Shovel Control Software
Reduces Operator Faults
Caterpillar’s new control system software,
the Operator Assist–Enhanced Motion
Control system, available for its 7495
Series Rope Shovels and as an update,
is designed to simplify machine operation,
allowing the shovel to be operated
in a manner that both promotes high
production and protects the machine
from inadvertent misuse. The new system
can enhance production by reducing
the occurrence of operating faults, such
as hoist-stall, boom jack, crowd impact,
crowd over-speed and in-bank swing.
The company said the return on investment
is “typically less than six months,”
and the benefits include more reliable
crowd rope replacement schedules, full
design life for hoist ropes, reduced wear
on crowd brakes, and longer life for hoist
gear case components. By intelligently
controlling machine motions under
certain conditions, the system reduces
downtime for maintenance and repair.
This translates to added production and
lower cost per ton, Caterpillar reported.
The software is available for Bucyrus
495 shovels and three 7495 machine
classes: 7495 (ER601143 and up);
7495 HF (ER801136 and up); and 7495
HD (ER701167 and up). The update typically
takes two hours.
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As featured in Womp 2016 Vol 12 - www.womp-int.com
