- "Advanced Machine Information Control System (AMICS) Display"
- "Laser Receiver"
- "Electronic Control Module"
Advanced Machine Information Control System (AMICS) Display
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| Illustration 1 | g01830473 |
(1) Up Arrow Button (2) Down Arrow Button (3) Mode Button | |
The AccuGrade System has been integrated into the software for the AMICS LCD display. For example, the AMICS display currently indicates the following information: job clock, machine hours and diagnostic information. Additionally, the AMICS display allows the operator to configure the settings for creeper speeds.
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| Illustration 2 | g01830477 |
The information that is shown on the display is limited due to the size of the display.
Laser Receiver
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| Illustration 3 | g01927613 |
Laser Receiver (4) Laser Detection Windows (5) Status LEDs (6) Receiver Clamp (7) 6-Pin Connector | |
A laser receiver that is mounted on a fixed mast above the box blade is used to detect the laser beam. During the grade setup, the cutting edge of the box blade is placed at the desired finish elevation. Then, the laser receiver is adjusted in order to detect the laser plane. While the system is in automatic operation, as the box blade moves above or below finish grade elevation, the information that is received by the AccuGrade System is sent to the electrohydraulic system which automatically adjusts the elevation of the box blade.
Electronic Control Module
The electronic control module uses information from the laser receiver and the display to perform the following tasks:
- Execute the AccuGrade logic.
- Control the position of the blade.
- Communicate the information to the operator with the AMICS display.