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Leica MC1200 Universal Machine Control

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MC1200Contents

MC1200 – History

MC1200 – System Overview

MC1200 – Field of Applications

MC1200 – Options

MC1200 – Key Customer Profiles

MC1200 – Top 21 Features

MC1200 – Competitive Analysis

MC1200 – Outlook

MC1200 – Ordering

MC1200 – Sales Collateral


MC1200 – HistoryWhat and why is it?

What

MC1200 is the NEW Leica Geosystems Machine Control System for Graders, Dozers and Pavers

Why

MC1200 has been developed to:

Eliminate product overlaps

Simplify installation

Increase availability

Increase flexibility

Deliver ONE system for mulitple applications

Increase reliability

Increase performance

Reduce complexity

Reduce inventory


MC1200 – HistoryImprovements compared to SonicMaster / GS496

Feature SonicMaster GS496 MC1200

Brand Laser Alignment MOBA Leica Geosystems

Look & Feel Old-fashioned Uninspired State of the art, futuristic

MMI • Graphic Display• 2 Rotary Knobs• Toggles/Buttons

• Numeric Display• Buttons• Multi-Sticks

• Graphic Display• Softkeys• Hardkeys

Control Channels 3 including Sideshift 2 3 (4 in future); Sideshift

Remote Controls None Multisticks on levers • Multisticks on levers• Masterswitch

3D Upgrade GradeStar GPS/TPS LMGS-G GPS/TPS GradeStar v5.0 GPS/TPS

Communication Analog CAN bus CAN bus


e.g. MC1200 on Liebherr 724Dozer

with Dual Laser on Power Mast

MC1200 – System OverviewDozer Configuration


e.g. MC1200 on CAT 14H Grader

with Dual Laser on Manual Mast

MC1200 – System OverviewGrader Configuration


MC1200 – Field of applicationsCross Slope (only)

Rough sub-base, country-, forest roads

Automatic cross-slope control across the centre of the blade or in relation to the manually controlled height side


MC1200 – Field of applicationsUltrasonic and cross slope

Fine grading with reference (string line, curb stone, other lane, ...) of e.g. roads, highways, walkways, small squares/courts ...

One side height control with reference (string or ground) other side automatic or manual cross-slope control


MC1200 – Field of applicationsDual Ultrasonic

Fine grading with reference (string line, curb stone, other lane, ...) of e.g. roads, highways, walkways, small squares/courts ...

Both sides height control with reference (string or ground)


MC1200 – Field of applicationsDual Laser

Squares/courts – Surfaces with same slope in one or two directions, e.g. rollfields (airport), sports fields, parking areas, ...

Automatic control at each position, free working within the laser range


MC1200 – OptionsTailor your customer’s solution

Ultrasonic Laser

Rough Earthmoving

MUS1200

“Tri-Sonic CAN“

MLS1200

“5 Channel CAN“

Fine Grading Sonic-Ski® LS-250


MC1200 – OptionsMUS1200 (Tri-Sonic)

MUS1200

• Wide range• Triangulation Side-Shift• On-grade/on-line indicators• Up/down buttons for height adjustment from blade

• Adjustable to ground/string/edge mode• Temperature compensation for higher accuracy

• Accuracy: ± 2mm (± 0.08“)• Working range: 38-250cm (15-99“)• Optimal: 60cm (24“)


MC1200 – OptionsMLS1200 (5 Channel Receiver)

MLS1200

• Works with visible/invisible beam• Works in bright sunlight and darkness• Supports fine-mode and wide-mode for rough applications

• Supports easy clamp-on mount• CAB Constant Accuracy Band ensures that accuracy remains the same independent of distance to laser transmitter

• Accuracy: ± 4mm (± 0.16“)• Capture range: 20cm (7.75“)• Working range: 300m (980 feet)


MC1200 – OptionsSonic-Ski

Sonic-Ski

• Multiple ultrasonic oscillators (5 for distance, a 6th for temp. compensation)

• Adjustable to ground/string mode• Averaging in ground mode (3 of 5 oscillators) reduces irregulations

• String mode: oscillator nearest to string is used allows working across entire sensor width w/o automatic side-shift

• Accuracy: ± 2mm (± 0.08“) across entire width

• Capture range (width): 25cm (10“), industry leading

• Working range: 25-100cm (10-39“)• Optimal: 30-40cm (12-16“)


MC1200 – OptionsLS-250

LS-250

• Linear laser receiver• Works with red light and infrared emitters

• No fixed working point as multi channel receivers

• Free assignment and change of working point within entire capture range

• Accuracy: ± 1mm (± 0.04“) • Capture range: 22cm (8.7“)• Working range: 250m (820 feet)


