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9600 and R 9800 ). “ Retrofit kits are readily available and can be installed during planned downtime periods . Upgrading a fleet with stateof-the-art onboard technologies has never been as easy .”
Sim-based training for maximum operator efficiency
As one of the world ' s largest supplier of mining equipment simulators , Immersive Technologies offers industry-leading workforce development solutions for all makes and models or mixed fleets . Immersive Technologies ’ simulators enable a range of specific hydraulic excavator , shovel and rope shovel operator errors and events allowing mine sites to obtain maximum operator efficiency while monitoring and training for equipment damage and potentially lifethreatening emergency scenarios . Operator errors and events include a focus on the following areas : Hazard Avoidance , Hydraulics Management , Engine Management , Operator Productivity , Situational Awareness , Site Safety Procedures and Minimising Unscheduled Maintenance
Immersive Technologies has introduced a number of new ‘ surface loading ’ Conversion Kits for our simulators during 2021 and have more planned for release throughout 2022 . These include 2021 releases for Komatsu L-2350 Wheel Loader ; Komatsu P & H 4100 XPC-AC Rope Shovel and Caterpillar 6060 Hydraulic Shovel plus upcoming releases in 2022 including the Komatsu WA1200-6 Wheel Loader ; Komatsu PC7000-11 Hydraulic Shovel and Komatsu PC7000E-11 Electric Hydraulic Shovel ; Komatsu PC8000E-6 Electric Hydraulic Shovel ; plus the Liebherr R 9600 and Hitachi EX2600-7 Hydraulic Shovels .
Immersive has also made significant product software enhancements using its SimControl system . It told IM : “ Our simulators run SimControl software , which simulates 1,086 operator behaviours ( errors ), 2,287 configuration options and over 406 events scenarios . The simulator database stores operator assessments and is used to identify areas of safety risk ( also production and asset life risk ). It is quite common for mines to benchmark their entire workforce through simulation to build a risk profile . Once the areas of training need are understood our professional services teams support mines in implementing targeted training programs . Immersive Technologies has delivered operator safety curriculum to hundreds of mines , which has helped us develop best practices for operator safety training .”
There have also been numerous product software enhancements included as part of the twice-yearly major software release ; catering to machine groups such as wheel loaders , hydraulic shovels , rope shovels , dozers and haul Trucks . Some examples of these include : n Auto Spill Cleanup – this function allows the Wheel Loader operator to focus upon training objectives without the need to spend unnecessary time cleaning up any spillage created whilst loading trucks . n Improvements to the Wheel Loader digging resistance model n Additional inclusion to the L2350 Wheel Loader simulation to include Lamp Test , Alternate Speed Control , Auxiliary Torque Indicator , and multiple LINCS display improvements ( Zero Tooth To Ground , Auxiliary Speed Setting , Torque Setting and Speed Control ) n Improvements for Hydraulic Shovel sightlines on PRO5 simulator n ‘ Hydraulic Leak ’ event added for the Komatsu PC1250-8 Hydraulic Shovel n ‘ Coolant Temperature Too High ’ alarm added to L-2350 Wheel Loader . n The default implement speed for both the P & H 4100BOSS AC and P & H 4100XPC AC have been updated
CR Digital takes things up a gear
CR Digital at MINExpo 2021 unveiled its most advanced real-time payload monitoring system , now powered by Artificial Intelligence . The upgraded Titan 3330 continually improves its ability to identify a productive load , learning and optimising further with each bucket .
Guided by 2.5 billion tonnes of in-field experience , every new capability was developed to help operators load trucks more accurately , increase average payload per truck , and reduce maintenance events caused by overloads . The new AI-powered system provides operators with more precise feedback that ’ s easier to implement in the field and constantly improving .
Kevin Greenwood , Head of Product Strategy at CR Digital , said the upgraded Titan 3330 system is the result of years of work and represents a huge breakthrough in CR Digital ’ s product offerings . “ Our Artificial Intelligence is now able to determine when a machine is digging vs gardening with increased accuracy . Even better : Titan 3330 ’ s ability to identify productive digging will only increase over time . More accurate data leads to better decision-making for our customers , and ultimately improved productivity .”
Titan 3330 now also comes with new Truck . Trakka technology , which quickly and accurately identifies your haul truck fleet , so
Screen from Immersive Technologies SimControl Ramp Building Assistant
target payloads are adjusted and optimised by individual vehicle . “ To fully optimise the payload cycle , we need to understand the capacity of each truck in the fleet . Our Truck . Trakka technology can accurately identify which individual truck is being loaded at any time , so Titan 3330 can understand what a productive load is and adjust the target payload accordingly ,” Greenwood said .
CR Digital says it partnered with top operators to develop an evolved user experience that ’ s more intuitive than ever . This means operators can access and interpret critical information more readily , enabling more focus on digging efficiently . The architecture of Titan 3330 has been similarly upgraded . Continuing CR Digital ’ s commitment to technological advancement , the new software platform is built to grow with the customer , increasing functionality , insights , supportability and availability .
“ Our new software architecture puts us in a position to be able to deliver future upgrades more easily and faster , with minimised downtime for our customers . These kinds of behind-thescenes improvements aren ’ t obvious to our customers , but result in software that simply works ,” Greenwood said . An open-source API means more real-time data and better datadriven decisions . “ Get instantaneous , actionable feedback so your operators can continuously improve their payload accuracy .”
Weir Group completes Motion Metrics deal
On December 1 , 2021 The Weir Group announced that it had completed the previously announced acquisition of Motion Metrics , the market leading developer of innovative Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision technology used in mines worldwide , for an initial consideration of £ 89 million .
Commenting on the acquisition , Weir Group CEO Jon Stanton said : “ I am delighted to
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