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Introduction to Trimble GCS900 / Cat AccuGrade Version 12.2

Introduction to Trimble GCS900 / Cat AccuGrade Version 12.2. Jeff Drake Grading Segment Manager May 2012. Topics. GCS900 / AccuGrade v12.2 Introduction Connected Machine Updates Support and availability Summary Questions. Trimble GCS900 / Cat AccuGrade v12.2.

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Introduction to Trimble GCS900 / Cat AccuGrade Version 12.2

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  1. Introduction toTrimble GCS900 / Cat AccuGradeVersion 12.2 Jeff Drake Grading Segment Manager May 2012

  2. Topics • GCS900 / AccuGrade v12.2 Introduction • Connected Machine Updates • Support and availability • Summary • Questions

  3. Trimble GCS900 / Cat AccuGrade v12.2

  4. GCS900/AccuGrade version 12.2 • The next exciting release of the Trimble GCS900/CCS900 and Cat AccuGrade Grade Control Systems • New technology that dramatically improves the speed, accuracy, and quality of grading operations for dozers • New 2D excavator system configuration that improves productivity and operational flexibility • Wireless connection setup that is more user friendly • “Embedded” Connected Machine Capability

  5. Major Enhancements • Trimble GradeMaxTM Technology for Dozers • 2D Excavator system Enhancements • Wireless Setup and Connection Management

  6. Trimble GradeMaxTMTechnology

  7. GradeMax Technology • Major Enhancement to Automatic Controls for Dozers • Double the update rate of GNSS data • Optimized controls algorithms • Why it is good for customers: • Automatic blade control “Rapid Recovery” • Consistent grading performance • Increased smoothness • Full Speed Second Gear operation • Operation without constraints • Better operator experience • Competitive differentiator against inertial-based systems: • Topcon MC2 • Leica SP14 • No additional hardware, sensors required!

  8. GradeMax Performance – Cat D5M • Full speed, second gear, Automatics with GradeMax, forced blade down 0.50’ (150mm) low • Allow Automatics to recover 1.5 – 2 machine lengths • Rapid Recovery – Full speed, second gear, Automatics with GradeMax C. B. Rapid Recovery A.

  9. GradeMax Technology • Better stability, blade recovery at faster grading speeds • Flat runs, • Slopes, super elevation, and complex designs

  10. GradeMax Technology vs. Competition

  11. GradeMax Technology – Requirements • For Dozers – only • 2D and 3D modes • Laser and GNSS – only • CB450 or CB460 Control Box • GCS900/AccuGrade v12.20 • Not available for the CB430 or CD700 • Upgrading to v12.2 automatically enables GradeMax Technology • When relevant hardware is present • Upgrading sets GNSS data to CAN1 • MS992 GNSS receiver • GNSS firmware v4.45 • Not available for use with MS990 or MS980 • MS990 GPS Receiver • Some benefit can be seen • Requires v4.19 firmware • Dual GNSS – CAN1 bus at the nose of the machine • All dozers should have CAN1, except for unique machines • Deere 850JR (US Military) • Use with single and dual laser • Setup GL700 to run at 900 RPM CB450 CB460 MS992

  12. On-the-Fly Valve Tuning Adjustments • New, more operator-friendly way of tuning valves speeds – while in operation! • More values to tune, for more flexibility in varying conditions, materials or machine type • For 2D and 3D Dozer systems – only • Laser, GPS, and UTS systems

  13. On-the-Fly Valve Tuning Adjustments • Why it is good for customers: • Combined with Trimble GradeMax Technology, allows dozer automatic controls to be fine tuned for maximum performance, depending upon: • Application • Material type • Quality of dozer hydraulics • Operator preferences

  14. On-the-Fly Valve Tuning Adjustments • Additional adjustments for: • Lift speed – surface waves, increase or decrease • Stability (Manager’s Mode-only) – adjust if blade is overshooting or slow to reach design (derivative gain) • Balance – ratio between raise and lower commands • Tilt speed – increase/decrease to adjust tilt speed • Vertical offset – while tuning, without exiting menu

  15. Use Inc/Dec Switch To Adjust Values • The Increment / Decrement Switch can be used to easily change Valve Tuning Parameters • Easy, safe way to make adjustments while operating the machine

