Machine Dimension Measure-Up Procedure for Cat® Detect Proximity Awareness{7605} Caterpillar

Machine Control and Guidance Products:

PROXIMITY AWARE (S/N: PA31-UP)

Introduction

The information in this Special Instruction will guide the user through the measure-up procedure for products with the Cat^® Detect Proximity Awareness system installed.

The machine dimensions entered into the Cat MineStar System office must accurately reflect the true dimensions of the machine. Consistency between the values entered into the office software and actual machine dimensions are crucial to ensure the system functions correctly.

Note: Record all dimensions accurately in local units. Failure to measure the machine accurately could result in performance and safety degradation. Be sure that all measurements are accurate to within 10 cm (3.94 inch).

Important Safety Information

Work safely. Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs.

A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills, and tools in order to perform these functions properly.

Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this instruction and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons. Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard.

Therefore, the warnings in this publication and the warnings that are on the product are not all inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work method, or operating technique, not recommended by Caterpillar is used: Ensure that is safe for you and other people to use.

Ensure that the product will not be damaged or be made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance, or the repair procedures that are used.

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Inaccurate measurement of a machine (including light vehicles) may result in injury or death from physical contact between machines. Follow the measure-up instructions found in Special Instruction, REHS9127, "Machine Dimension Measure-Up Procedure for Cat® Detect Proximity Awareness" during system setup.

Definitions

Articulating Machine - Any machine which has a pivot point that allows the machine to articulate, including but not limited to Wheel Loaders, and Articulated Trucks.

Avoidance Area - The area used by the Detect Proximity Awareness to define when the system alarms against other machines that are equipped with Proximity Awareness.

Body Area - For linear machines, is the bounding box of the machine body, measured at the widest and longest dimensions of the machine. For rotational machines, is the bounding box of the machine body, measured at the longest radius of the machine.

Buffer - A length added to the Body Area lengths to account for any small errors in measurements or small variations in GPS location reporting.

GPS Antenna Position - The location of the center of the GPS antenna as measured from the Machine Origin.

Linear Machine - Any machine which primarily moves in a linear direction, including but not limited to Mining Trucks, Light Trucks, and Track Type Tractors.

Machine Origin - The location from which the machine reports position. This location is not the same as the right rear corner of the machine.

Machine Origin Offset - The distance along the X- or Y-axis from the Machine Origin point to the right rear corner of the machine.

Machine Length - The distance from rear-most point of the machine to the front-most point on the machine. This measurement must include all bumpers, hitches, or any other additions to the machine, including any customer or dealer attachments.

Machine Width - The widest length of the overall machine, including mirrors or any additions to the machine.

Right Rear Corner - The point that extends from the right-most point of the machine along the X-axis, and from the rear-most point of the machine along the Y-axis.

Rotational Machine - Any machine which can rotate about an axis while the base remains stationary, including but not limited to Draglines, Excavators, and Shovels.

Standard Machine Type Information

The information contained within this table is the standard or typical machine type information. This information includes origin point, measure-up type, and body/avoidance area shape. Individual machines origin point locations may differ. Confirm the position that is being broadcast by the machine.

Required Tools

Measure Up Guidelines

This section describes guidelines for acquiring accurate measurements from the machine. Failure to make accurate measurements could adversely affect machine performance or result in safety hazards.

Note: All measurements taken must be accurate to within 10 cm (3.94 inch).

• Move the machine to level ground that is outside of the normal working area of the mine and away from other operating machines.

• When measuring Machine Width, measure at the widest points of the machine. Include all attachments to the machine (such as mirrors, stabilizers, and other such attachments). Accuracy to 10 cm (3.94 inch) is required.

• When measuring Machine Length, all implements are to be extended to the furthest reach. Include all attachments to the machine when measuring (such as chucks, stabilizers, buckets, and other such attachments).

• For points that cannot be measured directly (such as the rear differential center), use a plumb bob to transfer the point to ground. Mark the spot on the ground with a wooden stake.

