The future of precision seeding control

Topcon’s new Apollo application controllers are redefining the future of precision seeding, offering a powerful, integrated machine control solution for small grain air seeders

Designed with both performance and usability in mind, Apollo is a modern ECU system that brings unmatched versatility, efficiency, and productivity to seeding operations.

The Apollo ECU is weatherproof, stackable, and ISO compatible, and supports virtually every air seeder brand currently in use. Whether you’re managing a simple single-product application or complex, multi-product seeding with fertiliser and chemicals, Apollo delivers high-end performance with ease. When paired with Topcon’s GNSS autosteering, the system becomes a fully integrated solution for precision agriculture.

At the heart of the system is the Topcon X30 console, which, together with Horizon software, gives operators a sleek, user-friendly interface. This advanced touchscreen display combines rate control, GNSS guidance, path planning, and agronomic data collection in one intuitive platform. It’s a level of integration that sets a new benchmark in the seeder market.

Apollo allows control of up to eight product channels simultaneously – dry, liquid, or NH₃ – with full Variable Rate Control and independent Section Control for each boom. Optional blockage monitoring covers 100+ lines, helping operators avoid downtime and product waste.

With an ISO UT interface, Apollo integrates seamlessly with any ISOBUS-compliant console, displaying data from up to four tanks or bins and enabling advanced functions like variable rate seeding via its Task Controller.

Built for tough field conditions, Apollo’s solid-state, modular design ensures high reliability. The system is rated IP69K, resistant to high-pressure and high-temperature washdowns, and features LED indicators for fast, on-the-go diagnostics.

Additional components like the KP-12 CAN-based keypad allow for both in-cab and on-machine operation, making calibration and task execution smooth and efficient. Operators can choose from multiple calibration methods, including manual entry, automatic wizard, area test, or weight-based calculations – all tailored to ensure accuracy and ease of use.

With the Apollo system, Topcon is leading the charge toward smarter, more connected seeding technology – helping farmers increase yields, reduce input costs, and stay ahead in a competitive market.