  16. 2D Excavator SystemEnhancements

  17. 2D Excavator System Enhancements • GPS Support in 2D Mode • User Interface enhancements for managing basic functions • Bench Elevation • Bench Rotation • Management of Profiles • Depth and Slope memories for Profiles • Softkey updates • Combined Touch Point / Laser Accept softkey • Streamlines use of common features and functionality Note – same enhancements also in GCSFlex

  18. GPS Support in 2D Mode • Same functionality as GCSFlex with GPS • GPS guidance to 2D depths, slopes, profiles, and alignment + profiles • Does not require site calibration or design files • Requirements • CB450 or CB460 control boxes • 3D Indicate software option key • Not available with the 2D software option key • MS972 or MS992 GNSS smart antennas • Not supported • CB430 or CD700 control boxes • MS980 or MS990 GPS smart antennas

  19. UI Enhancements – Bench Elevation • Single, quick press & release behaves as before • Press & hold of the Bench softkey displays “Bench Elevation” screen • Dialogue description, graphic shows how to bench • “Clear” softkey • “Bench” softkey

  20. UI Enhancements – Bench Rotation • Single, quick press benches heading • Based on HS410 heading sensor • Press & hold Bench key to access “Bench Rotation” screen • Options: • Clear the previous bench • Set new bench using heading sensor • Set new bench by selecting two points with bucket • Only an option when using GPS

  21. UI Enhancements – Profile Management • New updates for Profile definition & management • Accessed in more logical location for use • Moved Profile functions to Select Profile screen • Select Origin softkey • Indication which point is selected as the origin on the profile • Indicated by green dot • Flip/Mirror softkey • Flip or mirror profile • Parallel/Square softkey • To select orientation of work • Perpendicular or parallel to the profile

  22. Depth & Slope Memories for Profiles • Version 12.2 provides ability to apply mainfall slope memories to profiles • When using HS410 Heading Sensor or MS9x2 GNSS Receiver • Previous profile functionality only supported trenches without mainfallslope • Enables the operator to configure and dig profiles that have mainfall slopes • More ideal for excavating for run-off or drainage ditches

  23. Depth & Slope Memories for Profiles • Press and hold the Slope memory button to view all slope memories, create new, delete, etc.

  24. Laser/Touch Point Softkeys • When the Touch Point softkey is pressed, the standard Touch Point dialog is displayed and Accept Laser is not available • As in previous versions, the Laser Accept softkey will be visible for 3 seconds after a valid laser strike has been detected and lost • Touch Point is not available in Profile guidance mode if an HS410 heading sensor is not installed

  25. Laser/Touch Point Soft Keys • To make room for depth, slope memories, Touch Point & Laser Accept soft keys have been combined Note – Laser catcher not available when GPS support is enabled

  26. Wireless Setup and ManagementEnhancements

  27. Wireless Setup and Connection Management • Enhancements to Machine Settings menu for communications configuration • New menu item: Connectivity Settings • New connectivity settings options • New rules determining connectivity settings

  28. Updates in Machine Settings Screen • Two to three available screens to configure, depending upon your system configuration • Fixed Radios (SNR420) • Select what is installed on machine • Wireless Comms (SNM940 or SNR420) • How you’re connecting to the office or internet • Options depend on radio • IP Connection (SNM940) • Display to radio comms

  29. New in Installation Setup: Connectivity Settings • Groups all wireless settings in one menu location • Options under this dependent on the radio selections in Machine Settings

  30. GPS Base Configuration • Improved Trimble VRS/Single Base configuration wizard • New IBSS configuration • Links to TCC credentials • Displays IBSS and the distance from machine

  31. Wi-Fi Signal Strength • Signal Strength displayed in network list • Also appears in Wi-Fi Status Screen • Icon added in lower right • Consistent with SPS Wi-Fi signal strength icon

  32. Connected MachineUpdates

  33. Radio Overview • SNRx20 On-machine radios • Updates to the SNRx10 • Wi-Fi • 450 MHz – only variant • Single Wide band 450 MHz (410 MHz – 470 MHz) • New 26-pin connector • Wi-Fi for countries where SNM940 can’t be sold • Base kits updated with new radio cable to support • Version 2.1 • Type approvals outstanding for Japan, Brazil • Production Release/Ship Date: February 6, 2012

