Topcon Introduces 3D-MC2 Machine Control Technology
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has released a new machine control system, 3D-MC(2), that can increase dozer speed for grading up to 200 percent, or even more, while providing unprecedented smoothness. The 3D-MC2 system updates the position of the machine and blade 100 times per second in nine dimensions to provide unmatched stability and responsiveness.
Contractors who have tested the system in both the US and in Australia have reported productivity increases of twice that of conventional 3D GNSS-based machine control systems, and up to four times that of dozers not using machine control. According to Murray Lodge, vice president of construction for TPS in the US, contractors have been able to operate their dozers at twice normal grading speed, while achieving incredible accuracy and smoothness in a variety of applications.
By combining hydraulic control software, inertial sensor technology, and GNSS receivers, the 3D-MC2 technology can provide more than 100 blade-position checks per second, this is around five times higher than standard machine control systems. Lodge said, "Any company can use sensors and think of the concept of getting a dozer to go faster with increased accuracy. What's different here is that Topcon used the proper algorithms, satellite signal filters, the proper arithmetic formulas and the scientists and engineers at Topcon's global technology centres - all working together - to accomplish yet another world's first construction development." More work in less time is what 3D-MC2 delivers, this also translated to less wear and tear on the machine, less operating time on individual jobs, less fuel usage, and most importantly, more time to spend working in other areas to complete jobs ahead of schedule.
The combination of Topcon's GPS and GLONASS technology brings about drastic increase in productivity because of precise positioning and accuracy. The 3D-MC2 increases dozer speed and improves accuracy. Grade smoothness adds additional savings in time and money on every job.
Contractors who have tested the system in both the US and in Australia have reported productivity increases of twice that of conventional 3D GNSS-based machine control systems, and up to four times that of dozers not using machine control. According to Murray Lodge, vice president of construction for TPS in the US, contractors have been able to operate their dozers at twice normal grading speed, while achieving incredible accuracy and smoothness in a variety of applications.
By combining hydraulic control software, inertial sensor technology, and GNSS receivers, the 3D-MC2 technology can provide more than 100 blade-position checks per second, this is around five times higher than standard machine control systems. Lodge said, "Any company can use sensors and think of the concept of getting a dozer to go faster with increased accuracy. What's different here is that Topcon used the proper algorithms, satellite signal filters, the proper arithmetic formulas and the scientists and engineers at Topcon's global technology centres - all working together - to accomplish yet another world's first construction development." More work in less time is what 3D-MC2 delivers, this also translated to less wear and tear on the machine, less operating time on individual jobs, less fuel usage, and most importantly, more time to spend working in other areas to complete jobs ahead of schedule.
The combination of Topcon's GPS and GLONASS technology brings about drastic increase in productivity because of precise positioning and accuracy. The 3D-MC2 increases dozer speed and improves accuracy. Grade smoothness adds additional savings in time and money on every job.
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