Vims - . .: Vims - . - Real Solutions For Mining To Lower Your Cost Per Ton
Vims - . .: Vims - . - Real Solutions For Mining To Lower Your Cost Per Ton
Vims - . .: Vims - . - Real Solutions For Mining To Lower Your Cost Per Ton
VIMS . . .
Real Solutions for
Mining to Lower
Your Cost Per Ton
• Payload • Availability
• Fuel Consumption
To the right people...
• Machine Operators
• Service Technicians
• Mine Engineers
At the right time
Operator
Download
• Hydraulic Shovels
– 5130, 5230
• Wheel Loaders
– 994, 992G (optional)
VIMS Combines
Separate Machine
Systems...
• Engine Control Module
• Transmission / Chassis Control
• Integrates Braking Control
• Payload Measurement System
VIMS KEYPAD
SERVICE TOOL
AND DISPLAY
SOFTWARE DATA LINK
PAYLOAD
MANAGEMENT
LAMPS CAT DATA LINK
VIMS MAIN MODULES
RADIO
SYSTEM ENGINE
(Optional) CONTROL
ACTION MODULE
ALARM
ACTION
LAMP VIMS VIMS
INTERFACE INTERFACE
MODULES MODULES
TRANS /
No. 1 No. 2 CHASSIS
CONTROL SENSORS
INTEGRATED
BRAKING
CONTROL
SENSORS SENSORS
Electronic Modules
Communicate with Each
Other to...
• Monitor Over 250 Vital Machine Functions
- Engine - Steering - Speed
- Powertrain - Brakes - Fuel Levels
- Hydraulics - Payload
Hydraulic
Hydraulic tank oil temperature
Hydraulic tank oil level
Hydraulic return oil filters plugged
High pressure filters plugged
Case drain filters plugged
Implement pump inlet shutoff valve
Main control valve warmup
Engine
Aftercooler level
Coolant level
Coolant flow
Exhaust temperature
Oil level
Fuel filter plugged
RPM/Overspeed (ADEM)
Coolant temperature
Splitter Box Aftercooler temperature
Lube System
Lube oil temperature Air filters plugged
Lube pump pressure
Lube oil pressure Boost pressure
Autolube timing
Fuel Tank Oil pressure
Fuel level % Rack
Air System Fuel consumption (calc)
Air pressure Charging system voltage
VIMS Provides Useful
Information for
Large Wheel Loaders
Engine
Charging system voltage
Coolant temperature Hydraulic
Coolant level Oil temperature
Coolant flow Oil level
Exhaust temperature Pump efficiency
Oil pressure Vehicle
Oil level Payload
Fuel filter plugged Vehicle speed
Air filter plugged Parking brake on
Boost pressure
Crankcase pressure
Fuel consumption
Fuel Tank
Fuel level
Brake
Accumulator pressure Transmission Torque Converter
Oil temperature Clutch slip Oil outlet temperature
Oil level Filter plugged Oil outlet screen plugged
Oil cooler temperature Charge filter pump plugged
Oil level
Actual gear
VIMS “Coaches”
the Operator
• Alerts the operator of abnormal
machine conditions
• Communicates values operating outside
of normal limits
• Instructs the operator to take
appropriate action
Machine Event System Event
OK F1 0 1 2 3 OK F1 0 1 2 3
F2 F3 4 5 6 F2 F3 4 5 6
ID 7 8 9 ID 7 8 9
VIMS Uses Familiar
Three Category
Warning System
Category 1
• Alert Indicator flashes.
-Service at end of shift
Category 2
• Alert Indicator & Action Lamp flash.
-Operator to change machine operation
Category 3
• Alert Indicator & Action Lamp flash.
Horn sounds.
-Operator should perform safe shutdown
VIMS Provides
Productivity Data for
Production Reporting
• Payload Measurement System
• Machine Performance Data
• Productivity Reports
VIMS Payload
Measurement
System Reports
• Payload
• Utilization
• Fuel Consumption
• Cycle Times
VIMS Compares
Actual Productivity
to FPC Simulation
• Cycle Times
• Loading Time
• Material Moved
– Per Hour
– Per Shift
VIMS External Payload
Display Improves Load
Management
• Provides Information to Loading Tool
Operators to Manage Load Distribution
• Replaces Payload System Lamps
• Works on VIMS or TPMS Trucks
Machine Performance
Data is Communicated
to Mine Office
• Payload Data
– Download or Wirelessly
• Events
– Download or Wirelessly
• Snapshot
– Download
• Data Logger
– Download
VIMSwireless
Transmits Payload and
Event Data Wirelessly
• Transfers Through Wireless Link from
Truck to Office
• Downloads through Network (polling)
• Utilizes VIMS/CAES File Transfer
• Utilizes 900 MHz Radios
• Downloads to Microsoft Access Database
Road Analysis
Control (RAC) Monitors
Haul Road Performance
• Reports Provide Analysis of
Haul Road Conditions
- Cycle Times - Strut Pressures
- Speed - Braking Trends
VIMS. . .
Helps a Mine Run
More Efficiently to
Achieve the Lowest
Cost Per Ton