The integration of Information Technology into farm mechanisation opens a high number of possibilities of monitoring and control. In tractor implement combinations using GPS automatic data acquisition can be realised if all used equipment can be automatically electronically identified. Data collection can be guarantied by a standardised electronic communication. To reach this aim a "LBS open source library" was developed. lt delivers all needed software components in a hardware independent way. With this library the agricultural equipment manufacturer are able to easily and fast develop standard conform systems following their specific requirements. The implement indicator IMI makes the identification of implements and the integration of specific sensors possible. A working system was developed in a LBS test environment and tested during on farm use. The system fulfilled all defined requirements and can be extended in many ways.     «

The integration of Information Technology into farm mechanisation opens a high number of possibilities of monitoring and control. In tractor implement combinations using GPS automatic data acquisition can be realised if all used equipment can be automatically electronically identified. Data collection can be guarantied by a standardised electronic communication. To reach this aim a "LBS open source library" was developed. lt delivers all needed software components in a hardware independent way....     »