Diesel Progress North American

ACCESSORY PRODUCTS
The 2. 3 version of Trimble’s VisionLink software incorporates 3D Project Monitoring, which shows (left) how much cut, fill, surplus or
deficit and total volume of material has been moved and calculates the area covered. It displays material density (right), allowing a quick
identification of areas that have been undercompacted, overcompacted or properly compacted.
A New Vision In Telematics

Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Trimble has introduced version 2. 3 of its VisionLink software. The web-based construction application is designed to integrate asset and fleet management services with a new 3-D project monitoring functionality and production output tools. The software combines earthmoving, grading, finishing, compaction and asset and fleet management operations into one application, Trimble said.

By using VisionLink, contractors can track earthworks and compaction progress remotely — providing them all the information on their machine in one place. This, Trimble said, allows contractors to make faster decisions, lower operating costs, reduce project risks as well as increase productivity.

The VisionLink software incorporates Trimble’s SNM940 Connected Site Gateway to transmit information between the machine and the user’s computer. Precise location and production data from the machine are sent to VisionLink at the contractor’s office while design data and machine configuration files are sent directly to the machine.

Using VisionLink with the SNM940

Gateway for two-way data transfer eliminates drive time between locations to exchange information, said Trimble. This data and design information can also be shared between Trimble’s Business Center — HCE data management and preparation software, VisionLink and the machine control system — ensuring the same information can be used by all parties on the project simultaneously.

The SNM940 Gateway can also be used to receive GPS correction information for high-accuracy positioning with Trimble’s GPS-based machine control systems. This is designed to reduce the need for additional GPS systems on a construction site, Trimble said, providing additional flexibility and GPS range.

Also included in the suite is the
VisionLink 3D Project Monitoring,
which gives contractors insight into
the overall project progress through
continuous monitoring and recording
of machine blade or bucket position
along with other machine control infor-
mation. It creates a production model
showing progress over time and a
comprehensive production model that
includes position, elevation and time
used to report surface elevations, cut
and fill maps, and earthworks vol-
umes throughout the project.