SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble
(NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the Trimble® PCS900
Paving Control System version 2.20 for GOMACO and Guntert &
Zimmerman placer/spreader machines. The new version of PCS900
further automates the paving train by enabling contractors to use
GNSS-based positioning, in conjunction with a base station, to
steer the machine and control the machine's elevation according to
a 3D model. This can significantly improve paving productivity and
reduce material waste on concrete road and airport surfaces.
Fast Return on Investment
With the availability of GNSS-based 3D machine control for
placer/spreaders, paving contractors can move their Trimble GCS900
Grade Control System display, radio, sensors and GNSS receivers
between even more machines in their fleet. By using Trimble grade
control components on their placer/speader, existing users can
realize a faster return on their investment for Trimble
technology.
In addition, factory-fit integration between GOMACO and Guntert
& Zimmerman placer/spreaders and the Trimble PCS900 system
gives contractors an easy to learn, seamless paving control
solution. Operators can make any necessary adjustments to machine
guidance with the onboard 2D system they are familiar with,
lowering the training time needed to learn a new system.
Less Waste and No Strings
Without machine control, a concrete placer/spreader is
controlled manually or by two stringlines, one on each side of the
lane being paved. Using the PCS900 system, time-consuming labor
spent setting up these stringlines can be eliminated. The Trimble
PCS900 uses GNSS-based positioning to keep the placer/spreader on
the target alignment, design and slope so contractors can spread
material faster and more efficiently while reducing labor
costs.
Availability
The Trimble PCS900 system version 2.20 is currently available
for GOMACO placer/spreader machines with G22 or G+ machine
controllers through GOMACO in North
America. PCS900 version 2.20 for the Guntert & Zimmerman
placer/spreader machines running the EGON machine control system is
available through Trimble's worldwide SITECH® Technology
Dealer Channel.
About Trimble's Heavy Civil Construction Division
Trimble's Heavy Civil Construction Division is a leading
innovator of productivity solutions for the heavy and highway
contractor. Trimble's solutions leverage a variety of technologies,
including Global Positioning System (GPS), construction lasers,
total stations, wireless data communications, the Internet and
application software. As part of the Trimble Connected
Site® strategy, these solutions provide a high-level of
process and workflow integration from the design phase through to
the finished project—delivering significant improvements in
productivity throughout the construction lifecycle.
For more information, visit: construction.trimble.com.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in
businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions
are focused on applications requiring position or
location—including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and
asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to
utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics,
Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the
needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver
the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the
field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is
headquartered in Sunnyvale,
Calif.
For more information, visit: www.trimble.com.
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