3D Machine Control Systems
Topcon 3D-MC² for Graders
Finish Grade at Significantly Higher Speeds & Tighter Tolerances!
- Compatible with Topcon 2D & 3D Sensors: Laser, Sonic, LPS, GPS & Millimeter GPS
- Prevents Duck Walking and Undercutting
- Compensates for Rolling of the Mold Board
- Unmatched Productivity You Have to See to Believe
Higher Productivity. Better Accuracy.
Topcon continues to revolutionise the 3D grading world with the introduction of 3D-MC² for graders.
Adding 3D-MC² to a grader allows the control system to immediately sense any changes in the cutting edge position and instantly make corrections providing superior stability and smoothness when finish grading.
3D-MC² works with Topcon’s existing slope sensor to maintain the industry's most reliable slope accuracy from flat grades to steep slopes. With the increase in correction speed, operators can breeze through transitions without having to slow down to allow the system to keep up.
Topcon’s 3D-MC² has built in tilt compensation. Whether rolling the blade forward to shave high spots or back to carry a windrow, the system automatically adjusts for the change in position and maintains the correct grade.
How it Works
3D-MC² utilises Topcon’s GX-60 control box, GPS+ antenna, MCR3 GPS+ receiver and new 3D-MC² sensor and pairs them with our latest advanced software to provide cutting edge position updates up to 100 times per second. The 3D-MC² sensor combines a gyro, compass and inertial sensor to measure the X (front to back), Y (side-to-side) & Z (up & down) position of the cutting edge as well as the roll, pitch, yaw and acceleration of the motorgrader. Result? Unmatched speed, accuracy and flexibility.
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3D Excavator: Topcon X63
This indicate 3D GPS+ system speeds up excavation tasks and gives the operator complete control. Unlike laser-based systems, Topcon's X63 allows the operator to see the machine's exact position in relation to the site for more precise positioning.
Plus the operator can see, in real time, the position of the teeth on the bucket compared with the the finish design. This is a great feature for deep cuts, blind excavations and when working around structures.
Features:
- Same easy-to-use software as other Topcon 3D systems
- Multiple view options and real time display of bucket, stick, boom and machine movements
- Easy-to-see colour cut/fill indicator
- Elevation reference lets you control grade on the left, right, or middle of the bucket
- Small, sealed sensor with no moving parts
- Change buckets on the go with storage for six sizes
- GPS & GLONASS for consistent positioning
- Works on any make and model of machine!
3D-MC² for Dozers
Topcon's 3D-MC² shatters the final 3D automation production barrier - SPEED!
- Increase speeds up to 200% over existing 3D Systems
- Smoothness and grading accuracy comparable to graders
- Same easy-to-use interface as previous Topcon Machine automation systems
- Unmatched productivity that you will have to see to believe!
So revolutionary, it's reshaping traditional machine roles
3D-MC² will drastically change the role your dozer plays on a typical site, in some cases eliminating the need for a grader. It will also allow you to make more efficient use of your dozer. Along with speed increases, 3D-MC² means fewer passes resulting in much more work done in less time.
Less time equals less fuel and less machine wear. Most importantly, it means your dozer can spend more time making you money in another location or on other jobs.
3D-MC² utilises Topcon's GX-60 control box, GPS+ antenna, MC-R3 receiver and new 3D-MC² sensor and pairs them with advanced new controlling software to provide position updates up to 100 times per second.
The MC² sensor combines a gyro, compass and inertial sensor to measure the X, Y & Z position as well as the roll, pitch, yaw and acceleration of the dozer.
Millimetre GPS+ for Paving
Topcon's Paver System is the world's first millimetre accuracy solution for pavers! With revolutionary Lazer Zone technology, Millimetre GPS+ uses GPS positioning together with a zone laser reference to give you unparalleled accuracy and enhanced productivity.
Millimetre GPS also meets the requirements of the job with the option of mix-and-match sensors for a tailored solution.
Features:
- High accuracy grade reference covers entire project and eliminates stringlines
- Provides precise vertical measurement for multiple machines and grade checkers
- Availalbe with up to four transmitters to extend working range
- Pave transitions, even through horizontal and vertical curves
- Works with existing Topcon machine control systems
Topcon 3D GPS+
Topcon's 3D GPS+ system has the ability to track both GPS and GLONASS.
This fully automated machine control solution gets you to grader finish and virtually eliminates grade stakes, to give you ultimate control and save time on the job.
Fully backwards compatible with other Topccon machine control systems, 3D GPS+ can also be used in combination with other grade sensors such as Sonic Trackers, slope sensors and laser receivers.
Features:
- Virtually eliminate staking and increase productivity with real-time cut/fill mapping
- Easy-to-use colour touch screen displays blade position and distance to design
- Backwards compatible with existing Topcon machine control systems for easy upgrade options
Topcon 3Di-GPS+
3Di-GPS+ is a cost effective indicate-only system ideal for bulk earthmoving machines such as dozers, scrapers and compactors.
The colour touch screen control box displays where the machine is on the job, along with cut and fill information.
Features:
- Instant grade info with simple, colour-coded 'scrolling tape' cut/fill indicator
- On-grade dead band and scale adjusts to match the tolerances of the job
- Easy upgrade path to fully-automated 3D machine control
- Remote colour selectable light bars for grade indication
- Multiple job views: plan, profile, cross sections
Topcon LPS-900
Topcon's Local Positioning System (LPS) is ideal for high precision applications where the machine does not have open sky visibility and is unable to receive consistant GPS satellite signals.
Working in built up areas or under heavy tree coverage can limit the performance of GPS-based machine control solutions. Topcon's LPS-900 system is perfect for these conditions, as it uses the Topcon 900 or 9000 robotic total station to give positioning corrections to the machine.
Using Topcon's XTRAC technology, the LPS-900 system tracks the machine at speeds up to 55km/hr! To ensure you meet the fine tolerances required on some projects, machine and blade position is updated 20 times per second.
Features:
- Easy to transfer from GPS to LPS quickly and easily. Simply add a 360° prism to the vibration pole, a radio in the MC-R3 and the total station on a control point and you're ready!
- High accuracy for fine tolerance work, with long range 2.4Ghz interference-free radio communications
- Uses the same GX-60 control box as all other Topcon 3D machine control solutions for maximum flexibility
3D - Millimeter GPS
World's first millimeter accurate GPS system – up to 300% more accurate than standard GPS!