MC1200 – Key Customer ProfilesFavoring MC1200

Wide range of operations and machinery Value to a common system

Minimizes operator training/re-training

Side-Shift critical applications – roads

Multiple brands of machinery Value to Leica as an independent supplier

Challenges OEM solutions

Diverse group of operators Value to interactive MMI, language options

Interested in 3D applications Value to simple plug&play 3D solution, GPS or TPS


MC1200 – Top 22 FeaturesFeatures and Benefits

1. Interchangeability

2. Multiple calibrations

3. Identical MMI

4. Minimum number of spares

5. Integrated indicators

6. Multi-Sticks + Master Switch

7. Cross-Coupling

8. Side-Shift

9. Auto-Calibration

10. Self-Diagnosis

11. Interactive menus

12. CAN bus

13. One type connectors

14. Sensor section

15. 100% slope

16. Hydraulics

17. Height sensor memory

18. 3D upgrade path

19. Sealed parts

20. Laptop programmable

21. Auto-Seek mode

22. Power management

The details


Top 22 Features: # 1Interchangeability

Feature Benefit

Same core system is able to be installed on Graders, Dozers and Pavers

Continuous, Leica branded solution on complete machine fleet

High brand recognition value on site

Easier maintenance for customers, dealers and support personnel

Less stock volume at the dealers

One solution only has to be promoted/marketed/sold


Top 22 Features: # 2Multiple calibrations

Feature Benefit

MC1200 can store multiple calibration sets

Allows to move panel and controller to another pre-wired machine to continue work with minimum downtime

Only that machine of the fleet that needs control has to have a panel and controller, this reduces costs for the customer and makes packages of “pre-wiring components“ attractive

MC1200 can be factory pre-configured for most common machine types, this reduces installation time

Downtime of machines in repair or service can be eliminated

CAT 140H

Champion 720A

John Deere 870D


Top 22 Features: # 3Identical MMI (Man-Machine-Interface)

Feature Benefit

Same MMI for Grader, Dozer and Paver applications

One time training only, this reduces installations costs for following MC1200s

No need to learn more than one system, operators need to remember one handling only

Operator can move between machines and immediately work efficiently

Faster spread around of ease-of-use message between operators, and, operators become teachers soon


Top 22 Features: # 4Minimum number of spares

Feature Benefit

Only one set of spare parts required Complete fleet can be maintained as the components are identical

Reduces stock volume at the dealer

Attractive bundles can be offered esp. to contractors owning a fleet

Faulty component is serviced while machine keeps going

Spare controller can be loaded with fleet machine‘s calibrations no further calibration is required in case of changing the controller “plug and grade“

Operator becomes 1st level support by simply doing “replace & try“

Only one additional spare cable enables to check all other sensor cables

Operator independently can check whether a cable or a sensor is faulty

There‘s always enough space to store one spare cable on the machine


Top 22 Features: # 5Integrated indicators

Feature Benefit

MC1200 panel includes up/down indicators on both sides of the display and left/right across the top of the display

Indication of up/down of both sides of the blade and indication of left/right for direction of travel indication at one spot

Light-bars are also generally mounted above the operator’s normal viewing zone (he looks down towards the bottom corners of the blade while operating). The MC1200 display is mounted directly onto or besides the centre console, giving him clear indication within his field of view.

Light intensity of indicators can be varied from very bright to dull

Allows to work in different light conditions and night operation

Trimble Lightbars:

In operator‘s view to blade?


Top 22 Features: # 6Multi-Sticks + Master Switch

Feature Benefit

Remote control No change in operator‘s common working process

No need to release the control levers

Automatic/manual, offsets and set points are remote controlled

Easy installation, just replace the lever knobs with the multi-sticks

Master Switch for automation of all channels

Topcon Smart Switches:

Finger contortion?


