It’s been a few months since we’ve gotten the opportunity to sit down and blog for our loyal readers, so if you’ve been wondering what we’ve been up to at SiTech Rocky Mountain, the answer is, practically everything else besides blogging!
As a reminder for those interested in our construction technology and equipment, SiTech Rocky Mountain is a Colorado company which aligns Trimble construction technology to solve real-world problems construction teams face on the job site. We help leverage Trimble survey equipment, construction management software, and other solutions to make your operations more efficient and precise. We do this in a variety of ways, but our primary fields of expertise are as follows:
- Grade control systems
- Site positioning systems
- Machine monitoring
- Machine weighing
- Construction management software
- Wireless and Internet-based infrastructure
Mining Technology: Cat® MineStar™ from SITECH Rocky Mountain
As the title of this blog already gave away, we’ll be taking the opportunity to underscore what our mining technology can do for our clients in terms of managing everyday challenges.
More specifically, the Cat® MineStar™ is a versatile solution which helps you control costs, enhance safety, and even extend the life of equipment you use on a daily basis. What’s more, the Cat® MineStar™ works well with practically any brand of equipment, fitting seamlessly into your operation so that you can share data across existing machines and networks.
Does all that sound like something you’d be interested in? If you are anything like the vast majority of candidates we talk to about the Cat® MineStar™, you’ll be very enthused to learn more about this kind of mining technology available at SiTech Rocky Mountain. The Cat® MineStar™ listens to your equipment, collecting data, organizes it, analyzes it, and converts it into digestible information so that you can determine where opportunities for improved efficiency might be. At the end of the day, that means greater flexibility, greater versatility, and ultimately, increased profitability.
Cat® MineStar™ Capabilities
Fleet
CAT Fleet from SiTech Rocky Mountain allows you to analyze operational and equipment data from every part of your value chain. The result of this analysis is insight into how you can drive a leaner operation in terms of equipment scheduling, material movement, fuel monitoring, cycle times, and more!
“Running lean” is the name of the game, and CAT Fleet is the best way to do it if you are in charge of mining operations. Our solution allows you to drive predictable, repeatable performance in a variety of ways. One aspect that we haven’t addressed is that CAT Fleet lets you take a big-picture look at your entire operation. This lets you identify and replicate successes.
In other words, you do more of what’s working and less of what’s not!
Terrain
When you are in the midst of your operation, it’s crucial for you to get the most that you can out of every machine. CAT Terrain from SiTech Rocky Mountain gives equipment operators live feedback so that they can be sure of accuracy. This gives them the confidence to boost utilization, reduce variability, and work more efficiently in general. Other benefits of CAT Terrain include:
- Drive improved consistency in bench heights and payloads
- Increase material accuracy, drill capacity, and crusher throughput
- Help operators work accurately and productively
- Get real-time feedback on operator performance so you can stay on top of day-to-day activities
- Streamline drilling accuracy, blasting, ore control, and even site planning.
If you want to see a demonstration of CAT Terrain, check out our Precision Guidance video and exclusive resource when you get the chance!
Detect
The Cat® Detect proximity detection system, or CAT Detect, helps keep people on mine sites safe. Obviously, safety is mission-critical from a general perspective, but the fidelity of that idea can get lost in the details of day-to-day operations. With CAT Detect, you can equip any machine (new, existing, irrespective of the manufacturer) with cameras to help operators have an improved picture of what’s happening around their equipment.
We can also combine cameras with radar to provide you with a true object detection system which will automatically alert you to hazards in your immediate vicinity. CAT Detect can also include satellite capabilities to perform a similar set of functions. Our object detection functionality also features the following:
- Visual alerts – The camera display will automatically show objects that are detected when the machine is moving toward said hazard.
- Radar & Camera Coverage – We design for specific machines to achieve certain fields of view and detection range for optimized radar and camera coverage.
- Audible Warnings – Auditory alarms will warn operators when objects are detected in alert zones.
- Configurable Operation – Reduce alarming and distraction in situations at certain speeds and distances (tailor to your job site’s needs)
- Radar Wash – Operators can easily clean radars and cameras with the simple push of a button.
- Full-Fleet Capability – CAT Detect works with equipment from any manufacturer, meaning you can use a single system across your entire fleet!
For more information about the Cat® Detect proximity detection system, checkout our dedicated resource right here!
Health
CAT Health offers reliable, real-time machine condition data for your entire fleet. This allows you to solve small problems while they are minor, rather than having them become major, expensive issues down the road.
Additionally, CAT Health ensures your entire fleet is operating efficiently. This keeps unplanned downtime to a minimum, among other key benefits.
Command
Finally CAT Command is a Cat® MineStar™ capability which lets you set the right level of automation with your operators and equipment. From operator assistance and minor remote control to semi and full autonomy, you have the control to customize your job site exactly how it needs to be. CAT Command delivers safety, efficiency, and control.
Choose SiTech Rocky Mountain
Are you listening to your mining equipment? Are you setting your crew up for success with the latest mining technology? It doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg to improve your operational efficiency and safety.
Reach out to us at SiTech Rocky Mountain for more information on our mining solution, the Cat® MineStar™, and what it can do for you and your business.
