State of the Art Remote Monitoring System
KOMTRAX for construction equipment is Komatsu's state of the art remote monitoring system. As expected, KOMTRAX will keep track of where your machines are and how much they are working. What will pleasantly surprise you is how easy it is to make KOMTRAX an everyday part of your business. Without pinging or your direct involvement, KOMTRAX can keep you informed of machine location changes or notable machine health issues. And while KOMTRAX is keeping you informed of notable events, it's seamlessly gathering important data such as working effort and idle time that can help you coach operators to improve efficiencies and get more work done faster while burning less fuel.
Benefits
KOMTRAX gives you the knowledge to empower you to make fact-based, strategic business decisions regarding your machines and their operations. This pays off in increased productivity and availability, proactive support, smarter management, and much more.
Features
The information KOMTRAX reports will vary by machine model for Komatsu Equipment. Below is a listing of information your machine may be able to provide. Contact your local Komatsu Distributor to find out the specific information your machine is capable of reporting.
- Service Meter Reading
- Location
- Operation Map (Times of day the engine was on/off),
- Fuel Consumption
- Residual Fuel Level
- Residual Diesel Emissions Fluid (DEF) Level
- High Water Temperature during the day's operation
- Dashboard Cautions
- Maintenance Reminders/Notifications
- Abnormality codes
- Engine Lock
- Out of Area Alerts
- Movement Position Reports
- Actual Working Hours (Engine on time less idle time)
- Attachment Working Hours
- Digging Hours
- Hoisting Hours
- Travel Hours
- Breaker Usage Hours
- Hydraulic relief Hours
- Eco-mode Usage Hours
- Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filter Performance
- Payload
- Odometer readings
- Dump Count
- Operation Hours in Each Work Mode (Economy, Power, Breaker, Lifting)
- Load Frequency (Hours spent in four different load levels determined by pump pressures or engine torque)
Komtrax for Tier 4
KOMTRAX 5.0 is the most sophisticated KOMTRAX to date and is standard equipment on Komatsu Tier 4 models. Some features are specific to certain models. Contact your Komatsu Distributor for more information.
Benefits
KOMTRAX 5.0 is designed to provide you data that increases your peace of mind. You'll be confident:
- Knowing that your operators are taking full advantage of the efficiencies designed into the machines.
- Knowing that the machines' Tier 4 technologies are working seamlessly doing their job removing soot and nitrous oxides from the exhaust.
Features
In addition to the information reported in earlier versions of KOMTRAX, KOMTRAX 5.0 includes:
- KDPF (Komatsu Diesel Particulates Filter) soot count
- Active Regeneration Time
- Fuel used during active regeneration
- KDPF cautions
- Residual Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level
- Operator ID
KOMTRAX 5.0 also enhanced abilities to report:
- Travel Hours
- Travel Distances
- Working Modes
- Cycle Times
- Max Speed
Fuel Efficiency & Productivity
The one variable that many underestimate in determining fuel efficiency and productivity is the operator. An operator who is focused on improvement can get the same amount of work done in less time and with less fuel than an operator who isn't. Used purposely, KOMTRAX becomes a very efficient operator coaching tool.
How do you use KOMTRAX as a coaching tool? Very simply you use KOMTRAX data to benchmark key efficiency indicators such as idle time, time in economy mode and hydraulic relief time and then set goals that encourage your operators to maximize production. Once benchmarked, KOMTRAX supplies the future measurements that become the feedback mechanism.
Benefits
KOMTRAX data can help you lower your Owning and Operating costs by reducing fuel expenses and eliminating unproductive machine hours that drive depreciation and repair and maintenance costs.
Features
KOMTRAX includes a variety of reports and records all designed to help you keep your Komatsu machines efficient and healthy. Depending on the model these can include:
- Fleet Reports
- Machine History Reports
- Status Summaries
- Location Summaries
- Energy Savings
- Fuel Consumption
- Attachment Usage
- Travel Records
- Working Load Records
- Caution Records
- And More.
Inteligence Machines
Komatsu Tested, Optimized for Quicker, More Efficient Grade Control System
Factory Integrated Sensor Package
Typical blade mounted components are replaced with factory installed cab top GNSS antenna, enhanced inertial measuring unit (IMU+), and stroke sensing hydraulic cylinders. Komatsu durability & quality with factory installation, integration.