Top 22 Features: # 7Cross-Coupling

Feature Benefit

MC1200 offers correct parallel blade control through cross-coupling

Both cylinders raise or lower at the same time

No delay between height and tilt movement results in significantly smoother and faster operation

No “washboard effect“ across the blade width

No dipping of the blade below design height

A

B

A = B


Top 22 Features: # 8Side-Shift

Feature Benefit

Lateral blade control Unique feature to Leica Geosystems

Patented feature of MC1200

Utilises a third valve to control the blade in the lateral direction to keep it on track

Allows to precisely cut batters, grade crowns, etc. automated

Operators can even more concentrate on spreading material

2D control gets a “3rd dimension“


Top 22 Features: # 9Auto-Calibration

Feature Benefit

Automatic calibration of “minimum pulse“

Takes only a couple of minutes to calibrate the hydraulics of the machine fully automatic, by pressing a few buttons only

Installers don‘t need to get off the machine to do the calibration, this is often an important safety issue on site and is very comfortable

Even unexperienced installers can easily carry out professional hydraulic calibrations with hardly any chance for mistakes

Manual calibration of “minimum pulse“ MC1200 supports the preference of experienced support or operational personnel to calibrate the hydraulics manually

Can be carried out even if no Cross Slope sensor is installed

Allows calibration in case auto-cal can‘t be done because of vibrations around the machine


Top 22 Features: # 10Self-Diagnosis

Feature Benefit

MC1200 includes self-diagnosis function MC1200 gives clear indication on failed components and displays on panel nature of the failure and affected parts, this makes error diagnostics much more user friendly

MC1200 becomes on-site trouble-shooter, this reduces downtime

MC1200 becomes your 1st level supporter

MC1200 educates operators to give significant information about the problem, instead of just complaining


Top 22 Features: # 11Interactive menus

Feature Benefit

Intelligent user menus Intelligence provides messages displayed on the panel, that guide operators while using the system

Depending on the situation, screens or selections pop up to support operators, e.g. when swapping from laser to ultra-sonic

This automation avoids errors and reduces unintended use

This increases system stability and ensures continuous workflow

Up to three languages are be stored, where English and German are fixed and a 3rd one is optional

Easy “Sepp to Pepe“ Switch


Top 22 Features: # 12CAN bus

Feature Benefit

MC1200 uses CAN (Controller Area Network) bus technology to connect all components

Short cable ways between components, this simplifies installation

Real time data transfer, this ensures reliable and fast data

No errors caused by voltage drop

Multiple operation due to network communication

High flexibility means no problem of future extension of the system

Better error analysis

Worldwide acceptance of CAN technology means long availability

If one network part is defect the network is still able to operate

Digital data transfer + short cables Outstanding protection against interferences

Allows to store backups of settings and calibration


Top 22 Features: # 13One type connectors

Feature Benefit

MC1200 uses same connector type for complete CAN bus line

Only one cable type is required to connect the CAN components

Deformation of contacts caused by connecting wrong plugs are out of question

Installation gets much easier: each sensor has a male and a female plug just enter the right cable end


Top 22 Features: # 14Sensor section

Feature Benefit

Optimal filter and adjustment for slope and rotation sensors

Eliminating influences of force of acceleration (acceleration/latency of machine, rotation of blade)

Eliminating influences of shocks on the blade

This means the sensors compensate the jerky movements of the blade

This results in a fast, but smooth control

This results in a homogeneous surface without “washboards“ or steps between the lanes


Top 22 Features: # 15100% slope

Feature Benefit

Slope sensors (cross fall and main fall) are able to work on slopes up to 100%, that is 45°

Graders and Dozers can work even on steep embankments, shoulders, etc.

No waiting for excavators doing slopes normally

Increased accuracy on projects with big longitudinal gradients, because sensors are not measuring close to working range

Grader can use its mechanical flexibility


Top 22 Features: # 16Hydraulics

Feature Benefit

MC1200 works with a variety of hydraulic systems

Customers can upgrade to MC1200, but keep expensive hydraulic components

Big contractors easily can equipe sub-contactors‘s machines with same system, this reduces spares and training efforts

MC1200 allows to operate current and voltage controlled systems.

Low latency of hydraulic block Low latency means high performance and fast reaction

Immediate response on blade corrections, this means no waves or steps in the surface


Top 22 Features: # 17Height sensor memory

Feature Benefit

MC1200 has automatic sensor memory function

Settings for slope, laser or ultrasonic are stored and recalled whenever sensor is connected

Allows to swap sensors from left to right blade side

Allows to easily interchange sensors, e.g. rough grading to fine grading Trisonic to Sonic-Ski

Allows to use right sensor according to application and easily change between applications such as change from stringline sensing to laser plane grading or sonic sensing left edge to right edge

Two equal sensors can have different settings

Perfect for machines with different hydraulic circuit speeds such as Dozers

Allows to calibrate both circuits for optimal performance


Top 22 Features: # 183D upgrade path

Feature Benefit

MC1200 is ready for 3D Customers are investing in their future, can always upgrade

Additional 3D components just need to be plugged in

No change on MC1200

Because of the CAN interface all data are digitally available, this results in very low latencies and high data robustness


Top 22 Features: # 19Sealed parts

Feature Benefit

Panel, controller and sensors are all sealed (= filled with jelly) or coated

No problems caused by rain, humidity, etc.