Measuring Linear Machines

Note: Before measuring the machine, move the machine to level ground away from other working machines. Working at heights may be necessary to access parts of the machine.

Linear Machine Dimensions

This section describes the dimensions that are needed for Linear Machines. This section applies to Mining Trucks, Light Vehicles, Motor Graders, and any other machines that operate in a linear method.

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Inaccurate measurement of a machine (including light vehicles) may result in injury or death from physical contact between machines. Follow the measure-up instructions found in Special Instruction, REHS9127, "Machine Dimension Measure-Up Procedure for Cat® Detect Proximity Awareness" during system setup.

Perform the following procedures to populate Table 3:

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Illustration 1	g03200317
Machine axes (1) Right rear corner

1. Locate the right rear corner of the machine. Refer to Illustration 1. This point extends from the right-most point of the machine along the X-axis, and from the rear-most point of the machine along the Y-axis. All other dimensions of the machine will be based from this point. Mark the location of the right rear corner on the ground using a stake.

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Illustration 2	g03398837
Linear machine dimensions (1) Right rear corner (2) Machine origin (3) GPS antenna (A) Machine origin offset X coordinate (B) Machine length (C) GPS antenna offset X (D) GPS antenna offset Y (E) Machine width (F) Machine origin offset Y coordinate

2. Measure the machine length. Refer to Illustration 2. This dimension is the distance from the machine rear-most point to the machine front-most point. This dimension must include bumpers, hitches, or any other additions to the machine such as customer or dealer attachments. Record this value in Table 3.

   Note: For Drills, the mast should be in the down position.

3. Measure the machine width. Refer to Illustration 2. This dimension is the widest length of the overall machine, including mirrors or any additions to the machine. Record this value in Table 3.

   Note: When measuring a Motor Grader, the machine width will be the width of the blade, centered.

4. Measure the Machine Origin Offset X coordinate as well as the Machine Origin Offset Y coordinate in relation to the right rear corner. Refer to Illustration 2. Typically for linear machines the Machine Origin will be the center of the rear differential. Record these values in Table 3.

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Illustration 3	g03398840
(2) Machine origin

5. Measure the GPS antenna offset X and GPS antenna offset Y position in relation to the Machine Origin. Refer to Illustration 3. Record these values in Table 3.

   Note: These values may be entered as positive (+) or negative (-) values. If the GPS antenna is located in front of the Machine Origin, the X value will be positive (+). If the GPS antenna is located behind the Machine Origin, the X value will be negative (-). Likewise, if the GPS antenna is located to the left of the Machine Origin, the Y value will be positive (+). If the GPS antenna is located to the right of the Machine Origin, the Y value will be negative (-). Refer to Illustration 3 for further explanation.

   Note: GPS antenna offsets, recorded in Cat^® MineStar System, are not currently used by machines with Terrain, but may be used in future versions.

Linear Machine Body and Avoidance Areas

Perform the following procedure:

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Illustration 4	g03200456
Linear machine body area (G) Body area left length (H) Body area right length (I) Body area back length (J) Body area front length

1. Measure the body area left length and the body area right length. Refer to Illustration 4. This dimension is measured from the Machine Origin Y coordinate to a point that is perpendicular to the left-most, or right-most, point of the machine. If the Machine Origin is located on the centerline of the machine, the body area left and body area right lengths will be the same. Record the values in Table 4.

2. Measure the body area front and body area back length. Refer to Illustration 4. This dimension is measured from the Machine Origin X coordinate to a point that is perpendicular to the rear-most or front-most point of the machine. Record the values in Table 4.

Measuring Articulated Machines

Note: Before measuring the machine, move the machine to level ground away from other working machines. Working at heights may be necessary to access parts of the machine.

Articulated Machine Dimensions

This section describes the dimensions that are needed for Articulated Machines. This section applies to Wheel Loaders, Articulated Trucks, and any other machines that have a point of articulation. Articulated Machine dimensions need to account for the complete range of articulation.

