The
LogicAll Solutions (LAS) Dragline Monitor LT™ is an innovative application
designed for use in dragline cranes. The system monitors dual GPS
receivers and displays the position and orientation of the boom real-time
to assist operators to make the most effective and efficient use of their
vehicle. The Dragline
Monitor LT provides a button on the screen for
the operator to track bucket counts - tonnage is calculated at 50-100% of
the maximum capacity of your bucket or can be a fixed value. Production reports are
available for on-screen viewing and log files are easy to collect for
reporting.
The
system consists of a touchscreen PC and a GPS module with two
GPS antennas. The GPS antennas are placed on the cab’s roof either in
line with the dragline’s boom or perpendicular to it. Our software
monitors the receivers and with the coordinates provided, the PC will
display the current orientation of the boom. The software also
allows you to define a cutline and a line for the pile, and these two
lines are displayed on the screen.
By following
the feedback on the boom’s position in relation to the lines, dragline
operator can create a straight cutline over time. Having a straight
cutline helps to minimize the loss of material that naturally happens
when the material is out of the dragline’s reach. The display on
the PC also has a button which allows the operator to mark the boom’s
position on the screen – this helps the operator to dig more consistently
as he can see on the screen where he should be digging – this also
minimizes the amount of material left behind. If your
dragline operates at night, having the feedback on the screen helps the
operator maintain efficiency. The system is set up to allow
operators to log in and the total bucket count and production information
is recorded for each operator. If hoist feedback is available, the
system can automatically track the bucket counts and tonnage
processed. A report is available with all of this valuable
production information and the system is set up to transfer the log files
to a USB flash drive with the click of a button. The Dragline
Monitor LT™ system is a great tool for increasing efficiency and
productivity and the potential return on investment is nothing short of
amazing.
Systems
consist of a rugged 12” touchscreen screen PC with sub-meter accuracy GPS
receivers. The LogicAll Solutions’
software suite included with the systems has the following features:
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Displays current position on map
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Orientation of the boom and location of the boom’s tip
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Displays production lines and the distance of the boom tip from the
currently selected line
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Unlimited number of production lines (toe of pile and no-entry
zones) can be established ranging from parallel lines to grid
formations
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USB flash drives can be used to upload and download control and
production information
