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The Connected Construction Site Performing earthworks smarter, faster and more profitably is critical to success in
An interesting thing happens when you connect today’s highly competitive construction industry. You need to perform all parts of the
your office, people and machines. Productivity jumps. job faster and more accurately than ever before. From estimating to completion,
Rework disappears. Cash flow improves. Profits soar.
Trimble’s next-generation Grade Control Systems are truly revolutionizing the total
Only one company has the technology and experience
to connect your site. The leader ... Trimble.
construction process.
Spend more time being Perform a wide range of work, Getting the job done right the Trimble Grade Control Systems
productive and less time from mass excavation through first time eliminates rework. quickly pay for themselves—
waiting for surveying and grade to finished grade, on both large With design information at your often on the first project! Faster
checking. With site plan and and small jobs. Trimble machine fingertips, the need for stakes, completion, less rework, less
staking, less checking, lower
grade information displayed in control products are designed hubs or stringlines is reduced.
costs, and improved material
the cab, operators can finish to adapt to a variety of machines Through improved productivity,
yields all add up to a stronger
jobs faster with minimal and jobsite applications. personnel and machine costs
bottomline for your company.
supervision—even in dusty, are also reduced. Plus, accurate
windy or dark conditions. grading helps you carefully
control material usage.
CONVENTIONAL GRADE CONTROL SYSTEMS
FOR UNCONVENTIONAL PRODUCTIVITY.
Trimble productivity-enhancing grade control systems are extremely scalable and can be configured for just about any machine or job.
Conventional systems begin with a single laser receiver system, and progress through combinations of laser receivers, sonic tracers,
Trimble GCS300 and GCS400 Grade Control SystemS: Trimble GCS500 Grade Control System:
Single or Dual Elevation Control Cross-Slope Control
The Trimble GCS300 Grade receivers or one LR410 and The Trimble GCS500 Grade Providing a high degree
Control System is a single an AS400 Slope Sensor to the Control System is a cross-slope of flexibility, the AS400 has
control system that uses the system. By controlling both control system designed to be 100% slope capability making
LR410 Laser Receiver to control functions, the GCS400 allows used on motor graders for fine the system ideal for a wide
the lift of the machine blade. the operator to control the grading work. The system uses range of applications, including
Ideal for smaller construction material more accurately, two AS400 angle sensors and cutting road slopes, ditches and
projects, it is an excellent first especially across larger jobsites. an RS400 rotation sensor to embankments.
investment in grade control. Easy to set up and use, the calculate the cross-slope of the
The Trimble GCS400 Grade GCS300 and GCS400 are blade. The system allows the
Control System is a dual-control designed primarily for use on operator to select which side
system that controls both the dozers; however, they can be of the blade is controlled and
lift and tilt of the blade by used on other machines. switch sides on the return pass.
connecting two LR410 laser
Road Ditches
angle sensors and rotation sensors. All Trimble grade control components have been designed for ease of use, quick setup and extreme
durability to ensure the highest uptime and longest life possible in jobsite conditions.
Trimble GCS600 Grade Control System: Trimble GCS600 Grade Control System
Cross-Slope and Elevation Control for Excavators
The Trimble GCS600 Grade control. Using the ST400, the The Trimble GCS600 for Designed for both tracked and
Control System is a highly flexible system allows for stringline, Excavators is a depth and slope wheeled hydraulic excavators,
cross-slope and elevation control previous pass, or curb and gutter control system for excavation, it is ideal for earthmoving
system designed to be used on tracing. Using one or two LR410 trenching, grading and profile contractors looking for an
motor graders for fine grading laser receivers, the system can be work. The system uses an AS300 economical and easy-to-use
work. As with the GCS500, the used for fine grading of plane Angle Sensor, AS310 Dual Axis grade control system to improve
GCS600 uses two AS400 angle surfaces. The GCS600 system is Sensor and LC300 Laser Catcher their excavation productivity and
sensors and an RS400 rotation ideal for applications with tight to measure the relationship profitability.
sensor to calculate the cross- tolerances and finished grade between the body, boom, stick
slope of either side of the blade; work. and bucket to determine where
the GCS600 additionally uses an the cutting edge is and should
LR410 laser receiver or an ST400 be, directing the operator to
sonic tracer to provide elevation the desired depth and slope.
