This week we look at a paver control system from Guntert & Zimmerman and a battery-powered chain saw from Makita. Click to begin the slide show.
Product Snapshot: Paver Control System and Battery-Powered Chain Saw
The HCU02ZX2 is a 12-in. chain saw powered by two Makita 18V LXT lithium-ion batteries. The chain saw weighs 11.2 lb and is 24 in. long. It has an adjustable, automatic chain lubrication setting, with a large oil reservoir. Seperate LED indicators for each battery pack show power levels. The chain saw has a noise level of 90 db(A) when working under load.
Makita; www.makitausa.com
The Topcon HiPer SR is an integrated GNSS receiver for GIS and mapping applications. The receiver has sub-meter accuracy, with available upgrades through Options Authorization Files (OAF), allowing for accuracy levels in the sub-decimeter and centimeter range without additional hardware. The HiPer SR can be paired with a Topcon controller using eGIS software and used with ArcPad or ArcGIS running on a Windows tablet.
Topcon Positioning Systems; www.topconpositioning.com
The Equipment Guidance and Operation Network (EGON) is a control system for slipform pavers. It offers WiFi and GSM connectivity, allowing for remote connectivity to the paver in real time. An operator can interact with the system through an LCD unit mounted on the paver, and performance and telematics data can be accessed remotely through a web portal. Automatic email alerts can be sent out if a fault is detected in the paver's operation.
Guntert and Zimmerman; www.guntert.com
UtiliGuard is a utility-locating system that features an ambient interference measurement setting that scans the surrounding area for noise and selects the best available frequency. The locator can provide both horizontal distance and vertical depth to the utility. The six-button interface features a bright LCD screen and a multilingual interface. A dual-output feature allows the transmitter to be connected to two utilities simultaneously. Utility data be exported to other devices via Bluetooth.
Ditch Witch; www.ditchwitch.com
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