OMAHA, Neb., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindsay Corporation
(NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of
irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, today
announced that FieldNET technology soon will be available with 4G
LTE functionality.
The new cellular Category M1 (Cat-M1) modem has been certified
and approved by a major wireless carrier as a network
ready-to-integrate device that supports 4G LTE technology in
the United States. LTE Cat-M1 is a
low-power technology that allows growers to connect to the Internet
of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) devices. The new
FieldNET Cat-M1 offers extended range and compatibility with
current and future FieldNET products.
"The 4G LTE modem will provide our U.S. customers with a simple,
reliable and cost-effective wireless management solution for new
systems or for upgrading existing FieldNET products," said
Reece Andrews, product manager for
FieldNET and Irrigation Controls. "This innovative device is
another example of our commitment to provide growers with the tools
they need to make faster, better-informed irrigation
decisions."
The most-awarded pivot telemetry in the industry, FieldNET
offers seamless remote monitoring and control, integrating a
grower's irrigation tools and systems. The platform, which is
compatible with almost any electric pivot brand, delivers real-time
information, so growers can see exactly what their systems are
doing and control them quickly and easily from a smartphone, tablet
or computer.
A phased roll-out for the Cat-M1 is expected begin in
June 2018.
For more information about the FieldNET line of products and
services, talk to your local Zimmatic® dealer or visit
www.myfieldnet.com.
About Lindsay Corporation
Lindsay Corporation (NYSE:
LNN) is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation
and infrastructure equipment and technology. Established in 1955,
the company has been at the forefront of research and development
of innovative solutions to meet the food, fuel, fiber and
transportation needs of the world's rapidly growing population.
Lindsay manufactures center pivot and lateral move agricultural
irrigation systems and technologies irrigating approximately 12
million acres (4.8 million hectares) in over 90 countries, through
its worldwide network of more than 350 dealers. The Lindsay family
of irrigation brands includes Zimmatic® and
FieldNET® as well as irrigation consulting, design, pump
and filtration offerings, advanced machine-to-machine
communication, remote control and monitoring technology, and
wireless networking solutions. Also a global leader in the
transportation industry, Lindsay Transportation Solutions
manufactures equipment to improve road safety and keep traffic
moving on the world's roads, bridges and tunnels, through the
Barrier Systems®, Road Zipper® and Snoline™ brands. For
more information about Lindsay Corporation, visit
www.Lindsay.com.
Descriptions of expected supplemental features are for
informational purposes only. The development, release and timing of
future product and feature rollouts remain at Lindsay Corporation's
sole discretion. Any new or supplemental features, functionality,
and enhancements or timing of release of such features,
functionality and enhancements are at the sole discretion of
Lindsay Corporation and may be modified without notice. All
descriptions of upcoming features, functionality, and enhancements
or other similar information do not represent a commitment to
deliver any material, code or functionality and should not be
relied upon in making a purchasing decision.
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