Strategic Monitor Display
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Typical example | |
The strategic monitor display shows the operations area map (4) . The operator should only use this screen when operating for a visual reference of the location of the machine within the operations area.
Toolbar (1)
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| Illustration 2 | g01474910 |
Typical example | |
Toolbar (1) provides icons to: zoom the view in and out, change the size of the grid, rotate and shift the map and view tracking options.
| Zoom in - Selecting this icon will increase the size of a part of the display with greater map detail. |
| Zoom out - Select this icon to decrease the size of the map display. |
| Increase Grid size - Select this icon to increase the grid size. |
| Decrease Grid size - Select this icon to decrease the grid size. |
| Scroll up - Select this icon to move the map up. |
| Scroll down - Select this icon to move the map down. |
| Scroll right - Select this icon to move the map to the right. |
| Scroll left - Select this icon to move the map to the left. |
| Rotate clockwise - Select this icon to rotate the map clockwise. |
| Rotate counterclockwise - Select this icon to rotate the map counterclockwise. |
| Centre on the selected machine - Select this icon to center the selected machine on the screen and as the machine moves the map will follow the machine. |
| Machine edge - Select this icon to keep the machine and the map on the screen. |
| Map view - Select this icon to enable the machine icon to leave the screen but the machine ID will be retained on the screen and change color to red. |
Area Map Lines (2)
Green area map lines (2) indicate the area map and show the whole operations area. Initially, the operator uses the area map to locate the machine in the operations area. During operation the system can indicate the position of the machine in zones:
- "No Travel Zones"
- "Caution Zones"
ReferenceFor more information on zones refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Map Editing".
Area Map (3)
Area map (3) is a DXF file that has been reproduced from an accurate mine survey. The map contains only tunnel walls.
Minimap (4)
Minimap (4) is used to select the operations area intended for automation operation. Minimap (4) is displayed for each active area loaded on the site server computer.
LADAR Scan Lines (5)
The red LADAR Scan Lines (5) are produced by the Automation Electronic Control Module (ECM) from information provided by the front and rear LADARs. These lines indicate the position of the drive walls relative to the machine. The system matches the LADAR scans to the operations area map to locate the machine.
Machine Status Indicator (6)
Machine status indicator (6) indicates the machine selected Identification Number (ID).
Machine status indicator (6) indicates the sponsored machine ID and is color coded. Refer to Table 1 for standard color codes.
| Standard Color codes | |
|---|---|
| Color Code | Definition |
| Green | Machine communications enabled, selected and sponsored |
| Blue | Machine localized on a map other than the one currently selected |
| Purple | Area map loading |
| Yellow | Machine not localized on area map |
| Red | No communication to machine, or Machine Automation System not enabled |
| Gray | Machine not selected or sponsored |
Note: Any color other than red means that communication is enabled.
Bucket Counter (7)
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| Illustration 3 | g01734653 |
Typical example (7) Bucket counter | |
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| Illustration 4 | g01568619 |
Typical example (8) Bucket counter | |
Bucket counter (7) is used by the operator to count the number of buckets loaded at the draw point. The bucket is added to the count by pressing the green switch on the bucket control joystick. The counter is reset by selecting "Bucket Counter" (8) from the "Options" menu, then selecting "Reset".