The IoT Revolution

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The IoT Revolution

Substantial Changes of Construction Processes

oT – Internet of Things is nowadays on everyone’s lips as a term for communication technologies that allow the networking of physical and virtual objects. It is, as the Global Standards Initiative defined in 2013, the “infrastructure of our information societies” with their global connection. Of course, IoT also affects construction industry.

IoT is more or less a network of internet-based devices. Almost every machine or device with a sensor that transmits data via internet can be part of an IoT system.
IoT allows the collection, processing and storing of that data. It makes the integration of physical things into computer-based systems possible.

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For construction industry that means that construction machines, material, devices and construction sites with all their sensors can be connected via internet. The benefit of collecting, analyzing and using this data is cost reduction, higher efficiency and an easier management. Explaining this in detail you should for example have a look on maintenance: Traditionally, each machine went through a regular check in specified time intervals. Of course that helped to maintain the operability and reduced downtimes. But it often also meant that parts that still worked were changed. Instead of this, with IoT nowadays a much more forward-looking maintenance is possible: The sensors monitor the actual condition of the machine and transmit the data via internet. That means that all deviations from the norm are displayed. This way maintenance intervals can be adapted to the sensor data and are only performed when really necessary. And the data helps avoiding failure times, which can become very expensive.

Another aspect is fuel efficiency: Fuel consumption and idle times are recorded by sensors and can be optimized via the recorded data. Asset tracking allows to track all machines or material so that the time planning of machinery and material can be adapted and waiting times reduced. Also theft gets immediately apparent as you can see the actual position of each machine. Furthermore, remote management of construction sites via IoT allows the site manager to control the working process on different, geographically distant construction sites at the same time. So he can check from anywhere, if everything works like it should and sees all the data from the construction site.

So when it comes to the equipping with IoT technologies, the effort and cost might on the first view look high, but if you offset the potential savings, it looks really attractive and can help to save a lot of money. And it the future, no construction site or any other part of our industry and society might get along without IoT.

A small box keep care for a big machine

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LOGISTIC MACHINERY a part of TDC Group New Dealer for MOBA earthmoving systems in Ukraine

The MOBA Ignition box IS-03 was designed to check the ignition and control the temperature at construction machines. The main application field is to control the temperature at the paver screed on a gas flame control for paver screed heater.
But you can use this box also for other application. Such as the machine OEM MADROG http://www.madrog.pl/en/
The MADROG Company, was established and started its activity in the production, service and repairs of the road machinery in 1985. They offer a wide sequence of modern road machines. Most of them are computer controlled which is vital for the both machine control and repair quality. They produce a wide range of machines designed to work with the use of bitumen emulsion like sprinklers, patchers and “kombains” for partial repair of the road surface, for example, as well as other machines like grit spreaders, asphalt boilers, multifunctional machines. For these machines is it necessary to have an precise and reliable ignition box which control the gas flame for to heat up the bitumen material to the right temperature.

The MOBA Ignition box IS-03 has following function:

• The actual temperature of the screed will be detected with a temperature sensor.
• If the measured temperature should be lower than the setpoint value, the ignition box IS-03 will open the gas valve and ignite for 10 seconds. The combustion of the gas mixture will be detected by the spark plug.
• In this case the gas valve will stay open and the screed / device will heat up until reach the set value. If the flame goes out during the operation ignition starts again for 10 seconds, until the desired temperature is reached, the gas valve will shut off.
• If no flame was recognized the gas valve will shut off and an alarm output will be activated.
• To repeat the ignition procedure after an alarm interruption, switch off power voltage and start again via switching on the voltage.

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New G-Slope Sensor MGS-0150 for Smooth Asphalt Paving

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New G-Slope Sensor MGS-0150 for Smooth Asphalt Paving

Paving roundabouts, docking the truck to the paver, fast steering movements or moving the screed’s extending units were so far challenging for slope sensors. Because a conventional slope sensor can wrongly interpret acceleration as slope and then adjust the paver screed accordingly. For the paving result that means that unevenness in the asphalt can occur.

With MOBA’s new G-Slope Sensor MGS-0150, these are no more obstacles like these for paving a smooth asphalt layer. Because with this new sensor, that was especially developed for the use on asphalt pavers, neither impacts nor lateral acceleration have any influence on levelling during paving. With the integrated gyroscope, the sensor is able to recognize these impacts and there is no wrong adjustment of the levelling system.This way, the new sensor helps to achieve smoother results in asphalt paving.

The advantages of the G-Slope Sensor compared with a conventional slope sensor are:

– more stable measured value
– complete elimination of acceleration impacts when the screed width is changed
– no deviation of measured values by changing the screed width or other similar impacts

In all realistic application situations, the new G-Slope-Sensor proved its advantages as it leads to better paving results.

Compared to conventional slope sensors an additional gyroscope is implemented in this new sensor. The sensor is easy to mount, but it is important that is fixed on the paver on a rigid mounting without rubber buffers.

Of course the MGS-0150 sensor corresponds to MOBA’s quality standards, that means it is reliable and precise. With its robust housing is protected against environmental influences like rain or dust and corresponds to protection class IP67.

LOGISTIC MACHINERY a part of TDC Group New Dealer for MOBA earthmoving systems in Ukraine

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LOGISTIC MACHINERY a part of TDC Group New Dealer for MOBA earthmoving systems in Ukraine

Since 2019, the TDC group of companies has become an official dealer of MOBA Mobile Automation AG Earthmoving and mobile weighing products.

Several projects have been implemented for the installation of a levelling system on motor graders.