  34. On-machine Radios – Product Positioning • SNM940 Connected Site Gateway • Connected Site Radio • For Connected Machine services: • Universal (AM/FM Telematics) • Connected Machine • 2D Project Monitoring • 3D Project Monitoring • SNRx20 On-machine radio • Fixed Site Infrastructure On-machine Radio • GPS Corrections from fixed GPS infrastructure • Use with Trimble UTS • Secondary on-machine radio option for Wireless Data Sync • Countries where SNM940 is not Type Approved

  35. On-machine Radios – Product Positioning • SNM940 Connected Site Gateway • Connected Machine Device TCC (or) • Universal • (AM/FM) • Engine hours • Idle Time • Fuel usage • Position/Location • Connected Machine • VRS / IBSS • Wireless Data Sync • Remote Diagnostics • 2D Project Monitoring • Cycle Times • Cycle Monitoring • 3D Project Monitoring • Productivity Monitoring • Volumes • Compaction

  36. On-machine Radios – Product Positioning • SNRx20 On-machine Radio • Fixed Site Infrastructure On-machine Radio • Connected Machine Capability using Wi-Fi • When/where SNM940 can’t be used • Wireless Data Synchronization • SNRx20 Radio not supported as VisionLink device GCS/AccuGrade with UTS GCS/AccuGrade using GNSS

  37. Cellular vs. Wi-Fi • When to use, recommended device, services

  38. Connected Machine – Continual Improvement • The Connected Machine is an integral part Trimble’s Connected Site Strategy • Past GCS900 and AccuGrade product releases have added a number of Connected Site and connectivity features • Minimum Bucket Height Mapping • Blade-on-Ground detection • Wireless Data Synchronization via Trimble Connected Community • Cellular radio, Wi-Fi connection management and handling improvements • On-machine infrastructure has been updated to facilitate high speed data transfer capability • V2.00 on-machine harness with Ethernet • High-speed cabling provisions for the SNM940 • What are the next steps to continue with enhancing Connected Machine capabilities …?

  39. Adding SNM940 to All Trimble Base Kits • The SNM940 Connected Site Gateway will be included in ALL Trimble Ready Base Kits • Enables the machine to be “ready” for: • Any 2D or 3D GCS900/AccuGrade system • Any or all of the four Connected Site services • Universal • (Asset Management / Fleet Management Telematics) • Connected Machine • (VRS, IBSS, Wireless Data Sync, Project Monitoring) • 2D Project Monitoring – Cycle Monitoring • 3D Project Monitoring – Productivity Monitoring • Available with the GCS900 / AccuGrade v12.2 • Released April 23, 2012

  40. Adding SNM940 to All Trimble Base Kits • Why add the SNM940 to all Base Kits? • “Sales and Services” enabler for SITECH distributors • Leverage sales opportunities of machine control, connected site services and customer support service packages • Significant machine control product differentiator • Only Connected Machine Control platform in the Marketplace • Ease of installation • Install SNM940 while base kits in being installed • Base Kit Install Manual updated to illustrate connection to the R-terminal • SNM940 now treated as a “Platform Device” • Connected Machine Control platform “ready” for future connectivity features and enhancements

  41. Competitive Advantage Trimble Connected Machine Control Systems • For VRS • add cellular module to GPS receiver + • For Telematics • For Two-way Data, Remote Support • also requires server set-up for use • Comms device?? “uses a single in-cab controller and a modem “

  42. High Value Opportunity Drivers: • Avoid being commoditized • Get away from price/feature-based competition • Block the niche players Objective: • Move from “box-shifters” to trusted advisors • Build a services-based recurring revenue business • Increase customer loyalty exponentially

  43. Connecting the Construction Continuum PLANNING DESIGN ESTIMATE, BID Design Surfaces, Specifications Surface, Alignment Design Elements Estimates PAVE, BUILD Internet based project data: 3D, design, estimates, progress & management reports Progress & Productivity Design Surfaces,Quantities,Schedules,Materials As-built Data Progress & Productivity Quantities Designs andAs Built Data Designs andAs Built Data CHECK FINE GRADE EARTHWORKS

