ISO 22763-2006 PDF

Full title and description

Equipment for crop protection — Sprayers — Demonstration track for field crop sprayers. This International Standard specifies a uniform demonstration track for showing the spray boom movement of field crop sprayers (mounted, trailed or self‑propelled) for use in practical demonstrations and comparisons.

Abstract

ISO 22763:2006 specifies a uniform demonstration track for showing the spray boom movement of field crop sprayers in, for example, practical demonstrations. The track specified can be used in demonstrations for mounted, trailed or self‑propelled sprayers.

General information

• Status: Published
• Publication date: September 2006 (2006-09)
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• ICS / categories: 65.060.40 (Plant care equipment / sprayers)
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2006)
• Number of pages: 10

Metadata, status and lifecycle information as recorded by ISO (standard published 2006; last reviewed and confirmed 2020).

Scope

This standard establishes a single, uniform demonstration track layout intended to show spray‑boom movement characteristics of field crop sprayers during practical demonstrations. It is intended for use with mounted, trailed and self‑propelled sprayers and for demonstration or comparison purposes rather than as a performance test method for spray deposition or efficacy.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of a uniform demonstration track to visualise spray boom movement and behaviour during field demonstrations.
• Applicability to mounted, trailed and self‑propelled field crop sprayers (covers a broad range of machine types used in crop protection).
• Layout and reference markers for consistent demonstrations (track geometry and reference lines to allow comparable observations between machines and demonstrations).
• Operational guidance for running demonstrations safely and consistently (operator position, machine speed bands and repeatability considerations are addressed or implied).
• Intended use in practical demonstrations and training rather than as a laboratory test method for spray deposition metrics.

Typical use and users

Used by agricultural equipment manufacturers, demonstration organisers, extension services, training centres, test/inspection bodies and trade shows to demonstrate boom movement characteristics and to allow side‑by‑side visual comparison of sprayer behaviour. Also useful to agricultural researchers and farm advisors when illustrating boom dynamics in the field.

Related standards

ISO 22763 is part of the body of ISO standards for sprayers and agricultural machinery developed by ISO/TC 23/SC 6. Related documents include the ISO 16119 series (environmental requirements for sprayers) and ISO 4254‑6 (safety requirements for sprayers and liquid fertilizer distributors). ISO/TS 22763:2002 is the earlier withdrawn/previous technical specification that preceded ISO 22763:2006.

Keywords

demonstration track; spray boom; field crop sprayers; mounted sprayers; trailed sprayers; self‑propelled sprayers; agricultural sprayers; ISO 22763

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 22763:2006 defines a uniform demonstration track for showing the spray boom movement of field crop sprayers to support practical demonstrations and comparisons.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the layout and concept of a demonstration track suitable for mounted, trailed and self‑propelled sprayers, including reference markers and operational intent for consistent demonstrations (intended for demonstration use rather than as a quantitative deposition test).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, demonstration organisers, extension/training centres, test bodies, agricultural researchers and farm advisors who run or organise sprayer demonstrations and wish to ensure repeatable, comparable visual presentations of boom movement.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 22763:2006 is the published International Standard (Edition 1, 2006). The ISO record shows the publication date as September 2006 and that the publication was last reviewed and confirmed in 2020, so this version remains current as of the last ISO confirmation.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It sits within the portfolio of ISO standards for sprayers and agricultural machinery (work of ISO/TC 23/SC 6) and is related to other sprayer standards such as the ISO 16119 series (environmental requirements) and ISO 4254‑6 (safety requirements).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Demonstration track, spray boom, field crop sprayer, mounted sprayer, trailed sprayer, self‑propelled sprayer, sprayer demonstration, ISO 22763.