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Introduction toTrimble GCS900 / Cat AccuGrade
Version 12.2
Jeff DrakeGrading Segment Manager
May 2012
Topics
GCS900 / AccuGrade v12.2 Introduction
Connected Machine Updates
Support and availability
Summary
Questions
Trimble GCS900 / Cat AccuGrade v12.2
GCS900/AccuGrade version 12.2 The next exciting release of the Trimble
GCS900/CCS900 and Cat AccuGrade Grade Control Systems
New technology that dramatically improves the speed, accuracy, and quality of grading operations for dozers
New 2D excavator system configuration that improves productivity and operational flexibility
Wireless connection setup that is more user friendly
“Embedded” Connected Machine Capability
Major Enhancements
Trimble GradeMaxTM Technology for Dozers
2D Excavator system Enhancements
Wireless Setup and Connection Management
Trimble GradeMaxTM
Technology
GradeMax Technology Major Enhancement to Automatic Controls for Dozers
– Double the update rate of GNSS data – Optimized controls algorithms
Why it is good for customers:– Automatic blade control “Rapid Recovery”– Consistent grading performance– Increased smoothness– Full Speed Second Gear operation– Operation without constraints– Better operator experience
Competitive differentiator against inertial-based systems:– Topcon MC2– Leica SP14
No additional hardware, sensors required!
GradeMax Performance – Cat D5M
A. Full speed, second gear, Automatics with GradeMax, forced blade down 0.50’ (150mm) low
B. Allow Automatics to recover 1.5 – 2 machine lengths
C. Rapid Recovery – Full speed, second gear, Automatics with GradeMax
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B.
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GradeMax Technology Better stability, blade recovery at faster
grading speeds – Flat runs, – Slopes, super elevation, and complex designs
GradeMax Technology vs. CompetitionTrimble GradeMax Tocpon MC2 Leica SP14
Dual GPS Single GPS Single UTS 2D and 3D Modes Requires additional sensors and hardware
Difficulty of installation and calibration
Enabled in v12.2 software, requires current MS9x2
GNSS and CB4x0 Control Box
Welding for sensor bracket, precise measure-up and
sensor calibration
Welding for sensor bracket, precise measure-up and
sensor calibration
Blade Rotation with Six-way blades on Slopes
Maintain high speed grading on complex designs
GradeMax Technology – Requirements For Dozers – only
– 2D and 3D modes– Laser and GNSS – only
CB450 or CB460 Control Box– GCS900/AccuGrade v12.20
Not available for the CB430 or CD700
– Upgrading to v12.2 automatically enables GradeMax Technology– When relevant hardware is present– Upgrading sets GNSS data to CAN1
MS992 GNSS receiver– GNSS firmware v4.45
Not available for use with MS990 or MS980
MS990 GPS Receiver– Some benefit can be seen– Requires v4.19 firmware
Dual GNSS – CAN1 bus at the nose of the machine– All dozers should have CAN1, except for unique machines
Deere 850JR (US Military)
Use with single and dual laser– Setup GL700 to run at 900 RPM
CB450CB460
MS992
On-the-Fly Valve Tuning Adjustments New, more operator-friendly way of tuning
valves speeds – while in operation!– More values to tune, for more flexibility in varying
conditions, materials or machine type– For 2D and 3D Dozer systems – only– Laser, GPS, and UTS systems
On-the-Fly Valve Tuning Adjustments Why it is good for customers:
– Combined with Trimble GradeMax Technology, allows dozer automatic controls to be fine tuned for maximum performance, depending upon: Application Material type Quality of dozer hydraulics Operator preferences
On-the-Fly Valve Tuning Adjustments Additional adjustments for:
– Lift speed – surface waves, increase or decrease– Stability (Manager’s Mode-only) – adjust if blade is overshooting or slow
to reach design (derivative gain)– Balance – ratio between raise and lower commands– Tilt speed – increase/decrease to adjust tilt speed– Vertical offset – while tuning, without exiting menu
Use Inc/Dec Switch To Adjust Values
The Increment / Decrement Switch can be used to easily change Valve Tuning Parameters– Easy, safe way to make adjustments while
operating the machine
2D Excavator SystemEnhancements
2D Excavator System Enhancements GPS Support in 2D Mode User Interface enhancements for managing basic
functions– Bench Elevation– Bench Rotation– Management of Profiles– Depth and Slope memories for Profiles
Softkey updates
– Combined Touch Point / Laser Accept softkey
Streamlines use of common features and functionality
Note – same enhancements also in GCSFlex
GPS Support in 2D Mode
– GPS guidance to 2D depths, slopes, profiles, and alignment + profiles
– Does not require site calibration or design files
Requirements– CB450 or CB460 control boxes– 3D Indicate software option key
Not available with the 2D software option key
– MS972 or MS992 GNSS smart antennas
Not supported– CB430 or CD700 control boxes– MS980 or MS990 GPS smart antennas
Same functionality as GCSFlex with GPS
UI Enhancements – Bench Elevation Single, quick press & release behaves as before Press & hold of the Bench softkey displays “Bench
Elevation” screen Dialogue description, graphic shows how to bench
– “Clear” softkey– “Bench” softkey
UI Enhancements – Bench Rotation Single, quick press benches heading
– Based on HS410 heading sensor Press & hold Bench key to access “Bench Rotation” screen Options:
– Clear the previous bench– Set new bench using heading sensor– Set new bench by selecting two points with bucket
Only an option when using GPS
UI Enhancements – Profile Management
New updates for Profile definition & management– Accessed in more logical location for use
Moved Profile functions to Select Profile screen– Select Origin softkey
Indication which point is selected as the origin on the profile Indicated by green dot
– Flip/Mirror softkey Flip or mirror profile
– Parallel/Square softkey To select orientation of work Perpendicular or parallel to the profile
Depth & Slope Memories for Profiles
Version 12.2 provides ability to apply mainfall slope memories to profiles– When using HS410 Heading Sensor or MS9x2
GNSS Receiver– Previous profile functionality only supported
trenches without mainfall slope
Enables the operator to configure and dig profiles that have mainfall slopes– More ideal for excavating for run-off or drainage
ditches
Depth & Slope Memories for Profiles
Press and hold the Slope memory button to view all slope memories, create new, delete, etc.
Laser/Touch Point Softkeys When the Touch Point softkey is pressed, the
standard Touch Point dialog is displayed and Accept Laser is not available
As in previous versions, the Laser Accept softkey will be visible for 3 seconds after a valid laser strike has been detected and lost
Touch Point is not available in Profile guidance mode if an HS410 heading sensor is not installed
To make room for depth, slope memories, Touch Point & Laser Accept soft keys have been combined
Note – Laser catcher not available when GPS support is enabled
Laser/Touch Point Soft Keys
Wireless Setup and Management
Enhancements
Wireless Setup and Connection Management
Enhancements to Machine Settings menu for communications configuration– New menu item: Connectivity Settings– New connectivity settings options– New rules determining connectivity settings
Updates in Machine Settings Screen
Two to three available screens to configure, depending upon your system configuration
Fixed Radios (SNR420)– Select what is installed on machine
Wireless Comms (SNM940 or SNR420)– How you’re connecting to the office or internet– Options depend on radio
IP Connection (SNM940)– Display to radio comms
New in Installation Setup: Connectivity Settings
Groups all wireless settings in one menu location
Options under this dependent on the radio selections in Machine Settings
GPS Base Configuration Improved Trimble VRS/Single Base configuration
wizard New IBSS configuration
– Links to TCC credentials– Displays IBSS and the distance from machine
Wi-Fi Signal Strength Signal Strength displayed in network list
– Also appears in Wi-Fi Status Screen Icon added in lower right Consistent with SPS Wi-Fi signal strength icon
Connected MachineUpdates
Radio Overview SNRx20 On-machine radios Updates to the SNRx10
– Wi-Fi– 450 MHz – only variant– Single Wide band 450 MHz (410 MHz – 470 MHz)– New 26-pin connector– Wi-Fi for countries where SNM940 can’t be sold
Base kits updated with new radio cable to support– Version 2.1
Type approvals outstanding for Japan, Brazil
Production Release/Ship Date: February 6, 2012
On-machine Radios – Product Positioning SNRx20 On-machine radio SNM940 Connected
Site Gateway
Connected Site Radio For Connected Machine services:
Universal (AM/FM Telematics) Connected Machine 2D Project Monitoring 3D Project Monitoring
Fixed Site Infrastructure On-machine Radio
GPS Corrections from fixed GPS infrastructure
Use with Trimble UTS Secondary on-machine radio
option for Wireless Data Sync Countries where SNM940 is not
Type Approved
On-machine Radios – Product Positioning SNM940 Connected Site Gateway
– Connected Machine Device
(or)
TCC
Connected Machine
- VRS / IBSS- Wireless Data Sync- Remote Diagnostics
Universal(AM/FM)
- Engine hours- Idle Time- Fuel usage- Position/Location
2D Project Monitoring
- Cycle Times- Cycle Monitoring
3D Project Monitoring
- Productivity Monitoring
- Volumes- Compaction
On-machine Radios – Product Positioning SNRx20 On-machine Radio
– Fixed Site Infrastructure On-machine Radio
– Connected Machine Capability using Wi-Fi When/where SNM940 can’t be used Wireless Data Synchronization SNRx20 Radio not supported as VisionLink device
GCS/AccuGrade with UTS GCS/AccuGrade using GNSS
Cellular vs. Wi-Fi When to use, recommended device, services
Device Cellular Wi-Fi
SNM940 - Telematics- VRS- IBSS- Wireless Data Sync
- Design data- TAG files- Diagnostic Files
- Telematics- Wireless Data Sync
- Design data- TAG files- Diagnostic Files
SNRx20NA
- Wireless Data Sync- Design data- Diagnostic Files
Connected Machine – Continual Improvement • The Connected Machine is an integral part Trimble’s Connected
Site Strategy
• Past GCS900 and AccuGrade product releases have added a number of Connected Site and connectivity features• Minimum Bucket Height Mapping• Blade-on-Ground detection• Wireless Data Synchronization via Trimble Connected Community• Cellular radio, Wi-Fi connection management and handling improvements
• On-machine infrastructure has been updated to facilitate high speed data transfer capability• V2.00 on-machine harness with Ethernet• High-speed cabling provisions for the SNM940
• What are the next steps to continue with enhancing Connected Machine capabilities …?
