Pit & Quarry, July 2009

T E C H N O L O G Y S O L U T I O N S Service specific software designed for mobile equipment BODAS service from Rexroth offers all service specific software functions for BODAS controllers such as diagnostics maintenance diagnostic configuration and flashing The Windows based application includes a flash tool which integrates all service specific software functions into a single user interface for fast and intuitive operation With its integrated user interface the diagnostic and maintenance function of BODAS service provides access to all parameters and process variables to the user in a clear manner for easy editing Any errors detected in the electronic system by the controller are communicated by the BODAS service diagnostic function in plain text so technicians can easily recognize malfunctions The software can be used to graphically display process variables both instantaneously and as a function of time The software also permits the recording of data with a data logger www boschrexroth us com Software eliminates multilingual workplace training woes The Bubble group has developed a unique approach to training overseas workers SpeechBubble is a simple system for portraying safety messages in a multilingual format The company came up with the concept of using illustration and animation to offer visual stimulation and reinforcement Also in development is an online multilingual translation portal which will allow users to submit training material to be presented in the required languages in the SpeechBubble system The portal is expected to appeal to a much wider spectrum of multilingual training needs than the topicdriven products The system is one small step in the right direction of harmonizing workplace training regardless of ethnic origin or native tongues the company says www speechbubble ie Radios are solution for variety of network environments ProSoft Technologys Industrial Frequency Hopping serial radios are license free and are available in both the 900 MHz and 24 GHz bands Frequency hopping radios use a proprietary signal that hops from channel to channel which provides the wireless network with an extra layer of security allowing it to avoid interference or existing wireless networks The radios are ideal for long range SCADA applications or applications with challenging paths including penetration of foliage and walls The 24 GHz options use an international unlicensed frequency and can be used when 900 MHz is not permitted The RLX IFH serial radios can communicate with Modbus DF1 ASCII or any other serial devices www prosoft technology com Simulator brings cost effective help to operator training Simlog says it offers the worlds first PC based wheel loader simulator for quarrying and mining The Wheel Loader Personal Simulator puts trainees at the controls of a modern wheel loader featuring virtual digging and interaction with a simulated off highway truck The simulated training emphasizes best practices for skills assessment skills development and refresher training for new and veteran operators alike The instructional design segments training into a series of simulation modules of increasing difficulty to train new operators in a step by step and carefully measured way The software features automatic measurement of key performance indicators pertaining to the productivity and quality of the simulated work This feature enables trainers to assess the operator potential of training candidates and the rate of skills development before new operators move on to train at the controls of real wheel loaders www simlog com 24 PIT QUARRY July 2009 www pitandquarry com