Coal Age

NOV 2012

Coal Age Magazine - For nearly 100 years, Coal Age has been the magazine that readers can trust for guidance and insight on this important industry.

Issue link: https://coal.epubxp.com/i/95257

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 34 of 67

minexpo highlights continued Japan's famous bullet trains, features slip control for traction, similar to active trac- tion control; slide control for grip, similar to an anti-lock brake system; pitch con- trol for smoother ride control and control of bouncing when stopping; and skid control for stability in cornering when road conditions are slippery. While slip and slide control were already available on existing Hitachi trucks, the new system now features sensors on all four wheels. It also incorporates additional feedback from the drive system, front wheels, steering, suspension and other sys- tems on the truck to enhance the slip/slide control feature. Pitch and skid control are brand new features. "The technical barrier between the drive system manufacturer and the truck manufacturer no longer exists at Hitachi. This traction control system takes truck performance to the next level," said Greg Smith, manager heavy and mining equip- ment, Hitachi Construction Machinery. "What it provides in terms of safety and performance is exceptional." Hitachi Mining also introduced SkyAngle, a new camera monitoring sys- tem. The new technology, which was devel- oped in conjunction with Clarion, takes synthesized images from several wide-angle cameras mounted on the truck and displays them in the cab. This results in a compre- hensive "bird's-eye-view" of the surround- ing machinery. In addition to the proximity of machinery, the operator can switch to a "zoom display" or "wide display" mode, enabling more comprehensive monitoring of a wide area. "The safety benefits of the SkyAngle system are tremendous. It allows opera- tors to quickly grasp what is occurring around the machinery, such as position of other equipment, service vehicles or people," said Ryan Blades, division man- ager, Hitachi Mining. Immersive Unveils a Solution for Operator Development Immersive Technologies has taken simula- tor training to a new level with the launch of a complete blended learning solution, which includes new tools, technologies and an extended range of professional services, such as: • SimCloud: allows mining operations to maintain complete visibility over local or global Simulation training programs via a secure website. • Global Operator Benchmarking: allows mining operations to benchmark their November 2012 www.coalage.com 33 equipment operators against global norms based on data captured from more than 23,000 operators. • Trainer Productivity Station: is designed to alleviate the industry shortage of ex- perienced trainers. • SimDesktop: allows trainers and man- agers to take advantage of these tools anwhere, anytime. • SimMentor: SimMentor facilitates brief- ing before and debriefing after simula- tion training sessions, increasing training effectiveness and freeing up simulator time. JoyGlobal Previews New Loading Tools JoyGlobal showcased several examples of advancing technology that helps mines increase operational efficiency. Those included new electric shovel advancements,

Articles in this issue

Links on this page

Archives of this issue

view archives of Coal Age - NOV 2012