BRANDON — Being able to put the auger spout into the bin on the first try, in the dark, can save a lot of time and aggravation.
That’s what Laurie Brownlee had in mind when he developed a magnetic mounting device to install a standard CabCam to the top end of a grain auger.
“This lets you easily direct your auger into the bin,” Brownlee said.
“The camera is infrared illuminating. It sends a you good clear image on the monitor from 32 feet in the dark. So even if you’re working in the middle of the night, you can put the spout where you want it the first time.”
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The camera is an off-the-shelf item, but Brownlee uses two powerful magnets attached to a flexible rubber base. They are mounted on the under side of the base and cling securely to the steel.
The camera mounts to the topside of the base, which has enough flex to match the curve of any size auger, air seeder tank or other type of flat or curved surface.
“The magnets and rubber base let you quickly install the camera on any kind of metal surface,” he said.
“There’s no need to build or install brackets or drill holes. Just peel it off one machine and slap it onto the next.”
The camera requires 12 volt power, so it is not wireless. The power cord runs from the tractor up to the camera and another wire brings video down to the seven-inch monitor. The monitor can handle up to three cameras.
Brownlee sells the package for $699, including one camera and a weatherproof bag for the monitor.
For more information, contact Laurie Brownlee at 877-228-5598 or visit www.fullbinsupersensor.com.