No problems caused by vibrations, jerks

Longer life of parts

Less machine downtime


Top 22 Features: # 20Laptop programmable

Feature Benefit

Firmware upload via laptop Allows to establish maintenance contracts

This generates additional business

Future upgrades can be sold


Top 22 Features: # 21Auto-Seek mode

Feature Benefit

Laser receiver looks automatically for laser plane and adjusts height to centre of receiver (in combination with Power Mast)

Operators don‘t need to guess where the laser plane is, just press a button done

Laser receiver is vertically positioned in the centre of its range to allow maximum use in the first place

Comfortable in-cabin height adjustment without the need to adjust manually outside the cabin


Top 22 Features: # 22Power management

Feature Benefit

MC1200 supports advanced power management

Increases on-board safety due to integrated fuses: from a certain cable length onwards fuses have to be used either integrated in the cables or in a different way. MC1200 uses standard fuses known from the car industry.

MCB1200 controller supports “smart power down“, that is an adjustable time defined for system shut down even after ignition is off

Allows proper 3D computer‘s shut down: after ignition off, controller sends corresponding CAN message to PC. This message enables 3D software to send out OS shut down command. This avoids discharging the machine‘s battery.

Allows comfortable connection to ignition and on/off switch, wiring is simplified

Allows easier power connection of Power Mast

Cables come with open ends (industry standard crimp connectors)


Top 22 FeaturesConclusion

• MC1200 offers 22 Features, no other system on the market can claim that• More than 21 Features means

MC1200 is

“The System“ for

the 21st Century


MC1200 – Competitive AnalysisComparison based on MC1200 features – 1 of 3

MC1200 Trimble GCS / Blade Pro Topcon System 5

1 Interchangeability

Common on all machines Blade Pro, GCS500, GCS600 for Graders

GCS21, GCS300, GCS400 for Dozers

Screed Pro for Pavers

Different panels for Graders and Dozers due to single or dual control

2 Multiple calibrations

Possible ? ?

3 MMI + Architecture

Large Graphic Display, Softkeys, Hardkeys

Separate panel and controller

Small Numeric Displays, Toggles, Buttons

All-in-one panel

Small graphic Display, Rotary Knobs (2)

Big all-in-one panel

4 Spares Only one set of spares Different cable types on BP ?

5 Indicators Integrated in panel, in operator‘s field of view

Lightbars, problems: too bright

?

6 Remote Controls

Multisticks on levers None Remote switches below lever knobs finger contortion?




7 Performance Cross-Coupling ? ?

8 Control Channels

3 (3rd for Side-Shift), 4 in future

2 2

9 10 11

Ease of use Auto-calibration Self-diagnosis Interactive menus

None Auto-calibration

12 CAN bus All sensors in CAN line CGS CAN Blade Pro analog

?

13 Connector type

One for male, one for female ? ?

14 Sensors Accurate readings across whole range

? Positive/no/negative signal generation

15 Slope range 100% GCS 100% ?

16 Hydraulics Low latency, fast response ? ?




17 Sensor memory

For slope, 2x laser, 2x ultrasonic

? ?

18 3D upgrade GPS/TPS GradeStar for Graders and Dozers

Simple add-on

BladePro 3D GPS/TPS on Blade Pro

SiteVision/GCS900 (GPS only) on GCS500

Panel replacement

mm-GPS, 3Di-GPS, 3D-LPS

Panel replacement

19 Sealed parts All components ? Sonic Tracker only

20 Laptop setup CAN2Flash ? Yes

21 Auto-Seek No guessing, no lucky hits ? ?

22 PWR mgmt Comfortable intelligence None None


MC1200 – OutlookNow & soon

Now MC1200 ready for Graders with Sonic-Ski and LS-250 laser receiver (for fine grading)

September + ready for Dozers (calibration, dual sensitivity)

+ ready for 3D

+ incl. Side-Shift

+ Power Mast

+ MUS1200 (Tri-Sonic CAN) and MLS1200 (CAB 3860 CAN) for rough earthmoving

How Firmware upgrade

Followed by Improvements Your input required!


MC1200 – Sales CollateralYour ideas & wishes

Topic Description Priority

Stickers Leica or product named stickers for Grader‘s main boom, masts, cabin‘s back window (transparent), etc.

1

Clothing: overalls, safety wests/jackets, caps

2


“Can you sell it?“

ALL:

“Yes, we can!“

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