, and prepares the manufacturer for the use of implements in combination with an autonomous tractor or field robot.
In the latter case, the implement can be monitored remotely via ISOBUS data.
Some functions of the Sync box are the same as those of Kverneland’s Tellus ISOBUS terminal, but this machine data is now also available when the ISOBUS machine is operated using the tractor’s ISOBUS terminal.
Bluetooth and tracking
“The ‘Sync’ is connected to the diagnostic port of the ECU (computer) of the ISOBUS machine.”
The Sync is also equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users to connect with their phone to synchronise data for implement apps.
For example, users of a spreading chart app no longer need to manually input data – the data is transferred automatically via the Bluetooth connection.
The Sync features tracking and geofencing, providing notifications if the machine moves outside a designated area, which helps prevent theft.
The Sync is fitted as standard on ISOBUS machines manufactured after 1 January 2025, but users can opt out of data sharing, or simply disconnect the plug.
Frequently Asked Questions
- what is ISOBUS?
- ISOBUS (ISO 11783) is a communication protocol used in agricultural machinery that standardizes the way electronic control units (ECUs) communicate, allowing different implements and tractors to work together seamlessly.
- What is telemetry in agricultural machinery?
- Telemetry refers to the automated collection and transmission of data from remote points to a central location for monitoring and analysis, including parameters like machine location, engine performance, and fuel consumption.
- What are the benefits of using the Kverneland Sync box?
- The Kverneland Sync box enables remote diagnostics, Bluetooth connectivity for data synchronization with implement apps, and tracking/geofencing for theft prevention.