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Inaccurate measurement of a machine (including light vehicles) may result in injury or death from physical contact between machines. Follow the measure-up instructions found in Special Instruction, REHS9127, "Machine Dimension Measure-Up Procedure for Cat® Detect Proximity Awareness" during system setup.

Perform the following procedure to populate Table 5.

1. Ensure that the machine is in a non-articulated state, or as close as possible. Locate the right rear corner of the machine. This point extends from the right-most point of the machine along the X-axis and from the rear-most point of the machine along the Y-axis. All other dimensions of the machine will be based from this point. Mark the location of the right rear corner on the ground using a stake.

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Illustration 5	g03398848
Articulated machine dimensions (1) Right rear corner (2) Machine origin (3) GPS antenna (A) Machine origin offset x coordinate (B) Machine length (C) GPS antenna offset X (D) GPS antenna offset Y (E) Machine width (F) Machine origin offset Y coordinate

2. Measure the machine length. Refer to Illustration 5. This dimension is the distance from the machine rear-most point to the machine front-most point. Include any bumpers, hitches, or other additions to the machine. Include any customer or dealer attachments in the measurement. Record this value in Table 5.

3. Measure the machine width. Refer to Illustration 5. This dimension is the widest length of the overall machine, including mirrors or any additions to the machine. Record this value in Table 5.

4. Measure the Machine Origin Offset X coordinate as well as the Machine Origin Offset Y coordinate in relation to the right rear corner. Refer to Illustration 5. Record these values in Table 5.

5. Measure the GPS antenna offset X and GPS antenna offset Y position in relation to the Machine Origin. Refer to Illustration 5. Record these values in Table 5.

   Note: These values may be entered as positive (+) or negative (-) values. If the GPS antenna is located in front of the Machine Origin, the X value will be positive (+). If the GPS antenna is located behind the Machine Origin, the X value will be negative (-). Likewise, if the GPS antenna is located to the left of the Machine Origin, the Y value will be positive (+). If the GPS antenna is located to the right of the Machine Origin, the Y value will be negative (-). Refer to Illustration 3.

Articulated Machine Body and Avoidance Area

Perform the following procedure to populate Table 6.

1. Ensure that all implements, such as buckets, are centered and extended to the full reach.

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Illustration 6	g03677258
Machine Origin (4) Machine Origin location (G) Body area Back Length

2. Measure the distance between the Machine Origin and the farthest machine point on the rear of the machine. Refer to Illustration 6. Record this value in Table 6.

3. The front dimension of the machine does not include any bucket or linkage dimensions. This value cannot be set to 0 (zero). Set value to a small dimension larger than zero. Record value in Table 6.

4. Articulate the machine fully to the right.

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Illustration 7	g03200876
Articulating machine body area width (5) Machine center line (6) Full right articulation point (I) Body area right length

5. Measure the distance along the Y axis between the machine center line and the full right articulation point. Refer to illustration 7. This dimension will be used for the body area right length and the body area left length. Record value in Table 6.

Note: Currently the body area dimensions of Wheel Loaders include the bucket. This inclusion is only temporary. Future versions of Terrain will implement proximity alarming. At that time, the body area will need to be measured again. This measurement will be performed to avoid sounding a level 4 alarm every time the machine loads a mining truck.

Measuring Rotational Machines (Dual Antenna)

Note: Before measuring the machine, move the machine to level ground away from other working machines. Working at heights may be necessary to access parts of the machine.

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Inaccurate measurement of a machine (including light vehicles) may result in injury or death from physical contact between machines. Follow the measure-up instructions found in Special Instruction, REHS9127, "Machine Dimension Measure-Up Procedure for Cat® Detect Proximity Awareness" during system setup.

Rotational Machine Dimensions

This section describes the dimensions that are needed for Rotational Machines. This section applies to Excavators, Shovels, Draglines, and any other machines that operate in a rotational manner.