Adding SNM940 to All Trimble Base Kits• The SNM940 Connected Site Gateway will be
included in ALL Trimble Ready Base Kits• Enables the machine to be “ready” for:
• Any 2D or 3D GCS900/AccuGrade system• Any or all of the four Connected Site services
• Universal • (Asset Management / Fleet Management Telematics)
• Connected Machine • (VRS, IBSS, Wireless Data Sync, Project Monitoring)
• 2D Project Monitoring – Cycle Monitoring• 3D Project Monitoring – Productivity Monitoring
• Available with the GCS900 / AccuGrade v12.2• Released April 23, 2012
Adding SNM940 to All Trimble Base Kits• Why add the SNM940 to all Base Kits?
• “Sales and Services” enabler for SITECH distributors• Leverage sales opportunities of machine control, connected site
services and customer support service packages
• Significant machine control product differentiator• Only Connected Machine Control platform in the Marketplace
• Ease of installation• Install SNM940 while base kits in being installed• Base Kit Install Manual updated to illustrate connection to the R-
terminal
• SNM940 now treated as a “Platform Device”• Connected Machine Control platform “ready” for future connectivity
features and enhancements
Competitive Advantage
Trimble Connected Machine Control
Systems
- For Telematics
- For VRS add cellular module to GPS receiver
+
- For Two-way Data, Remote Support also requires server set-up for use Comms device??
“uses a single in-cab controller and a modem “
High Value Opportunity
Drivers: Avoid being commoditized Get away from price/feature-based competition Block the niche players
Objective: Move from “box-shifters” to trusted advisors Build a services-based recurring revenue business Increase customer loyalty exponentially
Connecting the Construction ContinuumDESIGNPLANNING ESTIMATE, BID
CHECK FINE GRADE EARTHWORKS
PAVE, BUILD
Progress & Productivity
EstimatesDesign
Elements
Progress & Productivity
Quantities
Surface, Alignment
Internet based project data: 3D, design, estimates, progress
& management reports
Design Surfaces,Specifications
DesignSurfaces,Quantities,Schedules,Materials
Designs andAs Built Data
As-built Data
Designs andAs Built Data
Platform Connectivity for Future MC Connected Services
Current Future0
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120
On Machine
Off Machine
Software
Services
Details and Implementation Additional Base Kits will be created from the current set
of base kits - includes– All machine types– All Generic, Caterpillar GCR, ARO and OEM
Two new sets of base kits will be available– SNM940 GSM-based base kits– SNM940 CDMA-based base kits– Current base kits without SNM940 will continue to be available
For countries, dealers who cannot sell or use the SNM940 at this time – e.g., Japan, Cat dealers without SITECHs
Connected Machine service option enabled from the factory on SNM940 included in the base kits!