Runways Waterways
FLEXIBLE SENSOR OPTIONS FOR ALL YOUR JOBSITE REQUIREMENTS
Trimble CB410 Control Box Trimble CB420 Control Box: Trimble CB430 Control Box:
for Excavators: The control you need for Graphical Display for Conventional
improved productivity! and 3D Grade Control
The Trimble CB410 Control Box has dual
LED depth and slope indicators, a graphical Featuring dual LED grade displays, a Designed for use in harsh construction
backlit LCD display, and easy-to-operate graphical backlit LCD display, easy-to- environments, the Trimble CB430 is a fully
toggle and pushbutton switches for fast, operate switches and pushbuttons, and sealed, solid-state computing device with
reliable setup and depth guidance. Used the CB420 control box is upgradeable from a large daylight readable graphical display
with the GCS600 for Excavators, the CB410 the Trimble GCS300, through to the GCS600. and scratch resistant screen. Used with
not only gives you a range of powerful Grade Control Systems. When used with the Trimble conventional or 3D Grade Control
features, but is specifically designed for GCS500 and GCS600, the software provides Systems, it is the most advanced in-cab
unobstructed vision and excavator control. the operator with a range of powerful control box on the market.
features specifically designed for cross slope
and blade elevation on motor graders.
Trimble System Description Machine Applications Positioning Components Applications
Small housing pads
TRIMBLE Single control system that Small building sites
Laser
GCS300: uses a laser receiver to Dozers Laser receiver Tennis courts
SINGLE control the lift of the Graders Control box Sports fields
ELEVATION machine blade
Finish grading
Medium/large housing pads
TRIMBLE Medium/large commercial
Laser building sites
GCS400: 2 Laser receiver(s)
DUAL Dual-control system that Road construction
Dozers -or-
ELEVATION, controls both the lift and tilt Graders Laser receiver Sports fields
OR ELEVATION of the machine blade Slope sensor Finish grading
AND BLADE
SLOPE CONTROL Control box
Material balancing
Rough grading
Road maintenance
TRIMBLE Cross-slope control system Road construction
2 angle sensors
GCS500: designed to be used on Graders Rotation sensor Sports fields
CROSS-SLOPE motor graders for fine Control box Embankments
CONTROL grading work
Road ditches
Small-to-large housing and
building site pads
2 angle sensors
TRIMBLE Road construction
Highly flexible cross-slope Rotation sensor
GCS600: Highway construction
and elevation control system Sonic Tracer
CROSS-SLOPE Graders and maintenance
designed for fine grading -or-
AND ELEVATION work Laser receiver Runways
CONTROL Control box Embankments
Road ditches
Excavating basements, foundations
TRIMBLE and footers
Highly flexible system
GCS600: Flat bottom and simple slope trenching
designed for excavation, Angle sensors
GRADE CONTROL Excavators
trenching, grading and Control box Flat and simple slope grading and
SYSTEM FOR profile work embankments
EXCAVATORS
Profile excavation and canals or batters
The Trimble ST400 Sonic Tracer mounted to The Trimble LR410 Laser Receiver is fully
the blade of the motor grader uses a physical linear and has smooth corrections the full
reference such as curb and gutter, stringline, length of the receiver. It is mounted to a
existing or previous pass as an elevation mast on the blade and connected to the
reference. Using a sonic tracer, the system machine hydraulics to control lift to an
can match curves and accurately get to accuracy of 3-6 millimeters (0.01 to 0.02
grade in fewer passes. This reduces operator feet). In auto mode, the system uses the
fatigue, saves material and reduces the need LR410 grade information to automatically
for grade checkers. move the blade up or down to the on
grade position.
more productivity for every machine and every job
From bulk earthmoving through grading to finished material compaction, Trimble has a 3D grade control solution for your machine
type and application requirements. Just select the appropriate 3D sensor option---GPS+GLONASS with or without laser augmentation,
The Trimble GCS900 Grade avoidance zones and Using the Trimble GCS900 provide visual guidance to the
Control System is ideal for bulk simultaneously collects as- Grade Control System on a operator.
earthmoving applications such built data as the machine dozer or grader allows the Ideal for residential site prep
as land reclamation, dam and cuts to grade. With these operator to get to grade and subdivision construction,
reservoir construction, new capabilities, operators can faster than ever, even with single house pads or the entire
infrastructure projects, landfills keep tighter control over complex designs. neighborhood –project infra-
and waste deposits. safety issues and see precisely
The on-board Trimble CB430 structure can be constructed
With GCS900, design infor- where dirt is being moved
Control Box determines the better and faster using GCS900.