Cab Top GNSS Antenna
No blade mounted GNSS antenna(s), cables to worry about damaging with cab top GNSS antenna. Reduced risk of theft due to low visibility as viewed from ground level.
Enhanced Inertial Measuring Unit (IMU+)
Chassis mounted enhanced inertial measuring unit (IMU+) and intelligent logic provides for finish grade accuracy without blade mounted sensors. Positional updates up to 100Hz.
Stroke Sensing Hydraulic Cylinders
Robust stroke sensing hydraulic cylinders employ proven Komatsu sensor technologies for accurate finish grade performance. Stroke sensing angle cylinder allows machine control system to know the angle of the blade.
Operator Selectable Load Settings
Machine control load settings can be adjusted between presets to tailor response to material conditions. From dry loose sandy soils to wet heavy clay materials, system performance can be targeted accordingly.
Standard Touch Screen Control Box
Factory installed and features simple, easy to use operator interface. Mounted high for excellent visibility, viewing angle is adjustable per operator preference.
How It Works
A machine using the GPS antenna and receiver will track multiple GPS satellite signals.
The Base Station is set to a "known" point on the jobsite and then broadcasts the "correction" information to the machine using a radio signal.
The "correction" fixes the satellite inherent errors and uses the machine settings to generate an accurate current position of the blade.
The current position of the blade is compared to the 3D model of the project. Cut or fill value is displayed for the operator. Also an automatic hydraulic interface can accurately move the blade to the exact design grade.
Inside the cab a display with a simple interface for the operator to use to be more efficient and have grading information on parts of the project.
Benefits:
- Complete grading operations faster
- Fewer passes to finish grade
- More efficient machine use…Less Rework, grade it once and move on
- Greatly decrease the amount and waiting for grade stakes
- Lower machine operating costs
- Better Material Yields
- Improve Fuel Efficiency
- Improve operator performance
Any Jobsite, Any Brand
Add some intelligence to your fleet today! Even if you have invested in another brand of equipment the transition can be simple and seamless. Our technology solutions experts (TSE) will ensure you are supported the whole way. Smart Construction solutions highlighted in this video are GPS Hardware, jobsite setup , and onsite training and consultation and more.
Contact Wes Cowart, Grade Control Specialist, (601) 850-6262, wcowart@lylemachinery.com
Bobcat Machine IQ Wireless Communications
Imagine reaching into your pocket, pulling out your phone, and seeing exactly where your new compact excavator is located. Or receiving a text message if that excavator is somewhere it's not supposed to be. You can make both a reality today with Bobcat Machine IQ Wireless Communications, the telematics service for new Bobcat equipment.
Bobcat Machine IQ is Bobcat Company's official telematics service. Bobcat Machine IQ delivers vital, time-saving information about your R-Series compact excavator, or M2-Series skid-steer or compact track loader, to your Bobcat Owner Portal, a personalized website you can access via any internet-connected computer, phone or tablet. Bobcat Owner Portal takes the information collected from the electronic sensors in your machine and organizes the information so its is useful for you to make decisions.
Basic Telematics
- Keep track of your R-Series compact excavators and M2-Series compact loader
- View your machines' location, operating hours and fuel level
- You can also name your equipment for quick identification
Unplanned Maintenance
- View the last 7 days of fault codes for your assets on the Bobcat Owner Portal
- Sign-up to receive email notifications whenever your machine generates a common fault code
- The emails contain troubleshooting information so you can quickly decide if your machine needs a dealer's expertise
Maintenance
- Receive detailed emails explaining how you can perform regular maintenance yourself
- Set-up planned maintenance notifications through your email, so your machine keeps running at peak performance
- View a regular maintenance tracker for all your equipment. This gives you a visual to see when your next planned maintenance is
Security
- Use Geofencing to know where your machine is and where it is going and sign-up to receive email notifications whenever your machine leaves your jobsite.
- With Curfew you can be notified by email when your equipment is operating outside of your established working hours.
Machine Utilization Reports
- Track machine efficiency and utilization to make better business decisions
- Use Bobcat Owner Portal to compare idle time and working time and watch the fuel usage of your machine to make informed decisions about projects that need your Bobcat equipment the most
Visit Bobcat's Website for more information on how Machine IQ can help you manage your fleet!
