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“Revolutionising the Construction Industry with Tech”

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In recent times, the construction industry has copped a massive shake-up thanks to the introduction of machine control systems. These top-notch tech solutions have turned the game on its head, bringing in a new age of precision, efficiency, and safety on construction sites. In this yarn, we will have a squiz at the leaps and bounds made in machine control systems and the massive benefits they’re chucking into construction projects.

Enhanced Precision: Machine control systems have been a game-changer in boosting precision on the worksite. With the help of GPS, sensors, and clever algorithms, machinery like excavators, bulldozers, and cranes are now operating with spot-on accuracy. They stick to the design specs to a T, ensuring the project shapes up exactly as planned. This spot-on precision cuts out human error and slashes the need for do-overs, saving time and resources.

Increased Efficiency: Chuck in machine control systems, and you’ve got yourself a new level of efficiency in construction work. These systems let you keep an eye on things in real-time and crunch the numbers on the fly, helping project managers to smooth out the workflow and spot any hold-ups. For instance, machine control can give you the lowdown on how much your machines are being used, how much fuel they’re chugging, and when they need a bit of TLC. This means you can make smart calls early on, keeping downtime to a minimum. With streamlined processes and machines running like a dream, construction jobs can wrap up quicker, hitting deadlines and reducing costs.

Improved Safety: Safety is a big deal in construction, and machine control systems are doing their bit to make worksites safer. By automating some of the jobs and cutting down on the need for hands-on work, these systems reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. Plus, with nifty features like collision detection, obstacle dodging, and remote operation, there’s an extra layer of safety for both the operators and the crew. Machine control systems help sites stick to strict safety standards, dodging potential dangers and creating a safer workplace.

Enhanced Productivity: Machine control systems are a boon for productivity in construction projects. They take care of the repetitive and grunt-heavy tasks, like digging, grading, and shifting materials, freeing up the crew to focus on the trickier stuff. With productivity through the roof, construction companies can tackle more significant projects, juggle multiple jobs simultaneously, and boost their bottom line.

Cost Optimisation: Rolling out machine control systems can save a pretty penny for construction projects. By cutting down on stuff-ups, rework, and wasted materials, these tech solutions help keep costs in check. Plus, the data gathered by machine control systems is gold for planning projects and allocating resources without blowing the budget. The long-term savings make investing in machine control systems a smart move for construction businesses, big and small.

Machine control systems turn construction sites into more efficient, precise, and safe workspaces. With tech constantly evolving, the construction industry is getting a leg up with automation, real-time monitoring, and data-driven decisions, delivering projects with top-notch accuracy and productivity. As these systems keep improving, they’re going to make a huge splash across the industry, ushering in a new era of tech-savvy and innovative construction. By getting on board with machine control systems, construction companies can stay ahead of the game, meet deadlines, and lift the overall quality of their work.

Hemisphere GNSS guidance

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Hemisphere is the leader in high-performance satellite positioning accuracy and reliability. Hemisphere GNSS’ next-generation construction products deliver advanced solutions and all of the components required to accurately and efficiently manage your data and take control of your machines and job sites.

Hemisphere service industries such as Agriculture, Construction & Mining, Marine and OEM. Their products include OEM Boards, Receivers, Smart Antennas, Antennas, Advanced Rugged Devices and Software Solutions.

Hemisphere products maintain a strong technology foundation built with diverse intellectual property and a relentless focus on innovation, Hemisphere is the leader in high-performance satellite positioning accuracy and reliability offering the best prices and performance solutions for today’s global GNSS marketplace.

Red Edge Resources is able to provide a variety of product solutions for your business’s machine control needs. Our company can supply, fit, calibrate, train, maintain and support all Hemisphere Machine Control products just like all other main brands.

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VR1000 Excavator Kit

The Vector VR1000 is Hemisphere GNSS’ premiere multi-GNSS, multi-frequency position and heading receiver designed specifically for the machine control market. Providing precise heading, Athena RTK positioning, and full Atlas capability, its rugged design is compliant to IP69K, MIL-STD-810G, and IEC 60068-2 standards.

The VR1000 supports antenna separations up to 10 meters, offering heading accuracy to 0.01 degrees RMS in addition to RTK position accuracy and full support for Hemisphere GNSS’ Atlas Global Correction Service.

Key Features

Athena™ RTK Engine
Extremely accurate heading with baselines up to 10m
Multi-frequency GPS / GLONASS / BeiDou / Galileo / QZSS / IRNSS
Atlas® Global Correction Service
Integrated Ethernet, CAN, internal 400MHz radio, Serial, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi
Powerful WebUI accessed via Wi-Fi plus 12 multi- colour LEDs
Integrated IMU delivers fast start-up times and maintains heading during temporary GNSS outage
Fully rugged IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G compliant solution for the harshest environments

VR500 Dozer Kit

The Vector™ VR500 is Hemisphere’s latest rugged all-in-one multi-frequency, multi-GNSS smart antenna, providing RTK-level position and precise heading. The integrated UHF radio, Ethernet and Wi-Fi capabilities provide versatile access to RTK correction data and services. The VR500 is compliant to IP69, and MIL-STD-810G standards for water ingress, shock, and vibration, for the harshest environments. The VR500 is an excellent solution for machine control and other challenging applications that require high-accuracy position and heading data.

The all-in-one VR500 with set antenna separation provides consistent and reliable position and heading accuracy.

