SUNNYVALE, Calif. -
Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced a new rugged LCD display for the
Trimble GCS600 Grade Control System for excavators. Designed for use in harsh
construction environments, the Trimble CB450 Control Box brings an enhanced
user experience to the excavator operator and makes it easier to achieve the
desired depth and slope with less fatigue and reduced rework.
This new display for excavators further expands the Trimble
commitment to provide cost-effective technology that helps heavy highway
contractors maximize their productivity, minimize material usage, increase
safety, and eliminate costly rework.
The Trimble CB450 enhances the excavator operator experience
with full-graphical display
of 2D profile information, grade guidance and warnings. Adjustable
brightness and viewing angle accommodate different outdoor operational lighting
conditions to increase screen readability for the operator.
Four integrated LED lightbars in the display make it simple
to monitor grade guidance information in the cab of the excavator while also
viewing conditions at the dig site. The Trimble CB450 simplifies installation
and portability between excavators.
Built Rugged for
Construction Site ConditionsThe Trimble CB450 is built rugged to survive the harsh
conditions typically found on construction sites. It has a sealed, cast
aluminum on-machine display housing, with internal memory for storing profile
designs, machine files and program logs. Using any USB memory stick, the user
can easily load files to the control box. File transfer and archiving rules
prevent operators from accidentally deleting or overwriting files on the Trimble
CB450. USB data transfer also increases compatibility with Trimble SPS Site
Positioning Controllers. This allows for easy data exchange between surveyors,
grade checkers, site supervisors and machine operators – e.g. data can be
emailed or synchronized to a field crew or supervisor who can rapidly deploy or
retrieve data to or from the machine control system.
About the Trimble
GCS600 Grade Control System for Excavators
The Trimble GCS600 Grade Control System for excavators is a
highly flexible depth and slope system for excavation, trenching, grading and
profile work. Designed for both tracked and wheeled hydraulic excavators, it is
ideal for earthmoving, site preparation and general contractors looking for an
economical and easy-to-use grade control system to improve their productivity
and efficiency.
The GCS600 Grade Control System utilizes the Trimble AS450
Angle Sensor, Trimble AS460 Dual Axis Sensor and Trimble LC450 Laser Catcher,
which together measure the relationship between the body, boom, stick and
bucket to determine where the cutting edge is and should be, directing the
operator to the desired depth and slope.
Ideal applications for the Trimble GCS600 include:
Excavating basements,
foundations and footers
Flat bottom and simple slope
trenching
Flat and simple slope grading
and embankments
Profile excavation and canals
or batters
The Trimble GCS600 Grade Control System and new Trimble CB450 Control Box are
available now through Trimble’s worldwide Heavy and Highway Construction
Distribution Channel.
About Trimble’s Heavy and Highway Division
Trimble's Heavy and Highway Division is a leading innovator
of productivity solutions for the heavy and highway contractor. Trimble's
solutions leverage a variety of technologies, including Global Positioning
System (GPS), construction lasers, total stations, wireless data
communications, the Internet, and application software. As part of the Trimble
Connected Site™ strategy, these
solutions provide a high-level of process and workflow integration from the
design phase through to the finished project—delivering significant
improvements in productivity throughout the construction lifecycle.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers
in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are
focused on applications requiring position or location -- including surveying,
construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and
mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers
and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the
needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution
to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office.
Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
For more information
Trimble’s Web site at www.trimble.com.
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