Observe the following points, measuring any rotational machine dimensions:

Illustration 8	g03679291
Rotational Machine sample measurements (1) Length: From the back to the exact front of the teeth, with the bucket, stick, and boom, fully extended. (2) Width: Widest part of machine from left to right. (3) Offset X: From the Right Rear Corner. (4) Offset Y: From the Right Rear Corner. (Should be 1/2 of the Width.) (5) GPS Offset X (Master): Location of GPS Antenna (Master) from Machine Origin. (6) GPS Offset Y (Master): Location of GPS Antenna (Master) from Machine Origin. (7) Custom Center of Rotation X (8) Custom Center of Rotation Y

Perform the following procedure to populate Table 7.

1. Straighten the machine so that the boom is parallel with the tracks.

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Illustration 9	g03677353
Rotational machine measurements (1) GPS Antenna (Master) (2) Right Rear Corner (3) GPS Antenna (Slave) (4) Center of Rotation (5) Machine Origin (A) Machine Width (B) Machine Origin offset Y coordinate (C) Machine Origin offset X coordinate (D) GPS Antenna offset X (E) GPS Antenna offset Y (F) Machine Length

2. Locate the right rear corner of the machine. This point extends from the right-most point of the machine along the X-axis and from the rear-most point of the machine along the Y-axis. All other dimensions of the machine will be based from this point. Mark the location of the right rear corner on the ground using a stake. Refer to Illustration 9.

3. Extend any buckets or implements to the farthest reach. Measure the machine length. Refer to Illustration 9. This dimension is the distance from rear-most point of the machine to the front-most point on the machine. This measurement must include any bumpers, hitches, or other additions to the machine, including customer or dealer attachments. Record this value in Table 7.

4. Measure the machine width. Refer to Illustration 9. This dimension is the widest length of the overall machine. Include customer or dealer attachments in the measurement. Record this value in Table 7.

5. Measure the Machine Origin offset X coordinate as well as the Machine Origin offset Y coordinate in relation to the right rear corner. The Machine Origin of a rotational machine with dual antenna GPS is the center of the boom pin. Refer to Illustrations 8 and 9. Record these values in Table 7.

6. Measure the GPS Antenna X and GPS Antenna Y position in relation to the Machine Origin. Refer to Illustration 9. The GPS Antenna will typically be located on the centerline of the machine inline with the Machine Origin. This alignment will make the value for GPS Antenna Y = 0. Record these values in Table 7.

   Note: These values may be entered as positive (+) or negative (-) values. If the GPS antenna is located in front of the Machine Origin, the X value will be positive (+). If the GPS antenna is located behind the Machine Origin, the X value will be negative (-). Likewise, if the GPS antenna is located to the left of the Machine Origin, the Y-value will be positive (+). If the GPS antenna is located to the right of the Machine Origin, the Y value will be negative (-). Refer to Illustration 9.

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Illustration 10	g03678000
Rotational Machine Center of Rotation (1) Right Rear Corner (2) Center of Rotation (7) Center of Rotation X (8) Center of Rotation Y

Note: Center of Rotation X (7) is the location of center of rotation from Right Rear Corner. The Center of Rotation Y (8) is the location of center of rotation from Right Rear Corner. Refer to Illustration 10.

7. Locate the center of rotation for the machine. A dual antenna machine requires an additional measurement from the right rear corner to the center of rotation.

8. Measure the Center of Rotation X and Center of Rotation Y position from the right rear corner of the machine to the center of rotation. These values should be positive integers. Record these values in Table 7.

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Illustration 11	g03678008
Rotational machine body and avoidance areas (4) Machine Origin (5) Furthest point from center of rotation (H) Circular avoidance area radius (J) Circular body area radius

9. Measure the distance from the Machine Origin to the farthest point from the Machine Origin excluding the boom, shovel, or bucket. This point may be the rear outer corner of the counter-weight or the outer corner of the tracks. Refer to Illustration 11. This dimension will be the circular body area radius. Record this value in Table 7.

10. Measure the distance from the Machine Origin to the end of the fully extended boom, shovel, or bucket. Record this value in Table 7.