The construction industry`s first comprehensive information technology solution for every machine on every global job site will soon be a reality, Topcon Positioning Systems announced.
SiteLINK, Topcon`s revolutionary wireless communications mapping, data logging, reporting and asset management system for off-road equipment provides the world`s first solution with the ability to work with any make, model or type of job site machine, regardless of manufacturer and age. The new technology is based on utilization of Mesh Radio Networks built on a standard Wi-Fi environment. A benefit unique to the industry is Topcon`s creating systems that are upgradeable as Wi-Fi technology evolves, at no cost.
The new communications system, which sets a new benchmark in the construction industry, can also pinpoint via GPS any make of equipment on a job site, serving as a built-in theft protection program adding easy-to-configure geo-fencing functions.
SiteLINK was developed jointly by Topcon and TSD Integrated Controls, a joint venture company of Topcon and Sauer Danfoss, the world-leading developer of electro-mechanical hydraulic systems.
Powered by a 5200 B Microprocessor, SiteLINK features USB port connectivity, as well as CAN, RS-232 and Ethernet connections. In its ADL-100 version for Road Building Applications, the system also allows the use of NavTeq road maps on an easy-to-read graphical display. The maps can be adjusted (zoom, navigation and various other display options) using simple function key commands on operator`s displays.
The software writes data – all relevant machine data - to memory when operating, allowing the power to be switched off at any time preserving date integrity.
In addition to monitoring fuel levels, oil pressure, temperature and hours of use via CAN bus or analog connections, data that can be collected, stored and processed for individual machines include:
Productivity (by various standards);
Geometry files;
Real-time machine position and history with optional GNSS+ receiver hardware, and;
Percent of selected jobs completed.
Via Internet hookup, or cell phone connection, Topcon`s SiteLINK tracking and reporting software and controller can be accessed from virtually anywhere in the world – job site office, remote office location . . . or even from a selected machine working on the site.
Ray O`Connor, Topcon Positioning Systems` president and CEO, said, “SiteLINK will forever change the way off-road equipment owners monitor job site performance of all machinery. Not only can an operator or job superintendent or the home office asset management staff have instantaneous data on rolling stock at every location in which equipment is located, SiteLINK also provides real time theft protection for valuable equipment.”
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