In agriculture, several pieces of equipment and technology are used to ensure that planting and yielding crops are as efficient as possible. Whether using a sprayer, cone planter, or software for data collection, tablets are becoming more common for agricultural research. At HarvestMaster™, we recommend that researchers use the Mesa Pro Rugged Tablet, and we’ll be showing how people like you are utilizing this rugged and dependable tablet for their agricultural needs.
Mesa Pro for GNSS
Most commonly with HarvestMaster equipment, researchers are using our Mirus software to run one or multiple Mirus plugins, such as the Kincaid Planter, Spargo Cone Planter, or the Alvo Sprayer to name a few. These applications require a GNSS receiver to track the progress the plugin is being used for and many researchers choose the Mesa Pro as their trusted tablet. With the GNSS receiver requiring a tablet to have a high processing speed, many consumer tablets don’t have what it takes to reliably run these programs, but the Mesa Pro with the Intel i5™ or i7™ Processing Core, easily handles the task, allowing researchers to complete their work with confidence. Additionally, the rugged tablet is equipped with USB-A and USB-C ports as well as a DB9 built-in connector for reliable connection, so there’s no need to hassle with any docking stations that may not provide stable communication with the device.
GrainGage and Other Uses
For many researchers the GrainGage is their go-to equipment for collecting precise data on crop yield, moisture, and test weight in the field. The Mesa Pro used with GrainGage allows researchers to monitor and record real-time data making it easier to manage multiple trials and data points, and evaluate crop performance quickly, while keeping everything centralized in one device. For some users, the Mesa Pro is utilized in a carried note taking application and is dependable in the harshest of conditions, especially with its hot-swappable batteries, extending the tablets life in the field. With the 10-inch sunlight readable multi-touch screen, recognizing touch with gloves, stylus, or in wet conditions, the Mesa Pro enhances the data collection process no matter what the job requires or how long your research takes.
Customer Support
Along with choosing the Mesa Pro, the HarvestMaster support for the tablet is priceless. In the rare event that something were to make the tablet fail, causing research to stop, a tablet replacement will be overnighted to ensure that your job gets done on time. With that, support is only one phone call away from talking with a representative to solve any other technical issues or needs. The Mesa Pro also comes with a 2-year warranty and HarvestMaster is the sole source for cradles, chargers, or any other accessories needed, making it a one-stop shopping experience.
Not Your Typical Tablet
Unlike other consumer tablets that are easy to break and are susceptible to poor weather conditions that often come with agricultural science, the Mesa Pro is unbeatable. The Mesa Pro is our toughest tablet yet, with its sunlight readable display, IP68 waterproofing, active cooling, and its ability to endure harsh environments, we easily surpass MIL-STD (military standards) for drop specifications with our Ultra-Rugged drop testing. To name this as our toughest tablet, we dropped the Mesa Pro from 4 feet 84 times onto concrete before failing and dropped it 200 times onto plywood over concrete without a failure, before deciding to stop the test. To step it up a notch, we took the tablet to 7 feet and dropped it 26 times onto plywood over concrete before failure. This goes beyond the MIL-STD requirements of 4 feet onto concrete or plywood over concrete by nearly double the height. It doesn’t matter if you’re out in the freezing rain, blistering heat, or accidentally drop it when getting out of a tractor or combine – the Mesa Pro will thrive!
A Tablet You Can Depend On
Utilizing the Mesa Pro with HarvestMaster equipment, you can accurately capture crop data, reliably track your progress with Mirus plugins, dependably take notes in austere conditions, and know that your device is covered with trustworthy customer support. Whether you’re using Mirus plugins, GrainGage data collection or any other HarvestMaster tools, you need a tablet to manage these technologies. In agriculture research where reliability, time, and efficiency are paramount, you shouldn’t have to settle with a standard tablet – and with the extremely rugged Mesa Pro, you won’t have to.
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