LIVERMORE, CA, July 16, 2025 – Topcon Agriculture has introduced the UC7 Plus, its latest boom height control system for agricultural sprayers. Built on its Norac platform, the UC7 Plus is designed to improve spray precision, reduce input use, and lower maintenance costs for farmers and crop service providers. The system targets consistent boom performance across varying terrain, offering an upgrade path for operators looking to enhance efficiency and field coverage.
Compatible with self-propelled and pull-type sprayers, the new technology features sensor technology that improves performance. This includes the dynamic chassis sensor (DCS-1) that enhances the stability and response of the boom control system, and the MS-1 sensors with MAX sense ultrasonic technology for improved performance in challenging terrain. These sensors are designed to withstand the rigors of the field with corrosion-resistant GF nylon housing, a protective transducer screen, and multi-axis vents.
“The combination of proven legacy solutions with the latest in precision technology serves up an extreme opportunity for lower operating and input costs, and lower equipment repair costs,” said Nick Townsend, Topcon Agriculture vice president and segment leader for smart implements. “Spraying system advances increasingly provide farmers and service providers with an opportunity to achieve a greater return on investment on their equipment, either through upgrades or new investments. The UC7 Plus directly drives those savings,” he said.
“These new capabilities also improve sustainability efforts in applying only the needed amount of spray, where it is needed, to achieve the best results – supporting compliance efforts, cost savings, and optimal crop performance.”
In addition to cost savings and sustainability, the technology reduces operator stress and fatigue through automated spraying. Boom control automatically adapts the boom height to changes in land contours, limiting the need for constant terrain monitoring. The system offers multiple control options for different applications, crops, and operator preferences. It is also compatible with various sprayer models, supporting gradual upgrades and integration with existing spraying systems.
Topcon testing data and research indicates the UC7 Plus may improve overall spraying performance by 30% considering all savings and efficiencies.
“We believe in accessibility to these technologies and the practical benefits they deliver to farms around the world – this is a simple and powerful example of intelligent technology evolution for the greater good of all farms and systems.”
Source: Topcon
About Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon Positioning Systems, founded in 1994 and based in Livermore, CA, provides precision measurement and workflow solutions for construction, geospatial, and agriculture sectors. Its products include GPS receivers, robotic total stations, laser scanners, and mobile mapping solutions focused on productivity and accuracy in field operations. As a subsidiary of Topcon Corp., the company draws on long-standing legacy in optical and positioning technologies. As of November 2024, Topcon Positioning Systems employs about 1,000 people and operates on six continents through a network of 93 subsidiaries and affiliates.