Details and Implementation (cont’d) Current Base Kit Structure
– 74000-14 – Generic Dozer Base Kit – contains: 78003-07 Kit - Generic, Dozer, v2.1 78003-02 Kit - Mast Install, Generic, Dozer, GCS
SNM940 Base Kit Structure– 74000-141 – Generic Dozer Base Kit, GSM – contains:
78003-07 Kit - Generic, Dozer, v2.1 78003-02 Kit - Mast Install, Generic, Dozer, GCS 84313-20 Kit - SNM940 Installation Kit 84264-20 Kit, SNM940, Isolation Mount Kit 87940-30 SNM940, Connected Site Gateway, GSM
– 74000-142 – Generic Dozer Base Kit, CDMA – contains: 78003-07 Kit - Generic, Dozer, v2.1 78003-02 Kit - Mast Install, Generic, Dozer, GCS 84313-20 Kit - SNM940 Installation Kit 84264-20 Kit, SNM940, Isolation Mount Kit 87940-10 SNM940, Connected Site Gateway, CDMA
Trimble Store and Ordering New Trimble Store functionality being implemented Based on a dealers Billing Address – identified at Trimble
Store login, the dealer will only be shown the relevant base kit available for use in their region
Examples:– SITECH Australia
Will only see base kits that include the SNM940 GSM unit Will not be shown base kits that do not include the SNM940
– SITECH Indiana Will only see base kits that include the SNM940 GSM and CDMA units Will not be shown base kits that do not include the SNM940
– SITECH Japan Will only be shown base kits that do not include the SNM940 The SNM940 is not Type Approved in Japan
Pricing 2D and 3D System Prices will be increased slightly to account
for inclusion of the SNM940 as a platform device– Pricing increase to cover Trimble costs of the SNM940 and accessories– Cost will be distributed across main system kits and components– System price increases:
2D Systems: ~ 3.35% 3D Systems: ~1.33%
Includes increase of Base Kit prices to account for inclusion of the SNM940– Desire to continue to make it economical for dealers, customers to
stock, purchase multiple base kits for multiple machines
New system pricing went into effect with the GCS900 v12.2 release– Went live on Trimble Store April 23, 2012
Dual GPS Dozer – ExampleDual GPS Dozer
SystemCurrent System
Pricing
Dual GPS Dozer System
Includes:- SNM940- Connected
Machine Option- Required
accessories
Price Delta
∆
SNM940 Add-on- SNM940- Connected Machine
Option- Required accessories
Extra Value$$
$64,045 $64,845 $800 $2600 $1800
€49,265 €49,880 €615 €2100 €1485
• What do customers get for the extra value…?
What is in it for the Customer?
3D Project Monitoring
- Productivity Monitoring
- Volumes- Compaction
Universal(AM/FM)
- Engine hours- Idle Time- Fuel usage- Position/Location
Connected Machine
- VRS / IBSS- Wireless Data Sync- Remote Diagnostics
Trimble VRS/IBSS- machine immediately ready to deploy for
production without need for fixed GPS infrastructure
- On-machine radio savingsWireless Data Sync- System ready to synchronize design files via
TCC – never drive USB data to the machine again
- Time, Fuel, Personnel savingsRemote Diagnostics- Pull program log files and ZSNap files from
any machine for basic troubleshooting purposes
- Machine uptime savings
Basic Telematics- SNM940 is installed for Universal Telematics
when Base Kit is installed- Easy for customers to see, track, manage
fleet - VisionLink AM/FM capability
2D Project Monitoring
- Cycle Times- Cycle Monitoring
2D and 3D Project Monitoring- Diversified products for heavily adopted
large customers for cycle time, productivity of grading operations, and compaction
- VisionLink productivity analysis and tracking
* Add High Data rate SIM card
Support and Availability
Supported Platforms GCS900 / AccuGrade v12.2 is supported on the following
Control Box platforms:
Version 12.2 is NOT supported on the CB430 control box platform
Current CB430 / CD700 control software: version 11.41
CB450 CB460
CB430 / CD700
Upgrades Version 12.2 on-machine software
– Download and Upgrade if control box was purchased in the last year or on Extended Warranty (after April 23, 2011)
– For those outside of 1 year (prior to April 23, 2011) and not on Extended Warranty, purchase new Control Box Extended Warranty
New Operating System – v2.0.0 New Operating system upgrade required in addition
to .SG3/.SG4 file when upgrading to v12.2 on the CB450 / CB460
New OS also remedies low level issue:– CB460 LCD power-off at high temperatures
Operating system files will be available in the control box software folder locations on the Partners Website
Note – It is good practice to continue to save .mch and .dsp files to card before upgrading
CB450 CB460
Version 12.2 – Available NOW! Version 12.2 On-machine Software
– Announcement and Launch – Intermat 2012– Shipping, posted to H&H Construction Partners– Marketing Materials, Launch Binder– Boot Camp Materials
New Base Kits, System Kits, Component Pricing– Available now on Trimble Store
New Trimble Ready Base Kits Trimble Store updates live as of April 23 Includes:
– New “Configuration By Billing Address” capability– New SNM940 GSM, CDMA base kits– New pricing for all primary system level kits
Summary GradeMax Technology for Dozers
– Increase grading speed, accuracy and rapid recovery – No need to add additional sensors or hardware
2D Excavator System Enhancements– More operational flexibility using GPS, 2D user
interface improvements for ease of use
Wireless Setup and Connection Enhancements– Easily configured using dedicated Menus– Quickly get up and running with pre-loaded mobile
carriers– Common wireless signal strength icons between GCS
and SPS
Questions