session 201 20- 20accugrade 20product 20line 20- 20may 207 202010[1]

8/9/2019 Session 201 20- 20AccuGrade 20Product 20Line 20- 20May 207 202010[1]

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© 2010 Caterpillar, Inc. All Rights Reserved

2010 Connected Worksite Product Line


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Why would our customers invest in Technology ?

Jobsite Productivity, O&O Costs,

Qualified Labor, Safety,

Regulatory Issues

•Availability of Surveyors . . Survey Costs

•Accurate Bidding

•How much dirt to import or export•How much base material . . . Cost per ton

•How much dirt moved per hour / machine / operator

•Compaction data / history / quality control

•Fuel Usage / U/C Wear / GET Wear / Maintenance Schedule


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Voice of Customer Market Survey

Machine Control and Guidance Report: May 2009•Survey Commissioned by the Periodical: Site Prep•Survey conducted by Clear Seas Research

69% of contractors say Machine Control Technology

has increased their ability to win the business…

74% say they payback systems in less than 18months…

42% would prefer getting Machine ControlTechnology from OEMs…. an increase of 11% fromlast year

95% of contractors plan to buy in the next 2-3 years…


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AccuGrade Ready Product Line

Track Type TractorAccuGrade Laser,

GPS, UTS

Motor GraderAccuGrade Cross Slope,Sonic, Laser, GPS, UTS

ExcavatorSite & Laser Reference(indicate only 311-319)

AccuGrade GPS(indicate only 320-385)

Soil CompactorsAccuGrade CompactionCS56, CS64, & CS76

SSL, MTL, CTLAccuGrade Laser

C Series

Asphalt PaverAccuGrade 2D Paving

AS3251C & 10-20B Extend-A-Mat

Asphalt CompactorGPS – Pass Counting

CB54, CB64

AccuGrade Office


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Automatic Blade ControlIncluding Indicate functionalityIndicate Only

Caterpillar Grade Control Systems

GPS - Track –type Tractors + Motor Graders

Laser - Track –type Tractors + Motor Graders + SSL / MTL

Cross Slope - Motor Graders

Sonic - Motor Graders + Asphalt Pavers

Laser Reference – Hydraulic Excavators

GPS – Hydraulic Excavators

Cat Grade Control

Asphalt Compactors – Pass Counting

Soil Compactors


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AccuGrade Laser

• 2D Capable (Flat Planar Surfaces)

• Provides ¼ inch accuracy

• For MG, TTT, HEX, SSL, MTL, CTL

• Indicate and Automatic Control

• Infrastructure: Laser Transmitter

– Can support multiple machineson site with clear view to

transmitter• Applications

– Building Pads

– Sports Fields

– Parking Lots


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AccuGrade Cross Slope

• 2D Capable• Slope and Rotation Sensors working

together to determine the cross slope ofthe blade

• Enables operator control one side of theblade while the other side followsautomatically

• For MG only• Can be used in conjunction with Sonics,

Laser, GPS, & UTS for Elevation Control

• Infrastructure: Gravity• Applications:

– Road Construction – County and Quarry Haul Road

Maintenance

– Road Ditches – Embankments

– Sports Fields


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AccuGrade Sonic

• 2D Capable

• Provides Elevation Control with CrossSlope System

• Indicate and Automatic control

• Infrastructure: String Line, Curb, Gutter orPrevious Pass

• Applications:

– Road Construction – Highway Maintenance

– Building Pads

– Road Ditches


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AccuGrade GPS• 2D and 3D Capable

• Provides 1¼ inch accuracy

• For TTT, MG, HEX, SCOM, ACOM


• Infrastructure: GPS Base Station & Radio

• GPS Base Station can support multiple

machines on site with clear view to the sky

• 3D Design File

• Applications

– Undulating surfaces (golf course)

