MachineManager Navigation Bar
The MachineManager navigation bar contains folders for each type of machine that is configured. The "Draglines" folder of the navigation bar appears when MachineManager is configured with an in-pit dragline.
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All of the items that are related to the dragline will appear under the "Draglines" folder within separate folders.
These folders include the following:
- "Dragline <dragline name>"
- "Dragline cut maps"
- "Fleet configuration"
"Draglines" Folder
The "Draglines" folder contains a folder for each dragline. The folders are specified in the following format:
Dragline <dragline name>
These folders are represented with a small icon of a dragline. This icon is followed by the name that is assigned to the dragline.
The "Current map" and the "Diagnostics" tool can be accessed directly beneath the dragline icons. Double click on the icon in order to open one of these items.
"Dragline cut maps" Folder
The "Dragline cut maps " folder contains all of the "Dragline cut map" files. Double click any of the maps in this folder in order to open the map. All files that are stored within the "Dragline cut maps" folder will be listed.
Note that the location of the folder must be defined in the "File and folder settings" dialog. Refer to Systems Operation, "Configuration (MachineManager)".
"Fleet Configuration" Folder
The "Fleet Configuration" folder contains the location of the configuration files for the entire fleet of draglines.
The configuration files include the following:
- "Operator list"
- "Delay code list"
- "Production code list"
Any of these configuration files can be sent to any dragline.
In order to send a file to a dragline, perform the following steps:
- Double click on one of the dragline icons in order to open the configuration file.
- Right click on the file and drag the file to the top of the desired dragline.
- Release the mouse button in order to drop the file onto the dragline. A menu opens showing a list of options.
- Select "Copy here" from the list.
Viewing the Current Map
In order to view the current map on a dragline, double click the "Current Map" icon. This icon is located under the icon for the dragline. A "Cut map" window will open.
Viewing Diagnostics for the Machine
In order to view the diagnostics for a machine, double click the "Diagnostics" icon of the current dragline.
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The "Machine diagnostics" window appears. The window contains the following details about the dragline:
- General information
- Status
- Coordinates
- GPS information
- Available space
General Information
"Machine Name" - This field identifies the machine that is displayed in the "Machine diagnostics" window.
"Last updated" - This field displays the time of the last update to the diagnostics.
"Current operator" - This field identifies the name of the operator that is currently logged into the machine.
"Delay" - This field specifies the delay that is currently active on the machine.
"Production" - This field specifies the "production code" that is currently active on the machine.
Status
"Is it in service?" - This field identifies the status of the dragline.
"Is it reachable?" - This field is used to validate communications with the dragline.
This field will indicate "No" in the following situations:
- There is a problem with the infrastructure of the radio.
- There is a problem with the onboard system.
- The onboard system is turned off.
Coordinates
"Dragline coordinates" - These fields provide information for the location of the dragline.
The fields include the following items:
- "Easting"
- "Northing"
- "Elevation"
- "Heading"
GPS Information
The "GPS1 information" section and the "GPS2 information" section provide status information for the GPS.
"Svc" - This field identifies the number of satellites that can be seen by the GPS.
"Mode" - This field identifies the current mode of the GPS.
"PDOP" - The "PDOP" (Position dilution of precision) field displays a value that represents the quality of the position. The quality is based on the geometry of the satellites. A lower PDOP value provides better accuracy.
Available Space
"Disk space usage" - This field identifies the amount of space that remains on the onboard disk.
Cut Maps
Opening a Cut Map
Any map that has been placed into the "DraglineCuts" folder will appear under the "Dragline cut maps" heading. These maps must be in a specific DXF format. This format is compatible with the onboard dragline software. This information is stored in the "Dragline_FleetConfiguration" folder for the dragline.
In order to open a map, perform the following steps:
- Right click on a file. The menu for the file appears.
- Open the menu. Use one of the following methods:
- Click "Open <"map name">" in the menu.
- Double click on the name of the map.
The "Cut map" window that is shown in Illustration 4 will open in the "Window Area" of the MachineManager screen.
- Click "Open <"map name">" in the menu.
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(1) Toolbar (2) Location of map (3) Coordinates of map (4) Cut line (5) Cross section view of map | |
Toolbar
A toolbar (1) is located at the top of the "Cut map" window. Refer to Illustration 4. Use the buttons on this toolbar to work with the maps.
