Networked diagnostic and control system for dispensing apparatus

A networked delivery system for controlling operation of a spraying system, the networked delivery system comprising:

• a plurality of nozzles configured to emit an agrochemical according to a predetermined spray pattern and application rate;
• a plurality of vibration sensors, at least one of the vibration sensors disposed adjacent an agricultural spray system component and at least one other of the vibration sensors disposed adjacent a respective nozzle, the vibration sensors configured to sense vibrations of the agricultural spray system component and the nozzle;
• and
• a control area network including at least one processor in communication with the vibration sensors, the processor being configured to convey information to an operator regarding the agricultural spray system component and the nozzle based on vibrations sensed by the vibration sensors, the processor being further configured to actuate each of the nozzles and to selectively control each of the nozzles or a designated group of the nozzles.

A process for operating a networked spraying system, the process comprising the steps of:

• sensing vibrations occurring at a plurality of agricultural spray system components interfaced in a control area network;
• communicating the sensed vibrations to an operator interface via the control area network;
• and
• comparing the sensed vibrations to a reference for determining whether the agricultural spray system components are operating properly.