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Accurate and efficient trenching operations

Machine Control for Trenching Machines

Trimble Trenching Machine Guidance systems are flexible, high-performance positioning systems that improve the visibility, safety, efficiency and productivity of trenching and pipe-laying operations. The system provides accurate 3D visualisation to assist the operator with trenching workflows.

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Features and Benefits

  • Safer sites

    Safer sites

    With less need for surveyors on site and a stakeless workflow, you can lower your labor costs and make your sites safer with Machine Guidance that reduces the need for personnel in/near the trench.

  • Multiple viewpoints in real-time

    Multiple viewpoints in real-time

    With a color-coded plan view and 3D rendering the operator can see the plan and profile views in real-time. The system displays the trenching boom outline and the surveyed surface, design and cut depth, highlighting elevation. You can see the progress of the trenching work and differential vs. production models all updated according to the progress of the cutter head.

  • Robust and reliable

    Robust and reliable

    The hardware, sensors and enclosures are built for vibration and dusty environments, even working at night with no need for lasers. The robust design means a reliable solution that maximises uptime and eliminates the need to reset lasers for grade changes.

  • More accurate as-builts

    More accurate as-builts

    Get more detailed and more accurate as-builts with logs and records in both graphical and text formats. The digital workflow allows you to import or build project design and survey models in the office or field, while the working surface and data logs are updated with the trench depth in real-time.

  • Customisable

    Customisable

    Create and import trenching machine models from CAD software (e.g. SketchUp®) and set up customised tolerances for over-depth and under-depth for the project. The interface features customisable screen layouts that can be tailored for the operator and also locked by administrators.

  • Safer sites

    Safer sites

    With less need for surveyors on site and a stakeless workflow, you can lower your labor costs and make your sites safer with Machine Guidance that reduces the need for personnel in/near the trench.

  • Multiple viewpoints in real-time

    Multiple viewpoints in real-time

    With a color-coded plan view and 3D rendering the operator can see the plan and profile views in real-time. The system displays the trenching boom outline and the surveyed surface, design and cut depth, highlighting elevation. You can see the progress of the trenching work and differential vs. production models all updated according to the progress of the cutter head.

  • Robust and reliable

    Robust and reliable

    The hardware, sensors and enclosures are built for vibration and dusty environments, even working at night with no need for lasers. The robust design means a reliable solution that maximises uptime and eliminates the need to reset lasers for grade changes.

  • More accurate as-builts

    More accurate as-builts

    Get more detailed and more accurate as-builts with logs and records in both graphical and text formats. The digital workflow allows you to import or build project design and survey models in the office or field, while the working surface and data logs are updated with the trench depth in real-time.

  • Customisable

    Customisable

    Create and import trenching machine models from CAD software (e.g. SketchUp®) and set up customised tolerances for over-depth and under-depth for the project. The interface features customisable screen layouts that can be tailored for the operator and also locked by administrators.

How it works

  • TMC Trencher visualisation system, including in-cab monitor
  • Trimble MPS865 GNSS receiver
  • Pitch, Roll and inclinometer sensors in rugged industrial grade enclosures
  • Rugged Trimble Zephyr dual antennas on short masts
  • RTK or RTX correction source

Suitable for:

  • Pipeline
  • Power
  • Water
  • Sewer
  • Gas
  • Underdrain
  • Chain trenchers in soft soils
  • Wheel trenchers for cutting rock

I can see it being beneficial on both large and small projects as we can reduce the survey time component to maximise the productivity. And, more importantly, there are safety benefits as we can now reduce the risk of people working near moving plant and in trenches.

— Craig Watkin

Project Manager for Leed Engineering

Literature

Datasheet – Machine Guidance for Trenching Machines

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