Key Features

Integrated all-in-one RTK capable position & heading solution
Athena™ RTK Engine
Atlas® Global Correction Service
Integrated IMU delivers fast start-up times and maintains heading during temporary GNSS outage
Fully rugged IP69, and MIL-STD810G compliant solution for the harshest environments
Multi-frequency GPS / GLONASS / BeiDou / Galileo / QZSS / IRNSS
Powerful WebUI accessed via Wi-Fi plus 4 multi-colour LEDs

C631 Base and Rover

The C631 is Hemisphere’s all-new multi-GNSS, multi-frequency smart antenna. The C631 provides robust performance and high precision in a compact and rugged package. With multiple wireless communication ports and an open GNSS interface, the C631 can be used in a variety of operating modes. Use the C631 as a precise base station sending RTK to your existing rover network. Turn the C631 into a lightweight and easy-to-use rover by connecting it to your base via UHF radio or Wi-Fi network. The built-in web user interface (WebUI) can be used to control and manage the receiver status and operation, as well as to upgrade the C631 with new firmware and activations. C631 is Athena-enabled and Atlas-capable (subscription required).

The C631 receiver is powered by Athena RTK technology. With Athena, C631 provides state-of-the-art RTK performance when receiving corrections from a static base station or network RTK correction system. With multiple connectivity options, the C631 allows for RTK corrections to be received over radio, cell modem, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or serial connection. C631 delivers centimetre-level accuracy with virtually instantaneous initialization times and cutting-edge robustness in challenging environments.

The C631 receiver also enables users to work with Atlas. Atlas is Hemisphere’s industry-leading global correction service, which can be added as a subscription to the C631. Atlas delivers worldwide centimetre-level correction data over L-band communication satellites. With Atlas, C631 users can experience sub-decimeter positioning performance anywhere on Earth, without the need to be near a GNSS or communication infrastructure.

Key Features

Multi-frequency GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS, and Atlas L-band
Long-range RTK baselines up to 50 km with fast acquisition times
UHF (400 MHz & 900 MHz), cellular, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi wireless communication
Athena GNSS engine provides best-in-class RTK performance
Internal sensor corrects collected point coordinates to within 2 cm

R632 GNSS Base Station

Hemisphere’s R632 GNSS receiver is a full-solution product in an incredibly compact and robust package, offering the ability to upgrade to an astounding 0.01° accurate heading easily.

Built on the foundation of Hemisphere’s new Lyra, Cygnus and Aquila core technologies, the R632 offers amazing new interference rejection and multipath mitigation. The result is an exceptional combination of performance, communications, and connectivity.
The R632’s standard configuration offers multiple connectivity methods and an impressive array of wireless communications.

Through Hemisphere’s Atlas correction network, the R632 offers worldwide stand-alone positioning to 4 cm.

The R632 is an incredible solution for almost any application requiring a professional-level position and heading performance.

Key Features

Multi-frequency GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou (including Phase 3!), Galileo, IRNSS, QZSS, and Atlas L-band
Long-range RTK baselines up to 50 km with fast acquisition times
Worldwide Atlas L-band corrections to 4 cm
UHF (400MHz& 900MHz), cellular (GSM, 3G & 4G)
Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi wireless communication
Athena GNSS engine providing best-in-class RTK performance
Status LEDs and powerful WebUI, making the R632 easy to monitor and configure
Ethernet, CAN, Serial, and USB, providing exceptional connectivity
Free firmware updates for the life of the product

Volvo Dig Assist

QuipTech Machine Control Suppler News Machine Control, Volvo Dig Assist

With each new model year, equipment becomes even more technology-rich — adding new standard features and optional add-ons that promise increased productivity. As we rolled out Volvo Dig Assist, our excavator machine control system, I’ve had a lot of interest from customers and questions about whether it’s worth the investment.

Here are the six ways I tell my customers they can generate a quick ROI from excavator control systems.

1. GET MORE ACCURATE TRENCHING

Machine control systems allow operators to input the specifications for even the most complex trenches in minutes—including adding slope or multiple layers — thereby eliminating much of the usual prep work. A virtual guideline is provided for operators as they dig the trench, allowing them to do the work correctly the first time.

2. SIMPLIFY DIGGING SHAPES

Some jobs require a more complex shape, whether trenching or digging a basement. Some machine control systems allow operators to draw 2D shapes directly from the cab (like a step trench for installing multiple utility lines) or even choose from a library of pre-built shapes, which they can then modify on the fly to match job requirements. This reduces the need for additional surveyors and measuring.

3. ENJOY SAFER WORK ENVIRONMENTS

Machine control systems can provide visual and audible warnings to avoid jobsite obstacles. Simply input the depth to indicate how deep an operator can dig without hitting utility lines, or input the height to measure the maximum extension of the arm before hitting power lines. Avoiding even one accident is imperative for obvious reasons — secondarily, it can also result in a positive ROI.

4. REDUCE LABOR COSTS

Decreasing the time spent checking and re-checking depth and slope accuracy frees up crewmembers to do other work, which can increase jobsite productivity and efficiency. In addition, operators aren’t going to waste time over-digging or reworking because they can see job progress in real time.

While machine control systems won’t eliminate the need for on-site surveying, they will reduce the need for some related tasks. Even some site prep work — like putting stakes in the ground — isn’t required with machine control systems. This frees up time and labor, allowing contractors to bid on more or larger jobs.

5. GAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE

Machine control systems allow contractors to operate in environments where other excavators might struggle, such as underwater. With watertight sensors, operators can input job specifications and see, in real time, the position of the bucket on the screen — even though they can’t see underwater.

6. TURN NOVICES INTO EXPERTS

New operators won’t seem so green with excavator machine control systems like Volvo Dig Assist. Using one is as simple as running a tablet or smartphone, with a learning curve of less than a few minutes. Machine control systems are also a great training tool, as the operator doesn’t have to worry about making errors and has a visual aid to judge their accuracy.

I truly believe machine control solutions are a worthy investment that pays for itself. If you want to learn more about whether Volvo Dig Assist is right for you, just reach out.