SOURIAU in agriculture

With the development of society, the demand for resources is increasing, and the growth of the world's population has placed higher and higher demands on agricultural production. Modern agriculture is in the midst of a major transformation, which is one of its main challenges. Now, "smart" and connected devices have entered the market to meet these needs and solve environmental problems at the same time. Real-time analysis of land and crops, the use of drones and positioning systems, the use of agricultural equipment and greenhouse cultivation software have all driven new operating methods and new equipment to be continuously developed and introduced, thus creating a need for interconnection.

SOURIAU has been active in the agricultural field for more than 20 years and provides customers around the world with complete interconnected systems suitable for harsh environments, as well as services that continuously adapt to market changes. Alexandre Lagrange, Industrial Product Manager at SOURIAU, explains: “The agricultural equipment market is currently undergoing a major transformation. Agriculture is becoming more intensive and increasingly globalized, but more importantly the industry is learning to become more ‘intelligent’ (as in compounding). agriculture), and are increasingly focusing on ecological issues. It is in this shift that smart agriculture plays an important role, as it can analyze demand, optimize crops and increase yields, such as greenhouse crops (indoor cultivation) that are booming ) lighting field."

It is precisely because of the continuous increase in output and productivity that this has led to the development of increasingly smart and complex lighting systems. With technological advancements including new technologies like horticultural LED bulbs that provide variable light according to the growth stage of plants to save energy consumption, agricultural lighting is playing an increasingly important role and has achieved impressive results in sustainable cultivation. Encouraging results.

Another example of resource adjustment is a smart irrigation system that is able to precisely calibrate the amount of water required. Smart sensors are distributed across fields and precisely positioned to detect and report soil quality. However, these connector requirements for indoor or outdoor applications share common characteristics. SOURIAU industrial connectors such as the UTS and UTL series (designed and certified to UL1977 and IEC61984 standards) are ideal for these environments. These products are resistant to extreme temperature changes from -40°C to +105°C, harsh weather (IP68 and IP69K) and UV rays (no change in mechanical properties confirmed after 5 years of UV exposure). Thanks to the appropriate material selection, these plastic connectors for harsh environments are not affected by conventionally sprayed fertilizers and pesticides. With their user-friendly and sturdy locking system, they are not only easy to use but also last up to 250 cycles. These ranges are easy to install thanks to their design for molded applications or standard installation.

As smart machines for agriculture develop, so do the technical requirements. For example, these vehicles may come with advanced assistance systems for weed detection that require a high-speed data connection to transmit high-definition video to a control center. For these types of applications, it is crucial not only to be able to transmit data at high speeds, but also to have signal protection capabilities.

SOURIAU's JBX series or UT0 series metal connectors provide excellent signal shielding and ensure 360° shielding. SOURIAU also offers injection molded cables for all its connectors, thus providing better protection for the system in terms of water resistance and robustness.

SOURIAU offers micro38999 series connectors designed for integration in drones. Its compact size and light weight make this series ideal for applications where space and weight are constraints, while the connection system derived from the MIL-DTL-38999 military standard can withstand high levels of shock and vibration. There is no impact on performance.

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