Modern Quarrying Q4 2019

time over-the-air, eliminating the need to ever stop the loader or ask the equipment dealer to update the list. Looking to the future Improved networks, with more speed, range and reliability, and smaller, more reliable, more sophis- ticated sensors that are easier to install keep enabling and driving the capture and smarter use of data. Systems that are more accessible and easier to use support improved productivity and communication across the job site and enable simplified data collection and exchange. Trends will continue to optimise payloads and empower operators to be self-managing, enable managers to identify bottlenecks and improve decision-making, productivity, and customer service. By focusing on these adoption strategies and eval- uation criteria, organizations will be more informed and competitive. l

The ability to capture data from other loaders, excavators, conveyor belts and haul trucks creates a powerful management tool.

and schedule maintenance, and identify unused capacity. Convenience and usability – Increased exposure to technology (like smart- phones) sets buyer expectations higher for convenience and usability. Operators need onboard scale systems with uncluttered, easy-to-use dis- plays that help keep their focus on the job at hand. A dedicated payload

data display makes this information always available, rather than sharing a screen with non-vital information. Support for multiple languages is also critical when projects have diverse workforces and share data across multinational operations. Installation and support – When shopping for onboard scales or weighing systems, look for partners that specialise in scales with expert product knowledge and onsite support to prevent operational delays. The right partner should ensure installation, calibration, training, regular scale main- tenance and ongoing support. Look for a partner that provides technology solutions beyond your current needs to support future growth. Technology-workflow alignment – The new- est equipment provides preview weights at low-lift levels for faster last-bucket adjustment to improve efficiency with each load. Machine-to-machine communication gives excavator operators unprecedented insight into each bucket’s weight and the total weight in the truck to improve every loading operation. Managers have access to data sitewide via a central reporting location help improve efficiency and boost the bottom line. As data capture, gathering, and analysis becomes a larger part of opti- mising operational efficiency, systems now offer two-way data synching to improve the interaction between excavator and truck operators. A centralised product data list enables control and updates in near-real-

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