The tool bar includes the following buttons:
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(6) " Hide/show machines" button (7) "Hide/show tags" button (8) " Zoom extents" button (9) "Rotate 90" button (10) "Zoom window" button | |
(6) " Hide/show machines" - Hide the draglines that are displayed on the map. Show any dragline that is hidden.
(7) " Hide/show tags" - Hide the tags that are displayed on the map. Show any hidden tags.
(8) " Zoom extents" - Make the entire map visible in the current "Cut Map" window.
(9) " Rotate 90" - Rotate the map by 90 degrees.
(10) "Zoom window" - Zoom in on a defined window. While the "Zoom window" tool is selected, hold the left mouse button down and move the mouse in order to draw a box on the screen. The window will zoom in to the size of the box when the left mouse button is released.
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(11) "Zoom in" button (12) "Zoom out" button (13) "Pan" button (14) "Draw cut line" button (15) "Zoom on draglines" button | |
(11) "Zoom in" - Zoom in on the map. While the "Zoom in" tool is selected, click on the map in order to zoom in around the current location of the mouse pointer.
(12) "Zoom out" - Zoom out on the map. While the "Zoom out" tool is selected, click on the map in order to zoom out around the current location of the mouse pointer.
(13) "Pan" - Pan the map. While the "Pan" tool is selected, hold the left mouse button down and move the mouse in order to move the map in the window.
(14) " Draw cut line" - When this option is selected, click the left mouse button in order to draw the yellow cut line. This line defines the axis that is used to generate the cross section view. Click the right mouse button in order to stop drawing the line.
(15) " Zoom on draglines" - Zoom in on a specific dragline.
Location of Map
The map (2) is displayed in the middle of the "Cut map" window. Refer to Illustration 4. The map contains a yellow line (4) that is drawn through the middle of the map. This line is the cut line.
Coordinates
The fields for the coordinates (2) are located to the right of the toolbar. Refer to Illustration 4. These fields provide the current coordinates of the cursor.
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(16) "Easting" field (17) "Northing" field (18) "Percent" field | |
The coordinates include the following:
(16) "E:" - Easting
(17) "N:" - Northing
(18) "%" - Percent
Cross Section View of Map
The cross section view of the map (5) appears directly below the cut map. Refer to Illustration 4. The information that is displayed corresponds to the yellow cut line (4) in the cut map.
Map Functions
When a map is open, view the map by using the available tools.
MachineManager cannot be used for the following functions:
- Modifying dragline cut maps
- Saving dragline cut maps
Sending a Map to a Dragline
- Right click on any map. A menu appears. The menu shows all of the available options.
- Select the "Send to machine(s)..." option. A dialog box opens in order to allow the selection of a machine.
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- Specify the draglines that will receive the map.
Note: The map cannot be appended. When a file is sent to a dragline, the file replaces the existing map.
Configuration of the Fleet
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The following configuration files for the dragline are located under the "Fleet configuration" folder:
- "Operator list"
- "Delay code list"
- "Production code list"
These files can be edited or the files can be sent to a machine.
- In order to edit any of these files, double click on the icon for the file.
- In order to send one of these files to a dragline, perform the following actions:
- Right click on any map. A menu appears. The menu shows all of the available options.
- Select the "Send to machine(s)..." option. A dialog box opens in order to allow the selection of a machine.
- Specify the draglines that will receive the file.
- Click "Send". The files are sent to the specified dragline.
Note: The configuration file cannot be appended. When the file is sent to a dragline, the file replaces the existing file.
Other Operations for the Dragline
- Right click on the icon for a dragline. A menu of tasks for the dragline appears. The menu lists the options for the tasks.
- Select an option. The following options are available:
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"Get the current map and status on machine" - Request the current diagnostic information from the machine. This option will request the current map.
"Get quick status of machine" - Request the current diagnostic information from the machine. This option will not ask for the current map.
"Get production files from machine" - Request the following actions:
- Compress the files that are used on the machine.
- Download the files from the machine.
- Delete the files from the machine.
Note: The "Get production files from machine" option will have no effect on the automated scheduled download of reports.
"Change current operator" - Change the current operator on the dragline. This option will only be listed if the option is enabled in the "Drill and Dragline configuration" window.
"Change delay/production code" - Change the current "delay/production" code of the dragline. This option will only be listed if the option is enabled in the "Drill and Dragline configuration" window.
"Set machine out of service" - Set a machine out of service. All communication to any machine that is set "out of service" stops. This includes scheduled "production downloads" and scheduled "machine status updates".