Designed with the applicator in mind, the SafeGuard Blockage Monitor Ki t by Micro-Trak allows you to monitor all rows of your application continuously and more efficiently than with older float ball flow indicators.

The SafeGuard system is created to electronically detect blockages and then alert you with an audible alarm and a visual display. This setup makes it easier than ever to apply any time of day.

Prior to this system, farmers would have to look back constantly checking the float ball flow indicator for blockages. This method makes it harder to check for blockages at night.

The SafeGuard system can be used on a variety of products including fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides fungicides and fumigants.

How the blockage monitor works

Much like the float ball flow indicator, the SafeGuard blockage monitors are designed using float balls to visually show when a blockage happens. Unlike the float ball flow indicator, the SafeGuard monitors use a magnet within the floating piece that magnetizes with the bottom of the monitor and alerts the system that a blockage has occurred. The in-cab display will detect the number of rows being monitored with the simple press of the power button, so there is no need for additional calibrations. The display immediately alerts you with an audible alarm and a visual reading on the monitor of which row(s) are blocked. When more than one row is blocked, the visual display alternates which row number is blocked.

SafeGuard Installation Methods

Both the traditional ganged sensor method and the innovative over-the-row sensor method are installation options. The traditional method does require more tubing; however, if you are already using a float ball flow monitor, it is a very simple switch to the SafeGuard Blockage Monitor kit. The blockage sensors require minimal alterations when switching from a visual flow monitor. Assembly requires only o-rings and u-clips since the SafeGuard blockage sensors are interchangeable with most other systems.

Using the over-the-row sensor method, you can save hundreds of feet of hoses without sacrificing continuous and immediate monitoring. This method of installation cleans up the plumbing and eliminates excessive hose lengths; however, the over-the-row method does require a longer extension cable that reaches all the way down one side of the booms instead.

The blockage sensors can be mounted just about anywhere since you don’t need to visualize them from the cab. Also, there are multiple mounting configuration options for the SafeGuard console to suit your needs without compromising the monitor. Since no calibration is required with this system, it is very simple to use once installed.

Maintenance

It is important to flush out the system after each use to avoid chemicals mixing. Aside from the standard rinse after use, the SafeGuard Blockage Monitor kit requires very little day-to-day maintenance.

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