  44. Platform Connectivity for Future MC Connected Services Services Software Off Machine On Machine

  45. Details and Implementation • Additional Base Kits will be created from the current set of base kits - includes • All machine types • All Generic, Caterpillar GCR, ARO and OEM • Two new sets of base kits will be available • SNM940 GSM-based base kits • SNM940 CDMA-based base kits • Current base kits without SNM940 will continue to be available • For countries, dealers who cannot sell or use the SNM940 at this time – e.g., Japan, Cat dealers without SITECHs • Connected Machine service option enabled from the factory on SNM940 included in the base kits!

  46. Details and Implementation (cont’d) • Current Base Kit Structure • 74000-14 – Generic Dozer Base Kit – contains: • 78003-07 Kit - Generic, Dozer, v2.1 • 78003-02 Kit - Mast Install, Generic, Dozer, GCS • SNM940 Base Kit Structure • 74000-141 – Generic Dozer Base Kit, GSM – contains: • 78003-07 Kit - Generic, Dozer, v2.1 • 78003-02 Kit - Mast Install, Generic, Dozer, GCS • 84313-20 Kit - SNM940 Installation Kit • 84264-20 Kit, SNM940, Isolation Mount Kit • 87940-30 SNM940, Connected Site Gateway, GSM • 74000-142 – Generic Dozer Base Kit, CDMA – contains: • 78003-07 Kit - Generic, Dozer, v2.1 • 78003-02 Kit - Mast Install, Generic, Dozer, GCS • 84313-20 Kit - SNM940 Installation Kit • 84264-20 Kit, SNM940, Isolation Mount Kit • 87940-10 SNM940, Connected Site Gateway, CDMA

  47. Trimble Store and Ordering • New Trimble Store functionality being implemented • Based on a dealers Billing Address – identified at Trimble Store login, the dealer will only be shown the relevant base kit available for use in their region • Examples: • SITECH Australia • Will only see base kits that include the SNM940 GSM unit • Will not be shown base kits that do not include the SNM940 • SITECH Indiana • Will only see base kits that include the SNM940 GSM and CDMA units • Will not be shown base kits that do not include the SNM940 • SITECH Japan • Will only be shown base kits that do not include the SNM940 • The SNM940 is not Type Approved in Japan

  48. Pricing • 2D and 3D System Prices will be increased slightly to account for inclusion of the SNM940 as a platform device • Pricing increase to cover Trimble costs of the SNM940 and accessories • Cost will be distributed across main system kits and components • System price increases: • 2D Systems: ~ 3.35% • 3D Systems: ~1.33% • Includes increase of Base Kit prices to account for inclusion of the SNM940 • Desire to continue to make it economical for dealers, customers to stock, purchase multiple base kits for multiple machines • New system pricing went into effect with the GCS900 v12.2 release • Went live on Trimble Store April 23, 2012

  49. Dual GPS Dozer – Example • What do customers get for the extra value…?

  50. What is in it for the Customer? • Basic Telematics • SNM940 is installed for Universal Telematics when Base Kit is installed • Easy for customers to see, track, manage fleet • VisionLink AM/FM capability • Trimble VRS/IBSS • machine immediately ready to deploy for production without need for fixed GPS infrastructure • On-machine radio savings • Wireless Data Sync • System ready to synchronize design files via TCC – never drive USB data to the machine again • Time, Fuel, Personnel savings • Remote Diagnostics • Pull program log files and ZSNap files from any machine for basic troubleshooting purposes • Machine uptime savings * Add High Data rate SIM card • 2D Project Monitoring • Cycle Times • Cycle Monitoring • Universal • (AM/FM) • Engine hours • Idle Time • Fuel usage • Position/Location • Connected Machine • VRS / IBSS • Wireless Data Sync • Remote Diagnostics • 3D Project Monitoring • Productivity Monitoring • Volumes • Compaction • 2D and 3D Project Monitoring • Diversified products for heavily adopted large customers for cycle time, productivity of grading operations, and compaction • VisionLink productivity analysis and tracking

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