mation and live cut/fill on site.
position of each tip of the blade
indications are displayed in Used on a dozer, excavator and compares it to the design
the cab, allowing excavation or scraper, GCS900 allows elevation to compute cut or
to be done in a safer, stakeless even lesser skilled operators fill to grade. The cut/fill data
environment - even at night. to work faster, more consis- is used to drive the valves for
The system provides real-time tently, and with less rework. automatic blade control or is
information for monitoring passed to in-cab lightbars that
Trimble GCS900 with dual GPS on an excavator Trimble GCS900 with dual GPS on a dozer
Trimble GCS900 with single GPS on a dozer Trimble GCS900 with dual GPS on a grader
Trimble GCS900 with dual GPS on a dozer Trimble GCS900 with the Universal Total Station on a dozer
Trimble GCS900 with single GPS on a scraper Trimble GCS900 with the Universal Total Station on a grader
or the Trimble SPS730 and SPS930 Universal Total Stations---then use the same components across your entire fleet, through the life
cycle of the project.
Once grade is achieved, most with less rework. The early The Trimble GCS900 Grade By maintaining tight tolerances
earthworks projects require detection of sub-surface material Control System allows the every time, GCS900 results in
that sub-surface material is anomalies means that soft spots operator to achieve finished higher quality work delivered
compacted to a target density and hidden obstructions can grade to millimeter accuracy to the client. Finished grade
for increased durability, stability, be excavated and re-graded or with fewer passes. materials can be placed more
and load-bearing capacity. compacted prior to the more Trimble GCS900 is quite simply accurately and in a shorter time
costly phases of the construction the market leading solution period, keeping the material
The Trimble CCS900 Compaction
process such as paving. for fine-grading application. costs to a minimum and realizing
Control System enables the
Used on motor graders and better profits.
contractor to accurately control Compaction results are recorded
the compaction process, while and stored for analysis and dozers, it is ideal for new road With more confidence in the
reducing unnecessary passes that generation of documentation construction and widening, cost of operations and quicker
result in over compaction. deliverables at the end of the airport construction, fine completion to finished grade,
project. grading for concrete pours and the equipment owner is able
The system achieves compaction
slab placement, and commercial to lower bids and gain more
density faster, more accurately,
site preparation requiring the business in every phase of the
highest accuracy. project.
Trimble CCS900 with the dual GPS on a compactor Trimble GCS900 with the Universal Total Station on a grader
Trimble CCS900 with the single GPS on a compactor Trimble GCS900 with dual GPS and laser augmentation on a grader
CONSTRUCTION TOUGH
Trimble components have been designed
to withstand the beating they can take on
big machines and rough sites. More robust
components mean less downtime and more
productivity.
FINISH FASTER
Trimble positioning systems let you run at
higher speeds without losing accuracy thanks
to faster data transfer, fully linear receivers
and faster valve response.
SMART PRODUCTIVITY
Only Trimble offers the Smart GPS+GLONASS
Antenna ... an integrated GPS+GLONASS receiver
and antenna designed to provide maximum
portability, flexibility and accuracy.
FUTURE READY, NOW
Trimble SPS Series Universal When improved vertical accuracy
Trimble 3D grade control systems support Total Stations can be used is needed, the GPS+GLONASS
modernized GPS and GLONASS signals and for even greater accuracy systems can be enhanced with
will track the GPS L5 signal when it becomes when performing fine or integrated laser receivers that
available. You won’t have to invest in new
systems to take advantage of the latest signal finished grading, with blade can provide blade control to 3-6
capabilities. guidance to 2-5 millimeters millimeters (0.01 to 0.02 feet).
(0.007 to 0.016 feet).
Machine Positioning
Trimble System Description Applications
Applications Components
It’s “smart” because it contains an integrated Trimble’s 3D control box comes with
GPS+GLONASS receiver, antenna, and isolation powerful software that puts the site plan
system all in a single, durable housing. It uses in the cab. With a large, clear display and
the advanced Trimble RTK engine for faster operator-defined view, it is the most advanced
initialization times when satellite lock is lost and and easiest to use in the industry.
enhanced performance near obstructions.
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