“Since road construction is a complex process that involves a wide fleet of equipment: asphalt pavers, road milling machines, excavators (with various attachments), bulldozers and graders, drilling and piling equipment, loaders, the work of each piece of equipment simply needs to be automated, which will increase it efficiency several times. MOBA has been dealing with this issue for almost 50 years” mean Vladimir Ivanov from Logistic Machinery a part of the group TDC. (Sales Manager Erik Geis from MOBA on the left and on the right Sales Manager Vladimir Ivanov from Logistic Machinery)

The TDC group of companies offers installation and maintenance of the MOBA GS-506 (2D) universal leveling system. This system is designed for graders and bulldozers. It greatly simplifies the excavation and grading work during the construction of the road base. The system eliminates downtime while waiting for the surveyor’s team, speeding up the workflow.

There are several options for completing the GS-506:

1. Basic system.

This semi-automatic configuration provides control of blade cross slope. Height adjustment takes place manually using levers. An excellent starting point for rough excavation work on a bulldozer. It also dramatically speeds up traditional “stakes” grading operations as the operator controls the height from one side of the blade. The system requires a minimum of time to retrain the operator and does not change the usual procedure for specialists.

2. Ultrasonic system.

The basic system is complemented by the Sonic-Ski ultrasonic sensor. This configuration of the MOBA GS-506 is fully automatic: Automatic control of cross slope, blade height and blade hold are three functions that provide the operator with the comfort of operating the machine. He does not need the commands of the surveyor (does not stand idle), is concentrated on work, performs grading work, especially “clean passes” much faster. It also reduces the requirements for the professional qualities of the operator. Ultrasound system — this is the most versatile option, which is suitable for the construction of roads and square objects. The support surface can be a stretched line, a road edge, or an already prepared surface (especially when the operator makes a parallel pass). This configuration can be installed on a grader and a bulldozer, but is more relevant for a grader.

3. Laser system.

The basic system is complemented by a laser plane builder and a laser receiver on the mast. This configuration of the system is the most accurate, in addition, it allows you to freely move around the construction site, however, a laser plane is used as a reference surface, respectively, the grader can only copy the plane, and this is clearly not enough for the construction of a road with a complex longitudinal profile. The system is intended for the construction of site facilities: shopping centres, stadiums, parking lots.

Installing even the simplest basic MOBA GS-506 system on a grader / bulldozer will increase the productivity of excavation and grading operations, especially at the stage of final “finishing passes” significant.

By installing the MOBA GS-506 system on a grader / bulldozer, the road construction company will receive the following benefits:

– increasing the pace of work and labor productivity;

– high accuracy and quality of work and, as a result, a decrease in the likelihood of unplanned expenses associated with correcting and reworking work.

– independent workflow – the ability to build an object in a shorter time frame.

– work comfort – reducing the requirements for the operator’s professional skills, increasing his productivity and increasing motivation.

– the ability to upgrade and modify in 3D – the system recognizes the type of connected sensor.

– improving the reputation of the company using advanced construction technologies in its work.

Succes Story of Zeigner Bohrtechnik in Germany

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Succces Story of Zeigner Bohrtechnik in Germany

Bastian Zeigner operates the family business in the second generation. He is one of the few drilling experts in Germany who specialized in Furukawa machines. In his career, he has delivered and set up more than 30 Drilling machines. In addition, Bastian Zeigner is also a pioneer when it comes to selling and supporting MOBA 2D and 3D Drilling systems.

Mister Zeigner, being the face to the customer supported MOBA on developing missing features and thus supported the perfection of our MDS drilling systems.

As well as MOBA, Zeigner Bohrtechnik puts a high value on customer satisfaction and customer support.

The pictures below show a MOBA 2D & 3D extension on a Furukawa type 1800 machine. The pictures are taken in Passau where the machine supports granite mining.

MOBA offers Drilling hang-on systems for every machine type. MOBA offers a broad range of systems from basic leveling and depth to full 3D appliances. Especially MOBA and the OEM Furukawa have a fruitful partnership that allow end-customer to upgrade their existing Furukawa machine with 2D and 3D based on pre-existing MOBA components on most of Furukawa machine types.

With MOBA’s drilling system, your Team can prepare your blast with precisely measured, uniform drill holes and immediately increase your cost efficiency. Save yourself time-consuming manual measurements and drill parallel holes of the same depth and angle in just a few simple steps with the assistance system. The optimum blast will determine the size of the rocks and thus will have a direct impact on productivity. For example, small rocks can be fed directly into the crusher and thus be prepared for selling. Bigger rocks need to be crushed again and slow down the process of productivity while increasing costs of fuel, staff, and wear and tear of machinery.

Comment Basti Zeigner

“I have been working with MOBA for many years and I especially like their fast and effeicient support. MOBA Drilling systems support my customer to incresae their productivity and save money and time on the job.”

MOBA AG is proud to work closely with a drilling expert like Bastian Zeigner. MOBA is looking forward to many years of partnership and projects together with Zeigner Bohrtechnik.

More Infos and contact for Zeiger Bohrtechnik can be found here: ZEIGNER ZHD BOHRTECHNIK – ZEIGNER ZHD BOHRTECHNIK ist Ihr Spezialist für Bohrwagen, Bohrtechnik und Bohrwerkzeuge für Wiesbaden, Limburg, Frankfurt, Taunus und Rhein-Main und ganz Deutschland (zeigner-bohrtechnik.de)

More Infos on MOBA Drilling systems can be found here: Machine Control for Drilling Piling operations better quality and less works in Quarries and Minings (moba-automation.com)

Interested in our 3D: https://novatron.fi/en/systems/surface-drill/xsite-pro-3d-for-surface-drill/