– Mass excavating

– Road Construction

– Trenching & Footings

– Housing / Building Pads


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AccuGrade UTS

Universal Total Station• 2D and 3D Capable

• Provides ¼ inch accuracy

• TTT, MG, HEX, Paver


• Infrastructure: Total Station + Radio

• Total Station can support only one

machine at a time and requires line of

site to machine• 3D Design File

• Applications

– 3D Fine Grading

– Indoor jobs

– Airport Runways

– Road / Highway Construction


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AccuGrade Intelligent Compaction• 2D and 3D Capable

• Provides 1¼ inch accuracy

• SCOM Only

• Indicate Control

• Infrastructure: GPS Base Station +Radio

• 3D Design File

• Provides the operator with anindication of Soil Stiffness or CCV

Value

• Applications

– Airport Runways – Road / Highway Construction


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Cat Grade Control for Asphalt Compactors• 2D and 3D Capable

• Provide 1¼ inch accuracy

• Asphalt Compactors Only


• Infrastructure: GPS Base Station + Radio

• 3D Design File

• Provides the operator with and accurate

number of passes made and temperatureof the asphalt

• Applications

– Airport Runways

– Road / Highway Construction


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Cat Grade Control for Pavers

• 2D Capable (3D from Trimble Only)

• Provides ¼ inch accuracy for 3D

• Asphalt Pavers Only


• No Infrastructure

• Provides the operator with Screed

Location Information via Sonics – Will Replace TOPCON System

over time

• Applications

– Airport Runways – Road / Highway Construction


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AccuGrade Office• Office Software that serves as a link

between design data (electronicblueprints) and AccuGrade GPS in the

field.• Visualize 3D designs in the office

• Send files and messages wirelessly tomachines

• Monitor productivity, earthworkvolumes, and troubleshooting

• Optional Modules – Wireless – Productivity – Compaction


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Customer Value• Increasing Productivity

• Lowering O & O Costs

• Labor Issues

• Safety on the Jobsite

• Regulation Requirements


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40%+Increase in

Productivity

Productivity

Move Dirt Right The First Time

• Fewer Passes & Less Rework

• Faster Cycle Times

• No Waiting for Grade Checkers /

Survey Crew

• Material Utilization• Increased Accuracy

• Extended Workday


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O&O Costs

Machine Level O & O

• Less $$ on Fuel Requirements

• Less $$ on GET Wear

• Less $$ on Undercarriage Wear

Site Level O & O

• Machine Utilization

• Less $$ on Grade Stakes

• Less $$ on Grade Checkers

• Less $$ on Material

• Less $$ on Compaction Testing

90%

Reduction inSurvey Costs


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Labor Issues

Makes Better Operators

• Average operators become good faster• Good operators become great

• Less stress & fatigue

• More productive and accurate

• Empowers employees

• Complete jobs faster (reduced labor

expenses)


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Jobsite Safety

AccuGrade Increases Jobsite Safety

• Reduces need for surveyors, gradecheckers, and QA/QC personnel

• Fewer people means fewer

opportunities for accidents

• Keeps people out of trenches and

away from moving machines


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Regulation Requirements

Avoidance Zone Management

• Keeps machines out of

environmentally sensitive areas

• Locate and avoid utilities

• Maintain machine usage boundaries


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Grade Control Systems (GCS)

• SITECH Distributers have Trimble GCS systems for all OEM machines

• Offers customer complete technology solutions for their fleet – Non AccuGrade Ready Cat Machines – Non-Cat Machines

– Cat Machines with attachments i.e. 414IL w/ Gannon Box, Pulled Scrappers, etc.


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Why would our customers invest in Technology ?

Jobsite Productivity, O&O Costs,

Qualified Labor, Safety,

Regulatory Issues

•Availability of Surveyors . . Survey Costs

•Accurate Bidding

•How much dirt to import or export

•How much base material . . . Cost per ton

•How much dirt moved per hour / machine / operator

•Compaction data / history / quality control

•Fuel Usage / U/C Wear / GET Wear / Maintenance Schedule

•Transportation Expenses


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Questions?

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