Komatsu has released its new KOMTRAX remote monitoring system designed specifically for mining equipment.
The equipment manufacturer has provided KOMTRAX remote monitoring on its range of equipment for a number of years, and is now focused on rolling out its latest version for the mining industry.
KOMTRAX Plus combines the benefits of
Komatsu’s long-standing VHMS (Vehicle Health Monitoring System) with remote
monitoring capabilities.
“The system allows mine management,
asset managers and maintenance crews to view specific machine performance data
remotely via any computer with an internet connection,” Rick Augur, Komatsu
Australia’s Telemetry Specialist – KOMTRAX Plus, stated.
“KOMTRAX Plus provides a means to remotely
monitor the health of major components using Komatsu’s satellite technology on
selected mining and production class machines, enabling constant evaluation of
a machine’s condition and operations.
“This system has been designed to
reduce repair costs and maintain optimal machine availability by helping
prevent unscheduled downtime, through the combination of Komatsu’s proven VHMS
and KOMTRAX offerings.”
KOMTRAX Plus, which is free for any Komatsu equipment already equipped with KOMTRAX, is available via the company’s Equipment Care website.
“Our Equipment Care portal allows
customers to view every machine in their KOMTRAX Plus fleet via a single
platform, accessible to any computer with an internet connection,” Augur said.
“This portal provides users access to
critical information about each machine, including machine performance, machine
health, fault analysis, fuel data, payload data and idle time summaries.”
The new system also uses the data collected for Komatsu’s ongoing Continuous Improvement program, he added.
It can be fitted to HD465, HD605, HD785, HD985, HD1500,
730E, 830E, 860E, 930E and 960E haul trucks; PC1250-7, PC1800-6, PC2000, PC3000,
PC4000, PC5500 and PC8000 excavators and shovels; WA600, WA800, WA900 and WA1200 wheel loaders; and D375A and D475A dozers.