Precision Agricultural Displays Optimized for Navigation & Control

Tailored display solutions for harsh outdoor farming environments, providing sunlight-readable visualization, glove-touch control, and scenario-driven performance for precision agriculture machinery.

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Project Overview

An Argentina-based agri-tech company provides advanced precision agriculture systems to optimize field operations, monitor crops, and improve resource efficiency.

To enhance their machinery interfaces, FANNAL delivered two tailored display solutions for different agricultural applications: a Guidance System Display and an Orizon Control Monitor.

Although serving the same customer, each display addresses unique operational scenarios, ensuring optimal performance, usability, and reliability in demanding outdoor farming environments.

Key Challenges in Agricultural Equipment Displays

Outdoor Visibility

Direct sunlight and varying ambient brightness require high brightness and anti-glare surfaces.

Extreme Operating Conditions

Temperature swings from –30°C to +80°C and exposure to dust, water, and vibration.

Scenario-specific Interaction

Some displays are visualization-focused, others require frequent tactile interaction under gloves or wet conditions.

Structural & Optical Integrity

Custom equipment integration and optical clarity demand carefully chosen bonding methods.

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Solution One: 12.1 inch Guidance System Display

Application

Provides real-time GPS tracking and field mapping for precision navigation.
Supports route planning and operational optimization.
Primarily visualization-focused, with lower frequency of touch interaction.

FANNAL Solution Highlights


Component	Specification	Engineering Rationale
TFT	12.1” IPS, 1280×800, LVDS, 1000 nits, –30~80°C, Innolux FOB	High-brightness and stable industrial-grade performance for outdoor visualization.
Touch Panel	Custom-shaped 3mm CS glass, AG+AF coating, UV-resistant ink, DITO sensor, mxT1664T3 IC, USB	Designed for readability and low-interaction use, with protection against glare and fingerprints.
Optical Bonding	OCR (liquid optical bonding)	Accommodates custom-shaped lenses, enhances optical clarity, and reduces internal stress under vibration.

Engineering Decisions

OCR bonding: Handles irregular, custom-shaped design while improving impact resistance and optical continuity.
USB interface: Supports higher data loads from maps and GPS information.
AG+AF coating: Prioritizes sunlight readability and surface cleanliness over tactile interaction.

Solution Two: 10.1 inch Orizon Control Monitor

Application

Enables real-time seeding and fertilization control, including variable rate application and operational alerts.
Requires frequent touch interactions, often with gloves or in wet conditions.
Operational focus is control and adjustment, rather than passive visualization.

FANNAL Solution Highlights


Component	Specification	Engineering Rationale
TFT	10.1” IPS, 1280×800, LVDS, 1000 nits, –30~80°C, FANNAL in-house	Ensures consistent supply, cost-effective performance, and full integration with touch module.
Touch Panel	3mm AG cover glass, UV-resistant ink, DITO sensor, ILI2511 IC, IIC interface	Supports thick glove & wet touch, optimized for frequent operational use.
Optical Bonding	OCA (solid optical bonding)	Standard product structure, stable mass production, and reliable performance under repeated touch.

Engineering Decisions

OCA bonding: Chosen for standard panel shape and high reproducibility in production.
IIC interface: Sufficient for control signals, more stable and cost-efficient for embedded interaction.
Glove & moisture touch optimization: Critical for reliability in harsh field environments.

Proven Results of This Agricultural Touch Display

Both displays perform reliably under extreme temperatures and outdoor conditions.
High sunlight readability and optical clarity for visualization-intensive displays.
Control-intensive monitors are fully operational with gloves and moisture, maintaining precision in seeding and fertilization.
Each solution aligns engineering decisions with real-world farming requirements, rather than just technical specifications.

Impact: The dual-solution implementation enhances operational efficiency, precision, and user experience for the client’s agricultural machinery, while demonstrating FANNAL’s expertise in tailoring displays to specific application scenarios.